SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19853, 14 February 1930, Page 12

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. February 15~Dunedin J.C. Autumn (second day). February 15—Poverty Bay Turf Club Summer (eecoml day. February 15—Wanganui J.O. Autumn (second day). February 15, 17—Eotorua R.C. Annual. February 19—Clifderi R.C. February 19, 20—Woodville District J.C. February 20—Tolaga Bay J.C. February 22—Canterbury J.C. February 22, 24—Dargaville R.C. February 26, 27—Gore R.C. ; February 26, 27—Dannevirke R.O. Autumn. February 27—Waiapu R.C. February 28, March I—Marlborough R.C. Slimmer. March I—Banks Peninsula R.C. March 1, 3—To A rob a J.C. Marcli S, 6—Rangitikei R.C. March 7, B—Napier Park R.C. March 7, B—Cromwell J.C. March B—Franklin R.C. March 15, 17—Wellington R.C. March 15, 17—Ohinemuri J.O. March 17—Opunake R.C. March 20—Waimate R.C. March 22—Bay of Plenty J.O. March 22, 24—Oamaru J.C. March 26—Opotiki J.C. March 26, 27—Manawatu R.C. TROTTING FIXTURES. February 15—Wellington T.C. February 22—Kaikoura T.C. February 22, 24—Otahuhu T.C. March 5, 6 —lnvercargill T.C. March B—Timaru T.C. March 12 —Manawatu T.C. March 15—New Brighton T.C. March 15, 17—Hawke's Bay T.C. March 17, 18—Nelson T.C.

TURF GOSSIP. I Nightmarch, with E. Eeed in the saddle, was paraded before the public during an interval in the programme at Wingatui yesterday, and the colt received a great hearing as he cantered along the straight. He was then stretched over six furlongs, which he covered in an apparently easy manner in 1.17. His free style of galloping and his splendid condition solicited the admiration of race-goers, 1 and his price will be very cramped in the weight-for-age event to-morrow. L. J. Ellis was unable to ride _ at Wingatui yesterday owing to the injury he received at Tapanui, and two of his mounts, Quinopal and Queen Balboa, notched successes. Coupling, formerly trained at Riccarton, is now attached to F. Shaw's stable at Wingatui. He showed a bold front for a good part of the journey in the Trial Stakes yesterday and indicated that his patient owner-breeder, Mr A. Harvey, of Timaru, will soon enjoy a win with him. Topere, winner of the President's Handicap at Wingatui yesterday, looks likely to - win more races during, the season. Formerly owned in Hawke's Bay, he is now the property of Mr A. H. Douglass, of Waikouaiti, who has leased him to one of J. Beban's patrons. He had a trip to the West Coast holiday Meetings, and this has evidently been the makings of him, as he has been on the improve during the past month. The Mason-trained pair, Greenaway and Praise, were expensive to investors at the Dunedin Meeting yesterday. The former carried £670 in the small pool in the Publicans' Handicap, and Praise had £674 against her number when she failed to go off in the classic. Both are to return to Biccarton to-day. Dunraven was bard ridden from the top of the. straight in the. Champagne Stakes at Wingatui yesterday, but he would not, or could not, make any impression on the leaders. The class in front of him was not extra good, and Dunraven will have to do better than this to live up to his family history. Winsome Hind would have finished close up in her classic engagement at Wingatui yesterday if she had not been called upon for a forward move just when the rise approaching the home turn was entered upon. It 'was noticed that similar tactics were followed with other horses at this trying stage of the journey, and all were in trouble When a final effort was required. The.-Visctfunt ran his best race for some time in the Trial Stakes at Wingatui yesterday, Mid, but for receiving so much attention from the wayward Gay Creßt at a critical part of the run home, he would have reversed the positions with Quinopal. His effort was very creditable under th£ circumstances and he may yet reward his patient trainer. Banelagh was the medium of heavy public support in the concluding event at Dunedin yesterday, and ranked as second favourite from the Opening of the machine. This was probably brought about by T. Green having the mount on him, and by the fact that he had shown promising form at Trenth&m. He won in a decisive manner, after being well placed throughout, and his success would make amends for the disappointment of his stable-mate, Pangolin. Banelagh was a late foal, and is only now coming right. His owner, Mr N. Rutherford, has a yearling brother to him, running on Mendip Hills, the youngster being of much bigger proportions than yesterday's winner. Like Banelagh, he is not to be put into training until entering upon his three-year-old career. Caterpillar does not appear to have regained the form she showed when trained at Biccarton. She was prominent for three parts of the journey in the Publican's Handicap at Wingatui yestetday, but then stopped to the proverbial walk. She has certainly not been a good proposition since the New Zealand Cup Meeting. Hoylake had everything in his favour in the Donedin Cup yesterday, and his effort was very disconcerting to his party. His rider stated that the horse was going exceptionally well half a mile from home, but gave up the fight when the hill loomed up. Undoubtedly fioylake Will have to have everything made to special order to make him do what he is capable of executing. On yesterday's ritn Paquito cannot have much chance of getting his revenge on Nightmarch this season. T. Metcalf, who had several engagements at Wingatui, including Amor and Caterpillar, disappointed his principals, owing to changing over to Wanganui, and Caterpillar's owner had difficulty in securing a substitute. Coroner ran a very promising race in the Champagne Stakes at Dunedin yesterday, and his effort for a comparatively green youngster, augurs well for his late career. He is a likely sort to develop into a well-performed three-year-old. Phastar added to his unenviable record by his poor showing in the concluding evsnt at Wingatui yesterday, and when he does break the spell there mil not be participants in hia return.

TROTTING NOTES. Acceptances for the OfcaJiuliu T.C.'b Summer Meeting close to-day. The Auckland sportswoman. Mrs L. TC Sweetapple, intends selling Lses Native Prince, Warpiane, Stoney, and Great Change, and rethin/from the light harness sport. Tim acceptances received for the Wellington Trotting Club's Meeting on Saturday are very disappointing far as numbers are concerned for the acceptors average .lust, over eight race The fields are likely to be still further reduced, for a number o horses claim more than one engagement during the day. The Jfjilnin the big ra«e is especially disap Smtins, as °nlr «f ht h ° ra ' s . T'T Eeptel for out of 17 nomm»ted. In the unhoppled trotters races, > the response on the part of own e™ *5 not good, and no fewer than four . the acceptors in the Nai Nai Han cap Trot are also engaged m the wnford Handicap. Trotting has so popular with the Wellington p lie that it is a pity that owners aia not show a more liberal spirit in accepting for their horses. Yet big nelcl are not necessary for good racing, ana the few horses may provide tirst-ciass sport. Great Loga.i raced well at both the Forburv Park and New Zealand Metiopolitan Trotting Club Meetings, and it appears that he is just coming bac to his true form. At Addington on Saturday last he finished second Omaha in the Papanui Handicap, registering 4.27 1-5, and off a 4.33 mark at Wellington he will be accorded strong support. His most formidable opponents may prove to be Arikitoa ana Wrackeen.

