SPORTING

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21727, 9 March 1936, Page 15

SPORTING

H S li —" W 9 Av7A. r U-^ v -:,;. I riLnSCE® FROM PAGE I ,Pr 14) T.C. |i' 'I J. SMITH WINS' , If double I * I. 1 -v'l. ■ tv- YI [TB e press Special Service.! S '1 WELLINGTON. March 7. I Wellington Trotting Club’s *** Sng opened at Hutt Park in glorious weather.. It 'f® i Welcome change of fortune for ?: Club, which has had V visitations ,of rain ■; m&iT > w sea sons to rum meetJo *%hich promised well. , were a little better than Fl f with a small Auckland contin- ‘ uSV w interest to the proceedings. F nt Attendance was much above the Th fi ..tland speculation was brisk, the SU gSd with £11,665 at the autumn P l l t ftwo S piSpal races of the day ,Th won by representatives of F. J. ver -fu% Auckland stable. Francis LinS^ th Jnnmg the Armstrong Memorial and King’s Warrior scoring ? la !L Telegraph Handicap. G-. HonAi won two races with Golden filler and Plutus, Results:— ,«1B0DU(?T0RY HANDICAP TROT, . sovs: second horse 20 sovs, and ,Of horSfe 10 sovs from stake. UrifileWotters. 40sec class, ftas rtille and a half. . Jopp’s b m HELEN’S , ■ 1‘ «a v bv Guy Parrish —Gold Patch « 12--' P. Gallagher 1 . SI H. Murfitt’s blk g Header 6yrs 8. Sj**■; - .... Owner 2 Freeth’s b m Mabel Chimes W- *“2*.V ee . .. S. A. Eagan 3 . 7 r&n Giovanni scr; 9. 10 Wrackless *• 5 rAutumn Lou 12; 4. 4 Kippagh 12; ficlla Day 48; 3. 3 Reward 36; 5. 6 fWti Beta 48 also started. U Wrti by a length; two lengths second j Wrackless was fourth. Times 3min 26 3-sseo, 3min 31sec. by P. Gallagher. Waahdyke. XUTDMN NOVICE HANDICAP, .on pAra* second horse 15 sovs, and tMrd 10 sovs. from stake 3min 43sec ni»ss One mile and a half. • it L O' ■ Thomas’s b g IDEAL by 1 A-W. ». *■»“*> 6 ££'Siffi. 2 >■ * I S dSi" 3 ?^? n w r jack scr; 5, 5 Precious Metal 3 : £ Pointer I scr; 6, 7 Dusky Chum fr 10 locate King -scr; 7 8 Activity scr, R'S-a* chum 48 also started. hea£ half a length second and JSf vicious. Metal was fourth. Times Ktaec 3min 27 2-ssec, 3min 27 jgf Winner trained by owner. Lower WAIWETU HANDICAP, ISO sovs; second horse 20 sovs, and W tSrd horse.,lo sovs from stake 3mln Tfeec class. .One mile and a half. 1 f. C Stanley’s ch g BLAIR ATHOL < &**^ h .‘tT!S2SS 2 ') > j | Diversion serf, 8, 8 Kaitawa scr, 2.2 Baton Alfonso, scr; 8, 3 CelObrJty scr, 8, 6 S byand a half; five lengths &^V-3K n Xec°S SfefwmneSneAby S. A.. Edwards, Addington. * a. ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL HANDICAP, Of 290 sovs: second horse, 50 sovSdimd third horse 25: sovs from stake. ■ 4mln 4}sec class. Two miles. ‘ S 5-W. Hosking's blk g PHANCIS/ LINCOLN by Peter the aged scr 2. I—Mrs, D- R. Reve!Ts gl bg i .Grace . _ JtcElwyh’43«s .. f !. Fji; J. .Smith sch g 3, 8 Bingen Palm scr; 4. 4 Peter Locanda scr; 1. 2 Queen Author 24, 7, 7 a 24 2. i Sylvia Sydney bracketedwith Grace McElwyn also started. Wan by a length and « half; two second and third.. Haydus wasfourth. Times—4mln 26sec, 4min 20 2-s^._4mln Msec. Winner trained by F. J. Smith, Takanini. PALMER HANDICAP TROT, Of 130 sovs; second horse 20 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from stake. UnHoppled trotters, tanin 55sec class, {wo miles. 