RACING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20217, 30 March 1929, Page 15

RACING.

THE' AUTUMN CARNIVAL. ELLERSLIE INAUGURATION. TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME. GOOD FIELDS ENGAGED. • I 'Another autumn racing carnival is once again near at hand, and a glance at. the list of fistuies connected with approaching gatherings quickly reveals that devotees of the turf will have a great deal to engross their minds during the next couple of weeks. The Auckland Racing Club's meeting opens to-day, and will be continued on Monday. The acceptances in hand are on the whole quite satisfactory, and it should only require fine weather to ensure the approaching meeting winning a good place ■with the most noteworthy gatherings held at Ellerslie .it this season of the year. The leading event of to-day's programme is the Easter Handicap, and, with 17 horses v engaged, matters shape most promisingly for a highly interesting contest in the mile race. Reremoana, who has the ■ record of winning the Ellerslie race on two previous occasions, is once again on hand to fulfil his engagement, and, though he is now in his eighth year, he is carrying hi 3 age so well that he must be treated with great respect. Branson, who now figures second topheight, is a horse that quite a number of good judges boldly declare the best has yet-to be seen, and he will probably have .good circle of admirers for to-day's race. Bright Glow is not harshly treated with 8.4, and the same remark can be applied ■to Flying Juliet with 7.13. King Lu and (White Fang, who are on the same mark v-ith '7.11, are each nicely placed. '.Awarere (7.8) and In the Shade (7.6) £re'an interesting pair, for they fought out the finish for the leading place iu last year's Easter Handicap, when the latter beat his .Auckland-bred rival by •half a length in a solidly-run race. [Vallar, who figures at the minimum, is popularly selected as the one most likely to trouble the top-weight; and it must be said there is a great deal to support the view that ho will compass the mile in. good style. The' A.R.C. has invariably been fortunate'in securing a good field to contest the Great Northern Oaks, and with nine ifillies engaged in this year's classic event, the situation is rendered Brimful of ifterest. .Prodiee, who has the Avondale Guineas and Great Northern Guineas to her credit, is the most noteworthy performer, and that she will rule a Kood favourite is a prediction that can be safely offered. ■The Great Northern Champagne Stakes has nine youngsters engaged, and chief interest" in the two-year-old race will be centred in the meeting between Supremacy and Gay Ballerina. With the Avondale Stakes, A.R.C. Welcome Stakes and Great Northern Foal Stakes down to the credit pt Supremacy, the son of Chief Ruler has jnost'form on his side, but Gay Ballerina's form-at the Wellington and Manawatu meetings renders the bay daughter of Lord Quex a very fitting opponent to measure strides with her Auckland-owned rival.

The following is a list of the acceptances' for to-day's programme:— 11.32—PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Of £G00: li miles. st. lb. Bt. lb. ■Corinax . . . 810 Wenday .... 7 0 Tozeuma ... 8 7 Sir Archie ..70 Papatu . . . 7 11 Lunette ... 7 0 The. Lover . » 7 8 Glenstar ... 7 0 Mosaic ... 7 7 Eager Rose ..70 Desert Glow . 7 4 Sleepy Sol . . 7 0 Hyde Park ..74 Tidal .... 7 0 Queen Arch ..71 Ti Iree . » . 7 0 12.17—GREAT NORTHERN OAKS. Of .£700; lor tbree-year-oid fillies, 8.10 each; li miles. !W KemD'B b f Gold Money, by Paper Money-Miss Ethel. K. Hannon's b f Katuscha. by Qnin AbbeyLady Gwen. F: E. Lewis' b f Kawainga, by AdjutantTitanium. 'A. Alexander's br f Llanore, by Pershore— Llanilly. G. A. Reid's blk f Lucy Rose, by Lucullus— Autumn Rose. C. W Anderson's b f Mithra, by Australian Sun—Bon am. D. P. Moraghan'a b f Mon Star, by Great Star—Sylva Larl F. E. Loomb • t> i Prodice. by Catmint—- . Hyades 7. D. Kemp's b f Te Money, by Paper Money—To Papapu. I.2—BRIGHTON HURDLES. Of £500; 2 miles. tt. lb. et. lb. Beau Cavalier 11 4 Glenotus ... 9 10 King's Guard .30 12 Kilburn ..97 Kawini . . .10 12 Karomu . . . 9 3 Wiltshire ... 10 7 Kamehameha . 9 3 Mangani ... 10 7 Clockwork ..90 Ramblin' Kid 10 5 Odin 9 0 I.S2—EASTER HANDICAP. Of £1500; 1 milo. st. lb. et, lb. ."Peremoana ..96 Merry Mint . # / 7 Branson ... 8 5 In the Shade .76 Bright Glow .8 4 Mosque .. 7 1 Royal Doulton 7 13 Vallar . ... 7 0 Flying Juliet . 713 Mervette . . 7 0 King Lu .711 High Pitch . T. 0 "White Fang . . 7 11 Golden hnst . 7 0 Awarere •#•7B Lonent 11. ..70 Kingfield ... 7 7 C.37-GREAT NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES. Of £1500; for two-year-oids, colts and geldings 8.10, fillies 8.7; 6 fur. E. P. Andreae's be Gemlight. by TreclaireHeadlight. .T. McGovern's b s Supremacy, by Chief Ruler—Lucella. ff. H. Lowry's blk f Clever, by Psychology —Miss Cute 18. H. Edkin s br t Dresden China, by Tea Tray—Refinement. J)r. HAH. Gilmer's Duellona, by Paladin —Warlady Fred. Earl's b f Eaglet, by Chief Ruler — Dovelet. IH. G. Kirkpatrick's br f. Gay Ballerina, by Lord Quex—Lady Ball, f Tito's ch f Monalof. by Danilof—Monachal!. d. T. JamiVson's ch i Polyxena. by Chief Ruler—Podokeß. 3.22—MANGERE STEEPLECHASE. Of £400; about 2J miles. st. lb. st. lb. Potoanui . 11 0 Master Arch . 10 0 King's Guard 11 0 Vexatious . 910 Mangani . . .10 12 Polyphemus . 9 5 Star of East .10 9 Ashleigh ..90 Uralla .... 10 0 4.7—ONSLOW STAKES, Of £40&: 6 fur. st. lb. fit. lb. lAwamutu . 9 0 Gay Duke ..72 Carl Idem . 9 0 Fairy Belle . . 70 ( Flying Prince 8 3 Lady Suzanne 7 0 Pellette ... 8 0 Bennie ..70 Currajong . . 710 Praetor .... 7 0 Royal Finance 7 9 Snowplano ..70 Motere .... 7 5 Rose Ltipin ..70 Catenia,' ... 7 3 Trig .... 7 0 'laurua .... 7 3 ' 4.S7—EDEN HANDICAP. Ol £400; 1 mile. st. lb. Bt. lb. Good Boy ..90 Standfast ... 7 0 Air Kins . 812 Gay Cockade . 7 0 Black Maire , 812 Justify ... 7 0 Frothblower , 8 3 maniunder . 7 0 Some Lady . . 7 12 Len 7 0 Respirator . . 7 S Whakama ... 7 0 Monaogne ..78 Night Comet . 7 0 ißis-mpton . . 7 G War Officer . 7 0 •Bahama ... 7 6 Tburnu# ... 7 0 Envoy . . . 7 fi Carmint ... 7 0 Indolent ...78

