RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22717, 23 May 1939, Page 12

RACING AND TROTTING

RACING FIXTURES May 27—Foxton R.C. June 3, 5--Napier Park R.C. June 3. s—Wanganui J.C. June 3, 5, 7—Auckland R.C. June 3, 5, 10—Dunedin J.C. June ID—Hawke’s Bay J.C. June 17—Bay of Plenty R.C. June 17—Hawke’s Bay J.C. June 17—Greymouth J.C. June 24—Ashburton County R.C. June 24—Waipa R.C. June 24—Otaki Maori R.C. TROTTING FIXTURES May 27—Canterbury Park T.C. May 27, 31-Auckland T.C. June 3—Methven TC. June s—Ashburton T.C.

REI! ANDICAI’S (muss ASSOCIATION TFXEGRAM.) AUCKLAND, May 22. For the principal events at the Auckland Racing Club's meeting the following rchandicaps have been declared:--

Cornwall Handicap—Gay Rose (81b pen.), 7-10; Lord Cavendish (21b pen.), 7-2. Great Northern Hurdles —Charade (2)b pen.). 10-11; Agog < Blb pen.), 9-8; Royal Dance (lib pen.), 9-10. John Charles will not be rchandicappcd in the Great Northern SicepiCehase.

TURF GOSSIP

Novice Hurdler The only schooling at Riccarton yesterday was done by Dropped Catch, ■who jumped six hurdles in a pleasing manner. This Winning Hit gelding has made gradual improvement ns a jumper, and as he can command a useful turn of speed, he should soon make good. Expensive Jumper Redolent's trip to the Otaki and Manawntu meetings has mil. been very satisfactory. He Cell at Otaki. failed’to finish tlie course at Awapuni on the first day owing to a bad jump sending him to a rear position, and lost his rider on Saturday. In his first three attempts over the big fences, therefore. he has failed to complete his tasks. Nearing an End The last Fonrteen-One Handicap has been run in Sydney. Since the Kensington Club ran a race of that description a few weeks ago, Sydney trainers have’ been informed by A.K.C. officials (tiat such events will be deleted from all future programmes. So the end of all pony racing, in the metropolitan area at least, is brought, anal her step closer. First the Fourteen -lands races. Now the Fourteen-Ones. ,Tow long th n n before the 14.2'Handilaps follow them? It is the march ot lime, but keen racing men regret the inevitable. Those fourtcen-two races of the old A.R.C. days produced some_ of the finest, racing and some of the finest hide racehorses which the Australian turf has seen.

Spear Chief's Success M. McCarten has always held a high opinion of Spear Child’, but lie relumed to Sydney from Brisbane convinced that be has ridden few bettor horses than the former Queensland champion. “Spear Chief's Brisbane Cup win was rnore remarkable than .1 can tell," said McCarten. “The field was going so fast that, all Iho way. I was afraid that Spear Chief's 0-7 would trouble him at the finish. I still had that fear when J asked Spear Chief for his finishing effort, but he galloped as I hough hr had be-mi cantering, along, instead of going PSrecord pace, and ho was absolutely fresh well he pulled up." Even more omphalic than McCarten, however, is Mr J. B. Charlton, Spear Chief's part owner. “Spear Chief is the greatest horse in Australia, and we will not pari with him at any prior. Defaulter should never have beaten bun," declared Mr Charlton after the Brisbane Cup. Spear Chief is gradually rising among Australia's big stake winners. His total is now £ 11.530, and lie will probably rare for another two seasons. Stable's Three Successes One of (he most impressive wins at the Awapuni races last week was that of Ilm Great Northern candidate Charade in the Rangitira Hurdles. She outclassed her opponents and won full of running. Charade is in capital order for her important engagement at Auckland, and. as she is a brilliant jumper and sound stayer, she made many friends. The trainer IT, S. Greene also won the Mnnawatu Steeplechase with John Charles on Friday, and the Awapuni Steeples with his gelding. Lord Hereford, on Saturday, and at! litiee were ridden by A, Jenkins. John Charles, a good hurdler, was tried unsuccess-, fully as a steeplechaser last winter. He din not take to the fences too welt, but Ibis year he has been out with the Hawke's Bay hounds. The outings have effected a groat improvement, as he jumped well and proved superior class to his opponents. Being a sound stayer and pood in heavy gTnvmd. his prospects for the winter took bright, but it may be a little difficult to keep him pound.

