THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 25, Issue 167, 11 April 1932, Page 13

THE RACING WORLD

CHOPIN AGAIN Big Race at Hastings SPRINT TO TAI AO Hunting Cry’s Memorial (By Telegraph.—From “I’oneke.”) Hastings, April 9. The racing at Hastings to-day was held in oppressive heat. Rain which fell during the week had improved the course. The gathering was well attended, and the totalisator turnover was £7835/10/-, very little less than that (£7911/10/-) of the previous Saturday. Favourites had a good day, returning five first dividends and one second. The Ormond Memorial was won easily by Hunting Cry. Chopin scored in the President’s Handicap, and Tai Ao in the open sprint. . Goshawk Wins. Royal Lineage was a good favourite for the Karamu Highweight Handicap, but an indifferent run spoilt his chance. Gold Ruler led to the straight, where Goshawk ran through from the back, and in the last furlong completely outstayed the pacemakers and won by two lengths and a half, going away. San Quex was four lengths back fourth, and Royal Lineage, Manuiri and Hard Gold next. > Payment of the dividends was held up a considerable time pending the result if an inquiry into the running of Goshawk, who had been badly beaten a week previously.' However, no action was taken and the dividends were paid according to the judge’s plaeings. Poor Contest. The Tomoana Electric Handicap was never more than a three-horse race. Lady Gain whipped round when the tapes were released and Luna Lux and Joe cannoned soon after the start. Hunting Moss went to the front, but Gay Lass was going well in second position. Gay Lass ran to the front before entering the straight. Hard ridden, Hunting Moss could make no impression on Gay Lass, who won by two lengths. Chatterton was a poor third, six lengths away, and Joe was a long way back fourth. Like Goshawk, the winner belongs to J. M. Cameron. She is a four-year-old mare by Lord Quex from Mountain Lass. Speed Too Good. Form pointed strongly to Speed in the Juvenile Handicap. He went out favourite and won decisively. Speed began smartly from No; 8 at the barrier and was soon in front. Margaret Rose ran up to him and accompanied him to the straight, where Princess Bell, who had lain handy all the way. challenged. Princess Bell finished well, but could not get to Speed, who stayed on solidly and won by a length. Margaret Rose, who was third, was two lengths away. Freeze was fourth, and Aesculns, Blue Boy and Foreign Queen were together next. Aesculus was never a possibility. Ormond Memorial. Hunting Cry, backed as unbeatable, won the J. D. Ormond Memorial attractively.

He trailed Chrysology to the straight, and then made his run on the outside. Chrysology stuck to his task well, but had no chance with the favourite, who won by a length. Lady Spy was four lengths away third and the only other runner was Jenny Diver. Chief Handicap. Malahat and Chopin carried more than half the money invested on the President’s Handicap. Pcwa and Statuary made the early running from Malahat, who drifted back after passing the six-furlong post and was last with three furlongs to go. Entering the straight, Primax showed up on the outer, but covered rather much ground on the turn. Chopin soon took definite command, finishing gamely to win by a couple of lengths from Primax, who was only a head in front of Pcwa, with Malahat a close fourth. Malahat would have been a lot harder to beat if he had not been allowed to drift. Favourite’s Victory. Fondle scored convincingly in the Akitio High-weight Handicap, for which she was backed to favouritism and odds-on. Lady Makere’s speed enabled her to make the early running, while Fondle dropped to the rear. Fondle ran round the field and joined Lady Makere three furlongs from home. From the straight entrance she ran on strongly to win very easily by two lengths from Anemometer, who, though ridden vigorously, could make no impression on the winner. San Quex was a moderate third, Lady Makere was fourth, and Brown Sugar last. All the Way. An end-to-end victory was scored by Royal Hunting in the Twyford Handicap. The winner paid one of the shortest prices of the meeting. Kinross tackled the ■winner in the straight, but could not head him off, Royal Hunting winning by half a length. False Scent was two lengths away third. Court. Lady fourth, then Hunting Moss and Monarchy. Tai Ao Again. Tai Ao continued his winning run by leading home the field in the Okawa Handicap, the open sprint. Kaihoro and Imperial Fame led to the straight from Tai Ao, Great Charter and Moa Bird. Imperial Fame went to the lead when the field straightened up for the run to the winning post, but Tai Ao ran him down and won well by a couple of lengths. Kaihoro stuck on fairly well and finished third, another two lengths away. Great Chartey was fourth, then Teller'and Cuticle. Details of the Racing KARAiMU HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP, of 75 sovs, second 10, third 5. Ono mile. 3 J. 31. Cameron's br. g. GOSHAWK, by Magpie—Fadelina, aged. 11.5 (R. C. Milos) 1 2 G. D. Beatson's b. g. GOLD RULER, syrs., 0.6 (E. Deslandes) 2 5 Mrs. A. Stephens's b. m. SAN QUEX, aged, 9.3 (W. Horne) 3 Also started: 1 Royal Lineage, 11.5 (It. Dulieu) : 4 Llandudno (V. Carroll): 7 King's .Test, 10.5 (I. Tinsley); 0 Manuiri, 9.9 (A. Jenkins); 9 Whakane, 9.0 (J. Dunn); 10 Ex Dono, 9.0, car. 9.1? (A. Tricklcbank) ; 8 Hard Gold. 9.0 (S. Anderson). Two lengths and a halt; four lengths. Royal Lineage was fourth. Time, Imin. .42sec. ) (Winner trained by owner, Hastings.)

