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Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 27 September 1927, Page 3

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FIXTURES. Sept. 29. 30—Geraldine Racing Club Spring. Oct. I—Hawke’s1 —Hawke’s Bay J.C. Spring. Oct. 1, 3. 5. B—Australian J.C. Spring Oct. s—Manawatu5 —Manawatu Hunt Annual. Oct. 6—Kurow J.C. Spring. Oct. B—Oamaru8 —Oamaru J.C. Spring. Oct. 8, 10—Auckland R.C. Spnng. Oct. 13, 15—Dunedin J.C. Spring. Oct. 15—Carterton R.C. Annual. Oct. 24—North Canterbury R.C. Annual. . Oct. 24 —Waikato Hunt Tnnual. Oct 24 —Waipawa County R.C. Annual Oct. 24, 26 —Gore R.C. Spring. Oct. 27, 29—Poverty Bay Turf Club

Spring. Oct. 29 —Upper Olutha R.C. annual. NAPIER PARK RESULTS. CLUB HANDICAP TO VERTEGERN NAPIER, Sept. 26. The Napier Park spring meeting' was concluded to-day in beautiful weather before only a fair attendance of the public. The totalisator handled £BIBB for the second day last year, making a total of £17,063 for the meeting, as against £23,312 for last year, a decrease of £6249. The results are: — NURSERY HANDICAP. Five furlongs. 2 Raasay, 8.3 (J. Hockley .... 1 1 Tea Miss, 8.10 (E. Keesing) 2 4 Sunny Autumn, 7.9 (E. Taafe) 3 Also started: 3 .Montique, 6 Millars, 5 High Court, S Arrowshot, 7 Musin. Raasay won comfortably by three parts of a length, with Tea Miss six lengths ahead of Sunny Autumn. Time, 1.3 2-u. TRIAL HANDICAP. Six furlongs.

1 Mountain Heath, 5.9 (C. Prance) 1 1 4 Torquil, 7.S (J. S. Potter) . . 2 5 Heather Blend,, 7.S (E. Taafe) 3 Also started: 2 Dreamy and Fairy Mark (coupled with Cloyne), 3 Ol'avcrs. In a line finish Mountain Heath got up to win by a neck, with half a length between Torquil and Heather Blend. Time, 1.17. ESKDALE HACK HfJRDLES. One mile and a half. 2 Garzon, 10.7 (J. W. Nixon)' 1 6 Lombardo, 9.6 (P. Moßrearty) 2 4 Baliyfarnon, 9.6 (C. Stratton) 3 Also started: 3 Peshwa, 1 Mountain Top, 8 Patuki, 7 Panchito, 6 Wailong, 9 Rakauponga. Garzon and Lombardo were in front all the way, Garzon winning by two lengths, with the same distance between second and third. Pancfcito fell at the first hurdle. Time, 2.4/ 4-o. RACING CLUB HANDICAP. One mile and a distance. 3 Yertigern, 7.12 (J. S. Potter) 1 2 Rouex, 8.5 (R. J. Mackie) . . 2 1 Tresham, 9.0 (E. Keesing) . . 3 Also started: 4 Merle. Yertigern was out in front the whole way, winning by a nose after a great set to with Rouex. Tresham was two lengths away. Time, 2.57 4-5. TELEPHONE HACK. Six furlongs. 2 Mountain Heath, 8.13 (C. France) I 1 Chips, S.S (E. Keesing) 2 3 Toka, 7.7 (J. S. Potter) 3 Also started: 4 Rongo, 5 Polonaise. Polonaise led to the distance, where Chips, Mountain Heath and Toka came through in a great finish. jMountam Heath got the verdict by a head, Chips bring the same distance in front of Toka. Time, 1.16 1-5. KOROKIPO HIGjH-WEIGUT. 1 Teri, 9.6 (E. Keesing) 1 4 Watchman, 9.0 (A. Lord) ... 2 2 Queen’s Choice, 10.12 (R. 4. Mackie) 8 Also started: 3 Road Hog, 5 Passionate. Teri won by half a length from Watchman, who was a length in of Queen’s Choice. Time, 1.44 1-5. GR ANDS T AND II AN DIC AP. Six furlongs.

