THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1118, 4 May 1911, Page 7

THE TURF.

AVONDALE RACES. ' ffiy Telecraph-Prcss Association.! Auckland, May 3. Heavy rain fell during tins morning, und it was thought that, tho Avondiile Jockey Club would have to postpone tho second day's events, but it cleared off, and the racing wns got off in fine weather. The attendance was good, all things considered, and tho totalisator receipts tor tho afternoon reached '.EOM. compared with .66779 on tho concluding day at last year, and making £2 32!) tor tho meeting, an increase ot £ii%. ino lollowing aro , the results:— . NURSERY HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. . . . Six- furlongs. ATr. J. H. Walter's Goldsizo, by Gluten -Gold Web, Bst. 71b; ...(J. Chnafe) 1 Master Dix, Gst. 131b .(H.-Pell) 2 Kaween, Cst. 131b tR. WVBrown) 3 Also started:- Worcester, 7st. 131b.; Cloudy Dawn, 7st.; Master Rambler, Cst. 131b. '■ '■ ■ Won by a length, with a similar distance between second and third. Worcester was fourth, and Master Rambler last. Time, lnrin. 19sec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Four furlong's. Mr. W. Cv Ring's Mighty Atom, by Freedom—Jewel, aged, Bst. 81b. (Whittaker) 1 Harenoa, 7st. 31b. .;■, -.'.(Conquest) 2 Lady French .(Deeley) 3 Also started: Kariewara, Bst. 101b.; Lucille, Bst. 21b.; I'remantle, 7st. 71b.; I'nirawaatu, 7st. . /■ ' : Won by two lengths from Harenoa, who beat .Lady French, by. half a length for second honours. Lucille was fourth, and Fremantle and Pnirawaatu (together) last. Tim«, 51soc. '■ '. MAIDEN HANDICAP HURDLES, of 100 sovs. One mile: and three-quarters. Mr. C. S. Stevens's Miss Explosion, by -. Explosion—Nettle, syrs., 9st. 21b. ''■■"■ - • (Julian) 1 Denbies, Ost (Cowan) 2 Dhudeen. Ost (Ross) 3 Also started:-Celt-'c, lOst. lib.; Escali-' bur, !)st.; Dinkum, 9st. ■ Won in a common ■ canter by twenty lengths from Denbies, who was half a dczen lengths in front of Dhudeen, with Excalibur right un fourth, and then at a'long interval came Dinkum and Celtic, the latter being very lame when he pulled up. • Time, 3min. 33sec. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 150 sovs.; One i■ ~ • mile. . Mr. ,R. E. Price's Ekctrakoff, by Menschikoff—Electra, 4yrs., Bst ' _ 41b ;.,..... (E. R. Brown) 1 Coromandel, 6st. 91b (Forrest) " Domino, 7st. 101b (Whittaker) 3 Also started: Sedition, Ost. 71b. ; Master Jack, ,6st. 01b.; . Gst; 01b.; Flymg-Soult, 6st. Bib.; Regain, 6st. 71b! •■■Won--by a length from Coromandel, who; was two lengths in front of domino. Sedition was fourth, and then came Regain, with Master Jack last. J-ime, Imm. 45scc. DOMINION HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. ilr.M. M'Lean's Poictiers, by Obli-gado-Crecy, Gst 131b. ... (C.Morris) I Lady Betty, 6st. 12lb (Stockier 2 Blue Garment, '95t..... (R. E. Brown) 3 Also started: Moreykoff, Bst. 101b. (J. Chaafe);* .Frontino, 7st. 9lb. (Deeley); Peggy Pryde, 7st. 71b. ■ ' _ Won by a neck. Time, lmin. 5 2-ssec. HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE, of 115 sovs. Abqut three miles. Mr. J. Cameron's Mahara, by Captain " \\ebb-WilbeTforce, lOst. 41b. ,„ ■ . ' '. ' (Futcher) 1 Cloudy Morn, Ost. ,71b. ... (A. Julian) 2 Lβ. Beau, lOst; 41b .'..•„■,. (J. Vinkn)' 3 •Also ■ started:. First Barrel,.. .lOst;. lib. Cowan);. Laddie, lOst. (P. Brady); Hunakaha, 9st. ilb. (Deerey); Romp, 9st. 71b. (Ross); Moa, Ost. 71b (Windsor)! Won by a length. Time, 6min. 1G 4-5 sec. - .. . ■ MOUNT ROSKILL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six: furlongs. Mr. Vf Scott's..BJuO/ M.oj^t,-.,by. r ßhie Jacket—Mouiit Zeehah, 7s"t. 111b' T j,,-T,. ' ( A - Whittaker). 1 Jol e Fille, ,7sl. 81b. ■:.:::. l.i. '(Couquosf • 2 Ardfert,.:X)it..., ..,'..;.„,; .?. ' (Roach). ;t •••Also started: Baku, 'Vst. ; 131b. .(If.: Evan); Lloyds, 7st.'7lb.' IK. W. Brown); I Miss Wairiki, 7st. 71b. (Cliaafe); Goodwin bands, 7st.r'4lb. (Mowis); Lealire, 7st. -21b (M- Kmnon); St. Amans, 7st; (It. E: Brown) • Ruatangata, Gst.-131b. (O'Shea); . Seatonct'^o 6 ,! 4 - i 311 - fPoMlgrain)-;- Tipporarv, 6s ,121b. (Stenning); La R«inn, Gst. 121b. (fetockley); .Kauhos, Gat. 121b. (Deelev); Bell Crispin, Gst. 121b.'(H. Bell). Won , by a neck. Time, .lmin, 18 4-ssec. ■\VAITAKEREI.HANDICAP, of 100-sovs. Six furlongs. : Mr. T. Cunningham's Captain Sonlt: • .: by Soult—Nereid, 7st. lib. . -.•...'. Regain, 6st. 101b (J. Conquest) Y rir Artegal, Ost. lib (Whittaker) 3 'Also started: Master Wairiki, Bst. 131b (P. Brady); Jena, 7st. lib. (R. E. Brown); ?olus, Gst: 101b. (Morris); Taka, Gst. 71b Stockley). - "Won by a lengffi. Time, lmin 17 2-5 EC. ' '

