RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21745, 30 March 1936, Page 14

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

racing fixtures

March 81. April I—Pahiatua R.C. April 2, 4— Wbangarei R.C. April 4—Hawke’s Bay J.C. April 4—Waimate R.C. April 4—Otautau H.C. April 4. 6—Westport J.C. April 11—Greymouth J.C. April 11—Tuapeka County J.C. April 11, 13—Auckland R.C. April 11. 13—Feilding J.C. April 11, 13—-Wairarapa R.C. April 11, 13. 14—Riverton R.C. April 13—Beaumont R.C. April 13—Waipukurau J.C. April 13—Kumara R.C. April 13, 14—Canterbury J.C. April 16—Beefton J.C. April 16—Hawke’s Bay J.C. April 18—Greymouth J.C. April 18. 20—Avondale J.C. April 29, 30—Dannevirke R.C. (at Woodville).

TROTTING FIXTURES

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 the Greymouth Jockey Club’s meetings to be held on April U and 18 will close to-day at 9 p.m. Nominations for the Kumara meeting will close to-day a{ 9 p.m. Acceptances for the Waimate Racing Club's annual meeting on Saturday next will close to-day. btlli Going Strongly Black Duke was reported as likely to be retired after racing at Wingatui last month, but he was on the scene of action again at Washdyke on Saturday. and but for the tactics adopted in rushing him to the lead a long way from home he might have given Streamline more trouble. The veteran can be depended upon to add to his record during the Easter racing. He is booked to contest the brush hurdle events at Riccarton.

A Eking Star Streamline has every credential to develop into one of the Dominion's best hurdlers. He has always shown an aptitude as a jumper, and although without experience, he found no trouble in mastering the fences at Washdyke on Saturday, notwithstanding that a fast pace was on throughout. By Day Comet, he is a halfbrother to two good gallopers in Waterline and Fast Passage, and as he is only four years of age, and has had a patient policy adopted with him, his future bears a bright outlook.

An Expensive Proposition Coll gave promise at one stage of Saturday's hurdle race at Timaru of taking part in the finish, but he faded out when the business stages were reached. He is now raced by his owner-trainer, G, Murfitt, to whom he was presented by Mr P. Galligan, who had no luck with him alter he acquired him from the West Coast. A Smart Filly Pink Polly, winner of the maiden

event at Washdyke on Saturday, is a half-sister by Pink Coat to Nightform, who by Night Raid showed a tendency as a stayer. She is endowed with a rare turn of speed, and appears to be smart in finding her feet, so that she should be a useful stake-earner with a little more age. She is trained by S. Barr, who supplied the winner of a similar event at Oamaru in Silver Slipper, also by Pink Coat. Barr also trains Passenger, who ran third to Pink Polly, Passenger is a three-year-old by Roydon from First Class, and is owned .by his breeder, Mr J. R, McKenzie.

Slow Away Gay Night. Greek Shepherd’s halfbrother by Night Raid, had his first race on Saturday, but he dwelt at the barrier rise and lost so much ground that a line could not be obtained as to his capability. He may be given another race or two at the Easter meeting at Riccarton, and it is then Intended to put him aside until the early Spring-

Unsatisfactory to Supporters Queen of Song was ridden by the hurdle horseman, W. Hogan, in the Timaru Cup, and she carried lib overweight. She began smartly and disputed the lead for about three furlongs. and then started a backward drift, which had her in a rear position. Her supporters thereupon lost all interest in the race as far as she was concerned, as she was never again within reach of the leaders. Back to Form Colombo has never been a very lucky horse, and his success on Saturday was well received. He is a very useful hack when properly right, and in his present form he will earn more distinction.. He is engaged in two hack races at Riccarton next month. Near at Hand

Silver Sail gave a further improved display at Timaru, and her winning turn i* not far off. She will probably be seen out-again at Waimate on Saturday next, and should command a good following. Net Mach Good

Note Issue jumped well enough for a novice on Saturday, but did not test much beyond a mile. She was produced again in the Smlthfield Hack Handicap, but, drawing No. 1, was never in a likely position. Showed Pace

We Three, a nice Iliad colt from Par Money, and a member of J. 'King’s stable, shtwfed pace in the Youthful Stakes at City Tattersall’s meeting at Randwick on March 14. He was clear at the turn, but his stablemate, Spirits, deprived him of the lead turning for home. We Three dropped out of the race in the final furlong, but might soon pick up a suburban race. An Expensive Home

Cherry King, now trained at Randwick by P. Riddle for Mr M. Shaw, formerly of Christchurch, had a strenuous time a fortnight ago. Heavily backed for the Canterbury Park Campsie Handicap on Thursday, he Jet the stable down badly. On Friday, he was taken to Randwick for a hurdling trial, and on Saturday he raced in the Club Welter at City Tatter sail’* meeting, finishing not far from the placed horses. Cherry King is certainly a hard horse lor backers to follow, and he must have cost his party a small fortune in one way and another.

