SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18826, 2 April 1923, Page 7

SPORTING.

A.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. THE EPICURE WINS DONCASTER HANDICAP, Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright • SYDNEY, April 1. (Received April; 1, at 5.5 p.m.) The weather was dull and cold for the first day of the A.J.C. Autumn meeting, and the attendance numbered 70,000. The absence of Beauford, Gloaming, - and Eurythmic tended to equalise the racing in the classic ©vents, making it difficult for the spectators to select the winners. The slow commencement of the Autumn Stakes suited Speciality, who came at tho finish in the same style as when winning the Metropolitan Handicap. The Doncaster Handicap was a remarkably open race, but an opening on the rails gave Toohey an opportunity of which he eagerly availed himself. Tho Cypher held a handy -position throughout the' Tocal Handicap, and forged his way through on the rails in the last furlong. Results:— FIRST HURDLE RACE, Of 750sovs; second ISOsovs and third 75sovs. About two miles. Mr P. Skelly’s b g Gulgo, -by Murillo— Potrillie, aged, 11.10 .. .. 1 Mr N. M'Kenna’S Palbi, ! aged, .9.7 .... .. 2 Mr W. H. James’s Mountain Li0n,;.9,3 .. 3 Thirteen horses started,. Won-by,three lengths. Time, 3min 43i'sec, AUTUMN STAKES, Of 2500sovs; second SOOsovs and third 250sovs. . One mile and a-half. Mr J_. J. Leahy’s br h Speciality, by Persian Knight—Arrogant, Syrs, 9.8 ... .. 1 Mr O. R. Falkiner’a David, syra, 9.3 .. 2 Mr I. H. Andrews’s Rivoli, Syrs, 8.3 3 Seven horses- started. Contrary to expectations, David assumed command, but set a slow’-’pace' until he was challenged by Furious, 'who,' however, ;was unable to head the black horse; In the straight Speciality came with a fine run and finishing brilliantly won by a neck. Time, 2min 36Jsec. DONCASTER HANDICAP, Of SOOOsovs; second BOOsovs and third SOOsova. One mile. Mr J. O. Peterson’s b g The Epicure, by The Sybarite—Du Du, Syrs, 8.2 ■ _ —t, , ' ■ (Toohey) 1 Mr J. Barons Duke Isinglass, 4yrs, 8.7 (Mnnto) 2 Mr F. G. White's Etive, Syrs,-.-8.3-(Chorally); 3 Also started:. Julia Grey 9.6, Easingwbld 9.3, Soorak 9.0, Glenacro 9.0, Braehead 9.0, Whittier 8.10, Sir Maitland 8.9, Syceonello 8.9, Oranian 8.7, Nautical 8.5, Maid of the Mist 8.5, Fleurinte 8.0, All Gold 7.13, M-aha-radan 7.11, Miss Lila 7.10, Inia’s Boy 7.9, Larillo 7.7, Stony 7.5, Liberty Loan 7.2’ Golden Treasure 7.2, Imputation 7.2, Marcinelle 7.2, Cool Light 7.0? All Wheat 7.0. Whittier was the first to show out, attended by All Wheat, with Syceonello on the rails. Rounding the bond into' the straight the field swept along in an ’almost unbroken line. At the half-distance Duke Isinglass and Etive wore fighting out' the finish when Tho Epicure came through on- the rails and snatched a brilliant win. This is Toohey’s third Doncaster in succession. Won by half a length, with a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 38Jsoc. A.J.C. SIRES’ PRODUCE STAKES. Of SOOOaovs; second lOOOsovs and third SOOsovs. For two-year-olds. Seven furlongs. Mr G. Tye’s br c The Monk, by Absurd— Cowl, 8.10 Mr B. B. Capper’s Call Bell, 8.7 .. .. 2 Mr “N, Hastings’s” Rahiri, 8.10 3 Fifteen horses started; King Carnival and Girton Girl were the first in command. Call Bell moved up at the last bend, but The Monk came very fast for the last furlong, and snatched a victory by three-quarters of a length. Time, Imin 27sec. A.J.C. ST. LEGER, Of 2500sovs; second SOOsovs and third 250aovs. For three-year-olds. One mile and threequarters. Mr Jns. Wilson's ch c Sir Andrew, by Woorak—Lady Joan, 8.7 .. .. .. .. x Mr B. Chaffey’s Caserta, 8.10 .. 2 Mr C. C. M'Growdie’s- King-slot, 8.10 .. 3 Nine horses started. Cliffdalo took up the running to tho six furlongs post, where Sir Andrew took charge, and, easily stalling off Gascrta’s challenge down the straight, won by three lengths. Time, 3min 2sec. TOCAL HANDICAP, Of lOOOsovs; second 200sovs and third lOOsove. One mile and a-half. Mr E. Eccles’s b c The Cypher, by Martian— Polymnia, Syrs, 8.7 .. .. .. 1 Mr J. A. Scully’s Tremolo, 4yra, 7.4 .. 2 Mr J. Burton’s Bitalli, 4yrs, 7.3 .. .. 3 Twenty-one horses started. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 2min 34sec. Tho Sunday newspapers, during the course of appreciative references to Tho Cypher’s win in the Tocal Handicap, describe his run as that of a true stayer and a top-class horse. The Cypher carried 7lb over weight for age in the Tocal Handicap. To-morrow he will carry only 51b Over in the Sydney Cup.

