HOLIDAY RACING COMMENCES

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 177, 21 April 1924, Page 8

HOLIDAY RACING COMMENCES

MEETINfiS AT AUCKLAND, TAUHERENIKAU, FEILDING AND RIVERTON NIGGER MINSTREL DEFEATS MOTLEY RAPINE’S BRILLIANT WIN AT RANDWICK — ‘ The Easter racing carnival commenced on Saturday. At Auckland the principal event, the Easter Handicap, was won by an outsider in Hipo; Parody won the Oaks, and Nigger Minstrel defeated Motley in the Champagne Stakes. The Feilding Cup went to Trespass, whose success was long overdue. Rational won the open sprint. Merry Day was responsible for a good effort in the Easter Handicap x at Tauherenikau, and in the South Island Loughrea won the Riverton Cup. The 'racing at Randwick saw the New Zealand-owned and trained Rapine beat Australia’s best at weight for age, while Whittier broke the Australian record for a mile in the Doncaster Handicap.

TAUHERENIKAU RACES MERRY DAY WINS EASTER HANDICAP RAILWAY TO PRINCE HAL The first day’s events of the autumn meeting of the Wairarapa Racing Club were held at Tauherenikau on Satur day, and some fine racing was for a large attendance, which included a E£ »d number of Wellington patrons. “4 early in the morning were not too bright, as it had rained overnight, and the morning was wet and overcast. About an hour before the first race the weather cleared, and the racing was held under favourable conditions, while the ram considerably improved the track. Merry Day won the chief event after an interesting contest, running strongly over the concluding stages of the race in a style suggestive of her good form eighteen mentis ago. The locally-owned and trained Prince Hal accounted for J the open sprint. Ho bore a very bright ” appearance, and had too much in ieserve at the finish for the Trenthumtrained Piquant. Trentham stables did well, wT-nni-ng three races with Spoony, Stream, and Entre Nous, while placemoney was secured with Piquant, Aeriform, Star Shell, and Tinohan. The course and appointments were looking their best, and the details and arrangements worked smoothly under Mr. 0- J. Corlyon and his assistants, a noticeable and commendable feature being the punctuality observed in the closing of the totalisator and the running of the events. In the first race it appeared as if the prompt closing cf the machine took a lot of investors unawares, but it had a good effect, and the strict observance of the time-table enabled the last race to be run within a few minutes of the advertised time, and visitors were able to get away without delay. There was only one incident to need the attention of the judicial committee during the day, and that was in connection with the running of the Martinborough Welter Handicap, in which Hytinus met with an accident which made it necessary to destroy him. After hearing evidence the stewards decided that the mishap was purely accidental, no blame being attachable to anybody. The sum of .£18,302 was put through the machine, representing an increase of £lB2 on the first day of last year’s autumn meeting, when £18,082 was handled. MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP. Gold Dollar was the only scratching for the Maiden Hack Race and Kilfaire was made a firm favourite. Cinders and Ardfinnan, ran to the front from Kilfairo and Spoony, and this was the order to the top of the straight. Spoony put in his claim at the distance, and won comfortably by a length with Cinders, half a length in front of Kilfalre, who finished better than Ardfinnan, and beat him for third money by a neck. Peach Brandy, who was not too well placed in the early stages, was next. The winner won with a good ’hand and Cinders went well. It was her first race. They were rather n poor lot, but the winner is a rood sort. Al UK AI WELTER. Mark and Lady Gay were taken out of the Afokai Welter Handicap, and in a good betting race Bonny Marion was made favourite. Good Mark and favourite were first away, and led from All Gold and Debate. The two leaders had the finish to themselves R,™?? Marion winning comfortably bv a nT'; th \ > ,. n r b ‘y e was four or five lengths Anilol’ Wlth S6 UP - AU G ° ld rnn RAILWAY HANDICAP. he L° u nd H Yti nna were scratched tor the Railway Handicap. Piquant was backed down to even money. She drew a position on the extreme outside and she ha<l to be made a lot of use of in the first stages of the race ti> get on terms with Prince Hal from the inside berth The latter and Alabama were first to show up, but Piquant had run to the front when a furlong had been covered, while Prince Hal was closely attended by Alabama and Foolish Chi the turn. Piquant had a lead of two, lengths, but Prince Hal was going well. At this stage Alabama and Foolish began to fade away, while Chimera became noticeable. Some Bed was well back, and Happy Days was last. At the top of the straight Piquant was still 'in front, but Prince Hal tackled her at the distance, and she had not enough in reservo to beat him home, losing by a length after a good race. Her rider cased her in the last bet, enabling Chim- ’ era to get within a neck for third money. Some Red was two lengths away in fourth place, but lie had never looked dangerous. The next to finish were Mountain March and Happy Days, the finishing effort of the latter tailing the eye for a future race over a longer distance. Laughing Stock bled, and came in last. EASTER HANDICAP. Refrigeration and Passionless were not saddled up for the principal event. The locally-trained Bitters found most favour with backers, but there was support for nearly all the runners. Aeriform took the lead from barrier rise, closely attended by Printemps, Merry Day, Bumptious, and Bitters. Merry Day was steadied when they had settled down, and Aeriform led out of the straight from Printemps, Bumptious, and Blitters, with Little River next. So much pace were the leaders cracking on that when the race was nearly half over Merry Day was several away, with only Scion behind her. Turning for home tho leaders began to fei the effects of the pace, and Merry Day closed on them. At the top of the straight she was on terms with Aeriform, and she camo on to win very nicely by a length from Bumptious, who secured a run on tho rails, and beat Aeriform by a similar marpin. Bitters was a couple of

lengths further off in fourth followed by Priniemps and Little River. The riders of the leaders showed poor judgment of pace, and with the exception of Bumptious they had not a run left when the straight was reached. Bumptious went well, but nothing o the day hod a chance with the winner, who appears very nearly back to her best form. Scion refused to gallop at all generously, and he was the last to finish.

TWO-YEAR-OLD STAKES. Miss O’Dille, Kilmint, and Jubilance wore scratched for the Two-year-old Stakes, leaving thirteen runners, of whom the bracketed pair, Star Shell and Calm Eve. were solidly supported Star Shell and Agitato got away well, but Bomdeer and Subiection soon reached the models, and the latter went to iho front On the turn Subjection, Star Shell, and Agitato wore going best, and Subjection, ridden out. beat Star Shell by a length and a half Agitato mn rather wide on entering the straight, and the judge, was a length behind Star Shell Ho was a bit nnluckv in not negotiating the turn better Fdea a was fourth, but she had not mneh to spare from Kilmar and Paula. Kilmar finished wen. MEMBERS’ HACK HANDICAP. The scraching of All. Gold. Good Mark and Kilminster left six runners in the Members’ Hack Handicap, Stream being a firm favourite SJ’e ranrigl t. her best form, and after S.lk Rein. non rina and Hvnma hod made the runni -. but Stream finished sol'dlr, a d -IIL r._ n. Irntrth. Itadiac, who had neon tSd olice. 1 five U Bonrina bv a length SHI R ? - for his run Stream might not have reached him. MARTINBOROUGH WELTER HANDICAP. Happy Days and Prince were withdrawn from tho Martmborougu Handicap, and Mangawhero made a solid favourite with a lot or inouev “so for Lady Ben. It was a race of peculiar incidents Atapo got _ out wel and then was sent back to last. Thi. left Peneus and Hytinus in the lead, and on tho turn Manga" hero came up on the inside of Hytinus, "ho immediately dropped right out of the contest. At the top of the straight Avonlea was handy to Peneus, and she came on to win by a length and a half, while Atapo put in a great run from the rear, and beat the top weight for second money by a neck. Lady Ben was three lengths away fourth, with Mangawhero next. Rather too much use was made of Peneus with his big weight, and it looked as if he should have been the winner, while the ground lost by Atano considerably affected his chance. .the rider of Hytfnus dismounted when his horse stopped, and it was found that he had broken the off-hind fetlock. He was destroyed. An inquiry into the incident was adjourned until to-day, FERRY HACK HANDICAP. Lady Gay and Avonlea were scratched for the concluding event and in the field of twelve; Entre Nous and Glimpse carried 50 per cent, of the money. Bonlita and Tinohari began best, and led to the straight, with Entre Nous and Glimpse handy, Puketoi and Heathcote the nearest of the others. In the run home Entre Nous stayed on best, and beat Tinohari by half a length. Tatrina, who was last away, put in a fine rnn over the concluding stages, and was two lengths behind Tinohari, with Glimpse fourth, and then Bonlita, Sonny Boy, and Martinique. DETAILS OF THE RACING MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP,, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 4 Mr. F. Earl’s b. g. Spoony, by Nassau—Cooing, 3yrs., Bst. 71b. (E. Lowe) 1 3 Mr. P. S. McDonald’s b. m. Cinders-, by All Red.—Miss Heaton, 4yrs., Bst. 71b (D. R. Gunn) 2 1 Mr. W. R. Kemball’s b. g. Kilfaire, by Kilbreney—Satisfaire, 3yrs., Bst. 71b (J. Barry) 3 (Winner trained by F. Quinlivan, Trentham.) Also started: 3 Peach Brandy, Bst. 71b. (J. Olsen); 7 Otaura, Bst. 71b. (D. Butler); 5 Ardfinnan, Bst. 71b. (W. Young); 6 King Broney, Bst. 71b., car. Rat. 81b. (W. Bell); 2 Master Black, Bst. 71b., car. Bst. 9|lb. (M. Conway); 9 Willow Wai, Bst. 71b. (B. Bayliss). Won by a length, with half a length between second and third. Ardfinnan was fourth. Time, Imin. 15sec. MOKAI HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Mr. S. W. Carter’s ch. m. Bonny Marion, by Boniform —Marionetta, syrs., Bst. 91b (C. Carmon t) 1 3 Mt. J. McCormack's b. g. Good Mark, by Good Night—Rose Mark, aged. Bst. 131 b (if. Conway) 2 4 Mr. AV. Galbraith’s b. m. Debate, bv Provocation—Wailethe - 4yrs., Sst. 91b. (J. Olson) 3 (Winner trained by F. J. Carmont, Foxton.) Also starteel: 2 All Gold, 9st. 41b. (W. Bell); 7 Dick, Bst., car. Bst. BJIb. (A. Thorner); 5 Sonny Boy, Bst. (D. R. Gunn); 6 Kilininster, Bst. (D. Butler). Won by a length, with four lengths between second and third. Sonny Boy was fourth. Time, Imin. 28 4-sscc. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six furlongs. 4 Mr. W. Galbraith’s b. g. Prince Hal, by Marble Arch —Martian Princess, aged, 7st. 71b., car. 7st. 91b (J. Barry) 1 1 Mr. V. Riddiford’s ch. f. Piauant, by Somme Kiss —Crundell Chick, 3yrs., 7st. 131 b (A. Evans) 2 2 Mr. C. F. Vallance’s br. in. Chimera, by Finland—Landrail, aged, Bst. 91b., car. Bst. 41b. ... (A. Stowe) 3 (Winner trained by owner, Featherston.) Also started: 6 Happy Days, Bst. 21b. (D. R. Gunn); 3 Some Red, 7st. 91b., car. 7st. 41b. (C. Butler); 8 Alabama, 7st. 41b. (C. Jury); 9 Laughing Stock, 7st. 31b. (D. Butler); 7 FooKsh, 7st. lib., car, 7st. 21b. (C. McGovern); 5 Moun-

