TRENTHAM RACES

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2131, 24 April 1914, Page 4

TRENTHAM RACES

AUTUMN MEETING

LADOGA WINS THOMPSON HANDICAP

MERrI roe defeats cherubini in x* the st. leger

.Thoiigh tho" weather was fine yesterday Tfor the opening of_. tho "Wellington Racing ClubV. Autumn Meeting .at Treritjiam, tho day was not of tho kind to largo crowds to tho racecourse;' and notwithstanding the Government holiday, tho attendance was not as large as is sometimes seen at Trent-ham.'-VTho sun s'hono brightly at times, and,::tho lawn and saddling paddock wera;;;then indeed ideal 'spots. ( When there was no sun, howovor, there was a suggestion-of bleakness, Thero were occasional complaints of tho cold, but these.were lost in tho excitement of the sport.; The totalisator was not largely patronised in the early part of tho day, but tho investments increased after tne third'.race, and by the clcso of the afternoon tho sum of £27,782 10s. had passed-through the machine, as compared with £21,880 10s. on the opening day of thd last Autumn Meeting. An outstanding feature of the racing was the defeat of a very warm favourite, Cherubini,''.in the Now Zealand St. Legor, which ,was brought about by the narrowest of margins by Merry Roe, who has been a consistent winner at Trentlami ;>The two principal handicaps were bothswbn by well-fancied candidates, as . was the weight-for-ago event, tho North Islam! Challenge Stakes. After tho race for' tho Nursery Handicap, C. Carmont (rider of Columbus) complained that his mount had been crossed by Honesty. .One of tho stewards had, it appeared, been present at the point where the alleged.cross took place, : ,and his view of the race was valuable at tho subsequent inquiry. The complaint was considered by the_stewards ! to bo without foundation, and Carmont iwas admonished to bo moro careful in'.lodging a complaint in the future.

' Thompson Handicap. ' ' In tho matter of general interest, tie 1 Thompson Handicap was the big race of '■'''■ the day, 'though two (other'©vents carried more prize money.. Emperador, Ineuru, and Salzburg; who'claimed engagement's later in'the. day, were with- ■"" drawn. Sixteen*starters remained, and' ifc was generally admitted that they ! '■■■■ looked ready for the frisk ahead .of them. '' '■'•• .Valhalla ' retained his position as favourite, but .ho-■.■only carried, 4b *" , • tickets more : than Expect: After these ■'~.'■.■' two, the locally-owned Ladoga was in 'demand. •. The'favourite'Valhalla, who . was appearing in a better class than he '." had previously -figured, had. every chance to'win had ho been good.enough. He drew, ant inside position at the barrier, got well' away, had a nice passago through the 'race, but was deci- ;■"'.■ sively!beaten.' .On the other'hand, Ex- ' pect,' the second favourite,' never scem- '■. cd to get properly into the fighting- ,■>' line, but managed to run up into fifth ~ position at the finish. Ladoga was not ::>' noticcablo among the leaders in the ■'■' . first half of the race, but Berry bad the •V-. Sir Laddo gelding in a capital position \ as tho straight was being approached. < Ho finished full of running, and ap- '■■■■, peared to win quite comfortably, although ho was not far in front of Haskayne. The last-named found the CT ing to his liFmg, aud.ran one of his best races. He.may-be accounted un- ' ' fortunate to .have .met such a good "miler"as Ladoga on the day.

',';' Challenge '.Staked. ■:.: The North Island Challenge Stakes 'was. liko .the Thompson: Handicap, a good betting race. ' ■ Emperador was. tho actual favourite, but Tete-a-Tete (half-sister to Bobrikoff) and Pariform were also well backed. On tho lastnamed W. 801 l rode a capital race, and it was no doubt, his tactics which resulted in'tho victory. ,He.;iumped , ; nis mount smartly, away" from tho barrier, but afterwards steadied-him,''and allowed the others to make the pace At the'home turn he brought Pariform through on the rails again, and appeared to be "all out" to win by threeparts 'of■■ a length;; ./The-favourite,. Emperador, was unable to ge with, the leaders over the first half of the jour-, ney;T but" he 'put in a 'fine; run in the straight,.and finished' a.good-third.

t '- J Stii.eger Stakes. ; 'A representative quartet went to the post' f of-the- New--Zealand ; St, Leger States—two" being from the booth island and two belonging to the North Island. Cherubini, who had won the C.JiC. Derby, the Great Northern Derby, the Canterbury Cup, and the Auok'land'Plato,earlier' in the .seasou.' was made a very warm favourite,'and carried moro than half the money on tho machine. He looked quite fit to the casual glance but in some quarters it was predicted that he might prove short of a race, seeing that he had not sported silk since January last. His'most formidable'opponent was undoubtedly Merry Roe, but, by the majority of. those present, her brilliant record was not considered good enough to justify tho hope that she would beat a performer like Cherubini over a mile and three-q,uarters. And when it camo to the race,.and "Merry Roe, after going to the front, was overhauled and headed hy Cherubini, it appeared to bo only a matter of collecting the dividend on the favourite. Entering the straight, however, it was seen that Merry Roe was not done with, and she came with such a brilliant run that inside the distance she was about half a length in front of Cherubini. The latter responded to. tho efforts of his rider and gradually reduced the gap, but he was unablo to recover all tho lost ground and the filly' passed tho post a head to the good. It was a fino performance for Merry Roe, and a welljudged race by her jockey. Indeed, the opinion was very freely expressed that it was Buchanan's horsemanship alono that won tho race.

