STEEPLECHASE SEASON OPENS

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 188, 11 May 1928, Page 13

STEEPLECHASE SEASON OPENS

FIRST DAY OF EGMONT MEETING

BRIGADIER BILL WINS BIG JUMPING

EVENT

PRKCPAL FLAT HANDICAP TO DAY GUARD

(By Telegraph.—From “The Watcher.”)

Ilawera, May 10.

The North Island steeplechasing season opened at Ilawera to-day, with the commencement of the winter meeting of the Egmont Racing Club. Contrary to expectations, the race for the Egmont Steeplechase did not provide a good contest, only two horses taking part in the finish, the favourite, Brigadier Bill, winning from Passin’ Through, while Bonny Rill was able to finish third, although she broke down. Comical lost his rider, Frisco Jack fell, and Dick pulled up with stifle injuries. An impressive performance was the win of Mister Gamp in the Tongahoe Hurdles. The principal flat events were won by Day Guard and Bonogue, Day Guard’s victory being very decisive. Both were ridden by the Waikato apprentice P. Mclnally. The racing was held in beautiful, warm weather, and the track was in perfect order. The attendance was very large, and the totalisator increase amounted to £1123, the sum of £18,355 being handled, as against £17,232 on the first day last year.

TONGAHOE HURDLES. With several of the field in the Hurdles claiming more important engagements In the near future, the running was awaited with Interest, but the only feature was the very complete victory scored by Mister Gamp. He simply made his opponents look common hacks, going to the front a mile from home, and winning as he liked by eight lengths from the favourite, Mount Marta, who had been entrusted with just over .£lOO more. Mister Gamp's performance -was indicative of much better things. He is in the Great Northern with 0.0. and is liable to rebandleap. Mount Marta and Vexatious, who filled the minor places, both ran up to their recent form, and Airtight ran a fair race,- although he was a good way back in fourth place. Rahepoto was a very well-backed second favourite, but he was never dangerous. Ngata showed UP for six furlongs, but was then beaten, and it looks as it the old fellow is now well on the down grade. Olympic, Mendav, and Glengariff were prominent early, but at the finish they occupied the nearest places to the fourth horse, well back. telegraph handicap. The way Keddar won the hack sprint, for which he was a firm favourite, does not say much for the opposition. He got set back at the turn, owing to Segment falling back, beaten by the pace set bv Roval Lover, Miss Mercia, and Orcades. Nevertheless, he was going so well soon afterwards that at the distance he joined Miss Mercia, who led into the straight, and beat her home very comfortably by a couple of lengths. Miss Mercia, who was a good second favourite, had every chance. Desert Lad claimed a 51b. allowance and ran a fair race as did Orcades. who was fourth after being prominent all the way. Heads only separated Miss Mercia, Desert Lad, and Orcades at the finish. Rojal Lot er was right up fifth. HACK STEEPLES. In the Hack Steeplechase the public saw their favourites, Ruby Ring and Banfukc, pass the post together in last place. Banjuke, who now makes a noise, was beaten a long way from home, but Kuby Ring was one of the pacemakers, losing his place at the second last fence owing to slipping. San Fcra, who was held back in the early stages, went to the front about five furlongs from home ; and although Royal Heather and Son o Mine challenged him he won nicely by two lengths. ~ , , , Son o' Mine was well back early, but ho made a very bold showing over tlw concluding stages. He lost second place by onlv half a head, and it looked as if he would have won but for oue or two poor jumps, bis effort at the sod-wall the last time losing ground. Gilgal was only fair, and finished fourth. Ruby Ring gave a good exhibition of jumping and would have been in the picture but for his Slipping on landing at the second last fence. The main impression left by the running was that Son o Mine should have won despite San Fcra s nice effort and good jumping. EGMONT STEEPLES.-