tain March, 6st. 111 b., car. 6st. 81b. (A. I Brown). Won by a length, with a neck between second and third. Some Red was fourth. Time, Imin. 13 2-ssec. EASTER HANDICAP, of 409 sovs. Ono mile and a quarter. 5 Mr A. E. Booth’s br. m. Merry Day, by Merry Moment—Labour Day, syrs., 9st (E. Garrett) 1 3 Mr W. R. Kemball’s br. g. Bumptious, by Kilboy—Conceit, 4yrs., Bst. 31b (J. Barry) 2 2 Mr. D. Donald’s b. g. Aeriform, bj Acrostic—Miss Trumps, syrs., 6st. 131 b., carried 7st. 11b. (D Butler) 3 (Winner trained by IV. Garrett, Masterton.) Also started : 7 Scion, Bst. 91b. (AV. Bell); 6 Printemps, Sst. 3'.b. (H. Wheeler); 1 Bitters, 7st. 111 b. (C. McGovern); 4 Little River, 7st. 111 b. (A. Stowe). Won bv a length, a length between second and thirib Bitters was fourth. Time, 2min. 8 l-ssec. WAIRARAPA TIVO - YEAR - OLD STAKES, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 Mr. IV. E. Bidwill’s b. c. Subjection, by Martian —Submersion 2 yrs., 7st. 5 b (C. Bn tier) 1 1 Mr. W. Anstis’s b. c. Star Shell, by Battle Eve—Silver Beacon, 7st. 71b., carried 7st. 81b. ... (J. Barry) 2 6 Mr. E. Elgar’s ch. c. Agitato, by Polydiinion—Melodise, 2yrs., 7st. 31b., carried 7st. 7Jlh. (D. R. Gunn) 3 (Winner trained by J. A. Farmes, Featherston.) Also started: 8 La Reve, Bst. 11b., carried Bst. 31b. (H. Wheeler); 2 Bomdeer, 7st. 91b. (J Blanch); 1 Ca’-m Evo, bracketed with Star Shell, 7st„ carried 7<st. 111 b. (E. Kearns); 7 Paula, 7st. 21b. (D. Butler); 9 Pleasant Surprise, 7st. (J. Ramsden); 12 Kilintha, 7st., carried 7st. 41b. (P. Adam); 11 Mount Marta, 7st. (IV. Boyle); 5 Kilmar fist. 121 b., carried 7st. 21b. (C. McGovern); 4 Dark Rosaleen, 6st. 121 b., carried 7st. 2.b. (C. Jury); 10 Lady Ideala, 6st. 121 b. (A, Brown). Won by one and a half lengths, with one length between second and third. Lady Ideala was fourth. Time, Imin. 1 l-ssec. MEMBERS’ HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. One mile. 1 Mr. W. H. Ballinger’s br. m. Stream, bv Sunny Lake—Killena, syrs.. Bst. 81b (IV. Young) 1 3 Mr. IV. McKenzie’s b. g. Hyama, bv Hymettus—Balama, 4yrs., 6st. 121 b. (A. Brown) 2 4 Mr. A. D. Webster’s br. g. Radiac, bv Absurd—Cintra, syrs.. 9st. J /J. Olsen) 3 (Winner trained by W. Young, Trentham.) Also started: 2 Bonrina, Bst. 3lb. (J. Barrv); 5 Arizona, 7st. 31b. (C. McGovern)"; 6 Silk Rein, Gst. 121 b. (E. Wal- , Won by half a length, with five lengths between second and third. Bonrina was fourth. Time, Imin. 42sec. MARTTNBOROFGH WELTER HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs. G Mr. W. R. Kemball’s b. f. Avonlea, by Absurd —Holyrood, 3yrs., Set. (J. Barry) 1 5 Mr. M. Hehir’s blk. g. Atapo, by Quarantine—Adela, Bst., carried Bst. 41b (C. Carmont) 2 3 Mr. C. F. Variance’s br. g. Peneus, by Boniform —Blue Lake, 4yrs., 10=t. Gib., carried lOst. lib. (A. Stowe) 3 (Winner trained by W. Hawthorne, Masterton.) Also started: 2 Lady Ben. 9st., carried Bst. 9lb. (A. Brown); 1 Mangawhero, Bst. 81b., carried Bst. 3'.b. (C. Butler); 4 Hvtinus. Bst. 31b. (E. Gnrrett). Won by one and a half lengths, with a neck between second and third. Lacly Ben was fourth. Time, Imin. 28sec. FERRY HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Mr. H. 15. Txirigan’s b. m. Entre Nous, by Boniform —Secret Link, 4yrs., Bst. 12'b (IV. Bell) 1 8 Mt. D. Donald’s b. m. Tinohari, by Multifid—St. Crispin mere, syrs., 7st. 13 b (D. Gunn) 2 3 Mr. E. W. Roddick’s br. f. Tatr:na, by Elysian—Bradamante, Syrs., Gst. 12ib., carried 6st. 71b. (W. Bryce) 3 (Winner trained by owner, Trentham.) Also started: 2 Glimpse, Sst. 81b. (A. Evans); 6 Heathcote. 8«t. s’b. (D. Butler); 5 Bonlita, 7st. 12lb. (J. Barry); » Puketoi, Bst., carried Bst. 21b. (11. Wheeler); 7 Martinique, 7st. 91b., carried 7st. Gib. (C. McGovern): 11 Sonny Boy, 6st. 131 b.. carried 7st. 11b. (C. Jury); 9 Solrinn. fist. 121 b., carried fist. 131 b. (E. Walker) ; 12 Idleness, fist. 121 b. (C. Butler) ; 10 Gold Pan, Gst. 121 b.. carried 6st. 71b. Won by half a length, with two lengths between second end third. Glimpse was fourth. Time, Imm. 14 2-ssec. TO-DAY’S ACCEPTANCES MORO A HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Seven furlones.

FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP, of 100 BOVB. Weight Bst. 71b. Five furlongs. Ardfinan Ongaha Cinders Tatrina Elmorz AVillow Wai Kilfaire Gold Pan ELLERSLIE MEETING HIPO’S SURPRISE VICTORY IN EASTER HANDICAP NIGGER MINSTREL BEATS MOTLEY . By Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, April 19. The Auckland Racing Club’s autumn meeting opened in beautiful weather. There was a very large attendance, including the Governor-General and Lady Jellicoe. The victory of Lady Jollicoe’s two-year-old Father’s Afoice was received with cheers from all parts of the course. The totalisator handled £88,054, an increase of £10,395 10s. over the corresponding day last year. Results:— PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 550 sovs. Ono mile and a quarter. Bright Dav, 7st. 81b. - (Keesing) 1 Bonetter, Bst. 131 b 2 Muraahi. 9st 3 Also started: Kinsem, Bst. lllb.; Te Kara, Bst, 71b.; Stork, 7st. 131 b.; Beomor-

day, 7st. 71b.; Zircon, Gst. 121 b.; Shebang, Gst. 121 b.; Dancing Doll, llaltvtour, Gst. 111 b.; Dorinda, Vindictive, Glen’cairn, Black-eyed Susan, Elsie Aroha, Right and Left, Royal Fame, Soulterina, Tactician, Garzon, Gst. 71b. Kinsem Booinerday, and Right and Left were the early leaders. Approaching the straight Booinerday drew out, but at the distance Bright DUy came along with a strong challenge and appeared to be winning comfortably when Bonetter and Muraahi put in claims. In a good finish., Bright Day won by a neck, with Muraahi half a neck away. Time, 2min. 7 4-ssec. GREAT NORTHERN OAKS, of 700 sovs. For three-year-old fillies. Weight, Sst. 101 b. One mile and a half. Mr G. D. Greenwood’s ch. f. Parody, by Absurd—Mimique (A. J- McF.inn) 1 Mr. 11. Rothery’s b. f. IVhetunui, by Day Comet—Lila ••••■•■ 2 Mr. J. D. Ormond’s hr. f. Penelophon, bv King Mark —Hoy 3 Also started; Aerofortis, Miss Egypt, Queen March, Zaragoza. Tim first to show out was Miss Egypt, who led past the stand from Aerofortis and Parody. Approaching the straight the field bunched, the leaders being Penelophon, Miss Egypt, and Paroely. The last-mentioned drew out at the distance and won by three lengths IVhetunui, with a late inn, beat Penelophon for second place by a neck. lime, 2rnin. 36 2-ssec. BRIGHTON HURDLES, of 550 sovs. Two miles. •Starland. list. 11b (McDonald) 1 Mahgo'.oire, - Ditto, 9st Also started: Explorer, list. 6.b.; Miss Melva, list. 41b.; Tinokaha, list.; Pine Arch, lOst. 81b.; Oakleigh, lOst. lib.; Pentagram. lOst.; Peter Amans, 9st. 111 b.; Kevstone, General Rose, Sea Di.pl, 9st. 31b.King Pellicule, ; Penona, kinkora, Archie, Lupenno, Welcome Ram, Mah° , oloire was soon in the lead from Penona and Tinokaha. At the mile post the latter ran up to the leader and Starland improved his position. Mahgoloire led into the straight, but Starland was coming strongly and he won by three lengths. Ditto was a neck away, third. Time, 3min. 44sec. Pentagram, Pmo Arch, Miss Melva, Keystone, and General Rase fell. GREAT NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES, of 1500 sovs. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. Mr. T. H. Lowry’s b. c. Nigger Minstrel, by AU Black-Auranus Bst 101 b (A- Reed) 1 Mr G. M. Currie’s b. f. Motley, by Absurd-Pennon, Bi *- ( |, lb ' Bayller) 2 Mr W. Hume’s b c. Inferno, by Absurd-Ayah, Bst (^ b ‘ McCarten) 3 Also started: Day Eoyal Dla ' dem, Master Doon, Bst. 101 b. Motley was soon in front from Inferno and Nigger Minstrel- Entering the straight Motley was two lengths in front of Nigger Minstrel and At the distance Nigger Minstrel collared Motley and drew out to win by a length and a quarter. Inferno was three lengths off. Time, Imin. 13 3-ssec. EASTER HANDICAP, of 2000 sovs. One mile. Mr. E. George’s blk. g- Hipo, by Poloa— High Jinks, syrs., fet. 131 b (H. Wiggins) 1 Mr. J. Williamson’s ch. h. Loyal Irish, by Absurd-Moira Machree syrs., Sst. 21b. (H. Goldfinch) 2 Mr. F. -D. Jones’s b. g. Munhaupo, 'by Sunny Lake—Equitas, 3yrs., Sst. 4lb. (M. McCarten 3 Also started: Ruapapa, Bst. 51b.; Musketoon, Bst. 21b.; Cupidon Bst. 21b.; Alfort, Sst.; Royal Present, Solfanello, 7st. lllb.; Martian Miss, Prettyman, 7st.’- landslide, 7st.; Broadwood, 6st. 131 b.; Tactful, fist. 121 b.; Charlady, Tinohoro, Gst. 71b. The first to show out were Munhaupo and Prettyman, with Broadwood and Hipo handy. At tho five-furlong post Broadwood took charge and led to the straight. Hipo came through at the distance, where Prettyman and Chan ladv wore prominent. Hipo stalled oft a late run by Loyal Irish, and won by half a length. Murihaupo was a neck away. Alfort was fourth. (No time telegraphed.) ONSLOW STAKES, of 400 sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Father’s Voice. 9st. 91b. (C. Reed) 1 Merry Jest, 7st. 81b. 2 Lake Uni, 7st. 51b 3 Also started: Town Bank, Bst. 41b.; Chairman, Bst.; Son o’ Mine, 7st. 81b.; Sandstar. Greetings, Phoenix Park, Orphus, Sulla. Yaqiti, Nancy Lee, Prince Lupin. Radiate, Princess Ronnie, Ilka, 6st. 121 b.; Bright Knight, Gst. 9!b.; Mataran.ea, Aurumavis. Exactly, Lady C'intrn, Hohora, Herculean, Thurnrosae, 6st. 71b. Fither’s Voice and Merry Jest were in front throughout, the former winning bv a head; third horse three lengths cff. Time, Imin. 0 l-ssec. MANGERE HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Six furlongs. Dan Quin, 7st (Tremain) 1 Uralla, 7st. 51b + High flown. 7st. 51b t Praiseworthy, 7st. f fDead heat for second place. Also started: Glenross, 9st.; Polonett, Bst.; Lapidary, Daylight, 7st. 51b.; Connemara. Desert Glow, Far North, Arch Ami, King Multifid, W’aipoto, Titaness, Irish Jig, Tintoretta, Sleepy Sol, Sunny Roe, Quaestor, Trcsillian, Allegiance, Azure Sky, Constellation, Gala Day, Gay Comet, Kamehameha, Killute, Kuhio. Major Abbey, Owen, Passionate, Queen of the Earth, Rawhetu, Sir Douglas, Tehimana. 7st. The winner led practically throughout, and won by a neck. Time, Imin. 15 2-ssec. EDEN HANDICAP, of 550 sovs. Seven furlongs. Prince Abbey, Gst. lllb. (Tuohev) 1 Pavo, 9st. 51b 2 Nocturne, Gst. 71b 3 .Also started: Mustard Pot. Bst. 81b.; Ares, Sst. lib.; Jovial. 7st. 91b.; Namutere, Jolly Gay, 7st. 81b.; Illumination, 7st. 21b.; Gold Kip, Some Fashion, 6st. 121 b.; Sheffield, fist. 111 b.; Infante. Glenidle, Gold Rain, Tresor, Kalakuua, Jolly Princess. Gst. 71b. Ares was first away, but Prince Abbey was in front after going two furlongs. He entered the straight clear of the field, and won by a length and a half, Pavo beating-Nocturne hv a head. Jovial was fourth. Time, Imin. 27sec. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY

NELSON PLATE, of 400 sovs. Special weights. One mile. Bay Dighton Elsie Aroha Doleful Ditty Lapidary Far North Archibald Glenross Daylight Golden Glass Desert Glow Irish Jig Finnote John Dix Gala Day Kin<- I’elliculo Gay C-omet Merrie Prince Kamehameha Narrow Neck Sleeny Sol Nightraider Tactician Passionate White Comet Potoanui Azure Skv ltoyn.l Fame Black-eyed Susan Te Tahi Uralla Tintoretto 'Aaragoza Dancing Doll VICTORIA HANDICAP, of 500 govs. Five furlongs.