Selecting Ml» Mount* K. Voitre has been offered the mount on the favourite for the Sydney Cup, Contact, but has not yet decided to accept it He has several other good mount* under offer for the race, but may delay any decision until he knows whether Gaxrio. whom he will ride in the Doncaster Handicap, will start In the Cun. Tbi* may not be known SflalW until after the Doncaster. Voitre’* remarkable run of success xn important races this season seems likely to continue at the autumn carnival ]n Sydney. Besides having the oStse uf the mount on the favourite

In Western Australia The latest of the two-year-olds in Western Australia to enter the winning list Is Premiere, a filly by Chief Ruler from Drama, by Thespian from Drax, by the Carbine horse and English Derby winner. Spearmint. Owned by Dr. D; QUinlan, and trained by T. L. Garvey, Premiere, is one of three youngsters selected at last year’s sale of yearlings in New Zealand by Mr E. Meares. The other two were Winbyie (a filly by Night Raid) and Lyric (by Iliad). Winbyie, though beaten by Casey in the two-year-old classic, the W.A.T.C. Karrakatta Plate, showed in a couple of wins that she is one of the fastest of her age raced in the west for a long time. Lyric has yet. to start in public. It will be interesting to see if the good judgment of Mr Meares in the selecting of Winbyie and Premiere will be further disclosed when Lyric races.

A filly by Chief Ruler from Jenolan, by Valais, purchased for 425 guineas at the last yearling sales in New Zealand on behalf of the Fremantle owner, Mr G. Atkinson, has reached Western Australia to be trained by V. Egan. The filly’s preparation for the racecourse may. however, be delayed a little, as during the voyage from New Zeeland to Melbourne she injured a hork. Still, two-year-old racing nex: season in Perth does not start till near the end of October.

TROTTING NOTES

Reminders

Nominations for the Westland Trotting Club’s meeting will close to-day.

Nominations lor the Hawera Trotting Club's meeting will close to-day. A first forfeit is due to-day for the Timaru Trotting Club’s Trotting Stakes, 1936. Nominations for the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s Easter meeting will close on Thursday at 12 noon.

Change of Luck L. F, Berkett’s luck has not been good during recent months, but three wins at Wanganui on Saturday will make some atonement. Berkett does a lot of travelling to race meetings, and his stccess is well deserved. Obscure Breeding

Mynja Loy, a winner at the South Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting, is a six-year-old mare by Logan Sun or Brent Locanda from a mare whose dam is Edith A. Her previous best performance was to run second to Ace Pot at Oamaru early in January. Big Dividends When Kraal won the Kirkwood Handicap at Wanganui on Saturday, he returned a dividend of more than half a century. At Cheviot the biggest price was paid by Moerangi, whose win dividend was more than £25. Successful Auckland Horses Auckland horses had a successful innings at Wanganui on Saturday, Ironside and Rockella winning the two principal races, while Muriel Bond and Polly Pan also scored. The disappointment was Cherrill, who faded when in a good position. The filly had not done well since leaving home. Royal Doulton At the sale of C. S. Donald’s stock at Belfast last month, the three-year-old Royal Doulton was sold for 480 guineas, and she made her first appearance in Mr G. J. Barton’s colours at Cheviot on Saturday. Possibly the track did not suit her, but otherwise she'had every chance, and was racing on terms with Bandit when the run home was entered. She quite failed to show any fighting qualities when the real tussle commenced, and she was very decisively beaten by one of her own age in Bandit. Royal Doulton is by Jack Potts from the Denver Huon mare Quality, and like her dam, she may require time before she shows her true form. A Successful Keinsman

J. Bryce, jun., drove the winners of three races at Cheviot on Saturday in St. Helena (2) and On Parade. The Hornby reinsman is a master at the starting barrier, and invariably makes a quicker beginning than the majority. This is a very material factor when racing on a small track like Cheviot. A Solid Racehorse

