SPORT OF RACING

Evening Star, Issue 22632, 26 April 1937, Page 5

SPORT OF RACING

SOUTH CANTERBURY J.C. SILVER SIGHT WINS THMM CUP SOUTHDOWN THE HURDLES Favoured with a bright and fine afternoon after heavy rain overnight, the South Canterbury Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting on Saturday afternoon attracted one of the largest attendances seen on the Washdyke course for some years, and the big crowd, was treated to a . very interesting afternoon’s racing. The rain had not seriously affected the course, and good times..were recorded throughout the programme. After shaping badly at Waimate Silver Sight was one of the outsiders in the Timaru Cup, but put in a fine finishing run over the last two furlongs, and just beat another outsider in Mount Val by a narrow margin. The two favourites. Rebel Lad and Monipere, were both beaten a long way from home. Southdown, after making one bad" jump early in the race, won the hurdle race well, finishing very strongly to beat Silver Jest, who appeared to have the race in .hand at the last hurdle. Bill B. lost a good deal of ground in the early stages of - the mile and ahalf trot, and had to cover a lot of extra ground on the home turn. He was only beaten by a head, and made amends later in the afternoon by winning the mile ,and a-quarter race. Emissary put up a fine performance by carrying 9.13 in the Doncaster Handicap, and, leading all the way, beat Invoice, to whom he conceded 391 b, by a narrow margin. Speculation was brisk throughout the afternoon, £16,494 being handled, as compared with £9,515 last year, an increase of £6,979. •

TEKAPO HURDLES HANDICAP, £130; second 20, third 10. lim. 3- SOUTHDOWN, Mr J. M. Samson’s- hr g, by Rampion— Down South, 6yrs, 9.8, car. 9.9 (R. Beale) ... ... ... 1 2-2—Silver Jest, Mr R. Mee’s ch g, 6yrs, 9.2, car. 9.3| (W. M'Ewan) ... ■■■ ... 2 4- —Sunward, Mr C; L. Orbell’s ch g, aged, 9.11 (R. Register) 3

\lso started; 5-4 Haeretonu 10.1 (R. Smith), 6-7 Poniard 9.7 (W. T. KittpV, 1-1 Nightbound 9.2, car. q 9.3 J (D. O’Connor), 7-6 Sunny Comet 9.0 (L. H. Pratt). . , , , • Won by a neck, eight lengths between second and third. Nightbound was fourth. Time, 3min 47 3-ssec.

ELECTRIC STAKES, £120; second 15, third 5. . For two-year-olds and upwards that have not won a flat race exceeding 1 £so' to the winner. Two-year-olds 7.10. upwards 8.10. No allowances. sr. 1-I—IRISH FIDDLE, Mr J. H. Grigg’s br f by Day CometHigh Note, 2yrs, 7.10 (C. T. Wilson) ... ... - 1 3-3—Volo Dale. Mr W. T. Lowe’s ch -m, 6yrs, 8.10 (A. Messervy) ••*• 2 2 2—Salient Knight, Mrs M. J. Irving’s b g, 4yrs, 8.10 (A. E. Ellis) 3

Also started: 4-4 Almira 8.10 (A. J. Parsons), 6-5 Coalpit 8.10 (A. S. Ellis) and Cocksure 7.10 (C. Masters) bracketed, ,11-10 Astraea 8.10 (P. Sp#att),. .9-10 Coming Star 8.10 (M. Kirwan), 7-8 Elmarch 8.10 (E. A.’ Jones), 11-13 Phalanx 8.10 (J. W. Jennipgs), 16-15 Royal Ransom 8.10 (B. Register), 15-14 Sailor’s Quest 8.10 (A. E. Didham), 14-16 Television 8.10 (L. H. Pratt), 13-9 Bridge Co.at 7.10 (E. J. Pine). 8-7 Giselle 7.10 (H. W. Hibbert), 10-12 Lianacree 7:10 (G. Watson), 5-6 Mercenary 7.10 (J. M'Farlane). Won by two lengths; the same between second and third. Astraea was fourth. Time, 61sec.

