RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22662, 17 March 1939, Page 14

RACING AND TROTTING

TURF GOSSIP At Invercargill The following Riccarton horses are included in the nominations for the Riverton Racing Club’s Easter meeting:—Redolent, Garonne. Night Dress, Mungaloon, Asset, and Waitaka. Last Year at Waimate Placegettors at last year's meeting at Waimate were:—Studholme Highweight. Drinkup, Poniard, Pink Comet; Trial Plate. Steer Clear, Sunny Dawn, Lady Middleham: Waimate Cup, Rebel Lad. Salient Knight, Silver Sight; Waitangi Hack Handicap; Bellerive, Nolana. Amount; President’s Handicap, Alma. Janet Gaynor, Acceptable; Stewards’ Hack Handicap, Balmenter, Atalanta Lass, Dracula. Track Work at Riccarton Although there was a large amount of useful work executed at Riccarton yesterday, fast work was restricted, the main interest being centred in the efforts of horses racing at Waimate tomorrow, and at Oamaru next week. The No. 6 grass and plough were in use.

On the Plough Cocksure and Kilrobe ran five furlongs in Imin Isec. The former appears to be in advanced order for Easter racing. Palmyra easily accounted for Silver Sight over six furlongs in Imin 17 2- the last three in 39sec. The latter has never been a good track worker, and may do well in the Waimate Cup. in which he ran third last year to Rebel Lad and Salient Knight. Rebel Chief and Ferriby ran five furlongs in Imin 1 3-ssec, the last three in 37sec. Real Lady, picked up by Shangri Lu at five furlongs, covered six furlongs in Imin 17sec, the last three in 38 2-ssec. Cape Gabo galloped seven furlongs in Imin 32 2-ssec. He is likely to be in keen demand if started in the highweight event at Waimate. On the Grass Plumage sprinted three furlongs smartly in 37sec. and Maroha and Dinah Duh ran half a mile in 49 l-ssec, Comus taking 49 2-ssec, and Swingtime and Phenomenal 49 3-ssec. Studley Royal, who is due to race at Westport, covered six furlongs in Imin 16 4-ssec. the last three in 38 l-ssec. Pladie and Bright Prospect finished together after galloping six furlongs in Imin 16 l-ssec, the last three in 37 3-

Jumping Wexford Bridge went once round over the steeplechase fences at a sound pace, and Leopardstown jumped four brush hurdles satisfactorily. Biding at Waimate Some riding engagements made for the Waimate fixture to-morrow are as follows:—V. Barrington, Dranoel, Real Lady, Dinah Dhu, Silver Sight; D. O'Connor. Cape Gabo (High-weight); J. Murfitt. Bright Prospect (Highweighti; L. Johnston, Bright Prospect. Queen Dorothy; A. Leach, Pladie; J. Jennings, Kilrobe, Ferriby, Night Dress, Asset: G. Watson, Argentic, Argravate: C. Stokes. Plumage; J. Lewis, Golden Chest: W. Connor. Silver Sliptier. Pink Bird; R. Register, Jewish Lad. A Fit Colt

One of the most attractive trials at Trentham on Tuesday was that of Beau Vite, who comfortably accounted for the improving Gayest Son over five furlongs in Imin 4sec, the last half taking 50sec. Beau Vite has not raced since he won on the concluding day of the Trentham summer meeting, but has done well in the meantime, and has developed into a solid horse. His meeting with Baran and the best of the handicap class two-year-olds in the Pacific Handicap to-day will be one of the day’s features. He will be ridden by H. Wiggins. Dual Engagements Amigo, Mittie, and Haughty Winner are engaged in both the Thompson Handicap and Railway Handicap today. Decisions have not yet been reached by the connexions of Mittie and Haughty Winner as to which race these horses will contest, but it is practically certain that Amigo will run in the Railway. Mittie’s programme will be governed largely by the riders available. but she worked seven furlongs on Tuesday with Queen of Song, which suggests that the Thompson Handicap may ultimately be her mission. She would be a strong prospect if she could reproduce her August Riccarton form. Shoulder Soreness Dungarvan has not been himself lately, and in a track gallop on Tuesday with Galteemore and Gay Son he ran below form. He has been troubled with soreness in a shoulder, and it does not improve his chance in the Thompson Handicap, in which he is to be ridden by P. Burgess. Classic Candidate The two-year-old Beaulivre, a double winner at the Wellington summer meeting, since when he has not started, worked half a mile on Tuesday in 49 4-ssec. and completed his task attractively, with his stablemate. Globe Trotter, also doing it well. Beaulivre is not engaged to-day, his mission being the North Island Challenge Stakes, an event which has been won by a two-year-old for the last lour years in succession. A Strong Team J. H. Jeflerd’s team were among the earliest visitors to arrive at Trentham, and they all look well. Though he has not raced since the New Zealand Cup meeting, the Bulandshar colt Baran is well forward, and will add much interest to the Pacific Handicap, in which he is to be ridden by B. H. Morris. He is also engaged in the Challenge Stakes to-morrow. Injuries have kept this colt off the scene since November, but he promised to be good class in the spring, and it would occasion no surprise if he were to come through his racing this week with a substantial addition to his already good record. Rakahanga is in nice order for her Railway Handicap engagement. This filly won brilliantly at the summer meeting, and appears to be one of the best prospects from the middle of the handicap. Serenata, who is not engaged till tomorrow, is another member of Jefferd’s team. This sister to Russian Ballet was a winner at Manawatu at New Year. Another member of the Jefferd team is Regale, a Myosotis two-year-old. A Chance to Recover Nuffield is being given a long respite in the hope that the rest will strengthen the suspensory ligament that has been troubling him for some time. Early in the new season he will do a light term at the Tarwyn Park Stud, New South Wales, where Hall Mark also stands, and then he will be returned to J. Holt for another race preparation.

