SPORTING.

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SPORTING.

raging fixtures. April 23, 24-Weatland RC. April 26, 28—Gr»ymouth J.CApr; 2G, SO-Avond&ls J.C. Apn. 30-Wton J.C May Amberley R.<3. M»y 8. 10—Egmont R.O. May 9 10—Nelson J.C. May 14, 15—Southland Oft.C. \?« y —Wanganni J.O. Xt 1 ?—Marlborough B.C. itr "n* —Ashburton County R.O. w 7 Tuumarunni R.O. May 81. June 8, 4—Dunediu 3.L. TROTTING FIXTURES. April 23 N.Z. Metropolitan T,C. (second day) April 26—Taranaki T.C. April 26—Aab burton T.O. May 3—Cambridge T.O. May 8-and io—For bury Park T.C. ,« y "-Oaman, T.C, c*, a y Juno 3—-Canterbury Park T.O. May 81, June 3—Hawke'a Bay T.O. June 7—Ashburton T.O. Jtma 21, 22—Auckland T.C-

TURF GOSSIP.

Acceptances for the Greymouth Jockey Club's Meeting close at noon on Friday. A feature of yesterday's racing was the success attained by two horses who figured in Mr C. G. Dalgety's . sale earlier in, the day. Starshooter, who cost 300 guineas, made a return of £2lO by winning the Yaldhurst Handicap, and also gavq F. P. Claridge a winning bracket before the gelding actually entered his stable. In Spoon's case she won £420, go that her new owner is now the possessor of a cheap filly. It would have been pleasant for Mr Dalgety to have got on the winning list before entering upon his retirement, temporary though it might be, but he was the fyrst in each instance to congratulate the purchasers on their early successes. Gay Crest has proved himself one of the best bargains probably ever struck by his enterprising owner, Dr. M. G. Louisson. Impressed by his second placings at the Canterbury Jockey Club's Summer Meeting, Dr. Louisson negotiated with F. D. Jones for his purchase and little time was wasted in making a deal at 600 guineas. Since then the gelding has won four races for his new owner, the stakes amounting to £llßs. A coincidence in connexion with the race, apart from two horses from Jones's stable being defeated, was that that trainer was instrumental in getting his own employee, G.' H. Humphreys, the ride on Gay Crest. This lad has not had many opportunities owing to oft-recurring trouble following a bad accident some years back, but he must be given credit for a finished performance in the handling of his mount. Gay Crest's trainer, T. Lloyd, made no secret of his opinion that the gelding would take a power of beating under his light impost, and the success would be some recompense for Lloyd, who has had a worrying time for many months with Hoylake, This was Lloyd's second victory in the race, as he trained Piuthair, the 1927 winner. At the conclusion of the Addington Handicap at Biocarton yesterday an enquiry waa held into alleged crossing at the six-furlong post, by which Pariß intorfered with Miss Nightraid. The decision of the utewardb was delayed nntil after the Great Autumn Handicap, when it was announced that B. Coveny, rider of Paris, had been suspended for the remainder of the day. Dolomite suffered injuries at. the start of the Sockbum Handicap on Monday, and this accounted for his disappointment in that tace, ahd also for his withdrawal from yesterday's engagement.

Quinopal, who was placed on the outside lot the field in the -Papanui Handicap/yesterday, moved sideways when the barrier went up, and lost any chance he possessed. The starting at Riccarton was up to Mr P. D. McNab's high standard, and it could not be said that any criticism was warranted in regard to any of the sixteen dispatches. After the Great Autumn Handicap was decided yesterday a protest was lodged by T. Green, rider of Royal Damon, on the grounds that Gay Crest crossed in front of him too Vjuickly, and took up his running near the tenfurlong post, thereby causing interference, which affected his winning prospects. The stewards heard the evidence of both riders, deciding that nothing was adduced to warrant action being taken. They dismissed the protest. Malmsey failed to hit out in her usual style at Riccarton yesterday, and will be treated to another spell.

'trotting appeals.

