RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22340, 2 March 1938, Page 14

RACING AND TROTTING

RACING FIXTURES March 3, s—Napier Park R.C. March s—Franklin R.C. March s—Banks Peninsula R.C. March 3—Rangitikei R.C. March 11, 12—Cromwell J.C. March 12—Opunake JR.C. March 12—Carterton R.C. March 17, 19 —Ohincmuri J.C. March 17, 19—Wellington R.C. March 23, 26—Oamaru J.C. „ March 25. 26—Manawatu R.C. March 26—Birchwood H.C. March 26, 28—Bay of Plenty R.C. March 31, April 2—Hawke's Bay J.C. TROTTING FIXTURES March s—lnvercargill T.C. March s—Wellington T.C. March 12—Thames T.C. March 12—Timaru T.C. March 19—Wyndham T.C. March 19—Cheviot T.C. March 26—Roxburgh T.C. April 2 —Manawatu T.C. April 2—Greymouth T.C. April 9—Taranaki T.C. April 9—Ashburton T.C. April 16, 18—Hawera T.C. April 16, 20, 21, 23 N.Z. Metropolitan T.C.

gallop since he came south, and it was an encouraging one. An Object Lesson There have been several cases in recent years of riders of a third horse failing to weigh in after dismounting, and these mistakes have been costly to investors where the place machine has been in use, a case in point being that of Happy Night at' Riccarton last year. At Hokitika on Monday, M. Caddy, rider of Silver Lark, who finished third in the concluding event, was fined £1 for entering the jockeys’ room before he weighed in. The stvpendiary steward, Mr J. S. Snaw, chanced to see Caddy, carrying all his gear, walk into the room, but called him back before he had time to put any of it down. Otherwise his mount would have been disqualified, and Silver Lark’s owner would have lost third money. No doubt the fine imposed will be a warning to Caddy and to other apprentices. Wykemist The former South Canterbury steeplechaser, Wykemist, who raced in Hawke’s Bay last winter, is now at Ellerslie under the charge of A. Quim livan, and is to be prepared for winter racing in the north. Change of Luck After a dull time with his team, the Invercargill trainer, F. W. Ellis, has struck a lucky patch, and during the last month his stable has won. eight races—three with Amelita, two with Galleon, two with Mona’s Song, and one with Foxlove. Turf Career Ended Gold Boa has made her last appearance on a race track, serious trouble having developed in a suspensory ligament. Next season the brilliant Balboa mare will probably be booked to Paladin. Weakness Found The firm going at Gore found out the weak spots in a number of horses. Coat of Arms was one of these, and he was very lame on returning to the enclosure after running in the Highweight Handicap. Last Post also moved very tenderly'after this race. District Committee The Canterbury District Committee yesterday approved of the following programmes:—Waimate Racing Club, April 2, and Amberley Racing Club, May 7. A gentleman rider’s certificate was recommended to be granted to Mr J. D. McArthur. Lenient Punishment A. Russell, rider of Golden Dart, who won the concluding event on the first day of the Westland Racing Club’s meeting, was suspended for the remainder of the programme for interfering with Owlsgleam, who finished second, In the straight. This was the outcome of a complaint made by G. Humphries, rider of Owlsgleam, that Russell held one of his knees when the two ' horses were racing almost abreast, about a furlong from home. Humphries stated that his mount was a neck in front-at the time, but in a few strides was a neck from Golden Dart, and considered the interference cost him the race. Russell denied touching Humphries, but stated that owing to his mount boring in, he put his hand against Owlsgleam’s wither in order to" separate the pair so that he could command the use of his whip. The stewards took a lenient view of the matter in suspending Russell for one day’s riding, and decided not to alter the judge’s placings. Month’s Suspension P. Sheild, rider of Tiger Gain in the Earle Stakes, was suspended for a month for ■ interference with The Buzzer. • v ,

INVERCARGILL T.C.

