RACING CARNIVAL.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 103, 1 April 1929, Page 9

RACING CARNIVAL.

THE EASTEB MEETINGS.

BRIGHT GLOW WINS AT AUCKLAND.

STAR AREA SUCCESSFUL AT . FEILDING. Several of the club’s commenced their Easter meetings on Saturday and some interesting- racing- was witnessed. At Feilding Star Area won the Manchester Handicap while Bright Glow was successful at Auckland. Hew Zealand horses at the Australian Jockey Club’s meeting at Eandwick achieved several successesj amongst them being that of Limerick in the Autumn Stakes.

RACING AT FEILDING. STAR AREA WINS HANDICAP. THE RAIDER CAPTURES OPEN SPRINT. TIALCOMBE HANDICAP TO JEANETTE. Following upon the heavy rain of Good Friday, tho Feilding Jockey Club was indeed fortunate to enjoy fine weather for the opening day of its autumn fixture on Saturday, tho course having improved, if anything, as the result of tho downpour. There was a large crowd in attendance and betting was brisk throughout, the sum of £31,610 being handled lor the day as compared with £30,521 for the corresponding day last year —an increase of £IOB9. The Raider, who has scored in tho Scott Memorial Handicap at. the Bulls meeting, captured the Mangaono Handicap from another consistent performer in Dobbin, with Benzora in third berth, the trio all having had recent successes to their credit, Dobbin having won on the second day at Bulls and on the concluding day at Manawatu, while Benzora had won on tho opening day at tho latter fixture. A stirring finish saw Star Area prevail in tho Manchester Handicap from Orazone by the barest of margins. The final event —tho Halcombe Handicap —witnessed tho defeat of a very warm favourite in Manly, the Archiestown gelding being beaten into third place by Jeanette and Vivo after having had every chance to carry his host of backers through. AWAPUNI TO THE FORE. With Sir Moment and Hymestrason dropping out, there were eight runnels to contest tho ICawa Ivawa Hurdles and tho two Awapuui representatives, Locarno (£890) and Rod Bank (£435) were installed the favoured candidates and they both proved worthy of tho faith imposed for they filled first and second berths at tho finish. Airtight was smartest to begin from Fairone, Locarno and Royal' Acre, but before the

A STIRRING FINISH. Gold Cure and Manly failed to reach the post in tho Manchester Handicap, a bare two dividend field resulting. Star Area (£1176) was installed a firm favourite from [Merry Damon (£781) and Joy Bird (£737). From an excellent despatch Joy Bird wont to the front to pilot Star Area, Avro, Briar Root, Orazone and Merry Damon as they passed through tho straight and into tho back, the wholo field racing at half length intervals. Approaching tho half mile post Merry Damon and Orazono commenced to move up to the leaders, Joy Bird and Star Area being on terms as they came into tho straight with Merry Damon and Orazone at their heels. Tho issuo appeared to bo in doubt at the distance, but Star Area finished the strongest to win by a long neck from Orazono with Merry Damon, who ddi not experience tho freest of passages in tho straight, a neck away and just ahead of Joy Bird. Briar Root was right up fifth with Avro last to finish. LUCKY RUN ON THE RAILS.

Naselle, Ngawhonc, Hard Gold, Seamstress, Grattan, II dp wood, Black Acre and Mademoiselle wore defections from the Maiden Stakes, but the good field of 14 runners nevertheless remained, tho publfc selecting Malahat (£953) as their favourite, there being smaller money for Clover Leaf (£395) and Warzone (£356). Wine Tray .pimped out smartly at the lift of ta®es tio lead Oral, Latakia, Malahat and Gambler along to tho turn where Gambler improved his position, Wine Tray being, however, still in the van from Gambler, Latakia, Oral, Malahat, and Some Acre as they turned into the straight. The favourite was lucky enough to squeeze through on the rails and in tho run tio the post he steadily overtook the leaders to get up and win by half a length from Oral with Gambler a neck away. Then came Somo Acre, Warzone and Clover Leaf. Tho win of Malahat brought another sucess to Awapuni and gave A, G. Murray a winning mount prior to his departing for Riccarton where ho is due to ride on Monday. ATHOLSPEAR AGAIN SUCCESSFUL. With Zippor, Gasnappcr, Acred, First Ruler and Merry Mixture absentees from the Onepuhi Hack Handicap, Thrift (£1043) was elected favourite witli Kawiiakina. (£799) mid Atholspear (£644) next in demand. Atholspear led out from the barrier, but immediately gave way to Calamine and the pair led Thrift, Aurora Borealis and Warflame out of the straight, Bal. loon being in tho rear. Going along the back Calamine was showing the way to Thrift, Aurora Borealis, Kawhakina and Kilorell, but rounding the top Kawhakina

straight was readied Locarno had assumed cnarge from Fairone', Otauru Lass and Airtight. Some of tho jumpers were not fencing at all cleanly, and going into the back, Red Bank and Royal Acre deposed Fairone, Otauru Lass and Airtight, it being evident a long way from home that the finish would ho between the trio. Passing tho half mile post Red Bank and Locarno drew away from Royal Acre and they came into the straight in that order. Rod Bank flattered his backers momentarily, but Locarno experienced little difficulty in securing a half length advantage to hold it to the post. Two and a half lengths bnck came Royal Aero, with Fairone and Onward well clear of Otauru Lass and Harrowgate. The rider of Fairone made a great recovery at the final fenco after being right out of tho saddle. RICHFIELD WINS WELL.

ajid Ath°l6p ea r moved up and were attending Calamine and Thrift at the straight entranoe. Thrift wrested the lead from Calamine only to be joined by Kawhakina and Atholspear, thh last named getting through on the rails, and over tho final pinch Atholspear secured the advantage to win by a head from ■ Kawhakina, who was a neck in front of Calamine, Thrift dropping back to fill fourth place. Aurora. Borealis, Balloon, Wnrflame and Kilorell was the order thereafter. Atholspear, . who had scored at Awapuna, was allowed to pay a false price.

I The good field of 16 runners was presented in the Ongo Hack Handicap in which Seamstress was the sole defection. The bracketed pair, Grand Acre and Fee Simplo (£627) wound up slightly better favourite than Coolmint (£617) and Inflamo (£507), but a surprise was forthcoming when Richfield drew away in the run home to win very comfortably. Inflamo was, as usual, the smartest to begin and the Lord Quex gelding led Feo Simplo, Airway, Boundary and Coolmint along the back. Callapat, Richfield and Grand Aero improved their positions crossing the top and at tile dis-1 tanco Callapat promised to bo the winner, but the Callaghan gelding died away badly and Richfield shot out to finish full of running two and a half lengths'ahead of Coolmint, who got up to beat Inflamo by threo parts of a length. White Ringlet was fourth with Feo Simple and Ali Baba next.

THE RAIDER WINS ALL THE WAY. All eight acceptors went to the post in the Mangaone Handicap in ■which The Raider (£916) was the popular fancy with Royal Damon (£751) and Benzora (£685) next ill request, and tho favourite duly prevailed comfortably from the equally consistent Dobbin. The Raider, from No. 1 position at the post, jumped out to pilot Dobbin, Ilidgemount, Royal Damon and 1 Benzora along the back, but rounding the

top Limited headed Benzora and Royal Damon only to lose his position a furlong later. The Raider was bowling along •in front- approaching the straight entrance, Dobbin being ahead of Benzora and Ridgomount and, in the;run to the judge’s box, the favourite was not seriously pressed to prevail by a length and a-half from Dobbin, who beat Benzora —the latter having run a somewhat erratic course in tho straight—by a neck with another half length to Keddar. Royal Damon was fifth with Limited ahead of Ridgeinount, Whenuauni and Some Red, the last named pair been slow to move.

