RACES AT TRENTHAM

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 176, 13 April 1923, Page 6

RACES AT TRENTHAM

THE ST. LEGER WON BY RAPINE CHALLENGE STAKES TO 5 THESPIAN t HIGHLAND SCORES IN THOMPSON HANDICAP v- •. —— r . JOY RIDE’S RAILWAY HANDICAP

The first day of the autumn meeting of the Wellington Racing Club was held at Trentham yesterday. The weather •was fine, and there was a good attendance, including La y Jellicoe, who had a representative in the Nursery Handicap two-year-olds. Visitors also came from Auckland and the South. Good racing was witnessed. Mr. T. H. Lowry s colt Highland won the Thompson Handicap; Mr. A. B. Williams, I—Rapine took the N.Z. St. Leger, and Mr G. M. Cume s '' .fine horse, Thespian, was successful in the Challenge Sta e . ' The Railway Handicap went to the Gisborne-owned Joy Ride. -The improvements on the course that have been completed '- since the summer meeting were favourably commented upon ( by visitors.

■ first day of the Wellington Racing Club’s autumn meeting was ! held at Trentham yesterday. The weaI ther was dull, but fine, and improved ■ m the day wore on. The going was ■ . soft, handicapping some well-fancied ( 'horses. There was a good attendance, I but not exceptionally large, the I crowd being comfortably accommodated in the stands and enclosures. i The racing was good, and with one or j two exceptions large fields were seen out. Speculation was not so brisk as I - on the first day last year, the,, totals I ’put through the machine being £40,112 t ,10s. last year, and £38,543 10s. yesterday, a decrease of £1569. The innovation of placing the judge ’•in ffie official stand worked well, and ■ although there were one or two close no difficulty was experienced in posting the results without delay. The numbers of the? placed horses were displayed on the semaphore where the i jockeys’ names are posted. Another improvement from the pub- ! lie point of view was the attachment i of the jockeys’ names and post posi- : tions on the face of the totalisator j underneath the dial of jhe respective | horses’ numbers. The top of the new official stand, where a splendid view of the course and racing is. obtained, was fairly liberally patronised at a charge of ss. Proceedings were enlivened by music played by the Lower Hutt Brass Band. All races were run well up to time and the various details of the racing worked smoothly under the capable I arrangements of the officials. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. 1 Malingerer, Glenshine, Gladful, Lady f Waimangu, and I first Bom were not i ■produced in the High-Weight Handii cap Soulterina, although only an ■ over-night arrival from Auckland, was ! always favourite, but Royal Gift ami I Urgency were also in demand. The public were right on the spot, as these horses finished in the places well clear i of the field The winner put up a good performance, as she was well back for most of the journey, and when asked to go up to the field) cut them down in a convincing manner. Urgency and Royal Gift ran good races, Urgency running second for most of the journey, and Vindictive was running on at the finish. Empyrean looked a winner until challenged, when he quickly gave up. Sir Wai and Patuki did the best of the others.

... ST. LEGER STAKES. The defections of Lucius and Gold Light reduced th© runners in th© classic three-year-old race to a trio. Many Kittle did a nice preliminary, but Rapin© was in strong demand, and backers laid substantial odds about him. Zouave was indulged with tho lead for tho greater part of the race, . but at the business end there was only \ one hors© in it, although Many Kittle momentarily showed up in the straight. The time, 3min. 4sec., was the same as that put up by Kick-Off last year. After the race the winner was decorated by Lady Jellicoe in the birdcage. NURSERY HANDICAP. Orofino and Clandhu were taken out of the Nursery Handicap, and Mr. _€rreenwood’s representative was selectas the best of good things. For the third time in succession th© favourite prevailed. Bugle Not© began quickly and led into the straight, and he was going well enough to suggest a winning chance. Down the straight, however, Parody came strongly, ana, ridden out, those two were well clear of the field when the post was reached. Some of the runners ran very green.

THE THOMPSON HANDICAP. ""'.Listowel and Taiparu were the only •withdrawals from the Thompson HanIdicap, a well-conditioned field of J.wonty-fonr of tb„ best handicap horses ..in training going to the post. Pantle>end Cheer Up caused troub’o at thu barrier, and when the tapes wen up many of the runners had their chance* extinguished by (ailing to jump out prominent among them being Sunart, Hanrangi and Silver Peak, the south efn mare, in fact, being completely out of it. With the exception of Gold bight, the places were filled bv those who got well away. Quest endeavour rd to win all the way and it was onlv over the last furlong that he was beaten. TTigh’and. who was nevei further back than third, moved out in the last 100 yards and won with h>° ears pricked. Gold Light and Cupi don. better placed in the earlv part, must have bf“*n very tronblnsomo to the winner. The bracketed pair, Grotesque and King’s Trumpeter, ran w.aod races. Reed attempted to come up on tho inside, but hir mount could not set! it out. Boadicea did well to '.'H as close ah she dxl. for she was well hack in tbo first half mile. Rova’ Blood found six fprhmgn far enough, end Roseday ran wide at the turn.

CHALLENGE STAKES. • The scratching of Rouen left nine runners for the North Island Challenge Stakes, which provided a much heHn" pool than last year, when Gloaming was a runner. Avondale form worked out well. Thespian’s weight was Ost. «n>., not lOst. as appeared on the card jfo and his stable mate Listowcl were strong favourites. At one stage >*• looked as if Alabama was going to bring off a surprise coup, but in the gfeidglri he faded out and Thespian

won with s, bit in hand. Queen March was badly placed in the first four fuilongs. Gay Juliet, like Pluto, did not find the soft going suitable. Viewpoint ran right out to the outside at the turn and finished about 50 yards behind. SIL VERSTREAM HANDICAP.