Hidden Charm showed up as a good stayer without displaying much brilliance :n the Cheviot 'Cup. He was always in the leading division, and while he appeared to have the race in hand at the top of the straight, his driver, L. Frost, kept him up to his work right to the winning post. After the race Frost was presented with a gold wristlet watch. Fast His Best

Peter Daunt, now well past his best, was started twice on Saturday, but his running was in accordance with the support accorded him on the totalisator. In the opening event there was not a single investment on him on the win machine, and £1 on the place machine was entrusted to him. In the Bollard Memorial he was better backed for he carried £1 on the win machine and £1 for a place.

For Western Australia C. Fairman, who went to Perth with Evicus and Emilius Way, has decided to settle there, having received an engagement to train for the Western Australian owner, Mr J. Hallam, In the meantime, he is back in the Dominion, but only on a brief visit. He will leave again on April 8 with a team of horses, including Red Gold, Great Way, Stand By, Germanicus, Harold Denver, and Ulm, while other purchases may be made during the next few days.

INQUEST OPENED ON ROY REED

THE FATAL FALL DESCRIBED (F&BSS ASBOCIATIO* TlOtOIBiM.) WELLINGTON, March 28. The crucial point in the President’s Handicap at Trentham on March 17. the race in which Boy Reed was fatally injured, was described to the coroner (Mr E, Gilbertson, J.P.) yesterday afternoon, when the inquest , was opened. George Hector Humphries, rider of Spiral in the President’s Handicap, said there were 10 starters, and that at the barrier he drew No. 3 position and Reed No. 4. The field went away to a good start. Spiral led at the start, but at the mile post was passed by B. H. Morris on Big Dock. At the seven furlongs post Reed; on Hunting Cat, came along on the outside of Spiral, and the witness noticed that Reed's mount was pulling hard and the jockey appeared to have difficulty in holding it. He heard Reed call out “Bert,” and then Spiral touched Big Book’s heels, Humphries said he was positive -that Reed, in falling*' hit the ground and not the rails. He thought that Reed’s injuries could .have been caused by a kick from Big Dock, but he was sure that Morris did hot interfere. Reed probably called out to Morris; to go faster. .. Big Book was half a length behind Tunneller—which was on the fence—Spiral was directly behind Tunneller on the fence, and Hunting Gat was on the outer, a neck behind Spiral . The enquiry iWf»s %djoiyrnM pine die to-allow Evidence to be gathered from doctors and riders*

RIPTIDE WINS CUP

SOUTH CANTERBURY J.C.

SUCCESSES FOB EMISSARY AND COLOMBO

The South Canterbury Jockey Club’s autumn meeting was held at Washdyke on Saturday in fine weather, and there was a satisfactory attendance. The track was in excellent order after some overnight rain, and the racing was up to the usual Washdyke standard. The sum of £9515 was handled, against £10.395 10s at last year’s meeting, when the fields were bigger than on Saturday. Riptide won the Timaru Cup by staying on solidly after holding a handy position throughout. The run-ner-up, Moonbeam, created a good impression by her first effort in open company. Both are in the Great Autumn Handicap on the minimum. Other candidates in Queen of Song, Tout le Monde, Great Star, McHeath, and Golden King did not give very

encouraging displays. Emissary had a narrow win from Epris in the Doncaster Handicap, after the latter had been badly placed over the first half of the journey. Details of the racing are as follows: TEKAPO HURDLES, Of 110 sovs; second horse 15 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from stake. One mile and a half. I—J. H. Grigg’s b g STREAMLINE by Day Comet—Sailor’s Hope 4yrs 9-2 H. Turner 1 3 D. P. Wilson’s blk g Black Duke aged 11-5 .. .. R. Mackie 2 4 Mrs D. Levin's br g Pahu aged 9-13 G. Ridgway 3 2 Arctic Star 10-13 D. O’Connor and Lycidas 10-3 F. Smith bracketed; S Dollar Prince 9-3 W. Kitto: 6 Coll 9-0 J. Murfitt; 7 Note Issue 9-0 J. Veevers also started. Won by two lengths; three lengths between second and third. Coll was fourth. Time, 2min 45 4-ssec. Winner trained by T. H. Gillett, Riccarton. ELECTRIC STAKES, Of 100 sovs: second horse 15 sovs, and .third horse 5 sovs from stake. Special

