SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20361, 19 March 1928, Page 6

SPORTING.

RACING NEWS. FIXTURES. March 21.—Otautau R.C. March 21. 22.—Rangitikei R.C. March 23. 24.—Oamaru J.C.. at Win jtatui. March 24,-Bay of Plenty J.C. March 24 26.—Westport J.C. March 23, 29.—Southland R.C. March 20. 21.—Masterton R.C. March 31. —Whangarei R.G. March 31. —Hororata R.C. April 7.—Tuapeka County J. C. April 7, 9. —Wairarapa R.C. April 7, 9.—Feilding J.C. April 7, 9.—Airiklaad R.C. April 7,9, 10. —Riverton R.C. April 9.—Beaumont R.C. April 9.—Waipukurau J.C. April 9. —Kumara R.C. April 9. 10. —Canterbury J.C. April 12. —Westland R.C. April 14. —Greymouth J.C. April 14, 18. —Avondale J.C. April 18. —Recfton J.C. April 18. 19.—Manawatu R.C. April.2l,’ 23.—Marlborough R.C. April 27, 23.—5, Canterbury J.C. April 27, 29.—Hawke’s Bay J.C. April 28, 30. —Waikato R.C.

At Wingatui on Saturday morning several ef tho horses engaged at the Oamaru .lockey Club’s meeting, which will take place inis ■week, were out at their work. _ Most ot tho work took place on the inside grass track, next to the plough gallop. Greencloth beat the Balboa _ gelding. Bowline, over five furlongs in Imin 7sec. Good as Gold oantored a circuit on the course, and was allowed to come along at a strong pace over tho final couple of furQuickform was travelling better than Karitane and PrJF at tho end of six furlongs in Imin IS.'cc. Dumblane, withoct being bustled, .reeled off half-a-mile in 53s°c from a leisurely start. . , Eliminator was travelling better tna.n Valves at the end of five furlongs m Innn A Gay Lad filly in G. Feikler’s stable beat Controversy over half a-inile in 53sec. Miss Winkio did steady work, but docs Dot seem to be too sound. Radiant Knight beat Killorne over a smart half-mile in 51 2-s?cc. . Overhaul was going more pleasingly than Wingatui at the end of seven furlongs, covered in Imin 32scc. Bnghthng began with them but faded away in tho straight. Lochella, Scion, Beauty Lignt, and Coastguard set out for schooling work over tno hurdles. Lochella out-jumped the others nt the first flight, but at the next dropped his rider through being allowed to take ©ft - about a length too soon. Beauty Light set tho pace and led tho way over tour flights. He was then joined by Coastguard over the next two. Scion dropped back after crossing four hurdles. Lochella afterwards jumped two flights and has evidently a retentive memory as he jumped in c, style reminiscent of his brilliancy over a steeplechase course. I'elonv drew away from Strongbird towards tho end of five furlongs covered m Imin sscc. , , . Busy Lad shaped well when running half-a-mile in 52sec. Dismantle was always travelling freer than Rob over haif-a mile in 50 2-ssec—a smart gallop. . . . Roil Glad, still mn.us iron, required 52 2 ssec to cove half-a-mile, and . was allowed to continue over another circuit at half pace. Hildoth beat Ilurdy Gurdy ever half-a-mile in 51 2-ssoc, and 800.-tcr was always going better than Apple Highton when galloping together over five furlongs, which they cast behind in Imin o 2-ssec. Neither of thorn was fu.ly exHard Prince was schooled over two flights of hurdles with W. Cooper in the saddle, and gave a good exhibition. Decision led Top Goar and a Tractor gelding over five fences m a schooling lesson, and each of the tno gave a satisfactory display. . Several others got through unimportant There was again a considerable difference in the going at Wingatui on Saturday morning between about 7.50 and 9.00. At' the earlier hour the grass was heavily charged with dew, and so maoe the going slow. A couple of hours later an ordinary horse could spin out a sprint faster than a good one worked in tho early part of the morning. . , , Tho Paper Money—Michael® filly was on the track on Saturday morning She is a compactly-built little laay, and just the sort to show early speed. , A good list of nominations was received in connection with the Southland Racing Club's meeting. The field in the Southland Cup is, however, rather disappointing in both quality and numbers, and some owners and trainers say that the cost ot starting a horse is too big in comparison with tho value of the stakes. Very satisfactory acceptances have been received for tho Otautau meeting, which will take place on Wednesday. Apparently the proximity to the Oamaru meeting has not affected the southern fixture but still they should be kept a little further apart on 'the calender. Owners have made a good response to "the Beaumont programme and the meeting, with a holiday date in its favour, is likely to prove a record success for the club. Kawini is one of the most likely sorts to win over country, if bo stands a pre-

