RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21721, 2 March 1936, Page 14

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

t RACING FIXTURES March 2-- Marlborough R.C. (second day). ' x March 2—Te Aroha J.C. (second day) March 4—Rangitikei R.C. ; March 6, 7—Napier Park R.C. j 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.G. March 18-r-Opotiki J.C. • March 20, 21—Manawatu R.C. March 21, 23—Bay of Plenty J.C. March 21, 23—Camara J.C. March 28—South Canterbury JXJ. 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. March 21—Taranaki T.C. March 23— Roxburgh T.C. March 28—Cheviot 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 18—Ashburton T.C, April 18, 22—Manawatu T.C. April 30, May 2—Forbury Park T.C. TURF GOSSIP Reminders Nominations for all events, including trotting events, for both days of the Oamaru races on March 2l and 23, will close with the secretary, Mr D. V. G. Smith, Oamaru, to-morrow, at 8 p.m. . „ . Acceptances for the Banks Peninsula Racing Club’s autumn meeting will close at ,8 p.m. to-morrow. From the Seaside H. Rama has had his team of horses at New Brighton during the summer months, and they are now back at Riccarton. Horowhenua, Horotiu, and Tooley Street, who are in Saturday’s programme at Motukarara, were given easy work on Saturday. Another visitor from New Brighton on Saturday was E. Shaw with Universe, who has furnished into a solid filly. Getting Better Davolo was amongst the easy workers at Riccarton on Saturday. He has made satisfactory progress since he went under treatment after his Wingatui experience, and has been nominated for Trentham. Riding Services Available The North Island horseman, R. J. Mackie, has been on a visit to Christchurch owing to the death of his father, and it is his intention to remain for the Motukarara meeting on Saturday. Track Work at Riccarton There was a large amount of work at Riccarton on Saturday in view of race meetings near at hand, but there were .no outstanding gallops, the majority of the horses being restricted to strong useful tasks.. The outside of the course proper was made available, and most of the fast work was done on it with an occasional gallop on the plough, both tracks providing fast going. On the Plough Greek Vase and Princess Rawene ran half a mile in 51 2-ssec, and Gustos followed over the same ground in 50 2-ssec. Cranford galloped six furlongs in Imin 18 3-ssec. Invoice sprinted three furlongs in 39 3-ssec. On the Course Proper La France beat Coxscomb over five furlongs in Imin 5 2-ssec, and Bereft and Silver Jest covered half a mile in 53sec. Dark Rose and Penny Wise were together at the end of half a mile in 49 ?.-ssec, the best gallop of the morning over this distance. Tout le Monde was always going better than Master Tony in a six furlong task, taking Imin 20sec, the last half-mile in 53sec. Crash, picked up by Royal Gallant at the half-mile, covered five furlongs in Imin 3 3-ssec. Brevity finished well clear of Cheap Money and Tarboe at the end of five furlongs in lihin 4 l-ssec, the last half-mile in 51sec. Chidden strode over a mile in Imin 49sec, the second half in 54 3-ssec, and her stable mates, Orris and Sovereign Lady, ran seven furlongs in Imin 32rec, the last half-mile in 52 3-sscc. Honour’s Lass, Free Rose, and Arena were bunched after covering seven furlongs in Imin 33sec, the last halfmile in 55sec. Gold Coat and Gayspear ran half a mile in 53 l-ssec, finishing abreast. Sir Hugh reeled off half a mile in 49 4-ssec, an impressive effort. Riptide and Maroha ran the first three furlongs of seven in 39sec, but took Imin 39sec for the full journey. Impressive Work Argentic and Nocturnus galloped seven furlongs well in Imin 31sec. tht last four in 52 2-ssec. The former lopks in attractive order once again, and should race well next .Saturday. Nocturnus made a bold showing for a hurdler. Lady Graceful and Final Shot recorded Imin 18 3-ssec for six furlongs, the last half-mile in 53 l-ssec. Rebel Chief and Execution were together clear of Sisterina at the end of five furlongs in Imin 4 l-ssec. Execution finished very fast. Golden Dart strode over five furlongs in Imin 6sec, the last halfmile in 52 3-ssec. Nuipai and Gay Lyric ran four furlongs in 52 3-ssec, finishing together. Capital covered seven furlongs m Imin 34sec, the last four in 52 2-ssec. Bun Tuck and Colombo ran four furlongs in 52sec, and Emmeline Girl and Gay Night followed in 51 2-ssec. Fair Weather and Tunneller strode over seven furlongs in Imin 32 l-ssec, the last half in 52 3-ssec. Oyer Hurdles Monastic, ridden by G. Murfitt, lumped the two schooling brush hurdles well, and his stable mate, Haeretonu, with the same rider up. was schooled over the pony hurdles This was Haeretonu’s second lesson Earlier in the week he was takem tc the brush hurdles after jumping the small obstacle, and shaped exceptmnally well. Haeretonu has galloping and staying ability, and should develop into a good hurdler.. Getting Ready Royal Limond was amongst the early workers on the flat. He looks much more forward than at this time i last year. A similar programme is to be followed with him winter He will be raced at Otautau and Riverton next month befpre going to Eller slie. at Blenheim The first day of the ■Marlborough Racing Club’s summer meeting was held on Saturday at the Water lea racecourse Under ideal conditions, the weather being perfect and, the traces art splendid order. The comprised six races, all gallops, bul onlv five races were run. in me Leefleld Handicap, of six furlongs, 1 there were four acceptances—Miladi Hororata, Fulojoy, and Consumma- . tion—hut circumstances prevented KHororata and Fulojoy fronv being patent-to Blenheim. The other twe

horses were scratched, and the race had to-be abandoned. There was quite a large attendance, and considering there were only five races the totafisator returns were good. -No comparison can be-made with the 1935 figures as a February meeting was not held iii Blenheim last year. The public saw some good racing, and in most cases the finishes were very close.

