SPORTING.

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SPORTING.

,TURF GOSSIP. 1 dominations for the North Canterbury Racing Club's Autumn Meeting close on April 30th. Acceptances for the Waikato Racing Club's, Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's, and Nelson Jockey Club's Autumn Meetings close to-morrow, April 27th. Waterloo, by Paper Money, who was handed over to H. Telford by T. H. Gillet, during the Wellington Meeting, was sold by Mr J. S. Barrett to Mr I\ B. Pierce. Charlatan and Zaragosa are the only two Riccarton-trained horses nominated for the principal events at the Auckland Racing Club's Winter Meeting. The nominations received for the 'Amberlev Racing Club's Annual Meeting, to be held on the Biccarton racecourse on May Bth, are very satisfactory, and as most of those engaged will I>e competing at the Timaru fixture this wfuk, a good opportunity to judge their form will be afforded. During the Wellington Meeting, Mr L. C. Hazlett, of Dun&din, negotiated foi the purchase of a suitable jumper, and Askari was one of those submitted to him. No business, however, resulted. ' Since being schooled, Happy Days showed great promise, but unfortunately cut himself last week, necessitating his being eased up in his preparation. Although Mantua has been more or lass a cloud during the past few weeks owm£ to a doubtful looking knee, she continues to get through a fair amount ol work, and will be a starter in the Timaru Cup on Wednesday. Tho imported horse Last Dart, by Spearmint, lias been purchased by Mr A. E. Hill, of Dunedm, and will join P. Shaw's stable. He may be raced, but will most likely he kept in exercise and be at the disposal of breeders next season. At the annual meeting of the Waikato Hunt Club last week, the two hundred members present decided to change the venue of future race meetings from Hamilton to Cambridge, which hAd been the headquarters of the club for very many years, and where racing was carried on annually until ten years ago, when meetings were transferred to Hamilton. Another important matter decided was regarding the importation of a thoroughbred sire, calculated to improve the type of hunting horse. Tho meeting approved ot the idea and set up a committee to purchase a thoroughbred from Britain or Ireland. General Advance, who figures in the nominations for the big jumping events at tbe Auckland Racing Club's Winter Meeting is standing up to his work at Wingatui. Sightseer, brother to Retrospect, purchased after tho Easter Meeting at Riccarton by a patron of C. Giesler's stfible, has not shown much promise since being taken to Wingatui, and is not likely to prove a good proposition for his new owner. Ex-jockeySj in F. Bullock, J. Killorn, and Q. Harrison, were among the yenrlir- buyers at tho Randwick sales. J. Killorn has already shown he can train horses, and it will be interesting to note how Bullock and, Harrison fare. However, as they are intelligent men, no,doubt they will get along well, notwithstanding that many who have shono as jockeys have not made good horse-trainers. Mr E. M. Pearce, who gave ooOOgns for Valicare's yearling brother, has decided that colt shall race as Qoureur. _ The name is excellent, hut the principal essential is that he shoiild he able to gallop as fast as Valicai*>. A cable message from Sydney states that the Carlton Mile at the Moorefield Meeting resulted: Cave Dweller. 1; Quankop; 2: Father's Voice, 3. Won t>j five lengths. Time 1.43. RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. • Some useful gallops were witnessed at Riccarton oh Saturday morning, otostly on the plough. Gay Queen beat Kilris ovsr six furlongs, occupying 1,20 2-5. Hie Harp was spurted three furiQngg, taking 37 3-5. Tain Glen and Glencannich were together at the end of four furlongs in « &-5. Zarisee and Precious each hopped over four furlongs in good style. " Calcite and Philanderer left five furlongs behind in 1.3 2-5, Lftdy Clarenceux was not extended over six. furlongs. Centrepiece >nd Retrospect got to the end of four furlongs in 49 4-5. Serotina