EASTER RACING

Greymouth Evening Star, 2 April 1929, Page 6

EASTER RACING

RESULTS FROM ALL COURSES

KUMARA CLUB’S MEETING

KUMARA RACING CLUB. MISS MERCIA (WINS GOLDFIELDS favoured, with ideal weather yesterdaythe autumn meeting oi the Kumara Racing Club drew a large number of patrons, who evidently enjoyed the sport provided. The attendance was gieater than last year, and the .gate takings (£251) advanced by £23. The scratching peri was not used to any unusual extent, and in six of the eight events there Were two dividends paid, the chief event of the day product jng the largest field,, nine. During the year the Club has had some improveI merits made to the appointments at the course, the most striking being the reriovatiori arid enlargement of the tptalisator house, which is easily able to deal with clients. The meeting was run smoothly, and th# “stipe,” Mr B. M. Sandilands, of Feilding, had no occasion to intervene, jhe president, Mr J. B. Gilbert, and his officers may be congratulated upon the way in which the meeting was controlled. Handicapping was by Mr J. .Ford, of Reef ton, and generally speaking the interest in the various events showed that his assessments were wellbalanced. Mr R. H. Ford, vice-presi-dent and judge, and his deputy judge, Mr J. Noble, were not called upon to adjudicate in any very close finishes. Mr A. ( G. Wood, the starter, and his assistant, Mr James Brown, performed their duties well; especially as the narrowness of the. course was a hindrance in parading at the barrier. A busy man all day was Mr G. Pamment, the secretary-treasurer, but he gave prompt attention to all the numerous matters submitted to him. When Miss Mercia returned to‘the paddock after her victory in the Ruriiara Goldfields Handicap, the chief event of the day, the President handed her owner, Mr P -F. Thorpy, a case containing gold nuggets, and congratulated him upon his success, especially as he was a local sportsman. In acknowledgment, Mr Thorpy declared that the winning of the Kumara nug- , gets was the envy of every owner and trainer. He paid a tribute to the work of the latter and to the able way in which the jockey had ridden the horse, and he concluded by congratulating the Kumara Club upon the improvements effected on the course. A whip presented to M. Kirwan, who rode Miss Mercia to victory for the first time in her present owner s colours, although she was second in the Orawaiti Handicap at Westport. gift was briefly acknowledged by the recipient. . After the Miners’ Handicap Trot, the rider, F. G. Lynch, appeared before the judicial committee, and was questioned about his having looked back in the straight and having nodded to someone who sang out to him as he neared' the post. The rider denied having looked round, but admitted that the win was so easy that he had • just acknowledged the call to him, but he claimed that he was watching his mount all the time. A fine of £2 was imposed by the Stewards. The totalisator turnover was L/4/0, compared with £7BOO last year, a decrease of £330. This was largely accounted for by the poor betting on the< Junction Handicap, - when only four horses raced, and to the Dillmans Handicap being a one-dividend event. Results were as follow: —

TRIAL STAKES, of 60 sovs, five and a-half furlongs:— (1) Mr J- Johnston’s b.g. KIL1 LADDIE (J. W. Jennings, 8.13 1 (2) Mr J. B. Stewart’s MERCUTIO (A. Messervy 8.13 2 (3) Mr M. R. Spiers WAIKAIA (R. R. McMullan / 8.13 • • 3 Also started: (6) Lucky Rose 8.13, (4) Miss Addington ■' 8.13, (5) Dragstone’B.l3. Killaddie was the strong order and he carried the ‘ lion’s share of £550/10/- on the machine, the second dividend being a few shillings better than was received by supporters of the favourite. The order at the barrier was Lucky Rose inside, Mercutio, Waikaia, Killaddie, Miss. Addington, in order and Dragstone on the outside. From an indifferent start, Lucky Rose, Miss Addington and Dragstone were left behind in that order. Waikaia going to the front follqwed by Killaddie, Miss Addington and Mercutio. As they crossed the top, Waikaia was still in the lead but the favourite was closing up fast and' once in the straight went on to win by a head frorii Mercutio, who was a length ahead of Waikaia. Miss Addington was fourth. Time 1.16 $-5. DILLMAN’S HANDICAP, of 70 sovs, ■'six arid a-half furlongs: — (2) Mssrs Donnellan and Shannahari’s ’ trig.' SOME LAD, (by Some Boy II —Jean Laddo (A. Messervy) 7.5 .. • • • • 1 (3) Mr J.‘J. Dore's ATONE (J. E. Olsen) 8.2 .. -•-• •• - (1) Mr H. Ayer’s DELUGE (C- C. McCarthy) 9.0 . • ♦ • • • • 4 Also ran: (4) Lucklaine 8.1 and (5) Corinthic 715. / Backers favoured Deluge, Mercutio, Waikaia, arid Miss Addington being next in order, carrying J? 756 invested on the race. The favourite had the inside position at the prist, next being Corinthic, Some Lad, LUcklaine, and Atone in ordqr. Lripk" .laine got a bad start, Deluge being first to the front but after going a furlong Atone showed the way to Deluge, Some Lad, arid Corinthic, Lucklaine beirig last. The order remained without material alteration until coming into the straight when Some Lad made a great run and getting the measure of the field won anyhow by two lengths from Atone, there being a similar distance between the latter gnd Deluge. Corintliic was next. Time 1.27 3-5.' KWARA GOLDFIELDS HANDICAP, of 135 sovs, and gold nuggets valued at 25 sovs., one and aquarter miles: —. 0) Mr P. F. Thorpy’s bg.m. MISS

MERGIA (by The Verderer— Argea) (M. Kirwan ) 8.7 .. 1 (7) Mr M. Keenan’s PARA, (R. Orange) 8.5 . . ■ • • 2 (9) Mr JI Johnstone’s KILLADDIE (car. 7.12 (J. W. Jennings) 3

Also started: (1) Goosestep (A. Messervy) 9.0, (4) Fairy Tidings (J. Walsh) 8.12, (2) Baby Bun (G. McCarthy 8.8, (6) Lord Middleton (R. McCann) 8.5, (8) Steel Bar (R. J. Flower) 8.0, (5) Rina Munga (V. Lee) 7J2. ' " The principal race of the day found oply four scratchings from a card of 13, and, with the exception of the last race bn the programme the investment of £1177/10 was the most libeta! for the dajy. Goosestep was created a warm ' favourite,' followed by Baby Bun and Miss M e£c i a ’ winner, who paid a moderate dividend, but the best on the day except in the trotting events. A little difficulty was experienced at the starting point, due to Lord Middleton and Rina Munga being restive. Qnce away Para led from Rina Mangu, who had the inside running, while Baby Bun and Fairy Tidings were slow in starting and were ' well behind when the field turned into the straight arid passed the stand with the following in order, in the lead, Para, Rina Mangu, Killaddie, Lord Middleton, Steel Bar, Miss Mercia, and Goosestep. Steel Bar and Miss Mercia made up leeway on the journey to the back of the course where the order was Miss Mercia, Steel Bar, Para, Killaddie, and Rina Mangu with Baby Bun and Fairy Tidings bringing up the rear. The leader had the measure across the top and was first in the run for the judge’s box. Steel Bar faded out of the picture and Para was easily able to withstand a challenge by Killaddie and Rina Mangu. None of them, however, had a chance with Miss Mercia, who caught the judge’s eye four lengths ahead of Para, who was three ahead of Killaddie. Others finished in the following orddr: Rina Mangu, Goosestep, Fairy Tidings, Steel Bar, Baby Bun and Lord Middleton last Time 2.18 2-5 secs.