2. M 3. H, Murfitt’s blk g HEADER br Sonoma Harvester—Wildwood Junior mare 6yrs 60 .. Owner 1 1. 3—M. A. Anderson’s b m Sister Mary 6yrs 48 .. R. B. Berry 2 7, C. McDermott’s ch m Little Beta Syrs 60 .. •• Owner 3 9, fl Don Giovanni scr; 8, « Wrackless scr; J, 4 Kippagh 12: 4, 2 Dilfashion 24 and Gaia Day 60 bracketed: 5, 5 Mabel Chimes 24; 6. 8 Autumn Lou 24 also started. Won by a length and a half; three lengths second and third. Kippagh was fourth. Times—4min 39sec, 4mln 41 l-ssec, tain 42sec. Winner trained by owner, Banglora. TAITA HANDICAP, Of U0 sovs; Second horse 15 sovs, and third horso 10 sovs from stake. 3min ssec class. One mile and a quarter. I, Ml. S. Donald’s ch g GOLDEN MILLER by . Jack Potts—EUawood tsscr .. Owner 1 L. F. Berkett’s br g Dusky Chum sJrrs scr .. •. Owner 2 2. I—W. F. Magson’s b g Tenor syrs scr . . L. A. Maidens 3 U S Lucky Jack scr; 5. 5 Precious Metel scr; 3,2 Ann Pointer scr; 8, 8 Activity scr. 9.9 Lola Bingen scr; 7, 6 Heal Pal 24 also started. Won by two lengths; :same second and third. Activity was fourth. Times—-2min SO 3>Bsec, 2min slsec. 2mln SEsec. Winner trained by ..owner, Belfast. ' MARCR HANDICAP, Of Ho sovs; second horse 20 sovs, and thlfd horse 10 sovs from stake. 3min ISec class. One mile and a quarter. 7. 7—W. J. Gudsell’s blk'h PLUTUS by Nelson Derby—Fanny Logan 4yrs act .. . C. S. Donald 1 1. I~E. H. Cuckseyrs b g Lynnworlhy feys scr %. . . * F. J * Smith 2 5. MF. S. Hewer’s ch g . Allworthy Syrs 12 , .. .. L. O. Thomas 3 . 2. ijParochial scr; 3, 3 Brigadier scr: 11.10 Waving Com scr; 4. 5 Eastern Prince scr; 9, 9 Kaltawa scr; 8, 8 Zest 12; 6, 4 Ahuareka 12; 10, 11 Norrie Rock 12 also started. • . ' ' Won.: by a length: a length and a half second and third- Eastern Prince was fourth- Times—2min 48 3-sseC. 2mln 49sec, 2min 43 2-ssec. Winner trained by C, S. Donald. Belfast.. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, Of 2oif govs: second horse.; 40 soys, and third horse 30 sovs from Stake. 2mln 43s : >c class. One mile artd a quarter. 1- 1-f-W. Lincoln’s blk g KING’S WARRIOR by Blue Mountain King —Advance mare Syrs ' scr r F. J. Smith 1 ->■ s—Mrs M. E. Gleeson’s ch m Queen Author 6yrs scr ~ - c. King 2 2- 2—Mrs D. R. Revell’s br f Grace McElwyn 4yrs 12 .. R. B. Berry 3 6. 8 Peter Locnnda scr: 8. 7 Logan’s Prlde scr; 4, 4 Homeward scr; 2, 2 Sylvia Sydscr coupled with Grace McElwyn; '■ J; faydus 12; 3. S "Sure‘24 also started. tu; .?? a neck; a length second, and Ul jrdS Homeward was fourth. Times—2 min 44sec, 2min 44 2-ssec, 2mltt 44 1-Bsec. trained by F. J. Smith, Takanini. ' i NOTES ON THE RACING ;f , „ • . • {IKE PRESS Special Service.] ■ 1 WELLINGTON, March 7. iFavourite Wins First Trot Helen’s Bay was at a very short priced to win the Introductory Handicap -Trot,.and she did her part very attractively, coming at the right end to a fairly comfortable win from Header .and Mabel Chimes, With ' WrackleSfi and Reward next' Mat?®l Chinjea set the pace, and half a mile, home Wrackless, Helen's Bey* *nd Header were all handy, to her. Help’s Bay and Header! drew ott , r;;/.| v.-.’ r*

