THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 151, 23 March 1925, Page 4

THE RACING WORLD

RANGITIKEI MEETING

MANAWATU WEIGHTS

RANGITIKEI MEETING

MARTULLAS HANDICAP RATIONAL WINS THE SPRINT By Telegraph—From “The Watcher.” Bulls, March ‘2l. The Rangitikei meeting was concluded at Bulls on Saturday in fine weather. The chief handicap, the Fraser Memorial, was won by the locallytrained Martulla, who had run second in the Cup the previous day. Rational beat four opponents in the Greatford Handicap. There were several veryclose finishes during the day, and in a couple of races the defeat of the favourite resulted in the posting of doublefigure dividends, while, had the second horse in the Hurdles been successful a sensational price would have been hoisted. There was a good attendance and the totalisator handled £18,639, as against £16,942 on the second day last vear, a total for the meeting of £36,862, as compared with last year’s £33,019, an increase of £3863 The Alaric inquiry was concluded, the stewards deciding to take no action.

MAIDEN HANDICAP. All started in the Maiden Handicap, Red Imp ' being made -favourite from Hallownoon. Master Lucerne began well from inside position, and led Hallownoon, Grand Lupin, and Red Imp down the back and round the turn. Kvla put in an appearance entering the straight, but Master Lucerne, ridden out, beat her by a head. Hallownoon was a length away, followed by Novar, Red Imp, and Lady Sanforte. GREATFORD HANDICAP. In the five-horse field for the Greatford Handicap, Rational was a hot favourite. From a moving up start all got off on terms, but Mark Time and Stratle soon drifted. Shut Eye led Rational and Iliapotoa to the turn, where Rational began to close on Shut Eye. He reached the leader a furlong from home, and won b v a length. Ihapotoa was four lengths away, followed at intervals by Startle and Mark Time. SANSON HURDLES.

Red Head was scratched for the Sanson Hack Hurdles, Dubious being an even-money favourite from Pinna, Pouri Hoiho, and Euchre. The early leaders were Bonomel and Lady Comet, but on the last round Haligan and Bonomel went out in front. Haligan had a lead of three or four lengths coming to the striaght, where Dubious drew up. He landed over the last hurdle a fraction later than Haligan and beat her home by a length. Pinna was six lengths awav third, with Pouri Hoiho fourth, and then came Bonomel, Ladv Comet, and Velociform. There were onlv 14 tickets on Haligan, who was paying over a century for first place. FRASER MEMORIAL. The scratchings for the Fraser Memorial Handicap were Startle, Mountain Bell and Fillette. In a good betting race, Martulla was a £26 better favourite than Alaric, Whetunui (on whom riders were changed) and Para being the next best supported. Happy Dayr took charge from Para and Martulla, with Whetunui last, well back. Running into the back stretch Ruby Ring went up fast to the front and led Happv Days, Para, and Alaric to the home turn. Approaching the straight Martulla joined the leaders, and running on won very easily by two lengths from Alaric, who beat Ruby Ring by three lengths Happy Days was close up fourth, with Whetunui and Para next in order, and Santonio a bad last. RANGITOTO HANDICAP. Anticipate and Sansalino were scratched for the Rangitoto Handicap. Archeen, with, a 51b. allowance, was a hot favourite. Beaumont and Birthmark were the best backed of the others. Beaumont was first out, but was soon displaced by Loyal Maid, and prominent in a bunched field were Archeen, Calm Eve, and Bonnie Gold. Loyal Maid led into the straight from Archeen, and won nicely by three parts of a length. Mountain Ore finished well and got third place a length further away, -with Kilburn fourth, and Beaumont and Birthmark.

NGAIO WELTER HANDICAP. Koauau was scratched for the Ngaio Welter Handicap. In spite of Brigadier Bill’s big weight, he was made a very firm favourite, Merry Queen being the best backed of the others. Red Head took Die lead when they had settled down from Charleston, Merry Queen and Brigadier Bill. Red Head led into the straight and was challenged by Merry Queen. A strenuous tussle saw Red Head win by half a head. Brigadier Bill was third two lengths awdy, with Ardfinnan fourth and then Bonny Rill and Beaumont.

PAREWA.NUI WELTER HANDICAP. Alaric and Fillette were scratched for the Pafewanui Welter Handicap. Brigadier Bill, who had just carried list. 91b. into third place over eight furlongs and a half in the previous race, also starting. Mountain Hell (H. Gray) was backed down to evens. Brigadier Bill and Omahu, who were bracketed, carrying most support amongst the others. Brigadier Bill began best, and led Mountain Bell and Treadwell, who joined him down the back, Ihapotoa being handy. Brigadier Bill was in front as they headed for home, where Treadwell retired. Mountain Bell had Brigadier Bill’s measure 'at the distance, and she looked a winner until 100 yards off the post, where Ihapotoa shot up and caught her in a few strides, going on to win comfortably by two lengths, with Brigadier Bill a length behind Mountain Bell. Happy Days was a good fourth, followed by Black Cruiser, j Esthonia and Treadwell. Ihapotoa had run a moderate third to Rational I earlier in the day, but het form was not such as to disclose such a comfortable win in this race. FAREWELL HANDICAP.

Bevis, Shut Eye, Archeen, and Master Lucerne were scratched for the final event. Backers regarded Papaponga as the best medium for a recovery, and installed Gray’s mount a £350 better favourite than the local candidate Euphonium. Lucrative, on the raijs, hopped out smartly, and piloted Euphonium, Gold Clip, and Miss O’Dille from the tapes. At the far turn Miss O’Dille had taken charge from Lucrative, Euphonium, Luarne, and Roburite. Luarne went through the leaders and led into the straight, followed by Miss O’Dille, Euphonium, Lucrative, Papaponga, and Gold Clip, with Miss Hupana about third to last. The lastnamed had began a forward move, and the field closed at the distance, where Gohl Clip sorted himself out and beat Euphonium to the judge by a length,

with Miss Hupana, coming very fast, beaten by the narrowest margin for second place. Papapouga and Empire Camp were next.