MARLBOROUGH R.C. MEETING,

GUNBOAT THE CUP WINNER." . (By Telegrapli-Press Aseodation.i Blenheim, May 3. The Jlarlborough Eacing; Club's twentyIftn Cup meeting opened to-day in fine feather. The course' was in. excellent "jrder, and there was a large attendance, including his Excellency, the Governor. Ihe fields wero larger than usual, and pood finishes word witnessed. The totalizator investments amounted' to ,£6582 as compared with -X 1586 for the first day of last year. Eesults:— ■■ MAIDEN HACK EACK, of 60 sovs: Fivo furlongs. 4 Long Tom ; j 1 Glonfern ."!!;"" 2 3 Inveran. I'.";""!;"" 3 Alio started: 2 Jolly Maiden, 5 Emma, 5 Lifeline, 8 Subdue, 7 Tainini, 9 Criterion. " ' " Won by two length's." "Time, linin. Ssec. ■ •■ ■ • UGBROOKE WEIjTEK HANDICAP,' of 80 sovs. Seven, furlongs. 2 First Consul, "Bst, 41b 1 3 Aimwell, Bst. 71b. "' o 1 Bracken, 9st. 71b. 3 Also started: 4 Mataari, Bst. Gib.; and 5 Curator,. 8«t. 51b... ' Won by half a length. . Time, lmin SOsec. " - - OPAAVA AVELTER, "of 60 sovs. - Seven •furlongs. 2 Negative, Sst. 1 3 Astonishment, S*t. 3ib. ~. '.""" -> 1 icei, Bst. ub : ::.";rr.'. .a Also .started: 4'lra, Bst. 41b. j 5" rin'shstone, "7st. 121b.; G Greystone, 7st. 121b .Wan. by: two lengths.-■ ■ Time,', lmin.. 31. l-ssec. MARLEpEOUGH CUP, of .300 sovs: Ono milo and a -quarter. 2 Mr. M. T. M'Grath's Kg." Gunboat, by Calibre—Ripple, syrs., 7sf. 131b ' (H. Gray) 1 3 Mr. A. Eore's Beacon, 6st. 101b. ... 2 5 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's Directoire 6st. .fllb. ..-. ; \ 3 Also started: 1. EquiUs, 9st. 101b- 6 Merrie Zealand, Bst. 61b.; 7 Aimwell, 7st. alb. j 2 Aberration, 7st. 81b.; 5 Kilosteri' Gst. 1211). j 6 Laius, 6st. 101b.; 4 Hilarian 6st. 101b. AV'on by a length. Time, 2min. Bsec. AUTUMN HACK, of 70 i:ovs. Six furlongs. I Ahuapai, 7st. 101b , 1 1 Negative, 9st. 51b 2 S Merry Time, 7s-t. 81b 3 Also started: 4 Daunton, Bst. 61b. Won by ,1 neck. Time, lmin. 1G 2-5 sec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Six furlongs, 5. Glenspring, 7st. 121b 1 4 Merrie Frank, Gst. 13lb 2 3 E«d Lupin, 7st. lib 3 Also started: 1 Tunmt, Bst. 111b.; G Irish Eiilo, Sst. 41b.; 2 Zealand, 7st. 81b.; 7 AVild Bird, 7st. 81b.; 9 Surmount," Gst. 121b.; 8 Splash, Gst. 111b. . The winner led the whole way, and won by a length."- Time, linin. lfisec. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, . of GO 1 •- sovs-. Five furlongs. 1 Undecided, Bst.'"Blb. .'. 1 2 Allurement, Bst. 121b 2 3 Septimus, Sst. lib 3

