TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

Greymouth Evening Star, 17 April 1939, Page 11

TO-DAY’S RACING NEWS

Galloping MEETINGS TO COME. April l‘J. 20— Manawatu. April 21, 22—Whangarei. April 22—Reeftou. April 22—Waverl&y. April 28, 29—Danneyirke. April 27, 29—South Canterbury. April 29, May I—Nelson. May 4; 6—Egmont. May G —Franklin. May 6 —Amberley. May 6, B—Marlborough. May 12, 13—Otakl Maori. May 13 —Ashburton. May 13 —Southland. May 18, 20 —South Canterbury. z May 20 —Manawatu. May 20, 22 —Waikato. May 27—Foxton. RACING aToMOTO. GOLDEN CHEST WINS AGAIN. Features of the Greymouth Jockey Club’s second Autumn meeting held at Omoto on Saturday were the successes of Golden Chest, Land Raid, and Don Acron, who in winning made their records three victories in succession on the circuit. All three horses won handsomely. There was a large attendance, and the track was fastThe weather was dull.’ and a few light showers fell towards the end of the day. The racing was interesting throughout, and there were some close finishes. The machine ( handled £6,202/10/-, as against £5,366 at the corresponding meeting last year, an increase of £836/10/-. For the two meetings the total was £12,043, as compared with £10,319 for the corresponding .fixtures last year, an increase of £1724. Golden Chest, after being well placed all the way, won the Presi-' dent’s Handicap convincingly. She 1 , thus completed a sequence of three Victories in the principal events on the course this circuit. Land Raid was again responsible for an impressive performance in winning the open sprint. He has now won six races ■over five and 1 a-half furlongs on the course, and has been ridden in all except one of these races by A. E. Ellis, j Don Acron’s success in the Omoto Trot, put him in a class on his own among the pacers raced on the cir- ! cuit. '

Th© meeting was capably conducted by officials of the club, headed by the President, Mr T. E. Coates, and the Secretary, Mr M. J. Fogarty, and the programme was concluded only a few minutes after the scheduled time. The starter, Mr G. Reed, gave general satisfaction. The Municipal Band was in attendance. Remaining results: — DOBSON TROT, £'B7, 2.27 class, 1 mile:— \

1 WORTHY MAC, A. Fairbairn’s b.g., syrs, scr .(owner).. 1 2 LADY MILNE, 0. W, Smith’s blk.m., 4yrs, scr (J. Bryce, jun.) 2 3 CHAMELEON, Messrs G. P. Thomson's and J. J. O’Neill’s rn.m., 6yrs, 24yds (J. P. McNeill) 3 Also started: 5 Last Hand scr, 6 Peggy Petrova, 1 True Pronto coupled with winner. 4 Clive Brook 24yds, 7 Janet Gaynor (50yds. length and ahalf; three lengths. True •Pronto was fourth. Times: 2.15 3-5, 2.16, 2.15 3-5. RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, £BO, 6J furlongs: — 5 COUNTERVANE, M. Daly’s br.m., aged, 7.9. (A. Messervy) 1 3 SKYRENA, A. J. Blackburn’s b.m., 4yrs, 8.0 (J. McCauley).. 2 1 REAL LADY, Hon. G- R. Hunter’s and Hon. P. C. Webb’s ch.m., 4yrs, 7-11 car. 7.4 (R. Caddy) 3

Also started: 6 Comus 8.9, 2 Bright Prospect 9.3, 7 Malvasia 8.10 ca. 8.5, 4 Gilford 7.12, 8 Lisnacree. 7.7 car. 7.8. A length; half a length. Bright Prospect was fourth. Time: 1.22 3-5.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, £l5O, 1?» miles: — 2 GOLDEN CHEST, E. C. Parker’s ch.m., aged, 9.2 car. 8.9 (C. Stokes) 1 1 KILROBE, L.R.C. Macfarlane’s br.f., 3yrs, 8.12 (H. Hibberd).. 2 3 ROY BUN, T. E. Coates’s b.g., 6yrs, 8.9 car. 8.2 (R. Caddy) .. 3 Also started: 4 Pladie 9.0 car. 8.7, 5 Potent 7;0 car. 7.4. Two lengths; three lengths. Pladie was fourth. Time, 2.9. RUNANGA HACK, £BO, 5J furlongs. 1 LAND RAID, A. B. Spiers’s b.g., aged, 10.3 (A. E. Ellis) • • • • 1 5 FLAME QUEEN, Messrs F. Freitas’s and M. Houston’s b.m., 4yrs, 7.10 car. 7.3 (A. Stokes) . . 2 4 REBEL RANK, A. J. Blackburn’s b.g., 3yrs, 7.7 (A. Messervy) 3

Also started: 3 Donadea S.O car. 7.9, 7 Card Player 7.13 car. S.O. 2 Nolana 7.7 car. 7.0, 6 Passenger 7.7. A length; half a length. Nolana was fourth. Time, 1.9 2-5. OMOTOJTROT, £ S 7, 3.2 class, 14 miles: — 1 DON ACRON, F. P. Brosnan’s b.g., 4yrs, 48yds (owner) .. .. 1 1 LADY MILNE, 0. W. Smith’s blk.m., 4yrs, scr (J. Bryce, jun), coupled with winner .. .. 2 4 CHAMELEON, G. P. Thomson’s and J. .1. O'Neill’s rn.m.. Gyrs (J. P. McNeill) 3 Also started: 3 Clive Brook scr, 2 True Pronto scr coupled with Worthy Mac, 5 Karoro’l2yds, G Last Hand scr coupled with Wee Pal 3Gyds, 7 Atarau Queen 48yds, 8 Janet Gaynor 48yds. A length; three lengths. Atarau Queen was fourth. Times: 2.48 3-5, 2.52 4-5, 3.53 3-5.