DETAILS OF THE RACING MAIDEN HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. Six furlongs.

3 Master Lucerne, Bst. 61b. (C. W. France) 1 4 Kyla, Sst 51b (H. Evans) 2 2 Hallownoon, Ost (D. Watts) 3 Also started: 1 Red Imp, 9st. (R. Recd) ; 5 Grand Lupin, bst. 51b. (J. Dombroski) ; 6 Kilia, bst. 31b. (J. Barry) ; 8 Lady Sanforte, Sst. 31b. (L. A. Pine) ; 7 Equalise, bst. 41b. (B. H. Morris) ; 9 Novar, bst. IJlb. (R. J. Mackie). Won by a head, two lengths between second and third, Time, Imin. 16 2-ssec.

GREATFORD HANDICAP, of 180 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Rational, Ost. 81b (H. Gray) 1 2 Shut Eye, 6st. 71b. (J. H. Dombroski) 2 4 Ihapotoa, 7st. 11b. ... (L. A. Pine) 3 Also started: 5 Mark Time, Bst. 51b. (J. Barry) ; 3 Startle, 7st. 131 b. (H. Hobson) .

Won by a length, four lengths between second and third. Time, Imin. 13 l-ssec.

SANSON HACK HURDLES, of 130 sovs. One mile and a half. 1 Dubious, 'Ost. 61b. (H. McSweeney) 1 9 Haligan, 9st. 91b (H. Burt) 2 2 Pinna, 9st (A. McDonald) 3 Also started: 6 Lady Comet, Ost. 111 b. (W. Bowden) ; 7 Mangawhero, Ost. 101 b. (E. Copestake) ; 4 Euchre, 9st. 101 b. (J. Kaan) ; 8 Velociform, 9st. 71b. (W. Easton) ; 5 Bonomel, 9st. 51b. (H. E. Ryder) ; 3 Pouri Hoiho, 9st. 41b. (R. Thompson) ; 10 Adrina, 9st. 101 b. (A. Jenkins) ; 11 Craigowan, 9st. (C. Mason). Won by a length, eight lengths between second and third. Time, 2min. 49sec.

FRASER MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile and a distance. 1 Martulla, 9st. 31b. (B. H. Morris) 1 2 /Marie, Bst. 51b (D. Watts) 2 5 Rubv Ring, 7st. 61b. (R. Miles) 3 Also'started: 6 Happy Days, 9st. (F. Voight) ; 4 Para, Bst. 91b. (J. Barry) ; 3 Whetunui, Bst. 61b. (B. Brodie) ; 7 Santonio, Bst. 61b. (J. Dombroski) . Won by two lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin. 55 l-ssec. RANGITOTO HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Seven furlongs. 7 Loyal Maid, 7st. 71b. (M. McDonald) 1 1 Archeen, 7st. 121 b (J. Evan) 2 9 Mountain Ore, 6st. 81b. (J. Potter) 3

Also started: 5 Bonnie Gold, 9st. 31b (R. Reed) ; 2 Beaumont, 7st. 71b. (L A. Pine) ; 3 Birthmark, Ist. 51b. (J. Dombroski) ; 4 Kilburn, 7st. 61b. (D Watts) ; 6 Calm Eve, 6st. 121 b. (W. H Jones) ; 8 Hallownoon, 6st. 81b. (N Trillo); 10 Tikima, 7st. (T. Stokes). Won by threequarters of a length Time, Imin. 29 l-ssec.

NGAIO HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Eight furlongs and a half. 6 Red Head, 7st. 71b. (H. Wiggins) 1 2 Merrv Queen, Bst. 61b. (B. H. Morris) 2 1 Brigadier Bill, list. 91b. (L. G. Morris) 3 ■ Also started: 5 Bonny Rill, Ost. 11b. (11. Gray) ; 4 Charleston, Sst. 91b. (R. J. Mackie) ; 3 Ardfinnan, Bst. 31b. (R. Reed) ; 7 Maniatere, 7st. 71b. (M. McDonald) . Won by a head, two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin. 51 3-ssec.

PAREWANUI WELTER HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. Seven furlongs. 3 Ihapotoa, 7st. 131 b. (R. J. Mackie) 1 1 Mountain Bell, Bst. 51b. (H. Gray) 2 2 Brigadier Bill, Bst. 131 b. (L. G. Morris) 3 Also started: 7 Happv Davs, 9st. 61b. (F. Voight) ; 4 Esthonia, (Ist. 41b. (M. McDonald) ; 2 Omahu, Bst. lib. (R. Reed) ; 6 Black Cruiser, 7st. 101 b. (J. Dombroski) ; 5 Treadwell, 7st. 81b. (W. H. Jones). Won by two lengths, one length between second and third. Time, lmin. 29sec. FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. Five furlongs. 4 Gold Clip, 7st. 71b. (M. McDonald) 1 2 Euphonium, Bst. 101 b. (J. Barry) 2 3 Miss Hupana, 7st. 111 b. (W. H. Jones) 3 Also started: 1 Papaponga, lOst. 11b. (H. Gray) ; 5 Lucrative, Ost. 41b. (B. Morris) ; 7 Miss O’Dille, 7st. 131 b. (L. A. Pine) ; 9 Bonideer, 7st. 81b. (J. A. Dombroski) ;11 Roburite, 7st. 81b. (R. Miles) ; 6 Empire Camp, 7st. 71b. (T. Tito) ; 8 Luarne, 6st. 131 b. (T. Stokes) ; 10 Red Imp, 6st. 91b. (N. Trillo) ; 12 Lucky Lu, 6st. 71b. (J. A. Dombroski). Won by a length, a head between second and third. Time, lmiu. 2sec.