REVIEW OF THE FIELDS.

GOOD CONTESTS PROMISED. BY ARCHER. is a nice field in the President's Handicap and it is likely to bo one of the best races of the meeting. Quite a number of the candidates have shown form recently and the event bears a very open aspect. Of the topweights the preference may bo for Toxeuma, who raced so well at Trentham. Corinax would bo all the better for a race, and lightweights like The Lover, Desert Glow, Hyde Park and Queen Arch make a better appeal. There are other possibilities among these near the minimum and fancies may tako a fairly wide range. Hyde Park, Queen Arch and The Lover may command solid support. The Great Northern Oaks will probably attract seven or eight runners. On her form ovor middle distances Prodico stands out above the others, which include useful performers over shorter courses in Llanore, Gold Money and Lucy Rose. Llanoro galloped well the other morning, while Gold Money and Lucy Rose have sufficient brilliancy to be troublesome in a slow-run race. Still Prodiee should hold her own under any conditions and she is likely to start a firm favourite. Most of the 12 engaged in the Brighton Hurdles are likely to go to the post and, therefore, there will bo plenty of runners to make an interesting contest. Beau Cavalier jind King's Guard aro good, but may not be so forward as some of the others, although Beau Cavalier haß done a lot of work. Kawini and Wiltshire are good prospects, and others worthy of consideration may bo Mangani and Glenotus. Kilburn is nicely placed and, as ho is very well, should take a deal of beating with his handy weight. Kilburn may be favourite, with Kawini and Wiltshire also in demand.

The Easter Handicap has attracted a strong field of 17 and is a very open race. The topweight, Reremoana, is sure to run a solid mile with all his weight. Branson, Royal Doulton and Flying Juliet are all solid milera and the same applies to White Fang and King Lu. Awarere just failed last year and is galloping well enough to indicate that he may go one better this time. Kingfield is brilliant enough, but may be troubled by the distance. In Tho Shade won last year and should again race prominently, while Vallar (who has been galloping attractively) and Mosque may be the pick of the other lightweights. It should bo a great betting race and backers may show a preference for Awarere, Vallar and Flying Juliet. Runners are not likely to be numerous in the Great Northern Champagne Stakes and the field will probably not exceed six. Supremacy has shown considerable brilliancy in previous engagements and seems likely to uphold his reputation here, although he may get strong opposition from Gay Ballerina, an improving filly who has raced particularly well lately. Of the others Eaglet has the best form and should make a decent showing. Supremacy will, no doubt, be a good favourite with Gay Ballerina also well backed.

