RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21751, 6 April 1936, Page 14

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

RACING FIXTURES

Dungarvan and Halley, are destined for much better things. Dungarvan has made, great progress, and if all continues to go well with him he will be one of the leading horses before long. He may not have beaten much at Pahiatua, but it was the way he did it that impressed. Woodville Juveniles F. Davis has produced four winning two-year-olds this season, and if Halley races again he should make the fifth before the dose of • flat racing proper. This colt, had his first race at Pahiatua. and despite being green, he had a seasoned and experienced runner like Silver River doing his best. Kalley is a good-looking chestnut by Gainscourt from Parearau, dam of Pewa and Aroma. Parearua is by Demosthenes from Mangaoroa, by San Fran— by St. Leger—Hilda, by Musket. Death of Famous Sire Hurry On, unbeaten as a racehorse and famous as a sire, has been destroyed on account of age infirmities at the Lavington Park Stud, Petworth. He was 23 The late Lord Wcolavington bought Hurry On as a yearling for 500 guineas. Hurry On could not run as a two-year-old owing to unsoundness, but the following seasori he proved to be one of the best of his age by winning all of his six races. These included the substitute for the St. Leger, which was run at Newmarket in 1916, the Newmarket St. Leger, and the Jockey Club Cup. Hurry On did not run again, being retired to the stud in 1918 at a fee of 400 guineas. He was the sire of three Derby winners. Captain Cuttle (1922), Coronach (1926), and Call Boy (1927). He also sired two winners of the Oaks, Toboggan (1928) and Pennycomequick '1929), two winners of the One Thousand Guineas, Plack (1924) and Cresta Run (1927); and one St. Leger winner, Coronach 11926). Hurry On was the leading sire in 1926, \Vhen his progeny credited him with £59,109. His stock had won £304,152 in stakes to the end of last flat-racing season. One of his sons in Hunting Song has made a name for himself in New Zealand, .and Lord Warden, also by Hurry On, is siring winners. .

lAprii 6—Westport J.CJ. (second day). April "ll—Greymouth J.C. April 11—Tuapeka County J.C. AprU 11, 13—Auckland B.C. April 11. M—i Feilding J.C. . AprU 11, M—WaJwrapa R.C. AprU 11.13. l*~Riverton R.C. April 13—Waipukurau J.C. April 13—Beaumont R.C. AprU 13—Kumara R.C. ■ AprU 13. 14—Canterbury J.C. April Ifrr-Reefton J.C. , . April 18—Hawke's Bay J.C. April 18—Greymouth J.C. April 18, 20—Avondale J.C," • April 29. 30—Dannevurke R.C. (at Woodville).

TROTTING FIXTURES

April 11, 13—Hawera T.C. AprU 11. 15— N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. April 14—Westland T.C. April 15—Rotorua T.C. April 18—Ashburton T.C. AprU 18, 22—Manawatu T.C. AprU 30. May 2—Forbury Park T.C. May 2—Cjimbridge T.C. May 7—Marlborough T.C. May 9—Cfcimaru T.C. May 9—Waikato T.C. May 16. 18—Nelson T.C. May 30—Canterbury Park T.C. June 13—Ashburton T.C. June 26V 23, or 24—Auckland T.C.

