RACING NEWS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVI, Issue 106, 5 April 1926, Page 9

RACING NEWS.

FEILDING J.C. MEETING. MANCHESTER HANDICAP TO BRIGHT DAY. MANGAONE FLYING WON BY ORCHID. The first day of the Feilding Jockey Club’s Easter meeting was held on Saturday in fine though cold weather. Recent rains had the effect of freshening up the surroundings, and the floral display in the main enclosure evoked many references of a laudatory character. The attendance was large, including visitors from far and near. Large fields were seen out in nearly all the events, and the racing all through was interesting. The Manchester Handicap went to tho Hamilton-owned Bright Day, and tho son of Day Comet rewarded his supporters with an exceptionally good dividend. The mile and a quarter was cut out in 2.7, so it will be seen there was no loitering on the journey. Allmarimba went well, as did also Imperial Spark, who was not well placed in the early stages. , The other race of importance was the Mangaone Handicap, .which was won decisively by the topweight (9.7) Orchid, from the New Plymouthtrained Quillfire. Rational did not get a good passage, but finished on attractively to secure third honours. The stipendiary steward, Mr Wilson, was present, and after tho contest for the Ongo Hack he carpeted J. Potter, the rider of the winner, Royal Elm, for interference with Royal Land. Ho was, ordered to stand down for the day. In the Orepulci Hack Welter P. Healy, rider of Rapid Fire, was given a month’s rest for alleged interference. The following are the details of the racing:— KAWA KAWA HACK HURDLES, of 200 sovs; second horse 40 and third 20. About 12 miles. 5 F. J. Wilcock’s br g Euchre (Husbandman —Vertalis), 6yrs, 9.11 (M. Conway) 1 8 F. E. Newman’s b g Matu, 4yrs, 9.7 (A. Jenkins) 2 7 F. Needham’s b g Slump, 4yrs, 9.0 (H. Gordon) 3

Also ran: 4 Koauau 12.2 (W. J. Bowden), 6 Toa Taua 9.13 (P. Holman), 4 Pendennis 9.11 (A. Gilmer), 1 Wilmoreana 9.12 (P. Holman), 3 Lark Hall 9.8 (A. Tricklebank). Time, 3.13. Matu and Wilmoreana were the early leaders. Passing the stand the order was Matu Slump, Pendennis, Wilmoreana, Euchre and Koauau, with the favourite losing his position. Slump, Euchre and Pendennis showed the way along the back, but entering the strnight the first mentioned gave way to Euchre, who went on to win by six

lengths, long neck between Matu and Slump. Koaua was fourth. ONGO HACK, of 200 sovs; second horse 40 sovs and third 20 sovs. Five and a half furlongs. 10 J. McDonald’s br g Royal Elm (Elysian—Gravitation mare), 3yrs, 7.0 (J. Potter) 1 5 J. and F. Whisker’s b g Royal Land, 3yrs, 5 allow, 7.5 (T. Green) 2 3 C. J. Preston’s b c Benzora, 4yrs, 8.10 (A. McCormac) 3 Also ran: 4 Starshell 9.2 (C. Robinson), 2 Bonideer 8.11 (R. J. Mackie),' 7 Now Moon 8.6 (L. Dulieu), 11 Billikens 8.0 (A. Spinks), 1 Dobbin 7.11, car. B.oi (H. Goldfinch), 8 Eden Hall 7.11 (A. Dowling), 13 Merle 7.6, car. 7.11 j (G. Ingram), 6 Grent Day 7.6, car 7.10 (D. C. Watts), 9 Orcades, 7.6 (M. Gray), 14 Lin Arlington 7.3 (A. Yelverton), 12 Lieut Bill 7.0 (T. Tito). Time, 1.8 1-5. The favourite began best from Billikins, Bonideer and Royal Elm. Dobbin and Billikins led into straight with Bonideer, Royal Land and Royal Elm closing up. The leading pair were under the whip at the distance, where Royal Land and Royal Elm drew level and Benzora came fast. A great finish ensued, Royal Elm drawing out to win by half a length, long neck between second and third. Then followed Dobbin, Bonideer and Great Day.

MANCHESTER HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; second horse 100 sovs and third 50 sovs. One mile and a

quarter. 8 S. Tapp’s ch g Bright Day (Day Comet—Lady Gwendoline), 6yrs 8.3 (L. Dulieu) 1 2 W. C. Friffith’s b g Allmarimba, 6yrs, 7.6 (H. Griffith) 2 7 Mr C. P. Nash’s br g Imperial Spark, 6yrs, 8.5 (H. Goldfinch) 3

Also ran: 6 The Lamb 8.8 (R. Flower), 1 Martulla 8.5 (B. H. Morris), 3 Alaric 8.4 (D. C. Watts), 9 Rouex (R. J. Mackie), 2 Vaward 7.8 (T. Green), 5 Euphonium (A. Downing), 10 Sanctuary 7.10 (A. Yelverton). Time, 2.7.

