THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 194, 12 May 1924, Page 4

THE RACING WORLD

MARLBOROUGH MEETING

NOTES AND COMMENTS

(By “The Watcher.’*) Acceptances for all the first day’s events at the Wanganui winter meeting will close to-night at 8 o'clock. The Trantham and other visiting horses competing at the M arlborough Racing Club’s meeting last week arrived back in Wellington yesterday. C. Pritchard was the most successful local trainer, winning races with Kilmar and Martinique, while the latter also received place money’ on two occasions. Stream was the only other Trentham-trained winner at the meeting, and some of the local horses, notably Scion and Entr oNous, let their supporters down badly. Askari has good form up to a mile and a quarter, which is just about the limit of his ability, but at a mile and a distance he is a useful sort. It ■was no surprise, therefore, to find him running prominently at Blenheim on Saturday, particularly as he had run a good fourth the first day in an event beyond his distance. Owing to support accorded one or two others, Askari returned a nice price. He has been trained during the last few weeks by R. Hatch at Awapuni, and he was considered unlucky not to have won at Feilding the second day of the Easter meeting. Properly placed, Askari should win again soon. Two thirds was the best Bitters could do at Blenheim. He is said not to travel too well, which may have affected his chances. His stable mate, Prince Hal, made amends by taking the open sprint on Saturday, and owing to the solid support accorded Entre Nous he paid a much better dividend than might have been expected. J. Barry rode three winners at the Blenheim meeting, and M. McCarten one, and their totals on the jockey’s list now are: McCarten 44, Barry 41. Mrs. Easton’s Demosthenes—Tinopango gelding Kalakaua ran his best race to date in Blenheim on Saturday, when he ran second to Askari. He had only been placed twice previously, the last time being at the New Ze - land Cup meeting, when ho finished second to Balasor in a race for apprentice riders. He has yet to break the ice, but he may be worth keeping in mind for a minor event shortly.

George Jones went to Hastings on Saturday to interview Mr. T. H. regarding the future location of the Hawke’s Bay sportsman’s team and other matters connected therewith. Jones has the yearlings looking really well, and whether they are eventually trained in the Bay or remain at Trcntham they will be in good order to commence serious work. R. D. O’Donnell will go to Wanganui to-day with the members of his team engaged there. Militaire (P. Mcßrearty) was sent over three Hights of the schooling hurdles on Saturday morning jumping fast and cleverly. Bright Eyes and Vindictive galloped six furlongs together in Imin. Sljsec. on the grass, which was on the dead side. ,

J. Ayres will take Aeriform, Tinohari. and Proclaim to Otaki next month. They were given good threequarter pace gallops on Saturday. The work on the whole at the week-end was very interesting, a lot of the horses being away. J. Kaan was to have come down to school Solfanello, but he sent word that he could not come.

The Author has been sold by Mr. W. Kfng, of Waipukurau, to Messrs. Brown and Hennessely, of Te Paka, and he left for his now home last week.

A rumour is current in Auckland that N. Cunningham is contemplating a trip to Australia in the near future. and Musketoon may be one of liis team.

H. Gray, with four wins, was the most successful rider at the EgTnqnt meeting. L. Edwards rode two winners, and L. G. Morris, E. Warner, H. Alexander, H. Burt, A. McDonald, L. Pine, and C. Reed one each.

J. Barry, with three wins, was the most successful rider at Blenheim. H. E. Rvder rode two and D. Butler, M. McCarten, E. Manson, E. Ludlow, C. Robinson, C. Reed, and J. Olsen one each.

