EASTER RACING

Greymouth Evening Star, 19 April 1938, Page 11

EASTER RACING

KUMARA TOTE INCREASE ' _____ RESULTS FROM ALL COURSES Easter racing was continued yesterday, with no less than nine fixtures in different parts of the Dominion. The principal meeting for South Islanders was the opening of the Canterbury Jockey Club s fixture at Riccarton, where Pouty scored a popular and decisive victory in the Great Easter Handicap. Classic races were won by Francis Drake (St- Leger), and Defaulter (Champagne Stakes). West Coast interest centred in the Kumara Club’s annual meeting at Kumara, where there was a large attendance, and the totalisator showed an increase of £7ll|. Totalisator investments throughout the Dominion in the first two days of the Easter carnival, despite the postponement of the Addington Trots on Saturday, reached £395,684, as against £389,634 on the corresponding two days of last year, an increase of £6,050* last year, the investments on the first day of the Metropolitan Trots amounted to £43,746, so that this year’s figures would have shown a considerable advance on last year, had the postponement not been necessary. Auckland showed the remarkable increase of £41,654, while Greymouth, Wairarapa and Feilding were the only clubs to show decreases.

KUMARA RACES. BIG NELSON WINS DOUBLE _ ; I » imJ The Kumara Racing Club was favoured with ideal weather for its annual meeting on the Kumara Racecourse yesterday. There was a large attendance, but poor fields (there were four one-dividend races) spoiled the prospects of a large totalisator turnover. Nevertheless, the machine handled £3,939, as against £3,527/10/at the corresponding meeting last Easter, an increase of £7ll/10/-.

The principal event was won easily by the Kumara-owned Monipere, who was not asked lor his best at any stage. Amount followed up his double success at Greymouth, with an easy victory in the principal sprint event. Big Nelson won both trotting events. In his first race, he won by a narrow margin after coming from the back in the straight, but he went to the front before reaching the straight on his second appearance, and won with a good deal in hand. Dividends were necessarily small, the best being a little over half double figures, though only three first favourites were successful. Times were not fast, the track being yielding, as a consequence of the recent rains.

The presentation of a canteen of cutlery donated by Westland Breweries, Ltd., was made to the owner of Monipere (winner of the Burger Memorial) Mr. W. Stewart, by Mr. Allan Smith (Chairman of Directors of the Company), and a gold-mounted •whip, donated by Mr. G. Schaef. was presented to J. McFarlane, rider of Monipere. by Mr. J. O'Donnell. Remaining results in detail, were as follow: — DILLMANS HANDICAP. furlongs. 2. WINDWARD, T. W. Butler's br.g. Gainscourt —Arbitration, aged, 8.10 (H. Young) .. .. 1 3. THE SANDWICHMAN, D- A. Withers’s b.g., aged, 8.0, car. 7.7 (W. L. Johnston) .. •• - 1. GILFORD, O. B. Cameron’s b.g. C.yrs, 7.10 (J. McFarlane) .. ■’

Also started: 1 Metal Bird 8.13 (A. Russell) coupled with Gilford. Won by one and a-half lengths; a length. Time: 1.26 2-5-

Windward was first out. in the Billmans Handicap from Metal Bird, The Sandwichman and Gilford, the latter beig slow to find his feet. Gilford made a fast run on the outside down the hack and followed Windward into the straight with The Sandwichman next and then Metal Bird, who drifted along the back. Windward came pn ■to win decisively by a length and' ahalf from The Sandwichman, who finished fast to beat Gilford by a lengthMetal Bird was several lengths back. Tote £368.

MINERS’ HANDICAP TROT (saddle), 3.5 class, 11 miles: —

2. BIG NELSON, I). A. Withers’s blk.g. Nelson Derby—Little Doris, aged, GOyds inc. 12yds pen. (G. Withers) 1. GREEN TANGER, F- Jamieson’s b.g.. Cyrs, 3Cyds (J. Kennedy) 5. WICKLOW LADY, L. J. Kirwan’s b.m., syrs, scr (P. Kirwan)

Also started: 3 Colonel Wrack scr (F. Clements). 4 Lough Erne scr (J. L. Hurren), 6 Renew scr (F. Tibbles). Won by two lengths; tour lengths. Lough Erne was fourth. Times: 2-58 3-5, 3.1 1-5, 3.5. Eig Nelson, penalised 12yds for his earlier victory, completed a good double when he won the Minors’ Trot easily. Wicklow Lady established a. good break early, but was joined by Renew down the hack with Green Tanger, Big Nelson and Colonel Wrack following. Big Nelson went to the front aproaching the home turn to lead into the straight from Green Tanger. Wicklow Lady, who was tiring, with Lough Erne, Renew, and Colonel Wrack well out. of the running, Big Nelson was not ridden out to win by two lengths from Green Tanger, who was four lengths ahead of Wicklow Lady. Lough Erne was fourth well ahead of Colonel Wrack and Renew. Tote £587.