STATEMENT BY BOARD. After two appeals against decisions of clubs had-been allowed at last night's meeting of the Bd&rd of the New Zealand Trotting Association, the Board issued the following statement:— In order to remove any misunderstanding which may arise in regard' to the allowing of appeals against disqualifications on the grounds of inconsistent and unsatisfactory performances, the Association deems it wiße to make a pronouncement on the subject, to the following effect: — 1. When an objection is lodged by a Stipendiary Steward or any one else the charge must be made in writing and read to the pelrson or persons accused. Evidence ijn support of that objection must be given and recorded fully in the minutes, and in every fcase the persons accused must be definitely invited to call evidence in defence, tn two cases recently before the Board it found that the evidence was insufficient as there was no proof that the performances in each case were unsatisfactory as well as inconsistent. 2. That in cases of alleged inconsistency, something more is required than a statement or even proof that the porfoTmiioccs were inconsistent, or that there was a difference in tho totalisator investments. Proof of inconsistency in performances should be followed up by some evidence that the owner, trainer, or horseman connected with the horse improperly caused or contributed to such inconsistency. 3. That it is desirable to bring under the* notice of Stewards and Stipendiary Stewards that where a horse does not run up to his known performances, and there ddes not appear to be any gofld reason for his not haying done so, then such performance should be tha subject of an enquiry; waiting for a: horse's second performance is not nearly to satisfactory as dealing with the matter when the honw first runs. I

N.Z. TROTTING ASSOCIATION.

meeting of board. A meeting of the Board of the New Zealand Trotting Association was held last evening. Present-. Messrs J. H. Williams (chairman), J, R, McKenzie, S. W. Kelly, H. W. Kitchingham, 11, C. Harley, J. B. Thomson, R. A. Armstrong, and W. H. Hay ward. An apology for absence was received from Mr G. McMillan, A letter was received from the Forbury Park Trotting Club in connexion with the failure of J. S, Miller to notify un interest j)i the horse Nelson's Prince at a meeting of the club. The letter stated that the matter would be considered by the Judicial Committe© at the club's raeetihjg next month, when Mr J. Peyell, owner of Nelson Prince, would be present. Mr A. Commons, stipendiary steward, wrote concerning the horses Arachne, Respect, and Delavan Bill, suggesting that these horses be placed on the schooling list. It w&s decided to ask the owners of Delavan Bill and Eefipect to show cause why these horses should not be placed on the schooling list, but to take no action in connexion with the case of Arachne. A letter was received from Mr J. It. Corrigan concerning handicapping. It was decided to thank Mr Corrigan for his communication. Mrs I. E. Sweetapple, of Auckland, wrote concerning the handicapping of Warplane at the Thames Meeting. The secretary reported that a letter had been received and that a reply had been sent to Mrs Sweetapple stating that no fault could be found with the handicapping of Warplane The complaint arose owing to the handicapping of Warplane, who ha'd started in a 2.51J class at Auckland, and, running second, had next been placed on 2.49, a penalty of fifteen yards, where the maximum penalty allowed was twelve yards. Mr Hayward stated that the whole question arose through the practico of clubs in stipulating odd times for their classes. He moved that no programmes should be passed on which fractions of seconds were stipulated, and that clubs should be advised to this effect. Mr Thomson said in connexion with the handicapping of Warplane, that the handicappcr had exceeded his fluty in Warplane more than twolve yards. Ho suggested that a lettor be sent to Mrs Sweetapple explaining the position that had arisen, and informing her of the action that the Board had taken to prevent a recurrence of such a happening. A complaint was received from T, M. Bobinson concerning what he considered unfair handicapping at the Thames Meeting. !Io instanced the cases of Enawah and Belle Axworthy as compared with the treatment meted out to Nella Dillon.