ACCEPTANCES

ENGLISH RACING DERBY WINNER TO RACE A&AIN Whatever the fate of Midday Sun, last year’s winner of the Derby, during the coming flat term in England, it is a sporting gesture on the part of Mrs G. B. Miller to keep him in training over another season, says an English newspaper. It is admitted that the temptation is great to put a Derby winner to stud at the end of his three-year-old career. Post-war Derby winners in Mahmoud, Bahram. April the Fifth. Blenheim, Trigo. Felstead, Manna, Humorist, and Grand Parade never ran as four-vear-olds. Those who did comprise Windsor Lad, Hvperion, Camcronian. Coronach, Sansovino, Papyrus, Captain Cuttle, and Spion Kop. Limited Success Probably Spion Kop was the wprst of the group enumerated as an individual Derby winner. He ran twice without winning as a four-year-old. The winnings, as four-year-olds, of the others quoted were: —Windsor Lad (£10,689), ran and won four races, including the Eclipse Stakes; Hyperion (£1225). won twice and placed twice in four outings; Camcronian (£1470), one win and three thirds: Coronach (£4353), two wins and twice placed; Sansovino (£523), one win, once second and twice unplaced; and Captain Cuttle (£858), won his one race. Papyrus had four outings as a four-year-old, being three times second and once unplaced. On the occasions on which he was runner-up to Poisoned Arrow (Burwell Plate), Polyphonies (Eclipse), and Teresina (Jockey Club Stakes), the winning stakes amounted to £18,538. . , T , It will be noted that Windsor Lad was the most successful four-year-old performer as regards stakqs, but had it not been for the dapper colt Colorado, Coronach would have added the Eclipse Stakes (£12.203) and Princess of Wales Stakes (£2550) to his £4353. Tempting Frizes There are many prizes of good value to be won by classic four-year-olds. Newmarket offers the Chippenham Stakes, March Stakes, Burwell Stakes, Princess of Wales Stakes, Dullingham Stakes, Great Foal Stakes, Jockey Club Stakes, Champion Stakes, Limekiln Stakes, and Jockey Club Cup. Ascot’s lures are the Gold Cup and Vase, Churchill Stakes,- Ribblesdale Stakes, Hardwicke Stakes, and Rous Memorial Stakes. Sandown provides the Eclipse Stakes and Goodwood, Newbury, Chester, Bosom, and Kempton feature prizes worthy of classic challengers.

TIMARU T.C.

NOMINATIONS Cpbhss association tei/eoeam.) TIMARU, March I. The following nominations have been received for the Timaru Trotting Club's meeting:— TEMUKA HANDICAP—Four Square. Fine Art, Francisco, Kororo, Lady Slipper, Lord Zetland. Mont d’Or, Maltravers, Nelson McFarlane, Rollalong, Sans Pareil, Waikari Jack, Walter Wrack, Wharrum. SEADOWN HANDICAP Ace High, Colonel Bogey. Chudie, Dusky Sound. Eddie Tolan, Eflie Parrish, Glenastle, Lazybones, Laurene Wood, Moerewa, Norhan Lady, Oversight, Panquitch, Rewai, Royal Doulton, Silver Laddie. TIMARU CUP—Agile, Blair Athol, Frisco Lady, Gallant Knight, Gunfire, Isobel Derby, Llewellyn's Pride, Morello, Nervie's Last, Rongomai, Renown’s Best, Recess, Sea Gift. Todd Lonzia. KINGSDOWN HANDICAP—Bosun. Guy Hugo, Esther, Gay Crusader. Redolent, Listowel. Lady Sonoma, Native Huon. Prince Harvester, Parrish Guide, Parrish Chimes, Parachute, Peggotty, Reward, Silk Coat, Walter Wrack. WAI-ITX HANDlCAP—Brigadier, Doubt, Effie Parrish, Fremont, Glenastle, Gold Salute, Gallinford. Jean Drusus, Little Derby, Lightning Lady, Lady Antrim, Laurene Wood, Marsceres. Oversight, Panquitch. Rewai. Royal Doulton, Royal Service, Silver Laddie, Twenty Grand, Tncliff. WASHDYKE HANDICAP—EIvo, Frisco Lady, Gunfire. Isobel Derby, Iraq, Llewellyn’s Pride, Morello, Nervie’s Last, Parisienne, Rongomai, Recess, .