Artificial Aids lo Speed Wild rumours that a gang of dopers is operating in Sydney is probably unfounded (says an Australian writer), but the stewards are not disregarding the possibility that horses are being given stimulants, whether by outsiders or the trainers themselves, and they are taking precautions. At Hawkesbury recently. Mr G. Williams, chairman of the stipendiary stewards, interviewed the trainer of a horse that entered the mounting enclosure m n lather, and obviously in a nervous condition. The trainer was able to prove that the horse had not been interfered with, aijd that it was normally inclined to break into a sweat before a race. But the fact that Mr Williams took the trouble to ask questions indicates that he and his fel-low-stewards are keeping a close watch on ail runners.

Undoubtedly, a certain amount of doping docs go on in Sydney. A prominent veterinary surgeon declares that during any day's racing he can pick out many horses which have received some aid to their speed. Drugged Horses

The position, however, has improved considerably in the last few years. Shortly after the merging of the Australian Racing Club and the Australian Jockey Club interests early in 10,33 it was nothing unusual to see horses enter the official enclosure fighting mad with some drug. Keen backers used to wait the horses' arrival before betting. They waited so that, from the antics in the enclosure, . they could judge which horses had been given a stimulant. Then they would bet confidently—and seldom lost. They cannot carry out those betting tactics now. But the stewards must continue their deterring work, so that such a state of affairs does not return to Sydney racing.

Valpeen, winner of the Grand National Steeplechase at Riccarton twice, which dropped dead at the Waikato Racing Club’s meeting at Te Rapa yesterday.

WAIKATO E.C.