3 Lipsol, 8.0 (J. S. Potter) ... 1 2 Kaiti, 8.9 (E. Keesing) .... 2 4 Inner Harbour 7.0 (D. Ropiha) 3 Als'o started: 7 Tiega, 1 Cosmetic, 5 Starboard Light, 6 Eiverna. Lipsol took charge at the six furlongs post and won well by two lengths, with the same distance between Kaiti and Inner Harbour. Time, 1.15 2-5. PUKETAPU HACK. Seven furlongs. 4 Singleton, 7.101 (E. Keesing) 1 2 Excess, 8.3 (F. Waddell) .... 2 5 Abisogne, 8.3 (C. Stratton) 3 Also started: 3 Essential, 1 Gannymedc, 7 Moepai, 0 Toka, S Rakaroa, 10 rapper Boy, 9 Knight Witch. Singleton drew out at the distance to win by half a length, with a length and a half between second and third. A VON DALE MEET!N G. YESTERDAY ’ S RKS ULTS. LAUGHING PRINCE WINS THE GUINEAS. AUCKLAND, Sept. 28. The Avondale Jockey Club s spring meeting was concluded at Ellerslie today in fine weather. I lie track was verv heavy. The amount handled on the" totali«ator was £50,868, as against £63,453 on the corresponding day ot last vear, a deerease ol £12,i80. Hie totalisator receipts for the showed a deerease of £30,060 o\ei those of last year. Hie results are: kingsland hurdles. Of 250 sovs. Two miles. 3 Kendal (Mcßae) * 5 Glenotus (E. Rae) - G Te Tahi (W. Rowe) 3 Also started: -1 Rnhepoto. 2 Kamehameha, 1 York Abbey 7 Master Noel. Won liv seyen lengths with twelve lengths between second and third. Time, 4.32. NURSF.R Y HAN DT CAP. Of 300 isovs. Five furlongs. 1. Orewa (M. Gray) \ 2 Second Wind (R Reed) - 5 Nankin Blue (Manson) 3 Also started: 4 Red Lion 6 Metonic Measurer. I kook Out (bracketed with Orewa) 7 Armenia, 3 Flying Binge. Won by a length, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, 1,13.

MOUNT ALBERT HANDICAP. Of 250 sovs. Six furlongs. 4 Waltzer (Tinker) 1 9 Whaka King (Wiggins) 2 5 Bahama (Carmont) 3 Also started: 8 Bright Dawn, 3 Taurmiga, 1 Royal Doulton, 7 Fiery laid, Ti Tree, 17 Luxurious, 2 Judge’s Box, 12 Rarakau, 10 Abbey Day, 19 Master Clements, 14 Storm Fiend, 11 Yaqui, 13 La Roma, 17 Glenetta 20 Ahi Ngaro, 15 Diamond Queen, 16 Wee Marble, 21 Amos, 6 Creation, 22 Mai’ble Boy. Won by a neck, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, 1.27. , PLUMPTON HANDICAP. Of 750 sovs. One and a quarter miles. 3 Royal Mint (Goulsboro) 1 14 Golden Krist (Davis) 2 10 Lord Star (Foster) 3 Also started: 8 Star Stranger, 4 Mask, 2 Eden Hall, 5 Master Doon, 13 Desert Glow, 1 Cohesion, 6 Alloivay, 9 Llandudno. 15 Pelham, 7 Queen Arch, 12 Mint Leaf, 11 Barometer. Wofi by two lengths, with one and a half lengths between second and third. Time 2.26. AVONDALE GUINEAS. Of 1000 sov.s. One mile. 1 Laughing Prince (Morris) ... 1 3 Great Charter (R. Reed) ... 2 2 Catkin (Ellis) " 3 Also started: 6 Carinthia, 5 Thaw, 4 In the Shade. Won by two lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 1.55 2-5. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. Of 500 sovs.. Six furlongs. 8 Sir Archie (Golds Doro) ...-, J , 1 Delightment (Camnuiek) 2 •5 Nancy Lee (Wiggins) 3 Also started: 11 Benzora, 13 Kingfield, 4 Town Guard, 3 Day Guard, 6 Oration, 2 Tinokoa, 9 High Pitch, 14 Berinthia, 10 Automne, 7 Finelli, 12 King Emerald. Won bv three lengths, with one length between second and third. Time 1.24.

