GOSSIP OF THE TURF

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12404, 25 March 1926, Page 10

GOSSIP OF THE TURF

TALK FROM TRACK AND STABLE

(By

"CARBINE.”)

Vertigern, winner of the Juvenile Handicap run at Masterton last Saturday, is an Australian-bred gelding by I Rossendale, from Pansy. Vertigern cost 800 guineas when bought as a yearling last April by Mr C. 33. Elgar. Riding engagements announced for Pukekohe on Saturday are as follows: W. Jones: Dan Quin, Mosaic, Judge's Box and Winsome Boy. R. Nixon: i Gala Day and Knighthood R. MeTavish : Rangitahi, Monday, Royal Form and Surveyor. H. Wiggins; Princess Ronnie, Marble Mount, Some Lady and Exactly. R. Orange: Homai. J. Gray; Right and Left. H. Dulieu has been engaged to ride Gala Day in the Easter Handicap, and W. Ryan will he on Lady Ridicule in the same event. G. C. Young has been engaged to ride Glenidle in the Brighton Hurdles. Mr H. L. Russell had fully decided on taking his team south for the Canterbury Jockey Club's Easter meeting (says a northern writer), but with the poor form shown by Siaosi at the Te Aroha and Ohinemuri meetings, and the breaking down of Berinthia at the lastnamed gathering, it would appear a waste of time to carry out that programme. At a meeting held in Dublin on February 4th the stewards of the Irish Turf Club considered a proposal to introduce Hie totalisator at meetings in Ireland. The tone of the meeting was favourable towards its adoption, and a committee was appointed to consider the matter fully. The committee will then report back to the general meeting. The French-bred horse Bolet Satin, who was bought at auction in England by Sir Samuel Hordern for 2000 guineas, has proved a perfect disappointment in his racing efforts in Australia, and mat* ters are stated to he the reverse of promising for his winning back the amount expended in his purchase. The latest addition to T. George's team is Master Thurnham, who has Men working for some time under the direction of his owner and is in good condition. Master Doon has been showing indications of returning to form and was a good second at his last start, since when be has been infusing plenty of dash into his track efforts (says the Auckland "Herald"). The Lucullus gelding has not looked better for a long time. There are a number of the Brighton Hurdles candidates engaged in the Jumpers' Flat Handicap at Pukekohe on Saturday, and their running will be watched with interest. A victory in the Jumpers' Elat will not entail a rehandicap. Appellant has been galloping well and is seemingly on the improve. This horse was very unlucky at Matamata and is considered nicely placed in the Waiuku Hack Welter at Pukekohe. ''Among the acceptors for the Bombay Handicap at Pukekohe is Wiltshire, who finished a creditable second to Pegaway in the Frankton Handicap at Te Rapa in November. Wiltshire hns only had the one start this season and if he has made any progress in the meantime should stow up in his engagement on Saturday. The racing he had at Paeroa did Serang no harm and now that he has shown a little form ho may go on improving. Serang is in the right class to prove his worth at Pukekohe on Saturday."—"NZ. Herald." For the second year in succession Right and Left won the Tauranga Cup on Saturday last. The Merry Moments gelding relishes the small fields he meets at the minor meetings. An Amorican paper, in discussing early racing in New Orleans, had the following:—"The Metairie Jockey Club was a most important body, socially as well as in respect of racing, until about 1873. Its end was brought about by a wealthy citizen of New Orleans named Howard. He wished to become a member of the club, but was blackballed. This he regarded as a personal insult, and publicly announced that because of this insult he would turn the famous fashionable high-toned race track into a cemetery He ultimately became possessed of the property, and, true to his word, dismantled the ground and made one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the United States." Recently a consignment of 40 thoroughbreds left Australia for Japan. Besides importing Australian horse 6, Japan is going to model its racing on Australian lilies. A committee from the Japanese racing clubs will shortly be going to Australia to visit racecourses, and to obtain ideas for the improvement of racing in their own country. A substantial sum was offered for Wharncliffe after he won the hurdle race at Waimato last week, but ns he is a gift horso his owneT declined to sell. TRIPLE DEAD-HEATS Apropos of the triple dead heat registered at Napier Park last week, and a similar finish at Trentham a few years ago, the Auckland "Herald" 6tates that the first instance recorded in New Zealand (as far as the researches of the writer showed) was in connection with the City Handicap (one mile and a auarter), run at the Auckland Racing Club’s spring meeting at Ellerslie on November 10th, 1894. The horses involved were First Nelson (7.6), Forme (8.1), and Ben Godfrey (8.6'. The three horses were sent out later in the day to run off the dead-heat. Ben Godfrey, who ruled the favourite for the first race, ruled likewise when the dead heat had to be run off. Unfortunately, just when the horses reached the distance, and when excitement was at a high pitch, there was a collision, in which Forme and Ben Godfrey suffered, and First Nelson won by two lengths. Some nine years subcequently Ellerslie was again the srene of a triple dead-heat. St. Olga (10.4), Paritutu (9.12), and Miss Lottie (9.5>, were bracketed for the Prince of Wales Handicap (seven furlongs), which wep run at the A” klomL-Racing Club's winter meeting o i June Cth, 1903. On that occasion the owners divided the stake money, which meant a cheque each for «£loft. At the Stratford meeting held on January 19th, 1893, a remarkable finish was recorded • connection with the Flying Hand 1