SNORTH ISLAND I NOTES ■

v A GOOD PURCHASE « CONVEYOR’S PROGRESS [By CAHBINE.] Steadily improving is Conveyor, whom Mr E. L. Barnes, of Palmerston North, owner of Catalogue, bought a few months ago with the idea of contesting jumping races. Conveyor was tried m the nignweight grade successfully, and last week won in ordinary hack company. His speed has improved, and his owner must be more than pleased with the purchase. . As Conveyor is a fine jumper. Mr Barnes seems to have an excellent chance of combining pleasure and profit in the winter racing. For Thompson Handicap

The Canterbury Jockey Club Winter Cup winner, Catalogue, was very unlucky in the running of the Wanganui Cup, but his owner is not disheartened and will have him kept going with a view to contesting the Thompson Handicap at Trentham next month. The Thompson Handicap is run over a mile, a distance which suits Catalogue well. The big bay will be freshened especially for the race and perhaps will have a say in the decision. He is light-fleshed and does not require as much galloping as most horses do to condition him. The Rising Generation

It was very pleasing to see some of tVie younger Worses doing well at the Wanganui meeting. Surmount and Russian Ballet won races, but the galloper I liked best was Icing. Icing moves like a good horse, but her racing career may be restricted. She belongs to Mr G. M. Currie, proprietor of the Koalanui Stud, and no doubt Mr Currie will send her to the stud before there is any chance of her being over-raced. Icing won in hack company on the first day and in open company on the second day. She is by ' Limond from Aspic (by Polymelus), and is a sister to Tout le Monde and a half-sister to Aspian. Her blood will be valued at Koatanui, wh|re a visitor is at once impressed by »the excellence of the matrons. SUrmount beat an ordinary lot, but he carried his weight splendidly and won in irreproachable style. Russian Ballet is a two-year-old Nightmarch filly from Praise, one of the famous Eulogy family, and as she finishes her races in good style she may develop into a solid mare. Russian Ballet was bred by Mr A. Louisson, of Christchurch, and is raced by M||,Russell Grace, of Wanganui. | ALTERED TICKETS qpb- ~~ t BOOKMAKERS TRICKED - t |wo bookmakers were tricked by altered tickets at Rosehill races on January 29. Mr A. Wolfensbaiger paid out £SO for a ticket the rap value of which was £5, and Mr WgDaley lost'£2o. Bwie favourite practice of altering a mftnber ending in four to correspond w*m a ticket ending with the numeral 1 fflr a greater amount was employed. Tlw trick was so prevalent some mffiths ago (says a Sydney newspaper) thft bookmakers had their tickets printed with a special type. No. 4 cafries the letters “four” on the down, stuoke, and similarly No. 1, “one.’ Tlfßt was calculated sufficient protection against the figure 4 being made to represent figure 1 by careful erasions. Ccfisequently no one was prepared for thf- new outbreak. Apparently the whole figure was removed and another figure was gummed in its place. One bookmaker has an ingenious method of preventing fraud. The last two figures of each ticket number are printed with perforations, and it does n«&• seem likely that these can be interfered with without detection. It seems that bookmakers will loo}c a second time at anyone presenting tickets whose numbers end in 1 until they have evolved a scheme to protect them from imposition. Work of an Artist As a result of the fraud special betting tickets, designed to make forgery more difficult, will be issued by the New South Wales Government Printing Office. Numerals .on the new tickets will be nearly half an inch deep. They will be printed in black, with a red bar through the centre. An absorbent board will be used, which will run like blotting paper if an attempt is made with ink to alter anything on.it. Before these tickets can be printed new plant will be required fromv overseas. This cannot be delivered for some, time," and it will probably be six months before the new tickets are available. Authorities at the Government Printing Office admit that recent forgeries are clever. “They are obviously the work of a draughtsman and an artist.” said one. “Not only does he alter numbers and words skilfully, but he puts in the changed background with infinite skill, and finally adds to the pencilling of the bookmakers. He must go to the racecourse armed with materials equal to those of a landscape artist.”

