RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22343, 5 March 1938, Page 19

RACING AND TROTTING

A T MOTUKARARA BANKS PENINSULA MEETING TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME '.jloVint-irest of Canterbury racegoers j]j\, s centred on the summer meet- * tag. of the Banks Peninsula Racing Club, to be held on the Motukarara racecourse to-day. Most attractive g,,ld-.ar> carded, and a good class of horse will be in action. The rain which fell in the district yesterday will greatly improve the track, which had become hard on top. but which was still covered- by a good sole of grass. Unless the rain continues the going should be excellent. The Motukarara Juvenile Stakps wi'l be decided in one division. The win and place system of betting will be in operation. Special passenger trains will leave Christchurch at 10.40 a.m. and 11.5 a.m. The following horses can be expected to race prominently:— Motukarara Juvenile Stakes: Netherlea, Kindly, Scuffle. Terawera High-weight Handicap: Rabble, Grampian, Gasmask. Wairewa Trot: Becky Direct-Boreas bracket, Anna Wcng-Glen Travis bracket, Donor. Peninsula Cup: Studley Royal, Sovereign Lady, Davolo. Ahuriri Hack Handicap: Financiere, Nightcalm, Sparkler Kinloch Handicap: Roy Bun, Swordgtick, Dictate. Waihora Park Trot: Stylish Boy, Mont d'Or-Chateau bracket, Reymere. Forsyth Hack Handicap: Nolana, Happy Night, Potent. The programme is as follows: 12.30 p.m.— MOTUKARARA JUVENILE STAKES, of £l3O. Five furlongs. First Division st. lb. st. lb. Almira ..8 7 Shooting Chanteur ..8 7 Star 8 7 Flame Queen 8 7 Colonel Gold Trek ..8 7 Rouge 7 7 Kindly ..8 7 Gaoler ..7 7 Ladv Gay Parade 7 7 Middleham 8 7 Neatherlea 7 7 Lisnacree ..8 7 Nigella ..7 7 Merry March 8 7 Night Hawk 7 7 Passenger 8 7 Romarin ..7 7 Plumage ..8 7 Scuffle ..7 7 1.10 p.m.— TERAWERA HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of £l5O. One mile. st. lb. st. lb. Chile ..10 6 Gold Boy ..9 5 Nightdress 10 4 Contract ..92 Babble .. 910 Dracula .. 9 0 Grampian .. 9 10 Flashlight ..9 0 Drinkup .. 9 9 Clubman .. 9 0 Gas Mask ..9 7 Polistina .„. 9 0 Elmarch ..9 6 Liberate ..9 0 1.50 p.m.— • WAIREWA HANDICAP TROT, of £l4O. 3min ssec class. One mile and a quarter. -Acuity .. scr Night Signal .. scr -Anna Wong .. scr Orby Lad .. scr Attain .. scr Pursuit .. scr Becky Direct scr Rerekohua .. scr Boreas .. scr Rey Bonny .. scr Eonnv Guy .. scr Shuffle .. scr Chaise .. scr Silk King .. scr Coleridge .. scr Straight .. scr D?ncing Tonioro .. scr ' Pirate scr True Glow .. scr Erehom .. scr Frances Worthy 12 '"Joe Perkins ;. scr Sans Peur .. 12 Nelson Bandit ..24 McFarlane scr Glen Travis .. 36 loyal Bonny scr PSNINSULA CUP, ot £320. One mile and T a quarter st. lb. St. lb Silver Ring 9 9 Some Shamble 7 8 Davolo ..87 Studley Sovereign Royal 7 7 Lady 8 0 Glenogi] ..7 0 Waitaka .. ' 7 10 S.lO p.m.— AHURIRI HACK HANDICAP, of £l5O. Six furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Delium ..9 0 Rotokino ..7 7 Potent .. 830 Lady Leigh 7 5 Nolana ..8 4 Great Memory 7 5 Financiere ..8 0 Love Affair 7 4 Nightcalm .. 710 Glenacre ..7 4 Sparkle ..7 9 8.50 p.m KINLOCH HANDICAP, of £175. Seven furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Dictate ..9 4 Wine Card .. 7 10 The Mas- Linguist ..7 9 querader 8 6 Double Gift 7 8 Ponty ..8 6 Supreme Wino ..8 5 Court 7 8 Grey Honour 8 0 Metal Bird ..77 Roy Bun .. 713 Rebel Star 7 7 . Swordstick 7 11 Lady Graceful 7 7 p.m.— WAIHORA PARK HANDICAP, of £l6O 3min 39sec class. One mile and a half. Boreas .. scr Chateau . 12 Donor .. scr Chelidon .. 12 Jovial .. scr Evora .. 12 Mont d'Or .. scr Karoro .. 12 Reymere .. scr Lady Slipper 12 Stylish Boy .. scr Purveyor .. 24 True Reflection scr Sunny Jack .. 24 Waikari Jack scr Llewellyn's Pet 36 Wax Vestas .. scr Panquitch .. 36 8.10 p.m FORSYTH HACK HANDICAP, of £l5O. Seven furlongs, .st. lb. st. lb. Happy Night 9 0 Gold Coat .-7 6 Potent .. 8 12 Dracula ..7 6 Nolana ..86 Dividend ..76 Great Bright Bramble 8 0 Prospect 7 6 Maroha .. 711 Clubman ..7 6 Bellerive ..7 6