BOROUGH HANDICAP TROT, of 70 sovs., one mile; saddle, 2.32 class: — (5) ' Mr L. F. Hogg’s b.g. KA WAN A, 4yrs (by Logan Pointer — Desdemona) (C. James) scr. 1 (3) Mr C. J. Noble’s FLYING KATE (F. Lynch) scr 2 (6) Mr T. L. Bennett’s VICAN (Owner) 72yds 3 Also started: (1) Great Huon (A. J. Compton) scr., (2) Lord Lupin (C. Isaacson) scr., (4) Cawthron (R. Phelan) scr., (7) Royal Audubon (P. James) scr., Arran’s Lad (C. Mercy) 72yds. Kokona was the only defection, and with £964 put through the machine Great Huon was installed favourite £27 ahead of Lord Lupin and £52 better backed than Flying Kate.'The two most favoured had the inside running at the start, but although Royal Audubon started off first she followed Flying Kate past the stand, where the others were in order: Kawana, Great Huon, Lord Lupin, and Cawthron. Flying Kate then went to the front, and was several lengths ahead round the back. Royal Audubon compounded pressure and Kawana ran into second place and challenged the leader across the top but stopped and ' Kawana went on to win nicely by a length from Flying Kate, who was three ahead of Vicari, who beat Great Huon bv a neck. Times 2.28 2-5, 2.28 4-5, 2.23 1-5. FLYING HANDICAP, of 70 sovs, five and a-half furlongs:— (1) Mr W. J. Lane’s br.g. SAGITTARIUS, 6yrs (by Arrowsmith —Going Up) (A. Messervy) 8.7 1 (2) Mr W. Payne’s SOLGELE (E. , COlsen) car. 8.1 .. .. .. 2 (3) Mr J. J. Dore’s ATONE (R. Orange) 8.2 ..3 Also started: (4) Royal Lover (McGrath), 8.13, (5) Bank Draft (J. W. Jennings) 8.10, (7) Anthonie (M. Kirwan) 8.4, (6) King Cheops (V. Lee) 8X (8) Royal Heritage (G. Holley) car. 7.7. Saggittarius was installed favourite by a margin of £5 in a race which circulated £llOO/10/- of the backers money and there was a drop of over £SO to Atone the third favourite. At the starts Bank Draft, who had the inside running jumped out smartly followed by King Cheops, Solgele, and Sagittarius, Royal Heritage was in the rear. The two leaders faded out along the back, and once Solgele was headed by Sagittarius the last-men-tioned made no race of it. He won by four lengths ahead of Solgele, who was ,two lengths ahead of Atone, closely followed by .Royal Lover and Anthonie. Time 1.16. JUNCTION HANDICAP, of 70 sovs., six furlongs: — (3) Mr J. McCousland’s blk,m. RINA MANG.U, 6yrs, (by 6 King Lupip—Semolina) (C. McCann) 714 .. .. .. 1 (2) Mf’Wni- Jeffries’ NOTE (A. Messervy) 7.8 . • 2 (1) Mr T. R/ George’s BABY BUN (C. C. McCarthy) 8.5 .. .. 3

The only other starter was Miss Addington (R. J. Flower), who was handicapped at 7.1, and was last all the way. Baby Bun carried £199 more than Note, who was backed than Rina Mangu,- with Miss Addington taken as an outside chance. From the start, Baby Bun raised the. hope of her supporters and led from Rina Mangu.. -The field was well strpng out along the back but and Rina Mangu established a good lead across tl,ie top. Note also Passed Baby Bun before heading for, the judge’s box, and challenged, but was not equal to the task, Rina Mangu winning with plenty in hand, by five lengths from Note, Baby Bpn being well, beaten four lengths further back. Time 1.21. 4

MINERS’ HANDICAP TROT, one mile and a-half, in saddle, 3.50 icla^s:—‘ ’■' (0) M r C. J. Noble’s b.f. FLYING KATE, 3yrs (by Great Audubon —Hack mare) (F. G. Lynch) scr 1 (1) Mr W. T. Lowe’s DENVER HINDS (T. Bennett 120yds .. 2 (3) Mr B.' B. Smith’s LORD LUPIN (C. Isaacson) scr. .'. 3

Also started: (2) Chancellor Boy (G. Holly)’scf., (6) Froud Pointer (P, Jones) scr.,' (4) Spotlight (J. Thornton) 108yds.

, About one-third of the £971 invested went on Denver Hinds, Chancellor Boy and Lord Lupin carrying roughly half as much each. At iftie start, away ovei' at the back of the course, Spotlight, and Chancellor Boy stood as the flag was dropped and Flying Kate and Lord Lupin went out a long way ahead of Chancellor Boy. Past the stand, Flying Kate led but after they rounded the bend, she broke. Lord Lupin passed her for a furlong, out the Great Audubon mare soon got into her stride again and took the lead along the back, where Denver Hinds crept up. Flying Kate looked like stopping at the bend to the' straight and Denver Hinds’ chances became rosy, but the leader again Jeft the favourite and finished the journey a very easy winner by four lengths from Denver Hinds, the rest being well back. Tinies 3.55 4-5, 3.47 1-5, 4.0. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of SO. soys., seven furlongs: — (1) Mr R. C. Keeper’s by.g. RONAKI, Gyrs., by Solferino — Zita) (E. Olson) 8.0 .... 1 (3) Mr W. Jeffries’ SHINING STAR (A. Messervy) 8.10 .. 2 (2) Mr M. Keenan’s PARA (R. Orange) 8.6 3 Also started: (4) Bank Draft 8.9 (J. W. Jennings), (5) Gaslight 8.6 (J. Walsh), (6) Doleful Ditty 8.7 (R. McMillian),. 7 Dragstone (R. J. Flower). Ronaki was made a favourite by £7O in the biggest betting race of the day, when £1265 was put through the machine. Bank Draft caused trouble at the barrier, but wffen Ronaki jumped away smartly from the outside position he led Shining Star and Para round the back and was never headed, although Para, having stalled off one challenge by Shining Star across the top, made a fruitless effort to get even. Ronaki however, more than held his own cnee into line for the post and he w.-.h comfortably by 2J lengths from Shining' Star, who again headed Para and passed the box a length to the good. Bank Draft was fourth, followed by Gaslight, Doleful Ditty and Dragstone. Time 1.345. C.J.C. AUTUMN. GREAT EASTER TO CIMABUE, CHRISTCHURCH, April 1. For the first day of the C.J.C. Autumn Meeting, the weather was glorious, the track was in splendid order and the attendance was good. Totalisator investments were £46,1815, compared with £38,877 for the corresponding day last year. Results were as follow: — Kildare Hurdles Handicap, 250 sovs, 13 miles. —(3) Radiate 9.13 (G. Salt) 1; (2) Lancer 10.6, (I. Tilson) 2; (4) Rangatahi 10.8, (D. O’Connor) 3. Also started: (1) Troilus 10.12, (5) Amorist (car. 9.45, (6) Kulrange 9.0. Won by half a length; a length. Troilus was fourth. Time 3.14. Champagne Stakes, of 600 sovs., 6 furlongs.—(l) Pink 'Coat 8.10 (A. G. Murray) 1; (2) First Money 8.10, (R. Coveney) 2; (3) Disorder 8.8, (K. Voitre) 3. Also started: (6) Blue Metal 8.10, (5) Duellona 8.8, (4) My Own 8.8. Won by half a head; two lengths. Blue Metal was fourth. Time 1.13 2-5.

Autumn Plate, of 250 sovs., 1 mile. — (6) Starshpoter 7.9, (A. Eastwood) 1; (9) Thurso 7.0, (R. CoveneyS 2; (1) The Viscount (car. 7.11) (W. Pascoe) 3. Also started: (4) Paper. Boy (car. 8.9), (7) Amourette (car. 7.4), (bracketed with Winsome Boy 8.11), (5) Evening 8.7, (2) Phastar 7.7, (3) Hurly Burly (car. 7.4), (8) Wrigley 7.0. Won by a neck'; half a length. Hurly Burly was fourth. Time 1.40 2-5.

Russley Plate, of 250 sovs., 5 furlongs.—(l) Francolin 9.2, (A. E. Ellis) 1; (5) Leader (car. 7.7) (W. Pascoe) 2;. (2) Stately 7.3, (A. Eastwood) 3. Also started: (7) Belcaire, 7.9, (4) Desert Song 7.8, (3) Straighcourse 7.4, (6) Anda 7.3, (9) Leading Boy (car. 7.4), (8) Arrowshield 7.0, (10) Miss Nightraid (car. 7.lft). Won by three lengths; two lengths. 1.0 2-5. Great Easter Handicap, of 1000 sovs, 7 furlongs.— (2) Cimabue 8.9 (F. Voight) .. 1 (4) Great Star 7.0 (R. Coveney) 2 (6) Meadow Lark 7.8 (W. Pascoe) 2 Also started: (1) Silver Paper, (5) Booster 8.0, (9) Rin Tin Tin 7.12, (8) Gay Sonnet (car. 8.0), (3) Royal Saxon 7.7, (7) Paperchase 7.5, (10) Seatown 7.4, (11) Magna Charta 7.0, (12) Raineses 7.0. Won by a length; three lengths. Silver Paper was fourth. Time 1.24 3-5. Gimcrack Handicap, of 200 sovs, six furlongs.—(2) Caterpillar (car. 7.13) (M. Gappie) 1; (6) Impertinence (car. 7.8) (K. Voight) 2; (9) Sea Raid 7.10 (R. Coveney 3. Also started: (1) Bernera’ 8.13, (4) Noteworthy (car. 8.4), (3) Bonrose 8.9, (7) Night Effort (car. 7.11), (8)8 Moy Hall 7.7, (10) Star Stranger 11, 7.7, (5) The Bailiff 7.7, (12) Bon Raid 7.7, (11) Hornslow 7.7. Won by three lengths; two lengths. . Star Stranger II was fourth. Time 1.13. Sockburn Handicap, 400 sovs, 9 furlongs.-— (1) Battle Colours, 8.8 (C. Emerson) 1; (4) Prickles 7.0 (K. Voigt) 2; (2) Thorndale 8.2 (A. E. Ellis) 3. Also started: (3) Amor 8.5. Won by a head; five lengths. Time 1.53 2-5.