Ballymena, Murihaupo, and Glentruin look is good-health after their recent racing in the north (says the Christchurch “Star”). They are being restricted at present to gentle exercise, and this will be continued, as F. D. Jones does not intend to spell them. He expects to leave shortly for Sydney with a team in which these may bo’ included. Ballymena is practically certain to go. Glentruin has started in thirty-two races, for fifteen wins, eleven seconds, four thirds, and twice unplaced. She realised 105 guineas when sold as a yearling in England, so she has been a great bargain. Rapine had quite recovered from his sickness of the previous week (wrote “Cardigan” on April 30), but it was rather disconcerting to note that he was rather tender in front when he pulled up on Saturday after winning the A.J.C. Plate. A suspensory ligament is the cause of the trouble, and he has been blistered. J. M. Cameron intends going back to New Zealand in tho near future, and will take The Hawk with him. That horse is to bo given a good spell before he is raced again. Reverting to Rapine, Mr. A. B. Williams, that horse’s owner, left for home at noon on the day of the race, and he was advised of Rapine’s success bv wireless. On Sunday morning all the children from around the neighbourhood whore Rapine is stabled were collected, and J. H. Jcfferd showered silver upon them.

Crucelle was to have been taken to Hawera last week, but missed the train. She had been doing good work and was expected to run prominently. She did not go well in a gallop at Wanganui on Saturday morning, however.

, Some of the visiting horses have arrived at Wanganui for this week’s meeting, including Starland, Musical, L’Amour, Sir Roseberry, Bonetter, Martian Miss, Trespass, vagabond, Red Comet, Prince Rufus, Antler, Solifbrni, Anxious Moments, En Route, and Tenterfield.

War Loan (NV. Easton) and Birkenella (Garrett) were schooled over tl.e big fences at Wanganui on Saturday. The former jumped well, but Birkenella’s display was not impressive. He did not like the brush fences, but cleared the hencoops all right. Anxious Moments was sent over four hurdles, jumping fairly well. Tenterficld looks remarkably well, while Bonetter appears to lie all ,tho better for her race at Hawera. They were given useful work, as were tho rest of tho horses seen out.

Veil and Alaric went six furlongs together. The latter was slow to find his feet, losing a couple of lengths, but he got up to within half a length of Veil nt the finish. The time for the first half-mile was 50sec., five furlongs Imin. 2sec., tho full distance taking Imin. 17 3-ssec.

Orchid ivns given a round, running tho last half-nulo comfortably in 52sec. Ho apjyara to bo quitfl all rpjjit.

Hallownoon beat Crucelle over six furlongs comfortably in Imin. 19 3-ssec. Crucelle was left two or three lengths and could not make up her leeway. Attractive picked the pair up at the five furlong post, finishing three lengths in front of Veil and doing the distance in Irniu. 5 2-ssec.

Palestrina galloped well over seven furlongs at Riccarton on Saturday. After going two furlongs alone, she was picked up by Respondent. They finished together, but Palestrina was going very comfortably. She is very well, and with a prospect of soft tracks from now on she may pick up a race soon.

It was recently stated that D. Cotton, the Riccarton jockey, was considering an offer to ride for Mr “J. Baron” during the winter months in Sydney. S. Lamond. that owner’s trainer, told “Cardigan” at Randwick that Mr. “Baron” had not made any offer to Cotton, nor did ho know that rider.

Zaragoza may return from Auckland some time this week, but Mustard Pot will have to remain in the north for some time yet. Mr. W. 11. E- Wanklyn contemplates leaving next month on a trip to England. For many years he was secretary of the Canterbury Jockey Club, and during a portion of that period he acted in a similar capacity to the New Zealand Racing Conference. More recently, however, ho has confined his attention solely to editing the New Zealand Stud Book, a work in which ho is keenly interested, as he is an enthusiast on breeding. Having recently got the ninth volume of the Stud Book off his hands, Mr. Wanklyn feels that ho can now enjoy a holiday. He Iras made no definite arrangements as to its length, but probably he will remain in England for a few months. Sportsmen all over the Dominion will join in wishing him a pleasant trip. Red Kriss, Petunia, and Le Forte gave a good exhibition while jumping four hurdles at Riccarton on Saturday. Whipcord jumped the steeplechase fences by himself. He stopped at the sod wall, but got over at the second attempt. The rest of his display was fair, his worst, effort being at the stand brush, at which he shaped only moderately each time.

