RACING AND TROTTING LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21759, 16 April 1936, Page 15

RACING AND TROTTING LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

, RACING FIXTURES April 16—Reef ton J.C. April 13—Hawke's Bay J.C. April 18-—Greymouth J.C. April 18. 20—Avondale J.C. l April 29. 30~-Dannevirke R!c. (at Woodvillc). TROTTING FIXTURES April IS—Ashburton T.C April 18. 22—Manawatu T.C. April 30. May 2—Forbury Park T.C. May 2—Cambridge -T.C. May " -Marlborough T.C. Mav 9 - Oamaru T.C. Ma'/ f » -Waikato T.C. May I'), 18—Nelson T.C. May HO—Canterbury Park T.C. June l.'v Ashburton T.C. June 2u. 23. or 24—Auckland T.C. TURF GOSSIP Sometimes Necessary Muu> owners are against the use of spurs on their horses, but against this idea 'hero have been several instances in kvhich horses have failed owing to the absence of this painful but effective part of a rider's equipment. Especially is this the case in apprentices' races, in which the riders are not allowed either whip or spur, and races have been lost through the riders not being able to get the best out of their mounts. A case in point occurred in the Great Autumn Handicap on Tuesday. When the horses were mounted in the birdcage, Mr A. H. Fi:4icr. owner of Tizzy, noticed Jrom the members' stand that the rider was wearing spurs, and he immediately rushed down and gave instruction to iiis trainer to remove them. Tizzy, as is known, was only beaten in the last few strides by Queen of; Sons, who had the advantage in having a much stronger horseman equipped with spurs and whip, and the boy on Tizzy, apart from his limited experience in such races, lacked the necessary strength to ride his mount right out; a little assistance from spurs might have made the difference between success and defeat. Nobody likes to sse a horse unduly punished, but there are horses that require some urging with whip or spur, and Tizzy, judging by her habits at the start of a race, is no doubt one of them. Highly Estimated Riposte lost a lot of his reputation by his showing at Riccarton on Tuesday, as it was generally known that his connexions considered him unbeatable. There was some excuse for his failure, however, as he commenced to bore out rounding the turn on to the course proper and instead of straightening up for the run home, he moved outwards and took Roaming with him. They encountered the portion of the track that had been cut up during, training operations and Roaming missefl his foothold on the rough surface. Hia chance was. of course, extinguished and Riposte, although he kept his feet. iost a good deal of valuable ground before he regained the right track. The young Rapier gelding cannot therefore be condemned for his failure and he will win seme gocd races later. Before this week's meeting there were several making enquiries about him. but although a substantial offer was made, no business followed. It is understood > t ; ;at a four-figure price is required for him. In Swordstick and Riposte, Raider has. with limited opportunities. J eft two good class gallopers and there i* no dotibt his death nearly two years t'zn was a more serious loss to New 7. . a' an d bloodstock than was. realised at the time. -"' " '*•'"'■ ■*•" An Anxious Period

The success attained by Custos on Tu sday reflected great credit on his trainer, F. D. Jones, as the colt suffered from severe lameness for a few days in the early part of the month, and at one stage there did not seem much chance of getting him to the post at Easter in his right condition, With careful attention and judicious track work, however, the trouble gradually v/crked off. and Jones decided early last week to carry on with him. The owner. Mr C. N. Draper, is at present in England and has missed seeing his colt in action in his last three races, two of which he has won. He was beaten by the narrowest of margins in the third. Custos is a heavily topped youngster and is wide in front so there will always be the possibility of leg trouble affecting him. but in the meaniimc it is proposed to take him to Sydney in the spring. His trip will of course depend on how he progresses on resuming activity after his winter spell, as however good he may be, he will need to be at his best if Gold Rod is still in the arena in Australia. Getting Ready Jelly Beggar had two useful races en the flat at Riccarton this week, and the good form he showed points to his bright prospects for the forthcoming jumping season. He should be in excellent order for his proposed trip to the Great Northern meeting in June. Not Herself

Rona Bay seems to be right out of form. She gave indications of this in her track work before this week's racing, and on both days of the meeting she gave displays that were very different from her attractive performances earlier in the year. Herious Setback

Davolo has not done well since he f-uffered a severe injury from a kick ft Wingatui early in February, and his recent races both at Trentham and

Riccarton would suggest that he has never thrown off the effects of his painful -perience.

A Bad Habit

Kmnoull is undoubtedly a good three-year-old, and is one likely to grow into a more solid colt with another year on to his age. It is, however, unfortunate that he is inclined to make mistakes at the barrier—a fault that will always make him a doubtful proposition when pitted against strong opponents. His is not a case of vicious temper when lining up, but, being highlv strung, he is a difficult horse to keep in the line, and is always apt to do the wrong thing when the tapes go up.