BIFORM WINS STEEPLES

VALPEEN DROPS DEAD

(PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) HAMILTON, May 22, The Waikato Racing Club's meeting was concluded to-day. The totatisnlor handled ,C 32.H7H compared with £29.544 10s last year. The total for the two clays was £83.55!! 10s. against £7(1.105. Results:— GOIIDONTON HACK HANDICAP. Of £2OO, Six furlongs. M. 12 NGAWtRt 7-7 .. G. Smith 1 5, :i-Mav Song 8-10 .. J. Winder 2 4. fi -Ora King 8-12 .. R. Horne 3 2, 2 Val Ln 9-3; 0, 10 Speartorcl 8-10: 5 Little Ruse 8-2: 15. 13 Romani 8-1; 7. 4 British Nation 7-13; 1, 1 Bronze Moth 7-11; 18. 18 Prival 7-10; 11. 1(1 Vaalstar 7-7: 7. V Bright Wings 7-7; 15. 17 Aero Queen 7-7; 1". II Tahiti 7-7; 10, 0 Rosemao 7-7; 21. 22 Mm General 7-7; 20, 21 Master Vaals 7- 10, 1!) Bright Royal 7-7; 13. 13 Summarv 7-7; 0. <1 Phildalc 7-7: 22, 20 Mia Regina 7-7: 17. 14 tattle Idea 7-7 also started. Won hy a head; two and a half lengths second and third. Time, Imin Idscc. WAIKATO PLATE. OC £2OO. One mile, 1 I—MIDLAND 10-10 Mr G. Peake 1 2. 3-—Forest Acre 11-10 Mr IT. Upton 2 0. 8 -General Riske 10-7 Mr E. Keyte 3 5. 5 .Towelled Girdle 11-7; 7. 8 Hopatong 10-13 coupled with Mustang 10-8; 15, 14 Dark Rose 10-9; It, 11 Lady Kcw 10-7; 3. 2 Kka Pat 10-7: 10. 9 Kotahi Acre 10-7; 4. 4 Knight.sbricige 10-7; 13, 13 Valueless 10-7; 10 15 Cockalarum 10-7; 8, 10 Wild Ore 10-7: 11, 12 Rolhoon 10-7; (1, 7 Macrc-,-ma 10-7: 14, 10 Aercman 10-7 also stalled. Won hy one and a half lengths; same second aiul third. Tunc, Imin 45sc;c. HAMILTON HURDLE RACE, Of £3OO. Two miles. 5. 5 ROYAL DANCE 10-0 . . Fergus 1 3. 4-■ Devon 0-4 .. Radford 2 1. 1 .—.Esteem 11-l •• Winder 3 fl. 0 Erin,at ion 11-13: 2, 2 Airam 11-0; 10, 10 Red Sun 10-9; 7. 7 Electric Spear 10-6: 8. 8 Inness Lad 9-6; 9, 8 Master Musk 9-3 coupled with Count Roussillon 9-0; 4, 3 Pyrenees 9-2 coupled with Awhiowhin 9- 12. II Gadget - 9-0; 11, 12 Ad sum 9-0 also slarled. Won hy two lenglhs; length second and third. Time. 3min 45sec. Master Musk cut a tendon and was destroyed. TE RAPA HANDIC AP, Of £4OO. One mile, 10. 9 MAORI SONG 7-7 Tlain 1 I. I - IJovevnc- 8-3 .. McKenzie 2 3. 3 -Valmint 7-3 .. Wiggins 3 9, 10 Valamito 8-11; 6, a Ealinavnr 8-3; 5. 6 Gay Rose 8-3; 2.2 Royal Appellant 8- 4, 4 Jack Tar 7-8; 7. 7 Royal Bachelor 7-8; 14, 16 Respectful 7-7: 11. 15 Philennrt 7-6; 13, 12 Black Musk 7-5; 8, 8 High Tea 7-3: 16, 14 Eastern Heir 7-0; 13, 13 Day Wind 7-2: 18, 18 Barrister 7-0: 17. 17 General Ruse 7-6; 12. 10 High Sea 7-2; 19, 19 Prince Colossus 7-3 also started. Won hy half a length; two lengths second and third. Time, Imin 41sec. WAIKATO STEEPLECHASE. Of £SOO. Two miles and a half. JO. 9—BIFORM 9-8 ~ F, E. Baker 1 4. 3--En Tour 10-1 R. E. Thomson 2 1. 2—Ail Irish 11-7 .. J. H. Mcßae 3 3, 4 Riotous 11-5: 11. 11 Valpccn 11-0; 9, 10 Windsor Lari 10-8: 3. 5 Black Marlin 10- 6, 6 Simint 10-2; 7, 7 Saint Musk 9- 2. I Allegretto 9-12; 8, 8 Electric Flash 9-2; 13, 13 King Stroud 9-1: 12, 12 Carlcaf 9-0 also started. Won hy eight, lengths; same second and third. Time, 4min Slsec, Allegretto. Electric Flash, and Black Marlin fell. The last-named broke his neck. Valpeen dropped dead, and the rider. Turner, was sent to hospital suffering from head injuries, MAEROA HANDICAP. Of Seven furlongs, 5. S—PRINCE ACRE 7-5 .. F. Hain 1 13. 12—Besiege 7-5 . . J. Forsythe 2 11. 11—Very Glad 7-3 W. Thomson 3 7. 9 King Rey 8-10; 2, 1 Notium 8-7; 8, 6 Young Paddon 8-5; 1, 2 Marie's Acre 7-12: 15f 15 Triune 7-13: 3. 3 Anion 7-6: 16 17 Lornacre 7-13; 10, 10 Gay Scton 7-7; 9. 7 Pocket, Venus 7-3; 4, 4 Lady Meath 7-8: 6. 8 Inver 7-2; 18. 13 Trilliarch 7-0; 12, 13 Mon Acre 7-0; 16, 16 Land Girl 7-2; ,14, 14 Oriental Bay 7-3 also started. Won hy a neck; same second and third. Time, imin 2Brec, FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP. Of £2.50. One mile. 16, 16-RACK CAMP 7-12 O. McTnally 1 2. 2—The Cardinal 7-11 .. O. Evans 2 5. s—Susan 8-2 .. F. Hain 3 7, 9 Inquisitor R-10; 10, 15 Requiem 8-12; I. 1 Saccone 8-1.1; 6. 7 Beeswing 8-1; 13, 10 Loombinalion 8-6; 4, 6 Vitcment 8-0: 11, 13 Erlick 7-13; 8, 8 Raceline 7-11; 3, 4 Star Vaals 7-9; 12, 3 Master Appellant 7-iO; 18 17 Miss Clipper 7-7; 21, 21 Philemup 7-7: 14, It Son of the Soil 7-7; 9, 12 Kakarere 7-7; 19, 18 Galloping Acre 7-7; 17, 19 Silver Lance 7-7; 20, 20 Gay Opal 7-7; 15, 14 Nuipapa 7-7 also started. Won by a length; half a length second and third. Time, Imin 41 4-sscc. The winner paid more than a century.

SENSATIONS AT TE RAPA

[THE PRESS Special Service.]