GLADSTONE TROT HANDICAP, £125; second 15, third 5. Harness. Class 3.43. lim. 2-2 LAURENE WOOD, Mr B: Grice’s b m by Nelson Derby —Mavis Wood, syro, It (O. E. Hooper) ... 1 1-I—Bill 8., Mr J. R. Brown’s b c, 4yrs, It (J. Fraser, jun.) 2 5-4—Great Don, Mr J. Henderson’s ch g, 4yrs, It (D. C. Watts) 3 Also started; 11-13 Baron Silk It, 8- Colonel Grattan It, 3-6 Grattanella It, 4-3 Jane Worthy, It, 14-12 Locust It, 10-11 Peggotty It, 6-8 Pursuit It, 9- Raywell It, 10-10 Wagon . Wheels It, 7-5 Wynan It. Won by a head; three lengths between second and third. Wagon Wheels was fourth. Times: 3min 24 4-sscc, 3min 25sec, 3min 25 3-ssec.

TIMARir CUP HANDICAP, £225; second' 40, third 20. 14m. 5-S—SILVER SIGHT, Mr A. J. Martin’s br g by SilveradoOn Sight* aged, 7-7, car. 7.8 (J. .M'Farlane) 1 7-6—Mount Val, Mrs R. Fleming’s b g, 6yrs, 7.7, car. 7.8 (A. J. Parsons) ... 2 44_Trivet, Mr D. P. Wilson’s b m, 6yrs, 7.9 (P. Spratt) ... 3 Also started: Last Refrain 8.3 (C. T. Wilson), 1-1 Rebel Lad 8.1 (H. W. Hibberd), 6-7 Nightform 7.11 (J. W. Jennings), 2-2 Monipere 7.10 (A. Messervy), 8-8 Full Throttle 7.8 car. 7.13 (M. N. Caddy). Won by a neck; three lengths between second and third. Rebel Lad was fourth. Time, 2min 6sec.

SMITHFIELD HACK HANDICAP, £120; second 15, third 5. 6f. 1-2—CYRILLIAN, Mr H. D. Greenwood’s b f by Iliad—Cymene. 3yrs, 9.2 (A. E. Ellis) 1 4- —Made Money, Mr M. Leettoof’s b g, aged, 8.0 (J. W. Jennings) .. 2 5- —Primak, Mr W, Hosking’s hr g, 4yrs, 7.7 (A. Messervy) ... 3 Also started: 6-5 Owlsgleam 8.6 car. S.l (G. Watson), 2-1 Paper-Note 8.2 (H. W. Hibberd), 3-3 Silver Slipper 7.9 (A. J. Parsons), 7-7 Merry del Val 7.9 (C. T. Wilson), 9-9 Clubman 7.7 car. 7.104 (E. A. Jones), 8-8 Master Dingle ~7.7 (P; Spratt). Won by a length and a-half; the same between second and third. Paper Note was fourth. Time, Imin 14sec.

Saturday’s Gallops and Trots

ROSEWILL HACK HANDICAP, £120; second 15, third 5. 1m 35yds. 1-I—DICTATE, Mr M. O’Brien’s b g, by Chief Ruler—Kirima, 3yrs, 8.2 (A. Messervy) 1 3-s—Miracle, Mr D. E. Wank- . lyn’s b g, 4yrs, 7.8 (J. M'Farlane) • ... 2 5-4—Orange Bud, Mr J. D. Simpson’s ch f, 3yrs, 7.13 (C. T. Wilson) 3 Also started: 8-10 Heloise 8.11 (G. Ridgway), 4-3 Superex 8.11 (J. W. Jennings), 2-2 Recollection 8.8 (A. E. Ellis), 10-9 Latitude 8.2 (A. E. Didham), 9-8 Forum 7.9 car. 7.4 (M. N. Caddy), 7r7 Hanlon 7.7 (J. W. Jenkins), 12-12 Trumpet Blast 7.7 (E. J. Finn), 10-11 Red Dragon 7.7 car. 7.8 (A. G. Parsons), 6-6 Balmenter 7.7 (P. Spratt).' , V Won by a short length, three lengths between second and third. Recollection was fourth. Time, Imin 42sec.. briPUA TROT HANDICAP, £125; second 15, third 5. Harness. 3.5 class. 1 jm. 1-1 —BILL B. ? Mr J. R. Brown’s 1 b c,' by Single G.—Marie Axworthy, 4yrs, ,It (J. Fraser, jnr.) ... 1 4-4—Wynan, Mr 0. T. Evans’s bg, 3yrs, It (F. Holmes) ... 2 10-11—Locust, Mr H. d’Eganneh’s. bg, 6yrs, It (Owner) 3 Also started: 'l-1 Royal Doulton 48yds (coupled with Bill B.), 4-4 Taruna It ■ (coupled with Wynan), 6-7 Grattanella It, 2-2 Jane Worthy It, 9-10 King’s Jubilee It, 5-5 Laurene Wood 48, 13-13 Peggotty It, 12-12 P.erula It, 3-3 Pursuit It, 8-8 Raywell It, 11-9 Sea Peter It, 7-6 Wee Truman It. Won by-two lengths; five lengths between ' second and- third. Jane Worthy was fourth. Times: 2min 54sec, 2min 54 3-ssec, 2min 55 3-ssec.