FEILDING MEETING trespass wins the cup RATIONAL SCORES IN THE SPRINT Br Telegram—Press Association. Feilding, April 19. For the first day of the Feilding Easter meeting the weather was fine and the track fast and hard. The attendance was good. The totalisator handled .£32,853, as against *£30,061 io the first day of last years Easter meeting. Results: — KAKA KAWA HACK . HURDLES of 200 sovs. Ono mil© and threequarters. Santiago, lOst. 131 - - Tenterfield, lOst. 21b - Sling Camp, lOst. 21b —— 3 Also started: Bonibrook, lOst. 81b.; Bonny Rill, lOst. 51b.; Waimatoa, lOst. 31b.; Birkenella, lOst. lib.; Country Life, 9st. lllb.; Roman, 9st. 41b.; Ranui, 9st. 21b. Two lengths. Time, 3min. 20sec. MAIDEN STAKES, of 150 sovs. Weight Bst. Six furlongs. Bon March - 1 Lucrative — 2 Kilroe — 3 Also started: Martona, Wee Sandy, Lipsol, Foreign, The Cub, Lieut. Bill, Our Jack, Sealed Orders, Coinah, Captain Sarto, Panette Luarne, Master Felix. Won by half a length. Time, Imin. 15sec. FEILDING CUP, of SCO sovs. One mile and a quarter. Mr. W. R. Kemball’s b. g. Trespass, bv Tressady—Totola, aged, 7st. 131 b - 1 Mr. A. H. Shaw’s b. g. Snatcher, by King .Mark —Hoy, 4yrs., 7st. 71b. 2 Messrs. Allen and Kirkpatrick’c Is g. Scotch Mixture, by Heather Mixture —Tapora, 6yrs., Bst. 91b 3 Also started: First Salute, Bst. 131 b.; Kareao, Bst. 51b.; Askari, 7st. 81b.; Mountain. Crag, 7st. 51b.; Euchre, fist. 91b. >ou by a length. Time, 2min. 7 2-5 sec. ONGO HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Five furlongs. Wilderness, 7st. 71b 1 Rehutai, 7st. 61b 2 Road Hog, 7st. 51b 3 Also smiled: Henmure, Sst. lllb.; Loyal Maid, Bst. 21b.; Carnbee, 7st. 41b.; Bonnie Gold, 6st. 131 b.; Merry Queen, 6st. 121 b.; Esquimaux, Thurles, 6st. lllb.; Fiery Lad, Papaponga, Lady Dolwill, 6st. 91b. Won by a nose. Time, Imin. 7 4-ssec. MANGA ONE HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six furlongs. Rational, 9st. 91b — 1 Lady Fingers, 7st. 121 b —2 Good Sport, Bst. 121 b. 3 Also started: Civility, 7st. 131 b.; Fleeting, 7st. 71b.; Misgovern, 7st. 31b.; Hori, 7st. lib.; Birkie, Gst. 91b. Won by a head. Time, Imin. 13 2-5 tec. TAONUI HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs. Sensible, 7st. 41b — 1 Hallowvonia, 6st. 131 b 2 Sir Pam, 7st. lllb 3 Also started: Cairo, Te Kawa, 9st.; Allmariniba, Sst, 101 b.; Imperial Spark, 7st. 131 b.; Attractive, 7st. 121 b.; Skylight, Dodo, 7st. lllb.; Parearau, 7st. 41b.; The Emperor. 7st. 21b.; Gidgi, Gst. 71b.; Panacre, 6st. 71b. Won by a length. Time, Imin. 28 2-ssec. HALCOMBE W’ELTER, of 250 sovs. Seven furlongs. Battle Knight, 9st. 61b 1 Rose of Athens, 7st. lllb 2 Anxious Moments, Sst 3 Also started: Passionless, Bst. 131 b.; Ihapotoa, Bst. 10!b.: Pantier, Bst. 91b.; Amber Tips, Bst. 61b.; Velociform, Bst. W>.; I.ochson,, 7st. 131 b.; Elvaette, 7st. lllb.; March On, 7st. lllb. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, Imin. 28sec. ONEPUITI HACK WELTER, of 200 sovs. One mile and half a furlong. Valencia, 9st. 11b 1 Dignity, Bst. Gib 2 Panini, Bst. Sib 3 Also started: Waikaretu, Bst. 21b.; Rowan, 7st. lliL : Otapawa, 7st. lllb.; Rangisarto. 7st. lllb. Won by half a length. Time, Imin. 50 2-ssec. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY KIMBOLTON HACK HURDLES, of 2Ci sovs. One mile and a half.

RIVERTON MEETING loughrea wins the cup By Telegraph —Press Association. Invercargill, April 19. The Riverton Racing Club opened its Easter meeting to-day in glorious weather, and a good day’s racing resulted. The club’s patrons expressed pleasure at the new stand, which was officially opened More the first race. The attendance was much larger than last year and the wagering keen *£_3,ito 10s being put through the totalisator, as against ,£17,680 10s. on the same day iast°ycar. Results:— TRIAL HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Seven furlongs. Brilliant Hope, Bst. 21b. J Obligio, 9st - The Parisian, 9st. 3 AL«o started: Highborn, Sst. 61b., Kyleboa, Bst. 61b.; Stringency, Bst. 51b.; Swim Ashore, Sst. 41b.; Mountain Dew, fist. 31b.; Navy Cut, Flight, Roselure, Bst Won easily by four lengths. Time, Imin. 30 l-ssec. WAIAU STEEPLECHASE, of 150 sovsAbout two miles. F’lag Lieutenant, lOst. 21b. 1 Monomore, 9st. 71b - — 2 Rongahere, lOst. 21b — 3 Also started: Sherlock, list.; Red Sol, 9st. 91b.; Cassells, 9st. 71b.; Lady Lea, 9st 71b. Sherlock fell, and the rider (A. S- Ellis) fractured a collarbone. 'Von by six lengths. Time, 4min. 39 4-ssec. APARIMA HANDICAP, of 225 sovs. Six furlongs. In the Pink, 7st 1 Ravenna, 7st. 121 b. 2 Warhaven, 7st. 31b. —• 3 Also slarted: Anomaly, 9st. 71b.; Dancing Days, 9st-; Bloom, 7st. 91b.; Avispado, Tst. 51b.; Eaton Bolls, 6st. 131 b.; Morse Signal, 6st. 71b. Won by half a neck; a neck between second and third. Time, Imin. 14 2-5 sec. LONGWOOD HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Seven furlongs. Paddy’s Hope, 7st. 81b 1 Maytime, Bst -2 Boughleen Dhonn, 7st. slb- 3 A'-o «i::rt"d: Valdamo, 9st. 81b.; Marmont, Sst. 91b.; Wapping, Bst. 61b.; Balasor, Bst. 21b.; Gunlayer, 7st. 121 b. \ aid uno v-as fust past the post, but was disqualified on account of his sale not being registered. 'Von by two lengths. Time, Imin. 28 3-ssec. RIVERTON JUBILEE CUP, of 500 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Mr. L. C. Hazlett’s b. g. Loughrea, by Kilbroney—Bister Radins, syrs-, lOst. 11b — — 1 Mr. AV Stone’s br. g. Master Sandstone, by Solferino —Charzbdis, 4yrs., Sst. 51b -2 Mr. W. Sim’s b. g. San Salvador, by San Francisco—Maslova, aged, Gst. 71b 3 Also started: Baldowa, Bst. 71b.; Lady Blissful, 7st. 31b.; Coastguard, 7st. lib. Won by two lengths; a neck between second and third. Time, 2min. 9sec. GREAT WESTERN STEEPLECHASE, of IfiO sovs. About three miles. Pamploma, list. 61b. — 1 Lady Winston, 11st. —2 Romance, list. 6lb 3 Ais<> started: Noble, list. 131 b.; Hollow Log, lOst. 61b.; Mottle Drift, 9st. 71b. o’ori easily by twelve lengths; 15 lengths between second and third. Time, Gmin. 24sec. VISITORS’ HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Six furlongs. Bright Mark, Bst. lib. 1 Valdamo, 9st. 81b 2 Hurdy Gurdy, Bst. lib - 3 Also started: Fairy Ring, Bst. 31b.; Apple Dighton, 7st. 91b.; Soltoe, 7st. 81b.; April Showers, 7st. 71b.; Mountain Rose, 7st. 41b. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin. 15 2POURAKINO HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile. Francaise, 7st. 81b. — 1 Radial, 9st 2 Vice-Royal, Bst 3 Also started: Osterman, 7st. 81b.; Counterstroke, 7st. 41b.; Soldier’s Pride, 7st. '.Very by a length. Time, linin. 42 3WELLINGTON RACING CLUB FLEET MEETING NOMINATIONS The following, nominations have been received for the Fleet meeting: NAVY LEAGUE WELTER HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Seven furlongs.—GHrnnse. Kilminster. Peach Brandy. Bonnie Marion. Tinohari. Ardfinnan. Heathcote. Lady Gay. All Gold. Entre Nous, Brigadier Bill Bright Eyes. Asleen, Goldpiece, Imperial Spark, The Cheat. Geranial. Musical. Firestick. Anxious Moments. Kiltaire. Good Mark. Spoonv. Treadwell. Cairo. REPULSE HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile and half.—Sling Camp. Scintillation. Pa.rora.ngi. Brigadier Rill, iMililaire. Supporter Captain Sarto. Rowan. Nukumai, Lc Forte. Highway. Anxious Moments. Tenterfield, Buckeye. Santiago, Puwhero, Silk Rein, Arizona, Otaura. HOOD HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs.—Quiescent. La Revf-., Star Shell Calm Eve, Jubilance, Da.rk Rosaleen. Kilmar. Paula. The Banker. Pleasant Surprise, Lake Uru, Monoxide. Fool's Paradise, Gamebag. Ophir, Tanadees. Kilintha. Tutankhamen. Gaillard. Miss O’Dille Agitato. Lady Ideala. THE ADMIRAL’S CUP. of 500 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Quest. Scion, Boyny Days, Merry Day, Ra.di.ac r Aeriform. Ares, Printemps. Ihapotoa. Ritters, Askari. Sunny Loch. Winning Hit, Parody. Cupidon. Pilliewinkie, Roadicea, Sunart. Festivity. Rumptions, Trespass, Passionless. Atapo. Ladv Ren. CHATHAM HACK HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile—Stream. Radiac. All Gold, Vindictive, Asleep. En Route. Lipsol. The C’heat, Musical, Rivalry. Star Ranger, Kilroe. Olandhu, Carpentier, Kalakaua. Bonrina, Otaura. THE SAILORS' STEEPLECHASE, of 450 sovs. Two miles and a quarter.—Sling Camp. Sir Rosebery, Dick, Ruddy Gold. Killa.rd. First Line. Omahu, R-anui. Master Peter, Highway, Whipcord, Birkenella, Te Maine. Cara weak. ADELAIDE HANDIOAP. of 300 sovs. Six furlongs.—Quest, Piquant. Jackaroo Ladv Fingers. Happy Days. Santonin. Last Crust, Triboulet, Entre Nous, Solfanello, Ares, Rose of Athens. Sunny Loch Ton Seore. L’Aniou.r Barleycorn. Mireusonta. Will Oakland. Avonlea. Rational. THE OFFICKRS’ HACK HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Five furlongs.—Glimnse. Piquant, Axle. Royal Heather, Foolish. Laughing Stock, Our Jack, Bonnie Marion. Finora. Martinique, Tinohari. Ardfinnan. Heathcote, Lady Gay. Entire Nous. Ruby Ring, Normal Life, Kilbrin. Papaponga.. Benmuro. Solrino, Markio. Imperial Spark, Thurles. Geranial, Jonquil, Relic. Gold Town. Laat Dart. Orchid. Ma Boughal, Avonlea. Gold Dollar. Rangimoana. Hall Mark. Idleness, Tatrina, Bonlita. Elmorz, Esquimaux. Weights will appear on Tuesday morning. and acceptances close on Wednesday at 9 p.m. (By “The Watcher.”) The Auckland, Feilding, Wairarapa, and Kiverton meetings will conclude today. There will be racing also at Waiptikurau. Kumara, Tttcearton, and Beaumont. At all the principal meetings the first race is sot down for 11.30 a.m.