TURF GOSSIP

Reefton J.C. The Reefton Jockey Club's race meeting, to be held on Thursday, April 16, promises to be an outstanding success. The appearance of all the best horses competing on the West Coast circuit ,s assured, as the change of' date places the meeting before the second day at Greymouth. The track is in first-class order, the rain over the week-end having a very beneficial effect. Nominations for all events will close at 9 pjno. on Thursday. Thoroughbred Sale Mr K. Austin offered for sale at the conclusion of the programme at Waimate on Saturday Tour horses belonging to the estate of Miss A. Bovle, of Oamaru. Queen Dorothy was passed in at 150 guineas, Golden Vision at 60 guineas, and Silver Lark at 50 guineas. Quite, Soon was sold to Mr M. Meehan for 65 guineas. Painful injuries An unfortunate and painful mishap befel the well-known Wingatui trainer and horseman, A. E. Didham, at the Waimate races on Saturday. He was saddling up one of his horses, Counterflight. when a stable mate, Silk Paper, standing nearby, lashed out, and Didham received the full force of the kick. He was given immediate medical attention, and was shortly afterwards conveyed by ambulance to the Waimate Hospital. His injuries, which consisted of abrasions to one of hi£ arms and bruised hir and back, were not considered to be serious, but some days will elapse before Didham will be able to resume his duties. Nothing Wrong The non-appearance of Riposte at Waimate on Saturday caused much disappointment, as following his recent good track efforts with Rebel Chief, many racegoers were waiting to see him in action, especially in view of his engagements during the Easter meetings. There was nothing amiss. A Year's Lapse "'-'-V 1 Nightform, winner of Saturday's Waimate Cup, won the same race 12 months ago. being ridden on both occasions by E. Pinn. Nightforn had net won a race since, but on his appearance and form on Saturday ho will be in evidence in later distance races. He is due to contest the Riv- I erton Cup on Saturday, and will ' leave for InvercargilJ to-morrow in company with TooleyStreet and Horc tiu, who will be taken south by H. Rama. Solid Credentials Perpetuus, who recdrded her' first win in the maiden event at Waimate, can boast of some stout breeding, her cam. Constant, being by Martian from Lady Kinloch, by Menschikoff from Lady Melton, by Bill of Portland from Litigant by Martini Henry. Perpetuus was bred by Messrs A. Gardiner and J. O'Brien at Oamaru. and on the death of the latter was taken over by Mr Gardiner. Has to be Considered Moonbeam is in great order just now, and has to be deemed unlucky in not placing the Waimate Cup to her credit on Saturday. She will be next seen out in the Sockburn Handicap at Hiccarton on Easter Monday, and although she will encounter some strong opponents, she should be on hand at the end of nine furlongs. Shatter's Relative The four-year-old Control, whose only victory to date was in the McLean Stakes at Wingatui, is now attached to J. B. Pearson's stable. He looked well when produced on Saturday, and made a prominent showing as one of the leaders behind Silver Sail for half the journey, but then gradually, beat a retreat. A Dangerous Practice Rebel Chief picked up an easy slake at Waimate on Saturday, but his performance would not gain him any fresh support for the Great Easter Handicap, although he has to be given a reasonable chance in that race. Silk Paper gave him a bi<r break over the early stages, and considerably reduced the gap before reaching .the line, but there u no doubt that with all things' equal, Rebel Chief wduld still have won. Had he met, defeat, the blame would have been placed on his rider, who took the risk "of anything happening to his mount by his inclination to look round at his pursuers. Such tactics can easily bring about the defeat of the best .horse in the country. Unplaced ;'"-% - ; •<• A Melbourne cable message states that at the Epsom races on Saturday Gay Circle was second in the Cheltenham Handicap and Gold Fox was unplaced 'in the Somerville Trial Stakes. Gay Brunette was unplaced in the Hume Juvenile Handicap. Injured Horsemen r The former Riccarton jockey, W. Pascoe, has had a good deal of trouble with the leg he had broken at Tt; Aroha some weeks ago, but at latest he is making satisfactory progress toward recovery. The EUersUe tral»«r-ioe|iey» A. Tinker, who is also in hospital with a broken leg, is progressing favourably. Coming South Korero, who is engaged at Riccarton and EUerslie at Easter, is almost certain io come to Riccarton, and will be ridden in the Great Autumn Handicap by S. Wilson. tor loiter Deeds From the point of view of form a meeting cannot be judged by its eminence on the racing calendar. Pahlatua is a minor fixture, but a couple ©f horf«ss seen there during the week,