• AUCKLAND AUTUMN MEETING. (Pek United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, March 31. The Auckland Racing Club's autumn meeting was opened at Ellerslio to-day in the presence of a record attendance,; Lady Jellicoe was present. The totalisator registered £77,658 10s, ns compared with £70,879 on tho corresponding day last year. Resul ts: PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of GOOsovs. One mile and a-quartcr. Boomerday, 8.4 (M’Carten) .... 1 Royal Abbey, 7.9 2 Tekaxa, 6.7 .. 3 Also- started: Ruapapa 8.5, Uncle Ned 8.2, Glcncanny 7.8, Landslide 6.12, Wheatfield 6.9, Classification 6.7, Comedy Prince 6.7. Royal Abbey, who was always forcing the pace, led Classification into the straight. In an exciting race home Boomerday won oy half a, length, with a similar distance between second and third. Time, 2m in S 2*ss6c * 1 GREAT NORTHERN OAKS, . Of 700sovs. One mile and n-lxalf. Mr T. A. Duncan’s, b g Enthusiasm, by Panmure—Martis (M’Carten) 1 Mr E. Alison’s br f Refinement 2 These were the only starters. Won by two and a-half lengths. Time, 2m.'n 39 2-ssec. BRIGHTON HURDLES, Of GOOsovs. Two miles. Mia Bella, 10.2 (Copcs-take) .. .. 1 Snake, 10.13 .. •• •• 2 Miss Melva, 9.5 3 Also started: Explorer 12.0, Sir Fanciful 10.13, Coroglen 10.12, To Maire 10.6, Peter Amans 10.4, Whipcord 10.2, Oranga 9.3, Never Despair 9.11, Silveri-on 9.9, Guerre a Mort-9.0. Snake was the chief pacemaker in the early stages. Mia Bella got the best of him three furlongs from home, and though Snike came along gamely in the concluding stupes, Mia Bella secured the verdict by halt a length. Miss .Melva was a neck away third, with Oranga fourth. Time, 3mm 44sec. GREAT NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES, Of ISOOsovs. Six furlongs. Mr Eliot B. Davis’s blk f Queen March, by Lucullus—March (A. Reed) 1 Mr G. Mr Currie’s Deluge 2,, Mr W. Duncan’s Tukia 3 Also started: Bathos and Sleepy Sol. At the turn Bathos and Tukia ran stride for stride in tho lead to the head of tho straight, where .Tukia had a slight advantage. Queen March challenged at the halfdistance, and the daughter of Lucullus, cutting down the opposition, ran home a winner by half a length from Deluge, who came with a late run and .beat Tukia by a length and a-lialf for second honours. Time, Imin I4sec. EASTER HANDICAP, Of 2000sovs. One mile. Boseday, 7.12 (A. H. Wilson) .. 1 Broadwood, 7.1 (Mitchell) .. .. ... 2 Thespian, 9.3 (Rayner). .. 3 Also started: Income 9.0, Solfanollo 8.10, Rapine 8.7, Royal Present 8.6, Surveyor 7.11, Kinsem 8.4, Royal Blood 8.4, King's Trumpeter 8.4, Loyal Irish 7,12, Gold Light 8.1, Morry Day 8.0, Illumination 7.5, Lucius 7.3, Tactful 7.1, Lord Star 7.0, Geoffrey 7.0, Viyella 6.7. When they ran out by the seven furlong post Lucius and Income were in the lead. Income led through the cutting, but ho fell away at the half-mile post. As they ran into the straight Broadwood had command, imd'he combatted all challenges until Hoseday came on the scene in the last few strides, the latter getting the best of it and winning by a neck. Broadwood- wtis a length and a-half in front of Thespian, with Surveyor close Up. Time, Imin 38sec. ONSLOW HANDICAP, Of 500sovs. Five furlongs. Hempo, 7.11 (B. Reed) 1 Muria, Lib 2 Goldrain, 8.9 .. ... ... •• •• t Aerofortis, 'f.G .. ... ~ tj. .. ... f Also started: Bugle .Note 7.12, Whit© Comet 7.10, Ora’s Delight,7.lo, Startle 7.8, Miss Egypt 7.8, Major Abbey 7.7, Appreciation -7.6, : Daylight 7.6, Hokioi 7.6, Pelham 7.6, Uralla 7.3, Suny Roe 7.3,. Black-eyed Susan 7.3, Rawhetu 7.0, Libertas 6.7) Charlady 6.7. Muria led the field until a few strides from the post, where Hempo got the best of it, and won by a neck. Gold Bain and Aerofortis, who were a. lengthy and a-half. away, ran a dead heat for third. Time, Imin 1 l-ssec. ,■ NELSON HANDICAP;. Of SOOsovs. One mile. , Aeriform, 7.7 (W. Bagby) 1 Pretiyman, 7.11 •• 2 Daddy’s Girl, 7.3 - 3 • Also started: Pentagram 8.11; Beil Nevis 8.2, Flowing Bowl 7.12, Flying.’ Aboey 7.11, Young Thurnham 7.9,’ Lady Kerman 7.8, Roenllus 7.8, Mia Bella 7.7, Elsie Aroha 7.6, Lady Patience 7.3, Muster Rohan 7.3, \Te Kara 7.3, Glenidle 7.3,- Bright Light 7.3, Tinopono 7.0, Barometer 7.0, Bay Dighton '7.0, Birel 7.0, Econoipio 7.0, Electrode 7.0, Kopaka 7.0, Lady Rouge 7.0, Opaloid 7.0, Pirouette 7.0, Te Hiwi 7.0, , Aeriform, who was in command at ,the end of three furlongs, ivon by three-quarters of a length froh Prettyman, who was " three lengths in front of Daddy’s Girl. Time, Imm 39 l-ssec. ’ EDEN HANDICAP, , ' Of GOOsovs. Seven furlongs. King Quin, 6.9 (Lord) .. .. .. 1 Bute Sound, 6.9 ... ... ,2 Golden Bubble, 8.7 ... .... ,3 Also started: Grotesque. .9.7, Rational 9.6, Pavo 9.0, Listowel:B.9,_ Alfprt 8,6, Cool Stimulants 8.2, Dovelet 8;1,' Goldeh Light'7.‘B, Amiform 7.8, Namutere 7.4, Infante 7.2, Prince Abbey 7.2, Sheffield 7.0, Smoko Concert 6.7, Jolly Princess 0.9, Emerald Hill 6.9, Bithoha 6.9, Master O’Borkb 6.7, Queen Abbey 6.7, Some Fashion 6.7, Euphoria 6.7, Mystical Rose 6.7, Blanch Abbey' 6.7. King Quin and Bute Sound raced, across the top stretch in close company, and they fought out the finish for the leading position, King Quin winning by half a length. Golden Bubble was the same distance away third, and Pavo was fourth. Time, Imin 26,3-sscc.