The reply of Mr Geo. Paul was road, but it was not well received by members. Mr McKenzic said that Mr Robinson had just cause in his complaint. It seemed that eventually handicapping would come down to the money won classification. Mr Armstrong s.aid it seemed that handicapping would come to a matter of fixed penalties allowing the handicapper no latitude. It was decided to have copies of the letters written by Mrs Sweetapple, Mr Robinson, and Mr Paul circulated amongst members, and that the matter be considered at the next meeting of the Board. At the Thames Meeting a few weeks ago Lord Haldane won the two miles race after having run unplaced earlier in the day. Lord Haldano had been disqualified for inconsistent running, but the owner, A. R. Saunders, lodged an appeal with the New Zealand Trotting Association, and this was dealt with last evening. It was decided that the appeal bo upheld and that the stakes be paid out in accordance with the judge's original placings, and that the club pay the appellant's costs, amounting to £lO 15s. In connexion with a complaint made by T. M. Robertson concerning the action of the stipendiary steward in questioning the running of Nella Dillon in the Kerepehi Handicap at tho Thames Meeting. The race was over two miles, and Nella Dillon had run unplaced. On returning to the birdcage, Mr R. T. Reid, stipendiary steward, had asked Robertson and his trainer, F. J. Smith, whether they had backed the mare. They admitted that they had not. Mr Reid had intimated that he was not satisfied with the running, and that if sbe were started later in the day in tire Kopu Handicap he would take him (Robertson) before the stewards. Mr Reid's actions, he considered, were not justified. It was decided to refer the matter to the Stipendiary Stewards' Committee. In connexion with the Deceitful case at Timaru in January, when the mare was reported to have been doped, a letter was received from the Timaru Trotting Club. It will be remembered that Deceitful was taken out to race, but her erratic behaviour in the preliminary induced her driver, J. Bryee, to bring her back to the birdcage. The reports of the Government analyst'sand the veterinary surgeon were rdad, and the Club' decided that the mare had been doped, but that no further action be taken. The action of the Club was endorsed.

WESTLAND R.C

ACCEPTANCES. (POMS A6SOCUTIOK THJSGBAU.) HOKITIKA, April 22. Acceptances for the first day of the Westland Racing Club's Meeting are as follows: MAIDEN STAKES, of 70 sovs. 5 if. Mountain Solvear .. 9 0 Jewel 0 0 Matai .. 8 5 Lady Mid .. 9 0 Turnover .. 8 6 Scentspray .. 9 0 Arrowmaid .. 8 5 RIMO HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sots. 6f. Kentish Lady 0 9 Shot Silk .. 710 Ravine .. 8 4 Landmark .. 7 8 Fortalice .. 8 2 Seventh Grand Acre 7 12 Heaven 7 S 'Varsity .. 712 Turnover .. 7 3 Pair Go ..7 11 Rapina .. 7 3 AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. lm. Haze .. 9 13 Chickwheat. 7 9 Smithereens 9 8 Arch Arrow 7 7 Solgele .. 8 6 Gold Slint .. 7 5 Quarterdeck 7 13 Shining Star 7 2 Flying Shot 7 12 Bank Draft 7 0 Gold Bag .. 7 9 EXPRESS TROT HANDICAP (in harness), of 70 sovs. lm. Sissisox .. scr Irene de Ore .. scr Katenka .., scr ' Pearl Bingen .. scr Harvest Boy .. scr Undertake .. scr Worthy Girl .. scr Chancellor Boy 12 Pat Logan .. scr Salute .. 24 Ellesmere Chimes scr PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. 5Jf. Sagittarius 810 Waihemo .. 711 Quillflre .. 8 4 Shot Silk ... 7 7 Tariff .. 718 tfhe Dove .. 7 4 Grand Acre 7 13 STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. 7f. Rina Mangu 910 Some Lad .. 8 0 Courtfike ".i 9 5 8 5 HCf Bbqt .. I 2 Shining Star ' j 4 Chickwheat .. 811 Caliburn --8 0 Prosperity .. 810 Ardflnnan ..8 0 Gold Mint .. 810 DOMINION TROT HANDICAP (in harness), of 75 sovs. IJm. Pearl Bingen .. scr flalindo Rose .. ser Loean Prince .. scr Katenka _ .. scr Raflion NoVarro scr Chancellor Boy 24 Pat Logan .. ecr Salute •• Worthy Girt .. •« Shinmg Light 48 Harvest Boy .. «er Great Hnou .. 84 RAILWAY HANDICAP, hi 80 sovs. 6f. Smithereens 9 6 Portalice .. 8 0 Solgele ..9 0 Corinthie .. 7 9 Bins Mangu 810 Waihemo 7 9 Courtlike .. 8 7 Caliburn .. 7 0 Baby Bun .. 8 2 Bank Draft 7 0 Quillflre „ 8 i