TROTTING NOTES

Cheviot Trotting: Club The Cheviot Trotting Club with its annual meeting to-morrow fills the break between the more important fixtures and followers of the light-harness sport may be assured of good entertainment at a meeting to which transport is easy and good sport is assured. The Cheviot Club has laboured under the difficulties that have to be faced by all pioneers of the sport; but it has made rapid progress and when the Racing Commission decides on a general reallottment —and a general increase—of totalisator permits, Cheviot may be in line for consideration. There is a general-demand for extra totalisator permits in New Zealand, but the more prosperous clubs must be prepared to run two-day meetings and not confine their activities to week-ends. Cheviot to-morrow will probably provide the best day’s sport in its history, and the attendance should break all records. The win-and-place system is popular and this time the investments should constitute a record. Patrons of the meeting may be assured that the events will be kept well up to time and the totalisator will be closed at the time advertised in the programme. The Cheviot Trotting Club meeting is one that will be popular in Canterbury trotting circles. Wyndbam Juvenile Stakes

Great interest is being shown in the Wyndham Juvenile Stakes, the second three-year-old pacing classic of the Southland season to be run at the Wyndham Trotting Club’s meeting tomorrow. A field of eight is assured and as several of the juveniles have shown themselves to be more than useful a first-class contest is promised. The favourite will doubtless be Ned Worthy, but others in Icilma, Aidus, Jack Bond and Brown Cloud are all capable of making a race of it. Ned Worthy has trained on the right way since he won the Winton Juvenile Stakes in impressive style. On that occasion he appeared to be beaten half a mile from home but he finished brilliantly and few three-year-olds have shown the stamina of the Wyndham pacer. At the recent Invercargill meeting he put up an excellent trial as a result of which he is likely to be sent out at a short price on Saturday. Ned Worthy comes from a family of fine winners and he is likely to prove himself as good as any of the number.

In the Winton classic Icilma was regarded as the unlucky runner as she tangled at the top of the straight, and then finished third. More patiently handled at Wyndham she may be capable of making a great race of it with the favourite. She possesses all the early brilliance of stock sired by Rey de Oro, and she is a filly of whom great things may later be expected. It, is likely that she will be driven by W. Todd on Saturday. Brown Cloud is one whose prospects are being discussed. He was confidently supported in a big novice field at the Invercargill meeting in a race over a mile and five furlongs, but was one of several to have his chance wrecked at the start. He is evidently a good stayer. If he had worked well enough to show up in a field of novices, he should not have _ great difficulty in holding his own in the Wyndham classic. Jack Bond is now trained by T. Wallis at Winton and earlier in the season he was rated as one of the best of his age, but he contracted a chill before the Winton classic, and was not seen at his best. At the same time he ran a useful race but was well beaten into fourth place. Reports credit him with having worked well, and if produced at his best he will have a big following, as he stays on particularly well.

Reyburn was not very forward when raced at V/inton, but Aidus will attract attention. She finished a good second to Ned Worthy in the Winton classic after setting a hot pace. She is a game filly and can be expected to do everything right. She has not raced since her placing at Winton, but as a member of J. Walsh’s stable she will not lack anything on the score of condition. A Hard Proposition Lustral, though he never looked better than when he went out to contest the high-weight at Carterton on Saturday. showed that old faint-hearted-ness at the business end, and it was a surprise to most when he was left in second place by the judge, though the angle probably deceived those off the line. The Tidal gelding will have the services of A. E. Ellis in the Rimu High-weight at Trentham to-day, and

WAIMATE RACES

TO-MORROW’S PROGRAMME

The Waimate Racing Club will hold its annual race meeting on the Waimate racecourse to-morrow, and everything promises for one of the most successful fixtures in the history of the club. All of the fields will be well filled, and some good class horses will be assisting. The track also should help towards interesting racing, and investors will find difficulty in locating dividend payers. The single-pool system will be in use. A special passenger train will leave Christchurch at 6.33 a.ra., and the return train will arrive in Christchurch at 11.6 p.m.

The following horses can be expected to race prominently:— Studholme High-weight Handicap: Pladie and Jewish Lad. Trial Plate: Ferriby and Asset. Waimate Cup: Alma and Petersham. Morven Trot: Don Acron and Pursuit.

Waitangi Hack Handicap: Epic and Plumage.

President’s Handicap: Kilrobe and Golden Chest.

Hook Trot: Pursuit and Scenic Gem. Stewards’ Hack Handicap: Aggravate and Steer Clear.

The programme is as follows; — STUDHOLME HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. of £lO5. One mile. st. lb. st. lb. Double Gift 10 II Epic . . 010 Cape Gabo 10 10 Master Dingle 9 9 Salient Jewish Lad 9 2 Knight 10 9 Bright „ „ Pladie ..10 9 Prospect 9 0 Ballad ..10 8 NightbOund 9 0 Counterflight 10 1 Twenty Grand 9 0 TRIAL PLATE, of £9O. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Ferriby .. 8 7 Dark Agnes 613 Chief Lama 8 7 Dinah Dhu 613 Bun Hat ..8 7 Ch fby Lord Bahama Maid 8 4 Warden — Asset .. 8 4 Satisfy .. 613 Don Roy ..8 0 Chf by Night Neptune ..8 0 Raid—HolmBlazealong 7IX dale •• fJ? Pink Bird ..7 2 Lady Don .. 6 WAIMATE CUP, of £2OO. One mile and

a quarter, st. lb. st. lb. Alma .. 9 0 Swordstlck 712 Argentic .. 812 Night Dress 7 9 Petersham .. 8 4 Cape Gabo 7 7 Oueen Balmenter .. 7 0 Dorothy 712 Silver Sight 7 0 MORVEN TROT HANDICAP, of £IOB. 3min 43sec class. One mile and a half. Braw Lass .. scr Marque .. scr Credit Balance scr Pursuit .. scr Crusheen .. scr Siege Gun .. scr Don Acron .. scr Swift Lady .. scr Grand Slam .. scr Takalon .. scr Kansas City .. scr MacGregor .. 48 Lady Milne .. scr Royal Flush .. 48 Mandrel! .. scr