took 51 see over the same distance. Mias Minerva anil. Peho finished abreast at tbe end of a half mile trial in 50 1-5. Fresco a and Grey Lass galloped five furlongs in 1.5. • Sim Up gave an attractive display Over six furlongs, run in 1.15 1-5. Chiokwheat finished in front of Murihtupo after traversing six' furlongs, Brightling and Assurance were •breast after executing a four furlong gallop in 50. , Rivalry galloped seven furlongs in 1.82 4-5. Tarleton, Prince Feroui, and Tenterfield were restricted to three-quarter pact work. King Abbey (O. Cullum) jumped three fences of the steeplechase country, giving a good exhibition. • Bonatic (O. Cullum) was put over the pony hirrdles. showing plenty of promise. ! ON WINGATUI TRACKS. (SPICUL TO "TH* PBXSS.") DUNEDIN, April 25. After a summer sun had dispersed an early morning foe which Ifuiiß over Wingatui on Saturday, to-day camo beautifully fine. The inside grass was at the services ot trainers, and several horses engaged at the South Canterbury Meeting got through some interesting work. . . In the early morning the grass carried a heavy moisture from the overnight rain, but dried rapidly as the sun grew in strength. "Eaton "Bells and Pink Note strode over ■even furlongs, and came the last six in 1.20. Mantua worked at a fairly strong pace over • couple of circuits, and pulled up well.' Her troublesome knee has benefited by new treatBent.' Belle and Silver Lining were allotted useful tasks. Courtly Rose and Roman Archer were put » ' together over a circuit, and finished the last ialle in 1.50. Both tooted well, and finished atrongly at tha end of their task. Corn Money galloped with plenty of dash in a sprint. . ' . „ . . , Miss Winklo and Buoyant galloped five " got'through half-pace work. ; iP#ii«oastguard and Beauty Light were sent a over the schooling hurdles, and gave a K J ''satisfactory display. .... ' King Sol and Tiono covered six furlongs in 1.19 2-5. The going was much faster than when Eaton Bells.and Pink Note galloped , over the same ground. * . Kipling and Galaxy began at the brush double la front of the stand, and after a full : round over the schooling fences finished over B. Galaxy gave the best dism to date, and, went; with his ivery jump.* He looks a posies and Matatua went over ardlcg and finished over the ay fiaiment, All Style, Bed Sightseer, Tutty, Tholomon,. .worked at' Wingstui on Satid.along over a couple of cir-iwlf-paee. H» is bff and wndltlon, and apparently in

ASHBURTON T.C.

BECKY LOGAN WINS BIG RACE. Early prospects of a fine day for the Ashburton Trotting Club's Autumn Meeting:, ■which til held on Saturday, were not encouraging as the weather was dull, but towards noon the sun broke through the clouds and the Meeting was held under most favourable conditions. Considering the many counter attractions in the South Island, there was a good attendance. Patrons freely patronised the two special trains from Christchurch and the one from Timaru, and the enthusiasm displayed by the crowd on numerous occasions proved how popular the light harness sport has grown in the district during recent years. The course was fast, and with few exceptions the winners and a number of placed horses improved, considerably upon their handicaps. Despite the big fields the racing was full of interest. Becky Logan, winner of the Durbar Handicap, registered a high-class performance, and in future will be tound racing in first-class company, as also will Kelman, who was eucc3S3lul in winning the Utility Handicap. Unfortunately two accidents happened during the day. In the Improvers' Handicap, Haydock fell, causing several behind her to pull up, but as the field was well spread out the mishap was not attended with any serious results. However, such was not the case in the Rakaia Handicap, as P. Holmes, jun., driver of St. Maura, was badly injured and had to be taken to the local hospital. Several other drivers were bruised and shaken, while, owing to a broken leg, it was fcund necessary to destroy tho horse Ramaroa. Speculation was far frcm brisk in the first two