weights. Five furlongs. 2 —J. Morrison's b £ PINK POLLY by Pink Coat—Pollyform 2yrs 7-10 A. Messervy 1 I—A. McAulay’s br g Brevity 3yrs 8-10 M. Kirwan 2 7 —J. R. McKenzie’s b g Passenger 3yrs 8-10 .. .. .. A. Parsons 3 5 Arrow Glen 8-10 J. Jennings; 8 Simon Peter 8-10 R. Mackie; 4 Tautau Maid 8-10 A. Didham; 9 The Peer 8-10 G. Ridgway; 3 Black Coat 7-10 E. Finn and Dinny Boy 7-10 car. 8-0 L. J. Ellis bracketed; 6 Gay Night 7-10 G. Humphries also started. Won by two lengths; same between second and third. Arrow Glen was fourth. Time, Imirv 2 Msec. Winner trained by S. Barr, Riccarton. GLADSTONE TROT,

In harness. Of 105 soVs; second horse 15 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from stake. 3min 43sec class. One mile and a half. 3—F. P. Brosnan's ch m MYRNA LOY by Logan Son—Brent Locanda— Edith A rnare 6yrs scr .. Owner 1 5—P. J. Lindsay's b c King’s Drive 4yrs scr .. .. G. White 2 I—J. J. Kennerley’s ch g Shrewdie 4yrs scr .. .. R. Kennerley 3 6 Colleen Derby scr; 8 Ginger Jack scr; 2 Peter Silk scr; 4 Queen High scr; 7 Sea Peter scr also started. Won by a neck; four lengths between second and third. Ginger Jack was fourth. Times—3min 26sec. 3min 26 l-Ssec, 3min 28sec. Winner trained by owner. Kerrytown. TIMARU CUP, Of 200 sovs; second horse 35 sovs, and third horse 15 sovs from stake. One mile and a quarter. 3—H. Kearns’s b g RIPTIDE by Shambles—Anitea 6yrs 7-7 W. Cotton 1 7 W. A. White’s b m Moonbeam syrs 7-5 .. .. .. A. Parsons 2 8— R. Mee’s b m Daring Deed syrs 7-1 car. 7-0 •• .. .. P. Spratt 3

4 Queen of Song 9-7 car. 9-8 W. Hogan; 2 Great Star 8-1 J. Jennings: 1 McHeath 7-12 A, Messervy; 6 Golden King 7-11 car. 7-13 R. Mackie; 5 Hunting Go 7-10 L. J. Ellis; 9 Final Shot 7-1 car. 7-0 H. Hibberd also started.

Won by a length; a head between second and third. Hunting Go was fourth. Time, 2min 7sec.. Winner trained by D. Cotton. Riccarton.

SMITHFIELD HACK HANDICAP,

Of 100 sovs; second horse 15 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from stake. Six furlongs. 1— P. F. Campbell’s blk g COLOMBO by Paper Money—Halina 4yrs 8-9 , L. J. Ellis 1 2 T. Hobbs’s br £ Silver Sail 3yrs 8-4 R. Mackie 2 4—M. Dawson’s b f Vlolenta 4yrs 8-10 J. Jennings 3 6 Silk Paper 9-0 car. 8-9 W. Dent; 10 Note Issue 7-11 G. Humphries; 9 Needful 7-7 A. Messervy; 7 Elbanor 7-7 car. 7-3 N. Leckie; 5 Last Refrain 7-6 car. 7-3 E. Finn; 3 Brevity 7-3 ear. 7-0 H. Hibberd; 8 Counterflight 7-2 car. 7-0 P. Spratt; 11 Royal Coat 7-0 car. 7-4 M. Kearns also started. Won by two lengths; half a length between second and third. Brevity was fourth. Time, Imin 13 l-ssec. Winner trained by C. Davey, Riccarton. ROSEWILL HACK HANDICAP,