TO-DAY’S ACCEPTANCES AUCKLAND, April 1. Following are tho acceptances for tho second day; Autumn Handicap. One mile and a-half.— Gasbag 9.8, Income 9.4, Royal Present and Surveyor 8.9, Merry Day and Boomerday 8.1, Loyal Irish 8.0, Ruapapa 7.6, Lode Star 6.13, Wheatfield and Marble Bell 6.7, Victoria and Bathos 9,13, Gold Rain 8.5, Hmipo 8.2, Mima- 7.11, Bugle Note, Wlrite Comet 7.6 Ora’s Delight 7.3, Miss Egypt 6.12,- Semplicc, Blacy-eyed Susan, and Cna'rlady ,6.7. Autumn Steeplechase. About three ‘miles. Oakleigh 11.12, Explorer 11.4, Pittsworth and Shellshock 10.7, Gay, Boy 9.13, Tcmaire and Never Despair 9.11, Silvorton 9.8, Whipcord 9.7, Tota-rfi. Jack 9.0. Huia Handicap.—Tamatete 10.1, Pa-vo 9.0, Golden Bubble 8.11, King’s Trumpeter 8.10, Alport and Broadwood 8.3, Lucius 7.12, Tactful 7.10, Prince Abbey 6.10, Canyon Viyella, Jolly Princessg Sheffield, Queen Abbey 6,7. Stewards’ Handicap. One mile. —Surveyor 9.2, Loyal Irish 8.11, Vole 8.10, Listowcl and Broadwood 8.7, Royal Abbey 8.1, Illumination 8.0, Amiform 7.9, Bute Sound 7.0, Infante 7.0 Master O’Horkq 6.12, Smoke Concert ana Viyella 6.12. Auckland Welter Handicap. One mile. —, Grotesque 10.12, Royal Present 10.6, Cool Stimulants 9.7, Royal Abbey 9.6, Olencairn and Pin© Arch 8.7, Archie 8.5, Landslide 8.3, Prince Randell, Smoke Cdnoart, -and Comedy Prince 8.2, Bright Day, Bitholia, Classification, Glenidle-, Greekson, Marble Glass, Prince Rufus, Some Fashion, Walton, and Aeriform 8.0.

Mlangere Handicap. Six furlongs.—Fleeting 9.0, Peter Maxwell and Jolly Gay 8.4, Prettyman 8.3, Bon Nlevis 8.2, Master Bohan, Quaestor and Midget 8.0, ' Knighton, Polini,’ Lady Hill, and White Hope 7.10, Young Thnrnham 7.9, Utakura, To Kara, Lady GlissaS, Florent, and King Neva 7.3, Bala 7.2, Nocturne, Arch Opal, Tinohari, Spadona, Uncle Jack, Dancing Doll, Sentinolla, Electrode, Fane, Mystical Bose, Praiseworthy, Potoamii, Podokes, Lively Fire, Mafiosa, and Miss Currant 7.0. METROPOLITAN TROTTING MEETING. (Fnoji Oun Special Rbpoiiteb.) CHBISTCHUECH, March 31. The Metropolitan Trotting Club opened its meeting in fin© weather, but a boisterous wind made matters decidedly unpleasant at Addington, where clouds of dust marred the pleasure of witnessing the races. It almost passes one’s comprehension why • year after year the leading trotting club in Now Zealand should he so blind andl neglectful in regard to tho comfort of its patrons as to ho utterly fail to minimise the dust nuisance, which has so often proved a serious drawback to the meetings. The track was hard, but the strong breeze ’ did not assist the winners in making fast marks. Vilo won tho principal handicap in meritorious style, but ho was perhaps lucky to beat Snowalxoe, who was timed to go 4min 22sec after beginning badly. The southern horse, Clonmel, led' to the. straight in the Autumn Handicap, but tired in the run home, and broke up when Dixie Mac got to him half a furlong from homo. Happy Voyage wont a great race in the Flying Handicap, in which interference about two furlongs and a-half from homo cost him the stake. He went his first half-mile from post 1o post in Imin 2sec and a mil© in 2min 5 l-ssec. He was officially Lined to . go 2min £sec - from 96 yards behind scratch, but; tho official watch seems to have erred, as ho ■ could not go 96 yards in 2 4-ssec. There was trouble after Acron had won the Belfast Handicap- ■ as, according to tho rules, KeUnorley, who drove him, should have been behind his own horse, Lincoln Hu on, who also started in the race. The stewards seemed to have side-stepped tho rules in jpaying out on Aoron. During the day

£50,787 10a went through the totalisator, or £3798 less than . the amount handled last year. Results: PRELIMINARY HANDICAP, Of SOOsovs. One mile and five furlongs. 11— Mr A. Boal's hr m Wonder Why, by King Tracey—Electioneer mare, 84yds • behind (R. Town-ley) ••. • ■ ■ • • • 1 7 —Mr Angus’s, Peter the First, 60yds ' (A. G. Wilson) 2 I—Mr1 —Mr Hadfield’s Kismet, scr (Owner) '.. 3 Also started; 5 Grey Lady scr, 13 Esmeralda scr, 12 White Lupin scr, 3 Rapid Wind scr, 1 General Derby 12yds, 2 .....on S 48yds, 6 Colonel Havelock 60yds, 8 Corwpr 84, 9 Peter Jackson 96yds, and 10 Renown 103 yds. White Lupin began smartly and led past the stand from General Derby, Grey Lady, Dillon S, and Colonel Havelock. At - the end of half a mile General Derby took charge, the order of the others being unchanged, with Wonder Why and Peter the First closing up. This was still the order six furlongs from home. Two furlongs further on White Lupin broke, leaving General Derby showing the way to Dillon S and Wonder Why, with White Lupin and ;Poter the First next, General Derby broke in the straight, and Wonder Why went on to win by three lengths from ' Peter the First, with Kismet five lengths away, a neck in front of Dillon S, who broke near the post. Times, 3rain 54 3-ssec, 3min 57 X-ssec, and 4min 3sec. FENDALTON HANDICAP, Of 400sovs. One mile and five furlongs. 12— Mr C. P. Cameron’s br m Flora Golding, by Goldwood —Red Rothschild mare, 4yrs, 12yds behind (L. Frost) .. 1 3—Mr Jaiden's Dalnahino, 12yds behind , (B. Jarden) 2 I—Mr Norton’s Rey de Oro, scr (F. Holmes) 3 Also started: 11 Humaraki scr, 13 Eric Rothschild scr, 14 Bob Dillon acr, 7 Leila Denver scr, 9 Eulius scr, 2 Lafayette 12yda behind, S Haiewood 12, 5 Plywood 24 (coupled with Dolly Dillon 24), 19 Linden 24, 4 Harry Audubon 24, 15 Peter Dillon 24, and 8 Royal Oak 48.