To a good start The Lamb and Allmarimba piloted a bunched field into the straight. Passing the stand they were followed by Sanctuary and Vaward. At the six furlongs post the order was The Lamb, Allmarimba, Euphonium and Bright Day, but a little farther on Euphonium ran into second place and with The Lamb raced into the straight, followed by Allmarimba and Bright Day. The two first-mentioned were beaten at the distance and Allmariba assumed command, but Bright Day came with a fine run on the outside and won decisively by over a length. Imperial Spark, threeparts of a length away third. Then came Tho Lamb, Martulla, Euphonium, Vaward and Rouex.

MAIDEN STAKES, of 150 sovs; second horse 30 sovs and third 15 sovs; weight 8.0. Six furlongs.

4 K. Tito’s ch h Paitonu (Bisogne —Monaghan), 3yrs (T. Tito) 1 9 C. T. Keeble’s Dr g Moonfaco, 4yrs (R. J. Mackie) 2 7 J. McCarthy’s b g Acred, 3yrs (G. Ingram) 3

Also ran: 6 Pardon (A. McCormac), 10 Jen (A. Griffiths), 2 Coma (H. Gilmer), 5 Alarm (L. Dulieu), 11 Risk (A. Spinks), 12 Inanga (C. Robinson) 3 Memsahib (C. France), 1 Mister Gamp (B. H. Morris), 8 Puawhato (D. C. Watts). Time, 1.16 2-5. Moonface was the first away, but was quickly passed by Paitonu, and these ran to the post in that ,order, the former having a length’s advantage three-parts of a length between second and thii'd. Puawhato was fourth.

TAONUI HACK, of 200 sovs; second horse 40 sovs and third 20 sovs. Seven furlongs. 5 T. O’Donnell’s b f Sovena (Bisogne—Avon), 7.5 (T. Green) 1 3 G. Gillett’s b g New Moon, 6yrs, 8.5 (C. Duliou) 2 1 T. Ryan’s b g Monaghan, 4yrs, 7.12 (M. Gray) 3

Also ran: 4 Boil March 8.2 (R. J. Mackie), 8 Ohinemuri 7.12 (A. Spinks), 2 Bennance (D. C. “Watts), 9 Anchor 7.2 (A. Downing) 7 Royal Mint 7.12 (R. Floxver), 6 .Takaroa 7.0 (T. Tito), 10 Wiltshire 7.0 (H. Gilmer). Time, 1.27 4-5. Bennanee and Royal Mint were first axvay from tho barrier, but at the end of a furlong Monaghan had run into the lead well clear of Sovena. Entering the straight the latter xvas taken to the front, and these tx\ r o raced together to the distance, xvhere the former gave way to New Moon, who came xvith a good run, but he could not get on terms xvith Sovena, xvlio won by a head a length betxveen second and third. Ohinemuri fourth.

MANGAONE HANDCAP, of 300 sovs; second horse 60 sovs and third 30 sovs. Six furlongs. 4 H. B. Lorrigan’s ch g Orchid (Absurd—Gladiole), aged 9.7 (B. H. Morris) 1 2 Geo Grey’s bk g Quilfire, syrs, 7.0 (T. Green) 2 1 J. Brown’s br g Rational, aged 9.4 (A McCormac) 3

Also ran: 6 Lady Bentinek 8.2 (C. Ingram), 3 Star Area 7.13 (D. C. Watts), 7 Miss Hupaiia 7.7 (A. Downing) 9 Megalo 7.3 (B. Broxvn), 8 Geld 80x ’7.3 (M. Gray), 10 Some Red 7.0 (T. Tito), 5 Bright Knight 7.0 (H. Gilmer). Lady Bentinck xvas fourth. Time, 1.15. Megalo refused to go up to tho tapes and xvas eventually left a dozen lengths Orchid showed out first folloxved by Lady Bentinck and Gold Box. Tho latter was in front at tho four furlongs post, xvith Lady Bentinck and Orchid handy. The latter again took the lead before entering the straight and was never afterwards headed, though ho had to bo hard ridden to shake off Quilfire, who xvas only beaten by a head, Rational a length axvay third. Lady Bentinck xvas fourth, then Bight Knight. ONEPUHI HACK WELTER, of 200 sovs; second horse 40 sovs and third 20 sovs. One mile and 110

yards. 6 C. H. Slater’s b m Killocli (Kilboy—Queen Lizzie), 9.4 (It. J. Mackie) ..... 1 7 H. Stanbridge’s b g Asleep, 6yrs (L. Dulieu) 2 1 F. It. Waller’s br g ltangi Sarto, 6yrs, 9.5 (B. H. Morris) 3

Also ran: 4 Kilmiss 8.9 (H. Goldfinch), 3 Lady Anstruther 8.2 (A. McCormac), 12 ltaxvhero 7.12 (A. Downing), 2 Panart 7.12 (D. C. Watts), 11 Capitulation, 5 alloxv, 7.6 (A. Yelverton), 9 Inoe 7.11 (It. Flower), 5 Revel, 3 alloxv, 7.8 (T. Green), 10 Pouri 7.11 (H. Gilmer), 8 Rapid Fire 7.11 (P. Healey), Time, 1.49.