OAMARU MEETING

BUCKLEY MEMORIAL TO LOS AMBUS By Telegraph-—Press Association Oamaru, March 21 The Oamaru Jockey Club’s autumn meeting opened in fine weather. There was a large attendance, and the course was hard and f:>st. The totalisator investments were represented by £11,119 10s., campared with £11,952 10s. for the first day last year. Results: —

AUTUMN HURDLES HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and a half, 3 Raconteur, Ost (Gordon) 1 2 Adjutor, lOst. 111 b 2 1 Red Kriss, lOst. 51b ■ 3 Also started: 5 Vice Regal, 9st. 131 b.; 6 Diamond Nap, Ost. 71b.: 4 Chinatown, Ost. Won by a head. Time, 2min, 46sec.

AUTUMN PLATE, of 110 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 John Bradbury, 7st. 71b. (Cooper) 1 8 Olympia, Bst. 51b 2 2 Dairy Herald, Bst. 51b. .; 3 Also" started: 9 Concilia, Bst. 51b.; 8 Denizot, Bst. 51b ; 6 Waikaia, Bst. 51b.; 5 Laughie, Bst 51b.; 10 Nope, Bst. 51b.; 7 Strongbird, Sst. 51b.; 4 Q a y blower, 7st. 71b. Won by a good length. Time, lmin. 2 2-sscc. BUCKLEY MEMORIAL HANDICAP, nf 250 sovs. One mile. 1 l/os Ambus, Sst. 101 b. (Emerson) 1 4 Barmaid, 7st. 11b 2 2 Bonnie Winkie, 7st. 131 b 3 Also started: 5 Kilfane, Sst. 41b.; 3 All British, 7st. 101 b.; 6 Kilbirnie, 6st. 71b. Won by half a length. Time, lmin. ■4O 8-ssec.

WAIKAURA TROT HANDICAP, of of 155 sovs. One mile aud a half.

7 Oboe, M. Wilkes, 96 yds. behind (Jackson) 1 1 Dumas, scr. 2 3 Dillon Gold, scr. 3 Also started: 6 Cathedral Bells, scr.; 2 Day Pointer, scr.; 4 Princess Anne, scr. ; 5 Houdini,- 48yds. behind. Won by a good length. Time, 3min. 28 l-fisec.

REDCASTLB WELTER HANDICAP, of 135 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 Paddy’s Hope, Sst. ... (Emerson) 1 5 Hurdy Guidy, Bst 2 1 Monoxide, Bst. 91b 3 Also started: 4 Pcturua, Bst. 31b.; 3 Rockfellow, Bst. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin. 28 3-ssec.

MOERAKI HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Sartist, 9st. 51b (Beale) 1 3 Clontarf, Ost. 21b 8 7 Saxette, 7st. 51b. 3 Also started: 2 Kilns, 9st.; 4 Coch-v-Bondhu, Bst.; 6 Roman Archer, 7st. 71b.; 8 Cornflower, 7st. Gib.; 9 Brilliant Hope, 7st. 31b.; 5 Bonnie Lake, 7st ; 10 Lord Seadown, 6st. 121 b. Won by five lengths. Time, Imin. 14sec.

OAMARU TROT HANDICAP, of 135 sovs. One mile and three-quar-10 Noiseless, scr (F. E. Jones) 1 8 Pandora, scr ? 2 Gold Chimes, 46yds. behind 8 Also started: 3 Locanda Queen, scr.; 4 Nelson O’Niell, scr.; 5 Reta, scr.; 6 Houdini, 36yds. behind; 7 Miss Denver, 48yds. behind. . Won by four lengths. lime, 3min. 8 l-ssec.

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Six furlongs. 4 Songbird, Ost. 41b (Peart) 1 2 Sun Up, Bst. 121 b 2 5 Avrburn, Bst. 41b J Also started: 1 The Harp, Sst.; 3 Pulman, 7st. . Won by a neck. lime, Imin. 14 3-ssec.

NOTES AND COMMENTS

(By “The Watcher.’’) Nominations for all events at the Easter meeting of the Wairarapa Racing Club will close to-night at 8 o’clock. The telegraph office at Featherston closes at 5 p.m. H. Gray will ride Hipo in the Thompson Handicap if he starts. If not Gray will ride Suggestion, who has been doing well on' his home tracks. Civility will be ridden in the Thompson Handicap by R. Reed. 11. Wiggins will ride Good Sport, W. H. Jones Uralla, R. J. Mackie Reremoana, M. McDonald Claudhu, C. Butler Clarinda, W. S. Bagby Spoony, and B. H. Morris Quest. R. Reed's mounts on Thursday, besides Civility in the Thompson Handicap, will be Ilka, Merit, Mimetic, Piquant, Quiescent, and Curraghmore.

11. Grav will ride Siaosi in the St. Leger, also Rafa, Oration and Arrheen R. J. Mackie has been engaged fol Wilderness and Gold Box at Trentham this week. The Banker, who promises to start favourite in the St. Leger, is to be ridden by B. H. Morris. R. S. Bagby .will be on Agitato, and he will also ride Drolatique and Gold Acre in their races.