OUTSIDER PREVAILS. Another full field was presented in the Taonui Hack Handicap, all nine acceptors going to the post. Warfille (£1107) was backed down to a short price, there being smaller money for Desert Lad (£697) and Acred (£605). Starting from the corner at the foot of the straight Whisogne, from the inside position, was first away from Kosher, Royal Black und Warfille, Desert Lad having been last to move from the oxtreme outside of tho field. However, the last-named ran up to his field along the back and was with Whisogne and Royal Black as they turned for home, Warfille, Acred - and Patearoa being next in attendance. At the distance Desert Lad retired, Royal Black shooting out with Warfille in pursuit and, in a punishing finish, Royal Black hung on to score his first victory by a neck from Warfille, with a gap of two lengths to Acred. Whisogne was fourth with Patearoa ahead of Desert Lad.

HOT FAVOURITE BEATEN. With Manly preferring the Halcombe Handicap to his Manchester Handicap engagement, the public accepted the preference on tho part of tho connections of the Archiostown gelding as a good omen und tho topweight was backed with confidence, being entrusted with £1709, there being a marked drop to Vivo (£795)' and J3is-< courso (£762). However, the “good thing’’ failed to materialise, Manly being beaten into third place at the finish. Jeanette led Manly, Vivo, Road Hog, Discourse and Sovena out of the straight, but tho lastnamed raced up to the van along the back to lead Jeanette, Manly, Vivo and Discourse to the straight entrance. Sovena and Jeanette were the first to straighten out, but, to the consternation of backers, Manly failed to get up, Jeanette winning nicely by two lengths from Vivo, who topped'the favourite off by a length over the last few yards. Attending Manly camo Discourse and Sovona with Road Hog whipper-in.

THE DETAILED RUNNERS. KAWA KAWA HACK HURDLES, of I§o sovs.; second horse 30 sovs. and third 15 sovs. About one mile and a-half. 1 Mr F. Armstrong’s br . g Locarno (Elysian—St. Arines), syrs., 11.9 (A. McDonald) ... 1 2 Mr G. R. Brown’s br g Red Bank, 6yrs., 9.9 (L. Jarvis) ... • ; 2 4 Mr J. O’Sullivan’s b g Royal Acre, 6yrs., 10.3 (J. Blanche) ... 3 (Winner trained by Mrs A. McDonald, Awapuni). Also started: 3 Airtight 10.3 (Hobson), 6 Onward 9.0 (McGuire), 5 Fairone 9.0 (Burgess), 8 Harrowgate 9.0 (Moran), 7 Otauru Lass 9.0 (Brown). Won by half a length with two and a-half lengths between second and third. Time, 2.53. ONGO HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; second horse 30 sovs. and third 15 sovs. Five and a-half furlongs. 4 Mr W. Patterson’s br g Richfield (Acre— Pergola), 4yrs., car. 7.11 (C. Goulsbro’) ... „ u 1

2 Mr H. R. MacKenzie’s b g Coolmint, 3yr9., 9.5 (B. 11. Morris) 2 3 Messrs McMilland and Trevor’s b g Inflame, 4yrs., 8.13 (L. G. Morris) ... 3 (Winner trained by G. Edgecombe, Ilawera). Also started: 6 Airway 9.3 (L. A. Pine), 1 Grand Acre car. 8.10 (C. Broughton) coupled with Pee Simple 8.8 (A. G. Murray), 9 Callapat car, 8.5 (Pitcon), 7 White. Ringlet 8.7 (Hobson), 5 Bank Note car. 7.9 (N. Voitre), 10 Boundary car. 7.0 (J. M. Pine), 8 Australis 7.2 (Park), 11 Ali Baba 7.0 (Adlam), 12 Glyn Du car. 7.9 (Larsen), 14 Mint Belle 7.0 (W. Broughton), 13 Kali car. 7.4 (Atley), 15 Whakaaro car 7.1 (Anderson). Won by two and a-half lengths with tiiird horse three-quarters of a length back. Time, 1.8 3-5. MANCHESTER HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; second horse 100 sovs and third 50 sovs. Ono mile and a-quarter. 1 Mr L. A. Bradley’s b g Star Area \ (Acre —Star Queen), 6yre., 9.0 (C. Goldsbro’) 1 6 Mr J. Fryer’s b m Orazone, 6yrs., 7.10 (H. Pitcon) ... 2 2 Mr F. Hall’s br g Merry Damon, 6yrs 8.9 (H. Griffith) ... ■ ... ... ... 3 (Winner trained by M. Gardner,

■Wanganui). Also started : 3 Joy Bird 8.0 (B. H. Mor-’ ris), 4 Avro 7.9 (Farrell), 5 Briar Root 7.2 (Murray). Won by along neck with a neck between second and third. Time, 2.10 2-5. MAIDEN STAKES, of 150 sovs; second horse 30 sovs. and third 15 sovs. Six furlongs. Weight 8.0. 1 Mr G. S. Symons’s b g Malahat (Gasbag—Lady Louisa), 4yrs., 8.0 (A. G. Murray) ... 1 7 Mr S. J- Gibbons’s ch f Oral, 2yrs., 8.0 (C. Broughton) 2 9 Mr F. J. Carinont’s ch g Gambler, 6yrs., 8.0 (A. Hobson) 3 (Winner trained by G. New, Awapuni). Also started : 4 Latakia (B. 11. Morris), 8 Some Acre (L. G. Morris), 6 Wine Tray J. Barry), 2 Clover Leaf (Pitcon), 10 Habit (C. Goulsbro’), 14 Dawn o’ Day (Boll), 11 Atacama (Griffith), 13 Whenuatonga (Moran), 5 Rillet (Atley), 12 Varsity (L. A. Pine), 3 Warzone (K. Robinson). Won by half a length with third horse a neck away. Time, 1.16 2-5. ONEPUHI HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; second horse 40 sovs. and third 20 sovs. Ono mile and a distance. 3 Mr B. Burgess’s b g Atliolspear, (Greyspear —Lady Athol) 4yrs., 8.11 (P.

Burgess) 1 2 Mr G. Mcßain’s b g Kawhakina, 5 yrs., 7.12 (C. Goulsbro’) 2 5 Mr F. Startup’s b f Calamine, 3yrs., , car. 7.10 (J. Pine) ... 3 (Winner trained by owner, Opaki.) Also started. —1 Thrift 9.0 (L. G. Morris), 6 Balloon 7.8 (Riobinson), 8 Warflamo car. 7.1 (Bell), 7 Aurora Borealis 7.2 (Farrell), 4 Kiloreil car. 7.10 (Barry). Won by a head with third horse a neck back. Time, 1.58 2-5. MANGAONE HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.; second horse 60 sovs. and third 30 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Mr J. M. Durie’s b g The Raider (Warplane—Hupana) syrs., 8.9 (J. Barry) 1 6 Mr G. Johnston’s ch g Dobbin, aged, 8.5 (H. Griffith) 2 3 Mr C. J. Preston’s b h Benzora, aged, 9.5 (B. H. Morris) ... 3 (Winner trained by owner, Feilding.)