La Fayette began smartly, and at the end of a furlong he had joined Rey de Oro ■ and Humaraki in the lead, with Flora Golding next. Leaving the straight Rey de Oro drew clear of Lafayette, with Humaraki at the head of the others. At the end of five furlongs Rey de Oro was showing out from Lafayette, Humaraki, , and Leila Denver, and this was still the order’when starting the last lap. Half a mile from homo Bey de Oro was several lengths clear of Humaraki, Lafayette, Flora Golding, -and Leila Denver. A little further on. Lafayette retired, and Flora Golding and Humaraki .closed on the leaders. Flora Golding took charge on reaching the straight, and won by three lengths, while Dalnaliine, finishing fast, Bead Rey do Oro by a neck,* with Erie Rothschild close up. Times; 3min 44 3-ssec, 3min 45soc, and 3min 46 l-ssec.

EASTER HANDICAP, * Of lOOOsovs; Two miles.' 9—Mr H. Saunders’s b m Vilo, by Brent Locanda—Violet M.‘, aged, 60yds behind (O. E. Hooper) .. •.. ... .. • ■ 1 2 —Messrs Newdick Bros..’ First Carbine, scr (J. Bryce, jun.) .. .. 2 I—Mr Carter’s Snowshoe, 72yds behind (W. J. Tomkinson) 3

Also started:' 5 Grand Denver 24yds behind, 12 Lady Swithin 12, 14 Ouimet 12, 10 Star Queen 12, 3 Wild Thyme 12, 3 Willie Lincoln 48, 13 Whispering Willie 36, 11 Trix Pointer 36, 7 General Link 36, 6 Loganwood 36, 15 Albert Cling 60, 8 Box Seat 72. Wild Thyme soon joined First Carbine iri the lead,' with ■ Lady Swithin and Grand Denver next, but at the end of two furlongs Pirdt Carbine had drawn out clear. The four loaders had opened out a gap of several lengths after going half a mile,. with Trix Pointer heading the others. First Carbine was four lengths clear of Lady Swithin at the mile post, where Grand Denver was third, followed by- Wild Thyme-, Trix Pointer, and Loganwood. There was no change starting on the last lap, but going down the back Wild Thyme dropped out, while Vilo moved up fast. Three furlongs from home First Carbine was three lengths in front, of Trix Pointer and Vilo, who were together, following Loganwood, while Snow-shoe, with a fast run, had taken fifth place. Trix Pointer retired at the entrance to the straight, where Vilo .. tackled First 'Capbine. Going on strongly, Vilo won by two lengths, while Snow-shoe was two lengths further back, followed by Grand Denver and Star Queen. Times: 4min 27 3-ssec, drain 33sec, 4inin 27 3-5 eec. ■ *’ ;

WILK IN' HANDICAP; Of SOOsovs. 'One htile and five furlongs, 14—Mr J. W. Thomas’s Two Bells, by Dillon Bell—Lena Bell, aged, 12yds behind (Owner) 1 s—Mr5 —Mr Humphrey’s Phil Smith, 12yds (B. J-ao-den) 2 19 —Mr Watson’s St. Hubert, 60yda behind (D. Withers) .. .. :. •.. .. 3

Also started: 3 Gwcncliild scr, 10 Wild Sunset scr, 6 Cardinal and Bluo scr, 13 Lady Logan scr, 3 Ocean Spray scr, 7 Rebel scr, 12 Dilemma scr, 16 Yen 12yda beliind, 3 Olwyn 12, 1 Nibbidard 12, 15 Oeo 24, 8 Eric Rothschild 36, 4 Prospect 48, 17 Prince / Burlington 48, 18 Matty’s Boy 60, li Tb© Rook 84. ” *

Ocean Spray broke up at, the start. Phil Smith soon joined G wenchild in the • lead, followed by Two -Bells, Olwyri, Nibbidard, and Prospect. Leaving the straight Phil Smith drew out from Gwenchild -and Two Bells, and they were still showing the way at tho end of five furlongs, where Prospect, Nibbidard, and Eri-o Rothschild were handy. Prospect was with - Phil Smith and'-. Two Bells, in the lead starting on the -laat- lap, with, Gwenchild, Nibbidard, -and 1 St. Hubert iujxt.Ha|f, a,-.mil©:,from -home Phil'-Smith was showing the way to Prospect and ' Two Bells, but Prospect broke a little further on. Phil Smith was just clear of Two Bells and St. Hubert at the. home , turn, and in an exciting finish Two Bells, beat Phil Smith by a head, with St. Hubert six lengths away, and Eric Rothschild next. Times, 3m.in 40 2-sseo, 3min 49 3-ssiec, and 3min 47 4-ssec. AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of 500sovs. Two miles. 2—Mr N.- T." Reilly’s b g- Dixie Mac, by Dixie Alto ooit—Lady Brown, aged, 60yds behind (Owner) 1 1— Mr Kett’a Clonmel, 12yds behind (J. M’Lenuan) 3 Siebel’s First Fashion, 120yds behind (J. J. Keunerly) 3 Also started: 4 Lady Patricia scr, Paul Huon scr, and Gay Wilkes 72yds behind (coupled), 3 Lee Norris scr, 14 Theseus 12yda behind, 11 Merry “ Bingen 12, : 8 Ballin, 36, 7 Johnnie Bells .72, 5 Nigliborn 72 -and Homeleigh Dick 132 {coupled), 10 Maafvia Junior 7S, 13 Marietta 'B4, and 12 Tradesman 132. Lee, Norris and Theseus were soon showing the way to' Clonmel and Merry Bingen. At the end of half a mile Clonmel joined Lee Norris in the lead, with Theseus, Dixie Mac, and Ballin next. After going seven furlongs Clonmel had drawn clear of Lee Norris, and starting on the last lap this order was unchanged. Three furlongs from home Clonmel was six* lengths clear of Lee Norris, Merry Bin-gon, and Dixie Mac-, who were together, and gradually reducing tho gap. Dixie Mac -beat Clonmel by two lengths, and First Fashion, finishing fast, was six lengths away, just m front of Marvin Junior and Merry Bingen. Times: 4min 41sec, drain 45 2-ssec, and drain. 38 2-sscc. FLYING HANDICAP, Of SOOsovs.. One mile. 14—Mr Coghilla br g Partner, by Petereta —Rothscliitd mare, aged, 12yds behind (W. Bryce) 1 2- Mr ’iomkinson’s Happy Voyage, 96yds liwner) 2 13—Mr Robinson’s Trooper Dillon, scr (G. F. Robinson) 3