tenns with the leader at the distance, a Httle further on Mabel Chimes broke. Helen* Bay Went on to seort* by a length from Header, with Mabel Chimes two lengths back third. •, H « ei i ,s ® a y was very patiently handled and allowed to run ner own race. Header went well, and Mabel Chimes nearly brought off a surprise, but she was beaten when she broke. She paid a good place price. Reward was m a handy position three furlongs from home when, he broke andlost his chance. Gala Day, Autumn' Lou, and Kippagh, other fancied candidates,' drifted early in the race and Were never possibilities. ‘ Meal ai •% • Loaf- Price There, was,‘a thrilling. finish for the Autumn * Novice Ideal getting, the' verdict/ from Tenor, Superior Bank, and Precious Metal. Dusky Chum made nearly, all the pace from!' Tenor, Precious Metal, Lucky Jack and Ann Pointer, and this quartet comprised the leading division as they turned for home. Tenor appeared to have the race won half a furlong from the post, when both Ideal and Superior Rank came with late runs to head the others ‘otv the .post, Ideal: getting the verdict -by Va . head from Tenor, who beat Superior Rink by half a lerigth. Brecious -Metal was tourtli almost in line With Lucky jack, Ann Pointer, and Dusky Chum. Pirate King was always tailed off and others to. lose ground at the start were Superior Rank, Precious Metal, and Lucky Jack. Superior Rank’s performance was a good one, • as he was still giving the leaders eight lengths start at the half-mile. Ideal’s form was not so poor as to entitle him to pay the huge dividend which was returned his few straight out sup 7 porters. .Easy For Blair Athol . . Blair Athol was..not troubled to win the Waiwetu Handicap. He ran to the lead with half the journey covered, and was not extended to beat Parochial by a length and a half with Trevor de Oro five lengths back third and Diversion fourth. : The winner is much aboye the average, arid was a cut above his opponents. Parochial ran a good race, being handy to the leader all the way. Trevor de Oro had to make up a good deal of ground from the half-mile. Celebrity and Diversion were well out of their ground for the first mile, but Diversion finished on nicely to be in line with the fourth horse. . Baron Alfonso went away badly and was a furlong behind the field all the way. Zest fan a fair race without looking likely to trouble the winner. Kaitawa was beaten when he broke at the home turn while lying second'to the winner. ; Francis Lincoln Wins Big Event The Armstrong Memorial Handicap was won by the Aucklander, Francis Lincoln, who was fifth favourite both ways and at a good price. . The pace was on all the way, the winner’s 4min 26sec seldom having been bettered at Hutt Park. Sylvia Sydney was the leader most of the way, but three furlongs from home Agile slipped the field. However, his advantage was short lived, for at the distance both Francis Lincoln and Grace,McElwyn came at him with late runs from the back, and the Aucklander drew put nicely at the end to win by a length and a half from Grace McElwyn, with Agile three lengths away third, then Raydus, .Queen Author, Birgen Palm, and Sylvia Sydney, J Francis Lincoln was well driven. He .never went on the outer of a horse until asked for his ‘finishing run. Grace McElwyn was unlucky, as shei lost fully'four seconds at the Start. Bingen Palm and Peter Locanda faded 6Ut over the last quarter after being , near the leader all ‘ the way. Queen Author looked a l&el^ /improver. ' Header's Two Mile Trot The two miles trot Was won .handily by Header from Sister Mary and Little Reta. Wrackless, and Autumn Lou Were at the head of the field most of the way, with Kippagh, Little Reta, and Sister Mary handy, At the home turn Header and Sister Mary, dashed through to the lead from handy positions and fought out the issue Header wanning by a length and a half, with R*ta.. four., lengths ..away .tb|rd fourth. Mabel Chimes, Ba»n%ott, and Wrackless were all /tip. .behind horaea. ■ sister Mary lost a little ground in the middle stages of the race and both Kippagh and Autumn Lou faltered at Vital / stages Header very Steadily and wpn well. Little Beta went a fair race, her third Peeing never being in doubt. The Auckland bracket. Dilfashion and Gala Day. were never sighted, while Don Giovanni was pulled up, after losing a couple, of furlongs at the start. A Fall and a Win Golden Miller made short work of the field in the Taita Handicap, for which he was fourth favourite. While doing his preliminary he fell heavily. Both horse and driver escaped injury and over the business end pf the contest they never gave the opposition a lo Ann. n Pointer made nearly all the running from Dusky Chum, Tenor, and Activity, with Lola Bingen and Real Pal both handy. Tenor had reached the front at the home turn, where he was tackled by Dusky Chum, but Golden Miller quickly ran past them and on to an easy two lengths win from Dusky Chum, who defeated Tenor by a similar distance. Activity was right up fourth and Real Pal .next. Tenor did not hang on so well as he did in the earlier race, while Precious Metal ran disappointingly after a good showing earlier in the day. Lucky Jack broke up at the start and took no serious part in the race. A Good Thing Beaten The Aucklander Lynnqrthy looked a good thing beaten in the March Handicap, for which he was favourite both ways. Plutus began smartly and quickly pulled his way to the front, leading from Eastern Prince, Kaitawa, Lynnworthy, Ahuareka, Allworthy, and Norrie Rock. Two furlongs from home Lynnorthy and ParochiaLhad both moved up near the leader, though Lynnorthy was penned in behind Plutus, with Eastern Prince on his outer. Neither of the leaders .would shift ground, and though Lynnworthy was full of running he was unable to force his way up the fence until it was too late and Plutus won by a Short length. The diminutive Eastern Prince just failed to get third, Allworthy finishing well on the outer for the minor money. Zest and Ahuareka were close up behind the placed horses and the next to finish were Parochial, Norrie Rock, and Kaitawa. . After his two good seconds to Pot Luck at Forbury Plutus was allowed to pay a false price. Donald drove him a good race in front/ but it was his good fortune that his most serious opponent was travelling in his wake. With an even run from the home turn Lvnnworthy would , have won. Brigadier broke up at the start and lost too much ground, Ahuareka and Norrie Rock were showing up at the home turn, but neither could go with the placed horses over the last furlong. First-Class Performance King’s Warrior, the both-ways favourite for the Telegraph Handicap, returned a capital performanme to get the prize. He was very badly, away and half a mile from home was so far-out of his ground that hw case looked hopeless. However, Smith moved him up gradually to the field and; he won narrowly. Logan’s Pride, Sylvia Sydney, Homeward, and Queen Author were the leading division for a mile, where Raydus and Grace McElwyn moved up * within striking, distance.; ■ Logans Pride still had command at the home turd and a little further on Grace McElwyn • ran to the front. • She was being proclaimed a winner when Queen Author dashed up on the outride. Momentarily the latter looked a likely winner, until King’s Warrior i came with a late run and snatched ■ +he ’ verdict by a neck from Queen Author, with Grace McElwyn a length away third. Homeward fourth, then Sure and. Logan’s Pride. King Warrior’s performance was outstanding, Ha was lucky to get