SALE OF THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS. SOME HIGH PRICES REALISED. (UHIT«D r!t*SS ASSOCIATION— BY BLUCTMO TELEOBAfH— COPTBIGHT.) (Received April 22nd, 8.45 p.m.) SYDNEY, April 22. At the thoroughbred yearling sales, 200 lots were listed. There was a fair attendance of buyers, including some New Zealanders. Colts and fillie« by Moabite made from 350 to 825 guineas, and of those by Heroic, thirteen averaged 229 guineas. The top price for a Heroic colt was obtained for one from Nod, 1200 guineas, the purchaser being Mr J. Scobie. A colt by Itossendalo was bought By Mr J. Cook at 1200 guineas. Two colts by Caravel went for 900 guineas each, tho purchaser being Mr F. Smithdell. A colt by Magpie was sold to Mr B. Crowns for 700 guineas. A colt by Moabite from Cool Tych was bought by Mr J. W. Lowe (New Zealand), for 130 guineas. A colt by Manfred was Bold to Mr M. Polsen for 825 guineas. The Now Zealander, Mr Lowe, also bought a gelding by Australian Sun from Bed Wheat for 130gns. A colt by Magpio from Loved One, and a brother of Araounis, was purchased by Sir James Murdoch, of Sydney, for 1300gns.

GWILLIAM G'S VICTORY. PAST PACE SET. (UHITRTi fKISa ASSOCIATION —IST .♦.L*CT*!C THUeOBAPH— COPTBIGHT.) SYDNEY, April 21. The ""Herald," commenting on the Sydney Cup, says;— "Gwilliam G, in leading throughout to win in record timo, emulated tho performances of Piastoon and Murray King She set a fast pace from the outset, and won running away from tho two Queensland representatives. While Gwilliam G was tho first to break the line, Star God soon tailed off, and main* tained the last position until five furlongs from homo, when he moved up rapidly, Tho New Zealander, however, had been badly cut during a collision with Sir Ribble, and was a beaten horse when the straight was reached. Royal Smile, who had been with the leaders all the way, endeavoured to overtake Gwilliam G, but could not make any impression on the gallant little mare. ' Soulton finished well in a minor position. Last year's winner, Crucis, Leadlight, Donald, Inducement, and Star God finished next in order."

" N.Z. REFEREE."

EASTER REVIEWS AND PICTURES The Easter raco carnival is over for another year, and nothing remains for those directly interested but to count their winnings (or losses) and take stock of form for future reference. So far as form is concerned this week s issue of the "N.Z. Referee" will be indispensable to all sportsmen. It covers the meetings from Auckland, in the North, to Riverton in the south.: How they ran at Ellerslie- will be worth pondering in view of the Avoodale Meeting next week-end. It should - not be necessary at this stage to emphasise the authority and thoroughness of the "Referee" reviews and notes. In the current issue these are reinforced for a gallery of illustrations which hare been taken specially for the Official Calendar. In the matter of up-to-date pictures this journal Btands alone. Reference to Avondate reminds that the fields for the first day of that fixture are the subject of an analysis which may assist bettors in their search for the elusive dividend. Saturday's trots at Addington and Hawera are dealt with by special correspondents. Photographs accompany the story in each instance. The death of the president of th<s New Zealand Racing Conference, Sir George Clifford, 1b the subject of extended reference, which includes an outline of his record as an administrator and. as a racehorse owner and breeder. The sudden death of another prominent racing man, Mr C. E. Elgar, also is touched upon.

SALE OF BLOODSTOCK.

