HIGH-CLASS RACING PROMISED

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 144, 14 March 1931, Page 14

HIGH-CLASS RACING PROMISED

Wellington Autumn Meeting Opens To-day THOMPSON AND ST. LEG ER STAKES Guide to Form: Fields Reviewed , (By “The Watcher.”) Prospects for the opening of the Wellington Racing Club’s autumn meeting were never brighter, except in one respect—finance. The course and its appointments are in first-class order, the sting is out of the going, which is perfect, fields are more than average both as regards quality and quantity, the weather seems set fair, and except for the prevailing financial stringency the club can look forward to • a most successful meeting. So far as backers are concerned, they are faced with the usual difficulty of reducing North and South Island form to a common denominator. Unexpected results are always pos- . sible, but this is the season of the year usually associated with reliable form and the success of favourites, as the capabilities of the majority of the runners have been well exposed. The following review of the card may assist racegoers - in analysing the day’s chances:— 12.3 p.m.—RIMU HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and * Mister Gamp 10 10—Won New Hurdles, Ellerslie; won Hlghweight, Jan. 22, Trentham; also started last day. Always likely in these races. Mountain —Won double this week, Dannevirke. Goo* flat form when right. Tnnbrldre 10 a —Useful hlghweight performer, but not extra good; was good ® ” thing beaten at Bulls, second day. GobI M»rtnf io “ —At 43 best form on flat: would overwhelm opponents, but he Is Market 10 - a ghifty< unreliable gelding. Air Laddie . 9 12 —Recent form good, though he has done best under lighter scale of weights. Elicit 9 9 —Unlucky at Bulls. Raced well at Wanganui. Well handled would be hard. , Money Mint . 9 0 —F.orm moderate. Hymgreat ..9 0 —Raced like an Improver at Woodville. Pat's Boy ... 9 0 —An improver, but may require a race or two. A likely trio are: Mountain Heath, Elicit and Mister Gamp. 12.42 p.m.—NEW ZEALAND ST. LEGER STAKES, of 750 sovs. For three-year-olds. One mile and three-quarters. Fitrquex .. 810 —Form not up to this class. Jayson .... 8 10—Similar. Hawkshaw . 8 10 —Recent form promising. Will stay, but bit on small side for good classic standard. Merry Cry . 8 7 —lmproving, but on form ehance not good. Is in Challenge Zephyrus .. 8 7—Still a maiden so is flying high, but Is Improving and will stay the journey. Appledore . 8 7— Moderate form, but Is seasoned. Has run in both Derbies; might have a chance. Kosshire -- 8 7—Recent form good and greatly improved. Must have chance. p ewa 8 7— Has carried big weights and won in hack company. Working well and has chance. Ball Dress . 8 7 —Douro Cup winner and good Ally with distinct prospect Lady Pam >. 8 7 —Probably best form of age outside Karapotl and Cylinder. • Entitled to warm favouritism. • Chief Link .. 8 7—While recent form not up to class, may surprise over longer lourncy. King March 8 7 —Recent form improving; and is bred right. It looks like the Clliee, and a trio to appeal is Lady Pam, Appledore and Pew*. 133 p.m.—PLUNKET NURSERY HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Golden Wings 9 B—Never runs bad race and can carry weight. Solvent ... 9 4 —Speedy filly; has plenty of weight, but should run well. Fair Weather 812 —One of South Island's best youngsters. Hardly likely to make long trip unless fancied. 1 Hampden . 811 —Consistent though generally minor placings. Should be Improved. . ■» . , . . High Comedy 8 11 —Raced well here January. Won Takapuna and Te Aroha. A good two-year-old; will go well. Columba ‘.B 5 —Eaglet’s sister. Has good form and improving. Koroklo .. 8 4 —Speedy, but will have to Imirrove. Oratorlan . 