RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22676, 3 April 1939, Page 12

RACING AND TROTTING

SPECIAL EDITION WINS CLASSIC

FAST TIMES RECORDED AT ADDINGTON

ASHBURTON CLUB’S MEETING

In ideal weather and dh a fast track, the Ashburton Trotting Club bn Saturday provided a good dress rehearsal for the Easter carnival of trotting, Which will open at Addington this week. It was a day of very fast times and spirited betting, and the totalisator investments amounted to £34,275 30s. an increase of £9136 on the £25,139 10s handled at Ashburton 12 months ago. Special interest was taken in the race for the New Zealand Futurity Stakes, which attracted a fine field of three-year-olds, and resulted in a clearcut victory lor Special Edition, a gelding always possessed of plenty of speed, but uncertain in his barrier manners. This time he began steadily and was always well placed in behind the leaders. In the run home he showed marked superiority and his 3min 33 3-5 see for a mile and five furlongs was a record. The favourite, Aldershot failed to run on, being the pacemaker lor a mile and a quarter. The state of the track and the merit of the different performances may be gauger* from a study of the following table shoeing the winners, assessments. time - registered, and the improvement made:— . One Mile and a Half

Two Miles Loyal Key ... 5.1 4.31 30 Colonel Grattan 4.31 4.20 1-5 10 4-5

Although the totalisator investments Showed. a' good increase, speculators dm not receive much encouragement m the opening event, for the placed horses were at remunerative odds, and In the principal race Colonel Grattan returned double figures. Details of the racing are as follows:

ALLENTON HANDICAP, £180; second horse £25, and third horse £ls from stake. Unhoppled trotters. 3min 49sec class. One mile and a half. **—A. Davey’s b g CHATEAU by Travis Axworlhy— Bundura aged 48

Owner 1 33. 13— T. W. Smitl.’s b m Margin Syrs scr .. .. E. J. Smith 2 10—P. Watson’s b g Axworth aged ‘ _ • • •. R. Young 3 12. 11 Joe Carbine scr and Azim scr bracketed: 8. 7 Peter Harvester scr; 18, 15 Alvts scr; 7, 4 Bournemouth scr; 20. 20 Comprls scr; 14. 12 Smoky scr; 8. 8 Sashworthy scr; 3. 3 Joanna scr; 11. 13 Tortoise scr: 19, 17 Harvest Lassie scr; 9, 6 Mervyn Derby scr; 1. 1 Hamel Bey scr; 2. 2, Judgment 24; 5. 4 Lady Ede 48; 16, 16 Invigorator 80; 10. 9 Co-Director 60; 15, 19 Great Mountain 84 also started. Won by half a length; eight lengths between second and third. Great Mountain was fourth. Times—3mln 28 2-ssec, 3mln 32 3-3 sec. 3min 33 l-ssec. Winner trained toy owner. Halswell.

IMPROVERS' HANDICAP, Of £150; second horse £25, and third hone £ls from stake. Smin Isec class. Two miles. S. 2—P. A. Watson’s b g LOYAL BEY by Grattan Loyal—Key de Oro mare _ 4yrs scr .. .. M. C. McTigue 1 2. J—W. E. Stlcklngs’s b c Accountant 4yrs scr .. .. C. S. Donald 2 #. 4—V. Alborns b g Royal Surprise _ 4yrs 38 .. .. Owner 3 8. 9 Cynic scr and Straight scr brackSted; 9, 8 Swift Lady scr; 17. 17 Clive Irook scr: 14. 14 Embassy scr; 11, ll Siege Gun scr: 5. 7 Sunworthy scr; 1, 1 Mackscot scr; 13, 13 Nelson McFarlane scr; 13. 10 Allan Wrack scr; 16, 16 After Me scr: 8, 8 Grattanlta scr; IS. 14 Baronova aer: 7. 8 Erin’s Lad scr; 10, 12 Eddystone 73 also started.