working well and may seen at* his best during the Auckland Easter 111 Civility has been working well, but neverthless was allowed to drop out of her engagements at Trentham. Eulalie still has plenty of speed, but commenced to stop at the cud of six iur~ longs in tho North Island Challenge Graining won the North Island Challenge Stakes on each occasion under a 141 b penalty. , , Desert Gold will bo represented at the Sydney sales by her first colt in a son of Psychology. Her first four were fillies. Priiie Otto holds tho reputation of being one of the speediest horses in J. T. Jamieson’s stable. . Gothic’s Newmarket victory with 9.1 U started a. discussion in Australia as to how tho present-day sprinters compared with those of old. Comparisons for many reasons are impossible (says “Touchstone ), chiefly booause of tho change in conchtions. Recalling past glories, it is possible to name 25 horses who have as rqal claims to fame. Soultine is the only horse to bavo won tho Newmarket with more weight than Gothic. The New Zealandbred horn© carried 9.11, and, like Gothic, he had a hard struggle to win, beating the pony Dunolly on tho post. Soultline afterwards gained fame in India. The Newmarket Handicap was an amazing race, and ended in an amazing victory for Gothic (writes “Cardigan”). Rarely have wo seen such a splendid performance in any sprint race, and very rarely have we seen so much interference in an important handicap. Somo horses run about when racing up tho straight, and there were several on Saturday that altoied their course on more than ono occasion with disastrous results to those who happened to be near them. Another factor that causes interference in races up the straight is the desire of tho riders of horses drawn in tho centre of the coupe to swing towards tho outside rails, with the result that the loss speedy, animals who are drawn close to tho outside fence pro squeezed out. At the start Gothic was drawn alongside Lady Thrill (No. 25 -—extreme outside) and Back Duchess, but that filly started closer in towards the inside rail, and Avant Courier was closest to Gothic when the barrier rose. , From tho stands it appeared as if Gothic was interfered with when, the barrier rose, as be immediately lost his place, and when he was seen again ho was running nearer tho centre of tho course, with at least six or eight horses on tho outside of him. He 'was at this stage a long way back, and while it is impossible to say with any degree of accuracy it appeared as if very few other runners were behind him. Three .furlongs from homo the trouble started. Gothic was sandwiched between two other runners I think thev were Quintus and Black Duchess, and Pike had to stand up in the saddle and pull Gothic up on his haunches. He was so far out of the race .at this stage that his chance looked absolutely hopeless, as both Chrystal and Margaux were croing great guns on the inside rails, and Thracian Belle had shot away from the bunch on tho outside centre, and looked very much like a winner. Two furlongs from home Thracian Bel] had headed Chrystal and Margaux, with the rest of tho field some distance off. Gothic then shot through tho beaten horses, and, although a furlong and a-haif from the pest, he was still two lengths behind Thracian Bell. Pike rode him with such vigour, and ho responded with such cameness, that he g.H alongside that mare a few yards from the post and just boat her. Success seems to, be giving T. Green Over-confidence in his horsemsnsbip. He

recently won easily by a head after riding a very confident race. One of those days ho may, as a result of over-confidence, find himself second. Although Mr J. Whitworth did not form a high opinion of the horses ho saw racing, one thing that did impress him very favourably during his recent stay in Now Zealand was the way tho Wellington Racing Club conducted its affairs (writes “Pilot” in tho Sydney Referee). You could not help being impressed by the good management, was Randwick trainer J. Whitworfli’s comment relative to tho meeting of tho Wellington Racing Club he attended when recently in New Zealand. From first to last everything went smoothly. It seemed strange there should ho no judge’s box, but tho judge, Mr W. P. Russell, sits in the corner of the official stand, and is a long way from the horses. Ills decisions are accepted without demur, and when ho gave a dead-heat Iretween three horses there was not a dissenting voice. The starting was first class, aml Air O’Connor was seen at his best when he chose to make walk-up starts. He stands about 20 vards_ in front of tho horses, and the barrier is released from an electric cord by pressure of a button. He has two assistants on tho ground, and they lead up refractory horses. I was not taken with the false rail. To my mind it come out much too far. _ Half tho width it covers would be sufficient. _ The Trcntham course is good, and, with a background of troo-covorod hills, field glasses are almost unnecessary. The club saddle cloths are different from ours, being white on black. It causes the numbers to stand right out. and must greatly help the judges. The ramps at tho buck of tho stand are a <yroat idea. You sfet to the top of the stands with far less fatigue than with tho stairway principle. It makes it much easier for the stand occupants to get down nml back again, if. at tho last moment, they wish to go into the paddock. A. large number invariably remain seated from the time one race is decided until tho horse? are paraded for tho next. Few bet until they see the horses. Mr Whitworth. whose opinion as a practical racing man is worthy of consideration, holds tho opinion that bookmakers should be allowed to bet in conjunction with tho totahsaior. TROTTING. FIXTURES. March 23, 24.—Oamaru J.C. (at Wingatui), four events. March 24.—Thames T.C. • March 24.—Wellington T.C. March 29, 31.—Wanganui T.C. A mil 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, 5. —Forbury Park T.C. May s.—Cambridge T.C. May 19. —Oamaru T.O. June 2, 4. —Canterbury Park T.C. June 9. —Ashburton T.C. June 23. 27.—Auckland T.C.

