THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 149, 12 March 1923, Page 4

THE TURF

NAPIER PARK MEETING

HAURANGI WINS MeV AY MEMORIAL LADY JELLICOE SCORES POPULAR VICTORY by TzLEGUArn.— press Association. Napier, March 10. The Napier Park autumn meeting concluded to-day in beautiful weather before a large attendance of the public. Tho win of Her Excellency Lady Jellicoe’s Gartmore was a popular one, the horse, owner, and jockey being cheered. Tho totalisator handled 4117,504, being £1836 less than for the concluding day last year. Tho total for tho meeting was £31,-139, as against £35,139 for last autumn meeting. Details of the racing arc as follow: — OMAHU HANDICAP HURDLES, of 150 bovs. Ono mile and a half. Sunray, lOst. 101 b. (A. Tncklebank) 1 Toa Taua, Ost. 121 b 2 Itanui, 9st 3 Also started: Woden, list. 51b.; Slave Mart, 9st. 21b.; Tahumata, Revelry. 9st. Won by half a head, .with a good Time, 2min. 42 2-sseo. TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. Arataura, 9st.. 101b....(H. Griffiths) 1 Ma Boughal, 7st. 71b 2 Merry Imp, 6st. 71b 3 Also started: Good Sport, 9st. 41b.; Suspicion, 7st. 131 b.; Megan, 7st. 121 b.; Mountain Chief, Makepiece, 7st. 101 b.; King’s Up, 7st. lib.; Moreau, 6st. 111 b. Won by a neck, with a length and a half between second and third. Time, Imin. 15sec. McVAY MEMORIAL HANDICAP,, of 250 sovs. Ono mile and a distance. Haurangi, 7st. 131 b. ...(C. France) 1 Rapine, Ost. filb. 2 Brown Star, 6st. 71b. 3 Also started: Good Sport, 9st. 41b.; Correspondent, Orawia, 6st. 101 b.; Silver Tongue, 6st. 71b. Won by a head, with third horse two lengths away. Time, Imin. 53sec. KUAO HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Five

furlongs. Gartmore,' 6st. 71b. ... (H. Wiggins) 1 Misgovern, 9st. ........... * 2 Velvet King, 6st. 91b 3 Also started: Ajax, 7st. 101 b,; To Arms, 7st. 71b.; Tali, 6st. 121 b. Won by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, Iminj 2 3-ssec. -• ’

HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 175

sovs. Onco round. The Speaker, 9st. 31b. t'. i 1 Comical, Bst. 121 b 2 Roval Gift, Bst. 21b ; 3 Also started: Battle Knight, 9st. 41b.; Fera, Bst. 71b.; Mosthones, Bst. 41b.; Blissfulness, Bst. 31b. Won by a short head, with a heed between second and third. Time, Imin. 52 2-ssec. TRIAL HACK HANDICAP, of 150

sovs. Six furlongs. Dominant, Bst. 91b. ... (C. Reed) 1 Novoko. 9st. ; 2 Sonny Boy, Bst. 21b 3 Also started: Awangawanga, Bst. 31b.: Comnlimentary, To Wai, Doleful Ditty, Carawoch, Morgen, Ngamahungn. Mountain Top, lea Leaves, Nose, Bst. . . Won by two lengths. Timo, Imin. 14 4-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs. Queen’s Ferry, Sst. 31b. (D. Gunn) 1 Kaotane, Bst. 31b. - ful. Ditty, Carawoch. Morgen, Ngamahunga, Mountain Top, Tea Leaves, 61b. , . , Won by two lengths, with third horse a neck awav. Timo, Imin. 28 l-ssec. ST. PATRICK’S HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs. Barrier. 7st. 81b 1 .Toy Ride, 6st. 91b 2 Epitaph 1 . Sst. 31b 3 Also started: Ciyilform, Bst. 131 b.; Maunu, 6st. 111 b. : Bodyguard, 6st. 91b.: Crown Gem, fist. 71b. Won by half a length, with same, distance between other placed horses. Time, Imin. 13 4-ssec. ... MARLBOROUGH RACES . J- . PRINTEMPS WINS THE BIG EVENT BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS • ASSOCIATION. Blenheim, March 10. There was.. showery weather and a big attendance for the second day of the Marlborough Jockey Club’s summer .meeting to-day, when the course was in good order. totalisator put through £15,852, compared with £16,605 for tho seoond day last year. Details of the racing are as follow: — TRIAL HACK RACE, of 80 sovs. Five furlongs. Special weights. Bonny Friend (A. Reed) 1 The Bolter ......... (M. McCarten) 2 Sponte (C. Raynor) 3 Also started: Foreign Strife, Magic Star, Asbfonn, Billy Gluten, Axle. Won bv three lengths and a half. Time, Imin. 2sec. UGBROOKE HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Six furlongs. Triboulet, Bst. 131 b. (M. McCarten) 1 Jackaroo, Bst. 111 b. (A. Reed) 2 Barlovcorn, Bst. 21b. (C. Robinson) 3 Also started: Matareka, 7st. 101 b.,: Kikini, Gst. 121 b.; Counter-Attack, "st. 91b. Won by a head. Time, Imin. 15 l-ssec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 255 sovs. Ono mile and 80 yards. Printemps, 9st. 131 b. ... (B. Brodie) 1 Grim Joke, Sst. 10lb. ... (A. Reed) 2 Pantier, Sst. 51b CH. Ryder) 3 Also started: Patuki, 7st. 31b. Won by a length and a half. Time, Imin, 46 -3-ssec. PICTON WELTER HACK RACE, of