Courtenay Handicap, 300 soys., 7 fur longs.—(3) Silver Coote (cay. 7.2) (R. Stratton) 1; (2) Tripaway 7.7 (A. Eastwood) 2; (4) Arrowmir (car. 8.0), (R. Beale) 3. Also started: (9) Aberfeldy (car. B.2ft), (6) Nincompoop 8:3, (5) Quarterdeck (car. 7.4), (8) Gold Brick 7.12,' (1) Buoyant (car. 7.13 ft, (10) Decoy Bird (car. 7.7 i), (7) Moratorium 7.7. Won by two lengths; half a length. Buoyant was fourth. Time 1/26 3-5. THE RACING DESCRIBED. (Special to ‘‘Star.”) CHRISTCHURCH, April 1. Perfect weather prevailed for the opening day of the Canterbury .Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting, and it is doubtful if there has ever been a bigger crowd at Riccarton on any Easter Monday/ Th© course was in ideal order, last. week's rain having taken

all the sting out of it; Early in the day it was rumoured that Silver Paper wouM Mt contest the Great Easter Handicap, as his usual jockey, J ' Ellis, was not available. At the eleventh hour Mr. Stone secured the services of R. Beale. Though it was known that he was indifferent about starting his representative, Silver Paper ran a peculiar race, as, after being last in the early stages, he was galloping over everything at the finish, and that he would have done much bettei Yith Ellis in the saddle admits of no doubt.’ ■ ' Lancer, who was in less demand than Troilus and Radiate for the Kildare Hurdles, owed his defeat to faulty jumping. Troilus acted as pacemaker till within two furlongs from home, where he retired well beaten. No sooner had Lancer settled Rangitahi’s pretentions than Radiate came along with a well sustaned run, which landed him a winner by half a length. At each of his jumps Lancer lost nearly a length by dwelling, and making up this leeway left him without a finishing effort when tackled by Radiate. Troilus ran like a non-stayer, while Kulrange was outclassed. On appearance Pink Coat dominated the field of six that went out to contest the old established Champagne Stakes, and was backed to an extravagant odds on price. He and First Money made the running throughout, and at the Stewards’ Stand the Northerner looked to have the favourite’s measure. Struggling on with the utmost gamenegs, Pink Coat just got up in the last few strides to win by inches, after one of the most spirited finishes in the history of the race. Pink Coat was at a big disadvantage in not having the services of L. Ellis, who has ridden him in all his previous engagements. On this occasion he was piloted by A. Murray, who hardly did his mount full justice. First Money went his best race to date, but is likely to be overshadowed by Pink Coat in their three-year-old engagements. Disorder, who is still on the green side, went a creditable race, finishing up within a' length of the leading pair. The Autumn Plate did not arouse much interest, but even so it produced a. nice contest. Jumping out smartly, Thurso led to within a few strides of the post, where quite half a dozen looked to have winning chances By a rare finishing effort, Starshootei jus got up in time tp defeat Thurso by neck ‘ Then in close order came The Viscount, who went out favourite, Hurly Burly and Phastar. Francolip was resp ? ns . l ? le I?l ;°S_ v high-class performance m the Russlej Plate, for, though making liberal concessions to the big field of year-olds, she simply buried them when it came to business. Leadei, a big son of Chief Ruler and Formless, made a promising debut by defeating all but the winner, and when more seasoned he will show to advantage. Neither Straight Course nor. Stately, who were next in demand to Francolin, ran up to expectations. Silver Paper was made a strong older for the Great Easter Handicap, while there was spirited backing also for Cimabue, Royal Saxon, Great Star and Booster. In the matter of condition nothing looked better than Cimabue, who was in much better order than when he raced at Trentham. Silver Paper, Meadow' Lark, Royal Saxon and Great Star all looked fitted for the fray, but Booster and Magna Charta were hardly ready. When the big field had settled down to business Meadow Layk was just showing out from Great Star, Royal Saxon and Cimabue, with Silver Paper nearly last. Going round the top turn Great Star was well clear from Meadow Lark, Royal Saxon and Cimabue. At this stage Silver Paper was trailing his field.- Great Star held his place to the distance, where Cimabue soon had his measure and won convincingly by a lepgth. At a three lengths interval edrne Meadow Lark, Silver Paper, Seatown and Magna Charta. The Hastings-trained Bernera saw a short price for the Gimcrack Handicap, but after having every chance he was beaten out of a place. Caterpillar was one of the quickest to begin and soon opening up a big gap never afterwards left the issue in doubt. Impertinence finished so well in second place as to suggest a race soon coming her way, but Bernera’s effort was too bad. to be true. This) marked Caterpillar’s third successive win, and the best of her has not yet been demon strated.

Though there were only four starters for the Sockburn Handicap, it provided one of the most interesting contests of the day. Prickles, who was the outsider of the party, looked a winner until within a furlong of the post, where Battle Colours closed on her. Sticking to her task gamely, Prickles only suffered defeat by a head, the result being brought about by Emerson’s vigorous finishing effort on Battle Colours.

Buoyant, Tripaway,. Quarter Deck and Silver Coot were the most fancied candidates for the Courtenay Handicap, but the first-named put up a disappointing- rafe. Silver Coot soon opened up a useful lead, which, he held comfortably to the finish, defeating Tripaway by two lengths. Nincompoop, after getting well away, stopped badly, and Aberfeldy quite failed to reproduce his recent form. AUCKLAND R.C. FIRST PAYAUCKLAND, March 30. At Ellerslie the course was heavy after heavy rain for the opening day of the Auckland Racing Club’s autumn meeting. The weather was fine, although overcast and threatening at times. There was a large attendanceThe tote receipts for the day were £71,7505, compared with £86,7651 for the corresponding day of last year, a decrease of £15,015; Results: — President’s handicap, of 600 sovs.; l?i miles.—3 Hyde Park 7.4 (H. Gilmer) 1; 1 Toxeuma 8.7, 2; 9 Eager Rose 7.0 3. Also started: 5 Qprinax, 4 The Lover, 6 Desert Glow, 2 Queen Arch, 11 Wenday, 10 Sir Archie, 7 Glenstar, 8 Sleepy Sol. Hyde Park came away at the - distance, winning in fine style by two and a-half lengths, with third horse three lengths away, and Corinax fourth. Time 2.12 2-5. Great Northern Oaks, of 700 sovs • li miles.—l Prodice, 8,10 (C. France) 1; 5 Gold Money, 8.10, 21 6 Te Money, 8-10, 3. Also started: 4 Kawainga, 3 Llanore, 2 Lucy Rose, 7. Mon Star. Katuscha and Mithra were the only scratchings for the Great Northern Oaks, leaving a field of seven Prodice, owing to her good form in the classic events this season, was made a hot favourite, carrying nearly half the investments on the machine while Lucy Rose and Llanore had fair support: Kawainga and Mon Star were the first to show out and led past the stand from Gold Money, Lucy Rose, Llanore, Prodiee and Te Money. Along the back Mon Star and Kawainga l