A three-year-old gelding by Tarairo from Red Cross' lias been named Ariki Toa. He is in A. G. Wilson’s stable. E. C. M'Dermott is handling a pacer by Denver Huon and a mare by Logan Pointer from a Potereta dam, who is a half sister to Willie Lincoln. F. H. Gibson has placed Bob Logan in D. Greenhorn’s stable. Grc-cnhorn came from Scotland a few years ago. where be followed his profession as a trainer of trotters and pacers. Sonoma Star is the first of Sonoma. Harvester’s stock to win. Sonoma Harvester holds a trial record of 2min as a trotter.

It is just 20 years ago since Mr H. F. Nicoll missed the Thompson Handicap by next-to-nothing. In 1906 Sea King carried his colours to « deadlock with Sunbonnet. He took Sea King and Cross Battery to Australia, and the latter subsequently became the dam of Artilleryman, one of tho best three-year-olds ever seen in Australia. Mr Nicoll nowadays confines his attention to tho light harness sport._ Native Queen, who won tlje Wainoni Handicap, is another pacer who was a bred by the late Mr U. Shadbolt. She is by Native King (a great trotter) from Rawone, and she possesses plenty of speed. For seme time, says an exchange, she was unreliable at tho barrier, but now she is a good beginner. She is owned by Mr H. W. Aker, and was driven by his son. Native Queen will always, be dangerous over short courses.

The American stallion Guy Parish has been leased by Mr J. O’Brien, and will become a studmate of the very successful sire Nelson Bingen. Guy Parish is a brother to Orion Guy, who holds a record of Imin 59ijsec, so that there is a, wealth of soced in tho family. Guy Parish is by Guy* Axworthy (2min BJscc), and was imported in 1924.