125 sovs. Seven furlongs. Eonma-rk- 9st. 31b....(A. J. Horner) 1 Blackhead, 9st. 81b. (R. Hatch) 2 Gluemont, 9st. slb (F. Porter) 3 Also started: Havana, 9st, 91b.; Parorangi, 9st. 81b.; Rimutaka, 9si. 11b. ; Stream, Ost. : Manchester, Sst. 11 lb’: Lord Usk, Redsome, Gunpark, Sst. 71b. Won bv a neck, with third horse two lencjjis and a half away. T ime, Imin- 29 2-ssec. SPRTNGLANDS TROTTING HANDICAP (harness), of 100 sovs. One mile. Miss Locanda, scr 1

Haikai, sar. Harewood, 48yds. behind 3 Also started: Palmdale, Peter Todd, Gala Pointer, scr. ; Woodland Rose, 12yds. beliind: Bonnie Dillon, 24yds. behind; Lucy Pointer, Maydorn, Willowvore, 36yds. behind; Vere Logan, Rita Ryo, 48yds. behind; Dolly Dillon. 84vds. behind. . Won by a. length and a half. Time, 2min. 22 l-sseo. PELORUS HACK HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. Five furlongs.

Zanv, Ost. 21b. (F. Porter) 1 Fxinmnrk, 9st. 131 b. (M. McCarten) 2 Silk Ribbon, 7st. 31b. (W. Thoms) 3 Also started: Ma'tarekn, 9st. 61b.; Jonquil. Bst. 61b. ; Martinique, Stream, 7st. 101 b.; Bonny Nurse, Spelsburv, 7st. 21b.; Sunbath. 6st. 131 b.; The Bolter, Attila Gst. 121 b. Won by half a length. Time, Imin. 2 2-s»ec.

AWARUA HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. Seven furlongs.

Island, Ost. 91b (R. Hatch) 1 Kikini, 7st. 111 b (J. Barry) 2 Parorangij 7st. 31b. ... (B. Brodie) 3 Also started: Counter-Attack, Bst. 81b.; Bestir, 7st. 101 b.; Ahika, 7st. 41b.; Silk Ribbon, Hotorua, fist. 71b. Won by a short head. Time, Imin. 27 2-sscc. FAIRHALL TROT HANDICAP (harness). of 100 sovs. Two miles. Chaucer, 12yds. behind 1

