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Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXII, Issue 12534, 22 April 1935, Page 6

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RACING FIXTURES

April 20. 22—Wairarapa R.C. April 20, 22—-FeUding J.C. April 20, 22—Auckland R.C. April 20, 22, 22-—Riverton. R.C April 22 —Beaumont R.C. April 22—Waipukurau J.C. April 22—Kumara R.C. April 22, 23—Canterbury J.O. April 24, 27—Greymoutli J.C. April 27—Marton J.C. FEILDING MEETING MANCHESTER TO PL ABIE. WALSH DISQUALIFIED FOR SIX MONTHS. (Press Association). FEILDING, April 20. There wn s beautiful .weather and a very large attendance, the racing and the track was firm and last. The totalisator handled! £15,072 against, £l4475 10s last year. KAWA HURDLES. 2 Chile (P. Burgess) 1 3 -Park Acre (Nichol) 2 5 Headland (Liddall) ... 3 Also ran : 6 Henry of Navarro, 1 Sunny Song, 5 Harvest Moon, ' 7 Hone Whero. Won by a length and five lengths. Time 2.56. Headland and Park Acre ledi to the last hurdle. Chile took the lead and won nicely. ONGO HACK. 3 Gold Mission (Savage) ... ... 1. 2 —Leprechaun (W. jj. Burgess) 2 6 Boon (L. 11. Jones) 3 Also ran: 7 Merry Way, 5 Lapel, 4 EOfrapai, 1 Reipar. 9 Midacre. 8 Dialogist. 10 Koreroa. Won by two lengths. Time 1.14 12-5 MANCHESTER. HANDICAP. 1— Pladie (Broughton) I 2 Chiqf Marionette (Reedt ... 2 4 ißust (Tattorsall) 3 Also ran: 3 Aga Ivhan, 5 Miss Hn 9 - habye, 6 Trisbna. "Won by half a length and 1J lengths Mi ss Hufihnhyo fried to steal a march on the field! and half a mile from home was five lengths in front. Trishna. Chief Marionette and Aga Khan followed her info the straight, wherry Pladie, .with a fine run cut down Chief Marionette to win nicely. Aga. Khan was last. MAIDEN HANDICAP. I—Orac. (W. Broughton) 1 5 Merlyn (T,. 11. Jones) 2 3 Gay Boy (Hoed) .„ ....... 3 ALso ran: 10 Cyclopean, 7 Royal Guy. 9 Waitoliu. -I Autumn Leaf. 8 Vivienne. 3 Drnnipeol, 11 Lady TCo.iriri. 6 Terry. 12 Trimden. Orac was never troubled and won comfortably by a length each wa.v. Time 1.26. . MA NO ONE HANDICAP. 3 The Tiger (Savage) 1 4 Bodyline (Tattorsall) 2 I—Bonghnl (W, Broughton) ... 3 Also ran: 2 Souchong, 5 Lady Kyra, Won by necks. Time 1.13 3-5. Souchong and Boughal made tlie pace to the straight. < where The Tiger and Bodyline [wore handy at the distance. The Tiger finishing sol idly, won narrowly in a blanket finish. TAONUT NURSERY. 1— Severe (Reed) 1 2 Finnesko (W. Broughton) ... 2 4 Romp Along (Savage) 3 : Also ran: l Entail, and Lattice (both bracketed with winner), 3 Alchemic, 6 Matrimony, 7 Surprise /to m. Won by threoquarters of a length and 1* length. Time 1.3 1-5. Severe, beautifully handled by Reed attended Surprise Item to the .straight, where she took command Finnesko challenged, but failed by the best. part, of a length. ONEPUIH HACK. I—Round1 —Round Score (Reed) ... ... 1 5 Onewhetu (Shields) 2 3 Ingenuity (B. H. Morris) ... 3 Also ran; 4 Tahurangi, 2 Timorous, 6 Sir Romeo, 7 Count’ Will onyx. 8 Wahino Nui. Won by half a length and a length. Time- 2.7 l~”.