VPOMOANA ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 70 sovs., second 10, third 5. Six furlongs. 0 J. M. Cameron’s ch, m. GAY LASS, by Lord Quex—-Mountain Lass, 4yrs., 8.0 (It. Marsh) 1 1 W. Wilson's br. f. HUNTING MOSS, 3yrs (I*. Atkins) 2 2 .Mrs. A. M. Rutherford’s ch. 11. CHATTERTON. 4yrs„ 8.0 (B. IL Morris) <> Also started: 3 Joe. 8.3 (C. W. France); 4 Luna Lux, 8.0, car.| 8.1) (W. Horne); u Lady Gain. 8.0 (H. N. Wiggins). Two lengths; six lengths. Joe was fourth. Time, Imin. lusec. (Winner trained by J. Oldfield, Hastings.)

JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 70 sovs.; second 10 sovs., third 5 sovs. Five furlongs and a halt’. For two-year-olds. 1 C. Haldane's b. g. SPEED, by Diacquenod—Rapide, 8.12 (8. Anderson) 1 3 R. W. Holden’s b. f. PRINCESS BELL, 8.1 (H. N. Wiggins) 2 5 L. Gray's b. f. MARGARET ROSE, 7.7 (L. Gray) 3 Also started: Freeze, 8.3 (I*. Atkins); 2 Aesculus, 8.0, car. 8.2) (B. H. Morris); 9 Joy Stick, 7.5 (H. F. Gray); 10 Miss Gain, 7.3 (11. Marsh); 7 Blue Boy, 7.3, car. 7.5 (J. Green); 4 Foreign Queen, 7.0 (H. F. Robinson); 8 Martur, 7.0 (J. W. McDowell). One length; two lengths. Freeze was fourth. Time. Imin. Bscc. (Winner trained by W. J. King, Hastings.)

J. D. ORMOND MEMORIAL, of 125 sovs.: second 10 sovs., third 5 sovs. One mile. 1 T. Fraser’s br. g. HUNTING CRY. by Hunting Song—Natalie, Oyrs.. 9.1 (B. 11. Morris) 1 2 T. H. Lowry’s br. g. CHRYSOLOGY. 4yrs„ 9.0 (H. N. Wiggins) 2 3 R. Gregory’s ch. m. LADY SPY, Gyrs., 8.13 (P. Atkins) 3 Also started: 4 Jenny Diver, 8.12 (S. Wilson). One length; six lengths. Time, Imin. 39 4-ssee. (Winner trained by W. Griffiths, Hastings.)

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, ot 120 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 2 W. J. Wood’s b. g. CHOPIN, by Lord Quex —Tuneful, Gyrs., B.G, car. 8.1 .... (J. Green) 1 4 Miss G. M. Grooves’s b. g. PRIMAX, 7.0 (F. Mullins) 2 G F. Ormond's b. g. PEWA, 4yrs.. 7.2 (W. J. McDowell) 3 Also started: 1 Malahat, 8.5 (P. Atkins); 3 Statuary, 7.8, car. 7.5 (W. Monk); 5 Rapallo, 7.0. car. 7.3) (H. N. Wiggins). Two lengths; head. Jlalahat was fourth. Time, 2tnin. 7 3-sscc. (Winner trained by Owner, Waipawa.)

AKITIO HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, o£ 70 sovs.. second 10, third 5. One mile. IG. Clifton’s blk. m. FONDLE, by Leighton—Caress, 4yrs., 8.4 (H. Griffith) 1 3 J. D. Todd's br. f. ANEMOMETER, 3yrs., 8.10 (H. N. Wiggins) 2 4 Mrs. A. Stephens's to. m. SAN QUEX, aged, 8.3 (31. Gilmore) 3 . Also started: 2 Lady Alakere, 8.8 (B. IL Morris); 5 Sum Up, 8.0 (P. Atkins); G Brown Sugar, 8.0, car. 8.2 (W. Horne). Two lengths; two lengths. Lady 3lakere was fourth. Time. Imin. 42sec. (Winner trained by W. G. Clifton, Hastings.)