NEW LYNN HANDICAP. Of 250 sovs. One mile. 4 A’onsoa (McCormack) 1 9 Kill life ._ 2 7 Arch Queen (Davies) 3 Also started: 3 Bramston, 1 War Officer, 2 Sovena, 5 Acuslila, 10 Salajnander, 8 Arinagour, 6 Wyoming. Won by two lengths, with two and a half lengths between second and third. Time, 1.56. NIHOTAPU HANDICAP. Of 250 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Gala Dav (Bagby) 1 6 Nucleus (Ryan) 2 7 Thuirsby 3 Also started: 2 King Smock, 9 Siaosi, 3 Phaola, 2 Seepy Sol, 4 Quincoma, 10 Queen Emerald, 5 Tinoiti. Won by a head, with a length and a quarter between second and third. Time, 1.41 2-5.

ACCEPTANCES FOR MANAWATU HUNT CLUB.

PALMERSTON N., Sept. 26. The Manawatu Hunt acceptances for October 5 are :

Te Matai Maiden Plate, of 75 sovs., six furlongs. —Land Rent, Aro de Val. Corbel, Vigilance, Dainty Ways, Hodren, Marble Zone, Calithe, Mountain Shot, Teremoana, Fee Simple, Shining Star, all 9.0. Raumai Hunters’ Hurdles, of 100 sovs., one mile and three-quarters. Sir Fanciful 11.12, Pink Rose* 10.13, Baliyfarnon 10.5, Bismoor 9.12, Panchito 9.9 Atene, Doyleston 9.7. Manawatu Hunt Club Steeplechase, of 140 sovs., about three miles.— J aides 11.10 R-ayo 10.0. Frisco Jncv [0.5 Craigowen 10.3, The Cnrragh 10.2,’ Birkenose 9.13, Risk, Scornful, LightmOre 9.7. Aokautere Hack Flying, of 90 sovs., six furlongs. —Arch Arrow 8.8, Abisogne 8.6, The Raider 8.2, Henna, Lin Arlington 8.0. Fee Simple 7.9, Keddar, Arehon 7.7, Plane, Borseline Shining Star 7.6. Kairanga Handicap, of 125 sovs., one mile and HO yards. —Lady Desmond 8.11, Crown Area. Star Area 5.5. Novar 8.6, Imperial Spark 8.3, Tame Fox 8.1, Rouex 7.13, Royal Land 7.12, Anolo 7.10, Buoyant 7.9, Brigadier Bill 7.7. Pnrorangi Hunters’ Steeplechase. _ of 100 sovs., about two miles. —Waiau Lad, Ravo, Frisco Jack 10.8. Craigowen 10.5, Paiichito 10.2. Ruby Ring 9.9 Lnclv Dolwill, Lightmore, Atene, Peep o’ Dav, Scornful 9.7. Kiwi tea Hack Hurdles, of 100 sovs., one mile and a half.—Peshwa 10.13, Revel 10.10. Vexatious 10.3 Bevis 9.6. Benmure 9.4, Chris Stfrto, Joyce se 9.0 Flaxbourne Hack Handicap, of 100 sows., seven furlongs. —Anolo 9.10, Pangolin 9.2, Mister Gamp 9.0, Wanderlust 8.13, Abisogne 8.10, Henna 8 7 Lin Arlington 8.6, Moepni 8.4, Airtight 8.2, Calithe, Arehon Joyeuse, Borseline, 8.0.