Other Events. Bertrada's recent form has been good and when sho was withdrawn from the Kailway Handicap to givo place to hor atablo companion, Ermengardo, tho public installed the latter favourite. Erinengardo was known as a filly that seldom repeated her track form in races, hut against this her Trenthairt record is a splendid one, and with the cases of Ladoga and Merry Eoo before them backers could not but recall tho maxim of "horses for courses." and ErmenCardo for Trentham. The Cliarlemaipio filly won in the manner of. hor previous victories on this course—;sho went to tho front at the barrier rise and never pavo tho opposition a chanco. The more favoured "second legs" of the double ran disappointingly and the second horse, when the judge's box was readied, was the absoluto outsider of the field. , Of tho eight starters in tho First two only completed : tho course without mishap. Theso were Kelp and Silver-Monarch, Tho former, who raced hi heavy bandages, gavo a beautiful _ display of jumping, but had not sufficient paco to keep within striking distance of Silver Monarch, who made- the most of his-light weight, and with Sunroso piloted the field nlong at ri good pace. Three fences i'roni homo Sunroso dipped badly after landing and unseated his rider, so that Silver Monarch was left to win easily from Kelp; Tho race was robbed of a lot of interest through four of tho candidates (including "tno favourites) running off at the

second fcncß of tho double, wliieh hud to bo negotiated in tlio first, fmlimi;, Thero was-very little'room for the eitndidates,.and tho four on the oitUmle missed the fence nnd lost thoir ehuiH'eii, In'view of tho fact tliat his tioltls usually contest tlio.hack' steeplechases lit Trentham, it will probably bo necessary to-,widen tho double brush fences in future Angelina was tho only withdrawal from tho Plunkct Nursery ll»n<lk'!ip. She was reserved for the North Island Challenge Stakes. In her absence, Bee and Chakwana were tho favourite sefections, but neither of the pair returned backers a dividend. Honesty, who has a great track reputation in tho south, galloped up to her form in this race, and, after Bee. Chnkwsmn, and Ladylike had mado tho running, she came- at tho business- cud nnd won comfortably. Tho rank outsider Elevate (Elevation—San Julio) finished strongly, and cut Bee out of 6ccond place in the last 50 yards. Three very moderate performers opposed Belasco in the Silverstream Handicap, and the half-brother to Gipsy Bello was allowed to havo matters nil his own way in the race. ■ He wont to the front at the start, set a very slow pace, and won comfortably. Ton starters lined up for the concluding event—the Tinakori Handicap— Raupani and Arlington being the most heavily supported.. The former, who is a grey half-brother to Iranui and Mira, was beaten into third place after making a creditable showing, but Arlington, who carries tho. same colours as the Thompson Handicap winner, was not among the place-getters. The race was won very easily by Merrie Gain, who showed fair form at Tauhennikau at Easter. ' Sho was neglected on the totalisator, and.paid the higgest dividend of the day. Some excitement was caused after the race when Sir Saracen's number was hoisted in place> ot that of Merrie Gain, but the judge (Mr. W. H. HartgilJ) immediately noticed the error and rectified it.