8 3 —lmproving all. the time; a good one. Rtchhorourh 8 2 —Form moderate. Curio 7 5 —Beat Golden Wings in spring, but form on whole moderate. Little raced and sure to improve. Lotus lilv 7 4 — win at Bulls. Beat poor lot easily. Chance. Bronze Eagle 7 3 -Good-looking colt; only one race, unplaced. Great reputation and galloped well yesterday. Chief Line .. 7 3 —Unknown quantity; unplaced Dannevirke. Cyprus ... 7 8 —Unraced. Cylinder’s brother, which is recommendation. Peter Jackson 7 3 —No form, but shapes well on track. Trader Horn 7 3 —No form. view Halloa 7 3 —Only yaccd twice; showed good speed, Wanganui. Cricket Bat . 7 0 —Short of work since accident, Trentham, January. No form. Foghorn' .. 7 0 —No form. Idolize .... 7 0 —Will not be here. Invite ■ ..T. 7 0 —No form worth while. Lavington . 7 0 —No form. Moab Queen 7 0 —No form. Movietone ..7 0 —Moderate form, but improver. Psychologist 7 0 —Placed performances. Speed ont of barrier ehanee. Red Rufus . 7 0 —No form. Bolted at Woodville. Salt Spray . 7 0 —Speed, but no form. Does not look likely. Weather Step 7 o—No0 —No racing, and unlikely starter. An open race, but three who may run well are: High Comedy, Golden Wings and Fair n _ THOMPSON HANDICAP, of 700 sovs. One mile. ' Laughing -‘Big weight, but good class horse; both sprinter and stayer. Prince 911 Must have'chance. ■ . ' , Paganelli 9 0 —Won two years ago with 8.12. lu good form and looks dangerous again; has class. Historic "... 813 —ln form, and should go well mile, trifle short in good company, but big track will help. Vortigcrn . 810 —Recent form good and must have chance. Silyermiue .. 8 G —Should be In picture all way. Full Feather 8 4 —First class, but trifle too slow beginner for best milers. Eaglet .... 8 3 —Class mare; failed last start, but is in form and probably needed race. Hard to beat. Havering 8 3 —Good horse. Should race well, but may need race or two. Arrow Lad ” 8 0 —Seasoned runner whose form is good. Black Duke . 713 —Races well at Trentham, but hardly appeals here. Mount Boa ' 7 13 —Dunedin Cup winner and raced well here January; must go well. Royal Parade 710 —Good, consistent performer; begins well and should be prominent. My Own .... 7 7 —Not on recent form, but cannot be discarded. Richfield . 7 3 —May not be quite ready. Monalof ... 7 0 —Good hack, but this is hard. Pakltere . 7 0 —Outside chance. ■ , Refresher . 7 0 —Fair form, but not a good prospect. ... Likely ones appear to be: Paganelli, Eaglet and Laughing Prince. (Paganelli is useless ou a soft track.) 3 3 pm.—NORTH ISLAND CHALLENGE STAKES, of 1000 sovs. Weight-for-age ' with penalties. Seven furlongs. Nightmarch .10 I—No need to paint the illy here. Must always have a chance. Hunting Cry 10 o—Another0 —Another first-class horse; will be held on recent running by Lady Quex and Karopoti. Paganelli .. 9 8— Starting in Thompson. ’Ladv Ouex . 9 8— First class. In form and hard to beat. Khranoti 9 6— Leading three-year-old. Exceptional speed and also stamina. Karapotl ” u D Has 141 b. penalty, but will be there. Toxeuma .. 9 6—Another top-liner. No recent racing, but will make It InterestMerry Cry . 8 6—Not on recent form and looks better in other race. ... 713 —Won last start. Good sort, but may not lie up to top of the card. Aspian .... 6 12-—First-class youngsler, but is sore and not likely to be at his best. . Esteem .... 6 12—Two-year-olds if good arc hard to beat here. Esteen will run • it out, but looks just short of the class. Guy Court . G 12—Not on his form. Backers cauuot go far wrong , with Lady Quex, Karapoti and Hunting Cry. 3.42 p.m.—SILVERSTItEAAI HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile. 1,011 Shannon 9 O —Almost sure to go better for stronger rider. Good beginner. Chief Joy ... 