STEWARDS' HANDICAP, fi. furlongs: 1. AMOUNT. A. L, Pratt’s b.g.. Paper Money—Chivalry, 4vrs, 9.9 (L. H. Pra.lt) 1 2. REBEL STAR, G. G. Shaw’s b.g., aged, 8.0 (J. McFarlane) 2 3. ARROWROSE, E. Kii/gan’s b. m., aged 8.12 (H. Young) . . 3 Also started: 4 Silver Lark 7-7 car. 8.5 (W. Storey). Won by three lengths; a length. Time: 1.20 2-5. Arrowrose was first out from Amount and Silver Lark, with Rebel Star slow away. Amount soon raced to the front, and' led into the straight from Rebel Star, who put in a good run down the back, Arrowrose and Silver Lark. Amount won easing up by three lengths from Rebel Star, with Arrowrose a length away third* just ahead; of Silver Lark. Tote £582.

IIIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP, 1 mile: — 1. CLUBMAN. H. D. Leaman’s : br.g., Nightmarch—Reho, syrs, 8.0 (W. L. Johnston) .. • ■ 1 ’ 3 GOLD BOY, E. D. Davis's b-g.. aged, 8.3 car. 8.4 (H. Young) 2 -1. HUNTING BAG, C. J. James’s br.g., aged, 8.7 (C. J- Janies) 3 Also started: 2 Gayspear 8-0 (J. McFarlane). Won by bait' a length; three lengths. Time: 1-47 3-5. Hunting Bag was first out. from Gold Boy, Gayspear, and Clubman, but Gold Boy had dropped back to last when they had settled down. Gayspear ran up alongside Hunting Bag going along the back, but Clubman put in a good run, and was first to turn for home from Gold Boy, who put in some good work across the top, Hunting Bag, who had had enough, and Gayspear tailed off. Gold Boy challenged in the run home, but Clubman stayed on in a. good finish, to win by half a length, with Hunting Bag three lengths away third. Gayspear, who was done with a furlong and a-half from home, was well back. Tore, £757J. CANTERBURY .T-C. i SOCKBURN TO STUDLEY ROYAL 1 i CHRISTCHURCH April IS The Canterbury Jockey Club’s » Autumn meeting opened in tine J weather. There was an excellent attendance. The track was soft- The ' tote handled £53,326, compared with ‘ £43,746 last year. Remaining resuits:— ; Great Easter Handicap. 7 furlongs- i —5-5 Ponty (S. Wilson) 1; 8-S Rebel Mate (M. Caddy) 2; 4-4 Dictate (C. j Wilson) 3. Also startup: 1-1 Paper c Slipper, 2-2 Alma, 7-7 Lady Ina, 6-6 s Brunhild, 3-3 Janet Gaynor, 9-10 f Haughty Winner, 10-9 Wild Career, f Russley Handicap. 5 furlongs.-—l-1 t Disdain (L. J. Ellis) 1; 6-6 Density f (C. Wilson) 2; 4-4 Spendthrift (G, A Humphries) 3. Also started: 3-3 On Call, 2-2 Kilrobe. 10-9 Spartan, 5-5 - Scuffle, 14-14 Colonel Rouge, 7-7 C Night. Hawk, 9-10 Phenomenal, 13-13 e Nigella, 12-11 Gaoler, 8-8 Pucella and ( Romarin bracketed. 11-12 Improvi- f dent. ' 11

When the course proper was reached, Disdain was well clear of Density, with Kilrobe, Spendthrift and Scuffle also prominent. Disdain was not troubled over the concluding stages to win by four lengths from Density, with Spendthrift a length away. Kilrobe was fourth. 'rime: 1.2 1-5.

Sockburn Handicap, 9 furlongs.— 5-5 Studley Royal, car. 7.5 J (H. Hibberd) 1; 7-7 Rebel Lad (M. Caddy) 2; 4-4 Galleon (L. J. Ellis) 3. Also started: 2-3 Wild Chase. 1-1 Willie Win. 3-2 Davolo, 6-6 Arctic King, 8-8 Last Refrain, 9-10 Mungatoon. 10-9 Lazybones.

Papanui Handicap, 7 furlongs.—l-1 Nightcalm (A. Messervy) 1; 2-3 Phalanx (L. J. Ellis) 2; 8-8 Sparkle car. 7.5 (A. Parsons) 3. Also started: 3-2 -Rabble, 5-5 Nolana, 7-7 Marohii 9-9 The Grasper, 6-6 Robuiß, 4-4 Bright Prospect.

Crossing the top. The Grasper and Nolana had charge from Nightcalm, Sparkle, Robant and Maroha. The Grasper still held his position turning for home with Sparkle, Nolana anil Nightcalm prominent. tn a close finish, Nightcalm beat Phalanx by a head, with Sparkle half a head awav. Maroha, was fourth. Time: 1.30 2-5. PRINCIPAL RACES DESCRIBED. PONTY’S DECISIVE VICTORY. [special to “star.”]