RESULTS , FIRST HxVOK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, of 140 sovs.; sec- . orid horse to receive 30 sovs.. and the third horse 15 sovs. from the stake. For hacks and qualified hunters. Two miles and a half. 4 Mr. H. Kingan's b. g. Silver Monarch, by Sylvia Park—Re- ( . . covery, aged, 9st. 121b. ■ , (N. Campbell) 1 < 5 Mr.' D. W. Westenra's Kelp, .list. (Coleman) 2 6 Mr. F. J. Barton's Sunrose, "Jst. 91b. (Traill) 3 Also started: 3 Waterworks, lOst. 101b. (Adams); 1 Stroller, lOst. (J. O'Connoll): 7 Grit Lawless, S)st. 121b.. (Simpkins); 2 Exotic, 9st. 91b. (Meagher).; 8 "St. Curio, 9st. 71b. (Hughes). '.'■ (Winner trained by owner.) From a good start, the horses negotiated the first fence ,of the double brush in' a bunch, but at the second Waterworks, Exotic, Grit Lawless, and Stroller ran off. All were brought back to clear the fence. Sunrose and Silver Monarch, took _ up the running and were followed at intervals by St. Curio, Kelp, arid Exotic. Further back came Stioller, Waterworks, and Grit Lawless, but none of the three continued long in the race. .' Exotic also retired and St. Curio came down six>. furlongs from home. Silver Monarch and Sunrose, who had led all the way, raced "at the third to last fenco together, ibut there Sunrose unseated his rider, _ leaving Silver Monarch to win' by'about 100 yards from Kelp. A spectator rode Sunrose back to the halfmile post, Where tho jockey (Traill) remounted, and, jumping tho last two fences, • gained third money.. Time, 5 min. 381-osec. . NEW ZEALAND ST. LEGER STAKES, of 550 sovs.; second horse to receive 75 sovs,, and the third horse 25 sovs. from the stake. A further sum of 50 sovs.. to bo deducted from the stake and paid to 'the breeder of the winner if bred in New Zealand. For three-year-olds. One mile and three-quarters. 2 Mr. F. Hall's br. f. Merry Roe, by Soult (imp.)—Erry Roe, Bst. 71b (J. Buchanan) 1 1 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's b. c. Cherubini, by-Martian—Grand Opera, Bst. 101b. (W. Young) 2 3.Mr. T; H. Lowry's b. c. Marshal Macdonald, by Soult. (imp.)— ' Hesper, Bst. 101b. ... (A. Oliver) 3 4 Mr; J. B. Reid's br. c. Rinaldo, by Charlemagne II (imp.)—Demeter, Sat. 101b. ... (F. E. Jones) 0 .■'■ (Winner trained by E. J. Rae.) Marshal Macdonald took tho lead from a fair start, but as they raced past the lawn Merry Roe jumped to the front and the pace was increased. As they passed the judge's box the first time Merry Roe was three lengths clear of Marshal Macdonald, with Cherubini third and Rinaldo last. At tho mile post Cherubini had • fun into second place about four lengths behind Merry Roe, while Marshal Macdonald was some lengths further away third. Racing down the back stretch the candidates closed up.and six furlongs from homo Cherubini led, with the rost in a bunch. When tho half-mile post was reached Cherubini was leading by a length from Marshal Macdonald, who was two lengths ahead of Merry Roe, with Rinaldo another two lengths away last. Cherubini led into tho straight but Merry Roe came again on the outside and a groat race to the post ensued. Merry Roe won by a head from Cherubini, uho was three lengths ahead of Marshal Macdonald. Time, 3min. 4 2-ssec. PLUNKET NURSERY HANDICAP, of , 125 sovs.; second horse to receive 20 sovs., and the third horse 10 sovs. from tho stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 3 Mr. F. H. Pyne's b. f. Honesty, by Martian—Success, Bst. (R, Berry) 1 9 Mr. H. Hodge's Elevate, Gst. 71b. (H. Young) 2 1 Mr. A. Hunt's Bee, Bst. 31b. (Emerson) 3 Also started: 2 Chakwaua, Bst. (A. Reed); 4 La Favourita, 7st. 101b. (W. Bell); 6 Columbus, 7st. 61b. (Carmont); 5 Kaininoho, 7st. 4lb. (Clark); 10 Blissful. Gst. 71b., carried 6st. 101b. (Manson) ; 7 Elevonia, b'st. 71b. (R. Reed); 8 Ladylike, Gst. 71b. (Walsh). (Winner trained .'by M. Hobbs.) Bee, Ladylike, and Chakwiina were first_ away, and raced together to the straight, where Bee forged ahead. Honesty then came from tho ruck, and won comfortably by two lengths from Elevate, who was nearly a length in front of Bee. Then followed Kaminohe, La Favourita, and Columbus. Time, lmin. 3 2-Sscc. ; THOMPSON HANDICAP, of 500 sovs.; second horse to receive 75 sovs., and tho third horse 25 sovs. from tho stake'. One mile. 3 Mr. P. Soames's b. g. Ladoga,- by Sir Laddo (imp.)— Happy Maid, 4yrs., Bst. 21b (11. Berry) 1 6 Hon. J. D. Ormond's b. g. Haskayne, by Birkenhead (imp.)— Outer, 4yrs., 7st. 71b. (Carmont) 2 4 Mr. F. Hall's b. m. Blcriot, by Soult (imp.)— Elf, 4yrs, Bst. 51b. (J. Buchanan) 3 .2 "Mr. Highden's" b. h.. Expect, . ' 4yrs., 9st. 31b (A. Oliver) 0 j 1 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's b. g. Val- , 'halla, 4yrs., Bst (Emerson) 0 14 Mr. J. F. Buchanan's b. g. Thrax, ' Cyrs., Bst. 31b.'... (F. E. Jones) 0 I 5 Mr. E. J. Watt's ch. g. Red Book, 4yrs., Bst. 21b (L. Wilson) 0 , 13 Mr. J. Harlo's br. g. Byron, [ • syrs., 7st. 13ib (Deploy) 0 ; 7.Mr. J. Monk's b. m.' Gipsy Belle, , • aged, 7st. 121b ■ (Xodder) 0 [ 8 Mr. A. W. Gillies's b. c. Sir Moseley, 3yrs., 7st. 101b. (M'Carten) 0 ; 10 Mr. T. H. Lowry's br. m. Beldame, 4yrs., 7st. 81b. . (O'Halloran) 0

