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RACING FIXTURES. M»7 I—Hawke'a Bay J.C. Autumn (second day). May l—N'elnon J.C. Autumn. 1, 3—Waikato ,R.O. Autumn. MAy 6—Wavcrley R.C. Winter. May 7, B—Marlborough B.C. Autumn. M»y &—Ambetley R.C. Annual. (At Rio carton.) - . Mm 13. 15—Egmont R.O. Winter. Mfcj 15—North Oahterbury R.C. Autumn. M*y 20, 23—Wsnganui J.O. Winter. Jun« 1, 3, s—Dunedin J.C. Winter. Jun« 3, s—Otaki-Maori R.C. Juft* 3, 5, 7—Auckland R.C. Winter. TROTTING FIXTURES. May 1 Forbury Park T.C. Winter (icoond d*y). MAV 22—Oamaru T.C. Winter. 3, s—Canterbury Park T.C. « inter. Jua» 12—Ashburton T.C. Jun# 19, 23—Auckland T.C.

TURF GOSSIP. Nominations for the AVanganui Jockey Club'a Winter Meeting closo on Ulottday, May Brd. Acceptances for the Amber ley Racing dub's Annual Meoting, to be held on tho Riccarton course, close on 'Wednesday next, May sth, at 8 p.id. Ono of the most attractive performances at the South Canterbury Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting was registered by Mr G. Murray-Aynsley's filly, Aanse«, who won the May Stakes on the second day's programmes. She was tho last of the eleveh starters to move from the bnrrier rise, and hor many supporters resigned themselves to the fact thftb their chance of collecting a diviflent was of the remotest order. When heads were turned tor home, however, the daughter of Paladin showed a remarkable burst of speed, and finishing oh tho outsid© of the field, won with a lot in hand. Zariseo is a handsome tyi)6 of thoroughbred and when more seasoned is likely to bo heard of in more important events. 11. Deeloy, who was recently granted i rider's license bv the Auckland Metropolitan body, made his reappearance at tho Whattgarei Meefing last week, when ho rode Dress Circle, whom he ushered into fourth position in the Portland Welter Handicap. The gallery present would have liked to see tho finished horseman occupy the front row, but all would probably hope that, before the curtain is rung down on the present ttoason, he will rido a winner ot two.

Owing to respiratory ailmonts, Muri}iatipo was to be relegated to the paddock after the South Canterbury Meeting, but the Sunny Lako gelding concluded his racing career by breaking his leg in the Smithfield Handicap on the first day of the fixture. F. D. Joties has certft'nly had his share of misfortune In losing tlie services of horses in training, as, in addition to MuHhaupo, Euripos, Dionysius, Phninf)S. and Ballymena. all came to an uiitlHiely end bjr similar mishaps. It. Alexander had Philanderer in excellent condition for the Timaru Meoting, and it was very unfortunate for the Riccarton mentor that the Gay Lad geluihg broke down when In a prominent position at the entrance to the straight in the Rosewill Hack Handicap oil the first day. The ailment, although not 6f a serious nature, will necessitate Alexander giving Philanderer a respite from active wotk. Splendid nominations have been refor th« North Canterbury Racing Club's Autumn Meeting, to be held nt Rangiora on Saturday, May 15th. TfiO taiti has greatly benefited the grounds gnd track, and there is etery promise of a inost Successful githermg.

SORTH CANTERBURY R.C. DOMINATIONS. *«>• hm Uteeii ts--5S I™<> 1 ™<> 13? *** *#m Oaflt«rttiry Bsilhi Olab'g Mdrtlfl# Aft Miy lSttt:— OXrfOftfl HISfrWEIGHT HANtJicfAl®, of if 0 ao t?L^%r lai>id „ siw*t <i»t vtieen. Rayil Dispatch, Mythology, Gay Jib, Bbnatio, Lady Olarenoeux, Rigel, Steel Bar, Sayftnara, Gay Life, Bonomel, All Gold, Kula, KllcAnnleh. TRIAL, EtfAidtfft Of M—Kal. «61m, Killfdti, GdlS Alk, dltttiutoni, ReBlilte, CulMvkUwij Bfeitttto, Km huSL, Violet 11., Lahce#t Vltt G]M« WOlrik ttlly syH Vf Solferlno—Thdjil. JERNSIDE ntos), ot. 130 gofli afh—AM#*, Lady 018, HatMikij Nell Blngen, Thraneen, Harry LoKilbtjrti Nagql Pointer, Wild Bird< Login KAraa, Routine, Mrfcanda, Jiitgal, Pegasui, Kllburn, Nagol. Pola*W ( Wild Bbd f DOgan JHnafe Points*, Bxoltuivs, Appleshaw, Great Irtihn, Airman, Ivor, Dahvin.

kORTH OAMVWStIBf 6l lfb aovs; l|BWflenro«{MM, Vftnmoil, Ttll HArp, Corlntfild, Lady Olarenceox. Detteallon, Sital Bar, Pftrt, ftipiet, Wfdtt. tOBURK BACK HANDICAP, of 180 MVif Gal«itti Gay Stieen, Peho, Gold Silk, Lytun, Gray Last, Jorgery, Solfello, Herralafy, Tim . frAREWSLL WHI/im ISO «4>vs| o|f-" lUtro»pectrOl*rifla< , KlWfr. Qaf Bftwn Lady, Sprinlkler, Wiu OaUMd, Jubllittt, Torino, Rigel, Corinthic, MOOJlanfl, T?iln, Ophlr, Booster, Kula. (mOKA TROt HANfiIOAP. Of 110 j»Vlj llfr—Tlranna, Alvlra, Albert Logan, Huon Otover, Mils Chancellor, Karaki, Energetic, llaoanoa, Paltiealto, Lady Dover, Royal Step, Kllburn, Nagol Pointir, King Abdallah, Frtnk Dillon, Jim DUIAo,. Pdld Jim, Lard <n|n, Silent Usfaber, Prlncfl Athol, Wiry, lltry Otlindo, Biddy Logan. Iftlihl, Winter Attdußttkt Bd& t'ang, CWeit Tdd.