CHRISTCHURCH, April 18. The Great Easter Handicap did not provide the close contest, suggested by the strong field carded, as after Rebel Mate, Alma, and Janet Gaynor had disputed the lead for the first two furlongs, Ponty went to the front and was never headed, nor was he in any danger of being overhauled. Janet Gaynor was in front, passing the fivefurlong post, from Haughty Winner, Rebel Mate, Alma, and Ponty, and it was then that the last-named, with a fast run, took command. He was followed into the straight by Haughty . Winner, Janet Gaynor, Rebel Mate, Alma, and Dictate. Rebel Mate pass-' cd Haughty Winner one hundred yards from the post, but had no chance of getting up to Ponty, who had more in hand than the length official margin indicated. Dictate finished with a characteristic run, and got to within a neck of Rebel Mate, and would have beaten him in another stride or two. Alma, pulling up, was three lengths away, a length in front of Paper Slipper, Haughty Winner, and Wild Career. Ponty outclassed the field once he went to the front, r.nd had all struggling in the run home. Rebel Mate ran up to his attractive Oamaru form, and was unlucky to strike the winner on his best day. Dictate drew attention to his Great Autumn Handicap prospects by his determined finish i after giving the leaders an appreciable’ break entering the straight. Alma! 'looked likely inside the distance, but weakened badly at a critical. stage.!

•Paper Slipper was the first, to sho-w out, but was; then steadied hi behind the leaders, and turning tor home had drifted back to near the rear. He made a promising forward movei when the run home was commenced, but had too much ground to make up. Brunhild, as expected, failed to act in the going; but Haughty Winner made a. bold showing while he lasted. , Wild Career, who arrived by float from Invercargill on Sunday, ran poorly. Lady Ina, was last away and was never within reach of the leaders. Janet. Gaynor stopped badly in the straight, and was the. last to finish. STUDLEY ROYAL RETURNS. The Sockburn Handicap proved a triumph for the light-weights, all of the well-backed division failing in the ground. The winner, Studley Royal, gave a sterling performance. He was the last to leave the mark, but with

a fast run during the middle stages, he ran up into third place behind Lazybones and Rebel Lad, and followed ] this pair into the straight, with Davolo, Mungatoon and Arctic King handy. Lazybones retired at the distance, and Rebel Lad took charge, but he in turn was soon passed by Studley Royal, who went on for a comfortable win. Galleon finished fast into third place, just catching Arctic King on the post. Mungatoon, Wild Chase, Davolo, and Last Refrain followed, with Willie Win in last place. Studley Royal, on a track and course to Suit his long-striding action, had the race in safe keeping a good way from home. . Rebel Lad put. up a stubborn fight, after having to chase the pacemaker most of the journey. Galleon was the. only one of the higher division to hold his own, and his fast finishing effort pointed to his chance oyer the extra, three furlongs in the Great

Alll n m n. Ha n d i ca p. COURSE CLERK INJURED CHRISTCHURCH, April IS. When leading out the field to contest the Great Easter Handicap at Riccarton this afternoon, Mr. F. H. Selby, the clerk of the course, was kicked by one of the horses and was unable to officiate in later events. One of his feet was hadly cut and he will not be able to attend the concluding day’s races at Riccarton. The horse j which kicked Mr. Selby was Brunhild. , The kick was so severe that it cut ' through Mr. Selby's riding boot and made a deep gash in his foot. He had to be assisted from the birdcage to the stewards’ stand where he received medical treatment. I

I ELLERSLIE—SECOND DAY. ’ ST. LEGER TO FRANCIS DRAKE. i — AUCKLAND. April 18. The Auckland Racing Club's Autumn meeting concluded in sunshine at Ellerslie to-day. The attendance was 21,000. The track was holdjng. The totalisator handled £65.018 10/-. compared with £30,779 last year. The figures for the meeting were £132,420 10/-, compared with £86,766 last year, an increase of £46,654 1.0/-. Remaining results: — . H. O. NOLAN HANDICAP. 15 miles. —6 Malagigi (H. N. Wiggins) 7.3, 1; 7 Tybalt 2; 3 Knight of Australia 3. Also started: 4 Master Briefly. 5 Kilonsa. 2 Gay Rose. 1 Icing 7.8, 9 Day Wind, 8 Parquet. Won by a length; a neck. Time 2.38. Day Wind made the running right into the straight from Tybalt, Knight of Australia. Icing, Malagigi and Kilonsa. who were in close order. Malagigi | finished strongly to win by a length, from Tybalt, who beat. Knight of Australia by a neck. Master Briefly was fourth, followed by Gay Rose. Day Wind and Icing. Autumn Steeplechase, about 3 miles. —1 Riotous (J. Mcßae) 1; 5 Forest Glow 2; 2 Irish Comet 3. Also started: 4 Urination, 6 Neil. 3 Bryce Street (fell), 9 Valpeen. 7 Lucidus. 8 Count Rousillon (fell). Won by half a head; two and a-half lengths. Time 6.7. Great Northern St. Leger Stakes, IS miles: —1 Francis Drake (P. Atkins) 1; 2 Wildflower 2; 4 Aero King 3. Also started: 3 Accomplice. Won by eight lengths; four lengths. Time 3.5. Huia Handicap, 6 furlongs.—l Race Call (C. G. Goulsbro) 1; 2 Rollicker, 2: 9 Prince Acre 3. Also started: 4 Golden Shiela, 7 Tosh, 3 Sir Abb. 6 Tray Bit, 5 Rulette, 11 Anion, 10 Stirella, 13 Tonnerre. 14 Rercpai, 12 Johnny Walls, 8 Galilee. Won by half a length; a head. Time 1.14 2-5. Race Call began smartest and then' gave way to Galilee and Rollicker. Galilee tired at the distance, where Rollicker bored out. and carried out Prince Acre and Anion allowing Race Call through on the fence to win by half a length with a head separating Rollicker and Prince Acre. Anion : was fourth, followed by Johnny Walls, _ Sir Abb, Rulette and Golden Sheila. '