During the past twelve months several visiting owners from the Jiiastern States have been so impressed with the opportunities the sport offers in Western Australia that they_ have settled there permanently, writes a Perth correspondent. 1. Wilkie, formerly of South Australia, has a large string of horses in training, and although he did not experience the best of luck in the months immediately following his transfer, has now no reason to regret having changed his domicile to the Western State. J. B. Keys, of Sydney, is the latest to emulate Wilkie and other former Eastern States sportsmen, and not only has he brought several good performers to Perth, but has returned to Sydney and purchased several more pacers to supplement hiß string. Keys will thus establish himself in a fairly big way in the West. F. G. Smith left Epsom last week to take up his new duties as private trainer to Mr W. Johnstone, of Te Awamutu. Before leaving for To Awamutu Smith disposed of I>an Direct, the roan pacer which he imported recently, to A. Newdick. Bawldy Locanda died recently at To Aroha after contracting pneumonia. The paoer was never a good one, though during the past two months he went in such a manner as to suggest that he would have earned perhaps a stake for his new owner. M. Holmeß, with 14 wins to his credit, is second on the list of winning reinsmen, and as he will drive Lvdia and Wrackeen at Wellington, the prospects are that his total will be increased. DUNEDIN J.C. QUEEN BALBOA WINS CUP. CHAMPAGNE STAKES TO COMPENSATION. £THE PRESS Special Service.] DUNEDIN, February 18. The Dunedia Jockey Olub were favoured with seasonable weather for the opening day of their Autumn Meeting to-day, and the track was in fast order. The proceedings were marked by the failures of the well-Bupported candidates in practically every race, and in consequence speculation was somewhat restricted. The returns, however, were very satisfactory, the sum of £26.439 being handled, as against £26,755 on the first day last year. The following are the results: — AUTUMN HURE-LE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; second 60, third 16. ljm. 4, E. H. Outhbertson's b g ORIFLAMB by Sarto —Bed Cross aged 10-6 ' I E. Mackie 1 8. IP, R. Pierce'* b g Troilus aged 10-2 * I. Tilson 2 3. P. W. Bills'! t> r Gayoma syrs 9-5 A. E. Ellis 8 1 Pangolin 11-8 D. O'Connor; 4 Bed Heather 9-7 car 0-81 P. Thompson also started. Won by half a length; two lengths second and third. Red Heather was fourth. Time, 8.17 4-5. Winner trained by owner. TRIAL BTAKES; of 170 sovs; second 26, third 10. Special weights. 7f. 8. A. 0, Mills'* ch g QUINOPAL by Quin Abbey—Glenopal 4yrs 8-4 R. Reed 1 4. J. S. Barrett's b g The Viscount 4yrs 8-4 .. .. W. J. Pascoe 2 1. P. D. Jones's eh g Gay Orest 4yrs 8-4 . • .. A. E. Ellis 8 8 Ballance 8-4 car. 8-6 A. E. Didham; 7 Coupling 8-4 R. Coveny; 18 Traho 8-4 P. Ingram; 11 Captain's Gift 8-2 P. W. Powell; 10 Leading Boy 8-2 A. Leckie; 9 Nonchalant 8-2 T. Green; 6 Solmurl 8-2 L. J. Woolford; 6 Audience 8-1 E. Mahson; 16 Oommenter 8-i J. T. Andrews; 2 Corn Queen 7-18 car. 8-of, B. Brodie; 12 Pink Sunrise 7-18 O. Brodie also started. Won by a length; half a length between second and third. Ballance was fourth. TlJhe, 1.28 2-5. Winner trained by E. J. Ellis. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 800 sovs; second 45, third 20. Hack conditions. 11m. 7. G. R. Hunter's b g TOPERS by Arrowsmith —Gazalie 4yrs 7-12 W. Pascoe 1 8. J. Ruttledge's ch g Salmo Salar 4yrs 8-18 .. .. B. Brodie 2 2. Sir Geo. Clifford's b g Waterline 3yrs 8-13 .. .. R. Coveny 3 6 Tembroney 9-8 car. 9-1 P. E. Ingram; 4 Town Major 8-9 car. 8-4 L. Deganneh; 1 Marsham 8-4 A. E. O'MearS; 6 Sailing Home 8-2 J. Dooley; 9 Royal Flower 7-13 W. Cooper; 8 Miss Mhrco 7-9 A. Eastwood; 10 Felony 7-7 car. 7-2 W. J. Dwyer also started. Won by two lengths; same second and third; Town Major was fourth. Time, 2.8 4-5. Winner trained by J. Beban. PUBLICANS' HANDICAP, of 400 sovs; Second 60, third 80. 6f. 8. W. Gardiner's b f WAVING CORN by Solferino—Rosalita 4yrs 7-9 L. Woolford 1 4. G. Gerard's b g Silver Coot syrs 7-7 A. Eastwood 2 3. A. C. Mills's b g Bin Tin Tin 4yrs 7-9 J. T. Andrews 8 2 Royal Saxon 8-8 R. Reed; 1 Greenaway •7-12 T. Green;. 11 Wingatui 7-11 car. 7-13j| B. Brodie; 7 Caterpillar 7-9 P. E. Ingram; 6 El Boa 7-9 W; Cooper; 9 Money Mine 7-5) J. Dooley; 13 Spaed Light 7-1 C. Pope; 6 Hurly Burly 7-0 car. 7-3J R. Coveny; 12 Jack-a-DftuJy 7-0 W. Cf. Austin; 10 Blue Metal 7-0 .car. 7-1 J. P. Fergus also Started. Won by a head; three-quarters of a length seeond and third. Money Mine was fourth. Time, 1.18 4-5. Winner trained by C. Gieseler. DUNEDIN CUP HANDICAP, of 1000, sovs, including cup value 100 sovs; second 150, third 76. Urn; 0. J. Graham's ch m QUEEN BALBOA by Balboa —Golden Queen aged 7-13 T. Green 1 8. L. C. Hatlett's b m Circulation apred 7-4 F. E. Ingram 2 6. W. T. Hazlett's b g Latin Quarter syrs 8-4 .. .. F. J. McKay 3 1 Paquito 9-0 A. E. Ellis; 7 Pink Note 8-13 B. Brodie; 6 Count Cavour 8-10 11. Reed; 4 Hoylake 8-6 E. Manson; 2 Clnre 8-4 0. Emerson; 3 Amor 7-0 car. 7-3| R. Coveny; 10 Camisader 7-0 A. Eastwood also started. Won by a nose; half a length second and third. Glare was fourth. Time, 2.83 3-5. Winner trained by F. W. Ellis. CHAMPAGNE STAKES, of 400 sovs; second 60, third 80. For two-year-olds. 6f. 4. R. R. McDonald's br C COMPENSATION by Anomaly—Hard Cash 8-13 B. Brodie 1 5. A. 0. Mills's b t Charmaine 8-7 A. E. Didham 2 Sir Geo. Clifford'* b g Winsome Hind $•7 . •. R. Coveny 3 1 Praise 9-3 T. Green; 6 Coroiier 8-10 R. Reed! 8 Dunra'Vftn 8-10 A. E. fill's; 7 Pink Paper 8-10 C. Emerson; 8 Tracsoqo 8-7 P. W. Powell j 9 Dressy 8-7 W. Cooper also •tarted. Won by a length and a quarter; a heck second and third. Dunraven was fourth. Time, 1.15. Winner trained by owner. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of BBS sovs; see- . oud 06, third 15. lm. ft. H. S, Orbell's ch in TARDY by Archery —Dilatory syrs 8-4 .. J. Dooley 1 0. J. Lindsay's br g John Bradbury aged 9-1 . . .. A. E. Didham a 1. J. Grahaitt's ch g King Balboa aged 9-12 A. K. Ellis •