GOOD PRICES OBTAINED. A special »ale oi thoroughbred)! on behalf of Mr 0. G. Dalgety was held at the Addington Show Qjotinds yesterday morning by Pyne, Gould, Ouinness, Ltd., and Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., in conjunction. There was a good attendance of the public, and a* the lots were offered without reserve there was a total clearance at prices satisfactory to all. concernd. Most interest attached to Spoon, and there were several aspirants for her. She was started at 400gns by Mr G. P. Payne, of Ohristchurch, and he eventually silenced the opposition *at 760gns. The filly will cbntinue to be trained by G. Murray-Aynsley, who incidentally acquired his old favourite Footfall .at a small figure, more for sentimental reasons than for racing purposes. Starshooter attracted fair bidding, and was secured by a newcomer to the game, Mr J. Bandy, who handed him over to V. P, Olaridge to train. The cheapest proposition of the day appeared to be The Geisha, • half sister by Tea Tray to Limelight, Starland, Paperchase, Stafmist, and Starshooter. In the early essays she showed more speed than Spoon, but unfortunately met with a slight accident in October last, which put her a«ide during the summer. She will in future be trained by E. J. Ellis, of Washdyke, and will probably race in the same interests as Pink Coat. The brood mares sold reasonably well, with prices in favour of buyers. It is Interesting to note that the Martian mare Warlove was purchased by Mr G. G. Holmes with the ultimate idea of mating her with Rapier, while Paperchase was secured by Mr J. Porter, ownpr of Martarma, The particulars of the sales are as follows _ 6ns.

Bay gelding Starshooter, by Archery—•Stardancer, 4yr» J. Bundy (Lyttolton) . .. ..800 Brown gelding Footfall, by Autumnus — . Warstep aged, G. Murray Aynsley Bay filly Spoon, by Toa Tray—Warlovc 2yrs, G. P. Payne (Chrigtchurch) 750 Bay filly The Geisha, by Tea Tray— Stardancer, 2yrs, T. Seaton » (Timaru) .. .. • • 300 Bay filly Mainlfglit, by Paladin—Spotlight, 2yrs, C. White (Omakau) 160 Bay gelding Cock-a-doodle-Doo, by Weathervane —Stardancer lyr, A. J. Tutton (Rangiora.) •• —» Bay mare Stardancer, 1909, by Martian—Stepdancer. with colt foal by Weathervane and in foal to Weatnervane, L. Storry (Christchurch) 90 Bay mare Warstep, 1910, by Martian—- " Stepdancer, with filly foal Weathervane and in foal- to Weathervane, G. D. Johson (Gisborne) .. •• 150 Bay mare Warlove, 1916, by MartianStepdancer, with flUy foal by Weathervane and in foal to Weathervane, G. G. Holme* (Halswell) • • • • • • 330 Brown mare Limelight, 1918, by Solferino —Stardancer, with filly foal by Silverado • • • • 350 Bay mare Starmist, 1921, by Autumnus —Stardancer, with foal by Silverado, and in foal to Silverado, J. R. McKenzie, Christchurch • • 275 .Bay mart Spotlight, by. Nissan—Stardancer, with colt foal by Silverado and in foal to Silverado, wrlfht, Stcphenkon and Co. as agents .. 425 Bay mare Paperchase, by Paper Money —Stardancer, in foal to Polaxel, J. Porter (Little River) .. 800 On account of Mrs Dalgety, the three-year-old filly Netley, by Martian from Sweet Charity, was offered, but passed in at 400gng, the reserve being 600gns.

RIVERTON R.C.