The scratching of Puwhero and Gilgal reduced the field iu the Egmont Steeples to seven, and i£ the race represents the quality of this season's steeplechasers they are a poor lot. It was a most uninspiring contest, and although won by the favourite, Brigadier Bill, his effort was not exactly impressive. ’Frisco Jack made all the running, and after Comical had lost his rider at the fourth fence Dick was Frisco Jack's nearest attendant. Dick stifled himself at the board rance, after completing' a round, and pulled up. Frisco Jack then had a substantial lead from Brigadier Bill, Bonny Rill, Fassln’ Through, and Haeremai. Bonny Rill broke dowu in the back stretch, and five furlongs from home Frisco Jack toppled over. This left only Brigadier Bill and I’assiu’ Through with chances, and Brigadier Bill beat the veteran by four lengths. Bonny Rill kept going for third money, finishing over a furlong away, and Haeremai completed the course. .... It looked as if Frisco Jack might have won with a stand up, although it is extremely doubtful, as be was tiring. Brigadier Bill jumped fairly well, but made one or two bad leaps—one in particular staggering him iu the back stretch. On the last round he jumped well.. Comical was pulling hard for his head when lie was eliminated. He jumped the preceding fences fairly well, and it is a pity that he did not last long enough for a good impression of his form to be obtained. Ou Jhe whole, the impression was not unfavourable. Passin’ Through ran a good race, and might pick up an early stake. FLYING HANDICAP. The favourites failed- to materialise in the sprint. Silvermine was second choice to Broad Acre, doing best with a third placing, but neither Broad Acre nor Flying Juliet was too lucky, getting knocked back early'from good positions. When they got a set-back, the running was carried on by Lorna Doone, Silvermine, and Ned Kelly, from Seastar and Partaga. Silvermine led into the straight, but as he had been kicked right up to the front all the way, lie had no finishing run, and was easily beaten by I artaga, when the latter challenged. I artaga then went under to Bonogue, who came with n strong run, and ’won by a head. Silvermine was two lengths away, with Benzora fourth. Close up Broad Acre, J lying Juliet, and Paul Lucerne were handy. Bonogne had been working well on the tracks and was well fancied, but Partaga was . poorly supported and ncar lL nrised. He had every chance. Benzora was living at the finish, but had to come from too far back. Broad Acre, did well to finish fifth and Flying Juliet sixth after their ill-luck. McRAE HANDICAP. The Waikato representative. Day Guard, spread-eagled the field in the PrmclpM flat handicap, winning all the way and beating the second favourite loma by all of four lengths, with the favourite Town Bank two lengths back. The pace set by’ Day’ Guard had every-

thing stretched from star to finish, and he was going better than Yoma at the post. Yoma had every chance, but it is possible that the race will Improve him. Town Bank was not going too well in the early stages. Reed being hard at him, but he wits going better on the home turn. He had no chance, however. Blimp was a moderate fourth, followed by Klliniss, Oraz.one, and Vivo, but there was no merit in their form. TAWHITI HANDICAP. The concluding event saw a good race and the favourite, Bisox, defeated a bit unluckily. Kawhaklna was firs( out, but soon went back, the leaders being Plying Shot, Frcezout, and Gasnapper, and by the time the back stretch was reached Kawhaklna was in the rear of the bunch. Freezeout led on the turn, where Bisox made a run but got stopped. She came on again, however, and was winning fifty yards off the post from Gasnapper and Freezeout when Kawhaklna came with a solid run from the back and got up to beat her by a short neck, with Gasnapper and Freezeout right up. Then came Mendip and Flying Shot. The winner put up a good performance, but Bisox would have won but for get-, ting stopped on the turn. Gasnapper ran a fine race, and Frcezout is greatly improved.

DETAILS OF THE RACING TONGAHOE HURDLES HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; second horse 30 sovs., and third 10 sovs. from the stake. One mile and three-quarters. 1 3 E. W. Collins’s ch. g. Mister Gamp, by Bronzetti—Brolly, syrs., 9.9 (J. Proctor) 1 1 J. R. L. Stanford’s b. g. Mount Marta, Gyrs., 9.9 (L. Jarvis) 2 4 J. L. McMillan’s ch. -m. Vexatious, aged, 10.3 (H. Burt) 3 (Winner trained by J. P. Coyle, Awapuni.) Also started: 6 Ngata, 12.4 (A. McDonald) ; S Airtight, 9.13 (P. Adams); 2 Rabepoto, 9.13 (G. Holland); 11 Strategy. 9.7 (R. E. Thompson); 9 Troilus, 9.5 (H. MacSweeny) ; 10 Glengariff, 9.2, carried 9.5} (M. Conway) ; 7 Olympic, 9.2 (H. Gordon); 12 Flowing Bowl, 9.0, carried 9.2 (F. Butterworth); 13 Radiate, 9.0 (P. Holman); 5 Wenday, 9.0, carried 9.1} (E. AVarner). Won by eight lengths, a length and a half between second and third. Airtight was fourth. Time, 3min. lusec.

TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs.; second horse 20 sovs., and third 10 sovs. from the stake. Six furlongs. 1 G. 15. Trevor’s br. g. Keddar, by Arrowsmith—Taiparu, 3yrs., 8.11 (R. Reed) 1 2 Mrs. W. D. Graham’s b. f. Miss Mercia, 3yrs„ 7.12 (IV. IL Jones) 2 3 M. Millar’s b. g. Desert Lad, 3yrs., 7.11, carried 7.G .... (A. G. Murray) 3 (Winner trained by J. P. Coyle, Awapuni.) Also started: 5 Onward, 9.0 (C. W. France); 8 Orcades, 8.1 (T. Metcalf); 10 Bright Comet, 7.2, carried 7.0 (P. Mclnally); 7 Segment, 7.0, carried 7.4 (H. N. Wiggins); 4 Green Acre, 7.0, carried 7.4} (H. Pltcon); 13 Monsogne, 7.0 (G. Knox); 6 Ardalle, 7.0 (T. Webster); 12 Royal Lover, 7.0, carried 7.1} (P. Brady); 11 Fermanagh, 7.0 (J. Cammick); 9 Le Champ, 7.0, carried 7.2} (C. Broughton); 14 Jew’s Harp, 7.0, carried 7.7} (T. Todd). Won by two lengths, a neck between second and third. Orcades was fourth. Time, Imin. lajsec.

HACK STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, ot 200 sovs.; second horse 30 sovs., and third 10 sovs. from the stake. About two miles. 4 W. R. S. Brewer’s br. g. San Fcra, by Feramorz—Lady Fran, aged, 10.2 (M. Conway) 1 3 T. Fraser, Jun.’s, br. g. Royal Heather, aged, 10.2 (A. McDonald) 2 6 G. E. Trevor’s ch. g. Sou o’ Mine, Gyrs., 9.0 (H. Gordon) 3(Winner trained by M. Conway, Hawcra.) Also started: 2 Banjuke, 11.5 (L. Jarvis) ; 5 Gilgai, 10.10 (A. Jenkins); 1 Ruby Ring, 9.2 (Alister McDonald); 7 Waitauahau, 9.0 (P. Holman). Won by two lengths, half a head between second and third. Gilgal was fourth. Time, smln. ssec.

EGMONT STEEPLECHASE, of 400 sovs.; second horse GO sovs., third 20 sovs. from the stake. About two miles and a half. 1 J. Bull's b. g. Brigadier Bill, by All Red—Te Hau, aged, 10.5 (A. McDonald) 1 5 S. Cleaver’s blk. g. Passin’ Through, aged, 10.13 (H. Gilmer) 2 4 J. McDonnell’s ch. m. Bonny R 11, y 4 «'•••«•••*»••*• (L. Jnrvis) 3 (Winner’trained by J. T. Morris, Marton.) Also started i 3 Comical, 11.3 (C. Tag* gart) : 2 Frisco Jack, 9.13 (H. McSweeny): 0 Dick, 9.7 (E. Warner); 7 Haeremai, 9.0 (G. Holland). Won by four lengths. Bonny Bill was a furlong back, and Haeremai fourth. Time, omln. uOsec, FLYING HANDICAP, of 220 sovs._; sec- , ond horse 35 sovs., and third la sovs. from the stake. Six furlongs. 4 H. L. Vine’s ch. g. Bonogne, by Blsogne—Bonnie Lassie, Gyrs., 7.3, carTied, 7.0 (P. Mclnally) 1 5 S. C. Tonks’s b. g. Partaga,„ 2 A. Alexander’s br. g. " yrs., 8.5 I l ’ Metcalf) o (Winner trained by owner, Hawera.) Also started: 7 Benzora, 0.3, carried 8.1/rz 'ruclxcrl t 3 Flying Juliet, 0.0 Green); 1 Broad Acre, Ned Kelly, 7.2, .carried 7.0 (P. Brady) , 11 Nasstori, 7.0, carried 7.2 (J. Cammick), 1Captain Gazcley, 7.0 (R. Crowley) ; o boastar, 7.0, carried 7.3 (H. N. M igslns), J Lorna Doone, 7.0 (T. Webster); 10 Paul Lucerne, 7.0, carried 7.1} (W. H. Jones). Won by a head, two lengths between second and third. Benzora was fourth. Time, Imin. 14}sec.