WEIGHTS FOR OTAKI MAORI MEETING. NAPIER, Sept. 26. The weights for the Otaki. Maori Racing Club’s meeting have been declared by Mr. 11. Coyle as follows: Kapiti Hurdles, one mile and a half. —Anchor 11.7, Peshwa 10.10, Vexatious 10.3, Modern 9.10. Gold piece 9.8, He vis 9.6, Benmure 9.4, Elysmnor, Wanderlust 9.2, Patnki, Panorama, Paddy’s Hope, Joyeuse, Wailong 9.0. Kat'hiku Hack Handicap, seven furlongs.—Anolo 9.0. Essential, Rowley 8.5, Pangolin 8.2, Lnckv Days 8.1. Tanagra, Blimp, Closefire, Anchor 7 13, Twink 7.12, Reckless 7.9, Henna 7.7, Broiistell 7.3, Volplane, Airtight, Vigilance 7.2, Kcdd.ar, Gourmet 7.0. I,i ll g Memorial Handicap, one mile and a quarter.—Degage 9.7, Nukumai 810 Trosha m 8.9, Rouox, Shining Armour 8.0. Novar 7.11, Imperial Spark 7.9. Tame Fox 7.6, Beaumont 7.5. C'erf 7.3. Our Jack, Santiago, Patnki 7.0. . Pahik-o Hack Handicap, six furlongs.—Arch Arrow 9.0. Avro 8.13, Duke Abbey 8.11, Bank Draft 8.9, The Raider, Reckless 8.8, Rosebush 8.6. Man dr 8.3. Bronstell 8.1, Bissac 8.0, Course, Exhibition, Borseline 7.12. Waitawa Handicap, six .furlongs Crown Area. 9.0. Mireusonta 8.12, Lausanne 8.10. Huikai, Kilbronsyth 8.3. Deluge 7.13. Taumanuka Hack Handicap, one mile and 55 yards.—Bisox 9.10. _Kilmifis 9.6. Koaiian. Rowley 9.2. Mister Gamp. Closefire 8.13, Kilmoylor, Wanderlust 8.10, Boy 8.9. Vexations 8.5. Gourmet. Aratrix, Calithe, Land Rent, Aro do Vnl 8.0. Kereilm Roera Handicap, seven furlongs.—Merry Damon 9.4, Euphonium. Black Mint 9.3, Lausanne' 9.2, Beaumont 8.12. Deluge. Royal Land 8.10. Vesperus 8.6, Joy Bird. Anolo. Heroine a. Orazone 8.5, Paitonu, Buoyant 8.3. W T aiculhis., Kalakaua 8.2. Our Jack, Blue Peter, Passionate 8.0.

ACCEPTANCES FOR GERALDINE

TIMARU, Sept. 26. The following acceptances have been received, for tlie first day (Thursday) of the Geraldine Racing Club’s meeting: First Hurdles, one mile and five furlongs.—Tarleton 10.12, Bachelor Gay 10.6. Bonatic 10.2, The Babe, Rangatahi, Gold Town 9.12, Corn Rigs 9.8, Heisler, Captain Sarto 9.7, Beauty Light, Fabriano, Clontarf 9.5, Gay Jim 9.2. Ohapi Hack Handicap, five furlongs. Credit 9.0, Glengassy, Gay Vera, Attract.. Bolero. Donne, Coupling, Dollar Princess, Exile, Cynelli. Fallow, Cornhill, Miss Trillion, Martin Spear, Greyfinch, Saxe Arini 8.6. Geraldine Cup, one mile and a half. —Rapier 9.6, "Royal Game 8.12, Set Sail 8.10, Vaward 8.8, Peho 7.4, Margaret Birney 7.2, Ophir 7.1, Faiiy Tidings, Mah Jong, Flaming Ray 7.0. Squatters’ Handicap, six furlongs.— Booster 9.10, Receipt 9.0. Moorland 8.4, Volant 8.1, Precious 8.0, Note 7.6. Erin-go-Bragh, Snatcher 7.0. Raukaouka. Handicap, seven- furlongs.—Cornstalk 9.0, Gay Sonnet 8.12, Hoylake 8.5, Moratorium 8.4, Ark Royal 7.13, Beaming 7.13, Jarretierro 7.12. Wreath of Myrtle 7.11, Spode, . Sehottisclie 7.10, Saxettc, Motor ‘Smash 7.4. Bclfield Handicap, one mile. —Royal Game 9.0, Fairy Herald 8.12. Goosestep 7.10, The Harp 7.5. Gold' Mint 7.7. Aberfeldy, Cornstalk 7.5, Dubious, Gold Brick 7.2, Fairy Tidings, Lucy Locket, Shandre 7.0.

Geraldine Trot (saddle), on© mile and a half.—-Du Maurier, Donard, Cuddles, Author "Wood, Rambler Rose, Kaiowa, Greywood limit, Sadie Huon 12yds bhd, Tennis 36, Imshi, Logan Princess 48, Great Form 60.