Tempting Prizes The principal event on the second day’s programme of the Oamaru Jockey Club is the Gardiner Memorial Handicap, in memory of Mr William Gardiner, who was for many years president of the club. His two sons, Messrs Arthur and Baden Gardiner, have decided to give a canteen of cutlery, valued at £2O, to accompany the stake, £2OO, for the race. With tfxp Oamaru Cup worth £320 on the first day, and the Gardiner Memorial bn the second day, it is expected that the . best of the South Island handicap performers will be attracted. The North Otago district has recently been favoured with a bountiful rainfall, and *[he Oamaru course- is now in better •order than for many years past. Nominations for all events will close at 3 p.m, on Friday. '

TURF GOSSIP

Reminders Acceptanpes for the Banks Peninsula Racing Club’s autumn meeting will close at 5 p.m. to-day at the office of the Canterbury Jockey Club. Nominations for the Wellington Racing Club’s autumn meeting will close at 5 p.m. to-day. Nominations for the Oamaru Jockey Club’s autumn meeting will close at 5 p.m. on Friday. Another Woman Trainer At the monthly meeting of the Canterbury District Committee yesterday, a trainer’s licence was recommended to be granted to Miss Rona Bryce, daughter of the well-known trotting trainer, J. Bryce. If the recommendation be approved of by'the Racing Conference, Miss Bryce will be the third woman in New Zealand to hold a trainer’s licence, ’the present holders being Mrs J. Campbell, of Riccarton, and Mrs A. McDonald, of Awapuni. Track Work at Riccarton Dry conditions prevailed at Riccarton yesterday morning, and some fast lops were executed on the inside of the trial grass and on the plough, while under a special arrangement there was one gallop on the outside of the course proper. Most of the- horses to race at the Banks Peninsula meeting on Saturday were seen in action. On the Plough Wild Chase and Trench Fight separately covered a circuit at a strong pace. , , Paper Slipper was sent out for an easy, task, but ran five furlongs in Imin 4 2-ssec, the last four in 51 2-ssec. He is in remarkably good order at present. Gaoler and Good Passage went half a mile in 52 l-ssec, and Great Memory and Great-Bramble ran five furlongs in Imin 4 4-ssec, while Lazybones and > Scuffle sprinted three furlongs in 37 2-ssec. Interesting Pair Sovereign Lady and Royal Chief were companions over a mile journey taking Imin 44 2-ssec, the first three in 38 3-ssec, and the first half in 51sec. They kept abreast throughout, and appeared to be finishing on well. Lady Leigh and Passenger finished together well clear of Ephod over five furlongs in Imin ssec, the first two' in 24 3-ssec. Flashlight and Dividend strode over seven furlongs in Imin 32 3-ssec, the first four in 51sec. The former is a possibility in the high-weight event on Saturday. A Likely First Choice