were attended by Lucy Rose, Prodice, Gold Money, Llanore and Te Money. Prodice had taken charge before the top was reached, her nearest attendants being Kawainga, Gold Money, Llanore and Te Money, with Lucy Rose and Men Star last. Shp was first to turn for home from Gold Money, Llanore, Te M oney > Kawainga arid Lucy Rose. Prodice had no dim; culty in going on to win by four, lengths front Gold Money who. led Te Money by eight lengths. Kaiwamga Llanore and Mon Star finished as named. Time 2.42 1-5. Brighton Hurdles, of 500 soys.; two miles'.—-11 Clockwork 8.21 (H. Duheu) 1; 1 Kilburn 9,7, 2; 2 Kawini 10.12, 3. Also started: 4 Beau Cavalier, 7 King’s Guard, 3 "Wiltshire, Mangani, 9 Ramblin’ Kid, 8 Glenotus, 10 Karamu, 12 Kamehameha, 6, Odin. Kilburn was installed a good favourite, carrying £1491, the next in demand being Kawini £1432 and Wiltshire which carried ' £1027. The winner carried only £234. Going to the fiist 'fence Clockwork was leading fiom Kilburn and Odin. Beau Cavalier and Ramblin’ Kid both fell at the first obstacle. Going past* the stand Clockwork had a lead of eight lengths from Odin. Kilburn and Wiltshire were together and then came Kamehameha, King’s Guard, Mangani, Glenotus, Karamu and Kawini. Along the back Clockwork was 12 lengths clear of Odin and Kilburn, who were still together. Wiltshire was next and then followed King’s Guard, Kawini, Mangini, Kamehameha, Glenotus and Karamu. Crossing the top the order was Clockwork well out from Kilburn and Odin, with Kawini, Wiltshire, Kamehameha, Mangani and King’s Guard following. Clockwork led into the straight several lengths in front of Kilburn, Kawini and Odin in that order,, Wiltshire, Kamehameha, and Mangani being in the rear. In a good finish Clockwork won from Kilburn by two lengths, Kawini being five length away third. Wiltshire finished fourth and then came Odin, and, in a line, Karamu, King’s Guard, Kamehameha and Mangani. The winner paid nearly a quarter of a century. Time 3.53 2-5, 1 Easter Handicap, of 1500 sovs.; one mile. —2 Bright Glow 8.4 (R.Reed) 1; 11 Mervette, 7.4 (Wiggins) 2; 10 Kingfield 7.7, 3. Also started: 3 Reremoana, 12 Flying Juliet 8.13, 1 Royal Doulton, 6 King Lu, 8 White Fang, 4 In the Shade, 14 Golden Krist, 13 High Pitch, 9 L’Orient 11., 7 Mosque, 1 Vallar. Vallar was best backed and was entrusted with £2330, while next in favour was Bright Glow with £1966, and Reremoana £IO6B. Mervette, who nearly got home only had £548 against her name on the machine. Just after the start the order was Vallar, Kingsfield, High Pitch, Flying Juliet, King Lu, and Reremoana. Going along the back Vallar still held command from Kingsfield and High Pitch, with Flying Juliet,. Reremoana and King Lu in close attendance. Afterwards caffie Bright Glow, Mosque, Lorient 11., Royal Doulton, Mervette and In the Shade. Across the top Vallar led Kingsfield and Flying Juliet,' Reremoana, High Pitch Bright Glow, King Lu and Mervette into the straight. Vallar still had charge from ! Kingsfield, Reremoana, Bright Glow, Royal Doulton and White Fang, but Bright Glow finished very strongly and won by half a length from. Mervette, who came from a good way back. Mervette was a neck in front .of Kingsfield. King Lu was fourth arid then came Flying Juliet, Royal Doulton, White Fang, Mosque, Reremoana, High Pitch, Vallar, Lorient 11., Ip the Shade and Golden Krist. Time 1.42 3-5. Great Northern Champagne Stakes, of 1500 sovs., 6 furlongs. —2 Gay Ballerina, 8.7, (R. Reed) 1; 4) Polyxena, 8.7, 2; 3'Eaglet, 8.7, 3. Also started:' 5 Gemlight, 1 Supremacy, 6 Mqnalof. A hot favourite in Supremacy,' who carried £3715 was beaten out of a place by Gay Ballerina, who carried £2264 and Eaglet, the third choice £1221. When they were let go Polyxena, Eaglet, Supremacy and Gay Ballerina were quickest to begin and they raced in that order. Polyxena was in the lead crossing the top from Supremacy, Gay Ballerina, Gemlight and Eaglet. Polyxena and Supremacy entered the straight together, with Gay Ballerina, Eaglet and Gemlight next. In the run to the judge, Gay Ballerina came through to win from Polyxena by two lengths, with Eaglet a neck away third. Supremacy was fourth and then came Monalof and Gemlight.

The Champagne Stakes was started four minutes before the schedule time for the barrier to rise. The race programme gave tfie time of starting at 2,37 p.m., but according to the judge’s sheet the race started at 2.33 p.m, The only horse that failed to parade was Boomerday. Time 1.17 2-5. Mangere Steeplechase, of 400 sovs.; about 2 J miles. —1 Star of the East, 10.9, (H. Dulieu) 1; 3 Vexatious 9.10, 2; 4 Uralla, 10.0, 3. Also started: 5 Pot.oanui, 2 Master Arch, 6 Polyphemus. Star of the East went out early to win easily by fifteen lengths, with half a length between second and third.. Potoanui was fourth. Time 5.8 3-5.

Onslow, Stakes, of 400 soys.; G furlongs.—ll Bennie 7.1 1; 4 Praetor 7.0, 2;’7 Flying Prince 8.3 (Cotton) 3. Also started: Awamutu, 3 Pellette, 2 Currajong, 1 Motere, 12 Catoma, 6 Taurua, 13 Fairy Bell, Lady Suzanne, 10 Snow Plane, 8 Trig. Won in a close finish by a .neck, with third horse a neck away, *and Currajong fourth. Time 1.19. Eden Handicap, of 400 sovs.; one mile. —5 Envoy, 7.6 (Gill) 1; 2 Indolent, 7.3, 2; 6 Some Lady, 7.12, 3. Also started: 3 Good Boy, 1 Black Maire, 13 Frothblower, 10 Monsogne, 9 Brampton, 14 Bahama, 7 Standfast, 8 Gay Cockade, 10 Justify, 15 Salamander, 12 Whakama, 4 Wai’ Officer, 16 Thurnus, 17 Carmint. Envoy won by threequarters of a length, with third horse a neck away, and Standfast fourthTime 1.44 1-5. " ST. LEGER TO CONCENTRATE. AUCKLAND, April 1. For the second day there was glorious weather. The totdlisator receipts for the meeting , reached £151,511/10/-, a decrease of £20,433 on the amount handled last autumn. Results were: — , / Nelson Flandicap, one mile —(101 Respirator 7.2, 1; (1) Black Maire 8.5, 2; (5) Good Boy 8.7, 3. Also ran; Maori Boy 8:0, Air King 8.6, Monsogne,, 7.1, Catapult, Welkne, Mark Mint, Arch Queen, ,Brampton, Bahama, Diamond Queen, Thurmus, Indolent, Len, War Officer, all 8.0. Won by three-quarters of a length; three length’s. Time 1.41. Victoria Handicap, six furlongs — (2) Ge.mlight 7.3/ 1; (1) Eaglet 9.12, 2; (3) Gay Duke 7.0, 3. Also ran: Awamutu, Carl Idem, Monalof, Flying Prince 7.7, Pellette, Currajong, Motere, Lurua, ’ Bennie, Trig 7.0; Won

by a head. Time 1.15 3-4. I St. Heliers’ Hurdles, IS miles. —(5) Roman Abbey 9.9, !;• (2) Odin 9.0, 2; (4) Highflown 10.5, 3. Also started: Romak 10.2, Clockwork 10.5, Rolyphemus 9.10, Harbour View 9.7, Master Doon, Salamander 9.0. Won by five lengths; a length. Time 3.14. Great Auturim Handicap, li miles. — (7 ) Desert Glow 7.1, 1; (3) Hyde Park 7.13, and (2) White Fang 7.7, dead heat 2. Also ran: Corinax 8.8, Royal Doulton 8.5, In the Shade, Papatu 7.9, Eager Rose 7.6, Queen Arch, Ti Tree 7.0. Won by fopr lengths. Time 2.35. 1 Autumn Steeples, three miles. —(7) Mangani 9.12, 1; (8) Potoanui 9.10, 2; (3) Kawini 11.2, 3. Also started: Beau Cavalier 11.13, Star of the East 10.8, Pendennis 10.0, Clockwork 9.10, Kamehameha 9.8, Vexatious 9-2, Uraila, Master Arch 9.0. Won by four lengths; three-quarters of a length. Time 5.58. Great Northern St. Leger Stakes, of 1000 sovs., one mile and three quarters.'—(l) Concentrate 8.10, 1; (3) Toxeuma 8.16. 2; 2 Prodice 8.8,» 3. Also, started: Lucy Rose, Te Money. Won by one and a-half lengths; three-quarters of a length. Time 3.3 1-5. * • _ Huia Handicap, six furlongs—(2) Vallar . 7.7, 1; (11) Subdivision 7.0, 2; (5) The Begum 7.0, 3. Also started: Aussie 7.5, Branson 8.7, Kingfield 8.3, Lady Quex 8.0, Royal Tea, Takutama, Marble King, Gold Money, Lady’s Boy, Some Lady 7.0. Won by one and a-half lengths; three lengths. Time I ' l4 ' • Zfil Islington Handicap, one mile, (b) Stormy 8.10, 1; (10) High Pitch 8.0, 2; (2) King Lu 9.13, 3. Also started,. Mosaic, Lorient 11, The Lover 8.13, Thursby, Llanore 8.7, Le Choucas, Tidal 8.3, Cynthia N., Mithra, Sleepy Sdl, Master O’Rorke, Lunette, Emerald, Sir Russell 8.0. Won by half a head; two and a-half lengths. Time 1.41/ '

