THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 128, 24 February 1930, Page 18

THE RACING WORLD

0 WATERLINE AND SILVER COOT WIN AT RICCARTON CHARMAINE BEATS ASPIRING IN MIDDLE PARK PLATE DARGAVILLE CUP TO KING WILLONYX Racing in the Dominion on Saturday was in progress at Dargaville and Riccarton. At Dargaville the Cup was won by King Wilonyx In the south the Midsummer Handicap was won by Materline, and the Craven Plate by Silver Coot. In the Middle Park Plate n mistake by the rider of Aspiring in connection with the correct finishing post cost her the race, which was won by Charinaine.

C.J.C. MEETING MIDSUMMER HANDICAP TQ WATERLINE CRAVEN PLATE TO SILVER COOT Dominion Special Service. Cliristchureh, February 22. The Canterbury Jockey Club’s summer meeting was held to-day. The weather was fine with a strong wind. JLhe attendance was fair, and the course in fast order. The tot’alisator investments amounted to £21,035/10/-, compared with £20,495 last year.. HORNBY HANDICAP. J Tourist was the only withdrawal for the Hornby Handicap, for which Marsham was made favourite, in a fairly well distributed pool. The field got away on good terms, but were soon spread out, Gala Day and Haze rushing away with the lead after a furlong had been covered, and at the far turn they were racing abreast well clear of Marsha'm, Chickwheat, Phastar, Hounslow, and Roi de A 7 al. ’ Gala Day . had a slight advantage from Haze entering the straight, with Marsham making up leeway. The last-named took charge at the distance and drew away to win with ease by over three lengths from Quarterdeck, who did not put iu au appearance until well down the straight, but finished with a burst to beat Chickwheat by a length for second money. Hounslow was close up next, and then came Phastar, Don Jose, Haze, Gala Day, and Wrigley, with Roi de Vai tailed off. TRIAL STAKES. The trial stakes looked very open on paper, but investors showed good judgment in bestowing most support on the two dividend payers. When the field settled down Solgele assumed command from Tariff, Flair, Fair Exchange, Swittray, and Gay Crest, but the leader surrendered his place to Tariff at the straight entrance, and the latter was momentarily in charge when headed for home. Inside the distance, however, Flair shot out, and soon had the race in hand, going on to win without any pressure whatever by two lengths from Gay Crest, who worried Fair Exchange out of second honours m the last few strides. Swiftray was a little over a length away next, and was followed by Tariff, Tourist, and Audiecnee, with the remainder spread out. Flair outclassed the held in the run home, and was easing up at the post. - Gay Crest did good work in the straight, while Fair Exchange ran up to recent track form, but failed over the last fifty yards. Swiftray was expected to do better, but never looked like a winner. Tourist had every chance, being up near the leaders throughout. The West Coast candidate, Ravine, was strongly fancied, but lost his chance by failing to move off on terms. Miss Nightraid. Flaxbird, and Safety also suffered when the barrier was released. ’ ‘ MIDDLE PARK PLATE. Rosy Morn and Coroner were withdrawn from the Middle Park Plate, and in a fairly even pool the two-year-old Charinaine was made a. better favourite than Aspiring, and they fought out the finish, Charmaine was the first to show ■out, and led on to the course proper from Aspiring, Blue Metal, and Inevitable, with Jaloux in close attendance. Aspiring drew up to Charmaine at the distance, and the pair engaged in a neek-and-neck tussle. Aspiring a winner at the old post, and her rider eased up on her, under the impression that the race was over. He realised his mistake too late, as, although Aspiring responded again, Charmaine was able to gain a neck victory. Jaloux finished the best of the remainder to beat Blue Metal for third money three lengths away, and then came Inevitable and Tarquinius, with Semper Paratus last. . 