Two Promising Fillies Sir Charles Clifford had two representatives at the Marlborough meeting on Saturday, and won with both. Rival Shot had an easy task in her engagement, and should race well again to-day. Top Notch is a two-year-old sister to Rocket, but; unlike him, she has edme to hand more quickly. She did not have very strops opposition on Saturday, but is one likely to develop into a good winner. Her" success has made her ineligible lor the Motukarara Juvenile Stakes on Saturday next, but the stable will have a representative m the race in Impersonator* who has shaped well in his efforts to date. TROTTING NOTES Reminder Nominations for the Timaru Futurity Stakes will close to-morrow. Owners of horses engaged are reminded that all registrations with the New Zealand Trotting Association must be completed before time of nomination. A Popular Fixture Matinee racing, or educational heats, retain all the popularity that marked the meetings last season, and the surprisingly big crowd that visited Addington on Saturday afternoon thoroughly enjoyed the excellent entertainment provided. Especial interest centred in the races for two-year-olds, for a number of those paraded will engage in more serious business at the Timaru Trotting Club’s meeting next week, when the Futurity Stakes will be decided. Some disappointment was felt when neither Frisco Boy and Philario, from the strong M. B. Edwards stable, was produced. Both two-year-olds had met with minor accidents, Frisco Boy having received a knock on one of his eyes, while Philario had slightly injured a leg. Both, however, are reported to be in excellent order, and are expected to play a prominent part in the two-year-old classic. Southern Chief The other two-year-olds that were started represented good-mannered pacers, and their behaviour at the barrier was sufficient proof that their trainers had spent a good deal of time on their education. On the actual running, Southern Chief, a fine colt by Wrack —Regina Logan, from J. JKennerley’s stable, proved too speedy for the others, and his behaviour suggested an experienced racehorse rather than a novice carrying colours for the first time. He raced in a handy position throughout and came down the straight in the manner of a good racehorse. He is one of the most promising youngsters produced in recent years, and it should be remembered that the inclusion of the Futurity Stakes makes necessary much earlier training than in former years, when the Sapling Stakes held in June was the first two-year-old classic. The Becky Logan Filly A rival to Southern Chief may prove to be the good-looking filly by Frank Worthy from Becky Logan, trained by F. G. Holmes. She showed ability to begin quickly and she carried the field along at a merry pace until Southern Chief appeared on the scene, when she was eased. This filly is a half-sister to Graham Direct and gives every promise of being as good. The great promise shown by the progeny of Frank Worthy makes all the more regrettable his early death. Rapidian Rapidian, the winner of the first heat for two-year-olds, is also engaged in the Futurity Stakes, and is from Santa Rosa Farm, Halswell. He is by Jack Potts from Sister Guy, the latter a sister to Guy Junior and Sir Guy. Rapidian is a good-looking youngster, and while he was not called on to make fast time, he could easily have improved upon the 2min 6 l-ssec he registered for the seven furlongs. An Improver In the unplaced division in the second heat was another very attractive two-year-old in Tim Worthy, who, like the Becky Logan filly, is owned by Mr J. B. Westerman. Tim Worthy’s worst fault is his lack of experience, for although" he failed to go away when the barrier was released, he later showed speed and a style of pacing that should land him a winner when he becomes accustomed to the race-day atmosphere. He is by Frank Worthy from Daphne de Oro, one of the greatest little racing machines of her day. Tim Worthy is not a big one, but he is strong and full of vitality. William J. William T., from F. C. Dunlevey’s Derby Lodge stable, is a well-grown colt by Nelson Derby from Happy Rosa, and although a break in the running marred his display, he is an especially good type of pacer, with speed above the average. At Least Useful J. Bryce’s representative was a brown gelding