WAITANGI HACK HANDICAP, of £lO5 Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Double Gift 9 7 Countervane 7 9 Salient Knight 9 5 Real Lady .. 7 7 Stolen March 8 10 Bastille ..7 7 Epic .. 8 3 Prince Aggravate 8 2 Flaneur 7 7 Plumage .. 711 Lawford Lass 7 7 Jewish Lad 7 ll'

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of £lO5. Six furlongs, st. lb, st. lb. Rebel Mate 9 4 Golden Chest 7 7 Janet Gaynor 711 Mount Val 7 4 Kilrobe .. 7 9 Silver -

Ballad .. 7 8 Slipper 7 0 HOOK TROT HANDICAP, of £IOO. 3min ssec class. One mile and a quarter. Braw Lass .. scr Mandrell .. scr Ceres .. scr Marque .. scr Crusheen .. scr Pursuit .. scr Diviner .. scr Scenic Gem .. scr Don Acron .. scr Siege Gun .. scr Grand Slam .. scr Swift Lady .. scr

Kansas City .. scr Wandle Chimes scr Lady Milne scr Voluntary .. 24 STEWARDS’ HACK HANDICAP, Of £lO5, Seven furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Survey .. 9 4 Steer Clear 710 Counterflight 8 H Bright Master Dingle 8 4 Prospect 7 8 Aggravate .. 8 1 Scrap .. 7 7 Plumage .. 710 Dranoel .. 7 7

TRAINING JOCKEYS A SCHEME LIKELY (By CARBINE.) Discussing a while ago racing’s great problem of the future—the ensuring of an adequate supply of competent jockeys—l remarked that no one need be surprised if authority gave evidence shortly that it was alive to the necessity of taking action if a- suitable and workable scheme could be evolved.

It is quite likely something official will be heard of very soon. The details of the scheme to be considered are not known, but it is understood that the plan will create considerable interest, and those who have an idea of the outline are hopeful that it will succeed. It can be taken for granted that the services of some of the best riders in the country will be utilised, and it is understood that riders who have been approached are most willing to help. Probably something of the kind would have been done years ago had New Zealand not been so decentralised. Seemingly, it is realised now that even that obstacle must be overcome, and it is to be hoped that if the scheme has reasonable merit it will be given a trial. Experience would find any defects the scheme might possess, and improvements could be made from time to time. OWNERS AND TRAINERS Do you want to be certain tbat your horse will leave the barrier and see out the distance? If so. consult GEORGE SETTLE. Consulting Chemist, 769 Colombo st., Christchurch. Call or write and give full particulars. GEORGE BETTLE has bad over 20 rears’ experience with racehorses.

CHEVIOT T.C.

TO-MORROW’S PROGRAMME

Good fields of fair class horses should provide most interesting sport at the Cheviot Trotting Club’s meeting, which will be held to-morrow. The course is reported to be in the best possible order, and close and exciting finishes should be the result. Passengers to Cheviot will travel by the train which will leave Christchurch at 8.20 a.m. The win-and-place system of betting will be in operation. The following horses should race well in their different engagements:— Trial Handicap: Ngarita, Chieftainess, Peter Travis. Domett Handicap: Judgment, Moerangi, Alf Parrish. Cheviot Cup. Loyal Avis, Colonel Axworthy, De la Paix. Mina Handicap: Becky Direct, Chieftainess, Peter Travis. Spotswood Handicap: Lady Carol. Shadow King. Bollard Handicap: Plymouth, Streamline. Parnassus Handicap: Judgment, Moerangi. Mackenzie Handicap: Lady Carol, Centaurus, ChieftainCss. The programme is as follows:

RACING FIXTURES March 17, 18 —Wellington R.C. March 17, 18— Ohinemuri J.C. March 18—Waimate R.C. March 23, 25 —Oamaru R.C. March 24, 25 —Manawatu R.C. March 25—Birchwood Hunt Club. March 25, 27—Bay of Plenty R.C. March 30, April I—Hawke’s1 —Hawke’s Bay J.C April I—Otautau R.C. April 1, 3—Westport J.C. April B—Greymputh J.C. April B—Tuapeka County J.C. April 8, 10—Auckland R.C. April 8, 10—Wairarapa R.C. April 8, 10—Feilding J.C. April 8, 10, 11—Riverton R.C. April 10—Kumara R.C. April 10—Beaumont R.C. April 10—Waipukurau J.C. April 10, 11—Canterbury J.C. April 15—Stratford R.C. April 15—Greymouth J.C. April 15, 17 —Avondale J.C. April 19, 20—Manawatu R.C. April 21, 22—Whangarei R.C. April 22—rClifden R.C. April 22—Reefton J.C. April 22—Waverley R.C. April 27, 29 —South Canterbury J.C. April 28, 29 —Dannevirke R.C. (at Woodville). April 29, May I—Nelson J.C. TROTTING FIXTURES March 18—Wyndham T.C. March 18—Cheviot T.C. MardT 18—Wanganui T.C. March 25—Wanganui T.C. March 25—Westland T.C. April I—Taranaki T.C. April I—Ashburton T.C. April 8, 10—Hawera T.C.

WELLINGTON E.C. TO-DAY’S PROGRAMME PROSPECTS DISCUSSED ITHE PRESS Special Service.] WELLINGTON. March 16. Prospects are bright for the opening of the Wellington Racing Club’s autumn meeting at Trentham to-morrow. The weather remains fine and bright, and the going, after continuous watering and the recent rain, is in first-class order, with the sting well out of it. Outside the principal events, which to-morrow will be the Thompson and Railway Handicaps, the St. Leger Stakes for three-year-olds, and the Pacific Handicap for two-year-olds, the class is not so strong as usual in Trentham fields. Betting will be win and place.