14., Charmaine was lucky to win, but at the same time she showed marked stamina, as she was under punishment oyer the last furlong. The remainder of the field were outclassed. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP. The six acceptors paraded for the Midsummer Handicap, Pride being installed a much better favourite than Waterline. Rapier was the first to show out, and led along the back stretch from Topere, Pride, Hoylake, and Waterline. Rapier, under a strong pull, was still in front turning into the straight, but retired at the distance. The field bunched at thp distance with Topere in charge, racing slightly in front of Waterline, Hoylake and Pride. Topere then weakened, and Waterline, drawing out, was immediately challenged by Hoylake. In a hard finish Waterline always had Hoylake’s measure, and beat him to the post by a neck. Topere was two lengths away with a similar gap to Pride, who was clear of Amor, with Rapier last. The w’inner registered an attractive performance, as he came from the back founding the top turn and was in behind the leaders turning for home. Hoylake allowed a big improvement on Dunedin form, and looked dangerous at the distance, but he did not finish on as well as might have been desired. Topere failed unexpectedly when in a promising position half way down the running. Pride had every chance, but lacked a finishing effort. There was very little pace on over the first six furlongs, which accounted for Rapier’s making play for so long. 'The speed was not increased until the far turn, the last half-mile being covered in 49sec. LYTTELTON PLATE!. Praise, bracketed with Ozone, was solidly supported for the Lyttelton Plate, but after getting away well she failed to justify her position at any stage. The start was a good one. Eaton Hall being

the slowest to move off. Spoon on the outside berth hopped out smartly and in. less than a furlong had gained the position on the rails, leading on to the course proper from Winsome Hind, and Weatherly. Spoon streaked away in the run home to win by three lengths from Winsome Hind, -who was two lengths in front of Ozone, with Praise half a length back. Appeal, Whatnot and Pharaoh were next. The winner showed a great turn of speed and she had the field in trouble from the jump out. The time, Irnin. Isec., was fast against a strong head wind throughout the race. Winsome Hind was again consistent, but not good enough. There was no excuse for Praise, as she gave no trouble at the start and left the barrier on equitable terms. CRAVEN PLATE. The withdrawal of Rapier, Pride, Dutch Money, and El Boa left a one-divi-dend field for the Craven Plate, and Red Heckle was voted a short-priced proposition. He occupied the rear position until ' the straight was reached and then settled down to overhaul Silver Coot, who had acted as pacemaker from the start. Red Heckle appeared to be holding Silver Coot safe when he drew up to him at the distance, but the latter executed some surprisingly good work over the business stages, and stayed on to beat the favourite in an exciting finish by a neck. Arrowmir, who failed to show any of his track brilliance, was four lengths back, a length in front of Greenaway. \ Silver Coot impressed by his end-to-end victory, and stayed on better than his six furlong efforts at the Dunedin meeting suggested. This was Red Heckle’s first race for some time, a fact that contributed to his failure to complete his task as satisfactorily as was expected. Both Arrowmir and Greenaway made poor showings, the latter especially. HALSWELL HANDICAP. The Halswell Handicap was responsible for the decisive defeat of the favourite, Te Awhina, by an outsider in Noteworthy, a stable mate of Silver Coot. Te Awhina raised the hopes of her supporters when