9 0 —Good hack from strong stable, but is also in last. Excellent prospect in either. » Playground . SlO —First and third last starts. Good hack and should run well. Kin" March 8 9 —Likely to run in Leger. Hawkshaw 8 5 —Solid gelding. Unlucky at Woodville, and sure to be hard. Sliiiba 8 2 —Winning form at Dannevirke. Likely, j adv Rene 7 12 —Must have a chance on her form. Saltpo-t 7 U —Has good placed and winning form. A chance. Arrowzonc”. 7 7 —Has hurt himself and not likely to run. Shatter 7 7 —Good form iu south and very likely. The Viscount 7 5 —No form. Dermod ... 7 3 —Ran very well Imre in January, but recent form poor. Appeal .... 7 3 —Unlucky here in January. Three thirds in last five starts. Good prospect. OssaHtm 7 2 —Two wins, two thirds last four starts, but class was weaker. Zephyrus 7 0 —Starling in Leger. . Joie de Vai . 7 0 —Still a maiden, but galloping well and likely any time. Parysia ... 7 0 —Two recent .seconds. Form moderate. Sailor's Love 7 0 —Waterline's sister, but uo racing. , Spear Lad .. 7 0 —No form. The Suu 7 0 —No recent form. Likely ones are: flawksliaw. Simba aud Shatter. ■4.28 p.m.—RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Six furlongs. Paganelli .. 9 3 —Would be hard, but starting in Thompson. Limerick .. 0 0 —lf Limerick of old. no need to look further, but no form for long time. Havering ..8 7 -Seo Thompson Handicap Cadlaud ... S 1 —Sure to run wcll.Really good one and improved. Autopay ” 8 2 —Good colt; very fast and sure to run well. Hunting Day 7 12 —Last year's winner, but no recent form. Sta fr hunter 7 8 —Alust have a chance nt Ills best. While Fang . 7 7 — U Im runs up to form against Laughing Prince at Wanganui will be hard. True Shaft ..7 7 —Form here in January very good, although in hacks, looks dangerous. Rin Tin Tin . 7 5 —An absentee. • . Royal Routine 7' 2 —Excellent recent form and greatly improved. Must run well. Arikinul ... 7 0 —lias not been up to recent engagements, but should go well. ' Blue Taper .. 7 I) —ln form and very speedy. May run it out now. Lineage ... 7 o —Dangerous light weight.: showing brlllJnnl track work. Malavan .... 7 o -Surprised here once, but. docs'not. appeal. Tenterden ..7 0 —lf in best form would Ihe very dangerous. Mandr .... 7 0 —Has run well at 'LTentliani. but does not appeal. Three who may go well are: Cadlaud, True Shaft, and Lineage. 5.13 p.m.—TINAKORI HACK HANDICAP, t of 200 sovs. Six furlong*. Chief Joy .. I) 1 —Good .recent form and should go well. Tobaccoland ll O —Not on recent, form. Tea t'ueen 8 12 —Struck form last month arid looks likely. Hunting fall 8 IS —Galloping well and should be prominent. Leisure .... 8 0 —One of most consistent hacks iu training. Must have chanee. Good beginner. Pythla .... 3 2— On Chrislmus form very dangerous. Henry of r ’ Navarre 8 O —No recent form. Gleu Rossie S' (I —Only one recent race and not likely to be ready, lonnv Diver 71” —Not at meeting. Tint TM 7 —Two wins in last three starts. Good hack form. Kothen TH —Must have a ehance on his form. Merrv Crv “ ’ 7 10 —Ran "’ell last start and well-bred Improver. Coroner 7 8 —Second last start to Lord Argosy. His form Is first class for hacks. Koznn 7 8 -Half-brother to Rabbi. Won against weak class at Blenheim. Winsome Hind 7 11 —promising form and improving. Ephialtes .. 7 3 —Galloping extremely well. No recent racing. Eminent ... 7 2 n 0 form, but Is going well. „„ Little Thrush 7 2 —Ran well here 'll January. Form on whole not quite up. Jason's Quest 7 0 —Not at meeting. Martian Chief 7 0 —No form. r . Royal Bengal 7 0 —Form moderate. Still a maiden. Silver Salver 7 0 —No recent form. Wiiiloch ... 7 0 —Glimpses of form, but does not appeal. Prominent at the finish inay be: Pj’Hiia, Hunting Call and Coroner.

