SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20354, 10 March 1928, Page 8

SPORTING.

RACING NEWS. FIXTURES. March 10.—Napier Park R.C. March 10, 12.—Franklin R.C. March 15.—Waimate R.C. March 15, 17.—Wellington R.C. March 17.—Opunako R.C. March 17, 19.—Ohinemnri J.C. March 21.—Otautau R.C. March 21. 22.—Rangitikei R.C. March 23, 24.—Oamaru J.C., at Win gatui. ‘ March 24.—Bay of Plenty J.C. March 24. 26.—Westport J.C. March 23, 29. —Southland R.C. March 20. 31.—Masterton R.C. March 31.—Wbangarei R.C. ’ March 31.—Hororata R.C. Tho Dunedin Jockey Club is inviting applications for the position of handicappcr. Applicants are to state the remuneration required, and what other race meetings they are prepared to attend. Mr L. G. Hill has left for Queenstown, and expects that a few days’ rest in the Lakes district will completely restore him to robust health. Mr R. H. Skipworth came in for a good deal of praise in recognition of the excellent starting he accomplished at the Dannevirke meeting. The speedy sprinter Ruffles is again hitting out freely in his work. The Waimate Racing Club’s meeting takes place on Thursday of next week. Unfortunately it clashes with the more important meeting at Trontham, and so 'will lose patronage which would otherwise come from Riccarton. Eulalie has been carrying her speed up to seven furlongs in some of her tasks on tho track. It costs only Usovs to start a horse Ju the Groat Northern Steeplechase of SOOOsovs. Tho race is run at Onkapariuga, and the stake is cut up, with 2000sovs to the winner and then JOOso-s, SOOsovs, and 200sovs. The Canterbury District Committee has made a recommendation that a jockey’s license be granted to R. E. il’Lellan. Tho South Canterbury Jockey Club’s autumn meeting has been set down for April 27 and 28. It is reported that the Paper Money filly Polly Flinders, who was formerly trained at Wingatni, recently changed hands in Sydney at 600 guineas. Polly Flinders has won several races in Australia amongst the ponies. She, by the way, is referred by Australian papers as out of a Solfanello mare. Solfancllo is a well-known gelding. As a matter of fact. Polly Flinders is a rather attrac-tively-bred filly as her dam was got by Solferino—from Stopka, by St. Leger from Stcpfeldt, a sister to Stepniak, and also to She. the dam of Bobadil, one of the best of his day in Australia. Mr E, Lee Steere, the owner of the ■one-time champion Eurythmic, is at present on a tour of New Zealand. To Monanui recently pulled up lame, 'and has been thrown out of training. Beau Cavalier is again in work after a brief spell. A. TTatus has joined the stable controlled by Captain J. Gage-Williams at Trentham. ... . It is reported that C Emerson wifi have the mount on Wayward in the Waimate Cl Qur old friend, Pilliewinkie, does not appear to be very far away from his best form when he could finish within a length of the crack colt, Trivalve, at weight-for-age in the Governor’s Plate. Trivalve’s career this season marks a triumphal march, and stamps him as one of the best three-year-olds-ever seen in Australia. Incidentally,- bis success must restore the Musket line into renewed apAlthough Satrap has not shaped so well as his admirers expected during the present season, he will probably start favouriate for the New Zealand St Leger o Ibe run at Wellingtin next week. Ibey say he is not by any means an easy ride, and so one may be blaming the rider fm defeat when the lack of success should be attributed to a will of his own possessed by the mount.

TROTTING. FIXTURES. March 10—Timaru T.C. March 14.— Wyndham I.C. March 15, 17.—New Brighton T.C. March 23, 24.—Oamaru J.C. (at Wingatui), four events. • March 24.—Thames J.C. March 24.—Wellington T.C. March 29, 31.—Wanganui T.C. April 7, 11.—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. April 7 . 9- —Hawera T.C. April 14.— Taranaki T.C. April 21.—Te Aroha T.C. April 21.—Ashburton T.C. -April 28.—Wellington T.C. •May 3, s.—Forbury Park T.C. May s.—Cambridge T.C. May 10.—Oamaru T.C. June 2, 4. —Canterbury Park T.C. June 9. —Ashburton T.C. June 23. 27.—Auckland T.C.