Studley Royal and Nightdress kept together over the first half mile in 50 3-ssec of a seven furlong task, but the latter was of no use to the Dunedin Cup winner in the run home, and Studley Royal finished several lengths in front in Imin 31sec. Studley Royal is generally considered to be very well treated in the Peninsula Cup in the face of his Dunedin Cup success, and is likely to be a good favourite. L. J. Ellis will ride him at a few pounds overweight. Nightdress appears to be right out of form. Glenacre ran six furlongs in Imm 20sec, and Drinkup and Bright Prospect occupied Imin 21 2-ssec. - Dictate, Happy Night, and Nightcalm were bunched at the end of six furlongs in Imin 19sec, the first three taking 38 2-ssec. Liberate beat The Masquerader over the same ground in Imin 19 2-ssec, the first three in 38 4-ssec. The weight, 8-6, allotted the later in the Kinloch Handicap at Motukarara, has aroused some discussion. In his last start in December, 1934, he ran second in the Bolton Memorial Handicap, one mile and a quarter, with 7-11, and just previous to that was unplaced in the Jockey Club Handicap at Riccarton with' 7-13. He has only recently been recommissioned with a view to trying him as a hurdler, and in being placed on the same mark as Ponty, and giving weight to Wino, he is considered to be unreasonably treated. Kindly again shaped pleasingly in reeling off half a mile in 50 2-ssec. This filly appears to have come sound. Shooting Star and Love-Affair got to the end of five furlongs in Imin 5 1-5 sec, and Clubman and Contract recorded Imin 5 4-ssec. On the Grass Grampian gave Plumage a big start commencirig a half mile task along the back, but the pair finished on terms in 51 2-ssec. Smart Sprints Spendthrift and Colonel Rouge ran half a mile home in 49 2-ssec, Romarin and Chanteur went over the same distance in 49 3-ssec, time that was also recorded by Gold Trek and Night Hawk, and Gay Lyric and Gay Parade reeled off half a mile along the back in 49sec. Nolana and Lady Middleham fink-.!: together at the end of five furlongs in Imin 4sec, the last four in 50sec. Grey Honour and Davolo raced abreast throughout six furlongs in Imin 16 3-ssec, the last four in 50 2-ssec. Rabble, assisted by Kaipera, got to the end of seven furlongs in Imin 30 sec, the last four in 51sec. Polistina broke away from Glenogil commencing a similar task, and remained in front throughout the journey, which occupied Imin 29sec, tne first three in*36 2-ssec. On Course Proper Under the arrangement by which the outside of the course proper can be used by payment of a special fee, Lady Graceful and Wagner galloped five furlongs, the -former- ■ finishing in front in Imin 1 3-ssec, the last four in 49sec. This was Wagner’s; [first serious

TROTTING NOTES

Taranaki T.C. For its one-day meeting on Saturday, April 9, the Taranaki Trotting Club has issued a very good programme, one that should attract the attention ot a number of South Island owners. The principal event, the Taranaki Cup, is worth £3OO, and i for horses that can do 4min 42sec or better for two miles. There are few races of this class and value in the South Island and with other good stakes on offer, it is almost certain a number of Canterbury horses will be sent north. Nominations for all events on the programme will close at 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 24. At Hutt Park For its meeting on Saturday next, the Wellington Trotting Club has received an excellent list of acceptances and while Canterbury stables are well represented, Auckland and other parts of the North Island will also have good teams to do battle. A Good Field ' The R. A. Armstrong Handicap, the principal event of the day, has attracted a field of nine horses, enough to provide a great race and smalt enough to give the back-marker, Nervie’s Last, a chance of overhauling his field without interference. The Auckland unhoppled pacer has shown his ability to compete against horses witn straps on, and of late he has improved in stamina and can see out a SoodJ,wo miles. Even from 48 yards behind he is a force to be reckoned with. Another Aucklander in Lady Fame, trained in the same stable as Kings Play, has usually been regarded as more of a sprinter than a stayer, put m several efforts she has run on in approved style. In a slow run race she can unwind a great burst of speed and will have to be seriously considered in a race of this class. Neither Kewpie’s Triumph nor Fernbrook Lass appeal on recent performances, and Blair Athol is something of a mystery horse. At times he has finished like a champion racehorse, and at otneis his form has not been at all impressive. On his best form he can be recommended. Agile, who races best m front, is as good as ever he was, but possibly the shorter distance ot the Farewell Handicap will suit him. Ol Willie Derby the best has possibly been scon, but Morello is of better cVast* and is dvxo lov good Will. rIISCO Lady showed a glimpse of form m her last race at New liriffhion, and any improvement will find her taking a part in the finish of this race. The early favourites are the Aucklandtrained Nervie's Last and Lady Fame, with Frisco Lady next in demand. Unhopplcd Trotters The two fields for unhoppled trotters comprise practically the same fields although Aristotle and Tan John m the Palmer Handicap are not included in the shorter race earlier in the day. Walter Wrack’s two victories at Halt Park last month left a good improssion on Wellington racegoers, and it may be a case of horses for courses for the big trotter has not shown anything ‘ outstanding on other tracks. Triangle recorded 3min 24 3-ssec when he won over a mile and a half at Addington lash month, and from a 3min 35sec mark now, it is. difficult to select one to beat him. There seems no reason why he should not stay two miles, and while a win in the first race will mean a penalty later in the day. Triangle is just the type to win a double. Reward is speedy and is a stayer, and King Franz may prove the best of the remainder. The betting on the totalisator should favour Triangle, Reward, and Walter Wrack.