Won by a length; six lengths between aecond and third. Erin’s Lad was fourth. Times—4min 31sec. 4mln 31 1-Ssec, 4min 39 4-9 sec. Winner trained by M. C. McTigue, Methven.

NEW ZEALAND FUTURITY STAKES. Of £1100: second horse £2OO, third £l5O, and fourth £SO from stake. Breeder first horse £SO, second £25, and third £23. For three-year-olds. One mile and five furlongs. 8. I—J. Westerman’s b g SPECIAL EDITION by Grattan LoyalDaphne de Oro scr .. J. Pringle 1 9. 9— T. M. Sim’s ch f Braw Lass by Wrack—Fanny Huon scr J. Bell, jun. 2

5. 5—P. G. Holmes’s br f Coquette by Grattan Loyal—Bonny Logan scr Owner 3 3. 3—W. J. Gudsell’s b c Honeatus by Jack Potts—Fanny Logan sor C. S. Donald 4 6. 7—E. and G. L. Rutherford’s b f Busted Flush by Jack Potts—Millie de Oro scr .. S. A. Edwards 0 10. 10— S. W. Kelly’s b g Centaurus by David McElwyn—Alice Dillon scr R. B. Berry 0 9. B—A. Chinnery’s b f Lady Carol by Jack Potts—Carol Nelson scr R. Motz 0 11. 11 —R. H. Butterick’s b f Scenic Gem by Wrack—Nelson Derby mare scr Owner 0 12. 12— S. Andrew’s b c Sealand by Wrack —Dell scr .. •D. Bennett 0 7. 6—H. H. Cook’s blk f Wainonl Girl by Grattan Loyal—Atralette scr F. Holmes 0 4. 4—A. Grogan’s b g Shadow Boy by Red Shadow —Mignonne scr J. Bryce, jun. 0 4. 4—T. Rothwell’s b g Shadow Son by Red Shadow —Maxegin—Muricata mare 24 .. J. Bryce 0 1. 2—A. J. Nicoll’s be Aldershot by Wrack —Trix Pointer 24 M. Holmes 0 Shadow Boy iMnd. Shadow Son were bracketed on the totalisator. Aldershot was soon, in charge and led down the back from Shadow Boy. Honestus, Braw Lass, and Coquette. With a round to cover Aldershot and Braw Lass were followed by Honestus, Shadow Boy, and Coquette. Aldershot dropped out going down the back to leave Braw Lass to lead Into, the straight from Honestus, Coquette. Shadow Boy. and Special Edition. The last-named won by half a length from Braw Lass, with Coquette a similar distance away. Honestus was some distance further back fourth, and Wainoni Girl fifth. Times—3min 33 3-ssec, 3mln 33 4-ssec, 3min 34sec. Winner trained by B- J. Humphreys, Templeton. DURBAR HANDICAP, Of £500; second horse £IOO, and third horse £SO from stake. 4mln 31sec class. Two miles. 6. 6—J. Richardson’s br g COLONEL GRATTAN by Grattan Loyal— Erin’s Pointer syrs scr ' E. C. McDermott 1 2. 3—Grant and Turton’s ch g Fine Art 6yrs scr ... M. C. McTlgue 2 4. I—Downes and Hosking’s blk g Sandusky syrs 12 .. F. J. Smith 3 13, 12 Sea Gift scr; 12, 13 Frisco Boy scr; 5, 5 Silver Guy scr; 1, 2 Horse Power scr; 3, 4 Ferry Post scr; 4, 1 Our War 24 and Bonny Azure 72 bracketed with Sandusky; 8, 8 Aide de Camp 24; 9, 10 Southern Smile 24; 7, 7 Marsceres 36; 11, 9 Isobel Derby 36; 10, 11 Gallant Knight 60 also started. Won by a length from Fine Art, /with Sandusky three lengths away. Horse Power was fourth. 4mln 20 2-Ssec, 4min 20sec. Winner trained by V. Deeming, Prebbleton. AUTUMN HANDICAP. Of £200; second horse £4O, and third horse £2O from stake.. 3min 39sec class. One mile and a half. 1. 2—J. Grice’s ch g CHATMOS by Wrack—Lady Superior aged scr • O. E. Hooper 1 9. 10— R. Caskey’s b f Rowi 3yrs scr P. Gallagher 2 5. 4—D. F. Teahen’s b g Pecunia aged 12 .. Owner 3 2, 1 Boreas scr and Stormtost scr bracketed; 13, 13 Amywyn scr; 7, 7 Dushka scr; 6, 6 Four Square scr; 3, 3 Pursuit scr; 11, n Thomworthy scr; 8, 9 Sans Pareil scr; 10, 8 Don Acron scr; 12, 12 Macgregor scr; 4, 5 Ochiltree 12 also started. Won by three lengths; 10- lengths between second and third. Don Acron was fourth. Times —3min 16 2-ssec, 3min 17 l-ssec, 3min 19 3-ssec. Winner trained by owner, Ashburton. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, Of £250; second horse £SO, and third horse £25 from stake. Unhoppled trotters. 3mln 38sec class. One mile and a half. • 1. I—A. B. Holmes’s b g MOHICAN by Wrack —Mambrlno’s Last 6yrs scr Owner 1 2.2 J. Bell, jun.’s b g Escalado aged scr ; .. Owner 2 18. 11—McFarlane and Scott’s b g Ger-