7 Taboo 10-4 I. Tilson; 2 Stealth 8-10 O. Emerson; 5 Don Jose 8-1 R. Coveny; 4 Evening 8-0 B. Brodie; 3 Assemble 8-0 P. Powell also started. Won by half a length; neck second and third. Evening was fourth. Time 1.41 3-5. Winner trained by C. Gieseler. BERWICK HANDICAP, ot 200 sovs; second 30, third 15. 7f. 2. N. Rutherford's b .g RANELAGH by Arrowsmitli —Cliukka 3yrs 8-0 T. Green 1 8. H. S. Orbell's b f Wig Wag 4yrs 8-6 A. Eastwood 2 5. A. Culvey's ch g Mount Boa 6yrs 9-8 W. Cooper 3 11 Noteworthy 9-2 S. Bryce; 16 Impertinence 9-2 B. Brodie; 7 Full Fling 8-13 R. Reed; 12 Paris 8-10 F. J. McKay; 1 Solmar 8-6 A. E. Didham; 4 Straightcourse 8-5 R. Coveny; 9 Phastar 8-8 E. Mnnson; 6 Abbeville 8-3 A. E. Ellis; 14 Court Jester 8-1 T. Smith; 13 High Speed 8-0 J. Dooley; 3 Meitui 8-0 P. Powell; 15 Crossbow 8-0 J. T. Andrews also started. Won by a length and a quarter; half a length second and third. Solmar was fourth. Time, 1.29. Winner trained by A. E. Wormald. NOTES ON THE RACING. [THE PRESS Special Service.] Surprise Winner. The withdrawals of IleatheT Lad and Dubious loft only a one-dividend field for tho Autumn Hurdle Handicap. Pangolin was made favourite, but he jumped several of his fences badly, and was a beaten horse a long way from home. Troilus shot to the front going out of the straight the first time, but was supplanted by Oriflamb rounding the homo turn, and the latter led him over tho last jump. Troilus endeavoured to keep his place on the inside of Oriflamb in tho run home, but got squeezed back and had to bo pulled on the outside. This gave Oriflamb a useful advantage, and although Troilus was overhauling him in tho last few strides, Oriflamb was able to hang on to win by a neck. Gayoma, who did his best work in tho straight, was two lengths back, with Red Heather and Pangolin tailed off. Oriflamb's win came as a surprise, as ho had not beon up long afteT going amiss on tho West Coast, and it was only decided at the last minute to start hira. Ho was, however, lucky to beat Troilus, who would have had his msasure with a clear run. Pangolin gave a sorry display, and was evidently still suffering from the effects of his recent gruellings. An Unsatisfactory Finish. On the strength of his Wellington form, Gay Crest was a staunch first choice for the Trial Stakes, but he ran wide under pressure in the run to the post, and not only spoilt his own chance, but seriously hampered The Viscount. Coupling, Quinopal, and Solmuri led The Viscount and Gay Crest into the straight, and Quinopal had charge at the distance Tho Viscount then challenged and was shortly after joined by Gay Crest. The latter bored out on The Viscount over tho last hundred yards, and thiß allowed Quinopal to maintain his advantage to win by a length from The Viscount, who beat Gay Crest by half a length, the lntter pair finishing under the judge's box. Ballance, Solmuri, and Audience were next. An enquiry was held into Gay Crest's tactics, but after hearing tho evidence of his rider, who stated that he could not keep him straight, no further action was deemed necessary. Topere Impresses. The President's Handicap proved an easy proposition for tho seventh choice, Topere, who took charge at the end of a furlong and led for tho remainder of the journey. Ho was well clear of Miss Marco, Felony, and Town Major along the back stretch, but the field closed on him at the straight entrance. When headed for home, however, Topere again left his pursuers and won comfortably by two lengths. _ Waterline moved up into second place inside tho distance, but had to succumb in the last few strides to a finishing run from the back by Salmo Salar. who beat him by a similar margin. Town Major, MiBS Marco, Tembroney, and Sailing Homo woro close up next. The winner established a solid pace from the start, and it was generally considered he would fail to see out tho journey. Tho reverse was the case, however, as ho made the field look moderate in the straight. Waterline got into tToublo early in tho proceedings and was one of tho roar division for over half the journey. Marsham drew No. 1, but failing to hold his place in the initial furlong he lost a lot of ground in seeking a favourable run, and was never dangerous thereafter, finishing well back. A Close Tussle. Aspirins and Royal Tractor were the only defections from the Publicans' Handicap, and in a well-distributed pool Greenaway was a £7O better favourite than Royal Saxon. Greenaway failed to move off smartly and was always one of the back division, finishing in the middle of the field. SHVer Coot was the first to show prominence from Royal Saxon, Rin Tin Tin, end Caterpillar, and led round the top and into the straight from Caterpillar, Royal Saxon, Rin Tin Tin, and Waving Corn. Silver Coot shook off Caterpillar inside tho distance and appeared to be the winner, but Waving Corn essayed a fast finishing effort, and in an exciting struggle got in the deciding strido to bcjit tho Riccarton gelding by a head. Rin Tin Tin was less than a longth away, a head in front of Money Mine and Royal Saxon together, who wero followed by El Boa, Blue Motal, and Greenaway. Waving Corn was responsible for a striking performance. She got away well from tihe inside berth after giving trouble at the start, but was kept in behind the leaders until entering upon the last furlong. Silver Coot ran up to his recont good track form, and only succumbed in tho last stride. He dead-heated with Money Order in this event two years ago. Rin Tin Tin and Royal Saxon were always prominent and battled out the finish well. Greenaway drew an outside marble and after missing the jump out failed to make any impression, a fact which discounted his Ellerslie form. Caterpillar closed up quickly at the end of five furlongs, and Hurly Burly was never in the picture. Interesting Cup