(six furlnogs), in which Shiela (8.5), 7 tiny (9.12), and Chatterbox (7.7) flashed past* the post level. In the run-off Shiela won by a neck from Mutiny, with Chatterbox close up. It may be reinarked that dividends were paid out on (lie three horses which figured the dead-heat, and that when the run-off came to be undertaken the tutnllpator was attain in operation. A triple deadheat' in a contest for Dor* • ’‘onourn is an event well entitled to 1-. 1 "md into memory, and for such s» i ‘ ''ml we have to go to Western A In the decision of the Perth D?-by, run on Boxing Day, 1304. Kestuu rby Medallion). Culroy (by Wallace . and Antaean (by Antaeus) came horn" level. In the running off of the dcrd-limt Antnenn and Culroy were m--’* p'-v-I favourite, while Keston fig" ; el :•< m remimornlive rate of odds. In ;-n r-citing finish Keston won’ by a Vovi Culroy, who beat Antaean three-quarters of a length for second honours.

RANGITIKEI RACES

GLENROSS SECURES CUP SPRINT TO "ROYAL DAMON. Per Press Association. MARTON. March 24. The Rangltikei Racing Club's annual meeting was held in good weather. The attendance was large, the track good, and the totalisator investments were .816,689. a decrease of X 1554 on the corresponding day last year. Tilson, the rider of Yanninia in the hurdles, had broken, and was sent to hospital. Results t— v OHAKEA HURDLES. Of 140 sovs; one mile and a half. 1— Mountain Bell, 10.13 (W. Hi Bowden) t 2 Banjuke, 10.3 2 9—Sottano, 9.11 i. 3 Won by a length: five. 2.45 4-5. Also started—3 Aslpep 10.11. 10 9.5, It Rawhero 9, 6 Treadwell 9, 4 Frizzier 9. 8 Festival 9, 13 Pnnim 9. 7 Vnnninnia 9, 12 San Guard 9. 17 Blood Red 9. TRIAL PLATE. Of lift sovs; six furlongs. 1— Eden Hal! (McCarten) l 2 Great Day 2 13—Mister Gamp 3 Won by n length; five. 1.17. Also started—l 3 Killdonc. 15 Dark Town, 5 Guadalouiver. 7 Risk, 17 Campstar, 4 Ti"e* Lily, 3 Toy Bov. 14 Awn, 10 ImneriM Purse. 9 Alarm. 11 Bonifant, 18 Coloring 16 Pnwhero, fi.Takaroa, 8 Royal Land.