" .. * , % • ...-1 ■ through the field without having stq come very wide at the home turn, but nevertheless there was great merit to the win and he .looks a good prospect for Monday. , , Grace McElwyn ran a splendid race, as did Queen Author, while Logan S Pride threatened danger right until the last half-furlong. • TO-DAY’S PROGRAMME . [XHE PRESS Special Service.] WELLINGTON. March 8. The Wellington meeting will conclude to-morrow, when fields will be slightly smaller than they were, on the opening day. - Steady rain fell in the Hutt Valley throughout to-day, and the track is sure to bo soft/ The, following horses should be well • supported. Randwick Handicap—Helen s Bay, Little Reta, Reward. Moera Novice —Superior Rank, Tenor. Wairiui Handicap—Blair . Athol, Ideal, Diversion. ■Metropolitan. Handicap—Grace McElwyn, Francis Lincoln. Muritai Handicap—Sister Mary, Header, Helen’s Bay. Heretaunga Handicap—Tenor, Golden Miller. Steward’s Handicap—Lynworthy, Allworthy, Brigadier. Farewell Handicap—Sure, King’s Warrior. Homeward. The programme is as follows: —

FRANKLIN R.C. '

CUP WON BY LAGOON ; i IPBIS3 &SSOCIATIOV fHXJSOBiM.) J PUKEKOHE, March 7. 2 The Franklin Racing Clubs annual meeting was held to-day in fine, windy 8 weather. The course was in good or- a der and there was a record attend- s nnce. The totalisator ’ investments were £25,839 10s, against £21,171 last year. Results:— WAIUKU HACK HANDICAP, Of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1. 1-GAY DEFENCE 8-10 Smith 1 5. s—Enlightenment 8-6 Goldfinch | o 2— Cannv 7-10 .. Winder 3 9t 8 Teddy Boy 9-0; 4, 3 Rlngshot 8-6; 2,4 Dancing - j tion 8-4; 7. 7 Calcutta 7-5; 8, 9 Ella Buns bv 7-2 also started. , . . C Won by three- lengths; n ®®k between c second and third. Time, Imin 31 l-ssec. f BOMBAY HANDICAP, 8 Of 160 sovs. Six furlongs. 0 r skBROF 7-12 •• J. Fergus 1 1. tlMalnland 8-3 .. R.McTavl|h 2 c g caloo 7-12 «• I*' Dulieu 3 6 « 3 Lilbert * 9-0; 11,7 Spearcourt 8-9; r 2, 2 .Red Flame 8-6; 4, 4 Stormy Weather I 7-13* 18. 18 AMienatlon 7-12, 13, 16 Ana e gram- 7-12; 14, 15 Bayora 7 ‘ 12: „ 2 °f ) . l9 I f O, ?R i atus 7-12; 19,20 Diomede 7-12, 12, 16 7- MOuSS*'7-12: 10 7 9 12 ? e f|% \ gSJ&Vi.’rt l±oon ?i lf 15 i»“ Suiwanim 7-12 bracketed; 7. 8 Wahlneroa J 7 ''won’ 'lengths; same brfween r second and third. Time, Imln 15 3-ssec. i PUNI HURDLES, f Of 130 sovs. One mile and five furlongs. ( 1 I— HUSKIE 9-3 .. J* Burgess 1 j 4 4— Lap Up 10-0 .. J- McGregor 2 r 9 aZrjascille 10-0 .. C. Thomson 3 . 12, 8 Benighted 10-9: 8, 8 Br ltlah CoS3SS iSS 8-10: . p'r «’ 7 a No Fooling 9-0; 5, 5 Orenda 9-0: li®l2 Te lSSa’9-0: ». « United 9-2 8 al Won a by four iengthsitwo £®JJf ths 3 £f* \ tween second and third. Time, omm j. 1 S-Ssec. pBANKLIN CU p, s Of 350 sovs. One mile and a quarter. I: tZSSftS-f- u I 1 2 i i~Nun e Nicer 9-0; 7, *6 Gay Broney J 8- 6,7 Flood Tide 8-0; A AI 7- 5 5 Knight of Australia 7*o, 8, 9 Miss Lu 7-2; 8 10, 10 Velocipede 7-0 also s St Cn’by three lengths; length and a * half between second and third. Time, 2min 7 3-ssec. TUAKAU STAKES, j Of 115 sovs. Five furlongs. - 4, 4 CHEVAL BE COLEE , I 6. 7—Hohana 8-4 .. R- MeT»v‘»n 2 t t p Guv streak 3*o •• J. Winder 3 c 5, 5 Gar Vaals 8-7; 8, 8 The Vamp 8-4; £ 10, 9 Because 8-4; 13, .11 Yme 8-4, •, 9. 10 Palardo 8-4; 3, 3 Thangilamba 8-4, f &U k 18 Lone 'Flier j 7 Won lS by S toee d lengths; 2 l-Sseo* 1 1 second and third. Time, imin 22 sseo. 4 DYNES FULTON MEMORIAL HACK j CUP, , + Of 200 sovs* Nine furlongs* - 2. 3—VERA ACRE 7-7 S. Tomato 1 1. I—Light Comedy 8-8 C.GOulsbro 2 j 7. 7—Tutor 8-7 ■ .£ \ 3, 2 Valient 9-2; 4, 5 King Tut 8 li, 1 11. 10 Leo Colossus 8-3r 8. 8 Loomblna f tion 8-0; 6, 4 Je Broney 7-6. 14, 13 . Courthaven 7-3; 6, 6 Vallse7-3; 12, 1 Wee Pat 7-0; 13. 14 Barograph 7-0, 10,11 High QuaUty 7-0; 9, 9 Dutch Girl 7-0 length and a half; i between second and third. Time, imin ) 67 4-ssec. < BUCKLAND HACK HANDICAP, , Of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. i 2. 3 LITTLE ARTIST « McT>v j j 8. s—Triune 8-12 v. O. Mdnajly 2 j 7. 6—Red Flame ,7-0; 3 4, 4 Fleetwlnd 8-8; 6, 8 Lord W^onyx 8- 12, 10 HikUtMa?! 8-0; ■MWWJ 7-10: 1. 2 Calshot 7-XO; 3, 1 Professional j 7-10; 10, H Calcutta 7-5; 9, 9 Blacquedoon j 7-5; 11. 12 Rothoon 1-0 1 Won by a length and a Q>wrter; neck; between second and third. Time, imin 16 l-Ssec. J