AUSTRALIAN CUP CONTEST AT FLEMINGTON TO-DAY SENSATIONAL RACE RECAL.U3D The Victoria Racing Club's autumn meeting will be concluded to-day, when chief interest will be held in the Australian Cup, of £3OOO, run over two miles and a quarter. This is the longest distance handicap event in Australia, and dates back to 1863. The race of 1872 is well remembered, for two dead-heats had to be run off before the winner was declared. In the original race Saladin (7-8) and Flying Dutchman (7-5) had a desperate struggle all the way up the straight, and, amidst great excitement, the judge declared a dead-heat. The owners decided to run off; long odds were laid on Saladin. Another dingdong struggle ensued, and once more the judge declared a dead-heat. The two horses were saddled up for a third trial, a shade of odds being laid on Flying Dutchman, but the upshot ot a game struggle was a long-neck victory for Saladin. Gruelling Efforts The three races exacted from Saladin and Flying Dutchman on that autumn day 65 years ago meant a journey of six miles and three-quar-ters for the two horses, and, admitting that they were a hardy pair, the effect upon them of a third gruelling finish can easily be recognised. We live in a different age now. and such a proceeding as that which marked the Australian contest in 1872 would now be scouted. •WELLINGTON R.C. NOMINATIONS Excellent nominations have been received for the autumn meeting of the Wellington Racing Club, to be held on i March 17 and 19. The total is 348. an increase of 81 on the 287 nominations received for the corresponding meeting last year. Thirty-flve horses figure in the Thompson Handicap, including performers of the calibre of Smoke Screen, Silver Ring, Stretto, Paper Slipper, Catalogue, and Brazen King. The St. Leger Stakes has drawn a field of only five, but two of these are Courtcraft and Royal Chief, a further meeting between whom would be one of the attractions of the fixture. The Crooner will also add interest to this race. Twenty sprinters have been entered for the Railway Handicap, including proved performers like Paper Slipper, Brunhild, Siegmund, and Laughing Lass. An exceptionaly good field is also promised for the North Island Challenge Stakes on the second day, 14 horses having been nominated. All the other events have filled well. The nominations are:— First Day RIMU HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of £300; one mile and a quarter—Good Sun. Southern Blood, Helen Ford, Spender. Chat, Parry, Terry, Taumau, Camilla Horn, Royal Romance, Charade, Mahutai, Rousseau, Inheritance, Lustral, Laggard. TRIAL PLATE, of £300; seven furlongs—Girl Pat, Autosweep, Golden Ridge. Gold Glare, Kindly. Lady Leigh, Twilight Song, Jewish Lad, Settlement, Great Quex, Protectress, Informer, Jacynth, Esperance Bay, Inheritance. PACIFIC HANDICAP, of £500; six furlongs—Dunmanway, Olympus, Russian Ballet Minga, Dunstan, Good Passage, Gaoler. Brazil, Footloose, Prime Quality, Dissipation, Surmount, Floral Robe, Drachma, Piastre, Sudan, Rakahanga, Spendthrift, Defaulter, Twenty Grand, Raratonga, Kilrobe. THOMPSON HANDICAP, of £1000; one mile—Mishna, Whirling, Smoke Screen, Suleiman, Icing, Top Row. Clessamor, Jonathan, Gaily, Silver Ring, Paper Slipper, Arctic King, Studley Royal, Lowenberg, Debham, Kahikatoa, Brazen King, Grey Honour, Stretto, Oratory, Old Surrey. Catalogue, Ponty, Tray Bit, Francis Drake, Davolo, Roaming, Dictate, Silver River. Big Dook, Slippery, Royal Minstrel, Siegmund, Grateful, Airam. TINAKORI HACK HANDICAP, of £300; seven furlongs—Ruling Spi, Majority, Bellerive, High Test, Rockingham, Golden Ridge, Gold Glare, Nightcalm, Lady Leigh, Conversion, Sigurd. Accomplice, Lazybones, Valmarch, Sunbeam, Dark Red, Trebor, Alloa, Lickem, The Bluffer, Sparkle. Relative, State Bank, Sunny Blonde, Vadanoe. Financiere, Gay Artist. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of £500; six furlongs—Lone Raider, Royal Bachelor, Rollicker, Top Row. Paper Slipper. Conversion, Debham, Grey Honour, Lady Ina. Surella, Valmarch, Alunga, Laughing Lass. Myriam, Brunhild, Tray Bit, Roaming. Siegmund, Grateful, Triune. SILVERSTREAM HACK HANDICAP, of £300; one mile—Good Sun, Tullamore, Ned Cuttle, Ilias, Bellerive, High Test, Gaily, Great Memory, Windsoreen, Happy Night, Kindly, Jack Tar, Accomplice. Privy Seal, Galteemore, Trebor, Lickem, Conveyor, Ruinette, Son and Heir, Copy Cat, Seyfried, Laggard. NEW ZEALAND ST. LEGER STAKES, of £400; one mile and three-quarters-Royal Chief, Courtcraft, The Crooner, Mahutai, Solpit. Second Day NGAIO HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of £300; one mile and a quarter—Good Sun, Southern Blood, Helen Ford, Lord Quick. Spender, Impersonator, Chat, Parry, Twilight Song, Sunbeam; Taumau, Camilla Horn, Royal Romance, Charade, Mahutai, Inheritance. Lustral, Laggard. PLUNKET NURSERY HANDICAP, of £350; five furlongs—Dunmanway, Yours Truly, Olympus, Russian Ballet, Minga, Rehearsal, Dunstan, Good Passage, Gaoler, Brazil, Footloose, Prime Quality, Dissipation, Coronado, Surmount, Piastre, Floral Robe, Dorak, Ivar, Lady Baron, Sudan, Rakahanga, Spendthrift, White Lady, Dlareus, Twenty Grand. Raratonga, Lady Melfort, Kilrobe, Eastern Heir. NORTH ISLAND CHALLENGE STAKES, of £600; seven furlongs—Dunstan, Surmount, Paper Slipper, Icing, Oratory, Courtcraft, Defaulter, Dunmanway, Earlscourt, The Crooner, Rhodesian, Silver Ring, Hunting Song—Tino Atua. f, Gainscourt—Beth c. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of £650; one mile and three furlongs—Mishna, Sunee,

Clessamor. Jonathan, Silver lev Royal, Wotan, Lowenberg, Cricket, Terry Arctic King, Brazen King, Stretto. Catalogue. Davolo, Dictate, Silver River, Siegmund. CHAMPION HACK CUP HANDICAP of one mile and three furlongs—Good fun ' Tunamore, Ned Cuttle Southern Blood, Ilias. Bellerive, Rockingham, Windscreen Happy Night, Nightcalm, Chat, Parry, Sigurd, Accomplice, Jack Tar, Privy Seal, Dark Red, Galteemore, Trebor, Uckem Conveyor, Ruinette, Son and Heir, Copy Cat. Charade, Seyfried, Rousseau, Lustral, Laggard. Impersonator. SUBURBAN HANDICAP, of £450; six furlongs—Royal Bachelor, Rollicker, Suleiman, Top Row, Clessamor, Paper Slipper, Debham, Grey Honour, Lady Ina, Surella, Valmarch, Laughing Lass. Brunhild, Tray Bit, Siegmund, Triune. BELMONT HACK HANDICAP, of £300; six furlongs—Ruling Spi, Majority, High Test, Rockingham, Girl Pat, Great Memory, Lazybones, Autosweep, Knightsbridge Bluffer, Golden Ridge, Gold Glare, Happy Night, Nightcalm, Kindly, Lady Leigh, Conversion, Sigurd, Ilion, Greenore, Valmarch, Jewish Lad, Great Quex, Alloa, Trebor, Free Gold, Protectress, Informer. Jacynth t Lickem, Diamond Cutter, Ripple, Esperance Bay, Sparkle, Relative, State Bank, Sunny Blonde, Dancing Flame, Vadanoe, Financiere, Gay Artist, Black Frost. HUTT HANDICAP, of £450; one mile —Mishna, Lone Raider. Whirling, Majority, Smoke Screen, Suleiman, Icing. Top Row, Clessamor, High Test, Liane, Helen Ford, Gaily, The Crooner, Debham, Cricket, Mister Quex, Kahikatoa, Buster Brown, Surella, Alunga, Oratory, Myriam, Old Surrey, Catalogue, Ponty, Francis Drake, Roaming, Davolo, Dictate, Silver River, Big Dook, Slippery, Royal Minstrel, Grateful, Airam.

NAPIER PARK R.C. PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY ITHE PRESS Special Service.] WELLINGTON. March 4. The Napior Park Racine Club seems assured of fine weather for the second day of the autumn meeting to-morrow. Wellbacked runners may be:— Omahu High-weight Handicap—Master Hector, Contact. Trial Stakes—Red Cockade, Jacynth, Sunny Lass. Kuaq Handicap—Lady Furst, Ivar. Greenmeadows Handicap—Hunting Cat. Master Cyklon, Soho. Telegraph Handicap—Quake, Sardius, Screen Star. St. Patrick's Handicap—Brunhild, Bodyline. Whareranei Hack Handicap—Parry, Lovelilt, Ncreu.s. The programme is as follows: 12.4. 1 ; p.m.— OMAHU HIGH-WEIGHT, of £IOO. One mile and a quarter. st. lb. st. lb. Contact ..99 Master Hector 9 4 Tommy Iddo .. 9 3 Atkins 9 4 Power Chief 9 0 1.25 p.m.— TRIAL STAKES, of £IOO. Six furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Hastings Nigger Mark fl 0 West B 5 Mary Rose 8 0 Allmetic ..8 5 Red Cockade R 0 Kikiroki ..8 5 Sunny Lass 8 0 Holme Fell 8 5 Anini ..8 0 Hunting Mint 8 5 Jacynth ..8 0 King's Hope 8 5 2.5 p.m.— KUAO HANDICAP, of £IOO. Five 'furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Ivar .. 9 5 Laughing Lady Furst 8 13 Song 7 d Centrcpoise 7 0 2.45 p.m.— GREENMEADOWS HANDICAP, of £2OO. One mile and a distance. St. lb. st. lb. Big Dook ..8 8 Pladie ..7 5 Master Kahikatoa 7 3 Cvklon 8 8 Wananga ..70 Hunting' Cat 8 2 Buster Brown 7 0 Soho .. 7 13 Felicitation 7 0 3.25 p.m.— « TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of £IOO. Six furlongs, st. lb St. lb. Sardius ..9 0 Black Frost 7 9 Quake .. 812 Greenore .. 7 7 Candico .. 8 10 Holme Fell 7 5 Screen Slat 8 8 Sunny Lass 7 5 4.5 p.m.— ST. PATRICK'S HANDICAP, of £l3O. Six furlongs, st. lb st. lb. Brunhild ..9 0 Slippery .. 8 1 Bodyline ..8 3 Blygain .. 7 8 Lucullus Lad 8 2 Hatuma ..7 0 4.45 p.m.— WHARERANGI HACK HANDICAP, of £IOO. Seven furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Parry ..8 7 Agog .. 7 8 Trailer .. 8 5 Tullamore 7 5 Nereus ..8 3 Thala .. 7 5 Lovelilt .. 7 13 Lavercourt 7 0 RACING FIXTURES March s—Napiers—Napier Park R.C. (second day). March s—Franklin R.C. March s—Banks Peninsula R.C. March s—Rangitikei R.C. March 11, 12—Cromwell J.C. March 12—Opunake R.C. March 12—Carterton R.C. March 17, 19—Ohinemuri J.C. March 17, 19— Wellington R.C. March 23, 26 Oamaru J.C. March 25, 26—Mapawatu R.C. March 26—Birchwood H.C. March 29, 28—Bay of Plenty R.C. March 31. April 2—Hawke's Bay J.C. TROTTING FIXTURES March 5— Invercargill 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. > -