Also started: 5 Elite scr, IX Bollfashion scr, 12 Glen Mavis scr, 3 Sir Henry scr, 4 Emperor 21yds, 10 Proud Logan sCr, 1 Pedro Pronto 12yds, 7 Locanda Dillon 12yds and August© Dillon 1 36yds (coupled), 9 Hal Junior 24yds, 6 Moneymaker 21yds, 15 p'aul Dufault 36yds, 8 Albert Cling 48yds, Pedro Pronto, Elite, and! Trooper Dillon were the first to show out, but at the end of two furlongs Elite was just clear of Pedro Pronto and Partner, with Trooper Dillon, Locanda Dillon, and Proud Logan next. Half a mile from home Elite and Pedro Pronto were together, just clear of Partner and Trooper Dillon. A little further on Pedro Pronto retired, Partner and Elite going on with a load of several lengths from Trooper Dillon and Sir Henry, while Ho.ppy Voyage was moving up fast. Partner took charge at the entrance to the .straight, and driven out, he won by a length from Happy Voyage, who beat Trooper Dillon by a length, with Elite close up. Times, 2min 14 4-sscc and 2min Bsec. BELFAST HANDICAP, Of oOOsovs. Two miles. 1 — Mr J. It. M'Kenzio’s Acron, by Logan Pointer —Millie C, 48yds (J. J. Kenherley) 1 2 Morlanct'a Lady Joau, 36yds (F. Holmes) 2 s—Miss5 —Miss Gunn’s Event, 36yds . (A. Fleming) 3 Also started: .10 Dolly .Dillon scr, 4 Fashion Queen 12yds, 3 Oratorio ■ 24yds, 9 Bismurate 24yds, 7 Tommy Direct , 36yde, Countryman 36yds coupled with Lady Joan, 8 Colenut 36yds, Lincoln lluon 48yds coupled with Acron, 6 Princess Zoe 48yds. Tommy Direct led Dolly Dillon, Colenut, and Countryman passing the stand, and then came Acron, Tommy Direct was still in charge , at .a' mile . arid half, but then Acron ran to the front and won comfortably by eight, lengths,from' Lady Joan, who beat Event by four lengths, with Colenut, Tomfny Direct, and Dolly Dillon next.' Times, 4rnin 33 2-ssec, , 4min 37scc, and 4min 33 l-Sseo.

EXPRESS HANDICAP, Of 450sovs, - On© mile and a-half. I—Mr W. H. Norton’s Bonny Logan, by Logan Pointer—Bonilene, scr ; . (P. Holmes) 1 6—Messrs lies and Young’s Prince Lyons, scr (A. Hendrickson) 2 I—Morland's1 —Morland's Lady Joan, 12yds (P. Holmes, jun.) 3

Also started: 12 Thea scr, 5 Red Heather sor, Countryman 12yds (coupled with Lady Joan, 2 Peter King scr, 7 Tliixendalo scr, 11 Olive Huon 12yds, 11 Astnrio 36yds, 10 Eoike’s Drift 12yds, 3 Hayseed 12yds, 9 Landlord 12yds, 8 Ghildo, Pointer S6yds, 4 First Carbine 48yds. Prince Lyons led Bonny Logan, Red Heather, and a closely-bunched field passing the stand. Rounding the far turn Bonny Logan went to tho leader, and Lady Joan improved her position. In the run home Bonny Logan beat Prince Lyons by a short length, with Lady Joan - two lengths away, third, and First Carbine and Red Heather next. Times, 2min SOsec, 2min 50 l-Ssec, and 2min 49 2-sseo. - ;

HANDICAPS- FOR WEDNESDAY, (Per United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, April 1

, Following are the handicaps for.the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting (second day); - Harvest Handicap. One mile and £- ve fur-longs.-—Echo, White Lupin, Young Blake, Tipperary, Nelson Bell, General Derby, Rapid Wind, Queen Ida, Fairton, and Kismet scr, Burnie and Drifting Spec 12yds behind, -Dillon S., Beeswing, Count Dee, and Merry Peter 24, St. Anthony, Bon Sonty, Mangoutu,. Marvolo, and Corwar 48, Kola Bell 60, Wonder Why and Wild Pedro 84, Henry Tracey 96, Marvin Junior 108, Dixie Mao 132. Oxford Handicap. One mile.—Thea, Locanda Junior, Olive* Huon, TEixendale, and Matty’s Boy sor,, Prince Lyon, Enid, Glen Mavis, Landlord, Soprano, Hickorywood, Rorke’e Drift, Hayseed, and Lady Wildwood 12yds behind, Nell Pointer, Lady Joan, Hiram Galindo, Idris, Een Dillon, and Sir Henry 24. Xavier, Elite,-Nancy Stair 36. President’s Handicap. Two miles. —Asturio, Lady Swithin scr, Partner, First Carbine, Ouimet, Paul Dufault, Star Queen, Wild Thyme 12yds behind, Grand Denver and Moneymaker 21, Whispering Willie, Great Hope, Trix Pointer, Reta Peter, General Link, Tatsy Dillon, Loganwood, and Hal Junior 36, Willie Lincoln 48, Albert Cling 60, Box Seat 72, Yilo and Snowahce 84. Halswell Handicap. One mile and a-quar-tcr.—Vera’s Doll, Waipero, Calmness, Eatanft, Euliua, Lafayette, Red Heather, Peter Dillon, Linden, Rernmoor, Brutus, Flame Audubon, Colchester, and Pinal Leave scr. Ora. torio and Rey de Oro 12yds behind, Ramitari, Bing Boy and Fashion Queen’ 24, Fancy Boy, Olive Huon, Doreen Dillon, Peter King, Promenade, and Flora Golding 36, Prince Lyons, Enid, Bingen, Lord Lytton, Handsome Lad, Bonny Logan, Coletmt, 1 arid Lincoln Huon 60, Child Pointer and Nancy Stair 72, . :