The Abbey, winner of the Ladies Bracelet and Stewards’ Handicap at the Manawatu fixture, is owned and trained by Bert Adams, the Now Plymouth enthusiast, who received the gelding as a gift from a Waikato sportsman. The Abbey was bred in the Auckland district, and is an aged gelding by Gold Bell from Tho Abbess, a Grattan Abbey mare. He was for some time, says an Auckland paper, under the care of the well-known trainer, G. Cameron, but the gelding failed to make good on the race track when tried as a three-year-old. Later, it is stated, Tho Abbey was sold for 30s, and he was afterwards bought by Mr Whitehead, a Waikato light-harness enthusiast, for £9. Some time back, when A. E. Adams was visiting tho Auckland Province, the Waikato sportsman offered to make a present of Tho Abbey to the New Plymouth trainer,' but the latter was not keen on accepting the offer, and went south again without the gift horse. Later, however, Adams was that a horse had arrived by steamer at New Plymouth consigned to him, and on going tp take delivery he found that the donor had oven paid the freight on the pacer, so he had no option but to accept the free horse. Having The Abbey on his hands, Adams thought the next best thing to do was to put the Gold Bell gelding m work. Accordingly The Abbey was placed on the active list. Evidently Adams found the ex-Auokalnder showing promise, and he was accorded a nomination for the Manawatu fixture, which ho visited, and won a double. So after all the unwanted R ift horse has turned out a fine payab-o monerty for tho New Plymouth ownci, and judging by tho manner in which -he son of Gold Bell won his races at Asuhurst ho will prove a substantial gift for Adams before he finishes ree £; F G. Holmes was called before the stewards to explain his driving of Swittbine on the .first day of the New Brighton meeting in the Autumn Handicap. Tho Australian-bred trotter Western Voyage showed speed when raced at New Brighton, but his condition was hardly satisfactory. He may do better when more seasoned. Jean M’Elwyin is regarded as one of tho best bred mares in the country, one w r as got by Nelson Bingen from Miss .Spier, from Peter the Great. _ . In a report to the Trotting Association the Timaru Trotting Club stated that at its recent meeting an inquiry had been held into interference by Daphne de Uro with Author Jinks in the limaru Cup. The club had decided to reverse the placings of Daphne de Oro and Author Jinks, who had finished second and third respectively. The president stated that it was a most remarkable decision to arrive at. The club had penalised tho owner of Daphne de Oro and the public who had hacked her, yet the driver was allowed to go scot free. The action of the club in the alteration of the placings was adopted, and at a later part of the proceedings it was decided to call F. G. Holmes beiore the Licensing Committee to . show cause why his license should not be cancelled, the committee to report to the next meeting of the board. It was also decided to ask the club if there were sufficient grounds to necessitate the alteration of the placings why' no action was taken in regard to Holmes. At the Otahuhu Trotting Club’s meeting the inspector of cruelty to animals laid a complaint against A. T. Newdick, the driver of First Carbine, for undue use of the whip. For that offence Newdick was fined 12. At a recent meeting of the Trotting Association, Mr Williams said it was rather strange that the laying of the complaint should have been left to the inspector instead of the stipendiary steward taking action. Newdick, in his evidence to the club, stated that First Carbine had refused to budge along the back stretch, and he had occasion to use the whip. He was a lazy horse and thinskinned, and easily marked. Newdick did not consider that ho had unduly thrashed ' the horse. Mr _ Kitchingham stated that the undue thrashing of a horse should be put down with a strong hand. It seemed to him that harness racing could be conducted without the unnecessary punishment of horses. It was decided to endorse the action of the Otahuhu Club, but to increase the fine to £5 as an indication of the board’s disapproval of such treatment of horses by drivers.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING CONCLUDED. STAR STRANGER WINS GOLD CUP. (Feb United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, March 17. The autunm meeting of the Wellington Racing Club was concluded to-day in fine weather. The attendance was large, and the track fast. Star Stranger _ received a wonderful ovation for his victory in the Gold Cup. The totalisator handled £57.866, an increase of £9433 for the coneluding day last year. The total tor the meeting was £100,650 10s. compared with f 85,794 10s last year, an increase of £14,80b. On the second day last year the weather was wet. Tho day’s racing was one of the best ever seen on the course. Results; SECOND HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of 260sovs. One mile. 4 Mr F. W. Ehrhorn’s hr m Nucleus, bv Lucullus —Persis. 6yra, 10.8 (L. G. Morris) 1 1 — Mr S. Tapp’s ch g Bright Day, aged. 10.11 (A. E. Ellis) .. .. 2 5 Mr John Macdonald’s b ni Clavcrs, syrs, 9.5 (G. Salt) „ • ■ 3 Also started: 3 Uralla 10.8, 8 Mandarine 9.8, 6 Rotowhero, 2 Lancer 9.7, 7 Timi Inihi 9.0. . Rotowhero made the running with the field well hunched. When in line for home Nucleus made his run and won easily by two lengths from Bright Day. Clavers was half a length away third, and Lancer was close up fourth. Time, Imin 42Asoc. HUTT HANDICAP. Of 400sovs. One mile. 7 Mr W. White’s b g Crown, Area, by Acre—Moorfield, 4yra, 9.4 (R. S. Bagby) 1 8— Mr C. Elgar’s b g Vertigern, 4yrs, 8.10 (L. G. Morris) 2 iMr H. P. F. Blundell’s blk g Duke Abbey, 4yrs, 9.5 (A. E. Ellis) o Also started: 5 Tiega 9.5. 4 Le Choucas 9.2. 2 White Fang 9.2, 10 Cerf 8.4, 6 Damaris 8.4, 5 Don Jose 8.0, 11 De Luxe 8.0. 9 Alyson 8.0. . Duke Abbey was always prominent in front, but White Fang led him into the straight, where Crown Area challenged with Vertigern. Crown Area beat Vertigern by a head. Duke Abbey being two lengths back and Don Jose a similar distance away fourth. Damaris, Cerf, and Alyson were well up. Tiega lost his rider (R. Reed), who was unhurt. Time, limn 40sec. TRENTHAM GOLD CUP, Of lOOOsovs. Wcight-for-agc. Two miles. 2 Mr A. B. Williams's b g Star Stranger, by Martian —Star Lady, syrs, 9.4 (R. Reed) .. .. 1 3Mr J. S. Barrett’s blk g Satrap, 3yrs, 8.0 (T. Metcalf) .. .. 2 I—Mr G. G. Holmes’s b g Rapier, 6yrs, 9.4 (C. Emerson) .. .. 3 Also started: 4 Wild Pigeon 7.11. Satrap led the way, and with a mile gone was 10 lengths in front. Over the last half Rapier was beaten. Won by three-quarters of a length, five lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 22|see—an Australian and New Zealand record. MURITAI HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. One mile.

s—Mr5 —Mr W. R. Kemball's b f Spearmiss, by Greyspear—Missmaid, Syrs, 7.10 (D. Daly) 1 2 —Mr C. Elgar’s b g Talisker, 3yrs, 9.3 (B. H. Morris) 2 4 —Mr J. M'Combe’s blk g Court Jester, 3yrs, 7.11 (J. Barry) .. .. 3 Also started: 1 Discourse 8.11, 3 Keddar 8.3, 7 Vigilance 7.9 (car. 7.4). 6 Wildwork 7.2, 8 Fair Exchange 7.0 (car. 7.1), 9 Hymcstrason 7.0 (car. 7.2ik Vigilance made the running, but in tho run home Spearmiss shot out, challenged by Talisker. Spearmiss won by a short neck from Talisker. who beat Court Jestor by two lengths. Discourse was fourth, and tlio rest were well up. Time, Ixnin 41isec.

PACIFIC HANDICAP, Of fiOOsors, second 120sovs. For two yearolds. Six furlongs.

3—Mr G. M. Currie’s oh f Episode, by Limond—Homage. 9.5 (B. H. Morris) 1 7—Sir George Clifford’s ch f Prickles, 7.4 (C. Eastwood) ... 2 I—Mr C. W. Anderson’s b f Mithra, 8.12 (J. Barry) ... .... ... Also started: 8 Tea Miss 8.7, 2 Miss Ransom 8.5, 4- Moorgas 8.4 (car. 8.5), 6 Knightlike 8.0, 5 Royal Duke 7.13 (oar. 8.3), ,13 Briar Root 7.4, 12 Cashier 7.4, 10 Armburette 7.5, 11 Tchcka 7.0, 9 Gold Bat 7.0 (car. 7.5 i). , , , Episode and Pncklos led all the way. Episode winning by a length. Mithra was three lengths awav, and Miss Ransom fourth Then followed Moorgas and Knightlike. Time, Imin llijsec.

AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of SOOsovs. One mile and three furlongs. 4 Mr T. A. Duncan’s ch c Laughing Prince, by Quantock —Martian Princess, 3yrs, 8.1 (H. N. Wiggins) ... 1 5Mr J. A. Taylor’s br g Tresham, 6yrs, 7.12 (car. 7.13 J,) (R. Reed) ... 2 B—Messrs Ballinger and Goodman s b g Black Mint, syrs, 7.2 (T. Metcalf) 5 Also started: 1 Hynanna 9.9, 2 Set bail 9.3. 7 Great Charter 7.10, 6 Joy Bird 7.9, 3 Oratrix 7.6 (car. 7.7). . Joy Bird made the running and was joined by Set Sail six furlongs from homo Set Sail was in front a furlong from. the judge’s box, but was headed by ireshain who wont under in tho last stride to Laughing Prince, who came from the rear. Black Mint, was a neck off and Hynanna was right up. Set Sail was next. lime, 2min 18jsec. SUBURBAN HANDICAP, Of SOOsovs. Six furlongs. s_Mr H. Cleland’s ch m Bright Glow, by Day Comet —Red Dolly, 4yrs, 8.5 (L. G. Morris) ... ... ... 1 I—Mr 11. Murphy’s b g Cmiabue, 3yrs, 9.6 (R. Reed) - 1 10—Mr W. White’s b g Broad Acre, 4yrs, 7.5 (C. Broughton) ... ... ... ... £ Also started: 3 Money Order 8.13. 6 Lysandcr 8.8, 2 Shirley 7.13, 7 Arrow Lad 7.10, 4 Limited 7.10, 9 Sudden Storm 7.3, 8 Limited 0 Shirley, and Money Order led on to the course. Bright Glow finished best and won by a length. Cimabua beat Broad Aero by a similar margin, and Lysender was fourth. Shirley and Arrow Lad wore next. Time, Innn llsec. BELMONT HANDICAP, Of 260sovs. Six furlongs.

8 — Mr C. Elgar’s blk g King Midas, by Polymestor—Lillesand, oyrs, 8.6 (B. H, Morris) .. • • 1 4—Mr James Patterson seh c &«hdivision, 4yrs, 8.10 (W. S. Bagby) 2 9Mr H. Spratt’s ch g Mendip, 4yrs, 7.10 (T. Melcalf) Also started! 7 Scoff 8.6, 1 Quantum 8 5 5 Trip aw ay 8.3. 3 Kahu Ariki 7.13, 6 Dimmer 7.13, 10 Ramesis car. 7.0, 9 Lo Champ 7.0, 11 Exhibition car. 7.5£. Subdivision led to the straight, where King Midas challenged and won by a head. Mendip was half a length away, and Ramesis a close fourth. Time, Imm 13sec.

NOTES ON THE RACING. (Special to Datlx Fiuks.) WELLINGTON, March 17,

One of the finest day’s racing ever seen at Trentham featured the closing day ox the autumn meeting to-day. ihe track was very fast. Star Stranger received a wonderful reception on winning the Gold Cup. His effort was that ot a super horse, and hie time was better by -Asec than the Australian and New Zealand record previously held jointly bv Kennaquhair, Windbag, and Spearfelt. Star Stranger also holds a similar record for 11 furlongs, established at Trentham in tho Autumn Handicap. The club had a very successful day, the totnlisator increase being nearly five figures for the day and well over that for the meeting. j Bright Day was a sound favourite for the opening event from Laueer and Uralla. Nucleus again proved herself the best of the field, and had too strong a finishing run for the remainder. Bright Day, however, was unlucky, as his rider lost an iron at a critical stage of the race about two furlongs from homo. Clavers and Lancer both ran well, and the others had no chance. - Duke Abbey was a sound favourite for the Hutt Handicap. He made all the running, but White Fang took the lead and led into tho straight, where Crown Area was prominent. Crown Area won by a head from Vcrtigern, who came on the rails and beat Duke Abbey by two lengths. Don Jose was a similar distance further back fourth, with Cerf, Damaris, and Alyson right up. The result was a surprise, as it was confidently expected that Duke Abbey would hold his stable mate Crown Area safe, although Awapuni track watchers were aware that he had a reasonably good chance if he would run reliably, ’which he has not always done lately. Duke Abbey ran a good race, but was beaten at the finish not only by Crown Area, who raced up to his capabilities, but also by Yertigern, who ran a very good race. Don Jose was always prominent and ran very creditably. Dajnaris stumbled and nearly, fall five and

a-half furlongs from home, and caused trouble which brought about the fall of Tiega, R. Reed luckily escaping with a shaking:. Corf and Alyson ran fair races, and White Fang looked all over a winner as they ran into the straight, but he failed to finish on.