Wellington visitors to Tauherenikau can. travel by trains leaving Lambtan at 6.35 and 8.30 a.m., returning at 5.20, 6.55, and 7.50 p.m. Horses at Tauherenikau that showed good form on tho first day were Hyama. Entre Nous, Lady Ben, Glimpse, Kilmar, Happy Days, Good Mark, and Cinders.

The Great Easter and Autumn llandicups at liiccarton should be good races, llazz.e Dazzle and IJoadicea have recently come on well in their track efforts, and Pilliewinkie, provided the track: remains firm, should run prominently.

J. Barry and D. Butler went south on Saturday night after riding at Tj.uherenikau. Amongst Barry’s mounts will lie Clandhu, Lady Bentinck, and Sunart. The first-named twp should run well in their respective engagements. Tutankhamen and Ma Boughal have both been doing good work of late, and are expected to run well forward at luccarton.

Giantkiller was well supported in the race at Hororata when he fell. Ho has since been domg nicely on the tracks. Ajax, a gelding by Panmure—Orlygia, who disappointed lus connections at the Wellington summer meeting, is to be produced at M aipukurau to-day.

The nominations received for the Fleet meeting at Trentham on Saturday next must: lie oonsiilcred very satisfactory Visiting horses are well lepresented. A particularly pleasing feature has been the response of owners in the steeplechase. With horses like Omahu, Master Peter, Ranui. First Line, and Carawock engaged there is the material for a firstclass contest. Everything ixiints to the visitors seeing an enjoyable day s racing.

Nobody would begrudge Mr. W. ‘RKemball his' win in the Feilding Cup with Trespass. Tho Tressady gelding had not won a race since September, 1922, when he beat Thespian and V> innin" Hit in the Eclipse Stakes ot Wanganui'. Mr. Kemball keeps a good team ot horses in work, and ti win for his colours is always popular. He has horses racing this Easter at Auckland, leilding and Wairarapa, and in addition to the success of Trespass, Avonlea scored at Tauherenikau, while Bumptious was second in the chief handicap; and at Feilding Tenterfield got placed in the Hurdles while Bonetter took second money in the Presidents Handicap at AucklaJi<l«

The successes of Pc'irody Minstrel were well anticipated by the public on Saturday. Parody must rank as about the best of her age and sex this season, and the victory of hugger Mcnstrel appears to have been a veiy con vincing one. Hipo’s win in the Faster Handicap at Auckland was in the nature ot a surprise. His form over six furlongs has been fairly consistent for some > 5 it was not generally expected that he would be equal to a mile in the best company. He does a lot of cacnio throughout the Nortn Island, and his owner-trainer E. George deserves tho 10 ward if only for his perse\ erance. Rapine appears to have scored a 'brilliant victory in the Autumn Stakes at ilandwick on Saturday, and his success will be well received in sporting circles in the Dominion. The time of the race was not fast, considering the mile record was broken in the succeeding event. Rapine’s running suggests that in Ballvmena New Zealand possesses, a neatly high-class three-year-old. David, according to well-informed writers, need.ed a bit more time before being seen at his best. He neverthlcss seems to have run a great race, winch should sharpen him up, and the future weight-for-age events at the meeting should see some mere stirring contests. Ine Hawk probably found the distance beyond him, although he is reported ns having thrown out a challenge in the straight. There is no wmghb-forlage race at Randwick to-day, the big event being the Sydney Cup, two miles. The cablegram credits Whittier with breaking the mile Australasian record at Randwick on Saturday by -Isec., when he won the Doncaster Handicap m Imin. 36lsec As a matter of fact it is l-10sec. faster than the previous best recorded by Thespian when he beat Gloaming in the Islington Plate at. Ellerslie in 1921. Whtttier showed unmistakab.e s'gns ot returning to form at the recent Itosehill meeting, and his mile on Saturday, with Ost. 51b. up, was a wonderful performance. Receipt is acknowledged with thanks, from the Christchurch /'Pressf Company, of the second of this season’s pocket "editions of the Turf Bester It contains complete records of all running and trotting horses up to March 29, from tho date ot the first edition, December 8, and is an invaluable help to all students of form. A.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING RAPINE WINS AUTUMN STAKES WHITTIER’S RECORD MILE IN DONCASTER (Rec. April 20, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, April 19. The Australian Jockey Club’s carnival opened in glorious sunshin • Tho track was in perfect order. Eighty thousand people were present, but they found it a difficult job to pick the riteht horse in the big events. Rapine s win in the Autumn Stakes was magnificent, the finish standing out among some of the finest struggles seen at Randwick. The Whittier-Trimacre fight was also memorable, while Daay Valais’s runaway Victory in the St. Leger covered the other competitors with ignominy. A fierce thunderstorm and downpour of rain tc-night will probably make the going a bit heavier aj" Randwick on Monday. The tracks dry quickly, however, and unless more ram falls little damage will be done. Results: —