The form horses in the high-weight are Prime Quality, Bumble, and Lustral. Shy might stage an unexpected return to form. Sir Nigel also has a chance if he runs to his Woodville form, where he divided Mataroa and Bumble. An improving three-year-old like Prime Quality should be hard to beat, and the favourites may be Prime Quality. Bumble, and Lustral. The field in the Trial Plate (20) is the largest on the card, but the form is moderate. Those that have done best in public include Improvident, Ruling Star, Jacynth, Barabtias. Parian, and Titter. The best backed may be Improvident, Jacynth, and Ruling Star. Beaupartir is assured of solid favouritism in the St. Leger; but surprises are often in store in such events. Coronation is capable of extending the favourite if he runs to the limit of his capabilities. Old Bill, Capricious, and Peerless are all reliable over the distance if their form to date is any criterion. Most money may go on Beaupartir and Coronation. The Pacific Handicap this year does not Include the leading juveniles, as High Caste is in Australia and Beaulivre is not running. In their absence there is a wide range of talent from which to choose. There are certain to be several improvers in the race, and among those likely to attract attention are Baran, Submission, Moorsotis, Beau Vite, and Pear] of Asia. According to reliable authorities at Awapuni one of the most improved youngsters there is Vascones, and he may be capable of bringing off a surprise. He won recently at Woodville. where his form was a great improvement on anything he had previously shown. The favourites may be Beau Vite, Moorsotis, and Baran. In the absence of Smoke Screen from the Thompson Handicap (he is being reserved for the Challenge Stakes) the public may have a little difficulty in deciding upon the favourite. Taurangi has come into favour since she galloped well this morning; but her chance .rests more on her previous good form, and she should be hard to beat with a good run. Trench Fight has been pleasing his connexions much better lately on the tracks, while a mile is his best distance. Royal Chief takes time to find his feet, but his class will carry him a long way, and if at all handy over the last half he can be depended upon to put in a strong claim at the right end. Haughty Winner is almost certain to run here, and he has s great chance on his form, and Amigo will also run if a suitable rider can be engaged. The Bigot may be the best of the light-weights. The fancied division may include Taurangi, Trench Fight, and Haughty Winner. In the Tinakorl Hack the best form prospects include Great Flight. Ecstatic. White Gold, and Trebor; blit the win of Blonde Princess at Ellerslie earlier in the season gives her a chance of springing a surprise. Ecstatic has improved, and the favourites may be Ecstatic, Great Flight, and Blonde Princess. Suleiman, who has developed into a strong and powerful horse, is likely to be the public fancy in the Railway Handicap. He galloped well- this rporning. Outside him there is a group of form horses closely bound, not only by recent form, but through their running here in January. They are Counterblast, Lady Ina, Rakahanga, and Florence Mills. Amigo, who will be ridden by Goulsbro if he starts in this race, must have good prospects. Density won a hack double here brilliantly in January; but will have a hard task to make this grade. Top Row might improve. Money may come for Suleiman. Counterblast, and X-ady Inst.

» mile is nis Dest distance. «oyai L-niei takes time to find his feet, but his class will carry him a long way, and if at all landy over the last half he can be deoended upon to put in a strong claim at the right end. Haughty Winner is alnost certain to run here, and he has s great chance on his form, and Amigo will jlso run if a suitable rider can be enjaged. The Bigot may be the best of ;he light-weights. The fancied division nay include Taurangi. Trench Fight, and haughty Winner. In the Tinakori Hack the best form arospects include Great Flight. Ecstatic. White Gold, and Trebor; but the win of 31onde Princess at Ellerslie earlier in the season gives her a chance of springing a >urprise. Ecstatic has improved, and the iavourites may be Ecstatic, Great Flight, md Blonde Princess. Suleiman, who has developed into a strong and powerful horse, is likely to be he public fancy in the Railway Handicap. He galloped well- this morning. Dut.side him there is a group of form lorses closely bound, not only by recent form, but through their running here in Tanuary. They are Counterblast, Lady na, Rakahanga, and Florence Mills. Amigo, ivho will be ridden by Goulsbro if ho ;tarts in this race, must have good prospects. Density won a hack double here Drilliantly in January; but will have a lard task to make this grade. Top Row might improve. Money may come for Suleiman. Counterblast, arcci X-a<3y Trta. The class In the last race is not up to the usual standard, but form horses like Red Witch, Wild Talk, and Waka will apaeal. Earl Colosssus, Drachma, and Rarotonga are possibles; but will have to improve. The favourites may be Wild Talk, Red Witch, and Waka. Tho i\rr\Brnrr\ma to ac fnllnwc - —-