HANDICAP TO RED SEA. CFIIXS* ABSOCIAIIO* TS'LSOBAM.) INVERCARGILL, April *22. Tlio Annual Meeting of the Riverton Racing Club was concluded to-day in beautiful weather and before a good attendance for an off day. The track was in good order. Tho totalißator handled £14,476, making £55,153 for tho Meeting, against £53,631 10s last year. Results:— OREPUKI MAIDEN RACE, of 125 nova. Weight-for-age. 6f. 6. R. B. Stiven'a SENTINEL LAD 8-9 P. Powell 1 4. L. O. Hewlett's Bltractor, 8-9 F. Ingram 2 5. A. Reidy and 11. McCauley's Wyncetto car. 9-0 .. . . O. Langford 3 1 Bnllauce 9 0; 10 Zelanian 1 9*o; 9 Birdwood 9-0; 3 3 Polling Day 9-0; 7 Baby Bliss 9-0; 2 Night Lark 8-12; 8 Baffin Bay 8-12; 8 Tea Urn 8-9; 12 Blue China S-7; 11 Royal Bluff 8-7 also started. Won by,,two lengths; half n length second and third. Ballanco was fourth. Time, 1.17 1-5. WAKATIPU TROT HANDICAP (in harness). of 153 ■ rots. 3.42 clans, 5. A. T. Brownlie's WAVE SOON scr JBI. Mitchell 1 1. G. W. Whittinghato's Highland King scr T. G. Pollock 2 10. A, Drummond's Baby Joan scr F. Clark 8 7 Sadie Bingen scr; 14 Ohimeaway scr; 5 Evening Sun scr coupled with winner; 16 Hugo Wilkes scr; 4 Arabis scr; 8 Captain Sun scr; 15 Bright Mark scr; 3 Larsen 12; 2 Slipalong 24; 9 Bright Sun 24; 12 John Logan 48; 6 Imperial Bingon 48; 11 Lady Voisin 48; 13 Lady Freeman 48 also started. Won by a neck; six lengths Becond and third. Bright Sun was fourth. Times 3.50, 3.35 1-5, 3.38. FIORD HANDICAP, of 279 sots. Im. 2. J. L. Hanson's RED SEA 8-5 L. J. Ellis 1 3. R. Green's Wingatui 8-0 . . J. Dooley " 4. L. C. Ilazlott's Circulation car. 7-11 F. Ingram 3 1 Royal Saxon 98; 7 Pink Note 9-2; 6 Taboo car. 8-7; 6 Nedda car. 7-0; 8 Red Racer car. 7-0; 9 Cupid's Dart car. 7-1 also started. Won by a length; half a length second and third. Red Racer was fourth. Time, 1.42 2-5.

FAIRFAX HACK HANDICAP, ol 125 sovs. 7f. 4. J. T. White's REMINDFUL car. 7-3 W. Austin 1 7. D. M. Tweedie's Lucky Maid car. 7-0 R. Jenkins , 3 2. P. R. Campbell's' Vinegrove 7-13 B. Shand 3 3 Abbeville 8-5; 5 Attractive Lady 7-13; 6 Insolence 7-10; 1 Miss Marco 7-8; 8 Polling Day 7-2 also started. Won by two lengths; one and a halt lengths second and third. Abbeville was fontth. Time. 1.30. AUTUMN BTEEPLEOHASK HANDICAP, of 190 sovs. About 2Sm. 2. J. A. Gaffney's ICAPUNA H-2 W. Cooper 1 1. W. Kelly's Maungamoa 10-13 A. Youngman 3 4. J. Welfare's Nylotis 10-7 .. E. Mackie 8 3 Pamplona 10-4; 6 Parader 9-1; 8 Balvasco 9-0; 7 Toa Taua 0-0 also started. Won by a'head; five lengths second ana third. Time, 5.28. OHAI TROT HANDICAP (in saddle), of 153 sovt. 11m. 1. 6. W. Whittingham's HIGHLAND KINO scr .. T. G. Pollock 1 4. A. McLellan'e Coldwood 96 Owner 2 6. J. C. Paget's Imperial Bingen 48 J. Walsh 8 5 Evening Sun scr; 8 Stepaway scr; 2 Chimeaway acr and Honest Dillon 12 coupled; 12 Honest Nell ser; 3 Larsen 12; 11 Tepeka 24; 10 Baker Girl 24; 0 Princess Thorpe 30: 18 Lady Voisin 48; 7 Tussore Silk 60; 14 Hnshabye 72; 15 Erin's Chance 84 also started. Won by half a lenirth; three-quarters of a length second ond third. . Stepaway was fourth. Times——3.3B 3-5, 3.80 4-5, 3.85 1-5, WAIPANGO HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. lm. 7. A. M. Irving's BANNER BOY car. 7-7 L. J. Ellis 1 1. J. Ruttledge's Salmo SaUr 9-5 B. Brodie 2 12. H. J. Riddle's Leading Boy car. 7-0 A. Leckie 3 8 Palermo 8-10; 8 Tembroney 8-10; 2 Battle Maid 8-5; 5 Sailing Home car. 7-13; 4 Night Maid car. 7-13; 11 Flying Binge car. 7-4; 10 Court Jester car. 7-0; 9 Dumblane car. 7-11; 6 Miss Marco car. 7-0 also started. Won by half a length; three-quarters of a length second and third. Dumblano was fourth. Time, 1.42 2-5. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. 7f. 1. G. A. Kain's INEVITABLE car 7-7 F. Ingram 1 3. P. Treacy'a Camisader 8-5 J. Dooley 2 4. R. B. St4ven's Red Boa car. 7-7 L. 3. Ellis 8 2 Caterpillar 8-8; 6 Battle Flag car. 7-0; 7 Blue Metal ear. 7-05 Full Fling car. 7-0; 9 Jack a' Dandy 7-0; 8 Sudden Storm car. 7-9 also started. Won by half a length; length second and third. Caterpillar Teas fourth. Time, 1.28 4-5.