Class is missing from the Mangere Steeplechase, and, if King's Guard and Mangani run in the Brighton Hurdles in preference to this event, the field will be weakened. Star of the East and Master Arch have recently raced well over country and should be prominent in this clas3. Potoanui and Uralla schooled nicely the other morning and are also likely to be in the picture, while Vexatious reads best of the light-weights. Vexatious jumped a few of the fences safely on Thursday, and. provided she jumps as well in the race, will go close to winning. Backers may give solid support to Uralla. Vexatious and Master Arch.

A moderate field of juveniles will contest the Onslow Stakes. Awamutu may have enough to steady him at Bix furlongs and better prospects may be C'urrajong, i'ellette, Motere, Gay Duke and Praetor 'who galloped a fast four furlongs tho other morning). It is an open race and there are a number with chances. There may be good backing for Gay Duke, Piaetor and Motere.

Tho Eden Handicap has attracted a large field of hacks. Good Boy, Air King and Black Maire are good in. their class, but are here called upon to make liberal allowances to several improvers, including Indolent, Envoy, Standfast and Whakama. There are also other useful ones in MonBOgne, War Officer, Brampton and Len. Tho wagering on the event should be wide and some who may find favour are Indolent, War Office nnd Black Maire. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLTJB. THE RANDWICK MEETING. ACCEPTANCES POSTED. Australian and N.Z. Press Association, SYDNEY, March 28. The following acceptances for leading events at the Australian Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting, which opens'at Rand wick on Saturday, were posted to-day:— DONCASTER HANDICAP. Of £3000; 1 mile. st. lb. _ st. lb. Crown Area . 8 11 Wedding Eve . 7 f) Sioil 8H Ulali ..... 7 9 Aor and •• • 8 Western Lmbs » Killarney ...89 Abbot s Lad .75 Killoni ... 8 8 Catkin .... 7 5 Don Moon ..84 Rozener ... 7 3 Karunia 8 4 Crowdel ... 7 ,5 Gilt Edge . . 8 3 Pecunia 7 2 Soulton .... 8 0 Muratti .... 7 0 Loquacious ..80 Shillingsworth 6 7 I'icsfo .... 7 11 Valley .... G 7 Habashon ... 7 10 SYDNEY CUP. Of £OOOO ; 2 miles. st. lb. el. lb. Winnlo 1, 9 8 Octember ... 7 <> Black Duchess 8 10 Amusement ..75 Mondiaga ... 8 7 Cruci3 7 5 The Banker ..86 Catkin 75 Valamita. ... 8 4 Kidaides .... 7 o Loquacious . 712 Pntadi wn . . 7 2 Soulton . . . 7 12 Crowdel .... 7 0 Leadlight ... 71! Lady Clara . . G 13 Tangible ... 7 10 Muratti .... •> 12 Paddi Eve . . 7 10 Lalique .... b 11 Oatendale ... 7 10 A.J.C. ST. LEGER STAKES. Of £2500; 12 miles. st. lb. st. lb. Oatendale . . 810 Lalique . . . 810 Strephon ... 810 Cimbrinu ... 810 Kanioul, Mintman and Lady Buddha arc unlikely starters. TRAINING AT RANDWICK. FINAL GALLOPS. Australian and N.Z. Press Association. SYDNEY, March 28. The final gallops in connection with tho Australian Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting were held at Randwick this morning on the grass track, but there were no flags out. Limerick ran a mile in 1.42J, and beat Paquito over the last six furlongs in 1.15. Pure Tea led Cruiser over three furlongs in 392.

Loquacious beat Catkin over a milo in 1.42. Crown Area and Moorgas ran seven furlongs in 1-33. Gilt Edge. Greenline and Killoni covered sis furlongs in 1.15. Rawhetu ran nine furlongs in 2 5. Gesto covered six furlong 3 in 1.15. Winalot and Oatendale ran a mile in 1.41. Kidaides, Amusement and Lalique ran ten furlongs iu 2.10. Loadlight covered a mile iu 1.43. Crowdel beat Thurles over eix furlongs in 1.16. Karuma led Quickfirer over five furlongs in 1.3. Parkwood beat Field Artillery over six furlongs, taking 1.14}. Honour, on the tan track, ran six furlongs in even time.