Also started: 4 Merrie Goer, Bst. 61b.; 6 Yeodel. Sst. 31b.; 5 Glenrock, 7st. 9lb. Won by a length. Time, linin. 3sec,

NOTES ON THE RACING. (By Tolcsraph.—Special Correspondent.) Blenheim, May 3. Tho Rivcrlands racecourse never looked better than it did to-day. A very large crowd was present to see the contest ior tho Mnrlborough Cup, which was won )>' Gunboat after a good race, hince •Uβ last meetiug several improvements luivo been made to bring tho track nnd appointments thoroughly up-to-date. Jno saddliiig-paddock has been enlarged, .is has the secretary's apartments, ami totai-isator-house. In clTecting this large sums of money have been expended, with ■tho result that the prestige of the iUnriborongh Club has been very perceptibly raised. The, racing commenced wuh mi overcast sky, but, later, the sun shone out brightly. The going was splendid. In tho Maiden Hack raco Glenfeni (11. Gray) was made . favourite, with Jo. J Maiden and several others well backed. The start was delayed for a considerable time, owing to Long Tom ret using to face the barrier, and repeatedly unseating his rider. When tho field ■ was dispatched Glenfern, Emma, and Inveran were the leaders, but-Long Tom soon moved to tho front, aud, despite the vigorous riding of the favourite, the local horse won very easily. • , First Consul' showed up in a very attractive light in the Open Welter which ho won decisively after being tailed oft in tho early stages. Bracken, as usual, went out in front, but Curator kept him at it the whole way. Aim well was checked in the early part of tho race, and, at the turn, he ran up to tho leaders, nnd appeared like a winner, but First Consul put in a good run over tho final terlongj and scored handsomely. The Hack Welter Handicap saw a good favourite -(Icel). go. under, through bn< luck. He was slow to find his feet, nnd the field closed in on him, causing him to stumble. Negative and Flashstone were first away, but, across tho Iwttorn, Astonishment run up to them. In the straight Negative came away agaiiv aud won easily. Ic*l was a good third. < Irish Rifle, St. Felix, Deploy, and Brown Trout were withdrawn from the Marlborough Cup, which was- a fine race from oml to end. The field, with the exception of Hilarinn, who was left at the post, left the mark in a line. Passing the stand there was a scrimmage, in which Gunboat and Laius were knocked back. Down the back Eqnitas and Directoiro were together, but the former was steadied, and Beacon, took up the leading position. Running across tho bottom, the field, with the -exception of Aberration and Aimwell, were bunched, and Laius ran'through on the rails. In tho straight he dropped back, and, on returning to the birdcage, it wns found" be had struck himself. Gunboat put in n great run in tho straight, .where the weight, told on Enuitas, and Gunboat won a good race by a length and a half. Beacon was just clear of Directoire, with Equitas fourth. Jfter the race the owner of the winner (Mr. 51. T. M'Grath) was presented with the lieautiful silver rose bowl which Mr. G. T. Seymour (vice-president of the club) donated to the winner. The presentation was made by his Excellency the Governor. The time (2min. B«ec.) was a record for tho course. ... Negative, who was saddled up for. the second time, was slightly .fractious at tho barrier in the six-furlong Hack Race. Tho start was a perfect one. Merry Time and Ahuapai going off in the lead. The former was out hy himself at the half-mile post, but, across the bottom, Ahuapai was taken to the front, and would have won easily,' but his rider, taking things very confidently, allowed Negative to pet within a neck'. The other pair were well beaten. I Glenspring created a surprise in the ! Flying Handicap, which he won from end to end. The favourite, Turnut, along with his stable companion, Zeninnd, and Irish Rifle, was badlv left. The ; firstnamed did well to finish fourth under such adverse circumstances. Red Lupin was going well in second place at the distance post, but s[erry Frank, finishing strongly, beat him in the last few strides for second place.- . .-.;.... ■;. ~.\" f. T There was a long delay "at "the' barrier' ,for the last race, b,ut,,tho. start..wp a good 'on?. slerry Goer- led -aba groat ,pat-6;.tp; the , turn, .wherp.Septimus collared him. Allurement and Undecided, who had been in the rear, then came fast.: and victory, rested'with Undecided by a neck.-•Merry Goer-has been up no time, and the raco should improve him.