, The Forbury Park Trotting Club will hang up 4800sova in prize-money at the Tvinter meeting to be held on May 3 and 5. Stakes will range in value from 200 soys to 600sovs. The principal events will carry a 600sovs stake for a 4.32. or better class. Shadowland, the winner of the Manawatu Trotting Cup, was got by Realm from Grey Owl by Nabocklich. 'Within the near future two new stipendiary stewards will be appointed. The dominant question then arises whether amateur stewards are to dominate expert ideas or whether expert supervision will continue to be under the domination of amateurism. The conditions attached to the New Zealand Sires’ Produce Trotting Stakes of 550sovs provide for a standing start. The writer is strongly opposed to a standing start for young three-year-old trotters. The idea of a standing start is wrong from every point of view, and if adhered to will help to wreck tb e encouragement of the real light-harness horse. Anyone who thinks that a square trotter in the novice or any other division can break into speed from a flat-foot start has a lot to learn, and opinions in that direction have been responsible for killing the encouragement of the real light-harness horse. There are only two saddle races on the Forbury Park Trotting Club’s winter meeting. Both races are for pacers. The principal stayers’ races at_ the Forbury Park winter meeting provide lor a continuance of a 2.16 gait. The principal sprint events provide for a 2.15 or a 2.15 gait over half the distance. Patrons of the Waikato Trotting Club's meeting speak highly of the grounds and general appointments on the Claudelands course. It is reported that Jewel Wave spoilt her chance at the Waikato meeting through a mishap to her bridle. She, nevertheless, beat them all except Etta Cole, who is said to be a fairly smart actor on the track. A young trotter of considerable promise was seen in a favourable light in the Im-p-overs’ Handicap. This was the three-year-old filly Etta Cole, a daughter of that fine trotter Peterwah and the King Cole mare Lady Cole. She was backed down to a short price, and justified the confidence (says “ Picador ”) by winning with ridiculous ease, after being in front nearly all the way. Etta Cole is engaged in the New Zealand Sires’ Produce Trotting Stakes, to be decided at Forbury Park in May, and should bo a tough proposition for any of the three-year-old trotters by that time. -‘A writer in th e Auckland Star states that Mars was thought to be a certainty >vjien half the distance had been covered Jti tbe Raglan Handicap at the Waikato meeting. His driver was saving him and was just about to make a move forward and take the lead as they entered the back stretch' the last time, when Peter Grattan fell just in front of him. Mars ,was badly interfered with and lost all ciuuica.

Most keen followers of trotting were aware that Lady Dunmore was nicely handicapped in the Waikato Trotting Cup (says the Auckland Herald), and yet she was only fifth fancy with backers because of her uncertainty at the barrier. Lady Dunmore did skip slightly at the start, but lost little ground and was soon pacing well in a good position. All through she was handily placed, and, thanks to the fine driving of A. Broughton, had something left in reserve to come along with a good run in the straight and win decisively. There is no doubt that reinsmanship was a considerable factor in her success, and had either Native Prince or Loch Moigh been as skilfully handled she would have found it harder, although she certainly would have taken a lot of beating. Lady Dunmore registered tlie best performance of her career by going 4min 32 3-ssec off 4min 36sc. On the strength of a decisive win less than a couple of weeks previously, Native Prince was made favourite for the Waikato Trotting Cup, and (says “ Picador ”) though beaten into third pace, the honours of the race were certainly his. Conceding starts ranging up to 48yds to his opponents, he was hurried too much in the early stages to reach the front before going a mile. Three furlongs from home ho was challenged by Loch Moigh, and then, when the latter broke at the turn, h e was tackled by Lady Dunmore, whose challenge he was unable to withstand and was well beaten inside the distance. Apparently, J. Shaw did not realise there was a danger of losing second place at this stage, for he relaxed his efforts and Loch Moigh came with a late run to snatch that position in th e last few strides. Native Prince undoubtedly stopped badly, but with more care on the