Were’s Peter, scr 2 Grey Lady, 96yds. behind 3 Also started: El Munster, scr.; Peter Tracey, 12yds. behind; Black Palm, 24yds. behind; Helen Bingen, 36yds. behind; Irish Tom, 72yds. behind ■ Queen Ida, 84yds. behind; Peter Bellman, 96yds. behind; Taxation, 204yds. behind. Won by ton lengths both ways. Time, smin. 4 2-ssec. GORE MEETING RACING CLUB HANDICAP TO SILVER PEAK by telegraph.—press association. Coro, March 10. The Gore autumn mooting concluded to-day in wet weather, betoro a good attendance. The . totalisator handled £13,072, against £14,338 10s. for the same day last year. ’lhe total for the meeting was £24,212, as against £24,872 10s. last year. The following are the results:— OTARAIA HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs — Lmhope, "st. 101 b., 1; Vice-Royal, Bst. 131 b., 2; Bonnie Qlivo, 7st. 111 b., 3. Also started: Osterman, 9st.; Salerno, Bst. 51b.; Oporo, 7st. 91b. Won by three lengths., Timo, Imin. 30sec. RIVERSDALE TROT, of 190 sovs. Two miles—Walroon, 72yds. behind, 1; Barodga, 48yds. behind, 2; Graystone, 36yds. behind, 3. Also started: Red Admiral, Vitalise, scr.; Indian Child, Hylas,, 48yds.' behind; Golden Nut, 60yds. behind; Away, Oboe, M. Wilkes, Luoky Dillon. First Toll, 72yds. behind.. Won. by six lengths. Time, 4niin. 52sec. RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. One milp and a quarter.