HA LOOM !) E HA XDICA P. 7—Gold Ala® (Savage) 1 2.—Boughal (W. Broughton) ... 2 4—Midian (Reed) 3 Also ran; (j Sanguine King, o Pomp, 3 Refresher, 1 Limulus. 8 True Shaft. Boughal. Limulus and Sanguine King led at th 0 half mile but Gold Mag who had! dropped back, finished fast to win by half a length from Boughal, who wn s . a similar distance from Midian. •T. Walsh, rider of Sunny Song in the Kawa Hurdles, was disqualified for six months for failing to ride his horse out. ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY Noon.—lvimbolton Hurdles, If miles.—lnvictus 10.13, Henry of Navarre 10.12, Constant Sun 10.7, Sunny Song 10.1, Headland 0.10, Park Aero 9,6, Honewbero 9.0. 12.40. —Jtewa Hack. 6 furlongs.— Wasteland 8.9, Gold Mission 8.6, Merry Way 8.4, Leprechaun 7.13, Reipar 7.11, Dialogist, Orac, Boon 7.9, Korero, Eke Tore, Gay Boy, Merlyn Terry 7.0. 1.20. —Easter Handicap, One mile and a distance.—Pladie 9.0, Chief Marionette 8.12, Miss Hushnhye 8.3, Trishna 7.10, Rust 7.9, True Shaft 7.0 2.o.—Winiata Stakes, 6 furlongs.— (all 8.7): Apopo, Bazaine, Trimden, Muggins, Waitohu, Vivienne, Garter, Red Spender,. Merlyn Terry. 2.40. —Denbigh Handicap. Six furlongs.—Souchong 8.6, The Tiger 8.3, Boughal 8.0, Refresher 7.12, Lady Kyra 7.11, Limulus 7.7, Bodyline 7.4, 3.20. —Awahuri Nursery. Five furlongs.—Fulojoy 9.4, .Alchemic; 8.2, Entail 7.6, Rompalong 7.4, Surprise Item 7.2, Matrimony 7.0. 4.3—Oroua Hack. 1£ miles.—Round Score 9.1, Tahurangi 8.7, Onewhetu 8.6, Lapel, Ingenuity 8.5, Timorous 7.10, Kurapae 7.8, Dorado 7.6, Sir Romeo, Count Willonyx, Wahine Nui, Gay Boy 7.0. 4.4s.—Makino Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Sanguine King 9.0, Boughal, Pomp 8.13, Miss Hushabyo, Midian 8.7, Gold Mag 8.6, Foreign Queen 8.5, Lady Kyra 8.0, Refresher 7.13, Limulus 7.12, True Shaft 7.7. WAIRARAPA MEETING DAVISTOCK WINS EASTER. BIG BOOK WINS AGAIN NURSERY TO FULOJOY (Press Association). CARTERTON. April 21. MOKAI HACK HANDICAP (seven furlongs.) 7 Lord Moutoa (G. Humphries)... 1 8 Collision (P. Atkins) 2 3 Queen’s Pride (S. Anderson) ... 3 Also ran: 5 Orby’s Last, 4 Wairani 8 Royal Record, 9 Father’s Choice, 12 Bellhroney, 11 Arctic Star, 10 Bright Sky. Won by a neck and half a length. Time, 1.27 1-5. MAIDEN PLATE (all 5.7.) 5 Chaste (P. Atkins) I 2 Evasion (W. E. Pine) 2 1 Grand Vizier 3 Also ran: 7 Aperture, 3 Count Rousillion, 6 Dark Red. 10 Helen Ford, 9 Nova Scotia, 1 Out-span, 8 Popette. Von by a short length and a head. Time, 1.28. EASTER HANDICAP (1} miles.) 2 Davistock, 7.101 (S. Wilson)... 1 1 Speed, S-6 (S. Anderson) 2 4 Vertigern, 7.0 (J. Sheehan) ... 3 Also ran: 3 Semper Paratus, 3 Bonnie Vale. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 2.10 L WAIRARAPA NURSERY (five furlongs). 1 Fulojoy 5.12 (A. E. Ellis) 1 2 Shirley Deane, 7-8 (J. Leach)... 2 3 Lo Grand, 7.11 (W. E. Pine)... 3 Also ran: 5 Conversion, 4 Going Gay, 6 Medway, 7 Starma. A length each way. Time, 60 15. NEWMARKET HACK HANDICAP (five -furlongs.) 4 Debut 8.1 (S. Wilson) 1 6 Dick Whittington. 8.5 (A. Ellis) 2 7 Bonnie Song, 7.3 (J. Sheehan)... 3 Also ran: 2 Full Throttle, S Hybiscus, 1 Acceptable, 5 Abbey Feale, 3 Pegged Exchange, 9 Gdalium, 10 Flash Ronald. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.40.