The hack mile saw the best finish of the day. The. favourites were prominent for six furlongs, but Lady Ben and Kahikatea were clear at the finish, Kahikatea nut uo the better performance as he was well back at the turn. He was hard ridden all, the way up the straight, coming on the inside from the false rail. Wheatfield tailed off early, but finished well.

RAILWAY HANDICAP. Grotesque, Royal Blood, Scotch Mixture, and Golden Light were withdrawn from the Railway Handicap, leaving what was regarded as being a weak field. Lucius and Mirousonta were most in demand. From a good start, Joy Ride on the outside seemed to find his feet quickly, but Lucius began slowly, and was badly placed at the turn. Here Astinome and Mirousonta were prominent with Joy Ride. Astinome ran very wnjf, and Joy Ride let Mireusonta up on the inside running. It was a great setto between these two horses, both the jockeys riding a vigorous finish. Joy Ride sustained his effort well, and wore Mireusonta down. Lucius came well over the last bit. Civilform and Triboulet ran fairly.

TINAKORI HANDICAP. Warhaven and Bonecto were missing from the Tinakori Handicap., Iho Reaver found most support, but Santonio and Bonny Socks were close to him. The winer gave nothing else a look in, though had Refrigeration been better placed earlier lie would have been closer up. Santonio ran a good race, but The Reaver could not handle the going. En Route, Laughing Eyes, and Jolly Gay were prominent at the entrance to the straight. Deroulede was the last to pass the post.

DETAILS OF THE RACING The following are the details of the racing:— FJBST HIGH -WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 350 sovs.; second horse 70 sovs., and third hors© 35 sovs. from; the staks. One mile and a quarter. 1 Mr. T. J. Loughlin’s b. m. Soulterina, 4yrs., by King Soult — Cyrenienne, 9st. (R. McTavish) T 2 Mr. T. Harper’s br. g Royal ri G ift, by King Rufus —Keep- , sake, 9st. 111 b. (R. S. Bagby) 2 8 Mr H. A. Knight’s b. g. Urgency, by Clarenceaux —Madrid, 4yrs., lOst. 101 b. (S. Walls) 3

(Winner trained by P. E. Pope.) Also £*.uted: 9 Kilbird, lOst. 111 b. (A. Tricklebank); 12 Matatua, lOst. 81b. (A. E. Ellis) ; 10 Explorer, lOst. 31b (P. Mcßrearty) ; 4 Vindictive, 9st. 101 b. (A. McDonald); 6 War Loan, 9st. 81b. (J. Kaan) (coupled with Empyrean) ; 7 Sir Wai, 9st. 81b. (E. Corlett); 5 Tigerland, 9st. 71b. (H. McSweeney); 13 Lord Desmond, 9st. 51b. (W. Young) ; 11 Patuki, 9st. 51b. (T. Young); 8 Birkcnella, 9st. 21b (L. Morris); 14 Sponte, 9st (J. Clements ; 6 Empyrean, 9st. (J. Proctor) (coupled with War Loan). The field was troublesome at the barrier, and when it was released Kilbird, Soulterina, and War Loan received the worst of the dispatch. Running out of the straight the order was Empyrean Urgency, Tigerland/ and Sir Wai. Vindictive, Patuki, and War Loan bringing up the rear. Down the back Empyrean was out two lengths from Urgency and Tigerland, itnd at the turn Royal Gift and the favourite, who was lying well back, marte a forward'move. Turning into rhe straight the leader was tirirog, and Tigerland also fell back. At the entrance to the straight Urgency tackled Empyrean with Royhl Gift and Soulterina coming strongly, and Vindictive and Sir Wai close behind. Empyrean compounded down the running, and a good finish between Soulterina, Royal thff. and Urgency, saw the former get home by a neck, with Urgency half a length away.. Emnvrcan was fourth fwo lengths cwav. iust in front of Vindictive. Sir Wai, and Patuki. Time, 2min. 12scc.

N.Z. ST. LUGER STAKES, of 550 rovs., second horse 75 sovs., and third horse 25 sovs. from the stake. Eor three-year-olds. One mile and three-quarters. I. Mr. A B Williams’s b. g. Rap ne. 3vrs., by Martian —Pineta, b’st. 71b (R. Reed) 1 2 Mr. R. W. King’s b. g. Many Kittle. 3vrs., by Winkie —Sung'ow, Bst. 71b. ... (C. Emerson) 2 3 Mr C. Elgar’s b. g. Zouave, Bvrs.. by Martian —Rose Red. Rst. 71b (C. Reed) 3 (Winner trained by J. H. JefferdA The only starters. Zouave led for a mile and a quarter. a length in front of Rapine, with Many Kittle half a length away. Turning for home Rapine and Many Kittle ran past Zouave, and in the straight Rapine came away to win easily by five lengths, with Zouave a further ten lengths bads. Time, Bmin. hseo.

PLUNKET NURSERY HANDICAP, of 350 sovs., second horse 70 siovs.. and third horse 35 sovs. from the stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 1 Mr. G D. Greenwood’s ch. f. Parody, by Absurd —Mimique, Sst. 91b. .’. (G. Young) 1 4 Mr. A. McDonald’s br. c. Bugle Note, by Solferino —Mazurka, 7st. 101 b. (C. Reed) 2 6 Mr. J. Tooker’s br. g. Last Crust, by Bezonian —Elvonia, 6st. 121 b. (D. Butler) 3 (Winner trained by P. V. Mason.) Also started: 2 Kilceit, Bst._ 51b. (L. Morris), (coupled with Kilris); 3 Laughing Stock, Bst. 21b. (A. Reed); 2 Kilris, Bst. (H. Stuart); 5 Star Ram ger, 7st. 61b. (E. Keesing); 10 Popoff, "st. (H. Gilmour); 7 Ralston, 7st. (H. Wiggins); 9 Kuhio, 6st. 121 b. (H. Dunn), (coupled with Kamekameha); 9 Kamekameha, Ost. 91b., car. 6st. 131 b. (L. Pine); 11 Panorama, 6st. 71b., car. 7st. 211 b. (R. Morris); 12 Bunsihot, 6st. 71b. (P. Robinson); 8 Bright Eyes, 6st. 71b. (W. Bagby) ; 14 Axle, 6st. 71b. (G. Butler) ; 13 Lifl'ey. 6st. 71b. (Rosewarne). Bugle Note began' best and the field ran bunched to the straight, where Parody went after Bugle Note. In a good finish Parody stayed on best and won by a neck, the third horse two lengths away. Kilceit was fourth, and at short intervals came Kuhio, Laughing Stock, and Popoff. Time, Imin. t 2-ssec.