Of 105 sovs; second horse 15 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from stake. One mile and 35 yards. 1— Mrs R. Fleming’s b g MOUNT VAL by Valkyrian—Ell Sorella syrs 8-4 L. J. Ellis 1 2 J. F. Cassln’s br m Execution aged 7-8 .. .. A. Parsons 2 4—J. Munro’s blk f Honour’s Lass 4yrs 1-5 .. W. Cotton 3 3 Dark Rose 7-6 A. Messervy; 5 Wonderful 7-5 N. Leckie also started. Won by a neck; three lengths between second and third. Dark Rose was fourth. Time, Imin 42sec. Winner trained by T. Hobbs, Oamaru. OTIPUA TROT, In harness. Of 105 sovs; second horse 13 sovs. and third horse 3 sovs from stake. 3rain ssec class. One mile and a quarter. 2 P. J. Lindsay’s b c KING'S DRIVE by Dalnahine—Marvin Junior mare 4yrs scr .. .. .. Q. White 1 9—B. Croft's ch g Ginger Jack 3yrs scr ~ .. T. H. McKenzie 2 3 J. J. Kennerlsy’s ch g Shrewdie 4yrs scr .. .. R. Kennerley 3

1 Andy Watson scr; 6 Colleen Wrack scr; 6 Great Tanger scr; 4 Peter Silk scr: 8 Queen High scr; 10 Sea Peter scr; 5 Myrna Loy 48 inc. 48 pen. also started. Won by half a length; three lengths between second and third. Sea Peter was fourth. Times,—2mln 53* ec, 2mln S3 l-3sec. 2mln 84 2-9 sec. Winner trained by owner.

DONCASTER HANDICAP, Of 120 so vs; second horse 20 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from stake. Six furlongs. 2—W. A. White’s hr g EMISSARY by Legionnaire—Lahinch 4yrs 8-9 L. J. Ellis 1 I—A. L. Pratt’s b g Epris 6yrs 8-8 G. Humphries 2 4— A. N. Smith’s br g Fair Weather aged 8-11 .. .. M. Kirwan 3

5 Invoice 8-8 J. Jennings; 3 Dollar Bill 7-11 A. Messervy; 7 Royal Gallant 7-11 A. Parsons; 6 Cheap Money 7-3 M. Kearns also started. , .. . . _ Won by a head; a length between second and third. Invoice was fourth. Time, Imin 13 l-ssec. Winner trained by J. Tomkinson, Riccarton.

NOTES ON THE RACING

His First Win

Streamline, favourite for the Tekapo Hurdles, gave an impressive display by wearing down the pacemaker. Black Duke, in the last furlong and winning comfortably. Black, Duke took up the urnsual position of going to the front at the end of two furlongs, and when he was some four lengths in front of Coll and Streamline half a mile from home, his victory seemed assured. Streamline, however, drew up to him round the turn into the straight, and they were almost on level terms at the last fence. The veteran then felt the strain, and the favourite was able to beat him home by two lengths. Coll was in third place turning into the straight, but weakened early in the run home, and

Pahu finished on well to beat him by three lengths. Lycidas, Arctic Star, Note Issue, and Dollar Prince finished with long intervals between them. Streamline was well back early, but as scon as he settled down, he was allowed to improve his position gradually, to be in third place three furlongs from home. His task of overhauling Black Duke at this Stage did not seem very hopeful; but clearing the last fence well, he was soon master of the veteran. Black Duke’s rider, who was having his first mount in a hurdle race, appeared to be making a lot of use of him. Pahu gave encouragement by his effort over the business stages. Coll ran a fair race, but could not carry on. The bracketed pair, Arctic Star and Lyoidas, shaped only fairly. Dollar Prince, after leading for 'two furlongs, made a bad jump, and was thereafter always in last olace. Note Issue was one of the leaders for more than half the journey. Easy For Pink Polly

Brevity drew the extreme outside in the Electric Stakes, but was made a better favourite than Pink Polly, who drew No. 3. The latter jumped dut smartly, and soon opened up a break with her stable mate, Passenger, as her nearest attendant. This pair carried on past the home turn and into the straight, from Arrow Glen, Dinny Boy, and Brevity. The last-named improved his place turning for home, but although he was able to head oft Passenger, he had no chance of troubling Pink Polly, who won decisively by two lergths. Passenger was a similar distance away, with another gap to Arrow Glen, with Tautau Maid and Dinny Boy at the head of the strung out remainder. Pink Polly created a good impression by her ability to begin and to gallop, «'nd she did not concede much ground ever the final stages. Brevity may have been unlucky in the draw, but in any case, he would have had difficulty in disputing the result with the winner. Passenger made a pleasing showing, and is a likely improver. Arrow Glen also showed promise, but none of the others gave cause for discussion.

Favourites Fail

Shrewdie and Peter Silk carried solid support in the Gladstone Trot, but while the former gained a fair third placing, Peter Silk' was well beaten half a mile from home.