races, but from then on it quickened and the totalisator staff handled A' 16,781 for the eight races. The meeting was well conducted and, considering the size of the fields, punctuality was well observed, the last race being disposed of only a few minutes after the advertised time. The Ist Canterbury Mounted Rifles Band, under Lieutenant W. H. Osßorno, discoursed a first-class programme of music and helped considerably towards making, the day's outin<? a pleasant one. The following are the results:— IMPROVERS' HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 sovs second 23, third 10. lira. 3. R. McDonnell's b f RUFINE by Brent Locanda—Aileen 4yrs 36 .. Owner 1 9. R. Petcrs's. b g Acre 2yre scr B. Jarden 2 8. N. Nordstrom s gr g Zenith 3yrs Owner 8 1G Pointerwood, 2 Wee Gus, 11 Hard Knocks, 22 Sadie Huon, 18 Kelburn, 4 Locanda Child, 23 Beach King, 21 .Daytime, 6 Riwaru, 1 Haydock, 3 Rambler Rose, IX Electrio Huon, 18 Audubon Lad scr; 5 Audalion 12; 12 Nagol Pointer 12; 10 Jolly Rcger 24; 33 Coinage 36; 15 Jimmy Chimes 36; 20 Drake 48; 14 Our Bird 48; 17 Jingal 60 also started. Passing the stand Zenith was in chargo from Audalion, Pointerwood, and Hard Knocks, the rest of the field being bunched, and in this order ihey raced going down the back, where Haydock and Rufine improved their positions. At the turn for home Rufine put in her claim on the outside of the field, closely followed by Zenith, Haydock, Audalion, and Electrio Huon. /In the straight Haydock fell And brought down Electrio Huon and Audalion. This left Rufine well clear of the others,' find she went on to win by two lengths from Acre, who was twelve lengths in front of Zenith, with Wee Gus fourth, and Riwaru fifth. Times—--3.27 3-5, 3.30 4-5, 3.36 2-5. ALLENTON HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 sovs; second 25, third 10. Unhoppled trotters. ]Jm. 1. H. F. Nicoll's b g KEMPTON by Nelson Bingen—Pearl Pointer 3yrs scr ! n -n' n- • •Warren 1 2. F. Fine's blk g Peter Felix 6ym scr I, _ , R. Av. Franks 2 11. G. Stockdill a br g Gold Digger aged . 2 t „ . . • •• ■ • • • Owner 3 8 Lucy Patch, 15 Whenuapai, 10 The linstlo, 14 Blazer "Wilson scr; 13 Zelica 24; 5 Red Bell 48; 9 Wee Patch 60: 4 Lady Alva 60; 8 Little Johnnie 84; 12 Diameter 84; 3 Fairtight 84; 18 Corwar 120; 16 Patard, 120; 7 6omo Jaw 144; 16 Koraki 168 also started. Peter Felbcbegan smartly and led Kempton, Gold Digger, and Lucy Patch over the first six furlongs, whore Kemptcn ran to the front, followed by Poter Felix, Blazer Wilson ,and Fanlight. Trotting in his best style, Kempton quickly opened up a large gap from the rest of the field, and won easily by four lengths from Peter Felix, who was two w ? f ( !? la n J sigß#r ' with F*iro? , up fowth. Timos—3.4l3-5, 3.45 0-5, 3.45 2-5. DURBAR HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs; second 70, third 30. 4.38 class. 7. E. J Eathorne's b m BECKY LOGAN by Logan Pointer-Miss Becky aged 36 j v v a Holmes, jun. 1 ■ Sutton g hr g Trenand 6yrs 24 a n -o - • W. J. Tomkinson 3 5. D. Rogers s gr sr'Bing Boy aged scr , „ _ , K. B. Berry 3 1 Sea Pearl, 12 Granite City scr; 4 Wharepiana 24 bracked with Trenand; 10 Silk Thread 24; 14 Judge Hancock 36; 9 Fight Ever 36; 5 Cardinal Logan 36; 15 Audominion 48; 11 Dalnahine 48; 13 Harold Burwood 48; 3 Succession 48,; 6 Event 60; 16 Talent 72; 2 Countryman' 72 also started. Sea Pearl broke at the start and Fight Ever did not begin well. Granite City was ' »ha first to show out from Bing Soy, Witarepiaha, an 4 Trenand, with Silk Thread at the head of the second division. Passing the stand Silk Thread took up the running from Granite City, Becky Logan, Bing Boy, Trenand, and Dalnahine, There was littlo change in the order until reaching the back stretch, where Becky Logan assumed the lead from Silk Thread, Bing Boy, Granite City, and Succession. The first-named led into tha straight, and in a good finish scored nicely from Trenand by three-quarters of a length; a length separating second and third. Countryman finished fast in fourth place, followed by Cardinal Logan and Succession. Times—4.3o 8-5, 4.31 4-5, 4.34 1-5. HARVEST HANDICAP (in eaddle), of 150 sots; second 25, third 10. 