ELLERSLIE TRAINING NOTES

THURSDAY MORNING'S WORK. There was a slight drizzle at intervals while training operations were being conducted at Ellerslie on Thursday, but it did not interfere with the work. The tracks w;re in excellent order and the outside of the course proper—flags out about 35ft. provided beautiful going. Most of the fast work was done on this track and horses to gallop well were Awarere. Reremoana, Llanore, Aussie. Prodiee and Desert G low. COURSE PROPER. Te Money and Eager Rose were, the first to gallop and they ran six furlongs in 1.20 1-5. There was little between them at the finish, Te Money just holding a slight advantage. The Lover (J. Cammick) gave Odin (W. Jones) six lengths start and beat him over a round, which Odin ran in 2.10. lhey were practically together over the last four furlongs, which occupied 565. The Lover went nicely and is very well. Gold Money (W. Jones) easily beat King Emerald (L. Manson) over five furlongs in 1.5. Gold Money is very well and should make a showing in the Great Northern Oaks if it is a slow-run race. Bennie, Neil and Catoma" were in the order named at tho conclusion of five furlongs in 1.6 2-5. Mosque only worked usefully and came home tho last three furlongs in 40s. One of ilie best gallops of the morning was that of Awarere (J. Day), who defeated Bright Glow <H. Wiggins) by four lengths over six furlongs in 1.17 3-5. Awarero infused plenty of dash into his work and led his companion throughout. Sectional times were:—One furlong 13 l-ss, two furlongs 26 3-ss, and three furlongs 395, leaving 38 3-5s for the last three furlongs. Hydo Park (L. Manson) and Sir Archie tH. Gilmer) were associated over a round ill 2.S 2-5. The last seven furlongs were run in 1.33 3-5 and Hyde Park was holding his companion very easily at the finish. Hyde Park has never been better. Mon Star strode over five furlongs in 1.10 4-5. Salamander ran the same distance easily in 1.14. Mosaic also wolKed usefully and completed his task with four furlongs in 54 2-ss. Bahama (J. Cammick) easily defeated Thursby (S. Tremain) over seven furlongs in 1.33 4-5. Bahama ran the first four furlongs in 52 l-5s and led throughout the gallop. Gay Ballerina (H. Wiggins) moved nicely over four furlongs in 51 3-ss. She looks really well after her racing and is likely to be Supremacy's most dangerous rival in the Great Northern Champagne Stakes. War OfficeAW. Jones) was slightly better than Kawainga (J. Conquest) over six furlongs in 1.19 3-5. Brampton (Parsons) also pleased a little more than Respirator (hi. Ludlow) over six furlongs in 1.17 4-5. This was a smart effort and showed lirampton to be very well. Llanore (light boy) easily beat Toxeuma (E. Stanway) over a milo in 1.40—a nice effort. Llanore had considerably tho better of the weights and cleared away from Toxeuma early to finish five lengths clear. She ran the last seven furlongs in 1.32 2-5 and the last five in 1.8 1-5.

The Easter Handicap top-weight Keremoana (A. McCormac), went attractively ever six furlongs in 1.18 "-5, running the last four furlongs in 52 2-ss. Reremoana is very bright and seems certain to run a good race in the mile handicap with all his weight. Papatu and Leu ran their first thre»> furlongs ill 39s and completed six in 1.10 3-5. There was little between them at the finish.

'Aussie (J. Day) went brilliantly ever five furlongs in 1.3 0-5, running the last four in 50 l-ss. The Fortafix gelding is in great heart and should extend his record at the autumn meetings. AFTER BREAKFAST.

Karamu encompassed a round in 2,15 3-ss, the last seven furlongs taking 1.10.

Kilburn >H. Wiggins) defeated Beau Cavalier (B. Stanway) over a round in 2.12 1-5. There was a big difference in the weights and Beau Cavalier was of no use to Kilburn in tho final stages. Kilburn went nicely and is going to have a very strong following in the Brighton Hurdles.

Bizarro and Diamond Queen were timed fo run five turlongs iu 1.6. Gay Cockade (ft. Wiggins) went a furlong further m 1.21, running the last four furlongs in sis. Welkne (E. Ludlow) ran hi 3 first four furlongs in 52 l-5s and completed seven iu 1.32 4-5. This hack is on the improve.

Prodice (11. Wiggins) nnd Desert Glow (light boy) were associated iu a nice gallop over a mile. They ran the first five furlongs iu 1.1 1-5 and completed the full distance in 1.15 2-5, with little difference between. them at the end. Praetor and Gemlight worked servicenbly without being extended. These youngsters have been working nicely and on track form Praetor should be 0119 of the hardest to beat in the Onslow Stakes. tStandfasfc moved freely over a mile in 1.48 and was going on strongly at tho end. The Valkyrian gelding is on the upgrade and may account for a hack event at the autumn meetings. Air King (C. France) cut out his first three furlongs in 39 2-5s and got to the end of seven in 1.33. lie is in capital order.

Kaniehameha and Harbour View easily defeated Clockwork over seven furlongs in 1.33. Kaniehameha. has come on a good deal lately, but has had no recent racing. Potoanui was too good for Glenotus over seven furlongs in 1.37. Awamutu and Flying Prince covered their first two furlongs m 253 and were almost on terms at the conclusion of fire furlong in 1.1 3-5. Awamutu is improved, but has been very wayward at the barrier in his latest outings. • 1