Islington Handicap.—2 Valamito (R. W. McTavish) 1; 6 Cheval de Volee 2; 4 Light Comedy 3. Also started: 5 Valminl, 1 Erndale, 8 Te Hal, 9 Merial, 3 Prince Rangi, 7 Glenogil, 10 Loombination. Won by three-quarters of a length; same. Time 1.40. WAIRARAPA R.C.—SECOND DAY. SERGIA WINS. CARTERTON. April IS.

The weather for the second day of the Wairarapa R.C. meeting at Tauherenikau broke very wet, but cleared suddenly in the later afternoon, when the sun broke through. The course was heavy. The, attendance was good. The tote investments were £16,572, compared with £15,467 on the second! day last year, making a total for the meeting of £32,211, compared with £34,725 last year. Remaining results: — Juvenile Handicap, 5 furlongs: —1 Raratonga 8.4 (J. Chaplin) 1; 2 Yours Truly 2; 8 Floral Robe 3. Also started: 3 Twenty Grand. 4 Lady Lyric. 7 Dissipation, 5 Ruling Lady, 6 Piastre, 9 Valiant Lady. Won by a length; three lengths. Piastre was fourth. Time 1.5 2-5.

Stewards'’ Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs.—4 Mea. Mea car. B.G (P. Williams) 1; 1 Bold Step 2; 3 Advance Plane 3. Also started-: 2 Conversion, 5 Short Circuit, 6 Dancing Flame, 9 Primak, 7 Great Quex. 10 Sunbeam. 8 Quexona. Won by a length; two lengths. Great Quex was fourth. Time 1.19.

Rototaiwai Hack, 1 mile. —8 Southern Blood car. 7.107. (R. Glading) 1; 3 Earl Colossus 2; 1 Shani 3. Also started: 4 Nereus, 5 Seyfried, 2 Lord Quick, 6 Sunny Blonde, 7 Full- of Scotch, 9 Dark Red. Won by two lengths. Lord Quick was fourth. Time 1.45 2-5. -

Tauherenikau Handicap. 7 furlongs. —4Sergia 8.0 (R. Glading) 1; 3 Debham 2; 2 Alunga 3. Also started: 1 Majority, 7 Alby, 6 Alloa, 5 Export. Won by a length; two lengths. Alloa was fourth. Time 1.33.

Pilfautea. Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs':—! Son and Heir 7.8 (R. Grading) 1; 3 Okawa 2; 2 Hunting Mint 3, Also started': 3 Conversion, 4

Free Gold, 5 Le Toque,t, 7 Ilion, 8 Far East, 9; Esperance Bay. Wort by a head'; two lengths. Conversion was fourth. Time 1.18 4-5. FEILDING J.C.—SECOND DAY. QUADROON’S HACK CUP. FEILDING, April' IS. The Feilding Jockey Club’Si Easter meeting was concluded to-day. The attendance was good: and’ the totalisator handled £22,862/10/-, compared with. £25,394 last year. The total for the meeting was £41,035/10/-, against £52,644/10/- for Easter in, 1937. Remaining results: —

Awahuri Handicap, five furlongs l : — 2 Footloose 8.4 (Dulieu) 1; 5 Great Legion 2; 1 Dark Eagle 3. Also started: 3 Minga, 8» Regicide, 6 Chore Arnie, 4 Drachma, 7 Verey Lights. Won by one and! a, half length's. Time 1.3 3-5.