Shrewdie and King’s Drive led Peter Silk and Myma Loy along the back, but King’s Drive was first into the straight from Shrewdie, Ginger Jack, and Myrna Loy. He looked to be the winner a furlong from home, but Myrna Loy, with a sustained run from the top «>f the straight, wore him down over the last 50 yards, and beat him home by a neck. Shrewdie weakened into third place four lengths away clear of Ginger Jack and Sea Peter. Riptide’s Cup

The Timaru Cup provided an interesting race. Though there was a very even field, the totalisator turnover dropped £SOO on last year’s figures for the race. When the field had gone a furlong, Daring Deed assumed control from Queen of Song, Great Star, Riptide, and Moonbeam; but, entering the back stretch, Queen of Song changed her position rapidly and was soon one of the rear division. Daring Deed carried on to the far turn from Riptide, Moonbeam. Great Star, Golden King, and McHeath, and this order was maintained to the straight entrance. Daring Deed commenced to weaken a furlong from the post, and Riptide drew to the front, with Moon-

beam improving her position. In a hard finish, Riptide recorded an impressive win from Moonbeam, who outstayed Daring Deed to beat her by a head. Hunting Go was a length away in front of Tout le Monde, Final Shot, and Golden King, with McHeath last. Riptide was always in a commanding position, and finished full of running. He was well handled by W. Cotton, a cousin of the gelding’s trainer, D. Cotton. Riptide has raced consistently, bu# this was his best effort to date. Moonbeam put up a creditable effort, especially over the serious stages. Daring Deed once more failed to carry on, and Great Star was beaten early in the run home. Hunting Go was a long way from the leaders turn-

ing into the straight, but was doing some solid work over the last furlong. The disappointment of the race was McHeath, who gave a very poor display over the last quarter. Queen of Song was prominent for half a mile only, Colombo Succeeds Investors fared favourably in the Sraithfield Hack Handicap, the favourite, Colombo, having an easy win from the second choice. Silver Sail. Colombo was the first to show out from the start, but at the end of a furlong Violenta and Needful were together out in front frond Colombo and Silver Sail. Ibis was the order into the straight.

with Brevity and Silk Paperin close attendance. Needful did not go on and Colombo, drawing up alongside Violenta, had her beaten inside the distance. Without any pressure Colombo had two lengths to spare at the post, while Silver Sail outstayed Violenta, to beat her by half a length. Brevity was two lengths away, and was followed by Counterflight and Royal Coat. Colombo had an easy task once he shook Off Violenta, Silver Sail did some solid work in the straight, and had no difficulty in beating Violenta, who, once more, stopped badly at a critical stage. Brevity was always handy, without ever appearing likely. Silk Paper was badly left, while Elbanor was also slow away. An Interesting Dual

Mount Val carried £l7O more than Execution in the Rosewill Hack Handicap, and the pair had a strenuous set to from the distance post home. Execution took up the running from the early stages and led round the top from Honour’s Lass, Mount Val, and Dark Rose, all racing at length intervals. Mount Val tackled Execution as soon as heads were turned for home, and they then engaged in a neck and neck tussle for the rest of the journey. Mount Val gained the ascendancy a hundred yards from the post, but Execution held on to him stubbornly and Mount Val had only a neck advantage at the line. Honour’s Lass was a fair third, clear of Dark Rose, with Wonderful beaten off. „ . , J Mount Val was ridden a well-judged race, but Execution would have done better if more judiciously handled. Honour’s Lass would haVe been likely but for going out wide turning for home, and then, when issuing a challenge, she bore in on to the rails behind Mount Val and Execution, and lost her chance. Never in Doubt

King’s Drive justified his- strong support by winning the Otipua Trot from end to end. He was followed early by Peter Silk and Sea Peter and entered the straight in front of Sea Peter. Ginger Jack, Andy Watson, and Shrewdie. Ginger Jack finished gamely, but had no chance of getting up to King’s Drive. Shrewdie was a fair third in front of Sea Peter, Andy Watson, and Peter Silk.

A Narrow Verdict

Epris and Emissary disputed favouritism for the Doncaster Handicap, and they fought out a dose finish, with the luck all against Epris. He was last away, and also met trouble later and was still in the rear position at the straight entrance. Emissary, who led from the outset, was first into the run home from Fair Weather, Dollar Bill, Invoice, and Cheap Money, and at this stage Epris started a forward move from the back. He finished very fast, and was overhauling Emissary at every stride, but the latter was able to hang on to get a head verdict. Fair Weather was a length away, in front of Invoice, with Cheap Money and Dollar Bill next.