!l Menses, While and M'Leod's b. m. ' Ktur Itiiiiiiinond, -Ivrs., 7st. "lb. (Boll) 0 II Mr, lui'kdnlo's br. f. Immor, ,')yrs, ?sl. Mli (A, Reed) 0 I'J Ml', .!, George's br. g. Royal Arms, Ovrs., 7st. 211)., curried "st. Mb '(O'Slion) 0 Hi Mr. T. ,I'\ (loddard's b. g. Tetili»ra, lijrs., Gsi. 101b. (W. D. .Young) 0 15 Mr. J. H. Hart's b. g. Sveaborg, •tyi's., list. 71b .' (Clark) 0 (Winner trained by J. Ayros.) Beldame, near tho outside, was first to show out, tho favourite, Valhalla, being on tho rails close to tho front. At tho end of a furlong Sveaborg was just ahead of Valhalla, and Bcldamo, with Gipsy Bello and Sir Mosoloy most prominent of 'tho othors, and Thrnx absolutely last. Until passing tho halfmilo post thero was not much cbango in tho order, but after that Valhalla commonccd to fall back and Svenborg led round the ljomo bend from a bunched field, in which tho colours of Beldame, Gipsy Belle, Haskayno, Blcriot. Valhalla, Red Book, Sir Moselcy, and Ladoga wero prominent. When fairly into tho straight, Sir Mosoloy was in command, but ho was immediately challenged by Haskayno and Bloriot. Tlioso three wero abreast at the distauco, but Ladoga came with a great run and won comfortably by a gooa neck from Haskayne, who was half a neck in front of Bleriot. Close- behind tlio placed horses was Sir Moseley, who was followed by Expect. Rod Book, Immer, and Tetikura, while' Tbrax was last. Time, lrain. 43scc. NORTH ISLAND CHALLENGE STAKES, of 650 .sovs., second horse to receive 100 sovs., and tho third horse 50 sovs. from the stake. A further sum of 50 sovs. to lie deducted from the stake and apportioned for tho encouragement of breeders. For all ages. Weight-for-age, with penalties. Seven furlongs. 3 "Mr. Highdon's" b. c. Pariform, bv Boniform—Parera, 2yrs., 7st. lib (W\ Bell) 1 7 Mr. W. G. Stead's ch. c. Ringform, by Boniform—Ringdove (imp.), 2yrs., 7st. lib., carried' 7st. 41b. (C. Emerson) 2 1 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's br. g. Emperador, by Charlemagne II 1 (imp.)— Lady Wayward II (imp.), 4yrs., 9sfc. 111b. (W. Young) 3 4 Mr. J. B. Reid's b. c. Mowbray, 3yrs., Bst. 81b. (P. E. Jones) 0 5 Hon. J. D. Ormond's ch. c. Hyottus, 2yrs., 7st. ' 111b., carried 75t,.121b (W. Ryan) 0 2 Mr. T.' H. Lowry's blk. f. Tete-a-Tete, 2yrs., 7st. Gib. (J. O'Shea) 0 4 Mr. J. B. Reid's b. f. Angelina, ■ 2yrs., 7st. 41b (R. Berry) 0 6 Sir Geo. Clifford's b. f. Bold Stroke, 2yrs., Gst. 131b. (H. Young) 0 , (Winner trained by G. Price.) ■'A straggling start saw Pariform shoot to the front and lead for a furlong, followed' by Mowbray, Angelina, and Tete-a-Tete. At tho six-furlong post Tete-a-Tete got to the front, Pariform dropping.into third place behind Mowbray. Passing the' half-mile post tho order was: Tete-a-Tete, Mowbray, Pariform, Angelina, Hycttus, and Emperador. Coming into the straight Mowbray and Tetc-a-T(/to ran wide, and Pariform camo through on the rails, followed by Ringform and Emperador. In the Tun to the post Pariform held her own, and won by three-parts of a length from Ringform, who was a similar distance in front of Emperador. Hyettu's was fourth and Angelina fifth. Time, lmin. 31sec. SILVERSTREAM HANDICAP, of 140 Bovs.; second horse to receive 30 sovs. and the'third horse 15 sovs. from tho stake. One mile. 1 Mr. J. Monk's ch. g. Belasco, by Vasco (imp.)—Bello Clair, 3yrs., 7st. 71b (C. Emerson) 1 3 Mr. H. Hodge's Chillies, Bst. 101b. . (Deeley) 2 4 Mr. W. Smart's Amity. 7st. 21b., less 51b. allowance (R. Manson) 3 Also started: 2 John Willie, 7st. 131b. (R. Berry).' (Winner trained by J. H. Prosser.) Belasco led all tho way, and won easily by three lengths from Chillies, who was a length in front of Amity. Time, lmin. 44 4-ssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.: second horse to receive 40 sovs., and the third horso 20 60vs. from the stake. Six furlongs. I "Mr. Highden's" br. m. Ermengarde, by Charlemagne II (imp.) —Watershoot, 4yrs., Bst. 71b. (A. Oliver) I II Mr. J. F. Buchanan's Tannhauser, Bst. 61b. (F. E. Jones) 2 4 Mr. Harvey Patterson's Silver . ; Shield, 7st. 21b (W. Boll) 3 i Also started: 3 Crown Pearl, Bst. 71b. (J. O'Shea); 4 Ineurtf, Bst. 51b. (L. Nodde'r); 6 Pavlova, Bst. 41b.' (Emerson); 9 Altcar, Set. 21b. (W. Ryan); 2 Sauci, 7st. 101b. (Deeley); 7 Salzburg, 7st. 21b., carried 7st. 31b. (R. Berry); 10 Aratiatia, 7st. (Carmont); and 8 Mount Victoria, 6st. 111b., carried 6st. 121b. (A. Reed). (Winner trained by G. Price.) Ermongardo jumped to tho front at the barrier rise, and leading throughout won easily by a baro length from Tannhauser, who finished strongly on tho outside and heat Silver Shield by half a length for second place. Just behind the placed horses followed Ineuru, Pavlova, Sauci, and Crown Pearl. Time, lmin. 16 3-osec. TINAKORI HANDICAP, of 140 sovs.; second horse to receive -30 sovs., and the third horse 15 sovs. from the stake. Six furlongs.. 8 Mr. T. Benton's b. m. Merrie Gain, by Merrio England—Como Again, syrs., 7st. (W. M'Randall) 1 9 Mr. H. W. Parata's Haumakaka, 6st. 101b (Carmont) 2 1 Mr. F. Hall's Raupani, 7st.. 71b., carried' 7st. 81b (Deeley) 3 Also started: 2 Arlington, Bst. 91b. (A.' Oliver); 3 Sir Saracen, Bst. 61b. (Emerson); 6 Listen, Bst. 61b., less 51b. allowance (R. Manson); 5 Rene, Bst. (W. Bell); 7 George, 7st., carried 7st. 51b. (J. O'Shea); 4 Kakawai, Gst. 131b., carried 7st. 31b. (R. Borry); and 10 Rerehau, 6st. 71b., carried 6st. 121b. (A. Reed). (Winner trained by A. Godfrey). The field was hunched at tho homo i turn, but in the straight Merrio Gain drow out and won easily hy nearly three lengths from Haumakaka, who was half i a length in front of Raupani. Both ! Reno and Kakawai were close behind . the placed horses. Time, lmin. 17 i 3-osec.