DONCASTER HANDICAP, £135; second 20, third 10. 6f. 3-3—EMISSARY, Mr W. .A.

White’s hr g, by Legionnaire—Lahincn, syrs, 9.13 (A. E. Ellis) ... ... 1 ■7-7 —INVOICE, Dr M. G. Louisson’s br g, syrs, 7.7, ear 7.2 (M. N. Cady), 2 10-11—Wino, Hons. G. R. Hunter ' • and -P. C. Webb’s bg, syrs, 8.9 (G. Ridgway) ... , 3

Also started: 2-2 Rebel Chief 9.5 (A. A. Russell), 5-5 Epris 8.11 (W. Jennings), 4,-3 Joyous 8.5 (H. W. Hibberd), 1-1 Fiord 7.10 (C. T. Wilson), 9-10 Daring Deed ,7.9 (J. W. Jenkins), 6-5 Stolen March 7.7 car. 7.8 (J. M'Farlane), 12-12 Copyist 7.7 (A. Messervy), 8-9 Silver Sail 7.7 car. 7.8 (A. G. Parsons), 11-8 Double Gift 1.1 (P. Spratt). Won by a neck; length and a-half between second and third. Stolen March was fourth. . Time, liuih 13 3-oscc. : NOTES ON THE EVENTS [By St. Claie.] Nightbound (394-285), Silver Jest (248-211), and Southdown (193-204) were the best backed for the Tekapo Hurdles. Nightbound, Sunny Comet, and Poniard led over the first fence, which the first-named hit hard. Then Sunny Comet ran to the front Southdown lost ground by hitting the hurdle opposite the stand. After the next fence Nightbound, Sunward, and Sunny Comet were in charge, and at the far turn Nightbound and Sunward drew away and entered the straight four lengths clear of Silver Jest. The jast-nanied and Nightbound were joined by Southdown at the last fence, and in a good struggle between the Wingatui-trained pair Southdowii scored by a neck; Sunward eight lengths away third. Nightbound was next.

For the Electric Stakes Irish Fiddle (573-451), Salient Knight (334-379), and Vola Dale (241-257) carried heavy wagering. Astraea, Vola Dale, Salient Knight, and Almira were the first to show out from a good line, and after going a furlong the favourite joined Astraea. This pair lead Vola Dale and Salient Knight into the straight. At the distance Irish Fiddle had drawn clear and Vola Dale ran into second place, but the latter could make no impression on Irish Fiddle (a halfsister to Concertpitch), who won by two lengths; Salient Knight a similar distance away third, with Astraea and Almira next.

Bill B. (605-378), Laurene Wood (350-300),; Grattanclla (147-185), Jane Worthy (130-264), and Great Don (125238) were the best backed in the Gladstone -Trot. Bill B. was slow to)find his feet at the start, and Peggotty, Raywell, and Wyan failed to go away. Wagon Wheels led Baron Silk and Jane Worthy through the straight,. and at the end of five furlongs Wagon Wheels was just in front of Jane Worthy and Laurene Wood. Bill B. at this stage was eight lengths behind the leaders, but shortly afterwards began to move up. . At the far turn Wagon Wheels was just clear of Colonel Grattan and Laurene Wood. These three were followed into the straight by the favourite, who had to go wide out on the turn. Laurene Wood took charge at the distance, and just stalled off a good challenge from Bill B-. to beat him by a head. Great Don three lengths away third. Wagon Wheels and Colonel Grattan were next.