falcon Syrs 84 .. M. Holmes 3 9, 9 Anna’s Voyage scr; 15, 16 Esther scr; 16, 15 Sphinx scr; 14, 17 Premier scr; 6, 6 Great Linnet scr; 5. 4 • Dollar Maid 12; 11, 14 Silk Chat 12; 7, 8 Bon Chance 24; 11, 13 Violet Wrack 38; 4, 5 Listowel 36; 3, 3 Sagamore 36; 10, 12 Grade Fields 48; 17, 19 Prince Harvester 48; 8, 7 Gentleman Joe 48; .20. 21 Bill Grattan 60; 19, 18 Indolent 60; 21, 20 Shadeland 60; 13, 10 Timworthy 96 also started. Won by a length; four lengths between second and third. Sphinx was • fourth. Times—Smin 24sec, 3mih 24 l-ssec, Smin 19sec. Winner trained by owner, Addington. HARVEST HANDICAP, Of £225; second horse £4O, and third horse £2O from stake. 3mln 34sec class. One mile and a half. 4. ‘.4—J. ~Hardie’s blk g DANCING PIRATE by Man o’ War—Doll Dance 4yrs scr .. J. Bell, jun. 1 6. 6—S. G. Lemon’s blk g Palomar • 4yrs scr .. R. B. Berry 2 11. 13 —C. M. Archer’s blk m Fortex 6yrs 12 .. E. J. Smith 3 14, 14 Rhinegold scr; 12, 12 Allworthy scr; 3, 3 Black Surprise scr; 2, 2 Queen’s County scr; 10, 10 Hidden Charm scr; 8, 9 Pamelus scr; 9, 8 Evora 12; 5, 5 Panqultch 12: .1, 1 KHrea 24; 13, 11 Stylish Boy 24; 7. 7 Gold Bank 36 also started. Won by three lengths: four lengths between second and third. Evora was fourth. Times—3min 16 4-ssec, Smin 17 4-ssec, Smin 18 3-ssec. Winner trained by J. Bell, jun., Ashburton. • ■ RAKAIA HANDICAP, Of £300; second horse £6O. and third horse £3O from stake. Smin 30sec class. One mile and a half. 2.2 R. S. Wood’s b g LOYAL PAT by Grattan Loyal—Pat Dillon Syrs 12 J. Pringle 1 1. I—H. Stafford’s b m Attain 6yrs scr M. Holmes 2 6. 6—Mrs G. Abernethy’s b m Gay

Avon 6yrs 12* .. L. Frost 3 15, 16 Full Hand scr; S. 4 Lady Slipper scr; 7, 9 Francisco scr; 8, 7 Oversight scr; 10, 11 Royal Grattan scr; 11, 13 Our Fay scr: 3, 3 Colonel Axworthy scr: 14, 14 Ivy Peterson 24; 11, 9 Three Bells 24;' 9, 9 Salalon 24; 16, 12 Aqua Bond 36; 13. 15 Treasure Bond 48; 4, 5 Van Derby 84 also started. . . , Won by two lengths: half a head between second and third. Colonel Axworthy was fourth. Times —3min 15 3-ssec. 3min 17sec, 3min 16 l-ssec. Winner trained by R. J. Humphreys, Templeton.

