RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21715, 24 February 1936, Page 14

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR /AND NEAR

RACING FIXTURES February 24—Waikato B.C. (second - ' February 28—Opunake R.C. February 26, 27—Gore R.C. , February 28, 29—Marlborough R.C. February 29, March 2—Te Aroha J.C. March 4—Rangitikei R.C. March 5, 7—Napier Park JLC. March 7—Franklin R.C. March 7—Banks Peninsula R.C. March 13,14—Cromwell J.C. March 14, 17—Ohinemuri J.C. March 14, 16, 17—Wellington R.C. March 18—Opotiki J.C. March 20, 21—Manawatu R.C. March 21, 23—Bay of Plenty J.C. March 21, 23—Oamaru J.C. * March 28—South Canterbury J.C. March 28—Birchwood Hunt C. March 31, April I—Pahiatua R.C. TROTTING FIXTURES; March 6, 7—lnvercargill T.C. March 7—Wellington T.C. March 14—Timaru T.C. . March 18—Wyndham T.C. Ma ch 21—Taranaki T.C.. : ; -< Ma:, eh 23—Roxburgh T.C. March 28—Wanganui T.C. April 4—Wanganui T.C. April 11, 13—Hawera T.C. April 11, 15— N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. April 15—Rotorua T.C. April IS—Ashburlon T.C. April 18, 22—Manawatu T.C. April 30, May 2—Forbury Park T.C. TURF GOSSIP Answer to Correspondent "Jewish Lad," Oamaru: £1 .'l6s {sdi? Dual Success Violenta, trained by k J. W. Jennings, has disappointed her connexions on several occasions since her present owner acquired her, but has made a welcome return to winning form by capturing two races at Winton last week. The Tea Tray filly has a good turn of speed, and may be found winning in strong open sprint company later. Bred for Speed The two-year-old filly, Gay Lyric, by Philamor from Gay Sonnet, has been sent to Mrs J.- Campbell to be trained. She has been put through her kindergarten stages by her owner, Mr F. T. Buchanan, of Rolleston, who figured as the owner-trainer of Gay Sonnet throughout her successful career. Highly Strung Note Issue has not performed up to expectations since b~ing trained at Riccarton. . She possesses plenty of pace/but is too highly strung to do herself justice on race days. It has now been decided to give her a course of jumping, and she had her first education in the schooling ring last week.

A Long Absence Lord Argosy, owned by Mr J. M. Samson, has joined J. S. Shaw's stable. This English-bred horse has been out of commission for some time, but it is thought that he will now stand up to fcnotner course of training.

For Steeplechasing D. O'Connor is getting, together- a strong team of jumpers, his latest adr dition being Rasouii, who has been= trained at Washdyke since, he came to the Soutn Island. His owner, Mr H. Eiworthy, has decided to try him out as a steeplechaser, and has sent him to Riccarton to take - advantage of the better opportunities offering there for the education of a cross-country performer. Rasouii has always been an effortless jumper, and has had no trouble with brush hurdles, and there is every reason to expect him to make good over the big fences.

A Possible Stayer Fair Weather is an interesting entrant for the Peninsula Cup to be decided at Motukarara on March 7. He has been looked upon as a sprinter, but has shaped well up to a mile, and tnis 'will be his first attempt over it) furlongs. There have been many cases in which recogrused sprinters have carried on over a distance of ground owing to a change in their training routine, giving them long strong work and cutting out their usual fast sprints. Fair Weather is bred, to master a middle distance, and, no doubt with these tactics pursued with him on the track, he msy turn, out a good vAnner ever a stretca of ground., ;■.

At Motukarara ; '„. Tunneller, winner cf the'; Midsummer Handicap at Faccartbn; will have his next race: in the Femnsula Cup, snd on a track; that invariably provides yielding going in- the autumn, -he will again be a likely proposition. ' His siable-mate, Knockfin, is missing.. from the nominations for "ths' Kinloch HanGiap.: ,3hs has suffered from slight lameness since returning from Dunedin, and has been allowed an easy time. The stable however, have two Graceful and Final Shot, in the 'race, and both will probably be nominated V/eilington meeting. Overdue Win

Kotou's success at Woodville was the first since her two victories as a two- } ear-old;I but in her few previous starts this season she had not always been too lucky, especially at EUerslie at Christmas. She is a bay three-year-old daughter of. Night Raid and -the Jjimond—Homage mare Courtesy, a sister to Honour and Episode, and, like Birthday Party, she was retained by Mr T. H. Lov/ry whsn she failed to bring her reserve at the yearling sales.

Kicins at Oamaru

Tha programme for the Oamaru Jcck:y Club's autumn meeting has been issued. A substantial increase in stakes has been made, the total for tha two dcys being £IB3O, as compared with £1695 last year. The principal events each day are:—First day: President's Handicap, of 175 sovs; one mile, nnd the Stewards' Handicap, of 120 sovs, six furlongs. Second day: Gardiner Memorial Handicap, of 200 sovs, one mile and a quarter, and Flying Handicap, of 140 sovs, six furlongs. The ucual special horse train from the north has-been arranged for, provided sufficient horses are offering, and it ■will leave Christchurch on Friday, March 20, • and , unload at the race-, course that afternoon. The return train will leave on Tuesday morning, March 24. On Sunday, March 22-, owners, trainers, and visitors will be' entertained by the Oamaru Club at the Elderslie Stud, an invitation which has been kindly made-by Mr' Ken Aij§tta./ Transport arrangements' and further particulars-of/this'- 1 visit .will be "announced on the,first day'of the meeting. Nominations for all events will close at 8 p.m,'on-March 3; - ■■ "'

Interesting Matings The latest mare to be .booked,.to th? new Elderslie sire Solicitor-General is Mr H. D. Greenwood's successful matron C>mene, dam of Cylinder and Cypress. The mating should stand for staying ability, for it gives a double, cross of Carbine, Cyjlene, end Jsiriglass. Mr Gresmwood J»a4 booked,.. mare Egoti&ni io IHad for -next 'season, and in thifepedlgr, ce ;'there; is thesiucr; cesaful ,„" cross ■which cases and Trigo, both' English Derby winner- j

TROTTING NOTES Reminders Nominations for the matinee meeting to be held at Addington on Saturday will close this evening at H. Matson arid Company's office. Nominations for the Wellington Trotting Club's winter meeting will close to-day. Nominations for the Wyndham Trotting Club's annual meeting will close on Friday. Nominations for the Timaru Trotting Club's autumn meeting will close on March 3, when payments for the club's Futurity Stakes will also fall due. Owners are reminded that all horses engaged in this race must be registered before the date of payment. Jottings ' Nominations for the Invercargill Trotting Club's meeting, to be held on March 6 and 7, total 380, against 285 last year. . J. Bryce has claimed the name Irish Aggie for a three-year-old filly by Great Bingen—Our Aggie, a half-sister to Red Shadow. Some o£ tY\e names claimed, -recently lead one to suspect that the perpetrators must have had associations with the nomenclature that originated in the registration of dairy herds or fancy poodle clubs, says the "Evening Post." An Adelaide owner has issued a challenge to race his horse Wrinkle, one of the best pacers in training, against all-comers, from a half mile to half a day! : ' Since being passed in at the sale of the late Mr J. O'Brien's trotting stock, Travis Axworthy has been acquired by Mr P. Watson, who handled the American-bred pacer during his racing career. , At a meeting of the Forbury Park Trotting Club last, week, Mr J. Mitchell, a menrber of the committee; was granted leave of absence for a period of three months, during which time he will visit Australia; the stakes for the winter meeting Were fixed at £3OOO, an increase of £2OO. The secretary reported that the stewards' stand on the club's course had been broken into recently, and the matter had been placed in the hands of the police.