NOTES ON THE RACING.

[THE PBEBS Special Service.] TNVERCARGILL, April 22. T)ouble Soult'B withdrawal from ")he Oropuki Maiden, a weight-for-age race for hone* that have never won at a totaliaator Meeting, left a field o£ 13. Ballance was made a good favourite, with Night Lark, Tea Uru, Bitractor, and Wincette the best fannied' of the others. From a good Btart Sentinel Lad. Tea Uro, and Bitractor Quickly drew clear of the others. After rounding the far turn Sentinel Lad wont on from Bitractor and Night Lark, and the; turned into the straight in that order. Sentinel Lad drew out in the run home to win comfortably by three length* from Bitractor, who ■ beat Wincette by half a length. Ballance, Zealanian, and Baby Bliss were nest. Irish Queen, Tussore Silk, Tcpeka, Mediate, and Haere Ra were withdrawn from the Wakatipu Harness Trot, and the Goretrained Highland .Fling, who drew the rails off the limit mark, was made a slightly better favourite than Slipalong. The favourite, "Wave Soon, and Sadie Bingon began the beat off the limit, and at the end of three furlongs Sadie Bingen and Highland Fling nad drawn well clear. Wave Soon, on che rails, had & length advantage of (Highland Fling as they turned into the Btraight, and in an exciting finish stayed on to beat him by <a good head. Baby Joan was ten lengths away third, followed by Bright Sun, Sadie Bingen, and Lady Freeman. Only Caterpillar was withdrawn from the Fiord Handicap, and in an even betting fcooi Royal Saxon was, made a better favourite than Bed Sea or Wingatui, with Circulation, Taboo, and Nedda also well 4 anciod. Red Sea, on the rails, was first to break a good line from Red Racer and Wingatui. At the end of a furlong Nedda ran to the front led Red Racer and Red Sea into the back, the first two furlongs taking 27 seo, • At the far turn Nedda and Red Racer were running together just clear of Red Sea, Royal Saxon, and Taboo. Nedda and Red Racer were still in charge at the turn, where Taboo showed up on the outside. At the distance post both Nedda and Red Rftaer were dono with. Red Sea drew out opposite the grandstand to win by a length and a half from Wingatui, who beat Circulation by a length for second money. Bed Racer, Nedda, and Cupid's Dart were next, and the favourite last.

In the Fairfax Handicap, a race for apprentice riders only. Miss Marco -was backed down to- a short price, with Vinegrove, Abbeville, and Remindful, who' had a 61b allowance, next best fancied. Abbeville got chopped out from an otherwise good "-tart, and Remindful at once shot out, and she led Insolence and Polling Day to the far turn. Then the last-named ran up to second place, but he could make no impression on Remirdful, who tod all the way and won easily by three lengths from Lucky Maid, who beat Vinegrove by a long neck. Abbeville was only a (iead away fourth, and Polling' Day an<l Attractive Lady were next. Jovial and French Fleet were withdrawn from the Autumn Steeplechase, for which Maungamoa 'was sent out about £4O better fancied than Kapuna, with Pamplona, v.ho was well swathed in bandßges, and Nylotis the best backed of the others. Parader lea over the first fence. Then Maungamoa tpnk charge and led Nylotis and Kapuna over tlie next, the gorse near the road, which proved fatal t<i Toa Taua. There was little change in the next round, excepting that Pamplona drifted further back at each fence. Maungamoa was half a length in front of Kapuna crossing the water jump, and at the next fence Parader fell. Kapuna hoaded Maungamoa at the next fence, where Balvasco fell. Going along the back, the favourite outjumped Kapuna and led him back to the course proner and over the sod wall. Kapuna and Maungamoa were together over the last fence, and in a punishing finish the former won by a head. Nylotis, who pulled up lame, was eight lengths away third. Pamplona completed the course but was nearly two furlones further back. In the Obai Saddle Trot Highland Fling, after his good second in the harness event, was made favourite, being- more than twice as well backed as any of the other runners. The favourite began but was headed after going a furlong by Chimcaway and Stepaway. These three led in that order to the approach to the far turn, where Chimeaway broke, leaving Stepaway and the favourite fully a dozen lengths in front of Imperial Bingen and Baker Girl. Stepaway broke three furlongs from home and ,-nearly fell, leaving Highland Fling to lead into the straight from Imperial Bingen, Stepaway, and Coldwater. All were under punishment, and in an exciting finish Highland Fling lasted long enough to beat Coldwater by a short length, with Imperial Bingen the same dis-