Orari Trot (harness), one mile and a quarter.—Dan Logan, Horotans. Quality, Monopole, Firebrand, Lord Bountiful, Mystery Child. Rap, Lifebuoy, Brentfire, Warepa. Nella Dillon scr, Scottish Maid 12vds bhd, Imshi 36. AUCKLAND R.C. HANDICAPS. (BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS \SSuoIATION.) AUCKLAND, Sept. 26. Weights for the Auckland Racing Club’s spring meeting have been declared as follow :

Gordon Handicap, one mile. —Te Koroke 9.0 Alonspa 8.12, Manly 8.8, Catkin, Closeiire 8.7, Value, Branson 8.6. Romantic, Teri 8.5, Macroom 8.4, Wenday 5.2, Desert Knight. 8.0, War Officer 7.13. Bright Dawn, Modest Boy 7.11, Killute, Antrim Boy 7.10, Bahama, Raliepoto 7.9, Anchor 7.8, Catapult, Carintliia 7.7, Golden Wedding, Royal Doulton 7.3, Fiery Lad 7.2 Baby Bun, Schorr, Daddy’s Girl, Slump, Wild Pigeon, Arch Queen, Acushla, Ash Tray, Abbey Day, Bold Front, Brampton, Charitable, Cdrinax, Creation, Diamond Queen, Flying Tresses, Good Boy, Hone Heke, Judge’s Box, Josie Melville, Lady Robinson Master Noel, Nassock, Odin, Ototoa. Piet, Pal o’ Mine, ltomney, Royal March. Respirator, Restaurant, Romford, Salamander, Searamouche, Speechless, Standfast, Star God, Star Comet, Singleton, The Lover, Te Talii, Toquil, V alentino, Wyoming, Wee Marble 7.0.

Shorts Handicap, six furlongs. — Civility Grand Knight, Delightment 9.4, Joy King, King Lu 9.2, Benzora, Kiosk 8.10, Aussie 8.7, Kingfield 8.4, Town Guard 8.8, Gascony 8.2, Master Boon 7.13. Sir Archie 7.12, Paganelli 7.8, Oration 7.7, Cdvent Garden 7.6, Tinokoa 7.4, Ballymoy II 7.3, Nastori, Nancy Lee 7.1, Automne, AVhaka King, Finelii, Gold Acre Serang, High Finance, Berinthia 7.0. Mitc-helson Cup, one mile and a halt. —Te Kara. 9.7, Star Stranger, Te Monanui 9.4, Beacon Light 8.10, Mask 8.8, Transformer 8.7, Eden Hall 8.1, Master Doon 7.13, Tresham, Royal Mint, Desert Glow* 7.8, Cohesion 7.5, Delightment 7.4, Alloway 7.4, Lord Star 7.1, Llandudno, Rhaola, Mint Leaf, Queen Arch Nippy 7.0. Hunters’ Steeplechase, about two miles and a half.—Hypothesis 11.1, Stonewall 10.0, Nukutere 9.10, Mem,sahib 9.5, Wiltshire, Sea Comet 9.3, Mangane, Syndicate 9.1, Rafferty, Glendowie, Glenlight. Master Noel, Nabob, Town Hall, Simplieitas, Edifice 9.0. Flying Handicap, seven furlongs. — Civility, Lysander, Grand Knight 9.9, King Lu 9.7 Te Monanui 9.6, Kiosk 9.1, Iloariri 8.5. Master Doon, King Smock 8.4, P'apatu. Sir Archie 8.3, Day Guard 8.2, Great Charter 8.1, Le Chou. cas 7.13. Gala Day, Hipo 7.12, Pelham, Llandudno 7.11, Siaosi 7.10. In the Shade 7.9, High Pitch 7.8, Mosaic, Archeno 7.6, Golden Krist, Ballachulish 7.4, Thursby 7.2 Sleepy Sol, Barometer, Qu incoma, Branson, Ruanui, Archibald, Pompey, Macroom, Vivo, Value, Tinoiti. 7.0.

OAMARU J.C. WEIGHTS.