A Big Dividend A dividend that approached half a century on the place machine was paid by Olive Key when she finished second to Play On in the Flying Handicap at New Brighton. Had she won she would have returned more than £250 to each of her few supporters. She hails from the strong M. B. Edwards stable, but her 24 yards handicap did not encourage speculation. The,, prices all through were very satisfactory, and of the.32 dividends paid during the day only four were under £2, and five were more than double figures. This, however, did not stop a rise of £1966 in the total investments. A Filly of Class The New Brighton track was in fine order, considering the amount of ram that had fallen during the previous few days, and the time registered by Diversion when she won the Belfast Han-, dicap was very creditable. From a Smin 43sec mark she went 3min 31 1-5 sec. and was not favoured by any luck in the running. Ann Pointer cleared right away from her field in the early stages, and with more than half a mile covered Diversion was in tenth,place. In the straight she,still had a good deal of ground to make up, but she finished straight and true to wear Ann Pointer down. ' Diversion is by Rey de Oro from Escapade, and is owned by the Wellington sportsman Mr A. L. Johnson, at one time associated with Logan Park and other good horses. Diversion must be added to the list of very fine threeiyear-olds that have raced this season. A Convincing Win

* Guy Junior won the Etenton Mernorial in very convincing style, and much of his success was due to the good position he took uo early in the proceedings. Before half the distance had Ifeen covered he had made up most of his handicap, and was not seriously troubled by the challenges of Wilbur Whitt* and' Dp Soto in the last furlong. On this showing he will win again. The race was run at a slow pace, but he was less suited by .the speed than many of the others. His brother, Sir Guy, was a very fine pacer, arid he may be as good. Lacked Dash

Nobleman was twice as well backed on the win machine as anything else in the Eclipse Handicap, and he had every chance, beii'/ handily placed throughout and in front at the distance. He did not put much dash into his finishing effort, and was soundly beaten bv Ror.gomai, a greatly improved pacer. Wilbur Whfte

Wilbur White, who was runner-up to Guy Junior in the Denton Memorial, is long overdue for a win. his last having been attained at the Canterbury Park meeting in January. 1934. He has had a good experience of different trainers, but he carries his age well, and may still be a problem when track conditions suit him. He is getting on in vears. and was aged when brought to New Zealand by F. B. McFarlane in 1931.

By Jack Potts Red Flush provided another good advertisement for the imported sire, Jack Potts, when he won the Stewards' Handicap in most impressive style after a battle royal with Big Nelson. Red-Flush is. now four years old and is developing stamina that should help him to win many more races. The time.,3min 27 l-ssec. represented a good performance'on a track that was not favourable to : extreme speed.

A Disappointment Morello's form was disappointing, and after a quick beginning in the Denton Memorial; he immediately went to a break. From that stage he did not look a likely, winner.

T&ngatn's Bad Luck Tangatu, who looks bright ajid well, is a better horse than his position at the finish -of the Denton Memorial suggested. He was* not one of the early leaders, and with half the journey coyerede he was nearer last than first, and appeared to get one of the wheels locked with another sulky. Once he got clear he put in a very fast run on the outside of the field, but approaching the half-mile post another 1 horse broke up and he was sent a long ■ way back. Tangatu is especially suited by a grass track, and "may win a good I race in the near future. Glenrossie's Plight The Wellington champion pacer, Glenrossie, who broke down before the New Zealand Cup Trial Meeting, and could not fulfil his New Zealand Cup engagement, has been turned out ever since, and it will be at least six months before he can be put into work again, writes "Ribbonwood' in the "Evening Post." One of his feet .was badly impaired, and his trainer, L. 0.-Thomas, states that the gelding will have to grow a new foot before further training can even be considered. Glenrossie was one of- the Dominion's best handicap performers, and he won. a small fortune for the Wellington sportsman, Mr J. McDonald, who bought him from his breeder, Mr R. M, Morten, at the bargain price of 80 guineas. Glenrossie's. winnings to .ctafee are £4200. He took his fastest record la?t- season/ twice registering <<min 17 3-ssec for two miles for a place, at Addington ; and Epsom. The son.of Matchlight r and Alice Dillon raced brilliantly, to "fill third place in the National Handicap last August, reg-1 isterihg '4min 18 2-ssec. He then gave I evidence of having retained his best iorm, and was confidently expected tP pl'ay.a.Rrotyiftent part in big.Novem* years'6tfi\ which is not' a big. age ,~as '.paiieri go a number of the breed, not- . ablydlferoltf Ibogan,' JeweUPointer. and Roi i'Or, "having reached the pinnacle of their form when into double figures.