Rapier was over £6OO a better favourite for the Trentham Gold Cup than Star Stranger. There was a moderate amount of money for Satrap. Satrap led all the way and sot a fast piace, the first mile being covered in Imin 41sec. Rapier and Star Stranger set off after Satrap six furlongs from home and as they ran past the half-mile post they had reduced Satrap’s load to about six lengths. Rapier was beaten a furlong further on, but Star Stranger -was running strongly after the loader, and Satrap had a good lead at the false rail, but Star Stranger was gradually overhauling him. Uue hundred yards from the post Satrap was weakening, and a little further on Star Stranger was up alongside him, boating him homo by three parts of a lengths amidst a scene of great enthusiasm. Rapier was four lengths away third. Wild pigeon was beaten off. It was a great race, and in winning in 3min 22-isec Star Stranger not only rose to great heights as a racehorse but he also established an Australian and New Zealand record. It was the effort of a champion to overhaul Satrap, who was really going well at ail stages of the race. Satrap has made great and his race was that of high ('.'ass three-year-old. Rapier was beaten three furlongs from homo and Wild Pigeon never had a chance. Discourse was the favourite for the Hack Mile, but Talisker, Keddar and Court Jester wore all well backed. They were well balanced all the way with Vigilance leading. Spearmiss shot out ICOyds from homo and was str-ongly challenged by Talisker. He failed, however, to got up by a short neck. Two lengths further back Court Jester was just showing out from Discourse with Fair Exchange and Wild Work next. It was an excellent race, with very little in it until the finish, when Spearmiss and Talisker assorted themselves. Talisker ran a_ good race under his big weight, and coming from the rear of the field, he was overhauling Spearmiss very fast. There was not more than four lengths between the first and last horses. Mithra was a pronounced favourite for the two-year-old handicap from Miss Ransom, with Episode very well hacked. Episode and Prickles led all the way. Episode winning by a length, Prickels being three lengths ahead of Mithra,. with Miss Ransom dose up, and then came Moorgas, Knightlike and Briar Root. Episode outclassed her field and won all the way, putting up a first class performance. Prickles ran an excellent race and beat the others very comfortably, although she had no chance with Episode, who was conceding 291 b. Mithra and Miss Ransom ran up to their first day’s form, but were not good enough, and none of the others were ever dangerous. Hynanna was the favourite for the Autumn Handicap, but he did not receive much more support than Set Sail. Orotrix was the best backed of the otheis, none of whom was at all ncgelcted. When they had settled down Joy Bird was in charge from Sat Sail and Great Charter, closely followed by Tresham and Oratrix, the rear being brought up by LauMiing Prince and Black Mint. Whe they got into the straight Set Sail took the load and a furlong from home was clear. Over the last 160yds Tresham got to Set Sail, followed by Hynanna on the rails. Then Laughing Prince flashed up on the outside. A splendid finish &aw Laughing Prince get up in time to beat Tresham by a bead, with Black Mint a short neck away third, and j-xynanna was close up fourth. Set Sail was a couple of lengths further back, followed by Joy Bird, Oratrix, and Great Charter. It was a groat race, the issue being in doubt right up till the final strides. The best horse on the day won, and no won like a good one. Coming from the rear of the field with an irresistible run Tresham ran an excellent race, but was not quite good enough to win. Black Mint was a trifle unlucky. He got _ squeezed out at the start and was covering a 1 01 of extra ground in the running. With a bit of luck it looked as if ho would have been very hard to beat. The weight stopped Set Sail and Hynanna, who both ran good races. Great Charter was beaten at the end of a mile and a-quartor, and Joy Bird also gave in. Oratrix was not good enough. She was well placed at the false rail, but could not come on. Cimabue was the. favourite for the open sprint from Shirley and Money Order, but it was a great race. Running for the srramght, Limited, Sudden Storm, Shirley and Money Order were prominent. All the’ bunch was handy, there being very little between first and last. In a _ great race home first Lysander looked like a winner and then Bright Glow, Cimabue, and Broad Acre made runs. Bright Glow finishing best to win by a length from Cimabue, who beat Broad Acre by a similar margin. Lysander was fourth, and then came Arrow Lad, Silver Coot. Limited and Money Order wer© last. Bright Glow won well and decisively in the finish. Cimabue ran a great race under his big weight. He began well, but Reed eased him in the middle stages of the race, and he eamo again strongly at the finish. Broad Acre ran a much improved race on his first clay s running, and Lysander was again prominent mid responsible for a creditable performance. Shirley, Limited, and Money Order all failed after having the best of the running in the half-mile, and the others were not good enough. . . Quantum wias a &übstartfcial fayount© ? n the concluding event. Subdivision again endeavoured to lead all the way, and was in front till the last stride, when_ King Midas got up and headed him. Mendip was half a length away. Mendip was very unlucky as ho got a poor start, but he fimsheu very fast. Ramesis again showed great speed, and was close up fourth. Nothing else had a chance.