by Maxegin from a Hal Zolock mare, and he paced along In attractive style. Mr T. Aspell’s chestnut gelding by Cadiz w T as in.the firing line throughout, and will still further improve. A Fine Exhibition The Gamble —War Buoy exhibition was greatly appreciated by spectators. It was nbt to be expected the two horses would be called on for their best for the whole of the two miles journey. M. B. Edwards, the trainer, had given instructions for a very serviceable work-out, with the speed on over the concluding stages. After the first half-mile had been ran in about Imin lOsec and the next half a second faster, War Buoy, with the other tucked in behind, brightened up the pace, with the result that the last mile was covered in 2min 12 4-ssec, the last half-mile in Imin 2 2-ssec, and for two furlongs a two-minute rate of speed was registered. It appeared that Gamble. who had had all the benefit of War Buoy's pace-making, was finishing the better, but both are determined racehorses under punishment, and a question of superiority was not at stake. Wyndham T.C. For the Wyndham meeting on March 18 Canterbury stables claim several representatives, including two American pacers, Gallant Knight and U Scott, from Roydon Lodge. Pot Luck, trained by M. Holmes, Full Hand (C. Tasker), Lucky Jack and Valdor (R. B. Berry), and Tricliff (L. A. Maidens). All these horses will have to be reckoned with in the races they compete in, for all are good class and still improving.

tie AROHA J.C. NUN NICER WINS CUP (paras association telegram.) TE AROHA, February 29. im.. first day of the Te Aroha Jockey aub’s Meeting was held in fine weather before a big attendance. bourse was in good order. The Stalisator handled £33,280 10s, compared £26,100 F°s last year. Results:— ruakaka hurdles. Of 200 sovs. About one, mile andla.half. 0 o COL.OIST 12-0 .. Selby ' 1 l! 2—Sandy Dix 10-9 .. Mcßae. 2 % o?£ Se 10-9; 4. I G sKoS «J’. S 9-0; 2, 1 Mossvale 9-0; 10. 10 Beils of Bow 9-0; 9, 9 Nebulae 9-0; 7, a Tpaehat 9-0 also started. Won by five lengths; a neck second and third. Time, 2min 52 I-ssec. * WAIXOA HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs and sweepstake of 3 sovs each. Six furlongs. 2 2—GAY DEFENCE 8-5 .. Savage 1 1. iZsweet Rose 7-12 Horne 2 .1 <\ Wntf r TV\eo *l*o 11 P. ITeam 3 U n rt Laudatory 9-0; 4, 6 Messurfna 8-8; 5 \ Gallant Knight 8-6; 6, 5 First Dance I’J, Little Artist 8-0; 10 10 Gay Egypt 7ii2- is 14 La Femme Noir 7-12, 14, 15 Hope Lkss 7-12; 12. 12 Orefirid 7-8; 3. 3 Red Flame 7-4; 7, 8 Cyllaros 7-1, 15, 13 Heather Land 7-0 also started. Won by two lengths: half a length second and third. Time, Imin 16 l-ssec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furjongs. 5. 2—NED CUTTLE 7-8 ~ Shield 1 1 i inver 7-12 • • • • Ellis 2 £ s—Gays—Gay Chief 8-13 .. McTavlsh 3 7 7 Golden Blonde 8-9; 2, 4 Maxown 8-2; 10. 9 Gay Streak 8-1; 9, 10 Queen’s Counsel 8-0; 6, 6 Cricket 7-12; 3, 3 Golden Sheila 7-0; 8, 8 Palustre 7-0; 11, 11 Athea 7-0 also started Won'by two lengths: three-quarters of a length second and third. Time, Imin 2 2-ssec. HERRIES MEMORIAL CUP, Of 450 sovs and cup valued at 50 sovs. One mile and three furlongs. 1. I—NUN NICER 8-3 ~ Ellis 1 9 6—Prince Colossus 7-2 J. Mclnally 2 4. 4—Enge 8-8 .. .. P. Fearn 3 3 3 Mungatoon 9-0 coupled with Lagoon 7- : 7. 8 Werohia 8-8; 8, 10 Gay Broney 8- 6, 7 Kelly 8-3; 2, 2 Royal Appellant 8-1; 5, 5 Happy Landing 7-4; 10, 9 Knight of Australia 7r2; 11, 11 Day Wind 7-0; 12, 12 Killadar 7-0 also started. Won by two lengths and a half; a length second and third. Time, 2min 17sec. SHAFTESBURY HACK HANDICAP, Of 175 sovs and sweepstake of 3 soys each. Six furlongs. 2. I—TORCH 7-12 .. L. J. Ellis 1 1. 2—Valspear 8-13 . .. Tremain 2 3. 4—Kilberis 9-10 .. Gladding 3 5, 5 Mungacre 8-12; 9, 9 Dombey 8-10; 4, 3 Teak 8-10; 6, 7 Fleetwind 8-6; 7, 6 Supreme Court 8-2; 8. 10 Quaint 8-2; 10, 8 Bonnie Song 7-12 also started. Won by half a length; a neck second and third. Time. Imin 16isec. HOT SPRINGS HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs. Oe mile. 12 12—BONNY GAY 7-3 .. Savage 1 1. I—Royal Secret 7-4 .. Horne 2 4. 4—After Money 8-8 .. Wilson 3 9, 10 Sir Abb 8-8; 2, 2 Adalene 8-2; 3, 3 Beau Gallante 8-1; 6, 9 Sir Nigel 7-10; 8, 8 Keith Lu 7-10; 11, 12 Royal Artist 7-7; 6 Tin Lap 7-6; 10, 12 Whakapara 7-0; 7, 7 Scotch Nation 7-0 also started. Won by two lengths and a half: neck second and third. Time, Imin 42 2-ssec. CHAMPION HACK CUP, Of 300 sovs and cup value 50 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 4. 