TROTTING NOTES

Reminders Acceptances for the Hawera Trotting Club's meeting will close tomorrow and for the Westland and Metropolitan meetings on Wednesday. Owners and trainers are reminded that nominations for all events for the Manawatu ironing Club's annual meeting to be held on April 18 and 22 will close to-day at 8 p.m. Off Colour One of the big attractions at the Metropolitan Trotting Club's Easter meeting was to have been an attempt by Indianapolis on the two minute record. The big pacer, however, is off colour and will be treated to a spell. Westland T.C. Record nominations have been received for the Westland meeting, which will be held on the Greymouth Trotting Club's course on April 14. The response by owners is so good that the meeting seems assured of a big success from a financial point of view. The following list of nominations and the value of each race shows that owners, in nomination fees at £1 for each horse, have already contributed a good proportion of the stake money:— Innovation Handicap, of 90 sovs, 26; Kanieri Handicap, of 105 sovs, 26; Rimu Handicap, of 100 sovs, 9; Westland Handicap, of 150 sovs, 19; Stafford Han%ap, of 100 sovs, 33; Dominion tHahdicaplpf lOOftsovs, 9; Aviation Hans£capy of. 100 sovs, 16; Final povs, 30. The two events for unhoppled trotters failed 'to draw the support .expected, and an entry of nftte for each race is not encouraging. At present some of the fields are much too big to provide the best class of racing on the small track at Victoria Park, but it must also -be remembered most of those nominated claim two or more engagements during the day so a reduction in the size of the fields may be expected. The Westland Trotting Club should finish iip the meeting with a good credit balance, and this will enable it to increase still further its stakes at future meetings. Acceptances will close at.B p.m. on Wednesday. Long; Overdue Shoelace, winner of the two light harness events at the Waimate meeting on Saturday, has not won out of her turn, for she is now six years old. She was in work for some time at Addington and although her track workovas up to the average, her public form was poor. She is owned by the Hon. G. R. Hunter, who in partnership with the Hon. P. C. Webb, has enjoyed some success of late in the sister sport. Gamble or Graham Direct The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club received a fine list of nominations for its Easter meeting and now that Mr George Paul has made his assessments for first-day events interest in the meeting will become keener each day. The field of 13 in the Easter Handicap is up to expectations, and with the exception of Harold Logan's 96 yards, the limit is the comparatively short one of 36 yards. Harold Logan is handicapped oh a 4min 20sec and in the history of New Zealand trotting no horse has been successful from this mark. Harold Logan won the New Zealand Cup from 4min 21sec, and on the occasion of the puke of York's Visit to Addington some years, ago, Great Bingen put up one of the ; greatest performances on record by.giving away 108 yards in the 4rxjin3Qsec* class York Handicap arid winning' in 4min 21 sec. Such a feat can be performed only by an out-and-out champion, and whether Harold: Logan, now getting on in years, can reproduce his brilliance of two or three years back is a question. It is not altogether a matter of Harold Logan being as good as he was, but rather a question as to the ability of two young horses in Gamble and Graham Direct and another improver in Llewellyn's Pride. The form of the others has been well revealed. Gold Tinge has run capital races oh occasions, but she is not one in which implicit confidence can be placed. Taxpayer, on scratch, and Tempest, on 12. yards, are horses of the same peculiar type, and both must have the race run to suit them. They are gopd trailers but not very good pacemakers. Vesuvius is a horse with a place-filler's chance and he may be one to set a pace that will favour the chances of Taxpayer and Tempest. Rey Spec, not always a good beginner, cannot afford to give away ground at the start, and Wrecker appears to lack the brilliance for a race of this class. Blue Mountain is always a possibility and above all he is a genuine stayer. He is very well just now and he may be more troublesome: thaa Sir Guy and Sunny Morn on the same mark. Llewellyn's Pride is a pacer of possibilities for he can produce a burst of speed with the j best in cotfunission. The race, how-! ever, will generally be regarded as likely to provide a test of four-year-old supremacy between Gamble and Graham Direct for there: is very divided opinion of the speed and stamina of the two splendid pacers. The pair have had some great tussles already. Graham Direct is set to concede the other a start of 12 yards, but both are a little slow away from the barrier, and the penalty may soon be evened up, Then again if both start correctly Graham Direct will have £ noble pace-maker ' and in this respect will hold an advantage. It needs only.-fine weather and a true-run race to see a record established. Gamble and Graham Direct are the ruling favourites for the Easter Han> dicap, the next in demand being Llewellyn's Pride and Blue Mountain.

.WHASTGAKEI R.C.

HANDICAP WON BY VELOCIPEDE

(?MSS ASSOOULTIO* TELXOBAM.)

WHANGAEEI, April 4. There was beautiful weather and a record attendance for day of the Whangarei Racing Clubs meeting The totalisator handled £12,784 lQs" against £9157 on the second.day last year, making a total of £21,693 10s for the meeting, compared with £15,763 10s last year.. Results:—

JUNIOR STAKES, Of 75 sovs. Six furlongs,

WAIMATE B.C.

NIGHTFORM WINS CUP

ANOTHER SUCCESS TO REBEL CHIEF

[From Our Own Reporter.!

WAIMATE, April 4.