she had a substantial lead from Leader, Quinopal, Starshooter, Sunny Pal, Mount Boa, and Ranelagh, but Noteworthy, who was well back at the end of two furlongs, appeared on the scene inside the distance, and, finishing on with a burst of speed, collared To Awhina fifty yards from the post, and beat her in an easy manner by three lengths. Mount. Boa was a length away, in front of Quinopal, Starshooter, Ranelagh, and Greyfinch. Noteworthy with a clear’ run on the outside smothered the field in the hist furlong and paid the biggest price of the day. Te Awhina was not disgraced under her solid weight. ' POST HANDICAP. The concluding event, the Post Handicap, was productive of a typical performance on the part , of Full Feather, who tailed the field from the start and was the last to enter the straight. Gay Crest and Courtlike were the early leaders, and were together well in front of Master Clarence and Buoyant when turned for home. Courtlike had had enough at the distance, and Gay Crest appeared to be a wiliner. Full Feather then put in his claim and joined Gay Crest. The latter repeated his Dunedin tactics of boring out, and although appearing to mar Full Feather’s progress the Chokebore colt wore him down to beat him by a neck. The Bailiff, who was always within reach of the leaders, was three-quarters of a length away a neck in front of Master Clarence. Chickwheat. Sea Raid. Buoyant, Meprisant, and Courtlike finished in that order. DETAILS OF THE RACING By Telegraph.—Press Association. Christchurch, February 22. HORNBY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Nine furlongs. 1 F. D. Jones’s Marsham, 9.0 (A. E. Ellis) 1 3 R. Adamson’s Quarterdeck, 10.0 (G. Salt) 2 10 E. C. Kaier’s Chickwheat, 10.7 (J. W. Jennings) 3 Also started: 4 Roi de Vnl, 10.1); 2 Don Jose, 10.2; 6 Gala Day, 9.13; 8 Haze, 9 Hounslow. 9.9; 7 Phastar, 9.3; 5 Wrigley, 9.0, car. 9.7. Won by three lengths, a length between second and third. Hounslow was fourth. |Tiinc, Im in. 54 4-ssec. TRIAL STAKES, of 200 sovs.; special weights. Seven furlongs. 2 D. H. Roberts’s Flair, 7.11 (R. Coyeny) 1 1 F. D. Jones's Gay Crest, 8.5 (A. E. Ellis) 2 11 G. Gerard’s Fair Exchange, 8.5 (C. Bryce) 3 Also started: 4 Ravine, 5 The Viscount, 0. Tariff, 3 Tourist, 9 Solgele, 8.5; 10 Audience, 12 Pahautanul, 15 Safety, 8.2; H Colonel Quex, 7 Swiftray. 10 Flaxbird. 8.0, ear. 8.2; 8 Netley, 13 Miss Nightruid, 7.11. Won by two lengths, a neck between second and third. Swiftray was fourth. Time, linin. 27see. MIDDLE PARK PLATE, of 400 sovs.; for two and three-year-olds; special weights. Six furlongs. 1 A. C. Mills’s Charmaine, 7.0 (L. J. Ellis) 1 2 J. Faulk’s Aspiring, 9.4 (C. Emerson) 2 5 G. D. Greenwood’s Jaloux, 8.4 (T. .Green) 3 Also started: 3 Inevitable. 9.7; 6 Semper Paratus, 4 Blue Metal, 9.0; 7 Tarquinius, 7 2 Won by a neck, thiee lengths between second and tliird._ Blue Metal was fourth. Time, linin. 12 2-ssec. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. One mile and a quarter. ’’ Sir George Clifford’s Waterline, 7.10 ’ ' (R. Coveny) 1 Dr M G. Louisson's Hoylakc. 8.10 ** ’ ' (R. Manson) 2 5 G R. Hunter’s Topen. 7.0 (L. J. Ellis) 3 Also started: 0 Rap'er, 9.13, car. 9.5: 1 Pride. 7.13; 4 Amor, 711, car. 7.8. Won by a neck, tvo lengths between second and third. Pride was fourth. Time, 2.8 1-5. LYTTELTON PLATE, of 200 sovs.; for two-vear-olds. Five furlongs. 4 C. G. Dalgety’s Spoon, 8.6 (A. Eastwood) 1 ° Sir George Clifford'i Winsome Hind, 7.0 (R- Coveny) 2 I G D. Greenwood's Ozone, 9.7 (11. Henshaw) 3 Also started: 1 Piaise. 9.9 (bracketed with Ozone); 5 Pharaoh, 7.7: 8 Eaton Hull. 6 Weatherley, 7.7; 3 Appeal, 7.4, ear. 7.6; 7 Whatnot, 7,0, car. 7.2 J. • ... Won bv three lenghs, two lengths between second and thirl. Praise was fourth. Time, Iniin. Isce. CRAVEN PLATE, of 250 sovs. Seven furton fS. 3 G. Gerard's Silver C«>t, 7.5 (L. J. Ellis) 1 i D H Roberts’s Ref Heckle, 8.13 (R. Coveny) 2 4 W J. McCausland’s Arrowmir, 7.7 ' ’ (A. Eastwood) 3 Also started: 2 Greenaway, 7.9. Won by a neck, tlree lengths between second and third. ttreenaway was two lengths away fourth. Time, linin. 25 1-5 sec. HALSWELL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven firlongs. II G. Gerard’s Noteworthy. 8.1 (S. Bruce) 1 IA S. George's Te Lwhina, 8.13 (A. E. Ellis) 3 A. L. Aubrey’s Mount Bon, 8.9 (R. Manson) 3 ' Also started: 6 Lea ter, 9.6, car. 9.3; 5