Tarleton galloped five furlongs by himself. He hit out freely all the way and finished very strongly. Prince Fei-ouz covered six furlongs, .going comfortably at tho finish. Boadicea, Royal Star and Last Dart were companions in a useful gallop oyer six furlongs, which they ran in fair timeRoyal Star afterwards jumped a couple of hurdles in good style. Some Kid beat Sprinkler comfortably in a half-mile sprint. Sprinkler did not go well. Clareina registered a smart performance over seven furlongs. Intolerance joined in at the five furlongs post, but could not go far with his mate, who finished full of running.

Rapine won the A.J.C. Plate so easily (says the “Referee”) that he is certanly one of tho best stayers we have seen for a long time. When ho ran to the front at the mile post he never seemed to bo at his top. and yet ho ran the last mile in Imin. 39Jsec. Rapine was received with cheers on his return to the scale, and he warranted all the applause. It is to bo hoped that he goes on well and returns in the spring, when possibly his chief danger .will be a fellow Now Zealander and Rivoli. The latter will test him over long distances. The fellow New Zealander referred to is no doubt Ballymena. It is understood that the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s recent autumn meeting just escaped financial loss. The meetings of the Napier Park Racing Club and the Waipukurau Jockey Club resulted in a profit. Black Art is almost certain to fulfil his engagement in the Wanganui SteeplechaseKaramu, who made tho mouths of Toto backers water by returning a big dividend at Avondale, ran in Sydney and Brisbane on the fiat with varying success a few seasons ago (say- a Sydney writer). Mr. Harry Keesing, a former manager of Sydney Stadium, and now a Brisbane boxing promoter, took a liking to him one day at Ascot (Queensland), and backed him every Saturday till he won at a good price and made amends.

If the handicapper’s idea is a cor rcct one, Mr. J .Bull possesses the best all-round performer in commission at the present timo in Ngata. The Maniapoto gelding figures as top weight in the Great Northern Hurdles. Cornwall Handicap, and only Oakleigh is called on to give, him weight in the Great Northern .Steeplechase.

A few gallops in company should see Comical in good racing trim again. He lias crown into a nice stamp of horse. It was originally intended to keep him for jumping, I>W he mav bo given a race or two on the flat first.

It is stated that Mr. Herbert Neagle, the owner of First Salute and Watchman, who did well a few seasons ago with Bon Reve, has accepted the nosition of private trainer to Mr. AV. G. Stead. This may bo taken to indicate that Mr. Stead intends to resume racing in the Dominion on a more extensive scale than ho has done this season. Father’s Voice will also remain in the same stable.

By tho defeat of Mumtaz Mahal in the One Thousand Guineas Stakes at Newmarket on Friday, the Aga Khan just missed winning the _ first two classics of the season, as Diophon won for him in the Two Thousand Guineas earlier in tho week. The latter success, by the way, was his first classic, although he has been very successful on the English turf in other directions. Ilie fillies’ race would no doubt bo productive of some excitement. Mumtaz Mahal last season was a wonder horse, simply pulverising all opposition except in one race, where she was defeated at Kempton Park in heavy going by Arcade. . Good judges, however, formed the opinion that she would fail to stay as a t-liree-voar old. end in. tjio result of the One Thousand Guinea’s their opinions have boon vindicated. Tho Aga. Khan was also nnluckv in this event last season, as ho supplied the runner-up in Cos. Oakleigh won tho Grand National Steeplechase last August with 12st., boating Master Peter, 9st. 21b.. by i. length. On the final day of the mooting, in the Lincoln Steonlooliase, Omnhu. list. 31b.. boat Master Pqtor, lOst. 91b . and Oakleigh. 12st. 1"lb. Tn tho Wanganui Steeplechase, Onkloi"li has been dropped to l?st. 71b., and Master Peter to lOst. 71b.. while Omahu has gone un to 11st. Gib. At tlm weights the trio should provide a groat race.