PUKEKOHB HANDICAP, Of 170 sovs. Seven furlongs. 13. 13—ROMAN MASCOT 7-4 C. Clifford 1 4. 4—Mungacre 7-8_ _ . . S. Tremaln 2 111 il—Gay Broney 8-2 R. McTavish 3 5, 2 Rereatu 9-10; 6, 6 Refresher 9-2; 2. 5 Boughal 8-6J 12, 12 Sir Abb 8-2; 3,3 Crooning 7-12; i, 1 Puss Moth 7-12: 9, 8 Princess Star 7-7; 10, 9 Wahine Reihi 7-6: 8, 10 Star Artist 7-3; 7, 7 Tin Lap 7-0 also started. . , ... Won by half a length; head between second and third. Time, Imin 29 2-ssec. NOTES ON THE RACING [THE PRESS Special Service.] AUCKLAND, March 7. An interesting day’s racing at the Franklin meeting at Pukekohe to-day culminated with a win for the rank outsider Roman Mascot, who paid more than half a century for a win and double figures for a place. Easy for Favourite Claiming a five pound allowance the ton-weight, Gay Defence, was made an each-way favourite for the Waiuku Hack Handicap, and be acted up to expectations by winning mcely. Nearing the home turn Gay Defence and Dancing Lady ran upon the outside of Cappy and Enlightenment, and Gay Defence then drew away to win •by three lengths from Enlightenment. Cappy was a neck away and Loombinaiion was fourth, followed by Dancing Lady; Calcutta, Teddy Boy, and Ringshot. Gay Defence displayed definite superiority. Enlightenment and Cappy ran good races, and the former appears to be making a little improvement, although up to the present he has failed to do as well as expected. , An Avondale Winner The Avondale-trained Sebrof scored at a good price in the Bombay Handicap. Red Flame. Sebrof, Stormy Weather, and Mainland were quickly prominent. Sebrof leading into the straight from Mainland, Red Flame, Solas, Wahineroa, and Stormy Weather. In spite of boring away from the rails, Sebrof won easily from Mainland. Solas ran on better than usual for third, just outstaying Red Flame. The winner is a fine upstanding four-year-old brother to Jaeldy Karo and Prince Lu, and has had very little racing. Successful Debut Although he was having his first race over fences. Huskie was made an each-way favourite for the Puni Hurdles, and he gave a fine display to win handsomely. Huskie and Gascille cleared away in the middle stages, when Orenda and The Hiker were their closest attendants. Five furlongs from home Lap Up, who was a long way back, began to go after the leaders, and at the last fence he had drawn level with Huskie. However. the latter was going well, and went away to score very convincingly from Lap Up. GasciUe tired into third and The Hiker was fourth. Gay Poto lost his rider at the first fence. Huskie fenced well for a beginner and is a good hurdler in the making. Lap Up and GasciUe made very creditable showings. British Columbia should be improved by the run. Lagoon’s Cup Showing improvement upon her Te Aroha running, Lagoon won the Franklin Cup practically from end to end; Nun Nicer. Sinking Fund, and Knight of Australia followed her closely in the first half of the journey, with Tahurangi and Miss Lu next Entering the straight Lagoon was just clear of Sinking Fund, Nun Nicer, Miss Lu, Knight of Australia, Gay Broney, and Enge. Lagoon Stayed on soundly and scored by three lengths from Sinking Fund, Enge ran on very strongly to get third and Gay Broney was close up fourth, followed by Knight of Australia, Nun Nicer, Miss Lu, Flood Tide, and Velocipede, La-

goon ran right up to her best form, and she is now very useful over middle distances, although a little difficult to follow. Sinking Fund was always in the picture and Enge was closer at the finish than at any other stage. Nun Nicer had every chance, only to lade at the end. The Juvenile Event The two-year-old Cheval de Colee made an auspicious debut when he won the Tuakau'Stakes. Cheval 4® Colee led into the straight from Hohana, Gar Vaals, Marjory Daw, and Parlardo. Once in line lor the post Hohana challenged. but had no chance with Cheval de Colee, who defeated her by three lengths. Gay Streak, who had anything but a good run, and was well back at the turn, finished fast on the outside lor third, and Thangilgmba was running on in fourth position ahead of Gar Vaals and Lorita. The winner is a fine type of colt and,.like most of the progeny of Vaals, has good speed, ft was a coincidence that Mr A. Row.an, who won the . event last' year .with Tohnerre, another son of vaals, should again have won with another unraced colt. It was a further coincidence that E. Keesing was again the successful rider. Vera-Acre. Wins, It was with a brilliant finishing run that Vera Acre scored in the Dynes Fulton Memorial Hack Cup. High Quality was squeezed back at the start and the first to become prominent Were Leo Colossus, Valise, Light Comedy, Tutor, and Lombination. Passing the six furlongs Valise was in charge, but a little further on, Light Comedy was in command to be joined at the top by Valrent, who had run up very fast or the outside. Rounding the bend into the straight, Light Comedy and Valrent were the leaders from Loombination, Valise, Leo Colossus, Tutor, and Te Broney. Halfway down the straight Light Comedy, although boring out badly, was in front, out Vera Acre came through very fast to win running away by three lengths. Tutor was a neck away, and King Tut was a close fourth, Vera Acre’s victory was thoroughly deserved, but Light Comedy would have taken more beating with a stronger’ horseman. Valrent was not well handled, being rushed up on the outside in the middle stages. A Smart Galloper Little Artist accounted for the Buckland Hack Handicap In good style. Triune and Fleetwind made most Of the running from Red Flame, and at the straight entrance they were the leaders with Little Artist moving up on the outside, ahead of Professional and Diacquedoon. Once in line for the post Little Artist shot out and went on to win from Triune, who defeated Red Flame by a neck. Lord Willonvx was close up fourth succeeded by Diacquedoon, Professional and Cplshot, who received a check after going about two furlongs. Little Artist is a smart galloper and may not be long in scoring again. A Big Dividend Roman Mascot was responsible for a surprise in the Fiikekone Handicap, Boughal was quickly in the lead from Mungacre, Crooning, Roman Mascot, Wahine Reihi, and Tin Lap. Entering the straight, Boughal and Mungacre led from Tin Lap and Roman Mascot and as they straightened up, Mungacre appeared likely to win, but Roman Mascot finished strongly on the inside, to beat him by hall a length. Gay Broney flashed up on the Outside with a brilliant burst at the end to be a neck away, third, and Tin Lap was fourth, followed by Wahine Reihi and Boughal. Roman Mascot has not had a great deal of racing this season, but has evidently recovered form. Puss Moth was badly squeezed at the start, and Wahine Reihi also did not get out well. ■ ■■■. . - ■- Do you want to sell your home? Read .and use “The Press” Classified Advertisements. The quickest route between Buyer and Seller. 12 words Is, 3 insertions 2s fid. ~ ’ —fi

NAPIER PARK R.C.