Harsh Placing* Silver Streak was set another strenuous ordeal in being asked to contest the Great Autumn Handicap with 8-11 on his back. This good little gelding has been a wonderful stake earner this season, but in side-stepping races of his own class and distance, and starting him in weight-for-age and long-distance events does not seem altogether reasonable. More Successes Ahead

Royal Limond has opened the steeplechase season auspiciously by winning two races and filling third place in his three efforts" at Riverton. He was ridden on Saturday, when he ran third, by his trainer, D. O'Connor, who, however, had to return to Riccarton to attend to his two hurdlers, Arctic Star and Lycidas, and R. Beale was engaged to ride the gelding in his other engagements. Royal Limond is booked for another trip to Ellerslie. He won the Great Northern Steeplechase last year with 9-2, but will have a much bigger i- .post this year. He is, however, a vastly-improved horse following a spell during the summer months, when he was well loked after, and he came in carrying a healthier condition than ever before. His owner, Mr A. Syme, in spite of early disappointments with him over country, has always had a high opinion of him, and he can now look forward to gaining more high honours with him during the next four or five months. O'Connor will no doubt ride Royal Limond in his future races, and Beale will have the mounts on Rasouli, who is also to go north.

TROTTING NOTES

Answer, to Correspondent Wager, Christchurch.—Navy Blue was a starter in the Snowdon Trot Handicap at the Hororata meeting on December 14. Reminders

Acceptances for the Ashburton Trotting Club's meeting will close to-day. A Speedy Three-year-old. Pot Luck possesses a great burst of speed, and this was shown by his running in the April Handicap at Addington yesterday. For the greater part of the journey he was pocketed, arid half a mile from home his driver, M. Holmes, was compelled to ease him to get him into a position from which he could tackle the leaders. Once clear he fairly flew past the other starters and two furlongs from home he was in the lead. In the run down the straight he tired perceptibly, and he had nothing left in reserve as the post was reached. Pot Luck is only three years old and cannot yet be expected to have the stamina of older horses. The race for him over two miles was a severe one, and the shorter distance of the All-Age Stakes at Ashburton on Saturday will suit him better. His meeting with Frisco Lady, Valdor, and Blair Athol is creating the greatest interest. An Enquiry

Beginning strongly* Graham .Direct disappointed his marry supporters by failing to gain a place in the Oxford Handicap, won by De Soto, and after the race the stiDendiary steward instituted an enquiry into his running. The evidence of the trainer, F. G. Holmes, was heard, and although the committee accepted the explanation tendered the stipendiary steward was considered to have done the right thing in making enquiries into the form shown.

A Spectacular Smash One of the most spectacular accidents ever seen at Addington happened in the Halswell Handicap. When racing prominently Tangatu put a foQt through Battlefield's sulky wheel and both horses came down. Bingen Palm, who was following closely, crashed with the fallen horses, and his driver, J. R. Simpson, was catapulted into the air and landed on his head some distance in front of his horse. The force of the impact was so great that Bingen Palm broke his gear and left his sulky behind. M. Stewart, driver of Tangatu, received a bad shaking and was not able to drive again during the afternoon, but neither J. R. Simpson (Bingen Palm) nor D. C. Watts (Battlefield) was injured. Tired of Racing

For a mile and six furlongs Young Travis ran a great race in the Halswell Handicap,, but in, the straight he was very tired and failed badly over the concluding stages. He appears to have had enough of racing for the present. A Successful Trainer

With Ave wins at the meeting F. C Duhlevy was the most successful trainer. Grand Mogul (2), Tempest, Cloudy Range, and Teviot Downs proved good stake winners, but Rongomai let the stable dowh. A Promising Driver

With experience R. J. Rapley, who has driven Discord in all her races, is rapidly improving, and he handled the mare with good judgment in both races. Rapley. like many other young drivers, might well replace in the sulky other men who are plainly past their best. Promising Young Pacer

Double Great was quickly in a handy position in the Welcome Handicap, but older horses in Cadiz and Golden Mist showed more stamina over the concluding stnges. Double Great should prove a good winner for Mr J. R. McKenzie next season.

JOCKEY'S FAILURE DESTITUTE IN MALAYA (OHITMJ PHBSB ABiOCUttOH-COPtBlOBT.) (Received April 16, 7.30 p.m.) SINGAPORE, April 15. Willian Moore, an Australian who arrived in Malaya about 1924, and had little success, becoming eventually destitute, was sentenced to three months' imprisonment. He pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted suicide, and asked to be repatriated. This request was granted.