SCOTT MEMORIAL. Of 200 sovs: six furlongs. 4—Beaumont, 7.13 (R. Reed) l I —Rational. 9.2 *> 3—tool’s Paradise. 8.12 3 Won by a long neck; short head. 1.15 Mso started—g Ngnta 8.13 and Ruby 7 (bracketed), 5 Mnoda«e 8.9. H ■'lerie g. 3,2 Arch pen 7.10, 7 Bright Knight 7, 8 Some Red 7. CARNARVON HACK. Of 125 sovs; six furlongs, 3-Rtar Shell, 7.12 (T. Green) 1 •°—Roburite, 7.11 2 1— Royal Damon. 8 12 3 Won bv a length: length. 1.15 1-5. Also started—s Horomea 9, 4 Koval Elm 7.7, 6 Molto 7. RANGITIKEI CUP, OT 300 so vs: one mile and n quarter. 2- 8.13 (McCarten) 1 M—The Lamb, 8.1 2 1— Novar, 8.5 3 Won by half n length: four. 2.8 2-5. Also started—9 Royal Divorce 9.7. 5 Bright Day 8.3. 6 Mnrtulln 8.3. 7 Glengariff 7, 4 Comedy Prince 7, 9 Fillette 7. PUKENUT WELTER. Of ISO sovs; one mile and a distance. 2 Rangi Sarto. 8.6 (B. 11. Morris) ... 1 3 No Response. 9.2 2 I—Bonhomme,1 —Bonhomme, 9.5 3 Won by a length; three. 1.50. Also started—s Cat Call 9.9, 6 Kilburn 8.3, 9 Fir© Brigade 7, 1 Panart 7.7, 8 Captain Gazeley 7.7, 4 Revel 7.7. JUVENILE HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs; five furlongs. 1— Commendation, 10.5 (Goldfinch) ... 1 2 Elthoin. 7.13 2 3 Miss r n t, 7 3 Won by a neck; two lengths. 1.12 3-5. Also started—t Lady Faye 7, 6 Jardno 7, 5 Wnurnroau 7. XGATIAFA HACK HANDICAP, Of 120 sovs; five furlongs. l-~Royal Damon, 9 (N. F. Johnson)... 1 Kf—Midnight Camp. 7 22 3—Flying Shot, 7.7 3 Won bv a length: two. 1.1 4-5. Also started

Isinglass 8.3, 2 Ohui 8, 5 Windbag 8, 6 Orcades 7,9, 8 Lin Arlington 7.9, 11 Rangimoana 7.3, 12 Ranee 7, 9 Equalise SECOND DAYAaEPTANCES The acceptances for the second day are: SANSON HURDLES, of 135 sovs; one mile arid a half. —Kooua 12.4, Banjuke 10.7, Asleep 10.0, Sottano 9.12, Euchre 9.4, Rawhero, Blood Red, Frizzier, Festival, Vannina, San Guard 9.0. MAIDEN HANDICAP, of 110 sovs; six furlongs.—All Melody 9.0, Great Day 8.9, Molto 8.6, Mister Gamp 8.4, Takaroa 8.3, Bonifant 8.2, Coma 8.1, Dark Hour 7.7, Catarina 7.7, Frisk 7.7, Equalise 7.7, Killadie 7.7, Imperial Purse 7.7, Awa GREATFORD HANDICAP, of 180 sovs; six furlongs.—Rational 9.5, Fool's Paradise 8.13, Beaumont 8.11, Alaric 8.2, Archeen 7.10, Ruby Ring, Bright Knight, Some Red 7.0. RANGITIKEI HACK, of 125 sovs; seven furlongs.—Demure 9.1, Horomea 8.13, Star Shell 8.9, Roburite 8.0, Royal Elm 7.10, Bolto 7.0. FRASER MEMORIAL, of 250 sovs; one mile and a distance.— Ngata 9.7, Royal Divorce 9.5. Mandane 8.7, The Lamb 8.7, Novar 8.6, Bright Day 8.2, Archeen 7.6, Euphonium 7.5, Glengarifl, Fillette. Comedy Prince. Loyal Maid 7.0. NGAIO HACK WELTER, of 125 sovs;/ eight- furlongs and a half.—Cat Gall 9.7, Demure 9.7, Bonhomme 9.6, No Response 8.6, Rangi Sarto 8.3, Fire brigade 7.8, Pannrt 7.7. Revel 7.7, Captain Gazeley 7.7. Killadie 7.7. , . NURSERY HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; five furlongs.—Elthein 8.5, Miss Pot 7.2, Vast Acre 7.0. Lady Fay 7.0, Jardoo 7.0, Hodren 7.0, Waramnu f.O. FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP, of 120 oovs: five furlongs.—Royal Damon 9.13, Roburite 8.2. Ohui 7.13, Windbag 7.13, Eden Hall 7.9, Orcades 7.8, Lin Arlington 7.8, Flying Shot 7.8. Midnight ( amp 7.8, Ruby Red 7.0. Royal Hand 7.0, Campstar 7.0.