C.S. Donald's Sale : At the sale of stock at C. S. Donald's farm at Belfast on Thursday, no fewer than 34 of the progeny of Jack Potts will be offered for sale, and these include horses from two years to five years. A rare opportunity is offered for owners anxious to strengthen their racing teams, for the Jack Potts breed are known to be level-headed and cleangaited pacers. The oldest of his progeny include Blondie and Ace Pot, both raced by Donald, besides younger horses in Gamble, Frisco Lady, Pot Luck, Grace McElwyn, Self, Player, and Red Flush. It is seldom that any one sire leaves two such brilliant performers as Gamble and Frisco Lady, the four and three-year-old champions of the present day. The two and three-year-olds of this sire will attract a lot of attention, and it is a long time since son choice a selection was offered at any one sale, for Donald has shown wise judgment in the choice of his mares, and the foundation of a stud depends as much upon the matrons as the sire. Besides those by Jack Potts, buyers will find plenty to interest them in.two four-year-old trotters, one by Brigand—Mustapha, the other by Judge Hancock from "an Author Dillon mare, besides the well-known performers Invader, Automatic, Indolent. Gunmetal, Germanicus, Great Way, and Red Gold. H. Matson and Company have compiled a very attractive programme, and invite enquiries. Trotters by Jack Potts Most of the progeny of Jack Potts are natural pacers, .tout at C. S. Donald's Sale on Thursday will be offered two trotters of this horse, both claiming ;Mang6utu as their dam. This mare was a "very speedy trotter, and her stock should be above the average. She held a two miles record of 4min 40sec, and is by Galindo—Espanita by Wild wood—Spot of Dexter. Espanita is the dam of Lodi and Francita, two good performers. WAIMATE E.C. ANNUAL RACE MEETING SPECIAL TRAIN ARRANGED At the last meeting of the Waimate Racing Club, at which Mr G. McCulloch presided, advice was received from the New Zealand Trotting Association and the Canterbury District Committee, the club's programme for the annual race meeting on April 4 had been approved of by both bodies. Mr A. Matson, chairman of the Canterbury Breeders' and Owners' Association, wrote saying that together with Mr A. J. Hoskins, secretary of the Waimate Club, he had applied to the Railway Department in Christchurch for a special train on the day of the club's meeting, and had been successful. The train would leave Christchurch at about 7 a.m., arriving at Waimate at about 11.15; it would leave Waimate after the last race, at about 6.30 p.m. The meeting decided to send Mr Matson a letter of thanks for his help. In response to an appeal from Mr S. C. Batchelor, the secretary of the sports queen committee, for the club's support, it was decided to offer four double tickets for the club's meeting, to be disposed of by Mr Batchelor as he thought fit. The meeting decided to recommend I T. D. Cooney's application for a trainer's license. Messrs J. Dench and H. S. Willetts were appointed a sub-committee to investigate implements needing repairs. It was reported that the new groundsman, Mr R. Smith, had started work. It was decided to erect a blackboard by the totalisator to show jockeys' names and numbers. • I Messrs C. G. Forbes, L. O'Donohue, I and J. Mulligan were received as new members. WOODVILLE RACES HAPPY LANDING WINS HANDICAP Cpeess association telegram.) WOODVILLE, February 22. The weather was fine and the attendance good for the second day of the Woodville District Jockey Club's autumn meeting. The track was holding. The totalisator handled £6263 10s, compared with £5048 last year, an increase of £1215 10s. The total for the meeting was £11,924 10s, against £8913 last year, an increase of £3IOO 10s. Results:— NOVICE PLATE, Of 55 sovs. Five furlongs and a half. 2—FLEETING ARROW 8-5 .. R. Reed 1 I—Battle Pomp 8-5 .. P. Atkins 2 6—War Lap 8-5 .. .. L. Jones 3 7 Tommy Atkins 8-5; 8 Trailer 8-5; 4 Night Spi 8-5; 5 Mozeltone 8-5; 9. First Hand 8-5; 3 Golden Anne 8-5 also started. Won by a head; half a head second and third. Time, lmin 9 2-ssec. HOPELANDS HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of 70 soys. One mile and a distance. 4—ROYAL PAPA 9-8 .. A. Jenkins 1 2—Earl Colossus 9-5 .. Wright 2 2—Gold Cure 10-9 .. A. McDonald 3

1 Blue Tiger 10-6; 3 John Charles 9-8; 7 Monarchy 9-3; 8 Park Acre 9-2; 5 Bacchus Marsh 9-2 also started. Won by a neck; two and a half lengths second and third. Time, 2min lsec.

AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of 115 sovs. One mile and a distance. I—HAPPY LANDING 7-13 .. R. Reed 1 s—Queen's Pride 7-9 .. G. Tattersall 2 3—Werohia 9-4 .. . • B. Morris 3 4 Full Throttle 8-5; 2 Hcst 7-12; 6 Red Rufus 7-12 also started. Won by half a length; three-quarters of a'length second and third. Time, lmin 59sec. Tattersall, rider of Queen's Pride, was fined . £lO for careless riding.

DEBUTANTE STAKES, Of 70 sovs. Five furlongs.

I—MANDAMUS 7-13 .. P. Atkins 1 2—Silver River 7-9 .. G. Tattersall 2 3—The Bigot 8-1 .. • • B. Morris 3 6 Inheritance 7-13; 5 Bengal Lancer 7-13; 4 Siegmund 7-13; 7 Le Touquet 7-9; 8 Toorak 7-9 also started. Won by five lengths; two lengths second and third. Time, lmin 1 3-ssec.

MAHARAHARA HANDICAP, Of 70 sovs. Seven furlongs.

7—COUNT WILLONVX 7-7 .. R. Marsh 1 2—Royal Record 8-3 .. R. Reed 2 I—Vinco 8-11 •• •• S. Wilson 3 4 Confiscation 8-11; 3 Soho 8-3; 6 Sybil Song 7-8; 5 Warehi 7-7; 8 Lorrelle 7-7 also started. ~«_.> i—i* Won by a head; a length and a half second and third. Time, lmin 30 l-ssec.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, Of 100 sovs. Six furlongs,

4—HAUT MONDE 8-12 .. P. Atkins 1 s—Lavinia 7-10 .. •■J-h eac Pl I—Sir Nigel 8-8 ... .. B. Morris 3 % Porotiti 8-1; 3 Arctic King 7-10 also Won by a length; two and a half lengths second and third. Time, lmin 14sec.

. MANGAPAPA HANDICAP, Of 70 sovs. Six furlongs. 2—ILIAS 7-13 "..■'■. .. P.Atkins 1 3-Contact 8-8 .. .. B.Mb* % I—Silver Song 8-8 .. . . .. S. 4 Helen Ford T-.8; 5 Golden Time 7-7 also started. . . „ , Won by three lengths; half neck second and third. Time, lmin lssec.

VICTORIA HANDICAP, Of 70 sovs. One mile and a distance.

; 7—CHEERFUL DAY 7-11 S. Anderson 1 s—Whetuma 7-9 .. .. L. Jones 2 I—Lord Moutoa 8-1 .. J. Leach 3 3 Mesurlna 8-1; 4 Chaste 7-13; 2 Peter's Pence 7-10; 8 Version 7-7; 8 Hornpipe 7-7 also started. . Won by half a length; two lengths second and third. Time, lmin 58sec.

NEW BRIGHTON T.C. GUY JUNIOR WINS MEMORIAL GOOD INCREASE IN REVENUE Fortune favoured the New Brighton Trotting Club for its summer meeting on Saturday, for after the rough weather of the previous few days the sun shone again. The -track, which had made a wonderful recovery, was not fast, but it provided excellent going for all horses. The attendance was well above the average, and with the win and place system of betting the totalisator handled £19,378, against £17.411 10s at the corresponding meeting last year. This result is satisfactory, for the public did not eniov a great deal of success m their selections, and the plate dividend on Olive Rey in the Flying Handicap approached half a century. The president of the club, Mr W. E. Thompson, was not present because of a serious illness, and in his absence, Mr J. McCreanor, vice-president, and other honorary stewards carried out their numerous duties in efficient style, and though the short intervals between races were not very strictly observed the day's sport generally left little to be desired. . _ A splendid performance by Guy Junior enabled him to score a popular win in the Denton Memorial Handicap from a very strong field, but he may have had things made easier for. him because of interference tp several good performers, notably Lady Fame and Tangatu. However, Guy Junior gave a splendid display of pacing and had something in reserve at the finish The opening event, the Improvers Hrndicap, did not provide a very bright exhibition, and the winner. Royal Parrish. was much too good fpr the remainder. He had raced fairly consistently, and his win was thoroughly deserved. A very promising young pacer m Diversion was not in a good position in the early stages of the Belfast Handicap, but after Ann Pointer , had established a good lead, she finished with rare determination and gained a narrow victory. This was a capital display for a three-year-old. . Rongomai followed up her good win of the previous week by going away from her field over the concluding stages of the Eclipse Handicap, and she now appears to be developing her real form. - ~ . . Sister Mary's win in the Autumn Handicap was the reward of steady trotting and patient driving, and Play On won the Flying Handicap in the good time of 3min 27sec. He finished with a fine burst of speed. The Final Handicap was a ver" keen betting race, and Young Frank, who had raced consistently at Addington the previous week, came away in very decisive stvle over the last furlong. 'The racing generally was clean ana the judicial committee's duties were comparatively light. Details of the racing are as follows.