ACCEPTANCES FOE SECOND DAY. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) • Blenheim, May 3. The following are the acceptances for the'second day-of the Blenheim races-.— SCUKEY HACK. Five furlongs.-Glen-fern 9st 111b.; Inveran, Sst. 61b.; Jolly Maiden, Sst. 31b.; Portland Bill, Sst. 31b.; Emma, Sst. 31b.; Puke, Sst. 31b. . TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Six fur-longs.-Tumnt, 9st; Glcnsprmg. • Bst. 131b;; Bracken, Sst. 41b.; Zealand. Ist. 101b.; Eed Lupin, 7st. 81b.: Memo Frank, 7st. 8lb.; AVild Bird, 7st. 31b.; Curator, 7st; Splash, 7st. EIA r ERLANDS HACK. -Four furlongs. —Allurement, Ost. 31b.; Ahuapai, Sst. 101b.; Long Tom, Bst. 91b.; Hereward, Sst. Gib.; Merrie Goer, Sst. 31b.; Septimus, Bst. i>lb.; Yeodel, Bst.; Inveran, 7st. 81b.; Noxal, 7st. 51b.; Glenrock, 7st. 51b. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Once round.—Gunboat, 9st.; Merrie Zealand, B~t. 21b.'; Irish Rifle, 7st. 101b.; Beacon. 7st. 81b.; Aberration, 7st. 21b.; Ililarian, Gst. 101b.; Kilosteri, 6st. 91b. . OMAKA AVELTEE HACK. Six furlongs.—Negative, lOst. 21b.;. Astonishment. Bst. '81b.; Long Tom, Sst. Glb.;.lcel, Sst. 61b.; Septimus, Sst.; Merrie Time, Tst. 121b.; Daunton, 7st. 111b.; Ira, 7st. lblb.; Lifetime, 7st. 71b.; Recollection, 7st. 71b. SEYMOUE AVELTEE HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Merrie Zealand, lOst. 21b.; Brack-en, Ost. 91b.; First ■'Consul. Sst. 31b.; Merrie Frank, Bst. 101b.; AVild Bird, Bst. Gib.; Mataari, Sst. lib.; Kilosteri, Sst. lib.; Curator, 7st. 131b. FINAL aVCK HANDICAP. Once round.—Beacon, lOst. 31b.; Negative, Ost. Sib.; Louis. Sst. 41b.; Astonishment, Bst.; Jolly Maiden, Gst. 101b.; Portland Bill, 6?t. 101b.; Fiashstone, Gst. 101b.

FORBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB'S MEETING.