Silver Peak, 9st 1 Angelo, Bst. 21b. 2 Elcus, 7st, 101 b. ........................... 3 Also started: Corn Rigs!' Sst. 41b. ’ Won by half a length. Time, 2min. IT 2-ssec. LONGFORD HACK HANDICAP,, of 140 sovs. Six furlongs.—Laughing Eyes, Sst. 31b.. 1; Maytime, 7st. 111 b., 2; Roval Admiral. Bst. 51b.. 3. Also started: Rose Lady., 9st. 31b.; Morse Signal, 9st: ; Kilbarry, Sst. 61b. j Winsome Lady, Sst. 31b.; Border Knight, Bst. 21b.; Bonnie Olive, Sunlit, 7st. 111 b.: Robert Lyn, 7st. 91b.; Lady Sentinel, 7st. 51b. Won by half a length. Time, Imin. 18sec. WELCOME STEEPLECHASE, of 175 sovs. About two miles and a half. —Cazna, lOst. 131 b., 1; Rockhampton, 9st. 71b., 2; Achilleus, lOst. 71b., 8. Also started: Master Hamilton, list. ; Palencia, lOst. 91b.; Glenthorpe, lOst. 61b.; Prize Rose, Starlock, Village, 9st. Won by four! lengths. Time, smin. 13 3-ssec. SUMMER HACK HANDICAP, of ISO sovs. Ono milo. —Rigel, 7st. 91b., 1; Janus, Bst. 81b., 2; Naomi, Bst. 51b., 3. Also started: Adjutor, Bst. 131 b.: Soldier’s Pride. Bst. 101 b.; Coast Guard, Bst. 61n.; Vincent, Bst. 31b?; Rugby, Snowfall, 7st. 91b. Won by a neck. Time, imin. 47sec. Electric trot, of 150 sovs. One milo and a half. —Vitalise, 36yds. behind, 1; Bonnie Boy, scr., 2; Jean Mac. 36yds. behind, 3. Also started: Black Harold, Forbury, Little Rain, Somnus, scr.; Kelvin Wilkes, Wee Daphne, 12yds. behind: Bricklayer, Mother Machree, Siesa, 36yds. behind; First Chime, 48yds. behind; Indian Child, Quick Watch, Lady Embrace, 72yds. behind. Won by a bare head.Time, 3min. 37sec. CROYDON HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile. —Lady Blissfulness, Bst. 91b., 1; Listening Post, 9st. 71b., 2; Mirza, "st. 101 b., 3. Also started: ViceGrand, Ost. 21b.: Palamon, Bst. 121 b.; Mantua, Bst. 71b.; Miss Muriel, Bst. 41b.; Tin Soldier, Bst. 31b. Won by a head. Time, Imin. 47sec. BAY OF PLENTY WEIGHTS BY TELEGEAPH.--PRESS ASSOCIATION. Auckland, March 9. The following handicaps have been declared for tho Bay of Plenty Jockey Club’s races, to be decided at Avondale on March 21: — GREERTON HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs.—King Quin, 9st. 61b.; Narrow Neck, 9st. 21b.; Flying Abbey, 9st.; Thunderclap, Bst. 121 b.; Prettyman, 7st. 71b.; Master Rohan, Young' Thurnham, Nocturne, Sst. 61b. ; White Hope, Quaestor, Bst. 51b.; Te Akitai, Smoke, Lady Morriwee, Bst. 41b.; Utakura, Heisley, Sst. 31b.; Peebles 11, King Pellicula, Arch Laddie, Rosullus, Bst. ; Flying Planet, Ohiti, Lady Hill, 7st. 131 b.; Daddy’s Girl, Podokis, 7st. 131 b.; Winnie Abbey, Crisis, 7st. 111 b.; Dancing Doll, Tinoretto, Dorinda, 7st. 101 b.; Scotch Pot, Just Quietlv, Fane, Miss Lucullus Electrode, Uncle Jack, Bowman, Gay Bobbie, Elston, Mentuer, Bay Dighton, Sweet Auburn, Jaffna' Return, Luculia,' Scntinella, 7st. 91b.; Morrin Abbey, General Pryde, Dutehie, 7st. 81b.; Miss Alicia Kilplaidio, Semper Idem, General Rose, 7st. 81b. ; Ranika.n Omana, Barometer. Makora, Miss Floss. Star Love, Waione Sister Olga, Kopaka, Ladv Rouge, Liwk Lu, “ Marfiosa, 7st. 71b.; Barnock, Daphne Bruce, 7st. 71b. HATPTNI HURDLES, of 150 sovs. One mile and a half.—Coroglen, list. 51b.; Whincord, lOst. 131 b.: Oranga, 10’sL 71b.; Fortlet 9st. 121 b.; Lord Kendworth, Peter Maxwell, Totara Jack, 9st. 61b.; Great Fun, Flowing Bowl 9st. 61b. : No Mistake, Ost. 31b. ; Lndv Bruce, Dead Sweet Mimiwhnngata. Wish Wynne, 9st 21b.; Toddy Fencer, Killot, Gamboola., Tho Currn.<xh Sylvia., Scarlet. Kaimaramara, Daloopin, Economic, Pera Peta, Toby, knramii. St. Abbev, Hokemai, 9st. MAUNGANUT. HANDICAP, of 150 sovs Five fnrlonas.—Sleepy Sol, Rrt '101b.: Urnlla, 7st. 121 b.: Appreciation. 7st. 101 b. ; Whetunui, 7st. 91b. : Sir Pam. 7st. 71b. : Cherry Pine, 7st 61b.: Rawhitu. Tresllian. 7st. 31b.; Gala Dav. "st. 21b. • Monday, CharIn'rlv, Turn, 7st. : Sunny Roe. Gst. 131b.’- Semplice, Libertas, Hokioi, 6st. Iffib •' Cold Rain, Pelham. 6st. 91b.; AroofortiA Prince Papa, Gst. 71b. TAURANGA CUP. of 400 sovs. Ono mile and a quarter.—Loyal Trish, Ost.; Boomordav, Bst. 111 b. : Raceful, Sst. 101 b. : Surveyor, Bst, 71b. : Uncle Ned, 8«t 41b. ■ Roval Abbey. Bst. : Stork, 7st. •filb ; Arch Salute, (llencanny, 7st. 71b' : Sycorax, 7st. Gib. : Marble Slab, Perfect' Day, 7st. 3’b. : Refinement, Khublni Khan, Archie. 7st. : Canowindra, Pentagram, Gst. 131 b. ; Sir Otway. 6st. 91b.; Bute Sound. 6st. 91b. ; Poteen, Smoke Concert, Marble Be'l. I’-igoda, 6st. 71b. KAiTKMT HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six furlongs.—Royal Blood, Ost. 101 b. : Pavo. Ost.; Alfort, Rst. 131 b. : Golden Bubble. Bst. 81b. ; Illumination. Tactful. Sst. 51b. : Cool Stimulants, Sst. 41b.: Amiforni, Sst. 3H>. : Prince Abbey. Sst. ; Shebang, Finnell'- 7st. 111 b. : Refinement. 7st. 101 b.: Hipo. 7st. Sib. - Sheffield, Bright Dnv. 7st. 21b. : Some Fashion, Ben Nevis. 7st. : White Hope, Gst. 121 b.; Cnnyon, Golden Dream, 6st. 101 b. ; Tressor. Gst. 01b. : Prince Randall, Bonny Cairnv, Blanche Abbey, Lady T,o : s. Gst. 71b. BAY OF PLENTY STEEPLE-