AUCKLAND, May 22. Thrills were provided at the Waikato Racing Club's winter meeting at Te Rapa to-dav, and the climax was reached when Race Camp won the last event and paid more than a century for a win and double figures for a place. The day opened sensationally when Ngawiri won the first race and paid more than two-thirds of a century on the straight-out machine and double figures for a place. All the other winners, with the exception of Midland, returned double figures, Biform paying more than a third of a century in the Waikato Steeplechase, and Maori Song more than a quarter of a century in the Te Rapa Handicap. Jumpers Killed

Further sensations were added when Black Marlin fell and broke his neck in the Waikato Steeplechase, and Valpeen dropped dead about 30 yards from the post. D. Craddock, rider of Black Marlin, received slight concussion, and H. Turner, rider of Valpeen, a scalp wound and a badly bruised shoulder. The Te Rapa trainer, A. Winder, and his apprentice, F. Hain, completed a stable double with Maori Song and Prince Acre, Useful Hurdlers Benefited by his race on the first day Royal Dance registered an attractive performance to win the Hamilton Hurdles at dougle figures. Although he was badly left

at the start. Royal Dance was in command heroic going six furlongs, and the only time lie was headed after that war, when Devon and Adsum went on in front along the back. Royal Dance was in command again before reaching the straight, and ho stayed on in fine style when hotly challenged at the finish by Devon, who again went, wcil. and Esteem. As a result of his effort Royal Dance has advanced in favour considerably for the Great Northern Hurdles, especially as he is gaining confidence and improving with every race. Devon deepened the good impression he created on the first day. and is a most promising hack hurdler. Esteem ran another fine race, but found Royal Dance and Devon too good at Iho weights. Innes Lad made an improved showing for fourth, and Adsum shaped creditably. Pyrenees went better than on Saturday, although lie faded near the end after being fourth entering the straight. Master Musk over-reached and cut a foreleg so badly that he had to be destroyed, He was putted up before reaching the home turn. The second fancy, Airam, failed to run to form, and was never prominent. An Outsider The little-fancied Maori Song registered one of his best performances in winning the To Rapa Handicap from the eachway favourite Royevrus, and paid more than a quarter of a century on the straight out machine. Tucked in on the rails behind the leading division until reaching the straight. Maori Song secured a good run through and lie soon took the measure of his 'opponents to win in good style. Maori Song lias returned to his best form, and as he is a good horse under winter conditions, lie should win again during the coming meetings, Royevrus registered a sterling effort and finished with the utmost gamenrss, thus drawing further attention to his prospects in the Cornwall Handicap at, Kllerslie. Valinint was always handy, and he battled on for turd, just taking that position from Black Musk, who weakened near Hie end. High Ten and General Ruse did best of the others. Royal Bachelor. tiring very quieklv in the last furlongs, finished seventh, Over Big Country The calculations of investors were completely upset in the Waikato Steeplechase when an outsider, Biform, won easily. Bifonn took no harm from his fall on the first day. and after being patiently ridden he headed En Tour and All Irish at the last fence to win easily. Recent racing has wrought great improvement in Biform, and he should win again if he keeps sound. He is a genuine stayer, and only for mishaps and unsoundness would have a much better record than he possesses. En Tour and All Irish again went fine races, and they wore together practically throughout the last, mile for the former to stay the better for second. Riotous was steadied by his weight, although he gave a good display for fourth. Saint; Musk ran down badly some of his fences and tired into fifth at the finish after being the early leader. Car Leaf showed a little improvement and may have possibilities where the class is not as good as he met to-day. Black Marlin was handy when he fell about five furlongs from home.

Sky Pilot The northern trip of the jumper Sky Pilot is to be discontinued, and instead of going to Ellerslie he will return to Riccarton at once. Sky Pilot, one of the early favourites for the Great Northern Steeplechase, pulled up very lame after contesting the Te Rapa Steeplechase on Saturday, and it was deemed inadvisable to. take him to Ellerslie. The trouble is believed to be in a tendon in one of his forelegs. Bryce Street, another prominent candidate for the Great Northern Steeplechase, is reported to be feeling the effects of his fall in the Te Rapa Steeplechase, and he was allowed to miss his engagement at the Waikato meeting yesterday.

ENGLISH PACING

FIRST TWO CLASSICS

FAVOURITES SUCCEED

cnou OITB own COBUSPOKDEJrr.) LONDON, May 1. The first two classics of the English racing season, the Two Thousand Guineas and the One Thousand Guineas, were won by the favourite and second favourite respectively. Blue Peter, owned by Lord Rosebery, won the Two Thousand by half a length from his stable companion, Admiral's Walk, and was immediately backed down to 3 to 1 for the Derby at Epsom on May 34. Neither is likely to run again before then.

Galatea H, an American-owned and French-bred iilly, won the One Thousand and her lime of Imin 38 2-sscc for the mile was faster than Blue Peter's Imm 40sec, the going being appreciably firmer. There were 25 runners in the Two Thousand, and Blue Peter and Dhoti, owned by tiie Aga Khan, were joint favourites at 5 to 1, with Fox Cub and Fairstone at 18-2, and Admiral's Walk at 100-7.