Orona Hack Cup. One mile and! a quarter.—B Quadroon 8.5 (Brewer) 1; 1 Requiem 2; 3 Galteemore 3. Also started: 7 Naughty Marietta, 4 Spender, 5 Conveyor, 2 Chat, 6 Puroto, 9 1 Scarf Dance, 11 Warehi, 10 Laggard. Won by a, neck. Time 2.14. Rewa Handicap. Six furlongs.—6 Rhodesian 7.10 (Flower) 1; 5 Pekoe 2; 10 Otaki 3. Also started: 1 Hunting; 2 Jazz Boy. 3 Malibu, 4 Golden Orchid. 7 Noisy Night, 11 Ruenzori. 9 Copy Cat, 8 Min Lu, 12 Valroy. Won by half a length. Time 1.18. Makino Handicap, seven furlongs.— 2 Lickem 7.9 (Monkley) 1; 3 1 . Great Hope. 2; 6 Davistock 3. Also started: 1 Old Surrey, 4 Jubilee Song, 5 Bonny Glow, Won by two lengths. Time 1.31 2-5.

WAIPUKURAU RACES. PENNYCOMEQUICK WINS CUP. HASTINGS, April 18. The Waipukurau races were held in fair weather. There was a large attendance. The tote handled as against £8,484, an increase of £2,1211. Remaining resultes: — Waipukurau Cup, 1$ miles: 1 Pennycomequick (Callahan) 1 car. 7.4, 1; 4 Buster Brown, 2; 5 Slippery. 3. Also started: 2 Small Boy, 3 Felicitation, 6 Umpire. Won by one and ahalf lengths; three-quarters of a length. Time 2.11 3-5. Pukeora Handicap, five furlongs:—• 6 Red Shoes 1; 5 Centrepoise 2; 1 Royal Pageant 3. Also started: 2 Cherry Plum, 3 Night Attack, 4 No Wonder. Won by a. head; half a head. Time 1.5.

Ladies’ Handicap, one mile and three furlongs: 4 Passion Fruit (Breakwell)' 1; 3 Count Willonyx 2; 5 Tareha 5. Also started: 8 Heather Glow, 1 Rapa Waiata, 9 Dusky Crown, 2 Wolsey, 7 Mahita, 6 Kroflite. Won by throe lengths; half a length. Time 2.30 3-5.

Purimu Handicap, six furlongs:—l Paul Robeson (Gilmer) 1; 7 Gaiwind 2; 2 Jacynth 3. Also started: 3 Screen Star. 8 Colleen Gain, 4 Recitation, 6 Prince Mulla, 5 King's Hope. Won by a head; half a head. Time 1.18.

Flying Handicap, six furlongs: 5 Slippery (Callahan) 1; 4 Buster Brown 2; 6 Aria 3. Also started: 1 Wananga, 2 Hatuma, I Clavercourt. Won by a neck: a head. Time 1.17 1-5. RIVERTON R.C.—SECOND DAY. HIGH GLEE WINS EASTER. INVERCARGILL, April 18. The Riverton Racing Club’s Easter meeting was continued to-day in fine weather. The track was fast and there was a large, attendance. The totalisator handled £27,871, against £24,092/10/. on the second day last year. Remainig results: — Easter Handicap. 11 miles.—l-1 High Glee 7.12 (J. W. Jenkins) 1, 4-4 Waitaka 2, 6-6 Amelita 3. Also start-ed—2-3 Paladino, 3-2 Double Gift. 7-7 Salient Knight and 5-5 Sailing Lady. Won by two lengths. Time 2.6 1-s—a course record.

Riverton Steeplechase, about 25 miles.—2-1 Tangled 11-.5 (J. Murfitt) 1, 4-2 Arctic ‘ Star 2, 3-4 Burwood 3. Also started —1-3 Cock o’ the North, 5-5 Dunmure, 7-7 Possum, 6-6 Sunward and 8-8 Gay Boa. Won by 25 lengths. Time 5.11 1-5. Wallace Handicap, 7 furlongs.—l 3-13 Aspire 7.9 (C. A. Ward) 1, 2-2 Straightdell 2, 6-6 Flame Queen 3. Also start-ed—-4-5 Peacock, 3-3 Volo Dale, 5-4 Wynward, 7-8 Bellerive, 1-1 Astaire, 8-7 King Willow, 12-11 Smoko, 9-10 Verdure, 11-12 Lumiere, 14-14 Wonderful, 10-9 Mazamarch and 15-15 Stone Frigate. Won by a neck. Time 1.27 1-5.

Monowai Handicap, 1 mile. —5-6 Moneyless 7.9 (G. Barclay) 1, 3-4 Surge 1. 1-1 Linguist 3. Also started—2-3 diking, 7-7 Sea Fox, 4-2 Ocean Singer ind 6-5 Island Linnet. Won by half a cngth. Time 1.40 1-5, A protest was lodged against Possum, the winner of the Great Western Steeplechase on the first day, it being alleged that ho cut inside one of the flags. After hearing the evidence the judicial committee dismissed- the protest.