TWYFORD HACK HANDICAP, ot 70 sovs., second 10. third 5. Six furlongs. 1 (Mrs. A. 31. Hutchinson's br. h. ROYAL HUNTING, by Hunting Song—Royal Moment, 8.13 (11. Young) 1 8 J. Hollies’s ch. g. KINROSS, Gyrs., 7.0, car. 7.4 (H. N. Wiggins) 2 4W. Taylor's b. g. FALSE SCENT, oyrs.. 7.4 (It. -Marsh) 3 Also started: G Monarchy, 9.0 (H. Griffith) ; 7 Rasoull, 8.2 (B. H. Morris): 2 Court Lady, 8.0. car. 7.9 (J. Green); 3 Hunting Moss, 7.10 (P. Atkins); 5 Sabatini, 7.0 (IV. J. McDowell); 9 Inflame, 7.0 (F. Mullins). Half-length: two lengths. Court Lady was fourth. Time, Imin. 14sec. (Winner trained by Jf Hall, Hastings.) OKAWA HANDICAP, of 100 sovs., second .10, third 5. Six furlongs. 1 P. Matti's ch. g. TAI AO, by AutumnPoly de Lux, 3yrs„ 8.6 (It. C. Miles) 1 3 IT. Corlett’s Ibr. g. IMPERIAL FAME, aged, S.O (P. Atkins) 2 4 P. F. Wall’s br. in. KAIHORO. Gyrs., 7.12 (H. N. Wiggins) 3 Also- started: 2 Great Charter, 8.13 18. 11. -Morris) : 6 Moa Bird, 8.5 (S. Anderson) ; 5 Teller, 7.8 (W. J. McDowell); 7 Cuticle, 7.2, car. 7.5} (M. Gi'imore); 8 -Manifesto, 7.0, car. 7.2 (R. -Marsh). Two lengths; two lengths. Great. Charter was fourth. Time, Imin. Ifisec. (Winner trained by J. IV. Nixon, Gisborne.) « OAMARU MEETING Memorial Handicap to Ramo GOLD PIT’S SPRINT By Telegraph—Press Association. Oamaru, April 9. The Oamaru Jockey Club’s autumn meeting was held in line but overcast weather to-day. The track was last. There was a good attendance and the totalisator investments were £5327, as against £7788 last year, an increase o£ £539. Details arc as follow: — AUTUMN HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP, ot 90 sovs. One mile. 1 APPEAL, 9.1 (A. E. Ellis) 1 3 COUNTERMARCH, 9.0 (Tilson) 2 6 SILVER SALVER, 9.0 (Beale) 3 Also started: 7 Captain’s Gift. 9.8: 4 Academy, 9.0; 2 Pharaoh, 9.0; 5 Fair Exchange, 9.2. Neck: two lengths. Time. Imin. 42sec. NOVICE STAKES HANDICAP, of 75 SOVS. Five furlongs. 5 DENISE, 8.8 (L. J. Ellis) 1 3 METAL BIRD, 8.8 (Dooley) 2 4 PORLOCK, 8.8 (Coveny) 3 Also started: 1 Brown Pearl, 8.8: 8 Colonel Cygnus, 8.8; 10 Granado, 8.8; 9 Shamligbt, 8.8; 7 Shock, 8.8; G Silver Sight. 8.8; 2 Songbox, 8.8; 11 Why Worry, 8.8. One length; same. Time, Imin. 2sec. GARDINER MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 1 RAMO. 8.10 (A. E. Ellis) 1 7 PRINCESS ARGOSY, 7.0 .... (Mackie) 2 2 JUNIPER, 7.7 (Humphries) 3 Also started; 4 Red Racer, 8.0; G Full Feather, 7.7; 5 Night Effort, 7.0; 3 Trek, 7.0; 8 Glenrowan, 7.0. One length; two lengths. Time, 2min. 1G 3-ssec. OAMARU TROT HANDICAP, of 95 sovs.; 3.45 class. One mile and a half. 5 HARD WORDS, scr (Price) 1 1 ST. FELIX, scr (King) 2 6 SUN BROWN, scr (Walsh) 3 Also started: 4 Auspicious, scr.; 8 Ayrshire, scr.; 11 Chenwood, scr.; 10 Harvest. Had, scr.;-2 Lord Lup(n, scr.; 19 Lady Emmett, scr.; 12 Neola, scr.; 7 Wattle Bell, scr., and Bernie Bingen, 12yds. behind (bracketed); 18 Parnell, scr.; 13 Quito, scr.: ,15 Rena Bingen, 48yds. behind: 14 Regina Derby, scr.; 16 Almont Cling. 48yds. behind; 3 Margaret Bingen. 48yds. Itohind.; 9 Rod Spur, 48yds. behind; 17 Jblly Queen, 120yds behind. Three lengths; one length. Time, 3min. 3tscc.

HACK HANDICAP, of 83 sovs. Six furlongs. f> KERBSIDE, 8.13 (Anderton) 1 4 PAKITEiRE, 9.1 (A. K. Ellis) 2 5 HOT TEA, 8.3 (Dldhain) 3 Also started: 1 Red Royal, 7.9; 8 Dawn o’ Day, 7.3; 10 Terra Pinna. 7.3; 2 lan's Marell, 7.7; 3 Some Good, 7.1; 7 Execution, 7.0: 9 Colonel Cygnus. 7.0. One length; same. Time, Imin. 13 3-3 sec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Six furlongs.