NOTES ON THE RACING

Outsiders Fill Places

A dividend of more than three-fifths of a century on the win machine and more than a score on the place rewarded- backers of Chateau in the Allenton Handicap. Margin, who finished second, paid close on double figures for a place. Altogether, it,was a disastrous start for speculators. Margin and Axworth were the quickest of a poor lot of beginners, but soon the field was well strung out, and Axworth took up the role of pacemaker from Chateau, Co-Director, and Great Mountain, and with half the journey covered the order was Axworth, Margin. Chateau, Co-Director,' Mowjtaia, Joaaai, ing Samel

Bey. The majority were well out of the race at this stage, and three furlongs from home the race was between Chateau, Margin, and Axworth. In the run to the post Chateau outstayed Margin, and in third place was Axworth, followed by Great Mountain, Joanna, and Lady Ede. Chateau, who had previously shown sohne promise as a pacer, stayed on well, while a novice in Margin, by Maxegin, gave promise of winning more races. Axworth had had enough two furlongs from home, but he decisively beat the remainder.

The Favourite Fails

Maekscot, the favourite for the Improvers’ Handicap, was the first away from the barrier, and he made most of the running, only to fail in the last two furlongs. Maekscot, Clive Brook, Swift Lady, and Grattanita were the first to begin, while Loyal Key and Royal Surprise lost ground. With a mile and a quarter covered the leaders were Mackscot, Sunworthy, Clive Brook, Gfattanita, and Swift Lady, but at this stage Accountant, who had lost ground, put in a very fast run, which took him within easy distance of the leaders. He was second to Maekscot at the straight entrance, but closely following was Loyal Rey, and Royal Surprise was making up ground. Loyal Rey and Accountant had a short, sharp tussle, from which the former emerged victorious, and he went on ■ to win decisively, while Accountant held on to beat Royal Surprise, Erin’s Lad, and Maekscot!

There was a lot of merit in the winner's performance, and the time, 4min 31sec, frdm a smin Isec mark, showed that the pace was on all the way. But for losing ground at a critical stage of the race. Accountant might have made matters still more difficult for the winner. Royal Surprise was a long way back in the early stages, but put in telling work over the last halfmile. Three-year-old Classic Aldershot and Special Edition monopolised the betting in the New Zealand Futurity Stakes, and while the latter won in the manner of a good horse, Aldershot let his backers down, when he faded with three furlongs to go. Aldershot was the quickest to begin, and before two furlongs had been covered he was showing the way to Honestus, Shadow Boy, Braw Lass, Special Edition, and Coquette. Braw Lass made a tangle rounding the top turn, but she quickly struck her hopples again, and passing the stands she was in close attendance on Aldershot, while following were Honestus, Shadow Boy, Coquette, Wainoni Girl, Shadow Son, and Special Edition. Three furlongs from home Aldershot faded, and Braw Lass, Honestus, Coquette, and Special Edition were first into the straight. A furlong from home Coquette and Braw Lass were in front, but Special Edition finished in great style, and fairly outstayed the remainder, while Braw Lass with a final burst deprived Coquette of second place. Honestus, Wainoni Girl, and Shadow Boy followed the placed horses.