1 4 THE PRESS, FRIDA RACES _______ TUKF GOSSIP At Invercargill H Wm»-.*M '^^^^F^^" 4 " ~" !^¥'^' r fe''' 'jm* '" -^ " '#^&s'W»& l ' The following Riccarton horses are Hi unlit - S> K ~ J? ' "#v 1il£2 included in the nominations for the Riverton Racing Club's Easter meet ing:—Redolent, Garonne. Night Dress Mungaloon, Asset, and Waitaka. Last Year at Waimate Placegctters at last year's meeting / *"~~ ,' \ ' 1 -'.. "- ' -. m. *?/M£> at Waimate were:—Studholme Highweight. Drinkup, Poniard, Pink Comet / * *•*-«" - 1 > ' "'" * "*"* Hi-* '-ty-ss/}-Trial Plate. Steer Clear, Sunny Dawn Lady Middleham: Waimate Cup, Rebe: Lad, Salient Knight, Silver Sight; Wai- - ■■ '"- '& Jm<< ' v. \ Aw"' y. "«$*&% tangi Hack Handicsjp; Bellerive, No111 ' ,^^^^ ff / ' "f "' '< ' jfjflfikJ^uJll#y.MlllBE l nornriinii. jin'mi lana. Amount; President's Handicap, IsBBH ' * ' ' / 7' : ' / i< -/'illWIT $>', ■■'■■ Ai. a ' '"■■%' '-< ''■■ Isssn ' ■- ■ ,-" "€ '-f* "% '' *', t- ■"■ Alma. Janet Gaynor, Acceptable; Stewards' Hack Handicap, Balmenter, Atalanta Lass, Dracula. Track Work at Riccarton Although there was a large amount of useful work executed at Riccarton yesterday, fast work was restricted H '~t's ' - " **- 1™™« the main interest being centred in the H > -'~'?s*K « "% 11111 ■ssl ' ' ' '%,. % ~ r ''i*. *%&&. 1111111 efforts of horses racing at Waimate tomorrow, and at Oamaru next week. I '' ' * %?* * ' The No. 6 grass and plough were in use. On the Plough 11 mW •'*- ' Cocksure and Kilrobe ran five furlongs in lmin lsec. The former ap■t ' ' ' '" v^'^^^''"''%^jf^ ; 'i- r .'(: /^^S^^'%f^y^^^'f i '^'' pears to be in advanced order for Easter racing. Palmyra easily accounted for Silver Sight over six furlongs in lmin 17 2-5sec. the last three in 39sec. The latter has never been a good track worker, and may do well in the Wai- '"*,, ' '■,'%>'■""'' „ ' " '•"''.- "/ '''X'pf '"'''/?■" 'f'r. mate Cup. in which he ran third last .,i. ' '' '-' -' " ■ - "- r ' , ' * ■ - : " "'% * './■'■■■■• / " ; ;, year to Rebel Lad and Salient Knight. Rebel Chief and Ferriby ran five furlongs in lmin 1 3-5sec, the last three in 37sec. Real Lady, picked up by Shangri A study of action from Flemington. The neck and neck struggle of Ortelle's Star (the winner), on Lu at five furlongs, covered six furrails, Aitchengee (second), and Grecian Princess (unplaced) a furlong and a half from the post in the longs in lmin 17sec, the last three in 38 2-5sec. Autumn Handicap. Cape Gabo galloped seven furlongs _ . : —— — - in lmin 32 2-5sec. He is likely to be in keen demand if started in the highweight event at Waimate. TROTTING NOTES WAIMATE RACES CHEVIOT T.C. On the Grass Plumage sprinted three furlongs smartly in 37sec. and Maroha and Dinah Duh ran half a mile in 49 l-5sec, Comus taking 49 2-5sec, and SwingCheviot Trotting Club TO-MORROW'S PROGRAMME TO-MORROW'S PROGRAMME The Cheviot Trotting Club with its time and Phenomenal 49 3-5sec. annual meeting to-morrow fills the Studley Royal, who is due to race break between the more important fix- The Waimate Racing Club will hold Good fields of fair class horses should at Westport, covered six furlongs in lmin 16 4-5sec. the last three in 38 tures and followers of the light-harness its annual race meeting on the Wai- provide most interesting sport at the sport may be assured of good enter- mate racecourse to-morrow, and every- Cheviot Trotting Club s meeting, Pladie and Bright Prospect finished tainment at a meeting to which trans- thing promises for one of the most which will be held to-morrow The together after galloping six furlongs in lmin 16 l-5sec, the last three in 37 3-5sec. Jumping: Wexford Bridge went once round over the steeplechase fences at a sound pace, and Leopardstown jumped four brush hurdles satisfactorily. Biding: at Waimate Some riding engagements made for the Waimate fixture to-morrow are as is assured, ured under 0 be faced successful fixtures in the history of the club. All of the fields will be well filled, and some good class horses will cours possil finish mMm O D lose le r H by all pioneers o made rapid pro Racing Commiss eral reallottment f the sport gress and on decides —and a 0 ; but it has when the on a genpnpral inbe assisting. The track also should gers 10 unevioi wui travel Dy me wain help towards interesting racing, and which will leave Chnstchurch at 8.20 investors will find difficulty in locating a.m. The win-and-place system of dividend payers. The single-pool betting will be in operation. crease-of totalisator permits, Cheviot system will be in use . The following horses should race may be in line for consideration. There A special Passenger train will leave well in their different engagements.is a general-demand for extra totalisa- Chnstchurch at 6.33 a^-._a "».™*f/ Trial Handicap: Ngarita, Chieftamtor permits in New Zealand, but the turn train will arrive in Chnstchurch ess Peter Travis follows: —V. Barrington, Dranoel, Real more prosperous clubs must be pre- at llb prn - . Domett Handicap: Judgment, MoeLady, Dinah Dhu, Silver Sight; D. pared to run two-day meetings and not The following horses can be expected rang j ( Alf Parrish. O'Connor. Cape Gabo (High-weight); confine their activities to week-ends, to race prominently:— Cheviot Cup. Loyal Avis, Colonel AxCheviot to-morrow will probably pro- Studholme High-weight Handicap: wor^n y -qq la Paix. J. Murfitt. Bright Prospect (HighweighU; L. Johnston, Bright Prospect. Queen Dorothy; A. Leach, Pladie; J. Jennings, Kilrobe, Ferriby, Night Dress, Asset: G. Watson, Argentic, Argravate: C. Stokes. Plumage; J. Lewis, vide the best day's sport in its history Pladie and Jewish Lad. Mina* Handicap: Becky Direct, Chiefand the attendance should break all Trial Plate: Ferriby and Asset. tainess Peter Travis Popular and e thTs in time d "t P he C Waimate Cup: Alm3 f nd Peter ? ha , m - Spotswood Handicap: Lady Carol. Morven Trot: Don Acron and Pur- shadow King. Golden Chest; W. Connor, Silver Slipper. Pink Bird; R. Register, Jewish Lad. A Fit Colt of the meeting may be assured that su ' t ; .. .„,„.,- . ir„:„ *„a Bollard Handicap: Plymouth, Streamthe events will be kept well up to time Waitangi Hack Handicap. Epic and line . and the totalisator will be close<l at the Plumage. Parnassus Handicap: Judgment, Moetime advertised in the programnie. Ttie President's Handicap: ICiLrooe ana i-antri One of the most attractive trials at Cheviot Trotting Club meeting is one (Golden Chest. _ ("Mackenzie Handicap: Lady Carol, 1 Trentham on Tuesday was that of that will be popular in Canterbury Hook Trot: Pursuit and Scenic Gem. Centaurus Chief tainess. Beau Vite, who comfortably accounted for the improving Gayest Son over trotting circles. • Stewards'Hack Handicap: Aggravate The ogramme is as follows:- •»* ,m - ~. - and St<*£*r Clear. five furlongs in lmin 4sec, the last half Wyndham Juvenile Stakes a a a Great interest is being shown in the The Programme is as ™, 5 A f'"IJIndicap of £45 3min 5sec _ ° r.mTTT-,Ti«-vr 11/tt? Tjir.u.winfiHT MANT1T- TRIAL HANUlLAf, OI *.«o. Oram astt taking 50sec. Beau Vite has not raced S l n »u h £. w ?<" on the conclud j n g day wyndham Juvenile Stakes, the second 1 aiu " x^ 1 ti" V inV*~ "6np"mile 1 rate. Eleven furlongs. 1 of the Trentham summer meeting, but ' „ , . . ' . „ CAP. of £105. one miie. Bavta , scr Kushanahl ..scr has done well in the meantime! and three-year-old pacing classic of the | __ t st. lb. st. lb. | «^ x Brook " §£ .. scr | has developed into a solid horse. His Southland season to be run at the r«ne tlabo 10 10 Master Dingle 9 9 Furnace - ..scr Prince Travis scr Wyndham Trotting Club's meeting to- " " ||g SI/ 9 2 Huguenot scr hieiUtaj- . U morrow. A field of eight is assured Pladie KnIght Jg I Brlgh Prospect 9 0 y - and as several of the juveniles have Ballad .. 10 8 Nightbound 9 0 12.55 p.m.— shown themselves to be more than Counterflight 10 1 Twenty Grand 9 0 DOMETT HANDICAP of £55. Unhoppled useful a first-class contest is promised. TRIAL PLATOrt £90. Six furlongs. « se <= class - ° ne mile meeting with Baran and the best of the handicap class two-year-olds in the Pacific Handicap to-day will be one of the day's features. He will be ridden by H. Wiggins. Dual Engagements Amigo, Mittie, and Haughty Winner are engaged in both the Thompson Handicap and Railway Handicap today. Decisions have not yet been The favourite will doubtless be Ned Forribv 8 7' Dark Agnes 6 13 Alf Parrish .. scr Small Change scr Worthy, but others in Icilma, Aldus, cntef Lama' 8 7 Dinah Dhu 6 13 A'vis ..scr Upshot . scr Jack Bond and Brown Cloud are all Bun Hat ... 8 7 Ch f by Lord 9,Xf' e e v n e t "scr Moerangi .. 48 capable of making a race of it. Bahama Maid 8 4 g Judgement ..scr Moerangi reached by the connexions of Mittie Ned Worthy has trained on the right Doif Roy '.'. 8 0 Ch f by Night 1.30 p.m.— and Haughty Winner as to which race way since he won the Winton Juvenile Neptune ..8 0 Raid—Holm- CHEVIOT CUP HANDICAP, of £175, inStakes in impressive style. On that Blazeaiong 7 11 .dale •• 6J" eluding cup. 4min 47sec class. Two occasion he appeared to be beaten half Pink f«£ ■ ■ 7 * dy *™ " n *£ d Hidden'cha'rm scr Colonel these horses will contest, but it is practically certain that Amigo will run in the Railway. Mittie's programme will a mile from home but he finished WAIMATE CUP. of: £200. One mile and Hidden Charm scr *-oi Axworthy 36 brilliantly and few three-year-olds st uarlcr - st . ib. Portlight .. scr Francisco .. 36 be governed largely by the riders available, but she worked seven furlongs have shown the stamina of the Wynd- A j ma ..90' Swordstick 7 12 Purina ..scr De la Paix .. 48 on Tuesday with Queen of Song, which ham pacer. At the recent Invercargill Argentic .. 8 12 Night Dress 7 9 Stylish Boy .. scr Sage King .. *u suggests that the Thompson Handicap | meeting he put up an excellent trial 1 Petersham.. 8 4 uapo -i * |__ may ultimately be her mission. She flnUut^ashSS^fce^laUday 6 """"nomthy 7 12 fiSST Sight' 7 0 A HANDICAP, of £55. 2min 27sec „"S ?„ t5 snon price on saturaay. .,_._,._„ rrnrtT TTAivmrrAP of £105 class. One mile. would be a strong prospect if she could Ned Worthy comes from a family of MOR^F n N 4^°^la S A oSe mile and a Axspear .. scr Lord Brent .. scr Shoulder Soreness fine winners and he is likely to prove S?, 1 / 1 43seC ° laS * Baytex .. scr Percentage ... scr Dungarvan has not been himself himself as good as any of the number. | Braw Lass ..scr Marque ..scr J scr §£ | lately, and in a track gallop on TuesIn the Winton classic Icilma was re- ?'f°i!LJi alance L.5 S Gun " scr Club King /. scr Willa .. scr garded1 as the unlucky runner as she g 0^ sh A e c ° on " SS Swiff Lady " US Furnace, '..scr Chieftainess .. 12 day with Galteemore and Gay Son he ran below form. He has been troubled tangled at the top of the straight, and Grand Slam .. scr Takalon ..scr Hydraulic .. scr Peter Travis .. 24 then finished third. More patiently Kansas City .. scr MacGregor .. 48 Isabel Scott .. scr BusnKa with soreness in a shoulder, and it does not improve his chance in the Thomphandled at Wyndham she may be cap- Lady Milne .. scr Royal Flush .. 48 son Handicap, in which he is to be th^f^oTrlS 8 "afi-iSSL? a«e of £ioa. SPofswooo „ ridden by P. Burgess. Classic Candidate early brilliance of stock sired by Rey It lb st. lb. clnlaurus scr Shadow King 36 The two-year-old Beaulivre, a double winner at the Wellington summer meeting, since when he has not started, worked half a mile on Tuesday in de Oro, and she is a filly of whom great Double Gift 9 7 Countervane 7 9 - Lady Carol .. scr Boreas .. 48 things may later be expected. It, is Salient Knight 9 5 Real Lady .. 7 7 Royal Surprise scr Portlight .. 72 likely that she will be driven by W Stolen March 8 10 Bastille ..7 7 Todd on Saturday. ffiavate "82 PrmC Flaneur 7 7 MEMORIAL HANDICAP (in 49 4-5sec. and completed his task atBrown Cloud is one whose prospects Plumage .. 7 11 Lawford Lass 7 7 " saddle) of £60. 2min 25sec class. One tractively, with his stablemate. Globe are being discussed. He was confidently Jewish Lad 7 11' mlle Trotter, also doing it well. Beaulivre supported in a big novice field at the PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of £105. Six Bingen' Kushanahl .. scr is not engaged to-day, his mission being Invercargill meeting in a race over a furlongs. Axworthy scr Plymouth .. 12 the North Island Challenge Stakes, an mile and five furlongs, but was one of „.. --„.„ s *-">- <~„ 1H(>T , 7 7" ciub King ..scr Edgar Wallace 24 several to have his chance wrecked at M GaSEor 7 it Vaf 1 7 I Hydraulic•• .. scr Streamline .. 48 event which has been won by a two-year-old for the last four years in sucthe start. He is evidently a good stayer. Kilrobe ..79 Silver . , «„ „ m • • If he had worked well enough to show Ballad ..7 8 Slipper 7 0 p A u R^sus HANDICAP of £70 Uncession. <t A Strong Team J. H. Jefferd's team were among the earliest visitors to arrive at Trentham, and they all look well. Though he has not raced since the New Zealand Cup meeting, the Bulandshar colt Baran is well forward, and will add much interest to the Pacific Handicap, in which he is to be ridden by B. H. Morris. He is also engaged in the Challenge Stakes to-morrow. Injuries have kept this colt off the scene since November, upin a field of novices, he should not hook TROT handicap, of £ioo. Shun ? trot t e A rs : D 5min flass. Tw'o have great difficulty in holding his 5sec class. One mile and a quarter. miles own in the Wyndham classic. Lass •• ?« Mandrell ..scr Alf Parrish .. scr Small Change scr Jack Bond is now trained by T. " Icr Pursuit " ser Alvis ..scr Upshot ..scr Wallis at Winton and earlier in the Diviner "' scr Scenic Gem .'.' scr Gu V Cleve .. scr Worthy Beau scr season he was rated as one of the best Don Acron .. scr Siege Gun .. scr Judgement .. scr Moerangi .. 72 of his age, but he contracted a chill Grand Slam .. scr Swift Lady ..scr before the Winton classic, and was not ? a ? sas „£i ty " scr Wa , n 51 e c , himes s " 4 - 25 P-m— seen at his best. At the same time he Lady MlIne scr Voluntar y •■ 24 Mackenzie handicap, of £100. 3min ran a useful racp but wa? wpll hpaten STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP, of £105. 2sec class. One mile and a quarter, into fmirth Seven furlongs. Becky Direct scr Thornworthy scr »tth S« u 5 P n S hlm stlD " stlb - Chieftainess ..scr True Pronto .. scr with having worked well, and if pro- Survoy ..94 Steer Clear 7 10 centaurus .. scr Willa .. scr but he promised to be good class in duced at his best he will have a big Counterflight 8 11 Bright Furnace .. scr Boreas .. 12 the spring, and it would occasion no surprise if he were to come through his racing this week with a substantial following, as he stays on particularly Master Dingle 8 4 Prospect 7 8 Lady Carol scr Du shka .. 12 well. Pil g m a a V E e " 7 10 Dranoel " 7 7 Lady Brent - scr Plymouth .. 12 Reyburn was not very forward when mmage • • ' 10 " ranoel • • ' ' Percentage .. scr Streamline .. 60 addition to his already good record. Rakahanga is in nice order for her Railway Handicap engagement. This raced at Winton, but Aidus will attract l£ a 2 ow 5? y " scr De la Paix " 108 attention. She finished a good second mf? ATTSTTlVrr TnfKFYS Shadow King scr to Ned Worthy in the Winton classic 1KAJUN1IN U JUUlVJlilO fillv won brilliantlv at the summer after setting a hot pace. She is a eame •x-:::::::::::::::::::&W^^