PUFIARA. HACK (one mile.)

I Darecourt, 8.0 (S. Wilson) 1 5 Royal Dash, 7.2 (J. Sheehan) ... 2 3 Tupurango, 8.0 (S. Andrson)... 3 Also :an: 2 Auissic Ra, 4 Taumau, 6 Grand Blow, 7 Cheerful Day. Won by a length and three lengths Time 1.40. MARTINBOR.OUUH. HANDICAP (seven furlongs.) 1 Big Book, 8.13 (P. Atkins) 1 7 Lady Spy, 7.13 (J. Sheehan) ... 2 2 West Tor, 8.13 (R-idgway) 3 Also ran: 6 Croupier, 8 Lady Ronald, 4 Navaho, 5 La Poupee, 9 Hunt ing Day, 3 Full Throttle. Won by a length, and half- a length Time, 1.26 2-5. FERRY HACK HANDICAP (six furlongs.) 2 Cawbeen, 9.1 (J. Leach) 1 1 State Bank, 8.3 (S. Anderson)... 2 4 Alby, 7.11 (P. Atkins) 3 Also,ran : 5 Orby’s Last, 7 Arctic King, 6 Note Issue, 3 Vineo. Won by threequarters of a length and two lengths. Time, 1.13. ACCEPTANCES FOR. SECOND DAY Moron. Hack' Handicap. Seven furlongs: War vane 8.13; Hunting Bag 8.8; Lord! Moutoa, Sweet Music 8.7; Queen’s Pride 8.3; Arctic King 7.13; Royal Record 7.12; Grand Vizier 7.5. Novice Stakes. Sir furlongs; Count Rousillion, Evasion, Flash Ronald. Genial Helen Ford, King’s Choice, Morning Quest, Novia Scotia, Outspan . Popette. Solaria, all 9.0. Autumn Handicap, Nine furlongs: Speed 8.11, Davistock 8.6; West Tor 8.2; Semper Paratus 7.13; Lady Ron aid 7.11; Lai Poupee 7.2; Navaho. Lady Spy 7.5; Vertigern, Bonnie Valor 7.0. Juvenile Handicap. Five furlongs; Boomerang 8.0; Shirley Dene 7.13; Lo Grand 7.12; Going Gay 7.6; # Me3 ltvay 7.0. Stewards’ Handicap. Six furlongs; Caiwbeen 9.9; Acceptable 9.8; Full Throttle 8.12; Debut 8.8; HyhiscuS 8.4; Alby 7.11; Pegged! Exchange 7.10; Bonnie Song, Father’s Choice 7.0. Rotowai Handicap. One Mile; Darecourt 8.10; Tnpurangi 8.1; Queen’s Pride 7.13 : AnSsin Ra. 7.11; Royal Record 7.9; Sir Spear, Taumau, - Chaste 7.8; Royal Dash 7.7; Grand Blow 7.3; Cher fill Day, Popette 7.0. 1 Tauherenikau Handicap.. Seven furlongs: Croupier 9.3; Semper Para-j tus 2.10; Lady Ronald-8.8; Lad*y Sp.v Navaho- 8.6; La Poupee- 8.4 ; Caw- " been 8.2; Full Throttle, Hunting Day 7.7. Pihnutca Handicap. Six furlongs:— Cawbeen 9.8; Acceptably .9.7 ; OrKy’s Last, State Bank 8.5; Alby 7.10; Abbey Fenlo 7.9; Vinco 7.2; Note Issue 7.2. RIVERTON MEETING CUP TO FIRST SONG. DUNMORE’S STEEPLES. The first dn.y of the Riverton Easter meeting was held on Saturday, results being as follows : OREPUKi NOVICE STAKES Dollar Bill I. Royal Pal ... 2 Scratched; Qbligomeut, Ocean Singer. Royal Huntsman. WAT ATT STEEPLES. Panoeha ... ... 1 Graball -2 Scratched!; Partisans’, Red Lance. A PARI M A HANDICAP Water Power 1 Beam 2 All started. 1 .ONG WOOD lIAXDICAP. U nseeu 1 Poniard 2 Scratched; Thornton, . Jacobin, WaipounauHi. Tautnu -Maid. RIVERTON CUP. First Song 1 Grand Finale 2 Scratched: The Smuggler. Osculate Cough. Chbota, Totolomai, Golden King. GREAT WESTERN STEEPLES. Dunmoro 1 Royal Limond 2 Qui nopal 3 Scratched: Night Club. Brandy Boa Hostage. VISITORS’ HANDICAP. Bay Duke 1 Silk Paper 2 Amelita 3 Scratched: Beam, Ocean Singer. Colon. POUR AKTN'O H andtc-ap. Venite 1 Sunee 2 Niggerheadi 3 Scratched: First. Song, Alayam, Wonderful.