Trotting: at Oamaru At the Oamaru Jockey Club’s meeting to be held on March 23 and 26, four trotting events will be decided. On the opening day the Weston Handicap, of £l2O, is for horses that can do a mile and a half in 3min 43sec or better, while the Redcastle Handicap, of one mile and a quarter, is for 3min Isec class horses, and carries a stake of £135. On the second day there will be decided the Waikaura Handicap, of £l2O, one mile and a quarter, 3min ssec class, and the Oamaru Handicap, of £135, 3min 38sec class, one mile and a half. Nominations for all events will close on Friday. Radiant Walla Radiant Walla, a 1934 son of Walla Walla and a m..re by Maoriland, is a colt that has already made history His win over a mile in 2min 13sec at Goulburn is easily an Australian record for the age, and this followed a brilliant victory in the Goulburn Cup, when he averaged better than 2min 15sec for one mile and a half —another record for the age. In the Cup, though m the handicaps ho was in receipt pf 24 yards from Remember Mo. the brilliant colt actually gave the older horse a start, through a slow getaway. Nearing the business end, his driver gave the colt his head and he won brilliantly by four lengths from Bright Walla, who has already won this season in 2mm 16sec and 3mi.i 261 sec. Claims that Radiant Walla is likely to approach his brilliant sire as a racing proposition are already being strengthened. Probably there has never been a more consistent colt produced in Australia, as already he has won eight races, not one of which was in a class confined to juveniles. Radiant Walla started his winning career at Richmond, Melbourne, on September 16, and won a mile race in 2min Less than a couple of weeks later he won at Harold Park Sydney, - i 3min 27 3-ssec for one mile and a half, and a month later on the same course "an 2min IBsec for 10 furlongs. The following month he averaged 2min 20sec for 10 furlongs at Victoria Park, Sydney, and a little later did 3min 25sec for one mile and a half at Harold Park. At Richmond just before the holidays, he won a mile race in 2min 18sec, which was followed up by his two wonderful Goulburn performances in 3min 22sec and 2min 13sec. So far this season no horse .of any age has won eight races in Australia, and in this respect the colt has gained further renown.

JOHN GRIGG STAKES

NOMINATIONS The Ashburton County Racing Club has received the following nominations for the JOHN GRIGG STAKES, of £3OO. For two-year-olds, to be run at the club.s spring meeting on September 17. Four Hom U G°IU Hunter’s b f, by Royden—Boherbee J. R. McKenzie’s br c, by Hunting Song— Smoke Concert J. R. McKenzie’s br c, by Lord Warden — Knocklynn J. and J. S. Price’s b c, by British Empire —Ruthless , . .. Mrs N. S. Perry’s b f, by Mysotis—DisG. H. al paul’s ch c, by Lord WardenFrenzied Finance . C. N. Draper’s ch f, by Lord WardenAnthem , _ , _ Dr. M. G. Louisson’s br c. by BeAu Pere —Dignified .. Dr. M. G. Louisson’s ch f, by Mysotis— Royal Baby , D. M. Tweedie's br g Dark Flight, by Nigger Minstrel —Francolin A C. Mills’s br f Blissful Lady, by Paper Money—Lady Blissful E. V. Jones’s b f. by Robespierre—Wanda F. Williamson’s ch g, by Leader—Woodfire _ E. Hay’s b c, by Ringmaster—lmpetuous J. J. Earl’s b g. by Pink Coat—Saxetti P. T. Hogan’s ch c, by Colossus—Cupid’s Dart . P. T. Hogan’s b f, by Nightmarch—Differential W. J. Dore’s br c, by Croupier—Kippit Lee W. J. Dore’s ch c, by Gustavo—Call Bird L. C. Hazlett’s ch c, by Gustavo—Turbine J. Morrison's ch c, by Valkyrian—Songbox George Gould's ch c, by Winning Hit— Dutch Money Sir Chas. Clifford’s ch c Great Swoop, by Magnus —Swoopalong Sir Chas. Clifford’s br f Winning Rival, by Bulandshar —Rivalry Sir Chas. Clifford’s b f, by Magnus—Winsome Hind Sir Chas. Clifford’s ch f Jamean Ravine, by Winning Hit—Brave Deed H. D. Greenwoods b f Cyprine, by Posterity—Cymene F. Shaw's Nigger Boy H. Delargy's br g, by Royden—Bran Pie.