There deos not appear much prospect of a race for the North Island Challenge Stakes. Rational is not coming to the meeting. J. Brown _ states that his name should not be in the list, as a telegram was dispatched paying forfeit. Merit will probably start in the open sprint in preference to the Strikes, which leaves onlv Motley and Inferno to oppose Gloaming. Mr. Currie declined the contest with Motley last year, and he may not feel anv more inclined to take on Gloaming this time. Altogether it is a verv disappointing response for a £lOOO stake. One cannot altogether blame those left in if Gloaming frightens them out on race dnv, but when forfeits were due. Gloaming, for nil that was known to the contrarv, would not be a starter, and only a handful responded. The chib has discarded the Waterloo Stakes at the summer meeting for lack of encouragement, and the North Island Challenge Stakes is not receiving much better support. This vear the Stakes and the St. Lem-r comprise a verv poor classic double from the chib’s point of view. Although Red Wink has been allowed to forfeit his engagement in the Thompson Handicap, J. B. Pearson may bring him north for the Trentham Gold Cup. on the second day of the Wellington meeting.

The light-weight apprentice jockey, C. Eastwood, who is attached to Cntts Brothers’ stable, met with injuries while riding at Waimate on Thursday. He broke a blood vessel in one of his legs, necessitating his removal to the hospital. It will probably be ten davs or a fortnight before he is all right again. This is bad luck for his employers, as it will mean securing another light-weight horseman to do the riding on Sir George Clifford’s team at Trentham. It will also mean that another rider will have to be secured for Fool’s Paradise in the Thompson Handicap. “Tresham and his stable mate, Ilka, have been racing well lately, but so far thev have not beaten anything of good class” (says “Argus,” in the Christchurch “Star”), “It is hard to credit that they are up to the weights they have to carry in the company they will have to meet at Trentham. In the Thompson Handicap Tresham has Bst. 51b., while Ilka has Bst. 71b. in the Railway Handicap. Thev must have improved out of sight to liave a chance in either race.” They have.

TRENTHAM TRACK NOTES

Saturday. Arrivals for the meeting are: E. George with Hipo, Rafa, Oration, and Mintleaf (2yrs). Stork and Te Monanui are due to-night. H. Russell with Civility and Siaosi, W. H. Patterson with Survevor, Uralla, Royal Form, and Pelham. R. Mclvinue with Gold Bo*. J. T, Jamieson with Spoony, Drolatique, Gold Acre, and King’s Speech. The weather was ideal for training work. The tan and trial grass were open for galloping, which was all done on the tan. Assert and Laughing Stock sprinted three furlongs down the back in 88 3-sscc., and then did a round at half pace. Matin Bell and Master Sandstone went four furlongs in 49 2-ssec., the former going well. Carawock and Lake Urn, with light hoys up, ran seven furlongs in lmin. 82sec. Carawock finished in front, and went well. _ , t The Boniform mare in H. Longan s stable moved freely over three furlongs in 88sec. Aeriform and Salamis went six fmlongs in lmin. 18sec. Tn contrast to bis recent displays, Sa'amis did not go at all well. Tanadees had Hvama as a companion over a mile run in lmin. 48sec. Quest sprinted three furlongs in 88 SC Merit went brilliantly over five futlongs in lmin. I 3-ssec., the first fur. long in 12 l-ssec. Anything better is seldom seen. The Tank and Degage were not bustled to run four furlongs in olsec., a time put up by Indian Sage and Nadaritio. . , , ~ Ilka and Grand Knight went half u mile in 49 2-ssec. Ilka, under 1 good

pull, had Grand Knight struggling. Her recent racing has done her no harm. Tresham and Stream were companions over seven furlongs run in Imin. 31|sec., the former going the better. Surveyor and Uralla were not extended over seven furlongs in Imin. 32 3-ssec. The old horse looks better than ever, and his trainer says he is as well as ever he was. Both are to start in the Thompson Handicap, in which they will be bracketed. Dick went easily over seven furlongs in Imin. 4!. ! sec.

Navy Cut, Wench, Sir Pam, Maste? Peter, Appellant, Black Cat. and Tinohari did steady pacing. After breakfast Sottano and Star Shell went six furlongs in Imin. 18| sec. Siaosi alone covered a mile in Imin. 474 sec. He tired over the last furlong. The first three took 39sec., and the first half 52+sec. Gold Box sprinted five furlongs in Imin. 2sec., a good gallop. Civility was sent seven furlongs. She went well the first half in 51 2-ssec., and the full journev in Imin. 30sec. Ladv Gay occupied Imin. ISfsec. to run six furlongs, the first three in 39 2-ssec.

Debate and 'Manchester took Imin. 54sec. to run five furlongs, Pelham and Roval Form going easily over the same journey in Imin. 4|sec., the first furlong in llscc. Peggv Ford aud Inoe were to have gone four furlongs together, but Inoe was tricky as usual, and took charge of her rider. Peggv Ford went alone, taking 51+sec. Kuhio over the same gro-iml took -i friction longer. Hipo, Rafa and Oration did steady pace work. Sunday.

R. J. Mason arrived with Gloaming and Haze, and Roval Star also came up in charge of A. Trilford. L. A. Pine, R. J. Mackie, H. Wiggins, and T. Tito arrived to-day, and will be riding work for the meeting. The presence of these light-weights should be welcome to trainers. Spoony has a leg, as the result of getting knocked about on the railway trip. RICCARTON NOTES Saturday.. All the work was done on the plough Gloaming was given a working gal lop ever five furlongs, while Haze covered the same distance in Imin. 3 2-5 sec.

Rich Prize got to the end of seven ■furlongs in lmin. 32sec., Armchair joining in for the last five. Bon Avis was given three-quarter pace work over five furlongs. Barn Owl beat Retrospect over five furlongs in lmin. ssec.

Centrepiece ran five furlongs in lmin. 4sec., finishing alongside Vesperus, who joined in for the last four. Jubilant galloped a mile in 2min. Usee., going at a sound pace all through. . . Royal Star did strong pace work twice round.