Though Pamplona has boon nominated for tho Dunedin Jocko- Chib’s winter meeting, it is stated that ho may bo sent north for tho Auckland Racing Club’s fixture, which takes place at tho same time. He has boon given a fair chance, with lOst, Rib. in the Great Northern Steeplechase, and Ost. 41b. in tho Great Northern Hurdle Hand lean.

MARLBOROUGH MEETING ASKARI WINS FLAXBOURNE HANDICAP NOTES ON THE RACING (By telegraph—Special cobiiespondent.) Blenheim, May 10. Tho Marlborough races wore concluded to-day in beautiful weather with a large attendance of the public. Tho machine total showed a slight increase over last year’s figures, handing £12,479 os compared with dCI2jOOO on tho second day last year The first race of tho day, tho Farnham Hack Handicap, was contested by a poor field of four. Magic Star and Sunroso got away well, but were headed bv Ashform, who won by a length. Eighty yards or so separated tho second and third horses, and Sunrose, after leading for a spell, was last home.

The Pioneer Handicap, an open company event, saw Entre Nous made a very warm order, carrying over half the' money on the machine. All the others were at useful prices. Island was the first L o show out, and was attended by Prince Hal and Entre Nous to the entrance to the straight. Here Prince Hal was called on, and in a well-ridden finish just beat Island: Entre Nous, who ran a disappointing race, was third. Ahika was on his best be.liaviour, and was fourth.

His snlcndid finish on the preceding day made a. host of friends for Stream in the Omaka Welter, but on this occasion she left her run a bit late, and though she was going great runs in the straight was unable to quite get. up on terms with Kilfnirc and All Gold, who finished first and second, just ahead c-f him. Con Reed rode a nice race on tho winner. Ronnie. Gold was in tho lead for a while, but it locked ns if seven furlongs was too far for her : her performance was consistent with her showing on the prm-'oiw. dnv. and full of merit. All Gold should get into the nmnov soon. . . ™ Tho big mce of the day, the Flaxbourne Handicap, was for some reason or other regarded as a good thing for Ritters, and the others wont out at fanov prices. Tire starting tones caught up some of tho field, so that the start was a ragged ono, Barleycorn getting the Rest of it. Gamecock, tho winner of tho Wnterlea Cun. wns onioklv in his stride and. attended bv Ronrina. made the running to the straight, but the extra weight told, and ho faded out at the end. leaving Askari. Kalakaua, and Bitters to fio-ht out a great finish. A neck divided them at the end. Askari’s victory was a meritorious ono, as ho was caught in the tapes at the start, and had to make up a lot of o-rmmd. B-n--lovcorn did not. reproduce Friday's form, thmmh ho had every chance. Tim Waihonai Trot was the best of good things for Dulcie Bingen, who won from end to end. She was the nmmlnr nick. An inqmry wns held concerning tho difference between her running on the two dnvs of Tho meeting hut Mr. Bnrbett’s ext'lnnat.io.n tbst rhe’ hnd been in the saddle for the first time on Friday was fnllv acnontod Welcome Bov would not have been in a place hut for Countess Eve and Ashley Roll breaking hndlv in the straight. Sipirian. in harness, was not the same horse ns in saddle on Friday, and never was nrom’nont. Tim Bolter won the Riverlands Hook TTandican from end to end. lasting lone- enough to see out a fast finishing challenge bv Martinique, who got .to within three parts of a length of him. Jonquil had a good show in the straight, but could not quite foot it. ' After the race Martinique was sold at auction for 30$ guineas to a local farmer. Bonlita. who was a warm favourite, never flattered his supporters. _ ~ , The Farewell Welter saw a field ot seven line up. Of these Hanpv Davs was installed favourite, and he delivered the gonds. though Gluement, in quite her old-time style, came like a comet at the ta’l end of the affair, and nearly unset the not with a magnificent run from ths ruck. Island was in front for tv while, but could on.y keen third place. TjJul.v Aii(hil»on was made a wapn order for the Renwicktown Trot, witn which event tho meeting concluded, but after leading over the greater part of tho journey she disappointed her connections by failing to stay it out. Humming Bird, who trotted a faultless race, clipped 4 1-fisec. off her handicap time, and demonstrated that she is a useful sort for a mile journey. Brandon got into second place with a late run. DETAILED RESULTS FARNHAM HACK RACE, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. Ashform Bst. 101 b. ... (D. Butler) 1 Magic Star, Bst. 101b....(E. Ludlow) 2 Astonform. Bst. 101 b. .. (D. Gunn) 3 Also started: Sunrose. Sst. 101 b. Won by a length : eightv yards between second and third. Time. Imin. 18|sec. PIONEER. HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Six furlongs. Prince Hal, 9st (J. Olsen) 1 Island 7st. 71b (D. Butler) 2 Entre Nous. Bst. 101 - (W. Bell) 3 Also started: Backsheesh. Bst. 71b.: Ahika, fist. 71b Won by a. head ; four lengths between second and third. Time, Imin. 15 2-ssee. OMAKA WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. Kilfaire (C. Reed) 1 All Gold. 9st. 91b (W. Bell) 2 Stream. 10st 51b...(M. McCarten) 3 Also started: Bonnie Gold, Bst--131b. ; Blackhead, Bst. 91b.; Spelsbury, c - <■ Won by a length: three-quartets <>l a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 19 4-ssec. FLAXBOURNE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One milo and 80 yards. Askari. Bst. 21b (C. Robinson) 1 Kalakaua. fist. 121b....(C. McGregor) 2 Bitters, Sst. 101b....(AL McCarten) 3 Also started: Gamecock. Sst. 91b. ; Barleycorn, Sst. 21b.; Zero Hour, Bst. ; Cheer Up. 7st. 51b.; Radiac. 7st. 41b. : Bonrina. fist. 71b. A short neck separated the placed horses. Time, Imin. 4Gsec. r WAIHOPAI HANDICAP TROT, of 75 sovs. One mile and a halfDulcie Bingen, scr..,.(L. Bcrkett) 1 ■Welcome Boy, 12yds. behind) (F. Brougham) 2 Countess Eve. 48vds. behind (J. Pugh) 3