Messrs. G. Tye’s and J. R. Corteen’s br. c. The Monk, by Absurd — Cowl, 3yrs., Sst. 81b (Cairns) 3 Blackadder and Valrona were the nonstarters. Excitement was running high by the- time this race was started. Tne popular idea was that Clare’s owner simply needed to col-ect the prize, but though lying handy about fourth for most of the journey, the English sprinter was never dangerous. Whittier quickly ran to the front and kept moving nicely to the distance, where ha was challenged by the speedly Trimacre. Vuldoona also threatened to make trouble, but Whittier and Trimacre fought cut a desperate finish, Whittier gaining tho verdict by half a neck, just staving off a splena’id finish by Toohey. The time, Imin. 36Jsec., is half a second inside the Australian record, and speaks for itself. In the past four Doncaster Handicaps Toohey has ridden three winners and a second. A.J.C. SIRES’ PRODUCE STAKES, of 20 sovs each, with LOiM) sovs. added; second 1000 sovs., and third horse 500 sovs from the stake. For two-year-olds. Seven furlongs. Mr. “J. Baron’s” ch. c. Leslie Wallace. by Wallace Isinglass—Countess Foote, Bst. 10lb 1 Mr. E. E. D. Clarke’s br. f. Versine, bv The Welkin—Ceb-ia, Bst. 71b.... 2 Mr. .las. Wilson’s ch. f. Brimming, by Burrabadeen—Full, Sst. 71b. ...... 3 Nineteen started. Heroic was left at the barrier. Leslie Wallace won comfortably by a length and a quarter. Time, Imin. 251 sec. A.J.C. ST. LEGER, of 10 sovs each., with: 2500 eovs. added; second 500 sovs.. and third 250 sovs. from the stake. For three-year-olds. One mile and three-quarters. Mr. S. Killiek’s ch. f. Lady Valais, Valais—Lady Ch-ildwick, £st. 71b. 1 Mr. “A. G. Vauxhall’s” br. or b. f. Frances Tressady, by Tressady— Thorima, Bst. Tfb 2 Mrs. H. J/. Woods’s b. c. Drongo, by Lanius —Lysd’or, Sst. 101 b 3 The early leaders were Duet and Aristine. with Lady Valais and Drongo handv. Lady Valais moved up at the three-furlong’ post, and galloped away from the field in the straight, winning by six lengths in 2mm. 59Jsec., breaking Millieme’s record of 3min. Isec. TOCAL HANDICAP, of 10 sovs. each, with 1000 sovs. added; second '2OO eovs., and third 100 'sovs. from the stoke. One mile and a half. Mr. E. Moss’s br. g. Stony, by Kenilworth —The Beggar Maid, 6yrs., Bst. 21b 1 Mr. Sol. Green’s b. h. Our Prince, by Bachelor’s Double—Painted Lady, 6yrs., Sst. 81b. t Mr. E. K. White’s b. g. Bungarby, by Lord Allen —Whakawoona, aged, 7st. Alb. f fDead heat for second Won by a head. Time, 2min. 33Jse«x, TROTTING METROPOLITAN MEETING ALTO CHIMES WINS EASTER HANDICAP By Telegraph—Press Association. Christchurch, April 19. 'Hie Metropolitan- Trotting Club’s Easter meeting opened to-day, in fine but dull weathe.r There was a large attendance. and the track was in excellent order. The totalisator investments were £54,255 10s., compared with £50,787 10s. on the opening day last vear. Results:— PRELIMINARY HANDICAP (saddle), of 300 sovs. One mile and five furlongs. 12 Lady Elwood, 24yds. behind (Owner) 1 5 Sunny Jim, 84yds. behind (R. Humphreys) 9 4 Merry Peter, 60yds. behind (D. Bennett) 3 Also started: 11 Peter’s Pet, per.; 8 Carbinea, scr.; 14 Rapid Wind, ear.; 7 Bay Boy, scr.; 13 Bon Elect, scr.; 3 ’Bonette, scr.; 6 Mushroom, 12yds. behind; 9 Okuti. 12yds. behind; 15 Rose Peters. ?4vds. behind: 16 Carwar. 48yds. behind: 10 Wonder Why, 60yds. behind; 17 Mat Patch, 72yds. behind; 2 Marvin Drift, 72vds. behind; 1 Arran Lad, 84yds. behind. A good finish resulted in Lady Flwood heating Sunny Jim by a neck. Merry Peter was four lengths away, followed by Arran Lad and Bonette. Time, 3min. 59 3-ssnc. FFNDALTON HANDICAP (harness), of 350 sovs. One mile and five fnrlbngs. 2 Audacious, scr (O. E. Hooper) 1 1 Jim scr (G_. S. Smith) 2 5 Golden Devon. 4Svds. behind (Owner) 3 Also started: 7 Olwyn, scr.. and Ocean Sprav. «cr. (counted); 1 Minnv Yet, ecr. (coupled with Jim Logan): 3 Undcrsc.rub. scr.. and King Dillon, scr. (counled); 11 Harcwcvnd, sc", and Wastewood, scr. (coupled); 13 G’ n ueus. scr.; 18 R-nth Hall, scr.: 15 BiH R’teh. scr.: 19 Nibjbdard, err.: 10 Erin’s Txiecn. 12vds. behind; 1(7 Prince Switliin. l?vds. behind; 12 Crusader 12vds behind: 4 Oriole, 12yds. behind: 23 Golden Sun. 12vds. behind; 21 Prince Athol 12vds. behind: 9 Darknite, 19vds behind; 20 Transnort, 12yds. bte MrA: 6 K-’csinr Cup, 12vds. behind; 8 Indian Child. 2Avds. behind; 16 Bessie Logan. 24vds. behind: 24 Bruce Burlington. 24yds. behind; 17 Rose Nut. 24yds. behind: 22 Avenue, 24yds. behind. Audacious won easily by three lengths from Jim Logan. Three lengths, further back came Golden Devon, 'ust in front nf Ha re wood and King Dillon. Time, 3min. 44 1-ssec. EASTER, HANDICAP (harness), of 1000 sovs. Two miles. 3 Alto Chimes, 4Svds. behind (J. Bryce) 1 « Vilo. 60rds. behind (Owner) 2 6 Afonevmaker, 12yds. behind (A. T. Newdick) 9 Also started: 9 Man o’ War. 84-vds. behind; 7 Star Queen, scr.; 5 Wild Thyme. 12vds. liehind; 6 Whispering Willie 24yds.' behind; 2 Tiognnwbod. 24vds. behind: 3 Great Hone, 60yds. behind; 1 Realm. fiOvds. behind. Alto Chimes took charge, and leading into the straight he beat Vilo comfortably bv two lengths. Moneymaker was four lengths awav. a neck in front of Man o’ War. with Wh*=nermg Willie nloae un. Time.. 4min. 30see. WILKIN HANDICAP (harness), of 400 SOVS Ona mile and five furlongs. 16 Dnlnnhinc. scr....(M. B. J 5 Florrio Bingen, scr <J- ohaw) □ 15 Elite, 36yds. behind (G. F. Robinson) 3 Also started: 7 Fernmoor, scr.; 10 Colchester, scr.; 8 Becky Logan, scr.; 2 Jack I’otts. scr.: 12 Hnon Grattan, scr.: 9 Ladv Embrace. 12vds. behind: 4 Coldwater 12vds behind: 6 Cammie. 12vds. behind; 1 Dolly Dillon, 12vds. behind; 14 Lincoln Hnon. 24yds. behind; 3 Anselm 24vds. behind; 17 Olive Hnon, 24yds. behind: 11 Fancy Boy. 36yds. behind- 12 Harbour Light. 48vds. behind. A 'great finish saw Dalnahine beat Florrie Bingen by a head. iwo lengths away, with Dfdly Dillon close nn at the head of a bunch. Time, 3min. AUTUMN HANDICAP (Harness), of 500 sovs. Two miles. 9 Our Lady. 24vds behind ... (Owner) 1 G Pnndrtl'WM’pf. SGvds. Behind (J. Bryce) 2 1 Clonmel. 4Syds. behind ® (A. Butterfield) 3 Also started: 3 Ladv Trving, scr.; 13 Wahinenai scr.; 12 Pieter Timmerman, 12vds. Iwhind; 8 Theseus. 12yds. behind; 2 Count Dee, 12yds. behind; 10 Tiny Moon. 24vd°.’lx>hind; 5 Nikora 24yds. behind- 7 Marion Stvle, 48yds. behind; 11 Marietta. 48yds. behind; 18 Nighborn, ROvds. behind: 16 Young Bake CZ)y-d«. behind; 19 Marvin Junior. 60yds. behind; 15 Mangontu, 84-vds. behind; 4 Peter Dean 84yds. behind; 17 Harold Child, 108yds. behind; 14 First Fashion, 120yds. behind. , , , ~ , , . Our T.ady lasted long enough to heat Bundalierg bv n short half length. Clonmel was a length away, half a length in front, of Nikora. with First Fashion next at the head of a bunch. Time, 4m’’n. 46sec. BELFAST HANDICAP (Harness), of 500 sovs. Two miles. 4 Hvpo. scr (Owner) i 2 Harrv Audubon, 12yds. behind (F. Holmes) 3 10 Brutus, 60yds. behind (F. Humphreys) 3 Also started: S Diamond Child, scr.; 1 Golden Devon, scr.; 5 St. Maura, scr.; 7 Prospect, scr.; 6 Swift Pointer, scr.; 9 Choubra. scr.: 12 Oaknut. 12yds. behind: 11 Pinevalc. 24yds, behind; 3 Logan Ixiu, 36yds. behind. A good finish saw Hypo beat Harry

FIRST HURDLE RACE, of 2 sovs. each, with 750 sovs. added. About two miles. Mr. K. Williams’s ch. g. Delusion, by All Black—Dame Rumour, aged, list. - Mr. Leslie Stuart.’s ch. g. Bendoc, by Sharpshooter—Tangaroo, 6yrs., list. 2 Mr. Colin C. Stephens’s b. g. Parvenu, by Popinjay—Toadstool, 6yrs., 9st. 121 b 3 Fourteen started. Delusion, who was strongly fancied, led practically all tho way. Cartoon was not sighted at any stage of the journey. Won by half a head. Time, 3mln. 38Jsec. THE AUTUMN STAKES, of 10 sovs. each, with 2500 sovs. 'added; second 500 sovs., and third 250 sovs. from the riake. iWeighWor-ag’e. One mile and a. half. Mr. A. B. Williams's b. g. Rapine, by Martian—Pineta, 4yrs., Sst. lllb. (R. Reed) 1 Mr. John Wren’s ch. g. The Rover, by Sea Prince—Reminder, agec, 9st 2 Mr. Otway R. Falkiner’s br. h. David, bv Baverstock—Linotype, aged, 9st. 31 h 3 Seven started. David went to the front from the rise of tho barrier and set a merry pace till the turn into the straight was reached. Then The Rover throw out a challenge at (he bend, followed swiftly by The Hawk. Rapine and Pennybont. At the half-distance the huge crowd was thrilled by one of the most stirring finishing struggles seen for years. Nearing the post Reed shot out brilliantly from the others, and won by three-quarters of a length, David losing second place by a short head. Timo, 2min. 33’sec.