Rivalrv and Top Score were associated over half a mile, which they ran in 50 2-ssec.

Red Wink covered a mile and a quarter in 2min. 14 4-ssec. Kilkannich assisting him over the first five furlongs and a fresh mate joining in for the last half mile. Moorland and Last Dart sprinted half a mile in 50sec.; a smart effort. Pilliwinkie and Many Kittle were given Half to three-quarter pace work. H. Cutts will leave for Trenthan 011 Monday night with Barn Owl, Rich Prize, Centrepiece and Retrospect. R. \V. King has booked space for the north on Tuesday night for Pilliewinkie and Many Kittle. He will decide after the Wellington meeting about going on for the Manawatu fixture. R. Emerson will*not take Moorland north until Tuesday night. The Finland gelding is very well. J. McCombe’s team for Trentham will consist of Sunny Loch, Lava, Hnare and The Cheat. He will probably go north on Monday night.

MANAWATU WEIGHTS Br Telegraph-—Pbess Association. Palmerston North, March 22. Handicaps for the first day of. the Manawatu Racing Club's meeting have been declared as follow:— WOODHET HACK HANDICAP. of 200 i,ora -

BAY OF PLENTY MEETING

CUP WON BY RIGHT AND LEFT Bt TsusunArH- —Press Association. Tauranga, March 21. The Bay of Plenty Jockey Club’s meeting was held to-day. Results: TRIAL PLATH, of 65 sovs. Five furlongs.—Orthodox, 7st 81b., 1; Clockwork, 7st. 91b., 2. Scratched : Gold Dot, Sophia. Time, Itnin. 3 l-ssec. MAUNGANUI HANDICAP.—Weka, Bst., 1; Rarangi, 9»L, 2; Killute, 7st. 101 b., 8. Scratched: Mangapiko, Dutchie, Gold Dot, Grandioso, Rarakau. Time, Itnin. 15sec. TAURANGA CUI’, of 130 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Right and Left, Bst. 51b1 Author, Bst. 51b 2 Irene Bruce, fist. 81b 3 Scratched: Gold Jacket, Elsie Aroha, Golden Bubble, French Park, Dutchie, Smoke. Time, 2min. 8 8-ssec. HURRIES MEMORIAL HACK CUP HANDICAP, of 105 sovs. One mile. Star of the East, 7st. 91b. —. 1 Bay Dighton, 7st. 51b2 Maurea, Bst. 31b 3 Scratched: Faber. Won by half a length, a length between second and third. Time; Imin. 45 2-ssec. COUNTY STAKES HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. Six furlongs. Clockwork, 7st. 71b 1 Hokioi, Bst. 21b 2 Gold Dot, 7st. 71b 3 Scratched: Maori Quin, Night Gambler, Orthodox, Sophia, Joke Form. Won by three lengths. Time, Imin. 15sec.

BAY OP (PLENTY WELTER HANDICAP, of 80 eovs. Seven furlongs. Maurea, lOst. 51b I Bay Dighton, 9st. 61b. , 2 Black Mark, 9st. 31b 3 Scratched: Syndicate, Royal Bonus, Killute.

Won bv half a head. Time, Imin. 80sec. GREERTON HANDICAP, of 65 sovs. Seven furlongs. Clockwork, 7st. 21b. ™... 1 Bowman, 7st. 121 b 2 Turn, Zafc , 3 Scratched: Faber, Dutchie, Hokioi, Bavu, Teranga, Thiganthu. Won by a neck. Time, Itnin. 25sec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. Gold Rain, 7st. 41b 1 Weka, 7st. 21b „„ 3 Rarangi, Bst. 31b 3 Scratched: Gold Jacket, Nancy Lee, Tactician, Elsie Aroha, Bay Dighton, Gold Dot, Orthodox, Grandioso. Won by a nose. Time, Imin. 15sec.

AUSTRALIAN RACING

ABSURDUM WINS HAWKESBURY FLYING HANDICAP. (Rec. March 22, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, March 21. Following is the result of the HAWKESBURY FLYING HANDICAP. Absurdum . , 1 Doreen 2 Yerrubil 3 Won by a length and a half. Time, Imin. 15sec.—Press Assn. MOONEE VALLEY MEETING. Melbourne, March 21. At the Moonee Valley meeting the principal race resulted:— YANNATHAN HURDLES. Finn Maccumhail 1 Chrysostum 2 Knut Lad 3 Won by two lengths. Time, 3min. 44fsec.—Press Assn. FIXTURES. March 21 and 23— Oamaru J.C. Aiitumn. March 25—Otautau R.C. Annual. March 26 and 28—Wellington R.C. Autumn. March 28—-Matamata R.C. Annual. April 1 and 2—Manawatu R.C. Autumn. April 3 and 4—Wellington Trotting Club’s Autumn. April 4—Australian J.C. (Warwick Farm) Autumn. April 4 and 6—Westport J.C. Annual. April 11 and 13—Walrarapa Racing Club.

TROTTING

NEW BRIGHTON MEETING KOHARA WINS DERBY Bi Telegrafh-—Press Association. • Christchurch, March 21. The New Brighton Trotting Club’s meeting was concluded to-day in fine weather, though a cold easterly wind made the conditions unpleasant. There was a large attendance, and the course was in good order. The totalisator handled £33,412 for the making a total of £55,934 for ’the meeting, and this compares with £54,758 for last year’s gathering. Results:—

INNOVATION HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. 3.32 class. One mile and a half. 8 Royal Chance, 48vds. behind (W. J. Tonikinson) 1 1 Lord Bingen, 24yds. behind 2 13 The Rook, 3Gyds. behind 3 Also started: 7 Fernmoor, scr.; 4 Ocean Spray, scr.; 15 Albert Logan, scr.; 18 Admiral Pointer, scr.; 16 Avenue, scr.; 9 Lady Bountiful, scr., and Eric Rothschild (coupled) ; 6 Morning Glow, scr.; 8 Wainoni, scr.; 2 Dalmeny, scr.; 5 King Dillon, 12y3s. Behind ; 12 Harewood, 24yds. behind; 11 Pointalena, 21 yds. behind; 13 Emulate, 24yds. behind: 17 Black Admiral, 86yds. behind; 16 Harold Burwood, 48yds. behind. Won easily by a length, four lengths separating second and third. Time, Sintii. 25 4-ssec.