CHASE, of 250 sovs. About three miles.—Oakleigh, 12st. 81b.; Shell Shock, lOst. 131 b.; Pittsworth, Gay Boy, lOst. 121 b.; No Bother, lOst. 101 b.; Silverton, Whipcord, lOst. 51b.; Maud Wilson, lOst. 41b. ; Esplanade, lOst.; Totara Jack, 9st. 81b.; Ranza Mist, 9st. 21b.; Toddy, Ost. 31b.; Mary Bruce, Topye, Pera Peta, Vociferate, 9st.

OROPI HACK HANDICAP', of 150 sovs. Six furlongs.—Shortland, King Quin. 9st. 61b. ; Bon Nevis, 9st. 21b.; Narrow Neck. Flying Abbey, 9st. ; Florent, Bst. 61b. ; Quaestor, Skylight, Bst. 51b.; Smoke, Bst. 41b.; Winning Lass, Bst. 31b.; - Rosullus, Sst.; Midget, Elsie Arolia, Jolly Gay, Daddy’s Girl, 7st. 121 b. : Polini, 7st. 111 b. : Wairarapa, Daix:ing Doll, Winnie Abbey, 7st. 101 b.; Scotch Pot, Lady Patience, Bright Light, Royal Prince, King Neva, 7sU 91b.; Economic, Star Love, Blanche Abbey, Bright Gift, Bannock, Unole Jack, 7st. 71b. TE PUKE WELTER HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Nine furlongs.—Tam-a-roa, Ost. 81b.; Landslide. Bst. 131b.;' Sycorax, Bst. 41b.; Active, Bst. 21b.; Archie, Refinement, Bst. lib.; Marble Slab, Canowindra, Khublai Khan, 7st. 131 b.; Bute Sound. Gold Jacket, Bright Day, Snake, 7st. 121 b.; Peter Maxwell, Gold Plano. 7st. 111 b.; Sir Otway, "st. 101 b.; Nightraider, Mumble, Scottish Knight Smoke Concert, Walton, 7st. 91b.; Te Akitai, 7st. 81b.; Soulterina, Bright Light, Navana, Kinrora, Greekson, Prince Rufus, Marble Crag, Marble Boy, Glfy Bobbie, Poteen, Gamboola, Return, Pagoda, Waioreka, 7st. 71b. V.R.C. MEETING KING’S PLATE WON BY HARVEST KING BY TEMGHAPH— PBESS ASSOCIATION, -COPTBIGHT. (Reo. March 11, 5.5 p.m.) Melbourne, March 10. The weather was fino for the last day of the V.R.C. meeting. There was a large attendance. The going was good. Tho outsider Sistine was always well placed, and won the Gibson’ Carmichael Stakes narrowly from the early leader Quintus. Sistino is owned by fjer breeder, Fred. Norman. In the Leonard Stakes All Gold led a good way and won handsomely in Imm. 14sec.—a race record. The outsider Jack Horonda, who was second, was always prominent. W. Johnstone rode his fourth winner for the meeting in All Gold, who ran fourth in the Newmarket Handicap. He is engaged in the Doncaster Handicap. Harvest King led over the last mile in the King’s Plate, and won easily. He ran the last half-mile in 49isec. Harvest King won the race last year. He goes to Sydney on Tuesday to run in the Cup. Luteplayer Qed to the distance in -the Northcote Handicap. The winner, Happy Queen, is owned by Philip Russell, a club committeeman. Happy Queen was tried at the stud, but was a failure. The following are the detailed results :— GIBSON CARMICHAEL STAKES,, a sweepstakes of 7 sovs. each, with 750 sovs. added. Seven furolngs. Sistine, by Red Dennis —Sister Patience, 6st. 91b 1 Quintus, Bst. 11b 2 Frances Tressady, Bst. 101 b. 3 Twelve horses started. Sistine won by a head, three-quarters. of a length separating second and third.. Time, Imin. 28sec.