AHAURA HACK HANDICAP, £lOO 1 mile: —

4 jSHANGRI LA, Hon. G. R. Hunter’s and Hon. P. C. Webb’s blk.g., 4yrs, 7.G (M. Caddy) .. 1 2 PAL ROGER, M. Conza’s blk,m„ Gyrs, 8.7 (J. McCauley) . . . . 2 5 PAPERNILLA, H. G. Warring’s b.g., syrs, 7.2 car. 7.4 (A. Stokes) 3

Also started: 1 Aggravate 9.12, 3i Bright Prospect 9.0, G Emmeline Girl‘ S'.s, 7 Gilford 7.5 car. 7.0, 8 Amoretta 7.0 car. 7.15. Two lengths; a neck. Tims 1.43 2-5.

’FAREWELL HANDICAP, £lOO, 61 furlongs:— 4 SKYRENA, A. J. Blackburn’s b.m., 4yrs, 7.7 (A. Messervyj .. 1 7 POTENT, Jos. Johnston’s eh.g., aged, 7.7 cur. 7.2 (C. Stokes) .. 2 1 FIDELIS, M. Steinberg’s b.c., 3yrs, 8.12 (A. E. Ellis) .. .. 3 Also started: 2 Rebel Chief 9.11 car. 9.4, 3 Palmyra 8.7, 5 Nolana 7.7, 6 j Windward 7.7 car. 7.6. A neck; length. Rebel Chief was fourth. Time, 1.22 1-5. NOTES ON THE RACING. END TO END VICTORY. Worthy Mac confirmed his good second to Don Acron at the Kumara meeting, when he scored an end-to-end victory in the Dobson Trot. He led past the stand from True Pronto, Chameleon, who made a fast begin-

ning, Lady Milne and Clive Brook. Worthy Mac led Chameleon, Lady Milne and True Pronto into the home stretch, and these were the only ones with a chance. Worthy Mac came on to win easily by a length and a half from Lady Milne, who finished better than Chameleon, by three lengths. True Pronto was fourth, with Last Hand. Janet Gaynor, and Clive Brook next, well back. Tote £6071.

Improved Form: Countervane, an eight-year-old Weathervane gelding, improved on his third at the Kumara meeting, when he won the Railway Hack decisively. He was first to show out, but when they had settled down Real Lady was the leader from Countervane. Skyreila, Malvasia and Bright Prospect. Real Lady led into-the straight from Countervane, .Bright Prospect and Skyrena, but in the -run home, Countervane came through and stayed on to win by a length from Skyrena, who finished brilliantly half a. length in front of Real Lady. {Bright Prospect was fourth, ahead of Malvasia, Gilford and Comus. The favourite, Real Lady, had every chance, but Bright Prospe t was closer at the finish than at any other stage. Toto £7431.

Golden Chest Again: • Golden Chest completed a treble in principal events on the circuit, when she easily won the President’s Handicap. after her successes at the first Greymouth meeting and the Kumara fixture. Kilrobe, after she and Pladie had delayed the start, secured several lengths break on the field, leading past the stand from Roy Bun, Golden Chest, Potent and Pladie. Along the back, Golden Chest moved up, and closely followed Kilrobe into the straight, with Pladie haridy, and Roy Bun moving up, but several lengths away. Golden Chest came away to win by a good two lengths from Kilrobe, who tired, with Roy Bun finishing on three lengths away, half a length ahead of Pladie. Potent was tailed off. Kilrobe took too much out of herself early, and when the real racing began she had nothing in reserve. Roy Bun finished on well, after drifting two furlongs from home. The .other two were outclassed. Tote £7501, with Kilrobe the favourite by £3/10/- from the winner.

A Sterling Performance: Land Raid put up a sterling performance with the steadier of 10.3, to won the Runanga Handicap, his third on end on the circuit. Rebel Rank and Flame Queen led Land Raid into the straight, with Nolana next. Once straightened up, Land Raid came away, and won decisively by a length from Flame Queen, who finished well, half a length ahead of Rebel Rank. Nolana was fourth a length away, followed by Passenger and Donadea. Rebel Rank showed early speed, and Flame Queen ran her best race on the circuit. Contrary to their running during the previous week-end, Nolana and Donadea were never in the leading division. Land Raid was always well placed, and, well-handled, won reservedly. Tote £827.

Another Treble: Don Acron became the .fourth treble winner of the circuit, when he won the Omoto Trot, after making up his ground steadily, and finishing brilliantly. Chameleon led out, and past the stand was followed by Lady Milne, Clive Brook, Worthy Mac and True Pronto, with a break to Don Acron. Chameleon entered the home stretch just ahead of Lady Milne and Worthy Mac, with Don Acron starting to put in his claim. Lady Milne soon settled Chameleon and Worthy Mac, but Don Acron came with an irresistible run to beat his stable-mate by a length. Chameleon was three lengths away third, with Atarau Queen, who finished well, close up fourth, ahead of Worthy Mac and True Pronto. Tote £8521.

Not Headed: Shangri La went to the front from the start of the Ahaura Hack, and was never headed. He was followed into the straight by Aggravate, who was nearly last early, Pol Roger, Papernilla and Bright. Prospect. Shangri La was never in danger of defeat, ami won by a clear two lengths from Pol Roger, who was a neck in front of the fast finishing Papernilla. Bright Prospect finished well for fourth, ahead of Gilford. Aggravate failed to stay on, after going from last to second in about two furlongs—a big task under his impost of 9.12. Shangri La was not produced at the Kumara meeting, but over six and a half furlongs at the first Greymouth meeting, ran last in a field of eight. Tote £8095.