Rangi Sarto and Inoe were the first to become prominent, Panart and Asleep heading the others. At the home turn the last mentioned ran to the front but in the run over the last bit failed to stall off a challenge from Killoah, who won by half a length, one and a-half lengths between second and third. Then came Lady Anstruther and Inoe,.

HALCOMBE WELTER, of 300 sovs; second horse 60 sovs and third 30 sovs. Seven furlongs. 3 G. Regan’s b g Glengariff (Bisogne—Guidancy), 4yrs, 8.10 (M. Conway) 1 1 Mrs M. A. Perry’s b g Tiega, 3yrs, 9.11 (B. H. Morris) 2 4 L. G. Paul’s ch g Attractive, syrs, 3 alloxv, 7.8 (T. Green) 3 Also ran: 2 Diogenes 9.6 (H Goldfinch), 9 Megan 8.10 (R. J. Mackie), 8 Kareao, 5 alloxv, 7.11 (G. Ingram), 6 Tongatotoa, 5 alloxv, 7.10 (B. Nixon) 5 Road Hog 7.12 (A. Griffiths), 7 Mountain Top 7.11 (D. C. Watts), 18 Loyal Maid 7.11 (A Doxvning), 11 Bonnie Gold, 3 alloxv, 7.8 (C. Robinson). Won by half a length, third horse length axvay. Time, 1.28. Tiega and Tongatotoa were the first to shoxv out, folloxx-ed by Glengariff. As the field entered the home turning Glengariff was in charge, eventually winning by one and a-half lengths, while Tiega was a length in front of Attractive. Tongatotoa was fourth, then Road Hog. AUCKLAND MEETING. EASTER HANDICAP TO REREMOANA. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, April 3. The Auckland Racing Club’s autumn meeting opened to-day in fine weather. Thei'e xvas a large attendance and the track xvas in excellent order. The totalisator handled £86,240 10s for the seven races, compared xx’ith £99,797 for the eight races for the corresponding day last year. Additional results: — EASTER HANDICAP, of 2000 sovs. One mile. 1 Reremoana, 9.11 (L. Morris) ... 1 7 Sun Up, 7.2 2 _2 Motley, 9.2 3 Also started: 5 Lady Ridicule, 22 Income, 15 Toxvn Bank, 4 Caxvnpore, 21 Gala Day, 2 The Thorn, 6 Mimetic, 3 Hipo, 18 York Abbey, 9 King Merv, 19 Pelham, 11 Phoenix Park, 24 Desert Gloxv, 17 Scat, 8 Kilbronsyth, 5 Tall Timber, 14 Automne. 16 Charlady, 10 Dayguard, 23 Curraghmore, 12 Mosaic, 13 Master Doon, 20 Eh Timi. 9 Raceful. Reremoana and Sun Up xvere always in front, and fought out a great finish. Reremoana xvinning by a head. Motley was two lengths and a-half further axvay third. Time, 1.37 3-5. MANGERE STEEPLECHASE, of 500 sovs. About txvo miles and a-half. 5 Mahgaloire, 9.7 (Mcßae) ... 1 2 Peter Maxxvell, 11.9 2 3 Sansalino, 9.2 3 Also started: 1 King Abbey, 4 Cui Bono, 6 Pukeliuia. King Abbey and Peter Maxwell xvere early leaders. Mahgaloire challenged Peter Maxxvell in the concluding stages, and in a great finish won by half a head, the third horse being 30 lengths further away. Time, 4.65. ONSLOW STAKES, of 500 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Decoy Bird, 7.11 (Barry) ... 1 I Rascal, 7.13 ... ... ... ... * 6 Eloquent, 7.0 ... ... ... * *Dead heat. Also started : 5 Flying Juliet, 8 True Blood, 4 Value, 8 Arch Arroxv, 11 Lady Robinson, 7 Saucy Lass, 10 Acushla, 9 Bronstell. Decoy Bird led into the straight from Value, Eloquent and Rascal, and in a good finish xvon by a neck in 1.15 3-5. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 650 sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 8 Princess Ronnie, 7.0 (Wiggins) ... 1 3 Mask, 7.5 2 6 Ruapapa, 8.7 ... 3 Also started: 9 Musketoon, 3 Star Stranger, 5 •Transformer, 1 Spoony, 4 Tarleton, 12 Gold Jacket, 7 Barometer, II Lord Star, 10 Muscari, 15 Queen Emerald, 14 Uralla, 13 Royal Present. The early pace xvas made by Muscari. Princess Ronnie came xvith a late run and xvon by a neck from Mask, with Ruapapa three-quarters of a length axvay. Time, 2.7 3-5. W AIR Alt AP A MEETING. DE LUXE WINS EASTER HANDICAP. CARTERTON, April 3. For the Wairarapa races there xvas fine weather and a large attendance, with good fields. The totalisator handled £20,128, as against £20,168 10s for the last autumn meeting. Additional results: EASTER HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; one mile and a-quarter. 7 De Luxe, 7.2 (L. Daly) ... 1 3 Opa, 8.1 2 2 Archeen, 7.13 3 Also started: 1 Tresham, 6 Merry Day, 5 Degage, 4 Modern, 8 Westbroke, 9 Zero Hour. Won, by half a length, the same distance bctxveen second and third. Modern xvas a close fourth, and then a big gap to Westbroke and Tresham. Time, 2.10 2-5. TUHITARATA HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; one mile. 6 Sir Moment, 7.0 (A. Broxvn) 1 6 Kiladdie, 7.0 2 1 Sarty, 9.0 3 Also started: 4 Kilorum, 2 Lightwood, 3 Idanoe, 8 Seakist, '7 Kilininster. Won by. half a length, the same distance betxveen second and third. Seakist xvas a .poor fourth, and Kilorum xvas next. Time, 1.43. MART INBOROUGH WELTER HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; seven furlongs. 3 Agitato, 10.9 (F. Corlett) ... 1 2 Roval Diadem, 9.13 2 1 Fillette, 9.11 3 Also started : 6 Printemps, 5 Prince Hal, 4 Misgovern, 8 Probate, 7 Debate. Won by a head, a neck betxveen second and third. Misgovern xvas right up, and Printemps xvas next. Time, 1.29 3-5. FERRY HACK HANDICAP, of 160 sovs; six furlongs. 1 Indian Sage, 9.0 (E. Kerns) 1 10 Dubious, 7.7 2 2 Strougholt, 7.2 ' 3 Also started : 7 Pantagruel, 3 Tempean, 8 Tannadice, 5 Gardenia, 6 Lady Ideal, 11 Thomond, 4 Desert Knight, 8 Axle. Won by three lengths, txvo lengths betxveen second and third. Tannadice xvas fourth, then Tempean and Desert Knight. Time, 1.16.