Starshooter, 8.3; 2 llanelagli, 8.2; 9 Greyfineh, 7.9, ear. 7.4: 8 Proud Knight, 7.8, car. 7 5; 4 Quinopal. 7.8; 7 Straightcourse, 7.2, car. 7.4; 13 Kentish Lady, 10 Weather Raid 12 Garvary, 7.0; 10 Compris, 7.0, ear. 7.3: 14 Sunny Pal, 7.0, ear. 7.2; 15 Arrow Maid, 7.0, car. 8.2. Won by three lengths, a length between second and third. Leader was fourth. Time, Iniin. 13see. POST HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile. 5 Sir George Clifford’s Full Feather, 9.8 (R. Coveny) 1 2 F. D. Jones's Gay Crest, 7.7 (L. J. Ellis) 2 7 J. C. Wallace’s The Bailiff, 7.7, car. 7.1 (W. Broughton) 3 Also started: 1 Meprisant, 9.0; 4 Master Clarence, 8.13; 3 Buoyant, 8.5; 6 Courtlike, 7.12, ear. 7.7; 9 Sea Raid, 7.11, car. 7.6; 8 Chickwheat, 7.10. Won by a neck, three-quarters of a length between second and third. Master Clarence was fourth. Time, Iniin. 39 4-ssec. DARGAVILLE MEETING KING WILLONYX WINS THE CUP By Telegraph.—Press Association. Dargaville, February 22. The summer meeting of the Dargaville Racing Club was opened to-day in brilliant weather. The course was in good condition and tlie attendance excellent. Results are as follow: — maiden handicap, of oo sovs. seven furlongs. 11 Neil. 8.8 (Dulieu) 1 4 Royal Day, 9.0 2 3 Suowplane, 8.6 3 Also started: Lord HopetOwn. 8.8; Thunderstorm, 8,8; Rehia, 8.6; Lady Lu, 8.6; Bonnie Day. 8.6. Won by half a length, a head between second and third. Time, Imin. 32sec. TOKA TOKA HANDICAP, of 65 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Owairaka, 8.12 (H. Gray) 1 3 Valquette, 7.4 2 2 Ned Kelly, 8.5 3 Also started: Orchus, Royal Lover, 7.0. Won by a length, a length and a half between second and third. Time, linin. 17 l-ssec. KAIHU HACK HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. Nine furlongs. 1 Brampton, 10.11 (H. Dulieu) 1 2 Fiery Lad, 8.5 2 3 Bizarro 3 The only starters. Won comfortably. Time, 2mln. 4sec. SETTLERS’ HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. Six furlongs. 1. Furore, 8.8 (H. Goldfinch) 1 11 Fiery Lad, 8.5 2 4 Turn, 7.13 3 Also started: Wanihg Light, 9.6: Ulingar, 9.0; Lightwood, 8.0: Mineral, 7.4; Tressor, 7.1, De Aka, 7.0. Won by a bead, a neck between second and third. Time, linin. 18sec. DARGAVILLE CUP HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 4 King Willonyx, 7.0 .. (J. Cammick) 1. 2 Gleua Bay, 7.2 2 5 Respirator, 7.9 3 Also started: Nassock, 7.9; Golden Wedding, 7.7. Wou by three lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min. 12 3-ssee. AVOCA HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. | 3 Tanagra, 7.0 (Canimiek) 1 2 Archeen. 8.8 2 1 Partial Eclipse, 8.8 3 Also started: Macroom, 8.8; Ned Kelly, 7.13; Carl Idem,-7.12; Gay Cockade, 7.11; Lord Hopetown, 7.0; Valquette, 7.0. A great finish. Won by , a head,, a neck between second and third. Time, liuiu. ,17sec. ACCEPTANCES FOR ; TO-DAY By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, February 23. HORE HORE HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Royal Day, 9.0: Snowpiano, 8.4; De Aka, 7.12; Bonnie Day, 7.10. OMANA HANDICAP, of 65 sovs. Six furlongs.—Archeen, 9.7; Owairaka, 9.3; Ma--room, 9.0: Gay Cockade, 8.4; Exalted, 7.4; Ulingar, 7.0. KIRIKOPUNI HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 65 sovs. Nine furlongs.—Brampton, 12.0; Nassock,. 