SECOND DAY'S HANDICAPS. The following weights havo been declared by Mr. J. H. Pollock for the fecund day of "tho "Wellington Racing Club's meeting on Saturday:— SECOND HACK HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, of 140 sovs. Two miles and a half. St. lb. St. lb. Kelp 11 2 Exotic !) 9 Silver Mon- Master Malachi 9 9 arch 10 11 Max 9 7 Waterworks... 10 10 Ibhar 9 7 Stroller 10 0 Eusilier 9 7 Sunro=e 9 12 Renowned May 9 7 Grit Lawless 9 12 Vv'hariti 9 7 St. Curio 9 9 HUTT HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Ono mile, st. lb. st.'lb. Bcrtrada 10 5 The Hague ... 8 G l3yron 10 3 Mt. Victoria.;. 8 G Mowbray 9 5 Vocation 8 0 Imme'r '. 9 4 Paoli 8 0 Glenfinhan ... 9 0 Big Blast 8 0 Tetikura 8 9 MUEITAI HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. Seven furlongs, st. lb. „st.lb. Vnllinlln « 8 Rene 7 9 Svcaborg 8 13 Gharleroso .... 7 9 Chillies ~ 8 8 John Willio... 7 8 I'iringLino ...8 i St. Elmu 7 8 Arlington 8 3 Haupani 7 8 Belasco 8 3 Amity 7 0 Submersion ... 7 12 Hoopo 0 G IS Mcrrio Gain... 7 12 George G 7 I Sir Donald ...7 11 Lanyard- „ G Z