FRANKLIN R.C. TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME ITHE I'RESS Special Service.! AUCKLAND, March 4. The weather has been dull and overcast, with rain threatening to-day, and the outlook for the Franklin Racing Club's meeting at, Pukekohe to-morrow is doubtful. The win and place system will be used. The course is in first-class order, and the going should be fast. Horses likely to be well supported are:— WaSuku Hack Handicap—Lady Meath, Forest Acre, School Song. Puni Hurdles—Bryce Street, Day Boy, Lucidus. Bombay Handicap—Bronze Wing, Pasture, Inquisitor. Franklin Cup—Paso Roblcs, Grateful. Royal Appellant. Tuakau Stakes—Bright Wings, Pocket Venus, Milaneon. Dynes Fulton Memorial Handicap—Malagigi", Dutch Girl, Glen Abb. Pukekohe Handicap—Rollicker. Triune, Palustre. Buckland Handicap—Ohmaha, Dragon Moth, Clooneen. Brackets are as follows:—Bombay Handicap: Paunui and Red Ledger, Rosant and Silver Eagle, Smoky and The Trimmer, Tokariri and Wild Nation. Riding engagements are as follows: W. H. Jones, Mai de Mer, Beverley, Parquet, Rosanna, Chief Lap, Abbey King; S. Tremain, Very Glad, Goldation, Yarrawin, Gay Streak; A. Murray, Ohmaha; G. Gilchrist, Palmint, Pasture, Tybalt, Rercatu. Fleetwind; G. Cameron, Ringshot, Town Section, Rona Bay, British Nation; C. G. GoulSbro, Kilonsa, High Sea, Inver; J. Mudiord, Pamela; W. Bartle, Vaals Star. Paddy the Rip; T. Green, Milaneon. Asset; R. Hatwell, Nordic Song; A. Tinker, Poker Dice; J. McLaughlin, Anagram, Raceline; R. Glading, Red Ledger, Bonny Song, Poker Face; R. Home. Royal Appellant, Bronze Wings. Aero Queen, Land Girl, Little Idea, Forest Acre; L. Dulieu. School Song. Nuipapa; P. Fearn, Gay Broney. Loombination; J. Day, Windsor Lass; H. Long, Sinking Fund. Lornactc. Australian Star; J. F. Fergus, Bryce Street: A. Gilmer. L'Allcgro; N. McKenzie, Knicht of Australia, Bronzete, Abbey Lass, Maori Song, Dutch Girl; N. Watson, Innes Lad. The programme is as follows: 12 Noon — WAIUKU HACK HANDICAP, of £l7O. Seven furlongs and 22 yards. st. lb. st. lb. Mav Song ..9 0 Poker Face 7 6 Fleetwind .. »U Yan'&wiw. .. 1 0 Lady Meath 810 Vaalso ■• J » Enlightment 8 2 Gay Papa ..7 0 Forest Acre 8 0 Flashing Aero Queen 711 Spear 7 0 School Song 711 Mai de Mer 7 0 Chief Lap .. 7 10 12.44 p.m.— PUNI HURDLES, of £250. One mile and five furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Lucidus ..10 11 Anagram .. 9 0 L'Allegro .. 10 10 Golden Spahi 9 0 Brvce Street 10 8 Mana .. 9 0 Neil ..10 0 Windsor Lass 9 0 Dombey ..9 0 Day Boy "22 Mia Acra ..9 0 Innes Lad ..90 Brioni .. 9 0 My Money ..9 0 1.30 p.m.— BOMBAY HANDICAP, of £155. Six furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. High Sea -.9 0 The Rip .. 8 0 Very Glad .. 812 Feldberg .. 8 0 Inquisitor .. 812 Asset .. 8 0 Pasture .. 812 Green Label 8 0 Nuipapa .. 810 Australian Town Section 8 10 Star 8 o I Free Advice 810 Nugget .. 8 0 Senacfe 8 4 Wild Nation 8 0 General Risk'e 8 2 Abbey Lass 8 0 Bronze Wing 8 2 Paunui .. 8 0 The Trimmer 8 0 Jolie Bank 8 0 Rosanna ..8 0 Love in Tora Kira -.8 0 T ld L e i less .1 2 Lighter ..80 Red Ledger 8 0 Silver Eagle 8 0 Smoky ..8 0 Paddy ..8 0 2.15 p.m.— FRANKLIN CUP, of £SOO. One mile and a quarter. st. lb. st. lb. Kilonsa ..9 0 Sinking Royal Fund 7 10 Appellant 812 Grateful .. 7 8 Knight of Miss Lu .. 7 5 Australia 8 11 Tybalt .. J 5 Dark Shadow 8 10 Star Artist 7 0 Rona Bay ..88 Atram .. 7 0 Paso Robles 8 0 Gay Streak 7 0 Crooning ..8 0 Gay Broney 7 0 Jewelled Parquet .. 7 0 Girdle 711 Bonny Gay 7 0 3.0 p.m.— TUAKAU STAKES, of £155. Five furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Barricade ..8 7 Vaals Star ..8 0 Poker Dice 8 7 Milaneon .. 8 0 Raceline ..8 7 Abbey King 8 0 British Nation 8 7 Nordic Song 8 0 Little Idea 8 4 Maioro ..8 0 Gold Eagle 8 4 Pocket Venus 711 Bright Wings 8 2 Solitary .. 7 11 Eastern Heir 8 0 3.45 p.m.— DYNES FULTON MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of £3OO. Nine furlongs. si. lb. st. lb. Malagigi •• 9 3 Priyal .. 7 0 Loombination 8 7 Balmavar 7 0 Dutch Girl 8 4 Ivy Willony.x 7 0 Ringshot ..8 3 Mia Acra .. 7 0 Glen Abb .. 7 13 Pamela .. 7 0 Bonny Song 7 7 Palmint .. 7 0 Captain Bruce 7 1 Beverley ..7 0 Tutor ..7 0 4.30 p.m.— PUKEKOHE HANDICAP, of £3OO. Six furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Inver ..86 Surella ..76 Triune .. 8 5 Cheval de Rereatu ..8 2 Volee 7 0 Palustre ..8 1 Land Girl ..7 0 Rollicker ..8 1 Whakapara 7 0 Lornacre .. 8 0 Sir Abb .. 7 0 Maori Song 713 Erndale ..7 0 Rerepai .. 710 5.15 p.m.— BUCKLAND HANDICAP, of £l7O. Six furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Huntette ..9 0 Dragon Moth 710 Bronzette ..,8 7 High Star ..7 6 Cappy ' ."f 8 7 Poker Face 7 6 Clooneen .. 712 Pasture ..7 0 Kurapae .. 712 Mai de Mer 7 0 Chief Lap .. 711 Nuipapa ..7 0 Ohmaha .. 7 10