Also started: 2 Royal Damon 9.2 (L. G. Morris), 5 Ridgemount 8.11 (Alexander), 4 Keddar car. 8.2 (C. Broughton), 7 Limited 7.5 (Farrell),’ 8 Whenuanui car. 7.0 (W. Broughton), 9 Some Red 7.0 (Taylor). Won by a length and a half with third horse a neck back. Time, 1.14 2-5.

TAONUI HACK HANDICAP, of 175 sovs.; second horse 30 sovs. and third 15 sovs. Seven furlongs. 7 Mr L. S. Smith’s blk g Royal Black (Royal Stag—Field Battery—Valerio mare) syrs., car. 7.10 (K. Robinson) 1 1 Mr J. T. Morris’s br m Wnrfille, 4 yrs., 8.7 (L. G. Morris) 2 3 Mr B. T. Bennett’s b g Acred, 6yrs., 8.8 (J. Barry) ... 3 (Winner trained by F. J. Carmont, Foxton.)

Also started. —2 Desert Lad car. 8.12 (C. Broughton), 5 Whisogno car. 8.2 (Pitcon), 4 Patearoa 8.6 (Griffith), 6 First Ruler car. 8.4 (Hobson), 9 Kosher 7.11: (Goulsbro), 8 Ngawheno car. 7.6 (J., M. Pine). Won by a neck with third horse two lengths away. Time, 1.29 3-5.

HALCOMBE HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. second horse 50 sovs. and third 25 sovs. One mile and a distance. 4 Mr F. Hall’s br ni Jeanette (Romeo . Dixieland) 6yrs., car. 8.2 (C. • Broughton) 1 2 Mr J. F. Kiley’s ch in Vivo, 6yrs., car. 8.6 (H. Pitcon) 2 1 Messrs Arnold Bros’. Manly, 6yrs., 9.2 (L. G. Morris) ... 3 (Winner trained by W. C. Griffith, Hastings.)

Also started: 3 Discourse car. 8.2 (Robinson), 5 Road Hog car. 7.11 (Gousbro’), 6 Sovena car. 7.2 (J. M. Pine). Won by two lengths with third horse a length back. Time, 1.58 4-5.

AUCKLAND MEETING. EASTER HANDICAP TO BRIGHT GLOW. GAY BALLERINA WINS CHAMPAGNE STAKES. , AUCKLAND, March 30. On the opening day of the Auckland Racing Club’s autumn meeting the totalisator handled £71,750 10s, compared with £85,765 10s on the corresponding day last year. Results are as follow:

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of COO sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 3 Mr N. Cunningham’s Hyde Park, 7.4 (H. Gilmer) 1 1 Mr F. Ormond’s Toxeuma, 8.7 .... 2 9 Mr "VV. Alexander and A. Kemp’s Eager Rose, 7.0 ... 3

Also started: 5 Corihnx.B.lo, 4 The Lover 7.8, 6 Desert Glow, 2 Queen Arch 7.4, 11 Wenday, 10 Sir Archie, 7 Glenstar, 8 Sleepy Sol 7.0. Toxeuma led early from Sleepy Sol, Eager Rose, Desert Giow and Hyde Park. Five furlongs from home Eager Rose took charge and led into the straight from Toxeuma, Hyde Park and Sleepy Sol. Toxeuma and Hyde Park came away at the distance, the latter winning in fine style by two lengths and a-half, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 2.12 2-5. Corinax was fourth.

GREAT NORTHERN OAKS, of 700 sovs. One mile and a-half. 1 Mr F. E. Loomb’s Prodice, 8.10 (C. France) ... 1 5 Mr W. Kemp’s Gold Money, 8.10 2 6 Mr J. D. Kemp’s Te Money, 8.10 3 Also started: 4 Kawainga, 3 Llanore, 2 Lucy Rose, 7 Mon Star 8.10. Kawainga led over the early stages from Mon. Star and Lucy Rose, but going across the top Prodice went to the front, leading into the straight with Gold Money from Llanore and Te Money. At the distance Prodice drew right out to win easily by four lengths, with eight lengths between second and third. Kawainga was fourth. Time, 2.42 1-5.

BRIGHTON HURDLE RACE, of 500 sovs. Two miles., 11 Mr R. W. A. Lewis’s Clockwork, 9.2 i (H. Dulieu) ... 1 1 Mr H. J. McManaway’s Kilburn, 9.7 2 2Mr H. A. Swaffield’s Kawini, 10.12 3 • Also started: 4 Beau Cavalier 11.4, 7 King’s Guard, 3 Wiltshire, 5 Mangani 10.7, 9 Ramblin’ Kid 10.5, 8 Glenotus 9.10, 10 Karamu, 12 Kameliameha 9.3, 6 Odin 9.4. Clockwork was away first, and held the field for the entire distance to win by two lengths from Kilburn, who took second 'place when the field settled down. Kawini was five lengths away third, and Wiltshire was fourth. Beau Cavalier and Ramblin’ Kid fell at the first fence, and Glenotus at the last. Time, 3.53 2-5.

AUCKLAND MEETING.

EASTER HANDICAP, of 1500 sovs. One mile. 2 Mr H. E. Cleland’s Bright Glow, 8.4 (R. Reed) 1 11 Mr J. Fraser Smith’s Mervctte, 7.4 10 Mr H. A. Harris’s Kingfield, 7.7 3 Also started: 3 Reremoana 9.6, 12 Firing Juliet 8.11, Royal Doultoii 7.13, 6 King Lu, '8 White Fang 7.11; 4 In the Shade 7.7, 14 C4olcleri Krist, 13 High Pitch 7.41 9 Lorient 11. 7.2, 7 Mosque 7.1, 1 Vallar 7.0. , . ... Vallar was first to show out from Kingfield, . High Pitch ' and Flying Juliet. Across the top •V a liar ‘.show ect the way to Kingfield, Flying Juliet, and Reremoana and in this order they raced to the turn. Vallar was done with below the distance, where Kingfield, Bright Glow and Reremoana were the leaders. • Bright Glow forged'ahead to win by half a length, with a neck between second and third. King Du was fourth. Time, lmin. 42 3-ssec.* GREAT NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES, of 1500 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Mr W. R. Kirkpatrick’s Gay-Bal- . lerina, 8.7 (R. Reed) 1 4 Mm J. T. Jamieson’s.. Polyxena, i 8.7 ’ ... * —'2 8 Mr F. Earl’s Eaglet, 8.7 3 Also started: 5 Gemlight 8.10, 1 Supremacy 8.10, 6 Mon’alof 8.7. •- Polyxena, Eaglet and Gay Ballerina led in that order over the early stages, and the field entered the straight in this order. Polyxena and Eaglet made a bid at the distance, and went out wide, leaving Gay Ballerina ' to go through oh the inside,; to win strongly by.; two lengths, with a neck between second and third. Supremacy wa3 fourth/* Time, lmin. 17 2-ssec. ... This race was started four minutes before the official time. MANGERE STEEPLECHASE, of 400 sovs. About two miles and a half. IMr G. Johnston’s Star of the East, 10.9 (H. Dulie.u) ..: ... 1 8 Mr J. L. McMillan’s Vexatious,

9.10 . -2 4 Mr J. Paterson’s Uralla, 10.0 ... 3 Also started: 5 Potoanui 11.0, 2 Master Arch 10.0, 6 Polyphemus 9.5. Uralla led up the hill the first time, but Star of the East soon took charge from Master Arch, Uralla and Vexatious, who'were all’ close. There was little between the horses until going over the hill the second time f then Star of the East went out to win easily by fifteen lengths, with half a length between second and third. Potoanui was fourth. Time, 5.8 3-5.