BIG STAKE TO DESERT GLOW. (Special to ‘‘Star.”) AUCKLAND, April 1. There were no scratchings for the big handicap on the second day, the Autumn Handicap. Corinax vas . J 1 hot favourite, carrying £3490, tne pext best fancied being White Fang with £1745, and Hyde Park £lE>s3. As they went past the stands for the first time round, Ti Tree and White were out in front from Eager Rose, Hyde Park, Desert Glow, Carinas, Royal Doulton, Queen Arch, In the Shade and Papatu. As they . raced along the back Ti’ Tree and White Fang were still the leaders, followed closely by Eager Rose, Desert Glow, Queen Arch, Hyde Park, Corinax, Royal Doulton, Pataga 'and In the Shade. ■ Ti Tree and White Fang were still leading crossing the top, the others being Desert Glow, Eager Rose and Hyde Park. The order was the same entering the straight, where Desert Glow, hard ridden by Mclnally, drew out and won by three-quarters of a length from Hyde Park and White Fang, who dead-heaed for second. Corinax was fourth, and then came Ti Tree, In the Shade, Royal Doulton, Eager Rose, Queen Arch and Papatu. The only first favourite to salute the. judge so far was Conceptrate, who won the Great Northern St. Leger in good style. Of the six horses on the card Llanore was the only defection. Concentrate was always favourite with £2740, followed closely in the betting by Prodice, who carried £2667. The next in.demand was Toxeunm, who was the first to show out, but Te Money soon headed him. However, the pair were ' together in the lead passing the stands, followed by Prodice and on terms, and Lucky Rose was last. Along the back Toxeuma yras attended by Concentrate, Te Money, Prodice and Lucky Rose. Toxeuma was still in charge crossing the top from Prodice, Concentrat, Te Money and Lucky Rose. There was. little alteration as the field turned for home, except that Te Money dropped back last. Concentrate then came through with a fine run on the rails and went op to win by a length and a half from Toxeuma, who beat Prodice by half a length. Te Money was fourth.

All started in the Huia Handicap, for which Aussie was made favourite carrying £2713, Vallar £2139 and Lady Quex £lBO5 being next best hacked. There was only £2lB on Subdivision. Vallar began best,- and led from Kingfield, Lady Quext, The Begum, Aussie and Marble King. Vallar was first across the top, the others being Kingfield, Lady QUex, The Begum and Marble King. The first to' enter the straight was Vallar, .» then, came Kingfield, Lady Quex, The Begum, Marble King and Subdivision. In a good finish Vallar beat Subdivision, who finished fast, by a length and & half, The Begum' being three lengths away in third position. Kingfield yas fourth, the others being. Aussie,' Royal Tea, Marble King, Lady’s Boy and Some Rady. ; FOLDING GALLOPS. i FEILDING, March 30. After two days’ rain the weather >vas finh for the first of the Feilding J.C. Easter Meeting of two days? The track was holding, causing slow times but there was good racing and no mishaps. A large crowd attended, and. the tote took £31.610, against £30,521 last year. Resuls were:-?-Kawa Hack Hurdles, li miles. —(1) Locarno (A. McDonald) 11.9 1; (2) Red Bank 9-9, 2; (4) Royal Acre 10.3 3. Also started: 3 Airtight 10.3, 6 Onward, 5 Fairone, 8 Harrogate, 9 Totaura Lass 9.Q'. Won easily by a neck; third, three lengths away. Time 2.53. ’ . ' ■ Ongo Hack, 5i furlongs.—4 Richfield (C. Goulsbro)* 7.11, 1; 2 Coolmint 9.5, 2; 3 Inflame 8.13, 3. Also ran: 6 Airway 9.3, 1 Grand Acre 8.10, 9 Calapat, Fee Simple 8.8, 7 White Ringlet 8.7 (bracketed), 5 Banknote 7.9, 10 Boundary 7.0, 8 Australis, 7.2, 11 Ali Baba 7.0, 2 Glnedu 7.9, 14 Mint. Belle 7.0, 13 Kali 7.4, 5 Whataari 7.1. Won by two lengths; threequarters of a length. Time 1.8 3-5. Manchester Handicap, li . miles. — 1 Star Area (C. Goulshoro) 9.0, 1; 6 Orazone 7.10, 2; 2 Merry Damon 8.9 3, Also ran: 3 joybird 8.2, 4 Avro 7.9, 5 Briar Root 7,4, Won by half a Ingth; a neck. Time 2.10 2-5. Maiden Stakes, six furlongs.—l Malahat (A. G. Murray) 1; 7 Oral 2; 9 Gambler 3. Also ran: 4 Latakia, 8 Some Acre, 6 Wine Tray, 2 Clover Leaf 10 Habit, 14 Dawnoday, 11 Atacama, 13 Whenuatanga, 5 Rillet, 12 Varsity, 8 Warzone. Won by half a length: Time 1.16 2-5.

Onepuhi Hack, one mile and a distance. —3 Atholspear (P. Burgess) 8.11, 1; Kawhakina 1.12, 2; 5 Calamine I.IQ, 3. Als° ran: 1 Thrift 9.0, 6 Balloon 7.8, 8 Warflame 7.1, 7 Aurora Borealis 7.2, 4 Kilorell 7.10. Won .by* a head; a neck. • Time 1.58 2-5. Mahagaone; Handicap, six furlongs. —1 The Raider 8.9. (J. Barry) 1;

Dobbin 8.5, 2; 3 Benzora 9.5, 3. Also ran: 2 Royal Damon 9.2, 5 Ridgemount 8.11, 4 Keddar 8.5, 7 Limited 7.5, 9 Whenuapui 7.2, 9 Some Red 7.0. Won by IX lengths; half a length. Time 1.4 2-5. '' '" i ,

Taonui Hack, seven furlongs.— . Black Mint (K. Robinson) 7.10, 1; 1 Warfille 8.7, 2; 3 Acred 8.8, 3. Also ran: 2 Desert Lad 8.12, 5 Whisogne 8.2, 4 Patearoa 8.6, 6 First Ruler 8.4, 9 Kosher 7.11, 8 Ngawhene 7.6. Won by a neck; two lengths. Time 1.29 3-5. ' ;'' ' ' ‘ '

Halcopibe Handicap, one mile and a distance.—(4) Jeanette (H. Griffiths) 7.9, 1; (2) Vivo 8.11, 2; (1) Manly 9.2 3. Also started: 3 Discourse 8.2, 5 Rpad Hog 7.11, 6 j?ovena 7.2. Won by two lengths; one length. Time 1.58 4-5. . . CONCLUDING DAY. » feilding; April 2. The Feilding meeting concluded yesterday in a cold southerly wind. The tote total for the meeting was £69,081, an increase of £7822. Results were: Kimbolton Hurdles, IS miles. —2 Airtight, 10.4, 1; 5 Hymestrasbn, 9.9, 2; 6 Fair One 9.0, 3., Also started Royal .Acre, 1Q.6, Redbank 10.3, Sir Moment 9.12, otaura Dass, Wyeford 9.0., Won by two lengths. Time 2.48.

\ Rqwa Hack Handicap, six'furlongs— 2 Airway 8.12, 1; 3 Callapat, 8.5, 2; 5 Banknote 7.0, 3.- Also ran: Grand Acre 8.11, Melahat 7.10, Dawii o’ Day ,7-0. Won by a length. Time 1.14. Easter Handicap, one mile and a distance. —3 Star Area, 9.11, 1; 1 Merry Damon 8.11, 2; Manly 8.3, 3. Also ■ started: Joy Bird 8.3 J Qrazone 8.1, Avrp 7.7, Discourse 7.6. A great finish. Won by a peck. Time 1.54 4-5.

Awahuri Hack, 7 furlongs,—3 Royal Black 8.2, 1; 7 Aurora Borealis, 7.7, 2; 2 Calamine 8.11, 3. Also started: .Warfille 8.9, Acred 8.7, Patearoa 8.3, First Ruler, Warflame 8.0," All Baba 7.8, Atacama 7.7. Won by three lengths. Time 1.28.

Waiatu Stakes, 6 furlongs (all 8.7). — 3 Oral 1; 1 Blackpool 2; 7 Gratton 3. Thirteen others started. Won by a neck. Time 1.14 1-5.

Denbigh Handicap, 6 furlongs.—6 Limited 7.3, 1; 1 The Raider 9.4,. 2; 2 Keddar 8.5, 3. Also started: Ridgemourit, pobbin 8.9, Broadacre 7.9..W0n easily by three lengths. Time 1.12 3-5. a. course record.