1 GOLD PIT. 7.13 (L. J. Ellis) 1 7 MASTER ANOMALY, 7.3 .. (Brodie) 2 2 DUNRAYEN, 7.7 (Humphries) 3 Also started: 3 Meadow Lark. 9.1; 5 Al ■Tolson 8.2: G Solmar, 7.8: 4 Ranelagh, 7.7; 9 Night Lad. 7.0: S Captivate. 7.0. Head; two lengths. Time, Imin. 13 l-ssee.

WAIKAURA TROT HANDICAP, of DO sovs.: 3.2 class. One mile and a quarter. 4 LORD LUPIN, scr (Benbow) 1 1 BLACK .TESTER, 12yds. behind (Watts) 2 2 LENA BINGEN, scr (McGregor) 3 Also started: 3 Avaunt, scr.; 13 Almont Cling, scr.; 9 Evening Sun scr. and Sun Brown scr. (bracketed); 0 Hard Words, scr.; -1 Lord Lupin, scr.; 2 Lena Bingen, ser.: 5 Margaret. Bingen, scr.: 7 Tat Wrack, scr.: 10 Erin's Chance, 12yds. behind; 15 Pretty Pointer, 12yds. behind: 1 Nelson Guy, 30yds. behind (bracketed with Blaek .Tester): 8 Copper Nob. 30yds. behind: 10 .Tolly Queen, 48yds. behind ; 11 Onoto, 48yds. behind. Ono length: two lengths. Time, 2miu. 52 3-ssee. FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP, of 1)0 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 PAKITERE, 9.7 (A. E. Ellis) 1 1 WEATHERLY, 8.1 .... (Humphries) 2 2 CRASH. 7.13 (A. Eastwood) 3 Also started: 1 Night Recital, 8.4: 0 Hot Tea. 8.1; 8 Aladdin. 7.11: 5 Rod Royal. 7.7: 13 Dawn o’ Day, 7.1 : 7 Cralgavon, 7.1 ; 9 Miss Marco. 7.0: Io Brown Pearl. 7.th One length; same. Time, Imin. 20 2-vscc.

TE KUITI MEETING Speedmint Wins the Cup SPRINT TO HUNTINGDON By Telegraph—Press Association. To Kuiti, April I). The Te Kuiti Racing Club’s meeting opened in fine weather, and the track was in good order. There was a fair attendance, and the totalisator investments were £5BbG/10/-. Results are as follow; — MAIDEN HANDICAP, of 65 sovs. Seven furlongs. - 1 AGA KHAN, 8.11 .... (O- Mclually) 1 2 ABBEY DREAM, 8.7 .... (R. I 10 , 1 ; 110 ) 7. 3 FREE AIR, 8.5 (L- Bulleu) o Also started: 5 Transaction, 8.8; ‘ Valorous Knight, 8.6; 4 Kahunokc, b.o, b Twenty-four Carat, 8.5. Neck; head. Time, Imin. JOsec. KOPAKI HACK HURDLES, of SO sovs. One mile and three quarters. 1 NEIL, 10.8 U- MtKllQ I 3 MIA STELLA, 10.0 .... (T. lurucr) - 2 CARGEN 10. G (J- Linith) 3 Also started: 4 Arch Eagle, 10.6; 6 Goodfellow, 9.0; 5 Arcade, 9.0. One length and a half; same, lime, 3min, 17sec. AWAKING HACK HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. Six furlongs. 4 ARCH RULER, 8.0 .... (E. Kecsing) 1 6 LIMEX, 8.0 (A. G. Parsons) - 7 KING PEG, 7.4 Ho . r “U Also started; 3 Klug IV in, 8.7; - Mel; come Boy, 8.5; 1 Royal Gallant, 8.1; u Searcher, 8.0; 8 Valrelna, 7.3; 9 3lilton, 7.0. One length and a half; half a length. Time, Imin. ssec. TE KUITI CUP, of 150 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 2 SPEEDMINT, 7.13 K. Voitre) 1 1 PEGAWAY, 9.4 (E. Keesing) 2 '4 LIMEEN, 7.3 (N. McKenj.le) 3 Also started: 4 Autumn Suu, i.o; o Cruachan, 7.5; 6 Grand Talk, 7.0. Crunchen and Grand Talk were the pacemakers, but ran wide at the home turn, Speedmint coming through to win by three-quarters of a length from Pegaway, with Limecn a neck away. Autumn Sun was fourth. Time, 2mln. 7 4-ssec. TE KUMI HACK HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. One mile. 4 INNUENDO, 8.10 (N. Craig) 1 2 WELCOME BOY, 8.9 (R. McTavlsh) 2 1 HIT THE DECK, 9.2 .... (T. Green) 3 Also started: 5 Valmarie, 8.7; 3 Catchem, 8.0. , , One length; half a length. Time, Imin. 43see. PUKETUTU HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 LUCY ROSE. 8.0 (McTavlsh) 1 5 HOLLY HOLM. 8.0 .. (O. Mclnally) 2 4 FLYING PRINCE, 8.10 .. (T. Green; 3 Also started; 3 Taurua, 8.11; 2 Lucky Alice, 8.10. Hoad; neck. Time, Imin. 29scc. OTOROHANGA HACK HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 LAPSTONE. 8.6 .... (A. G. Parsons) 1 6 ABBEY QUEEN, 7.3 .. (K. Voitre) 2 4 HAWTHORN, 7.13 .... (IL Mcßae) 3 Also started: 2 Hiata. 8.9; 5 King Peg, 7.4: 7 Valrcina. 7.3; 3 Abbey Dream, 7.3. Half, a head; one length. Time, Imin. losec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 110 so-s. Six furlongs. 2 HUNTINGDON. 8.9 .... (N. Craig) 1 G HAMPTON PARK, 7.0 .. (Parsons) 2 1 PAGANELLI. 9.0 .... (O. Mclnally) 3 Also started: 5 Tea Chat, 7.11; 3 Ganpat, 7.8; 4 Persham, 7.1. One length; neck. Tinto, Imin. 14 2-ssec. Acceptances for To-day TRIAL HANDICAP, of 65 sovs. Six