Contest. The result of the Duncdin Cup was not too palatable to investors, two outsiders returning the dividends. Paquito and Glare monopolised the investments, each carrying slightly over £llOO, with only £25 separating them. Passing the stand the first time Latin Quarter had a slight advantage from Queen Balboa, Circulation, Count Cavour, Pink Note, Paquito, and Glare. Queen Balboa took charge going out of. tho straight and led to the back from Latin Quarter, Pink Note, Count Cavour, Camisader, Glare, Amor and Paquito. Queen Balboa was still in the van at the far turn from Amor, Latin Quarter, Glare, Circulation, Camisader, and Paquito. with Hoylake and Count Cavour tailing the field. Circulation moved up rounding the home turn and joined the leaders j 1 <2 straight entrance, while Glare, Amor. J^ a Q became prominent. In one of the best finishes in the history of tho event Queen Balboa held of? Circulation to beat her on_ the post by the narrowest of margins, with Latin Quarter half a longth away a similar distance in front of Glare, Amor', and Paquito, who wore in a bunch. Pinlc Note, Hoylake. and Count Cavour were fo 6 r ? °L v QUe6n , Balbon wna sterling performance, as she practically acted as pacemaker throughout. Owing to L. J. Ellis being unablo to ride her T Green secured the mount on arrival. Glare home eV W C ,,T Ce „ when straightened up for home, but did not respond as expected tn vigorous riding, Paquito was well back on the inside with three-parts of the iournov gone, and was unablo to get out untU the homo turn. Ho put in gSod work in straight, but never really looked like winHn i«ii ;f m ~ r , ran ® Peculiar raco for him He tailed off last after a v n A covered and then moved up quicklv nhl back to be up with the loaders at nf Hoylake's effort was also patchy He made a promising run from a Ih the back stretch, and when hj„ .°r into second place half a mile from hnm.cTsupporters raised a hopo, but hj« L! 0 j 11 .? when tackling the rise, and was of the picture at the end of another fuv) Count Cavour was all at sea on thft I°"^' rajs. l n °" ■VK Praise Left at Post. Investors received a blow when Was left standing at tho post. Sho 1? broke back from tho barrier anrt 1 eventually persuaded to get into line she turned round when the barrier lifted and took no part ih the contest. Charmaine Dnn raven Tracsono and Compensation were in „ bunch at the far turn, with Coroner and Winsome Hind next. Compensation wa« «? n T into the straight from Charmaine, and Winsome Hind and tho two last-named issued like-iv Minti they were unable to make n7| mnK " - enge3 ' Compensation, who won" ;° D £ slightly over a length. Winsome I j j Charmaine inside the distance, but ter came again to secure second t a neck. Dunraven was a length awav front of Coroner, Pink Pap er n®* 4 ' ' n The winner has been a useful '«m! re ssy. date, this being his th!?d succZ hj." t0 descondant of the defunct Armm«i l-i l4 hi, d.» H.,d c.,1, 'tat'S t «;; foaling. Charmaine s n sister ii? Tin, and will bn seen to better later. Winsome Hind ran a solid race" but seemed to meet with trouble when 11' ♦ ing the rise. She looks a likelv v for the Middle Park Plate Dnlm! il°3 every opportunity to make good but Ih h little fight over tho business stages More Outsiders. The public once more fared badv .1. Stowards' Handicap, tho fancied failing to make returns. Assemble waß l early leader from John Bradburv and Tardy, but rounding the far turn » took charge and entered the straight t, Z Don Jose, John Bradbury, steato Assemble. The leaders bunched common ; tho run home, but Tardy, all out evaded Challenges and beat John Bradburv v. 1* a length. King Balboa executed finishing run from the distance, and t to within a neck of John Bradburv p„ ins was a similar margin

followed by Stealth and Assemble. Tardy paid double figures, her chances not being seriously considered with her stable-mate Stealth in the race. The latter occupied a promising position half a mile from home, but was done with before the straight was reached. Don Jose had a rocky passage in the middle stages, and was then rushed up to the leader when the hill was tackled, a proceeding that settled his chances o£ finishing on. , „ Ranelagh Improves. The public went strongly for Nightmarch's half-brother Solmar in the Berwick Handicap, and he carried £3OO more than was entrusted to Ranelagh, who, in the face of his recent form, oame In for surprising support. Solmar looked like breaking the spell of the defeat of favourites when he wag bowling along in front of Meitui, Crossbow, and Runelagh at the turn into the straight, but he was in trouble when Ranelagh tackled him inside tho distance. The latter completed his task resolutely, and went on to win decisively by over a length from Wig Wag, who was always handy, and beat the fast-finishing Mount Boa by half a length. The favourite was next, and then came Meitui and Crossbow. HANDICAPS FOR SECOND DAY. (PBES9 ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) DUNEDIN, February 18. The following handicaps have been declared for the second day:— OWHIRO HURDLES, of 200 sovs; ljm— Pangolin 11-2; Oriflamb 11-1; Antrim Boy 10-13; Troilus 10-8; Craigmore 10-7; Kapuna 10-5; Heather Lad 9-13; Dubious 9-10; Gayoma 9-7; Red Heather 0-7; Taramoa 9-1; Lieutenant Ulm 9-0. WARRINGTON HANDICAP, of 210 sovs; lm—Tembroney 9-5; Salmo Salar 9-4; High Gear 9-1; Waterlino U-l; Assemble 9-0; Impertinence b-10; Town Major 8-9; Topere 89; Starshooter 8-8; Paris 8-3; Marsham y-y; Ranelagh 8-3; Sailing Home 8-1; Royal Flower 7-12; Phastar 7-11; The Viscount 7-11; Abbeville 7-10; Miss Marco 7-9; Meitui 7-7; Felony 7-7; Dumblane 7-7; Academy 7-7; Corn Queen 7-7; High Speed 7-7; Pink Sunrise 7-7; &olmuri 7-7; Cetchela 7-7; Glass Jug 7-7; Battle Screen 7-7; Good Gift 7-7; Commenter 7-7; Netley 7-7. DUNEDIN J.G. HANDICAP, of 425 sovs; llm —Pink Note 9-0; Queen Balboa 8-9; Count Cavour 8-9; Latin Quarter 8-7; Glare 8-5; Hoy lake 8-4; Taboo 