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Paganelli Goes Well NOTES FROM TRENTHAM

(By “The Watcher.’*) There was a touch of frost in the air at Trentham yesterday morning, but the weather was bright and clear, and later on warm and sunny. Condition* were, in part, perfect, and the tracks were in firstclass order. Eminent ran from the seven furlongs to the three, and was then pulled up. Historic and Zephyrus finished their work by sprinting down the straight. Historic will start in the Thompson Handicap, and Zephyrus in the St. Legcr. B. H. Morris will do the riding. Joie de Vai sprinted the last three of her work in 87sec. Star Stranger, with a lightweight up, always had the better of Chief Link in a mile gallop, running away from him at the finish to record Imln. 43sec.. the first half In 50 3-ssec., and five in Imin. 4see. Star Stranger went well. Chief Link went badly. He carried H. Gray,' and so was conceding Star Stranger plenty of weight, but all the same his trial was dlsappointAutopay sprinted throe in 36sec., and did it well. Lady Quex did * similar pipeopener. Lineage," with a .lightweight up, made * job of Staghunter over five in Imin. 2 2-5 sec., the last half in 49 2-ssec. It was a brilliant performance, despite her lightweight, for she did It well. Staghunter, who returned from Dannevirke without racing can do better than this. Lineage has a’lot of friends for her engagement in the Railway Handicap. Refresher and Chief Joy, on the outside of the course proper, ran just inside six furlongs, the last half in Blsec. They finished practically on term*, both going well. Cyprus and Capa Gold finished together at the end of a halt on the course proper, both going well. Cyprus did not start at Dannevirke owing to shin soreness. Hunting Day worked alone without going fast. Brilliant Six. Eaglet put up a brilliant six on the course proper. She was well out all thfe way, and ran Imin. the last half iniOOisec. Sllvermlne was her mate, but •he ran right away from him. It was an exceptionally good effort. Silvermine’s gallop was a bad one, for he 1* usually a good worker. The fact that both he and Chief Link ran badly in their work suggests that they got full of feed by eating their bedding on the way down. At any rate their form was all wrong. They have worked together three times over * mile on the Hawera track, and both have shaped very pleasingly. There does not seem much need for worry about their poor showing yesterday, though, of course, if it Is to be an indication of their racing, they possess poor prospects. Chief Link s running in the St. Leger will give a line. Vertigern, on the plough, ran seven in Imin. 83 l-ssec. He looks weU. High 1 Comedy, alone, sprinted on the course proper, and hit out well. Rosshire was not galloped. He is sore, and has caused E. Popo a little anxiety, though there is no reason to expect he will be unable to run. Richfield and Kozan ran five on the plough in Imin. ssec. So far no rider has been engaged for Richfield. L. J. Ellis rides Kozan. On the course proper Bronze Eagle finished clear of Columba, Hampden and Dulen at the end of half a mile. He carried a light weight, but went well, and made a lot of friends. He afterward trotted around the two-year-old track, and there was no sign of the lameness of the previous day. E. Burgess will ride him in the Nursery Handicap. Lord Argosy and Silver Salver ran five in Imin. Bsec. Lord Argosy has recovered from hi* soreness. Havering** Effort. Havering finished well clear of King March at the end of six on the course proper in Imin. 19sec., the last half in Msec. King March hung out badly all the way, and took Msec, for his last half. This was his first run on left-handed going, which may account for his hanging out. Havering did not impress, though he eould probably have done better, and he may now take on the Railway Handicap .instead of the Thompson, in which case Gray will ride Eaglet in the mile. Cessation ran six on the plough, the last half in 54sec. Work continued throughout the breakfast interval. Paganelli and Laughing Prince ran six furlongs together in Imin. 15 l-ssec. They ran the first'two in 25jsec., and three in 37 A sec. Paganelli had it on Laughing Prince at the finish. He carried Gray, as against L. G. Morris on Laughing Prince, BO they had their proper weights aboard in what was a first-class gallop. Laughing Prince blew a little afterward, but Paganelli pulled up well. High Falutin’, alone, ran seven in Imin. 30scc., the first three in 38sec., and four in 51SCC. He will Btart on the second day. Black Duke, with Gray up, had ah advantage over Cadland (L. G. Morris) at the end of five in Imin. 2 4-ssec., but Cadland was going well. Hot Tea, who started with them, finished three or four lengths away, and could be termed to have done a satisfactory trial against bis two companions. .My Own and Simba did pace work. My Own’s rider In the Thompson is S. Gerrand. Jenny Diver was sent home from Dannevirke. View Halloa got a break on Fair Weather at the start of half a mile on the course proper, but Fair Weather finished with him, both going nicely. Aspian Still Sore. Aspian worked, but Is still very sore, and may not start In the Challenge Stakes. Hunting Cr> and The Hawk worked on the plough. B. H. Morris will ride Hunting Cry In the Challenge Stakes. Rin Tin Tin did not accompany Black Duke to the meeting. Tentcrden will be ridden in the Railway Handicap by the Dunedin lightweight, W. McEwan, who was successful here in January on Al .Tolson and Black Duke. He will ride Black Duke in the Thompson Handicap. Adelphi was scratched for all engagements at 9 a.m. yesterday. Other withdrawals are Gallant Fox and Kahlkalo* from the Challenge Stakes: Qulnopal from the Hlghweight, and Royal Acre and Miss Shell from all engagements.