IMPROVERS' HANDICAP, Of 130 sovs; second horse 26 sovs, and third horse 13 sovs from stake. Unhoppled trotters. 3min 49sec class. One mile and a half. 5 , 4_Thomson and Wood's br g ROYAL PARRISH by Guy Parrish— Rita Rose aged scr .. J. Thomson 1 3. 3-Miss E. Clark's blk g Gay Crusader aged scr .. F. J. Clark 9. 10-A. E. Blackler's ch g Mother s Boy aged 60 .. G. W. White 3 11. 11 Beethoven scr; 7, 7 Bellerina scr; 13, 13 Demesne scr; 6, 8 Dolores Silk scr. 15 16 Isis scr; 17. 15 Master Wrack scr, 14 14 Moerangi scr; 15, 17 Princess Marie scr; 2, 1 San Michele scr: 12. 12 Sylvan scr: 8. 5 Winnow scr; 3, 6 Bon Chance 48; 1, 2 Cracksman 48; 10, 9 Great Wood 60, 18. 18 Fairy Brooks 132 also started. Passing the stands. Gay Crusader had charge from Royal Parrish. Winnow, Bon Chance, Master Wrack, and San Michele. Entering the back. Royal Parrish and Gay Crusader were 10 lengths clear of Bon Chance, with Mother's Boy, San Michele, Master Wrack, and Cracksman following. Royal Parrish and Gay Crusader were still the leaders turning for home, witrt Bon Chance and Mother's Boy next. Royal Parrish stayed on to win by four lengths from Gay Crusader, with Mothers Boy six lengths away. Bon Chance was fourth. Times—3min 41 3-ssec, 3min 42 l-ssec, 3min 39 4-ssec. Winner trained by ff. Thomson, Halswell.

BELFAST HANDICAP, Of 130 sovs; second horse 26 sovs. and third horse 13 sovs from stake. 3min 43sec class. One mile and a half. 1 I—A. L. Johnson's b f DIVERSION by Rey de Oro—Escapade 3yrs scr J. Fraser, jun. 1 9 9—J. Weir's b f Ann Pointer 4yrs scr •• •• J - Bryce 2 4 3—W. T. Lowe's ch c Lucky Jack 3yrs scr .. .. R. B. Berry 3 9 9 Bombay Girl scr bracketed with Ann Pointer; 20, 16 Chateau scr; 15, 11 Chleftainess scr; 2, 2 Credit Funds scr; 21, 19 Cyrano scr; 19. 14 Elite Rey scr; 5. 4 Golden Miller scr; 7, 6 King's Drive scr; 6, 5 Monetary scr; 16, 13 Native Son scr- 18, 12 Passport scr; 12, 10 Peter Silk scr; 8, 7 Pukeuri scr; 14, 18 Reymere scr; 10, 15 Rhinegold scr; 13, 20 Sea Lord scr; 17. 21 Worthy Lady scr; 3, 8 Thornworthy 12; 11, 17 Hermes 36 also started. Ann Pointer and Thornworthy were soon in charge and led past the stands from Rhinegold, Golden Miller, Chieftainess, Peter Silk, Sea Lord, and Kings Drive. The leaders maintained their positions going along the back, but Diversion was in second place to Ann Pointer turning for home, with Peter Silk, Rhinegold, and King's Drive next. In a hard finish Diversion got up to beat Ann Pointer by a head, with Lucky Jack six lengths away. Peter Silk was fourth. Times—3min 31 l-ssec, 3min 31. 2-ssec, 3min 35sec. Winner trained by V. Lcemlng, Addington.

DENTON MEMORIAL HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs; second horse 60 sovs, and third horse 30 sovs from stake. 4min 36sec class. Two miles. 4, 4_c. P. Cameron's b g GUY JUNIOR by Real Guy—Princess Perfection syrs 48 .. G. McKendry 1 15. 15—D. H. McCurdy's blk g Wilbur White aged scr ' .. J, W. Clark 2 1. 2—C. Johnston's ch gDe Soto syrs 24 .. .. J. Bryce, jun. 3

6, 6 Gunmetal scr; 2, 3 Isabel Derby scr; 5, 5 Lady Fame scr; 8, 9 Morello scr; 7, 8 Prince Author scr; 9, 7 Real Burton scr; 3, 1 Tangatu scr; 13, 14 Colonial Boy 24; 11, 10 Prairie King 36; 10, 11 Reporter 36; 14, 13 Homeward 48; 12, 12 Little Nelson 60 also started. ' Gunmetal and Wilbur White were the first to show out, but along the back Prince Author had charge from Gunmetal, Wilbur White, and De Soto. With a mile covered Prince Author and Isabel Derby led from Gunmetal, De Soto, Wilbur White, Guy Junior, and Lady Fame. Prince. Author and Isabel Derby were still the leaders to the naif-mile, where Isabel Derby and Guy Junior took charge and led into the straight from Gunmetal, Reporter, De Soto, and Wilbur White. Guy Junior finished well to win by two lengths from Wilbur White, with De Soto a head away. Isabel Derby was fourth: Times—4min 34 2-ssec, 4min 39sec, 4min 37 l-ssec. Winner trained by owner, Halswell.