BEST WINS HANDICAP (paisa AiaocuTiov tbuiobau.) NAPIER. March 7. The Napier Park Racing Club’s autumn meeting concluded to-day. Reih fell lor 24 hours up to 10 a.m., and the stewards met to consider a postponement, finally deciding to race. The rain cleared before noon, and except for two or three light showers the weather remained fine. The attendance was good considering the circumstances. The totalisator investments were £5275 10s, compared with £5581 10s on the second day last year. For the meeting £9328 was handled, as compared with £9352 10s last year. Results:— OMAHU HACK HURDLES, Of 70 sovs. One .mile and a half. 1— JOHN CHARLES 10-2 .. J. Walsh 1 2 Lord Hereford 9-8 .. I. Callahan 2 3 Royal Shift 8-2 .. R. Miles 3 4 Count Wlllonyx 9-8. also started. Won by three lengths; six lengths between second and third. Time, 2mln 65 2-6 sec. TRIAL HANDICAP, Of 60 sovs. Six furlongs. 4 PUCCINI 8-11 .. H. Young 1 1— 8-11 .. B. Reed 2 2 First Chapter 8-12 .. J. Forsyth 3 3 JovlaUty 9-0; 11 Blue Shirt 8-9; 5 Hunter's Morn 8-8; 8 Tractile 8-9; 9 Forum 8-9; 6 Trafier 8-9; 8 Charade 8-9; 7 Mickey 8-9 also started. Won by two and a half lengths; five lengths between second and third. Tractile was fourth. Time, Imin 20 4-ssec. TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP, Of 65 sovs. Six furlongs. 7—GREENORE 7-13 ~ J. Forsyth 1 6 Mesurlna 8-5 .. B. Morris 2 3 Lacquer 7-12 .. W. Broughton 3 1 Contact 9-3; 2 Silver Song 8-11; 4 Blue Garter 8-1; 4 Recitation 7-9 also started. • ■ ■ . Won by a length; same between second and third. Blue Garter was fourth. Time, Imin 19 4-ssec. KUAO HANDICAP, Of 65 sovs. Five furlongs. 2—CANDICO 8-2 .. R. Reed 1 1— Mandamus 8-11 .. P. Atkins 2 5 Inheritance 7-6 ~ C. Shields 3 8 Gey Doll 8-0; 4 Essex 7-0 also started. Won by three lengths; four lengths between second and third. Gay Doll was fourth. Time, Imin 5 4-ssec. PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP, Of 130 sovs. One mile and a distance. 2 HEST 8-9 , .. J. Olsen 1 s—Qranvale 7-13 .. S. Wilson 2 7 Peggy Defoe 7-10 .. R. Marsh 3 1 Kotou 8-3; *3 Version 7-13; 4 Confiscation 7-12; 6 Monarchy 7-7; 9 Royal Garter 7-0; 7 First Chapter 7-0 also started. Hest, Peggy Defoe, and Granvale led almost throughout with First Chapter handy and Monarchy last. Three furlongs from home Granvale went up to second, and in a hard race .to the post Hest won by three-quarters of a length. Peggy Defoe was two lengths back, and Version fourth. Time, 2min ssec. • ST. PATRICK'S HANDICAP, Of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1— FLOWER 7-2 ~ ■: ;R. Savage 1 2 Pladle 8-13 .. B. Morris 2 3 Cuilus 7-9 .. W. Broughton 3 4 Slippery 9-4; S Royal Banquet 7-13 also stsirtcdt Slippery was first out and Cuilus next. Cuilus joined Slippery at the end of two furlongs. At the half-mile , Cuilus led. by two lengths from, Passion Flower and Pladle, Slippery dropping back. Passion Flower came away in the straight and won comfortably by five lengths from Pladie with Cuilus two lengths back. Royal Banquet was fourth. Time, Imin 32sec. WHAREEANGI RACK HANDICAP, Of 70 sovs. One mile. 1— PAKANUI 8-10 . .. P. Atkins 1 3—Sybil Song 7-4 .. W. Broughton 2 2 Maine 9-5 .. C. Shields 3 6 Contact 8-12; 5 Blue Garter 7-13; 7 Begorrah 7*3; 4 Drumpeel 7-8;. 8 Royal Dash 7-0; 9 Bothwell 7-0 also started. Won by two lengths; half a length between second and third. Blue Garter I was fourth. Time, Imin 47 S-Sscc.

OAMARU J.C. HANDICAPS (run ajssoculTio* vstseaut.) DUNEDIN, March' 8. Mr A. L. • Canter has declared the following handicaps for the first day of the Oamaru Jockey Club's autumn greeting