THE THOMPSON HANDICAP, of 1500 eovp., second horse 300 sovs., and third horse 150 sovs. from the stake. One mile. 14 Mr. T. H. Lowry’s ch. c. Highland, 3yrs., by Finland —War Scare, 7st. 131 b (A. Reed) 1 4 Mr. W. T. Hazlett’s qh. f. Gold Light, Syrssi, by Hyinettus— Simper, Sst. 21b. (F. Waddell) 2 8 Mr. E. Riddiford’s br. g. Quest, 4yrs., by Martian —Trickis, 7st. fib., car. 7st. 71b. (H. Wheeler) 3 15 Mr. W. Stone’s b. m. Silver Beak, aged, Bst. 121 b. (F. C. Porter) 0 8 Mr. G. D. Greenwood’s br. o. Cupidon, Bst. 121 b. (G. Young) 0 16 Mr. E. Andrews's b. g. Income, Oyrs., Bst. 121 b. (A. J. McFlinn) 0 2 Mr. J. Richardson’s ch. g. Roseday, syrs. (A. H. Wilson) 0 1 Mr. A. B. Williams’s ch. h. Grotesque, 4yrs., Bst. 101 b. (C. Reed) 0 fi Mr. K. D. Duncan’s b. g. £olfanello, 6yrs., Bst. 91b. (A. Olliver) 0 7 Mr. R. A. McKenzie's br. g. Sunart, 6yrs. Bst. 61b. (M. McCarten) * 0 1 Ml-. A. B. Williams’s br. c. King’s Trumpeter, Bst. 21b (R. Reed) 0 5 Mr. W. Scholium’s blk. g. Royal Blood, 4yrs. Bst. 21b. (E. Keesing) 0 17 Messrs. Allen and Kirkpatrick’s br. g. Scotch Mixture, syrs. Bst (C. W. France) 0 10 Mr. R. Heppner’s b. g. Rouen, syrs., 7st. 131 b (J. Barry) 0 3 Mr. I J. H. Prosser’s b. f. Lovesign, 3yrs., 7st. 81b. (E. Lowe) 0 18 Mr. A. Goodman's b. g. Printemps, 6yrs., 7st. 71b. (P. Brodie) 0 11 Mr M. Thomas’s b. g. Haurangi, syrs., 7st. 51b (A. Dixon) 0 13 Mr. W. R. Kemball’s b. m. ' Martian Miss, 6yrs. 7st. 51b. (H. Stuart) 0 12 Mr. W. Nidd’s ch. m., Boadicea, 4yrs., 7st. -*lb (D. Butler) 0 21 Mr. J. Malone’s oh. g. Golden Light, 4yrs., 7st. lib., car. 7st. 2Jlbs (E. Garrett) 0 5 Mr. J. G. Duncan’s ch. m. Blackmail, syrs., 6st. 101 b.. car 6st. 121 b - (H. ,Wiggins) 0 20 Mr. F. Armstrong's ch', g., The Speaker 6yrs., 6st. 101 b., car. 7st '. (H. Dunn) 0 19 Mr. C. Glass’s b.’g. Cheer Up, aged, 6st. 71b (Robinson) 0 22 Mr. C. T. Keeble’s ch. g. Panther, 4yrs., 6st. 71b. (L. Pine) 0 (The winner trained by F. Davis.) The field was restive at the post, Cheer-Up and Pantier giving most trouble. When the'tapes went up seyeral horses were slow in finding their feet, prominent amongst them being Silver Peak. Haurangi, and Sunart Quest quickly assumed command, and at the seven-furlong post was attended by Royal Blood, Roseday, Highland, and Blackmail, Running round the. turn Gold Light and Boadicea, wh<had been well back, could be seen coming through, Cupidon making « forward move on the outer. The fals** rail kept the field well out in the straight, where Quest was still loading with Roseday, Highland, and Royal Blood close up. When well in line for home Highland went up, and, taking charge, never left the issue in doubt, winning by two lengths from Gold Light, who beat Quest by a length and a half. Just behind Quest were Cupidon, Grotesque, Boadicea, and King’s Trumpeter, at the head of a field well spread across the course. KORTH ISLAND CHALLENGE STAKES, of 1000 sovs., second horse 200 sovs. and third horse 100 sovs. from the stake. Weight for-age, with penalties. ®oven furlongs. 1 Mr. G. M. Currie’s b. h. thespian, 4yrs., by Absurd —beta, 9st. 51b. (inc. slb. pen.) CP. Rayner) 1 2 Mr. Eliot R. Davis’s blk. f. Queen March. 2yrs._ by Lucnl- ‘ lus—March, 7st. 131 b. (me. 141 b. pen.) (A. Reed) 2 3 The Hon. Mrs. Tahu Rhodes’s b. f. Gay Juliet, 2yrs., by Gay Lad—Gargaron, 6st. 131 b. (H. Wiggins) 3