j The Waimate Racing Club was fortunate to have ideal weather for its annual race meeting on the Waimate 'racecourse to-day. The attendance was the largest for a good many years past, visitors being present from all parts of Canterbury, and from the Otago racing centres. Unfortunately the majority of the galloping fields were small, and this undoubtedly affected the totalisator turnover, which nevertheless was very satisfactory and gratifying to the club's official. The sum of £7117 10s was handled under the two-dividend system, as against £5186 last year and £5376 in 1934. In addition all other sources of revenue showed advances, the gate receipts appreciating by more than £25. Ihe programme was dispatched to timetable and patrons had every reason to be pleased with the afternoons proceedings. The Waimate Cup was won after a good race by the Washdyke-trained Nightform, who proved the best stayer on the day. The Riccarton representative, Moonbeam, made a game attempt but was not as well favoured during the running as the winner, and she suffered a narrow defeat. , Before the presentation of the waimate Cup trophy, attached to the stake for the cup, the president of the club, Mr G. A. McCulloch, briefly congratu-lated-the winning owners, the trainer, and the rider of Nightform. He also offered the thanks of the club to the competing owners and the public for their support of the meeting. He thanked the Railways Department lor the special train from Christchurch, and Mr D. Newall for the presentation of a gold-mounted whip to the rider of the winner of the cup. Mrs McCulloch presented the trophy, a silver tea-set, to Mr W. J. Dore, partowner of Nightform, and the whip to E. J. Pinn, the rider. Results:— STUDHOLME HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of 85 sovs; second horse 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from stake. One mile. s—Estate of R. M. Greenslade's b g BLAZON by Paladin— Heraldry 6yrs 9.3 .. .. N. Dwyer 1 3—H B. Archer's ch g Colossian syrs g_B -. .. L. Pratt 2 I—D. Buchanan's ch g Courtyard 6yrs 10-13 .. .. H. Turner 3 4 Haeretonu 10-9 G. Murfitt; 2 Final Shot 10-3 C. Hughes also started. Won by three lengths: head between second and third. Haeretonu was fourth. Time, lmin 46 1 ssec. Winner trained by J. Ross, Oamaru. TRIAL PLATE, Of 75 sovs; second horse 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from stake. bpecial weights. Six furlongs. 2—A Gardiner's br f PERPETUUS by Paladin—Constant 4yrs 8-4 R. Mackia 1 3—H. Morton's ch m Tautau Maidsyrs 8 4 .. A. E. Didnam 2 I—H. Andrews's br g Chief Lama 4yrs 07 .. .. L. Pratt 3 4 Royal Coat $4 A. Parsons; 6 Mabel Mary 8-4. J. Veevers; 5 Peggy's Party 8-4 H Hibberd also started. Won by half a length; two lengths between second and third. Royal Coat was fourth. Time, lmin 17 l-ssec. Winner trained by T. Hobbs, Oamaru. WAIMATE CUP, Of 150 sovs, including trophy value 10 sovs; second horse 15 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from stake. One mile and a quarter. 6—C. M. O'Connor's br g NIGHTFORM by Polazel—Pollyform 6yrs. 8-4 car. 8-1 .. .. E. Pinn 1 2—w A. White's b f Moonbeam syrs g_3 .. A. Parsons..2 I—J. J. Lewis's b g The Surgeon 6yrs 7-13 .. .. J. Jennings 3 4 Hunting Go 8-8 M. Kirwan; 3 Daring Deed 7-13 car. 7-10; 5 Blazon 7-7 inc. 71b pen car. 7-6 M. Kearns also started. Won by a head; a length between second and third. Daring Deed was fourth. Time, 2min 10 2-ssec. Winner trained by E. J. Ellis, Washdyke. MORVEN TROT, In harness. Of 90 sovs; second horse 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from stake. 3min 43sec class. One mile and a half. I—Hon. G. R. Hunter's b m ShoeLACE by Real Guy—Berlin—Abdallah mare 6yrs scr .. M. Stewart 1 7—j. T. Twomey's b m Crusheen syrs scr .. • • • • Owner 2 2—S. Rowe's gr g Andy Watson 6yrs scr .. .. P. Gallagher 3 8 Dusky Prince scr; 9 Erin's Guy scr; 4 Marsceres scr; 5 Parishioner scr; 3 Sea Peter scr; 6 Billy Sundy 36; 10 Cerebus 36 also started. Won by eight lengths; three lengths between second and third. Marsceres was fourth. Times—3min 30 l-ssec. 3min 32 l-ssec, 3min 33 l-ssec. Winner trained by M. B. Edwards, Yaldhurst. WAITANGI HACK HANDICAP, Of 85 sovs; second horse 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from stake. Six furlongs. I—T. Hobbs's br f SILVER SAIL by Paper Money—Tea Kettle 3yrs 8-8 R. Mackie 1 5—M. Friedlander's ch f Convivial 4yrs 7-5 car. 7-2 .. H. Hibberd 2 4—Estate Miss A. Boyle's br f Golden Vision 4yrs 7-7 .. E. Pinn 3 7 Control 8-1 J. Murfitt; 2 Elbanor 7-12 J. Jennings; 6 I Spy 7-7 M. Kearns; 3 Counter Flight 7-7 car. 7-2 P. Spratt; 8 Royal Coat 7-5 A. Parsons also started. Won by three lengths; half a length between second and third. Counterflight was fourth. Time, lmin 16 l-ssec. Winner trained by owner, Oamaru. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, Of 90 sovs; second horse 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from stake. Six furlongs. I—F. Hall's ch g REBEL CHIEF by Robespierre—Verintia syrs 9-9 J. Veevers 1 3—Estate Miss A. Boyle's b m Silver Lark syrs 7-0 .. E. Pinn 2 2—J. Forde's br m Silk Paper syrs 7-13 car. 7-9 .. ..P. Spratt 3 Won by a length and a half; length between second and third. Time, lmin lCsec. Winner trained by owner, Riccarton.

1. I—PASO ROBLES 8-0 H. Goldfinch 1 2 3— Thangilamba 7-12 .. L. Clifford 2 6 6—Orefield 8-0 .. .. Thomson 3 3 2 Prince Abb 8-0; 9, 9 Rua King 8-0- 8, 8 Spearcourt 8-0; 11. 10 Bayora 7-12- 7 7 Free Advice 7-12; 4, 4 Mohawk 7-12; 5, 5 Lady Valma 7-12; ,10, 11 Survanna 7-12 also started. Won by a length; a head between second and third. Time, lmin 15 3-ssec.