EMINENT BRILLIANT Gallops Good 7 Furlongs WORK AT TRENTHAM Trcntham tracks have been greatly improved by rain, and the outside of the course proper provided perfect going for fast work on Saturday; in fact, it was extremely fast. Sir I’onibal sprinted well over four furlongs with Sailing in 481 sec„ and has improved with his Easter racing. Sailing also.went well. Uhnabus hit out over six furlongs at a good pace, but lie was sore on pulling up. Oue of the best gallops was done by Eminent, who ran seven in 1.28. Eminent also went well on Tuesday, and has apparently come on well since Wairarapa. Joie de Vai, with a good weight up, ran six in 1.16.}, and did it well. Clangor and Traynicla ran the last half of live in 49 l-ssec. Clangor is doing it the better, but Traynicla is coming on nicely. Tobaccoland worked with Black Mint over six in 1.171. As usual, he carried a good weight, and now that the tracks have become soft, he should run to his better form. Black Mint gave him several lengths start, and had made up a lot ot the ground at the finish of the gallop. Foghorn was doing it better than Capetown at the end of seven in 1.31. Lyrical and Miss Hastings took 1.32 2-5. Lyrical looks very fit, and her loss ot form at Wairarapa is puzzling. Marjoram finished his work with a short sprint, and appears to be standing up to it all right. Historic did his work on the plough. He has done plenty lately, but his tasks have not included any sliarpeuing-up sprints. Kilstar. The Sun, and Bahn are continuing their hurdling education, being put over the pony obstacles. St. Koger has been shod, and will probably be put on the active list again shortly. MASTERTON REHANDICAPS Kcbandicaps for the Mnsterton meeting have been declared by Mr. H. Coyle as follow:— Masterton Gold Cup.—Chopin. 8.0. Flying Handicap.—Tai Ao. 8.7. Lausdowna Handicap.—Tai Ao, 10.10.

SEVEN ON END Tai Ao Brilliant Galloper NOTES AND COMMENTS (By ‘'The Watcher.”) Acceptances for the first day of the Mastertou Kacing Club’s autumn meeting. to be held on Friday and Saturday next, will close to-night nt 0 o'clock. Acceptances for the autumn meeting of the Alanawatu Kacing Club, to be held on Wednesday and Thursday of next week, will close on Thursday at 0 p.m. Seven on End. Tai Ao has now won seven races on end, and eight out of his last nine starts, lie beat one or two fair class sprinters at Hastings on Saturday -with case, and is one of the best httek graduates we have seen for some time. Mr. Lowry’s Trip. Mr. T. H. Lowry, who left for Vancouver from Auckland last week, had intended his trip to see Phar Lap nice in America. The death of the champion will deprive him of one of the pleasures of his holiday. Hunting Cry to Spell. Hunting Cry scored a comlortable win in the Ormond Cup. The opposition was not strong, but the brown gelding showed that he is in something like lus best form. He pulled up sore, and as no engagements were made for him at Manawatu, Mr. T. Fraser has decided to give him a spell. Hunting Cry has won £BB3O in stakes. This Week’s Kacing. The To Kuiti meeting will be , concluded to-day, and on Friday and Saturday there will be racing at Masterton. On Saturday the Karamea Kacing Club will hold a non-totalisator meeting. Rational 11. Rational IL was nominated lor the Awaptini Gold Cup under the belief that it was a handicap and not the established weight-for-agc event, formerly known as the Awapuni Gold Cup. He is, however, in the big handicap ou the first day with 7.7, and has lib more over a mile aud a quarter at Masterton, so his trip to the two meetings is likely to be undertaken. Admiral Drake in Sydney Cup. T. Webster, rider of Admiral Drake in the Sydney Cup, said in tin interview with a representative of the ’’Sydney Morning Herald” that his mount pulled very hard all the way. When asked if he thought he had the race within his keeping at the trim, Webster replied in the negative. “As a matter of fact,” he added. “I thought we wore well beaten. It was only Admiral Drake’s bulldog nature that caused him to go so close.” The Croupier Case. It is reported from Auckland that the date of hearing of legal action to determine the ownership of the racehorse Croupier has been fixed. The case will be heard in the Supreme Court nt Auckland on April 19 and 20. It will be recalled that Croupier, after racing in the colours of Air. J. J. Corry in the Stead Cup at Riccarton in November, was dramatically seized after the race by representatives of the Paterson Brothers. Croupier has not raced since, but he has been in work at Ellerslie for some time. Phar Lap’s Head. On Wednesday when the news reached Auckland of the death of Phar Lap, the Mayor, Air. G. W. Hutchinson, sent a cablegram to the part-owner, Mr. Davis, asking whether it would be possible for the bead of the horse to be sent to Auckland to be placed in the War Afemorial Museum alongside that of Carbine. No reply has yet been received by Mr. Hutchinson. A further suggestion has been made that the head be placed in the Dominion Museum at Wellington. Air. Hutchinson proposes to approach the council of the Auckland Institute with a request that they should allow Carbine’s head to be exhibited with that of Phar Lap in the four chief centres. Sagittarius Destroyed. A IVest Coast report states that the eight-year-old Sagittarius is to be destroyed. He was one of the first of the progeny of Arrowsmith to race, and before he went to the AVest Coast, more than two years ago, he was a useful performer on Canterbury tracks, being trained by A. AlcAulay at Riccarton. ENGLISH RACING The Newbury Cup (Kec. April 10, 5.5 p.m.). London, April 9. The following was the result of the NEWBURY SPRING CUP. 1 mile. ABBOTS WORTHY, ch h, 4yrs„ by Abbots Trace—Pomsan 1 TRINIDAD, br h, 4yrs., by Phalaris —Love-OM 2' VENTURER, b h. 4yrs., by Prince Galahad—V.A.D 3 Seventeen started. Length and a half; head. MEETING ABANDONED Whangarei Autumn Fixture By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wiiangaroi. April 9. Owing to its financial position, and on account of its failure to obtain Government assistance, the Whangarei Racing Club has decided that it cannot take the risk of holding its autumn meeting. At a meeting of the committee to-day it was decided to abandon the fixture.