I Mr. G. R. Currie’s ch. h. Listowel, syrs., 9st. 11b. (M. McArten) 0 4 Mr. G. D. Greenwood’s ch. g. Pluto, 4yrs., 9st. (G. Young) 0 5 Mr. W. R. Kemball’s b. g. Bumptious, 3yrs., Bst. 111 b. (inc. 31b. pen.) (L. Morris) 0 7 Messrs. Dwan Bros’, b. g. Alar bama, 3yrs., Bst. 81b. (W. Young) 0 6 Sir George Clifford’s ch. c. Viewpoint, 2yrs., 7st. 41b. (inc. 31b. pen.) (H. Burns) 0 5 Mr. W. R. Kemball’s b. f. Rose Martian, 2yrs., 6st. 131 b. (H. Stuart) 0 (Winner trained by W. Rayner,) Gay Juliet was first out from Bumptious, Alabama, and Pluto, Listowel, Queen March, and Rose Martian being at the tail of the field. At the five-furlong post Alabama headed Gay Juliet ; with Thespian handy, and led across The top, where Viewpoint, Rose Martian, and Listowel were last. Turning into the straight Alabama just led from Thespian, with Queen March craning right up, Pluto dropping back. Below the distance Thespian and Queen March headed Gay Juliet, and Thespian went on to win easily by over a length, with Gay Juliet three-quarters of a length away. Alabama was three lengths back, and then came Pluto, Bumptious, and Listowel, with Viewpoint several lengths away last. Time, Imin. 27 2-ssec.

7Jb. (E. Lowe;; 2 Bonny Sox, 7st. 51b., carried 7st. 81b. (A. Reed); 18 Blackhead, 7st. 31b. (D. Butler); 13 Dominant, 7st. (H. Dunn); 19 Bonomel, 6st. 121 b., carried 6st. 71b. (Ridgway); 15 En Route, 6st. 121 b., carried 6st. 71b. (G. Morrison); 14 Prineess Fran, 6st. 111 b., carried 7st. 41b. (G. Garrett); 16 Puketoi, 6st. 111 b., earned 6st. rib. (Robinson); 8 Elmorz, 6st. 71b., carried 6st. BJlb. (H. Gilmour). The field were dispatched to a good start, and were bunched coming to the turn, where Lady Fingers was prominent with Sunny Vale. Entering the straight and down the running Lady Fiimers drew right away and won comfortably by two lengths. Refrigeration came fast to cut Sunny Vale out of second money by half a length, and then came Santonio, Jolly Gay, Bonomei, and Gold Spinner. Time, Imin. 14 sec.

. NOTES ON THE DAY . (By “The Watcher-”) The posting of the jockeys’ names and post numbers on the totalisator was a change for the better, and was greatly appreciated. During the interval 1 etween the second and third races, Mr. Riddiford’s imported two-year-olds galloped four furlongs with the colours up, moving attractively.

The speculation was less than on the same day last year. The following able shows the amounts invested on the various races in the two years:— 1922. 1923. Years. £ £ First High-Weight 4575 3902 St. Leger 26861 19051 Nursery Handicap 5355 4531 Thompson Handicap ... 6883 69401 Challenge Stakes 1287 44931 Silverstream Handicap 61151 4822 Railway Handicap 6413 J 5366 Tinakori Handicap 6797 6543

SILVERSTREAM HANDICAP, of 350 sovs ; second horse 70 sovs., and third horse 35 sovs. from the stake; apprentice riders. One mile. 4 Mr. W. Howard’s br. c. Kahikatea, 3yrs., by Wormwood — Kooya, 7st. 81b. (G. Morrison) + 3 Mr. H Nee’s br. m. Lady Ben, 4yrs., by Wainiangii—Benison, 7st. 51b. ....... (E. McGovern) t 7 Mr. C. P. Nash’s b. m. Redlogue, 4yrs., 7st. 21b., car. 7st. 71b. (L. Pine) 3 tDead heat.

(Kahikatea trained by owner, and Lady Ben by T. Higgins.) Also started: 5 Wheatfield, Bst. 61b., car. Bst. 111 b. (A. Curran); 2 Five Eighths, Bst. 21b., car. Bst. 71b. (H. Alexander); 1 Parorangi, 7st. 101 b. CD. Butler) ; 6 Bonrina, 7st. 81b. (W. Bagby); 9 Gluement, 7st., car. 7st. 51b. (Brodie); 8 Stream, 6st. 71b (G. Butler). Stream was the leader for a furlong, and running out of the back stretch she was passed by Redlogue, Wheatfield and Gluement _ being well back, and Kahikatea also in the rear. Redlogue, Stream, Lady Ben,, and Parorangi led round the turn, and entering the straight Bonrina rushed to the front, but faded quickly. From the false rail Kahikatea put in a great run on the inside, and a fine struggle was witnessed over the last furlong. Kahikatea was in front 100 yards from home, but Lady Ben got iip in time to make a dead heat, with Redlogue a neck away, followed by Wheatfield, Parorangi, and Stream. Time, Imin. 44sec.

RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 500 sovs., second horse 100 sovs., and third horse 50 sovs. from the stake. Six furlongs. 3 Mr. W. Howard’s ch. g. Joy Ride, 4yrs., by Merry Moments — Sanguine, 6st. 71b. (G. Morrison) 1 2 Mr. R. ,A. McKenzie’s ch. g. Mireusonta, 4yrs., by Absurd — Rosie Desmond, 7st. 131 b. (J. Barry) 2 1 Mr. Eliot R. Davie’s blk. g. Lucius, 3yrs., by Lucullus — March, 7st. 101 b. ... (A. Reed) 3 4 Vespucci, Bst. 111 b. (Q. Young) 0 9 Scion, Bst. 21b (E. Lowe) 0 5 Civilform, 7st. 91b., car. 7st. 131 b (C. W. France) 0 6 Prosperity, 7st. 11b. car. 7st. 2jlb (H. Stuart) 0 11 Strategy, 6st. 121 b. (W. Bagby) 0 10 Ares, 6st. 91b., car. 6st. 111 b. , 1 (H. Wiggins) 0 8 Triboulet, 6st. 71b. (L.f A. Pine) 0 12 Jackaroo, 6st. 71b. ... (G. Butler) 0 7 ’/stinomc, 6st. 71b. (D. Butler) 0 (Winner trained by owner.)