BLOODSTOCK SALES (WlT*!* p«t*B» kSBOCIktIOW—OOPYRtOt^tf.J SYDNEY. April 15. At the yearling sVlea an interesting asoadt was the.appearance lor the first time 2sAlmond* offspring the highest price *Sr whlch'wa* obttlried for a brown colt him Mooch Along, whioh realised 350 '"other Veilmond offerings realised tteym 45 to 200 guineas. Dr. W. C. Ring paid 2°° " lneas eac £ for a brown SUverburn—Sundance colt and a bay Excitement-Restfuli colt. 'Wright, Stephenson's paid 160 guineas for a black Excitement—Period Ally. A bay Ally by Nightmarch from RaDina was sold to Mr W.. 0. Haslett (South Australia) for 100 guineas. A chestnut filly by Philamor from Sennight was sold to the R;mdwick trainer, J. W. Cook, for 130 guineas.

BEEFTOtf J.C. PROGRAMME FOR TODAY [From Our Own Reporter.] GREYMOUTH; April 15. The Reefion Jockey Club will hold it 3 autumn meeting to-morrow, and good acceptances wen; received, but because of several dual engagements some of the fields will be reduced. The weather to-day was gloriously fine, snd there is every indication tonight of its continuing. The two-divi-dend system will be in use. _ The following horses are nkely to be well supported:— Flying Handicap—Arrowrose and Arena. Alexander Handicap—Rose Val and Free Ro^e. Progress Trot— Tommy Boy and Kaitawa. Irving Memorial Handicap—Consummation and Sweet Agnes. Stewards" Handicap—Land Raid and Rebel Star. High-weight Handicap—Last Refrain an! NeedfulReef lon Trot Handicap—Parallax and Tommy Boy. Farewell Handicap—Metal Bird and Royal Grllant. Swordftick appeared in the telegraphed acceptances for the Alexander Handicap but his name is missing from the official card. The programme is as follows:12.20 p.m.— FLYING HANDICAP, of C 5 sovs. Five furlongs, st. lb. St. lb. Copyist .. 9 13 Delium ..8 1 Bon Tray 9 10 Zionist ..7 8 Arena ..9 5 Baffle ..7 5 Arrowrose ..9 4 Dover Patrol 7 0 Colossian .. 8 4

1.10 p.m.— ALEXANDER HACK HANDICAP, of 70

sovs. One mile, st. lb. st. lb. Free Rose .. 9 2 Arrowrnld .. 7 5 Rose Val ..9 1 Imasurvey 7 5 Zetes .. a 12 Back Lead ..7 5 Needful .. ■ 8 11 Dover Patrol 7 0 Last Refrain 0 6 Gay Colleen 7 0 Wee Musk 8 4 Gay Spear .. 7 0 1.40 p.m.— # PROGRESS TROT (in harness), of 65 sovs 2min 27sec class. One mile. Minnetonka .. scr Tommy Boy 24 Passport .. scr Welcome Kushnimihi .. scr Stranger 24 Rose Polts .. scr King Author 24 Eva Truman .. scr Parallax .. 24 Kaitawa .. 12

2.20 p.m.— IRVING MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of OS sovs. One mile and a quarter.

st. lb. st. lb. Sweet Agnes 8 l.'l Monastic .. 713 Haerctonu 8 4 Rose Val ..7 13 Royal Gallant 8 4 Gold Arrow 7 0 Free Rose ..8 3 Locksley .. 7 6 Consum- Latitude .. 7 6 mation 8 2

3 p.m.— STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 65 sovs. Six furlongs and a half.

st. lb. st. lb. Copyist .. 9 13 Delium .. 713 Rebel Star 9 10 Gas Mask ..7 5 Arena ..9 5 Palmyra ..7 0 Land Raid 8 6

3.40 p.m.— HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 65 sovs.

Seven furlongs.

st. lb. st. lb. Free Rose .. 913 Animated ..8 5 Colossian 9 13 Pawky ..8 4 Monastic ~ 910 Back Lead 8 0 Needful ..94 Gasmask .. - 8 0 Last Refrain 812 4.20 p.m.— REEFTON TROT HANDICAP (in harness), of 65 sovs. 3min ssec class. One mile and a quarter. Minnetonka .. scr Tommy Boy .. 36 Passport .. scr Welcome Rose Potts .. scr Stranger 36 Eva Truman scr King Author 36 Kaitawa ... 24 Parallax .. 36

3 p.m.— FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Seven furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Metal Bird 9 4 ConsumSweet Agnes 9 2 mation 8 2 Zetes ..' 812 Gold Arrow 8 0 Haeretonu 8 6 Gas Mask 7 5 Royal Gallant 8 4 Baffle ..7 5 Gayspear ..7 0