ONSLOAV STAKES, of 400 sovs. Six furlongs. 11 Mr T. Jones and J. C. Draffin’s Bennie, 7.1. (Nordstrand) 1 4 Mr J. Williamson’s Praetor, 7.0 2 7 E. H. Cucksey’s Flying Prince, 8.3 ... 3 Also started: 5 Awamutu 9.0, 3 Pelette 8.0, 2 Currajong 7.10, 1 Motere 7.5, 12 Catorna 7.6, 6 Ta.urua 7.4, 13 Fairy Belle 7.2}, 9 Lady Suzanne 7.0, 10 Snow Plane 7.0}, 8 Trig 7.0. Lady Suzanne was the early leader, but the order at the turn was Awamutu, Praetor and Bennie. The latter went on to win in a close finish by a neck, with a neck between second and third, Currajong was fourth. Time, 1.19. EDEN HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. One mile. 6Mr T. Impey’s Envoy, 7,6 (Gill) 1 2 Mr B. J. Pirrit’s Indolent, 7,3 ... 2 6Mr T. Langmuir’s Some Lady, 7.12 ... ... ... ... 3 Also started: 3 Good Boy 9.0,. 1 Black Mai re 8.12, 13 Froth blower 8.3, 10 Monsogne 7.9, 9 Brampton, 14 Bahama 7.6, 7 Standfast 7.2, 8 Gay Cockade 7.9, 10 Justify 7.4, 15 Salamander 7.5, 12 Whakama 7.3}, 4 War Officer 7.0, 16 Thurnus 7.1, 17 Carmint 7.0. Justify was the first into the straight from Indolent and Envoy,, but the latter went on to win by three-quarters of a length, with a neck -between second and third. Standfast was fourth. .Time, 1.44 1-5. WAIRARAPA MEETING. THE SWELL WINS EASTER HANDICAP. Per Press Association. FEATIIERSTON, March 30. The totalisator handled £23,309 on the opening day of its autumn meeting of the Wairarapa Racing Club, compared with £17,437 last year. A. E. Ellis had fine winning rides. Details of the racing are .as follow: MAIDEN STAKES, of 150 sovs. Weight 8.7. Six furlongs. 6 Masher (A. E.'Ellis) 1 1 Clarendon ... 2 ■ £ Streamer 3 Also started: Aremo, Battle Torque, Bicker, Degree, Projection, Reflecto, Spearin, Spearopa, Spearmain, Sunkissed, Tenure, Tunbridge, Waiwhure. Won by a length. Time, lmin 14 4-osec. MOKAI HACK HANDICAP, of 150 • sovs/ Seven furlongs. 1 Rabbi (A. E. Ellis) ... ... 1 2 Stanchion, 9.0 ... .1. 2 £ Billion 7.13 3 Also started: Rio de Val 8.4, Moutoa Wonder 7.12. Volplane 7.8, Dermod 7.8, Lady Spear 7.8. ■ Won by a length. Time, lmin 26 2-5 RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 270 sovs. Six furlongs.

7- Miss Ransom, -7.3.(L. Daly) ... 1 4 Helotis 7.13, ... 2 8 Teri 3.9, .-. ... 3 Also started: Epistle 8.11, Royal Duke 8.5, Veronese 8.3, Callanmore .7.7, Quantum 7.6. Won by half a length. IWAIRARAPi NURSERY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Five, furlongs. 5 Ex Dono 7.9 (A. Fratus) ... ... 1 10 Ben Hur, 7.2 2 Emotion, 7.7 ... 3 . Also started: Hunting Boy 8:13, Court like 8.5, Tobacco. Land 8.2, Push 8.1, Hot Spring 7.9, Crash 7.9, Becky (Sharp 7.9 Maliora 7.2, Hunting Call 11:2,-Ronald Dim 7.2, Painting 7.2, Ifachihea 7.2, Retract 7.2, Rose Glow jS>2. . ' * Won by half a lerigth. Time 59.4-5 sec. Maekie, rider of Hunting. Boy, fell off at the post. Faster handicap, • of 500 sovs. Qne mile and a quarter and 60 yards, i The Swell, 7.13 (A. E. Ellis) ‘... ■ 14 Tresham, 8.9 ... ... 2 3 Tchecka, 7.9 ... »*.. ;.. ... 3 * Also started: David Garrick 8.3, Slack Mint 7.13, High Court 7.0, Imperial Spark 7.0. <r Won by half a length. Time, 2min TUHITARATA HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile. 4 Billion, 8.6 (A. Jenkins) 1 f> Kariana, 7.13 ... ..4 2 £ Bissac, 7.10 3 Also started: Imarosebud 9.0, Bpearmiss 8.10, Sun Yat Sen 7.12, Money Mint 7.9, Fallow 7.2. Won by two lengths. '- Time, lmin 40 1-5 secs. MARTINBOROUGH HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sevs. Seven furlongs. <1 Rory Mor, 9.6 (A. E, Ellis) ... T 3. Maui, 10.1 ; ... 1 w* -2, 4 Borsalene, 9.13 "

Also started: Bonogno 10.9, Starboard Light 10.6, Inferno 9.6, Raulcura 9.0. ... Won by half a length. Time, lmin 27sec. FERRY HACK HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Arikinui, 9.2 (A. E. Ellis) 1 7 Projection, 7.0 ■ 2 8 Waterspear, 8.1 3 Also started: Second Thought 8.5, Chief Singer 7.12, Shot: Silk 7.9, Volplane 7.8, Reckless 7.8, Endorse 7.8, Footpad 7.7, Dainty Ways 7.6, Glare 7.2, Sarnbur 7.0. Won easily., Time, lmin 13 4-ssec.

RIVERTON MEETING. WINGATUI WINS THE CUP. Per Press Association. INVERCARGILL, March 30. The annual' meeting of the Riverton Racing Club opened to-day in inclement weather conditions. There was a good attendance. The track.was holding. The totalisntor handled £l7/521 10s against £23,156 last year. Results: TRIAL HANDICAP, of' 125 sovs. Seven furlongs. 4 Mr R. T. Hill’s Barney Google, 8.7 (B. Brodie) • .... ••• 1 6 Mr J. AVelfare’s Eleanor Bolling, 8.5- 2 3 Mrs R. B. Stiven’s Red Boa, 8.8 3 Also started: 9 Clarenson 8.13}, 1 Claret,Cup. 8.10, 2 Banner Boy, 8 Barn Door, 5 Flash, TO Some Guy, 11 Polling Day, 7 Haulage 8.5. Won by a neck, a head between second and third. Banner Boy was fourth. Time, 1.35 1-5. WAIAU STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 200 sovsi About two miles. IMr J. A. Gaffney’s Kapuna, 10.10 (H. Anderton) 1 3Mr A. Morton’s Ngareta, 9.12 ... 2 4Mr E. Cuthhertsou’s Erin-go-bragh, 9.10 3 Also started: 2 Calibration 10.6, 3 Sanatter 10.7} (coupled with Ngareta), 7 Parader 9.10, 5 Taramoa, 8 Balvasco 9.7. Won by two and a half lengths, 100 yards between second and third. Balvasco was fourth. Time, 4.39. APARIMA HANDICAP, of 245 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Mr W. Gardiner’s Waving Corn, 7.10 (A. Eastwood) ... 1 3 Mrs T. Edie’s and Mr W. Mitchell’s Coomassie, 7.2} 2 4 Mr J. J. Homer’s Battle Flag, 7.0 3 Also started: 1 Black Duke 9.2, 5 Eaton Bells 7.11}.