Earlier Form Confirmed: Confirming her brilliant finishing effort of earlier in the day, Skyrena, this time assisted by a good beginning. won the Farewell Handicap well, from the little-fancied Potent, who ran his best race of the. circuit. Skyrena made the running from Potent, Nolana, Windward, Fidelis and Rebel Chief. Skyrena was still the leader from Potent, Rebel Chief and Fidelis together, and Palmyra, as they swung into the straight, and in a desperate finish Skyrena stayed on to win by a neck from Potent. Fidelis was a length away third. finishing well, ahead of Rebel Chief. Palmyra, and Nolana, with Windward tailed off. The hot favourite, Fidelis, was rather slow to find his feet, but finished well. Rebel Chief failed to make his usual good beginning, and when fairly well placed in the straight failed to make up any leeway. Tote £11075.

AVONDALE J.C. I ROUND UP WINS HANDICAP. AUCKLAND, April 15. The Avondale Jockey Club’s Au liimn meeting was opened to-day in line weather. There was a large attendance and the. course was fast, ’.rhe totaiisator handled £47.072, compared with £34,46.’!/10/- last year, an increase of £12,608/10/-. Results:--Avondale Hurdles, one mile and three-quarters: 2-1 Airani 11.7 (H. Maria) 1; 3-1 Agog 2; 1-3 Mia Acrea 3. Also started: 4-2 Electric Spear. 5-5 Tutor. A length and a-half; two lengths and a-half. Tutor was fourth. Time, 3.13 4-5. Rosebank Handicap, seven furlongs: 5-4 Silver Cloud 8.0 (E. Man-

son) 1; 4-5 Vaalso 2; 1-1 Royal Fawkes 3. Also started: 2-2 Bronze Moth, 3-3 Hunting Squire, 17-17 Helga, 6-7 Silver Lance, 11-12 Cintrace, 16-16 Lady Kew. 7-6 First Gold Money, 12-13 British Talent 14-14 Kittle, 8-9 Tea. Gong, 15-15 Master Vaals, 10-10 Tupeotu, 9-8 Gay Opal, 13-11. Nordic Song. A length and a-quarter; neck. Nordic Song was fourth. Time, 1.28 1-5.

Chevalier Handicap, six furlongs: 1-1 Bronwen 7.10 (W. J. Broughton) 1: 4- Veritable 2; 7-6 Aero King 3. Also started: 5-4 Spearford. 14-14 Torch, 10-9 Huntingmore, 2-2 Games, 11-12 Superior Guard, 3-3 Blonde Princess. 13-11 Bright Wings. 9-10 Pasture, 6-7 Te Takina, 12-13 Sen Acre, 15-15 Docility, 8-8 Ngakaru . Half <a length; head. Blonde Princess was fourth. Time, 1.14. Foley Memorial Handicap, one mile and a-quarter: 2-5 Round Up 9.13 (G. Cameron) 1; 1-1 Gold Vaals 2; 5-7 Golden Sheila 3. Also started: Anion bracketed with winner, 7-3 Valamito. 3-4 Balinavar, 9-10 Master Brierly, G-G Rulette, 11-11 Galilee. 4-2 De Friend, 5- Coronation. 12-12 King Theo, 10-9 Gay Rebel. A neck; head. Rulette was fourth. Time, 2.5.

Oakley Handicap, five furlongs: 7-7 Wyndora 7.1 (H. Long) 1; 1-1 Nora Gregor 2; 3-4 Our Jean 3. Also started: 8-8 Heroic Maid, 9-9 Royal Tray, 6- Foxmound, 2-2 La Vie. 5-5 Surmise, 12-12 Panthiest. 10-10 Gold Wings, 11-11 Bronzeshar, 17-18 Nyola, 16-15 Humasong, 13-14 Glen Connell, 4-3 Pern, 15-16 Commemoration, 14-13 Constant Star. 18-17 Clipper, 19-19 Bonny Gaze, 20-20 Stonehaven. A neck; head. Heroic Maid was fourth. Time, 1.0 4-5. Railway Handicap, six furlongs: 3-2 Pirate King 8.10 (R. W. McTavish) 1; 7- Gay Seton 2; 1-3 Lady Meath 3. Also started: 2-1 Palustre, 5-5 Triune, 9-8 Silver Eagle, 6-6 Te Poto, 4-4 Full Hand, S-9 Calorie. A head; same. Palustre was fourth. Time, 1.13 1-5. Whau Handicap, one mile: 1-1 Brazilian 9.2 (T. Burgess) 1; 6-5 Eastern Heir 2; 11-11 Trevace 3. Also started: 2-2 Ora King, 3-3 Pocket Venus, 10-9 Mio Fratollo, 4-4 Spinning Wheel, 5-6 Saccoue, 7-7 Master Appellant, 9-10 Gay Sister, 8-8 Hessketoon, 12-12 Captain Bruce. A long neck; half a head. Saccoue was fourth. Time, 1.39 3-5. Titirangi Handicap, one mile: 6-5 Black Musk 7.6 (F. Haine) 1; 1-1 Ivar 2; 2-2 Jayola 3. Also started: 9-9 Day Wind, 12-12 Paso Robles, 8-6 High Sea, 7-7 Noitaro, 4-3 High Tea, 3-4 Inquisitor. 5-8 Inver, 14-14 Bright Idea, 15-15 Land Girl, 10-10 Poland, 13-13 Ivy Willonyx, 11-11 Very Glad, 16-16 Psychologist. A head; half a length. Inver was fourth. Time, 1.38 1-5.