AVONDALE J.C. ACCEPTANCES

(press association TELEGRAM.I AUCKLAND, April 15. Acceptances for the Avondale Jockey Club's meeting are as follow: Noon— ROSEBANK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Paso Robles 9 0 Francis Acre 8 0 Mainland .. Blf Gemland ..8 0 Hunting' Le Chasseur 8 0 Maid 810 Lady Billie 8 0 Thangilamba 8 6 Miss Sergia ..8 3 Musketoon 8 0 Solas ..8 3 Hessketoon 8 0 Cyllaros ~8 3 Lady Valma 8 0 Hohana ..8 0 Morning Spearcourt 8 0 Sun 8 0 Prince Abb 8 0 Rua King 8 0 Overdue ..8 0 Gold Musk 8 0 12.42 p.m.— AVONDALE HURDLES, of 160 sovs; about one mile and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Prince of King Orange 10 0 Mestor 9 8 The Hiker 10 0 Benighted 9 3 Golden Ruling King 9 0

England 912 Booklaw ..9 0 Modern Swift Spear 9 0 Maid 9 9 Domo .. 9 0 Victor » Dark Colima 9 9 Princess 9 0

1.26 p.m.— CHEVALIER HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Seven furlongs. st. lb. st. lb Wahine Gallant

Rehei 8 11 Knight 7 9 Torch ..8 7 Dancing Sebrof ..8 5 Lady 7 9

Fleetwind ..8 5 Tidalia ..7 5 Queen Nona 8 5 Dark Shadow 7 0 Lornacre ~8 3 Gay Sister 7 0 Supreme Lady Court 8 0 Voyonne 7 0 Valise .. 712 Illumani ..7 0 High Tea ..7 0 Hope Lass 7 0 2.11 p.m.— FOLEY MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile and a quarter. st. lb. st. lb. Floodtide 8 9 Gay Broney 711 Nun Nicer 8 8 Bonny Gay 7 9 Gay Rose 8 4 Galilee ..7 9 Sinking Grand Talk 7 4

Fund 8 2 Maine ..7 4 Knight of Day Wind ..7 0 Australia 8 2 Star Artist 7 0 Velocipede 7 13

2.55 p.m.— OAKLEY HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Five furlongs, st. lb. st. lb.

Golden Young Blonde 9 1 Paddon 7 2 Karl .. 8 11 Gay Flier ..7 0

Ned Cuttle ..88 Pari Passu ..70 Anion ..88 Bonstar .. 70 Marjory Daw 710 Gay Step ..7 0 Cheval-de- Quadroon .. 7 0

Volee 7 7 Tip Toes ..7 0 Philomup .. 7 7 Summary .. 7 0 Palustre .. 7 5

3.40 p.m.— RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs.

st. lb. s t. lb. Rweatu .. 912 Coronis ..7 3 Pakanui .. .8 8 Scotland ..'7 3 Engi ..8 7 Puss Moth .. 7 3 Epris ..8 5 Whirling ..7 2 Greek Gold 8 4 Princess Star 7 2 Crooning .. 712 Lordly Knight 7 1 Bcllkyrlan .. 7 10 Triune ..7 0 Adalene .. 710 Wahineßeihi 7 0 Tonnerre ..7 9 Lady Ruler 7 0

4.34 p.m.— WHAU HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and a quarter. st. lb. ' st. lb. King Tut .. 9 2 Full o" Vera Acre .. 8 10 Scotch 7 7 Tutor .. 8 8 Te Broney .. 7 7 Loomblnation 8 7 All Irish ..7 7 Dutch Girl ..85 Orenda ..77 Shy , .. 8 2 Barograph ..77 Gay Sister ..7 7 5.10 p.m.— TITIRANGI HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. One mile, st. lb. st. lb. Adalene ... 8 5 Keith Lu ..-7 8 Miss Lu ..8 2 Tuaheahe ..7 3 Roval Secret 8 1 Parquet .. 7 0 Delrain .. 710 Psychologist 7 0 Light Comedy 7 10