Also started: Tingnling, sei.: Irish Tom 48vd. behind; Silurian, Ashley Belle. 72yds. behind ; Bombard. 228yds. behind. . Won bv twelve lengths : third horse two lengths back. Timo. 4miu. 2 1-ssoc.

RIVERLANDS HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. The Bolter, Sst. 101 b. (IT. F. Rvder) I Martinique. 9st. (J. Barry) 2 Jonquil. 7st. 131b..,.(R. E. Alanson) 3 Also started: Bonlita. Sst. 1.‘11b.; Sunbath. Sst. Gib.: Axle, Gst. 121 b. Won by three-quarters of a length; thinl horse half a length back- Time. Imin. 2 4-ssec.

FAR EWELL WELTER H ANDICA I’ of 125sovs. Seven furlongs.

Happv Days, 9st. 91b....(J. Barry) 1 Glueinent. Sst. 41b....(R. E. Manson) 2 Island, Bsl. 31l> (D. Butler) 3 Also started: Radiac, Bst. 111 b.; Tyne, Ahika, Magic Star, 7st. 7lt>

Won by two length*; third horse a length back. Time, Imin. 29 4-ssec. RENWICKTOWN HANDICAP TROT, of 75 sovs. One mile. Humming Bird, 12yds. behind) (T. Gilmore) 1 Brandon, 12yds. behind...(S. Agar) 2 Lady Aububon, scr....(L. Berkett) 3 Also started: Skylark, 12yds. behind; Outstep, 36yds. behind; Proud Joyce. 60yds. behind. Won by ten lengths; third horse eight lengths back. Time, 2min- 2<-4-sseo.