McRAE HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.: second horse 45 sovs., and third 15 sovs. from the stake. One mile and a quarter. 4 J. M. Zimmerman's b. g. Day Guard, by Day Comet—Keep Watch. Gyrs., 7.3, carried 7.0 .... (P. Mclnall.v) 1 2 A. W. Budge’s br. g. Yonia. aged, 8.11 (B. H. Morris) 2 1 R. T. Reid's br. g. Town Bank, Gyrs., 8.1 (R. Recd) 3 (Winner trained by owner. Ngaruawahia.) Also started: 9 Nukumai. 8.10 (J. Proctor) ; 7 Vivo, 8.2, carried 7.11 (K. Tucker) ; 8 Orazone, 7.13 (T. Metcalf); 3 Manly, 7 9 (W. H. Jones); 6 Kilmiss, 7.8 (11. N. Wiggins); 5 Blimp, 7.5, carried 7.2 (C. Broughton): 10 Oration, 7.2 (J. Cammick); 11 Toapalti, 7.0 (P. Adlam). Won by four lengths, two lengths between second and third. Blimp was fourth. Time, 2mln. Bscc.

TAWHITI HACK HANDICAP, of I]3 sovs.; second horse 25 sovs., and tniru 10 sovs. from the stake. Eight furlongs and a half. 4 G. Mcßain's b. g. Kawhaklna, by , 1 R. Hicks’s b. m. Blsox, Cyr5.,7.11, o carried 8.1 (B- Beedi - 7 J. Bailey’s b. g. Gasnapper, 3yrs., 7.0, carried 7.11 (J- Cammlck) 3 (Winner trained by J. T. Thacker, Normanby.) Also started: 5 Royal Acre, 9.0 (B. H. Morris): 2 Mendip, 8.11 (1. Metcalf), 8 Barryanda, 8.3, carried 7.12 (P. Adlam): 6 Flying Shot, 7.11 (W. JI. Jones); 3 Freczeout, 7.5. carried 7.2 (T. Webster) ; 9 Sovena, 7.3., carried 7.1) (A. G. Murray); 10 Ranee, 7.0 (B. Ingram). Won by half a neek, half a length between second and third. Fjieezftout. yas tomtit TJaa lafe &>=£&>

WEIGHTS FOR SECOND DAY (By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES

SOME INTERESTING GALLOPS

Dominion Special Service.

Christchurch. Mav 10. Training operations at Riccarton today were of an interesting nature, practically all . the horses engaged at the Ashburton meeting to-morrow being indulged in fast work on the inside grass track, whicli was in splendid order. Battle Colours was seen to advantage in a useful gallop over seven furlongs, occupying Imin. 31 3-ssec.

Amourette was too good for Crossbow over five furlongs, run in Imin. 4 4-ssee. Tarleton beat Nincompoop over the same journey in Imin. 5 ]-sscc. Thorndale was not extended to gallop six furlongs in Imin. 22 2-ssec. A. It. Ellis will ride the gelding at Ashburton on Saturday. Sea Gay finished in front of Claymore at the end of six furlongs, taking Imiu. 0 l-ssec.

Moratorium and Killoch were abreast, well clear of Assurance,* after covering seven furlongs in Imin. 33 l-sscc. The last-named gave a poor display. Gay Crest, joined by Roscrea over half a mile, reeled off five furlongs in Imin. 4 Lusec.

The Bailiff had a slight advantage over The Viscount at the conclusion of five furlongs in Imin. Gsec. Malmsey was restricted to a half mile sprlnl, taking 52sec. Master Clarence and Sir Roy finished well fn front of Despot, after galloping five furlongs in Imin. 5 l-ssec. There was little between Chickwheat and Lancer, with Gold Mint beaten off, at the end of a good seven furlong gallop, executed in Imin. 30 4-ssec. The two leaders were responsible for an attractive effort.