STEWARDS' HANDICAP,

Of 140 sovs; second horse 28 sovs, and third horse 14 sovs from stake. 3min 39sec class. One mile and a half. 1. 3—H. Murphy's b g RED FLUSH by

Jack Potts—Crimson Rose 4yrs scr M. Stewart 1 10. 11—D. A. Withers's blk g B'ig Nelson 6yrs scr .. .. .. Owner 2 2. I—J. E. Owens's ch g Eastern Prince aged scr .. .. L. Frost 3

13, 12 Alpine Prince scr; 18, 16 Cam Dillon scr; 4, 4 Carrageen scr and Fortex 36 bracketed; 5, 5 Celebrity scr; 8, 7 Civic scr; 7, 8 Cream Harvester scr; 11, 10 Dual scr; 17, 19 Glorietta scr; 20, 18 .Lottie Guy scr; 10, 11 Rewai scr bracketed with Big Nelson; 3, 2 Reylena scr; 15,' 17 Vanity Fair scr; 18, 19 Wheat Pool scr; 9, 9 Brigadier 12; 12, 13 Our Fay 12; 6, 6 Our War 12; 14, 15 Southern Smile 36; 16, 14 Purveyor 36 also started. Passing the stands Rewai had charge from Eastern Prince, Civic, Reylena, Red Flush, Big Nelson, arid Glorietta. Approaching the half-mile Glorietta went to the front, followed by Big Nelson, Reylena, Cream Harvester, Rewai, Eastern Prince, and Red Flush. Big Nelson was in command turning for home, with Glorietta, Cream Harvester, Reylena, Red Flush, and Eastern Prince next. Red Flush finished well to win by half a length from Big Nelson, with Eastern Prince a similar distance away. Vanity Fair was fourth. Times—3mln 27 l-ssec, 3min 27 2-ssec, 3min 27 3-ssec. Winner trained by M. B. Edwards, Yaldhurst.

ECLIPSE HANDICAP, Of 160 sovs; second horse 32 sovs; and third horse 16 sovs from stake. 2min

50sec class. One mile and a-quarter. 3. 3—G. J. Barton's b f RONGOMAI by Nelson Derby—Pearlie Chimes 4yrs scr .. ..J. Fraser, jun, 1

1 I—M. B. Edwards's blk hj Noble-" man 6yrs scr -.. M. Stewart 2 6 6—Mrs M. P. Rooiiey's blk m Mane Celeste aged scr .. L. A. Maidens S 22 All Sunshine scr; 5, 4 Golden Cross scr 12, 11 Margaret Bell scr; 11, 11 Royal Comrade scr; 8, 7 Aristotle 12; .7, 9 Morello 12* 10. 10 Wise Guy 12; 4, 5 Young Travis 24- 9, 8 Sylvia Sydney SB.also started. With two furlongs covered Royal Comrade led from Margaret Bell, Golden Cross Marie Celeste, Nobleman, Aristotle, and Rongomal. The leaders were the same going along the back, but at the half-mile Marie Celeste took charge and was followed into the straight by Margarget Bell, Golden Cross, Nobleman, and Rongomai. The last-named drew out to win by three lengths from Nobleman, with Marie Celeste a head'away. Young Travis was fourth. Times-=-2mih 50 3-ssec, 2min 51 l-ssec, 2min 51 2-ssec. Winner trained by F. C. Dunlevey. Addington.

AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs; second horse 30 sovs, and third horse 15 sovs from stake. Unhoppled trotters. 4mih 55sec class. Two miles. 3 2—W. Anderson's* b m SISTER MARY by Guy Parrish—Sister Maud 6yrs scr .. R.B. Berry 1 1 WH. M. Allan's b g Kippagh 6yrs scr .. • • ■ • G. McKendry 2 H, io—A. F. C. Rushton's br m Ohinemutu aged scr .. .. Owner 3

9 9 Don Giovanni scr; 10, 11 Harvest Dilion scr; 12, 12 Prince Harvester scr; 5 3 Fairy Brooks 38; 7, 7 Lady Sonoma 36- 8, 8 Little Reta 60; 4, 4 Silk Coat 60; 2, '5 Ann Parrish 72; 6, 6 Isabel Patch 72 also started. ... ~, . Kippagh led down the back from Ohinemutu, Sister Mary, Fairy Brooks, Harvest Dillon Lady Sonoma, Silk Coat, and Isabel Patch. With a mile to cover Kippagh and Ohinemutu were followed by Ann Parrish, Fairy Brooks, Silk Coat, and Sister TSJlaxy. o\virtertvvLt\i and. Kir»r>a.gVv were on terms going down the back, and were followed into the straight by Sis'er Mary and Isabel Patch. Sister Mary did best in the run home to win by a length from Kippagh, with Ohinemutu half a length away. Fairy Brooks was fourth. Times—2min 54. 3-ssec, 2min 55 l-ssec, 2min 55 2-ssee. Winner trained by R. B. Berry, Templeton.

FLYING HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs; second horse 30 sovs, and third horse 15 sovs from stake. 3min 35sec class. One mile and a half. 8 9—M. C. McTigue's ch g PLAY ON by Author Dillon—Trilby Huon 6yrs scr .. ..■ .. Owner 1 16. 17—A. Low's b m Olive Rey 6yrs 24 M. Stewart 2 7. 6—D. A. Withers's b m Irish Peach 6yrs 12 .. .. .. Owner 3 9, 8 Ace Pot scr; 10, 9 Cadiz scr; 2.2 Cantata scr; 4, 3 Casanova scr; 11, 12 Colonel Bogey scr; 5, 5 Hidden Charm scr; 13, 12 King's Guard scr; 11, 11 Lady Ann scr; 7, 6 Marie Louise scr bracketed with Irish Peach; 6, 7 Oversight scr; 14, 14 Silver Worthy scr; 1, 1 Trireme scr; 15, 15 Vagabond. King scr; 3. 4 Double Great 36; 17, 16 Full Hand 60 aso started. With half a mile covered Cantata led from Silver Axworthy, King's Guard, Lady Ann, Oversight, and Vagabond King. Cantata was followed into the back by King's Guard, Lady Ann, Oversight, and Play On. Oversight took charge rounding the far turn, to be followed into the straight by Play On, Colonel Bogey, and Olive Rey. Play On drew out to win by two lengths from Olive Rey, with Irish Peach a neck away. Oversight was fourth. Times—3min 27sec, 3min 25 l-ssec. 3min 26 2-ssec. Winner trained by owner, Methven. ;

FINAL HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs; second horse 30 sovs, and third horse 15 sovs from stake. 2min 17sec class. One mile. 3. I—A. E. Stribbling's b g YOUNG FRANK by Nelson Bingen—Reiorm aged 24 .. .. H. Marshall 1 7. B—J. Steel's blk m Belle Derby 6yrs scr .. .. M. Stewart 2 6. 6—A. Chlnnery's b g Aristotle aged 24 .. .. J. Bryce, jun. 3

3, 1 Directum scr and Great Thought 12 bracketed with Young Frank; 5, 5 Gay Sister scr; 2, 3 Lone Derby scr; 10, 10 Raider scr; 8, 9 Ruin scr; 9, 7 Princess Thea 12; 4. 4 All Sunshine 24; 11, 11 RoyU Comrade 24; 1, 2 Grand Mogul 36 also stsrtcd The early leaders were Belle Derby, Directum, Lone Derby, and Ruin. Lone Derby had charge entering the back and led past the half-mile from Directum, Belle Derby, Great Thought, Young Frank, and Gay Sister. The leaders were the same entering the straight. In the run home Young Frank drew out to win by two lengths from Belle Derby, with Aristotle a head away. Lone Derby was fourth. Times—2min 13 2-ssec, 2min 15 3-sscc, 2min 13 4-ssec. Winner trained by N. C. Price, New Brighton.