11.6; Waning Light, 10.0; Bizarro, 9.10; Fiery Lad, 9.7; Turn, 9.0; Royal Day, 9.0. HOANGA HACK HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. Six furlongs.—Brampton, 10.7; Valquette, 9.0; Furore, 8.8; Roypl Lover. 8.2: Neil. 8.1- Royal Day, 8.0; Mineral, 7.0; Bonnie Day, 7.0 (Brampton and Neil are brackcted). ■ * PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 175 soys. Nine furlongs—Glcna Bay, 8.5; King Willonyx, 8.0; Partial Eclipse, 7.10;’ Respirator, 7.10: Glen Star, 7.9; Nassock, 7.8; Golden Wedding, 7.5. COUNTY HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Waning Light, 9.5; Right and Left, 9.2; Ulingar, 9.0; Exalted, 9.0; liery Lad, 8.12; Turn, 8.1; Lightwood, 7.12; De A ItUAWAI HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs-Archeen, 9.0; Partial- Eclipse, 811; Glen Star, 8.8; Macroom, 8.7; King Willonyx. 8.2; Tanagra. 1.1’2; Gay Cockade, 711; Carl Idem, 7.11; N((d Kelly, 7.8; Golden Wedding, 7.7: Bizarro, 7.0. 6 WAIHUE HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. One , nile ._Glena Bay 9.13; Brampton, 9.10, Nassock, 9.2; Valquette, 1-1- 2 : Wan ' n ,f’. li-’ht 710: Furore, .7.6; Orchus, 7.0, Lightwood, 7.0; Snowplane, 7.0. ( AUSTRALIAN RACING AMOUNTS WINS CAULFIELD FUTURITY STAKES (Rec. February 23, 5.5 p.tn.) Melbourne, February 23. The V.A.T.C. autumn meeting was concluded on Saturday. Results:— ST CLAIR TRIAL, of 600 sovs. Nine furlongs. Iniin. 551sce. ALM\ STAKES HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs.: ‘for two-year olds. Six furlongs. First Division. C'almond, 7.0 ( A-Wt Ison) 1 Rigadoon, 7.3 ;,-F crP ~ Camlc Song, 9.2 • (Demp. t ; ) o Twelve started. Won by half a jeau. Time, Iniin. 15sec. Second Division. Sir Francis, 7.2 ■•(ERjotO 1 Golden Arrow, 7.5 (Percival) - The Black Crow, 7.11 poster) 3 Ten started. Won by a length, lime, Iniin. 16sec. WOODCLIFF HANDICAP, of 650 sovs. One mile and three furlongs. Octembre, 7.9 (Johnstone) 1 Cinibrian, 8.1) (Phillips) - Standard Bearer, 8.2 (Watson) 3 Fifteen started. Octembre won almost in the last stride by a head. Time, 2min. 22J see. THIRTY-THIRD CAULFIELD FUTURITY STAKES, of 3500 sovs.; w.f.a., with penalties and all. Seven furlongs. Amounls, 10.4 (Jones) 1 Greenling, 9.13 (Pike) , 2 Figure, 9.12 (Cook) 3 Also started: Parkwood..9.l : Stage Saint. 8.12; Cosy Rug, 8.11; Galiopade, 8.9; First Arrow, 7.1; Aloysia, 6.9; Dominant, 6.9. Dominant was the first, to show out. but was soon displaced by Figure, who nt ih back of the course had a length and a imii advantage from Greenline, and Doniinai'i with Amounls well back. At the half-mile Figure Increased her lead from Greenliuc to two lengths, with First Arrow and Aloysia handy. The leaders remained thus to the distance. Then Greenline drew up to .Figure, with First Arrow still prominent and Amounls coming rapidly. Near the post ' Grecnllne headed off Figure, but

Amounis with a brilliant run beat him by a length. Figure was a neck away, with First Arrow fourth, followed by Parkwood and Galiopade. Cosy Rug was last. The winner received a remarkable ovation. Time, Imin. 27j|scc. STANLEY PLATE, of 1000 sovs. One mile. Spanish Galleon, 8.11 (A. Reed) 1 Umber Up, 9.2 (Wilson) 2 Cragford, 8.2 (Foster) 3 Fourteen started. Won by a short head. Time, Imin. 41jscc. The result of the last race, lhe Hawksbum Handicap, of 650 sovs., six furlongs, has not been cabled. NOMINATIONS FOR NAPIER PARK Nominations for the Napier Park Racing Club’s meeting on March 7 and 8 have been received as under:— FIRST DAY. OMARANUI HANDICAP HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters.—Rouex, Zipper, Kalakaua, Essential, Jen, King’s Jest, Heather Blend, Rakauponga, Royal Lineage, High Heather, Borsalene, Red Bank, Diana's Lad, Wilmoreana. ESK HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Keen, Domestic Troubles, Miss Quex, Kimbo, .Tourist, Belle Star, Royal Opera. The Mug, Cloyne, Kathelma, Brown Sugar, Push, High Society, Corneroff, Abbey Queen, St. Melba, Pereki, Kahu Ariki, Watchman. SAPLING STAKES HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Cylinder, Love Song, Prince Orby, Jasqn, Manuiri, Souchong, Sum Up, Merry Cry, Normandy, Henry of Navarre, Ruby’s Step, Homeward Bound, Rapallo, Running Over, Gasconade, War Worn, Kahikatoa, Vandyke, Jenny Diver; Futurist, Whelk, First Whip, Intruder, Hawkshaw-, Okopua, Star of Gold. NAPIER CUP HANDICAP. One mile and a quarter.—Star Stranger, Blimp, Toxeuma, High Court, Shrewd, Great Charter, The Swell, Royal Opera, My Own. Nahi, Gipsy Fate, Rory Mor, Air Laddie, Mountain Heath, Concentrate, Oratrix, Te Awha, Merry Damon, Hunting Cry, The Hawk, Perle de Leon. AUTUMN HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. —Te Awha, Hunting Day, Moa Bird, Chopin, Road Hog. Essential, Head Serang, Cutlele, Tiega, Admiral Drake, The Swell, Queen’s Choice, Second Thought, Cook, Merry Mint, FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Hunting Day, Kaiboro, Royal Parade, Cuticle, Crown Jest, Ridgemount, Bonogne, Aston, Clarendon, Royal Duke, . Hulkai, Pereki, Goshawk. REDCLYFFE HACK HANDICAP. One mile.—Grattus, Whakaue, Kaokaoroa, Kimbo, Rich Harvest, Tourist, The Mug, Nahi, Falcon, Crown Link, Fine Acre, High Society, Lordlike, Dlsrank, Goldlikc, Merry Melody, Mothplane. SECOND DAY. OMAHU HANDICAP HURDLES. One mile and a half—Hillcullus, Rouex, Zippor, Kalakaua, Road Hog, Essential, Jen, King’s Jest, Heather Blend, Rakauponga, Royal Lineage, High Heather, Crown Emblem, Crown Link, Borsalene, Red Bank, Diana's Lad, Wilmoreana. TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Keen, Don Quixote, King Maun, Miss Quex, Belle Star, Brown Sugar, Manifesto, Push, Cloyne, Corneroff, Right Bower, Abbey Queen, Pereki, Kahu Ariki, Watchman. KUAO HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Cylinder, Love Song, Prince Orby, Jason, .Manuiri, Souchong, Sum Up, Merry Cry, Normandy, Pakitere, Ruby’s Step, Homeward Bound, Rapallo,- Running Over, Gasconade, War Worn, Kahikatoa, Vandyke, Jenny Diver, Futurist, Whelk, First Whip, Intruder, Hawkshaw, Okopua, Star of Gold, br. g. by Weathervane—Rada. PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP. One mile and a distance. —Te Awha, Star Stranger, Hunting Day, Blimp, Toxeuma, High Court, Shrewd, Great Charter, Singleton, Admiral Drake; The Swell, Bonogne, My Own, Matu, GipSy Fate, Rory Mor, Air Laddie, Mountain Heath, Oratrix, Merry Damon, Hunting Cry, Perle de Leon. PRESIDENT’S CUP HANDICAP. Seven furlongs—Don Quixote, Domestic Troubles, . Grattus, Whakaue, Kaokaoroa, Kimbo, Rich Harvest, Tourist, Belle Star, Royal Opera, The Mug, My Own, Matu, Abbey Queen, Cloyne, Falcon, Brown Sugar, Manifesto, Air Laddie, Push, High Society,

Paku, Lordlike, Disrank, Cook, Goldlike, St. Melba, Merry Melody, Mothplane, Watchman, Kahu Ariki. < HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. About one mile and a furlong.—Hunting Day, Zippor, Chopin, Road Hog, Essential, Tiega, Queen's Choice, Rory Mor, Clarendon, Crown Link, Fine Acre, Second Thought, Pale Star, Hulkai, Merry Mint, Perle de Leon.

TRIAL HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Don Quixote, Minter, Hand Over, Highland Mystery. Physco, Kaokaoroa, Kimbo, Wedding Bells, Adept, Royal Court, Kathelma, Falcon, Crown Emblem, He Whanga, Merry Melody. ST. PATRICK’S HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Hunting Day, Moa Bird, Blimp, Kaihoro, Royal Parade, Head Serang, Cuticle, Crown Jest, Ridgemount, Bonogne, Aston, Clarendon, Royal Duke, Te Awha, Pereki, Goshawk. ACCEPTANCES FOR BANKS PENINSULA By Telegraph.—Press Association. Christchurch, February 21. The following acceptances have been- received for the Banks Peninsula Racing Club’s summer meeting on March 1:— TERAWERA HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP of 100 sovs. Minimum weight, 9.0.