PACIFIC HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. ' Six furloiißs. ■■ . ; - ■-;- st. lb. ■''■St. Ik ' Honeontro !) 1 Coldstream ... 7 .5 Uownhom 8 12 La Pavouritn.. 7 ftPabrikolt 8 10 Martian Prin- _ Uiiißform 8 !i e«s 7 3 Hold Slroko ... 8 S Fuftse-forro ... 7 3 Tete-a-'l'eto ... 8 8 Snapdragon ... 7 2 Honesty 8 7 Elevate 7 J Moulu 8 <!. Columbus .... :7 0 Bee 8 2 Want 6 10 Wiscbird 8 1. Blissful 6 7 Aiißclina 8 0 Marcelinc G 7 Chakwana 7 8 Athuldcna- .... ii 7 AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. Ono miles and threo furlongs. St. lb. St. lb. Expect 0 8 Labour Day... 7 0 i'linperador ... A A 'Prihco Souit 7 7 Birklino 8 10 Pewrtwal 7 7 l«i(lcBa 8 10 Passnclena ... 7 5 Mo'rrio R00... 8 3 Pavlova ...... 7 4 Bloriot. 8-8 Fair RosaTannhauser... 8 7 mond . 7 2 Potoa 8 5 Otalm 7 1 Thrux 8 1 Immer 7 0 Eiualdo 712 Royal Arms... 1 0 Sir Knox ... 7 IS Tho Hague ... 0 16 Marshal Mac- Odessa 6 10 donald ... 712 Pcjr 6 7 Red Book ... 710 Vocation ... fi 7 Byron 7 10 Biff Blast ... 6 7 SUBURBAN HANDICAP,- of 380 sovs. Six furlongs. st.lb. st.ib. Vontura 0 10 Playoff 7 10 Ermengarde... 9 3 Sane: , ~7 7 Auhimnus ... !) 0 Pteonilia: ... 7 7 Crown Pearl 8 .1 Pes • "< '* Bertrada ... 8 5 Salzburg 610 Inouru 8 3 Aratiatia ... GlO Gipsy 8e11e... 8 2 Hohtingatahi 6 10, Pavlova 8 2 Tragedy King 610 'Makara 8 2 Mt. Victoria 6 7 Cheddar ... 8 2 Tetikura 6 7 Sir Moseley..." 8 1 Merrio Guy... 6 7 Altcar 7 lj) Snbinersiois... 6 7 Valhalla 7 12l HiKtotiette ... 6- 7 Adroit 712 Briar Pftteh 6 7 Beldamo 7 12 Lady Vladimir 6 1 Mowbray ... 711 BELMONT HANDICAP, sf 140 sovs. Six furlcrags. st.lb. st.lb. Sveaborg ... 0 0 Kakawai ... 7 0 Historiotte ... 810 Mystified ... Gll Belasco 8 5 Tiora ■« G 7 Listen 8 4 Wbile,Plumes 6' 7 Sir Saracen... Si 3 Grarsdeo ... 6 7 Submersion... 8 0 Confirm ...... G 7 Reno 7 13 Serelmu 6 1 Merrie Gain 713 Asche , ~. 8 7 Raupani ... 7 9 Qee-rgft ~„,..„ 8 t Haumakaka 7 1 Lanj-atd .... 6 7 Altitude ....„ 7 0

ENGLISH RACING. CITY AND SUBURBAN HANDICAP, By Telegraph—Press Aefiafljatioa—Copyrlslrt Wndotli April 22. Tlio following was the result of the race for the CITY AND SUBURBAN HANDICAP, of 2000 sovs.; second horse 200 sovs. and -third 100 mjvs. from stake. About two milerand a quarter. Mr. Sol. Joel's br. li. Maiden Brtegh, by Polymelus—Plum Tart, 6yrs., Bst. 91b. > '. I Mr. A. Spalding's Candytuft, 6st, 111b , 2 Sir Thos. Dowar's Bfaxied, Ist.' JtQlb. 3