Won by a head, half a length between second and third. Black Duke was fourth. Time, 1.17 1-5. LONGWOOD HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 Mr D. Jones’s Membo, 8.11 (P.

Powell) ••• 1 1 Mr J. L. Hannon’s Red Sea, 7.9 2 4 Messrs Price and Cundall’s Cupid’s Dart, 8.11 ••• 3 Also started: 5 Paris 8.11, 6 Filosol 8.5, 3 Killornna 8.3, '7 Lucky Maid 7.3, 8 Iledleaf 7.0, 9 Gong 7.2}. Won by a nose, a length between second and third. Lucky Maid - was fourth. Time, 1.33 1-5. RIVERTON GOLD CUP HANDICAP, of 605 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 5 Mr R. Green’s Wingatui, 7.9 (L. Moulin) 1 1 Mr J. Graham’s King Balboa, 7.9 2 3 Mr L. C. Hazlett’s Circulation, 8.3 . 3 Also started: 1 Queen Balboa 9.7 (coupled with King Balboa), 6 Beacon Light 8.12, 2 Town*Banlc 9.5, 5 Overhaul 8.3, 7 Some Rose 7.9, 8. Tardy 7.3, 9 Tembroney 7.0. Won by a neck, three-quarters of a length between second andthird. Overhaul was fourth. Time, 2.12 1-5. GREAT WESTERN STEEPLECHASE of 450 sovs. About three miles. 2Mr J. Chamberlain’s Snowfall, 9.8 (Mr V. Langford) 1 3Mr J. S. Hazlett’s Greenstone, 9.8 " ... ... ... 2 5Mr J. ,M. Loney’s Windermere, 9.8 3 Also started: 1 Nylotis 11.11 (fell), 4 The- Babe 10.7 (fell). Won' by five lengths, third horse 50 yards away. Time, 6.59 4-5. VISITORS’ HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Six furlongs.

1 Mr W. T. Hazlett’s Lucky Light, 7.12 (F. J. McKay) ... ... ... 1 2 Mr W.. Baird’s Battle Maid, 8.4 2 3Mr H, Jones’s Attract,, 8.10 ... 3 Also started: 4 Narrative 8.10, 6 Full Fling 8.6, 8 Some Signal 7.8, 8 Ohai 7.9}, 5 ToAvn Major 7.2, 9 Some Toff 7.2. , „ Won by three lengths, tAvo lengths and a half between second and third. ToAvn Major Avas fourth. Time, 1.19 1-5. POURAKINO HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile. 3Mr P. Treacy’s Camisader, 8.2 (P. PoAvell) , I 5 Mr C. J. HeyAvood’s Solzia, 7.0 2 4Mr C. Gieseler’s Money Mine, 8.2 3 Also started: 1 Fairy Herald 8.10, 2 Sparkling Eyes 7.10, 6 King Sol 7.2. Won by a length, tAvo lengths betAveeu second and third. Eyes Avas fourth. Time, 1.47.

TUAPEKA MEETING. HANDICAP TO TJMTALI. Per Press Association. DUi\EDIN, March 30. The Tuapeka Jockey Club’s annual meeting was held at Lawrence to-day in fine but threatening weather. The track was holding. The totalisator handled £5263 10s for the day, compared with £6327 last year. Results: TRIAL HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. Six furlongs. Mr E. N. Didliam’s Broadfield, 8.7 (J. Dooley) 1 ' Green Cloth, 8.7 ... ... . 2 £Gay Fashion, 8.7 3 Also started: 7 Wild Berry 8.7, 1 On Watch 8.7, 5 Star Tractor 8.7, 6 Solanum 8.7. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, 1.21. LAWRENCE HANDICAP, of 97 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Mr A. Messent’s Martis, aged (W. Brodio) ' . 1 I 3 Margaret Birney, 7.12 ... ... ... 2 ! 2 Lady McKenna, 7.2 3 Also started: 4 Valdamo 7.10. Won by three lengths, two lengths ! between second -and third. . Time, 1.19. !PRESIDENT’S TROT HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. One mile and a-half. 1 Mr M. E .Piper’s Imperial Bingen, 132yds bhd (J. Walsh) ... 1 3 Drake, 24yds bhd 2 7 Bingen Patch, 132yds bhd ... ... 3 Also started: 5 West Star scr, 4 Knowledge scr, 8 Hereweka 12yds bhd, 6 Princess Pointer 48yds bhd, 9 Maybird 48yds bhd, Weliu Bingen 96yds bhd. Won by six lengths, ten lengths between second and third. Times, 3.46, 3.46, 3.44. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. Five furlongs.

4 Mr C. White’s Nannette, car. 7.9 (W. Brodie) ... ... 1 Miss Marco, car. 8.7 -... 2 2 -Broadfield, car. 9.0 3 Also started 3 Little Queen car. 8.6,

6 Star Tractor car. 8.7, Larkaway car. '8.9, 5 "Joybridge car. 8.2. Won by three lengths; . half a length between second and third. Time, 1.4 2-5. TUAPEIvA HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 3 Mr J. Black’s Umtali, car. 7.6 (D. Kerr) 1 2 Green Cloth, car. 7.3 2 1 Carnot, car. 8.7 3 ' Also started: 5 Roman Archer car. 8.7, 4 Crossbow car. 7:5. Won by three lengths, three-quarters of a length between, second and third. Time, 2.14. DASH TROT HANDICAP (in saddle), of 75 sovs. One mile. 3 Mr A. S. Tamblyn’s Maybird, 36 yds bhd (Owner) ... ../ ... ... 1 Cvthoria, 12yds bhd 2 Thrift (coupled with Maybird), 25yds bhd ... 3 Also started: 2 Logan Fay, 8 Jack Frost scr, 10 Hcreweka, 4 Drake, 6 j Massey Maid 12yds bhd, 5 Doncliff 24yds bhd, 7 Princess Pointer 36yds bhd, 9 Dawson Bingen 84yds bhd. j Won by a length, same distance bei tween second third. Times, 2.22/ 2.24, 2.24. ■ - STEWARDS’ HANDICAP’, of 85 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2Mr W. D. McDougalPs Miss j Marco, ear. 8.5 (N. Dwyer) ... 1 I Crossbow, 9.0 2 Also started: Lady McKenna car. 8.6, who fell. i Won by half ahead. Time, 1.32. ! FLYING HANDICAP ( of 85 sovs. Six "furlongs.