8-4; Pride 7-13; King Balboa 7-12; Circulation 7-10; Night Lad 7-8; John Bradbury 7-5; Money Mine 7-4; Waving Corn 7-4; Lucky Light 7-8} Amor 7-2; ltin Tin Tin 7-2; Camisader 7-0; Tardy 7-0; High Gear 7-0; Tembroney 7-0; Evening 7-0; Marsham 7-0; Town Major 7-0. FLYING HANDICAP, of 800 sovs; 6f Meadow Lark 9-13; Royal Saxon 8-9; Waving Corn 8-4; Silver Coot 7-13; Rin Tin Tin 7-12; Wingatui 7-10; Caterpillar 7-9; El Bon 7-9; LeadeT 7-6; Speed Light 7-1! Blue Metal 7-1; Jack a Dandy 7-1; Sudden Storm 7-1; Hurly Burly 7-0; Impertinence 7-0; Royal Tractor 7-0; Francolin 7-0; Smithereens 7-0; Wijg Wag 7-0. WAIHOLA HANDICAP, of 175 sovs- Cf— Leader 10-3; Inevitable 0-13; Jaok a Dandy 9-10; Mount Boa 9-10; Hurly Bury 0-2; Noteworthy 9-2; Starshooter 9-0; Francolin d-0; Full Fling &-12; Wig Wag 6-11; Quinopal 8-6; Solmar 8-6; Flying Binge 8-5; Straightcouree 8-4; Abbeville 8-2; Greyfinch 8-2, Court Jester 8-1; Captivate 8-1; Acadeihy 8-0; Meitui 8-0; Corn Queen 8-0; Audience 8-0; Nanette 8-0; Crossbow 8-0; Coupling 8-0; Stringbow 8-0; Solmuri 8-0; Fair Money 8-0; Leading Boy 8-0; Bitractor 8-0; Captain'a Gift 8-0; Tormenter 8-0; Compus 8-0; Rain Cloud 8-0; Romboau 8-0; Skysign 8-0; Cossack Chief 8-0; Analine 8-0; Genteel 8-0; My Counsel 8-0; Fleetham gelding 8-0; Cetchela 8-0; Ballance 8-0. HOPEFUL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; 5f Compensation 9-1; Spoon 8-12; Rosy Morn 8-5; Tray Bond 8-2; Water Power 8-0; Charmaine 8-0; .Winsome Hind 7-11; Bach* elor'e Idol 7-11; Coroner 7-10; Tractono 7-8; Pink Paper 7-7; Palado 7-6; Totalomai 7-8; Whatnot 7-6 JAMES HAZLETT GOLD CfUP, o! 450 aovs and gold cup; lm—Count Cavour 9-11; Nightmare!) 9-10; Glare 9-7; Latin Quarter 9-6; Royal Saxon 9-6; Meadow Lark 0-8 [ Taboo 9-6; Circulation 9-8; Paquito 9-1; Amor 9-1; Pink Note 9-1; Wingatui 8-12; Pride 8-11; Lucky Light 8-11; Greenaway 8-7; Night Lad 8-5; Stealth 8-B; Sailing Homo 8-5; Leader 8-5. ABBOTSFORD HANDICAP, of 310 sovs; 7f —Taboo 9-11; King Balboa 9-7; Waving Corn 9-4; John Bradbury 8-18; Money Mine 8-10; Master Clarence 8-7; Caterpillar 8 ; 7; Tardy 8-6; Camisader 8-6; Stealth 8-4; Don Jose 7-8; Evening 7-8; Sudden Storm 7-8: Glenrowan 7-8; Waterline 7-7; Blue Metal 7-7; Miss Marco 7-7; Assemble 7-7; Ranelagh 7-7; Impertinence 7-7; Smithereens 7-7; Straightcourse 7-7.

POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB. STAKES TO HIGH COURT. (FSESS ASSOCIATION TZLE&BAX.) GISBORNE, February IS. The Poverty Bay Turf Club's Spring Meeting opened in fine weather. There was a large attendance, and the going was good. The totalisator receipts were £11,538, compared with £18,826 on the first day last year, a decrease of £2200. Results:— JUBILEE HANDICAP, of 180 sovs. lm. 8. W. Moore's b m AUTUMINA by Autumn—Sabine syrs 8-7 . i Nixon 1 1. W. A. Smith's b g Pllmmerton aged 9-3 .. .. .. Young & 2. W. Williamson's eh g Valsler Byr* 8-9 Atklhs & 4 Good Sport 7-11; 8 Outfit 7-12 also started. Won by half a length; a length And a hMt second and third. Time, 1.481. FIRST HANDICAP HURDLES, of 190 sovs. lim. 8. A. Harris's eh g MANIFEST by Autumn or Three Cheers—Blue Sea 4yrs 9-4 .. .. Leach 1 1. H. Peacock's br % High Heather 6yrs - , 0 ;? . . - , •• SttMWm * 2. J. Can's b g Essential aged 10-K Tricklebanlc 8 4 Abisogne 9-7 and Princess Elizabeth 0-5 coupled; 8 Rebuff 9-2; 7 Rongo 9-0( 6 Purseful 9-0; 6 Claremore 0-0 also statted; Won by a head; three and a half lengths .second and third. Time, 2.45. TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP, of 180 sovs. 6if. 1. Lady Carroll and P. Matu's b g NAHI by Cynic—Tatau Tatau 6yta 7-11 Atkins 1 4. P. Goodman's b g Primax 4yrs 7-0 Keesing a 6. H. Green's b g Bay d'Or 7-5 Davle'B 3 2 Dimmer 8-8; 8 Cynette 8-8; 6 Ardri 7-9; 7 Ata Haere 8-1 also started. Won by half a length; one and a hilf lengths secoad and third. Time, 1.28 4-5. TURANGA STAKES of 200 sovs. llm. 1. T. White's b g HIGH COURT by Grandcourt—Taleteller 4yrs 9-0 Keesing 1 3. R. Brown's br g Kinsel 6yrs 7-10 Davis 2 2. Miss K. O'Grady's br f Te Awha 3yrs 7-13 .. .. .. Home 8 5 Tall Timber 7-6; 4 Tea Lady 7-3 aIBO started. Won by half a length; a length second and third. Time, 2.9. SUMMER HACK STAKES, of 130 sovs. 6f. 6. W. Scholium's b g" ST. AMES by St. Amans—Potoa Queen syrs 8-4 Alexander 1 1. D. J. Barry's eh g Running Over Syrs 7-10 .. .. .. Keesing 2 8. A. Smith's gr g Dimmer flyrfr 9-10 Stratton 8 5 King'Manu 9-10; 2 Russet Moor 9-10; 7. Golden 8-8; 4 Polydorus 8-4 also started. Won by three-quarters of a length; two and a half lengths second and thirrd. Time, 1.15 4-5. MAIDEN SCURRY, of 120 sovs. it 4. R. W. and R. McG. Todd's ch g SQUADRON by Feramorz—Flagship syrs 8-1 .. .. Youhg 1 5. Mrs W. Fenton's ch m Little Wonder syrs 8-2 . . .. Broughton 2 1. W. Scholium's ch m Littlegift 4yrs 8-0 E. Keesing 3 3 Queen Card 8-0; 2 Climatic 8-0; 6 Abbey Dale 8-0 also started. Won by three-quarters of a length; the same distance betwen second and third. Time, 1.16. FLYING HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. 6f. 1. W. Scholium's ch m WHITE WINGS by Limond— Waterwings 4yrs 8-2 . . . • Keesing 1 3. W. Wilson's b g Good Sport aged 7.3 .. Kowhai 2 4. Mrs W. r' l .'Fenton's ch g Tall Timber 7.5 .. .. • • Atkins 8 2 King Wanga 8-11 also StßTted. Won by a length; half a length second and third. Time, 1.15. HARPER HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. 6 J. M. Reedy's ch g BOLD FRONT by Magpie—Lace Front 6yrs 8-10 0 Young 1 7 A. Eraser's ch g Whakaari 4yrs 7-5 Bell 2 1 w. Schollum'B b g Heiiuih Byrs 7-10 : x - Alexander 3 I 2 Rich Harvest 0-2; 4 AutUmina 9-5; 3. Coonardoo 8-3; 5 Wedding Bells 7-5; 9 Lady Horton 7-3; 8 Scarlet Runner 7-0 also St °Wonby a length; one and a half lengths second and third. Time, 1.29. acceptances FOR SECOND t»A? (PRESS ISSOCIATION TBMSGBAM-) GISBORNE, February. 18. Tha following acceptances have been ceived for Tho second day of the Poverty Bay Turi Club's Meeting. n Valsler ; IV.I 7-10; Otene 7-7; Littlo Gil. n.