Blue Peter, who is by Fairway out of Fancy Free, comes from first class slock, and his chances for the Derby arc regarded as being particularly goorl. He was not tiring at the end of the race. Admiral's Walk (Hyper-ion--Tabaris), and Fairstone (Fairway - Rosetta) both impressed, and Smith. Blue Peter's jockey, said that Fairstone was the only horse to cause him anxiety. He hung on with great determination. A Fine Filly Galatea 11, winner of the One Thousand, is by Dark Legend from the American marc, Galady. She is in the St. Lcger as well as the- Oaks, and her chances arc fancied.

Olein started favourite at 9-2, with Galatea II at 6-1, and Aurora third at 7-1. Their chances were well summed up by backers, for Aurora finished second with Olein third. Galatea II is a big filly with great length of rein, and a big sensible head set on a muscular neck. She is splendid behind the saddle, her low strong quarters displaying great leverage.

METIIYEX T.C.

NOMINATIONS

For the Methvcn Trotting Club's meeting, to be hold on Juno 3. the following nominations have been received;— LVNDHURST TROT HANDICAP, of £100; unhoppled Irottcr.-; 3min 4!)scc class; one mile and a half—London Tan, Milestone, Judgment, Peter Harvester, Axworthy, Waiter, Alf Parrish. Invigorator. Royal' Reaper, Bournemouth, Lord Ernloigh. Pattic Nelson. Happy Peter, Native Ruler, Snow Cloud, Queen Bertha. Fire King. Small Change, Danzic Guy, Crufchcen, Donald Guy, Beta's Own. HIGHBANK HANDICAP, of £100; 3min ssec class; one mile and a quarter—Diamond Cluster. Raylicht. King Axworthy, Brown Tap, Lord Brent, Rosalind Maid, Nelson Macfarlanc, Sterling Pointer, Torere. Thackeray, MandicU, Rcvckoivaa, Trousseau, Correct, Straight, Diviner. Scapa Flow. Golden River. Mahoe. True Guide, Wexford, Cores, Auric’s Star. Inquisition. Royal Surprise, Furnace, Royal Rufinc, Tc Oka, Rouge Flambe, King’s Navy, Swift Lady, Silk Child, Tiny Axworthy, Grattanila. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of £200; 4min 40sec class; two miles—Jovial. Loyal Avis, Southern Chief, Salalon. College Boy, Sports Review. Acc High, Worthy Need. Golden Moncss. Mankind, Winaway, Wynan, Great Divide. Privateer, Gay Avon, Token, Gay Lady, Labourman, Royal Salute.

LAURLSTON HANDICAP, of .KJIS: 3rnin 34sec daps; one mile and a half—Frisco Silk. Ochiltree. Panquiich. Alarati Queen, Palontar, Kid Worthy. Faster Rush, Loyal Rev. Silk King, Don Acron, Becky Direct, Tawny, Irish Peach. SPRINGFIELD HANDICAP, of C 105; 3min Isec class; one mile and a quarter— Clive Brook, Portlight, Wainoni Girl, Brown Tap, Thornworthy, Lord Brent, Rosalind Maid, Chelidon, Erin's Lad. Royal Thread, Rey Bonny, Huguenot, Mandrcll, Lady Nessa. Kushanahi, Labour Day, Idlealorig, Black Surprise, Petite, Royal Surprise, Pursuit, Man Power, Green Tangcr, Relinking. Boltaire, Four Square. Tiny Axworthy, Glonholme, Equerry, SPAXTON HANDICAP TROT, of £105; unhoppled trotters; 3m in 4Gsec class; one mile and a half —Cracksman, Milestone, Judgment, Axworth, Waiter, Alf Parrish, Invigorator, Bournemouth, Lord Ernleigh, Co-Director, Nahlinpa, Native Ruler, Bush Laddie, Snow Cloud, Fire King, Small Change, Crusheen. Chateau, Peter Harvester, Paddy's Harvest, Gay nor, Rota's Own.

CRAIGLEA HANDICAP, of £135; 2min 53, sec class; one mile and a quarter—Harold’s Guy, Loyal Avis, Dancing Pirate. Ivy Petersen'. Winaway, Great Don, Colonel Axworthv, Gay Avon. Purveyor, Oversight, Chenaway, Token, Gallinford, Brigadier, Doubt, Lady Slipper, Gay Lady.