OPUNAKE RACING CLUB. MANLY WINS OTP. (Pbb United Press Association.} HAWER.A, March 17. The Opunake Racing Clug’s annual meeting was hold to-day in line weather before a largo attendance. The track was in perfect condition. The totalizator handled £20,133, showing an increase of £360 on last year’s meeting. Following an inquiry after the first race, F. L. Butterworth, rider of Mountain Bell, was suspended for one month for interference with San Fera. Results: — HANDICAP HACK HURDLES, of 200sova. One mile and a-half.—l Mr M. M'Manaway’s Kilburn, 10,2 (Corlett), 1; 2 Mr J. Fryer’s Airtight, 10.0 (Morrison), 2; 5 Mr P. R. S. Brewer’s San Fera, 10.3 (M. Conway), 3. Abo started: 6 Pink Rose 10.0, 4 Mountain Bell- 9.6, 3 Blue Peter 9.3. Won by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Emin 56sec. , MAIDEN PLATE, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs and a-half.—3 Mr H. R. Mackenzie’s Cool Mint, 6.12 (Jones), 1; 7 Mr Gleeson’s Egcria, 6.9 (R. Crowley), 2; 2 Mr J. Bailey’s Gasnapper, 8.6 (N. Johnson), 3. Abo started: 11 Patrolet 9.1, 9 Alan Brae 9.0, 13 Ranee 8.12, 4 Quarrelsome Kitty 8.11, 8 Mall ah 8.11, 6 Rangiutu 8.11, 14 Beforte 8.6, 1 Fcrminagh 8.3. 6 Tenacro 6.12, 12 Golden Flower 6.5, 11 Boundary 7.9. Won by two lengths, with a length between 'second and third. Time, Imin 25sec.

RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, of 150sovs. Seven furlongs.—s Mr F. E. P. Bosley’s Barryanda, 7.2 (P. Adlam), 1; 1 Mrs W, D. Graham’s Miss Mercia, 7.9 (L. Tucker), 2; 3 Mr J. Haleo’s Flying Shot, 7.12 (A. M‘Corniac), 3. Also started; 4 Royal Acre 9.6, 6 Sovena 8.0, 2 Whisogno 7.12, 7 Flowing Bowl 7.0. Won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. OPUNAKB CUP, Of 400sovs. One milo and a-quarter. s—Messrs5 —Messrs Arnold Bros.’ Manly, 7.2 (W. Jones) 1 1— Mr A Alexander’s Orazone, 7.12 (A. M‘Connac) 2 2 Mr E. George’s Hipo, 7.6 (C. Goldsboro) 3 Also started; 3 Yorna 9.0, Opa 7.6, 4 Vivo 7.3, 6 Glengarift’ 7.0. Won by a length, with a head between second and third. Time, 2rain 12 3-ssec. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 150=ovs. Five furlongs.—2 Mr E. George’s Melissa, 9.11 (L. George), 1; 7 Mr J. E. Palmer’s War Flame, 7.12 (C. France), 2; 1 Mr E. Fryer’s Eka, 8.10 (A. M'Cormac), 3. Also started: 6 Royal Lover, 3 Green Acre, 9 Royal Flight 7.8 (car. 7.9), 5 Yawl 7,8 (car. 7.13), 11 Befortc, 8 Aradaile, 10 Hazel Dell, 4 Lethall 7.4. Won by a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imih 5 2-ssec. ST. PATRICK’S HANDICAP, of 250sovb, Six furlongs.—3 Mr G. J. Preston’s Benzora, 8.12 (L. Tucker), 1; 7 Mr J. Frederick’s Sea Star, 7.0 (H. Piteon), 2; 4 Mr G. F. Moore’s Lady. Cavendish, 9.G (H. Mill), 3. Also started: 8 Bonogno 8.1. 5 Oration 7.13, 1 Silvermine 7.11 (car. 7.13), 9 Partago 7.7 (car. 7.9), 6 Paul Lucerne 7.2, 2 Gold Dawn 7.0. Won by two l.'i gtlis, with a neck between second and third. Time, Irain 16 3-sscc, 1

PRESIDENT’S HACK HANDICAP, of 2003OV&. Nino furlongs.— 2 Mr F. E. P. Bosley’s Bairyanda, 7.2 (P. Adlam), 1; 4 Mr J. Bailey’s Gasnapper, 7.0 (W. Jones), 2; 3 Mr 11. Hick’s Bisox, 8.2 (A. M'Corrnac), 3. Also started; 1 Kawhakina 8.4, 5 Flowing Bowl 7.2 Won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 59sec. FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. Six furlongs.—4 Mr A. M. Zimmerman’s Onward, 9.0 (C. France), 1; I Mrs W. D. Graham’s Miss Mercia, 8.4 (L. Tucker), 2; 3 Mr F. E. Hayes’s Kyngzone, 7.8 (Goldsboro), 3. Also started; 2 Flying Shot 8.6, 5 Whisogno 8.5, 7 Green Acre 7.12, 8 Formangh, 6 Aropota 7.10, 9 Ranee 7.8. Won by a length, with three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin ISscc.