Orqua Hack Cup Handicap, one mile and a distance:—4 Thrift 8.13, 1; 5 9.5, 2; 2 Kawakina'B.2, 3; Seven others competed. Won by a nose. Time 1.54 3-5. Makino Handicap, seven furlongs:— 1 Royal Damon 9.13, 1; 2 Jeannette 9.3, 2; 3 Whenuanui 7.11, 3. Also started: Vivo 9.2, Road Hog, Sovena 7.7. ' Won by two and a-half lengths. Time 1.25 1-5. " ' v ' ‘ ' • ?' '• WAIRARAPA R.C. . , .. CARTERTON, March 30. " Gloriously fine, weather prevailed for the first day of tlje Wairarapa Racing Club’s Autumn Meeting, and the course was in good order. The totalisator handled $23,3Q9, against £17,437 on the first day last year. Results :— Maiden Stakes, all 8-7, six furlongs —(6)'Masher (A. E. Ellis) 1; (1) Clarendon 2; (5) Streamer 3. Also started: Araegio, Battle Torque, Bicker, Degree, Projection, Refiectp, Sspearin, Spearopa, Spearmaifi,. Sunkissed,. Tenure, Tunbridge, Waiwhuri. (Won. by a length. Time 1.14 4-5. Mukai Hack Handicap, 7 furlongs—(l) Rabbi 8,2 (A. E.,Ellis) 1; (2) Stanchion 9.0, 2.; (5)‘ Billion 7,13, 3 Also started: Atholspear 8.6, Roi de Vai 8.4, Moutoa Wonder 7.12, Volplane 7.8, Dei-mod 7.8, Lady Spear 7.8. ,Won by a length. Timb 1.26 2-5. Railway Handicap, six furlongs.— (7) Miss Ransom 7.3 (L. Daly) 1 • (4) Helotis 7.13, 2; (8) Terr 8.9, 3. Also .. started: Epistle 8.11, Roy al Duke 8.5, Veronese 8.3, Callanmore 7.7, Quan- ? turn 7.6. (Won by half a length. Wairarapa Nursery Handicap, five furlongs.—(3) Ex Dono 7.9 (A. Fratus) • 1; (10) Ben Hur, 7.4, 2; (7) Emotion 7.7 3. Also started: Courtlike 8.5, Hunting Boy 8.5, Tobacco Land 8.2, Push 8.1, Hot Springs 7.9, Crash 7.9, Becky Sharp 7.9, Mahora 7.4, Hunting Call 7.4, Ronald Dhu 7.4, Painting 7.4, Lachmer 7.2, Retract 7.2, Rose Glow 7.2. Won by half a length: length second and third- Time 59 4-ssec. R. J. Mackie, rider of Hunting Boy, was thrown at the post and had an arm hurt: . Easter Handicap, 1£ miles 60 yards. —(1) The Swell 7.13 (A. E. Ellis) 1; (4) Tresham 8.9, 2; (3) Tchecka 7.9, 3.> Also started: David Garrick 8.3, Black" Mint 7.13, High Court 7.0, /Imperial Spark 7.0. Won by half a length. Time Rll. - ' ‘ '

Tuitarata Hack -Handicap, one mile —(4) Billion 8.6 (A. Jenkins) 1; (5) Kiriana 7.13, 2; (6) Bissac 7.10, 3. Also started; Imarosebird 9.0, Spearmiss 8.4, Sun Mat- Sen 7.13, Money Mint 7.9, Fallow 7.2. Won by two lengths. Time 1,40 1-5. . ’ Martinborough Handicap, seven furlongs. —(1) Rory Mor 9 6 (A. E. Ellis) 1; (3) Maui 10.1 2; (4) Borsalene 9.13, 3. Also started: Bonokne 10.9, Starboard Light 10.6, Inferno 9.6, Raukura 9.0. Won by half a length. Time 1.27.

Ferry Handicap, six furlongs. —(1). Arikinui 9.2, 1; (7) Projection 7.0, 2; (8) Waterspear 8-1, 3. Also started : Second Thought 8-"2, Chief Singer 7.12, Shot Silk 7.9, Reckless 7.8, Volplane 7.8, Endorse 7.8, Footpad 7.7, Dainty Ways 7.6, Glare 7.2, Sambur 7.0, Time 1,13-3-5.

FEATHERSTON, April 2. On th© second day of the Wairarapa R.C. Meeting at Tauherenikau. the totalisator handled £24,776. Results were as follow : — Moroa Hack Handicap, seven furlongs. —(1) Moutoa Wonder 8.4, 1; (2) Trnarosebud 8.12, 2; (5) Tunbridge 7.10, 3. Seven started. Won by half a head; two lengths. Time 1.27 4-5. Stewards’ Handicap, six furlongs.— (5) Quantum 7.8, 1; (1) Helotis 8.4, 2; (3) Royal Duke 8.3, 3. Also started; Epistle 8.9, Callanmore 7.5, Raukura 7.8. Won by a length and a-half; three lengths. Time 1.13. Juvenile Handicap, five furlongs,— (1) Ex Dono 8.6, 1; (9) Retract 7.0, 2; (6) Courtlike 8.3, 3. Also started: Tobacco Land 8.1, Push 7.13, Ben Hur, Emotion 7.9, Relation 7.4, Hot Spring 7.6, Catalex 7.0, Becky Sharp 11. 7.6, Mahora, Hunting Call, Donald Dhu 7; 2, Painting 7.0. Won by a length and a-half each way. Time 1.0 4-5. Pihautea Hack Handicap, six furlongs. —(2) Waterspear 8.2, 1; (9) St. Melba 7.7, 2 ; (1) Second Thought 8.8, 3. Eleven starters. Won by a Inegth and a-half; a length. Time 1.14. Autumn Hack Handicap, six furlongs. —(6) Stanchion 7.5, 1; (5) High Court 7.0, 2; (4) Teri 8.6, 3. Also started: Tresham 9.0, Black Mint 8.2, David > Garrick 8.1, Tcheka 7.11, Bonogne 7.5, Maui 7.3, Imperial Spark, Rory Mor 7.0. Won by a neck; a length. Time 1.56 2-5. Tauherenikau Handicap, seven iurlongs.—(4) Starboard Light 8.7, 1; (1) Borsalene 8.3, 2 ; (2) Roi De Vai 7.7. Six starters. Won by a length; two lengths. Time 1.26 1-5. Rototowai Hack Handicap, one mile —(1) Rabbi 8.10, 1; (2) Billion 8.5, 2; (3) Kiriana 7.8, 3. Seven starters. Won by a length each way. Time 1.41 1-5. , Farewell Hack Handicap, five furlongs, all 9.0.—(4) High Society 1, (1) Endorse 2, (7) Clarendon 3. Eleven starters. Won by a length and a-half; a length. Time 1.1. WAIPUKURAU CUP TO GAZE WAIPUKURAU, April 2. The Waipukurau J.C. meeting was held in showery weather, but the totalisator turnover of £19,375 was an increase of £lOl9. Results were as follow: — „ , Maiden Stakes, six furlongs £b) Irish Court 8.8, 1; (1) Shrewd 9.0, 2; (3) Mouri Rangi 8.8., 3. Ten others started. Won by two lengths. Time. 1.31 4-5. Hatuma Hack Handicap, five furlongs—(i) Brown Sugar 7.10, 1; (2) Inflame 9.1, 2; (5) Sylvan Dell 8.0, 3. Sixteen others started. Won by half a length. Time 1.1 3-5. Hack Handicap, one mile and a quarter —(1) Break o’ Day 9.0, 1; (3) Mothr plane 7.6, 2; (7) Shrewd 7.11, 3. Seven others started. Won by three lengths. Time 2.9 1-5. Waipukurau Cup, one mile and aquarter—(l) Gaze 8.3, 1; (3) Clavers 7.0, 2; (2) Tanagra 7.5, 3. Battlement 8.11 and Crishna 7.0 also started. Won by a length. Time 2.9 4-5. Oringi Handicap, five furlongs.—(l) Admiral Drake 8.9, 1; (3) Royal Line 8.6, 2; (2) Te Awha 8.7, 3. Seven others started. "Won by three lengths. Time 1.1 4-5. Ladies’ Handicap, one mile and three furlongs—(l) Home Made and (1) Atareria 11.11, (bracketed) 1; (6) Wilmoreana 10.9, 3. Five others started. Won by half a length. Purimu Hack Handicap, six furlongs—(l) Brown Sugar .7.8, 1; (4) Sylvan Dell 7.12, 2; (3) Australis 7.2, 3. Eight others started. Won by three lengths. Time 1.14. Flying Handicap, six furlongs—(4) Huikai 7.11, 1; (5) Queen’s Choice 7.4, 2; (2) Millais 7.9, 3. Also started: Kaihoro 8.11, Lipsol 7.9, Tanagra 7.0. Won by a head. Time 1.14 2-5.