Mrs J. Ellis’s Margaret Birnev, 8.0 (J. Dooley) ... 1 Gay Fashion, 7.0 2 Dancing Days, 8.9 ... 3 Also started: Hurdy Gurdy 7.7. Won hv two lengths, a length betveen second and third. Time, 1.19 1-5. WAIKATO AUTUMN MEETING. CLOSING OF NOMINATIONS. Owners and trainers are reminded that entries for all events at the autumn meeting; of the Waikato Racing Club to be held an Hamilton on April 27 and 29 close with the secretary, P.O. Box 56, Hamilton, or Messrs Blomfield and Coy., Gleeson’s Buildings, High Street, Auckland, at five o’clock on Friday next. L. J. ELLIS SUSPENDED. Per Press Association. INVERCARGILL. March 31. An inquiry was held into the alleged interference by King Balboa with Overhaul and, Some Rose in the Cup Handicap and as a result L,. J. Ellis was susponded for one month.

Tile suspension of L. J. Ellis means that another rider will have to .be secured for the Great Easter Handicap favourite Silver Paper at Riccarton today. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. NEW ZEALAND SUCCESSES'AT RAND WICK. LIMERICK’S BRILLINT VICTORY, SYDNEY, March 31. The A.J.C. autumn carnival- opened at Randwick on Saturday in fine weather. There was a large attendanceThe track was soft, owing to heavy over-night showers. New Zealand horses had a successful day, gaining prominence in three events, and in addition to the successes of Limerick and Honour, Nedda filled third place in the - latter’s race, and Paquito Avon the second division of the higli-Aveight Handicap, Avhile Ring Boy gave promise of future success by coming from the rear of the field to gain, a minor place in the first division of the race. Limerick, the idol of the Australian racegoers, restored himself to favour Avith a brilliant victory in the Autumn Stakes. The champion • was blocked when about to make his run at the distance, but he came round , his field, and in a Avonderful finish gained tile verdict by three-quarters of a length. He received a Avonderful, ova-, tion on returning to scale. The NeAV Zealand youngster Honour _ ga\-e a splendid performance in Avinning the Sires Produce Stakes, acting as the pacemaker for the greater part of the journey. He Avitlistood a desperate challenge from Comanche, Avlio came fast from the rear of the field. The of the stake Avas £4903, Results: — FIRST HURDLES. About tAvo miles. Bagpipes, 11.4 ... .... ... ... 1 Rearguard, 10.3 '... 2 Stony, 9.2 ... 3 Eleven started. Bright Flare led the field at the first jump from Really and W.B. The latter fell passing the stand, and Bagpipes took command ahead of Stony, Really and Grosivenor. Bagpipes Avas thereafter in efiarge. Praetor fell passing the stand, bringing doAvn Really, Avho had to be destroyed. Bagpipes Avon by tAvo lengths and a half. Time, 3min. 42}sec. AUTUMN STAKES, Weiglit-for-age. One mile and a-half. Limerick, 9.0 ... ... >.< ... 1 Winalot, 9.0 ' 2 Valamita, 9.3 >.. ... 3 Also started: Mondiago, Crucis, Black Duchess and Paddi Eve. Commencing sloAvly, Black Duchess led the field out of the straight from Crucis and Paddi Eve. Passing the mile, Black Duchess increased her. lead to six length, folloAved by Crucis, Paddi Eve and Winalot. Limerick was second to last at the half-mile. The field closed on Black Duchess on turning for home, and Winalot assumed command from the leader, follorved by Paddi Eve and Limerick. Limerick challenged, and, finishing brilliantly, gained the verdict by three-quarters of a length.. Time, 2min. 332 sec. SIRES’ PRODUCE STAKES, For two-

year-olds.- Seven furlongs. Honour, 8.10 ... ... -. 4.. 1 Comanche, 8.10 ... >.. >.. >.. ... 2 Nedda, 8.7 ... v.. ... >.. ... ... 3 Thirteen started. Violin Solo was first away . from Honour, Carradale, and Nedda. At the half-mile Honour ran to the front and led into the straight ahead of Spanish Galleon, Carradale and Nedda. Comanche, coming fast on the outside, tackled Honour and in an exciting finish Honour gained the verdict by half a head. Time, lmin. 26J sec. DONCASTER HANDICAP. One mile. Karuma, 8.4 ... ... 1 Sion, 8.11 ... ... ... ... Loquacious, 8.0 • ...- 3 Twenty-three started. Ulah, Killarney, Gesto, and Abbot’s Lad were first away, Karuma being the last to leave the barrier. At the half-mile Gilt Edge had charge .from llozener, Soulton and Habashon. Habashon took command turning for home from Sion, Gilt Edge and Aorangi. Sion assumed control at the distance, and appeared the likely winner, but Karuma came fast on the outside and , snatched the verdict by half a head. Time, 1.385. ST. LEGER STAKES. For three-year-olds. One mile .and three-quarters. Strephon, 8.10 ... 1 Oatendale, 8.10 ... ’■ 2 Lalique, 8.10 ... ... ... ... Also started: Cambrian. - ’ Strephon ran to the front immediately on leaving the barrier, and was I thereafter not troubled to win- by three lengths. Time, 3.15.

HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. FIRST DIVISION. Poitiers, 8.10 1 King’s Arms, 9.1 ... 2 Ring Boy, 9.3 ... ... ... ... ... ‘3 Sixteen started. Marshon Avas first aAvay, folloAA-ed by Portion, Poitiers, and Raisin. At the half-mile Raisin took charge and led into the straight ahead of Fool’s Paradise. King's Arms and Poitiers. The last-named finished strongly, and gained the verdict by three-quarters of a length. Time, 1.27. SECOND DIVISION. PaquitO, 9.7 ... ... ... 1 Land of Leisure, 10,5-’'* ... 2 Coercion, 9.5. ... ... ...' 1 * The Grindstone, 8.2 * ’’Dead-beat for third. Fifteen started. Cromium was the eary pacemaker from’ Land of Leisure and Paquito. At the distance Paqui|to ran to the front and gained the victory by tAvo lengths. Time, 1.27}.

TROTTING. METROPOLITAN MEETING. KING POINTER WINS EASTER - HANDICAP. Per Press Association. ' CHRISTCHURCH, March 30. The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s autumn meeting opened to-day. The Aveather Avas fine but there was a light shoAver before the last tAvo races. The attendance Avas good and the track fast. The totalisator investments totalled £45,450, as against £40,724 10s for last year. Results are as folloAV: PRELIMINARY HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; unhoppled trotters; 3.34 class. One mile and a-half. 5 Mr G. McMillan’s Bingen Star, scr (R. B. Berry) 1 11 Miss F. Johnston’s Great Amazon, scr ... 2 2 Mr J. W. Murphy’s Bonny Belmont, 48yds bhd 3 Also started: 6 Tim Wood scr, 12 Mount Royal scr, 3 Nelson Ata scr, 1 Trampcrisp. scr, 10 Audo Bell 30vds bhd, 9 Wild Hebe 36yds bhd, 8 Lady Fan 60yds bhd, 4 Nourmahal 72yds bhd, 13 Little Logan 84yds blul, 7 Happy Rosa 76yds bhd. Won by two lengths, three lengths between second and third. Nelson Ata Avas fourth. Time, 3.33 1-5.