AUSTRALIAN RACING

FLEMINGTON MEETING MARAUDER WINS AUTUMN HANDICAP' (UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION —COPYRIGHT.) (Received March 1, 9.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, March 1. The weather was threatening and there was a fair attendance for the second day of the Victoria Racing Club’s autumn meeting at Flemington. The consistent Ena had a well-deserved win in the Northcote Handicap. She was never troubled. A thrilling struggle marked the March Nursery, in which Tactical and Valhalla raced neck and neck over the last two furlongs. , . The top-weight, Seymour, gave a dashing display in the March Steeplechase, winning easily. Marauder had a sterling cup trial in winning the Autumn Handicap. The time was only a quarter of a second outside the course record. Prince Quex ran a game race under his weight. Tuckerbox went a fair race. Le Grand was never dangerous. Dolphin disappointed his cup admirers. • Elanage caused a sensation by winning the King’s Plate. Hua had every show, but weakened badly over the final stages. Damalis looked a winner at two furlongs, but had no chance with Elanage over the final stages. Evening Mist scored an easy win in the Bourke Handicap, in which Gustos made a poor effort. Results: — NORTHCOTE HANDICAP. Of £7OO. For three-year-old fillies. One mile. - A. G. Hunter’s b f ENA by Liberal — Kenna 8-10 .. •.. H. Morris 1 W. Learoyd’s Princess Pam 8-6 A. Reed 2 W. R. Kemball’s Amiable 9-3 W. Elliot 3 There were • nine starlets. Won by two lengths; half a head between second and third. Gladness was fourth. Time, Imin 37 4-ssec. . . MARCH NURSERY, Of £7OO. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs.. Fairbairn and Smith’s be TACTICAL by Simeon’s Fort—lndian 7-8 , K. Voitre t Mrs P. H. Osborne's ch g VALHALLA by Excitement—Mince Pie 7-10 Wi Cook t,

Bendall and Eastgate’s b c Sir Harold by Burnewang—Mirambeck 8-0 A. Reed 3 There were 16 starters. A dead heat; third horse two lengths away. Strathroy was fourth. Time, Imin 12sec. MARCH STEEPLECHASE, Of £7OO. About two miles and half a furlongs. D. Zeally’s ch g SEYMOUR by Sarchedon—Mary Stewart aged 12-7 A. Fullarton 1 H. Robins’s br g Kingrove by Harvest King—Llanesta 4yrs 9-10 W. Cutler 2 L. Street’s b g Green Cape by Ethiopian—Capeless 6yrs 9-10 A. Armsden 3 There were 16 starters. Won by two lengths; half a length between second and third. Montargis was fourth. Time, 3min 55sec—a course record. AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of £IOOO. One mile and a half. MARAUDER 7-3 .. J. O’Sullivan 1 Prince Quex 9-0 .. .. J. O’Brien 2 Tuckerbox 7-13 .. .. W. Cook 3 Fifteen started. Won by a length: half a length between second and third. Bianconi was fourth. Time, 2mln 29isec.