NOTES ON THE RACING. AIRAM WINS HURDLES. [special to “stab.”] AUCKLAND, April 15. Airam was third to Agog and' Mia Acrea, who took turns as pacemaker in the Avondale Hurdles, until she hit the front five furlongs from home Thereafter, the issue appeared to be safe in her keeping. Agog was close up at the last hurdle, but Airam had too much pace for the former Hawke’s Bay performer. Mia Acrea was a poor third. Electric Spear was always in the rear and evidently feeling the ground. Airam has been out of the money only twice in a dozen starts this season, and this was her third success over the battens. First Victory: Silver CloutL a. .three-year-old filly by Appellant, gained her first win in easy fashion in the Rosebank Handicap. Cintrace began best and' passing the half-mile, she was closely attended by Silver Cloud, who had been fourth out of the barrier. Royal Fawkes, Hunting Squire, Nordic Song, and Vaalso were also prominent. Cintrace soon quit in the straight and Royal Fawkes looked dangerous at the distance, but Silver Cloud and Vaalso finished more strongly. Nordic Song was a, close fourth, succeeded by Kittle, Bronze Moth, Lady Kew and British Talent. Silver Cloud is very promising, and Hunting Squire showed speed, [mt finished' greenly. Bronze Moth was bad at the barrier, but she lost no ground at the start, and did not run up to expectations.

Memorable Finish: The finish of the Foley Memorial Handicap was a memorable one. for those who fought out the close finish were in the rear division until the final run. In winning under 9.13, Round Up added palms to his decoration as the best handicap horse in the province of Auckland, and Cold Vaals who covered a great deal of extra ground, gained great credit in defeat. Golden Sheila also ran up to her recent good efforts at Ellerslie. Anion led out, but within a furlong rushed up to join him in the lead. Turning into the back, Anion led Galilee by a length, with Rulette, De Friend, Valamito,, Balinavar and King Theo in close order. Round Up, Golden Sheila ami Gold Vaals were in the next division, but clear of the whippers-in, Coronation ami Muster Briefly. King Theo was second into the straight, Round Up being fifth, and Gold Vaals fourth to last. At the distance. Anion. King Theo ami Rulette were hanging on to the lead, with Round Up, Gay Rebel. Gold Vaals and Golden Sheila making their bids almost simultaneously. In a great battle to the post, Round Up forged to the front, and wmi by a neck from Gold Vaals, who fini lied in the middle of the course a head in from of Golden Sheila. Rulette war, foiirih, chased in by Balinavar, ami Gay Rebel, Anion and Valamito.

Wyndora Succeeds: Always possessor of exceptional speed. Wyndora stayed on better than hitherto to win the Oakley Memorial at tong odds from Nora Gregor, whose performance under 9.0 was full of merit, and Our Jean, another speedy filly who has a future. Wyndora got the jump-out, but at the half-mile Heroic Maid led Wyndora, Surmise and Nora Gregor. These four were first on to the straight from Commemoration, who ran wide, Gold L mgs and Fcxmond, who began slow-

ly. Ar. the liulf-disl.a mo if. was anyi.no’s race bin Wyndora, tint oul, beat Nora Gregor bv a- neck, with Our Jean a head away. ’ La. Vie was a. good fifth, with Foxmond, Surmise and Gold Wings next.

Pirate King Again: The top-weight in the Railway Handicap, I'irato King, completed the double in winning another tight finish. This was his I bird victory in his last live starts, 'f’cjioio ran to the front from. Calorie amt’ Gay seton within furlong, and Tepoto led into the straight, from I’anlstre, Lady Meath, Silver Eagle, Pirate King utid Guy Seton, ali in close order. Tepoto dropped out as soon as they put on the pressure, amt Pirate King asserted himself about 810 yards from the post, io cross the line a head in front ol

Gay Seton, witli half-heads between the latter, Lady Meath ami Palustre. Next were Calorie, Tepoto. Silver Eagle. Full Hand and Triune. The last-named delayed the start, and tailed’ the field throughout. Gay Seton made a good place return. Consistent Brazilian: Brazilian crowned his recent consistent record with a. win in Hie Wha.il Handicap from Eastern Heir and Trevace, who. were both at good odds. Tlio first out were Eastern Heir, Brazilian and Pocket Venus,

then Trevace ran up second to be clear of a bunch. Eastern Heir and Trevace were still clear at the straight from Mio Fratollo, Master Appellant, Brazilian, Pocket Venus, Ora King ami Hessketoon. Another keen struggle ensued, Brazilian gradually wearing down Eastern Heir to win by a long neck, with Trevace half a, head away. Saccoue was a good fourth, next, to arrive being Pocket Venus, Spinning Wheel, Ora King and Hessketoon. Brazilian is now out of hacks. Ora. King was unlucky in the

running'. Favourite Outstayed: Black Musk was always well placed in the Titirangi Handicap, and in a great duel in the straight with Ivar he outstayed the topweight to win by a, head. Jayola. made a. good showing to finish half a length away, and Inver who ran prominently throughout was fourth. Very Glad, the pacemaker, retired in the straight. The winner was favoured by a 71b allowance.