tance away third. Stepaway, Huebabye, and Baker Girl wore next. Salmo Salar was backed down to nearly an even money chance in the "Waipango Hack Handicap, being nearly twice as well backed as either Battle Maid or Palermo. Salmo Salar, on the rails, "was the first to break a good line, but Leading Boy. ran past him before the end of a furlong, and lod Battle Maid and Night Maid into the back. Acrosa the top and into the straight the leaders wero Leading Boy, Banner Boy, Battle Maid, and the favourite. Banner Boy took charge at the distance post, where the favourite aad to be pulled out from the rails to get an fPf n * ing. Banner Boy stayed on well, and led the favourite by a neck, with Leading Boy a short length away third, just in front of Dumblane, Night Maid, and Court Jester. Cupid's Dart was withdrawn from the Farewell Handicap, for which the well-treated In* evitable was made a better favourite than Caterpillar, with Camisader also heavily backed. Caterpillar was the first to show out, and was followed by Inevitable and Blue Metal. There was no change till reaching the far turn, where Oamisader displaced Blue Metal, and he followed Caterpillar ftnd the favourite across the top and into the straight. The latter ran up to Caterpillar when heads were turned for home, and in* side the distance Camisader joined in the struggle. A little later on lied Bm /lashed up, aud in a great finish the favourite scored by a neck from Camisader, with Red Boa a similar distance off third. Caterpillar, iun Fling, and Jack a' Dandy wero next.

APPEALS UPHELD.

GUY BINGEN CASE. At the Invercargill Trotting Club's Meeting on March stli the horse Guy Bingen, his owner, F. G. Taverner, and the rider and trainer, E. McKewen, were disqualified for twelvo month 3 for a breach of Rule 336. At last night's meeting of tho Board of tho New Zealand Trotting Association the Board delivered judgment on the appeal of McKewen and Taverner. It found that the performance of tho horse in two races, a mile and a half in harness and a mile saddlo was inconsistent, but that there was no evidence to support a finding that the performance of the horse was unsatisfactory. The decision was that the appeal be allowed; that the disqualification imposed on owner, rider, and horse be removed; that the club pay over the stake to the owner of Guy Bingen; and that the stakes be paid out according to the judge's original placings.

RACE AWARDED TO SECOND HORSE. (PHBBB ASSOCIATION TELEGKAIi.) AUCKLAND, April 22. The Auckland District Committee heard an. appeal by W. Montgomery, owner of Sea Cob, against the action of the Whangarei Racing Club in awarding First Money in the Waipu Handicap to Owairaka. It was found that Owairaka bad interfered with the chances of Sea Cob, who finished second. The appeal was upheld, and' the race awarded to the owner of Sea Cob, Owairaka being placed second. After the running of the Waipu Handicap on the first day of the Whangarei Racing Club's Meeting on April 3rd, an allegation was made by the stipendiary steward. Mr A. Gordon, that K. Gill, rider of Owairaka, had struck Sea Cob over the head with his whip in the straight. The allegation was brought under Rule 1, Part XXX. of the Rules of Racing, and after lengthy deliberation the committee decided to take no action.