In the Timaru Cup Rebel Lad (629-4C-5), Mrnipere (604-493), Last Refrain (397-397), and Trivet (279-353) were the best backed. Trivet led through the, straight from Full Throttle, Rebel Lad, and Monipere. Passing the sevenfurlong post Trivet was just in front of Full Throttle, Monipere, and Last Refrain, but before the next furlong was completed Full Throttle took charge. Passing the five-furlong post Last Refrain ran to the front and drew out four lengths clear from Monipere, Trivet, and Rebel Lad. Last Refrain was first into the straight from Mount Val, Silver Sight, .and Rebel Lad. At the distance Last Refrain .was done with, and Mount Val and Silver Sight fought out a good finish, the latter winning by a short neck, Trivet three lengths away third, with Rebel Lad and Last Refrain next.

Cyrillian (975-403), Paper Note (631462), Silver Slipper (168-294), and Made Money (173-279) were the best backed for the Smithfield Hack Handicap. Cyrillian was the first to break a good line and was followed over the first furlong by Silver Slipper and Merry Del Val. Then the last-named ran to the front and was followed across the top by Paper Note, Silver Slipper, and the favourite. The last-named secured a good opening on the turn for home and at the distance was in charge. Over the final furlong Made Money made a good challenge, but failed by a length and a-half to reach Cyrillian. Pumak was a similar distance third, with Paper Note and Owlsgleam next.

Dictate (602 and 462), Recollection (396-394), Miracle (332-313), Superex (329-371), and Orange Bud (218-319) were the back backed for the Rosehill Hack Handicap. Trumpet Blast was slow to jump out, and Heloise led out from Miracle and Orange Bud, but at the end of two furlongs Dictate took charge from Miracle, Orange Bud, and Heloise, and at the far turn Dictate was jqined by Miracle, and this pair was two lengths clear of Orange Bud and Heloise. who were also racing together. This order was not changed racing round the far turn across the top and into the straight. At the distance Orange Bud threw out a good challenge, but it was short-lived, and Dictate beat Miracle by a short length, Orange Bud three lengths away third, with Recollection and Heloise next.

Bill 8., coupled with Royal Doulton (699-414), Jane Worthy (385-360), Pursuit (172-256), Taruna, coupled with Wynan H(166-248), and Laurene Wood, who was penalised 48yds (138-166) were the best backed for the Otipua Trot. Taruna, Grattanella, and Raywell failed to go away, and when the field settled down Locust was showing the way to Pursuit, King’s Jubilee, Wee Truman, and Bill B. As the field raced along the back Bill B. ran up into secand place, and at the far turn Locust was followed by Pursuit, Jane Worthy, and King’s Jubilee. Bill B. was just in front turning for home, and at the distance was stoutly challenged by Wynan, but, sticking to his task well, beat her by two lengths. Locust was five lengths away third, with Jane Worthy, Pursuit, and King’s Jubilee next. « * * • / For the Doncaster Handicap Fiord (558-338), Rebel Chief (411-327), Emissary (379-276), and Joyous (279276) were best backed. Emissary was first out from Silver Sail and Stolen March, but Silver Sail quickly dropped out, and Emissary and Invoice then took charge, and had the race to themselves. Emissary winning by a neck, with Wino a length and a-half away third. Stolen March was next.

AUCKLAND T.C. GOLD DREDGE WINS BIG HANDICAP DOUBLE TO IMPOSTER The Auckland Trotting Club’s oneday meeting was held at Alexandra Park, Epsom. The weather was overcast, but fine, and the track was holding. There was a large attendance, and the totalisator handled £30,593. There was no April meeting last year. INNOVATION HANDICAP, £l5O. lim. 1-I—VAIN LAD, COyds (F. J. Smith) ... 1 4- —Te Kahu, 96 (J. T. Paul) ... 2 5- —Native Princess, It (J. E. Smith) ... ... 3 ' Also stai-ted: 2-2 Bingen Sun It, 10-10 Dick Redmond It, 13-13 Nelson Carbine It, 12-11 Red Eagle It. 9-9 Worthy Lu It, 3-3 All Special 12yds, 7-7 Win Huon 36, 6-4 Bronte 60, 11-12 Reception 72, 8-8 Great Sonoma 96. Won by a long head, with half a length between second and third. Times: 3min 39sec, 3min 36 l-ssec. 3min 44 2-ssec.