Lady Suzanne was sprinted up tho straight and hit out freely. Lineroo easily defeated Killute over five furlongs in I.C 2-5. White Fang (W. Jones) and Lady Quex (11. Wiggins) were responsible for a smart effort over six iurlongs in 1.17 4-5. White Fang was slightly in front throughout and had an advantage of about a length at the finish. The first three furlongs were run in 39s and the last three in 38 4-5. Bonny Day covered six furlongs in 1.24 2-5. lloman Pearl went five furlongs in 1.5 4-5 and Arch Queen four in 525. Ramblin' Kid was sent out to gallop once round, but bled after going about five fur longs and was pulled up. THE JUMPERS. Clockwork (H. Dulieu) and Sulla (K. Olive) jumped a couple of hurdles satisfactorily. Sulla afterwards ran five furlongs in 1.7 3-5. Clockwork also worked later with Kaniehameha and Harbour View, his effort being lecorded above. Vexatious (M. Nicol) and Polyphemus (K Eager) were scut over the eodwall, double and stonewall and both fenced safely. They afterwards did useful work on the flat. OTHER TRACKS. On the sand Lucy Pose strodo along tor seven furlongs in 1.38 4-5. Her stable mate Glenstar also put in some sound pace work on the same track. Others noticed performing useful work were Indolent, Flying Juliet, Komak, Master Arch and Black Maire. Flying Juliet looks well and should make a very creditable showing in the Easter Handicap. PROBABLE RIDERS. The following are tho probable riders and their mounts in the Easter Handicap:—A. McCormac, Reremonna; R. McTavish, Bran son; R, Reed, Bright Glow; E. Keesing, Royal Doulton; L. Manson, King Lu; H. Goldfinch, In the Shade; A. Stead. Mosque; W. Jones, Vallar; H Wiggins, Mervette; J. Cammick, High Pilch; D. Cotton, Awarere; O. Mclnaily. Kingfield. YESTERDAY MORNING'S WORK. After heavy overnight rain it was fine for training operations at Ellerslie yesterday, but there was not a great deal doing. Most of the work was done on the No 2 grass, which was in nice order. One of the best gallops was recorded by the Easter Handicap candidate, Flying Juliet, who went, attractively over five furlongs. NO. 2 G'RASS. Eager Rose strode over four furlongs in 555. Sleepy Sol pleased better than Thursby over the same distance in 52b.

Mosque was going comfortably for six furlongs in 1.24, Salamander striding over the sarre ground in 1.26 3-5. Black Maire reeled off four furlongs in 52 l-ss. W i Officer went six in 1.24, and Wiltshire easily ran the 6aine distance in 1.23. Wiltshire appears to have benefited by his recent racing on the flat. Glenstar was slightly better than Takatanii over tix furlongs in 1.17 2-5. Glenstar is very well and promises to perform right up to his best in bia autumn engagements.

Whakama covered five furlongs in 1.8 2-5, Golden Wedding Bix in 1.25 3-5, and Mosaic six in 1.23 3-5. Mosaic is coming back to form and may show some dash before the close of the autumn campaign.

Roman Abbey and King's Guard were associated over six furlongs in 1.21. King's Guard seems to have done a good deal of work, but may feel the lack of recent raoing.

Lucy Ro3e dashed over thfee furlongs in 37 2-5s The Lucullus filly is in great heart and should makj a, showing in the Oaks. Queen Arch easily defeated King Lu over seven furlongs in 1.38 1-5. The last six furlongs were run in 1.20, aud King Lu appeared io tire badly at the end. Queen Arch worked well. A soft track will imprv,vo her prospects in the President's Handicap.

Mervette placed six furlongs behind in 1.18 4-5. She looks none the worse for her trip to Trentham and Awapuni.

Papatu was better than Thurnus over four furlongs in 51s. Papatu has been working freely Flying Juliet beat High Pitch by several lengths over five furlongs in 1.3.3-5. Flying Juliet ha 3 excellent condition and should run a solid mile in the Easter Handicap. Indolent dashed over five furlongs in 1.3 4-5. This hack is on the upgrade and should win very shortly Slar of the East, who looks all the better for his recent racing, covxered six furlongs in 1.23 2-5. NOTES FROM THE TRACK. Among those to work on the grass yesterday were Supremacy and Motere, and they completed useful piece of work by sprinting up the straight. Supremacy infu.'ed plenty of dash into his task and seems to have trained on well since his last appearance here. He is likely to see a short price in the Great Northern Champagne Slake-3. Hitherto Vallar has done well on a comparatively light preparation and he has not been overtaxed in being got ready for the Easter Handicap. His work since running a last seven on Tuesday has been confined tn Btrong pacing, aud apparently his trainer is well satisfied with his condition Vallar's tasic to-day will bo tl)e most sev he has yet beep set, and his admirers ore very hopeful concerning his prospects. it is the opinion of many experienced racing men who have seen Beremoana in hia latest outings that he is not so good as of yorj Still he undoubtedly retains considerable brill'rucy, and unless the track is heavy he should make a solid showing in tho Easter Handicap. With such speedy beginners as Vallar, Awarere and Kingfield engaged there is not likely (o be any loitering on the journey in the Easter Handicap. Kingfield relishes soft going and might make a better showing than many expect, although tho last furlong may trouble him. King Lu did not impress in his gallop yesterday, and stopped at tho end. He is not a good worker and may go considerably better with the colours up. The rain in the past few days has improved his prospects in the Easter Handicap, and a repetition of his best would give him an undoubted chance on a sofi track. Track watchers were very favourably impressed Ly Llan'ore's mile gallop the other morning. She i 3 an attractive galloper and may be Prodice's most dangerous opponent in the Great Northern Oaks. Tho two-year-old Royal Finance has not done well since reaching Ellerslie, and has been treated to a course of physic.