ONERAHI HACK, Of 90 sovs. Six furlongs

1 I—SEBROP 9-3 .. J. Fergus 1 4 4—Sergia 8-0 .. .. R. Fearn 2 8. s—Flit Acre 8-3 .. R. Home 3 7 8 Application 8-3; 3, 2 Hawthorn 8-3; 6 8 Gay Princess 8-0; 9, 9 Magic Mint 8-0; 2. 3 Sing Lee 8-0; 5, 7 Solas 8-0 also stsrtcd. Won by two and a half lengths; a length between second and third. Time, lmin 15sec. AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 1 i_VELOCIPEDE 7-12 .. J. Mclnally 1 2. 2 Gay 8-5 .. R. Savage 2 6. 6—Thespis 7-0 ... • • R- Fearn 3 4 4 Monanui 9-0; 3, 3 Gay Broney 8-11; * ■? Whakaoara 7-6 also started. Won by £ length; a length and a half second and third. Time, 2min 6 3-ssec. PARUA BAY HACK HURDLES, Of 100 sovs. One mile and a half and 197 yards. 4. 3—KING MESTOR 9-5 .. C Baker 1 2. 2—The Hiker 10-8 .. W. Rennie 2 6. 6—Roxy 9-0 •• „„,••„■„•« 3 3 4 British Columbia 10-1; 8, 7 Benighted 10-1; 1, 1 Lucidus 9-5; 5, 5 Mossvale 9-0; 7, 8 Adsum 9-0 also started. Won by a neck; two lengths second and third. Time, 2min 55 3-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP, Of 125 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 3—TRIUNE 7-1 .. J- Mclnally I t 4-Princess Star 7-11 .. Thomson 2 9 8-7 .. • • Tremain 3 1. 1 ValspearS-5; 5, 5 Tin Lap 7-0 also St Won'by a head; half a head second and third. Time, lmin 14 2-ssec. BUATANGATA HANDICAP, Of 70 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 4—HAWTHORN 9-11 .. O. Mclnally 1 1. I—Marnui 7-9 •• •• •• % \i r L 7 a ?i y >7 St Won'by two lengths; half a length second and third. Time, Imm 30sec. NORTHERN HACK, Of 90 sovs. One mile. - i wai kv 7-s .. S. Tremain 1 'scr^hed^Scho 0 !. Palardo. and Tonda--ICson by a length; half a length second and third. Time, lmin 42 Z-&sec. KIA ORA HANDICAP, Of 100 sovs. One mile. 4. 4-DUTCH GIRL 8-0 .. S. Tremain 1 J" J-SfSStl I '"' ..'E M D anson 3 3 |o£r Defence 8-8; 6. 6 Bush Lawyer p n- % * Maori Boy 8-0 also started. 8 Won * length; same between second and third. Time, lmin 40 l-ssec.

HAWERA T.C.

KEHANDICAPS

<PB«»B AOSOCIATIO* TBWOBiM.* WANGANUI, April 4. 1 Thp following rehandicaps for tne Trottinl Club's meeting have been declared by Mr A. Tronson:Aurora Handicap—Baron Grand 36yds, Baron Alfonso 72yds. Eltham Handicap—Baron Grand 36 y< Stratford Handicap-Silk Cord 12yds, Cord 12yds, Parochial 12yds. Renominations . Renominations for the first day mCl Stratford Handicap-Baron Alfonso S °Normanby Handicap—Baron Alfonso scr.

Winners at Wanganui King Franz, who returned a doublefigure dividend, when he won the Borough Handicap Trot at Wanganui on Saturday, is an eight-year-old gelding by Native King from La Franz by Franz—Al F., and this was his first success.' Baron Grand, who also secured his initial victory in the Improvers' Handicap, is a promising three-year-old by Baron Chenault (by Peter Chenault-Onyx) from Welcome Pearl. He started in the Great Northern Derby won by Valdor. Parochial is a four-year-old filly by Great Parrish from Aggie Fame, by Nelson Fame. Baron Alfonso, who was successful in the Suburban Handicap, is a three-year-old gelding by Frank Worthy from Gineta, the latter by Atlantic Express from Grace Constantine, imported from America, by Mr E. R. Davis, of Auckland. On the Improve Ironside and Rockella, who did their j early racing in Canterbury, each wonj a double at the Wanganui meeting, the former taking both two mile races, while Rockella was successful in the principal sprint events. Both have raced particularly well during the season, and may still further improve. After showing exceptional promise as a two-year-old *nd being unlucky not to win the New Zealand Sapling Stakes, Ironside lost form and was sold to a patron of J Robertson's Auckland stable. Ironside is by Wrack from Gatwick, by Logan Pointer—Precision by St. Swithin from-the thoroughbred mare, Kildasa. Southern Chief It has been erroneously reported that the big offer for the Southlandowned two-year-old Southern Chief was made by Mr G. J. Barton, of Dunedin.says the "Southland Times." The offer was made by E. J. Smith, trainer of Sea Gift, to J. J. Kennerley, trainer of Southern Chief, after the latter's victory in- the Futurity Stakes last month. Another big offer has been made for Southern Chief's dam. Regina Logan, who has been represented on the winning list by three others in Regina Derby* Pola Negri, and Southern Smile. Ringtrue's Return One of the class horses in the north is Ringtrue, a son of Travis Axworthy and Bertha Belle, dam of Great Bingen, Peter Bingen, etc. Ringtrue has been mixing stud duties and racing during the last two seasons more successfully than many others have been able to do. Ringtrue has not raced since November, when he dead-heated for third place with Travis over a mile and a quarter at Epsom, those in front of them being Edna Worthy and Supertax. He was second to Edna Worthy at Epsom in September, and won over a mile-and a quarter last August. On his breeding he should stay two miles. Bessie Parrish Bessie Parrish is engaged in unhoppled trotters events at Addington and her track-work suggests .that she will add interest to the racing. On Saturday she worked two miles in 4min 30 l-ssec, and trotted at even speed for the full journey. Saddle Horses George Rey and Prairie King have been entered for the mile saddle event on the'opening day.of the Addington meeting and both have done some worfe with the weight up. On Saturday, George Rey paced a mile in 2mln 13 4-ssec, and Prairie King went a mile and a quarter in 2min 48sec. Both are speedy pacers but they will have their work cut out to beat De Soto and .Grand Mogul.