40,1121 38,5431 The false rail which forces the fields into the centre of the straight is not too popular with the jockeys. Their contention is that it comes out too abruptly, and ends too soon. They think it may be better when they have had a little more experience, but consider it should be extended to be quite parallel with the true rail before iit ends. As it is, the horses are still tinning when they leave the rail. It was noticeable that horses ran very wide yesterday, but there was also an absence of crowding and jostling along the rail leading to the winning post. The. high-weight field gave trouble at the post. It was a fine performance by Soulterina. Turning for home she was fourth to last, and did not look to have a hope. Matatua ran in the nomination of Mr. A. G. Hill. Tigerland was in the picture for a mile, when he faded out. Ho sweated freely in the birdcage. Vindictive finished on as well as anything. With Sir Wai, Pahiki, and War Loan, he was well back at one stage, but the first mile was run in the slow time of Imin. 4.7 2-ssec., which no doubt accounted for the ability of tho rear division to nrnke a showing at the finish.

Joy Ride, on the outside, Astinome, Mireusonta, and Triboulet got out smartly, and led on to the course proper, Lucius, Vespucci, and Scion being well back. Round the rail Astinome ran very wide and Mireusonta, hanging to the rails, got the advantage on tho turn from Joy Ride, and appeared to have tho race won, but Joy Ride challenged strongly over the last furlong, and being vigorously ridden, readied the post first by a neck. Mireusonta was two lengths in front of Lucius, who camo well in the straight. Then came Civilform and Triboulet in line, just in front of Vespucci, the remainder tailed off. Time, imin. 13sec.

TINAKORI HANDICAP, of 350 sovs., second' horse 70 sovs., and third horse 35 sovs. from tho stake. Six furlongs. 6 Mr. Knox’s b. m. Lady Finger#, syrs., by Merry Moment —Kakawai, 7st. 51b. (carried 7st. 121 b.) CW. Bagby) 1 5 Mr. W. E. Bidwill’s b. f. Refrigeration, 3yrs., bv Martian— Snow Waif, Sst. 3lb. (H. Stuart) 2 10 Mr. A. Barlow’s br. g. Sunny Vale, 4yrs., by Sunny Lake — Vanna," 7st. Blb. (carried 7st. 111 b.) (C. Reed) 3 (Winner trained by owner.) Also started: 11 Laughing Eyes, 9st. 51b. (F. C. Porter); 1 The Reaver, 9st. 11b. (M. McCarten) ; 4 Blue Soeks, Sst. 51b. (R. Reed); 9 Deroulede, Bst. 41b. (T. Young) ; 7 Jolly Gay, Sst. 11b. (B. Keesing); 3 Santonio, Bst. (J. Barry); 17 The Emperor, 7st. 81b. (A. McCormack); 12 Gold Spinner, 7st.

Rapine won the St. Leger with ridioulous ea-se. At one stage Many Kittle looked to have a chance, but the Martian horse romped home over the lafd furlong. The first part of the journov was not run at a fast pace.

Parody and Bugle Note outclassed the juveniles, some of whom were very green. I-iakt Crust ran well up to his track work. G. Young was seen to advantage on the winner. The first half was run in 48 2-ssec.

Apart from Gold Light, none of those who failed to be well up in the first half-mile of the Thompson Handicap got placed. Silver Peak, Sunart, and Haurangi, amongst others, got badly away. Cupidon was putting in great work at the finish. Roseday was prominent for six furlongs, but ran wide at the turn, where Royal Blood cried enough- Blackmail was placed well in the early stages, and was one of the first beaten. Boadicea ran a great race from a poor start. Highland has been up only a. few weeks, but he won very easily. Mr. Williams’s pair ran well up and so did Martian Miss.

Thespian had a fairly comfortable victory, but Queen March was not too well placed in the first half-mile Alabama ran well for five furlongs, but Gay Juliet and Pluto did not appear to like the going. Rose Martian and Listowel were always in the rear, and Viewpoint ran right out at the turn. The false rail enabled Kahikatea to put in a fine run on tho inside in tho Silverstream Handicap. Young Morrison rode a good race, for the horse was not too well placed. Bonrina slipped up in tho straight, but it was a shortlived effort. Redlogue looked promising turning for home, but could not hold his own. Gluement finished last, while Stream, although running well, was not good enough. Joy Ride finished very gamely, having to make a long-sustained effort to head off Mireusonta- Morrison rode a good finish. Lucius did not cover tho first part of the journey smartly enough to hold a winning position in th© straight. The first half was covered in 48Jsec.

Lady Fingers gave nothing els© a look-in in the Tinakori Handicap. The Reaver is not fond of soft going, and early yesterday morning had run badly in a spin on the tracks. Yet the public made him favourite, and he was never prominent. Santonio did tho best of the well-backed division. Refrigeration would have been closer had he got clear earlier.