THE LEONARD STAKES, a sweep- ' stakes of 10 sovs. each, with 1000 sovs. added. Six furlongs. All Gold, by Almissa—Golden Malt, 7st. 111 b 1 Jack Horonda, 6st. 81b 2 Coleus, 7st. 41b 3 Seventeen horses started. All Gold won by three-quarters of a length, with doleus a head away. Time, Imin. 14sec. THE KING’S PLATE, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, with 1500 sovs. added. Two miles. Harvest King, by Comedy King— Harvest Home, 9st. (W. Duncan) 1 Tho Cypher, 9st (V. Sleigh) 2 Tangalooma, 9st. lib. (H. Cairns) 3 The only starters.. Harvest King won by three with six lengths between second and third. Time, 3min. 32sec. The first mile was covered in Imin. 50sec., and the last mile in Imin. 42sec. NORTHCOTE HANDICAP, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 500 sovs. added. One mile and a half. Happy Queen, by King 'William — Rosy Tidings, 6st. 121 b 1 Luteplayer, Sst. 81b. 2 Grecian Queen, 7st. 91b 3 Seven horses ran. Happy Queen won by a neck, two lengths separating second and third. Time, 2min, 33J sec. —a race record. AUTUMN STEEPLECHASE, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 750 sovs. added. About three miles and a furlong. Warry, 9st. 101 b 1 Nick-a-Jack, lOst.. 21b 2 Kunjolio, 9st. 3 Six horses started. Pimpara, Yarramlea, and What Next fell. Warry won by twelve lengths, Nick-a-Jack being six lengths away third. Time, 6min. 19soc. —a race record. FAREWELL HANDICAP, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 500 sovs. added. One mile. Easingwold, by Eaton Lad —Babloo, Ost. 41b 1 Beeline, 7st. 51b 2 Fame, 7st. 31b 3 There were thirteen starters. Easingwold. won by half a length, v*ith a length between! sedonrd and third. Time, Imin. 39Jsec. F. Dempsey rode the winner.

NOTES AND COMMENTS BY GLENCOE. ■ The Masterton meeting will be held on tho club’s course at Opaki on Saturday next. . Entries for tho Easter meeting of tho Wairarapa Racing Club are due to-night. Nominations for the Waipukurau meeting close to-night at 8 o’clock. The stewards of the Waipukurau Club are to meet to-morrow, when amongst other business the question of appointing a judge lor the meeting will be considered. It is considered likely that the position will ba filled by a Wellingtonian. Acceptances for the Bulls meeting close on Wednesday. The Opunake meeting will be held on Saturday next. Her Excellency Lady Jellicoe registered her first win as an owner when the two-year-old Gartmoro prevailed at Napier on Saturday. The victory was well received by the crowd, which cheered lustily as the Boniform gelding passed the post. and. again when he returned to weigh in. At a meeting of the stewards of the Auckland Racing Club last week, it was decided to hold an inquiry into every case of broken gear. Mr. W. R. Kemball has decided to be represented 'at the A.J.C. autumn mooting, and Insurrection and Trespass were shipped to Sydney on the ITliniaroa last Friday. Killashandra and Sunny Spec were on the same boat. The programme for the autumn meeting of the Wellington Racing. Club has made its appearance. There is no sign of any reduction in the principal I stakes, and the Thompson Handicap is again worth 1500 sovs, and the Au- ]

tumn Handicap 1000 sovs. The New Zealand St. Leger, 550 sovs., Challenge Stakes, 1000 sovs,, Trantham Gold Cup, 1000 sovs., and Suburban Handicap, 750 sovs., are other valuable races on the card. Entries close at 9 p.m. on Friday, March 23. Local owners who intend patronising the West Coast meetings at Easter should note that entries for the Kumara meeting close to-night. The veteran Rorke’s Drift has apparently taken a new lease of life, and he has been nominated for the principal events at the Southland Racing Club’s meeting. Last year Bonnie Winkie was given a couple of races at Invercargill, to finish off his preparation for the Great Autumn Handicap. Apparently a similar programme has been mapped out for him this year. A 101 b. penalty for his two Invercargill successes was not a serious matter last year, when he was originally handicapped at 7st. in the Great Autumn Handicap, but for next month’s race he is certain to get at least 9st. and a penalty on top of that will count.

A Press Association message from Melbourne states that The Cypher, The Monk, Harvest King, Mufti, and King Ingoda, go to Sydney on Tuesday.