WAVERLEY U.C. ACCEPTANCES. (rikiM AaiofiUnaji tklxobak.) PALJIB&itON NOfeTtt, April 84. The following aeoeptances have beta reo<hred for the Waverley Racing Clttb't Mi:HANDICAP ritTRDtES, of 160 sots; 11 19) Mountain Sell 11 8; Kuohr* 16 Child Peak 10 7; Karelo 10 a; Rehutai 0 0; Whits Ranger 9 2; Roman 9; Rawhero 9; Tarquin 9; Silent Dick 9; Strong Holt 9; Princess Fran. TRIAL HAlflMfllf, of US sots; flf— Midnight Camp 8 5; Acred 8 8; Fata;* 8 1; Puawfcato 7 18; Karere 7 18; Tiger Lll 7 IS; Musket Tire 7 12; Turkish Firo 7 12; Wembley 7 Ift; Air Tight 7 18; GlangftrWs 7 12; Pan] Lucerne 7 12; Xrla-Go-BMgh 7 13; flleverley 7 12; Captain GMiUy 7 12; Punishment 7 13. WAZROA HANDICAP, of 190 sovs; 6f Papaponga 8 8; Bonogns 7 18; Potitha 7 19; Lady Bentinck 7 13; Qufllflre 7 9; WflloW Wai 7 7; Attractive 7 3. HACK STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 200 sots; about 2m—Lid? Coniet 10 10; Sansallno 9 12; Uncle Dare 9 7i GUtfai 9 7; Velvet King 9 2: Prissier 9 9; San Guard 9; Paul Moore 9; Akbar 9; Objection 9; Pourl Hoihoi 9; Rayo 9. PATEA COUNTY CUP, of 275 sovs; ljm—Yoma 9; Hipo 8 10; Alaria 8 4; Muraahi 8; Ops 7 11; SuphOnlutU 7 9; Vsward 7 9; Glengazriff 7 7; Seniors 7 6; Sunshot 7; Eerie 7. OTURI HANDICAP, of 135 |»+s; 61— Uonoghan 9; Empirt Ciiop 6 9; Rflyal Elm 8 6; Nasstorl 8 6; SubjMtion 8 5; Argue 8 5; Roburite 8 4; Merle 8 1; Plying Shot 7 12; Grand Lupin 7 13; All Wind 7 11! Gold Collector 7 11; Anohor 7 8; Rapid Fire 7 7; Otapaoa 7 7. KOHI HANDICAP, of 180 sots; 7f—Eden Hall 9; No Response 8 10; San Fera 8 5; Subjection 8; Mountain Ore 7 18; Hallow* n«tt 7 11; MerM 7 111 Lco*m*l 7 7; . Strong Holt 7 2; Aachot 7 2] Take Take 7; Clever ley 7; Day La*k 7. PRESIDENTS HANDICAP, of 110 Sorsi W—Jtojwfluin 8 9: Empire Camp 6 4; Royal I lUteUsHWa: .v™"

hawke'S BAY J.C. DEAD HEAT IN CUP. STAKES TO GLENTRUIN. (PEEB3 A33OCXATIOS TILZOBIV.) HASTINGS, April 30. The Hawke'a Bay Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting wa» held In fine but windy weather. The course w»* hard. C. Holmes, rider of Lark Hall in the Hurdles sustained a badly* bruised leg when he was dislodged. The totalizator handled £18,C90, as against £24.221 last year. Results:— MANOATARATA HURDLES HANDICAP, t>i 150 Sovs; 12m—1 LITTLE RIVER 10 12 A. McDonald 1; 6 Toa Taua 9 5 2; 5 Landbird 11 11 3. 4 Crown Coin 10 8; 3 Wilmdreana 9 7; 2 Suspicion 9 7; 7 Lark Hall 8 3: 8 Poshwa 9 also started. Wilmoreana and Little River were the first to show out, and paising the stand the order was Wilmoreana, Little River, Toa Taua, Lnudbird, and Suspicion. The favourite weni to the front ilong the back, with Wilmoreana and Toa Taua following. At the hurdle at the far bend Larkhall lo*t his rider. Little River had n commanding load at the turn for home from Toa T.iua and Suspicion, the latter having moved up rounding the Band. Little River hail no difficulty in winning by eK'ht lenzths; six lengths second and third. Time, 3.13. LON'GLANDS WELTER HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; Of—l HILLATION 7 11 R. MaOkie 1; 6 Strong Holt 7 7 2: 1 My Hobby 9 3 3. 2 Othon 8 7; 3 SercDado 8 4; 5 Uufnion 7 13; 7 Polyastra 7 7; 10 Ranui 7 7; 11 Mirtona 771 1 Wairipo 7 7 also started. Polyastra took up the running froltt My Hobby, llartona, and Hillation. Alofig the back Polyastra was still in the lead frota Othon. Strong Holt pulled nway coming to the far bend, end was first into the straight from Othon and My Hobby, with Hillation coming fast oft the outside. Hillation collated My Hobby and Strong Holt at the die* tauoe, and won by half a length. OthOfl fourth. Time, 1.56 2-5. Mr G. Green, ridGf of Polyastra, fell off after passiflg the post, but sustained no injury. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 150 «o*s; 51— 4 INNER HARBOUR 7 5 F. 3. Fanning 1; 0 Hymgreat 7 2; 5 Silver Tray 7 8 3. 1 Magna Chftrta 8 12; 2 Rascal 8; 9 Ifonld 7 5[ 8 Royal Time 7 5; 3 Beth 7; 7 DoJ* 7 also elnVted. Magna Charta was first to show out from Inner Harbour and Rascal, and these three raced to the homo turn, Hymgreat being at the head of tho others. Magna Clufrta on the rails, Rascal in the centre, and Inner Harbour on the outside made a great race of the finish, and it. looked at the distance ai if these were going to have the finish to themselves, but Hymgreat came like lightning over tho last bit and beat all but Inner Harbour. Heads separated tho placed horses. Rascal was fourth. Time 1.2 1-5.