NEW ZEALAND , HORSES .WIN CUDDLE AND SILVER RING A.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING (UWITtD PKI6B iBBOCIATIO*-COPTmi(»«T.) (Received April 15, 10.55 p.m.) SYDNEY. April 15. The third day of the Australian Jockey Club's meeting was held at Randwick today In dull but fine weather. The attendance was 23,000. The track was in a sodden condition, and cut up badly during the races. Cuddle followed her success in the Doncaster with a brilliant display of galloping in the All-Aged Plate. The winner appreciated the heavy going and dashed to the front at the top of the straight and won on the bit by two lengths. Musk Deer, the winner of the Coogee Handicap, was not fancied. The sensation of the day was provided in < the Champagne Stakes. Gold Rod. a warm favourite, was left at the barrier. The jockey.- McCarten, subsequently s . aid J„fi Goldßod slipped when the. barrier rose and came down on his hindquarters, ana in endeavouring to right himself stumbled forward on his nose. This happening, together with the heavy going, appeared to upset Gold Rod, and he refused to gallop for his rider from then on. Silver Ring made it a one-horse race M the Cumberland Plate, settling down as pacemaker shortly after the barrier rose. He galloped effortlessly throughout, and won with ease by three lengths. Results : CITY HANDICAP, Of 700 sovs. One mile and five furlongs. SPEAR PRINCE 8-2 .. Spencer 1 Collstar 6-7 .. •• Durban 2 Mr Kerry 8-3 • • Pratt 3 Akuna and Jovial Son also started. After leading throughout, Spear Prince won by five lengths. Time, 2min 49£ sec. AUTUMN HURDLE RACE, Of 500 sovs. Two miles and three furlongs. THE GENIUS 9-2 .. Maxwell 1 Bonnie Rollux 9-6 .. Gallop 2 Woodcut 9*o . • Gleeson 3 Eight started, including Clangor. After taking charge at the mile, The Genius won with ease by 10 lengths. Time, 4min 323ec. ALL-AGED PLATE, Of 1500 sovs. One mile. CUDDLE 8-13 .. McCarten 1 Regular Bachelor 9-0 .. Tanwan .2 Gay Blonde 8-12 .. Pratt 3 Hall Mark 9-1; Garrio 8-8; Hadrian 8-8 also started. The first to show out was Hadrian, closely pressed by Cuddle. The latter took charge at the top of the straight and won on the bit by two lengths. Time, lmin 40sec. COOGEE HANDICAP, Of 700 sovs. One mile and one furlong. MUSK DEER 7-0 .. Duncan 1 Cid 7-6 .. Curley 2 Panax 8-1 , .. Spencer 3 Fourteen started, including Golden Chance and Palady. Turning for home Cid and Musk -Deer were on terms, and in a desperate struggle down the straight Musk Deer poked his nose in front on the post and won by a long head. Time, Uttin 55sec. champagne: stakes, Of 2500 sovs. Six furlongs. TONGA 8-5 .. D. MUnro 1 Siren 8-3 ' .. Shean 2 Bonnie Legion 8-10 .. K. Cook 3 Other starters were Gold Rod 9-1, Royal King 8-10, Water Wagon 8-5, Talking 8-5, Paul Jones 8-5, and Korimako 8-3. In racing to the turn Siren showed the way, but Tonga Joined issue and finished best to gain the verdict by a long head. Time, lmin 141 sec. CUMBERLAND PLATE, Of 1250 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. SILVER RING 9-0 * .. Ellis 1 Master Brlerly 9-0 .. Cook 2 Lough Neagh 9-0 .. Shean 3 Other starters were Oro 9-3, Sarcherie 9-1, Glen's Spear 9-0, Allunga 8-4. After dashing to the front at the rise of the barrier, Silver Ring led throughout and won with ease by three lengths. Time, 3min 4|sec. NEW ZEALANDERS' SUCCESS NOTES ON THE RACES

(Received April 15, 11.20 p.mj

SYDNEY, April 15.

The "Sun" says that the New Zealand horses had a field day at Randwick, winning both the wcight-for-agc races with Cuddle and Silver Ring. Cuddle's success to-day was outstanding. Saddled up for the third time after winning the Doncaster and finishing last in the Sydney Cup, she came out fresh as paint to-day and won from a very smart field more easily than can be imagined. Her three pursuers were tiring badly in the straight. The "Sun" adds: "The Champagne Stakes will be responsible for heated arguments for weeks. The popular fancy, Gold Rod, was hopelessly left. He was inclined to be restive at the start, and slipped when the barrier rose, his feet going from under him. It was remarkable that McCarten stayed in the saddle. It was natural that the colt should take some time to balance afterwards. It was a most unfortunate happening to mar the record of this fine performer." The "Sun" pays a tribute to Silver Ring's easy win in the Cumberland Plate, finishing strongly while the others were fading. Silver Ring's first six furlongs were done in lmin 20sec, and the last half mile in 51Jsec.

ASHBURTON T.C.

HANDICAPS

The following handicaps have been declared by Mr G. Paul for the Ashburton Trotting Club's meeting to be held on Saturday:—

ALLENTON HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. 3min 48sec class. One mile and a half. Dolores Silk .. scr Sir Kit .. scr Great Linnet scr Harvest Lady 24 Guy Hugo .. scr Highrate ... 36 Isis .. scr Bon Chance 48 Lord Ernleigh scr Cracksman .. 48 Parachute .. scr Royal Parrlsh 48 Patty Todd .. scr San Michele .. 48 Pilot Peter .. scr Chudleigh .. 96 Shadow Renova .. 108 Bingen scr IMPROVERS" HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. 3min 43sec class. One mile and a half. Aide de Camp scr Native Son .. scr Bill Grattan .. scr Old Faithful scr Capacity .. scr Peter Silk .. scr Chaise .. scr Renown's Best scr Credit Funds scr Royal Doulton scr Dollydora .. scr Sea Lord .. scr Elite Rey .. scr Superior Rank scr Fine Art .. scr Waggon Lady Concliff scr ■ Wheels scr