The programme is as ioiiows:— 12.12 p.m.— RIMU HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of £300. One mile and a quarter. st. lb. st. lb. Shy ..10 9 Lustral 9 4 Sunee .. 10 7 Revival 9 0 Bumble .. 9 12 Otaki 9 0 Sir Nigel .. 9 11 All Blood .. 9 0 Prime Great Quex 9 0 Quality 9 10 Ebb and Dancing Flow 9 0 Flame 9 7 12.52 p.m.— TRIAL PLATE, of £300. Seven furlongs st. lb. st. lb. Barabbas .. 8 5 Little Dorrit 8 5 Batsham .. 8 5 Parian 8 5 Cuisinier .. 8 5 Pharisee 8 5 Diareus .. 8 5 Phil 8 5 Elettra ..8 5 Prediction .. 8 5 Etzel ..8 5 Royal Show 8 5 Floral Robe 8 5 Ruling Star 8 5 Hunting Titter 8 5 Squire 8 5 Wakarara .. 8 5 Improvident 8 5 Windsor Chief 8 5 Jacynth .. 8 5 Yours Truly 8 5 1.32 p.m.— NEW ZEALAND ST. LEGER STAKES, of £500. One mile and three-quarters. st. lb. 3t. lb. Beaupartir 8 10 Capricious .. 8 7 Coronation .. 8 10 Peerless 8 7 Old Bill .. 8 10 2.17 p.m.— PACIFIC HANDICAP '. of £500. For two-year-olds. S: Lx furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Globe Trotter 9 0 Counter • 7 11 Baran .. 9 0 Pearl of Asia 7 7 Submission 8 8 Fils de Vaals 7 4 Moorsotis .. 8 7 Night Pal .. 7 2 Beau Vite ..8 5 Scold 7 2 Gayest Son 8 3 Milliment .. 7 0 Aranui .. 8 1 Not Out 7 0 Vascones .. 7 12 Social Credit 7 0 2.58 p.m.— THOMPSON HANDICAP, of £1000. One mile. st. lb. st. lb. Royal Chief 9 8 The Bigot .. 7 13 Smoke Screen 9 5 Mittie 7 12 Dungarvan 8 10 Dictate 7 9 Trench Fight 8 8 Mea Mea 7 8 Gay Son ..8 6 Laughing Haughty Lass 7 5 Winner 8 5 Old Surrey 7 4 Taurangi .. 8 4 Cricket 7 0 Lady Montana 8 2 Wild Career 7 0 Amigo .. 8 2 3.40 p.m.— TINAKORI HACK HANDICAP, of £350. Seven furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Great Flight 9 2 Kurrawong 7 10 Ecstatic .. 8 10 Blonde White Gold 8 8 Princess 7 9 Trebor ..8 5 Deficit 7 7 Saki ..8 4 Dorak 7 7 Stella Lux ..8 1 Gay Hunting 7 7 Lady Lyric 7 12 Huntino 7 7 4.21 p.m.— RAILWAY HANDICAP, of £600, . Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Suleiman ..9 1 Russian Counterblast 8 9 Ballet 7 8 Lady Ina ..8 8 Florence Amigo ..8 8 Mills 7 8 Haughty Density 7 0 Winner 8 5 Diamond Mittie ..8 5 Cutter 7 0 Rakahanga 7 13 Lady Leigh 7 0 Top Row .. 7 11 Valimeen 7 0 Homily .. 7 11 5.2 p.m.— SILVERSTREAM HACK HANDICAP, of £350. One mile. st. lb st. lb. Red Witch .. 8 11 Raratonga 8 4 Wild Talk ..8 8 Te Morehu 8 3 Earl Colossus 8 8 Waka 8 3 Hinerawe .. 8 6 Our Pal 7 7 Drachma .. 8 4 Happy Heels 7 7 Morning Larwood 7 7 Flight 8 4 _ OAMARTJ J.C. ACCEPTANCES (PRESS JlSSOCHTIO* TELEGBAU.) OAMARU, March i 16. Acceptances for the first day of the Oamaru Jockey Club's meeting are: — 12.30 p.m.— TRIAL STAKES, of £100. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Asset ..8 8 Don Lord .. 8 8 Blazealong .. 8 8 Puck 8 8 Bun Hat ..8 8 Swingtime 8 8 Crack o' Asia 7 11 Dawn 8 8 Dark Agnes 7 11 Don Roy ..88 Night Pal .. 7 11 Eastern Pink Dress .. 7 11 Prince 8 8 Queen Beth 7 11 Ferriby ..8 8 Sweet Gay Hussar 8 8 Mystery 7 11 Homing Lady 8 8