HAWKfc'S BAY BTVAKE.S, of 400 sovs; second 80, third 40. Wcight-for-ago with penalties, 1. Chi*holn\ ond*McDonald's ch m GLEXTRUIN' by Sunflower ll.—Oastolline "Red .. M. MeCnrten 1 C. P. Vallanco'a br g Pencus by Boni-form—-Bhie Lake 6yrs .. 2 3. A. B. Williams's eh c Dedoy Blfd by Humbug—Lone Gull 3yrs .. 3 Poneus acted as pacemaker to near the turn for home, when Glentruin ranged alongside and was first into the straight. Glentftlln finished well without effort, and won by half a length; six lengths second and third. Time, 1.20 3-5. lIAV,-RE'S BAY CUP HANDICAP, of 550 sovs; second 100, third 50. ljm. 1. A. B. Williams's b c STAR STRANGER by Martian —Star Lady 3yrs 0 4 <7 p m t /. J;.. F. Christensen's h g Opa by Hal- . Low-mas—Oka syra 7G .. N. Trillo t 4. \\. J. Oraig's b g Gare aged 7 6 .. 3 3 Kilfnlro 7 10; 5 Novar 7 10; 3 Piuthilfr t,?,'' ? ? h ®, nix Park 7 7; 8 De Luc 7; 9 Killoch 7 also started. Killoiih showed out first, then came Gare, Piuthair, and Star Stranger. Goihg round the Southland road bend Killoch went away in front from Piuthair, Gate, and Star Stranger. Along the back Killoch still maintained a good! Wad from Opa, Gaze, and Killoch. OH entered the home tnrn with the favourite, and Novar handy. Killoch failed over the last bit, leaving Opa and Star Stranger to light out the issue. They passed the post together, the judge being unable t<S Separate rr" , wss fou F 'cnetha away third. i.im6 f «.9u 4*5.

POUKAWA HANDICAP, of 160 sors; 6f—3, IMITATION 8 6 F. Waddell 1; 11 Break o Day 7 2; 4 Minstrel Boy 8 13. 1 Plain Sailing 9; 2 Vivo 7 11; 9 Kahufflanu 7 11! 7 Cohesion 7 ?; 6 Lin Arlington 7 3; li Mountain Star 7; 0 Superb King 7; 15 tfrT'i° v ! ,i 3 Ra P]»ta 7: 8 Hakuwal 7; 10 Pii'i fliliu V' CallUDa 7 Also Started. Plain Sftilibg showtsd out first, then oaWe Imitation, Cohesion, aild Break 0' Day. Imitatlon gdt up, with Plain Sailing coming rtttihd the bend, and when straightened up was well clear of Plain Sailing and Break o' Day. He wLt nlcely b J on ® a ?< l ? half lengths; half a lehfeth second and third. Titnfe, |,i4, „ i^r tJ^L II T AN ° ICAP ' of 150 sovs; 9*L f' oN 84 B. Morris 1; 8 Road k ?n n^° wb , Ury Kl °S 78. 4 Good Bport H 10, 13 Olympio 8 10; 1 Gauntlet 8 5; 5 Haurangi 8 3; 0 Clandhu 8; 2 Royal Diadem T 01 0 7 w also Rtarted. Olympic, Good Sport, and Newbury King were the leaders in that 6r- "£ the straight, but rhnning back Good Spoft OVeHiauled Oljinplc and was in front nearing the turn for home, where the otherß Chme up. A go6d raee ensued te the judge's box, Perle de Lebn coming fast at the finish to win by half a length. Time, 1.64 3-5. HANDICAP, of 20ft gofs2 f TWTHER O'FLTNN 7 1S &. Mickie l| ? Autdmhe 82} 1 R6ir&l Diiftltiti 7 ift s r 7 7; 8 1"(ll}iino 7 7; 7. laV 7 16 Serine ?J£ bo showfed Shlii Tii !5® nm doira 0 ? lwh? ratHer i: I Aa «pfl»ns, afid, StintUiif. The fifeld bnneHed at the dtfalftht Entrance, and there slral S ht . Father O JTlynn getting by A neck* lAnfr+h eecond and thfid. Ue

notes on TfiE racing. (afractlt to "Jti mill.") Mia Miifit't Jify MMtifig OHm opebed tocuty ih fcbt aiitf dtigty WjithW, a string witld mikitfg ffi&tterg dWiaidly Uhpleasaflt. The track is almost bare of grass and an near a dirt track ae could, be possible, the horeee at tim6a being obicUred by 61ooid8 « dust. Afwr the nes fa? th« Cup, the taaiwsw of Bttf frttiflgw ,Md Op» tively, J. H. JeSerd and H. E. Connop, isoedved the gold trophy, the ownership 8f which is to be decided lat6rj Rersthoiana v?a4 withdrft%tt from tfla Hawke's Bay Stakes so ae to be fresh for to-morrow 1 * Gold Gup. Little River was better backed than SidJpicidO in the Mangatartta HilrdlWj Ladabifel, Little River, Atld 'W'iltnofeada led tu tie drst fence, twre Lsrk. Hall lMt nis rider. tVilmoreana and Little River led down the straight from Toa Tatiftj Landbiid, Suspicion, and OrbWtt Will. Little Ri<Nfc Weill awiy dolwn the back frttfc Toa TadA. Wilmoreana, Suspicion, and Landbird, aiia Wdri tasily by flvd l&igths fi6m TcA Tatii with Landbird finishing on six lengths &vfiy thild, a neck in ffoftt. of Ofown Coin. Suipicioh was fifth. Little River was in a gitloping humour and outclasled hi a oppohontd. Toa Taua stayed on surprisingly well, bi»t Landblfd tllld Crown Colli came with vtfjr late riihs. Laiidbtid looks in great buckle for more serious tasks later on. Suspicion Cdtlld ndt ittiiiter 110 Atif dMh My Hotby was farourite tor.. W Longlands Wdltit. Polyaetra, My Hobby, OthoK. Martona, Gurnion, and Hillatioh the leadard to the five furlongs port, where Strong Holt raced past the leaded opiniftg utt h two Uhgihi' bhak on Cthdh tod My HbtjbJ, With GtttfllM fchd Hillation heading the others. Hillation was up with the leaden at the turn, and going on, wdfe down Strong Holt and beat hit b* half a length. My Hobby, With Whin) Hillation Interfered slightly Over the last BO yards, Wta half a fchgth away third and Othon. GurniM, and Wadripo next. Hillation won very njcel*, Jiittkinir two wins in mceeasion fot Mr 0. I". Valiants* and the tr&iflM, Mies G. Mfchirt. Strong. Holt almost won, the light-weight N. Trillo making a good attempt to steal the race. My Hobby and Othon were both well beaten.