DEVONPORT HANDICAP, £l5O. Um. 1- CROCUS, It (F. J. Smith) 1 2- —Guide Peter, It (Stewart) 2 14-11 —Hori Bingen, It (E. R. Smith) 3

Also started: 12-13 Bronze King It and Bronze Queen It (bracketed), 3-3 Eyre It, 5-6 Forest Jewel It, 16-16 Gay Adios It, 7-5 Gloster It, 13-15 Isabella Pointer It, 6-7 Kewpie’s Bingen It, 9-8 Kia Kaha It, 17-17 Moriori It, 11-10 Nerihana It, 10-12 Petite Jewel It, 4-4 Scrap Iron It, 15-14 Vanora It and Worthy Quest It (bracketed), 8-9 Tangaroa 36yds. Won by a neck, with two lengths and a-half between second and third. Times; 2min 57 4-ssec, 2min 58sec, 2min 59 3-sscc.

FERGUSSON HANDICAP, £3OO. 2m 4- GOLD DREDGE, It (W. Clifton) ] 5- —Our M‘Kinney, It (L. N. Vernall) S 2-2—Nervie’s Last, 12yds (F. J. Smith) ... ; ;

Also started: 3-2 Lady Fame It, 1-1 Star Pronto 12yds, 6-6 Willie Derby 48. Won by one length and a-half, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Times: 4min 39 3-ssec, 4min 40 l-sscc, 4min 39 2-ssec.

Star Pronto broke when in the lead at the end of the first mile and ruined the chances of his nearest attendant, Lady Fame. Gold Dredge was left slightly ahead of Our M'Kinncy and Nervie’s Last. The leader paced on very soundly to the finish to retain his advantage and win by a length and a-half. Our M'Kinncy outstayed Nervic’s Last in the final half-furlong. Star Pronto made a groat effort over the last half-mile after losing half a furlong, but tired near the end. It looked as if he would have won but for his mistake.

FRANKLIN HANDICAP, £l6O. 14m. 9-10—BISMUTH, It (A. M'Garry) I 7- Haudicapper, 24yds (A. Bryce) 2 8- —Lucky Love, It (Willetts) ... 3 Also started: 12-12 Kewpie’s Crest It. 1-1 Mountain Flight It and Musketeer 12yds (bracketed), 2-2 Mnnga Tangi It, 5-5 Sir Frank It, 4-4 Argolis 12yds, 13-13 Royal Jewel 12, 6-6 Compass 24,. 10-9 Great Chum 24, 11-11 Spessiva 24, 3-3 Transfer 24.

Won by three lengths; two lengths. Times: Sinin 30 4-sscc, 3rnin 30sec, 3min 33sec.

WHITFORD HANDICAP, £l7O. 2m. 7-7—IMPOSTOR, 12yds (E. N. Kennerlcy) 1 5-6—Tc Kahu. 12 (J. T. Paul) ... 2 3-s—Meadow King, 120 (C. G. Lee) 3

Also started: 10-9 Bronte Jt, 8-S Great Sonoma 12yds. 9-11 Rio Grande 24, 4-3 Gala Day 36, 1-2 Swordsman 36, 2-1 Tan John 12, 11-10 Mountain Sun 72, 6-4 Young Rodney 84. Won by half a length; length. Times: 4niin 51 3-ssec, 4min 51 4-ssec, 4min 43 l-sscc.

APRIL HANDICAP, £155. lim. 3- HEARSAY, It (M. Stewart) 1 1-I—Bedford, It (F. Herring, jun.) 2 4- —Sir Frank, 48yds (A. W. Broughton) 3 Also started: 2-3 Cash Down It, 10-9 Charteris Bay It, 5-5 Claudelands It, 6-6 Dainty Lady It and Queenie Direct 12 (bracketed), 8-10 Roman Chief It, 9-8 True Trust 12, 7-7 Kewpie’s Crest 36. Won by threo lengths; length. Times: 3rain 32sec, 3min 33 3-ssec, 3min 30 l-0.-;ec. HENDERSON HANDICAP, £l3O. lim. 5- —IMPOSTOR, It (Kennerley) ... 1 1-I—Our Peggy, It (Woods) ... ... -2 4-4.—Frank Best, 12yds (F. J. Smith) ... 3 Also started: 9-10 General Sarsfield It, 6- Guid Hairst It, 8-8 Tollgate It, 12-13 Blandford 12yds, 13-12 Gumdigger 12, 7- Silver Watch 12, 2-3,Great Jewel 36, 3- Kewpie’s Bond 36 and Ironside 48 (bracketed), 10-9 Proletarian 36, 11-11 Silk Cord 36. ■ Won by three-quarters of a length; two lengths. Times: 3min 30sec, 3min 30 2-ssec, 3min 31 4-osec. PAPATOETOE HANDICAP, £225. lim. 1- NERVIE’S LAST, 36yds (F. J. Smith) 1 4- —Star Pronto, 12 (B. Dyer) ... 2 2- —Lady Fame. 24 (M. Stewart) 3 Also started: 3-2 Bingtrue It, 6-5 Our M‘Kinney 12yds, 7-7 Auto Machine 36, 5- Prince Pedro 36. Won by a head; half a head. Times: 2min 48sec, 2min 60 l-ssec, 2min 49 2-ssec. There was a great finish, Lady Fame breaking in the last few strideSj just when she appeared assured o| victory, allowing Nervie’s Last to defeat the fast-finishing Star Pronto by a head. Our M‘Kinney was fourth.