STRATFORD R.C. Af AT A ROA AVINS MEMORIAL. NEW PLYMOUTH, April 15. The weather, though threatening, was fine for the Stratford Racing Club’s Autumn meeting to-day. The course was in splendid order and the attendance good. The totaiisator handled £ 15,335, compared with £17,686/10/- last year, a. decrease of £2351/10/-. Results: — Trial Stakes, six furlongs.—7 Liberal Mint S-7 (G. R. Tattersail) 1; 6 Sans Bleu 2: 1 Gitana Lass 3. Also started: 5 Carmody, 12 Hokumai, 8 Kernel Mint, 2 Sieglinde, 9 Vaals Queen, 13 Wee Ethel, 3 Young Charles, 10 Darthura, 11 Erin Lad, 4 Mullamond. A length; the same. Carmody was fourth. Time. 1.16.

Flying Handicap, six furlongs.—l Footloose 7.1(1 (G. P. Dowrick) 1; 2 Racecall 2; 2 Jan Ridd 3. Only starters. Two lengths; a length. Time, 1.14 2-5. lengths; a length. Time, 1.14 2-5. 4 Veldette 7,2 (S. Edwards) 1; 1 Vascones 2; 5 Chief Lord 3. Also started: 2 Mountain Fox, 6 Captain Gale, 3 Kilometre. A head; a length. Kilometre was fourth. Time, 1.2 3-5. Anniversary Handicap, one mile and a-quarter.—s Silvanus 7.0 (H Stewart) 1; 1 Dainty Sue 2; 2 Notium 3. Also started: 3 Friesland. 4 Aussie Ra, 6 Red Sun. A length and a-half; three lengths. Friesland was fourth. Time, 2.9. Autumn Hurdles Handicap, one mile and a-half.—l Disturbed 10.12 (J. Toki) 1: 3 Ruadina 2; 2 Booklaw 3. Also started: 4 Mahanui, 5 Platter, Ten lengths; Jhree lengths. Platter was'fourth. Time, 2.48 2-5. Budge Memorial Handicap, nine furlongs.—l Mataroa 9.1 (B. H. Morris) 1; 2 Verey Lights 2; 4 Chat 3. Also started: 3 Prime Quality. 5 Golden Orchid, 8 Karerenui, 6 Eurotas, 7 Windsor Chief. A neck; two lengths. Eurotas was fourth. Time, 1.54 4-5. High-Weight Handicap, about seven furlongs.—s War Lap 8.0 (S. Edwards) 1; 2 Dark Eagle 2; 7 Student Prince 3. Also started: 1 Winsome Lu, 6 Lady Kyra, 8 Silk Sox, 3 r Pe Huia, 4 Te Morehu. A head; threequarters of a length. Te Morehu was fourth. Time, 1.35 1-5. Farewell Hack Handicap, six furlongs.—l Fiancee 8.11 (W. Jenkin) 1: 6 Ramleh 2 ; 5 Silver Gift 3. Also ! started: 4 Deficit, 2 Mischel.' 7 Lady Boden, 8 Kernel Mint, 3 Parian, 9 St. Cedric. Half a length; a length. Mischel was fourth. Time, 1.15.

DEFAULTER’S BRILLIANT WIN MALAGIGI ALSO SCORES. SYDNEY, April 15. The final day’s racing of the Australian Jockey Club’s Autumn meeting' at. Randwick to-day was marked by good fields ami excellent sport. The course was in good order in spite ofi overnight showers. I The New Zealand horses. Defaulter' and Malagigi. again won well. Thel former’s brilliant performance in lead-; ing the field for two miles and winning) the Australian Jockey Club Plate of'! two miles and a. quarter from worthy!; opponents like Spear Chief. Mosaic.? and Allunga. was acclaimed all over) the course. | Malagigi snatched a smart victory m tile Final Handicap after lie began badly and was pocketed at the homo turn. Ajax had no difficulty iu accounting for live opponents in the C. W. Cropper Plate, including Bold Rod. Ajax’s winnings now total .1'3.1 .000.

The at l.endam-e to-day was 3.3.01i0, compared with 31.000 lasi year. F. A. Roberts told the Sunday "Sun” that Defaulter fulfilled every expectation to-day. lie emphasised that Defaulter had ample room to stretch out, whereas in his two previous Rand-wii-k starts he had been "given a rough spin” by ether horses and imh'-ed, so severely knocked about tliai he hi.a rm-ied the rider on Saturday lo take Defaulter to the from amt stay there. Ellis did that, and al one stage had a live lengths’ break on the .field, in spite of which the limo was not so fast. Defaulter is described oy the Sunday press as the best three-year-old, and best weight-for-age. and best slayer, at file Randwick meeting, and Ajax as the best sprinter and the best four-year-old. High Caste, with Reading, shares the juvenile honours. Defaulter will return to New Zealand next. Friday. and will come back to Australia for the Spring meetings. Results: —

Rous Handicap, six furlongs.—Aureus (Bartie) 1; Red Thespian 2, June 8. Twenty-one starters. Two lengths;

length. Heroic Faith was fourt Time, 1.12.',.

Woollalira Handicap, one mile. — Knight Folly (Harvey) 1; Gilltown, 2, Vestal 3. Fourteen starters, including 'rhe Squire. A head; two lengths. Panax was fourth. Time, 1.38 L W. Cropper Plate, seven furlongs.