Special Edition has always possessed plenty of speed, but failure to leave the barrier correctly has militated against his chances. This time he was" well placed from the start, and took full advantage of the excellent pace-mak-ing. The time, Smin 33 3-ssee, represented a great performance for a three-year-old. Braw Lass, who had not been seriously considered in the classics, ran a capital race, and is apparently a stayer, while Coquette lived up to her record for consistency. She is a grand little pacer. Busted Flush, Sealand, and Centaurus made mistakes, and Scenic Gem fell, \ Colonel Grattan in Form Colonel Grattan returned a doublefigure dividend when he won the Durbar Handicap, a surprisingly good return for such a consistent pacer. He was the quickest to begin and he led all the way at a pace that would have taxed the ability of even the champion pacers. From start to finish this .was a fine race. When the field settled down Colonel Grattan took up the running from Fine Art, Silver Guy, Horse Power, Frisco Boy, Aide de Camp. Ferry Post, and Marsceres, and there was little change-until half a mile from home,, when Sandusky came fast on the outside. Fine Art made a skip three furlongs from home, but he lost no ground, and he followed Colonel Grattan into the straight ahead of Sandusky and Horse Power. Colonel Grattan stayed on too well for Fine Art, who, however, had a clear advantage over Sandusky. Next to finish were Horse Power, Southern Smile, and Gallant Knight.

Colonel Grattan won with something in hand, and could have given a bit more had he been asked a question. The time, 4min 20 l-ssec, from 4min 31sec, shows a true run race, and the speed found weak spots in the majority. Fine Art went his best race since November, but was fairly beaten. Sandusky’s form was instructive, and he looks likely to win a race in the near future. He is a greatly improved pacer. Horse Power had every chance, but just failed against really good pacers. Silver Guy broke early' and Frisco Boy, Marsceres, Southern Smile, and Gallant Knight all raced well; Ferry Post did not do so well as generally expected. Chatraos Wins At the finish of the Autumn Handicap, Chatmos was a very easy winner, but up till 100 yards from the post he was under a hard drive to keep ahead of Rowi, who was always well placed. Thornworthy was the quickest to begin, but very shortly Chatmos raced to the lead, and with Thornworthy, Don Acron, and Rowi following,, he led past the stand, while Pecunia, rapidly making up ground, was in a handy position. Chatmos continued to set a merry pace with Pecunia and Thornworthy handy, while Ochiltree put in a telling run that took her within range of the leaders. Into the straight led Chatmos with Rowi and Ochiltree next. The last-named broke and lost all chance, and Chatmos and Rowi drew out. The latter faded 100 yards from home, and Chatmos won very easily. Pecunia was in third place, with the rest hopelessly outclassed. A Speedy Trotter

Mohican gave a finished display of trotting is toe Stewards' Handicap

and although he left his feet early in the race, he then settled down and won in the man.ier of a good trotter. He is well above the average, and this success may not be his last. Sphinx was actually the quickest to begin, but Mohican soon raced past him only to go to a break after two furlongs. Escalado then took over the pace-making and Mohican, settling down, followed him, the pair being well ahead of the rest, which were headed by Sphinx, Bon Chance, Anna’s Voyage, and Listowel. In the meantime, Gerfalcon had appeared in the picture. Escalado continued to hit a merry pace with Mohican in behind, and as the last round was commenced they were followed by Sphinx, Bon Chance, Listowel, and Gerfalcon. At the straight entrance Mohican made his effort, but it was not until the last 100 yards that he gained the upper hand. He finished in great style with a clear-cut victory. Gerfalcon, trotting soundly, was third, to record 3min 19sec, and he was followed by Sphinx and Shadeland. A Fast Run Race

Dancing Pirate won the • Harvest Handicap in the fast time of 3min 16 4-ssec, from a 3min 34sec mark, and he made an exhibition of his field over the later stages of the race. By his display he proved himself a very smart pacer—one likely to reach better company than he has yet raced in. Allworthy set out at a good pace and carried on from Dancing Pirate, Rhinegold, Fortex, Palomar, and Queen’s County, and there was little of moment in the race until the last half-mile when Dancing Pirate took over from Palomar and Fortex. In the straight, Dancing Pirate had little difficulty. He easily defeated Palomar, while folic /ing were Fortex and Evora. Under sufferance the last-named gained fourth place. Kilrea ran a fair race and may do better in the near future. C-old Bank showed promise. Van Derby In Action

A good deal of interest was taken in the Rakaia Handicap, because of the first appearance in the South Island of the Australian-bred Van Derby. While he failed to run into a place he showed enough speed to suggest that he is in. the champions’ class. Loyal Pat, well placed all the way, outstayed Attain in the run home and won well.