BEAUMONT R.C. TRIVET WINS HANDICAP DUNEDIN, April 18. The Beaumont Racing Club’s annual meeting was held in perfect weather before a record attendance. The track was in good order, and the totalisator handled £10,061, compared with £9,341 last year. Results: — Roxburgh Trial Handicap, six furlongs: 2 Bad News 8.2 (C. G. Humphries) 1; 1 Vanity Queen 2; 5 Royal Ransom 3. Also started: 3 Slayer, 6 Dazzler, 4 Pretender, 7 Dolita, 8 Granado. Won by a length; four lengths. Time 1.18. Easter Handicap, one mile: 1 Roseman 8.7 (P. W. Powell) 1: 4 McHeath 2; 2 Royal Gallant. 3. Also started: 3 Poniard, 5 Toreador. Won by two and a-half lengths; one length. Time 1.43. Dunkeld Handicap Trot (saddle), 3.43 class, one mile and a-half: 8 Mulguy scr (.1. Herbert) 1; 6 Flash Guy 2; 2 Mandrel! 3. Also started: 2 Allen Wrack coupled with Mandrel!, 3 Central Lad, 7 Parishioner, 11 Ebb Tide, 10 Koakiaenae, 13 Santa. Brigada, 4 Salalon, 1 Kid Wolf, 4 Princess Rey coupled with All Kings, 9 Fortune King, 12 Happy Morn. Won by a length, and a-quarter; two lengths. Times 3.29, 3.30, 3.32.

President’s Handicap, five furlongs: 3 Ballad 9.14 (N. J. Dwyer) 1; 2 Philaster 2; 1 New Note 3. Also started: 5 Irish Birdcatcher, 6 Epic, 8 Final Bell, 6 Gipsy Fair, 4 Bad News, 9 Sir Rosenor, 10 Pretender, 11 Dolita. Won by a head; a length and a-half. Time, 1.3.

Molyneux Handicap, one mile and aquarter: 3 Trivet 9.0 (C. Humphries) 1; 3 The Surgeon, 2; 1 Hanlon 3. Also started: 4 Poniard, 5 McHeath, 7 Leading Boy, 6 Dazzler.; Won by a length and a-half; three lengths Time 2.8£.

Electric Handicap Trot (saddle), 2.27 class', one mile: 1 Kid Wolf scr (J. Walsh) 1; 10 Sydney Grand 2; 3

I Devotion 3. Also started: 4’ Allen ‘ Wrack coupled with Mandrel!, 18 Ebb Tide’, 9 Central Lad coupled with. Loyal Subject, 8 Beau Geste, 6 Flash Guy, 5 Ginger Rey, 2 Great Joy, 15 Lady Quilla, 13 Reconnoitre, 19 Santa Brigada, 12 Princess Rey coupled with All Kings, 7 Cirrus, 11 Salalon, 14 Fortune King coupled with Happy Morn, 16 John Dee, 17 Master Garry. Won by a length; two lengths. Times 2.161, 2.14, 2.18 1-5.

Beaumont Handicap, six furlongs: 7 Sir Rosenor car 7.0 (A. Powell) 1; 2 Ballad 2; 4 New Note 3. Also start- . ed: 3 Philaster, 1 Atlanta Lass, 5 Vanity Queen, 8 Dazzling Eves, 6 Slayer. Won by a head; a length. Time 1.17. Railway Handicap, six furlongs: — 1 Roseman car 9.6 (P. W. Powell) 1; 2 Irish Birdcatcher 2; 4 Epic 3. Also started: 3 Final Bell, 5 Gipsy Fair. Won by two lengths; a length and aJialf. Time 1.17, GREY JOCKEY CLUB. HANDICAPS FOR SATURDAY. Handicaps for the Greymouth Jockey Club’s second Autumn meeting to be held at Omoto on Saturday next, have been declared as follows: — TRIAL HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.

DOBSON TROT HANDICAP, 2.27 class. One mile.

RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, 6?; furlongs.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, 1} unites.

RUNANGA HANDICAP, 5* furlongs.

OMOTO TROT HANDICAP, 3.2 class, one mite and a-quarter.

AHAURA HACK HANDICAP, one mile.

FAREWELL HANDICAP. 6i 'furlongs.

RANDWICK SECOND DAY L’AIGLON WINS CUP SYDNEY, April 18. Another huge, crowd attended the second day of the Australian Jockey Club’s meeting at Randwick to-day. There was bright sunshine, but a strong south-westerly wind. The Sydney Cup was won by the much-fancied light-weight, L’Aiglon, who raced to the front a furlong from home, withstood a challenge by Apollo, and triumphed by three-quarters of a length. . Young Crusader, who tried to win all the way, battled on gamely for third place. Genetout faded out at the home turn.

Talking’s sister, High Class, won the Blraganbil Handicap. The former New Zealand horse, Deputy Ruler, pleased the bookmakers by creating a surprise and taking the La Perouse Handicap from the speedy Might. Not. The Tocal Handicap, in which there were many better-class horses, was won by the Queenslander, Royal Step, who was always in a handy position. Results: —

Easter Plate, seven furlongs:—Bonheur de Pere 8.2 (McMenamin) 1; Lady Montague 2; Eclogue 3. Eleven started.