Emissary made an attractive effort in his first start for a long time, but may have been lucky on the day. Epris showed further promise of soon being a good winner.

WANGANUI T.C.

L. F. BERKETT WINS TREBLE

(PRBBS ASSOCIATION TELBOBAM,/

WANGANUI. March 28.

The Wanganui Trotting Club’s first meeting of the season was held in windy but fine weather, after rain in the morning. The track was on the

heavy side. The attendance was good and the totalisator handled £5526 10s, compared with £5649 10s last year, a decrease of £123. An enquiry was held after the second race, into an incident in which Polly Pan, when about to lake the lead, 100 yards from the finish, swerved under pressure and interfered with Native Tree. The placings of the judge were reversed. Native Tree being awarded second dividend and Polly Pan third place. It was considered the interference was acciental and no further action was taken. Results:— INNOVATION HANDICAP, Of 70 sovs. 3min 43sec class. One mile and a half. 1— DUSKY CHUM scr .. L. F. Berkett 1 7—Great Chum 48 .. S. M. August 2 2 Carus scr .. .. C. S. Donald 3 11 Baron Bingen scr; 6 Roadster scr and St. Hal scr bracketed; 4 Cassidy scr; 3 Farm Girl scr; 10 Sir Frank scr; 9 Dark Shadow scr; 8 Epilogue scr; 5 Meadow King 60 also started. * Won by two lengths; eight lengths second and third. Times—3min 35 2-ssec,

3min 33sec, 3min 40 4-ssec. KIRKWOOD HANDICAP, Of 70 sovs. Unhoppled trotters. 3mln 49sec class. One mile and a half. 11—KRAAL scr .. A. Carmichael 1 2 Native Tree 24 .. J. Gerrard 2 I—Polly Pan 48 .. F. J. Smith 3 2 Red Huia scr bracketed with Native Tree; 8 Tecla scr; 6 Stalky scr; 9 Native Bird 24; 10 Bell Heather 24; 3 Native Leaf 36; 4 Worthy Nor 72; 7 Arapai 84; S Waikato Prince 120 also started. Kraal won by three-quarters Of a length from Polly Pan. with Native Tree a neck away, but the second and third plaeings were reversed. Times—3min 42 l-ssec. 3min 41sec (Native Tree), 3min 38 3-ssec (Polly Pan). EASTBROOK HANDICAP, Q£ 70 sovs. 3min 39sec class. One mile and a half. S—WRACKLESS 48 .. L. F. Berkett 1 I—Celebrity scr .. C. S. Donald 2 3 Baron Alfonso scr ~ F. J. Smith 3

4 Parochial 12; 6 Meadow King 12; 7 Waving Corn 12; 2 Cherrlll 38; 8 Orleigh Mills 48; 9 Tennessee Child 48 also started. Won by three lengths; same second and third. Times—3mln 34 S-ssec, 3min 35 l-ssec, 3min 35 2-ssee. . WANGANUI HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs. 4min 45sec class. Two miles. I—IRONSIDE 12 .. J, Robertson 1 s—Treasure Bond scr .. A. Bryce 2 B—Rockella scr .. .. C. Moran 3 7 Rare Hey scr; 4 Blondie scr; 6 Our McKinney 12; 2 Rayon d’Or 12; 9 Winshow 24; 3 Guymond 36 also started. Won by a length: same second and third. Times—4min 39sec, 4mln 44 2-Sseo, 4mln 41 4-Ssec.

AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of 70 sovs. 3min ssec class. One mile and a quarter. 3 TRAVISQUE scr .. L. P. Berkett 1 7—Activity scr .. .. J. Flanagan 2 4 Real Pal 24 .. .. S. M., August 3 H Wish Wynne scr; 10 Baron Grand scr; 11 Abyssinian King scr; 1 Nelson’s Princess scr and Muriel Bond 36 bracketed: 13 St. Hal scr; 14 Dark Shadow scr; 6 Worthy Song scr; 5 Epilogue scr; 2 Carus scr; 9 Juggler scr; 8 Tollgate 36 also started. Won by a neck; a head second and third. Times—2min 58 3-ssec, 2min 58 4-ssec, 2min 57sec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of 75 sovs. Unhoppled trotters. smin 2sec class. Two miles.