OAMARU RACES

MEMORIAL TO ROMAN ARCHER VOLANT WINS ELECTRIC OAMARTT. March The second day of the Oamaru .Tockov Club's autumn meet’"" was held in beautiful weather. The attendance was fair, and the course was on the soft ride. The totalisator investments worn J 13.535 10s, against for the second day last year,’which was a pubUc holiday. and the total for the meeting .-SiQ.OBI, compared with .£24,904 10s twelve months ago. Results: PACIFIC HURDLES, Of IK) sovs; one mile and a half. 3—Tvafnno. -9.6 (Rnthven) 1 2 —Coastguard, 9 13 2 I—WhHrnriiffp, 10.13 3 Also started 9.7. 6 .Anvil Showers 9. Won by four lengths; three 2.49 2-5. TRIAL PLATE. Of 100 sovs: six furlongs. 1— Cnlcite, 8.5 (Knmrson) 1 2 Moratorium, 8.5 2 s—Royal Reel, 8.5 3 Also started—4 Kiliroa 8.5, 3 Red Hither 8.5. Won by two and five. 1.17. BU C RLF.Y M KMOR T .\ L, Of 2(V) sovs; one mile and n quarter. •I—Roman A roller. 7 (Burns) ... 1 I—The Cheat 5.3 2 b—Scion. 7.5 3 Alho^riarted—2 Mantua 7.10, 3 Courtly Won by three lengths, tuo 2D 3-5. The barrier failed to rise, with the re-

suit that only the placed horses got away. Courtly Rose remained at the post, and Mantua followed some. thirty lengths behind. WESTON TROT, Of 120 sovs; one mile and & half. 1— Tennessee's Child, 84yds bhd (E. J. Dwyer) 1 7 Imperial Logan, scr 2 2 His Majesty, scr 3 Also started—4 Kinney Willon scr. 5 Mamon scr, 9 Sadie Huon scr, 11 Fairy Chimes 24yds bhd, 8 Day Pointer 36, 8 Ruhr Carbine 36, 6 Jean- McKinney 72, 10 Kinness 84. Won by four lengths; two. 3.37. ANNIVERSARY WELTER, Of 140 sovs; seven furlongs. 1— Zaragoza, 9.5 (Jones) 1 4r— All Style, 7.8 2 3 Frivolous, 7.7 3 Also started—2 Rob 8.11, 6 Tione 8.3, 5 Snatcher 8.3, 7 Reno Mavis 7.7. Won bv three-quarters of a length, half. 1.28 3-5. WINDSOR HANDICAP. Of 100 sovs; six furlongs. 3 Pink Note, 9.1 (Andrews) ... 1 2 Receipt, 9.8 2 4 Exide. 7 3 Also started—s Silver Lining 7.11, 1 Black Duke 7.11. 6 Fairy Tidings 7. Won by a length, five. 1.15 2-5. PTTKEURT TROT. Of 120 sovr; one mile. 8— Ruby Carbine, 12yds bhd (T. Clare) 1 I—Royal Tncanda, scr 2 10 —Stan Wilkes, 60yds bhd 3 Also started—3 Gift of Song scr, 5 Mamon scr, 9 Merrignl scr, 11 Morven Lass scr, 6 Patch Junior scr. 2 Pretty Pointer scr.\l4 Master Basil. 12vd« bhd, 12 Pandora 12. 7 Bon Leu 12, 13 Min;nmv 12. 4 Throgmorton 48. Won by five lengths; ten. 2.24.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP, Of 130 sovs; five furlongs. 5 Volant. 8.1 (O’Connor) 1 I—Corn Money, 8.13 2 6 Dancing Days, 7.10 3 Also started —2. Muriluiupn 9.8, 4 Cloufnrf 7.11, 5 Fulmar 7.9, 7 liurdy Gurdy Won by a neck; one and a half lengths. 1.1 S-o.