1.10 p.m.— ANNIVERSARY HIGH-WEIGHT HAND] CAP, of £130. One mile. st. lb. st. lb The Surgeon 11 1 Master Dingle 9 i Cape Gabo .. 10 9 Drink Up .. 9 e Ballad 10 8 Rin Tin Tin 9 1 Pink Robe .. 10 4 Jewish Lad 9 1 Hanlon 10 2 Elegy 9 C Counterflight 10 0 Twenty Grand 9 C Teak9 12 Bright Rebel Queen 9 11 Prospect 9 0 Supreme Court 9 9 » 1.45 p.m.— WESTON TROT HANDICAP, of £121 3min 43sec class. One mile and half. Allan Wrack scr Joe Perkins scr Ben Wyvis . scr Kansas City . . scr Bonny le Roy scr Loyal Rey . scr Braw Lass . scr Mandrell . scr Busted Flush scr Ormulu . scr Ceres . scr Safe Voyage scr Credit Balance scr Siege Gun . scr Dinner Bell . . scr Stormtost . scr Don Acron . scr Swift Lady . scr Diviner . scr Wandle Chimes scr Erin's Lad . scr Wraquill . scr Garment . scr 2.25 p.m.— OAMARU CUP , of £325. One mile an a quarter. Alma 9 0 Queen Argentic 8 12 Dorothy 7 12 Dictate 8 12 Swordstick 7 12 Petersham .. 8 4 Night Dress 7 9 Thermidor .. 8. 4 Cape Gabo 7 7 Parquet 8 4 Balmenter .. 7 0 High Glee .. 7 12 3 p.m.— WINDSOR HACK HANDICAP, of £131 Seven furlongs. Lord Chirp 8 0 Nuffield 9 . 7 Our Pal 7 8 Double Gift 9 6 Aravane 7 8 Survoy 9 4 Green Boa 7 7 Stolen March 8 10 Real Ladv .. 7 1 Master Dingle 8 4 Lawford Lass 7 1 Elmarch .. 8 1 Ferriby ,. 7 1