NOTES ON THE RACING

Consistency Rewarded

As is usual with the opening event at New Brighton a very poor contest resulted, and the field had not gone: half a mile before it was well strung out. In the last half-mile the race was between two horses, and a very easy win for Royal Parrish was the result'. Always a good beginner, Royal Parrish trotted behind Ga" Crusader until a round had been covered when he went to the front, while Bon Chance was in third place, followed by Mother's Boy. Gay Crusader failed rather badly over the later stages, and Royal Parrish had a very easy win. Mother's Boy, staying on better than Bon Chance, gained third money. Next to finish were. Great Wood, San Michele, and Master Wrack. Royal Parrish has been consistent, and in several races has acted as runner-up to useful trotters. He is never likely to be a champion, but his steadiness may give him another victory. Gay Crusader's race was her best to date, but he lacked stamina in holding going. Mother's Boy showed a return to something approaching his best form, and he trotted solidly all the way. The form of the remainder was not of interest to speculators or anyone else. A Promising Filly

Diversion, a good-looking filly by Rey de Oro—Escapade, had no luck in the early stages of the Belfast Handicap, but she made up her ground steadily, and put-in a determined finish to head off Ann Pointer, who had made all the running. Passport was actually the first to show out. but he tangled and was quickly out of the race. Golden Miller and Chateau carried on until Ann Pointer raced to the lead and led past the stands from Thornworthy, Rhinegold. Golden Miller, and Chieftainess. At this stage Diversion was well back, but she made a fast run along the back and was in second dace to Ann Pointer as the straight was entered. Ann Pointer appeared to have the race in hand 100 vards from home, but Diversion, hard driven, got up to win by a very narrow margin.

It was a splendid performance on the part of a three-year-old who showed stamina of a high order. She had disappointed her connexions at the Wellington meeting, but she appears likely to win good races. Ann Pointer made a fine display to lead practically all the way. and she, too. is due for a win in the • near future. Lucky Jack was not well placed early, but he finished very well. Credit Funds, never appeared to find an opening. Peter Silk showed enough promise to encourage his connexions to persevere with him, but Thornworthy after a quick beginning faded out rather badly. The most promising of the others was King's Drive. A Sterling Effort

In a good position early in the race, Guy Junior evaded a great deal of interference that took place during the running of the Denton Memorial Handicap, and although the race was made easy for him, he won very easily from Wilbur White and De Soto, who had a battle royal for second place.

Gunmetal and Wilbur White were actually the smartest to begin, with Morello next, but the last named tangled badly and dropped back to flask. The field raced in close order for a round, at-which stage Tangatu met jtrouble, but then put in a brilliant burst to race into a good position in the back stretch. Five furlongs from home, Isabel Derby was leading Guy Junior, Gunmetal, Reporter, De Soto, Wilbur White, and Lady Fame, but when the last-named broke, she spoiled the chances of Tangatu and Homeward. The run down the straight did not trouble Guy Junior, w'ho won very nicely, with Wilbur White narrowly defeating De Soto, who was followed by Isabel Derby, Gunmetal, and Little Nelson. The winner, who returned a doublefigure dividend on the win machine, had form to recommend him, and the price was a surprisingly good one. Wilbur White, the outsider of the field, ran his best race for a long time, but the form of Tangatu and Lady. Fame could hardly_be judged on account of

the interference they met. De Soto did not act like a good two-miler, and he was distressed at. the finish. Isabel Derby met better horsesrftt the handicaps, but Reporter only in the last hit Morello. never'looked to be going comfortably after his initial mistake.

Bed Flash Wins A big field of even class horses attracted spirited betting in the Stewards' Handicap, and for the greater part of the journey the race was I full of interest. , . , i Most of the horses made a quick beginning, but there were many changes in the early part, for vanity Fair and Celebrity, after a few strides, faded out, and later Rewai, Eastern Prince, Civic, Reylena, Red Flush, Big Nelson, and Glorietta were most prominent, thd last-named taking charge and leading to within half a mile from home. At the top of the straight a dozen horses had a chance, but Red Flush and Big Nelson drew out and staged a hard fight, a narrow margin separating them as the post was passed. The wim-er is a good looking gelding, paces in most determined style. He appears certain to reach still better class. Big Nelson, always handily placed, fought on in the gamest nunner possible, and Eastern Prince found two just too good for him. Rewai and Glorietta both faded when, business commenced, Reylena failed to stay, and Carrageen was not prominent until the later stages. Dual went a fair race, but Fortex was never prominent.

Rongcmai Shows Speed

Well placed all the way in the Eclipse Handicap, Rongomai came away at the finish to win with .ridiculous ease from Nobleman, who was? all out to beat Marie Celeste, who made the running over the last halfmile.

Young Travis and Marie Celeste both lost ground at the start, but the latter was soon into her stride, running fourth behind Royal Comrade, Margaret Bell, and Golden Cross. Half a mile from home, Royal Comrade cried enough, and Marie Celeste was left out in front from Margaret Bell and Golden Cross, with Rongomai nicely placed. Nobleman tackled Marie Celeste at the distance post, and just when lie appeared a winner, Rongomai came with a great burst, and she was going away from her field at the end.

It was av excellent performance on the part of the winner, following her recent victory at Addington. Rongomai is developing stamina, with age, and this win will not be her last. She was definitely better class than the rest.

Nobleman did not finish with the dash expected, and he was all out to beat Marie Celeste, who, of late, has .developed a consistency, not previously shown. The unlucky horse of the race was Young Travis, who, after a slow beginning, mat with a gooa daai of interference.

Patience and Steadiness Very patiently handled in a painfully slow race, Sister Mary fairly outpaced th<; rest of the field .in the Autumn Handicap. Kippagh set out to make the pace, and with Ohinemutu as a companion carried on the running for the greater part of the journey. Ann Parrish, after a quick beginning, ran into a good position before half the distance had been covered. When the speed was increased half a mile from home, most of the ruiners cried enough, but at the distance post, Kippagh, Ohinemutu, and Sister Mary were almost oh terms. It was plain the former pair were tired, and Sister Mary, though apparently doing her best, was a decisive winner, Kippagh coming with a belated run to get within a length of her.

All the placed horses had previously shown a liking for the big grass track, but the slow pace set was hardly at true teat ot form Ann Parrish had every chu.ce, but once she became tired she broke repeatedly, and Silk Coat, Isabel Patch; Don Giovanni, Little Reta, Lady Sonoma, and the 'others all made mistakes. The race was completely spoilt by the unsteadiness shown by the majority of tne •competitors.

Backers' Poor Judgment

Speculators were all astray in theii summing up of the Flying Handicap, and not the favourites had any Say in th* finish. Silver Axworthy, Lady Ann, and Cantata were the quickest to begin, but before, the stands were reached, Cantata took command and carried on from Silver Axworthy, King's Guard, Lady Arte, . Oversight, and Trireme. The leader broke at the half-mile post and the others passed him. When the straight was entered, Oversight was the leader, with Play On, King's Guard, who immediately broke, Colonel Eogey, and Irish Peach following closely. Play On held his own rather comfortably in the run home and decisively beat Olive Rey and Irish Peach. -.