Senora and Bofield were the leading pair at the three furlongs, where Ladj’ Montague assumed command. Bonheur de Pere then came through smartly and won by a neck with four lengths between second and third. Talkalot was fourth. Time 1.262La Perouse Handicap, six furlongs: Deputy Ruler 7.7 (Parsons) 1; Might Not 2; Bonnie Legion and Shackleton dead heat, 3. Sixteen started. Might Not, Mbaveil, Brazandt, Joan Darling, Bonnie Legion, and Heroic Faith were prominent early, and with a furlong to go, it was anybody’s race. Deputy Ruler suddenly came through to lead into the straight, and, stalling off a challenge by Might Not. he won convincingly by half a length, with the dead-heaters a length away. Moaveil was fourth and then came Bodie’s Head, Denis, and Silver Rose. Time 1.121.

Biraganbil Handicap, one- mile:— High Class (W. Cook) 1; St. Constant 2; Highborn 3. Thirteen started, including Troy and Kai Terb. When the field settled down Kai Tere, Lifebuoy. Caesar, and St. Constant comprised the leading division, with High Class second last. Approaching the home turn, High Class, with a spirited run, got to the front and won by a length and a-quarter, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Bachelor King was fourth, and Troy fifth. Then came Perimond. Time 1.373. Sydney Cup, two miles: L’Aiglon, 6.7 (Harvey) 1; Apollo 7.8 (Voitre) 2; Young Crusader (Bartie) 3. Sixteen started.

John Wilkes and Captain Drake were scratched. When the barrier rose, Young Crusader, as usual, became the leader, opening up a long gap. Sir Regent took no part in the race, and Mestoravon broke down and was pulled up. Aitchengee tailed the field for a mile and then moved up among the front division, comprising Silver Standard, L’Aiglon, Cathartes,

11 Billy Boy, and 1 Apollo. Rfananui also i appeared on the-scene. Approaching - the turn, _L.’Aiglon cl.os.edJ.in. on Young , Crusader, with Genetout and ApOllo • about a length behind, the next divis- • ion including Sarcherie and El Senor ? . ita. Cathartes had dropped back to last. L’Aiglon got to the front and held off Apollo to win impressively by three-quarters of a length, with Young Crusader two lengths away third. Sarcherie was fourth, then came El Senbrita, Aitchengee, Mananui, Genetout, Old Rowley, After Six, Donaster, and Silver Standard. Time ,3.23. Wentworth Handicap, six furlongs—First Division: Bull Chase 8.1 (McCarten) 1; Elson 2; Royal Ensign 3. Twelve started. Won by half a neck; a head. Shipley was fourth.l Time 1.13. I Second 1 Division: Valhalla 8.12 (Munro) 1; Manaos 2; Jan Baz 3. Twelve started. Won by two and ahalf lengths; three-quarters of a length. Petruchio was fourth. Time, 1.123. Tocal. Handicap, 11 miles: Royal Step 8.3 (Bartie) 1; Sidcup 2; Rossjoy 3. Sixteen started, including Haute Monde and Linklet. Rossjoy tried to lead throughout, hut Royal Step flew in at the finish and won by half a head, with threequarters of a length betw r een second and third. Time 2.53TROTS AT HAWERA. CARVER DOONE AGAIN. HAWERA, April 18. The Hawera trots concluded with one of the largest, attendances since 1930. The weather was overcast. The. track was in good order. The totalisator handled £ 19,000, compared with £15,337£ last year, making a total for the meeting of £34,551, compared with £ 29,724.

After the running of the Kaponga Handicap, there was an inquiry into the running of Purina, and the owner’s explanation was accepted, but he was warned for not advising the stewards of the condition of the mare before the race. Remaining results:— Waima-te Plains Handicap, 4-40 class, 2 miles.—s-5 Carver Doone 1: 1- Donald Dhu 2; 4-3 Treasure Bond 3. Also started: 9-8 Ace Pot, 8-10 Red Frontier, 6-6 Shrewdie, 10-9 Gay Sister, 12-11 Musketeer, 2-2 Zincali, 3-4 Our War, 7-7 Policy, 11-12 Winaway. Won by two lengths; neck. Times: 4.34 2-5, 4.37 1-5, 4.38 2-5. Fatea Handicap, 3.1 class, 1., miles-—l-1' Transwell 1; 2-2 Jacaranda 2; 3-4 Adversity 3. Also started: 5-5 Guy Zclock, 7-7 Orleigh Mills, 4-3 Travisque, 6-6 Derby Lu. Won by a neck; a length. Times: 2.53, 2.54, 2- 3-5. Opunake Handicap, 5.2 class, 2 miles. —4-4 Princess Beverley 1; 1-1 Tonee 2; 2-2 Gjjeat Sonoma 3. Also started: 5-5 Flashbye and Reception bracketed, 3-3 Biworthy, 6-6 All Bingen, 7-7 Unworthy. Won by a neck; a length. Times: 4.55 3-5, 4.48 1-5, 4.46. Stewards’ Handicap, 3.5 class, 11 miles-—5-5 Silver Letitia 1; 7-7 Marcus 2f 2-1 Bonny Pointer '3. Also ■started: 10/9 Kia Kaha and Winhisivay bracketed, 1-1 Tristan, 6-6 Worthy Quest, 4-4 Guy Zolock. Won Ijy a neck; a length. Times: 2.57, ; 2.57 2-5, 2.59. !