RANGITIKEI R.C. PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY [THE PRESS Special Service.] PALMERSTON N„ March 4. The course should be in good order for the Rangitiki Racing Club's meeting at Bulls to-morrow. The following horses are likely to be well supported:— Trial Plate—Ambition, Scarf Dance, Gay Hunting. Pukehou Hurdles—Cletrac, Royal Romance. Ngaio Hack Handicap—Mea Mea, Trebor, Conversion. Rangitikei Cup—Brazen King, Middle. Terry. Greatford Hack Handicap—Malibu, Royal Choice, Ilias. Bailey Memorial Handicap—Great Hope, Red Sand, Jubilee Song. Santoft Hack Handicap—Bluffer, Alloa, Lady Hoariri. The programme is as follows: TRIAL PLATE, of £IOO. Six furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. The Treble 8 7 Ambition ..8 7 Huntino .. 8 7 La Premiere 8 7 Lacan ..8 7 Tipsy Miss 8 7 Protectress 8 7 Rolling Home 8 7 Scarf Dance 8 7 Lady Whetu 8 7 Some Brandy 8 7 Dame Flora 8 7 High Ball ~ 8 7 Gay Hunting 8 7 Princess Vinter .. 8 7 Isabel 8 7 Ardsallagh ..8 0 PUKEHOU HURDLES, of £l5O. One mile and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Royal Hazoor .. HI Limond 10 7 Hirangi ..9 8 Cletrac ..10 5 Burghley ..9 0 Royal Kio ..9 0 Romance 9 11 NGAIO HACK HANDICAP, of £l2O. Six furlongs, st. lb. . st. lb Mea Mea .. 9 0 Captain Conversion 8 3 Treville 7 S State Bank 8 1 Quexona ..7 0 Trebor .. 7 13 Gay Molly 7 0 Golden Ridge 7 5 Whistle Cloak ..7 5 Pinkie 7 0 Dame Flora 7 0 RANGITIKEI CUP, of £250. One mile and a quarter, st. lb. st. lb. Arctic King 9 0 Maestro .. 7 6 Brazen King 8 5 Terry .. 7 2 Middle .. 7 13 Play On ..7 0 Old Surrey 7 8 GREATFORD HACK HANDICAP, of £l3O. One mile and a distance. st. lb. st. lb. Ilias ..8 5 War Lap ..7 5 Malibu .. 7 12 Stargono ..7 0 Earl Colossus 7 10 Twilight Royal Choice 7 10 Song 7 0 Son and Heir 7 10 Royal Amatory .. 7 9* Highness 7 0 BAILEY MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of £lB5. Seven furlongs. Passion Fruit 8 9 Great Hope 7 10 Jubilee Song 8 3 Aureus ..7 7 Red Sand ..8 1 Aiwai ..7 7 Lone Raider 8 0 SANTOFT HACK HANDICAP, of £l2O. Seven furlongs. Alloa ..9 4 Scarf Dance 7 0 Ruling Spi 8 3 Some Brandy 7 0 Bluffer ..8 2 Twilight Song 7 0 State Bank 8 0 Tiger 8i11..7 0 Royal Choice 7 13 Whistle Joe Louis ..7 9 Pinkie 7 0 War Lap ..7 7 Royal Lady Hoariri 7 2 Highness 7 0 WELLINGTON T.C. TODAY'S PROGRAMME [From Our Own Reporter.! WELLINGTON. March 4. The Wellington Trotting Club's meeting to-morrow will see the win-and-place system of betting in operation, and good fields should provide firstclass sport. The following horses are liable to be well supported:— Randwick Handicap—Triangle, Reward, King Franz. Autumn Handicap—Wee Potts, Sewana. Fenella. Wainui Handicap—lntrigue, Effie Parrish. Eyre. , i R. A. Armstrong Memorial—Frisco Lady, Agile, Lady Fame. I Palmer Handicap—Reward, Walter Wrack. Triangle. Taita Handicap—Wee Potts, Sewana Fenella. Waiwetu Handicap—Connenora, Effie Parrish. Intrigue. Farewell Handicap—King's Play, Frisco Boy. Bonny Azure. The programme is as follows: — 12.30 p.m.— RANDWICK HANDICAP, of £175. Unhoppled trotters. 3mm 37sec class. One mile and a half. Gracie Fields scr Triangle .. 24 King Franz .. scr Gala Day .. Jb Sonoma King scr Reward .. 36 Welcome Guy scr Walter Wrack 36 Arapai .. 12 1.10 p.m.— AUTUMN NOVICE HANDICAP, of £175. 3min 43sec class. One mile and a half. Acceleration ..scr Sewana .. scr Axminster .. scr Transwell .. scr Bonnie de Oro scr Wee Potts .. scr Fenella .. scr Guy Zolock .. 12 Mongolian .. scr Relax .. do p r i nC e Sans Pareil .. 36 McElwyn scr 1.50 p.m.— WAINUI HANDICAP, of £225. 3min 34sec class. One mile and a iialf. Acora .. scr Intrigue .. scr Cavan Chief .. scr Ropata •• scr Connenora .. scr Diversion .. " Dusky Sound scr Effie Parrish .. 12 Eddie Tolan .. scr Spessiva .. 12 Eyre .. scr Marlene .. « Happi ..scr 2.30 pjn.— R. A. ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of £SOO. 4min 32sec class. Two miles. , i „ Frisco Lady .. scr Fernbrook Lass 24 Morello .. 12 Kewpie's Willie Derby 12 Triumph Agile .. 24 Lady Fame .. 24 Blair Athol .. 24 Nervie's Last 48 3.10 p.m.— PALMER HANDICAP, of £2OO. 4min 51sec class. Two, miles. Gracie Fields scr Gala Day .. 36 King Franz .. scr Walter Wrack 48 Welcome Guy scr Reward .. 48 Arapai .. 12 Aristotle ..96 Triangle .. 24 Tan John .. 108 3.50 p.m.— TAITA NOVICE HANDICAP, of £175. 3min ssec class. One mile and a quarter. Axminster .. scr Transwell .. scr Bingen's Best scr Wee Potts .. scr Fenella .. scr Stepson ..scr First Shake .. scr Max Havoc .. 36 Mongolian .. scr Relax .. 36 Sewana .. scr 4.30 p.m.— WAIWETU HANDICAP, of £2OO. 2min 57sec class. One mile and a quarter. Allworthy .. scr Ropata .. scr Cavan Chief .. scr Diversion .. 12 Connenora .. scr Effie Parrish .. 12 Dusky Sound scr Marlene .. 12 Eyre .. scr Spessiva .. 12 Happi .. scr Silver Black 36 Intrigue .. scr 5.10 p.m.— FAREWELL HANDICAP, of £3OO. 2min 46sec class. One mile and a quarter. Fernbrook Lass scr Morello .. 12 Frisco Lady .. scr Kewpie's Willie Derby scr Triumph 24 Agile .. 12 King's Play .. 24 Frisco Boy .. 12 Nervie's Last' 24 Lady Fame .. 12 Bonny Azure 36