FEND ALTON HANDICAP (saddle), of 300 soa's; 2.14 clas.s One mile. 8 Mr T. Costello’s Bingen Lad, scr (S. A. EdAvards) ... 1 5 Messrs Pepper and Kruse’s Okoura, 12yds bhd 2 1 Mr J. Trombridge’s Loburn, scr 3 Also started: 10 Kotuku Jack scr, 3 Kulnine scr,' 2 Lingfield scr, 11 Rey Logan scr, 4 Granite City scr, 6 Genuine 12yds bhd/ Logan Holm 24yds bhd, 9 Countryman 48yds bhd. Won by a length, four lengths betAveen second and third. Genuine Avas fourth. Time, 2.11 4-5. EASTER HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs.; 4.29 class. Two miles. 2 Mr W. McDonald’s King Pointer, scr (0. E. Hooper) 1 I Mr P„ Brown’s lloi L’Or, scr ... 2 3 Mr J. O’Grady’s Quality, 24yds. bhd ... ... 3 II Mr J. F. McKendry’s Logan. Chief, 12yds bhd ... ... ... 4 Also started: 8 Silk Thread scr, 10 The Abbey scr, 9 Jackie Audubon scr, 7 Western King 12yds bhd, 12 Daphne de Oro 12, 6.Logan Park 36, 4 Author Jinks 48, 5 Waitaki Girl 60. Won by five lengths, tA\’o lengths between second and third. The fourth horse Avas close up. Time, 4.27. EXPRESS .HANDICAP, of 400 sovs.; 4.35 class. Two miles. 1 Mrs L. White’s Athalone, scr. (J. Davidson) } 7Mr G. J. Barton’s Manvhariti, 12yds bhd ... \ 2 5,;Mr Jolly Bros.’ Jolly Pet, 12yds 3

Also started: 3 • Golden Bubbles 12 yds bhd, 2 Macavanda 12 and Omaha 12 (bracketed), 4 Real Light 24 9 Billy Sea 36, 6 Epigram 36, 8 Harold Thorpe .60. Won by three lengths, a neck between second and third. Harold Thorpe Avas fourth. Time, 4.34 4-5. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 500 sovs.; 4.30 class. Two mile's. 7 Mr W. R. Anderson’s Nighborn, scr (R. B. Berry) 1 2 Mr R. Grant’s Sarsaparilla, 12yds bhd 2 1 Mr A. Ferguson’s Le Todd, 12yds bhd 3 Also started: 8 Cloumel scr, 5 Duke Bingen 12yds bhd, 9 Audominion 24 6 Cannonball 24, 1 Engagement 48 * 3 John Mauritius 4s. ’ Won by half a head, three lengths betAveen second and third. Duke Bingen was fourth. Time, 4.38 4-5. BELFAST HANDICAP, of 300 sovs--2.50 class. One mile and a-quarter. ’ 1 Mr G. J. Barton’s Lingfield, 24yds bhd (W. J. Tomkinson) j 2 Mrs L. White’s Athalone, 36yds. behind, including 24yds penalty 2 BMrE. E. Craig’s Lulu Lad, scr. ... 3 Also started: 5 Audubon Lad scr. 2 Bob Logan 12yds bhd bracketed Avith Athalone, 5 Firpo 12, 7 Great Actress 12, 10 Granite City 24, 9 Kotuku Jack 24, 1 Hardest Child 36, 3 Jolly Chimes 36.

Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Harvest Child wag fourth. Time, 2min. 47 l-ssec. WILKIN HANDICAP, of 350 sovs; 4.40 class. Two miles. 2 Mr T. C. Butcher’s Neerson, 12yds bhd (M. B. Edwards) 1 3 Mr W. Milner’s Avenger - , 48yds bhd 2 1. Messrs C. H. and Mrs Breeze’s Hector’s Own, 24yds bhd. ... 3 Also started: 7 Carbine Direct, 9 Logan Direct, 8 Mac Dillon, 4 Rose Marie scr., 5 Erin’s Lynn 12yds bhd., 6 Sarella 48. Won by a head, for lengths between second find third. Sarella was fourth. Time, 4min. 36sec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 350 sovs; 2.46 class. One mile and a quarter. 5 Mr P. McCarthy’s Terence Dillon, 36yds bhd (J. McLennan) ... 1 6 Mrs J. Louison’s Imprint, 24yds bhd ... 2 7 Mr O. E. Hooper’s Audacious, 12 yds bhd ... -... 3 Also started: 11 Double Event scr., I Glenelg, 8 The Abbey, 3 Warepiana 12yds blid and Black Admiral 24yds bhd (bracketed),. 2 Aawy 12, 10 Talent II Acron 24, 9 Jeon McElwyn, 12 Talaro 36, 13 Prince Pointer 72. Woir by two lengths, a neck between second and third. Away was fourth. Time, 2min. 46 l-ssec. HANDICAPS FOR SECOND DAY. .. . Per. Press Association. ‘ CHRISTCHURCH, March 31. The following are the handicaps for the second day of. the New Zealand Mteropolitan Trotting Club’s Easter meeting, to be held on Wednesday: Harvest Handicap, of 300 sovs.; 3.34 class. ' One mile and arhalf. : —Marvin Junior, Mount Royal, Nelson Ata,’ Repute, Tranipcrisp, Brent Boy, scr. ■ Great Amazon 12, Dolox-es 24, Audo Bell, Wild Hebe, Western Voyage, Binger Star., 36; Bonnie Belmont, Nel- . son McKinney, 48.; Lady Fan, Nelson

Boy, 60; Nourmahal, Tonic, Nighborn, 72; Duke Bingen, Little Logan, 84; Happy Rosa, 96. Oxford Handicap (saddle), of 300 sovs.; 2.13 class. One mile. —Ben Oliau, Double Event, Genuine, Loburn, Royal Serene, Sahib, Lingfield, scr.; Logan Holm, General Bingen, Nelson Tasker, The Abbey, Manvhariti, Bingen Lad, Okoura, 12; St. Maura, King Pointer, 24; Jean McEhvyn, Countryman, Talaro 36; Author Jinks, 48; Native Chief, 60. President’s Handicap, of 1000 sovs.: 4.28 class. Tavo miles.—Bonny Logan, Jackie Audubon, Mate o’ Mine, Western King, Daphne de Oro, Logan Chief, scr.; Cardinal Logan, Quality, 12; Logan Park, Kingcraft, 24; Author, Imprint, Terrace Dillon, 36; Talaro, Waitaki Girl, 48; Prince Pointer, Ahuriri, 66. HalsAvell Handicap, of 400 soys.: 4.35 class. Tavo miles.—Travis AxAvorthy, scr.; Amaris, Desei't Star, Golden Bubbles, Maearanda, Omaha, William the Great, Wrackler, Lingfield, 12;. Jolly Pet, Real Light, MaiAvhariti, Genuine, 24; Billy Sea, Epigram, Event, Glenelg, Jolly Chimes, Pluto, Athalone, 36; Acre, Harvest Child, 48; Audacious, Harold Thorpe, Talent, 60; The Abbey, Free Advice, 72; Roi L’Or, ineligible. Welcome Handicap, of 400 sovs. For three-year-olds. —Denvers City, Ellesmere Chimes, Frances de Oro, Kelp, Olatrice, Rushy Park, Strolholm, Speed Light, scr.; Lady Wrack, 12; Rollo, Wracken, 36; John Noble, Choysa, 48; Tactless, 60; Lindburg, 84. April Handicap, of 350 sovs.; 4.40 class. Tavo miles. —Carbine Direct, Cliimer, Curfew Boy, Golden Author, Dilnon, Golden Ore, Grand Light, Logan King, Mac Dillon, Meb, Rose Marie scr, Erin’s Lynn, Mercury, Nelson de Oro, Roddy, Cannonball, Lulu Lad, Great Actress, 12. Bay Nut, Firpo, KiOAA'a Sahib 24; Hectors’ Oavu, Granite City, Shadowland, 36; Neerson, Rey 'Logan, Sarella, Royal Serene 48. Sumner Handicap, of 500 soa f s. ; 4.3/ class. Tavo miles.—Tonic, Audominion, Sarsaparilla, Lee Todd; Engagement, John Mauritius, Maxegin 24; Kempton, 60; Elzear, 108. High-Class Handicap of 400 sovs, 2.45 class One mile and aquarter. —Away, Glenelg, Golden Bubbles, Nelson Tasker, Silk Thread, The Abbey, Audacious, Roi L Or, Quality scr; Talent. St. Maura, Western King, Black Admiral, Acron, Daphne de Oro, King, Pointer, Imprint 12; Talaro. Joan McElwyn, Cardinal Logan, Jackie Audubon 24; Bonny Logan, Author Jinks, Terence Dillon 36; Logan Chief 48; Logan Park, Prince Pointer 60.