Flying Juliet's record this season is attractive, aud her performances certainly entitle her to respect in the Easter Handicap. She satisfied her admirers that she is in tip-top order by sprinting well yesterday.

Luck has not favoured Indolent in his latest engagements, and he was unfortunate ill not winning at his last start. Indolent ran a, smart five yesterday, and his turn should not, be far distant.

Up to the present Hyde Park has failed to win tlii3 seison, but ho has been racing well and should surely score soon. His latest track work has been executed ,in pleasing fashion, and he is now a better horse than at any previous etage of his career. Hyde Park should be in tho firing line at the finish of the President's Handicap. /

STUD NOTES. HIGH-PRICED STALLIONS. The dispersal sale of the Kingsfield Stud in New South Wales this week brought tue English bred sire Rossendalo into the ring. Kossendale's progeny having v.on prizemoney close to £IOO,OOO, ho had a strong advertisement, but, having reached his seventeenth year, much curiosity was evinced as to the shape tho bidding would take in tho competition for his possession. A Sydney cablegram states that Mr. J. t oster put in the final bid (9500gns) and tho horso •joes to tho Gulgong district. Tho following is a list of tho sums paid for stallions iu Australia and New Zealand: Gns. Valnis, by Cicero —Lily of the Valley 14,400 Carbine, by Musket— Mersey .. .. 13,000 The Night Patrol, by Stedfast—Flight 10,000 Hossendale, by St. Frusqtiin— Menda 9.500 Trafalgar, by Wallace—Grand Canary 7.500 Comedy King, by PersimmonTragedy Queen . - • • . '>3oo Pantheon, by Tracery—Scotch Rose 7,250 'l'ressady, by Persimmon —Simplify. . 6,000 Nordenfeldt. by Musket—Onyx . 5.000 Trenton, by Musket—Frailty . . 5,000 Magpie, by Dark Ronald—Popinjay 6,000 Demosthenes, b.v Desmond—Carlin .. 5,000 Kenilwortb. by Childwick Eizil HIGHLY-BRED GOTHIC. Gothio, who is to go to the Btud next year in Victoria, it is interesting to note, can boast of a pedigree of tho cosmopolitan order. Ho was sired in tho Argentine and foaled in England. His sire, Tracery, was an American-born sou of British-born parents. Tracery's dam was out of the great French-bred mare Plaisenterio, Gothic's dam, Sundrilla, was bred iu France, where her sire. Sundridge. passed some of the later years of his life. Valla, the dam of Sundrilla, was bred in Franco. Bctb her parents wero dropped in Great Britain, but wore exported to France for stud purposes The following are the leading lines in the pedigree of Gothic:— Sire: Tracery, by Rock Sand (son ot Sainfoin and grandson of Springfield) from Topiary, by Orme (son of Ormonde) from Plaisenterie, by Wellingtonia (son of Chattanooga). Dam: Sundrilla. by Sundridee (son of Speculum or Rosebery) from Yalla, by VVinkfield's Pride (sop of IVinkfield) from Malte, by St. Simon (son of Gaiopin). MONEY IN FEES. Among the English stallions to whom it is impossible to get a subscription is Buchan. His list is full for 1929. 1930, and 1931 at a fee of 400gns. Assuming only 30 outside mares are taken for each of these seasons, that would mean a return of £37,800. Buchan i 3 by Sunstar (son of Sundridge) from Hamoaze, by Torpoint (son of Trenton).

SEASON'S FIXTURES.