SECOND HURDLES HANDICAP, ot 13° sovs; lim—Jen 11-7; Essential 10-7; Manifest 10-3; High Heather 9-12; Superb King 9-4; Princess Elizabeth 9-2; Bongo 9-0. COOK HACK HANDICAP, of 180 sore; 61—Dimmer 9-0; Nahi 0-0; Coonardoo e-7. King Mahu 8-7; Prima* 8-8; Rieh Crop 8-*. Itusset Moor 8-4; Little Wondef 8-8; WMkaari 8-3; Bay d'Or 8-0; GoldMi Pennant 7-7; Ata Haere 7-7. SUNDERLAND STAKES, of 175 sots; lm—White Wings 8-9; To Awha 8-0, Bold Front 7-12; Kinsel 7-12; Valsier 7-IL, Rich Harvest 7-9; Tall Timber 7-5; Good bpori 7-3; Tea Lady 7-0. PUBLICANS' PURSE, of 180 •ova; 5fKing Wanga 8-10; Plain Sailing &-7, lan 7-9; Dimmer 7-8; Toboggan 7-6; Ardri v , Cynette 7-3; Master Cynio 7-3; 7-2; Little Wonder 7-0; Golden Pennant 7-0; Atapai 7-0; Elizabeth 7-0. MAIDEN HANDICAP, ofiMsovs; 6fSquadron 9-0; Pritnax 8-13; Little Gift 8-5; Queer Card 8-3; Scarlet un . ne ? Lady Waikohu 8-0; Brie Bay 8-0; Million S-0; Elizabeth 8-0. ROSELAND HACK HANDICAP, o f 130 sovs; 7f-Bold Front 9-7; Rich Ha^« afc Dimmer 8-7; Nahi 8-7; Coonardoo 8-0, bunglare 8-0; Whakaari 7-10; He!liui ll Jjj> Ban Quex 7-9; Lady Horton 7-0; Tamworth 7-0; Wedding Belle 7-0. FAREWELL HANDICAP, ot U0 aovs; 6f —King Wanga 8-7; P, 1 * 1 " r 9a,l ' ng , 8 i; Wood Sport 7-7; Tall Timber 7-j; Tea Lady 7-0; Queer Card 7-0; King Manu 7-0. THE DECEITFUL CASE. STIPENDIARY STEWARD'S report. At a meeting of the oommittee of the Timaru Trotting Club last evening the stipendiary steward (Mr P. J. Beer). in reporting on the club's last meeting, said that shortly after the horses had gone out on to the track for the Wftimate Handicap, J. Bryce, sen., driver of Deceitful, returned to the birdcage and aeked permission to scratch the mare. He said some liniment had been rubbed on the mare's leg that had sent her mad, that he could not hold her, fttid that ha would not drive her in the mob, m she was dangerous. After consideration, the stewards Allowed the mare to be scratched, and a Veterinary Burgeon wm then called to examine he* with a view to ascertaining, if possible, the cause of her exicited condition. It was obvious from her condition that something hid been administered to the mare. An enquiry was held and evidence was given by J. Bryce, sen., Thompson, the stable boy, and Messrs Deyell and _ Neale. The enquiry was then adjourned pending the receipt of a report from the veterinary surgeon. Latet' a statutory declaration was taken from J. Bryce, jun. The secretary (Mr H. H. Fraser) reported that so far he had hot received a report from the Government Analyst in regard to the mare. The report 5 was adopted. TIMARU T.C. MEETTNG OP COMMITTEE. (HMI tMOCIATiOX VMLMBAM.) TIMARU, February 18. A meeting ot the committee of the Timaru Trotting Club was held last night. The president (Mr John Hole) oeeupied the chair, A letter wall received from the South Canterbury Jockey Olub, stating that the question of placing sumps in the trotting training track had been considered, but the matter had been held over ih the meantime in order to consider a larger scheme for draining the tracks. The New Zealand Trotting Association wrote approving of the Club's programme of races for March Bth subject to confirittstion by the Board ana to receipt of a statement of receipts and payments for the Club's last meeting. Messrs T. Carrie and H. Brosnahan were elected members of the club. Mr A. F. Stoeker said he had been Asked to bring up the question of raising the' judge's box ah Additional 2ft. The matter vrak referred to the Gtounds Committee.