OAMARU HANDICAPS Bt Telegraph—Press Association. Blenheim, May 10. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr. J. E. Henrys for the first day of the Oame.ru Jockey Club s meeting:—

AUSTRALIAN RACING Bt Telegraph—Press Association. Copyright. (Reo. May 11, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney. May 11. At the Rosehill meeting the Auburn Handicap, six furlongs, resulted: — Mr. M. Polson’s b. g. Peteropoi, by Heteropus—Coreen, 6yrs. ... 1 Mr. C. 0. Smithers’s ch. g. I’agon Chief, Chipilly—Heather Maid, syrs 2 Mr. J. T. McKenzie’s Absurdum, by Absurd—Holyrood, 4yr5.... 3 Won by a length and a half. Time, Imin. 14seo. Adelaide, May 11. At the S.A.J.C. meeting the Goodwood Handicap, six furlongs, resulted :—■ Mr. S. F. Heaslip’s ch. g. St. Roseate, by St. Auton —Rose Morn, aged, 7st. 121 b 1 Mr. H. Lewis’s b. g. Kibano, by St. Auton —Pandanus, 6yrs., 7st. 111b2 Ch. g. Shanky (imp.), by King’s Prize —Minefield, syrs., Bst. 21b 3 . Nineteen started. Won by three lengths. Time, Imin. 13sec. RACING IN ENGLAND THE ONE THOUSAND GUINEAS. (Rec. Mar 10, 5.5 p.m.) London. May 9. Following is the result of the ONE THOUSAND GUINEAS STAKES for Three-year-old Fillies. One Mile. Lord Rosebery’s ch. f. Plack, by Hurry On —Groat 1 Tho Aga Khan’s gr. f. Mumtaz Mahal, by The Tetrarch —Lady Josephine ... 2 Sir Edward Hutton’s br. f. Straitlace, by Son-in-law —Stolen Kiss 3 There were sixteen starters- Plack won by a length and a half. —Reuter. FIXTURES. May 15, 17—Wanganui J.O. May 16, 17—Oamaru J.O. June 3, 4—Otaki-Maori R.C. June 3. 5, 7—Dunedin J C. June 3. 5. 7—Auckland R.O. June 20. 21—Napier Park R.O. June 21 —Bnackenfield Hunt Club June 25, 25—Hawke’s Bay J.O. Juno 28—Hawke's Bay Hunt Club. July 2—Dannevirke Hunt Club. July 9. 12—Wellington E.O. TROTTING FORBURY PARK MEETING REALM WINS VICTORY HANDICAP Hr Telegraph—Press Association. Dunedin, May 10. For the second day of the Forbury ''ark trotting meeting the track was eavy; there was a cold wind, but it vas fine overhead. The attendance was ,ood. The totalisator handled £31,796 ■or the day, compared with £36,597 10s. on the second day last year, makiiv a total for the meeting of £54,161, compared with £60,531 10s. last year. I’esults: —

TAHUNA HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and five furlongs. Bonny Spec, scr (Townley) 1 Sheila Wilkes, scr - Thistlewood, scr ..----■ , Also started: Reta Louie, Kentucky Moor, Chairman, Zingeber, Florist Direct, Waiatapu, Lady Evolyn, scr.; Blue Thorpe. 12yds. behind; Marvin Bell, 60yds. behind: Major ■ Domo, Bonottc, Don Massey, Duke Bingen, 72yds. behind; Ardwood, Ladycline, 84yds. behind. The field was soon well strung out, with Bonny Spec and Sh'iela Wilkes in the lead; so jihey ran throughout, Bonny Spec winning by two lengths, with the third horse five lengths away, followed by Lady Evelyn. Time, 4min. 20 2-ssec. PACIFIC HANDICAP, of 225 sovs. Two miles. Menember, 36yds. behind (Butterfield) 1 Tiilero, 48yds. behind 2 Hustler, scr " Also started: Black Raven, Great Count, Rebel. Hylas, Jolly Chimes, Pessimist, Schoolmate, Irish Imp, Glen A Ivon, scr.; I’eter tho Painter, Kate Thorpe, Lindetta. 12yds. behind: Med- . dler. 24yds. behind; Lucky Dillon, | Malic®, Wicklow Boy, 86yds. behind.