' i’ ' *t « f s j* J AUSTRALIAN CUP WIN FOR AMALIA CUDDLE IN LAST PLACE (TOITED P8899 ABBOCXATIOK-T-COPTBIOHT.) ' (Received March 8, 7.5 pan.> MELBOURNE, March 7. The weather was fine lor the third day of file Victoria Racing Club’s autumn meeting at Flemingtoh. and there was an excellent attendance. Blackford led always in the Autumn Hurdle Race. It was his; fourth win in as many starts over hurdles. He is fining to Adelaide to run In the Great Easter Steeplechase on Easter Monday. - Fidelity had a comfortable win in the Ascot Vale Stakes. She.has had three wins and a second in four starts, and is the best filly of the‘season. Prince Quex finished gamely and looks to be a stayer. Valiant Chief was last at the three furlong post, and finished brilliantly to win the* 4 Lloyd Stakes. He will go to Sydney shortly. Grand Mogul made a surprisingly good effort. Garrio tired after leading, but will benefit from the run. Sylvandale had every show, but the others were too brilliant over this distance. . a " Amalia, in spite of an-interrupted run in the straight, won file Australian. aCup brilliantly. She is owned and trained in South Australia. She equalled the performances of other Adelaide horses. Madstar. Nadean. and Some Quality in winning the Port Adelaide Cup before the Australian Cup victory. To-day’s time was slow, and it was a little over evens at one stage. Cuddle fought for her head and beat herself, being the last home. Allunga ran a great race, and was a close fourth behind Hot Shot, who finished well. Hlghardo’s effort was surprisingly good. Greenhorn was never likely. Bunsby Gaze was lame at the finish. • ... .... H. Bastlan, rider of Amalia, did his early riding In Victoria, but has been located at Adelaide during the last few seasons. He was. suspended for a month for causing interference at the mile post. Heritor led always in the Bourke Handicap to beat the fast-finishing Caballst and Somerset. Mr Keraball’s NeWhaven was outclassed. , ' Petit Fils, carrying Phar Laps colours, was rewarded for consistency by a win in the Farewell Handicap. Charles Fox ran a game race, and Pep finished well. Gay Circle was never dangerous. Ruling Light tired. Results:— AUTUMN HURDLE RACE, Of 600 sovs: second horse 100 sovs, . and third horse 30 sovs from stake. Two miles and a half. Williams and Fltzroy’s blk g BLACKFORD by Stan By—Lady Peggy .i 6yrs 10-10 ..A. Fullarton 1 Carroll and Mead’s b c Fashion Star, by Treclare—Debonair 4yrs 11-0 G. Shell 2 J. Halpln’s b g Picador by Bucklaw —Tunis aged 9-1 .. W. Howson .3 There were five starters. u Won by two lengths;-five lengths between second and third.' Rodda was fourth. Time, 4min 34sec—a course record. ASCOT VALE STAKES, Of 1500 sovs; second hbrse 300 sovs, and third horse 150 sovs from stake. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. _ Sir Colin Stephen’s br f FIDELITY by Constant Son —Wolverine S-3 '• H. Skidmore 1 W. R. Kemball’s b c Prince Quex by Lord Quex—Princess Pat 8-10 ' J. O’Brien 2 E. L- Selwyn’s‘b f Caretta'by Gale- o don—Valbrcine 8-7 .. H. Badger 3 There were eight starters. .- o i Toltec was fourth. Time, Imin 13sec. C. M. LLOYD STAKES, Of 750 sovs; second horse 125 sovs, and third horse 75 sovs from stake. - Weight-for-age. One mile. A. Croft’s ch c VALIANT CHIEF by Heroic—Cohesion 3yrs W. Elliott 1 J. C. Bendrodt’s br c Grand Mogul by Beau Fils—Love Lane 3yrs J. Pratt 2 A. T. Creswick’s b c Garrio by Chivalrous—Garrulity 3yrs .. K. Voltre 3 There were six starters. ■ Won by three-quarters of a length; head between second and third. Sylvandale was fourth. Time, Imin 37isec. AUSTRALIAN CUP, Of 3000, sovs and trophy value 100 sovs; second horse 500 sovs, and third horse 230 sovs from stake. Two miles and quarter. Gregory and Lagl’s b m AMALIA by Amalfi—Alvota syrs 8-3 H. Bastlan 1 B. Wilson’s br g Hlghardo by High Art—Sita syrs 6-13. car. 7-0 . N. Percival 2 Miss E; Marsden’s b g Hot Shot by Pantheon—Rosewyn 6yrs 8-4 _ . * ; ' H. Skidmore 3 There were 12 starters, Heroic Prince being scratched. - ’ ■ . Rdyal Armour and Cuddle, pulling hard, were'" prominent early, when-Amalia was ■ f sixth, and Hot Shot second, to last. Peteu fell at 10 furlongs. Cuddle- began to drop out six furlongs' from home, where Royal Armour led from Altchengee, Allunga, and Amalia. The last-named lost ground at the turn, but finished brilliantly, and won bytwo, lengths, with half a length between second and third. Then followed Allunga, Royal Armour, and Greenhorn, with Cuddle last.’Time, 3mih,s6sec. Sectional times werb: First six furlongs Imin 22sec. next four 53isec, succeeding four Slsec, last four 49Jsec, concluding six Imin 13J SCC ‘. BOURKE HANDICAP, Of 600 Sovs; second horse 100 sovs, and third horse 60 sovs from stake. Seven : furlongs. " Blr Hugh Denison’s ch c HERITOR by Heroic—Shule Agra 4yrs 8-2 F. Shean 1 E. Mead’s b g Caballst by Caledon— Linlta Syrs 9-6 , . J. Pratt 2 Downey and Regon’s ch g Somerset by Devonshire —Last • . W. Elliott 3 There Were 19 starters, . , . _ Won by two lengths: length between ■econd and third. Panax was fourth. Time. Imin 24Jaec. . FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of 500 sovs; second horse 100 sovs, and third horse 30 sovs from stake. Nine •furlongs.' ■* . : H. Telford’s br g PETIT FILS byßeau •Fils—Donna Caroline 6yrs 8-11 - H. Skidmore 1 O. Qrning’s br c Charles Fox by Son o’ Mine—Brilliance 4yrs 8-5 A. Breasley 2 C. Goodfellow’s b g Pep by VitalityRoyal Battery Syrs 7-2 p. Slmmonds 3 There were 17 starters.,. . Won by a length; length and a hall between second and third. Allenby was fourth. Time, Imin 50|aeo-a course re«brtf. ' ' '' ‘