—Ajax (Badger) 1. Gold Rod (N.Z.) 2. Amiable (N.Z.) 3. Ajax took command from Creditor at five furlongs and the outcome of the race was never afterwards in doubl. Gohl Rod went after Ajax at the home turn, but Badger. riding Ajax right, out, won decisively by two lengths, with half a length between Gold Rod and Amiable, King’s Head was fourth. Time 1.23 A. Dangar Handicap, one mile and five furlongs.—Feminist (Lappin) 1, Will Rogers 2, Ripley 3. Two and a-half lengths; a length. Cathartes was fourth. Time, 2.43.1 Fernhill Handicap, for two-year-olds. One mile. —Tel Astir (by Marconigram —lntuition) (Hughes) 1, Dagmar, 2. Dashing Cavalier 3. There were 17 starters, including The Stork. In a thrilling finish throughout the straight Tel Astir won by a neck witli two lengths between second and third. Lavengro was fourth. Time, 1.39.

A.J.C. Plate, weight-for-age. Two miles and a-quarter.—Defaulter (N.Z.) 8.2 (L. J. Ellis) 1; Spear Chief. 9.0 (McCarten) and Mosaic (N.Z.) 8.2 (Bartie) dead heat 2. Marauder, Stuffy. Cathartes. and L’Aiglon were scratched. Defaulter took the lead at four furlongs and opened up a gap of three lengths from Mosaic and Allunga, which lie held for over a mile. Mosaic and Spear Chief came at Defaulter nearing the home turn, but the New Zealander finished full of running and won amid great cheering by two lengths. There was a dead-heat for second. Allunga was fourth, five lengths away. Time 3.58,1. Final Handicap, one mile and a-quar-ter. —Malagigi (N.Z.) 9.3, (Badger) 1; Cooranga, 2, Silent Tip 3. Eight starters. including Limulet. In a. resolute finish Malagigi won by a head, with a length between second and third. Limulet was fourth. Time, 2.6 A.

ROUGH RIDING TACTICS. (Recd. April 17, 8 ami.) SYDNEY, April 16. That the Randwick meeting just concluded was marked by some of the roughest riding tactics in the history of local racing is the verdict of several critics. What happened to Defaulter. and the fact that other good horses received cuts and abrasions are mentioned among other instances. Several horses were nearly on their noses. Limulet was badly scarred. Cardinal Puff suffered a broken hind fetlock, but may be saved for the stud. Undue crowding at the barriers spoiled the prospects of heavily-backed candidates. Even Ajax had a narrow escape. He limped into the weighing enclosure with one shoe hanging by one nail, and a severe cut on the other foot. The jockeys. AV. Cook and A. Podmore have been suspended for two months for careless driving.

PRAISE FOR DEFAULTER. SYDNEY, April 17. The “Sydney Morning Herald” says: Defaulter showed his real class when he won the A.J.C. Plate on Saturday.; Many thought that Spear Chief and Mosaic delayed their runs against Defaulter for too long, but they overlooked the magnificent judgment displayed by the jockey, Ellis. The time was the second slowest ever taken for the race. Defaulter will return to New Zealand recognised as one of the best three-year-olds ever bred there. J. H. Abbs headed the list of winning trainers for the meeting, with £7070, for which Mosaic was mostly responsible. Mr. H. D. Greenwood (owner of Defaulter) won £2075.

WIN FOR NAMAKIA. MELBOURNE, April 15. At the Mentone (N.Z.) races today Namakia (N.Z.) won the Boisdale Welter Handicap. Namakia is a halfbrother to Suleiman. CLIFDEN R.C. ACCEPTANCES INVERCARGILL, April 16. The following acceptances have been received for the Clifden Racing Club’s meeting, to be held next Saturday:— ■Lilburn Handicap. Six furlongs.— Ramana 9.0, Gay Feather, Royal Vane 8.9. Belmont Hack Handicap. Five furlongs.—Fleet Street 10.1, Spendthrift 8.13. Ortyx 8.2, Moonraider, Pink Bond 7.8, Gay Fetaher 7.7. Fowle Memorial Handicap. One mile and a-quarter—Bow Street 9.0, Sparkle 8.9, Triple Cone 8.4, Tnraki 7.11, Forecast 7.0.

Orawia Steeplechase. About two miles. —El Caballo 10.1. La. Boca 9.1 L Master Balboa 9.8, Pandine 9.4, Impel 9.0. Waiau Handicap. Six furlongs.— Triple Cone 8.9, Ortyx 8.3, Pink Bond 7.9, Ramana, Gay Feather 7.7. Farewell Handicap. One mile. —Fleet Street 9.10, Bow Street 8.12, Turaki 7.9, Baitruin 7.1. Tuatapere Trot. 3.5 class. One mile and a- quarter.—Harbinger, Northern Sun, Lady Wellington, Country Lady, Royal Mountain, Gayola, Young Dewey scr.. Abel, Eglinton 24. Alton Trot. 3.43 class. One mile and a-lialf. —Harbinger, Northern Sun, Pontoon, Lady Wellington, Country Lady, Royal Mountain, Gayola, Young Dewey, Nelson's Guard scr.

REEFTON J.C. HANDICAPS FOR SATURDAY The following handicaps have been declared for the Reefton Jockey Club’s meeting to be held next. Saturday: — FLYING HANDICAP, five furlongs.

PROGRESS HANDICAP TROT, 2.27 class. One mile.

FAREWELL HANDICAP, seven furlongs.