April Handicap. Two miles.—Quick Match, Greyatone, Bob Dillon, Peter Jackson, Not Out, Bundaberg, and Nibbidard acr, Lucky Dillon, Leading Lady, Placid, Eric Rothschild, Renofcvn 12yds behind, Wicklow Boy, Prospect, Prince Burlington, and Sir Wildmoor 24, Plywood, Tobermory, Coldwater, and Linden 36, St. Hubert, Two Bells 48, Royal Oak, Brutus. The Rc&k 60, Dalnahine 72, Bing Boy, Eorke’s Drift 84, Princess Zoe 120.

Summer Handicap. ‘ Two miles.—Tiny Moon, Merry Bingen, Lee Norris, and Theseus scr, Joyful 12yds behind, Dolly Dillon, Ballin, and Clonmel 24, Native King 86, Delville Wood, Kola Boy, and Sunny Jim, 48, Johnnie Bells, Highborn. Bffie Bingen, Marvin Junior, and Gay Wilkes 60, Peter and Marietta 72, 'Dixie Mac 96, First Fashion, Tradesman and Homeleigh Dick 120, The Triumph 168, Whispering Willie, Reta Peter 192.

High-class Handicap. One mile and aqnarter.—lndra, Ouimet, Asturio, Pinevale, Proud Logan, Bell Fashion scr, Locanda Dillon, First Carbine, Pedro Pronto, Alto Chimes 12yds behind, Partner, Hal Junior, Great Hope, Emperor, Moneymaker, and Paul Dufault 21, Tatsy Dillon, August Dillon, and Chid 36, Vi!o, Trix Pointer. and Albert Cling 48, Snowshoe 72, Happy Voyage 108. •LAWRENCE RACES The Tuapeka County Jockey Club was unfortunate in regard to weather conditions for its annual meeting, which was held on Saturday. ’ The morning broke fine, but a heavy shower ' fell before mid-day, which must have affected the attendance. By midday the weather bad cleared, hut during the afternoon several. oold showers fell. The attendance was rather hatter than last year. £166 being taken at the gate,. as compared with £l6O last year. The racing was interesting. several very close ,and exciting finishes being witnessed. 'The sHSyfing of Mr H. J. Thompson, was' yery satisfactory. During the afternoon .£69 98 was handled by the totalisator. as • compared with £6510 last year. Following are the results: ■ — ■ TRIAL PLATE, Of SOsovs; second horse lOsovs and! third horse Ssovs from stake. Bst 71b. Six furlongs. 4—Mr G. A. Kain’s hr f Full Swing, by Nassau-MarSa (T. Metcalfe) .. 1 2Mr F. W- M'Gill’s Maytime (J. Rowland) 2 1— Mrs J. Ellis’s Bonnie Olive ;E. H. Ellis, jun.) 3 Also started: 3 Silver Lining. ,5 Rigs o’ Barley. C Tainui 11, 9 Startop.ane car. 9.4, 7 Apple Digiiton,. 8 Lady -Sentinel. Frpm -a-, good . start Barley Rigs led out followed by Full Swing and Bonnie Olive, the remainder cf. the field strung out. At the back of the course May time ran into tnird place. Turning into tile straigni Rigs o' Barley fell, and Mjaytime ran into second place. She failed, however, to reach Full Swing, who won comfortably by two lengths, the same distance separating second and third. Tjme, Imin 21seo. TUAPEKA HANDICAP, Of lOSsovs; second horse, 12£sovs, and third 7Jsovs from stake. One mile and aquaiter. . . 3Mr J. Ellis, jim.’s hr g Adjutor, ‘by Yarcoe—Nino), 8.1 (K. H. Ellis) .. 1 2Mr O. Giesler’s Twinkle, 8.10 (T. Metcalf) 2 I—Mr J. Christie’s Mirza, 8.11 3 i —Mr A. M’Kerrow’s. Claverhouse, 7.13 4 Adjutor led out followed by Twinkle and Claverhouse. Twinkle' replaced Adjutoi at the first turn, and led till the turn for home, when Adjutor took the lead, and Mirza came up on the outside. A splendid raca then ensued to the post, Adjutor winning, by a head, a neck separating second and tnird. Time, 2min 19 l-ssea PRESIDENT’S TROT, Of BSsovs; second horse lOsovs, and third

ssovs from stake. One mile and n-Jialf. 9—Mr D. Sinclair’s b g Gold Chimes, by Four Chimes —King Harold mare, scr (A. J. Trotter) 1 3—Mr G. H. Carter’s Lady Michael, scr