HAWKE'S BAY WEIGHTS. The following weights have bfen declared by Mr. H. Coyle for tnft.HJitfJto's Bay Autumn Meeting:-— LONGLANDS HACK HURDtE'S, oi 100 sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Gol-den Water, list, .lib.; PaWiti, list. 31b.j Hurakia, lOst. 111b. \ Morecambe, 10st. 8lb.; Caher Davon, lOst Tlbj Crocus, 8-St, 71b.; Lamsdorff, 9st. oik; Oka-liu, 9st. 21b.; Pikiho, 9st. 21k; Cousin Jack. Sst.; Muscadine, Ost.; Rising Suft, 9st.; tftUnwitum, flat. NURSERY HANDICAP/ of 125 sovs. Five furlongs.—Downliam, fist, 131b.; Ring' form, Bst. 31b.; Indigo* Bst.; Chakwaiia, 7st. 121b.; Camulns, 7st, Mb.; La Favour* ita, 7st. 91b.; Charlefiiag.ne>"-Neva colt, 7st, 81b.; Martian Princess, Tst Tib.; Ciiiseillike, 7st. 71b.; Black Heart, 7st, 51b.;. Kaminohc, 7st.; Shaki, Sst. lift,; Hoy, Gst. 121b. POEANGAHATJ HANDICAP, of 2.00 sevg. Sis furlongs.-*.Btm.eiigarde, Ost. lib.; Postilion, 9st.; Merry R<je, Sst. lilb.; Bliss, Bst. ' 101b.: Tahnhauser, Sst. Mb.; Bertrada, Bst. Gib.; ine-uru; Sst.. 3!"b.-; Gipsy Belle, Sst. Sib.;■ SJW&ray, Sst'. 21b,-s Zeus, Bst. lib.; Sir Mo-seley,' 7st. 131b.; Beldame, 7st. 121b.; Makarft,. 7st. 12tb,; Valhalla, 7st. 111b.: Adroit, 7st, 81b:; Sauci, 7st. 71b.; Ladv Louisa, 7si. Slk: Salzburg, 7st. lib.; Eocene, 7s;t.; Eisterietto, 6st. 101b.; Disi»ateh Carrier, fist. 101b.; Lord Possible, Gst. 91b.; Evadne, Cst. 91b.; Submersio.it, Sst. 71i>..; Ditv Ply, Gst. 71b.;' Whakahokt, Gst. 71b.; Pursefillor, Gst.'7lb. HAWKE'S BAY CUP, of 450 sovs, One mile nnd a half.—Emperador, Sst,; Sir Solo, Sst. 111b.; Ladoga, Sst. 91b.; Tannhauser, Bst. 01b.; Expect, Sst. Sib.; Obentbini, Bsl. 8lb.: Bleriot, Sst. alb.'; Masterpiece, Bst. 31b.; GoMsizfi Sst. 21b.; fea Pink, Bst. 21b.; Lo 3 AngeleSi Bst. Jib.; Thrax, Bst. lib.; Red Book, "si. 121b.; Byron, 7st. 121b.;. Sir Knox, 7st. 111b.;' Bliss, 7st, lWb.f Askayne, 7st. 91b.; Moutoa. Girl, 7st. BTb.; Marshal Macdonald, 75t,.91b.; KoGy«,7st. 81b.; Valhalla, 7st: Bft,} Lady Ladilo 7si 71b.; Fair Rosamond, 7st, 31bi. S'RUbufg, 7st.; Otahu, 7st.; . Multiply, 7st.: Sir Daricl, fist. 121b.; Kim&ombi, G.st, 12]b,; Settler, Gst. 101b.; Hiwitepu, Sst. 101b.; Diavolo, Gst. 71b. . „„„„;„„ „ KARAMU HANDICAP HTODLBI!. of 120 sovs. Ono mile and thfee-tjuarters.— Thfi Rover, list. 21b.; Darbv PftKi, l*it. 131b.; Flingot, lOst. 71b.; Idealism, • 10st. 61b.; Bollin, lOst. fflb.s Watputere, 9-st. 101b.; Plaver, 9st. 91b.: CemrAsed, B*t. Rib.; Hurakia, Ost. Sib.; Caber Baton, 9st. 41b.; Makii, 9st.; Paramata. Ost. POUKAWA HACK HANDICAP, of 1M sovs. Six furlong3,—Historictte, *st.i Arlington. Bst. 51b.; AJigiiteb, B<t.:'Rnttpam, 7st. 121b.; Whakahoki, 7st 121b.; Perhaps, 7st' 111b.; The Summit, 7st. 91b.; Ngania, 7«st'' 91b.;' Signo, Tst. Sib.; Tiwari,' Tst. 71b ; Mircobe, 7st. Gib.; Bodeuliam, Tst. 51b ; New Guinea. Tst. 51b.; Aviation, 7st. 51b.; 1 General Mndero, Tst. 31b.; Sir Alba, Tst 21b.; Tho Nile. Tst 21b,.: Chortle, (St, 'lb ;' Mj-sterinm, 7si: Trara, Bst. 121b. j TeHuhuti, Gst. 121b.; The Viper, 6st. 121b.; Ranfurly, Gst, 121b,; Kings Host, ■ 4UTUMN HANDICAP, of 123 scvvs. Once round.-Blcriot, 9st. Wl>.;' TMinhaoser, Ost Gib.; Bertrada, Sst.' ISlb,; Byren, 8A lilb.; lied Book, 'Sst. ljlb,; Thras-Bst. 111b ; fair Rosamond, Bst, 31b.; Lady Eouisa, 7st. 131b.; Ariom, 7«t. IMb. i RIT Banicl, 7st. 131b.; Kimbombi. irt. 12 b.; Settler, Tst. 121b.; Hiwitapn. yst. 9lb.i Diavolo, Tst. Tib.; Mysteriacli. ,-st. /lb.; Sanguinary, Tst. Sib-; Ihe Hague., <st. 51b.; Banian, Tst. 21b.; Perc.4er.7st,; Vi, Gst. Ulb.; Amato, U. 71b.; Cullman, fet. 71b.; Raupnni., Gst. 71b.; Sir DPnaUt, Gst. 71b.; SanPluie, 6=t, 71b.