part of his driver must have been second. Native Prince went 4min 30 4-ssec—his best to date. TIMARU TROTTING CLUB. COLENE POINTER WINS THE CUP. (From Our Special Reporter.) TIMARU, March 9. After a postponement on account of rain, the Timaru Trotting Club’s meeting was held in glorious sunshine. The attendance was not so large as is usual, and the totalisator was £12,329, compared with £20,67+ at the one-day meeting held a year ago on a Saturday. The course was in capital order and the Helds were of fair size, but some of the racing was not exciting. Tho following are the results : KINGSDON HANDICAP. (In harness), Of 120sovs. For unhopplod trotters. One mile and a-half. 4 Mr S. Connolly’s b g Toheroa, by Nelson Bingen—Rcmaosa, aged, 12yds bhd (D. Tcahan) 1 1 — Mr N. L. Price’s New Metford, 4yrs, scr (Owner) 2 6 Mr W. T. Lowe’s Bon Jour, syvs, scr (Owner) 3 Also started; 8 Peter Para scr, 7 Horatio scr, 11 Cavanagh scr, 2 Victor Bingen scr, 12 Sadie Wilkes scr, 9 Doerepe scr, 3 Brent Boy 36yds bhd, 5 Arctotis 132 (including 84yds penally), 10 Wee Patch 96. New Metford, Cavanagh, Victor Bingen, and Sadie Wilkes broke at the start. Decrcpe was in front early, but New Metford took charge after going two furlongs. A little further on Toheroa joined the leader, who broke six furlongs from home. New Metford was again on terms with Toheroa five furlongs further on, the pair being 100yds in front of Bon Jour. On reaching the straight, Toheroa drew out and beat Now Metford by half a length. Bon Jour was a poor third, with Brent Boy and Victor Bingen 10 lengths further back. Peter Para and Arctotis broke and lost their drivers soon after tho start. Times, 2rain 49sec, 3min 50 l-ssoc, 3min 58 l-ssec. TRIAL HANDICAP. (In harness), Of 130-ovs. One ratio and a-half. 11—Mr J. T. Wright’s b in Mary Locanda, by Brent Locanda—Blue Rum mare, syrs,, 24yds bhd (J. Hickey) 1 9 Mr J. M’Lennanh Wild Nita, 3yrs, scr (Owner) 2 10 — Mrs F. C. Allington’s Undcrscrub, aged, 24 (D. Teahan) 3 Also started: 8 Belle Embrace scr, 4 Lough Neagh scr, 13 Wee Brent scr, 15 Connie Dillon scr, 3 Return Voyage scr, 6 Harold Bingen scr, 8 Le Thorpe scr (coupled), 2 lone scr, 5 Locandaline scr, 1 Danny Boy scr, 14 Eiffelton Lass 24yds bhd, 7 Cuddles 60, 12 Vican 60. Wee Brent, Connie Dillon. Danny Boy, and Eiffelton Lass broke at the start. Return Voyage was soon in front, but Wild Nita headed him after going two furlongs, with Mary Locanda and Le Thorpe handy. Seven furlongs from home Mary Locanda took second place. She followed Wild Nita to the straight, with Le Thorpe and LTnclerscrub in close attendance. In a good finish Mary Locanda beat Wild Nita by half a length. UmJerscrub was a length and a-half away, with Le Thorpe four length further back. Times: 3min 38 2-ssec, 3min 40 3-3 sec, 3min 39 2-ssec. TIMARU TROTTING CUP (In harness). Of 400sovs. Class 4.36. Two miles. 2 Mr B. Grice’s br m Colene Pointer, by Logan Pointer —Queen uole, aged, scr (D. Withers) 1 7 Messrs T. Wallis and D. O’Keefe’s Author Jinks, 4yrs, 84yds bhd (T. Wallis) 2 1 — Mr J. Washington’s Daphne De Oro, 24 (F. G. Holmes) 3 Also started: 10 Bonny Spec scr, 14 Omaha scr, 13 Jean M'Elwyn 12yds bhd, 12 Nantwich 12, 11 Ariki 12, 5 Kotuku Jack 12. 8 Succession 12, 6 King Pointer 24, 4 Epigram 24, 3 Billy Sea 36, 9 Young Blake 48. Ariki and Young Blake failed to begin right. Bonny Spec led _ for nearly two furlongs, when Colene Pointer took charge from Bonny Spec and Succession, who headed a big bunch. They raced with little change for a mile and a-half, when Colene Pointer was just showing out from Bonny Spec, while three lengths away Epigram and Succession were next. A little further on Author Jinks moved up, and he took second place three furlongs from home, following Colene Pointer to the straight, with Daphne De Oro, Bonny Spec, and Epigram handy. Daphne De Oro was abreast of Colene Pointer a furlong from the post, but Colene Pointer went away again, and won by a length. Author Jinks was two lengths away third, with Billy Sea and Bonny Spec close up. Times; 4min 33 l-ssec, 4min 33 4-3 sec, 4min SOsec. An inquiry was held into a charge that Daphne De Oro interfered with Author Jinks in the straight. After hearing evidence the stewards reversed the positions, placing Author Jinks second and Daphne De Oro third. SEADOWN HANDICAP (In harness). Of luOsovs. Class 3.36. One mile and a-half. 7 —Mr W. Connolly’s ch g Dillon Gold, by Harold Dillon —Llnvia De Oro, syrs, 72yds bhd, inc. 24yds penalty (K. Townley) 1 3 Mr G. S. Smith’s Sadie Huon, aged, 12 (Owner) 2 5 Mr P. Gallagher’s Lou Thorpe, aged, scr (Owner) 3 Also started: 1 Logan Brae scr, 4 Red Swithin scr, 2 Roklena scr, 9 My Sonny 24yds bhd, 6 Athalone 36, 8 Laplander 48. My Sonny broke up at the start. Lou Thorpe led for two furlongs, and was then headed by Logan Brae, who was followed past the stand by Koldena. Lou Thorpe, and Red Swithin. Then Dilion Gold moved up, and at the seven-furlong post he was with Logan Brae and Roldena in the lead. Roklena then broke. Logan Brae went on in front, but Dillon Gold headed him three furlongs from home. Dillon Gold went on to win easily I by four lengths from Sadie Huon, who headed the tiring Logan Brae in the straight. Lou Thorpe was three lengths awav, with Red Swithin close up. Times: Svniii 29 3-sscc, 3min 33 3-ssec, 3min 33scc. TEMUKA HANDICAP (In harness). Of 170rovs. For unhoppk'l trotters. Class 4.55. Two miles. 2 Mr D. Tcahan’s' b g Len Wood, by El Carbine —Satinwood mare, aged, 60yds bhd . (Owner) .. .. 1 I—Mr1 —M r W. J. Doyle’s All Peters, 4yra, 24 (R. Townley) 2 5, Mr W. Risk’s Blue Thorpe, aged, 144yds bhd (T. Wallis) .. .. 3 I Also started: 3 Commander Bingen 24. 4 Great Amazon 36, 0 Tramperisp 48, 7 Avalanche 60, 8 Burnie 96. Commander Bingen broke after leading for half a mile. All Peters going on from Len Wood. These two had a long lead

six furlongs from homo. Len V ood ran to the front in the straight and won easily by three lengths from All Peters. Blue Thorpe was 50 yards away, with Avalanche fourth. Times: 4niin 46 2-sscc, 4min 50sec, 4min 46sec. WASHDYKE HANDICAP (In harness), Of ISOsovs. Class 2.52. One mile and a-qunrtcr. 2 Mr W. M’Lachlan’s b m Auditress, by Author Dillon —Millie C, syrs, scr (G. Donald) 1 1 — Mr J. Robb’s Searchlight Lad, aged, scr (E. C. M'Dennott) .. .. 2 3 Messrs E. and G. Rutherford’s Kulnine, Oyrs, 24yds bhd (M. B. Edwards) 3 Also started: 8 Imshi scr, 4 Huon Denver Huon 12yds bhd, 5 Queen's General 24 and Great Hope 96 (coupled), 7 Kate Thorpe 36, 6 Fashion Queen 36. Searchlight Lad was smartest out, with Auditress handy, followed by Imshi and Kulnine. After going half a mile Imshi dropped out. The two leaders were well clear on reaching the straight, where Auditress ran to the front to win easily by three lengths. Kulnine was six lengths away, with Fashion Queen fourth. Times; 2min 53sec, 2min 54scc, 2min 54sec. FAIRLIE HANDICAP (In harness), Of 170sovs. Class 4.46. Two miles. 6 —Mr G. S. Smith’s b m Sadie Huon, by Denver Huon —-Prince Imperial marc, aged, scr (Owner) 1 3 —Mr J. Farrell's Yoicks, aged, 36yds bhd (E. C. M’Dermott) .. .. 2 2- —Mr J. F. M'Kendry's Royal Authoress, 4yrs, scr (F. G. Holmes) 3 Also started: 5 Warepa scr, 11 Ivor scr, 1 Bay Nut scr, 3 Firebrand 12yds bhd, Denver’s Doll 12, 7 Carbine Direct 24, 9 Ayr 48, 10 Evelyn Locanda 72. Warepa, Ivor and Royal Authoress soon opened out a good gap with Bay Nut and Firebrand leading the others. At the end of six lurlongs Carbine Direct and Sadie Huon also joined in. Ivor was done with seven furlongs from homo, and a little further on Royal Authoress went on from Firebrand, Carbine Direct and Sadie Huon, with Yoicks closing up. Royal Authoress led Yoicks and Sadie Huon to tho straight, but Sadie Huon finished strongly, beating Yoicks by half a length. Royal Authoress was half a length away, with Firebrand a moderate fourth. Times: 4min 42 4-sscc, 4min 40scc, 4min 43 l-ssec. WAMTI HANDICAP. (Saddle). Of 170sovs; class 2.19. One mile. s—Mrs5 —Mrs E, Pigeon’s b g Lucky Dillon, by Harold Dillon mare —Mauritius, aged, scr (M. Holmes) 1 1— Mr C. O’Neill’s Sahib, 4yrs, 24yds bhd (F. E. Jones) 2 2 Messrs J. Pepper and Kruse’s Okoura, aged, scr (L. Frost) 3 Also started: 10 Winter Audubon scr, 11 Oboe M. Wilkes scr, 9 Glenaray scr, 6 Wee Gus scr, 2 Dawson Bingen scr, 1 Logan Lad scr (coupled with Sahib), 3 Panto 12yds bhd 7 Zolock Balm 24, 8 Kate Thorpe 48. Logan Lad and Oboe M. Wilkes broke at the start. Winter Audubon showed tbs way early, with Dawson Bingon, Okoura, and Lucky Dillon in close attendance, whilo Panto and Sahib were at the beat, of the others. Tho order was unchanged running for home, where Sahib wa 3 closing up. Winter Audubon then retired. Lucky Dillon showed tho way when tho straight was reached, with Okoura, Dawson Bingen and Sahib handy. Sahib was in front less than 100yds from the post but Lucky Dillon came on again to beat him by a bare head. Okoura was a length away, with Dawson Bingen close up. Times: 2mm 16scc, 2min 14 l-Sscc, 2rain 17scc. (Acceptances for To-day will be found on page 12.)