• Magna Charts vto a very hot favourite foi the Nursery Handicap, iriih Rascal just ns decided a seoond choice. Magna Chart*. Rascal, and Inner Hai'bbur led Silv« Tray, Beth, and Hymgreat to the turn. Inner Harbour went on With the light-weights, Hymgreat und Silver Tray, where they challenged, and in a good finish, frtaer Harbour beat Hymgreat by a head With Silver Tray a head away third. BaMftl *ls a close fourth and Beth and Mign* Charta ll&ct. llagnk Charta failed badly, biit Rascal did not receive too good a rUn. Inner Harbour was responsible lot 4 good performance while Hymgrsit and Silver Trty finished well from the back of the flold. Beth wsa unlucky. .Glentruin, who had only Peneus and Decoy Bird to oppose h# in the Hawke's Bay Stakes, was backed down to odds on. Peneus led by half a length to the turn with Deooy Bird six lengths away. Glentruin then went tip to Peneus, and holding him off with ease, cantered in an easy winner by half a length. Decoy Bitd wis still six lengths last. It was only a jog for Glentruin. Star Stranger was a good favourite for the Hawke's Bay Cup, with Piuthair second choice and Opa at An outside price. Piuthair, Kilfaire, abd Gaze were the leaders into the straight, but Killoch after being left waS soon in charge, and going past the stand was well clear of Piuthair, Gaxe, Kilfaire, Stat Strange#, Notar, and Phoenix Park. Opa made a fast run down the biek and Star Stringer lost hii plate at the halfmile pott. Kalloih, Opa, Kilfaire, and Novar wore the leaden at the turn with Star Stranger showing up again. Star Stranger and Opt drew a wit era the last furlong, and tnt judge cotild Ml separate them. Gut wns five lencihi aw*r third with KiV todn fourth and Nora* Ptoeai* Puk. tod

Piattair fittt SUr registered a wtj meritorious performance, but had had «sougb at the end, and in another stride Opk would have beaten hini- Gaze finished on mil so did Kilfaire and Novar, but nothing had a chinos with the dead-heaters. Plain Sailing, Vivo. Imitation, and Minstrel Boy *Ore all well backed in the Poukawa Handicap. Plain Sailing, Imitation, Bieak o' Day, ted Minstrel Boy began bftst and led to the turn from Vivo, Cohesion, &nd Superb King with the rest strung out a long way. Imitation came on from the turn to win easily by three-quarters of a length from Break o' Day with Minstrel 15oy half a length away third. Plain Sailing «'aa fourth and Vivo, Cohesion, and Superb King next. Imitation won well and was a cla?s the others, although both Break o' Day and Minstrel Boy battled on. \ ■ vo put in a good run to the turn after getting away badly. Gauntlet and Royal Diadem disputed favouritism in the Autumn Handicap, with the eventual winner Perle de Leon third favourite. Good Sport waa in charge when the jfreld settled down from Olympic, Newbury King, Gauntlet, Haurangi, and Wristlet, with Perle de Leon last. The order waa the 6ama to the turn, but half-way down the runn:ng Porle de Leon and Road Hog ehowed lip Oil the outside, and in a good finish, Perle de Leon beat Road Hog by half a length. Newbury King was two lengths away third with Gauntlet fourth and Good Spsrt and Wristlet next. Perle de Loon was voiy sore and put up a remarkable performance to win. Royal Dimon wa« a flight'y better favourite than Automne with plenty oi support for Father O'Fiynn and Standard. Standard, liuikai, and Father O'Flynn led out from Autorune and Royal Damon. Crossing the top, Father O'Flynn and Royal Damr-n led Standard and Automne and Huikai and Papiponga. All were under ptessuro at the turn, but Father O'Flynn stayed on best and beat Automrte homo by a head. Royal Damon was two lengths away third and Huikai tod Standard next. Automne was a little Unhtcky and should haTe won. Father O'Flynn stayed on well and was too prod for Eoyal Dittaon, who commenced from au outside position.

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. KARAMtT HANDICAP HURDLE RACJi, of 160 eova; ljm—Litt'» River 11 18; Toa Tau» 9 18; Suspicion 9 5; Wilmoreana 9 4; Mahla 9; Peshwa 9; Polyastra 9; Martona 9; llaUngironga 9; Strong Holt 9. PAKI PAKI HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; 5fImit&tldfi 9 3; Plain Sailing 9 2; Minstrel Boy 8 5; <>' Day 7 6; Mori- Imp 7 6; Hiwinui 74; Lin Arlington 72; Superb King 7; Hakawa 7; Mount Clyde 7; Jen 7; Coot 7. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; St— Decoy Bird 9 2; Inner Harbour 8 4; Hymgreat 75; Goshawk 7 4; Silver Tray 7 3; Eloquent 7 2; Beth 7. ORMOND MEMORIAL COLD CUP, of 365 sovb; lm—Rapine 9 10; Reremoana 9 10; Grafld Knight 9 10; Glentruin 9 8; Huikai 9. BURKE MEMORTAT, STAKES, of 300 sovs; lim—Opa 85; Kilfairo 7 13; Gaze 7 12; Ndvir 7 10; Phoenix Park 7 9; Kiloeit 7 6; De Luxe 7; Wristlet 7. OAKITIO HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; 6f Imitation 9 3; Minstrel Boy S 3; Vivo 7 9; Cohesion 76; Ra.piata 7; Superb King 7; Wairipo 7; Mountain SUr 7; Windy Knight 7. OHITI HANDICAP, cf 150 eovs; lm If— Perle de Leon 9; Olympic 88; Gauntlet 8 4; Malatour 8 4; Haurangi 7 13; Clandhu 7 12; My Hobby 7 12; Royal Diadem 7 8; Killoch 7 7; Road Hog 7 6; Newbury Kin" 7 3; Hillation 7; Mountain Top 7; Serenade 7; G-lifnion 7. OKAWA HANDICAP, of 200 eovs- Gf— PeneiM 94; Shirley 8 18; Autbomne 8; Papaponga 7 18; Hoyal Damon 7 12; Tuahine 7 5; Civilform 7 4; Huikai 7; Standard 7; Morose 7; Serena 7; Lin Arlington, 7.