WANGANUI J.C. IN THE SHADE WINS CUP. (rnr.ss association telegram.) WANGANUI, February 13The Wanganui Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting was opened to-day in glorious weather. The track was in splendid order, but a trifle hard. The attendance was excellent, and the totalisator handled £25,944 10s, compared with £25,812 on the opening day last year, an increase of £132. Results:— MAIDEN RACE, of 175 sovs. (if. 2. Mrs M. Hoare's POTOAFORM 8-0 H. Gray 1 1. li. H. Collinson's Leisure 8-21 B. 11. Morris 2 8. I. Lupton's Misa Cobhara 8-0 W. Taylor 3 11 Pont d'Or 8-0; 10 Rewatoa 8-0; 7 Talma 8-0; 5 Corwen 8-0; 9 Myola 8-0; 3 Cyrille 8-0; 12 Leonard 8-2 J; t> Coalhag 8-0; 4 Callan 8-0; 13 Tres Chic 8-0 also started. Won by three-quarters of a length; one and a half lengths second and third. Valiaa Was fourth. Time. 1.14 3-5. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 300 sots. B|f. 3. K. McK. Duncan's OTAIRI 8-7 H. Gray 1 4. C. Elgar's Count Palatine 7-7 T. Webster 2 1. W. McK. Duncan's Ruanui, 8-9 B. It. Morris 3 G Paitonu 8-4; 8 Consent 7*13; 2 Keddar 7-9; 7 Joy Bird 7-2; 5 Habit 7-0; 9 Fine Acre 7-0 also started. Won by a length and a half; half a length second and third. Paitonu was fourth. Time. 1.48 1-5. WESTMERE HURDLES, of 200 sovs. ljm. 2. W. 11. Gaisford'l DEMOCRATIC 10-5 W. Bowden 1 1. C. F. Vallance's Red Fuchsia 12-S A. McDonald 2 4. T. F. Foley's Borsaleno 9-0 A. Hobson 3 5 Panorama 9-13; 8 Beaumont 9-8; 6 First Rulor 9-0; 7 Jokeform 9-0 also started. Won by one and a half lengths; a head second and third. Beaumont wag fourth. Time. 3.13. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. sf. 5. N. E. Aiken's AUTOPAY 7-0 W. Broughton 1 7. H. L. Russell's Rose Lupin 7-10 H. Wiggins 2 8. L. G. Paul's Arisus 7-li R. Marsh 3 4 Belle Star 8-5; 2 Equitant 8-5; 1 Jenny Edvcr 7-18; 3 Treasury 7-12; 10 Miss Que* 7-7; 0 Isa 7-2; 11 Hinewai 7-0; 9 Pass On 7-5 also started. Won by a neck; a length and a half second and third. Treasury was fourth. Time. 1.3. WANGANUI CUP, of 1000 sovs, including gold cup value 100 sovs. 13m. 1. W. 8. Glenn's IN THE SHADE 7-131 H. Gray 1 2. J. Williamson's Corinax 8-0 R. McTavish 2 4. J. M. Cameron'* The Hawk 7-12 8. Wilson 0 0 Bright .Glow 8-8; 7 Seatown 8-8; 8 Cashier 7-13; 3 Yoma 7-7; 9 Tanerlri 7-2; 10 ICilorell 7-0; 5 Shrewd 7-0 also started. Won by a length; a neck second and third. Toma was fourth. Time, 8.2. VICTORY HACK HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. lm and a distance. 2. 11. Murphy's DOLOMITE 9-6 H. Gray 1 5. ('. Tonks's Latakia 7-5 .. T. Webster 2 9~. R. J. Morris's Joy Spear 7-12 O. Goulsbro 8 3 Thrift 8-11; 7 Warfllle 8-2; 6 My Own 7-10; 4 The Warden 7-12; 1 Goldlike 7-10; 3 Auctioneer 7-2; 10 Soviet 7-2 also started. Won by half a length; a length and a quarter Becond and third. My Own was fourth. Time. 1.56 2-5. PETRE HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. 6f. 5. W. Green'* LIMOSIN 7-18 R. MfTavish 1 4. W. Klrkland's Tenacre 9-0 H. Gray 2 1. T. A. Duncan's Cadland 8-11 B. H. Morris 8 3 Joy Germ 8-3; 2 Zarene 8-3; 8 Abbey Queen 7-11; A Gteen Acre 7-10; 7 Paiko 7-5; 6 Perennis 7-4; 10 Evening Hero 7-0: 11 Wild Country 7-0 also started. Won by a length and a quarter; two lengths second and third. Green Acre was fourth. Time, 1.14. FLYING HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. Bf--4. H. Murphy's CIMABUE 9-10 B. H. Morris 1 5. J. McGrath's Arikinui 7-4J T. Webster 2 1. A. ' Alexander's Silvermine 8-9 11. Goldfinch 3 .7 Ben2ora 8-7; 2 Ridgemountß-0; 6 Freehold 7-6; 3 Moa Bird 7-3; 8 Malayan 7-2 also started. Won by a length and a quarter; half a length second and third. Ridgemount was fourth. Time, 1.13. NOTES ON THE RACING. [THE PRESS Special Servlco.] WANGANUI, February 13. Favourites had a bad spin to-day, In the Shade, the winner of the Cup, being the only one to score. His win was decisive, and he made a job of his opponents over the last mile. Cimabue won the sprint race just as convincingly, and gave the Trentham stable of H. B. Lorigan a double, while Trentham was also in the picture with Limosin. H. Gray had a very successful day, riding four winners a second, and two fourths in seven rides. ' The track was hard and fast, and the weather sultry. During the day the stewards called boiore them the veteran trainer F. Tilley, ■ who has retired from active duties, and in recognition of his valuable services to racing m the district made him a life-member of the club. _ Maiden Race. Backers started off on the wrong foot by making Leisure a red hot favourite in the Maiden, the winner, .Potoaform, being second choice, but at a good price. Leisure began best but not quick enough to head off Potoaform, who ran up on the inner. Phey soon were paired in front from Miss Cobham and then Valma, the field being well

strung out. Miss Cobham and. Valma wm well enough placed entering the straight to have won if good enough, but Potoaform and Leisure had the finish to themselves. Potoaform finished beat to win by a short length. Miss Oobham was a couple pf lengths away third, while the fourth horse, "Valma, was five lengths further back, followed by Rewatoa and Myola. They wore a very moderate lot, and Leisure had every chance. Stewards' Handicap. Hidden a characteristic race in front by Gray, Otairi won the Stewards' Handicap all the way. With him early wore Oonßent and Keddar, Kuanui next, while Count Palatine and Habit whipped in. the latter getting cut back at the start. Habit made a fast run on the outer round the bend and past the six, and down to the four she was on the outer of Otairi and Consent, and then came Keddar and Ruanui. Habit was pulled back again at the half, and the order round the turn was Otairi and Consent from Habit, Kuanui, and Keddar, with Count Palatine and Paitonu becoming more prominent. Habit got chopped back agsyn entering the straight, where Otairi shot away, and won by two lengths from Count Palatino, who got up in the last strides to hoad off Ruanui. Paitonu was a handy fourth, and then came Consent. Habit, and Joy Bird. Otairi won very nicely, and Count Palatine and Ruanui both ran good races, but Habit was very unlucky. Well-handled, she would have given a lot of trouble. Paitonu, who seemed very sore, ran a fair race. Ruanui was favourite, and a lot of inoney came for Keddar, who was always there till the straight, when she unaccountably faded out, and finished with only Fine Acre behind her. Westmere Hurdles. Tied Fuchsia was not quite ready to carry hfs 12-5 in the hurdles in very fast timo, but he ran a great race, and very nearly justified the solid support _ accorded him. Beaumont made the pace, with Red Fuchsia, Borsalene, Panorama, and L'emocratio well up. Beaumont Blippcd away a length or two running past the six, Red Fuchsia dropping back. Beaumont, Borsalene, Democratic, and Red Fuchsia were bunching again on the home turn, and at the home turn, and at the last fenco there was little to choose between them. In a rattling finish Democratic got home by a length from Red Fuchsia, who beat Borsalene by a head, with Beaumont another head away fourth. Panorama and Joke Form were next. The favourite's effort was excellent, and he was finishing on well. Democratic ran kindly all the way. Borsalene