Colonel Axworthy led out from Attain, Oversight, Full Hand, Loyal Pat, and Lady Slipper, with Gay Avon handy. This was the leading division throughout, although when the last half-mile commenced Van Derby, with a great show of speed, joined the bunch, and Full Hand and Colonel Axworthy began to feel the strain. The pace was fast as the field rounded the top turn, and at the straight entrance Loyal Pat and Attain were together ahead of Gay Avon, with Colonel Axworthy and Van Derby in attendance. Loyal Pat always had too much in reserve for Attain, and he won by two lengths, with Gay Avon only half a length away.

The winner was always nicely placed, and was not called on for a serious effort until the last three furlongs. It marked the second success of the afternoon for the R. J. Humphreys-!. Pringle combination. Van Derby would need to have broken all records to have won, but his form was instructive.

LEADING SIRES

BEAU FERE’S RECORD

Hunting Song, champion sire of the Dominion for the last six seasons, is likely to be deposed from this position this season. At present Beau Pere holds a strong lead on the winning sires’ list, and Vaals is also in front of Hunting Song. With eight months of the season gone, Beau Peqe, whose oldest progeny are now three, is in a commanding position. He should have no trouble in holding his place over the Easter racing, and a number of his progeny should continue to pick up prizes for him during the winter. The following are the sire statistics for races in the Dominion, as compiled by the New Zealand Racing Conference, up to the conclusion of the recent Wellington meeting:—

Among these sires, Acre, Chief Ruler, Robespierre, Balboa, and Limond are now dead, and Beau Pere and Lackham are ho longer in the Dominion. Bulandshar’s total is made up of his first crop of two-year-olds. Hunting Song still has a chance of regaining the lead, as his progeny always do well in the winter, because of their ability to handle soft ground, but the odds are now against his heading the list for the seventh successive time. Even if Hunting Song should approach Beau Pere, there is still Vaals to hold off, as the offspring by the Valais horse are little inferior to the Hunting Songs in heavy (ground.

HAWKE’S BAY J.C.

HANDICAP WON BY SIEGMUND

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HASTINGS, April 1

The Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club's autumn meeting was concluded to-day in brilliant weather. The attendance was good and the track fast. The totalisator handled £18,015 compared with £14,995 10s on the second day last year. The total for the meeting was £29,513, an Increase of £2797 on last year. Results:—

KARAMU HURDLES, Of £l5O. One mile and three-quarters. 2 SMALL BOY 11-5 .. A. Lord 1 I—Lustral 9-4 .. \ 3 Red Rufus 10-5 .. Grmdlay 3 4 Sir Nigel 9-2; 5 Parry 9 : 0 also started. Won by three lengths; six lengths between second and third. Sir Nigel was fourth. Time, 3min 15sec.

TOMOANA ELECTRIC HANDICAP, Of £l3O. Six furlongs. I—THE RING 9-0 .. ‘B. H. Morris 1 s—Arabic 8-0 .. ■ • biggins 2 4 Defray 8-7 • • • • Callahan 3 2 Colin 8-3; 3 Kallka 8-0; 7 Penny Farthan 8-0: 8 Eola 7-10; 6 Po Atarau 8-0 also started. „ Won bv two lengths; neck between second and third. Kalika was fourth* Time, Imin 16 3-ssec.

TWYFORD HACK HANDICAP, Of £l3O. Six furlongs.