WAIREWA HANDICAP TROT (harness), of 110 sovs.; 3.42 class. One mile and a halt, Adjusich .... set Lord August Pointer scr Matchlight scr Becky d'Oro .. scr Pro Rata .... scr Clapham .... scr Princess Thea scr Cranford ... scr Bingen Wilkes 12 Dusolina .... scr Lady Zora .. 12 Festival ...'.. scr The Thistle ... 24 George Rey .. scr Howdah 36 June Nordica .. scr Some Guy ... 36 Orui scr Happy Lass . 48 Last Pointer .. scr Winter Matchmaker . scr Audubon 48 WAIHORA PARK HANDICAP TROT (harness), of 100 sovs.; 5.0 class. Two miles. Antrim Reinga ..... set Audubon scr Brixton ....; 12 Belinda scr The Thfttle .. 36 Becky d’Oro .. scr Ruth Logan ... 36 Flying Prince . scr Harold Logan . 36 Heathcote Howdah 48 Wood scr Guy Fawkes . 60 June Nordica .. scr Mussolini .... 72 Major Brent ~ scr Teremoa .... 84 Russell Pointer scr Accumulator 84

NOTES AND COMMENTS (By "The Watcher.") Acceptances for the first day's events at the annual meeting of the Rangitikei Racing Club, to be held on March 5 and 6, will close on Saturday next at 9 p.m. Noteworthy, who paid a very substantial dividend at Riccarton on Saturday, raa a fair race at Awapunl on Boxing Day, finishing fourth to Head Serang, Accra, and Blue Paper. Southern critics picked Waterline turn out one of the best that the Chokebore stables here sheltered for some time. He finished very solidly at Riccarton oi Saturday and promises to make the St. Leger interesting. Red Heckle ran an excellent race on Saturday at Riccarton, his first for three months. Red Heckle is engaged at Trentham. In the field that Full Feather had to meet at Riccarton on Saturday he would have been, made favourite had the race been run at Trantham. Riccarton racegoers let him go out fifth choice. Gay Crest had two tries on Saturday at Riccarton, and ran second each time. A coincidence was that he paid the same dividend on both occasions. Mr. G. D. Greenwood’s horses failed te pay a dividend on Saturday. The apprentice jockey K. Voitre, whe broke both arms at the Taranaki meeting, is still in New Plymouth hospital. He is progressing very satisfactorily, and is expected to be out of hospital next week. The. Walrarapa Racing Club has decided to Increase the stakes for the Easter meeting by £6O. The distance of the big race lias been slightly reduced. A. McAulay has been bustling the two-year-old Knockany along lately to get an idea about his galloping ability. Though not a brilliant beginner, on anything he has shown so far, he stays on well in his work. It is possible that the Nightraid colt will accompany Nightmarch and Trut Shaft to Sydney. Arlkiwai has come on nicely in his work lately, and as he appears to be quite sound he may do well in the autumn. The Banks Peninsula meeting next Saturday should provide a line to his prospects. The Elderslie Stud. The Elderslie stud is to be converted into a private company of about forty shareholders, half of whom will be Australian breeders, says the Dunedin writer “Sentinel.” It is understood that in the event of the idea coming to fruition, an option on Chief Ruler will be exercised. Mr. J. Donald’s stud may come under the hammer at the end of the season, and hence the reason for Chief Ruler coming into the market, Mr. T. Handley, who stands unrivalled as a studmaster, may come back from England to resume control of the Elderslie stud. Under the proposed conditions North Otago would receive a tremendous boost as a nursery for the thoroughbred, and there is no doubt that unlimited possibilities exist in connection with the scheme. All the greatest authorities of the past and present reebgnise that limestone country is the ideal ground for breeding thoroughbreds, and in this respect sportsmen who have travelled the world regards Elderslie as excelling some of the best producing studs in England as a favourable place for breeding winners. Wellington Nominations. The two-year-old King Musket, by Shambles from Hornbeam, figures among the nominations for the Wellington Racing Club’s autumn meeting. He showed some promise in the spring, when trained at Riccarton, but recently his'owner transferred him to H. B. Lorigan’s stables at Trantham. He may not be ready to show his best form next month, but if he trains on he may be sent to Australia in tho spring.