looked to have a great chance at the last fence, but he weakened over the last bit. Beaumont ran well, and for a long way it looked at if he might not be caught. Panorama wag disappointing over the last six furlongs. Juvenile Handicap. Jenny Diver and Equitant were solidly backed in the two and three-year-old hack scurry, but the confidence of backers was misplaced, as they finished out of the money. They were in a good line at the post, but a lot of jostling immediately occurred, in which tho favourites suffered. Autoplay and Rose Lupin soon showed oat, and led round the turn from Isa and Arisus, with Equitant and Treasury next. Isa having made a very fast run up. Equitant improved her position entering the straight, but the effort told, and she could not come on, Autoplay hanging on to beat Rosfe Lupin by a short neck. Arisus was a length and a half back third, a head in front of Equitant, with Treasury right up, then Belle Star and Jenny Diver. Equitant looked _ unlucky, and so did Belle Star. The winner has shown some fair form lately. Waoganul Cup. In the Shade had been a decided ante-post favourite for the Wanganui Cup, and on the course he was a strong order. His form since the New Zealand Cup lust November has certainly been below par, but there were various circumstances to account for it, chiefly the wet summer, for ho likes a bonehard track. This he got to-day, and in addition tho extra distance was favourable to him as a stayer. He started one of tho short-est-priced winners in tho history of the event, and won «o decisively after being taken to the front five and a half furlongs from home as to suggest that it would have taken a big rise in weight to stop him. Corinax showed out first from Teneriri, Seatown, and The Hawk, but Shrewd led through the straight from Corinax and Seatown, followed by The Hawk. Down the back In the Shade had gone to the front from Shrewd, Seatown, Yoma, and Corinax, all handy. In the Shade, Corinax, and Yoma led into the straight from The Hawk, and then Xn the Shade drew out to win by a length and • half from Corinax, who beat The Hawk by a neck. Yoma w»b fourth, followed by Shrewd, Seatown, Bright Blow, and Taneriri. In the Shade was going so well, though well back, in the first six furlongs, that Gray had no hesitation in taking him to the front when he did, and thereafter he always had the race in safe keeping. Corinax looked a bit unlucky getting squeezed back on the home turn, but he would never have beaten the winner. The Hawk ran a fine race, and added another £SO to his stake account. Yoma covered a lot of extra ground all the way, and was not disgraced. Shrewd and Seatown ran fair races, and Seatown should improve. Bright Glow pulled hard early, and when improving her position three furlongs from home got knocked back. Victory Handicap. Nothing succeeds like success, and Gray camp home on his fourth winner when Dolomite scored in the distance hack event. He was again raced with a crupper, and ran generously, so that the cause of his failures would seem to have beon eradicated. Latakia and Joy Spear made the running from Dolomite, and down the back The Warden had run up third. Warfille and My Own became prominent on the home turn. Latakia and Spear were joined by this pair entering the straight, Dolomite still holding his position in behind on the rails. Once in line Dolomite came through, and after a brief struggle disposed of Latakia by half a length. Joy Spear was a length and a half away third, with My Own well up, then The Warden, Warfille, Auctioneer, and Goldlike. The winner was ahvays handily placed, and won decisively. Latakia is improving, and was unlucky to striko a horse of the calibre of the winner. Joy Spear ran a good race, and so did My Own, who was not very capably handled. Goldlike, who started a good favourite, made no showing, but h© Is likely to do much better shortly. Petre Handicap. The hot favourite, Cadland, was too badly placed early to have any chance of winning the hack sprint,, a similar remark applying to Zarene, who waß a firm second choice. Paiko, Abbey Queren, and Wild Country went off badly. Limosin, Perennis, and Tenacre began best, and Limosin came round the turn from Tenacre, Joy Germ, and Perennis. Limosin came on and won by two lengths from Tenacre, who beat Cadland by a length and a half. Green Acre was fourth, followed by Perennis, Zarene, Paiko, and Joy Germ. Limosin won well, but the form of one or two behind him will shortly bo improved upon. Flying Handicap.

Silvermine started a warm order in the concluding event, but after having every chance he was beaten into third place, the race going, to Oiraabue, who scored decisively. Moa Bird lost ground at the start through moving back, Oimabue, Silvermine, Ridgemount, and Arikinui beginning the best. At the end of a furlong Arikinui took charge and led round the turn from Silvermine, Ridgemount, and Cimabue. Arikinui led into the straight, but when Cimabue put in his claim he soon settled the issue, winning by a length and a half, while Arikinui hung on to beat Silvormlne by ft head. Ridgemount was fourth, and then came Moa Bird, Freehold, and Benzora. Oimabue's performance waß classy. Arikinui showed a lot of speed ana ran • good race. Silvermine did not perform up to expectations, and seemed to be found out by the hard track. Ridgemount ran well, and Moa Bird finished well up after her poor start. ACCEPTANCES FOB SECOND DAY (FBZSB ABSOCIATIOX TBLEORAJf.) WANGANUI, February 13. The following acceptances have been received for the second day of _ the Wanganui Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting:— AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; 5f First Money 10-2; Awaken 9 ; 3- Blue Paper 8-11; Equitant 8-3; Jose Lupin 7-13; Treasurv 7-9; Autopay 7-9; Pa>k° 7 " 8 : Miss Que* 7-4; Arisuß 7-1; Isa 7-0; Passon 7-0; Hinewai 7-0. HARRISON HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; BJf —Otairi 9-3; Ruanui 8-10; Star Area 8-6; Paitonu 8-3; Consent 8-2; Dolomite 7-12; Habit 7-0; Monsogne 7-0. FORDELL HURDLES, sovs; 13m— Elicit 12-1; Democratic 11-1; Aurora Borealis 11-1; Panorama 9-8; Borsalene 9-1; Jokeform 9-0. EARLE STAKES, of 500 bovs; ljm— Corinax 8-11; In the Shade 8-11; Cashier 7-11; Yoma 7-7; Oraionc 7-7; Taneriri 7-0; Shrewd 7-0. OKOIA HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; lm and a distance —Dolomite 10-1; Thrift 8-9* Warfllle 8-4; My Own 8-0; Joyspear 8-0 •' Latakia 7-9; The Warden 7-9; Kilor--11 7.9. Goldlike 7-8; Auctioneer 7-0; Soviet 7-0; Valma ?-0; Corwen 7-0. MAT4.RAWA HACK HANDICAP, of 200 vs . 6f—Cadland 9-0; Limosin 8-11; Joy Germ 8-8; Zarene 8-3; Abbey Queen 7-10; Green Acre 7-10; Potoaform 7-9; Kentish Lad 7-6; Perennis 7-4; Evening Hero 7-0; Cyrille 7-0; Ngaraka 7-0; Rewatoa 7-0. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 350 iovs; 6f Ridgemount 8-11; Arikinui 8-4; Fernden 8-1; Freehold 7-13; Moa Bird 7-11; Acora 7-10; Keddar 7-10. JACKSON STAKES, of 500 sovs; 6f Paganelli 9-0; Cimabue 9-0; Jenny Diver 8-11; Arisus 7-0; Tcnterden "-0. VISITING ATHLETES. Peltzer, Lermond, Golding, and Emton all use Elliman >b Embrocation. Invigorating for Massage—it relieves all aches and pains. Use the Embrocation preferred by World's Champions. —1