EORBURY PARK T.C. HANDICAP TO NATIVE CHIEF. (PBIBB ASSOCIATIOV riLEOBiM.) DUNEDIN, April 80. Thi Foibiitf £ark Trotting club's Winter Meeting was commenced in fine but dull weather The track was rather slow after the recent rain, but not heavy. As the njeetofce coincides with the closing of the Exhibition, there wtta a very large attendance, and the totalizator investments showed » big incrtaeft, £40,047 10s being handled for u rt y ' 48 com I )are d with £04,476 10a for the artt day last year, an increase of £15,571. Results:— BAYFIELD HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 Sovs: for nnhoppled trotters; 4.8? class; lin 1 GUY PARRISH 48 J. N. Clarke 1; 3 Pairlight 3d 2; 7 Some Jazz 96 3. 10 Bon Wood, 14 Saka Bona, 22 Jim Russell, 16 _ Ohapi, 91 Straychild, 2 Hawesbtiry's Pride, 5 Jock Bingen, 17 Lady Houi 6 Alpha Wilkes, 11 Ben Logan, 16 Bon&tlc ecr; 23 Martin Bell 24; 4 Kerrwood Bell 24; 9 Lady Evelyn 86; 11 Young Tom 48; 18 Master Peter 48; 19 Buck Up 48; 8 Nelson Boy 48; 21 -Nourmfthal 60; Randolph 81 Also started. Woh by a good length, with two lengths second and 1 third, and the ■cratoh horse, Sonit three lengths away. Time, 4.1. DOMAIN HANDICAP (in harness), of 220 •ova; as7i class; lm sf—9 JOLLY PET 81 F. J. Perriiin 1; 6 His Pal 24 2 ; 7 Jolly Roger scr 3. 21 Robert Bell, 22 Kjnney Dillon, 95 Miniid&Xj id Day Pointer, 4 Nihilist 14. DoflS P6iiiter, 26 Logaa Park, 25 HerewfcSi, 1 Itfot, 1 Avenger braciketed with Jolly Roger, 14 Dbue Dillon, 11 Locanda Child. 18 Aiti Acido , Scr; 6 Kftihiku 12 aiid Bdiarita 3S brtcketed; S3 Ruby Catbins'lQ; 19 Ojthedtil Belli 34; 10 St, Thomae 24; 6 Colehill 88; 13 l/ingfietd 86; 16 Logan HWilofl M* 17 NdrthdjJfc 86; 2 TtSfinesiie'i Child 48; 18 Hylaa 12 al«jo started. Jolly tt wM soon with the field, and won nicely three lengths; tW6 lengths ieoond aiid Atfeh#6r iisM fourth. Time, 8.46.

bMoh Handicap (in saddle), of aao s6V*i 2.18 61isa j la—7 BIBMURAI?E S6r J. I Daphne Wildwood 19 8. XI Dolly Horn, 6 Honest Ned, j BiiJg Boy edr and' Lady EmBt&ca 34 bticketed, 4 M&iwhariti eor; 2 Mscirfcfida 13; 16 Lucky Dillon 12; 12 Rata 13; 14 Kijpjtor 12; 0 Hdmer 94; IS Moneinber 24 j 6 Van Director 24; 8 Prince Lyons 24; 10 Roeie Nut 86 also started. Won by a short length; game second and third. MaiwhaHti was fourth. Time, 2.16 1-5. IMOVAMON HANDICAP (in harness), of 220 sova; for unhoppled trottera; 4.52 alias; 2m—s IIM WOOD «cr W. T. Ldwe 1; 4 HtvftiV Rosa 48 3; 6 Randolph 24 3. II scr; 1 Real the Great 86; 10 Darkest 48; 1 Eltisive 48; 8 Some Ja.it 60) 8 Swiftbine 60; 9 Queen Ida 72; 2 Engagement Si also started. Won by half a fetigth;. four lengths second and third. was fourth. The favourite failed to begib right. Time, 4.55 2-5. PfiltfCE Of WALES HA.NDICAP (in harfteift), of 700 sove; second 140, third 06. 4.83 alass. 2m. a. J.. DUffy's b g NATIVE CHIEF by Logan Pointer—Regina da Oro Byrs 12 J. J. Kennerloy 1 1. R. M. Morten's blk d EoHara 4y» 12 J. Bryfie 2 S, G. McMillaafs b g Dillon Wilkes aged 86 .. .. .. R. B. Berry 8