OPUNAKE ACCEPTANCES BY TELEGRAPH.—PBMS ASSOCIATION. New Plymouth, March 11. The following are the acceptances for the Opunake Racing Club’s meeting :— HANDICAP HACK HURDLES, of 150 sovs. Ono mile and three-

THE PRINCE OF WALES AS HORSE-OWNER ■•gf - .- COLOURS REGISTERED. London, March 8. The Prince of Wales has registered red and blue sleeves and a bllack cap as his colours, under the. National Hunt rules, and entered Kinlark for the Open Steeplechase, and Little Favourite, Just an Idea, and Little Christy for the Ladies’ Purse, at the Melton Hunt Steeplechase on March 28. These represent the Prince’s first appearance as an owner under either National Hunt or Jockey Club rules.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GETS A FIRST AND A SECOND. (Rec. March 10, 5.5 p.m.) London, March 9. The Prince of Wales, riding Just an Idea, ran seoond in the Manners Cup. There were 14 runners, and the going was heavy. The Prince won the Welsh Guard Regimental Race on Little Favourite, by a short head. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . • TROTTING MARLBOROUGH MEETING FERNMOOR WINS BIG HANDICAP By TiLEoaxPH.—Pksss association. Blenheim, March 9. The Marlborough Trots were held today in lovely weather. The course was in good order, and thero was a attendance. The totalisator handled £11,733, £2OO better than last year. The following are the results:— TRIAL HANDICAP, of. 85 sovs. Ono mile and a half. —Willie Logan, scr. (F. Holmes), 1 ; Rona Audubon, scr. (D. Withers), 2; Gala Pointer, scr. (G. Smith), 3. Also, started: Dusky Pointer, Palm Dillon, Ngamutu, Why Worry, Flyaway, Wee Sam, Serpent, scr.; Linda Dillon, Humming Bird, Belgian King, 12yds. behind. Won by a short head. Time, 3min. 36 2-ssec. ‘WATERLEA HANDICAP (harness), of 100 sovs. One mil® and a half.— Holly Boy, 24yds. behind (S. M. August), 1; Gala Pointer, scr. (G. Smith), 2; Sweet Kathleen, scr. (E. Graham), 3. Also started: Why Worry, Willie Logan, scr.; Grey Thorpe, 36yds. behind. Won by six lengths. Time, Sniin. 36 4-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (saddle), of 100 sovs. One mile and a half.— Chauser, scr. (A. Butterfield), 1; Victor Hova, 120yds. behind (F. Masted), 2; Wero’s Peter, scr. (H. Were), 3. Also started: El Munster, Elusive, scr.; Ruby Lincoln, 12yds. behind; Irish

Tom, 60yds. behind; Peter Bellman, 72yds. behind; Grey Lady, 84yds. behind ; Jaipes Maddison, 132yds. behino. Won by two lengths. Time, 3mm. fil sec MARLBOROUGH HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Two miles. —Femmoor, 96yds. behind (J. N. Clarke). If Daphne Wildwood, 12yds. behind (H. Hughes), 2; Harewood, 72yds. behind (J. Smith), 3. Also started: Quiver, Miss Locanda, scr.; Taxation, Blue Star, Houdini, 12yds. behind; Grey Dawn, 36yds.. behind: May Dawn, 4Syds. behind; Pearl Coronado, <2yds. behind; Leading Lady, 96yds. behind; Dolly Dillon, 144yds. behind. Won by a length and a half. Time, 4mm. 43 3- „ LADIES’ BRACELET, of 85 sovs. One mile and a half. —Bon Pang, s.cr(F. Curran), 1; Foxeer, 24yds. behind (L. Berkett), 2; Linda Dillon, 12yds. behind (R. Freeman), 3. Also started: Jim Beldon, Wild Widow, scr.; Belgian King, 12yds. behind; Jenny Wood, 144yds. behind. Won by a bare length. Time, 3min. 51 l-ssec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Two miles—El Munster, scr. (J Bryce), 1; Helen Bingen, 36yds. behind (J. N. Clarke), 2; Victor Hova. 144yds. behind (T. Gilmore), 3. Also started: Hall King, Marathon Child, Queeh Ida, Elusive, scr.; Peter Tracey, 12yds. behind; Black Palm, 24 yds betiind; Taipoiti, 48yds. behind; Irish Tom 72yds. behind; Peter Bellman, Grev Ladv, 96yds. behind; Red Oak; 204yds. behind. Wen by two lengths. Time, smin. 13 l-ssec. _ DASH HANDICAP (harness), of 100 sovs. One mile.—Daphne Wildwood, 12yds. behind (W. Hughes) 1; Miss Locanda, 12yds. (D Withers), 2 ■ Harewood. 48yds. behind (0. Smith), 3 Also started: Palmdale, Peter Todd, Kaikai, Serpent, scr.; Oakhampton, Woodland Rose, 12yds. behind; Blue Star, Ano Nay, Bennie Dillon, 24yds. behind; Willowvere 36yds behind; Rita Roe, 48yds. behind- Dolly Ddkm, 84yds. behind./ Won by a length. Time. Farewell 5 ’ handicap, of 85 sovs.. One mile and a quarter Grey Thorpe, 24yds. behind (P. Smith), 1? Revolia, 24yds. behind (W. L. Cairns), 2; Humming Bird, 12yds. behind (H. Welsh) 3. Also started: Palm Dillon, Ngamutu, Why Worry, Wee Sam scr.; Brandon, 24vds. behind; Nellie Brantley, Jenny Wood, 48yds. behind;.Ano Nay, Houdini, Awamoa, 60yds. behind; My Lass, 72yds. behind. Won by a length and a half. Time. 3min. 0 4-