HQRORATAJWEETING

THE ACCEPTANCES Per Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH. March 21. The acceptances for the Hororata Racing Club’s meeting are > BANGOR HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP, of 105 sovs; one mile—Gay Queen 10.5, Sporting Girl 9.13. Bon Skirl 9.13. Kilcannich !Ll2, Hicro 9.9. Gay I.ife 9.9. Lndy Clnrencoux 9.7, Rigel 9.5, Suyonara 9.1. HORORATA CUP HANDICAP, of 225 govs; one mile and a quarter—Tarletor* 9.3, Mount Marta 8.9, Retrospect 8.7, Zaragoza 7.10, Cnrinthic 7 GLENDORE TROT HANDICAP (in harness), nf 113 50v«;.3,!2 class; one mile and a half—His Majesty scr, Trixie Maid scr. Wyuna scr. Electric Muon *cr, Princo Charlie scr, Noll Bingen scr, Frauzie Pointer scr, Locutida Child scr. Mount Harding scr. Surfboard 12yds bhd, Fair Dillon 24, The Drake IS. Eileen Chimes 60, Ivy Viking TO, Okuura CO. Pegasus .JO, Join Jim 69. Emperor 156. FLYING UnNDICAP, »f 125 sovs; six furlongs—Muriliunpo 9.L Sioosi 8.9. The Harp 8.5, Frivolous 7.5, Corinthic SNOWDON TROT HANDICAP tin harness), of 115 snvs: smin class; tun miles— Kelburn scr, Trixie Maid scr. Hard Knocks scr, Electric Humi ►t»-, Pluto scr. Frunzie l’oiuler scr. L-jcanda

Child scr. Mount Harding scr. Eileen Chimes t’-lyds bhd. Tvv Vikin* 81. Bonr.r Dillon 81 Okourn 84. Pegasus 84. Polo Jim 84. Ron Elect 81. Ashlc, Dillon 84. KACKCOrRXK HILL HACK HANDICAP. of TOO sovs: siv furlongs—Kilris 9. Royal Disnatch 8.10. Bonatic 8.4. Forpory 8.3. Philanderer 8.3. Tam (Hen 7 10, Colcile 7.7. BRACKKNDAI.E HANDICAP. .of 115 sovs: seven furlongs—His Majesty 9.3, Brown Lodv 8.9. Corinthic 8.4, Kuia 8.4, Kilris 7.13. Bon Skirl 7 12. H’ii-ro 77. Gay Life 7.7, Rigel 7.7 TRIAL PLATR. nf F>n sov- : five fnr. longs; weight 8-t - Malcolm, Young I.ochinvnr. Tam Glen, Gold Silk, Gloncl mono Lancer, A<=stirancr. Bonnie Waif, Sayaonra, Hog Tair