RICCARTON GALLOPS

Horses for Trentham Dominion Special Service. Christchurch, March 12. Matters were comparatively quiet at Rlccarton to-day, and the only work of interest consisted of some sprinting tasks allotted to the. contingent which was due to be shipped to Wellington in the evening, and * few gallops by horses booked to race at the Walmate meeting. The course proper was again open, but the plough was most in use. Winsome Hind went five furlongs on the plough in Imin. 4sec. She was benefited considerably by her race at Motukarara. and will be a better filly at Trentham. Zeebrugge and Cricket Bat sprinted three furlongs along the back in 37sec„ and Solvent registered a similar performance. Limerick wan doing better than Coroner at the end o-f five furlongs run in Imin. 4 2-ssec. Full Feather and Ball Dress covered the same ground in Imin. ssec., finishing together, and Sailor's Love followed in Imin. Gsec. Shatter could have done bettor if desired In recording Imin. 33sec. for seven furlongs in company with Taragena. Straightcourse and Owlsflight, who will race at Walmate, galloped six furlongs pleasingly in Imin. 17 2-ssec. Charmeuse was not ridden out in running three furlongs in 38 2-ssec. Night Recital showed encouraging form by decisively beating hix ex-stablemate Flaxbird over five furlongs on the course

proper in Imin. ssec. He has come to hand very satisfactorily, following ou his recent beneficial spell, and should turn out a profitable investment for his new ownertrainer, D. Campbell. Flaxbird, by Songbird from Electric Lass (a half-sister to Gay Sonnet and Night Recital), has not done a great deal of fast work since bis lengthy compulsory absence as a result of an accident at Wingatui in June last, and he is, as yet, backward. He showed marked promise prior to his mishap, and is expected, with a little racing, to soon regain his form.

Parysia was given a useful sprint on the plough without being sent against the watch. She will be ridden at Trentham to-morrow by W. McEwan. Dolomite was sent to Greymouth this week by F. Christmas, and has entered F. Escott’s stable at Omoto. with a view to racing at some of the West Coast meetings. Ball Dress will be ridden in the St. Leger Stakes at Trentham by L. G. Morrie.

OHLNEMURI MEETING Prospects for To-day Dominion Special Service. Auckland, March 13. The weather continues fine, and favourable conditions are expected for the opening of the Ohlnemuri meeting at Paeroa to-morrow. For the Hurdles, Cruachan may be preferred to Marble King and Respirator. Speedmint should be favourite for the Karangahake Handicap, with Instalment and Fedora next in request. There are a number of Improvers In we Novice Handicap, and of these Marechai, Abbey Dream and Wee Prince may be best. Every horse in the Ohlnemuri Cup has a chance, and It should be a fine contest. Assuming that the track will be . hard, Eager Rose, Antique and Clopton may be most fancied In an even betting race. Werata is out of hacks, and cannot start in the Komata Handicap. Purlrl Park will be a strong favourite over Hlata and Valreina. . If Hampton Park rune up to a brilliant track effort during the week, he would win the Paeroa Handicap, but Sir Russell and Lady’s Boy may be better fancied. Only six remain in the McGuire Steeplechase, in which St. Warrlgal may be preferred to Lupin Abbey. Lucky Alice should get her turn In the Netterton Highweight, with Gay Idea also a prospect.