4—CON FUOCO 7-7 .. •- 1 7. 12—Valrent 8-2 . . .. • • 2 9. B—Light Comedy 8-5 .. ..3 10. 9 King Brierly 9-3; 2, 2 Pukeko 8-13; 15, 16 Tutor 8-2; 1, 1 Debham 8-0; 3, 3 Mafeking 7-13; 5, 6 Tldalla 7-9; 6. 5 Vera Acre 7-9; 17, 17 Racette 7-6; 8, 7 Arawa Rose 7-6; 16. 15 Master Musk 7-5; 10 10 Pound Sterling 7-0; 14, 14 Barograph 7-0; 13. 13 Te Broney 7-0: 12, U Libra 7-0 also started. , Won by half a length each way. Time, 2min lOsec. WAIHOU HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs. Six fprlongs. 4. 4—CORONIS 8-0 . ’ Savage 1 8 . B—Wahine Reihi 7-1.. Mclnally 2 6. 6—Refresher 9-0 .. Clifford 3 1, 3 Rereatu 9-2; 5, 5 Galilee 8-9; 2, 2 Boughal 8-8; 3, 1 Royal Dance 7-8; 7. 7 Star Artist 7-6; 9, 9 Bellroney 7-0 also started. , , Won by three-quarters of a length; a length second and third. Time, Imin 15 2-ssec. H. M. Wiggins, rider of Happy Landing in the Cup, was suspended for three months for careless riding, causing interference with Gay Broney at the start. NOTES ON THE RACING (SPECIAL TO THE PRESS.) TE AROHA, February 29. Keen racing featured the opening of the Te Aroha Jockey Club’s meeting to-djiy. Most of the winners were well supported, but there were several surprises, Bonny Gay paying more than a third of a century when she scored in the Hot Springs Handicap. A Decisive Win The top-weight. Soloist, proved a class above the -others in the Ruakaka Hurdles and carried his 12-0 to a very convincing victory. While Tea Chat and London were making play early, Soloist was well back, and he did not become prominent until about half a mile from home, where he was travelling particularly/well. Soloist jumped to the front from Tea Chat, London, and Semiarch at the last fence, and drew away to score by five lengths from Sandy Dix, who came from a long way back just to outstay Semiarch. London was a close fourth, followed by Tea Chat and Prince of Orange, who was putting in good work at the end. Solomon unseated his rider at the second fence. Won Going Away The favourite, Sweet Rose, made a good bid for victory in the Waitoa Handicap, but she was decisively beaten by • Gay Defence, who came with a fine run to win going away. Gallant- Knight, King Theo, Sweet Rose, and Little Artist were quickly prominent, Sweet Rose being in command at the turn from Little, Artist, Red Flame, and Gallant Knight. Gay Defence came on the scene in the last furlong, and is at last showing the good form he has displayed in training. Sweet Rose ran another good race and King Theo showed definite improvement, paying a fine place dividend. Mesurina, closer at the finish than at any other stage, was fourth, followed by La Femme Noire and Little Artist, who may be all the better for the race. The Juvenile Event The improving Ned Cuttle recorded a clear-cut victory in the Juvenile Handicap, for which Inver was favourite. Golden Blonde and Ned Cuttle were soon at the head of the field, and they were the leaders into the straight from Inver, Maxown, and Gay Chief. Once in line for the post Golden Blonde began to weaken and Inver challenged, while Maxown also made an effort. Over the last furlong Ned Cuttle drew away and won by two lengths- from Inver, with Gay Chief finishing fast in third position, just beating Maxown. The next to finish were Golden Sheila, Cricket, and Athea. The first and second are promising gallopers and Inver should do better as he matures. Maxown looked likely at the distance, but did not go on as well as anticipated, although his rider did not knock him about when he was beaten. Gay Chief shaped well, Cricket was finishing on, and Queen’s Counsel was never sighted. Nun Nicer’s Cup The each-way favourite, Nun Nicer, scored a brilliant win in the Herries Memorial Handicap, coming right away at the finish after being in the lead most of the way with Killadar. The field left to a good start, Killadar and Nun Nicer going to the front quickly, and being together in front at the home turn from Prince Colossus. Royal Appellant, and Day Wind, who were abreast ahead of Happy Landing. Nothing had a chance with Nun Nicer, and he won by two and a half lengths from Prince Colossus.