1 p.m.— ■RAND WICK HANDICAP, of 120 _ sovs. 3min 40sec class. One mile ana a nan. Wrackless .. scr Reward • . 36 Gala Day 48 Helen’s Bay . 48 Kionagh .. 12 Little Reta . 48 Mabel Chimes 12 Header 72 1,35 p.m.-r MOERA NOVICE HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. 3min 43sec class. One mile ana a, half. Dusky Chum scr Superior Rank scr Lucky Jack .. scr Tenor scr Precious Metal scr 2.10 p.m.— 3min WAINUI HANDICAP, of 130 SOVS. 39sec class. One mile and a nan. Baron Alfonso scr Ahuareka 24 36 48 Celebrity .. scr Zest Diversion .. scr Kaltawa .. scr Ideal Blair Athol . 2.50 n.m.—* METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, of 250 SOVS. 4min 32sec class. Two miles. Agile • • scr Bingen Palm scr Peter Locanda scr Sylvia Sydney scr Grace McElwyn Francis Lincoln Queen Author Raydus scr 12 24 24 3.25 p.m. — MUR1TAI HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. 1 class _ T wo m nes. 4min Wrackless .. scr Kippagh If Autumn Loir.. 24 Dllfashion .. 24 Mabel Chimes 24 Gala Day Helen’s Bay .. Little Reta .. Sister Mary .. Header 60 60 60 60 96 HERETAUNGA HANDICAP, of lOO sovs. 3min 5sec class. One mile and a quarter. Precious Metal Ann Pointer scr scr Dusky Chum scr Lola Bingen .. scr Lucky Jack .. scr Tenor Real Pal Golden Miller scfr 24 48 4.35 P.m.— STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 120 SOVS. 3min Isec class. One mile and a quarter. Ahuareka Allworthy 12 12, Brigadier ■ • ;. scr Eastern Prince scr. Lynworthy .. 12 Great Chum .. scr Norrle Rock .. 12 12 36 Kaltawa .. scr Zest Parochial .. scr Plutus 5.10 p.m.— FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. zmm * 46sec class. One mile and a quarter. Homeward .. scr King’s Warrior 12 Logan’s Pride scr Raydus 12 24 24 Peter Locanda scr Agile Queen Author scr Sure • • Sylvia Sydney scr

TRIAL. STAKES, ' of 100 sova. Five furlongs. st. lb. stab.. Bello .. 8 8 Perpetuus .. 8 8 Brevity ..8 8 Playfair 8 8. Chief Lama 8 8 Red Dragon 8 8 Costume .. 8 8 Tarboe ..8 8 Great Pal .. 8 8 Woodend-i-Joy-Last Dance 8 8 bridge filly 8 8 Last Refrain 8 8 Dinny Boy 7 11 Marking Silver Slipper 7 11 Time 8 8 Stolen March 7 11 Peggy’s Party 8 8 Valaway .. 7 11 Penny Wise 8 8 Vallock .. 7 11 AUTUMN HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile. st. lb. at. lb. Hunting Go 10 7 Grand Review 9 .7 Haeretonu ..10 6 Note Issue *« 9 2 ■ Courtyard ...10 6 Shock .. 9 2 Cottlngham 10 5 Gold'Boy ..-9 0 Rin Tin Tin 10 3 Night Gem 9 0 Moonbeam 10 .0 Royal,Pal ... 9 0 Colossian .. 9 13 Fireguard .. 9 0; Monastic ... 9' 8 Converse .. 9 0 Blazon' ..9 7 PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. One mile. ' stlb. st.lb. Sliver Streak ,9 11 Trivet ..7 9 Queen of . Daring Deed 7 4 . Song 8 11 The Surgeon 7 2 Kernel Pasha 8 7 Dollar Bill 7 0 Horowhenua 8 0 Blazon ..7 0 Fair Weather 8 6 Queen Great Star 8 4 Dorothy 7 0 Rebel Chief 8 4 WINDSOR HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. st, lb. st.lb. Vlolenta .. 9 0 Princess Surge .,8 8 Rawene 7 5Silver Sail 8 4 Night Gem 7 8 Tooley Street 8 0 CoUeen Golden Vision 7 8 Ougue 7 4 * Counterflight 7 6 I Spy .. 7 4 Money Flies 7 0 STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 120 SOVS. Six furlongs. stlb. st; lb. Silver Streak 10 1 Rebel Star .7 7 Queen of Capital ' ..7 8 Song 8 12 Dollar Bill 7 8 Rebel Chief 8 6 Cheap Money 7 0 Eprls ..8 4 Silk Paper 7 0 Lochlaggan 8 2 Last Link 7 0 Cherry Queen 7 9 Silver Dark' 7 0 PARKSIDE HACK. HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile. . stlb. stlb. Mary Pratt 9 0 , Silver.: Lark 7 10 Final Bell 8 12 Horotlu .. 7 7 Queen « Dark Rose 7 B Dorothy 8 6 Robant , ,. 7 8 Mount Val 8 4 Sunny Jean 7 8 Latitude .. 7 13 Cape Garbo 7 0 WELLINGTON. March 8. The following handicaps have been dedared by Mr Geo. Paul;— WESTON TROT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. 3min 43sec class. One mile and a ■ hall, ‘ Almont Cling scr Red Pigeon .. Bor Andy Watson scr Rhinegold .. scr Coral Prince scr Sintiad .. scr Country Child scr Sylvie’s Best scr Dusky Prince scr Young Native Son .. scr Kenilworth scr Parishioner .. scr Captain Heath 12 Ping .. scr Ma Ware’s handicap IS withheld. REDCASTLE TROT HANDICAP, of ilO sovs. 3min 2sec class. One mile end a quarter. „ ' Billy Sundy Nancy do Oro scr (T.) scr Red Pigeon .. scr Cream Rhinegold ,.scr . Harvester scr Sunny Jack *. sor Cerebue .. scr ‘ Wynroas r. scr Doubt .. scr Alpine Prince 12 Handicapper set Big Nelson 12 Hazel’ Russell scr Eastern Prince 1 13' Margaret Royal Crescent 12 Binged scr Guy Mauritius 36 Ma Ware’s handicap Is withheld.