2.57 class. l}m. 4. E. Rutherford's b c KULNINE by Logan Pointer—Marai 4yra scr R. B. Berry 1 13. C. Moriarty'a br g Honour Bright •ged scr .. F. Price 2 6. W. Bryee's eh g Whakuku 4yra 12 J. Bryce, jun. 3 14 Direct Tod, 19 Waitewood, 10 Lyonwood, 7 Huon Denver, 20 Glenaray, 18 Stan Wilkes, 1 Gibraltar, 17 Bon Pang scr; 5 Morning Glow 24; 6 Winnie Dillon 12; IB Vera's Doll 12; 11 Direct "Wood 24; 3 King Sandy 24; 2 Four Bella 38; 12 "Why Worry 36; 8 Tarzan 48; 15 Nipper 48 also started. Gibraltar broke at the start, aix} when the field had settled down Stan Wilkes was in charge from Honour Bright, these two being well clear of Whakuku, Kulnine, Four Bells, I and Direct Tod. Three furlongs from home I the field closed up. Stan Wilkes was the first to retire, and in a great finish Kulnine -won by a head from Honour Bright, with Whakuku a similar distance away third. Four Bells was fourth, Direct Tod fifth, and I Winni* Dillon sixth. Times—2.s4 3-5, 2.54 4-5, 3.54. ! AUTUMN HANDICAP (in harass), of 175 sovs; second 30, third Id 4.55 class. 2m. 4. McDonald Bros.' or g LOCANDA CHILD by Brent Locanda—Trilby Child 6yrs set .. O. E. Hooper 1 12. H. A. Innes's blk g Newcorurt aged (So R. Townley 2 1. J, McEwen's br g Ivor syrs 12 J. McDermott 3 3 Colsne Pointer, 6 Betty's Boy, 11 Harry Locanda scr; 9 Jingal 36; 8 Kosethorne 36; 6 Ashley Dillon 60; 14 Mooney 60; 10 Logan Maid 60; 15 ■ Kibiringi' 60; 2 Tennessee's Child 84; 13 Huon Denver 96; 4 Dusky Pointer 108; 16 Ayr 144 also started. Locanda Child quickly struck his gait and showed tha way to Rosethorne, Ivor, and Kibiringi, and in that order they raced until well into the back straight, where Dillon Gold, Newcourt, and Tennessee's Child improved their positions. 1 Rounding the top turn Locanda Child was at the head of affairs, Newcourt and Dillon Gold being the most prominent of the others. Locanda Child led into the straight, and, despite a strong challenge from Newcourt, lasted long enough to win by & head. Four lengths away oasis Dusky Pointer, Dillon Gold fifth, and Huon Denver sixth. Times—4.44, 4.39 1-5, 4.45 2-5. UTILITY HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 I sovs; second 25, third 10. Unhoppled ! trotters. 5.2 class. 2m. 5. J. Moore's b g KELMAN by Boa Homme—Lily Bell aged 168 R. Townley 1 7. H. E. Fuller's b g Wire aged 96 F. J. Owen 2 2. R. B. Hickson's ch g Wild Bine aged 12 .. .. J. J. Kennerley 3 16 Cavanah, 10 Gold Digger, 3 Peter Felix, 15 Lord Tracsy, 5 Lucy Patch scr bracketed with Kelman; Wild Bine 12; 6 Sea Queen 48; 12 Grand Nature 48; 8 Brigand 60; 1 Nelson Ata 72; 13 Wee Olga 84; 4 Nourmahal 84; 8 Tim Wood 96; 7 Randolph 144; 14 Koraki 168 also started. Peter Felix began smartly, and took tip the running from Gold Digger, Lucy Patch, Wild Bine, and Nelson Ata. There was | little change in the ord«r over tha first mils, ' where Kelman and Wire improved their

positions. In the next two furlongs Wild Bine broke, and Peter Felix also shewed signs of tiring. Kelman then eseumed the load, with Peter Felix, Nelson Ata, Wild Bine, and Wire his nearest attendants. Tho £rst-named maintained his advantage to the finish, and defeated Wire by ■ tv.-o lengths, with Wild Bino half a length away third, followed at intervals by Peter Felix, Randolph, and >'elson Ata. Times—l.42, 4.18 3-5, 4.56. RAKAIA HANDICAP (in harness), of 2-25 sovs; second 35, third 15. 