BEXLEY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. 4.48 class. Two miles. 3 Bingenette, scr (W. Warren) 1 4 The Toff, 12yds. behind 2 5 Pieter Timmerman, 48yfls. behind 3 Also started: 5 Lottie Direct, scr.; 8 Henry Tracey, scr.; 2 Master Audo, 36 yds. behind; 7 Marvin Junior, 60yds. behind; 1 Peter McKinney, 108yds. behind. Won by four lengths, eight lengths between second and third. Time, 4min. 48 2-ssec. NEW BRIGHTON HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. 4.36 class. Two miles. 1 Glenelg, 12yds. behind (A. Butterfield) 1 10 Whispering Willie, 48yds. behind 2 4 Hypo, 36yds. behind 3 Also started : 13 Escort, 24vds. behind : 2 Donside, 36yds. behind; 5 Landlord, 36vds. behind : G Grand Denver, 36yds. behind (coupled with Brutus) ; 6 Brutus, 36yds. behind ; 7 Olive vHuon, 36yds. behind; 3 Waitaki Girl, 36yds. behind; 8 Fashion Queen, 48 yds. behind; 11 Billy Sea, 48yds. behind ; 9 Away, 96yds. behind.

Three furlongs from home Glenelg and Partner were four lengths clear of Waitaki Girl, Hypo and Whispering Willie. A little further on Waitaki Girl retired, but the other four were in close otder at the entrance to the straight. In an exciting finish Glenelg won by a length from Whispering Willie, who beat Hypo by a neck, with Partner a bnfc length away. Time, 4min. 37 4-ssec.

NEW ZEALAND DERBY STAKES, of 600 sovs. For three-year-olds. Flying • start. One mile and a half. 1 Kohara ■. (J. Bryce) 1 2 Nelson Tasker 2 3 Master Don 3 i His Majesty 0 Nelson Tasker and His Majesty began a length in front of Kohara, with Master Don two lengths away. At the end of half a mile Kohara had joined Nelson Tasker in the lead, a length in front of His Majesty, with Master Don two lengths further back. Two furlongs further on Kohara drew clear of Nelson Tasker, with Master Don handy and His Majesty dropping back. Kohara was three lengths clear of Nelson Tasker half a mile from home and he won easily by four lengths. Master Don was ten lengths away, with His Majesty beaten off. Time, 3min. 24 4-ssec. BROOKLYN HANDICAP, of 300 -sovs. 4.46 class. Two miles. 1 Pete Peter, 36yds. behind (A. Ilendricksen) 1 7 Proud Ata, 60j'ds. behind 2 10 Marvin Junior, 24yds. behind ... 3 Also started: 8 Audominion, scr.; 9 Pieter Timmerman, 12yds. behind; 11 Mangoutu, 21yds. behind ; 5 Our Lady, 24yds. behind; 2 Ingle Bingen, 36yds. behind; 4 Tiny Moon, 36yds. behind; 6 Harold Child, 72yds. behind; 3 First Fashion, 96 yds. behind. Won by four lengths, six lengths between second and third. Time, £min. 43 2-ssec.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 225 sovs. 2.16 class) One mile. 1 Bonnv Logan, 86;,-ds. behind (F. Holmes) 1 9 Logan Lou, 36yds. behind 2 7 Adr-.ty. r.fiyns. behind 3

Alaq started; 11 Idris, acr.; 2 Gold Bud, scr.; 5 Ramaroa, scr.; 6 Reta’s Greeting, 12yds. behind; 8 Ben Dillon, 12yds. behind; 13 Emperor, 24yds. behind ; 4 Fancy Bov, 24vds. behind; 10 Dixie’s Pride, 24yds. behind; 12 Bellfashion, 36yds. behind; 3 Onyx, 84yds. behind. Won by a bare length, a head between second and third. Time, 2min. ■l3 2-ssee.

FLYING HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. 2.49 class. One mile and a-quar-tel* a * 7 Asturio, scr (McDermott) 1 1 l/oganwood, 60yds. behind 2

3 Talent, scr ••••••• . Also started: 4 Queen s Own, scr., 5 Lincoln Huon, scr.; 6 Fashion Queen, 12vds. behind; 3 Olive Hpon, 12yds. behind. Won by three lengths, three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, 2min. 54 4-ssec.

FINAL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. • 2.16 class. One mile. 1 Rex Coronado, scr. ....... (Berry) 1 2 Alto Chimes, 36yds. behind 2 5 Lucky Dillon, scr. •? Also started: 4 Coronel, scr.; 6 Grand Denver, 12yds. behind; 7 Trooper Dillon, 24yds. behind; 3 Ben Ohau, 36 vds. behind. Won by three lengths, a head between second and third. Time, 2min. 15 l-ssec.

TARANAKI CLUB

The Taranaki Trotting Club will hold its first totalisator meeting on the New Plymouth racecourse on Saturday, April 18, when £B7O will be distributed in stakes and a cup valued at £25 donated by the New Plymouth Licensed Victuallers. Nominations are due on Jttarch' 30, and acceptances on April 14. A good response from owners is anHcipated.

AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

NEW ZEALAND HORSES PLACED THIRD & FOURTH (Rec. March 22, 5.5 p.m.) Perth, March 21. 'Hie Australian trotting championship over one mile and a half was decided to-day. Following are the results:— First Heat. Vin Direct (Victoria) 1 Great Hope (New Zealand) 2 Globe Pool (New South Wales) 3 Also started: Monarch (West Australia) . Vin Direct led all the way. Great Hope challenged in the last . lap. Vin Direct won by four yards, eight yards between second and third. Time, 3min. 24sec. The respective mile rates were 2.16, 2.16 L 2.17. Second Heat. Taraire (New Zealand) 1 Kolagirl (West Australia) 2 Delavan (Victoria) 3 Also started: Virus (West Australia). Virus made the pace for two laps, when Taraire moved up and took charge in the final lap, winning by half a yard. Kolagirl came with a great finish. Time, 3min. 20Jsec. The mile rates were 2.13|, 2.131, 2.181. Final. Kolagirl (West Australia) (Foy) 1 Vin Direct (Victoria) (Fraser) 2 Great Hope (New Zealand) (J. Bryce) 3 Taraire (New Zealand) ... (A. Bryce) 4 Taraire and Vin Direct led for the greater part qf the way. In the last lap Kolagirl came with a great dash and won by five yards, Great Hope a foot away third, and the same distnee separated third and fourth. Time, 3min. 20|sec. The mile rates were 2.131, 2.14, 2.14, 2.ls.—Press Assn.

HANDICAPS FOR WELLINGTON MEETING

Br Telegeafh.—'Press AssociationAuckland, March 22. The followin'; handicaps have been declared. for the first day of the Wellington TrotthiE Club’s meeting.— NOVICE HANDICAP, ef 150 sovs. One

Six furlonxs. «t lb 9 9 Wristlet »t. lb 7. 3 liuoratlvo . 8 13 New Moon — 7 1 Mcgalo 8 9 Idanoe — 5 —- Avonlea 8 9 Mountain Jean 7 1 Wilderness _ _ s 9 Serenade Euphonium -39 The Immicranu i £ Hall Mark — 8 8 Master Lucerne < V n A Royal Form .. 8 6 Judiette / u C'avvnpore 8 6 Salamis 7 0 Star Shell 8 4 Athenry 6 13 Quillflre 8 3 Merrimas 6 11 Shut Eye 8 3 Luame — 6 11 Rehutai 7 12 Azecto — — 6 10 RanKimoa.ua .. 7 9 Kilmiss - o y Pinon 7 9 Chrissarto — - 6 ? Retrospect .... 7 9 Camn Star — 6 9 Miss Hunana 7 8 Tansikai - 6 9 Beaumont 7 7 Cooinda 6 9 7 6 Hesitate — 6 9 Attractive 7 4 Freeola — 6 9 Birthmark _... 7 3 Computer — 6 9 KAEERE HANDICAP HIJBDLES, _ of 250 sovs. Ona nils and three-auarters. st. lb. Hiehway 11 9 The Cur raff h . 9 3 Landbird 11 « Bitters 9 5 9 0 Omahu 10 13 Bonifant .—• 9 0 Dubious 10 9 Red. Head ..— 9 0 Little Biver .. 10 1 Comedy Prince 9 0 Gold Peak 9 13 PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP, o 400 sots. One mile and one lurloncst. lb. •LMany Kittle .. 9 0 Tuahino ——• ( O Scotch Mixture 8 6 Martulla 7 6 Fool's Paradiso 8 6 Kalakaua 7 4 7 4 - Clandhu - 8 3 Whetunul 7 3 'Hie Banker ... 8 3 Muecarl — Z 3 CL,11 Glaal 7 2 7 1 Gaze 8 1 Passionate — 6 13 Battle Knisrht 7 13 L’Amour 6 13 Martian Miss . 7 12 Far North 6 12 Good Snort ... 7 11 Startle 6 11 Pelham 7 11 Abbey Bell 6 11 Koodoo 7 9 Aeriform 6 9 Ur all a 7 8 Mountain Bell b 8 Snatcher 7 7 Stream 6 7 Imperial Snark 7 6 Pronto Diamond Piinsr 7 6 Agitato 6 7 Duo 7 6 TE MATA I HACK HANDICAP, of 200 SOTS. at. lb. it. lb. Pronto 9 0 Drolatlane 7 9 Quiescent 8 13 Mcutoa Lady 7 7 Brigadier Bill 8 13 Hyama 7 5 Fillette 8 4 Asleep 7 3 Mejralo 8 4 Sansalino 7 1 CurraKhmore 8 3 Kilorum 6 13 Archeen 8 3 Blue Peter 6 13 6 13 Navy Out 8 2 Te Monanui ... 6 12 Matin Bell ... 7 13 Polly Peachum 6 12 Star Shell 7 13 Panache 6 7 La Revo 7 ill Closeflre 6 7 TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 300 sots Six furlongs. st. lb Peneus 9 13 Piquant 7 IS Tukia 9 9 Desaee 7 13 Hipo 9 8 Ruby Pine ..... 7 5 Rational 9 3 Ladv Bentinck 7 3 Civility 8 13 T’anaponea .... 7 3 Reremoana .... 8 11 J/ady Finders . 7 3 Kiner Merv .... 8 9 Barn Owl 7 3 Merit 8 8 Heatherspris . 7 1 Delude 8 6 Abbey Bell 7 0 Landslide B 5 Bevis 6 13 Lucius 8 5 Avonlea 6 9 Master Tinoharl 6 7 Sandstone .... 8 5 Bonnie Gold ... 6 7 8 4 Hall Mark 6 7 Pelham 8 3 Pink Rose 6 7 Grand Knlcht 8 3 Shut Eye 6 7 Koodoo 8 2 Birkle 6 7 LINTON HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 200 sots. Seven furlanza. st. lb. st. 11>. Bripadier Bill 10 1 Master Sarto . 8 2 Royal Form ... 9 4 Sottano 8 1 Curraarhmore . 9 3 Kilburn 8 1 Archeen 9 3 Blue Peter 3 1 Gauntlet 9 3 Judiette 8 1 Matin Bell 8 13 Royal Sone .... 7 13 La Reve 8 11 Semnlicc 7 13 Bezau 8 10 Koauau 7 13 Mountain Peer 8 9 Rowlev 7 13 Drolatioue 3 9 Kyla 7 11 Ladv Isinsrla-SR 8 8 Tikimai 7111 Tawehi 8 6 Te Monanui .n 7 11 Fort Georeo .... 3 5 Ohrissarto 7 it Sansalino 8 4 De 1 uxo 7 11 Attractive 8 4 Capitulation « 7 11 Serene 8 4 Cooinda 7 11 8 3 Kaitanzi . 7 11 New Moon ...— 8 3 Novar 7 11 Charlatan 8 3 Gold Ranirl .... 7 11 Birthmark 8 3 Close Firo 7 11 Tdanoe 8 2 Miss Martial .. 7 11 Newbury Kinc 8 ?. Lady Dolwlll .. 7 11 Sanctuary 8 2 Sintrer Boy 7 11