RIVERTON R.C. MEETING. INVERCARGILL, March 30. Inclement weather prevailed for the first day of the Riverton Racing Club’s three days’ annual meeting. The attendance was good and the track holding. The machine took £17,521 10s, against £23,156 last year. Results : — Trial Handicap, seven fuylongs. — (4) Barney Google 8.6 (B. Brodie) 1; (6) Eleanor Bolling 8.5, 2 ; (3) Red Boa 8.8 3. Also started : 9 Clarenson 8.13 g, 1 Claret Cup 8.10, 2 Banker Boy 8.5, 8 Bam Door 9.5, 5 Flash 0.5, 10 Some Guy 8.5, 11 Polling Day 8.5, 7 Haulage 8.5. Won by a neck ; a head ; Banner Boy was fourth. Time 1.35 1-5. Waiau Steeplechase Handicap, about two miles —(1) Kapuna 10.10 (H. Anderton) 1-; (3) Ngareta 9.12, 2; (4) Erin-Go-Bragh 9.10, 3. Also started: 2 Calibration 10.6, 3. Sanatter 10. coupled with Ngarata; 7 Parader 9.10, 5 Tafaroa 9.7, 8 Balvasco 9.7. Won by two and a-half lengths ; 100 yards ; Balvasco was fourth. Time 4. 39.

Aparima Handicap, six furlongs.— (2) Waving Corn 7.10 (A. Eastwood) 1; (3) Coomassie 7.2£, 2 ; (4) Battle Flag 7.0, 3. Also started : 1 Black Duke 9.2, 4 Eaton Bells 7. 111,. Won by a head; half a length ; Black Duke was fourth. Time 1.17 1-5.

Longwood Hack Handicap, seven furlongs. — (2) Membo 8.11 (P. Powell) 1; (1) Red Sea 8.3, 2; (4) Cupid’s Dart 8.11, 3. Also started: 5 Paris 8.11, 6 Filosol 8.5, 3 Killorua 8.3, 7 Lucky Maid 7.3, 8 Redleaf 7.0, 9 Gong 7.2£. Won by a nose ; a length ; Lucky Maid was fourth. Time lmin 33 l-ssec. Riverton Gold Cup Handicap, one and a-quarter miles. —(5) Wingatui 7.9 (Moulin) 1 ; (1) King Balboa 7.9, 2; (3) Circulation 8.3, 3. Also started : 1 Queen Balboa 9.7, coupled with King Balboa ; 6 Beacon Light 8.12, 2 Town Bank 9.5, 5 Overhaul 8.3, 7 Some Rose 7.9, 8 Tardy 7.3, 9 Tembroney 7.0. Won by a neck; three-quarters of'a length ; Overhaul was fourth. Time 2.12 1-5.

Great Western Steeplechase, about three miles.—(2) Snowfall 9.8 (V. Langford) 1; (3) Greenstone 10.9, 2; (5) Windermere 98., 3. Also started : 1 Nylotis 11.11 (fell), 4 The Babe 10.7 (fell). Won by five lengths; third 50 yards away. Time 6.59 4-5.

Visitors’ Hack Handicap, six furlongs.—(l) Lucky Light 7.12 (F, J. McKay) 1; (2) Battle Maid 8.4, 2 ; (3) Attract 8.10, 3. Also started : 4 Narrative 8.10, 8 Some Signal 7.8, 8 Ohai 5 Town Major 7.2, 9 Some Toff 7/2. ’ Won by three lengths ; two and a-half lengths; Town Major was fourth. Time 1.19 1-5. Pourakino Handicap, one mile —(3) Camisader 8.2 (P. Powell) 1; (5) Solzia 7.0 2; (4) Money- Mipe 8.2, 3. A.lso started: 1 Fairy Herald 8,10, 2 Sparkling Eyes 7.10. Wbn by one length; two lengths; Sparkling Eyes was fourth. Time 1.47. An inquiry was held into alleged interference by King Balboa with Over-

haul and Some Rose, in the Cup Handicap. Aa a result, L. J. Ellia was suspended for one month. RIVERTON’S SECOND DAY. RIVERTON, April 2. Yesterday on the second day 'of the Riverton R.C. Meeting the machine handled £20,231. Results were as follow President’s Handicap, six furlongs—(6) Full Fling 8.5, 1;.(1) Lucky Light 8.9, 2; (5) Red Boa 7.8, 3. Eleven started. Won by a neck; a neck. Time 1.17 1-5.

Otaitai Steples, about two miles. — (4) Fabriano 9.7, 1; (5) Erin-Go-Bragh 9.5, 2; (8) Cazna 9.12, 3. Also started: Nyanza 10.4, Calibration 9.12, Karanga 9.9, Flag Lieutenant 9.9, French Fleet 9.0, Parade 9.3. Won by fifteen lengths ; 200 yards. Time 4.30 4-5. Southern Champion Hack, one mile —(1) Latin Quarter 8.10 and (2) Tembroney 8.2, dead heat, 1; (7) Red Sea 7.10 3. Also started: Membo 9.2; Cupid’s Dart 8.8, Takaka 8.7, Filosol 8.1, Battle Maid 7.10, Night Raid 7.10. The third horse was a nose away. Time I. Flying Handicap, six furlongs. —(4) Battle Flag 7.0, 1; (1) Waving Corn 8.3, 2; (5) Coomassie 7.3, 3. Also started: Arch Arrow 8.3, Money Mine 7.12, Attract 7.0. Won by a length; a nose. Time 1.16 4-5. Easter Handicap, nine mrlongs. —(2) Wingatui 8.5, 1; (3) King Balboa 8.1, 2 ; (4) Circulation 8.4, 3. Also started : Overhaul 8.2, Some Rose 7.8, Tardy 7.1. AVon by a nose ; three-quarters of a length. Time 1.57 3-5. Riverton Steeples, about two miles and a-half—(l) Kapuna 10.2,(2) Nylotis 11. 2; (4) Blazing Light 10.9, 3. Also started: Greenstone 11.2, Frenchman 10.0, Ranui 10.0, Windermere 10.0, Nyanza 9.3. Won by three and a-half lengths; 100 yards. Time 5.27 2-5. Wallace Hshk Handicap, seven furlongs.—(2) Narrative 8.3, 1; (1) Town Major 7.0, 1; (3) Barney Google 7.7, 3. Eight started. Won by a neck; threequarters of a length. Time 1.31 2-5. ■ Monowai Handicap, one mile. —(6) Money Mine 8.2, 1; (3) Camisader 8.11, 2; (5) Fairy Herald 8.8. Eight started. on by a length ; a length and a-half. Time 1.431-5. TUAPEKA J.C. DUNEDIN, March 30. Fine but threatening weather with a holding track were the conditions for the Tuapeka J.C. annual meeting at Lawrence to-day. The totalisator handled £5265 10/- for the day, compared with £6327 last year. Results: Trial Plate, six furlongs.—2 Broadfield, 8.7 1; 4 Green Cloth, 8.7,- 2; 3 Gay Fashion, 8.7, 3. Also started: 7 Wild Berry, 1 On Watch, 5 Star Tractor, 6 Solanium. Won by a length; half a length. Time 1.21. Lawrence Handicap, six furlongs. 1 Martis 1; 3 Margaret Birney, 7.12, 2; 2 Lady McKenna 7.2, 3. 4 Valdamo, 7.10, also started. Won by three lengths; two lengths. Time 1.19. President’s Trot Handicap, li miles. —1 Imperial Bingen, 132, 1; 3 Drake, 24, 2; 7 Bingen Patch 132, 3. Also started: 5 West Star, 4 Knowledge, 8 Hereweka, 8 Princess Pointer, 9 Maybird, Wehr Bingen. Won by six lengths; ten lengths. Times: 3.45, 3.46, 3.44. Members’ Handicap, of five furlongs. ■—4 Nannette, car. 7.9, 1; 1 Miss Marco car, 8.7, 2; 2 Broadfield, car 9.0 3. Also started: 3 Little Queen, 6 Star Tractor, 7 Larkaway, 5 Joybridge. Won by three lengths; half a length. Time 1.4 2-5.