RIVERTON MEETING

THE HANDICAPS Per p.os7Ts'o :aii„o INVERCARGILL. Mar,-., r,. The following are (he hnndi>-apr fot tile Riverton Ra-ing Club's meeting TRIAL HANDICAP. Of 12.5 seven furlongs. Black Duke 9.0. King Cup 8.6. Sneer ".-.id 8 fi. R,e,:,-h Pelle Swim Ashore. Jelly Fellow Riving Mist. Hal-vas-o. BalG-menn Lass. |; nvs ,i |>„rlile Iris. Cns-riWlo, Pright Plumes Soldicr's Dream B.U. Captain Sari.’ not eligible. WAIVE STEEPLECHASE. „f 2"0 sms; obmit two mile*.—Greenstone 11 A. Maziunn 111 b. N-jnmtn 10.:,, (Denshire 10.0. Avi-m-ln 9 12. (Mcr-inn 9 12. Julv Snarl- 9 9. Pag Tag 9 7 I-ish Kin- 9.7, lie Crus" 9.7. Hats off 9 7. Anril Showers 9 7 M",.tic Pay 9.7. Knrak 9 7, Grand Fleet 9 7 APARIMA HANDICAP, of 2::, sovs; -iv furlnnns -I.»m 9 0. ’Arrhivon 8.10, Ci-c-i'nlioe S', I'.i„n Col's S- Va'.l.mo Kit Cioniaii 8 2. Dancing r ,> 8.3, Sol-

toe 8.0, Fulmar 8.0, Kcuador 7.9, Hallmark 7.7, Bugle Note 7.7, Jack o* Lantern 7.7.

LONGWOOD HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; seven furlongs.—Pink Note 9.3, Frivol 8.6, Irish B.i, Miss Winkie 8.3, ltlue Dragoon 8.0, Solzia 7.13, Schottische, Silver Lining 7.8, Brand Pie 7.10, Black Duke 7.8, King Balboa 7.7, Divinial 7.7, Rippling Lake 7.7, Paris 7.7, Quarrelsome 7.5, King Cup 7.2, Spearmaid 7.2, French Belle 7.8, Purple Iris 7.0. RIVERTON CUP, of 500 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—Mountain Lion 9.3, Baldowa 9.2, Tommy Dodd 9.2, Ravpnna 8.9, Overdrawn 7.12, Goranial 7.12, Circulation 7.10, The Cheat 7.12, Full Swing 7.5, Kilfane 7.5, Heather Lad 7.4, Apache 7.4, Queen BAlboa 7.2, Francaise 7.0, Happy Warrior 7.0, Roman Archer 7.2. GREAT WESTERN STEEPLECHASE, Dt 450 sovs; three miles.—Pamplona 12.6, Kipling 11.9, Frenchman 11.2, Noble 10.12, Uncle Bob 10.10, Mettle Drift 9.G, Windermere 9.2, Greenstone 9.0, Ngarata 9.0, Blazing Light 9.0.

VISITORS' HACK HANDICAP, of 125 bovs ; six furlongs.—Pink Note 9.8, Frivol 8.6, Irish 8.5, Miss Winkie 8.3, Bluo Dragoon 8.0, Solzia 7.13, Schottische 7.13, Bran Pie 7.10, Silver Lining 7.8, Black Duke 7.8, King Balboa 7.7, Divinial 7.7, Rippling Lake 7.7, Paris 7.7, Quarrelborne 7.5, King Cup 7.2, Spearmaid 7.2, French Belle 7.0, Purple Ins 7.0. POURAKINO HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; one mile.—Happy Days 9.0, Lava 8.12, Gex*anial 8.12, Warhaven 8.8, Apache 8.4, Heather Lad 8.3, Queen Balboa 8.2, Soltoe 8.0, Valdamo 7.13, Blooiu 7.10, Francaise 7.5, Kilbarry 7.4, Tione 7.2, Obligio 7.0, Soldier's Pride 7.0, Fairy Ring 7.0, Roman Archer 7.0, Rene Mavis 7.0.