NELSON MEETING List of Nominations The following nominations were received on Wednesday evening for the kelson Jockey Club’s annual meeting, to be held ou April 22 and 23:— FIRST DAY. NOVICE STAKES, of 65 sovs. T'ive furlongs. Fixed weights.—Alpine Camp, Acrellct, Koyal Stanley, Forest Stag, Judariuo, Icpnif Surveyor—lmaribbon colt, BiacK Ribbon, Purse, Thorny roof, VVaraloon. HOPE HACK, of 80 sovs. Seven furlongs. —Knoeklong, King Musket, White Doe, Coll. Appledore, Revision, Projection, hair Go, Flower, Fallow, Jael, Thoruproof. NELSON CUP, of ISO »ovs. One mile aud a quarter.— Semper Paratus, Earthquake. Cessation, Imateagirl, Landmark, Ravine, Eminent, Thursby. Royal Game, Black Mint, Flower, Gold Bag, STEWARDS' HANDICAP (open), of 100 sovs. Six furlongs—Full Crop, New Boy, Lady Rene, Arrowmaid, Arch Arrow, Miliidi, Kozan, Eminent, Alpinist. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of SO aovs. Six furlongs.—Acrelict, Eoyai Stanley, Forest Stag, Hunting Call, WJute Doe, Revision, Projection, Miladi, Gold Sand, * WAJMI^ PI HANDICAP (open), of 100 sovs. One mile.—Semper Paratus, New Boy, Miss Mcreia, Earthquake, Imateagirl, Make Up, Ravine, Thursby, Flower, Marjoram. Jael, Coomassie. ■ RICHMOND TROT, of 65 govs.; 0.0 class. One mile and a quarter.—Drift Wave, Ailsa Bingen, Nelson Parrish, Adjuster. Lee Voyage, Tempo, Alpine Melody, Waipuki, Murchimcs, Dan Roco, Arthur Chimes, Guy Denver, Guy Pointer, bymTROT, of 65 sovs.; 8.38 class. One mile and a half.—Ailsa Bingen, Todd Bingen, Fleet Arrow, Red Clover. Waipuki, Murehiines, Chancellor Wilkes, Dan Roeo, Flying Cloud. SECOND DAT. TRIAL STAKES, of 60 sovs. Six furlongs. Fixed weights.—Alpine Camp, Acrelict, Royal Stanley, Forest Stag, Black Ribbon, Jadarino, leeni, Surveyor— Imaribbon colt, Purse, Thornproof, Walloon, King Musket.' REDWOOD MEMORIAL (open), of 116 aovs. One mile.—Semper Paratus, Miss Mercia, Earthquake, Cessation, Imateagirl, Landmark, Ravine, Eminent, Thursby, Flower. Black Mint, Marjoram, Coomassie, Gold Bag - . PRESIDENT’S HACK HANDICAP, of <5 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Knockloug, King Musket, Hunting Call, White Doe, CoU, Apptedore, Revision, Projection, Gold Sand, Fair Go, Jadarino, Fallow, Flower, Jael, Thornproof. FLYING HANDICAP (open), of 80 sovs. Six furlongs.—Full Crop, New Boy, Lady Rene, Arrowmaid, Arch Arrow, Miladi, Kozan, Alpinist. STOKE HACK HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. Five furlongs.—Alpine Camp, Acrelict, Royal Stanlev. Crunchen), Forest Stag. Hunting Call. White Doe, Revision, Projection, Miladi, Fair Go, Alpinist, Waraloon. GLEN MEMORIAL HANDICAP (open), of 100 sovs. One mile—Semper Paratus, New Boy, Miss Mercia, Earthquake, Arch Arrow. Appledore, Revision. Cessation, Imateagirl, Make Up. Ravine, Gold Sand, Eminent, Thursby, Royal Game, Black Mint, Marjoram, Jael, Coomassie. MAITAI TROT, of 65 sovs.; 31) elans. One mile and a quarter. —Drift Wave, Ailsa Bingen, Nelson Parrish, Adjuster. Lee Voyage, Tempo, Alpine Melody. Waipuki, Murchimes, Dan Roco, Arthur Chimes, Guy Pointer, Symmetry. WAKATU TROT, of 65 sovs.; 3.37 class. One mile and a half.—Lightwood, Ailsa Bingen, Fleet Arrow, Red Clover. Lee Voyage. Tempo, Mercury, Alpine Melody, Waipuki, Murchimcs. Chancellor Wilkes, Dan Roeo. Arthur Chimes, Guy Denver, Flying Cloud.