MARLBOROUGH R.G. ANOTHER WIN FOR DAVISTOCK The largest crowd of recent years attended the opening of the Marlborough Racing Club’s Meeting. There was sunny weather, and the track was in good order. The totalisator handled £5,583, against £4,047 on Saturday last year, which was the second, day of the meeting. WAIHOPAI TROTTING HANDICAP, £7O. 2m. 2 WHARUNGA, It (W. J. Broughton) 1 I—Native Leaf, 36yds (J. V. Dyke) ... 2 3 Korotangi, It 3

The only starters. Won by 10 lengths, with a furlong between second and third. Times: omin Isec, omin 2 2-ssec. NOVICE STAKES, £6O. sf. 4—SECOND INNINGS, 8.7 (Wiggins) 1 3—Arrowin, 8.7 (Murfitt) 2 2 Colin, 8.7 (Burgess) 3 Also started; 7 Adieux 8.7, 1 Bit o’ Blue 8.7, 6 Gay Sceptre 8.7, 8 Haggis 8.7, 5 Mishna 8.7. Won by half a length. Time, Imin 4 3-ssec. BLENHEIM HACK HANDICAP, £7O. 7f. 3 LADY SIEGFRIED, 9.4 (±). Lamb) 1 4 Grampian. 8.1 (Murfitt) 2 5 Laggard, 8.1 (M'Cauley) \ 3 Also started: 1 Chaste 8.13, 2 Impersonator 8.0, 6 Derive 8.0, 8 Bronze Rose 7.9, 9 First -Course 7.9, 7 Gay Mulla 7.7. Won by half a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, Inim SOsec. WATERLEA CUP HANDICAP, £l4O. lira. 1— DAVISTOCK, 8.13 (S. Wilson) 1 2 Myriam, 8.0 (Broughton) 2 4—Dark Rose, 7.7 (M'Cauley) ... 3 Also started: 3 Gasmask 7.7.

Won by a length, with half a lensth between second and third. Time, 2miu Bsec.

RENWICKTON TROTTING HANDICAP, £7O. Im. S—FIRST AID, 48yds (Connolly) 1 4—Epilogue, 36 (Scholefield) ... 2 10—Coral Prince, 36 (Mitchell) ... 3 Also started: 8 Loyal Avis It, 2 Princess Rey It; 11 Queen de Oro It, 3 Relax 12yds, 8 Janice 36, 7 Lucky Guy 36, 1 Tennessee Child 36, 6 Orleigh Mills 48.

Won by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 18 l-ssec.

MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, £7O. 6f. 2—OHANGA, 8.0 (S. Wilson) ... 1 s—Roy Bun, 8.4 (M'Cauley) 2 4—The Sandwichman, 8.12 (Coveney) 3

Also started; 1 Top R ank 9.10, 3 Delium 8.9, 6 Prince Mulla 8.5, 7 Derive 8.2.

Won by half a length, with a length and a-half between second and third. Time, Imin 16 2-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, £55. Im. 1— LADY SIEGFRIED, car. 8.8 (Lamb) 1 2 Free Rose, 7.9 (Coveney) ... 2 3 Arena, 8.7 (P. Burgess) , 3 Also started: 4 Dark Rose 7.9, 5 Kalmuk 7.9. Won by a head, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 40 3-osec.

* OTAUTAU FIXTURE ABANDONED COURSE FLOODED The Otautau Racing Club has decided to abandon its meeting, which was postponed on Saturday. The course is Hooded, and the main road between Invercargill and Dunedin was flooded in several places yesterday as the result of heavy rain. Some parts were practically impassable, and a number of motorists had to turn back or make a long detour.