NAPIER PARK RACES. GOSHAWK WINS THE CUP. (Pee United Press Association.) NAPIER, March 9. The Napier Park autumn meeting opened to-day in fine weather and before a Rood attendance ot the public. J-h e course was soft after the previous days rain. The tntalisator handled £11,705, compared with £10,727 on the fust day last year, an increase of £lO3l. ResuLs; > OMARUNUI HURDLES. ' One mile and three-quarters. —1 Red Fuchsia, 11-2 (A. M'Donald), 1; 2 Revel, 9.13 (A. H. Burt), 2; 5 Modern, 9.6 (P. M’Brenrty,), 3. Also started: 4 Kalakaua 10.3, 3 Comedy Prince 9.12. Won by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 19 4-ssec. ESK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—2 Tanagra, 8.1 (R. Reed), 1; 9 Air Force, 7.2 (R. S. Savage), 2; 3 Mountain Heath, 9.1 (C. France). 3. Also started: 5 Acldlepate 8.7, 1 Moa Bird 8.5, 4 Kahuariki 8.4, 6 Royal Picture 8.2, 8 Calluna 7.13, 8 Tau 7.5, 7 Plimmerton 7.1, 10 Maureen 7.1. Won by a length, with half a head between second and third. Time, Imin 16 l-ssec. SAPLING STAKES. Five furlongs.— 1 Raasay, 9.13 (L. G. Morris), 1; 3 Amplifier, 8.0 (T. Green), and 4 Millais, 7.8 (T. Metcalfe), dead heat, 2. Also started: 2 Dark Girl 7.11, 6 Connoisseur 8.0, 10 Last Mark 7.5, 5 Clarendon 7.12, 9 King Manu 7.2, 7 Primax 7.0, 8 Sylvan Dale 7.1. Won by half a length. Time, Imin 2 l-ssec. NAPIER CUP, Of 400sovs. One mile and a-qnarter. 3—Goshawk, 7.12 (T. Green) 1 2—Tresham, 8.11 (R. J. Mackie) 2 6—Black Mint, 7.12 (R. Beale) 3 Also started: 1 White Fang 8.12, 4 Ataveria 7.13, 5 Huikai 7.7, 7 Pcrlo do Leon 7.0. White Fang and Goshawk were the leaders all the way from Black Mint and Atareria. Tresham tackled Goshawk in the straight, but failed to catch the leader, who won by three parts of a length, with Black Mint a length away third. Huikai was fourth. Time, 2min lOsec. HANDICAP. Seven furlongs —1 Tintoretto, 8.9 (R. Reed) 1; 3 Lin Arlington, 8.0 (T. Green) 2; 6 Peneus, 9.11 (A. M'Donald) 3. Also started: 2 Cool Card 8.13, 6 Lipsol 8.11, 4 Bonhomme 8.0, 7 Haurangi 8.2. Won by three parts of a length each way. Time*, Imin 30sec. SCURRY. Five furlongs (ail 9-0). —2 Keen (It. Reed), 1; 7 Brown Sugar (S. Anderson), 2; 5 Clavers (A. G. Dixon), 3. Also started; 3 Tigorlass, 10 Kaokaoroa, 1 High Heather, 6 Tanekaha, 2 Elicit (coupled with Keen), 9 Trisogne, 8 Havana, 7 Brown Sugar, 4 Moloug. Won by a length and a half, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 3 4 Sseo. FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlonga.-3 Arrow Lad, 7.9 (T. Green). 1 : 2 The Hawk, 9.8 (It. J. Mackie) 2; 4 Royal Damon (B. H. Morris), 5. Also started: 6 Star Stranger 9.0 1 Shirley 8.6, 7 Plain Sailing 7.1, 6 Coot 7.0. Won by two lengths, with a length and a-half between second and third. Time, Imin 15 2 ss.ee. REDCLYFFE HACK HANDICAP. One mile.—9 Hypnotic, 7.9 (R, S. Savage) 1; 7 Gordon Swift, 7.2 (T. Webster) 2; 11 Avazone, 7.7 (J. S. Potter), 3. Also started: 5 Greengrocer 9.7, 4 Sandburr 8.8, 8 Brae man 8.8, 1 Star God 7.13, 6 First Prince 7.13, 2 Royal Time 7.9, 5 Kinsel 7.7, 13 Kingi Pita 7,3, 10 Raukauponga 7. 7 12 Gaiinint 7.2. Won by three lengths, with two lengths between second and third Time, Imin 44 2-ssec. The following are the acceptances for to-day:— Omahu Handicap Hurdles. One mile and a-half.—-Red Fuchsia 11.13, Revel 10.0, Comedy Prince 9.12, Modern 9.4, Raukauponga, Elicit 9.0. Telegraph Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.