TURF GOSSIP Not Divided Ephod was yesterday withdrawn from the Motukarara Juvenile Stakes, and the provision made for running the race in two divisions will not now be required. Sold for Queensland The three-year-old gelding Haerepo, by Nigrdmareh from the Chief Ruler mare Azalea, has been sold by his oreeder, P. V*. Mason, to Mr W. T. Kelly, of Brisbane, for about 700 guineas. Haerepo won three races, including two at Ellerslie, for Mason, and although he has not done a great deal of racing, he has shown marked ability, and is the makings of a highclass four-year-old. For Trentham Riccarton stables have a strong representation in the nominations for the Wellington Racing Club's autumn meeting. The list is as follows:—Rousseau, Kindly, Lady Leigh, Good Passage Gaoler, Spendthrift, Defaulter, Paper Slipper, Studley Royal, Grey Honour, Ponty, Davolo, Dictate, Nightcalm, Lazybones, Sparkle, Financiere, Great Memory, Happy Night, and Royal Chief. Fink Coat Juveniles Mr D. Grant, of Timaru, has sent two Pink Coat yearling colts to D. Cotton to train at Riccarton. One is a bay from the Autumnus— Telescope mare Seaside, dam of Rebel Mate, and the other a chestnut from Miss Muffet, by Tea Tray from Bo Peep, by Bezonian. Both youngsters were broken in before leaving' home, and ehow a good deal of promise. Likely Placegetter Mr L. W. Storry will be represented by two candidates, Chanteur and Romarin, in the Motukarara Juvenile Stakes to-day. Chanteur is a big framed four-year-old gelding by Robespierre from Grey Linnet, dam of Songbird, and although at times showing promise, 'he will require some racing to disclose his worth. Romarin is a two-year-old filly by Robespierre from the speedy Limelight, whose previous progeny included Joyous and Ilias. Romarin is endowed with the family ability, and provided she gets away on anything like favourable terms to-day she will take part in the finish. Riding Engagements Riding engagements as follows have been made for to-day's programme at Motukarara:—A. C. Messervy: Great Memory, Dracula, Gay Parade. J. Murfitt, Flame Queen, Drinkup. L. J. Ellis: Studley Royal, Nolana, Kindly, Grey Honour. M. Caddy: Gold Coat, Nigella, Roy Bun, Glenogil, Glenacre. G. Linton: Clubman. A. Stove, Grampian. R. Beale: Elmarch. G. Humphries: Scuffle, Lady Graceful, Ephod, Great Bramble. A. Parsons: Rotokino, Gaoler, Supreme Court. A. Russell: Delium. L. Pratt: Gasmask. H. Hibberd: Swordstick, Financiere, Bright Prospect, Shooting Star. A. K ■Ellis: Passenger, The Masquerader. Polistina. G. Elliot: Maroha. J. Veevers: Flashlight. E. Jennings: Gold Boy. A. Messervy: Love Affair, Dividend, Waitaka, Romarin. D O'Connor: Rabble. P. Spratt: Night Hawk. G. Ridgway: Nightdress, Silver Ring. J. Jennings: Linguist, Sovereign Lady, Plumage, Potent. C. Wilson: Davolo, Neatherlea, Double Gift, Bellerive W. Jenkins: Happy Night. Nightcalm. Dictate, Chanteur. A Record Breaker When Ajax led the field home in-the Newmarket Handicap carrying 9-0, at Flemington last Saturday, he eclipsed the three-year-old weight-carrying race record, which stood to the credit of Cranbrook for 50 years. ' Ajax's next engagement is in the C. M Lloyd Stakes, which event is set for decision to-day. The race carries a stake of £IOOO and is run over a mile at standard weight-for-age. Gold Rod Fails The disappointing form displayed by Gold Rod in recent races places the New Zealand horse once again well under the searchlight. His victory in the Epsom Handicap run at Randwick in the spring was so highly extolled that he was sent out a warm favourite for the Craven Plate, his next race within a few days. To the general disiHiay he finished unplaced: and. his eon-

nexions, it was stated, were completely puzzled. The big chestnut was subsequently ' withdrawn from all spring engagements, and was rested for a couple of months. Galloping satisfactorily in his training work he was started for the St. George Stakes at Caulfield, for which he ruled second favourite, but failed to get closer than fourth. In the Futurity Stakes he shaped poorly, and in the decision of the Essendon Stakes he finished last. Hua's Defeat The victory of Elanage in the King's Plate run at Flemington on Tuesday can in. itself be viewed as a surprise; but the incident receives a more sensational dash, because of the pronounced defeat of the Derby winner. Hua, who finished last in a field of three. The race was run at standard weight-for-age over one mile and

three-quarters, and the three contestants carried 8-2. In the decision of the Essendon Stakes, one mile and a quarter, on the opening day, Elanage was stated to have hung out badly in the final stage, and he was beaten by Damalis by two and a half lengths. On trial form it looked the reverse of promising for Elanage in the King's Plate, especially as he • was called upon to run an additional half-mile. However, honours were completely on the side of the New Zealand-bred colt. Hua's Dronounced defeat suggests that he has deteriorated rapidly, and this week's defeat places him under a cloud. foE the present at least.

INVERCARGILLT.C. PROSPECTS FOR TO-DAY The Invercargill Trotting Club's meeting will be- held to-day. The win-and-place system of betting will be in operation, and the following horses should race well:— Trial Handicap:. Sun Gauge, Dawn Direct, Dora Lindsay. Murihiku Handicap: Appomatox, Imperial Wave. Jellicoe Handicap: Gold Streak, Nell Grattan, College Boy. Southland Handicap: Tricliff, Twenty Grand, Glenastle. Coldstream Handicap: Happy King, Seascape, Capri. Waikiwi Handicap: Appomatox, Halesia, Imperial Wave. Visitors' Handicap: Grattanella, Master Potts. Au Revoir Handicap: Twenty Grand, Voloma, Roan Duke. The programme is as follows: 12.45 p.m.— 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 Himu .. scr Fransol .. scr Loyalist .. scr Central Lad .. scr Sun Gauge .. scr Kentucky Sun scr Katene .. scr Royal Mulguy ..scr Mountain scr Indian Wfack scr Abel .. iz Dawn Direct .. scr Glenelad .. 48 Peter Young scr 1.25 p.m.— MURIHIKU HANDICAP (in saddle), of £125. Unhopplcd 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 .. JELLICOE HANDICAP, of £l6O. 3min 35sec class. One mile and a half. Happy Locanda scr Tritoma .. 12 Gold Streak .. scr Mountain Lad iz Jesse Owens .. scr Lindrum .. 12 Labour Chimes scr Nell Grattan IZ Guywin .. scr College Boy .. 12 Desert Cloud scr Prince Charles 12 Seaward de Oro 12 2.45 pjn. SOUTHLAND HANDICAP, of £250. 4min 47sec class. Two miles. Glenastle .. scr Roan Duke .. 24 Erin's Chief .. 12 Voloma .. 24 Moko Child .. 12 Leitrim .. 24 Frisco Silk .. 12 Coherto .. 36 Night Voyage 12 Silver Laddie 36 Aqua Bond .. 24 Vologda .. 36 Tricliff .. 24 Embark .. 36 Twenty Grand 24 Harold Guy .. 48 Walter Gay .. 24 Lynwood .. 132 5.25 p.m.— COLBSTREAM HANDICAP, of £l4O. 3min 39sec 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 4.5 p.m.— WAIKIWI HANDICAP, of £135. Unhoppled trotters. smin 4sec 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 4.45 p.m.— VISITORS' HANDICAP, of £l5O. 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 5.25 p.m.— AU REVOIR HANDICAP, of £165. 2min 56sec class. Ope mile and a quarter. Glenastle .. scr Roan Duke .. 12 Frisco Silk ..scr Tricliff .. 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

TKOTTING NOTES At Hutt Park The weather in Wellington yesterday was warm and sultry with light rain, but prospects were for good conditions for to-day's racing. The track is hard and fast, and a good shower of rain would-be appreciated. Disappointment is.felt at the absence of the Auckland trainer, F. J. Smith's team, for generally he appeared to have a royal . chance of winning more than one race. It is probable that Smith will make an extensive tour of the South Island, -and will be represented at Timaru and Ashburton before the inter-Domin-,ion championships at Addington next .month. Auckland visitors to Wellington have a very high opinion of Smith's four-year-old Cavan Chief, ■ by Travis Axworthy, and he is expected to enter the best classes. Nervie's Last, too. is regarded as a much better pacer than when he last appeared at Addington, and he is expected to win over at least one dis- , tance in the big tests. New Brighton Representatives The New Brighton representation at Wellington to-day will comprise the two unhoppled trotters, Reward and Aristotle, and both horses were taken north on Thursday night, and given easy work yesterday. Reward has been trotting particularly well under G. Cameron's care, and a win is overdue. He must have a chance in either race in which he starts to-day. Aristotle, converted from the pacing gait, has enough speed to wjn the Palmer Handicap, but is not yet reliable, and bad breaks have cost him at least two races. He is on the improve, however, and looks well enough to win any race. Westport Trotting: Club Lack of transport facilities has been the big drawback for meetings held in Westport, but efforts are being made to improve matters. During the last few days several members of the Westport Club have been in Christchurch, and have arranged for several motorfloats to make the trio for the meeting on April 9 and 11. These floats will take horses direct from Christchurch to Westport, and afterwards will run a service from the railway to Westport. A number of Canterbury trainers have promised to make the trip because of the improved facilities. Early Arrivals F. G. Holmes, R. Motz, G. Cameron, G. S. Smith, and V. Leeming were -amongst the trainers who arrived at Hutt Park yesterday, and their horses, Mongolian, Aristotle, Reward, Agile, and Effle Parrish, were given useful work. Agile looks particularly well, and is expected to race well in both his engagements. tfoith Island Trained ■NT A i J Di ? g , er P r °P° rt ion than usual of North Island horses will contest the races at Hutt Park to-day, and it is Pleasihg to note the number of horses trained m and round Wellington, not I s a ru , le i¥ a v , erv strong trotting centre. One of the best of the local division may prove to be Sewana, a brother to Roi 1 Or trained by L. O. Thomas. ■^ w £" a has & eai ? speed, and has been working particularly well. Another

pacer of whom good things are expected is Relax, by Acron from Rescue, trained by the owner, W. L. J. Cleverley, at Hutt Park. A Strong TJeam M. B. Edwards has a team of four engaged at Hutt Park to-day, Frisco Boy, Frisco Lady, Connenora, and Wee Potts. All appear to be in great order, and Connenora is fancied for today's engagements. The Frisco pair will race well, and Edwards looks like carrying on his excellent record at Wairarapa.