AUCKLAND MEETING

Forfeits for Classics By Telegraph—Press Association. ■ Auckland, March 13. i After the declaration of first forfeit the following remain in the GREAT NORTHERN OAKS, of 700 SOVB. One mile and a half.—Tray Bond, br. f. by Hunting Song—Hookah, Ritas L T ls ,(; British Princess, Trickle, Sarabande, Lady Pam, Valmarle, Jenny Diver, Pakitere, Foot Rule, Gay Idea, Wedded, Bay View, Grand S1 GREAT NORTHERN ST. LEGER STAKES, of 750 sovs. One mile and threequarters. —Tray Bond, Chief Link, Purirl Park, Hampton Park, Gran Chaco, Turongo, br. f. by Hunting Song—Hookah, hr e bv Tribulation —Salute, Appledore, ch' c." by Rosenor—The Kiss, British Princess, Jayson, Sarabande, Sporting Chance, Lady Pam, All Soult, Rosshlre, b. g. by Lackham —Queen’s Maid, Terra Firma, Chief Joy, King March, Paratoo, Pewa, Foot Rule, Gay Idea, Bayacre, Skied, Karaootl. First Whip, Huntlque. GREAT NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES, of 1000 sovs. Seven furlongs.— Lotus Lily, Baroscope, Chief Jewel, Richborough, Interlocutor, Acorn, Red Rufus, Beacon Fire, Golden Wings, Cape Gold, Illumlnelll, King Colossus. Haulbowline, Aspian, Ahdeek, High Comedy, Dulen, Bronze Eagle, Peter Jackson, Cyprus, Psychologist. A SENSIBLE MOVE An alteration of the dates for the Egmont Racing Club’s winter meeting, from May 7 to 9 to May 6 and 7, was approved by the Taranaki District Committee this week, and the programme for the meeting was also approved. This is a change back to the mid-week days, and the cutting-out of the day In between will be appreciated. ENGLISH RACING /-This, stakes won in England, Ireland and 'Scotland in 1930 amounted to £823,771, which was £BOOO more than in the previous season, England contributed £735,078, Ireland £51,783, and Scotland £30,1109. The aggregates are for races under Jockey Club rules, and do not include jumping events. The London “Sporting Life,’’.in a review of the flat racing statistics published by Messrs. Weatherby, secretaries to The Jockey Club, states that the figures prove that racing there is in a very healthy state. Altogether 4792 horses were seen out, and there were 200 more two-year-olds in training than in 1929. In England and Scotland the amount won In handicaps was £301,125, selling races £58,781, and weight-for-age races £412,082, During the season under review 1970 flat races were decided, made up of five furlongs and under six, G9B; six furlongs and under one mile, 334; one mile, 349; over one mile and under two, 542; and two miles and over, 47. Of the races five furlongs and under, 493 were confined to two-year-olds. Stake money is increasing In Great Britain, but a great portion of the prize money is provided by owners by means of sweepstakes and forfeits.

TROTTING

Timaru Meeting To-day THE CARD REVIEWED (By “Overcheck.”) The autumn meeting of the Timaru club is being held at Washdyke to-day. Excellent acceptances have been received, anu each race should be keenly contested. The programme is as follows; — KINGSDOWN HANDICAP (harness!, of 120 sovs.; for unhoppled trotters; 3.e0