4—ROYAL SPADES 8-4 .. O. Evans 1 I—Mimicry 7 7 ... •• Wiggins 2 6—Quiip 7-3 .. •• JVludford 3 3 Bold Step 9-0; 5 Screen Lord 8-3; 9 Halley 7-11; 2 Blonde Princess 8-2; 7 Lucullus Boy 7-12: 12 Lindrum 7-11; 8 Imogen car. 7-10; 11 Haile Selassie 7-0, 13 Tycoon 7-7; 10 Native §ong 7-2 also started. , , Won by half a head; same between second and third. Lucullus Boy was fourth. Time, Imin 14sec. HASTINGS HANDICAP, Of £3OO. One mile and a quarter. I—SIEGMUND 8-0 .. G. Tattersall 1 B—Hunting Cat 7-1 car. 7-9 i Callahan 2 3—Coronation 7-0 .. .. Howell 3 4 Big Dook 7-12; 2 Taitoru 7-10; 7 Pennycomequick 7-0; 6 Gay Mimic car. 7-4: 10 Fossicker 7-2; 9 Minnow 7-5;. 5 Granvale 7-0 also started. I

Won by half a length; neck between second and third.- Big Dook was fourth. Time, 2min 6 3-ssec.

JUVENILE HANDICAP, Of £l5O. Five furlongs and a half,

1— NORA GREGOR 9-12 B. H. Morris 1 3—Endorsement 9-1 .. C. Goulsbro 2 2 Lord Midas .. .. Howell 3 8 Charles Edward 7-10; 4 Regale 7-4; 9 Tidal Lass 7-2; 5 City Song 7-3; 6 Hinerangi 7-0; 7 Romano 7-10 also started. Won by a length; four lengths between second and third. Hinerangi was fourth. Time, Imin 8 l-ssec.

RACING FIXTURES

April 3—Westport J.C, (second day). April B—Greymouth 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—Clifden 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

April 8. 10—Hawera T.C. April 8, 12, 13—New Zealand Metropolitan T.C.

AKITIO HACK HANDICAP, Of £l3O. One mile and a quarter. 1— RED WITCH 8-9 .. W. Broughton 1 2 Opoho 7-10 .. •• McTavish 2 6 —Raana 7-7 •• • • Evans ? 5 Hamarin 7-10; 8 Hunting Mint 7-s»> 3 Birkology 7-9; 7 Classical 7-2; 10 Solicit 7-10; 9 Ebb and Flow 7-7; 11 Eidos car. 7-9; 4 Reay Bridge 7-7 also, started. Won by a length; same between second and third. Classical was fourth. Time. 2min 7 4-ssec.

OKAWA HANDICAP, Of £225. Six furlongs,

3—BLACK THREAD 9-0 R. McTavish 1 5 Golden Blonde 7-4 car. 7-0 Cullen 2 6 Buster Brown 7-5 car, 7-0 Mudford 3 1 Kathbella 8-4 car. 7-13; 2 Rakahanga 8-0; 4 Solaria 7-0 also started. Won by two lengths: half a head between second and third. Solaria was fourth. Time, Imin 13 2-ssec.

WANT-ADS. “I sold want-ads.-things.” them through ‘The -and bought these Press’ new —6

Hep. ImproveTime. ment. Chateau m. s. m. s. sec. 3.45 3.28 2-5 16 3-5 Chatmos 3.39 3.16 2-5 22 3-5 Mohican 3.38 3.24 14 Dancing Pirate Loyal Pat 3.34 3.30 3.16 4-5 17 1-5 3.15 3-5 14 2-5

Stakes Wins. Places. £ Beau Pere .. .. 37 59 12.795 Vaals .. 30 48 9,541 Hunting Song .. 47 127 9,381 Lord Quex .. .. 26 57 8,793 Acre .. 25 58 7,674 Defoe .. 24 26 7,581 Chief Ruler .. .. 21 32 6,640 Lackham .. 38 48 6,492 Siegfried .. 32 72 6,097 Robespierre .. .. 34 38 6,054 Balboa .. 36 51 5,103 Paper Money .. 21 44 4,762 The Ace .. 20 34 4,653 Bulandshar .. .. 14 13 4,511) Nightmarch .. 21 42 4,444 Limond 20 23 4,042