Fresco and Oriflamb covered five furlongs comfortably in Imin. 5 4-ssec. Zaragoza registered the best gallop over six furlongs in imin. Itisee. Honeycomb and Amor made a creditable showing over seven furlongs in the good time of Imin. 30 2-sscc. Sagittarius and Sprinkler recorded 51 3-osec. for four furlongs. Bronstcll outclassed Spode in a five furleng gallop, taking Imin. 5 2-ssec. Light Hearted beat No Response over four furlongs iu 50 2-ssec. . ■ Lytup and Cynelli took imin. o 4-osec. to run five furlongs, finishing together. Nine of Spades, Star Raid, and Zeuxis finished practically in line at the end of a half-mile gallop, taking 50 4-ssec. Thurso beat Solfello over five turlongs in Imin. ssec. „ , • Flnora strode over six furlongs in 1 niin. 17 2«ssec. „ , „ Royal Land (W. Scobic) and Gay Queen (I. Tilson) gave a good exhibition oyer a round of the fences, the former holding his companion safe throughout. J. B. Pearson’s huutcr again jumped a round of the country in faultless style. ' Aberfeldy was restricted to three-quar-ter pace. He is to be taken north by R. W. King to-morrow night, in company with Tukl, aud both will go on to Ellerslie after the Wanganui meeting. Martarma was on the tracks a„am today, looking a picture ot condition aißr his three months’ respite. He a b^ i ‘ rs , t ° have lost all traces of the siight teg ailment which necessitated his temporary retirement.

AUCKLAND TRAINING NOTES

LITTLE WORK YESTERDAY

Dominion Special Service.

Auckland. May 10. Heavy rain yesterday morning curtailed the work at Ellerslie. No grass track was available, but a number of horses were schooled. / . Salamander and Cool Stimulants jumped t0 Seot S Free and Adjuster gave a much better display over four hurdles. Adjuster is pleasing as well as any of the novices. . ~ ... Marble Mount cleared six hurdles without mistake, but be is inclined to shirk his work, and was therefore not impresSpaltnore and Oden went very nicely over four hurdles, the former in particular shaping well and showing much improvement. . , , Mashoor, Importer, and Pompclus twice jumped the big fences in the centre, an doing well. I’ompeius is a promising recruit. and Mashoor is a fast fencer who should show up among the hunters. Royal Trek started off with this trio, but baulked and dislodged his rider at the double. He afterwards completed ms task, but fenced very slowly, and is evidently going to take some time. RACING IN ENGLAND THE CHESTER CUP (Australian Press Association.) I.ondon, May 9. The following is the result of the CHESTER CUP STAKES, of 2500 sovs.) about two miles and a quarter. Sir Hodworth Meux’s ch. e. St. Mary's Kirk, by Sir Douglas—Gay Goshawk, I S. T. Woottou’s cli. c. Dakota, by Juggernnut—Santee. 3yrs - A. R. Cox's b. f. Gloconda, by Bcppo — Ciccronnctta, 3yrs “ There were seventeen starters. St. Mary’s Kirk, who started at a long price, won by a length and a half, with the third horse three lengths further baxk,

NOTES AND COMMENTS

(BY “VIGILANT.”) Perle de Lion was one of the most promising hurdlers seen out last winter. The Polydamon gelding mado a good start as a jumper by capturing a couple of minor events at Hastings, and soon after that he gave further proof of bls capabilities by running third among the best horses in the Winter Hurdle Handicap at Trentbam. As u result of that performance (lie was undoubtedly an unlucky runner) he was made one of the favourites for tlie Grand National Hurdles, but be fell. Subsequently lie made amends by finishing a good second with 10.11 to Aberfeldy in the Sydenham Hurdles in bis next start. Perle de Leon then went off the scene for some months, but he has lately been racing creditably in fiat events, and that is an indication that he is in good condition to undertake jumping events near at hand.

Although Master Doon has failed to win a race since he scored in the Jellicoc Handicap at the I’akuranga meeting in August last, his turn may not lie far off. He lias been galloping very well of late, and registered a very attractive gallop at Ellerslie the other morning. Master Doon was in winning form at the Auckland winter meeting twelve months ago, and is likely to show up at the coming fixture next mouth.

The exhibition of jumping given by Aberfeldy and Oriflamb on Tuesday has not been equalled at Riccarton for a long time past. There was a hot pace all the way, and the pair cleared each of the four obstacles in perfect style. Aberfeldy bears a much improved appearance since lie raced at South Canterbury, and he will be hard to beat in his Wanganui and Auckland engagements (says a southern exchange). Oriflamb also went in brilliant, fashion, and lie looks certain to win hurdle races during the next few months. He always had pace, and probably he has improved in stamina.