RIVERTON MEETING.

CUP WON BY RAVENNA

INVERCARGILL, April 3. Te Riverton Racing Club’s annual meeting opened to-day in dull weather. There was a good attendance, and the track was holding. The totalizator handled £19,581 10s, as against £21,383 last year. Results:— TRIAL HANDICAP, of 125 sovs.; 7 furlongs.

3 King Cup, 8.6 (A. E. Ellis) ... 1 4 Cassolette, 8.0 2 1 Flying Mist, 8.0 3 Also stnrted: 2 Spear Maid, 5 French Belle, 7 Jolly Fellow, 8 Soldier’s Dream, 6 Swimashore. Won by a length, four lengths between second and third. Time, 1.31 4-5. WAIAU STEEPLECHASE, of 200

sovs.; about 2 miles. 6 Mystic Boy, 9.7 (E. Ross) ... 1 4 Trish King, 9.7 ... , 2 2 Osterman, 9.12 3 Also started: 1 Mazama and July Spark (coupled), 3 Do Cruse, 5 Grand Fleet, 7 Korak. Won by three furlongs, a similar distance between second and third. Time, 4.46 2-5. APARLVIA HANDICAP, of 245 sovs.; 6 furlongs. 4 Ecuador, 9.7 (L. Hunt) 1 1 Circulation, 8.9 2 6 Dancing Days, 8.3 3 Also started: 2 Warhaven, 5 Eaton Bolls, 8 Valdamo, 7 Fulmar, 9 Bugle Note,' 3 Jack o’ Lantern. Won by a short length, a neck between second and third. Time, 1.17. LONGWOOD HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs.; 7 furlongs. 2 Pink Note, 9.2 (J. Andrews) ... 1 1 Paris, 7.7 2 3 Bilbo, 7.8 3 Also started: 5 Obligio, 3 Solzia (coupled with Bilbot), 4 Highburn, 6 Vogue, 7 Flight. Won by a nose, one length and a half between second and third. Time, 1.32. RIVERTON CUP. of 500 sovs.; li miles. 2 Ravenna, 8.9 (A. E. Ellis) ... 1 3 Full Swing, 7.5 2' 7 Kilfane, 7.5 3 Also started: 6 Mountain Lion, 4 Geranial, 1 Apache, 5 Queen Balboa. Won by a neck,-three lengths between second and third. Time, 2.11 1-5. GREAT WESTERN STEEPLECHASE of 450 sovs.; 3 miles. 3 Uncle Bob, 10.10 (J. Langford) 1 7 Blazing Light, 9.0 .... 2 4 Greenstone, 9.0 3 Also started: 1 Kipling, 2 Frenchman, 5 Mettle Drift, 6 Hag Lieutenant. Won by 300 yards, 600 yards between second and third. Time, 7.10 4-5. VISITORS’ HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs.; 6 furlongs. 1 Miss Winkie, 8.3 (A. E. Ellis) 1 9 Spearmaid, 7.2 2 7 Bran Pie, 7.10 3 Also started: 2 Frivol, 3 Irish, 4 Blue Dragoon, 6 Schottische, 5 Silver Lining, ID Divinial, 8 Rippling Lake, 11 Quarrelsome, 12 French Belle. Won by three-quarters of a length, four lengths between second and third. Time, 1.20. POURAKINO HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; 1 mile. 3 Francaise, 7.5 (T. Metcalf) ... 1 1 Soltoe, 8.0 2 4 Roman Archer, 7.12 3 Also started: 2 Happy Days, 6 Heather Lad, 5 Kilbarry, Y Soldier’s Pride. Won by a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.47 3-5. TUAPEKA MEETING. COUItTLEY ROSE WINS CHIEF EVENT. DUNEDIN, April 4. R The Tuapeka races were held yesterday in fino weather. There was a fair crowd, and the totalisator returns increased by £7OO as compared with last season. Results: — Trial Plate, of 80 sovs, six furlongs. —Gay Raiment 8.7 (Rask) 1; Olutha 8.8 2; Mudlark 8.7 3. Also started: Clarewar, Purple Iris, Bon Hope, Mark Twain. Time, lmin. 18sec. TUAPEKA HANDICAP, of 105 sovs., one mile and a quarter. Courtley Rose, 8.12 (Lloyd) 1 All Style, 8.6 2 Twinkle, 8.2 3 Also started: Vice Grand, Coastguard, Ard Power. Time 2min. 14sec. President’s Trot Handicap (saddle) of 95 sovs, one mile and a half.—Harrotha 36yds behind (Johnson) 1; Wild Flight 48yds behind 2; Shiela Fleetwood 48yds behind 3. Also started: Cabin Spark, Pere Pointer, Kinsale, May bird, Jock’s Pal, Pert Pointer, Celestial, Cocoa, Lily Audubon, Hercweka, Gold Chimes. Time 3min. 42 l-ssec. . Members’ Welter Handicap, of 80 sovs, 5 furlongs.