Linklight ..scr U. Scott .. scr Lord Axworthy scr Thornworthy 12 Loyal Direct scr Bandit .. 24 Major Guy .. scr Shrewdie .. 36 Mai travers .. scr

AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. 3min 39sec class. One mile and a half. Carrageen ..scr. Precious Metal scr Chateau ' .. scr Red Flyer .. scr Coral Prince scr Southern Cream Chief scr Harvester scr Teftor .. scr Diversion .. scr Trinidad .. scr Golden Miller scr Tyrone Lass .. scr Happy Bird .. scr Vanity. Fair .. scr Hazel Russell scr Glorletta .. 12 Luclcy Jack .. scr Royal t>alm .. 24 Myrna Loy .. scr Celebrity .. 36 Player .. scr Brigadier .. 48 Ping .. scr STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 215 sovs. 3min 30sec class. One mile and a half. King's Guard scr Admiral Sandy N. .. scr Bingen 48 Flotsam .. 12 Lough* Guy .. 48 Guy o' Mine .. 12 Teviot Downs 48 Raclaim .. 12 Bessie Parrish 60 Airflow .. 36 First Wrack 72 RAKAIA HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. 3min 30sec class. One mile and a half. Broughshane scr Gallant Knight 12 Greenmantle scr Lone Derby .. 12 Mystery Yet scr Admiral Wrack 24 Radiant Gold scr Kibo ..36

Trlcliff .. scr Margaret Bell 48 Wild Dreams scr

HARVEST HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. 3min 35sec class. One mile and a half. Casanova .. scr Vagabond King scr Lady Hannah scr Wee Wrack .. scr Marie Louise scr Colene Parrish 32 Ma Waro .. scr Golden Mist .. 12 On Parade .. scr Grand Author 12 Our War .. scr .Llewellyn's Pet 13 Oversight .. scr Monty Chimes 12 Plutus .. scr Southern Smile 12 Prince Roydon. scr Trireme .. 12 Purveyor .. scr Navy Blue .. 24 Red Flush .. scr Cantata .. 36 Royal Crescent scr Play On ..36 Silver Sea Trail .. 36 Axworthy scr Cadiz .. 48 FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of 215 SOVS. drain23sec class. One mile and a half. Arachne .. scr Battlefield .. 12 Aristotle .. scr Homeward .. 12 De Soto .. scr Peter Locanda 12 Golden Cross scr Prairie King 12 Isabel Derby - scr Reporter .. 12 John Jinks .. scr Bingen Palm 24 Lady Fame .. scr Grace McElwyn 24 Lynwood .. scr Little Nelson 24 Mocast .. scr Francis Lincoln 24 Rongomai .. scr Guy Junior .. 36 Subsidy .. scr Raydus .. 36 Waress .. scr Recess .. 36 Young Travis scr Supertax .. 36 I Young Frank, scr Willow Wava 38 !

GOLF NOTABLE PLAY BY FERRIER THE NORTHERN OPEN TOURNrtENT (tJHTTED t>BBSB ASSOCUTZO*—COPWKHBT.) (Received April 15, 8.0 pjn.) LONDON, April 15. The Australian, J. Ferrier, competing in the Northern. Open tournament, started the second round sensationally with two threes. In spite of a storm of snpw and sleet, which he felt terribly, he hit unusually £ar/%nd had only one bad hole at the sixteenth and when a great drive finished out of bounds. He had to reduce, taking six, but finished with 72, and an aggregate of 155. Two more rounds will be played to-morrow. The leaders at present are:—R. S. Walker, 73, 72; J. H. Ballingall, 79, 67; T. Dobson, 75, 74: and J. Hatton, 77, 73. AMBERLEY CLUB Following is the draw for the first round of the Grierson Cup handicap knock-out competition to be played among members of the Amberley Golf Club:—Mrs J. D. Boyce v. Mrs H. Holland, Miss Hoy v. Mrs W. J. Martyn, Miss C. Turnbull v. Miss Boyle Miss E. George v. Mrs E. w. Wade, Miss Symonds v. Miss Dermouline, Mrs J. Sohofteld v. Mrs P. E. Starr, Miss Baird v. Miss C. Rutherford, Miss Raymond v. Mrs G. W. Rhodes, Mrs D. S. McNaughton v. Miss M. Frew, Miss fi. Payne v. Mrs E. Little, Mrs W. A. Parsons v. Mrs J. V. Oxley, Miss N. Qrier* son v. Miss S. M. Rhodes, Mißs Twhigg v. Mrs C. S. Griffiths, Miss M. Sinclair v. Miss M. A. Frew, Mrs D. McDonald V. Mrs C. H. Woman, Mrs R. C. Clifford v. Miss Parsons.