—Aston 10.6, Mountain Heath 0.2, Tanagra 8.11, Addlepate 8.7, Moa Bird 8.3, Royal Picture 7.12, Tom Byrne 7.11, Air Force 7.9. Royal Time 7.7, Tau 7.3, Plimmerton, Maureen. Dreamy 7.0. Kuao Handicap. Five furlongs.—Tea Miss 8.11, Knightlike 8.3, Kaihoro 8.0, Clarendon 7.11, Dark Girl 7.8, Kinross 7.7, Connoisseur 7.5, Prim ax. Sylvan Dell. The Earth 7.0. M’Vay Memorial Handicap. One mile and a distance. —Tioga 9.3, Goshawk 8.9, Atareria, Black Mint 7.12, Huikai 7.5, Perle do Leon, Coot 7.0. High-weight Handicap. Once round. — Tintoretto 9.3, Cool Card 8.10, Bonhomme, Lin Arlington 8.2, Haurangi, Tigorlass 8 0 ’ Trial Handicap. Six furlongs Brown Sugar 8.6. Clavers 8.5, High Heather Kaokaoroa, Havana, The Clan, Tanckaha 8.0. • St. Patrick’s Handicap. Six furlongs.— The Hawk 9.11, Star Stranger 8.12, Joy King 8.5, Arrow Bad, Shirley, Royal Damon 8.4, White Fang 8.0, Plain Sailiug 7.0. Stewards’ Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Mountain Heath 9.0, Tanagra 8.11, Addlepate 8.7, Sandburr 8.5, Keen 7.12. Calluua 7.10, Gordon Swift, Star God 7.9, First Prince, Hinekatorangi 7.8, Royal Time 7.5, Singer Boy, Kingi Pita, Kinsel 7.0.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON. .March 0. The following arc the Wellington Racing Club’s acceptances tor the first day of the autumn meeting;—• First High-weight Handicap, of 2Cosovs. One mile and a-quartcr.—Bright Day 10.11, LJralia 10.10, Quarterdeck 10.3, Nucleus 9.12, Panorama 9.8, Lady Gay 9.6, Lancer 9.3, Fallow 9.0. Plunket Nursery Handicap, of SOOsovs. Five furlongs.—Tea Miss 8.10. Mithra 8.7, Marion’s Birthday 8.7. Mooregas 8.7, Flying Hero 8.5, Knightliko 8.2, Banket 7.12, Royal Duke 7.12, Miss Ransom 7.10, Flicker 7.10, Briar Root 7.7, Jet Black 7.6, Cashier 7.6, Prickles 7.6, Amourette 7.5, Clarendon 7.3, Boston 7.3, Tcheka 7.2, First Ruler 7.2, Gold Bag 7.0, Kentish Lady 7.0, Dancing Star 7.0, Degree 7.0. Thompson Handicap, of lOCOsovs. One mile. —Hynanna 9.4, Star Stranger 9.4, Rapier 9.2, The Hawk D.2, Set Sail 9.0, Kiosk 8.11, Mandane 8.5. Laughing Prince 8.3, Joy King 8.3, White Fang 8.0, Tresham 7.12, Bright Glow 7.11, Le Choncas 7.11, Goshawk 7.11, Duke Abbey 7.10, Joy Bird 7,8, Doree 7.8, Yerigern 7.6, Sudden Storm 7.6, Lady Limond 7.4, Cerf 7.0. Twink 7.0, Don Jose 7.0. Silverstream of 260sovs. One mile.-—Greengrocer 9.0, Keddar 8.2, Rotowhero 7.9, Kindle 7.6, Star God 7.4, Wild Work 7.4, Fair Exchange 7.2, Court Jester 7.0, Cl avers 7.0, Spear Miss 7.0, Hymestrason 7.0. Railway Handicap, of SOCsovs. Six furlongs.—The Hawk 9.6, Money Order 9.1, Cimabue 8.10, Shirley 8.4, Limited 7.9, Broad Acre 7.7, Arrow Lad 7.6, Single Spear 7.2, Kilpcron 7.0, Silver Coot 7.0, Kilmoyler 7.0. Tinakori Handicap, of 260sovs. Six furlongs.—Sarchee 9.0, Scoff 8.8, King Midas 8.8, Helotis 8.7, Subdivision 8.6, Tripaway 8.4, Kahn Araki 8.2, Pantheism, Dimmer 8.1, Vigilance 7.12, Royal Picture 7.10, Amorist 7.10, Quantum 7.9, Raineses 7.7, Mendip 7.5, Le Champ 7.3, Little Queen 7.0, Exhibition 7.0, Vindication 7.0. Handsome 7.0, Mark Mint 7.0, North Island Challenge Stakes. Seven furlongs.—Civility, Concentrate, Crown Area, Eulalic, Gascony, Kiosk, Laughing Prince, Lysander, Prince Humphrey, Rercmoana, Philippic, Shirley, Raasay, Swoopalong. New Zealand St. Leger Stakes. One mile and three-quarters.—Damaris, Discourse, Doree, Great Charter, Satrap, Shalimar, Taliskcr, Wild Pigeon.