quarters. st. lb. st. lb. Paul Moore 10 5 WatercaU 9 0 ■ Banogue ... 10 1 Big Gun ... 9 0 Polthogue 9 12 Alice Husker .... 9 9 Montrose 9 0 Price 9 4 Minor ...... 9 0 Galicia 9 8 Pattern .... 9 0 Lord Formby 9 0 PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Six furlongs and a half. st. . lb. st. lb. Sunny Vale 8 8 Country Life 7 8 Miss Interest .... 7 2 Beauforts 8 7 Gold Pah .. 7 0 Master Campbird .. 7 0 Curran 7 12 OPUNAKE CUP, of 300 sovs. One mile and a quarter. fit. lb. st.lb. Kareao 9 2 Complex .... 7 9 Passing’ Through 8 Active 7 5 8 Eerie 7 4 Explorer .... 8 Paddington 2 Cammy 6 Frizzier 6 12 10 Green 7 12 Otapawa .... 6 7 Skylight 7 11 ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Five furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Loved One 8 6 Camp Gun .7 5 Kilcoo 8 5 Ganui 7 b Mountain St. Myrth 7 5 Ore 8 5 Parkman .. 7 5 Hori 8 4. Second Ribbonwork 8 0 Choice 7 5 Tupaia .... 7 10 Alice Valdina ... 7 9 Montrose 7 5 Dignity .... 7 9 Dainty Recherche 7 7* Pearl 7 5 ST. PATRICK’S HANDICAP, of 200 BOVS. Six furlongs. st. ] Lb. st. lb. Irapuka 9 Inah 8 6 Santorini .. 7 8 1 Big.Push .. 7 4 Snatcher ... 7 12 Mixture 7 2 Amber Tips 7 11 Sunny Vale 6 10 WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Seven furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Skylight .... 9 Complex ... 9 9 6 Prince Paul 8 Price 8 3 2 Master Banogue .... 8 0 Curran 8 11 Lord Formby 8 0 Frizzier 8 11 Gold Pah ... 8 0 Country Camp Bird 8 0 Life 8 6 Galicia 8 0 White Cymro 8 n Ranger 8 5 Interest 8 0 Husker 8 3 FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Miss Nem aline .. 7 12 ' Beauforte 9 0 Valdina .... 7 9 Cammy 8 8 Dignity 7 9 Kilcoo 8 5 Miss Mickey 7 8 Mountain Camp Gun .. 7 5 Ore 8 5 Ganui 7 5~ Hori 8 2 St. Myrth .. 7 5 Ribbonwork 8 0 MAIDEN PLATE, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. Prince Paul 9 1 Second Dignity .... 9 1 Choice ... 9 1 Camp Gun 9 1 Ecuador .... 9 1 Cymro 9 1 Ganui 8 11 Take All... 9 1 Dainty Pearl 8 11 St. Myrth... 9 1 Miss Mickey 8 3 Parkman ... 9 1 Recherche . 8 3 Roche 9 1