HAWERA MEETING. LINKMAN WINS THE CUP. Per Press Association. HAWERA, March 30. The Hawera Trotting Club’s annual meeting opened in cold but fine Ayeather before a large attendance to-day. The turf was in good order, though the course liad been Avell drenched Avith heavy rain during the previous two days. The totalisator handled £18,507, an increase of £505 OA’er the first day of last year. Results are as foIIoAVS: AUROA HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. ; 3.40 class. One mile and a half. 2 Mr J. H. Lloyd’s Ngahuia, scr (A. August) . ; 1 1 My W. Johnstone’s Te Wajna, scr 2 3 Mr M. . Barraclough’s El Direct, 12yds bhd 3 Also started: 10 TaAva King scr, 9 Electric Gold scr, 11 Black Ballon scr, 6 Alice Axworthy scr, 13 Reta Thorpe sci-, 16 Albert. Zolock scr, 14 Jasper scr, 17 Lady Author scr, 8 Louie Dillon scr. 4 Gang AAva’ scr, 15 Great Ballin 12yds bhd, 7 Great Delight 12, 12 Vallamont 12, . 5 Bright Light 36. Won by tAVo lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 3.32 3-5.

MATAPU HANDICAP; of 200 sovs.; 3.45 class. One mile and a half. 2 Mr D. Roger’s Eva Reta, 12yds bhd (J. Ivennerley) ... 1 5 Mr H. V. Ward’s Call Boy, 48yds bhd . ... 2 BMr N. L. Einms’s Altonbrook, scr 3 Also started: 10 La Campione scr, 7 Wah scr, .3 Bingen Spiers scr, 4 Audo Spray scr, 9 Haviland scr, 1 Ben Bingen scr, 6 Leo Mauritius 60. Won by a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, 3.47. STRATFORD HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; 3.36 class. One mile and a half. 5 J. R. Corrigan’s Queen Elizabeth, 24yds bhd (A. Corrigan) 1 11 Mr,lt. Fleming's Our Nancy, 12 yds bhd ; 2 3 Mrs L. K. Page’s Native Hero, t 12yds bhd ' 3 Also started 14 Speed King scr, 8 Beverley Audubon scr, 6 Bonanza scr, 2 El Direct scr, 12 Musical ■ scr, 15 Great Ballin scr, 9 Bell Dial 24yds bhd, 4 EnaAvali 36, 7 Audubon Child 36, 1 TrustAvorthy 48, 10 Cora Tacks 60, 13 Sailor Boy 60. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, 3.31 2-5. HAWERA TROTTING CUP, of 600 sovs; 4.40 class. Tavo miles. 8 Mr V. Alborn’s Linkman, scr (V. Alboru) 1 .9 Mr J. A. Mitchell’s Derby Lynn, scr 2 4 Mr A. Smith’s Roddy, scr, 3 Also started: 9 Zella, scr; 7 Arikitoa, scr; 1 Grand Light, scr bracketed with Evelyn Locanda, 24yds behind; 5 Sir Author, scr; 6 Carmel, scr; 9 Explosion, scr, bracketed Ayitli Koliara, 168yds behind; 14 Van Rich, 24yds behind ; Great Peter, 24yds behind; 13 Cornelian, 36yds behind; J 2 Daytime, 36yds behind; 11 Gold Dial, 96yds behind.

Derby Lynn made the pace for practically the whole of the race and turned for home ahead of Linkman, Roddy, Zella and Evelyn Locanda, but Linkman went ahead at the half distance to beat Derby Lynn by half a length, with Roddy three lengths back. Evelyn Locanda was fourth. Time, 4.40. MANAIA HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; 4.50 class. Two miles. 1 F. J. Doclierty’s Etta Cole, 36yds behind (F. Gilchrist) 1 6 Mr S. G. Larcom’s Kolmar, scr 2 8 Mr W. T. Turner’s Peter McKinney 84yds behind 3 Also started: 2 Dipnoi, 12yds behind; 3 All Peters, 24yds behind; 5 Bright Light, 36yds behind; 4 Anseline, 60yds behind. AVon by half a length, a neck between second and third. Time, 4.52 3-5. NORMANBY HANDICAP (saddle), of 200 sovs; class 2.20. One mile. 9 Mr J. G. McGregor’s Silver Link, scr. (M. Groat) 1 7 Mr J. J. Cadwallader’s Lady Jewel, scr ... 2 3 Mr R. Fleming’s Our Patch, 12yds bhd ... 3 Also started: 8 Van Cap 12yds bhd, 4 High Sea, 1 Halmore, 2 Richore, 10 Bingen King 24, 5 Bing Boy 48, 6 Joy Bird 60. AVon by two lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 2.18 4-5. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 220 sovs; 4.50 class. Two miles. s~Alr AV. Johnstone’s Te AVahia,’ scr (A. Adams) 1 8 Mr G. M. Matthew’s AVakefield, 36yds bhd 2 4 Mr J. R. Corrigan’s Hostess, 48 yds., Also started: 12 Richmond Lass,

13 Electric Gold, 1 Arachne, 11 Beverley Audubon, 7 Great Delight, 2 Lightfoot scr. 9 Kevinbrae 24yds bhd., 9 Bell Dial 36, 3 Trustworthy, 6 Dealer. 48. Won by half a length, a neck between second and third. Time, 4.48 3-5. ELTHAM HANDICAP, of 220 sovs; 2.54 class. One mile and a quarter. 3 Mr J.'R. Wick’s Cora Tacks, scr (A. Broughton) 1 7 W. H. Oliver’s High Sea, scr. ... 2 1 Mr W. Land’s Carmel, 12yds bhd. 3 Also started: 6 Arikitoa, 9 \an Cap, 8 Admiral Lock scr, 2 Derby Lynn, 5 Grand Light 12yds bhd., 4 Richore 24. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, 2.53 2-5.