mile and a Quarter. yd. bd. yd. bd. Speed King .... . acr. Audubon 36 Magol Pointer scr. Caprice 36 Festive Morn . . acr. Mary Galindo .. 36 Tannhaueer .. . scr. Copra 36 Lucky Lou scr. Ivy Viking 35 Erin’s Royal . scr. Morganza 36 Princess Ann . . scr. Twamoa 36 D’Artagan scr. Lady Trafalgar 48 Granite City . . bct. Melisande 48 Tetrachord .... scr. Calm Zolock ... 48 Y'ukor scr. Yenot 60 Eva Zolock .. per. Why Worry 60 Bertha Bingen scr. Lady Nora ...... 60 Lady Way scr. Nyallo .... 60 Biddy Logan scr. Brigand 60 Jingle Bells .. . 12 Nita Cole .. 72 Beatty B/iz Bus 72 ■Rothschild . 24 Sea Nymph .... 72 Excelsior 24 Osier Beauty ... 72 'fis Majesty . 24 Glimpse 84 Mary Brown .. 24 Ruby Huon 96 Winter 36 ’Pilixendalo 120 NAINAI HANDICAP. o£ 200 sots. One mile and a half. vd. bd. yd . bd. May Beta scr. Grace Grattan ,36 Grey Wood .... scr. Golden Gate .... 36 Stella Ashley . scr. Chessey 48 Brooklyn Hall scr. Ore.v Lady ... 60 Roth moor scr. Why Worry 72 Elusive scr. Sol 72 Sweet Memory 12 Rostrevor 84 Don. Massey ... 12 Sunny Jim .... 120 ARMSTRONG HANDICAP, of 550 sots. Two miles. yd. bd. yd. bd. Glandore scr. Landlord 24 Bell Harold ... scr. Waitaki Girl ... 24 Queen’s Own .. scr. Ligbtnin’ 24 Rosie Nut scr. Adair 35 Donside 12 Billy Sea 30 Dreamalion .... 12 Dean- Dillon ? 48 Goldman 12 ’jocanda Mac ... 60 Lain ahi ne 1Z First Carbine .. 84 Her Ladyship . 24 Great Bingen . 96 Hypo 24 MIDDLE-CLASS HANDICAP, of 250 BOYS. Two miles. , , yd. bd. yd. bd. Morning Glow scr. Hustler 24 Pearl Coronado scr. Black Admiral 24 Winsome Harold Burwood 36 Melody scr. Peter McKinney 36 Logran Laas scr. Coledrift 36 Bis- Bill scr. Emulate 36 Dalmeny scr. Lord Minto 36 Riocole scr- Stunt Artist .... 48 Daphne Harold Junior 48 Wildwood .... scr. Harewood 60 Zolcck Palm .. scr. Holly Boy 60 Rebel 12 Promenade 60 Rita Rye 12 Lord Nepean ... 72 Signorella 12 Royal Chance .. 84 Grey Peter 12 SHARPE HANDICAP, of 200 sots. One mile. yd. bd. yd. bd. Logan Lass scr. Cute Lad 24 Rebel 12 Lord Minto 24 Punl 12 Rosie Nut 36 Harley Dillon .. 12 Harold Burwood 36 Auto 12 Rose Pointer ... 36 Vera’s Doll 12 Rare Bell (Squatter 24 Direct 36 Tliixendalo 24 Liberate — 48 LAMBTON HANDICAP, of 2M eors. Two miles. yd.bd. yd. bd. May Beta for. Carblnca 36 Grey Wood scr. We© Olsa .36 Grace Grattan scr. Dillon H 48 Golden Gate .. scr. Rostrevor 60 Diameter ecr. Herbelwyn 60 Wire scr. Lady Nan 120 Ando Bell 2-4 Bon Sonty 133 Sol 24 SPEEDWAY HA NDICAP, of 250 Bovs. One rni'o and a quarter. yd.bd. yd.bd. Coledrift ecr. Logan Lou 24 Pani bct. Bell Harold 24 Lincoln Huon . scr. Hypo 24 Double Event scr. Locanda Mac ... 36 lionside 12 Adair 48 Escort - 12 Her Ladyship ... 48 Waitaki Girl .. 12 PrTmenado 48 Fancy Boy 13 First Carbine ... 60 Pitaro* ............. J 2 Clfl JTg rie* y ■-~T f v