—Clutha 9.5 (Powell) 1; l-*urplo Iris 9.0 2; Buoyant 10.5 3. Also started: Bon Hope, Clarion, Overproof, Clotliildc. Time, lmin 4 4-5 sec. Lawrence Handicap, of 100 sovs, 6 furlongs.—Hurdy Guruy 8.7 (Ellis) 1; King Sol 8.8 2; Beauty Light 8.7 3. Also started: Arrowmuir, All British. Time, lmin. 19 l-ssec. Dash Trot Handicap (saddle) of 80 sovs, 1 mile.—Dillon Blake scr. (Reed) 1; ilereweka 12yds behind 2; Gold Chimes 60yds behind 3. Also started: Red Chequer, Red Shiner, Prairies Chimes, Massey Maid, Kinsale, Adamant, Brett Audubon, Aard, Bonny Boy, ’ Ivy Rothschild, Berma Pointer, Honest Ned. Time, 2min. 25sec. Stewards’ Welter Handicap, of 90 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Jolly Glad 9.7 1; Overproof 8.8 2; Mudlark 8.3 3. Also started: Ahurin, Happy Hawk. Time lmin. 32sec. Flying Handicap, of 90 sovs, 6 furlongs.—Hurdy Gurdy 8.9 (Ellis) 1; Buoyant 8.0 2; Quiekform 8.0 3. Also started Bloom, Marmont, Clotkilde. Time lmin. 17sec. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. WINDBAG WINS AUTUMN STAKES DONCASTER HANDICAP TO VALICARE. SYDNEY, April 3. The autumn meeting of the Australian Jockey Club opened to-day in brilliant sunshine. The course was a trifle on the dead side owing to heavy rain early in the week. The attendance was 80,000. New Zealand had few representatives running. Double Escape showed up well in the first hurdlt !. He was lying third passing the stand the first time behind Gunnedah. One For All took the lead entering the back and held that position till entering the straight, when Royal Howard, who was always handy, came up and won rather easily. The Autumn Stakes was a race really between Windbag, Pilliewinkie and Heroic. The latter jumped out from the start, but David made the pace

and soon had a load of several lengths ahead of Windbag anil Heroic and Pil-. liowinkie together. The field bunched in the last six furlongs, and Windbag, Pilliewinkie and Heroic fought out a desperate finish, Windbag gaining a I narrow victory by a long neck. Tho field for tlio Doncaster Handicap was the smallest for many years. Valicare retained her unbeaten reputation and has now started in six races. Valicare went to the front from the jump out, and although pressed all the time, passed the post with a length and a-half to spare. Valiant and Irish Prince were always in handy positions and came up well in the straight. Valicare’s victory was very popular. liunnymede gave a disappointing exhibition in the St. Leger and was always several lengths behind the rest of tho field, while lie ran off when entering the straight. Belgambo and Tibbie led all the way after leaving the straight. Te Monanui was never prominent in tho Tocal Handicap. Results HURDLE RACE, of 2 sovs each with 750 sovs added. About two miles. Mr E. Moss’s b g Royal Howard, (Lord Howard—Vernonia), aged 10.7 ... 1 Mr F. Bellingham’s Doublo Escape, 9.5 2 Messrs McKellar Bros.’ Mountaineer, 9.2 ... ... ... 3 Sixteen started. Gunnedah and One For All led early. Doublo Escape led into the straight, where Royal Howard came strongly and won by six lengths. Time, 3.404. AUTUMN STAKES, of 10 sovs each, with 2500 sovs added. Weight-for-age. One mile and a-half. Mr Robert Miller’s b h Windbag, (Magpie—Charleville), 4yrs, 9.0 (J. Munro) ... 1 Sir Samuel Hordern’s Pilliewinkie, 9.0 (G. Young) 2 Mr C. B. Kellow’s Heroic, 9.0 (H. Cairns) ... ... 3