Enge, hfear ' the rear early, struck some trouble in the middle stages, and did well to be a close third, just cutting out Hapfcy Landing. The next to finish were Kelly, Lagoon, and Day Wind. The unlucky horse was Enge, who finished oh splendidly. Gay Broney struck some trouble early. Royal Appellant and Day Wind were well in the picture for a mile and a Quarter and then faded. Favourite Beaten Capably handled by L. J. Ellis, Torch finished well to win the Shaftesbury Handicap, He "was not prominent till the straight was reached, when he wore down the leader, Valspear, to win by half a length. Valspear was out in front with Teak and, Bonnie Song most of the way, and ran up to h(s best form, only weakening at the end, Kilberis was always handy and ran third, a neck away, with Mungacre, who appeared a likely place better, at the distance, a good fourth. Bonnie Seng was next ahead of Supreme Court and Quaint. Fleetwing was badly left, and Dombey was never dangerous. A Surprise The outsider, Bonny Gay, scored decisively in the Hot Springs Handicap. She was patiently handled by R. Savage, and after following Sir Nigel, Beau Gallante, Royal Secret, After Money, and Adalene, finished strongly on the rails to win by two lengths and a half from Royal Secret, who swung a little wide at the turn, but fought on well to beat After Money by a neck. Scotch Nation made a good effort in the straight .to finish fourth, with Tin Lap, Adalene, Beau Gallante, and Keith Lu next. Beau Gallante appeared to be going particularly well at the straight entrance, but failed to run on. and was well beaten. Sir Nigel also stopped badly in the run home. Champion Hack Cup It was with a fine finishing effort that Con Fuoco won the Champion Hack Cup. He was a long way back at the turn for home, but reaching the front a furlong from home, won nicely by half a length from Valrent, who battled on well after being in the leading division throughout. Light Comedy finished very fast in third place, a similar distance away, and appeared rather unlucky as she was wide out behind the leaders. Pound Sterling and Valrent, entering the straight. Arawa Rose was also staying on solidly in fourth place with Pukeko, who struck trouble along the back, and was awkwardly placed for the greater part of the journey, next. Mafeking was in the picture till the straight was reached, but failed to run on, while Tidalia was never dangerous. Te Broney was slow to begin, and was tailed off throughout. King Brierly, who failed to complete the course, was very lame on returning to the birdcage. Coronis Prevails Finishing in splendid style, Coronis registered a decisive win in the Waihou Handicap. Wahine Reihi appeared to have the race in hand a furlong from the post, but she failed to hold off the winner, who confirmed her form at Te Rapa. Refresher was running on in third place, a length away, and Royal Dance was fourth. Galilee made the running to the straight entrance from Royal Dance, Boughal, Wahine Reihi, and Rereatu, but faded out in the straight. Rereatu was fifth, with Bellbroney and Galilee next. TO-DAY’S PROGRAMME [THE PRESS Special Service.] AUCKLAND, March 1. The Te Aroha Jockey Club’s meeting will be concluded to-morrow and the well-balanced fields should provide some interesting racing. Yesterday a few showers fell in Te Aroha after the racing, but the weather has been fine to-day. Horses likely to be well supported include; — Manawaru Hurdles—Sandy Dix, Master Musk, Prince of Orange. Elstow Handicap—Lornacre, Gay Defence. Mesurina. ■ Electric Handicap—lnver, Ned Cuttle. Gay Chief. Tourist Handicap—Royal Secret Namakia. Tin Lap. President’s Handicap—Nun Nicer. Prince Colossus, Enge. Wairakau Hack Handicap—Debham, Pound Sterling, Gay Defence. Piako Hack Handicap—Valrent, Pukeko, Vera Acre. Farewell Handicap—Royal Dance, Coronis, Rereatu. Brackets are —President’s Handicap; Munagtoon and Lagoon. Farewell Handicap: Coronis and Solomon. The acceptances are as follows; — 11.50 a.m.