HOOK TROT,

In harness. Of 80 sovs; second horse 10! sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from stake. 3min ssec class. One mile and a quarter. l_Hon. G. R. Hunter's b m. SHOELACE 38 inc. 36 pen. .. M. Stewart 1 6—M. Kerr's blk g Sea Peter 6yrs- scr D. Teahen 2 3—S. Rowe's gr g Andy Watson scr P. Gallagher 3

9 Ayrshire scr; 13 Bamboozle scr; 5 Crusheen scr; 11 Dusky Prince scr; 4 Green Tanger scr; 2 Myrna Lay 48 inc. 43 rehep.; 10 Parishioner scr; 1 Sylvie's Best scr; 8 Billy Sundy 24; 11 Cerebus 36 also started. ' •' . ■ Won by three lengths; same between second and third. Sylvie's Best was fourth. Times—2mln 53sec. 2min 57sec, 2min 59sec. "Winner trained by M. B. Edwards. STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP, Of 90 sovs; second horse 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from stake. Seven furlongs. 2—3. Bland and R. Monson's br gLAST REFRAIN by Shambles—Refrain 4vrs 8-1 • • . • E- Pinn 1 3-J Munro's blk f Honour's Lass Avts 8-0 •• .. W. Cotton 2 4_W. Crossan's b g Latitude aged 8-2 ** J. Jennings 3 <5 Silver Lark 7-12 car. 7-9 H. Hibberd; 7 Mount Val 9-2 inc. 31b rehep. R. Mackie; 6 Red Dragon 7-7 A. Parsons also started. Won by I length; a neck between second and third. Mount Val was fourth. Time, lmin 28 3- s sec. Winner trained by F. C. Pratt, Orari. NOTES ON THE RACING A Surprise Win Investors began .badly as Blazon, the outsider of the field of five in the Studholme High-weight Handicap, had an easy win. Final Shot and Colossian carried on together in front from tne dispatch until the home turn, where it'inal Shot weakened and Blazon shot to the front to lead into the straight from Colossian and Courtyard. Blazon drew right away in the run home, and won easily by three lengths, from Colossian, who stayed on long enough to hold off Courtyard. Haeretonu and Final Shot were well back.

Blazon had the race in hand as soon as he took charge, and outclassed the opposition home. This was his first success for two seasons. Colossian ran an improved race, but Final Shot was very disappointing, as she was in trouble a long way from the post. Courtyard lost some valuable ground through being sent back to the rear after about a furlong had been covered, and but for this would at least have filled second berth. Haeretonu gave a very poor display and seemed disinclined to respond to his rider's vigorous efforts all through the back stretch.

Opened Winning Account

Chief Lama was sent out a staunch favourite for the Trial Plate, but after leading with Royal Coat for most of the journey, he was beaten into third place. Perpetuus followed this pair into the straight and as soon as the run home was entered upon, she soon disposed of Chief Lama. Tautau Maid then put in an appearance and .finished very fast, but Perpetuus was able to maintain her advantage to win by half a length. Chief Lama was more than two lengths away, clear of Royal Coat and Mabel Mary. Perpetuus has not raced must, but has shown promising form in all her efforts to date. Tautau Maid was going strongly at the finish and would have caused the winner more trouble if her run had not been so long delayed. Chief Lama had every chance, and his showing does not stamp him as above the ordinary. Nightform's Cup