SECOND DAY

THE WEIGHTS DECLARED The following weights have been framed by Mr. H. Coyle for the second day of the meeting: —

Acceptances close at noon to-day. Owners ar© reminded tliat nominations for all events at the autumn meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club close to-night at 8. In connection with the Manawatu 1 Racing Club’s meeting, it should be borne in mind that acceptances for the first day’s events close to-night. Trentham race visitors when in Wniis Street to-day, see the smart showing of ladies’ and gents.’ wear at the well-known 'etore, Herb Price’s —Advt.

RACING IN ENGLAND A WIN FOR THE KING. (Rec. April 12, 5.5.p.m.) London, April 11. The King’s Bo wood, ridden by Wragg, won the Newstands Handicap, of a mile and a half, at Pontefract. This was the King’s first win _ this season. The King’s Mosaic finished second at Lingfield in the Spring Two-Ycar-Old Plate—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

TROTTING NEW BRIGHTON MEETING

By Telegraph.—Press Association. Christcfiurch, April 12. The New Brighton Trotting Club’s autumn meeting opened to-day in splendid weather The attendance was good for a'n off day. The totalisator investments were £23,250, compared with £23,827 on the corresponding day last year. IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP, of 126 sove. One mile and a half. —St. Anthony, 84yds. behind (G. F. Robinson), 1; Young Blake, 108yds. behind, 2; Nelson Bell, scr., 3. Also started: Theda, Grey Lady, Queen Ida, Laurier, Little., Charm, Llano, Peter Bell, Cousin Jennie, The Toff, Home Girl, The Repa, To-night, scr; Red Oak, Aircadian, Rapid Wind, Bon Elect, 12yds. behind; Kola Bell, 96yds. behind. Won by ten lengths, with one length between second and third. Time, 3min. 36sec. BELFAST HANDICAP, of 180 sovs. One mile and a half. —Eric Rothschild, 24yds. behind (W. L. Harris), 1; Phil Smith, scr., 2; Vera Logan, scr, 3. Also started: Rebel, Irish Eyes. Dandy Rose, Nelson McCormack, Georg© Grafton, Trenand, Kodol, scr; Rona Audubon, ! Leading Lady, Bingen Wilkes, Willie Logan, Dolly Doyle, 12yds. behind; Harbour Light, 24yds. behind; Harold Burwood, Two Bells, 48yds. behind. Won by a length, two tengths between second and third. Time, 3min. 30sec. BURWOOD HANDICAP, of 450 sovs. Two miles. Taraire, 60yds behind ... (J. Bryce) 1 Royal Oak, scr 2 Peter King, scr. J Also started: Thixendale, Trooper Dillon, Colenut, Adair. Tommy Direct, Event. Ladv Joan. Emperor, Whispering Willie,’Paul Dufault. Won by a length, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 4min. 32 3-ssec. SEA VIEW HANDICAP, of 180 sovb. ’Two miles. —Renown, 12yds. behind (D. Bennett), 1; Nibbidard, scr, 2; Prospect, 36yds. behind, 3. _ Also started: Gentleman Wood, Kotiro, Friendship, Peter Jackson, scr.; St. Hubert. Dolly Dillon, 60yds. Ijehind; The Rook, 72 yds. behind. Won by three lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time 4min. 47 3-ssec. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 207 soys. Two miles.—Dix|ie Mac, 168yds behind (N. L. Reilly), 1; Pete Peter, 24yds. behind, 2; Mangoutu. 36yds. behind, 3. Also started Maryolo, Dillon S., scr.; Our Lady, Kola Bell, Paul Huon, Count Dee, 36yds. behind : Bundaberg, 48yds. behind; Natm Kin"’, 96yds. behind; Marvin Jr., Nighborn, 120vds. behind. Wen by three lengths, with eight lengths between second and third. lime, 4min. DASH HANDICAP, of 180 soys. One mile. —Rey de Oro. 12yds. behind (F. Holmes), 1; Elsie Gay, 12yds. behind, 2; Colchester, scr., 3. r Also started; Final Leave, Chaos, Vera s Doll, Annie’s Dream, War Bond, Makomako. La Fayette, Bell , Logan scr.; Whisht, Eulius, Royal Oak, 12yds. ehind; Calmness, Energetic. 24yds. be; liind, Peter King, Flora Golding, 36 yds. behind. Won by half a lengith, a length between second and third,. Time, 2min. 19 3-ssec. WAINONI HANDICAP, of 207 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Elite, 24 vds. behind (.J. Messervey), 1; bir Henry, 24yds. behind, 2; Adair, scr., 3. Also started: Rorke’s Drift, scr.; Idris Lincoln Huon, Glen Mavis, 12 vds. behind; Asturio, 24yds behind; The Triumph, 60yds. behind. by seven lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 2min. 49 4-sseo. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 180 sovs. One mile—Linden, scr. (O. E. Hooper), 1; Tobermory, 12yds. behind, 2; Progress scr. 3. Also started: Waipero, Harewood, Blackness, Annie’s Dream, Wet Dav, Ivy Irvington. Makomako, Prince Burlington, Humariki, scr.; Proud Elsie, 12yds. behind; Calmness, Energetic, 24yds. behind; Matty’s Boy, 36vds. behind ; Soprano, 48yds. behind ; William tho First. 60yds. behind; Xavier 84yds. behind. Won by a length, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 2min. 17 4-ssec.