OAKLANDS HANDICAP (in saddle), of £110; 2min 21sec class; one mile—Frisco Silk. Ochiltree, King Drusus, Panquitch, Nelson Macfarlane, Palomar, Thackeray, Devotion, Gyrate, Kushanahi, Edgar Wallace, Stylish Boy, Fortex, Idlealong, Colonel Axworthy, Envious, Passport, Central Lad, Man Power, Our Fay, Becky Direct, Tawny, Irish Peach.

TROTTING NOTES

A Reminder Acceptances for the Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting to be held on Saturday will close to-morrow at 5 p,m.

Methven and Ashburton Both the Methven and Ashburton Trotting Clubs have received excellent entries for their meetings, and there is every prospect of two days of excellent sport in the Mid-Canterbury district on June 3 and 5. The final payments for the New Zealand Sapling Stakes finds the best of the two-year-olds engaged, and with a thorough test in the Juvenile Stakes at the Canterbury Park meeting on Saturday, all the juveniles should go to the post fit and‘well. The All-Aged Stakes has failed to attract some of the best pacers in commission, but horses of the calibre of U. Scott, Ginger Jack, and Van Derby will keep the younger horses doing their best. Both Methven and Ashburton look like breaking all records in attendance for their respective meetings. An Accident

Stambnul. who fell at the Forbury Park meeting, received injuries that prevented him from being brought back to Addington. By Frank Worthy from Trix Pointer, he is a half-brother to Wrackler and other good horses, and while he showed improved form during the present season, at his best he is only useful. In Work Again

Isobel Derby has been given a good spell: but is now back in work under J. J, Kennerlcy’s charge at Addington. Isobel Derby may yet win a good race, although she apparently has her own ideas to when she should do her best. Change of Stables

Bingen Palm, who has done most of his racing under the direction of the Westport trainer, J. R. Simpson, is now in R. J. Humphreys's stable At his best, Bingen Palm is above the average, but he apparently is not always in form. Southern Smile

After the recent Forbury Park meeting. Southern Smile was returned to her owner, and she will be given a spell before she is again put hack in work. This marc was mated with Logan Derby some time ago without results, but there is the possibility (hat she will be relegated to the matron's paddock at an early date. By Adioo Guy from Regina Logan, she has much to recommend her as a brood mare. A Noted Blood Mure

Koya McKinney, one of Hie most successful brood marcs America has known, was destroyed early in April, healed in 1011. she was 28 years old. As a four-year-old she look a record of t’min V|sec lor a mile, bid she then sold lor 5000 dollars. Her subsequent form was not encouraging, am she was retired to the stud, where she proved very successful. She produced three that did 2min or belter, four that did 2min Osec, .six that did 2n:m lOsec, while she is also the granddam of eight, trotters and three pacers that registered standard times. Her most noted performers were Scotland, 1 min 59iscc, and Rose Scott, Imin 59;; see. among the trotters, while her most successful pacers were Highland Scott, Imin 59 : ; sec, and Becky Becall, 2min 3;,‘sec. Scotland is the sire of U. Scott, who in turn nas left Highland Scott, at present the recognised champion two-year-old in New Zealand. In America, Scotland lias carried on the excellence of his dam. and his star performer is Rosalind, who according to an American writer was "Hie greatest mare of the trotting world, figured from any angle." She was the world’s best two and three-year-old trotter of her respective years and the world's champion fnur-year-old filly. Last season sties capped all her records by trotling a mile in Imm ati;: ee. May Improve

The sood-ldokiii;; American stallion, Fremont, lias nol won the money expected oi him alter the brilliance he showed in his early efforts, but like other American pacers he may improve with years. His recent efforts were not impressive, but it must not be forgotten that he has won three races this season, besides being placed several times. At the Timaru meeting in January he won his last race over a mile and a quarter in 2min 46sec, and he defeated good pacers in Horse Power, Toorak, Lightning Lady, Red Pigeon. Red Ranger, and Icevus. He is engaged at Canterbury Park on Saturday. and a reproduction of his best form would find him a problem for the remainder in either the Winter Handicap. of one mile and a half, or the Stewards’ Handicap, of a mile and a quarter.

ASHBETvTOX T.C.