2.52 class, lim. 6. S. Chambers's b £ SUCCESSION by Our Thorpe—Succeed oyrs 3G It. O. Thomas 1 0. F. Costello's b g Bingen Lad 6yra scr D. Withers 2 S. H. F. Nicoll's b i Nantwich 3yrs 24 I). Wan-en 3 8 Bamaroa, 11 Billy Whizr, 1 Berenice, 15 Hydaspes, 12 Harley Dillon scr; 10 Daphne WildwoodlS; 4 Prince Lyons 24; 2 Trenand 24; 13 Fight Ever 36; 7 Tommy Direct 36; 3 St. Maura 4-3; 14 Talent 48; 17 Harold Burwood 4i>; 3t> Gleaming 60 also started. Harold Burwood and Fight Ever lost ground at tbe start. Bingen Lad led at the start from Hydaspes, Ramaroa, Benenice, and Billy Whirs, and in this order they raced over the first four furlongs, at which stage Nantwich moved up on the outside of the field and joined the leaders. In the next furlong Hydaspes, St. Maura, and Ramaroa fell and interfered with Berenico, Trenand, Fight Ever, and Gleaming. Tho mishap left Bingen Lad well clear of Nantwich, Billy Whizz, and Succession. Bingen' Lad tired in the straight and failed to withstand a strong challenge from Succession, who beat him by five lengths. Nantwich was » length away third, followed by Prince Lyons, Hilly Whizz, and Harold Burwood. Times—2.4B 1-5, 2.52 2-5, 2.00 8-3. FAREWELL HANDICAP (in saddle), of 150 sovs; second 25, third 10. 2.i!0 class. Im. 1. T. Rogal's ch g SHINE SOON by Harold Rothschild—Win Soon Syrs 24 11. B, Edwards 1 5. B. Vautier's blk m Why Worry 6yrs 32 R. Hughes 2 8 T. Fogg's ch g Four Bella 4yrs 12 O. E. Hooper 3 17 Wastewood, 1 Pan Yan, 6 Winter Audubon, 4 St. Fillan, 9 Winnie Dillon, 18 Stan Wilkes scr; 15 Lincoln Huon 12; 7 Haunui 12; 10 Nipper 21; 11 Bing Boy 24; 13 Lord Bingen 36; 12 Joyful 36; 16 Rosie Nut 48; 14 Latona £0 also started. From a good start St. Fillan was the first to becomo prominent from Why Worry, Winter Audubon, Pan Yan, and Shine Soon. At the end of three furlongs Why Worry assumed the lead, followed by St. Fillan, Winter Audubon, and Shine Soon, and acted as pilot until well into the straight, where Shine Soon put in his claim and won by a length from Why Worry, who defeated Four Bells by half a length. Latona was fourth and Rosie Nut fifth. Times—2.l3 4-5, 2.15, 2.15 1-5. NOTES ON THE RACING. A Local Success. Speculation was limited on the opening event, the Improvers' Handicap. For somg time tho public found difficulty in selecting a favourite, but when the totalisator had closed, Mr H. F. Nicoll's two-year-old filly Haydock, by Rey de Oro from Victoria, was first favourite, with Wee Gus, Rufine, and Locanda Child the beet bacikcd of the others. For three-parts of the journey the final issue looked open, but at this stago Rufine put in her claim, and, pacing attractively on the outsido of the field, had the result ia safe keeping a furlong from home. Tho winner, Rufine, ia a four-year-old filly by the American-bred eiro, Brent Locanda, from Aileen, a sister to Evelyn and Emmeline. She is owned and trained by R. McDonnell, and by covering a mile and a half in 3.27 3-5 registered a smart j.-erformance. Acre, who finished second, evidently benefited by the raoing ho did at Ellesmere the previous Saturday, ifr Petera'a two-year-old was always going well, and the manner in which he stuck to his task augurs well for his prospects iu the New Zealand Sapling Stakes at Ashburton in June. Zonith finished third, but some distance back, with Wee Gxta fourth and Riwaru fifth, in front of a etrung-out field. In tho home straight, and when in a good position, Haydock fell and dislodged lier driver from the sulky, while Audalion and Electric, who were racing just behind, ran into the. fallen sulky and filly, and also came to grief. Beyond a few bruises, tha thvea drivers were little the worso for the accident. \ An Easy Win. Kempton, a three-year-old gelding by Nelson Bingen from Pearl Pointer, owned, by the president of the club, Mr H. F. Nicoll, scored an easy win in the Allen ton Handicap. He made one mistake in the first furlong, but soon settled down, and gave a pleasing display. Ho Is mora than useful and may soon be racing in' better company. Peter Felix, who raced prominently at Ellesmere, was always well placed, and beat all but the winner. Gold Digger showed improved form, but was beaten into third place. Fairlight was prominent at tho entrance to the straight, when he faded out of the contest and finished fourth, the rest of the field being a long way back. Consistent Becky Logan. The principal raae on tho card, the Durbar Handicap, attracted a useful field of seventeen horses. The locally-owned and trained Sea Pearl was favourite, with Countryman, Succession, and tho coupled horses, Wharepiana and Trenand, all coming in for eolid support. From start to finish tho race