Tuapeka Handicap, 11 miles. —3 Umtali, car. 7.6, 1; 2 Green Cloth, car. 7.3. 2; 1 Carnot, car. 8.7, 3. Also started: 5 Roman Archer, 4 Crossbow. Won by three lengths; three-quarters of a length. Time 2.14. Dash Trot Handicap, 1 mile. —3 Maybird, 36, 1; 1 Cytheria, 12, 2; 3 Thrift (coupled with May bird) 24, 3. Also started: 2 Logan Fay, 8 Jack Frost, 10 Hereweka, 4 Drake, 6 Massey Maid, 5 Doncliff, 7 Princess Pointer, 9 Dawson Bingen. A length each way. Times 2.22, 2.24, 2.24. Stewards’ Handicap, 7 furlongs.—2 Miss Marco, car. 8.5, 1; 3 Crossbow 9.0, 2; Lady McKenna 8.6, the only other starter, fell. Won by half a head. Time, 1.32. Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs.—2 Margaret Birney, 8.5, 1; 3 Gay Fashion, 7.0, 2; 1 Dancing Days, 8.9, 3. Hurdy Gurdy also started. Won by two lengths; a length. Time, 1.19 1-5. WESTLAND R.C. HANDICAPS. The following handicaps, have been declared by Mr J. Noble of Reefton, for the Westland Racing Club’s Autumn Meeting on Thursday next.— Open Handicap, of six furlongs.— Smithereens 9.3, Sagittarius 9.1, Spode 8.13, Royal Lover 8.12, Skyquest 8.10, After Ten 8.9, Solgele 8.8, Shining Star 8.8, Decoy Bird 8.5, Nasstori 8.5, Atone 8.4, Anthonie 8.3, Caliburu 8.3, Star Stranger II 8.3, Baby Bun 8.2, King Cheops 8.1, Lucklaine 8.0, Rina Mangu 8.0, Bright Spear 7.3, Corinthic 7.3, Pledge 7.0, Huntley 7.0, Royal Heritage 7.0, Waikaia 7.0, Bowser 7.0, Miss Addington 7.0.

County Handicap, of six and a-half furlongs.—Deluge 11.0, Solfello 10.12, Gold Mint 10.8, Bank Draft 10.8, Decoy Bird 10.5, Para 10.3, Some Lad 10.1, Gaslight 9.10, Royal Flower 9.6, Killaddie 9.6, Corn Rigs 9.5, Shipshape 9.5, Doleful Ditty 9.2, Dragstone 9.0, John Dix 9.0. '

Express Trot, of one mile. —Great Huon, Sissisox, Chancellor Boy, Lord Lupin, Sadie Audubon scr„ Loch Bank 24, Miss Terry 60, Flying Kate 72, Kawana 84, Arran Lad 84, Spotlight 96, Sedmere 96, Bingen Wilkes 96, Vican 108, Harina 120. Autumn Handicap, of 1J miles. — Moorland 9.5, Ronaki 8.7, Goosestep 8.4, Prince Ferouz 8.4, Fairy Tidings 8.2, Auriculus 8.1, Some Lad 8.1, Para 8.0, Baby Bun 7.11, Rina Mangu 7.10,

Double Mint 7.7, Killaddie 7.7, Doleful Ditty 7.3, Steel Bar 7.0, John Dix 7.0, Corinthic 7.0. President’s Handicap, of 5| furlongs:—Royal Lover 9.0, After r^’e J l 8.11, Solgele 8.10, Greyfinch 8.8, Nasstori 8.7, Anthonie 8.5, Callburn 8.5, Star Stranger II 8.5, King Cheops 8.3, Note 7.13, Pound Note 7.9, Royal Flower 7.8, Kentish Lady 7.8, Seventh Heaven 7.0, Miss Addington 7.0, LuckyRose 7.0, Royal Heritage 7.0, Dlscordia 7.0. . * Dominion Trot, of U miles.—Great Huon, Cawthron, Lord Lupin, Chancellor Boy, Betty Pointer, Mawhera Girl, Proud Pointer, Sissisox scr., McKenzie Girl 12, Loch Bank 48, Flying Kate 96, Bingen Wilkes 96, Sedmere 108, Spotlight 120, Denver Hinds 144, Great Author 144, Vican 156. Highweight Handicap, of seven furlongs. —Chickwheat 9.10, 9.9, Miss Mercia 9.8, Ronaki 9.2, Solfello 9.0; Shining Star 8.18, Auriculus 8.12, Rina Mangu 8.11, Lord Middleton 8.10, Para 8.9, Bank Draft 8.7, Prince Ferouz 8.7, Gourmet 8.5, Killaddie 8.4, Gaslight 8.4, Lucklaine 8.4, Bright Spear 8.3, Shipshape 8.3, Doleful Ditty 8.2, Bowser 8.0, Corn Rigs 8.0, Dragstone 8.0, Shut Eye 8.0. Farewell Handicap, of 61 furlongs. —Moorland 9.9, Smithereens 9.3, Miss Mercia 9.1, Spode 8.13, Skyquest 8.10, After Ten 8.9, Solgele 8.8, Tip Tree 8.5, Decoy Bird 8.5, Atone 8.4, Lord Middleton 8.4, Para 8.3, Caliburn 8.3, Baby Bun 8.2, Ronaki 8.2, Note 7.11, Martian Spear 7.8, Pound Note 7.7, Kentish Lady 7.6, Double Mint 7.4, Gourmet 7.4, Waikaia 7.0, Landmai>< 7.0.

It is notified in: this issue that acceptances for Thursday’s meeting of the Westland Racing Club on the Hokitika Racecourse, close with the Secretary (Mr Evans) at noon on Wednesday. AUSTRALIAN RESULTS CRUCIS SYDNEY CUP WINNER SYDNEY, April 2. The Autumn meeting was continued at Randwick on Monday in ideal weather on an excellent track. The attendance was 78,000. Absence of champions robbed the juvenile events of considerable interest. An unpopular fancy Crucis, after running prominently throughout the race, cleared out from the field at the distance and won the Sydney Cup with ease. New Zealand’s representative Paquito followed Saturday’s success with a smart win in the Local Handicap. Concluding results are as follow: Wentworth Handicap— Dreamdale 7.0, and Malayan 7.2, dead heat 1, Palmdale 7.4, 3. Twenty started. Laurel Crown took the role of pacemaker from Morimond, Ileencello, and Shiela, and showed the way into the straight ahead of Bordamestor, Tetrawa and Shiela. Laurel Crown had charge at the distance, but Dreamdale and Malayan came fast and after a keen struggle, the judge was unable to separate them. They won by a length. Time 1.14. Local Cup Handicap—Paquito 8.1, 1; Waipori, 6.7, 2; Coloured 6.1, 3. Thirteen started. Waipori took the roll of pacemaker from Rionscup, Paquito and Golden Music. Turning for home Waipori led the way ahead of Honan, Rionscup, Paquito and Love Box. Paquito assumed control at the distance and won comfortably by a length. Time 2.4 3-4.

Flying Handicap—Margaret Hal 8.7, 1; King’s Arms 7.0, 2; Raisin 6.7, 3. Fifteen started. Cleave was first to break away from Clean Flight and Tea Miss. Passing the half mile MargaretHal had charge, followed by Sir Christopher, King’s Arms and Cleave. Margaret Hal led into the straight and maintained the advantage to win by a head. Time 1.2.

Easter Stakes —Carradale, 8.2, 1; Sir Ribble 7.9, 2; Pentheus, 8.2, 3. Eleven started. Greenmoth was an early pacemaker from Tray, Mobile and Sir Ribble. Turning towards home Sir Ribble showed the way to Greenmoth, Cathmar and Carradale. The latter challenged at the distance and after a keen struggle gained a victory by half a head. Time 1.261. First Steeplechase—Reviser 11.7, 1; Chandonia 10.6, 2; Tuki 11.8, 3. Nine started. Racink to the front Reviser led the field at the first jump, after which he was not headed and won comfortably by twenty lengths. Time 4.31 f. Sydney Cup—Crucis 7.5, 1; Paddi Eve 7.10, 2; Kidaides 7.5, 3. Twentyone started, including Catkin. Coming into the straight for the first time Black Duchess took charge from Coulton, Crucis and Loquacious. Passing the stand Black Duchess was pacemaker, running ahead of Kidaides, Soulton, Crucis and Winalot, while at the mile Black Duchess was three lengths ahead of the field, then Kidaides, Crucis, Paddi Eve and Winalot. At the half mile the field closed on Black Duchess, Paddi Eve, Crucis and Loquacious leading the division. Turning home Duchess had a slight advantage of Crucis and Kidaides, but Crucis cleared away from the field at the distance and won with ease by four lengths. Time 3.231. WILLIAMSTOWN CUP MELBOURNE, April 1. In the Williaihstown Cup, the placings were:—Burnaby 7.12, 1; King Mart 8.5, 2; Prince Don 8.13, 3. Nine started. Won by a length and a quarter; half a length. Time 2.341. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CLASSIC ADELAIDE, April 1. The Onkaparinga Cup, resulted: — Paroodus 7.5, 1; Prince Acre 8.2, 2; Mellurian 7.4, 3. Twelve started. Won by two lengths; half a head. Time 2.20.