3.40 p.m.— , 2 2 9 7 0 30. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, o' £160. Seven furlongs. Cocksure .. 8 10 Rebel Chief 7 12 Valantua ..86 Janet Gaynor 7 8 Norseman .. 8 3 Kilrobe ..77 Thermldor .. 8 2 Golden Chest 7 5 Queen Mount Val ..7 1 Dorothy 8 0 Roseman ..7 0 Nightcalm .. 7 13 Silver Slipper 7 0 0 4.20 p.m.— 8 8 7 7 7 7 REDCASTLE TROT HANDICAP, of £135 3min lsec class. One mile and a quarter. Black Art .. scr Rowi .. scr Black Surprise scr'Voluntary .. scr Dinner Bell .. scr Charles Russell 12

§■!■ Great Joy .. scr Green Tanger 12 Jerry Parrlsh scr Queen's County 12 MacGregor .. scr Easter Rush . . 36 Mandrell .. scr King Drusus . . 36 Pecunia .. scr 5 p.m.— PARKSIDE HACK HANDICAP, of £120. „ ,. ,„ . Six furlongs. Salient Knight 9 3 Steer Clear 7 9 On Call 8 13 Remembo 7 7 Strip 8 9 Neptune 7 7 Nolana Combat 8 6 Blazealong .. 8 4 Prince 7 7 Epic 8 3 Flaneur 7 7 Sunny Jean 7 12 Asset 7 7 Violenta 1 9 Blue Dawn 7 I