WYNDHAM TROTTING CLUB. (Per United Press Association.) INVERT ARGILL, March 9. The following acceptances have been received for the annual meeting of the Wyndham Trotting Club:— Novice Handicap (harness), of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half. —Heart’s Desire, Vera Swithin. Sunfirc, Evening Sun, Kcnaitas, Grace Bingen, Harold Lee, Decoy Bells, Musical Chimes, Ardoch Bells, Chloris, Matrix, Erin’s Pet, Fescue Bill scr, Coy Bells (50yds bhd. Ferry Handicap (saddle), of lOOsovs. One mile and live furlongs.—Filbert, Jack Wallace, Dan Wallace, Exotic, Dummy Bingen, Blue Lady scr, Kyra, Snider, Saxon 12yd bhd, Jessie M'Kinney, Royal Stan, Marvin Bill 24, Helen M'Gregor ‘l6, Major Domo, Bob Wilkes, Watersong, Garcßnella, Jock Bingen 72, Lady Russell, Harold Moor 84, Secret Link 9(5, Buck Up 132. Wyndham Trotting Club Handicap (harness), of 240sovs. Two miles. —Rollicking Bells, Hushabye, Free Lance, Sunbell scr, Kinney Dillon, Sandown 24yds bhd, Lady Freeman, Revolt, Slump, Nelson M’Elwyn 36, Miss Adonis 72, Liberal 84, Lenamhor 96. Edendale Handicap (harness), of 125sovs. One mile and five furlongs.— Quo Vadia, Lady Zita, Sunfire, Coldstream Guard scr, Willie Wilkes, Bricklayer 12ytV bhd, Jolly Maid 24, Sea Hawk, Coy Bells,' Haere Ra, Sunfish 36, Erin’s Advance. Needles 48. Tois Tois Handicap (saddle), of llO.ovs. One mile.—Trusty Child, Sonata, Thrift, Silbon scr, Princess Thorpe 24yds bhd, Great Count 36, Jock’s Pal, John Dee, Coldwood 36, Azaleas, Jazalock, Scottish Maid, Sunstorm 48, Marinca 60. Menzie’s Handicap (harness), of USsovs. Two miles. —Kyra, Lady Dundas, Combine, Snider, Sunny Gold, Saxon, Exotic scr, Bob Wilkes, Gardenella 24yd« bhd, Wallacctown 36, Bon Fleur, Jock Bingen 60, Secret Link, Jade 108, Peter Boy 120. President’s Handicap (saddle), of HOsove. One mile and a-half.—Overture, Winnie Chrysler, Carillon, Silbon, Bellwin scr, Matilda’s Match 24yds bhd, Red Abbey, Great Count 36, Matty’s Boy, Erin’s Advance 48, Maybird, Scottish Maid, Princess Thorpe 60, Luath 84. Final Handicap (harness), of ISOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Thrift, Needles, Lady Zita. Sunfish scr, Hushabye, Alva Lass, Sunshade 12yds bhd, Coldwood 24, Kinney Dillon, John Dee, Lady Freeman, White Sun, Sunstorm 36, Firelight, Marinca, Nelson M'Elwyn, Azaleas, Miss Adonis 60, Lenamhor 72.

FRANKLIN RACES. (Special to Daily Times.) AUCKLAND, March 9. The course at Pukekohe is in excellent order for the opening of the Franklin fixture to-morrow. The opening event is the Bombay Handicap, which has been divided into two divisions of 17 each. Brilliant Light and BombarcLer will be the respective favourites. The former is one of Jamieson’s string, and Bombarder lias come on considerably since he was last raced. There will be 10 brackets, but neither of those mentioned is included. There is little doubt that Quineoma will be a good favourite in the Puni Highweight Handicap, and he should be prominent, particularly with Bright Day a nonstarter. Uralla and Ballachulish may afford most opposition to the favourite. Of the 18 in the Buckland Handicap, Welcome Home, who, like Brilliant Light, will be ridden by T. Green, will not lack support, for he finished third in a similar race at Te Aroha after being slow away. Liaison is also expected to show some improvement on Te Aroha running. It appears at present as if there will not be more than seven or eight runners in the Franklin Cup. Royal Doulton is regarded as a most unlikely starter, for the kick she received at Te Aroha inflicted an ugly injury. Corinax will run only if a suitable light-weight can be ob-i tained, and no engagement had been made this afternoon. In the absence of this pair Eden Hall, a solid but not brilliant performer, will no doubt bo favourite, and it is also probable that Le Choucas will also be allowed to take his chance. This pair will be bracketed. Desert Glow, Gala Day, Sir Archie, Princess Ronnie, and True Blood are all well and doing good work on the tracks. Eden Hall and Desert Glow will probably carry a majority of the totalisator investments. _ Although trained in the country, it is known that Some Lady is in excellent fettle, and although she has none the best of the weights as compared with Dimmer and Value she will not lack support against this useful pair. Tea Time. Prince Otto, and Maeroom rather stand out in the six-horse sprint field in the Tuakau Flying Handicap, and with the top-weight and Maeroom claiming apprentices’ allowances their weights will be considerably reduced. Tea Time and Prince Otto can go fast all the way, and they will carry most of the money. If Micrometer is reserved for the Onewhero Hack she will be difficult to beat. She was very unlucky on both days at Te Aroha, and will bo faced with a more congenial task to-morrow. Her principal opponents may prove to be Piet and Schorr, both of whom, like Micrometer, will be suited by the nine-furlong course. Despite her bad showing on the greasy track at Te Aroha. Titree reads best _of the very useful field in the concluding event, the Pukekohe Handicap, of seven furlongs. This is her best distance, so that in the end she may -wind up favourite in what should prove an evenly distributed betting race. Day Guard and Siaosi on recent, showings may offer the most trouble to Titree.