1— POLLY PAN scr .. F. J. Smith 1 3—Native Tree scr .. J. Gerrard 2 2 Luckv Rose 24 .. L. F. Berkett 3 3 Red Huia scr bracketed with Native Tree: 5 Native Leaf scr; 7 Bell Heather scr; 5 Stalky scr; 4 Worthy Nor 36 also started. Won by eight lengths; three lengths second and third. Times—4min 50sec, 4min 54sec, 4min 52sec. FOSTER’S HANDICAP, Of 70 sovs. 3min class. One mile and a quarter. 3 MURIEL BOND scr .. F. J. Smith 1 4 Parochial scr .. -. JR* wood 2 5 Silk Cord 12 .. •• C. Moran 3 2 Allworthy scr; 1 Casino 12; 8 Baron Derby 24; 7 Orleigh Mills 24; 6 Bohnda King 24 also started. Won by one and a half lengths, a length second and third. Times —2min 52 3-ssec. 2min 33sec, 2min 53 l-ssec. MORTON MEMORIAL HANDICAP, Of 80 sovs. 2mln 55sec class. One mile and a quarter. 3 ROCKELLA scr .. C. Moran 1 4 Rare Rey scr .. L- O. Thomas * 5 Guymond 38 .. L. F. Berkett 3 2 Treasure Bond scr; 6 Our McKinney 12; 1 Rayon d’Or 12; 7 Winshow 24 also started. , . , Won by two lengths: a head second and third. Times —2min 49 4-ssee, 2mm 50 2-ssec, 2min 47 3-ssec. NOTES ON THE RACING

(SPBCUL TO THE PRESS.) WANGANUI, March 28. An £asy Win Dusky Chum won the Innovation Handicap easily, after taking charge seven furlongs from home. Great Churn was with him at the top of the straight, but stopped badly into second place. Car us, who will improve, was a moderate third. A Lucky Win Native Tree was unlucky to be beaten in the Kirkwood Handicap, as she was doing best in a hard finish when Polly Pan bored over and checked her, letting Kraal up to score

and pay more than half a century. After an enquiry into the running, Native Tree was. placed second and Polly Pan third. Wrackless Shows Form Parochial tried to win the Eastbrook Handicap all the way, but faded in the straight, where Celebrity took charge, but went under to Wrackless, who finished well. Baron Alfonso was third, just ahead of Parochial. Failed, to Stay Rockella attempted to win the Wanganui Handicap all the way, but was well beaten into third plac'e. Three furlongs from home Treasure Bond ran to the leader and headed him at the distance, but Ironside finished very smartly to score nicely. Rayon d’Or was' fourth, - with Guymond next and Blondie last.

A Close Finish Taking charge early in the Autumn. Handicap, Travisque held on in a tight finish to score from Activity, who finished better than Real Pal. The last-named was well plaqed at the turn. Tollgate finished fast in fourth place. From End to End Polly Pan made no race of the President’s Handicap. She began quickly and running to the front won all the way. Native Tree, who broke twice, beat Lucky Rose for second. F. J. Smith’s Success Patiently driven by F. J. Smith, Muriel Bend came with a good rattle at the end of the Foster’s Handicap to score well from Parochial, who was the pacemaker for most of the way, Silk Cord, Allworthy, and the favourite, Casino, following. Rockella Wins Rockella and Rare Rey led to the turn in the Morton Memorial, where Rayon d’Or, Treasure Bond, and Guyftiond were handy. In a good finish Rockella beat Rare' Rey, with Guymond a head away third and Treasure Bond fourth.

REHANDICAPS

OTAUTAU R.C. (PB*S3 AB3OCIATIO* TELEGRAM.) INVERCARGILL. March 28. The following rehandicaps for the Otautau meeting have been declared: Otautau Cup: Great Shot 8-8. Otautau Steeplechase: Red Lance 10-10, Parasang 9-9. Strathmore Hack Handicap: Galleon 9-2, Bond 7-6, Macauley Memorial: Amelita 7-7. Bond is ineligible for the Crown Stakes.

W AIM ATE RX. (SPECIAL TO THE PRESS.) TIMARU, March 28. The following rehandicaps have been declared for the Waimate meeting:— Waimate Cup: Riptide 8-11. President’s Handicap: Emissary 9-9. Stewards’ Handicap: Mount Val 9-2.