was full of interest, and in a fino finish Becky Logan won with little, in hand from Trenand, the next to finish being Bing Boy, Countryman, Cardinal Logan, arid Succession. The winner, Becky Logan, hails from F. Holmes, jun.'s, stable. She waa always handy to the leaders, and set the opposition 'something to do, ns ehe waa handicapped on 4.35 and won in 4.30 3-5. Few pacers havo raced so consistently lis tha daughter of Logan Pointer and Miss Becky. During the present season ehe has registered five firsts, four seconds, and six thirds, whilo in stakes she has won 1759 eovs. Trenand, driven by W. J. Tomkinson, paced a fine raco into second place, a position which he has occupiod on five other occasions since he won. Unfortunately, the Brent Locanda gelding is getting back in tha handicap, and with 4.31 4-5 against his name will find it hard in future. Bing Boy w»s in a generous mood for once. He went away well and showed improved form, but was beaten into third place, although he went 3 4-5 better than his handioap, after being a long way back in the early stages. Countryman finished full of running in fourth place, just clear of Cardinal Logan and Succeirinn, who. raced prominently throughout. The favourite, Sea Pearl, broke at the start. The rest of the field were beaten, but not disgraced, as the pace in the concluding stages was fast, and tho long straight also found out those that were not genuine stayers. A Clou Finish. Wild Pigeon, Henry Tracey, and Henry Logan declined their engagements in tho Harvest Handicap, leaving twenty etarters. From a good start, Stan Wilkes, Honour Bright, Direct Tod, Whakuku, and Kulnine formed the early leaders, but they woro scon joined by Winnie Dillon r.ud Four Bells. Stan Wilkes led this division until tho turn for home, where lie retired, and the colours of Honour Bright, Whakuku, Four Bells, and Kulnine were conspicuous. A furlong from home all four horses were under pressure, and in a close finish, R. B. Berry on Kulnine scored by a narrow margin from Honour Bright. Whakuku, and Four Bella, a little more than a length separating the quartet. Kulnine gave his ilia Logan Pointer his third win in succession. He is a three-quarter brother to Acron, and, judging by his display, is more than useful. Honour Bright responded gamely under pressure*. It waa his best raco to date, and he was unlucky in meeting such an improved colt as the winner. Whakuku and Four Bells were giving both Kulnino and Honour Bright a start, and looked like being equal to tho occasion, but they failed in tbe last fifty yards. Direct Tod and Winnie Dillon were prominent for furlongs, and Stan Wilier for a mile, while the rest of the field wero beaten for speed. A Past Bun Race. Locanda Child led from atart to finiah in Autumn Handicap, and -won nicely l from Newcourt, both horse* returning supporters useful dividends. Locanda Child is a promising ynnng pacer by Brent Locanda from Trilby Child. He had the r©putation of being useful, aud on tbis_ occasion acted up to it. Newcourt, who is now an inmate of R. Towsley's stable, surprised many by covering tha two miles in great style, but waa unable to give the winner 60yds and a beating. Tho favourite, Ivor, finished third. Hs paced a sound race and his supporters were unlucky in not receiving a dividend, as a similar performance would have proved successful more often than not. Outside the placed horses Dusky Pointer, Dillon Gold, and Huon Denver made the test showing. The race was run in fast time, as the placed horses, Locanda_ Child, Newoourt,. and Ivor, improved on their handicaps 11, 10 4-5, 8 3-5 seconds respectively. Kelman In Form. Little Johnnie and Patard declined their -encageir.euts in the Utility Handicap, leaving sixteen starters. Nelson Ata' was favourite, with Wildbine, Peter Felix, and Nourmat»l the beet backed of tha other*. Tbe inibiio were far from accurate in their