WELLINGTON TROTS

THE AUTUMN MEETING ACCEPTANCES FOR SATURDAY. The following satisfactory acceptances were last night received by Mr R. W. Short, secretary of the Wellington Trotting Club, for the various events at the autumn meeting to ho held at Hutt Park on Saturday, March 27th: — IMPROVERS* HANDICAP, of *25 sovs; class 3.50; one mile and a half— All Four, Tui Wildwood, First Imperial, Welcome Pearl, Wee GuS, Silvie Logan, Bara Gold, Pointerwood limit, Steel Wire 12yds bhd, Noble Dillon 48, Little Huia 60. BEACH HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; class 3.38; one mile and a half—Hope Dillon, Denver Wood, Mary Brown, Lunsdale, Beatty, Cora Tacks, Airman, Dillon's Pride, Direct Todd, Ariki, Amaris limit, His Pal 12yds bhd, Van Rich 12, Golden Bubbles 24, Lottie Advance 24, Bold Bill 24, Zolock Palm 36, Shine Soon 36, St. Fillan 48, Pearl Coronado 60, Henry Logan 60. KAITOKE HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; class 3.52; one mile and a half—Hardy Grattan, Gillgrove, Miss Led a limit, Fancy Pronto 4Syds bhd. Black Palm 24, Molly Audubon 00. Wakefield 60, Sarsparilla 72, Some Jazz 192, Lady Tory 144.

ARMSTRONG HANDICAP, of 500. sovs; class 4.-36; two miles—Prince Lyons, Cardinal Logan limit, Becky Logan 12 yds bhd, Talent 12, Fashion Queen 24, Dick Dillon 24, Native Chief 24, Judge Hancock 24, Doctor Dillon 36, All Bell 36.

MEMBERS* HANDICAP, of 175 sovs; class 2.24; one mile—Kevinlea, Pillage, Cora Tacks, Steel Wire limit, Firpo 12 yds bhd. His Pal 12, Lunsdale 12, Abundance 12, Why Worry 24, Rona 24, Mahon's Day 24, Biddy Logan 36, . Shine Soon 36, winter Audubon 36, Pearl Coronado 60, Rita Rye 60. WELLINGTON HIGH-CLASS TROT, of 400 sovs; class 4.42; two miles—Young Blake, Wild Lad limit, Mangoutu 12yds bhd. Bonny Spec 12, John? Mauritius 12, Master Audo 24. Betty Moko 48, Peterwah 48, Rose Bingen 72. BELMONT HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; class 4.52; two miles—Lady Ballin, Peter Elect, Sparkling Chimes, Airman, Golden Morn limit, Denver Wood 12yds tjhd, Yoicks 12, Van Rich 24, Kibiringi 24, Mahon's Day 24, Zolock Palm 36, Bold Bill 36. '

RECOVERY HANDICAP, of 225 sovs; class 2.52; one mile and a quarter— Peterwah 12yds bhd. Cardinal Logan 12, Fashion Queen 36, Talent 36, Peter Bingen 36, Golden Devon 48, All Bell 60.

The acceptances received by the Wellington Trotting Club its meeting to bo held on Saturday are eminently satisfactory. The High Class Trot has drawn a fine field of nine, and with only six seconds between the limit and' the backmarker, the race can be looked upon almost as a square-gaifed free-for-all. The Hutt Licensing Committee met yesterday to consider the application for . a conditional license for a publican's booth at Saturday's trotting races. There was no opposition to the proposal, and the license was granted unanimously. With a total of 98 acceptors for the day, the average is over 12 per race. Judge Hancock has been accepted for in tho Armstrong Handicap, in preference to the High Class Handicap for trotters only. His connections evidently consider the former event the easier of the two. Peter Bingen and Golden Devon axe the only horses in the Recovery Handicap that do’ not . claim engagements earlier in the day. A splendid field of 21 has accepted for the Beach Handicap, a mile and a half pacers* race with a 3.38 limit.

There are 18 horses in the mile saddle event, including such well-known performers as Firpo, Why Worry, Golden Bubbles, Pearl Coronado, and Rita Rye—all previous winners on the Hutt Course.