NOMINATIONS

The following nominations have beer, received for the Ashburton Trotting Club’s meeting to he held on June s: LONGBEACH HANDICAP, of £150; unhopplcd trotters; 3min 4!Jsec class; one mile and 'a half—Happy Peter. Moerangi. Patty Nelson, Native Ruler, Azim, Queen Wrack. Donald Guy. Westcliil. Royal Reaper, Alt' Parrish. Axworth, Smoky, Milestone, Judgment, Peter Harvester, Lord Ernleigh. Bournemouth. Invigorator, London Tan, Snow Cloud, Bush Laddie, Small Change. Chateau. Muranhi, Scaland, Queen Bertha. Danzic Guy, Crusheen, Fire King, Edmund, Sash worthy. Reta’s CJvvn. TRIAL HANDICAP, of £150: smin Isee class; two miles —Golden River. Jocose. Ferry mcade. Flower Potts, Huia Potts. Mandrcli. Nelson McFarlane, Rosalind Maid, Boreas. Inquisition, Cynic. Furnace. Rouge Flambe, Swift Lady, Sunworthy. King Axworthy, Grattanila, Royal Surprise. Lady Milne, Blaydon, Siege Gun. Garment. Erin's Lad,

ALL-AGED STAKES, of £750; one mile and a half —Ned Worthy, Rowi, U. Scolt, Axspcar, Special Edition, Ginger Jack, Loyal Bey, Van Derby, Horse Power, Sandusky, Nelson Eddy, Wainoni Girl. Colonel Grattan, Marsccrc Ferry Post, Marlene.

ACTON HANDICAP, of £350; 4min 40 sec class; two miles—Jesse Owens, Quest. College Boy, Wynan, King Potts. Worthy Need. Golden Moness, Ace High, Southern Chief. Jovial, Mankind, Gay Avon, Privateer. Gay Lady. Labourman. Treasure Bond, Colonel Axworthy. Winnway. Devotion, Gold Salute, Laurene Wood, Coquette. MAYFIELD HANDICAP, of £300; unhoppled trotters; :imin 28scc class; one mile and a half —Mute, Gerfalcon, Aristotle, Timworthy, Tcviot Downs, Gyrate, Lament, Ganton. Guy Hugo, To Kahn. Bittersweet. Peggotty, Royal Romance, Tan John, Captain Bolt. TINWALD HANDICAP, of £200; 3min 34sec class; one mile and a half—Regal, Easter Rush, Hidden Charm, Edgar Wallace. Lady Nessa. Palomar. Ochiltree, Panquitch. Atarau Queen, Loyal Rey, Black Surprise, Frisco Silk, Chatmos, Foricx, Silk King, Central Lad, Gentleman Joe (T.), Tawny, Royal Surprise. Don Acron, Labour Day, Devotion, Sure Potts, Dusky Sound. WINTER HANDICAP, of £300; 3min 24 sec class; one mile and a half—Morewa, Quest, Red Pigeon, Worthy Need. Zincali, Waipahi, Fremont, Great Jewel, Subsidy. Salalon, Acuity, Walter Gay, Great Divide. Aircraft, Waitaki Power, Mankind, Labourman. Treasure Bond, Bill B, Token, Marlene, Gold Salute. Final Forfeits

A Her final forfeits the following remain in the

NEW ZEALAND SAPLING STAKES, of £I2OO. For two-year-olds. One mile and a half. A. Ferguson’s b g Responsive, by Jack

Potts—Dusolina E. Russell’s b g Latest Edition, by Grattan Loyal—Daphne de Oro W. Crozier’s b g Sir Julian, by Jack

Potts-Olive Turmoil J. Cocks’s b g Ordnance, by Nelson Derby—Wrackway J. R. McKenzie’s br g Highland Scott, by U. Scott—Rustic Maid Young and Downes’s br f Bonnie Dene, by Great Parrish—Bonnie Bingen, W. Hosking's b f Josette, by David McElwyn—Cyone E. F. C. Hinds’s b g Three Tens, by Jack Potts—Lady Effie J. R. McKenzie’s blk g Gallant Chief, by Gallant Knight—Taka Chance R. B. Berry’s b f Shady Glen, by David i McElwyn—Blue Glen

W, T. Lowe’s b c Torere, by David Mckiwyn—Tirane , _ . W. J. Doyle’s br i Betty Boop, by Jack Potts—Disappearance V. Alborn’s b g Nationalist, by Grattan Loyal—Helston Lady D. Spence’s b g David Derby, by Nelson Derby—Queen’s Own McFaiianc and Scott’s b f Imperial Jade, by Wrack—Estella Amos Edwards and Butcher’s ch c Durability, bv Jack Potts—Endurance T. W. Gudsell’s b f Bantam, by Jack Potts —Summit

AUCKLAND T.C.