OAMARU J.C. HANDICAPS m FIRST DAY Following are the handicaps for the first day of the Oamaru Jockey Club's Meeting;— AUTUMN HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, £llO. Im. st lb

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, £2OO. Im.

WINDSOR HANDICAP, £IOO. 6f.

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, £l4O. 7f.

PARKSIDE HACK HANDICAP, £llO,

WESTON TROT HANDICAP, £llO.

REDCASTLE TROT HANDICAP, £lls. IJm.

The times of starting on the first day have been advanced 15 minutes, the first race being at 12.30 and the last race at 4.45.

TURF IN AUSTRALIA WIN FOR DUTIFUL Pres* Association—By Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, April 25. The New Zealand horse Dutiful revelled in the soft going at Moorefield to-day, and won the Maiden Plate in hollow fashion. The Philamor filly Philight, having her first race, finished sixth in the Juvenile Handicap for fillies. Late Night was second in the Juvenile Handicap for colts and geldings. MAIDEN PLATE, £l5O. Im. DUTIFUL, 8.5 (Bartle) 1 Old Rowley. 8.5 (Hickey) 2 Brass, 8.8 (Trenear) 3 Eleven started. Won by four lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 46sec. MOOREFIELD HANDICAP, £175. lim. GRAND WARBLER, 7.3. (Lappan) 1 Linklet, 7.5 (Glover) 2 Silver Coat, 6.11 (Britt) 3 Eight started. Won by a neck, with a length and a-half between second and third. Time, 2min lOsec. Housemaster was unplaced in the Flying Welter (second division).

MENTONE MEETING Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright MELBOURNE, April 25. Palatinate was third in the Somme Welter Handicap (first division), £3OO. 7f, at the Mentone Turf Club’s Meeting. Greenhorn was unplaced in the Bulleeourt Hurdle Handicap. Silver Bond was unplaced in the Damascus Handicap (second division), and Shining Gold was unplaced in the Somme Welter Handicap (second division).

DOGMBEH MEETING Press Association—By Telegraph —Copyright BRISBANE. April 25. At the Doomben races the Quality Handicap resulted as follows: — JOCULAR, 7.2 (Stone) I Manresa. 7.11 (Skelton) 2 Leo Emblem, 8.4 (Maxwell) 3 Fifteen started, including: Grand Mogul, who was heavily backed, but broke down. Won by a short head, with a length between second and third. Time, linin lljscc—a track record.

Silver Sight 11 2 Dropped Nightform 10 10 Catch ... 9 6 Southdown 10 6 Song Boy9 6 Toreador 10 5 Fireguard 9 2 Last Link 10 4 Silver Jest 9 0 Poniard ... 10 2 Trumpet Superex ... 10 I Blast ... 9 0 Surge 10 1 Te AhuaHeloise 9 12 rangi 9 0 Recollection 9 10

Davolo 9 7 Mount Val 7 10 Queen of Joyous 7 10 Song 9 3 Half Note 7 8 Travenna 8 11 Fiord 7 7 Ponty 8 10 Great Star 7 7 Wino 8 4 Viking 7 7 Royal Enwood ... 7 7 Gallant ... 8 3 Araboa ... 7 7 Epris 8 2 Stolen Rebel Lad 8 2 March ... 7 7 Silver Sight 8 2 Full Queen Throttle 7 7 Dorothy 7 12 Horn’s Reef 7 7 Trivet 7 12 Petersham 7 7 Nightform 7 10

Cyrillian ... 9 9 Fog Peak 7 7 Double Gift 8 8 Gipsy Fair 7 7 Rebel Mate 8 6 Red Dragon 7 7 Thermidor 8 5 Nolana 7 7 Colombo ... 8 5 Perpetuous 7 7 Made Money 8 4 Volo Dale 7 7 Paper Note a 1 Arrowglen 7 7 Natty 8 1 Prince Golden Flaneur ... , 7 7 Vision ... 7 13 Master Mazzini ... 7 13 Dingle ... 7 7 Night Wings 7 9 Phalanx ... 7. 7 Silver Valantua ... 7 7 Slipper ... 7 8 . Sunny ' Merry Del Dawn ... 7 7 Val ... .:. 7 8 Great 1 Primax ... 7 8 Prospect 7 7

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