The winner, now six years old, has not dona a great deal of racing, and although some of his efforts have been poor, he has on occasions shown flashes of form. Olive Rey, driven very well by M. Stewart, made up ground gradually, and finished with determination. Irish Peach, always handily placed, finished well, but the Winner was dettnitely the better on the day. Casanova, slow to begin, was travelling well towards the end, but Trireme made a very poor showing. Cantata was going very well when a bad break put her out of count.

The Saddle Horses

Grand Mogul was a warm first choice for the Final Handicap, but he did not make any impression on the leaders in the early stages, and very little towards the end. Gay Sister began* unsteadily, and Princess Thea was soon in the rear. Belle Derby, Directum, and Lone Derby made the early running, the lastnamed leading down the back stretch and to the straight, where Directum, Belle Derby, Great Thought, and Young Frank were his nearest attendants. Young Frank shot out 100 yardr from home, to score a decisive win from Belle Derby, Aristotle, Lone Derby, Directum, and Grand Mogul. In the mile saddle race at Addington the previous week, Young Frank had run second to Grand Mogul in 2min 11 2-ssec, and he certainly had form to recommend him. He was well handled by H. Marshall. Belle Derby was always in the firing line, and she fought on gamely in a hard race. Aristotle came fast in the run home, but the fast pace found weaknesses in the remainder. TROTTING IN PERTH CHAMPION'S PLANS CHANGED (UITITKD PBISi A3BOCIATIOH—COPTBIGHT.) (Received February 23, 6.30 p.m) PERTH, February 22. There was considerable surprise and comment in trotting circles when it was discovered after much publicity had been given to the arrangement be-? tween the Trotting Association and Mr Rudd, part-owner of Evicus, the interDominion champion, for a trial- to break the mile record at the meeting to-night, that both Evipus and Emilius Way, who,' it was announced, would remain in Western Australia for some time, had been entrained last night for Kalgoorlie and Adelaide, where it is understood they will participate in races with other inter-Dominion horses.: Mr Rudd also entrained last night, and the association was not notified of any change in the plans.

WAIKATO KG.

MEMORIAL HANDICAP WON BY ENGE

(PBESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.)

HAMILTON, February 22,

The Waikato Racing Club's meeting was opened to-day. The totalisator handled £28,826 10s, as compared with £22,397 10s on the corresponding day last year. Results: —

TRIAL STAKES, Of 150 sovs. Six furlongs.

V I—SWEET ROSE ... R. Home 1 S. 6—Mataru ... ■ .. N. McKenzie 2 9. 11—Full o' Scotch .. R. Savage 3 13, 16 Tree of Heaven, C. Goulsbro; 6, 3 Ekanui, Cameron; 14, 13 Heather Land, Wiggins; 10, 8 Anagram, Day; 3, 4 Glenacre, L. J. Ellis; 12, 9 Orefield 8-9 W. Thomson; 8, 12 Solas 8-6 J. Fergus; 16, 15 Le Chasseur, D. Burgess; 10, 10 King Theo, O. Mclnally; 7, 5 Jan Ridd, H. Goldfinch; 4, 7 Madelon, E. Keesing; 2, 2 Libra, R. Parsons; 15, 14 The Vamp, Smith, also started.

Won by three lengths; two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 17sec.

FRANKTON HURDLES, Of 200 sovs. One mile and a half. 4. 7—MODERN MAID 9-0 , J. McLaughlin 1 3. 3—Soloist 11-7 .. R. Webby 2 ,2. 2—Golden England 9-10 .. J. Mcßae 3 1, 1 Tudor 11-6 R. Beale; 8, 9 The Hiker 9-9 Baker; 9, 8 Sweet Lap 9-0 W. Lawson> 5, 6 Valorous 9-0 P. Burgess; 7. 5 Cuflew 9-0 L. Dulieu; 6, 4 No Fooling 9-0 Cotter: 10. 10 Race Whip 9-0 W. Rennie also started.

Won by three-quarters of a length; a head second and third. Time, 2min 50sec.

JUVENILE HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs. Five furlongs.

5. 4—MERIAL 7-6 .., J. Winder 1 2. 2—Ned Cuttle 7-9 .. C. Shield 2 7. 7—Golden Sheila 7-0 .. W. Thomson 3 6, 6 Gay Chief 9-0 R. McTavish; 1, 1 Rulette 8-12 L. 3. Ellis; 4, 3 Surella 8-11 H. Wiggins; 9, 9 Surview 8-9 J. Day; 12, 12 Chaytor 7-5 J. Houghton; 11, 10 Philemup 7-5 S. Tremain; 8, 8 Quadroon 7-5 R. Home; 10. 11 Abbess of Whitby 7-5 L. Clifford; 3, 5 Palustre 7-0 J. Tilsley also started. Won by a length; a neck second and third. Time, lmin 4 2-ssec.

STOREY MEMORIAL HANDICAP, Of 350 sovs. One mile'and a quarter. 2. I—ENGE 8-1 .. ..P. Feam 1 3. 4—Nun Nicer 8-4 .. L. J. Ellis 2 1. 2—Prince Colossus 7-5

H. Wiggins 3 6, 6 Gay Rose 8-10 R. McTavish; 12, 12 Sinking Fund 8-0 C. Shield; 8, 8 Scotland 7-11 H. Goldfinch; ,5, 5 Tahurangi 7-7 L. Clifford; 4, 3 Wait and See 7-4 R. Savage; 7, 7 Keith Lu 7-1 R. Home; 9, 11 Day Wind 7-0 W. Thomson; 10, 9 Velocipede 7-0 O. Mclnally; 11, 10 Scotch Nation 7-0 J. Winder also started.

Won by a length; same second and third. Time, 2min 12sec.

LINLEY HACK HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs. Six furlongs.

1. I—GRATEFUL 8-8 .. R. McTavish 1 3. 3—Mangukaha 7-9 .. R. Home 2 5. 6—Gay Defence 7-5 .. W.'Thbmson 3 4, 4 Whirling 8-12 L. J. Ellis; 8, 8 Triune 8-11 O. Mclnally; 6, 5 Teak 8-6 L. Dulieu; 2, 2 Lornacre 8-0 J. Winder; 7. 9 Bonnie Song 7-10 Parsons; 9, 7 Calcutta 7-8 H. Wiggins; 10, 10 Diacquedoon 7-0 J. Mclnally also started. Won by a neck; two lengths second and third. Time, lmin 16 4-ssec.

WAIKATO HACK CUP, Of 250 sovs. One mile.