Talero went to the front three furlongs from home, but Menember wore him down in the straight and won by two lengths, with Hustler three lengths away, followed by Schoolmate. Tuuw, 4min. 58 3-ssec.

IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP, of 225

sovs. Two miles. Woodlass, 36yds. behind ... (Lowel 1. Major Domo, scr 2 Young Tom, scr 3 Also started: Theda, Bonette, scr. The favourite was soon in front, and, never troubled, won by eight lengths, with Young Tom twelve lengths away third. Time, omin. 36 3-ssec. VICTORY HANDICAP, of 750 sovs. Two miles. Realm, 60yds. behind)

(Tomkinson) 1 Man-o’-War, 85yds. behind 2 Logan Chief, 72yds. behind 3 Also started: Fashion Queen, scr. , Locanda Mac, 12yds. behind; Ahuriri, Loganwood, 24yds. behind. Realm was in charge at the end of five furlongs from Ahuriri, Locanda Mac, and Loganwood. Four furlongs from home Man-o’-War ran into second place but could not overhaul the leader, who won nicely by two lengths; Logan Chief was eight lengths away, followed by Ahuriri. Time, omin. 2 l-osec. ROYAL HANDICAP, of 225 sovs. One mile and five furlongs. Rollicking Bells, scr (Bryce) 1 Kelpie. 12yds- behind 2 Our Nurse, 60yds. behind 3 Also started: Afton Water, Rebel, Gold Cap, Gladwell, Cocoa, Bronwood, scr.; Cliffeton Chimes Cardinal and Blue 24yds. behind ; St-Thomas, 36yds.. beiiind: Forbury, Haere Ra, Bonanza, 48yds. behind. The winner and Kelpie opened up a break on tho field and gave nothing else a chance. The former won by five lengths; three lengths between second and third; St. Thomas was fourth. Time, 4min. 22 l-ssec. PENINSULA HANDICAP, of 325 sovs. Two miles. Lottie Ducat, scr (Robinson) 1 Darkest. 24yds. behind 2 First Fashion, 132yds. behind 3 Also started: Merry Bingen, 24 ydsbehind ; Our Lady, 72yds. behind ; Bon Sonty, Bundaberg, 96yds. behind; Peter Dean,. 144yds. behind. The winner was always in front and ran home with a length and a halt in hand; First Fashion was ton lengths away third, followed by Merry Bingen. Time, smin. 13 2-ssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 275 sovs. Ono mile and five furlongs. Harewood, scr (G. Smith) 1 Oaknut, 48yds. behind 2 Pointalena, 24yds. behind 3 Also started: Cottage Girl, Wee Daphne, Mountain Chimes, Dark Rosine, scr.; Indian Child, 12yds. behind; Trenand, Royal Chance, Away, 24yds, behind; Florrie Bingen, 72yds. behind. Harewood soon struck the front and won comfortably by four lengths; the third horse was ten lengths away, followed by Trenand. Time, 4min. 6 l-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 275 sovs. One mile. Lady Embrace, 24yds. behind (Henderson) 1 Downcast. 21yds. behind 2 Ben Ohan, 60 yds. behind 3 Also started: First Toll, Moor Chimes, Dusky Dillon, Malice, scr.; Norma Dillon, Prospect, 12yds. behind ; Fashion Queen, 36yds. behind; Coldwater, Nellie Scott, 48yds. behind ; Bratus, 60yds. behind. Lady Embrace took the lead two and a half furlongs from home and won easily by three lengths from Downcast, who beat Ben Ohiiu by half a length with Brutus next. Time, 2min. 23 l-sscc. FLEET TROTTING MEETING A PROFIT SHOWN. By Telegraph— Pi.tss Isl"'ctat’ow Christchurch, May 10. Despite the unpropitious weather, the complimentary trotting meeting to the officers and men of tho fleet yielded a net profit of £255, which is regarded as very satisfactory. PREVENTION OF RINGINGIN A PRACTICAL SUGGESTION. By Telegraph—Press Association. Dunedin, May 10. The trials for “ringing-in” have set people talking about the possibility, of putting ineffaceable marks on trotting horses so that identity would be easy nnd sure. A veterinary surgeon who was asked about this by a “Star” reporter replied: “The suggestion is quite practical. Branding would do it; there is no anatomical difficulty in the way. I have thought it out. Divide the Dominion into districts, say, three districts, for the South Island —Canterbury, Otago, and Southland. If in Southland let the brand be a big letter S with a bar below, and under the bar the registered figure up to 999. All of these characters, the letter, the bar, and the figures, could be large enough and quite plain if the whole size of the brand was about five inches deep. When you get over 999, make the upper letter SI, and so on. The brand, properly put on, would last the active period of a horse’s life. I would have the brand affixed on the near shoulder or on the near hip. In such position it would not be hidden by gear nor by the mane. No scheme that can be thought of would prevent a brand being blurred or defaced, but the remedy for such would be to immediately call on the owner to provide the identity, and until he did it, put the horse aside as a doubtful.”