The Surgeon was confidently supported to win the Waimate Cup, and when he headed off the pacemaker. Daring Deed a furlong from home, his victory seemed assured, but he had to be content with third prize. Daring Deed had a clear advantage from Nightform, The Surgeon, and Moonbeam, rounding the home turn, and The Surgeon moved up alongside Daring Deed turning into the straight. The Surgeon had just assumed command when Nightform drew up to him and Moonbeam joined issue. In a hard tussle, Nightform held on to beat the fast finishing Moonbeam by a head, with a lengtjj margin to The Surgeon, Daring Qeed was two lengths away, in front of Hunting Go. Nightform's success came as a surprise to investors, as he was not considered to be ready for the ordeal against more seasoned horses. However, he was always handy and brought his staving ability into good use. Moonbeam was no doubt unlucky in being allowed to drift from a commanding position during the middle stages, and having a lot of leeway to make up turning for home. There was no excuse for The Surgeon, who handled the turns without trouble, and had a good passage throughout. Daring Deed once more failed to carry on. Hunting Go, whose prospects were considered better than those of his stablemate, Nightform. ran a fair race only and may do better later on a bigger track. Blazon moved off slowly and was always in the rear. Never in Danger Shoelace, favourite for the Morven Trot, had an end to. end victory. She was followed over the first mile and a Quarter by Andy Watson, the pair having a big break from Sea Peter and Marsceres at the home turn. Shoelace drew right away from Andy Watson before entering the straight, and ran home with eight lengths to spare. Crusheen finished from a back position to get up to beat Andy Watson for second money. Marsceres and Sea Peter were next. Erin's Guy failed to go away, with the field and Sea Peter and Parishioner were also slow away. Easy for Favourite Silver Sail had a very easy task in the Waitangi Hack Handicap. First out of the barrier she soon opened up a break of six lengths from Control and Royal Coat and had that advantage entering the straight from Golden Vision and Convivial. The favourite was being eased up at the post, with three lengths' advantage. In a close tussle for second honours, Convivial got up to beat Golden Vision by half a length. Counterflight, finishing fast, was next, well clear of the others.

" Silver Sail had the field tied.up from the outset. Convivial was squeezed back when the field moved off, and had to show a game effort to get into the finish. She", looks like becoming useful esaeciaUy over a stretcn or i ground. _. ~ Three Horse Field

Rebel Chief was in most demand m the three-horse field for the Presidents Handicap, and he had a decisive win. After giving trouble at the start, Silk Paper backed out when the.tapes went up and lost at least 10 lengths while Rebel Chief also lost ground through bucking out of the barrier. Silver Lark thus.got away with a big break and Silk Paper set off in pursuit. Rebel Chief drew up to Silver Lark turning for home, and Silk Paper was in close attendance at that.sta.ge. Rebel Chief had no difficulty in holding off Silver Lark and Silk Paper was only a length away at the post. Rebel Chief paid a good price in the circumstances and was never under pressure. The way was no doubt made easier for him bj Silk Paper.being so badly left A Dual Success Shoelace, penalised 36 yards for her previous win, had another decisive win in the Hook Trot. She did not move off as smartly as before, but was soon in a good position and with half the distance covered, again rushed to the front, and at the home turn was well clear of Andy Watson, Sea Peter, Sylvie's Best." Green Tanger, and Myrna Loy. Shoelace was not threatened in the run home, and won easily from Sea Peter, who comfortably beat Andy Watson, with Sylvie's Best and Myrna Loy close up. Bamboozle fell in the first furlong and Cerebus fell over him. Billy Sund.y had to be pulled up. Last Refrain Wins Honour's Lass endeavoured to win the Stewards' Hack from end* to end, but was caught by Last Refrain 100 yards from the post. She had an advantage of six lengths with half the journgy covered, and although this was reduced rounding the far and home turn, was still well clear entering the straight from Last Refrain. Latitude, # and Mount Val. Last Refrain then put in a telling run and wore down Honour's Lass to beat lier by a length. Latitude finished well to get within a neck of Honour's Lass, with Mount Val close up. Last Refrain won well, but Honour's Lass might have kept him at bay but for changing her course in the run home. Her present boring habits will always jeopardise her prospects of winning races. Latitude shaped fairly, doing his best work over the business stages. Mount Val was evidently anchored by his big weight.

WESTPORT J.C.