Acceptances close at 9 p.m„ to-mor-row. NELSON J.C. NOMINATIONS RECEIVED. — The following nominations have been received for the Nelson Jockey Chib’s annual meeting, to be held oh April 29 and May 1: — FIRST DAY. Novice Stakes, fixed weights: Phil, Royal Huntress, Hunting Bee, Far East, Lights Out, Philibun, Batsham, Lady Baron, AVakarara, Golden Thoughts, Gay Hussar, White Rajah, Telamon. »

Nelson Cup, 1.1 miles: Silver River, Second Innings, Mishna, Roy Bun, Pladie, Might, Lustral, Debham, Happy Heels, Liane, Cap© Gabo. Hope Hack, 7 furlongs: Lord Hawke, Prediction, Middle Watch, Great Bramble, Skyrena, Floral Robe, Titter, Toper, Impersonator, Bright Prospect, Shangri La, Mother in Law. Electric Hack, 6 furlongs: Phil, Prediction, Far East, Carfex, Gemara, Daymist, Great Bramble, Rebel Rank, Floral Robe, Lady Baron, Wakarara, Gay Hussar, Real Lady, Mother in Law, White Rajah, Telamon. Newman Handicap, 1 mile: Silver River, Flammarion, Second Innings. Pol Roge'r, .Hanlon, Might, Lustral, Debham, Happy Heels, Cape Gabo. Wakefield Handicap Trot, 3.40 class, .15 miles: Peter Travis, Juliana, Cavatina, Little Gordon, Loyalette, Tristan, Charlie Chan, Dushka, Latest Edition, Rough Deal, John Worthy, Balaclava, Count Parrish. Brightwater Handicap Trot, 3.2 class, l.i miles: Peter Travis, Juliana, Cavatina, Little Gordon, Loyalette, l Tristan, Charlie Chan, Dushka, Latest Edition, Rough Deal, John Worthy, Balaclava, Count Parrish.

SECOND DAY. Trial Stakes, fiixed weights: Phil, Royal Huntress, Hunting Bee, Far East, Lights Out, Philibun, Batsham, Lady Baron, Wakarara, Golden Thoughts. Gay Hussar, White Rajah, Telamon.

Redwood Memorial 9 furlongs: Second Innings, Carfex, Roy Bun, Pladie, Might, Lustral, Debham, Happy Heels, Liane, Cape Gabo. Motueka Flack, 1 mile: Lord Hawke, Middle Watch, Great Bramble, Skyrena, Pol Roger, Batsham, Titter, Toper, Impersonator, Bright Prospect, Shangri. La. Stoke Hack, 6 furlongs: Phil, Prediction. Far East. Carfex, Mishna, Gemara, Daymist, Great Bramble, Rebel Rank, Floral Robe, Lady Baron, Wakarara, Gay Hussar, Real Lady, Mother! in Law, White Rajah, Telamon. Glen Memorial, 7 furlongs: Silver River. Flammarion, Second Innings, Carfex, Roy Bun. Skyrena, Pol Roger. Hanlon, Might, Lustral. Titter, Debham, Happy Heels, Toper, Impersonator, Cape Gabo, Bright Prospect, Mother in Law. Moutere Handicap Trot, 3.40 class, li miles: Peter Travis. Juliana, Cavatina, Little Gordon, Loyalette. Tristan, Charlie Chan, Dushka, Latest Edition, Rough Deal, John Worthy. Balaclava, Count Parrish.

Richmond Handicap Trot, 2.25 class, 1 mile: Peter Travis. Juliana, Cavatina, Little Gordon, Loyalette. Tristan, Charlie Chan. Duslika. Latest Edition. Rough Deal, John Worthy, Balaclava. Count Parrish.

Trotting MEETINGS TO COME April 19 —Manawatu. April 22 —Wairarapa (at Hutt Park) April 29 —Auckland. May 6 —Oamaru. May 9 —Marlborough. May 11, 13—Forbury Park. May 13 —Waikato. May 27 —Canterbury Park. May 27, 31 —Auckland. June s—Ashburton.5 —Ashburton.

MANAWATU TROTS. CRUISER WINS CUP. PALMERSTON N„ April 15. The Manawatu Trotting Club’s meeting opened in overcast weather. There were two very light showers, but the track was fast. There was a good attendance, and the totalisator handled £11,379/10/-, against £12,145 last year, a decrease of £765/10/-. Results: —

Longburn Handicap, 3.5 class, one mile, and a quarter: 6 Lovalette scr (C. Berkett) 1; 6 Tristan 2; 7 First Shake 3. The first and second horses were bracketed. Also started. 5 Guy Whispers, 11 Laguna, 2 Repose 8 Tsana and Josette bracketed, 13 Golden Star, 13 Three Tens. 1 Narbada, Gate Pah and Red Knight bracketed, 15 Because and Ayrshire bracketed. 9 Embassy, 3 Double Peter, -1 Labour Day. 12 Stepson, 9 Loyal Belly. Two lengths. Embassy was fourth, 'rimes 2.48 2-5. 2.49 3-5. 2.51 Awapvni Handicap 3.49 class, one

mile and a half: 2 Native Worry scr l([j. F. Berkett) 1; 1 Blomfield 2; 3 1 Air Pilot 3. Also started: 10 Snowy [Bingen, 12 Vera Worthy, 8 Maxie Lorraine, 7 Singing .Bird, ,11 Nancy McKinney, 4 Barney Bingen, 9 Black Nall ive, 5 Gold Kip. 5 Audrey’s Last. Two lengths. Gold Kip was fourth. Times 3.3 G 2-5, 3.34 1-5, 3.33 3-5. .Pohangina Handicap, 3,54 class, one mile and five furlongs: 7 Roma. Girl scr (F. V. Cults) 1; 1 Resistance 2; 4 Lynn Rey 3. Also started: G Loch Leven, 9 King Franz, 5 Guana, 1 Captain Scott bracketed with Resistance, 2 Juliana and Charlie Chan bracketed, 8 Silk King, 4 Purina, 10 Activity. Half a length; three lengths. Silk King was fourth. Times 3.42, 3.38 1-5, 3.44.