WANGANUI TROTS ' Mr. Penalty Wins the Cup OUTSIDER’S MEMORIAL By Telegraph—Press Association. Wanganui, April 9. The Wanganui Trotting Club’s meeting was held to-day in perfect -weather. The going -was excellent. There was a fair attendance, and the total!sater Investments wore £4561/15/- for the eight races, compared with £7522 for seven races on the second day, Saturday, of the 1930 meeting. No meeting wag held last year. Results are a® follow: — INNOVATION HANDICAP, Of 60 sovs.; 8.45 class. One mile and a half. 10 BOLINDA KING, scr. (C. La Campion) .1 T ARTHUR CHIMBS, 12yds. behind (J. Walker) 2 3 MARVIN BINGEN, scr. (R. Gonrlay) 3 Also started: 8 Marahla, scr.; 13 Floi-rie Real, scr..; 6 Tararua, scr.; 9 Venetian Lady, scr.; 5 One Alone, scr.; 11 Warchild, scr. l ; 1 Native Cole, scr.; 12 Revielle, scr.: 4 Golden Oaks, 36yds. behind; 2 Wisteria, 48yds. behind. Length; neck. Timos: 3.81 l-o. a. 33 3-<>, 3.34 3-5. KIRKWOOD HANDICAP, of 60 sovs.; unhoppled trotters; 3.50 class. One mile and a half. 3 NELSON'S REQUEST, scr. (G. Murfltt) 1 1 GLADSOME AUDUBON, 72yds. behind . (T. Aminett) 2 5 AMY ETAWAH. 60yds. behind (G. Garrett) 3 Also started: 4 Kohewah, scr.; 2 Summertime. 36yds. behind: 6 Aerial Boy, 60yds. behind; 7 Hue Coronado, 120yds. behind. Pour lengths; eight, lengths. Times: 3.35 '2-5, 8.41 2-5, 3.46 3-5. WANGANUI CUP. of 125 sovs.; 4.48 class. Two miles. 2 MR. PENALTY, 84yds. behind (H. Bennett) 1 12 CAPILANO. 60yds. behind (J. Gerrard) 2 11 RANGIHAU, 96yds. behind (11. Garnett) 3 Also started: 13 Eleawah. scr.; 10 Murchimes, scr.; 4 Hula Maid, 12yds. behind; 7 Dnddv Longlcgs. J2yds. behind; 3 Gumdigger, 12yds. behind: .5 Bonny Drift, 12vds. behind: 6 Tennessee's Child. 24yds. behind: 9 Lady Coronado, 24yds. behind; t Tlnl L’rla. -ISvds. behind, and Sister Rose. 108yds. behind (bracketed); 8 Highland Derby. 60yds. behind. five lengths; same. Times: 4215 4-5. 4.40 1-5, 4.38 3-5. EASTBROOK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs.: 3.40 class. One mile and a half. 1 DOMINATE. scr (J. Gerrard) 1 3 GOLDEN OAKS. scr. .. (A. Corrigan) 2 2 ASTRAL, 60yds. behind (C. S. Donald) 3 "Also started: 6 Tui Coronado, scr.: 4 Electric Gold. 36yds. behind; 5 Teri King!, 48yds.. behind. Two lengths: eight lengths. Times: 3.31 4-u, 3.32 4-u, 8.30 4*o. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 70 sovs.; 8.7 class. Ono mile and a quarter. 1 NATIVE COLE, scr (H. Frost) 1 3 MARVIN BINGEN, scr. (H. Gourl.iy) ‘J 6 STORM QUEEN, scr(G. Mlirfitl) 3 Also started: 7 Maraliia. ser.: 9 Shaun Spadah. scr.: 10 Venetian Lady, scr.; 8 Bollnda King. -ISvds. behind; 11 One Alone, scr.: 12 Warelilld. ser.; 4 Nelson's Capital, ser - 43 Reveille, scr.; 2 Arthur Chimes. 12yds. behind: 5 Wisteria. 48yds. behind. Three lengths: same. Times: 2.55 4-5, 2.57 1.-5. 2.51) 4-5. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 75 sovs.: unhoppli'd trotters; 5.0 class. 'Two miles. 2 GAY PARED. 120yds. behind (D. Bennett) I 1 EL MERIT, 48yds. behind (A.Corrigan) 2 4 AMY ETWAH. ser " Also started: 6. Smnmer Time, scr.; 8 Kolllwali, scr.; 5 Aerial Boy. Her.; 3 Gladsome Audubon, ser.; 7 Speculator, 156yds. behind. Neck; six lengths. Times: 4.18 4-5, 4.55, 5.2. FOSTER’S HANDICAP, of 70 sovs.: 8.0 class. One mile ami a quarter. 3 LUMINATE, scr (J. Gerrard) 1 5 ELEAWAH. ser IG. Mitchell) 2 1 RECTOR, 12yds. behind (D. Bennett) 3 Also started: 9 Tui Coronado, scr.: S Storm Queen, scr.: 2 Cracker, scr.; 4 Astral. 21yds. behind: 7 Van Cup, 36yds. behind: 6 Hula Maid, 48yds. behind. Neck; eight lengths. Times: 2.55, 2.55 1-5. 2.56. MORTON MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 80 sovs.: 2.58 class. One mile and a quarter. 10 ML’RCHIMES, J2yds. behind ID. Nyhan) I 1 SPECIAL SUN. 311yds. behind IC. Donald) 2 2 AULD DERBY. 24yds. behind (A. Corrigan) 3 Also Started: 8 Electric Gold, scr.: 1 Tini Urin. 48yds. behind (bracketed with Special Sun): 6 Daddy Longings, 24y<ls. behind; 11 Tennessee’s Child, 24yds. behind: 7 Lady Coronado. 24yds. behind: •> Giimdtgger. 21yds. behind: 4 Bonny Drift. 21yds. behind: 9 Highland Derby. UOyils. Ix-himl: 3 Princess Thea. 72yds. behind. Tui, lengths: lintf n length. Times; 4'ib