' (M'Lellan) 3 Xo—Mr A. Reid's Maile, 96yds behind (Owner) 3 6—Mr C. Samson’s Glen Wilkes, (Lloyd) 4 Also started: 2 Bonnie Boy 60yds behind, 7 Chiming Child scr, Postmark scr, 4 noli Harold scr, 8 Adamant scr, 12 Waihemo scr, 5 Sunny Vue 24 yds behind, 13 Wallace Grove- 36, 1 Firelight- 36. Gold Chimes and Adamant 'ed out from a good start. After going half a furlong Postmark went to the f;,iut. There was little change of their position till rounding the turn for home, when Gold Chimes went to the front and Firelight improved his position, and looked a winner until straightened up for home, when ho skipped and lost his plnoo, Maile putting in a good run and securing third place. with Glen Wilkes fourth. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP. Of SOsovs; second l horse, lOaovs, and third ssovs from state. Five furlongs. B—Mrs J. Ellis, jun.’s Bonnie Olive, hy Adjudge—Bonnie Ouida, 9.2 (R. H. 'Ellis) 1 5Mr K. McDonald's Rigs o’ Barley, 8.5 (L. S. McDonald) 2 6Hr A. Barry’s Overproof, 8.8 (J. Andrews) 3

Also started: 4 Salerno 9.5,7 Jester 9.2,1 Soloro 8.11, 3 Markby 8.5, 10 Gay Gauntlet 8.2, 9 Windsail 8.2. Rigs o’ Barley led to the straight, the field closing up in the straight. Bonnie Olivo chal. lenged, and a neck-and-neck race ensued to tin* post, the latter getting the verdict, by a head; half a length separating second and third. Time, ijnin 7sec. LAWREXCK 'HANDICAP. Of lOOsovs; second horse 12tsovs, find third 7isovs from stake. Six 'furlongs. _.

1— Mr P. J. Lynch’s Avispado, by Winkie —Whiplash, '8.13 (J. Andrews) ... 1 2 Mias H. I. Miller’s Rigel, 7.9 (J. Rowland!) 2 3Mr J. H. Marshall’s P'rimum, 8.4 (I. C. Tilson) 3 4Hr J. W. 'Clearwater's Kilboyne, 8.8 4 Rigcl led out with Avispado, Prinium and Kilboyne being loit. Turning for homo Avispado went to the iron*- and won hard held hy two lengths; Prinium, four, lengths away, third. DASH TROT, Of SSsovs: second horse lOsovs, and third Ssovs from stake. One mile.

I—Mr R. M'Kennel’s Firelight, by Matchlight—Wallace . L mare, 24yds behind „ (R. G„ Pe*rt) 1 3 —Mr C. Samson's Glen Wilkes, scr (Lloyd) 2 6—Mr iC. Kelly’s Armistice, 12yds behind 3 Also started: 2 Ivy Rothschild, 3 Bronwood, 5 Red Chequer, 8 Chiming' Child, 13 Adamant, 7 Gold Chimes, 11 Canute, 4 Absrfoigh, 14 Lucalena, 13 Wallace Grove, 9 Onawa; Chiming Child! began well and led out from a good start. Armistice going to the

front opposite the stand _ and leading to the turn for home, where Glen Wilkes headed him and looked all over a winner, when Firelight came with a good run and won on the post; STEWARDS' HANDICAP, Of 90sovs; second horse, lOsovs, and third ssovs from stake. Six furlongs. 2 —Mr P. W. M'GilTs Maytime, by Boniform—Mayhap, 8.9 (J. A, Lowland) ,1 1— Mr S. A. Spain’s Beau, 8.0 (Horne) 3 6—Mr H. Jones’s Brilliant Hope/8.3 (T. Metcalf) 3 Also started: 3 Adjutor 10. V 5.-Primula 9.13, 4 Solero 8.8, 7 Rapid River 8.8 , .Maytime and Beau led out and that order was maintained till the finish. Time, Imin 09 I , ' FLYING HANDICAP, 1 Of 90sovs; second horse, lOsovs, and third ssovs from stake. Six furlongs. 2Mr W. Robertson’s Rose Lady,:by Rose ■ Noble—Red Charm, 9.3 (J. F. M'KayF 1 1— Ml- R. B. Stiven’s Baldowa, 9.3 .. 2 3Mr G, Scott's Sweet Memory, 9.3 .. 3 Rose Lady led out from an even start, accompanied by Sweet Memory, and she wojf* well by two lengths from Baldowa-.- »-J ; ,-r BEAUMONT RACES, r .. Tlxe annual race meeting cf the Beaumont Jockey Club will-be held to-day, and it is expected that the usual big contingent of racegoers from Dunedin will avail themselves of the special train provided. Judged, by their performances at Tuapeka on Saturday, horses which should run well are" Rigs o’ Barley, Mirza, Avispado, Baldowa, Rose Lady, Bonnie Olive, Glen Wilkes, and Armistice. i' . - FINAL GALLOPS AT RICCARTON,.. (From Our Own Correspondent.) CHRISTCHURCH, March 31/ The weather conditions at Riccarton before breakfast to-day- were perfect for,-.training! operations. The plough, on which practically all of the work was done, had been well watered overnight, and so was in fine order, , and provided excellent going. The. outside, of the course proper was open for fast _ work, but was used only on a couple of. occasions.. Proceedings opened with Donovan sending; ; Kick Off a good useful working gallop on tha outside of the course proper over two miles. Jumping off at the half-mile "mark, he ran? the first half in 54sec, and, continuing on, the remaining one and a-half. miles waa covered, the full journey taking 3min 49 2- and doing it well within himself. . . Little-River and Sunart,; on the plough, finished together at the end of fiv© furlongs in Imin 3 4-ssec.

Parody, assisted by Heathcote, gave Gold Town in three lengths’ break over five -furlongs, and just got him in Imin. Prosperity was picked up at the foiir-fui-long post by Urgency, and ran seven, furlongs in Imin SO' 3-Ssec, the last half taking) 50 2-ssec. s

Pluto gave Tressayr a couple of lengths' break and beat him by a neck over-six furlongs; run in Imin 15seo. They both, ran it well. . . Winning Hit, assisted by Red -Hind over the last four and a-hall furlongs, finished on terms at the end of seven furlongs, run. in Imin 30sec. . .

Murihau’po gave The Beaver a couple of lengths' break, and beat him _over five, furlongs in lmin.2soo., ‘ipt Chimera beat Penetis at the close of five furlongs, run in. Imin 4sec, the former doing; it easily. Palestrina did not exert herself to run sis furlongs in Imin IS l-ssec. . u Distant Shot slipped over six furlongs well with a, tiny weight up in Imin 14 4-ssec. OwLacombe, picked up by Top Score over ih© last four furlongs, ran five furlongs inImin 2 l-ssec.