Also started: David 9.3, Pantheon 9.3. Heroic jumped put first from the barrier, but David made the pace, and led past the stand, followed by Heroic, Windbag, Pilliewinkie, and Pantheon. This order was maintained till turning out from the back stretch, when the field closed up. Windbag fed into the straight, and in an exciting finish he gained the verdict by a long neck from Pilliewinkie, w r ho was a length in front of Heroic. Time, 2.34 J. DONCASTER HANDICAP, of 30 sovs. each, with 3000 sovs. added. One mile. Mr P. H. Osborne’s b f Valicare, (Valais —Courante), • 3yrs, 8.9 (J. Munro) 1 Mr F. E. Shillabeer’s Valiant, 8.3 (Jones) -v Mr R. Wootton’s Irish Prince, (Bar-

den) ... ••• 3 All the acceptors started. From a good start Valicare took the lead, closely followed by Perspective, Golden Voice, Brimming, and Manacre. the field soon strung out, but tho leader kept to the front, and led into the ■straight, with Valiant and Irish Prince not far back. In the finish Valicare won by a length and a-half, Irish Prince a length and three-quarters behind Valiant. Time, 1.37 J.

A.J.C. SIRES’ PRODUCE SHAKES, of 20 sovs each, with 5000 sovs added. For two-year-olds. Seven furlongs. Mrs M. L. Faulkner’s b f Cyden, (Gyklon—Deneb), 8.7 (Wilson) 1 Mr S. W. Phillips’s Lady Constance, , 8.7 (G. Young) 2 Mr C. Meyers’s Cromwell, 8.10

(Duncan) - 3 Eleven started. Troisome made the early running, and led into the straight, where she fell back. Cyden won by half a neck. Time, 1.264.

A.J.C. ST. LEGER, of 10 sovs each, with 2500 sovs added. For three-year-olds. One mile and threequarters. Mi Shiart Brunton’s ch c Belgamba (Poitrel —Bunee), 8.10 ... ... 1 Messrs J. G. Cameron and J. Grisdale’s c f Tibbie, 8.7 ... ... 2 Mr L. K. S. Mackinnon’s Efidanus, 8.10 ; . ••• 3

Six started: Belgamba and Tibbie made most of the running, and were locked together till entering the straight, wlien Belgamba forged ahead and won by five lengths. Runnymedo was alwuys last, and ran off the course entering tho straight. Time, 3.4.

TOCAL HANDICAP, of 6 sovs each, with 1000 sovs added. One mile and a-half. Mr F. J. Marsden’s b g Shrapnel, (Spearhead—Folly Queen), oyrs 8.2 1 Mr Sol Green’s Naos, 6.9 2 Mr E. Keys’s Night Heron, 6.12 ... 3 Eighteen started. The winner came up quickly in the straight and won by a length and a-quarter. Time, 2.33. —Press Association. TROTTING METROPOLITAN MEETING. EXPRESS HANDICAP TO DICK DILLON. Per Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, April 4. The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s Easter meeting opened yesterday in fine weather, and before a large attendance. The course was in excellent order. The totalisator investments were £49,612 10s, as against £50,515 10s on the corresponding day last year. Additional results : EXPRESS HANDICAP (harness), of 500 sovs; 4.36 class. Two miles. 10 Dick Dillon, 24 yds bhd (G. Phipps) ... ... ... ... 3 1 Fight Ever, 12yds bhd 2 6 Escort, 24yds bhd ... 3 Also started: 8 Golden Devon, 9 Rosie Nut, 3 Talent, 4 Trenand, 5 St. Maura, 2 Judge Hancock, 11 Fashion Queen, 7 Succession, 12 Harold Burwood. In a great finish Dick Dillon won by a neck from Fight Ever, who beat Escort by nearly a length, with Talent a length further back. Time, 4.34 1-5. AUTUMN HANDICAP (harness), of 400 sovs; 4.47 class. Two miles. 4 Red Oak, 24yds bhd (N. L. Price) 1 5 John Mauritius, 72yds bhd ... 2 5 Merry Bingen, 24yds bhd ... ... 3 Also started: 2 Happy Rosa, 12 Peter Timmerman, 8 Duke Bingen, 7 Kelman, 3 Audo Bell, 13 Little Logan, 9 Ingle Bingen, 11 Mangoutu, 10 Tiny Moon, 6 Nightbom, 14 Whisht. Whisht lost his driver, Ingle Bingen was pulled up and Mangoutu and Little Logan fell. Red Oak beat John Mauritius by three lengths. Merry Bingen was six lengths away, just in front of Pieter Timmerman and Audo 8011. Time, 4.38 3-5. WILKIN HANDICAP (harness), of 400sovs; 4.44 class. Two miles. 4 Granite City, scr (W. Bryce) ... 1 1 Sea Pearl, 12yds bhd 2 6 Billy Whizz,, scr ~u 3

Also started: 3 My Sonny and William the Great (coupled), 5 Wairua, 12- Springnote, 8 Vera’s Doll, 10 St. Fillan, 2 Tahoe and Berenice (coupled), 20 Inchbonino, 18 Dusky Pointer, 23 Denver Wood, 15 Free Lance, 13 Harley Dillon, 14 Pearl Coronado, 22 Haunui, 17 Guy Fawlces, 11 Shine Soon, 20 Binscarth, 16 Bingen Lad, 24 Diamond Child, 7 Town Bell, 9 Audominion, 19 Bing Boy. Once in the straight Granite City went on, lasting long enough to bent Sea Pearl by half a length. Billy Whizz was a length away, just in front of Wairua. Time, 4.38.