6 Fashion Queen, 10 Harold Burwood tor; 6 Bnort 24; * Harbour Light 24; 9 talent 34; 8 Becky Logan 36 in. 86 pen. 7 Qiiedti' Own 60 also tlatted. Wbti by three lengths; same second and thlfd Becky Logali was fourth. Times—--4.94, iM 2-6, 4j3 2-5. Bf. CLAIB HANDICAP (in harness), ol 820 sots; woond 60, third SO. For unhoppled trotters. 4.44 class. 2m. I J. DqytlT* b g PROUD ATA by Proudchild—Winiaia aged 24 .. Owner 1 8. A. South'* b m Bonny Speo aged 84 R. Townley 2 4, 0. tfanMOO'e b g Money Spidu aged 72 8 Little Logan, « Merry Bingen acr: 9 Laokiewood 34; 4 Mangoutu 86; 5 Woodlasa 36; 1 Petertrah 84 also started. Won by lour lengths: lsngth second und third. Peteiwah wse fourth. Timee—f.4B, 4.88 ft-5, 4.40 8-5-RENOWN HANDICAP (in harness), of 9(70 bow; 3.s<Ji olass; lm sf—O BING BOY 60 B. B. Berry 1; 8 Four Bells 36 2; 10 Fireblight 60 8. 8 Golden Dawn, 7 Hushabye, 12 Satin Princess, 12 Hylas, 4 Mountain Chimes sor and Maiwhanti. 12 bracketed, II Rollicking Bella 12; 2 -Moor Chimes 24; 1 Kotuku Jaok 24; 5 Guy Fawiea 24j 14 Pearl Coronado 86; 6 Some Wilies 48; 15 WilliAm the Great 48 also started. A good finish. BiaJr Boy won by a neck, with over three lengths between second and third. Willi Un the Great fonlth - Time, 8.44 3-5.

FLYING HANDICAP (in tan>«s), of SOO eovs; 2.16 class; lm—l PETER BIN' GUN 24 J. J. Kennerley 1; 4 Ivy Audubon 12 3; 8 Whatepifcna sor 3. 8 Menember sor: 7 Downcast 12; 2 Tommy Direct 12; 6 T6n«fiffe 24; 5 Talent 24 also started Won by half ft length; same seoond and third. Tommy Direct was fourth. Time, 2.14 8-5. NOTES ON THE RACING. The Forbury Park Trotting Club opened its Winter Meeting in dull weather, accompanied by a oonple of light ahoweis. There wsa a reoovd attosdanoe and at times considerable difficulty wm experienced by backers in investing their money on the totalisstor. CoweoMatTy hundreds of pounds were shut ®°J«? interesting raoina wm witneeasd. , Nstite Ohiaf, winaw of theWnoe of Wales I Handicap, reentered a MlUast peifonsasaa,

»nd t&a pttt>ho were Hot slow in Showing their approval. Proud Ata showed a return to form and won tho Si* Clair Handicap is a oonvinoing manner, while there wta a lot of merit in the success o£ Jolly Pet, who won the Domain Handicap. The day' 6 racing opened with the Bayfleid Handicap, and it was rather a better contest than is usually provided by hortes engaged in slow cias3 unhop pled trotters' races The America,n-bred Guy l'arnsh was favour ito with Hawkesbury's Pride, Fairlight, Kerrwood Bell, and Jock Bwgon also receiving solid '•upport. Guy Parri6h began well, and aiaieted by a good passage, was soon amongst the leaders Going down the back the last time, the eon of Guy Axworthy and Margaret Parrish put in a woHsustained ruo and onteral the straight just behind HawUesbury's Pr:de. The last-named broke, and in a fine finish Guy Parrish defeated Fairlight by a length with Some Jazz two lengths away third, Hawkesbury's Prido was fourth and Randolph fifth in front of a strung out field. The winnor, Guy Parrish, lias not long been in work, having recently don»s a season at the stud. He found the going to his liking and trotted a solid race from start to finish. Fairlight did not receive a good passage, fiad he been lucky in t)ii« respect he would probably have won, a3 he was trotting faster thart anything elso at the finish. Some Jazz came from a long way back and beat all but Guy Parrish and Fairlight. Hawkesbury's Pride, who finished fcurth, did not trot as evenly as some of ihe others, but showed up sufficiently well to sugj*pst that she will do better in (ho near future.

Jolly Pet, a fou>yeaj-old gelding !>y Coldstream Bells from Jolly Girl, registered a smart performance by winning tlio Domain Handicap from twenty-eight others and paid a useful dividend. tie gave all his opponents a start and had the result in safe keeping a hundred yards from home, while he went JJsec better than his handicap. His Pal paced his best race to date but was always held safe by the winner. J. D. Smith's pair, Jolly Roger and Avenger, finished third and fourth respectively, with Locabda Child, St. Thomas, and Stockade Jun. at the head of the others. The favourite Ivor broke at the end of five furlonge, while Tennessee's Child and Nihilist Junr, two horses that were well backed, made poor showings. Robert .bell twisted a shoe to the preliminary. TherO was some delay in fixing it up, with the result that he was lato in going Out again, Arid under instructions from the stewards was not allowed to take part in the race. Kanuknot, Carbon, Lefttonhor, Tarza.ii, and Bhitie Soon declined their engagements in the Boach Handioap, leaving nineteen starters. Daphne Wildwood and Macaranda monopolised the betting, being first and second favourite respectively, and together they carried almost one-third of tho money op the machine. It wa« a poor race and resulted in a vrin for Bismuraie, who led from start to finish, but had to bo ridden out. Edwin Harwin paood a fihe race and despite interference going out of the straight the first time, beat all but the winner. After beginning slowly, Daphne Wildwood finished fast in third place, followed by Maiwliariti and Macararida. Van Director was prominent for six furlongs, whore he tired and finished in the ruck. Bing Boy and Lady Embrace failed to go away. The rest of the field made a poor showing and raced a long way below their best. Underview«r and Avalanche wero tho only soratchinge in the Innovation Handicap, leaving a mixed field of eleven unhoppled trotters to face the starter. The favourite, Real The Great, broke at the start and never settled down to bis work, while Elusivej Somo Jazz, and Sv.-iftbine did likewise Mid made a very poor showing. Tim Wood from scratch began in good style, and making every post a winning one, lasted long enough to score by half a length and registered his first win since ho left L. F. Borkertt'a btable. The winnor is a useful trottec. He is owned and trained by W. T. Lowe, who has been very successful of recent years with the unhoppled trotters. Happy Rosa showed more speed than anything elße in the race, but was unable to control it. She made three mistakes ancl the ground she lost cost her tho race. Randolph looked a winnet two furlongs from home, where he broke. Tho journey troubled Queen Ida, Nourmahal, and Engagement, while Darkest , who usually races well at Forbury Park, was never prominent. The principal race on the oard, the Prince of Wales Handicap, attracted ten starters. Kohara waa favourite, carrying 1000 tickets more than Native Chief, who was next in deth&nd with Dillon Wilkes and Harbour Light the best backed of the others. Native Chief and Fushion Queen broke at the Btart, the former losing funs' fifty yfwds before he struck hie gait, but Fashion Queen failed to Settle dowrl and took ho part in the raoe. Harold Burwood immediately took Up the running from Kohara, Eeoort, Dillon Wilkes, Talent, Harbour Light, Becky Logan, and Queen's Own with Native Chief trailing the field. There was little ohange in the order until entering the last circuit, when the field closed up. Harold Btirwood was still ih charge as the field entered the back straight. At this stage Native Chief put in a brilliant ran whioh carried him from last to first, and amidst great excitement he went on to win by three lehgtfis from Kohata With Dillbn Wilkes a similar distance away third. Becky Lo£an was fourth and Escort fifth. The winner's performance waa a remarkable one as he lest eo much ground at the start that his. task looked a hopeless one. In the concluding stages of the race he displaced suoh a tir6 tttrn of Speed that ho made tho Opposition l<x>k poor. This stamps the three-quarter brother to Logan Chief a« the best thf-ee-year-old seen in the Dominion. Kohara had every chance, ans although beaten, was not disgraced. Neither was Dillon Wilkes, who finished third. Becky Logan did not show the same dash as at Ashburton, while the display of Escort was disappointing and suggested that he is on the down grade. Queen's Own and Talent were prominent for threo parts of the journey. Harbour Light wont a bad race and pulled up without completing tho journey, and Harold Burwood was outclassed.