Scion i and Quest jumped off at the.milqand a-quarter post. They ran the first two. -furlongs in 26 3-ssec, half a mile in, 53aec, seven furlongs in Imin 32 2-ssec, and the full. jdupney in 2min 12sec. Quest was pulling hard in the early stages, but Scion had his measure at the finish. : Quest was hampered, however, by losing a, stirrup about'a furlong from home, and hjs effort was a good' one, as he appeared’ to bo carrying quiicpis ranch weight as his mate. . , Many Kittle and Deucalion jumped off at. the mile peg and, not doing their best over ’the early stages, left the full distance.behind in Imiri 45sec, with Deucalion a length away. Mustard Pot, as on Thursday. and Friday, did steady work. ’ ' ’V' Bonnie Winkle, and Boadicea. jumped ofS at the nine-furlong peg, with the former well on the outer edge. They kept together over the first seven •furlongs, -which they left' behind in Imin 30 3-ssec,' but over the last? two the former drew away and beat the mate decisively .by fully two lengths in Imin 5S 3-ssec.

Bonnie Winkio galloped well .yesterday mor : n|ng,.’..,and tatter his determined showing tins ''morning , there ' is. little wanting,."With him on the score of condition. . »r . Viewpoint, assisted by Sharp Burst over the last four iurlonga, left five furlongs behind in Imin 4sec.

Petunia and'Askari finished several lengtha clear of, Martian Miss at the end! of six |urlong’s, tun in' Imin 15 2-Ssec. The fanner pair had,'a very light weight up. ’ p." ~. . Bon Skirl, Olympia, Carpentier, and Mantua rah" down the’, straight from the fourfurlong barrier in 49sec, in that order. Dinner Bell and Ihorhdale ran four furlongs along the back in 49 4-ssec. Jazz and Angelo .were. together at the end of seven furlongs, which tney ran, in, imin 29 3-ssec. -

Spotlight gave Scorn and Tiff a start, and then covered a lot of extra ground .over five furlongs, run in Imin 2 3-ssec. In. .theyxun, home Scorn, on the inner edge, beat the other pair nicely. Bonetter, alone, strode over a mile in'lmin 44 2-Sscc. She began very slowly, the first furlong taking ISscc. .=-■ Limelight, alone, and with D. Hall up, covered seven furlongs in Imin 27 2-slec. She did not finish well: , '

Glean Sweep and Eighteenpenoe finished together at the close of five run in Imin 2 4-ssec.

After the breakfast adjournment a very unpleasant wind sprang up, and quickly* dried the plough, making it faster for late workers. ' Songbird and Battle Scene cantered once round, and then sprinted two furlongs in 24sec. They went well. Courcelette beat Bonny Mac over half a * mile in 49sec. Both went well.' Gossatd alone sprinted five furlongs in Imin 3 4-ssec. Castellan, with a very light boy, ran once found in 2min 6sec, the first sis furlongs taking Imin 16sec. ~ Grim Joke picked up Headlong the last five furlongs. He nan sis furlongs'in Imin 16 X-sseo, the latter finishing well m front. Will Oakland was to have given Finofa a> . slight break, but he got it himself, and was under a strong pull to keep with ‘ her over four furlongs, run in 48sec. Gay Life was going better than Kukumo at the end of six .furlongs run in Iniih 17sec. Giantkiller, with a very light, boy up, covered seven furlongs in Imm 31 2-saec, doing his best. The jumpers Mazama and Glenshine gave a finished display over four hurdles, the latter, • .if anything, jumping the belter. Gamecock and Meteorite jumped the’ pony hurdles. Cerberus jumped four hurdles. Ho hit the first and last very hard. ' Soobie made a splendid recovery to get back into the saddle. Herewearo jumped two hurdles, and then ran five furlongs with Mariawa-po-nga in Imin 9seo. On Friday morning Listening Post and Silver "Peak were associated over five furlongs. They kept together through the early stages, but Silver Peak was an--easy winner at the finish, covering the journey . in Imin 3 l-3sec. Waxhaven and Dollar Piece beat Lord Leslie over five furlongs in Imin 3 3-ssec. (From Ouh Speotal Reporter.) CHRISTCHURCH, April 1. The weather promises to be fine for the opening of the Canterbury Jockey Club's autumn meeting. A visit to lliocarton yesterday morning found the track to. be a bit on the hard side. Canterbury has .m>6 experienced the rain that has marked the past few months in the south. Both the principal events are regarded ns fairly open, and promise to provide some interesting racing. Both Winning Hit and Pluto have a strong following for the Great Easter Handicap, and look sure to run well, but Limelight must take a power of beating if she gets anything like a..fair run. Battle Scene looks particularly, well, and as she has been improving during the season she will have a strong following. In fact, these mares may be the popular . pick iu the betting. listening Post may find the distance a bit far, but he has been staying on much better than formerly. Mantua has a rough outside chance, -as she has a- fair turn of speed, and although a, bit slow at the start, can mate up a stirring* finish. Kick Off has continued to grow in favour for fhe Greot Autumn, and he has been doing well since his arrival at. Riccarton. Most of the field have strong admirers, but summed up, it may be said that if Many Kittle could be relied on to reproduce his best form he would-be sent out favourite. Silver Peak should also run well. Glenshine schooled very well with ■Mazama on Saturday, morning, and is Rkelv to show improved form. Cerberus ' will probably start favourite for the' Kildare Hurdles. The Champagne Stakes' is considered a match between Murihaupo and Owlsoombe, and on Warhaven’s form at Invercargill he will .be supported fully in the Autumn Plate, and so will Dollar. Piece, who won a double at, Waimate. Sir, George Clifford’s representative in the Russley and Scion may carry the strongest support, and Wink seems likely to be the popular "'pick in the Gimcrack. Angelo, Prosperity, and Mythology will probably, find their chances strongly favoured for the Courtney Welter.