New Zealand. March 30, April I—Auckland Racing Club. March 30. April I—Feilding Jockey Club. March 30, April I—Wairarapa Racing Club. April 1, 2 —Canterbury Jockey Club. April 1, 2—Riverton Racing Club. April I—Beaumont Racing Club. April I—Waipukurau Racing Club. April I—Kumara Racing Club. April 4—Westland Racing Club. April 6—Greymouth Racing Club. April 6, 10—Avondale Jockey Club. April 10—Ileefton Jockey Club. April 12, 13—Masterton Racing Club. April 18 20—Whangarei Racing Club. April 19, 20—Hawke'3 Bay Jockey Club. Afrril 20, 21—Southland Racing Club. April 26, 27—Nelson Racing Club. April 27—Amberley Racing Club. April 27, 29—Waikato Racing Club. April 30—Tuapeka County Racing Club. May 4—Marton Jockey Club. May 9, 11—Egmont Racing Club. May 16, 18—Wanganui Jockey Club. June 1, 3, s—Auckland Racing Club. Austbalia. March 30, April 1, 3, 6—Australian Jockey Club. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. " Wager," Cambridge.—Razzle Dazzle (9.2) carried a 101b. penalty when she won the C.J.C. Challenge Stakes (seven furlongs) in 1924). Tho time was lm 24 i-ss. Gloaming, including a 101b. penalty, carried 9.11 in the race in question. The decision of the judge was half a head in favour of Razzle Dazzle. " Tote," JSpsom.— I The double-event totalisator was permitted in New Zealand up to 1907. The recordß published show that the double-event machine was operated at Auckland, Canterbury, Wellington and Takapuna in the year named. The two big double dividends mentioned (Star Rose-Captain Shannon and Black and Gold-Apologue) were both declared in the same month (November) and year (1906). Until the law in force is altered, the amount of totalisator dividends cannot be published in New Zealand. NOTES BY PHAETON. A.lt.C. EASTER HANDICAP. " How many time 3 have the four-year-olds won the A.R.C. Easter Handicap since the race was run over a mile course'/" was the nature of a question submitted to me during the present week. A perusal of the records attached to the Ellerslie race shows that the four-year-olds who gained prominence in the race in • question number a quintette, which embrace Rosella (7.13), Waiau (7.13), Ventura (8.13), Merry Roe (9.0) and Heremoana (8.6), and the interesting fact is that the mares lead by one. Rosella, Ventura and Merry Roo are the mares of the age named to score victories in the Easter Handicap. A PROMISING FOUR-YEAR-OLD. In regard to the impending Easter Handicap at Ellerslie, quite a large number of keen judges are found singing the praises of a four-year-old candidate for to-day's race in the shape of Vallar, who figures m the mile with the minimum impost (7.0). Vallar has yet to win over a mile course, but he galloped out seven furlongs so well when he won the Robinson Handicap at Ellerslie last Boxing Day as to convey a strong impression that he could travel further without distress. Vallar carried toi> weight (9.0) when be won the Robinson Handicap, and, with an impost in the Easter Handicap 281b. below that under which he scored in the Robinson Handicap, there is a lot of encouragement to be on his side. Vallar, It may be remarked, can boast of a highclass pedigree, the leading lines of which read as follows: Sire: Valkyrian, by William tho Third (son of St. Simon and grandson of Galopin) from Valkyr, by Eager (son of Enthusiast) from St. Natalia, by Common (son of Isonomy) from St. Mary, by Hermit (son of Newminster). Dam: Bellacity, by Achilles (son of Medallion and grandson of Nordenfeldt) from Sweet Angelus, by Multiform (son of HotchkisS) from Curfew Bell, by Bill of Portland (son of St. Simon).

ENGLISH-BRED GOTHIC. Whfin Gothic displayed lameness after contesting the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington on the 2nd inst. it was feared that the racing career of the English-bred horse was nearing its close. However, within a few days Gothic made a good recovery and in the decision of the C. M. Lloyd Stakes ho made a. dead-heat of it with the speedy three-year-old Mollison. Now comes the news that Gothic has been struck out of all engagements at the Australian Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting, and the interpretation that can. I think, be applied to that circumstance is that Gothic is booked for the stud. Bought in England at the yearling stage of his career for 1500gns. by Mr. S. Green, Gothic proved a gold-tipped bargain to the Melbourne sportsman, under whose" colours he won prize-money lo the amount of Vt'24,375. When Gothic failed to win the Cauifield Cup last October an impression was created that, a journey extending to a mile and a-hsli was a bit beyond his powers. The following month saw the English-bred horse demolish that argument in a very complete manner, for in the decision of the C. B. Fisher Plate he cut down the Australian and Now Zealand record for the mile and a-half to 29is, and. as the race in question was run under standard weight-for-age conditions, the performance stood the mo3t critical test. Had Gothic put up the same performances in England as those for which he was responsible in Australia, his value as a sire would have been hard to assess when we frequently read of sums ranging from £50,000 to £IOO,OOO being refused for stallions.

MISCELLANEOUS NOTES. Of the seven horses left in the C.J.C. Challenge Stakes, four are two-year-olds. Pink Coat, with an unbeaten certificate, is tho outstanding performer of tho youthful division. Limerick is down for an engagement at Rundwick to-day in the Autumn Stakes, which ovent is to be run over a mile and a-half. Winalot seems likely to be Limerick's most dangerous opponent. Tho Great Eastern Steeplechase ctf i'HOOO is set down for decision at the Onkaparinga meeting on Easter Monday. At last advices the Auckland-owned gelding Zircon (9.11) figured among tho fancied candidates. The distance of the race is three miles and a-Quarter. Pink Note, Saafown and Amor, who figure among the acceptances for the Great Autumn Handicap to bo run next Tuesday, ore likely to be Been under silk on Monday, for tho trio are engaged in tho Sockburn Handicap. The result of that race may be expected to give some sort of a line as to their prospects in the Great Autumn Handicap. The Sydney Cup, which comes up for decision at Eaudwick ou Monday, has a field of 21 engaged Winalot, who heads the list with 9.8, won the race last year under 8.2. and at last advice he stood out favourite. A trio of Naw Zealand horses are engaged in the shape of The Banker (8.6) Catkin (8.5), and Patadawn (7.2). I'ho A.J.C. Sires' Produce Stakes comes up for decision at Randwick to-day, and. with Honour engaged a very keen New Zealand interest will be centred in the result. Honour displayed a fine dash ot brilliancy in tho races he won respectively at Riccartou. Ellerelie and Trentham, and, let the opposition be as strong as it may at Randwick, the New Zealand colt is sure to prove a powerful opponent, The New Zealand-owned gelding Crown Area has evidently trained on well since bis transportation to Sydney, for his owner has left him in the Doncaster Handicap, in which race he now figures top-weight with 8 11. At Riccarton last spring Crown Area won the Jockey Club Handicap (1 mile) under 8.5. in 1.37 4-ss, and at Trenthaxr; in January he led the field homo in the Anniversary Handicap (1 mile), carrying 9.13, and beating a field of 11 in good styl» in i.IOJ.