Gay Crest is an improving two-year-old, who may be well supported in the Trial Plate at Ashburton, while he looks like doing good service for F. D. Jones’s stable next season.

Sagittarius looks well, but his recent form has bceu very disappointing. He won a race at Ashburton in the spring, and he was third at Rangiora in the following month, but he has not been in the nionev since then, but he has been galloping lately, and seems to be returning to form.

T 11. Gillett has two horses engaged in 'the Trial Plate at Ashburton, and thev are a likelv pair. The Bailiff showed form at South Canterbury, while his two-year-old stablemate,' The Viscount, beat him iu a gallop this week.

Master Clarence has been doing well since joining A. McAulay’s stable, and is now galloping in improved form.

Zaragoza is hitting out freely in her track work, and she may earn some money during the winter, as she is partial to a heavy track.

The Otago sprinter, Black Duke, lias been nominated for a number of events at the Auckland Racing Club’s winter meeting. He acts well in heavy grouud, which will be greatly in his favour.

Peter Maxwell is not partial to the hill at Ellerslie! and this no doubt has influenced his trainer, J. F. Tutchen, in his declsfen to give the Great Northern meeting the go-by, and go on to Dunedin after the Wanganui meeting with his charges.

Reports from To Arolia credit the Hymettus gelding Waltzcr with displaying quite a lot of promise iu his early schooling tasks on the local track. Waltzer, who is just the right type to make a juniper, has been entered for minor hurdle races on the second and third days of the Auckland winter meeting.

When schooled over hurdles at Ellerslie the other morning Quincoma put plenty of dash into his work, and jumped with a lot of confidence considering be had not been previously tried over the big hurdles. This gelding comes from a very successful jumping family, and it is not surprising to see him also showing promise in that direction.

Providing Maunga comes through his preparation for the Auckland winter meetins in a satisfactory manner, and has the necessary racing in the interval to tit litm for his engagements, he will only require to reproduce his form last season to prove a hard horse to dispose of in thfe big jumping contests at Ellerslie next month. He ran second to Beau Cavalier in Yhe Great Northern Steeplechase twelve months ago, with 9.13 on his back, and is now handicapped at 10.2. With 10.5 in the saddle, Maunga was going exceptionally well, and was close up to Beau Cavalier in the Grand National Steeplechase when he fell and thus spoilt what appeared to be a good chance of being in the money. Maunga also ran fourth in tlie Great Northern Hurdles after being at the rear of the field when the last half-mile was entered on, and was finishing faster than anything else in the race when the post was reached. He had a race over hurdles at the recent Hawke’s Bay meeting, and is stated to have put up a creditable showing, while his Wanganui form next week will throw further light on his prospects at Ellerslie.

George Price has seven yearlings in his stable at Randwiek, and another ex-New Zealander iu R. O’Donnell has five. O’Donnell trained Golden Slipper when she was the sensational two-year-old of her year. At that time R. J. Mason was away on a trip to England.

Black Watch, the English-bred colt bred by Mr. J. B. Reid, by Black Gauntlet from the New South Wales-bred mare Punka 111, a daughter of Cooltrim—will be ridden in the Derby by C. Smirke. That is, if lie is thought good enaough to run. and the latest is that he is satisfying P. P. Gilpin, who trained Spearmint (son ot Carbine) and Splon Kop (son of Spearmint) when they respectively won the Derby in 1906 and 1920. If Black Watch should also win, Gilpin will have a lot for which to thank New Zealand and Australian blood.

When the latest mail left England, before the King’s filly Scuttle registered her first victory as a three-year-old last month at Newmarket, she was undergoing ultraviolet 'ray treatment at Newmarket under the supervision of Mr. V. Prydc-Jones, who is veterinary surgeon to the Jockey Club. Scuttle is engaged in the Oaks, the Coronation Stakes, the - Yorkshire Oaks, the Newmarket Oaks, and the Park Hill Stakes, and is expected to turn out the best to carry the Royal jacket for many years.