1. 2—LIGHT COMEDY 8-3 L. J. Ellis t 2. I—MAFEKING 7-11 .. W. Thomson t 3. 3—Pukeko 8-13 .. D. Burgess 3 5, 9 King Brierly 9-2 .A. Tinker; 11, 12 Mungacre 8-11 R. Parsons; 12, 11 Leo Colossus 8-6 J. Walsh; 10, 10 Tutor 8-5 J. Gomm; 8, 8 Dancing Lady 8-3 C. Fearn; 4, 4 Valrent 8-3 S. Tremain; 7, 7 Dombey 8-0 L. Clifford; 6, 5 Snow Lap 7-8 H. Wiggins: 13, 13 Racette 7-7 3. Winder; 9, 6 Pound Sterling 7-0 Vaughan also started. A dead-heat; third horse a length away. Time, lmin 45 l-ssec.

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, Of 225 sovs. Six furlongs.

4. 3—ADALENE 7-4 .. J. Winder 1 5. s—Princess Star 7-2 .. R. Savage 2 1. I—Gipsy Moth 7-11 .. 1., Smith 3 3, 4 Galilee 8-12 R. McTavish; 1, 1 Puss Moth 8-1 R. Home bracketed with Gipsy Moth; 6, 6 Star Artist 7-9 L. J. Ellis; 2.2 Prince Ven 7-7 H. Wiggins; 7, 7 Bellkyrian 7-2 W Thomson; 8, 8 King Ford 7-0 Cameron also started

Won by two lengths; a length and a half second and third. Time, lmin 16 l-ssec.

BERESFORD HACK HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs.

3. 3—KILBERIS 8-7 .. C. Gladding 1 6. 6—Con Fuoco 7-11 .. E. Goulsbro 2 4.' 4—Arawa Rose 7-8 .. R. Home 3 8, 9 Wahine Reihi 9-6 O. Mclnally; 1, 1 Wotan 8-11 C. Shield; 7, 7 Enlightenment 8-8 J. Walsh; 2, 2 Red Sand, R. McTavish^ 5, 5 Queen Nona 8-0 H. Wiggins; 9, 8

Le Femme Noire 7-4 S* Tremafn A started. • -jj3

Won by a neck: a length secondthird. Time, lmin 30 2-ssec.

ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAJ

[THE PRESS Special Service.] /

AUCKLAND,\FebruaryJfit.|li The Waikato Racihg\ciub*s --rajjiw mer meeting will be concluded *t Rapa to-morrow, when the fi be smaller than yesterday. . Sn||| weather has been fine to-day, »ndi|||||| going may be a little drier. w |jl||f« likely to be well supported\inclu&l|!ffi|| ■ Ohinewai Handicap—Le ' fShiMMji mm Madelon. Full of Scotch. '.rrfljj jj| Raglan Hurdles—Modern -mM fu Soloist, Golden England. . trfpj h| Te Rore* Handicap—MaQgujato| ifl Clessamor, Lornacre. ~ ' .' ~ K 'M. tm Vercoe Handicap—Namahjg, Prhifcllll Colossus, Scotland. '< -^WM Eureka Handicap—MeriaL. . Cuttle, Surella. ,;.v^|H j Puketaha High-weight—TahurMM^a King Musk, Solomon. ' ' -j^g&H Flying Handicap—Puss Motl*HCßaJßJ|fl Motn bracket, Prince Ven.. . -^s^fjHl Huntly Hack Handicap—Con I\W*Bqlll Racemosus. ■ * s,i 9i The programme is as *oHows>--i|||l§ OHINEWAI HANDICAP, of,

st. lb. -»,'-■>/•*««■ Lilbert .. 9.0 Cappy / .. *. lUfl Full of Because,. '"V. ftjEaJli Scotch 810 HeskctcftQt g r *Si§|i Le Chesseur 8 9 Kin* *X*& r £fr&Wgm Madelon .. 712 Stormy ■. i ,--." -^HH Soles .. 7 12 Weather tttlll King Son .. 711 .' '' ; -^^Jff§ RAGLAN HURDLES, of SOD SOT*. '{Qalil mile and ttaet-^jmrU^^^^^M

Soloist ..1111 La Femme Modern Maid 911 - «lHra Golden Irish CtaMt-'^feiljflßl England 9 11 Folly's ■Chabat &£&!£%& Moss Vale .. 9 0 No Fooling '■ -*1 w&SM . Silver- Wattle 8 0 l ; Jgßra TE RORE HACK HANDICAP, of J3H 4^9 Six furlongs. ( '~'KzBH Winlona .. 812 Gay Defence 'T^CTHHI Triune ..8 9 Calshot' - • •^-SFTOH Mangukaha 8 0 Trouvaille *'£-s£«■ Lornacre .. 712 Diacquedoon \-lpran Clessamor .. 712 '"-'"'^wi

VERCOE HANDICAP, of 275 WW^ ; t^m| Namakia .. 8 4 Tuaheahe ... s^|ll|| Adalene ..8 1 Royal Secret" -T^aMß Scotland .. 7IS Royal Artlf| -VmM Prince , f.T$WHt colossus 7' 8 Velocipede - %:smm Lagoon .. T 5 "igH

EUREKA HANDICAP, of 150 furlongs. ■. ~. - -" J fMB Gav Chief .. 812 Gay Streak 'l^|H| Rulette .. 810 Ned Cuttle IflH Surella .. 8 10 Philemirav i; "!f *Wgm. Surview ..8 7 Palustre ' '.»' T lUll Merial ..83 • • .''" -\* "||||

PUKETAHA HIGH-WEIGHT HAOTMB^B of 175 sovs. One mile. ' - rSHH Adalene .. 913 Whakapara Tahurangl ..9 5 Sirona- ' \. : -*.4fgg3l L'AUegro ..9 3 Valrent ♦.-.^ll King Afusk 812 Snow X*9-><-4tfHkl Solomon .. 812 Pound .V. ".:.■■ .vilWWl Scotch Nation 8 11 Sterling K-'^lmW Killadar ..8 9 Gay Duke .;, INHH

FLYING HANDICAP, of 200 SOVS, furlongs. ' ■ isalHi st. lb. x^^iH Puss Moth 8 0 Bellbroney T-'MM Gipsy Moth 713 Coronia ~ J* -f|f|| Princess Star 7 6 Whirling ... t>«lH Prince Ven 7 5 Leo Colossus W^mm Wahineßeihi 7 3 "'mm

5.30 p,m.— . ill HUNTLY HANDICAP, of 150 SOVS. BCjmH| furlongs. /-'JMI st. lb. - nfc^BiHl Kilberis ..9 2 Gay Defence ¥?H| Valrent ..8 4 Racemosus • .---■■ V'-IMB Dombey .. 8 1 La Femme - "iMJHI Con Fuoco 8 1 Noire -&■■■ Queen Nona 711 Orefield •• 1/I||H

GORE B.C. • 3M REHANDICAPS • (PSUESB ASSOCUTIOU TOUEOSAX.) ' '"flM TIMARU, Februar . Rehandicaps for the first : JfflP Gore Racing Club's meeting are as ? J^^M Racing Club Handicap—McHeath t£l|lg Enwood 7-4. vPllll Croydon Handicap—Lochlaggan-fa&ffip Summer Handicap—McHeath IfttagHj