ELLERSLIE MEETING THREE DOUBLE-FIGURE ' “DIVVIES” , OAKS TO GAY BLONDE RED MANFRED’S EASTER ’ WON. LIKE A CHAMPION PURDLES TO VERDEN ,DU BARRY’S STAKES STEEPLES TO THESPIS (Press Association'. AUCKLAND.' April 20. The . ~nd Racing Club’s autumn meeting opened at, EUerslio today in glorious weather. The track was yery fast and the good fields engaged provided a splendid day’s sportrfor the large attendance. The tote handled £40,331 10s compared with £35,582 for the corresponding day cf last .year. Double figure dividends weyo .returned by Coronis, who fan second in the Easter, and by Dll Barry, winner of the Champagne- Stakes,, and Royal Secret, who . finished first in the Eden Handicap. Red Manfred won ~ .the Easter in 1.36 3-6 creating a, new course record. GREAT NORTHERN! OAKS (!’ miles.) 1 Gay Blonde (Tinker) 1 2 Sirona (Webster) ;; 2 3 Aisttarth. (Horne) 3 The,only starters. Won by throequarters of a length and tj(iree lengths. Time, 2.35. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, (1} miles.) 2 Gay Marigold (Goldfinch) I 3 Knight of Australia (Cameron) 2 4 Sir Abb (Wiggins) 3 Also ran: 1 Sporting Blood, .1 Mungatoon, 8 Korpkjo, .10 Sinking .Ftind,. 6 Delrain, 7. Gay Rose.-12;Roy nl Artist, 9 King’.s ,4rpl>pr, 11 TybaH) Won by threecfuartprs of ,a Ifingtlj and a head. Tipic, ,2,5. B'RIGjHTON ITURDRES, (2 miles.) 3 Verden' (P. Thomson) 1 1 Wee Pat (Burgess) -2 6 Master Musk (hlcLachlan) ,3 Also started: 3;BjlJy ;jßoy (bracketed with Verden), ; 4;Y?l'«^¥i I k<)l :l > , dor, 6 Maunga Kinfj.f.SiSilvcriWuitie 7 The. Sun. ■ .‘‘•...•..•i.' Val Watch, .-Silver Wattle, and Tudor fell. The-f)iip refused to jump at the seven '; furlong fence. Won by . Slelengths and 1 a head. Time,; 3.41 ; : . EASTER TfANDICAP (one mile.) I Red MprifrOjl TWebster) I 16 Corohi.v(W;: Junes) 2 3 Gay Seton (Winder) 3 Also, rriuf.SvKiltowyn, 12 Diatoni-. ous, 2 'RuJttn'ut, "10 King Musk, 13 British 'Columbia, 19 Gay Broney, II Gypsy-Mpth, Mother Superior, 4 Kelly, f 5 Rereatu, 17 Greek Gold 8 Impaste, 6 Star Artist, 14 Scotland, 13 Irnamirit, V .16 Caliente, 20 Psychologist: Si,'. Diatomous, Gay Seton, Gypsy Moth and British. Columbia (set the pace early and,. at the half-mile, Gypsy Moth*was lending from Star Artist, (Greek • Gold, Rri- ' tish Columbia, Coronis, and Gay Setton. The order at the turn was Star Artist, Greek Gold, Diatomons,. Coronis, British Columbia, Scotland, and Red Manfred. The last-named came: through like a champion to clinch victory, with -Coronis challenging. Gay Seton was third, and Caliente, who came up .from the rear, fourth. Won by a-head and a length. Time, 1.36 '3-s —a course record. CHAMPAGNE STAKES (six furlongs:) 6 Du .Barry (Goldfinch) 1 2 Haut Monde (Webster) 2 3 Galilee (McTavish) 3 Also ran: 1 Gay Sheik, 6 11 Duce,. 4 Fairfax. Thin was a great race, .the field being practically bunched till turning for home when Du Barry snatched the lead from Galilee and held on Well to nun comfortably from Haut Monde. Galilee was a close third, and Gay Sheik fourth. Won by one and a-quartor lengths and a neck. Time, 1.13 f-5 MANpERE STEEPLES (2} miles.) 1 Thespis (Burgess) - 1 3 Clan Ronald (Sharkey) -2 4 London (Foster) 3 Also ran: 6 Mia Stella, ft Ruby Meteor. Won by four lengths nnd two lengths. Time, 4.57 8-5. ONSLOW STAKES (six furlongs.) . 3 Plato (R. Marsh) 6 Fleefwind (L. Dulieu) 2 13 Happy landing (Foam) 3 Also ran: 1 Velocipede and Triune (bracketed), 2 Flood Tide, 9 Johnny Walls, 11 King Flight, 4 Tai Yang, 10 Teak, 14 Chalice 8 Light Comedy 7 Misurina, 5 Callisto, 12 Brilliant Acre. 15 Lady Vnlma. Won by one and n-Ualf lengths and half a length. Time, 1.13 3-5. EDEN HANDICAP (one mile.) 9 Royal Secret (Wiggins)- 1 8 King Roy (McKenzie) 2 Gay Egypt (Clifford) 3 Also ran: 1 Worohia, 3 Tray Bit, 5 On Parade, 2 Nun Nicer (bracket-