THE EASTER AND AUTUMN. '(From Our Own Correspondent.) CHRISTCHURCH, March 9. The following nominations have been received for the Great Easter and Groat Autumn: — Great Easier Handicap, of lOOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Cimabue, Joy Bird, Solrose, Don Jose, Silver Coot, Set Sail, Hynanna, Stormy, Tresham. Ivulalie, Sudden Storm, Corf. Ring Boy, Black Mint, Joy King, Shirley. Kiosk, Arrow Lad, Gold Brick, Pink Ncto, Footfall, Lady Desmond, Rere-moan-a, Crown Area, Broad Acre, Beaumont, Money Order, Magna Charta, To

Awhina, Nincompoop , Rascal, Solferito, Overhaul, Booster, Lady Limond, Finora. Great Autu.mii Handicap, of lOCOsovs. One mile .and a-half. —Oratrix, Jo v Bird, Heather Lad, Don Jose, Set Sail, Hynanna, Storrhy, Tresham, Front Rank, Black Mint, Ring Boy, Assurance, Star Stranger, Queen Balboa, Pink Note, Footfall, Lady Desmond, Satrap, Magna Charta, Thorndale, Sir Roy, Rapier, Overhaul, Lady Limond, Wayward, Battle Colours.

OHINEMURI JOCKEY CLUB,

(Per Unite© Press Association.' AUCKLAND. March 9. The following are the acceptances for the Ohinemuri Jockey Club’s meeting:— Handicap Hurdle Race. One mile and a-half. —Archibald 12.3, Mia Bella H.O, Zircon 10.9, Potoanui 9.13, Gold Rain 9.12, Lady Spalpeen 9.9. King Amans, Lord Thurnham, Raitihiki, Spalmore, Blago, Fane 9.0. Karangahako Handicap. Five furlongs and a-half.—Avon Court 8.13, Orewa 9.7, Mauriaone 7.13, Katarena 7.12, Winnington 7.7, Tancriri, Te Taone 7.5, Perception. Lucy Rose 7.3, Moehau. Te Apurangi 7.0. Novice Handicap. Five furlongs and ahalf.—High Tide 8.11, Venus Abbey 8.9, Partial Eclipse, Bombarder 8.5, Upoko, Idun 8.3, Brilliant Light 8.2, Vallar, Welcome Knight, Muskall Ma:d, Muskall geld-, ing 8.0, Cloudbank, Day Abbey, Foxhound, Taumau, Kerry Dance. Harvest jDay, Yellow Bonnet, High Flight, King Peg, Archileen, Gold Dart, Luminary, Solanio, Scaramouche 7.11, Rose Arch 7.4.. Ohinemuri Gold Cup. One mile and three furlongs.—Eden Hall 9.0, King Lu 8.12, Pogaway 8,11, Transformer 8.9, Desert Glow 8.7, Falkon 8.3, Gala Day 8.0, In the Shade 7.13, Town Bank 7.7, Corinax 7.4, Te Koroke, Flying Juliet 7.2, High Pitch 7.1, The Lover, Queen Arch 7.0. Komata Handicap. Seven furlongs.— Ripon Abbey 8.9, Value, Whaka King 8.8 Schorr 8.6, Some Lady 8.3, Quinsilia, Gold Clip 8.0, Wee Marble, Scaramouche, Always 7.13, Auriculas, Lord Abbey 7,12, Palmares 7.11, Flitter 7.10, Manancc 7.8, Queen Comet 7.7, Colville Queen, Desert Knight 7.5, Prince Papa 7.4, Wyoming 7.3. St. Patrick's Handicap. Five furlongs. —Nancy Lee 9 0, Awarere 8.3, Tea Time 8.1. Kmgfiel'd 7.13, Ruffles 7.11, Ti Tree 7.10, Flying Juliet 7.7, Daylight 7.5, Macroom, Town Bird 7.2, Prine Otto, Eh Timi, Museari, Romford, Waltzer, Bdlikins 7.0. M'Gniro Memorial Steeples. Two miles and a-half.—Lord Star 10.13, Glenotua 10 ; 7, Prince Rufus 9.9, Taitaiata 9.3, Gold Rain, Thinganthu, Bonny Canny, Lucilius 9.0 Netherton Handicap. Eight furlongs and a-half.—Branson 10.0, Te Koroke 9.5, Quincoma 9.1, Matinee 8.10, Scat 8.7, Rarakan, New Moon 8.6, Tinakoa 8.5, Barometer 8.3, Ballachulish, Miss Egypt, Wcnday, Piet, Wiltshire 8.0.

TEN YEARS’ DISQUALIFICATION. (Per United Press Association.* INVERCARGILL, March 9. At a meeting of the Southland District Committee this evening it was resolved to disqualify T. W. Parry for 10 years for having ridden without a license in galloping and trotting races.