(By Telesraph.—Press Association.! Dunedin, May 3. Tha Forbury Park Trotting Club's AVinter meeting opened to-day in splendid weather, and there was a good attendance. Tctalisator investments were X 5527, as against .£5224 last year, an increase of £3303. The following aro the results:— ■ FIRST AMATKUTv HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. One mile nnd a' half.—Wild Donnie, Gsec, 1; Floradel, 12sec, 2; Trugela, 12sec.; 3. Also started: Arbitration, scr.; Mandor, lOsec; Quickturn, 12sec.;'Vain Annie, 14sec.; Dolly Tracey, 14»ec.; Vulcan, 14sec.; Neglected; lCsec.; Guff, lCsec.; Highball, lGsec; Georgina B, lCsec". Won by six lengths, Time, 4min. 2 "4-ssec. " ' """ PACIFIC HANDICAP, of 60.sots. Ono miln and a half. —Allwood Fashion, 13sec, 1; Swift, 13sec, 2;. Satinwdod Junior, Bsec, 3. Also started: Bloemfontein, scr.; Commanderite, scr.; Eli do Beaumont, 2sec.; Silverton, 2sec.; Ima D., 2sec; Bcrmaline, 2sec; Sterling King, 4sec.; Glendalough, Bsek:.; Frisco, lOsec; S.i At., llsee.j Allmount, llsee.; Jlerrimac I, 13sec. AVon by a length. Time, 3min. 53 2-ssec. TRIAL HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. One mile and a half.—Arundel, 18; cc, 1; Susanna, 12sec, 2: Bonnie Mary, ISseo., 3. Also started: Kit Kelly, scr.; Miara, 10?ec.; Schoolgirl, lOscc.j Asbestos, llsee.; Decoy, 12sec; Van Sac, l"sec.; Sweet Child, 18=ec; Angelus, 18-oc:.: Hartford, 2(Kec.; Highball, 205 cc; Aladdin, 20sec. AVon by half a length. Time, 3min. 50 2-ssec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Two miles.—Gianella, Dsec, 1; Discoverer, 7sec, 2; Wilkie, scr., .'). Also started: Dillon Bell, scr.; Walnut, -Isec.; Sparkling Kola, 4sec.; First Pet, (isec.; Maelstrom, isec. AA'on by three lengths. Time, -Imin. 45?ec. BEACH HANDICAP, of 100 fovs. Two miles—Harvest Home, Osec, 1; Bow Hells, s?ec., 2; Doughboy. 2sec., .'!. Also startod: Dragoon, scr.; Phingari, Isec.; Medallion, s«cc.; Lady Baron, ssec.; AVoodroof, 7sec. filedallion refused to leave tho mark. Won by a length. Time, smin. 2 2-"i.-cc. ST. GLAIR HANDICAP, of SO sovs. Two miles and a half.—Bell/lower, scr., 1; Sir Christopher, lGsec, 2; Bamboo, scr., 3. Also started: Robert J,, Bsec;

Tho Ace, lOsec; Joe L., 12sec; Acrobat, 17sec.; Lady Wood, 18sec; Komney, lSofc; Lord Nelson, 20sec. Robert J. was called off at the start owing to moving off before the time. Won by four lengths. Time, Gmin. 8 2-s;cc. EEGKKT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Coranz, 10.-ec, 1; Sparkling Kola, (isec, 2; Wilkie, scr., 3. Also started: Hell Metal, 3sec.; Royal Vesta, Ssec. Won by over two lengths. Time, 2min. 57.50 c. FLYING HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile. —Veracity, C=ec, 1; Truth, Gsec, 2; Duncan M'Gregor, (isec., 3. Also started: Revenue, scr.; First i'et, 4sec.; Captain Tracpy, Gscc; Silver Black, 7sec; Wild Bill, ilsoc; loin, 9»cc; Lady Snpwell, lOsec.; Claremont, lOsec; Silver Ribbon, lOsec; Dragoon, lOsec.; Maggie D., lOiee. Won by over three lengths. Time, 2min. 18 3-ssec.

CHRISTCHURCH RACING CLUB'S •AUTUMN MEETING.

(By Telesraph-Prcss Association.) Christchurch, Hay 3. The following acceptances have been received for the Christchurch Racing Club's! autumn meeting:— . HIGHWEIGIIT HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. One mile.—True Knight, 9st. Mb.; Merry Lass, 9st. 81b.; Umeraboy, 9.,t. Gib.; 51 onkey Puzzle, Sst. 101b.; Southern Cross, Sst. 91b.; Dnrracq, Sst. Bib.; St. Kevin, Sst. lib.; Nightlight, Sst.; and Portland, Bst. TRIAL HANDICAP, of 30 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Sapience, Ost.; Gold Seeker, Sst. 71b.; Naughty Nancy, Sst. 71b.; Old Times, Sst. 51b.; Torrential, Bst.; and Crossbar, 7st. 101b. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. One mile and one furlong.—C'orouiform, 9st.; Chief Lochiel. Ost.; Outlander. 7st. 31b.; Puaka, 6st. 121b.; and Canterbury, 6st. 71b. FLYING HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. Five furlongs.—Kilts, 9st. 01b.; All Guns, Sst. 131b.; Pilgrim's Way, Sst. 101b.; Silkweb, Sst. 21b.; Cerise and Blue, 7st. 71b.; Clanmena, 7st. 31b.; Mumura, 7st. 21b.; and CW[uestina, 6st.- 91b. ■ HACK HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. Sixfurlongs.—Crosbie, Ost.; Izdubar, Sst. 71b. j Eagkstone, Sst. 51b.; Susn, Bst. 31b.; Kahilu, 7st. 111b.; Vinco, 7st. 91b.; Darracq, 7st. 91b.; Rescued, 7st. 51b.; Naughty Nancy, 7st. 41b.; Portland, 7st. 21b.; Nightlight, 7st.; Torrential, Git. 71b.; and Miss Terry, 6st. 71b. AVELTER HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. Six furlongs—KohLnoor, 10st. lib.;. Pilgrim's Wnv *9*t. 51b.; True Knight, Sst. 91b.; Merry Lass, Sst. Gib.; Zetland, Sst. 51b.; Armstrong, Sst. 51b.; Clanmena, Sst. 41b.; i'retty NeU, 7st. 01b.; and Kelp. 7st. 71b. RICCtftTON HANDICAP TROT, of GO sovs. One mile.-Fusee, 2sec.; T.F.C., 3 sec; Little Arthur, 4sec; Cora Lynn, 5 sec.; Troubadour, Gscc.; Clotah, 7sec; and King Tracey, 9sec.