The first round Is to be finished by April 30. Following is the draw for matches to be played on Saturday:— Men, stableford bogey—l. G. Grierson, C. A. Wbrhail, A. P. Boyle, and D. S. MeNaugliton; G. W. Rhodes, t. Vt Samuels, A. A. Holland, and S. Griffiths; W. Wade, R. O'Laughlin, J. V. Oxley, ahd M. I. Malthus: J. South, R. H. Harris, Dr. Starr, and J. McDonald; D. McDonald, R. Clifford, W. A. Parsons, and R. Tod Beveridge; E. Little, D. McLean, J. Schofield, and R. Powell;

Ladies. Stableford bogey—Miss M. A. Frew, Mrs W. Mfirtyh. Mrs J. V. Oxley, and Mrs A. A. Holland; Mrs C. A. Wornall, Mrs S. Griffiths. Mrs D. MeNaughton, and Mr* J. D, Bdyce; Miss N. GrierSon, Mrs G. .W. Rhodes, Miss S. Rhodes, ahd Mrs p. McDonald; Mis* E. Payne, Clifford; Miss C. Rutherford, Mrs E. Little, Miss K, F. Parsons, and Miss E. Parsons. Junior ladies, first round, first nine holes of Parsons Cup—Miss Turnbull, Miss E. George, Miss R. Sytnonds, and Mrs W. Wade; Miss Dermoulins. Mrs P. E. Starr, Miss Balrd, and Miss Raymond; Miss M. Frew. Mrs W. A. Parsons, Miss Twhigg. and Miss M. Sinclair,

WAIMAIRI BEACH LADIES* CLUB The following is the draw for the foursome to be played at Waimairi on Saturday:—Mrs F. A. Britton and Miss A. Turner v. Mrs S. J. Russell and Mrs B. C. Rowe, Miss J. Corsbie and Mrs E. C. Hyde v. Mrs H. F. Roberts and Miss A. Watson, Mrs J. P. Whatman and Miss A. Alexander V. Miss C. Graham and Miss P. Lewis, Mrs H. V. Ros»ie and Miss Pacaithly v. Miss I. Simpson and Miss M. Thompson, Miss A. Ness and Miss'Arnott v. Miss E. Blank and Mrs Chammen, Miss s. James and Mrs G. D. Law v. Miss E. C. Wood and Miss D, Graham, Mies P. Brass and Miss J. Jameson v. Miss B, Stock and Mrs H. E. Clark, Mrs E. J. Eastwood and Miss E. ». Sunt v. Mrs B. J. Collins and Miss K, Ireland, Miss I. Tod and Miss P. Fletcher v. Miss N. Was* and Mrs W. H. Smith, Dr. J. Scott and Miss O'Connell v. Mtts Johnston and Miss N. Ounn, Miss G. Stanton and Mrs J. Osborne v. Miss V. JMjnan and. Miss S. Atkinson, Miss A. J. Suiter and Miss J. Buss v. Mrs R. K. Palmer and Miss T. Stewart, Mies J. Butt and Mrs E. J. McNeil v. Mies M. Simpson and Mrs M. Beeby. Miss L. Umgford and Miss B. Patterson v. Miss W. Atkinson and Mrs L. Brown. HAGLEY LADIES' CLUB The Ladies' Golf Union medal match will be played on April 21. Entries will close at the club house at noon on April 17.

RUSSLEY LADIES* CLUB The Russley Ladies' Golf Club will hold an open tournament on May 14, 15, and 18. when the following events will be played:— Thursday, May 14—Morning; First round of the open championship; first medal handicap (two divisins). Afternoon: Bogey handicap (two divisions). Friday, May 13—Morning: Second round of the' open championship; second medal handicap. Afternoon: Four-ball bogey. Saturday. May 16—Mixed four-ball bogey handicap; open championship for the best gross score over two rounds of 18 holes each, stroke play. Entries will close on May 9. AVONDALE LADIES* CLUB The following is the draw for the foursome aggregate to be played on April id, commencing not later than 11 a.m. (post entries will be accepted) :—Mrs W. J. Owens and Mrs L. S. Smith v. Miss E. L. Sapsford and Miss I. A. Maindonald, Mrs J. Martin and Miss P. EUwood v. Mrs ft. Atkinson and Miss K. Dobßon. Miss Shand and Mrs Early v. Mrs H. F. Butland and Mrs J. W. Huggins. Miss T. Knowles and Mrs T. Easterbrook v. Mrs J. ft. Grange and Mrs L. A. Gordon. Mrs N. V- Smith and Mrs T. CondUffe v. Mrs A. w. Sp*noe and Miss C. Hailett, Miss H. Sagar and Miss J. Matheson v. Miss I. Hughes and Miss S. Gasson, Miss K. Buchanan and Miss J. Buchanan v. Mrs H. R. Blair and Miss B. Blair. TEMPLETON LADIES' CLUB The following is the draw for the first round of the Neil Cup, to be played among members of the Templeton Ladies' Golf Club on .Saturday-.--Miss. M- Morton, y. Mrs A. Donaldson, Miss F. Gleeson v. Mis?