SISTERINA WINS HANDICAP (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELBQEAM.) WESTPORT, April 4. The Westport Jockey Club',s first day was held in fine but overcast weather. The totalisator handled £4239, against £4298 10s last year. Results:— TRIAL HACK HANDICAP, Of 65 sovs. Six furlongs. 3—UNIVERSE 7-5 .. .. W. Jones 1 2—Needful 8-0 .. G. Humphries 2 s—Delium 7-12 .. .. Rosewarne 3 4 Pawky 8-4; 2 Baffle 7-5 also started. Won by a neck; a length second and third. Time, lmin 16sec. • DULLER HANDICAP TROT, Of 70 sovs. 2min 27sec class. One mile. I—RED FLYER scr .. J. Bryce. jun. 1 s—Parallax 24 .. .. H. Bennett 2 3—Brian Boru scr .. J. E. Roche 3 8 Cling Clang scr; 13 Bon Huon scr; 9 Eva Truman scr; 11 King Author scr; 10 Lisnacree scr; 4 Logan Palm scr; 12 Passport scr; 6 High Noon 12; 2 Kaitawa 12; 7 Welcome Stranger 24 also started. Won by two lengths; half a length second and third. Time, 2min 22sec. MORLEY HANDICAP, Of 125 sovs. One mile. 3—SISTERINA 7-2 .. .. W. Jones 1 I—Golden Dart 8-11 .. L. J. Ellis 2 2—Sweet Agnes 9-3 .. G. Humphries 3 4 Royal Gallant 8-5; 5 Carfex 8-2 also started. • Won by a head; three lengths second and third. Time, lmin 42 2-ssec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, Of 70 sovs. Five furlongs. • 2—REBEL STAR 8-13 .. A. Messervy 1 I—Bon Tray 9-2 .. .. L. J. Ellis 2 3—Zionist 7-13 .. .. L. Jones 3 4 Gay Spear 7-5; 5 Royal Stanley 7-5 also started. Won by a length and a half; same between second and third. Time, lmin 2 4-ssec. GRANITY TROT, Of 70 sovs. 3min 43sec class. One mile and a half. 3—BRIAN BORU scr .. J. E. Roche 1 4—High Noon 24 .. A. Fairburn 2 2—Kaitawa 24 .. .. Clark 3 8 Eva Truman scr; 6 Lisnacree scr; 5 Logan Palm scr; 1 Parallax 36; 7 Travis Thome 108 also started. Won by a length; same second and third. Time, 3min 44 4-ssec. SCANLON HANDICAP, Of 85 sovs. Seven furlongs. I—CONSUMMATION 8-3 .. W. Jones 1 3—Back Lead 8-0 .. .. L. J. Ellis 2 2—Princess Rawene 8-9 .. "3 5 Ravine 9-3; 4 Locksley 9-1 also started. Won by a length; half a length second and Hhird. Time, lmin 29 l-ssec. ORAWAITI HACK, Of 70 sovs. One mile. 3—WEE MUS*K 7-7 .. .. Rule 1 6—Rose Val 9-3 .. G. Humphries 2 I—Wharemanea 7-5 .. W. Jones 3 5 Pawky 8-4; 4 Gas Mask 8-2; 2 Needful 8-0; 7'lmasurvey 7-7 also started. Won by a length; half a length second and third. Time, lmin 42 2-ssec. KARAMEA HANDICAP, Of 75 sovs. Six furlongs. 2—REBEL STAR 9-4 .. L. J. Ellis 1 I—Copyist 9-5 .. .. R. Flower 2 4—Gay Spear 7-5 .. • • W. Jones 3 3 Zionist 7-13 also started. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY FLYING HACK HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. Six furlongs. st. lb. St. lb. Needful ..8 3 Universe .. 713 Zionist .. 713 Baffle ..75 Delium .. 713 Gayspear ..7 5 DENNISTON TROT, of 70 sovs. 2min 27 sec class. One mile. Bon Huon .. scr Kaitawa .. 12 Cling Clang .. scr Brian Boru .. 24 King Author scr, Parallax .. 24 Logan Palm .. scr Welcome Passport ..scr Stranger 24 High Noon .. 12 Lady Ann .. 48 King Author and Lady Ann will be bracketed. WESTPORT HANDICAP, of, 125 sovs. One mile and a quarter. st. lb. st. lb. Sweet Agnes 9 1 Sisterina .. 710 Golden Dart 811 Locksley ..7 8 Royal Gallant 8 1 Consummation 7 7 Carfex .. 7 12 GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Rebel Star .. 911 Arrowrose ..9 1 Copyist ..9 7 Pawky .. 7 13 Bon Tray ..9 4 WAIMANGAROA TROT, of 70 sovs. 3min 43sec class. One mile and a half. Bon Huon .. scr Welcome King Author scr Stranger 36 Lisnacree .. scr Brian Boru .. 36 Logan Palm .. scr Red Flyer .. 48 High Noon .. 24 Decoy Bird .. 108 Kaitawa .. 24 Travis Thorn 108 Parallax .. 36 Birigen Palm 264 Brackets are King Author and Decoy Bird, Logan Palm and Bingen Palm. ROCHE MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 85 sovs. Seven furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Carfex ..9 3 Princess Ravine ..9 0 Rawene 8 10 Consumma- Gas Mask ..89 tion 8 12 Back Lead ..8 8 Gayspear ..80 CHARLESTON HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. One mileV st. lb. st. lb. Rose Val ..9 4 Back Lead 7 9 Sisterina .. 9 0 Wharemanea 7 5 Wee Musk 8 6 Imasurvey .. 7 4 Pawky ..8 1 FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. Six furlongs and 84 yards. st. lb. st.lb. Rebel Star ..911 Royal Copyist .. 3 7 Gallant 8 8 1 Golden Dart 9 4 Zionist ..80 Baffla , ..7 5