NEW ZEALAND HORSE SOLD

By Tc-lesraph—Press Association-Copyrieht Sydney, May 3. The New Zealand liuidlo racer Pakau (owned by Mr. E. Solomon) has been purchased by Mr. R. Clancy. Tho price has not been stated.

NOTES AND COMMENTS,

[Br Glekcoe.] ' The Marlborough Racing Club's meetins -will be concluded to-day. Mr An°us Keith, who has been acting 'as starter at the different meetings on the "West Coast, arrived in Wellington by the Arahura last night, and goes on to Lonßburn this morning. Mr; J. Wcsterman has sold Montreal to Mr. S. Shadbolt, of "Waipukurau. Flambeau, who . burst n blood-vessel while competing in the Great Easter Handicap, is being put into easy work again at Riccarton. Her stable companion, Rose Xoble, is enjoying a spell. \t the sale of' the AVaikanao yearlings last January, Mr. S. Luttrell purchased the full-sister to Peirene for 400 guineas, and the Achilles—Prelude filly for 220 lfiiiinoasV.':Both these yearlings have now been', purchased by Messrs. AV. G. and Mr. LuttreH. ... _~ During the two seasons he has been racing, Danube - has . won • nearly .CSGOO in stakes .for -his owner. ■Mr. W. G. Nightingale, secretary of the. Waipukurau Jockey Club, paid u visit to AVellington yesterday. He returns to Napier this morning. ■ Weights for the principal events at the AVanganui Jockey "Club's winter meeting are. due on Saturday next. Trafalgar has now won eleven races, and nearly " .£13,000 in stakes. Referring to the three'mile record which the "Wallace horse recently established in ' tho A.J.C. Plate, a Sydney writer says:—"lt is rather fortunate for Trafalgar that Randwick. has now its electric apparatus for timing races. Had that not bcen'installed wo should have been told that tho record was unreliable, though there may be no more reason to doubt the wateli in Mr. J. Gough's hands 'than there is to doubt the electric clock. Trafalgar has yet a'long way to go before he can hope to reach the top ef the trie as a stakeearner among Australian horses. Carbine won S3 races,'and J;29,476; Poseidon, 10 races and .£19.400; "Wakeful i! 5 races arid .EIG.GOD; and Prince Foole, U races Am\ .£10,520. Trafalgar teems good for more conquests yet and is not unlikely to'lower the total of Xewhaveu, who, when he retired, had won -E13,25-i. Abercorn, it may be remembered, won ,£12.731 Malvolio £11,214, Glenloth J:W,7U. Gladsome ,£10,712, and Lord Cardigan .£10,121." The Ulimaroa brought the racehorse Edna May from Sydney this trip. It is consigned to Mr. S. AVilson, Lyttelton.

FIXTURES.

May 4—Marlborough E.G. 'Aniiunl. • May 6—Christehurch K.(.'. Autumn. May 10 and 11— Hawke's Kay J.C. Autumn May 11 and 12—Asliburton County E.C Autumn. • May 17 and 18-Egmont B.R. Winter. May 20 and 2-I—'fakapiwa J.C. Winter. May 24 and 25—Waiignnui J.C. Winter. May 24 and 25—North Otago J.C. Winter. June. 2 and 3—Dunedin J.C. AVinter June ;i and.s—Otaki Maori E.C. AViuter June 3, 5, and 7—Auckland E.C. Great Northern Steeplechase. June 21 and 22—Hawke's Bay J.C. AA'intcr June 23 and 29-Xapier Park E.C. AA'inter. July G and 7—Gisborne E.C. AA'intcr.