J. Wright, Miss A. Hart V. Mrs Calms, MUss I IS. James v. Miss M. Petrie. '' £ The following have bye* in the first f, round:—Mrs W. H. t«e,. Miss N. Ryan..-* Mists P. Murphy, Mrs H. MarshaU, Mrs W. | Millner, Miss A. Marshall, Miss O. Drum-f f mond, Mrs E. Budkin, Mrs J. HiM*. MraSfflE R. G. T. Lewie, Miss O. Gregory, Miss -"JJam Marshall, Miss N. Bates, Miss B. Seymour, Mrs R. King, Miss N. Cunneen, Mrs &*"£; Sadie, Mrs G. Anderson, Mrs S. Priestnall, * Miss A. Scott, Mrs M. Page, Miss D. MUs- f grave. Miss H. Fahey, Mrs W. Tpomey, i Miss W. fionohue, Mrs R. Humphreys, Miss 5r D. Ralfe, Mrs W. t. Simes. *

HAWKE'S BAY J.C, ACCEPTANCES (PXISS ASSOCIATION TIL1QBAM.) i HASTINGS, April 15. The following are the acceptances for J the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's a second I autumn meeting:— 12,30 p.m.— KARAMU HURDLES, of 70 sovs. About one mile and a half. st. lb. - I st. lb. Royal Contact 9 4 Banquet 10 13 Ephlaltes .. 9 2 John Charles 10 13 Count Speed ..10 7 WMonyx Manifesto ..9 7 Tahoma fi 0 9 0 Lord Hard Times 9 0 Hereford 9 4 1.10 p.m.— TOMOANA ELECTRIC HANDICAP, Of TO1 sovs. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Joviality .. 9 0 Stitchbird .. 7 n Trailer ..8 0 Hunter's Morning Morn 7 11 Quest 7 11 Gibb's Girl 7 11 Tudor Wench 7 11 Gay Gift .. 7 11 Black'Magic 7 11 Hunting First A Tartan 7 11 Command 7 11 Mickey 7 11 Mon Ace .. 7 11 Baldy 7 11 Tractile • .. 7 11 Garonne 7 11 Blue Shirt .. 7 11 Hinepit 7 11 Agog .. 7 11 1.50 p.m.— JUVENILE HANDICAP, Of 70 SOVS. Five furlongs and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Joviality ..9 4 Peter Lacquer ..9 4 Beekford 7 13 Gay Doll .. 8 5 All Metlc .. 7 11 Golden Time 8 5 Helios 7 11 Sardius .. 8 B Chat 7 9 Master Pennycome* Cyklon 8 0 quick 7 4 Red Hunting .7 13 Marsygas .. 7 3 Essex 7 0 2.30 p.m.— PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. One mile and a quarter. st. lb. i 5t. lb. Big Dook ..9 6 Hest 7 2 Hunting Cat 8 11 Alby 7 0 j Pladie ..8 9 Chopin 7 0 1 Slippery .. 7 12 GranVale .. 7 0 Happy Landing 7 11 3.10 p.m.— AKITIO HACK HANDICAP, of 70 1 sovs. Nine furlongs. st. lb. st.lb. Granvale ..9 1 Sybil Song 8 4 Contact ..91 Monarchy .. 8 2 Quaint ..9 0 Iddo 7 12 Soho .. 8 10 Laconic 7 10 Blygain ..8 7 Stitchbird .. 7 10 Blue Garter 8 6 Bothwell 7 10 3.50 p.m.— TWYFORD HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs: Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Silver Song 9 2 Blue Garter 8 0 Mata Hari 9 1 Recitation .. 7 7 The Grasper 8 9 Ruinette ... 7 S Royal Feast 8 5 Iddo 7 4 Mesurlna ..8 4 Royal Solo 7 4 Quake ..8 2 Minnow 7 0 4.30 p.m.— OKAWA HANDICAP, of 100 Sovs Six furlongs. St. lb. st. lb. Slippery .. 9 0 Sir Nigel .. 8 0 Lavina ..8 3 Hest 7 12 Solaria .. 8 3 First Chapter 7 0 Padishah ..8 1 Royal Bengal 7 0