BELFAST HANDICAP (harness), of

400 sovs; 4.40 class. Two miles. 1 Black Lila, 36yds bhd (F. Phipps) 1 2 Silk Thread, 12yds bhd ... ... 2 7 Master Audo, scr 3 Aslo started: 8 Lord Bingen, 4 Some Wilkes, 9 ltatana, 11 Lincoln Huon, 3 Wharepiana, 10 Golden Sun, 5 First Fashion, 6 Prince Lyons. Silk Thread led into the straight, but broke 100 yards from the post, leaving Black Lila to win by three lengths. Silk Thread beat Master Audo by a head for second place, with Prince Lyons close up. Time, 4.32 1-5. FLYING HANDICAP (harness), of 400 sovs; 2.47 class. One mile and a-quarter. 3 Waitaki Girl, 48yds bhd (R. R. Berry) 1 7 Becky Logan, 24yds bhd 2 3 Peter Bingen, scr 3 Also started: 13 King Dillon, 11 Landlord, 12 Bruce, 9 Partner, 10 Gleaming, 8 Dreamalion, 5 Her Ladyship and Prince Pointer (coupled), 6 Queen’s Own and Audacious (coupled), 4 Bonny Logan and Willie Logan (coupled), 1 Minton Derby. Peter Bingen led into the straight, where Waitaki Girl headed him and won by two lengths, with Peter Bingen three lengths away third. Time, 2.41 3-5.

HANDICAPS FOR WEDNESDAY. CHRISTCHURCH, April 4. The following handicaps have been declared for the second day of tho club’s meeting on Wednesday: Harvest Handicap. (harness), of 220 sovs, 3.57 to 3.47 class; one mile and five furlongs: Fancy Pronto, Nelson Boy, Randolph, Reta Vivian, Rebecca scr, Nourmahal, Lady Fan, Direct Actioji 12yds bhd, Peter McMillan, Count Dee, Bon Elect, Engagement 24, Merry Peter, Rical tho Great, Happy Rosa, Mount Royal 36, Parole Bells, Elusive, Pieter Timmerman, Johnnie Bills 48, Audo Bell 60, ’Frisco Beau, Queen Ida 72.

Oxford Handicap (saddle), of 300 sovs, 2.15 class; one mile: Pointalena. His Pal, Reta. Rorke’s Drift, Nipper, Homer, Joyful scr, Rebel, Rex Coronado, Asturio, Rosie Nut 12yds bhd, Golden Devon, Fight Ever, Latona, St. Maura, King Dillon, Fashion Queen 24, Whetu, Dick Dillon, Darknite, Bell Fashion, Landlord, Brutus 36, Dreamalion, Ben Ohau 48. President’s Handicap (harness), of of 1000 sovs, 4.32 class; two miles: Partner, Bell Harold, Kohara scr, Dreamalion, Harbour Light, Countryman 12yds bhd, Logamvood, Dillon Wilkes, Audacious 24, Dolly. Dillon, Roi Cole 36, Black Admiral, Queen’s Own, Jack Potts 48, Logan Lou, Logan Chief, Prince Pointer, Minton Derby 72, Acron, Waitaki Girl 84. Halswell Handicap (harness), of 500 sovs, 4.32 to 4.36 class; two miles: Prince Lyons, Golden Devon. Peter Bingen scr, Silent, Trenand, Silk Thread 12yds bhd, Fight Ever Fashion Queen, Cardinal Logan, St. Maura, Becky Logan, Escort, Royal Chance, Judge Hancock 24, Dalnahine, Succession, Harold Burwood 36, Dick Dillon 48, Black Lila 60. April Handicap (harness), of 400 sovs, 4.40 to 4.36 class; two miles: Lord Bingen, Dixie’s Pride, Bing Boy, Ramaroa scr, Wharepiana, Ratana, Lincoln Huon, Some Wilkes, Golden Sun 12vds bhd, Event 24. Rockburn 36. Denver Wood, Reta, My Sonny, Silk Thread, Master Audo, are all ineligible. Summer Handicap (harness), of 500 sovs, unlioppled trotters, 4.45 class; two miles: Audo Bell scr, Merry Bingen, Little Logan, Count Carbine, Inglo Bingen 12yds bhd, Blue Thorpe, Our Lady 36, Mangoutu, Tiny Moon 48, Nighborn, Audominion 60, Bonny Spec 72, Master Audo, Red Oak, Whisht, First Fashion 84, John Mauritius 96. Higli-Class Handicap (harness), of 400 sovs, 2.46 class; one mile and a-quar-tor: Black Admiral, Gleaming, Dolly Dillon, Her Ladyship, Queen’s Own, Audacious Black Lila scr, Bonny Logan, Bell Harold, Main Voyage 12yds bhd, Becky Logan, Prince Pointer, Dillon Wilkes, Wil.lie Logan 24, Jack Potts, Minton Derby 36, Acron, Logan Chief 60, Waitaki Girl 72.