In connection with handicapping, there is one thing that always amuses me (says “Pilot,” of the Sydney “Referee”), aud that is the trainer who plays the "after game.” I have repeatedly known trainers to intimate to owners that “This is a certainty.” That idea would be based on tlieir presumed knowledge of the capabilities of their own and other'horses. They thought they bad a pull in the weights. Yet when their supposed “good thing” failed, I have heard these men growl loudly about the favourable treatment of the winner, even thought they had not given it a chance against their representative before the race. "It is a pity you didn't have all this knowledge earlier,” I onec heard a disappointed owner of a supposed “certainty’ remark to a trainer, who was dwelling on how well the winner was treated by comparison with tlieir own. Trainers often have well-founded grievances against owners, but the latter are often pushed into backing horses that their trainers should know have very little chance of success.

NGAMUTU HACK HANDICAP, at 150 BOVS Six furlongs. Onward .... Miss Mercia . 9 0 War Wings . 7 ■) 8 5 Land Rent . 7 0 drearies .... 8 2 Monsogne ... 7 0 Desert Lad .. 8 2 Segment .... 7 9 Luminary ... 7 13 Green Acre .. 7 0 Freezeo ut 7 10 Fermanagh .. 7 n IVarflame 7 7 Yawl i u MANAWAPOU HURDLES HANDICAP, of 180 sovs. One mile and a hall'. Euchre 11 0 Troll us 9 3 Town Hank . 10 9 Glengariffi ... 9 — Elyslanor ... 10 7 Olympic 9 0 Vexatious ... 10 y Wenday .... 9 0 Alarle 10 3 Flowing Bowl 9 o Airtight 9 12 Royal Flight. 9 0 Rahepoto ... 9 11 Bia go 9 0 Strategy .... 9 a Whisogne 9 0 ADAMSON STEEPLECHASE, of 300 About two miles. sovs. Comical .11 12 Maidos 9 9 Puwhero Passin’ 11 12 Bonny Rill .. Royal Heather 9 9 8 8 Through 11 9 Son o’ Mine.. 9 0 Frisco Jack . 10 10 Waitaunaha . 9 0 Dick 1(1 1 Radiate .... 9 0 San Fera ... 10 1 Haercmai ... 9 Gilgai 0 11 MOKOIA HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs. 0 Benzora .... 9 o Nod Kelly ... 7 9 Sllvermine .. <8 Sea star 0 Partaga .... 8 3 Nasstori .... 7 0 Flying Juliet 8 ,3 Lorna Doone. y 0 Broad Acre .. 8 Paul Lucerne I 0 Bonogne .... S 0 Melissa 0 SHORTS HACK HANDICAP, of 150 Five furlongs. SOVS. Eka 9 0 Jew’s Harp.. y Argue 8 12 Buster Cut . Silver Tray.. ■8 11 Segment .... 7 a Miss .Mercia . 8 10 Fermanagh .. 7 , * Desert Lad .. 8 7 Mollah 7 y Lc Champ .. 7 11 Bright Comet 7 Royal Lover. 7 r» Rangitutu .. J o Monsogne 7 K Ardaile y 5 Biforte 7 Alan Brae ... 7 Royal Flight. 7 5 Tangerine ... 7 3 DAVIDSON HANDICAP, of 225 sovs r One mile and a distance. loma 9 o Manly 7 7 Lady Desmoni 8 13 Blimp 7 5 Nukurnai .... 8 8 Hipo 7 4 Benzora .... 8 8 Limosa 7 4 Town Bank , 8 i Nucleus .... y Day Guard .. 8 1 Capt. Gazeley 7 0 Vivo 8 0 Toapaiti .... 7 0 Partaga .... 8 0 Oration 7 0 Flying Juliet. 7 12 Kawhaklna .. 7 0 Orazone y 11 Sovena 7 0 Bonogne .... 7 8 Opa 7 0 Paltonu .... 7 8 Mendip 7 0 Kilmiss 7 7 Barryanda .. 7 0 BOROUGH HACK HANDICAP, of sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 '5 Keddar .... y 0 Some Lad ... 7 9 Kawhaklna .. 8 13 Freezeout ... 7 ,) Royal Acre .. 8 12 Sovena .... 7 0 Mendip .... 8 9 Kyngzone •• 7 0 Onward .... 8 9 Gasnapper .. 7 0 Bisox 8 4 Green Acre .. 7 0 Miss Mercia . 8 1 Bright Comet 7 0 Barryanda .. 8 0 Yawl 7 0 Flying Shot . Aropeta .... 7 10 7 10 Segment .... 7 0