class. One mile and a half. Bonny Nelson . scr Lucky Voyage . 12 Earl Bingen . scr Dilfashlon .. Fairyland ... scr. Jean Ballin ... 60 Honora Bingen scr Stanley Bingen 60 Last Child ... scr Todd Lonzfa . 7Louis Bingen . scr Kilbirnie Dan 84 Qulncey Thorpe scr Diddy Parrish 1 > Real Boy ....scr Mountain Mist « Reverie scr Silurian 120 Royal Purple - scr In the Klngsdown Handicap, Lucky Voyage, who ran third to Enigma and Biddy Parrish in January, when in receipt of only 12 yards, reads well, while the manner in which Dilfashlon won over two miles at Kaikoura suggests that he may take a part in the final struggle. TRIAL HANDICAP (harness), of 120 sovs.; 3.42 class. One mile and a half. Emma Royal Parade scr Harvester scr Zane scr Locanda Moth scr Brixton ser Lord Antrim . scr Ruin scr Mahara scr Blapk Watch . 24 Prince Wrack scr Compromise . 2+ Ron scr Fleet Arrow .. 24 Royal Audo .. scr Snowy Huon .. 48 A likely trio in the Trial Handicap are Black Watch, Compromise,, and Fleet Arrow. The first-named ran second at the last meeting of the club. Compromise won at. Greymouth from n better field, while Fleet Arrow was going well here when lie was brought down. Compromise mny be favourite. TIMARU TROTTING CUP ((harness), of 350 sovs.; 4.36 class. Two miles. Aleron scr Sunfish ser Arethusa scr Hostess ... 12 Baron Bingen . scr Play Wave ... J? Cranleigh ... ser Proud Dillon . ,12 Editor ....... scr Great Author 24 Kelp ecr Jolly Pet .... 24 Lady ’Cello .. scr Red Shadow .. 24 Milo Minto ... scr John Noble .. 36 Rollo-.. scr Torpedo Upon 36 Royal Serene . scr The Tlmaru Cup bears a very open appearance. The two crack three-year-olds, Arethusa and Red Shadow, are engaged, but the older brigade may aeconnt for them. Baron Bingen should go well, while Kelp’s recent efforts over two miles entitle her to consideration. SEADOWN HANDICAP (harness), of 145 sovs.: 3.36 class. One mile and a half. Baron Derby . ser Willie Derby . scr Blue Gian .... scr Lord Mntchllght 12 Harvest Girl .. scr Ratloc incl. reLogaleen scr hep .... .12 Lydia Pointer scr Some Guy .... 24 Needles scr Dusollm .... 36 Netta Oro .... «er Jessie Huon .. 30 In the Seadown Handleap, Harvest Girl, Lydia Pointer, and Willie Derby, are likely to be in demand. The former raced fairly well at Hutt Park on Saturday. Lydia Pointer Is racing consistently?while Willie Derby has a win and a couple of placed , performance® to hi® trad!*.

TEMUKA HANDICAP, (harness), of 155 sovs. For unhopplod trotters only; 1.55 class. Two miles. Biddy Parrish ser Merce Bingen .. 12 Deceitful .... scr Mountain Mist 12 Great Rapture 24 Harvester scr Great Way .... 36 Peter Fashion scr Silurian 36 Wally Bingen .. scr King Oscar ... GO Hydro 12 Lough Guy .... 72 In the Temnka Handicap, Biddy Parrish, Hydro and Mountain Mist may have the largest following. The first-named won over 12 furlongs at New Brighton recently, while Mountain Mist was second to King Oscar at Tlmaru in January. Hydro is a promising sort, and he ran second to Merce Bingen at Gore when conceding 48 yards- Hydro may do best. WASHDYKE HANDICAP (harness), of 170 sovs.; 2.54 class, One mile and a quarter. Denver Hinds scr Maurice Dillon 24 Lady Antrim .. scr Pink Sugar ... 24 Millie de Oro . scr Holly Bank Tennessee's incl rehep . 36 Child scr Nor’-wester . 48 Our George ... scr Mister Pointer 60 Real Girl 12 In the Washdyke Handicap. Real Girl. Millie de Oro, and Maurice Dillon should play their part well. The former was narrowly beaten at Wellington on Saturday. Millie de Oro was unlucky at New Brighton, where Maurice Dillon won over a mile in 2.15. Real Girl may be favourite. FAIRLIE HANDICAP (harness), of 150 sovs.; 4.46 class. Two miles. Baron Derby . scr Jessie Hnon .. 12 Elite Bingen .. scr St. George .... 24 Erin’s Advance scr Denver City .. 36 Ethiopian .... ser Real Huon .... 36 Glcnlake ser Pink Sugar ..s. 72 If St, George races like he did here, he should have a great chance of winning the Fairlie Handicap. Most opposition may come from Real Huon and Pink Sugar. WAI-ITI HANDICAP (saddle), of 150 sovs.; 2.10 class. One mile. Lady Antrim . ser Lily Harold .. t 3 Robert Bell ... scr Tnmatakuru .. 12 Tennessee's Guy Bingen .. 24 Chjld scr Wild Voyage . 24 St. George .... scr Royal Serene .. 38 King Abdallah 12 in the Wal-lti Handicap, King Abdullah, who ran second to Cranleigh at the last meeting, should go well, while of the remainder, Guy Bingen and Wild Voyage may do best.