KING’S PLATE, Of £IOOO. Weight-for-age. One mile ana three-quarters. ELANAGE 8-2 .. ... A. Breasley J Damalis 8-1 .. .. K. Voitre 2 Hua 8-2 .. .. .. R. Wilson 3 The only starters. Won by three lengths: five lengths second and third. Time, 2min 53i=ec. BOURKE HANDICAP, Of £7OO. Seven furlongs. EVENING MIST 9-8 .. .. A. Reed 1 Lolorua 8-13 .. .. F. Shean 2 Scotch Lassie 8-2 .. .. A. Breasley 3 Eleven started. ; - Won by half a length; two lengths between second and third. Sunraysia was fourth. Time, Imin 24sec. CUP ACCEPTANCES (Received March 2, 12.15 a.m.) MELBOURNE. March 1Final acceptors 'for the Australian CUP are:—Young Crusader, Red Manfred, Mutable, Egmont, Old Rowley. Hotshot, Pooley Bridge. Tuckerbox. The Biff. Apollo, Red Ray, Legrand. Dacotah. Marauder. Dolphin, Bringa. Bianconi. King's Warden, Royal Messenger, Rhodian.

INVERCARGILL, March 1. The Invercargill Trotting Club has received the following acceptances for its summer meeting on Saturday next: TRIAL HANDICAP, of £125. 3min 43sec class. One mile and a half. Provincial scr Foremost Dora Lindsay scr Junior scr Flash Guy scr Melrose scr Dolly Truman scr Fortunate scr Hoyle scr Nancy Guy . scr Sunny Rimu .. scr Fransol scr Loyalist scr Central Lad . scr Sun Gauge .. scr Kentucky Sun scr Katene scr Royal Mulguy scr Mountain scr Indian Wrack scr Abel , 12 Dawn Direct .. scr Glenelad 48 Peter Young scr MURIHIKU HANDICAP fin saddle), of £125, Unhoppled trotters. 3min 49sec class. One mile and a half. Native Kowhai scr Hatrack scr Turi Boy scr Ginger Rogers scr Ballet Boy scr Imperial Wave 36 Halesia scr Dalaruan 48 Pine Ridge .. scr Appomatox 72 JELLICOE HANDICAP, of £160. 3min 35sec class. One mile and a half. Happy Locanda scr Tritoma 12 Gold Streak .. scr Mountain Lad 12 Jesse Owens .. scr Lindrum 12 Labour Chimes scr Nell Grattan 12 Guywin scr College Boy . 12 Desert Cloud scr Prince Charles 12 Seaward de Oro 12 SOUTHLAND HANDICAP, of £250. 4min 47scc c ass. Two miles. GIcnastle scr Roan Duke 24 Erin's Chief .. 12 Voloma 24 Moko Child .. 12 Leitrim 24 Frisco Silk 12 Cohcrto 36 Night Voyage 12 Silver Laddie 36 Auua Hum! 24 Vologda 36 Trie! iff 24 Embark 36 Twenty Grand 24 Harold Guy . 48 Waller Gay .. 24 Lynwood 132 COLDSTRF.AM HANDICAP, of £140. 3min 39scc class One mile and a half. Seascape scr Crown Peak . 12 Edith Grattan scr Debenture 12 Capricorn scr Happy King 12 Directly 12 King Drusus 24 Dewey Star .. 12 Capri 24 WAIKIWI HANDICAP, of £135. Unhoppled trotters 5min 4scc class. Two miles. Native Kowhai scr Imperial Wave 12 Turi Boy scr Blue Blood . 60 Ballet Boy scr Appomatox .. 60 Halesia scr Anna’s Voyage 120 Jimmy Drusus scr Leeway 144 Late Harvest scr VISITORS’ HANDICAP, of £150. 3min 37sec class. One mile and a half. Bonnie Master Potts 12 Brydone scr Overproof 12 Jean Dewey scr Gay Avon 12 Vinola scr Grattanella 36 Dewey Cloud scr Happy Locanda 36 Sydney Grand scr Mountain Lad 36 Bright Voyage scr Lindrum 36 Real Gold scr College Boy .. 36 Norham Lady scr AU REVOIR HANDICAP, of £165. 2m in 56sec class. One mile and a quarter. Glenastle scr Roan Duke .. 12 Frisco Silk .. scr TriclifT 12 Night Voyage scr Waitemata 12 Loyal Sun scr Voloma 12 Suncup scr Leitrim 12 Aqua Bond .. 12 Coherto 24 Twenty Grand 12 Silver Laddie 24 Walter Gay .. 12 Vologda 24