HAWERA MEETING. DAPHNE WILDWOOD WINS CUP. HAWERA, April 3. . The annual meeting of tho Hawora Trotting Club commenced to-day in cold and dull weather. Tho course wa sin excellent order and the attendance was large. Tho totalisator handled £18,214, an increase of £2096 on the corresponding day last year. Results: AUItOA MAIDEN HANDICAP (harness), of 150 sovs. (3.45 class); 13 miles. 5 Karma, scr (W. Head)- 1 7 Loch Moigh, scr 2 1 Goldfinch, scr 3 Also started: 13 Lou Pronto, 6 Roamer, 8 Una Dillon, 9 Sylvie Logan, 3 Meb, 4 Bright Light, 2 Mary Audubon, 11 Reviilo, iu Golden Stone scr, 12 Beatty. Von by a length and a half, three-quarters of a length between. second nn4 third. Time, 3.42. MATF.P C Handicap (Harness), of 140 govs. (3.64 czass); unlioppled trotters; 13 miles. 2 Raima, scr (W. Head) 1 4 Miss Leda, 24yds bhd 2 14 Maviland, 24yds bud 3 Also started: 17 Kaieto, 16 Byron Bingen, 10 lloma Bingen, 3 Miss Native, 1 Retroleuse, 5 Mollio Park, 13 Dentistry, 8 Tui Bells, 9 \ anity Boy, 6 Hardy Grattan, 7 Molly Audubon, 11 Lobster, 11 Peter MacDonald, 16 Some Jazz. Won by half a length, five lengths between second and third. Time, 3.50. HAWERA TROTTING CUP (harness), of 600 sovs. (4.42 class); 2 miles. 8 Daphne Wildwood, 12yds bhd (W. Hughes) ... 1 1 Ivokiritea, 12yds bhd j 3 Peterwah, 48yds bhd 3 Also started: 6 Jewel Pointer, 9 Grey Peter, 7 Bingen Star, 5 Grattan Thorpe, 2 The Shrew, 17 ltuapere, 14 Reliance, 18 Huon Grattan, 16 Respect, 11 Betty Moko, 10 Master Councillor, 1 Rockburn, 13 Cute Lad, 15 All Bell, 12 Goldman. Won by a head, three lengths between second and third. Time, 4.46. j STRATFORD HANDICAP (harness), of 200 sovs. (3.38 class); 13 miles. 7 Van Cap, 120yds bhd (P. Green) 1 11 Dillon’s Pride, 12yds bhd : 2 5 Goldfinch, scr ... ••• 3 Also started: 10 Bell Dial, 14 Caprice. 3 Gladys Cole, 6 • Lockette, 9 Ursulino, 4 Aggie Bell, 7 Great Kevin, 8 Hope Dillon, 13 Makauri Belle, 2 Bicolour. Won by half a length, three

lengths between second and third Time, 3.293.

MANAIA HANDICAP (harness), of 230 sovs. (5.0 class); ' unlioppled trotters; 2 miles. 3 Plunder, 24yds bhd (S. Brightwell) 1 5 My Junior, 108yds bhd 2 8 Grace Gofittan, 84yds bhd ... 3 Also starred: 9 Vanity Boy, 7 Maori Peter, 4 Tiki, 1 Peterson, 2 Peter MacDonald, 6 Some Jazz. Won by half a length,- two lengths between second-and third. Time, 4.48 2-5. NORMANBY HANDICAP (saddle), of 200 sovs. (2.22 class); 1 mile. 2 Why Worry, scr (G. Caddy) ... 1 1 Mabon’s Day, scr 2

8 Ajax, scr 3 Also started: 7 Master Grattan, 6 Hohora/12 Ce Advanceur, 10 TJramic, 4 Concertina, 9 Master Cute, 3 Rockaway, 5 Satinbird, 11 Run Pore. Won by half a length, six lengths between second and third. Time, 2.19. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (harness), of 230 sovs. (4.50 class); 2 miles. 6 Sparkling Chimes, scr (McKen- • zie) i 4 Gold Dial, scr 2 7 Seed King, scr 3 Also started: 1 Van Rich, 10 Moko Chief, 5 Typist, 11 Moko Pete, 8 Lord Min to, 3 Jean Darling, 2 Zolock Palm, 9 Uncle Bert. Won by threoquarters of a length, half a length between second and third. Time, 4.50. ELTHAM HANDICAP (harness), of 230 sovs. (2.54 class), li miles. 4 Jean Darling, scr (A. Cameron) 1 7 Bingen Star, 24yds bhd ... ... 2 1 Master Councillor, 48yds bhd ... 3 Also started: 6 Sunglenm, 9 Profiteer, 5 Signorella, 8 Satinbird, 11 Reliance, 3 Blair Audubon, 10 Bawidy Locanda, 2 Rockburn. Won by a length, a length and a half between second and third. Time, 2.57.