N.Z. SAPLING STAKES, 1939 NOMINATIONS

The Ashburton Trotting Club has received the following nominations for the NEW ZEALAND SAPLING STAKES, (1939), of £1200; for two-year-olds. One mile and a half. Mrs C. Kennedy's blk f, by Truman Direct—Brent Locanda mare W. T. Ritchie's ch g, by Rey de Oro— Miss Adonis I S. Bennett's blk f, by U. Scott—Forest ! Wrack Wilson's b g, by Jack Potts—Wildchild J. D. Smith's ch f, by Jack Potts—Antelope H. Hewson's br f, by Nelson Derby— Athelney Lass J. Richardson's ch c, by Rey de Oro— Sungod mare J. M. Samson's b c, by Wrack—Edith Chimes J. M. Samson's b c, by Wrack—Alpha Bingen L. Iles's br g, by Grattan Loyal—Nell Pointer S. W. Kelly's b f, by David McElwyn— Alice Dillon E. E. Brooking's b g, by David McElwyn —Lady Lola J. Henderson's b c, by Todd Lonzia—Final McKinney C McKendry's ch g, by Rey de Oro— Molly Pointer J. Westerman's b g, by Jack Potts—Emily de Oro J. Westerman's b g, by Jack Potts—Drusolina J. Westerman's b g, by Grattan LoyalDaphne de Oro Miss J. Cuff's b f, by Rey de Oro—Regina Logan W. Crozier's b g, by Jack Potts—Olive Turmoil A. Aitcheson's fa f, by Travis Axworthy— Roxanne J. Cocks's b g, by Nelson Derby—Wrackway J J. T. Paul's b g, by Great Parrlsh—Great Eyre W. P. Holmes's ch g, by Ringtrue—Kew- ( pie Mrs E. I. Freidlander's b g, by Jack Potts —Golden Bond T. Stewart's b g, by Jack Potts—Sonoma | Harvester mare W. J. Morland's br 1, by Gallant KnightDaisy Pointer W. J. Morland's br g, by U. Scott—Rustic Maid W. J. Morland's b g, by U. Scott—Barbara Worth H. W. Aker's br c, by Great Bingen— Waitaki Girl A. J. Wilson's b c, by Great Bingen— Nelson Derby mare B. Young and G. Downes's br i. by Great Parrish —Bonnie Bingen W. Hosking's b f, by David McElwyn— Clone „ F. J. Smith's b f, by U. Scott—Pearl Parrish . ' Miss E. Hinds's b c, by Jack Potts—Lady Effie G. Rosenbaum's blk f, by Great Bingen— Free Advice ~.... N. E. Price's b f, by Rey de Oro—Wild Nita J. R. McKenzie's blk g, by Gallant Knight —TciJcs ChsncG J, R. McKenzie's b c, by Gallant KnightMay Chenault J. R. McKenzie's br g, by Great Bingen— Princess Napoleon D. R. ReveU's b c, by David McElwyn— Sea Pearl „ „ R. B. Berry's b f. by David McElwyn—Truman Direct mare R. B. Berry's b f, by David McElwyn— Blue Glen #j „ _, R. B. Berry's b c; by David McElwyn— Golden Ayr W. T. Lowe's b c, by David McElwyn—Tirone • ~,.,,. T. Atkinson's b c, by David McElwyn— J. Mauger's br f, by Nelson Derby—Native Mrs E. K. Mauger's b f, by Wrack—Little W. J. Doyle's br f, by Jack Potts—Disappearance . , „ , iW. J. Doyle's b g, by Grattan Loyal—Heiston Lady _ _ . ;R. E, Hall's ch c, by Jack Potts—Petereta mare O. E. Hooper's b g, by Nelson DerbyQueen's Own ■ Durbar Lodge. Ltd.'s br f, by Louis Direct —Arethusa , , _ Durbar Lodge, Ltd.'s b f, by Wrack—Estella Amos ' Durbar Lodge, Ltd.'s b f, by Wrack—Nantwich E. F. Ward's b g, by Rey de Oro— Olp Pointer , , _ . C. Holmes's b f. by Grattan Loyal—Great Audubon mare W. J. Gudsell's br g, by Jack Potts—Fanny Mrs M. A. Suttie's ch c, by Wrack— Lady Bridget G. H. Sewell's br g, by Logan FraserMalvena a E. T. Forbes's b g, by Grattan Loyal— Drusus mare _ .. C. S. Donald's br g, by Jack Potts—AbysC S Donald's br c, by Jack Potts—Ablaze C. S. Donald's b c, by Jack PottsQuality C. S. Donald's ch f, by Jack Potts—Dusky Locanda _ A± C. S. Donald's b f, by Jack Potts—Logan Chimes C. S. Donald's br f, by Jack Potts— AudiC. S. Donald's b f, by Jack Potts—Leila Denver C. S. Donald's ch c, by Jack Potts—Wrack mare C. S. Donald's ch f, by Jack Potts—Author Dillon mare C. S. Donald's ch c, by Jack Potts—Author Dillon mare C. S. Donald's b c, by Jack Potts—Alone J. H. Lloyd's br f, by Jack Potts—Capa-! lano • . • J. Washington's br f, by Grattan Loyal— Highstepper J. McDonald's b g, by Jack Potts—Goldworthy Mrs G. Bills's ch f, by Jack Potts—Thelma Wrack L. G. Donahue's br f, by Quite Sure — Opaline M. J. McTigue's b g, by U. Scott—Great Burton G. Thompson's br g, by Grattan Loyal— Beverley Audubon E. C. McDermott's b c, by Grattan Loyal —Erin's Pointer Hon. G. R. Hunter's b f, by Jack Potts— Golden Harvest Hon. G. R. Hunter's ch c, by Jack Potts— Flossie Dillon M. B. Edwards and T. C. Butcher's ch c, by Jack Potts—Endurance M. B. Edwards and T. C. Butcher's blk f, by Nobleman—Wharepiana * ' O. T. Evans's b g, by Grattan Loyal— Megan W. B. Somerville's b f, by Wrack—Erin's Fortune J. H. Winter's ch c, by Rey de Oro—Lady Adonis E. J. Smith's b c, by Wrack—Lady Vaulsbury D. O. Jones's b f, by Wattle Derby—Gold Bell mare G. Crozier's b f, by Jack Potts—Nelson Derby mare J. Hamilton's b f, by Wellington Direct— Central Pointer • J. M. Faulks's b c, by Wrack—Rey Bell J. M. Faulks's b f, by Wrack—Great Bell J. W. J. Rouse's b c, by Young AuthorNelson Bingen mare Mrs F. M. Klngsland's ch g, by Jack Potts —Rose Logan N." G. Scott's b c, by Jack Potts—Lady Hawthorn ' D. Hurst's br f, by Western King—Logan Mary S. G. Lemons blk f, by Grattan Loyal— Childwood T. W. Gudsell's b f, by Jack Potts—Summit.

BEN BRAGGIE SOLD 'PURCHASE BY OVERSEAS SPORTSMAN [THE PRESS Special Service.] AUCKLAND, March. 4. Negotiations have been completed for the purchase of the five-year-old gelding Ben Braggie on behalf of an overseas buyer, and arrangements will be made for him to leave the Dominion soon. By Gascony from Valley Rose, Ben Braggie is one of the best sprinters in the Dominion, and at his last start he carried 9-3 to victory in the City Handicap at Trentham, running the six furlongs in lmin 12£ sec.