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The foliowiiaig handicaps 'have been decs'.are d for tile Oamaru Jockey Chib -s meeting: — . Spring Hurdles, 1} miles.—Dubious 11.8, Ivapuna 11.1, Projector 10.13, Te Kawa 10.12. Bachelor Gay, Mealoy 10.9, Rangatahi, Tarleton 10.3, Sunny Loch 10.1, Captain Sarto 9.12, Atapo, Gold town 9.9, The Bah- 9.8, Beauty Light 9.7, O'ontarf 9.6, Corn Rigs 9.5, Areas 9.0. Oamaru Cup, 1 j miles.—Rapier 9,6, Pink Note, Royal Game, Set Sail 8.12 Solferite 8.11 Va ward 8.9, Chickwheat 8.6, Taboo 8.3, Sol rose 8.1, Goosestep 7.s’ Aberl'cldy 7.2, Hurdy Giird; , Arpe.nh 7.1, Fairy Tidings, Lucy Locket, Kabila no, Gold Buck 7.0. Flying Handicap, six furlongs. Comic Song 9.6, Pink Note 9.3, Receipt 9.2, Corn Money 8.3, Volant 8.2, Rascal, Precious 8.1, Black Duke 7.12, Mime, Arrowinuir 7.9. Corn Rigs 7.8, Ernie 7.7. Carmine 7.2, Bright Mark, Tbestius, Eriu-go-Bragh, Snatcher 7.0. Grange Handicap, six furlongs. Royal Tractor 9.0, Gay Sonnet 8.11, Sol'gele 8.4 Tri-pa way 8.2, Erin-go-Bragh amf Schottisclie 8.0, Lady Tractor 7.13, Ark Royal 7.12, Money Mine 7.11, i Spode, 'Monev Peer 7.10, Court Jester, Wreath of Myrtle 7.7, Martian Spear, Amorist, Glad Light, Glen gassy 7.2, Exide, Donne. Felony. Hildreth, 1 allow, Sax Arini, Mem bo, Aid Comment, Craigmore, Thurlmv 7.0. Farewpll I lamlioap. one mile. —Overhaul 9.12. Royal Game 9.7, Recci]it 9.5, Chickwheat 9.1, Fairy Herald 9.0, Taboo 8.12. Sol rose 8.10, Miiss Winkie, Sunny Looli 8.7, Rascal 8.4. Goosestep 7.12 "Mime. Corn Rigs 7.10, Blue Dragoon" YB, Gold Mint 7.6, Courtly Rose, Hurdy Curdy, Dubious, AherfciVlv, Cornstalk. Lucv Locket, Gold Brick, Bricrht Mark '7.5, Snatcher Fairy Tidms?s, Shandie 7.3, Royal Hi3ad, Ary Royal, Gay Bird, Fallow 7.0.

AUSTRALIAN ITEMS. BY CABLE —PRESS ASSOCIATION 'OPYRIGHT. SYDNEY, Sept. 26. Mr. Cameron says he is disappointed with the running of The Hawk on Saturday, and will not now take him to Melbourne as proposed for the Victoria Racing Chib’s October Stakes on Saturday next. Tf be does go to the southern capital it will not- be until Merry Min t goes to run in the Derby. First- Acre has been scratched’ for the Epsom and Metropolitan Handicaps, the Caulfield Cup and the Melbourne Cup.

HAAVKE’S BAY JOCKEY CLUB handicaps

NAPIER, Sept. 26. The Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club § weights have been declared by Mr. H. (Joyce a® follows : iomoanai Handicap HurtJLes; one male maid three-quarters.—Peneus 11.11, Garzon 11.2, Pled Fuchsia 10.10, Rraemau 10.0, Lombardo 9.9., Bailiyf&moin 9.8, Mountain Top, Watchman 9.6, Piatuki 9.2, Lightmore, Araby, Timi Ponii, Wiaiiong 9.0. Nuinsery . Handicap; five furlongs. —Raasiay, Tea JVliss 8.12, Irish, Royal Court 8.3, Millais 7.13, Monetize, Pure Geld, Dark Girl 7.12, High Court 7.9, Arrow Shot, Sunny Autumn, CharmaJine 717.

Spring Handicap; one mile and a quarter. —Tresham 9,0, Ben nance £>.lo, Novar 8.2, Star Area 8.1, Imperial Spark 8 0, Gaze 7.5, Othon 7.3, Patuki 7.0. Glenaray Handicap; one mile.— Bennane© 9.13, Star Area 9.9, Queen’s Choice 9.5, Lipsol 9.3, 'Otihon 8.6, Waiculilus 8.1, Roa#l Hog 8.0, Merle, Morose 7.11, Grand National, Coot, Keen, Rouge, Aibisogne 7.7. Filaxmeixjt Handicap; six furlongs.— Essential 9.0, Mountain Heather 8.12, Silver Tray, Watchman 8.9, King Midas 8.7, Singleton 8.6, Mansuird, King Quex 8.3, Abiisogue, Eloquent, Chips 8.2, Butter. Scotch 7.13, Torquil 7.8, Ldasoii, Jen 7.4, Ron go 7.3, Dreamy, Polonaise, 'Colea, Dapper Boy, Cloy lie, Clovers, Keen, R-a karoo, Belgian: Queen 7.0.