HANDICAPS FOR TOMORROW

Following are the second day’.s HANDICAP, of 144 sovs. One mile and a half. —Master Sefton, Awa Moa. Mount Harding, Cardinal and Blue, Rebel Downfall, Queen Ferrv, Mehsande, Percy Dillon, Mary Galindo, Queen Ida, Sir Logan, Ken Tracey, Look Out, Hcudnin, Mild Pointer, Galla Pointer, Bill Rich, Passion Wood. Golde i Peter, Imshi scr.; Brent Junr., Dilemna, Miss Babs, Moon Drift. Pakoti. Appleshaw, Tydol, 12yds. behind; Lord Clan, George Grafton, Logan Lou, Ma Cush]a 24yds. behind; Wyoming, Kotiro, Tre-tana, 36yds.: behind; Bingen Wilkes, 48yds. behind; Harbour Light, Vera Logan, War Bond, 60yds. behind ; Phil Smith, 84vds. behind. BEXLEY HANDICAP, of 193sovs. Two miles.—Mafvolo. Corwar, Dillons, scr. j Our Lady, Lee Norris, Paul Huon,

Kola Bell, Mangoutu. Pete Peter, 112 yds. behind; Bundalerg, 24yds. behind ; Wild Pedo, 36yds. behind; Sir Wildmoor, 60yds. behind; Delville Wood, Nighborn,' 96yds. behind; Tradesman, 156yds. behind; Dixie Mac, 168yds. behind. NEW. BRIGHTON HANDICAP, of 54Qsovs. Two miles.—Pinevale, Nell Pointer, Trooper Dillop, Nellie Soott, Bell Fashion, Lincoln Huon, Sir Henry, scr.; Austurio, Lady Join, Emperor, 12yds. behind; The Trir.mph, Wild Thyme, Ouimet, 36yds. behind; Moneymaker, 48yds. behind; Logan Chief, Whisperintg Willie, Paul Dufault, 60 yds. behind; First Carbinu, 72yds. behind; Box Seat, 96yds. behind; Happy Voyage, Snowshoe, 108yds. behind. BROOKLYN HANDICAP, of 270 sovs. Two miles.—Theseus, Joyful, Ballin, scr.; Renown, 12yds. behind; Native King, 24yds. behind; Kola Boy, 36yds. behind; Gay Wilkes, Marvin, Junr, 48yds. behind; Peter McKinney, Marietta, 60yds. behind; Whisht, 84yds. behind; Tradesman, First Fashion, 108yds. behind; Homeleigh Dick,, Dixie Mac, 120yds. behind.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 225 sovs. One mile. —Bing Boy, Oratorio, Proud Elsie, Thea, Teneriffe, Energetic, Progress, Lu Fayette, scr.; Lord Lytton, Fancy Boy, Peter King, The Rook, Adair, Rey de Oro, Olive Huon, Flora Golding, Henry Tracey, Irvar, 12yds. behind; Linden, Rorke’s Drift. Hayseed, Lady Wildwood, Admiral Hal, Prince Lyons, 24yds. behind; Idris, Latona, Lincoln Huon, 36ydg. behind; Proud Logan, Pinavale, 48 yds. behind; First Carbine, 60yds. behind.

FLYING HANDICAP, of 270 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Trooper Dillon, Tommy Direct, Pinevale, As-; turio, Ouimet, scr.; Elite, Nellie Scott, 12yds. btihmd; Loganwood, Hal Junr, Moneymaker, August Dillon, 24 yds. behind; Chid, Pedro Pronto, First Carbine, 36yds. behind; Trix Pointer, Willie Lincoln, 48yds. behind; Snowshoe, 60yds. behind; Happy Voyage, 108yds. behind. FINAL HANDICAP, of 202 bovb. One mile. —Blue Drift, Final Leave, Bing Boy, Beta’s Greeting, Dolly Dillon, Progress, Peter the Prince Burlington, scr.; Lord Lytton, Matty’s Boy, Olive Huon, Henry Tracy, Thixendale, The Rook, Flora Golding, 12yds. behind; Linden, Landlord, Hickorywood, Soprano, Rorke’s Drift, Prince Lyons, 24yds. behind; Ben Dillon, Trooper Dillon, Idris. Glen Mavis, 36 yds. behind; Proud Logan, Sir Henry, Nelli© Scott, 48yds. behind; Xavier Elite 60yds. behind.

FIXTURES. April 12 and 14—Wellington R.C. Afc tumn. April 12 —Matamata R.C- Annual. April 18 and 19 —Manawatu R.C. Autumn. April 20 and 21 —South Canterbury J.C. Autumn. April 27 and 28— Hawke’s Bay J.O. Autumn. May 4 and s—Marlborough5—Marlborough R.C. Autumn. May 9 and 10 —Egmont RC. Winter. May 11 and 12 —Ashburton County R.C. Autumn. June 2,4, and 6—Dunedin J.O. Win- , ter. Trainers and jockeys, to-day will be an off-day with you. Shop at the sports store, Herb Prioefs, Willia Stregi.—Advt.