There were pins stirtera is th 6 St. Olair Handicap. The North Island owned ajid trained Petytwab was a efcrong favourite, but although he ttotted a Aouhd rice, hb «mld otily finish fourth. Proud At ft {torn '24 yds bhd was quickly into Ilia stride, and after racing in tkird petition for five furlongs, Wstimed the le&d whioh he fnaihtained and won comfortably from the back-marker Bonny Spec, who is very well at present. Money Spidet made up miSat of his hinditiajb in the first mile, at whioh stage he looked a winner, but owing to his driver being too anxious, was beaten into third place. Mefrjr Bingen showed up Well for ten furloligs. Mangoxitu broke up early and was hot driven out, while the reßt of the field trotted a long way below their beat. The Renotvrf Handicap Wis an intefefetirig race and fesulted in a toih for the Timaruowned and trained Bing Boy, who after beginning slowly, gradually made up his handicap, and in u close finish gained the verdict by a narrow margin over Potir Bells. The tarinet, Bing BoJ, paced a fine race at Adhbuttan last Saturday but his erratio behaviour at the nt&rt is not in his favour, which was no doubt responsible for _ the substantial dividend he paid. Four Sells went a fine race and was unlucky in meeting the winner on his best behaviour. EHtfcliglit finished ftuit ofl the outside of the field and gained third money but looked as if he left bio effort rather late. Outside the placed horse!!, William the Great, Mountain Chimes, and Guy Fawkea made the best showing. Moor Chimes, who was well backed, and Golden Devon did not leave the mark.

J. J. Kentiorley scotad hi* eeoond #in for the day in the Flying Handicap with Peter Bihgem, a brother to Great Bingen. The son of Nehion Bingen and Sertha Belle began well and raced in fotirth position until the turn for home, where he put in his olaim ahd won nioely from Ivy Audiiboh, who was always weU placed. Whawpiana made the running for six furlongs when she gradually dropped hack ami finished third with Tommy Direct fourth. The winner, Peter Bingen, was a waita favourite and paid a short price.

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. (PBXBB ABBOCUTIO* TXLXOBUL) DUNBDIN. April 30. Tha foliating acceptanoea have been received for the second day.— TAHTJNA HANDICAP, of 20ft soti; lm 5f —Bon Wood, Bob Wilkes, Stray Child, Essie Wilkes, Jock BingeU, Bonnette, Kerriill, Lad* Houi, Alpha "Wilkes, Ben Logan »ct; Major Domo 24; Fancy Pronto 24; Marvin Bell 24; KerWood Bell 24; Young Tom 48; Nelion Boy 48; Atnboyna Wood 48; Back Up 48: Zingiber 48; Master Peter 48; Randolph 84; Some Jazz DC. ROYAL HANDICAP, of 220 sdvt; lm Bl —Dixie Dillon, Robert Bell, Kenny Dillon, Day Pointer, Nihilist Junior, Stockade Junior, Jimmy Chimes, Doris Pointer, Bel Chequer Anti Acido tcr; Metella, Kalhiku 12- Ruby Carmine 13; Jolly Roger 24; Hiiess 24: St. Thomas 24; Qolden Dawn 2«- Bnn>n7t 36; Lingfield 36; Avenger 88; Logan Hanlon 36; Nortliotpe 36; BonieJaaiß6: Tenhessan'a Child 48; His Pal 48; Locand. Child 60Hylas 72. ' PACIFIC HANDICAP, of 270 sovs- lm— Dolly Botxi, Honest Ned Kannknot. Carbon, Mountain Chimes, Maiwharlti, Hvlas tcr ' Edwin Harwin 12; Macaranda 12; Lucky Dill lon 12; Rat' 12; Daphne Wildwood 12* Nipper 12; Bing Boy 24; Bismurate 24: Ladv Embrace 24; Homer 24; Prince Lyons 24 • Van Director 24; Rosie Nut 36. IMPROVERS' HANDICAP, of 220 aws2m—Kerwood Bell, Lady Evelyn sor- ' Wood 24; Rindolph 34; Real the Gmt 33Darkest 48; Eluaiva 48; N«l»n MoKinney 48; Soma Ja«i 60; Happy Rom 60; Swiftbina 60; Queen Ida 73. VICTORIA HANDICAP, of TOO aovij Sm —FWhion Qomb, Harold Bajwood ecr; £#. oort 13 i Har'xiur Light 34 i &ohar» M; Taltat 24; Backy LoganMi DUkra Wllk* M t jSatm CJM QbmoVi 0»a 01 '