— MANAWARU HURDLES, of 200 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. st. lb. st. lb. Sandy Dix 10 13 Master Musk 9 6 Prince of Semiarch .. 9 2 Orange 10 8 Race Whip 9 0. Solomon .. 9 9 Tea Chat .. 9 0 Mio Lume .. 9 ’ 9 12.35 p.m.— ELSTOW HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs. st. Ib. st. lb. Gay Defence 9 1 Hope Lass 7 10 Laudatory 8 13 King Theo 7 6 Mesurina .. 8 9 Armacourt 7 2 Lornacre .. 8 4 Red Flame 7 2 Classamor 8 4 Cyllaros ..7 0 Bonnie Song .7 12 King Song ..7 0 1.20 p.m.— ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Five furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Gay Chief ..9 0 Queen’s Golden Counsel 7 13 Blonde 8 8 Cricket .. 7 11 Ned Cuttle 8 7 Philemup .: 7 3 Inver .. 8 3 Palustre .. 7 0 Maxown .. 8 1 2.5 p.m.— TOURIST HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Impasto .. 8 12 Coronis .. 7 13 Sinking Fund 8 12 Bonny Gay 7 13 Boughal .. 8 10 Royal Secret 7 11 After Money 8 10 Tuaheahe .. 7 9 Namakia .. 8 7 Sirona ..76 Beau Gallante 8 0 Tin Lap ..7 5 Kilberis -.80 2.55 p.m.— PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile and a quarter. st. lb. st. lb. Nun Nicer ..9 0 Happy Mungatoon 8 13 Landing 7 7 Enge .. 8 12 Lagoon .. 76 Werohia .. 8 7 Knight of Gav Broney 8 2 Australia 7 0 Kelly ..8 2 Scotch Nation 7 0 Royal Keith Lu .. 7 0 Appellant 8 0 Killadar .. 7 0 Prince Grand Talk 7 0 Colossus 7 7 Royal Artist 7 0 3.40 p.m.— WAIRAKAU HACK HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Seven furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Day Wind 9 7 Quaint .. 8 1 Gay Defence 8 13 Tidalia .. 8 0 Debham .. 8 7 Lion Heart 8 0 Fleetwind .. 8 5 Pound Lornacre .. 8 3 Sterling 7 4 . I A Court 8 1 Libra .. 7 0 4.25 p.m.— PIAKO HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and a quarter. st. lb. st. lb. Pukeko .. 8 12 Vera Acre 7 8 Valrent .. 8 7 Racette .. 7 5 Leo Colossus 8 5 Barograph .. 7 0 Tutor ~ 8 1 Te Broney 7 0 Mafeking .. 7 10 5.10 p.m.— FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six furlongs, st. ib. st. lb. Refresher ..92 Royal Dance 7 8 Rereatu .. 9 1 Wahine Reihi 7 7 Galilee .. 8 8 Solomon .. 7 5 Scotland 7 13 Teak •• 7 0 Lucidus .. 7 11 Mungacre .. 7 0 Coronis .. 7 10 Bellbroney 7 0

MARLBOROUGH EC. MIGHT WINS HANDICAP (PBXBS ASSOCIATIOK TIIAeAM.) BLENHEIM, February 29. The Marlborough Racing Club’s summer meeting was opened in ideal weather. The course was good and the attendance large. The totalisator handled £2271 10s for five races compared with £1330 10s for seven races at 4he last February meeting in 1934. Results: — MAIDEN STAKES, Of 50 sovs. Five furlongs. 1— TOP NOTCH 8-0 G. Humphries 1 2 Gas Mask 8-7 •• J* Leach 2 3 8-7 • • L - J° ne ® New Era 8-7; The Pawnbroker 8-7, Trixy Anna 8-7; The Squanderer 8-0 also by half a length; lour lengths between second and third. Time, Imin It sec. FELOBbS HACK, Of 60 sovs. Six furlongs. 1— RIVAL SHOT 8-2 .. G. Humphries 1 3 Going Gay 8-3 •. J. Leach 2 s— Consummation 7-9 . . L. Jones 3 Revival 8-3; The Sandwich Man 8-2; Pegged Exchange 7-9 also started. Won by a length; a head betwen second and third. Time, Imin 15 2-ss^» PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of 100 sovs. One mile. 2 MIGHT 9-5 •• C. \ 5— Locksley 7-0 •• L \ 1 Darecourt 7-13 • • R- Marsh " Miladi 8-6; Kalmuk 7-0 also started. Won by a neck; half a length between second and third. Time. Imin 41 4 : ssec. TRIAL PLATE, Of 55 sovs. Six furlongs. 2-GAS MASK 8-7 . J. Leach 1 1 — Lowater 8-7 .. G. Humphries 2 4 Myriam 8-7 •• L. Jones 3 Algol 8-7; New Era 8-7 also started. Won by two lengths; same second and third. Time, Imin 15 4-ssec. BROOKBY HACK, Of 60 sovs. Nine furlongs. 