N.Z. CHAMPION STAKES ENTRIES FOR 1939

The following entries by the Ashburton Trotting Club have been received for the NEW ZEALAND CHAMPION STAKES ' (1D39), of £750; for three-year-olds. One mile and a half. W. T. Ritchie's ch g, by Key de Oro— Miss Adonis S. W. Kelly's b f, by David McElwyn— Alice Dillon E. E. Brooking's b g, by David McElwyn— Lady Nola Wilson's b g, by Jack Potts—Wild Child H. Hewson's br f, by Nelson Derby—Athelney Lass J. D. Smith's ch f, by Jack Potts—Antelope J. Richardson's ch c, by Rey de Oro—Suni god mare J. M. Samson's b c, by Wrack—Edith Chimes J. M. Samson's b c, by Wrack—Alpha Bingen L Iles's br g, by Grattan Loyal—Nell Pointer G. McKendry's ch g, by Rey de Ord—Molly Pointer J. Westerman's b g, by Jack Potts—Enriily de Oro J. Westerman's b g, by Jack Potts—Drusolina E. Russell's b g, by Grattan Loyal—Daphne de Oro J. Henderson's b c, by Todd Lonzia— Final McKinney Miss E. Hind's b c, by Jack Potts—Lady Effle . , „ . I J. T. Paul's b g, by Great Parnsh—Great Eyre W. P. Holmes's ch g, by Ringtrue—Kewpie H. W. Aker's br c, by Great Bingen— Waitaki Girl W. J. Morland's, br f, by Gallant Knight —Daisy Pointer W. J. Morland's br g, by U. Scott—Rustic Maid W. J. Morland's b g, by U. Scott—Barbara Worth A. J. Wilson's b c. by Great Bingen— Nelson Derby mare Miss J. Cuff's b f. by Rey de Oro—Regina Logan W. Crozier's bg, by Jack Potts—Olive! Turmoil J. Cocks's b g, by Nelson Derby—Wrack- j way I A. Altcheson's b f, by Travis Axworthy— Roxanne D. R. Revell's b c, by David McElwyn— Sea Pearl „, R. B. Berry's b f, by David McElwyn— Truman Direct mare R. B. Berry's b f, by David McElwyn— Blue Glen „, R. B. Berry's b c, by David McElwyn— Golden Ayr • W. T. Lowe's b c, by David McElwyn— Tirane T. Atkinson's b c, by David McElwyn— Ugene J. Mauger's br f. by Nelson Derby—Native Mrs E. K. Mauger's b 1, by Wrack—Little Kewpie W. J. Doyle's br f, by Jack Potts—Disappearance , ,T . W. J. Doyle's b g, by Grattan Loyal—Helston Lady _ . _ A ft. E. Hall's ch c, by Jack Potts—Petereta mare Mrs E. I. Freidlander's b g, oy Jack Potts—Golden Bond S. Bennett's blk f. by .U. Scott—Forest Wrack B. Young and G. Downes's br f, by Great Parrlsh—Bonnie Bingen W. Hocking's b f, by David McElwyn— Clone _ , „ F. J. Smith's b f. by U. Scott—Pearl Parrlsh »#•.!.« J. R. McKenzie's blk g, by Gallant Knight —Taka Chance J. R. McKenzie's b c. by Gallant KnightMay Chenault • J. R. McKenzie's br g, by Great Bingen— Princess Napoleon N. E. Pierce's b f, by Rey de Oro—Wild Nita G. Rosenbaum's blk f, by Great Bingen —Free Advice J. R. McKenzie's br c, by Volomite—Evening J. R. McKenzie's ch f, by Guy McKinney •—Guesswork J. R. McKenzie's b f, by Lema Moko— J. R. McKenzie's b c. by His MajestyWidow Grattan O. T. Evans's b g, by Grattan Loyal— M. J. McTigue's b g, by U. Burton , . J. H. Winter's ch c, by Bey de Oro—Lady Adonis _. . ~ , E. J. Smith's b c, by Wrack—Lady VaulsW. B U Somervllle's ch f. by Wrack—Erin'3 Fortune D. Hurst's br f, by Western King—Logan Mary J. W. J. Rouse's b c,< by Young AuthorNelson Bingen mare . Mrs F. M. Klngsland's ch g. by Jack) Potts—Rose Logan G. Crozier's b f. by Jack Potts—Nelson Derby mare i J. Hamilton's b f. by Wellington DirectCentral Pointer J. Faulk's b f. by Wrack—Great Bell J Faulk's b f, by Wrack—Rey Bell W. J. Gudsell's br g, by Jack Potts—Fanny Logan Mrs M. A. Suttie's ch c, by Wrack—Lady Bridget _ , W Houston's b f, by Wrack—Zonophone Mrs E. F. Ward's b g. by Rey de Ore— Ola Pointer _ . _ C. Holmes's b I. by Grattan Loyal—Great Audubon mare . . „ . : O. E. Hooper's b g, by Nelson DerbyQueen's Own Durbar Lodge, Ltd.'s, br i, by Louis Direct —Arethusa Durbar Lodge, Ltd.'s, b f, by Wrack— Estella Amos Durbar Lodge, Ltd.'s, b t, by Wrack— Nantwich „ L. G. Donehue's br f, by Quite Soon— Opaline „.. C. R. Griffen's ch f, by Wrack—Etta Worthy E. T. Forbes's b g, by Grattan Loyal— Drusus mare C. S. Donald's br g, by Jack Potts—Abyssinia C. S. Donald's br c, by Jack Potts—Ablaze C. S. Donald'B b c, by Jack PottsQuality C. S. Donald's ch f, by Jack Potts—Dusky Locanda C. S. Donald's b f, by Jack Potts—Logan Chimes C. S. Donald's br f, by Jack Potts— C. S. Donald's b f, by Jack Potts—Leila Denver C. S. Donald's ch c, by Jack Potts—Wrack mare C. S. Donald's ch f, by Jack Potts—Author Dillon mare C. S. Donald's ch c, by Jack Potts—Author Dillon mare C. S. Donald's b c, by Jack Potts—Alone J. H. Lloyd's br f, by Jack Potts—Capalano S. G. Lemon's blk f, by Grattan Loyal— Childwood J. Washington's br f, by Grattan Loyal— Highstepper J. McDonald's b g, by Jack Potts—Boldworthy Mrs G. Bills's ch f, by Jack Potts— Thelma Wrack G. Thompson's br g, by Grattan Loyal— Beverley Audubon , E. C. McDermott's b c, by Grattan Loyal —Erin's Pointer Hon. G. K. Hunter's b f, by Jack PottsGolden Harvest Hon. G. R. Hunter's ch c, by Jack Potts— Flossie Dillon M. B. Edwards and T. C. Butcher's ch c, by Jack Potts—Endurance M. B. Edwards and T. C. Butcher's blk f, by Nobleman—Wharepiana T. W. Gudsell's b f, by Jack Potts—Summit T, W. Gudsell's blk f, by Nelson DerbyDenver's Doll

AUSTRALIAN RACING APOLLO SCRATCHED IN CUP (ujcttzd fbxss association—copyright.) (Received March 4, 10.30 p.m.)MELBOURNE, March 4. Apollo wag scratched from the Australian Cup at 12.5 torday. Red Manfred is mentioned as an unlikely runner. Ashley Reed vtJll.ride Evening Mist, Sir Harold, and Hotshot at Flemington to-morrow. K. Voitre will ride Damalis, The Riff, Kingdom, and Regular Bachelor, and M. McCarten will fide Aurie's Star and Egmont.