ed with Expectancy), 7 Sunny Downs 18 D’Artagnan, 12 Adalcne, 4 Engi, 6 Koith Lu, 10 Lady Diana. 16 United, 13 Royal Appellant, 14 Miss Lu, ll'Xahlin, 17 Jewelled Girdle 20 Takiri. 19 Tola Dance. Won by a lengths and two lengths. Time, 1.38. K. E. Thompson, rider of Val Watch in the Brighton Hurdles, was thrown heavily when the horse fell at the second fence. The jockey, who is 29 years of ago and a wellknown North Island rider, suffered severe head injuries and a fractured collarbone. He was admitted to Auckland. Hospital in a serious condition. NOTES ON THE RACING (Special to the Times). AUCKLAND, April 21. The autumn meeting of the A.R.C. opened yesterday in fine, .though dull weather. The course was in excellent order, some fast times being recorded. IN FINE FETTLE. Gay Blonde was a very warn) favourite for the Groat Northern Oaks. Sirona . went to the front when the field settled down and had a good break on the favourite six furlongs from homo nnd*Was still clear entering the straight, but Gay Blonde laid her half way down and beat her noine by throequarters of a J ength, with Astarth, the only other starter, three lengths away. Gay Blonde will take some beating in the St. Leger unci Sirona, if started, in the Nelson Handicap, should go Well. GAY MARIGOLD AT HER. BEST. Sporting Blood, Gay. Marigold, Knight of Australia and Sir Abb were most in demand for the President’s Handicap. Korokio, King’s Archer and Sinking Fund led along the hack from Sir Abb, Delrain, Knight of Australia, Sporting:Blood, Mungatoon, Royal Artist, Tybalt and • Gay Marigold. .Korokio was-first into the straight from King’s . Archer, Sinking Fund, 'Sir Abb, Spotting ;Bipod, ..Knight of Australia and Gay Marigold, and, in the run home, Gay -Marigold did .host, and won, by threequarters of a length frojn Kniglit of Australia, who fipat Sir Abb by a head. Sporting Blood was .right up fo,urth, ■ folfowedi.by. Gay Rpfie, Tybalt, Delrain, Mungnto.an -.fa,ud King’s Archer. Gay .-.Marigold put up a good performance and. is again*,at her best, .while Knight; of Australia and Sporting Bipod should be ; improved. VERDEN’S WTN IN THE HURDLES Wco Pat, .Tudor and the . bracket Yerden and Billy Boy 'commanded most .attention in the .Brighton ♦Hurdles. Val Watch was soon in front and had a good lead at the second fence, .which she hit and dislodged her, rider, R. E. Thomson. Verden led past the stands from Tudor, Maunga King, Wee Pat, Billy Boy and Master Musk, Silver Wattle falling at the fence just before going out of the straight. The Sun baulked at the next. Mnunga King was in charge along the back, but Tudor and Yerden soon ran past him, the pair lending into the straight from Mnunga King and Wee Pat. Tudor fell at the last fence and Verden went on to win bv two and a-half lengths from Wee Pat, who beat Master. Musk by half a- head. Maunga Kjng and Billy-Boy were. next.. - : RECORD TIME IN BIG HANDICAP. Sporting Blood, Sinking Fund, Delrain and*Tybalt .were not paraded for the Easter Handicap and, in a good betting race,'.Red Manfred was made a. much better favourite than Rulanut, while Gay Seton was next fancied. When the field settled down, Star Artist, Gay Seton and Gipsy Moth, were in front from Diatoinous, British .Columbia, Greek Gold, Mother Superior, Rulanut, Rereatu, and Impasto, while Rod Manfred was Well back.. Star Artist and Gipsy Moth were still in charge across the top and into the straight from Diatomous, Coronis, Gay Seton, British Columbia, Scotland, Red Manfred and Caliente. Coronis then ran through and wa"s'clear half way down, but Red Manfred came fast on the outside and beat her by a head with Gay Seton a length away. Caliente, Diatomous, Qay Broney; Mother Superior, Rereatu, Rulanut, Kelly, Star Artist and Imamint followed. The time 1.36 3-5 was a raefe record. They cut out the .first hall' mile in 47sec. and the .first five furlongs in 59 l'-ssec. Diatomous, Star Artist and Gipsy Moth should run well in the sprint to-day while Bed Manfred should also again go well ip the Nolan Handicap. SURPRISE IN STAKES.