CANTERBURY MEETING.

NOTES FROM RICCARTON. SILVER PAPER GALLOPS WELL. GREAT EASTER PROSPECTS. [B? TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT. 1 CHRISTCHURCH. Friday. Silver Paper pleased greatly by the dash he put into his five furlongs gallop yesterday morning His brilliancy is unquestioned and he will set his opponents a severe task in the Great Easter Handicap, as his pace should enable him to have a good position early. He should have no difficulty in running out the final stages of the journey. Paperchase was in a good galloping mood yesterday moraine: and reeled off seven furlongs in ver> attractive fashion. She has not raced well lately, but only requires to reproduce her best form to be dangerous in the Great Easter Handicap. Battle Colours looks in capital order and was responsible for a very attractive gallop yesterday morning, when he beat Pink Note over seven furlongs. Pink Note also showed to advantage, as the pace wn3 on all the way and the pair registered fast time. The mile gallop of Count Cavour' and Amor was full "• merit They were rot out to break records, but they went at solid paco from start to finish and both were travelling well at the finish. They are likely to prove worthy Great Autumn candidates. Chide caught a chill early in the week and for a day or two he required a lot of attention. He seems to have made a good recovery, but bears the marks of blistering on his sides, where treatment was applied. He was on the track yesterday morning, but was given only a light task. Rapier has done no fast galloping since he returned home from his northern trip, but he has got through plenty of usefui pace work He has lightened up r little on lis recent racing. Nirhtmarch bears a well-trained appearanc>, slid it is evideut that he bas benefited from the racing he ha 3 had lately. There seems to be a doubt about him starting in the Great Autumn Handicap, as he i 3 engaged in 'he Challenge Stakes on the same day. Seatown and First Money have arrived from the north, v.hile the Wingatui pair, Royal Saxon and Blug Metal, have also put in an appearance. All look in capital order J Olsen. who has his headquarters at Nelson, has put in an appearance at Riccarton with Rameses, who looks well aflc his recent racing. He is engaged in the Great Easter Handicap, in wihch ho will meet a field a irifli above his class, though his prospects would be improved in the evegt of the course being heavy. THE LEADING EVENTS. The Canterbury Jockey Club's meeting opens on Monday, when the Great Easter Handicap will be brought up fcr decisio-i. Tho Great Autumn Handicap i 3 fixed to be run on Tuesday. The following are tho acceptances for tho two leading events: — GREAT EASTER HANDICAP, Of £ 1000; 7 fur. st. lb. ft. lb. Cimabue . . . S 'j Royal Saxon . 7 7 Silver Taper . S ti Amor .... 7 7 Pink Note ..83 Paperchase ..75 Booster ...SO Seatown ... 7 4 Bin Tin Tin . 7 I'2 Magna Charter 7 0 Gay Sonnet . 7 9 Great Star . . 7 0 Meadow Lark 7 8 Rameses ... 7 0 GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP. Of - 1000; 1J miles. st. lb. ft. lb. Rapier ... 92 Count Cacour 8 3 Nightmarch 8 1 Beau Geste . 7;2 Hoylake ... 8 3 Seatown ... 7 8 Pink Note ..83 Amor ... 78 NOTES FROM WANC4ANUI.

STAR AREA IN FORM. [sr telegraph.—rrtEss association.] WANGANUI, Friday. Star Area left for Feilding yesterday, accompanied by Warflame. The former went six furlongs yesterday morning in 1.15, with a light boy up. On Tuesday he covered a mile in 1.13, which was a good performance for him, as be is not a good track horse. Acred beat Warflame and Whennatonga yesterday morning in a spin over six furlongs in 1.18. Acred did it well. The programme for the Wauganui Club's Winter Meeting has been approved. It differs little from last year's, except that the Century Hurdles, which was run on the second day last year, is to be decided on the first day as formerly, the May Hurdles being on tho second day again. The stakes offered for each of these hurdle races has been increased by £SO, and thus the Century Hurdles will bo worth £3lO to the winner, and the May Hurdles £'23o. The winner of the Connolly Handicap this year will take £'24o. Lysander ha 3 been retired to the stud. FORTHCOMING MEETINGS. WAIKATO RACING CLUB. Nominations for all events to be run at the Waikato Racing Club's Autumn Meeting close on Friday nest, April 5, and the samo may bo lodged either with tho secretary, Mr, E. H. O'ileara. Hamilton, or with Messrs. Blomfield and Co., High Street, Auckland.