5 PEGGED EXCHANGE 7-11 .C. Goulsbro 1 2 Contract 8-11 •• R- Marsh 2 4— lmasurvey 7-11 • • L. Jones J Brown Pearl 8-2; Lowater 7-13 also started. . Won by half a length; same second and third. Time, Imin 57sec. Owing to scratchings the Leefield Handicap was struck out. PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY The Marlborough Racing Club’s meet, ing will be concluded to-day. The following horses should race prominently: Novice Stakes—Top Notch, Picton Hack—Rival Shot and Going Gay. Marlborough Cup—Might. Springlands Trial —Gas Mask and Lowater. Awatere Hack—Pegged Exchange and Contract. Awarua Handicap—Darecourt. The acceptances are as follows: NOVICE STAKES, of 50 sovs. Six furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Top Notch 8 8 The PawnElgol ..87 broker 8 7 Myriam ..87 PICTON HACK HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. Six furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Rival Shot 9 3 ConsummaGoing Gay .. 8 9 tion 7 12 Pegged Gas Mask 7 12 Exchange 8 3 The Sandwich Man 7 12 MARLBOROUGH CUP. of 115 sovs. One mile and a quarter. . st. lb. st. lb. Might .. 9 10 Locksley .. 7 7 Miladi .. 7 13 Contract .. 7 0 SPRINGLANDS TRIAL, of 50 sovs. Six furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Gas Mask 9 3 Myriam ..8 7 Indiscretion 8 7 New Era ..8 7 Lowater ..8 7 Trixy Anna 8 7 AWATERE HACK HANDICAP, of 55 sovs. Seven furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Contract .. 8 10 ConsummaPegged tion 8 2 Exchange 8 7 Lowater .. 7 10 Brown Pearl 8 3 Imasurvey 7 10 Algol ..7 7 AWARUA HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. One mile. st. lb. st. lb. Might ..10 5 Indiscretion 7 7 Darecourt .. 8 8 Kalmuk .. 7 7 Locksley .. 7 13 WELLINGTON R.C. HANDICAPS (PRESS ASSOCIATIOK TELEGRAM.) WELLINGTON. March 1. Mr H. Coyle has declared the following handicaps for the first day of the Wellington Racing Club’s autumn meeting:— HAEREMAI HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile and a quarter. st. lb. st. lb. Taumau .. 10 10 Court Arma 9 3 Cardinal Journet .. 9 8 Moon 10 3 Entheos .. 9 2 Blue Tiger 10 2 Look Smart 9 2 Summerhill 10 2 Earl Colossus 9 0 Sky Rover 9 13 Bacchus Royal Papa , 9 12 Marsh 9 0 Cheerful Day 9 12 Chile ..9 0 Donegal .. 9 10 Grand Blow 9 0 Night Lass 9 7 Hornpipe 9 0 Count Wlllonyx 9 4 PACIFIC HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.’ Six furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Wild Chase 9 4 Karl .. 7.12 Brabant .. 8 in Maxown .. 7 10 Gustos .. 8 10 Cricket .. 7 8 Gay Chief .. 8 10 Birthday Laughing Party 7 7 Lass 8 10 Double Gift 7 5 Wagner ..83 Gay Doll ... 7 5 Golden Imposture ~ 7 4 Blonde 8 1 Top Notch 7 4 Mandamus 8 1 Inheritance 7 0 Pelmet .. 8 0 Mazzini .. 7 0 THOMPSON HANDICAP, of 650 sovs. One mile. st. lb. st. lb. Silver Ring 10 6 Slippery ..79 Sliver Streak 9 5 Arctic King 7 8 Kinnoull .. 8 11 Rona Bay .. 7 8 Fracas ..8 9 Full Throttle 7 7 Grand Jury 8 4 Oratory .. 7 7 Queen of After Money 7 4 Song 8 3 Gay Boy .. 7 3 Knockfln .. 8 3 Variant .. 7 3 Spiral ..83 Beau Gallante 7 0 Rereatu .. 8 2 Friesland .. 7 0 Bulanut .. 8 2 Kalmuk .. 7 0 Davolo .. 8 0 Passion Lady Kyra .. 7 12 Flower 7 0 Big Dook 7 11 Sir Nigel ..70 Acceptable 7 10 Solaria .. 7 0 Ethiop .. 7 10 Trivet -.7 0 Plato .. 7 10, TINAKORI HACK HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Seven furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Solarla .. 9 4 Rival Shot 7 8 Grateful .. 8 11 Contract ..75 Wotan .. 8 11 Brown Pearl 7 3 Erua .. 8 7 The Image 7 3 Darecourt .. 8 6 Tidal Song 7 3 Chief Ranger 8 5 Pakanui .. 7 2 Contact ..8 3 Ponty .. 7 2 Rustem .. 8 1 Ayresleigh 7 0 Silver Jest 8 1 Eka Tere .. 7 0 Boomerang 8 0 Park Rose .. 7 0 Roaming .. 7 13 Prince Reno 7 0 Vinco .. 7 10 The Sandwich Blue Garter 7 8 Man 7 0 RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. Six furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Silver Streak 9 10 Haut Monde 7 10 Knockfln .. 8 8 Royal Dance 7 5 Rereatu .. 8 6 Bazalne .. 7 3 View Halloo 8 5 Cranford .. 7 3 Invoice .. 8 3 Friesland .. 7 3 Acceptable 8 2 Fulojoy .. 7 3 Mother Lordly Superior 8 2 Knight 7 2 Kemal Pasha 7 12 Dollar Bill 7 0 Lochlaggan 7 H Grateful ..7 0 SILCERSTREAM HACK HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile. st. lb. st. lb. Royal Shy ~ 7 13 Banquet 9 2 Kotou .. 7 12 Riptide .. 8 13 Geitel .. 7 11 Pukeko .. 8 11 Supreme Dungarven 8 8 Court 7 9 Hest ..8 7 Cheerful Day 7 8 Onewhetu .. 8 5 Ingenuity .. 7 4 Rust ..85 Contract .. 73 Maine ~8 3 Revival 7 0 Debham .. 8 0 Slsterina ..7 0