PENINSULA HANDICAP, of S2O govs; 2m—Engagement, Merry Bingon, Queen Ida, Little Logan scr; Mangoutu 86; Woodlass 36; Protld AU 48; Money Spicier 72} Poterwah 84. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 270 boys; 2mDollv Houi, Pearl Ooronado, Guy Fawkes, Homer, Rollicking Bella, Satin Ptincees, Jolly Chimes scr; Moor Chimes 12; Lonamhor 12- William the Great 12; Some Wilkes 21; Four Bells 24; Firelight 36; Shine Soon 36; Daphne Wildwood 3C; Bing Boy 73. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; lm -Ladr Embrace, Wharepiana scr; Downcast 12; Escort 12; Tommy T)ircct 12; M* bon 24: Teneritfe 21; Harold Burwood 24; Peter Bingen 48.

MARLBOROUGH R.C. acceptances received. (rais9 association telbgbam.) BLENHEIM, April SO. The followinj acceptances have been received : HILLERSDEX TKOTTIXG HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Class 3.50. Ijm. Just Bill • • !<lr Castle Clilmes .. 24 Waipuki • • !<-r Star God .. 34 Bono I'rv .. Rcr Sweet Kathleen 24 Great Wilkes .. scr All Fours .. 4S Grey Logan .. scr Brandon , .. 48 Patuki scr Trimmer .. 60 Baby Hon ■•. Kreislor .. 72 Hal Joy • • Bcr Lady Ballm ... 108 Palm Leaf • • Bcr WATERLEA CUP HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; Ijm and 150 yds. Tanadees -.93 Crown Star .. 70 Steel Bar .. 8 2 Ze™ Hour .. 7 0 Gooscstep .. R 2 Sunbath .. 7 0 Bitters ■ • 7 0 Ardflnnaa .. / 0 BEAVER HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. of. Bonideer ... 9 0 Axlo 7 6 Tba Bolter .. 813 Sunbath .. 7 1 Gardenia . • 8 5 Red Cbutier 7 1 Thomond .. 8 3 ffitlcullus .. 7 0 Debate .. 712 Ashform .. 7 0 Town Crier .. 712 Hylioa - 7 0 Esquimaux ~ 7 7 Periftnda >i 7 0 Sole Mio ..7 5 AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 150 sOva. 6f. Beaumont .. 9 8 The Bolter .. 7 0 Birthmark .. 712 Ssrty - * £ Big tusli •• ? ? Bestir *.7 0 Marble Bar • • 7 2 WITHER tfROT HANDICAP, of 100 »dvs. Class 3.8. Um. Groy Logan .. «cr All Thorpe ~.. 36 Bono Dry .. scr Grey Thorpe .. 48 Hal Joy .. «or Honeywood .. 48 Country Lifo .. scr Proud Joyce .. 48 Castle Chimes .. acr Vtkota .. 60 All Fours .. 12 Pillage .. 60 Dorrie Thorps .. 12 Jesmond Dene 60 Trimmer .. 12 Lady Ballm .. 60 Steel Wire . 24 Lunsdale „ 72 Kreitilor - - 24 Rona Auduboii 108 OPAWA WELTfiR HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Phantasy .. 91® Sea Klst ' lB Ardfinnan -. 9 4 Astohform H Debate .• 9 2 Conviction 7 11 Ayrovsbi . 8 11 SOLDIERS' HANDIOAP, of }SO sovs. 7i. Modern 9 9 Crown Star 8 6 Steel Bar .. 9 4 Zero Hour .. 711 Printemps ..9 1 Counter Attack 711 Viewpoint ~ 9 1 Idanoe .. 711 Fillette 8 12 Bestir ,j. ; 7 11 Phantasy j. 8 8 Tannadiee 711

GREYMOUTH D.C. MONTfILY MEETING. (SPECIAL TO "THE PRBSl") GREYMOUTH, April 30. The Greymcnith District ComniitteG met this afternoon. Present—Messrs T. E. Coates (chairman), W. R. Kettle, D. J. Evans, A. Beban, W. B. Gilbert, P. McGregor, H. F. Doogan, and A. Perotti. Bates were recommended for fixtures as followsWestland Racing Club, Monday and Tuesday, December 27th and 28th, and April 20th and 31st; Greymouth Jockey Club, Friday, December 81«t, Saturday, January Ist, Tuesday, January 4th, and Saturday, April 28rd; Reefton Jockey Club, Friday, January 7th, Saturday, January Bth, and Wednesday, April 27th j Kutnira Jockey Club, Easte* Monday and TuoSdiy, April 18th and 19th. Correspondence wat received from the Nelson Jockey Club, applying for the following dates: February 16th, 17th, and 19th. An application for a gentleman's rider's license was received from George Stratford, of Glenhope. It was resolved to advise Mr Stratfotd that his application- must be forthrough the Nelson Jockey Club. The New Zealand Rafting Conference advised that the Motueba Racing Club had decided to forego its on* day's totalisatAr license. Club Committee. At A meeting of the committee <A the Grtymritath Jockey Clhb there were present: Messrt T. E. Coates (chairmin), W. R. Kettle, A. Beban, H. F. Doogan, and .Kim Williams. The statement of receipts and expenditure of the recent Easter Meeting showed a slight loss, but under the circumstances it was considered that the financial result of the Meeting Was Bitisfaotory, as the Dunodin Exhibition had caused a heavy exodus of the Weht Caiet spdrting public during the EA«ter holidays. The New Zealand Raering OonfertnW advised that the annual meeting of thfc Confsteitti Would be held at Wellington on July 7th.