Manawatu Cup, 4.40 class, .two miles: 6 Cruiser 3G (O. E. Hooper) 1; 5 Loyal Direct. 2; 1 Mazaire 3. Also started: 7 Red Frontier, 5 Shrewdie, 4 Olive King, 3 Ace High, 2 reasure 4 Olive King, 3 Ace High, 2 Treasure Bond was fourth. Times 4.29, 4.31 1-5, 4.33,

Ladies’ Bracelet, 3.43 class, one mile and a half: 4 Tristan 60 (L. F. B.erkett) 1; 5 Te Roto 2; 13 Stepson 3, Also started: 11 Tsana, 3 First Shake, 10 Short AVave, 12 Three Tens, 6 Narbada, 14 Because, 9 Cloverdale, 7 Double Peter, 1 Accountant, S DiitesL Half a length; length. Times 3.26, 3.30 1-5, 3.32.

Stewards’ Handicap, 2.58 class, one mile and a quarter: 4 Lady Vasclyne scr (E. N. Kennerley) 1; 3 Juliana 2; 10 Envious 3. Also started: 7 Rere Oro, 5 Otaua, 8 Hillcrest 2'Hottentot, 3 Charlie Chan bracketed, ryith Juliana, 12 Tennessee’s Child, 9 Roadster, 1 Sans Pareil, 11 Activity, 6 Ropata. Neck; two lengths. Roadster was fourth. Times 2.48 2-5, 2.47 3-5, 247 245.

McDonald iHandicqp, j 4-5,4 class, two miles: il Chudic 2.4’i(C. Moran) 1; 3 Welcome. Guy 2; .5 All ißingeji 3. Also started: 7 Sphinx, ,4 Arapai, 8 J<ing Frqnz, 2 Gentleman Joe, 6 [Reception, 9 Tnn John. iHalf a length. All Bingen >was fourth. Times 4?37, .4:27 2-5, 4.39 3-5.

President’s Handicap, 2,51 class, one mile and a quarter: 3 Effie Parrish scr (.R. B. Flood) 1; 1 iLoyal Direct 2; 2 Adversity 3. started: 4 Red Frontier, 1 Shrewdie bracketed with Loyal Direct, 5 Baron Alfonso. A. length and a half; two lengths. Red Frontier was fourth. Times 2.42 1-5, 2.43 1-5, 2.44.

Malvasia 9 0 Passenger 7 12 Miss Ta st a .. Lisnaciee • t 12 t.'oiiiitei vane 8 6 Gayspeai 7 12 Itonadea <) ‘i Queen Linda I* < ardplayer 8 4 Treasurer — 1’! Real Lady 8 4 Gay Hussar . . 12 Gilford 8 2 Jewish Lady - IP Papernilla ■ > 1 Sir Gladsome 7 12 Improvident j-S II VLEXANDRR HANDICAP, one mile. Aggravate It 12 Gayspe'ar 7 0 Bright Prospect 8 J 2 Amoretto 4 0 < 'onius S I Lord Hawk .. l 0 Shangri La . . 8 4 Bit o’ Blue . . i 0 Emmeline Girl 8 2 La Plata 4 0 Ferri by 7 3

Last Hand . scr Royal Surprise 12 Latest Edition scr Chameleon 21 I’eRK.v Petrova scr Balaclava 36 Reel Worthy SCI’ Tarn . . . . Wee Truman . scr Baron Silk ■IS True Pronto . scr Edgar Wallace 48 John Worthy . 12

IRVING MEMORIAL HANDICAP, one mile ami a-quarter. Land Raid .. II 1 Rebel Queen 7 12 Rebel Chief . . X 11 Palmyra 7 1 Jia bble X JI) Emmeline Girl 7 0 Kilrobe X II Potent 7 0 Pladio X n Ileal Lady .. 7 0 Golden Hart. X 0 Windward 7 II Fidelis 7 J 3 Gayspear 7 0 stewards’ .handicap, six furlongs ami a-lialf. Aggravate Il 13 Nolana 7 II < 'i.uinervane 8 II Improvident. 7 *l t'olIlUS X G Queen Linda 7 - Miss Tasta . . X 2 Lisnaeree - Flame Queen 7 13 Gay Hussar .. 7 ** Cardplayer Gilford 7 13 7 10 Sir Gladsome 7 7 HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, furlongs. seven Rebel Queen 10 4 Potent 8 11 Aggravate 10 2 Bit o’ Blue . . 8 0 Palmyra 9 111 Windward 8 0 Bright Prospect 9 4 Metal Bird .. 8 0 Shangri La . . 8 13 La Plata .8 0 The Masquerader 8 11 A mo ret to 8 0 REEFTON HANDICAP TROT, 3.39 class. One mile and a half. Balaclava S(*r Tarn . 12 Chameleon . SCI’ Baron Silk . 24 Joi in Won li y . . scr Edgar Wallace 24 Karoro . scr Wee Pal .. . . 36 Last Hand . scr Atarau Queen 48 Peggy Petrova scr Janet. Gaynor . 48 Royal Surprise Worthy Mac . scr ♦ scr Lady Ann 48

Land Baid .. 10 X Palmyra . x (i Kllrobe 9 11) Malvasia . X 0 Pladle 9 7 Potent J 11 Golden Dar .. 9 I Papernilla 7 7 Fidelis 9 0 Nolana 7 y Aggravate X 12 Metal Bird . 7