selection, as Wild'oine -was the only one of the quartet to finish in a place, and. onlv aiter a very mixed display did he gain third money. But had the Belfast trained geld ing made le*s mistakes he would certainly have finished oloser up. In the early stages the pace was alow. This enabled two of the back-markers, in Kelman and Wire, to make up most of their handicap. Over the last mile Kelman put in some fast work, j He entered the straight well clear of the others and successfully withheld a strong challenge from Wire, who broke more than [ once during the running of the race. It was easily Kelman's best effort to date, and he improved Bsec on his handicap, white Wire reduced his time from 4.51 to 4.48 3-5. The journey and pace troubled both PeUt Felix and Nelson Ata, while the rest of the field trotted a long way beW their beat. An Unfortunate Accident. Succession, who raced. prominently for three parts of the journey in the Durbar Handicap, scored an easy win in the Rakaia Handicap. Bingen Lad made most of the early running, and looked like prevailing two furlongs from home, but he tired aud had to be iully jwtended to beat Nantwich for second money. After an interrupted passage Prince Lyons finished fourth, ar.d Billy Whiz.; fifth. In the back straight an unfortunate accident occurred. A portion of HydasptV gear broke, and she fell, hrin<'in" down Bamaroa (J. N. Clarke), Trenand ((). E. Hooper), St. Maura (F. Holmes, jun.), Fight Ever (J. Seibel), Gleaming (C. Donald), and Berenice (A. Butterfield). F. Holme?, jun. was taken to the local hospital suffering from an injured spine. A rleiulriksen, who drove Hydaspes, injured his left arm, and J. Seibel his right arm, while tho other drivers escaped with a few bruises and a shaking. The Milers. Tho Farewell Handicap drew a field of seventeen speedy milor3, and it was the best betting race of the day. Shino Soon and Pan Yan were equal favourites, with Four Bells and St. Fillan both strongly supported. St. Fillan led temporarily from Why Worry, Winter Audubon, Pan Yan, and Shine Soon, but eoon gave way to Why Worry. The North Island-owned and trained maro carried on the running to tho course proper, where tho field bunched, and in an exciting finish Shine Soon won by a, length from Why Worry, who defeated Four Bells by a narrow margin, the next to finish being Latona and Rosie Nut. Tho winner, Shine Soon, is a five-year-old gelding by Harold Rothschild (by Kothschild) from Win Soon, winner of the 1914 New Zealand Trotting Cup. There is no doubt about his ability to go fast, and being only a young horse, he may develop into a good stayer with age. Why Worry improved upon any of her past performances, a« also did Four Bells, but erven so, were always held safo by the winner. Latona was proclaimed the winner a hundred yards from home, and although tho Logan Pointer mare displayed ft Tare turn of speed, she was just beaten cut of a place. WHANGAREI R.C. HANDICAP TO NIPPY. (FRESS ISSOCIATIOX TELEGBAM.) WHANGAREI, April 24. The Whangarei Racing Club's Autumn Sleeting was held in overcast weather, with occasional light showers. The inin yesterday had improved the going, and there was a large attendance. The totalisator investments amounted to £22,970, as against £16,652 10s hat year. Results:— TRIAL STAKES, of 100 sovs; special weights; 5f —6 THURSBY 8 1; 2 Schorr 8 2; 3 St. Lucaß '8 3. Adjustor 8; Bizarro 8; Gold Mint 8; Scot Free 8; Cherry Girl 7 12 also started. Won by a length. Time, 1.4 4-5. PORTLAND WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 135 sovs; 6f—l AURUMAVIS 10 4 1; 4 Comet King 8 3; 9 Titaness 9 5 3. Dave 10; Killute 8 10; Goldenrest 8 9; Judge's Box 8; Dress Circle 8; King Multifld 8; Clockwork 8; Norma Talmadge 8; Bowman 8; Criss Abbey 8 also started. Won by a length. Time, 1.17 2-5. McINNES MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 325 sovk; second GO, third 30. lm 3f. 1. C. G. Macindoe's b g NIPPY by Bardolph—Carmetta 3_yrs 7 12 1 9. W. Garrett'b b g Sir Roscberry aged 7 8.. .. .. ..2 7. M. T. Tims's b g Papatu 3yrs 7 . . 