furlongs. Chateau 0 (I Booklaw 8 Abbey Drcam 8 11 Arawa Kosc . S 1 Kanapa .... 8 I) Phenomenon . 8 1 Illumine!!! .. 8 8 Kahunoke .. 8 1 Free Air ... 8 G Merry Lap .. 8 1 PIOPIO HACK HURDLES, of .SO SOVS. About one mile and live furlongs. Neil 11 3 Sports King . Arcade .... 9 7 Cargcn .... 10 7 J) 1 Mia Stella . 10 4 Goodfellow . 0 Arch Eagle . 10 3 Homelight . 0 0 HANGATIKI HACK HANDICAP, of 70 SOVS . Six furlongs. Lapstone 9 0 Aga Khan .. 11 King Win ... 8 5 King Peg .. 7 4 Llmex 8 2 Kirltfhanga . 7 3 Hawthorn .. . 7 12 Valrcina 7 0 Searcher 7 11 WAITOMO HANDICAP, of 120 sots. One mile and one furlong. Pegaway ... » 8 Eager Rose .. 7 4 Huntingdon . 8 9 Limeen 7 4 Paganclli 8 5 Flying Prince 7 Lucy Rose . 7 9 Lucky Alice . 0 Cruachan 7 4 Grand Talk . 0 Autumn Sun . 7 4 MANIAPOTO HACK PLATE HANDL CAP, of 125 sovs One mile and one furlong. 8 Innuendo 9 1 Grand Talk . G Holly Holm . 8 12 Catchcm G Hit the Deck 8 11 Abbey Queen 4 Ruby Dawn . 8 7 Valrcina 0 Good Idea .. 8 7 Free Air .... 7 0 Trishna 8 7 MAIROA FLYING HANDICAP, 3f 90 sovs. Six furlongs. Huntingdon . 9 il Hampton Park 7 6 Paganelli Tea Chat .. 9 0 Taurua .... 4 7 10 Holl}’ Holm , 7 0 Ganpat .... 7 7 RANGITOTO HACK HANDICAP, of 70 SOVS. Seven furlongs. Good Idea .. 9 4 Abbey Dream 8 2 Hiata 9 4 Valorous Welcome Boy 9 4 Knight 8 0 Arcli Ruler . 9 3 Nassau Lady 8 0 Hawthorn .. 8 9 Kahunoke 8 0 FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Five furlongs. Paganelli 9 11 King I'ord .. 13 Tea Chat ... 8 8 Lapstonc ... 1 aluation 7 13 Searcher i O Hampton Park 7 13 Kiritahanga . 0