The Champagne Stakes attracted a field of six and respited in a surprise, the Te Rapa trained Du Barry winning. Gay' Shiek and Haute Monde had most friends and, when the harr rier lifted, Fairfax whipped round and took no part in the race. Galilee was first out and led across The top from II Duce, Gay Shiek, Haute’ Monde aud Du Barry. Dn Barry improved her position at. the turn and went on to win by a- length and aquarter from Haute Monde, who beat Galilee by a nook. Gay Shiek was fourth. THESPIS NEVER. HEADED. There were only, five runners in the Mangere Steeples and the favourite Thespis led all the way te bent

Clan Ronald, who was always second to him by four lengths, with London two lengths away and Ruby Meteor, who was third for most of the way, next. The last-named knocked a fence at the back the last time and settled her chances, PLATO SCORES EASILY. Persian Lady. Valise and Mungawowliia were withdrawn from the Onslow Stakes. The bracket (Velocipede and Triune) was favorite, with Flood Tide and Plato next best backed. Brilliant Aero led across the ton from Triune, Happy Landing, Plato, Fleetwind and Tai Yang. Brilliant Acre was still in charge at the home turn from Triune, Teak, King Flight, Fleetwind and Plato. The last-named did best in the run home to win by o. length and a-half from Fleetwind, who beat Happy Landing by half a length. Velocipede, Teak and Triune were next. OUTSIDER’S WIN. The programme concluded with the Eden Handicap, Wcrohia being the chief fancy while the bracket (Nun Nicer and Expectancy) and Trav Bit were next best supported, while Royal Secret and King Roy were at double figures.for a win. Npn Nicer and Expectancy .were in charge when half the distance had been covered, with Adalcne, Jewelled Girdle, King Rey, Royal Secret, On Parade, Enftf, Lady Diana and Worohia following. The, order was much the same into the straight, where Royal .Secret came through and, stalling off King Rey, beat him by a length, with Gay Egypt two lengths away. Miss Lulu, Sunny Downs, Adalcne, Engi, Nun Nicer, Lady Diana and Worohia were next. When R E. Thomson came off Val Watch in the Hurdles he received injuries tp bis head and a fractured collarbone and lie was sent to hospital. Inquiries this afternoon showed that be was in a very serious condition.

ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY

2.2 p.m.—Nelson Handicap: King Key 9.4; Wcrohia 8.12; On Parade, Crooning, Nun Nice!’ 8.10; Sunny Downs, Adalcne 8.7; Royal Secret 8.6; Lord Will onyx 8.5; Grand Talk 8.1; Sirona, 7.13; Engi 7-J1; Rona Bay 7.6; Ke.ith Lu 7.5; Gay Egypt 7.4; Lady Diana, United, Roman Mascot, Royal Appellant, Lap lip Nahjin, Jewelled Girdle, Waikatoa, (Iron Patch., Miss Lulu. Mustang 7.0. 12.4-7—Victoria Handicap; Haut Monde 9.8; Fleetwind 9.3; Galilee 9.1; Velocipede .8.13; -II Duce 8.8; Triune. 7.11; Flood Tide 7.4; Johnny Walls, Persian Lady, King' Flight 7.3; Happy Landing 7.1; Light Comedy, Chalice, ■ Callisto, Measurina 7.0.

I.S&—St. Holier’.Hurdles: Record Flight 10.7 ; •.Whistling Rufus, Clan Ronald 9.12; Ruling King 9.8; Master- M us k 9.7 ; .L’Allegro 9,5; London 9.2; Volition, Kilmuir, Travelling Agent-. The Sim 9.0. 1

2.17—H. O. Nolan Handicap l —Red Manfred 9.8; Kiltown 9.7,; Gay Marigold 9.3; Gay Bl’oney 7.12; Knight of Australia 7.11; King Musk .7.10; Mungatoon 7.9; Korokio 7.8; Monanni Kelly 7.7. Caliente 7.6; Sir Abb 7.3; Gay Rose, Tybalt 7.0. ,2.52: .Autumn Steeplechase:- —Valpeen 11.12; Billy Boy 10.13; Ruby Meteor. Mia-Stella.-9.6: Slump 9.0. Great Northern St Leger :—Sporting Blood, Keith Lu. Kelly, Nun Nicer. Sir Abb 8.10; Gay Blende, Siyona 8.8.

4.17: Huici Handicap :—-Diatomous 8.11; Greek Gold 8.5 ; Gay Seton 7.13; Gypsy M°th 7,11; Versant 7.10: Mother Superior 7.9; British Columbia,. Coronis 7.8; Grand Sport 7.7; Scotland. Star Artist 7.5; Namakia Tradesman, C’oronillc, 7.0. i 5.2 : Islington Handicap :— lmpasto 8.13 • Koeokio, Caliente 8.11; Imallint. Sinking Fund 8.9; Delrain 8.8; Namakia 8.5; Goy Lap, King’s Archer.'Psychologist. Royal Artisf'B.6"!. .

METROPOLITAN TROTS,”

DEAD HEAT IN EASTER. , (Press Association). CHRISTCHURCH, April 20. The Metropolitan trots opened today in dull, weather, with a large crowd and the track in excellent] condition. Preliminary Handicap.—l Norman Bingen (Teahen) 1; 3 Rum (McKendry), 2; 2 Teviot -Downs (Fraser jnr.), 3. All started. Won by a length. Time 3.18 1-5. Fendalton Handicap.—3 Taxpayer (Caddy) 1; 5 Master Roy (Holmes) 2; 2(Craganonr (8. Edwards),'3. All started. Won by a length and a head. Time 2.10. Easter Handicap.—6 Sunny Morn (Hooper) and 2 Wild Guy (Moritz) dead heat, 1; Glenrossie, 3. Scr.: Mountain Hell. Won by half a length. Times 4.18, 2.5, 4.20 2 T 5. Belfast Handicap.—l Warbuoy (Ed wards) 1; 3 Taxpayer 2; 2' Tempest coupled with Cloudy Range, 3. Ser.: Braken, Prairie'King, Wild G"y. Won by a length. Time 2.40. Wilkin Handicap.—o Real Burton 1, 1 Cheehako 2, 3 Guy Junior 3. Autumn Handicap.—l Sea Gift 1; 6 New Metford 2, 7. Standby 3. -. Express Handicap.—2 Bracken 1, 1 Bingen Palm 2, 4 Mancourre 3. Flying Handicap.—l Indianapolis 1, 3 Roi L’Or 2, 5 Great'Logan 3.