CARTERTON R.C. ACCEPTANCES CraESS ASSOCIATION TELEOBAM.) ' MASTERTON, March 4. The following are the acceptances for the Carterton Racing Club's meeting on March 12:— MAIDEN PLATE, of £BO. Two-year-olds 8-5. three-year-olds and upwards 8-12. Six furlongs. Allmetic Rapotai Doctor Defoe Lady Baron Girl Pat Piastre Grey Quex Valiant Protectress White Lady CARRINGTON HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of £IOO. One mile and 80 yards. st. lb. st. lb. Sunee .. 11 1 Southern Umpire .. 10 8 Blood 9 5 Lady Laggard ..90 Siegfried 10 7 Twilight Song 9 0 Spender ..10 3 Camilla Horn 9 0 Lord Quick 10 3 Greek Arma 9 0 WAIRARAPA COUNTY CUP. of £l5O. One mile and a quarter. st. lb. st. lb. Lucullus Lad 9 0 Good Sun .. 710 Hazoor ..89 Cricket .. 79 Helen Ford 712 Impersonator 7 0 CARTERTON HACK HANDICAP, of £IOO. Six furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Alloa ..9 5 Dancing Quake .. 810 Flame 8• 1 Conversion 8 8 Trebor .. 7 13 Gay Artist 8 8 Money Raid 712 Ilion ..7 0 GLADSTONE HACK HANDICAP, of £IOO. One mile and 80 yards. st. lb. st. lb. Lord Quick 812 Rockingham 8 0 Spender .. 811 Sunbeam ..7 4 Accomplice 8 8 Twilight Song 7 0 Galteemore 8 7 Mowgli ..7 0 Lustral .. 8 6 BUNNY MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of £ 120. Seven furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Aiunga .. 8 7 Llano .. 8 0 Roaming ..8 7 Mister Quex 7 8 Myriam ..8 2 Bun Fight ..7 0 Buster Brown 8 1 Umpire .. 7 0 ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of £IOO. Five furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Diamond Jewish Lad 7 7 Cutter 9 0 Girl Pat ..7 3 Sunny Blonde 811 Allmetic ..7 2 Conversion 810 Quexona ..7 0 Free Gold .. 8 9 Ilion ..70 Hunting Spy 7 8 Kurrawong 7 0 TARATAHI HACK HANDICAP, of £IOO. Bt. lb. st. lb. Alloa ..9 4 Revival ..7 4 Quake ..8 9 Southern Accomplice 8 7 Blood 7 4 Trebor .. 712 Rowana ..7 0 Sunbeam ..7 4 OAMARU J.C. NOMINATIONS [THE PRESS Special Service.] OAMARU, March 4. The Oamaru Jockey Club has received the following nominations for its annual autumn meeting, to be held on March 23 and 26: FIRST DAY TRIAL STAKES, of £100: five furlon?s —Ncatherlea, Don Roy. Pink Lad, Strip, Lady Kinnoull, Romarin, Pucelle, Silver Canal, Poetic. Nigella, Sunny Dawn, .Shambles gelding. Lisnacree. Master Dingle. Flame Queen,, Steer Clear, Chirrup. Fayo. Quick Return. « AITUMN HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of £130; one mile —Superex. Darecourt, Nightcalm, Mutus, Full Feather—Bahama Girl mare. Chanteur, Nocturnus, Poniard, Rabble, McHeath, Top Rank, Sir Rosenor. The Surgeon. Drlnkup. Contract, Daring Deed. WESTON TROT HANDICAP, of £120; ?min 43sec class; one mile and a halfPeter Bee, Guncase, Grand Joy, Princess R«jy, Macgregor, Prunella, King's Gold, Violet Potts, Sylvie's Best, Undaunted, Smile Again, Happy Erin, Charles Russell. Devotion, Mandrell. Token. Battlevale, Dancing Pirate, Johnnie's Hope. Erehom, Wee Potts, Evening Bell, King Potts. OAMARU CUP, of £320; one mile and a ouarter—Stratosphere. v Happy Night. Galleon, High Glee, Rebel Lad. Lady Graceful, Some Shamble, Silver Streak, Mungatoon, Dictate, Wino, Queen Dorothy, Linguist, Hanlon. WINDSOR HACK HANDICAP, of £130; one mile—Bellerive, Happy Night, Wagner, Balmenter. Liberate, Rabble, Dracula, Elmarch. Dazzler, Thermldor, Drinkup. Bright Prospect, Atalanta Lass, Salient Knight. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of £160: seven furlongs—Stratosphere, Top Row, Doublo Gift. Acceptable. Invoice, Lady Graceful, Silver Streak. Rebel Star, The Masci • nder. Haughty Winner, Valmarch, PontV. .loyal Gallant, Linguist, Roseman. REDCASTLE TROT HANDICAP, of £135; 3min Isec class; one mile and a quarter— Parauri, Rhinegold, Glenastle, Oasis, New Ideal. All Kings, Macgregor, Prunella. King's Gold, King Drusus. Lord Zetland, Jambo. Sinbad, Jane Worthy, Royal Crescent. Erehom, Taruna, Wee Potts, Francisco, Adverse, Great Don. PARKSIDE HACK HANDICAP, of £120; six furlongs—Sheeny. Double Gift. Bellerive, Nightcalm, Norseman. Epic, Wagner, Silver Sail, Peacock, Glenacre, Amount, New Note. Astalre, Phalanx. Dracula, Lady Sincere, Stolen March, Cocksure, Golden Vision, Volo Dale, Thermldor, Flame Queen, Bright Prospect, Bad News, Combat. SECOND DAY NOVICE STAKES, of £100; six furlongs —Sheeny, Neatherlea, Don Roy, Pink Lad, Strip, Lady Kinnoull, Mutus.' Full Feather —Bahama Girl mare, Romarin, Remembo, Poetic, Shambles gelding, Lisnacree, Master Dingle, Flame Queen, Atalanta Lass, Steer Clear, Fayo, Mazemarch, Quick Return. PUKEURI HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of £130; one mile—Superex, Darecourt, Nightcalm, Mutus, Rebel Fashion, Chanteur, Balmenter, Nocturnus, Poniard, Rabble, McHeath, Top Rank, Elmarch, Sir Rosenor, The Surgeon, Drlnkup, Bright Prospect, Survoy, Daring Deed. WAIKAURA TROT, of £120; one mile and a quarter—Peter Bee, Guncase, Grand Joy, Princess Rey. Prunella, King's Gold, Violet Potts, Sylvie's Best, Undaunted, Smile Again, Happy Erin, Devotion, Charles Russell, Mandrell, Token, Battlevale, Dancing Pirate, Johnnie's Hope, Erehom, Wee Potts, Mankind, Evening Bell, King Potts, Don Acron. GARDINER MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of £200; one mile —Stratosphere, Top Row, Happy Night, Galleon, High Glee, Rebel Lad, Lady Graceful, Some Shamble, Silver Streak, The Masquerader, Mungatoon, Dictate, Haughty Winner, Wino,- Ponty, Queen Dorothy, Royal Gallant, Linguist, Salient Knight, Hanlon. WAITAKI HACK HANDICAP, of £130; seven furlongs-r-Bellerive. Happy Night, Norseman, Coatette, Wagner, Balmenter, Liberate, Rabble, Dracula, Elmarch, Master Dingle, Dazzler. Stolen March, Thermidor, Drinkup, Bright Prospect, Atalanta Lass, Salient Knight, Contract. ELDERSLIE HANDICAP, of £150; six furlongs—Top Row, Double Gift, Darecourt, Acceptable, Invoice, Rebel Mate, Epic, Silver Streak, Silver Sail, Rebel Star, Valmarch, Royal Gallant, Golden Vision, Volo Dale, Roseman. OAMARU TROT HANDICAP, of £135; one mile and a half—Parauri, Rhinegold, Glenastle, Oasis, New Ideal, All Kings, Prunella, King's Gold, King Drusus, Idlealong, Jambo, Sinbad, Mandrell, Jane Worthy, Token, Battlevale, Johnnie's Hope, Erehom, Taruna, Wee Potts, Francisco, Adverse, Cyrano. ■ FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP, of £120; six furlongs—Sheeny, Bellerive. Nightcalm, Epic, Silver Sail, , Silver Canal,- Sunny Dawn, Glenacre. Amount, New Note, Astaire, Lisnacree, Phalanx, Dracula, Lady . Sincere, Stolen March, Cocksure, Golden Vision, Volo Dale. Thermidor. Ballad, Flame Queen, Bad News, Fayo, Combat.