3 Passionato 8 2; Charlady 8 2; Uralla 8 1; Right and Left 7 5; Holymond 7; Tresillian 7; Danae 7 also started. Won by a head; two lengths second and third. Time, 2.24 1-5. i STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; 6f —1 EXACTLY 7 7 1; 4 Sleepy Sol 8 3 2; 2 Letter of Credit 8 3 3. Hoariri 8 10; Quinetto 7 7; Lady Lois 7 2 also started. Won by a long neck. Time, 1.16 1-5. NORTHLANDS HURDLES, of 200 sovs; ljm—l PETER ROSA 11 5 1; .4 Kendal 9 12 2; 7 Marble Crag 9 6 3. Archibald 11 9; Tom Moore 9 II; Arsene Lupin 9; Maniahera 9; Sea Comet 9; Miss June 9 also started. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.48 1-5. SETTLERS' HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; 7f —5 TITANESS 10 13 1; 2 Nocturne 10 6 2; 9 Criss Abbey 9 2 3. Just Quiotly 10 13; Scrap o' Paper 10 9; Clockwork 9; Thurnrosae 8 4; Waning Light 8 4; St. Lucas 7 13; Miss Lucullus 7 5; Ma Boughal 7 4; ! Wild Arch 7; Delightment 7; Lady Arch 7; also started. Won by a neck. Time, 1,32. MAUNGATAPERE HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; 6f —1 SERANG 8 4 1; 2 Te Koroko 8 2 2; 9 Queen Comet 7 3. Rarangi 9; Winsome Boy. 8 2; Major Abbey 8; Killute 7 12; King Multifid 7 1; Comet King 7 1; Fleetona 7; Master Arch 7; Thursby 7 also started. Won by a length and a quarter. Time, 1.16 2-5. WAIPU WELTER HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; lm—l AURUMAVIS 9 5 1; 6 Golden Krist 8 2; 5 Mavoclish 8 7 3. Joy Ride 9 11; Sleepy Sol 9 6; Passionate 9 6; Just. Quietly 8 5; Illingar 8 also started. Won by three-quarters of a longth. Time, 1.13 3-5. | MARLBOROUGH HANDICAPS. (mss ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) i BLENHEIM, April 24. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr J. E. Henrys for tho first day of the Marlborough B.C. Meeting, to be hold on May 7th:— WATERLEA CUP HANDICAP, of 230 sova; ljm and 150 yds (open)— I Treslum 9 4; TanadeeJ 9 3; Kilceit S 9; Waetca 8 6; Imperial Spark 8 6; Modern 8 3; Steel Bar 8 2; Gooaeetop 8 2; Prosperity 7 1; Patuki 7 1; Bitters 7; Crown Star 7; Zero Hour 7; Ardfinnan 7; Bon Marclic 7; Sunbath 7. BEAVER HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sova; sf-»Bonideer 9 9; The Bolter 8 13; Saaham 8 10; Gardenia 8 5; Thomond 8 3; Desert Knight 7 13; Debate 7 .'2; Town Crier 712 j Kyla 7 12; Esquimaux' 7 7; Sole Mio 7 5; Axle 7 5; Sunbath 7 1; lied Courier 7 1; Hylina 7; Coinah V; Ashfonn 7; Hilloullue 7; Perianda 7. AUTUMN" HANDICAP-, of 150 sovs; £lBeaumont 9 8; Kilceit 8 13; Para S 13; MiugoYarn 8 6; Wcstbrokc 8 5; Birthmark 7 12; Blond* 7 9; Big Push 7 7; Lord Leslie 7 3; Marble Bar 7 2; The Bolter 7; Sarty 7; Bestir T; Axle 7; Flying Master 7. OPAWA WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 eovs; 7f—Sarty 9 13: Phantasy 9 12; Ardfinnan 9 4; Blaak Mint 9 3; Debate 9 2; DeSert Knight 8 13; Ayrovski 8 11; Lady Isinglass 8 11; Inoe 8 9; Waterloo 8 6; Crown Reel 8 2; Sea Kist 7 13; Imperial Purse 7 11; Aroamie 7 11; Astonform 7 11; Conviction 7 11. SOLDIERS' HANDICAP, of 150 nova; 7f —Kilceit 9 13; Modern 9 9; Para 9 5; Steel Bar 9 4; Printemps 9 1; Viewpoint 9 1; Prosperity 8 12; Fillette 8 12; liirthmark 8 11; Westbroke 8 9; Phantasy 8 8; Crown Star 8 G; Lady Gay 8 5; Blonde 7 11; Lord Leslie 7 11; Zero Hour 7 11; Counter Attack 7 11; Idanoe 7 11; Bestir 7 11; Tannadice 7 11; Flying Master 7 11. HILLERSDEN TROTTING HANDICAP, of 100 sov3; class 3.50; lsm—Just Bill. Grey Logan, Waipuki, Bone Dry, Great Wilkes, Patuki, Baby Ro3c, Saltwater, Hal Jay, Yenarc, Zoe McKinney, Palm Leaf scr; Castle Chimes 24; Star Gcd 24; Sweet Kathleen 24; Palm Dillon 24; Locanda Roee 36; All Fours 48; Brandon 48; Trimmer 60; Little Huia 60; Audubon Patch 72; Kreisler 72; Steel Wire 84; Lady Ballis 108. WITHER TROT HANDICAP, of 100 .sovs; claas 3.8; lim —Grey Logan, Bone Dry, Great Wilkes, Gwenleigh, Hal Joy, Country Life, Yenarc, Zoe McKinney, Castlo Chimes, Palm Dillon, Palm Leaf scr; All Fours 12; Locanda Roso 12; Brandon 12; Dorrie Thorpe 12; Trimmer 12; Little Huia 12; Steel Wire 24; Audubon Patch 24; Kreisler 21; All Thorpe 36; Grey Thorpe -18; Honevwood 48; Proud Joyce 48; Vikota 60: Pillage 60; Jesmcnd Dene 60; Royal Junior 60; Lady Ballin 60; Dillon's Pride 72; Lonsdale 72; Tui Zolock 84; Rona Audubon 10S.