COLT TRAPPED IN FLOOD ARROW LAD’S RACE FOR HELP / 1 If the recent storm has given us nothing else, it has given us the story of the horse, Arrow Lad, and his race for help for a yearling colt trapped by the flood, states the “Manawatu Times.” It is a story which will be remembered long after his many victories on the race track have been forgotten. Arrow Lad, the son of ~ Arrowsmith and Jean Laddo, was always a favourite with true lovers of a gallant horse. He had speed above the ordinary and he was a generous horse who always gave of his best. He never knew When he was beaten. He was a good friend to his owner, Mr E. W. Collins, of Newbury, and to his trainer, Mr Jack Sullivan, of Woodville, and also to the many racing enthusiasts who invested money on his chances of victory, for he won many good races, including a Manawatu Cup, and in doing so, he earned much fame for himself. It is since his retirement, however, that he has run his best race—a race across country to get help for a colt trapped and in danger from the rising flood. There was no jockey on his back and no one there to tell him when to “go,” and the course was rough and unflagged. The colt was in dire need and Arrow Lad knew it and that he must get help and get it quickly. He succeeded and the colt was saved, and this is the story. Arrow Lad is having an easy time on .Mr M, P. Power’s property at Maharahara. His mate is a yearling colt by Gainscourt from Lady Flyer, and the pair were grazing in a 20-acre paddock nearly a mile from the homestead. One side of this paddock is bounded by the dreaded Raparapawai stream, which is harmless enough when at summer level, but a raging and uncontrollable torrent during a flood. On the day this incident occurred Arrow Lad and his young mate were feeding near the stream which was in high flood and rising rapidly. The colt got too near the edge and he slipped and fell down a 16-foot bank to finish on a small ledge, or island, out in the flood. He had not room to move nor a possible hope of getting to safety. His position was critical and if ■ help had not been forthcoming within a very short time he would have been drowned. Now it-was that Arrow Lad took a "band in affairs. He knew that his mate was in flanger and that men would have to be brought if the colt was to be saved. The wise bid horse made a bee-line across country to get Mr Power, who was working at the cowshed. The distance from the river to where Mr Power was, was nearly three-quarters of a mile—Arrow Lad’s pet distance by the way—but it must have seemed much longer to the old champion, who had to batter down a gate on his way to the cowshed. Arrow Lad then jtarted to attract Mr Power’s attention and he caUed out and created such a disturbance that Mr Power told him to go away and noi to make such a nuisance of himself. Arrow Lad went away a short distance but returned immediately and again “implored” Mr Power to take some notice of him. He was so agitated that Mr Power realised that something was wrong and that Arrow Lad wanted him to go with him. Mr Power jumped on to a pony and rode out to Arrow Lad, who led him straight to the riverbank above the place where the colt was trapped. Needless to say, a speedy rescue was effected, and to commemorate the occasion and Arrow Lad’s wonderful effort, Mr Power, when the time comes to claim a name for the colt, is going to apply for Aero Lad.