There in a Br“sp ec t of a good field conteauuu the Ti'cniuutn Uoul Cup next uionto, coactjutrw, auu Piruuge» an ounuftiimw trwi wrtw vouut-v»*oufj as a previous winner of the race, will groups interest. xu oppose these old horses there are ttie ihrue-j'eur'Oldp iiuuillig Cry, WHie.niHV, <VMUt Viouuue, auq LvurMiU. Uuuimg Ury, us tuu winner or me uieat Northern puruy, rtipi’oyanrs tlie Vast lorui ainohti the Horses WHO reiuutu lu file 2euiaud st. Leger. He will have opposition from iticcariop, as tv tltoriifio, Jipoux, hwiftruy, Cfiurtiikg 46(1 AtU>HW have pcgu left tn life raveSale of Well-bred Mare. Pyne. Gould, Guinness, Ltd., bloodstock salesmen, or Christcmirch, advise bavins compioted the, sale, in conjunction witu Sir 'a'. S. itoulstou. uf Haalinga, of- Hi<prood mure bpaugie, with a tiny toal at loot by Lueuuus, and in toat < to Diac’ tiuenoq, on beliait nt Mr. +S ’ lueatrtiid, to -d r - U- A- Ra|u, Gladstone Pars Stud, Oran, bpungle is a tuil-sister to .Mr. Kam's mare Margo, wfio hap become famous turougn the auecpps of Nlghtuiareh tn the Hpsom xiuudlcap and Melbourne Lup 111 jtustrana lust spring, Manawatu Autumn Meeting. The Manawatu Racing Clyb’s autumn meeting will, as usual, follow elope pn tile M cumgtuu mitinun meeting, the dates being March illl and 27, The throe classic events, the Sires' Produce Stakes and Awapuni Gold Cup, and Manawatu Stakes, demued on the t|Fpt Utld secqqd days rp« spectively, are main events pn the PPP gramme. The Prince of Wales Handicap, nine furlongs, and the J. M, Johnston Memorial Handicap, are the two principal handicaps on the first day. On the second day the Tamatete Handicap, of £5OO, one niile and a quarter, Is the richest handicap at the meeting, hioffllnatlpha olese on Friday, March 7, at 9 p.m., when first forfeits are due also fur the Sires’ Produce Stakes and Manawatu Stakes,

February 24.—Dargaville R.C. February 20, 27.—Gore R.C. «■ „ Fobfuary 28 March I—Marlborougli R,C, sramrei*- 1 -' March a, ti — imigltlfcel B,C. . March 7, 8 — Nap|er.Park R.C. March 7; B.—Cromwell J.C, March B—Franklin R.C. March 15, R.C. March 15, J.C. ttssssm March 2d—Ray of Plenty J.C, , March 22, 2f.—Oaptaru J.C, March 2(l.—Opptliti J.C. March 2<l.'27—Manawatu R.C. April 3, s—Whangarei R.C, April 3, ?—Seuth CanterbW J,C. April 4. s.—Masterton R.C.. April 11, 12.—Hatyke’s Bay J,C. April 12.—Otautap R.C, April 12.—Hororata R.C. April 12, 14.—Westport J.C. April 12, 14.— Waikato' R.C. April Ifi,—Tuapeka County J.C. April 10, 21.—Wairarapa R.C. April IP, ai,-Feildlng J.C. April JO, R.c. April IP, gl, 2g,—Riverton R.C,. April 21. —Beaumont R.C. April 21.—Waipukyrau J.C. April 21.—Kumara R.C. April 21, 22,— Canterbury J.C. April 23,- 24,—Westland R.c. April 2<i, 28.—Greymouth J.C. April 3(1, 30.—Avondale J.C, April 30.—Reefton J,C. 1

One mile. Haze fl 13 Safety fl 3 Fair Exchange fl 7 Wrigley .... fl Phastar .... fl 7 Garvary .... 9 0 Gay Crest .. fl 7 Sea Gay .... fl 0 Ravine 9 4 Danthonia .. 9 0 PENINSULA CUT , o 150 sovs. One mile anti a Quarter Rapier 10 2 Quarterdeck . 7 7 '(aster Don Jose .... 7 2 Clarence .. 8 o Marsham .... ■ 7 — Jaloux . .1.. 13 Courtlike .... 7 2 Topere •7 9 Chickwheat .. 7 0 Buoyant .... 7 7 Starshooter . 7 0 Semper Swiftray .... 7 0 Paratus .. 7 7 AHURIRI HACK HANDICAP, of 110 SOVS. Six furlongs. Tuku 9 0 Audience .... 7 O Miss Nightraid 8 2 Weather Raid 7 0 Greyfinch .... 7 12 Kentish Lady 7 3 Proud Knight 7 11 Pahautanui .. 7 Straighteourse 7 7 Sunny Pal.... 7 3 The Dove ... 7 5 Conipris ... 7 ■» Lord Thomond 7 4 Tariff 3 KINLOCH HANDICAP, o£ 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. Gay Sonnet .. 9 13 Buoyant .... 8 7 Master Tripaway 8 6 Clarence.. 8 13 Courtlike .... 8 .> Arikiwai 8 13 Solgele 7 9 Honeycomb .. 8 9 Thurso .... 7 8 Arrowmir ... 8 8 Coupling .... 7 7 Silver Coot .. 8 7 FLYING HACK HANDICAP, o£ 100 sovs. Six furlongs. Sea Raid 8 8 The Dove .. 7 1 Ranelagh 8 1 Lord Noteworthy . 8 0 Thomond 0 Miss Audience 7 0 Nightraid 7 12 Gold Knight 7 0 Greyfinch Y 8 Tariff 7 0 Huntley .... 7 7 Sea Gay 7 0 Ravine .... 7 4