DONCASTER HANDICAP, of 30 sovr. each, with 3000 sovs. added, second 600 sovs., and third horse 300 sovs. from the stake. One mile. Mr. Ben Chaffer's br. h. Whittier, by Woorak —Polacca, 4yrs., Ost. 51b. (Dempsey) I Mr. J. F. Meynink’s b. m. Trimacre, bv Cooltrim —Eulacre, 4yrs., 7st. lllb. (Toohey) 2

'Audubon by a head. Brutus was eight lengths away, a length in front of Logan Lou. Time, 4min. 34 l-ssec. PLYING HANDICAP (Harness), of 500 sovs. Ono mile. 4 Agathos, 24yds. behind (A. Butterfield) 1 B Bonny Logan, 24yds. behind (P. Holmes) 2 6 Don Wild, 48yds. behind (A. Fleming) 3 Also started: 14 Idris, scr.; 16 Trooper ■Dillon, scr.; 5 I’itaroa, scr.; 17 ViceAdmiral, scr.; 11 Ben Dillon, scr.; 12 Grand Denver, scr.; 13 Landlord, sor.; 6 Waitaki Girl, 12yds behind; 15 Ein?eror, 12yds. behind; 10 Childe Pointer, 2yds. behind; 6 Fancy Boy, 12yds. behind; 8 Argus, 12yds. behind; 1 Chid, 84yds. behind; 2 Realm, 48yds. behind. A great finish resu.ted in Agathos beating Bonny Logan by a neck, Don ■ Wild being half a length away just in front of Pitaroa and Argus. Time, emtn. 13sec. EXPRESS HANDICAP (Harness), of , 400 sovs. One mile and a quarter. ® Latona. 12yds. behind (D. Warren) 1 A Vera Logan, 12yds. behind (D. Bennett) 2 10 Irish Eyes, scr (J. Davidson) 3 Also started: Cute Lad, Thixendale, ecr.; Nelson Fame, Colenut, Royal Oak, Eey de Oro, 12yds. behind; Prince Derby, Spring Bells, Idris ; Asturio, Olive Huon, Pakoti, 24yds. behind. Latona won by two lengths from Vera Logan, with Irish Eyes three lengths away, followed by Spring Bel.s and Key de Oro. Time, 2min. 51sec. I HANDICAPS FOR SECOND DAY HARVEST HANDICAP (harness), of 300 I sovs. Ono mile and five furlongs.

> yd. bd. , yd. bd. ' Theda scr. Lottie Direct .. 12 Bonnette scr. Earl Derby 60 The Tiger scr. Little Logan ... 60 Engagement .... scr. Lee Tod 60 Queen Ida scr. Rose Peters .. 60 Napland ect. Oorwar 60 Araby spr. Wild Hebe 60 Bon Elect scr. Bluewood 60 Wee Olga scr. The Toff 60 Freeman -.. scr. Wonder Why .. 60 Fairton 12 Merry Peter .... 72 Diameter .. 12 Ladv Irving ... 72 Mushroom 12 Marvin Drift ... 72 Ladv Esma -... 12 Ladv Elwood ... 72 ' Okuti - 12 Young Blake ... IM . Master Audo .... 12 OXFORD HANDICAP (saddle), of 300 sovs. One mile. , vd, bd. yd. bd. Lady Embrace scr. Dick Dillon 12 Rorke's Drift ... scr. Guyncmer 12 Soprano scr. Lady Swithin .. 12 Rex Coronado . opr. Phil Smith 12 Irish. Eyes sor. John Pointer ... 12 Cbpe de Ora Coil 12 Junior scr. Progress 12 .Princess Zoe ... sor. Trooner Dillon 7.4 Vera Logan ... scr. Landlord 24 Friendship scr. Pitaroa 24 Bata’s Greeting ecr. Ben Dillon 24 Olive Huon .... 12 Nellie Scott 24 Peter Mac 12 Xavier 36 Idris 12 Ben Ohau 36 Anselm „ 12 Brutus 36 Asturio 12 PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (harness), of 1000 sovs. Two miles. I yd. bd. y.d. bd. Elite -scr. First Carbine .. 48 Star Queen 12 Pedro Pronto .. 48 Partner 12 Great Hope 72 Wild Thyme ... 24 Snowshoe 72 Moneymaker ... 24 “Realm 72 Escort 24 Vilo 84 Whispering Alto Chimes .... 84 ; Willie 36 O'.'Vx 84 I g'anda Dillon 36 Mau o'-war Sb Logan wood 36 HALSWELL HANDICAP (harness), of 4CO sovs. Two miles. yd. bd. yd. bd. (Tolchester scr. Bombardier scr. Fernmoor scr. Lord Bingen ... scr. Hulius scr. Riot scr. Prince Burling- Dolly Doyle .... scr. ton scr. Gracie Thorpe . 12 Crusader scr. Becky Logan . 12 F.»rig o’Heather scr Gold Bud 12 Barcelona scr. Huon Grattan . 12 Leading Lady scr. Diamond Child 12 Harewood scr. Cute Lad 24 King Dillon — scr. D&lnahine 24 Conscript scr. Prospect 24 Wastewood scr. Coldwater 24 Indian Child .. scr. Golden Devon . 36 Dome scr. Colenut 36 Pater Dillon ... sor. Nelson Fame ... 36 Oriole sor. Rey de Oro .... 36 Guv Fawkes .. scr. Royal Oak 36 Tiranna scr. Bell Harold 36 Ruth Hall sor. Pakoti 48 Vera's Doll scr. Asturio 48 Prince Athol . scr. John Pointer ... 48 Macanda scr. APRIL HANDICAP (harness), of 500 sovs. Two miles. yd. bd. yd. bd. Swift Pointer . scr. Cammie 24 Vera Logan .... scr. Spring Bells ... 24 Thixendale scr. Dolly Dillon .... 24 Lady Embrace scr. Goldwater 36 Macanda scr. Countryman ... 36 Choubra scr. Logan Lou 36 Prospect scr. Lincoln Huon 36 Stroller ■■■■ scr. Fancy Boy 36 Jack Potts scr. Landlord 48 rpmond Child scr. Golden Devon . 48 Ivy Audubon .. scr. Pitaroa 48 Florrie Bingen 12 Nellie Scott 49 Rev de Oro 12 Pearlio Chimes 48 Ooknut 12 Brutus 60 Teneriffo 12 Harry Audubon 60 I,atona 24 Harbour Light 60 Ol(ve Huon 24 Hypo 60 Pinevalc 21 Ahuriri 72 Dick Dillon .... 24 Locanda Mac ... 72 lUMMER HANDICAP (harness), of 500 sovs. Two miles. yd. bd. yd. bd. Pieter Timmer- Gay Wilkes 36 man sor. Clonmel 48 Ladv Irviny ... scr. Speculator 48 Thesus scr. Young Blake ... 48 Wahincpai scr. Marvin Junior 48 Boho scr. Nighborn 48 Bluewood scr. Peter McKinney 60 Tinv Moon 12 Kean John 60 Nikora 12 Peter Dean 60 Lackiewood .... 24 Mangoutu 72