DIVISION IN MANGERE

HANDICAP

(PRESS ASSOCIATION IELEORAM.) AUCKLAND. May 22. The Mangere Handicap, to be run at the Auckland Trotting meeting on Saturday, has been divided, with a £2OO stake for each division. The totalisator will be opened on both occasions. Details:— MANGERE HANDICAP, of £2OO. 3min 43sec class. One mite and a half. First Division Aulo Bingen scr Northern Smile scr Bold Bov .. scr Sequoia .. scr Davev Day .. scr Television .. scr Excel .. scr Torpedo King scr Jewel Crest .. scr Tsana .. scr Joscdale Kewpie’s Grattan scr Bingen 12 Moriori .. scr Winhisway .. 12 Neon Oro .. scr Second Division Belfast Jack .. scr Narbada .. scr Bingen's Best scr Ringstone .. scr Bonniedene .. sc; Silver Plane .. scr Clay Pot .. scr Sweet Aloes scr Double Peter scr Worthy Quest scr Gipsv Light .. scr Tinokaha .. 12 Josette .. scr Grand Dame 60 Maratua .. scr

AUCKLAND T!.C, HANDICAPS (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) AUCKLAND. May 22. The follow!nf? handicaps have been dodared for the minor events at the Auckland Racing Club’s s ecplechase meeting' GREENLAND STEEPLECHASE, of £350. About two miles and a half. st. lb. st. lb Hanover 11 (i Cadger 9 i John Charles 11 5 British 9 0 Lucidus 11 2 Sovereign Saint Musk in ii Mana 9 0 Survoy 10 r. Car Leaf 9 0 Wasp 10 0 Golden Spain 9 0 Red Rufus 10 2 Right Royal 9 0 Rnzd 10 0 King Stroud 9 0 London 9 10 Thrust 9 0 Mahala 9 8 Tea Chat .. 9 0 Bells of Bow 9 8 JERVOIS HANDICAP, of £350. Seven furlongs. lb. st. lb. st. El Moyncll 9 10 Vaalso 8 3 May Song 9 7 • Aero Queen 8 0 Bron wen 9 0 Vaalstar 8 0 The Trimmer 9 5 Master Vaals 8 0 Raima 9 3 Knightsbridgc 8 0 Spenrford .. 9 2 Son of High Delight 9 2 (he Soil 8 0 Ramlch 9 2 Roy Lu 8 0 Raratonga 9 2 Philemup 8 0 Mclvanui 9 0 Silver Glow 8 0 Knspian 8 12 Marheke 8 0 Midland 8 12 Nordic Song 8 0 Susan 8 10 Eka Pai 8 0 Spinning Fleet wind 8 0 Wheel 8 9 Bonnv Bello 8 0 Little Ruse 8 8 Tahiti 8 0 Rutana 8 7 Loyal Grant 8 0 Romani 8 7 Star Vaals 8 0 Veritable 8 (> Royal Square Acre 8 0 Message 8 0 Erlick 8 5 Wild Acre .. 8 9 British Maereana 8 0 Nation 8 5 Milanion 8 0 Trevace 8 3 Snrvalyon .. 8 0 Bronze Moth 8 3 Ringshnt 8 0 Pasture 8 3 Kakarcre 8 0 Prival 8 3 PENROSE HURDLES, of £350. One mile and three -quarters. st, lb. si. lb LoomIrish Comet 9 0 lunation 10 3 A whiowhio 9 0 Devon 10 2 Chikara 9 0 Knight nf Kllanui 9 0 Australia 10 0 Dark Rose . . 9 (1 King Musk 9 10 Rigid Royal 9 0 Electric Flash 9 7 Mustang 9 9 7 Bisqnil 9 0 Ereklaw 9 0 Ra.ian.va 9 9 0 Hesskcloon 9 0 9 0 General Riske 9 0 Tutor .9 5 Valueless Little Briton 9 4 Anagram 9 0 British Sovereign 9 3 HUNT CLUB HURDLES, of £350. Two miles. lb. st. lb. st. Kilfin 9 7 Bridegroom 9 0 British Harbour Bar 9 0 Sovereign 9 7 Pal 9 Green Label Windsor Lass 9 0 9 0 Tupcolu Gaines Choice 9 9 0 MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, of £400. Six furlongs. Hi. st. lb. si. Black Thread 10 8 Besiege 8 9 9 12 Jayola 8 9 12 Jack Tar 8 G Whirling 9 9 Orwere 9 7 Gav\ Sc ton .. 9 5 Pocket Venus 8 9 Royal Bachelor 9 4 Anion Lady Meath 8 8 :> Young Paddon 0 4 Monacre 8 n 9 3 Surella 8 13 Te Poto 8 12 Mai tie Mer 8 8 12 Dav Wind .• Bachelor Alylh 0 King r, 12 Sliver Quex Aero King .. 8 10 Ohmaha 8 0