EMPIRE HURDLES, of 150 sova. One mile and a half. Frisco Mall .. Mandrake Strathglasa . Matatua Lo Forte ; Tip Up st. lb- . 1041 Pomposo . 10 9 Petunia. 10 81 Killowen . 10 8 Sherlock . 10 1 Raconteur . 9 8 st. lb. 9 8 9 2 9 2 9 0 9 0 REDOASTLE HACK WELTER, of 125 i BOVS. Six furlongs. st. ]b. st. lb. Paddy’s Hope 9 9 Cornflower 8 2 Royal Wink ... . 9 7 Oourcelette .... , 8 2 Bonnie Lake .. . 9 6 Rapid Fire , 8 0 Queen Balboa 9 2 March Off 8 0 Red Cherry .... . 8 12 Sunny Mac 8 0 Integrity . 8 11 Sayanora 8 0 Obligio . 8 10 Los Ambris ... 8 0 OAMARU CUP. of 275 sov». One mile. nt. lb. st lb. , 9 0 Ladv Blissful 7 3 Bonnie Winkie 8 12 Clareina 6 13 6 7 Prince Ferouz 8 6 Prosperity 6 7 Radial 7 10 San Salvador . 6 7 AU British 7 4 MOERAKI WELTER, of 160 sots. Seven furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Radial 9 8 Prosperity 7 12 Lady Blissful . 8 13 Countcrstroke 7 11 Vasilkov 8 10 Coastguard .... 7 11 8 10 Bodycuard ... 7 7 Dancing Days ■ 8 9 Golden King 7 7 The Reaver- .... 8 8 Wanning 7 7 Vico Royal 8 7 Sartolite 7 7 Ayrburn 8 4 Gossard 7 7 Warhaven 8 3 First Aid 7 7 Kuia 7 13 WAIKAURA WELTER HACK, pf 120 sovs. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Gold Town 9 6 Buoyant 7 7 Eaton Bolls ... 8 13 March Off 7 7 Hurdy Gurdy 8 8 April Showers 7 7 Marmont 8 1 Soltoe 7 7 Knocklyn 8 0 Brown Lady ... 7 7 Oumbrae 7 13 Olympia 7 7 May time 7 11 Sunny Mao .... 7 7 Tempe 7 11 STEWARDS’ HANDICAP. of 160 sovs . Six furlongs. et. lb. st. lb. Dancing Days 9 0 Kikini 7 9 The Reaver ... ,.8 9 Paddy's Hope 7 9 Corn Riga 8 8 Avispado 7 7 Ayrburn 8 5 Weldono 7 4 Bloom 8 3 Bella Lake 7 2 Warhaven 8 0 Piccaninny .... 6 12