Rnnnv Jim 24 Lee Norris —. 84 Marion Style ... 36 Harold Child - 96 ou a r riP iX:::::::: “ K Fashion": im 56 Native King .... 120 HIGH-CI/ASS HANDICAP (harness), of 500 ' sovs. One mile and a quarter. yd. bd. yd. bd. Elite scr. Agathos 24 Emperor scr. Albert Cling .... 24 Moneymaker ... scr. Snowshoe 24 Fane” Boy scr. Great Hope 36 Vice-Admiral ... scr. Vilo 36 Locsunda Dillqji scr. Alto Chimes .... 36 Grand Denver . sor. Don Wild 56 Waitaki Girl ... scr. Pedro Pronto .. 36 Chid scr. Onyx 56 Bonny Logan.... 12 Sheik 36 First Carbine .. 12 Realm - 36 Paul Dufault ... 12 Man-o’-war 49 Partner 12 Logan Chief 72

st. Ib. 6 Scintillation . 7 12 All Gold .... 9 3 Sonny Boy 7 12 Spoony 8 13 Master Black . 7 12 Hya>ma 8 3 Ardfinan 7 12 Kilfaire .... 8 0 STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 200 bovb. Six furlongs. st. lb. Bt. lb. Chimera .... 8 11 Foolish ., 6 13 Some Red . 7 9 Mountain March 6 9 Entre Nous ... 7 7 Puketoi b 7 Abhrwna ... 7 2 One AUTUMN TUNDICAP. of 300 sovs. mile and s st. lb. 1 distance. Bt. lb. Merry Day ... 9 9 Little River .... 7 10 Scion 8 8 Ladv Ben. 7 6 Bumpti’ous .... 8 8 Aeriform 7 3 Printemps . 8 4 Stream — 6 12 Bitters 7 13 Radiac 6 9 ELECTRIC BACK HANDICAP, of 150 sore. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Entre Nous ... 9 7 Martinique .... 7 7 Glimpse 8 8 Tatrina ...., 7 0 Tinohari .... 8 4 Solrino 6 8 Heathcote . 8 3 Idleness - 6 7 Debate 7 11 Gold Pan 6 7 Bonlita 7 10 JUVENILE 1 HANDICAP, of 130 bovs. Five furlongs. St. lb. st. lb. Subjection 8 5 Miss O’Dille ... 6 9 Star Shell • 8 2 T* dy Ideala ... 6 9 La Reve .... 8 0 l-.e-a.sant Nicullus .... 7 2 Surprise 6 9 Kilintha .... 6 12 Kilmar 6 9 Paula 6 12 Dark Roealeen 6 9 TAUHHRENIKAU WELTER HANDICAP. of 150 6OV8. Seven furlongs. in st lb. Peneus 10 3 Avonlea 8 10 Prince Hal 9 2 Atano 7 13 Manov Days ... 9 2 Mangawhero . 7 12 9 2 Mountain March 7 7 SETTLERS' HACK HANDICAP. oi ’ 130 6OVS. One mile. Bt. lb. st. lb. Radiac 9 0 Silk Rein 6 7 Good Mark 8 o Dick 6 7 Bonrina 8 2 Kilminsi-er 6 7 Hyatna, 7 2 Otaura 6 7

BTEWABDS HANDICAP, of 550 soys One Bt. lb st. mile, lb Onnidnn . 8 1 r * Landslide 7 10 7 4 Kinsem . 8 10 Miss Ecrvnt .... Mustard Pot . .. 8 b Nocturne 7 0 Martian Mies . 8 6 7? oval Abbey 6 10 Bright Days . . 8 6 Malatonr 6 P Tactful . 7 10 Charlady 6 7 Prett/yman .... . 7 10 Infante 6 7

st. lb. Bt.lb. H ou ex Ouinette 9 3 Bosh Nancy Leo 6 6 9 9 8 8 Master Dnon .. fl 4 Exactly 6 7 Day Guard .... 8 3 Herculean 6 7 Kinrr’s Folly • 8 0 Phoenix Park 6 7 Town Bank .... 7 11 Sand nt ar 6 7 I,adv Bowa 7 11 Radiate 6 7 Worry Jest) 7 11 Ilka 6 7 Lake Urn - 7 4 Princess Ronnie 6 7 Royal Diadem Son-o’-Mine .... 6 9 6 9 Thurnrosae ... 6 7 AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 1200 bovs. mile and a half. st. ]b. One <■* lb Mnraahi 9 0 Landslide 7 10 Bonetter 9 0 Marble Bell ... 7 5 Ruanapa 8 12 Ares 7 5 Te Kara 8 6 Tinohoro 7 0 Royal Present 8 4 Soulterina 6 7 Stork .............. 7 12 Glencaam 6 7

ATTTT1MN STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP. of 550 sovs. Oaklei erh Starland Explorer Pittsworth .... Silverton Sea De’il Mies Melva lAineri.no Young Thurnham . Glenotus About three miles. st. lb. 12 7 11 10 H 5 11 3 11 2 10 13 10 10 10 10 10 4 10 4 Pentatrram .— Esplanade Hokemai Bt.lb. 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tom Moore .... King Pellicnle Syndicate Lady Bruce ... Gallelo Brown Heath . General Rose . GREAT NORTHERN of 1000 sovs. For ST. LEG ER STAKES, three-voar-olds. One mile and three-quarter*, fit. lb. fit. lb. Qnfttjfl March • 8 8 Murihaupo 8 10 Kalakaua 8 10 Ballymena 8 10 8 10 8 8 Kamohameha Arch pen 8 10 8 10 Tactician Penelophon .... Aerofort is 8 8 HUIA HANDICAP, of st. lb. 750 sovs. Six furlongs st. lb. Glentruin Tainote te Royal Blood .. Pavo Alfort Solfanello TTino Tactful 10 2 9 13 9 4 9 4 8 11 8 4 . 8 4 Prince Abbey Broa.dwood. •••• Jovial Jollv Gay Gold Rain Connemara ... Lady Lois 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 10 7 2 1 7 7 7 7 10 Loch Abbey ... 6 7 ISLINGTON WELTER HANDICAP, sovs. One mile. of 550 st. lb. st. lb. Boomerday .... Tinokaha Illuminati »n . Zircon Esthonia 9 4 9 2 8 11 . 8 8 8 8 Vindictive Gold Jacket ... Gleoidlc ......... Tofiv Princess Dorinda 8 8 8 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 . 8 4 8 4 8 4 Polonetf. . 8 0 Shebang ......... Gold Kin Mimi wbancata 8 0 Some Fanb’on Sheffield 8 4 Steel Bor 8 . 8 4 8

st. lb. st. lb. Pn-ntiapo It 9 Birkenella . 10 0 Rowan 10 8 Dignity . 9 6 Tenterfield 10 6 Boman . 9 3 Bonibrook Ronnv Rill 10 6 Rantli . 9 2 10 4 Pawhero . 9 2 Waimatao 10 3 Achillion . 8 0 Sling Ca.mp ... 10 3 Sansalino . 8 0 WAIATA STAKES, of 150 sovs. Five furlontrs and a half. st. lb. st. lb Martona 8 7 Our Jack . 8 7 Maidoa 8 7 Sealed Orders 8 7 Thur les 8 7 Miss Hupana 8 7 Wee Sandy 8 7 Rangimoana . 8 7 Foreign 8 7 Lucrative . 8 7 Lieut. Bill 8 7 Pananonea .... . 8 7 Kirkwood 8 7 Luarnet . 8 7 Fi err Lad 8 7 EASTER HANDICAP. of 550 sovs. Ono mile and a quarter, st. lb. st. lb. Scotch Mixture , 8 11 Mountain Crag ■ 7 4 Trespass 8 9 Iha.potoa . 7 1 Snatcher 7 11 Black Cruiser 7 0 Askari 7 6 REW A HACK HANDICAP, of 150 bovs. Six . furlongs, st lb. st. lb. Benmure 8 10 Cnmbee . 7 3 Allmarfrnba ... 8 9 Bonny Gold ... 6 13 Wilderness ... V 4 Esquimaux . 6 10 Doral Maid ... 8 0 Fiery Dall . 6 9 Attractive 8 0 Gidgi 6 7 Tlodo 7 10 Panache 6 7 Rehntahi 7 10 DENBIGH HANDICAP, of 250 covs. Six furlo firs. in st.H> Rational 10 3 Civility 7 11 Good Sport .... 8 12 Misgovern 7 1 Santonio 8 5 Tlori 6 13 Ladv Fingers 8 1 Rose of Alliens 6 7 OROUA HACK HANDICAP, of 176 BOV 3. One mile and 54 $*irds. st. lb st. lb. Valencia 8 10 Asleen 7 0 Sir Pam 7 13 Elotheneo 6 12 Imperial Spark 7 11 Otanawa ... n 7 Panim 7 10 Rangicarto .... 6 7 Kilroo 7 3

MAKING WELTER. of 200 rors. and. 54 yards. One mile st. lh. Velociform ..... 7 11 ... 8 10 Anxious 7 It Passionlesa ... 8 7 Moments ...... ... 8 3 Lochfjon - 7 7 Amber Tips .... 8 0 March On 7 7 Sir Famciful ... 7 13 AWAHITKI HACK WELTEK. of Seven f nrlonce. 175 SOV3. st. lb. st. lb. 9 11 Pareara<i ....... 8 3 9 1 The Emperor 7 13 Wilderness Skylietht ... 9 1 .... 8 8 Lipsol Captain Sarto 7 7 6 12 Hallowvonia ... 8 8