AVON DALE ACCEPTANCES, (Br Tclesra-ph—Press AssiMflflUon.) Auckland, April 23. Tho following acceptances havo boon received for the concluding day's racing of tho Avondalo Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting, winch fakes p'sco on .Saturday :— NUIISERY HANDICAP. Sis furlongs. —Bedford, Bst. 61b.; Bclaida. Tst, 121b.; Kitty Bcllairs, 7st. lUb.; Liwl o' Gowrie, 7st. 21b.; Hadj, Gst. Jlib.; Lady Penurv, Gst. 101b.; Last Call, 6st. fib. ' WAiKUMETE HURDLE HANDICAP. Two miles.-Cloudy Dawn, list.; Master Theory, 9st, 101b.; Vestal, Sst. 21b.; First Wairiki, 9st. lib.; King fry, 9st.; Clare, list.; Golden Grain, 9st.s Master Kegel, Cst.; Spalpcriou, 9st.; Fleet Arrow, 9st. MOUNT KOSKILL HANDICAP. Nino furlongs—Try Fluke, 9st. 91b.; Smiiiikoft', 9st. 41b.; Spalperion, Bst. iß'b.; Gkuspire, Sst. 101b.; Yankee Uoedle, fist. 41b.; Pet, Sst. 31b.; Otaria, 7st. 131b.; Barbwire, 7st. 131b.; Hemisphere, "st. 121b. i Glitteriiig Sands, Tst. 81b.; Icol. Tst Slli.; Centenary, 7st. Gib.; Matakana. Tst. ■{lb.; Pupura, 7st. 31b.; Takanini, Tst. 21b.; Miss Avalanche, 7st. 21b.; Errant Belle, Tst. 21k; Nimblefoot, Tst. 2!k; Obdurate, Tst, 2'tb.s Kia Haha, Tst. 21b, . AUTUMN HANDICAP. Nino . fsir'longs.—Hoyal Irish, Sst. llib.; Gnld-srza, Sst. Gib.; Tattoo, fet. ilb.; Tripoli, Bst. nib ■ J'rince Merriwee, Sst. 31b.; Prince Sou'l't, Sst. lib.; KaUma, 7*l. 121b.j Worcester, Tst. 41b.; Tiresome, 7»t. lib.; Kaween 7«t.; Miss Livonia, Tst.; Lady Elgiva, list. Tib.; Seif, list. Tib. MOUNT EDEN STEEPLECHASE. Three miles-Captain Jack, list. 51b.; Napper Tandy, 10st. 131b.; Black Northern, 10st. 91b'.; Donzel. Mst. Gib,; Chief, 9st. 131b.; Iccl, 9st. 10ib.; Dogger Bank, 9st. 71b.; Nero,' Sst. 71b. WAITAKEREI HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Tripoli, Sst, Hlb.; Fatronale, sst. ■101b.; Worcester, Sst. lib.; Spalfisb, Tst.

Mb.':' Lady' AliciaV 7st. i!b;; Maui .Ssna, Gst. 7tb.;- ; L«dyi.Eh!iva, 6st.'?7lb.' ■'■;.-." 110MJ N lON ■'- HANDICAP. " Five fur- j longs.—Spallish. 7st. 131h.; - Fositivo,'"st. j lfllri.; Trv-Flsko, "st. 81b.; Overtime, 7st. 51b.; Ooi-terga, ■ Ist.' 41b.; '-Munstav*. Gst. '. 131b.; Maui Nina.' Gst. ■ 111b.; Topic,' Gst. Sib.: Hnrenoa, 6st. ' 7!b. J . Ngerifci, fist 71b,;' Glfid Eye,' (ist. 71b.; ■ Hazclton, fist. Tlb.i'TMall.-6st.-71b.; Brookiield, Gst. Tib.; Christmas-Hoso, fist. 71b,; Xina, fist. 71b.; Rose de' Guerre, flsh 75b. WELTER HANDICAP. Seven furloags.—Tattoo, 9st. 111b.; Patroitalo, list. Bib.; Kaween, Sst. 111b.; .lolie Fill*, Bst. Sib.; Tiresome, Est. 7!b.: Taiifmvai, Est. Sib.; Admiral Soult, M. JJlb.j Runtamrato, Bst. 21b.; Tragedy King, fist. 2!b.; Wco Oiea, Sst. "lb.; MatawercWTO, 6st.; Tho Celt, Sst. REMINDEft. Owners are reminded that nominations for the Wanganu! Jockey Club's Winter Meeting closo tliis evening with iho club's secretary, Mr. Wm. Hall. PAHAWAI appeal. Tko Rasing Conference Appeal Judges will sit at 10.30 a.m. to-day to deal with tho Parawai case. Tho appeal is t-o bo heard in Accountants' Chambers, Johnston. Street. i ■ fIXTUREsT" April 25—Avondal© J.C. Autbtnn. April 25—Wellington B.C. Autumn. April 23 and 30—South Canterbury J.C. Autumn. April 29 and 30—Manawatu R.C. Autumn. May 6 and 7—Marlboroufili R.C. Autumn. May -6 and 7—llawko's Bay J.C. Autumn. May 7 and B—Askburta County R.C. Autumn. May 13 and 14—Egmcmt R.C. Winter. May 21 and 22—North Otago J.C. Winter. May 21 and 23-Wanganui J.C. Winter. Juno. 3 itnd 4— Otaki Maori ft.C. Wijster. Junij 3 and i—Dunodin J.C. Winter,