SECOND HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 350 so vs. One mile and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Urgency ... 10 13 Tigerland . 9 5 Kiibird 10 10 Rebuff ... 9 2 Sir Gladful ... 9 2 Fanciful 10 10 Birkenella 9 0 Mabatua . 10 6 Empyrean 9 0 Royal Gift 10 4 First Bora 9 0 Explorer ... 10 1 Sponte 9 0 Soulterina 10 0 The Curragh 9 0 Malingerer 9 13 Prince Paul 9 0 Mia Bella . 9 13 Martial Vindictive 9 8 Dance 9 0 Sir Wai ... 9 6 Steepholm 9 0 War Loan . 9 6 HUTT HANDICAP , of 500 sovs. Ono mile. st. lb. st. lb. Cupidon . 10 d 4 V hipping Highland . 10 3 Boy 8 3 Grotesque 10 1 Prosperity 8 2 Vespucci . 9 11 The Speaker 8 2 Deucalion. 9 11 Blackmail 8 2 Scotch Taiparu .. 8 2 Mixture 9 5 Bumptious 8 0 Sunny Loch 9 4 Zouave ... 7 13 Listowel . 9 2 Battle Limelight .■ 9 o Knight 7 12 Listening Cheer Up 12 Post 9 1 Askari 7 12 Peneus 8 13 Waipatu . 7 11 Lucius 8 11 Petunia ... 7 10 Printemps 8 11 Strategy ... 7 Haurangi. 8 11 Kiibird ... 7 9 Martian Happy Day# 7 Miss 8 10 Suspicion . 7 7 Dainty Step 8 10 Pilliewinkie 7 7 Civilform 8 10 Militaire 7 7 Jov Ride . 8 9 Bodyguard 7 7 Golden Dominant 7 7 Light 8 6 Pantier ... 7 7 Mantua ... R 6 Santiago .. 7 7 Prince Hal 8 4 Five Eighths 7 7 MURITAI HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. One mile. st. lb. st. lb. Urgency . 9 0 Redlogue .. 7 4 Kiibird . 8 13 Lord Pilliewinkie 8 9 Desmond 7 4 RefrigeraBirkenella 7 2 i tion 8 7 Sam Santiago .. . 8 5 Franette 7 2 Explorer .. . 8 4 Empyrean 7 2 IPive Meir rimas 7 0 Eighths 8 2 GTuemOnt .. 6 12 Lad" Ben . 8 0 Rimutaka . 6 12 Sunny Vale 7 11 Princess Vindictive 7 11 Fran 6 11 Boneoto ... 7 10 Edendale . 6 9 Parorangi . 7 8 Lady WaiMadam mangu 6 P Chiron 7 7 Stream 6 7 Bnnrina 7 5 Hyana 6 7 Patuki . 7 5 Arizona .... 6 7 AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 1000 1 sovs. One mile and three furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Kick Off .. 9 5 BonettCr ... 7 11 Cnnidon . 9 1 I <ittle River 7 8 Silver Peak 8 12 Bitters .... 7 7 Income . 8 12 Stork 7 6 Roseday . 8 10 Ruapapa ... 7 6 Sunart . 8 6 Boa dices ... 7 6 Winning Quest .7 6 Hit 8 6 Printemps . 7 2 Palestrina 8 6 Haurangi 7 1 Deucalion . 8 6 IlluminaGold Light 8 6 tion 7 0 Many Kittle 8 2 Askari 6 10 jV i.errv Day 8 2 Blackmail . 6 9 King’s Bumptious . 6 9 Trumneter 8 1 Wheatfield 6 7 Solfnnello . 7 13 Taiparu .... 6 7 Scotch Conflict .... 6 7 Mixture 7 13 Zouave 6 7 Rouen 7 13 / PACIFIC HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. Ib. Queen Star Ranger 8 13 March .. . 9 7 Heathcote 6 11 Owlscombe 9 1 Attractive 6 p Parody . 8 12 Last Crust 6 7 Delude . 8 9 Panorama 6 7 Gav Juliet 8 5 Kuhio 6 7 Orofino .... . 8 J KamehaViewpoint 8 O meha 6 7 Kilceit .... . 8 0 Ralston 6 7 King’s Joy 7 11 Bright Eyes 6 7 Bugle Note 7 8 Black Laughing Ronald ... 6 7 Stock ... . 7 7 Rose Kilris . 7 7 Martinn ... 6 7 Thorndale 7 1 All Gold ... 6 7 White Olvmpta .... K 7 Comet .., . 6 13 Gartmore ... 6 7 SUBURBAN HANDICAP, of 750 • SOVSSix furlongs. Solfanello 9 2 Martian Grotesque 8 13 Miss 7 6 Chimera ... . 8 13 Golden Highland 8 11 Light ... 7 3 Pluto . 8 11 Will Koval Blood 8 10 Oakland .. .7 2 Reseda" ... . 8 Mantua 6 13 Vespucci .. . 8 r 9 Prosperity 6 12 Gold Light 8 9 Laughing King’s Eyes 6 11 Trumpeter 8 5 Waipatu .... 6 10 Mireusonta. 8 4 1 Ares 6 7 Listening Astinome ... 6 7 Post . 8 1 Triboulet ... 6 7 Scotch Jolly Gav fl 7 Mixture 7 12 Maunu 6 7 ■ Listowell ... . 7 12 RefrigeraLimelight 7 1 1 tion 6 7 Bon Spec ... . 7 11 Deroulede 6 7 Success . 7 11 Backsheesh 6 7 Civilform .. . 7 10 Petunia .... 6 ' 7 Lovesign ... 7 10 Sheffield .... 6 7 Hipo 6 7 BELMONT HANDICAP, of 3.50 sovs. Six : furlongs. fit. lb. st. lb. Laughing Gold Eves 9 3 Spinner 7 5 The Reaver 8 13 San Alabama ... . 8 12 Franette 7 5 RefrigeraHori 7 5

tion 8 8 Bonny Sox 7 5 Vitella .... 8 7 Bonny Lady Friend ... 7 5 Fingers ... 8 5 Black Head 7 I Kahikatea 8 4 Bayana 7 1 Wink 8 4 Dominant 7 0 Blue Socks 8 4 Bonomel ... 6 10 Deroulede 8 2 En Route 6 10 Incursio ... 8 1 Grace 6 10 Jollv Gay ... 7 12 Piiketoi .... 6 9 Santonio ... 7 12 Elmorz .... 6 7 Bonecto ... 7 12 Hyana 6 7 Sunny Vale 7 12 Martinique 6 7 Madam Gold Pan ... 6 7 Chiron ... 7 9 Soliel D’Or 6 7 The Seaside 6 7 Emperor 7 6 Sensible .... 6 7 TRENTHAM GOLD CUP, of 1000 sovs.; w.f.a. Two miles. Income King’s Trumpeter Sunart Winning Hit Many Kittle Scion Ruapapa Wheatfield Palestrina Zouave Kick Off Boadicea Bonnie Winkie Bumptious Gasbag, V agabond Rapine