Kapuni Handicap, 1$ miles—l-1 Donald Dhu 1; 5/4 Zincali 2; 10/10 Winaway 3. ' Also started: S/S Ace Pot, 3/3 Hearsay, 10/11 Musketeer, i. 7/7 Shrewdie, 1-1 Sports Review bracketed with winner, 6/6 Treasure Bond, .9/9 Valdor, 4/5 Our War, 2/2 Nawton Parrish. Won by half a length; one and' a-half lengths. Times: 2.48, 2.49 -5, 2.49. TROTS AT ADDINGTON-TO-MORROW’S PROGRAMME. [special to “stab.”] CHRISTCHURCH April 19. The opening of the Inter-Dominion , Trotting Championships, postponed from Saturday, will take place at Addington to-morrow, so that the . four days’ trotting will be consecutive. This is the greatest test of stamina ever asked of pacers in New Zealand, and the postponement of the opening of the meeting makes racing conditions doubly hard for the horses engaged, for they will be required to stand up to hard races on consecutive days. The win-and-place system of betting will be in operation and the following horses will be supported in their different engagements: — Robert; G. Simpson Handicap: Peggctty, Listowel, Pilot Peter. Wayviile Handicap': Waitakl Power, Wynan, Fremont. First. Qualifying. Championship— First heat: King’s Play. Parisienne, Rocks Ahead'. Canberra Handicap: Sea Gift, Toorak, Play On. Championship—-Second heat: Lucky , .Tack, Plutiis, King’s Warrior. Essendon Handicap; .Little Reta, . Golden Eagle, Captain Bolt. Aharon Handicap. Mont d’Or, Effie Parrish, Ivy Peterson. Championship—Third' heat: Supertax, Village Guy, U. Scott. The programme is as folliws: — 11.30 Robert G. Simpson Handicap, unhoppled trotters, 3.34 class, one mile and a-half—Debutante, Indolent, King Franz, Listowel, Prince Harvester, Survivor scr., Lady Sonoma, Mute 12, ( Sister Mary 24, Aristotle, Peggotty, < Pilot Peter 36, Tan John 48, Helen’s < Bay, Captain Bolt 72. t 12.10 ! Wayviile Handicap, 3.28 class, one j mile and a-half.—Bing Crosby, Civic. Fremont. Full Hand, Moana Tama, ( Pola Negri, Sage King, Silver Guy, ) Snowy de Oro, Twenty Grand, Wee 1 Wrack, Wynan scr., Ferry Post, Our i Peggy, Red Flyer, Southern Chief 12, ] .Waitakl Power 36, Crocus, Lynwood i >4B. £ 12.55 f First Qualifying Event, Limit 48 1 yards one mile and a.-quarter—First heat: Our Walla, Aide de Camp, Ner- j vie’s Last, Frisco Boy scr., Kolect, Pot ± Luck, King’s Play, Rocks Ahead, .< Parisienne, Evicus 12, Willow Wave, t Grand Mogul 24, Roi I’Or 36. < 1-40 Canberra Handicap, 4.34 class, two t miles. —Eighteen Carat, Ginger Jack, 1 Toorak scr., Play On 2, Frisco Lady t 24, Ironside 36, Lady Fame, Sea Gift ] (T.) 48, Renown’s Best 72. r 2.20 t First Qualifying Event—Second heat: Picador, Joy’s John, Double t Great, Speedy Boy scr., Dan’s Son, j Graham Direct, Reporter, Bonny a Azure, Bingen Palm, Plutus 12, King’s q Warrior, Lucky Jack 24, Indianapolis 48. i: 3.0 a Essendon Handicap, unhdppled trot- j ters, 4.40 class, two miles.—Aristotle, n

> Garner, Kippagh, Little Beta, Parrish > Belle, Walter Wrack scr., Captain ’ Bolt 12, Bittersweet, Flotsam. 24, Nor--1 jman Fox, Writer 36, Discord 5 , Golden (Eagle 48, First Wrack 60, Waikato Prince 72. 340 Akaroa Handicap, 3.31 class, ona mile and a.-half—Colonel Bogey, Dundee, Eflle Parrish, Gallinford, Golden „Moness, Ivy Peterson, Marsceres, Mont d’Or scr, Agility, Connenora, Doubt, Eastern Prince, Great Divide, Old Faithful, Olive King, Red Pigeon, Reno, Sandusky 12, Marlene, Reylena 24. ' 4.25 First Qualifying Event—Third heat: Kernel Lu, Big Author, Blair Athol, f Icevus scr, Lady Childewood', Glenrossie, Village Guy, Worthy Light, I Gamble, U. Scott 12, Cloudy Range, Tempest 24, Supertax 36.

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