Flying Handicap; six furlongs.— Decoyß ird 9.0, Haiti 8.12, Arrow Lad, Liipsol 8.10, Huikai 8.6, Inner Harbour, Coot, A far surd, Riverna 7.0. NOTES AND COMMENT. (By ‘ ‘ Maecenas. ’’) M. Timms, who lias done so well with Te Kara has a two-year-old halfbrother by Lueullus, to the fine- handicap performer. Pegaway, who is in the same stable as Te Kara, is being got ready for handicaps to be decided later. When at h'is best Pegaway is a. first-class performer. Freehold, Tamatete’s brother, had every chance in the Avondale Stakes last Saturday, but he galloped somewhat green. lie is sure to win races this season. Although Laughing Prin"c failed to gain a “place” in the Flying Stakes on Saturday last, his performance was quite satisfactory and should not lose him any friends. Evidently, Vivo cannot handle bad going, as after showing excellent form at Wanganui, she did not do anything like so well at Ellerslie last Saturday. However it may be stated that she got away last of the fifteen starters.

Several horses fell in flat events at Ellerslie last Saturday. It is just as well these falls did not occur on the Takapuna course or that track would again come in for severe centure from a certain section.

Star God, the younger brother to Star Stranger, recently injued a leg that will put him back a few weeks. After examining the race track at Ellerslie last Saturday, Trainer Jefferd decided not to risk Star Stranger and Knightlike, hence both were withdrawn. Something went wrong with High Pitch’s gear at Ellerslie and in going back he interfered with Benzora, pushing that gelding right back. Soveua ran her best; race at Ellerslie last Saturday and was very unlucky in not winning instead of running a close second to War Officer, who is better now than at any previous stage of liis career. On Saturday last the race track at Ellerslie bore the appearance of the Great Northern season, being as heavy as one usually finds it for the meeting held there in. June.

Laughing Prince, in the past has proved such a great performer on heavy c-curses that despite liis 8.6 (a good load for a three-year-old) many selected 'him as good for the big sprint event at. Saturday’s Avondale meeting. He jumped •out well and was well placed all the way, but the weight beat him. Looking particularly well, Transformer ran quite as well and even better than expected at the Avondale meeting last Saturday. On the showing Transformer is one to be remembered for the coming meetings on northern courses.

Although Town Guard registered an attractive performance to win at Ellerslie last. Saturday he was somewhat lucky, for had Delightment not received a bad run he and not Town Guard must have won the Flying Stakes.

As the horses were racing to the final jump in the hurdle race at Ellerslie last Saturday a stray dog rushed out, and interfering with York Abbey, caused that, gelding to fall. Up till that stage York Abbey had run a good race. ■Oovent Garden and Thaw showed speed in their respective races at the Avondale meeting last Saturday, but both stopped badly over the concluding stages. 'Possibly the heavy going and their not being fully wound up was the cause of the sudden collapse.

Prodice (Catmint-llyades), who won the Avondale 'Stakes last Saturday, is. a full sister to Phaola, who also won the same event two years ago. Prodice whs a strong tip from the right, quarter and scored in an attractive manner. Freehold did not gallop as expected in the Avondale Stakes. He gave L. Morris some trouble during the running, and ran more “green” than expected. Had Freehold done his work properlv he may have beaten Prodice, despite the faet'tliat that filly won nicely. While the trainer of Kniglitlike thinks this sou of Paladin will develop in something extra good lie does not consider him likely to be a champion as a two-vear-old, contending that Kniglitlike is not brilliant enough over the first few furlongs to become an extra special youngster. ’Still, Knightlike is even now above the average. Te Monanui looked well when sent out to ‘contend the Avondale Cup last Saturday. Potoa’s son was well placed over the first nine, but from that on liis chance looked nil as he drifted back and was well beaten at the end. This far Te Monanni lias not shown the improvement some of us expected. Possible. big weights and ‘soft courses are responsible for Lis disappointing form.