OHINEMURI JOCKEY CLUB. DESERT GLOW WINS CUP. (Per United Press Association) PAEROA, March 17. The Ohinemuri Jockey Club opened its meeting at Paeroa to-day in perfect weather and under excellent course conditions. There was a record attendance. The totalisator handled £32,833, as compared with £28,280 10s for the corresponding day last year, showing an increase of £4602 10s. Results:— HANDICAP HURDLES, of 175sovs. One mile and a-hal£. —7 King Amans, 9.0 (Eagar), 1; 5 Gold Rain, 9.12, 2; 2 Lady Spalpeen, 9.9, 3. Also started: 3 Archibald 12.13, 8 Mia Bella 11.0, 6 Zircon 10.9,. 1 Potoanui 9.13, 9 Lord Thurnham, 4 Raitahiki, 10 Fane 9.0. The rider of Potoanui lost a stirrup iron and pulled up. Won by two lengths, with a neck between second and third. Time, 2min jI KAIRANGAHAKE HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. Five furlongs and a-half.—l Avon Court, 8.13 (Manson), 1; 5 Lucy Rose, 7.3, 2; 4 Perception. 7.3, 3. Also started: 2 Orewa 8.2. 7 Maurieana 7.13, 6 Katarena 7.12, 3 Winnington 7.7, 8 Te Tawne 7.5, 9 Te Apunangi 7.0. Won by a length, with a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 9 3-ssec. NOVICE HANDICAP, of 175sovs. About five furlongs and a-half.—4 King Peg, 7.11 (Foster), 1; 6 Partial Eclipse, 8.5, 2; 3 Vallar, 8.0, 3. Also started: 5 High Tide 8.11, 1 Brilliant .Light 8.2, 8 Venus Abbey 8.9, 2 Upoko 8.3, 11 Thanks, 10 Welcome Knight, 17 Muskall Maid 8.0, 12 Cloudbank, 14 Day Abbey, 10 Foxhound, 18 Taumua, 15 High Flight, 13 Gold Dart 7.11, 9 Rose Arch 7.4, 7 Luminary, 4 Solanio 7.11. OHINEMURI GOLD CUP, Of OOOsovs. One mile and three furlongs. 4 Desert Glow, 8.7 (M'Tavish) 1 5 Eden Hall. 9.0 2 2 —Valkon, 8.3 .. 3

Also started: 10 Queen Arch 7.0, 3 Pegaway 8.11, 6 Transformer 8.9, 9 Town Bank 7.7, 1 Corinax 7.4, 7 Flying Juliet 8.2. 8 High Pitch 7.1. Won by a head, with half a length between second and third. Time, 2min 20 3-5.

KOMATA HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Seven furlongs 5 Value, 8.8 (Jones), 1; 3 Whaka King, 8.8, 2; 13 Desert Knight, 7.5, 3. Also started: 2 Ripon Abbey 8.9, 6 Quinsilia, 8 Gold Clip 8.0, 7 Wee Marble 7.13, 4 Auricuhis, 1 Lord Abbey 7.12, 11 Flitte- 7.10, 10 Menanee 7.8, 9 Queen Comet 7.7, 14 Colville Queen 7.5, 12 Wyoming 7.3. Won by three lengths, with a long head between second and third. Time, imin 27sec. ST. PATRICK'S HANDICAP, of SOOsovs. Six furlongs.—2 Macroom, 7.2 (M'lnally), 1; 3 Awarere, 8.3, 2; Nancy Lee, 9.0, 3. Also started: 4 Kingfield 7.13, 5 Daylight 7.5, 7 Town Bird 7.2, 10 Eh Timi, 8 Muscari, 6 Romford 7.0. Won by two lengths and a-half, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 14 4-ssec. M'GUIRE MEMORIAL STEEPLES, of 200sovs. Two miles and a-half.—l Glonotus, 10.7 (Rae), 1; 3 Prince Rufus, 9,0, 2; 4 Gold Rain. 9.0, 3. Also started: 2 Lord Star 10.13, 6 Taitaiata 9.3, 7 Thinganthu, 8 Lucilus 9.0. Won by four lengths,, with 15 lengths between second and third. Time, Smin 12 l-ssec._ Lord Star fell at the first jump, breaking his leg and having to be destroyed. NETHERTON HANDICAP, of 225sovs. One mile and 110 yards.—6 Wcnday, 8.0 (Brady), 1; 1 Branson, 10.0, 2; 7 Quincoma, 9.1, 3. Also started; ,3 Tekoroke 9.5, 5 Matinee 8.10. 4 Rarakan 8.6. 8 Tinakoa 8.5. 10 Miss Egypt, 9 Bnllachulisb. 2 Piet 8.0. Won by two lengths, with a length and a-half between second and third. Time, Imin 48 3-ssec.

SECOND DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. (Pkb United Press association.) PAEROA, March 18. The following are the acceptances for the second day of tho Ohinemuri Jockey Club’s meeting:—

Second Handicap Hurdles. One mile and three-quarters.—Archibald 12.1, Rawin' 10.15, Mia Bella 10.10, Zircon 10.7,' King Amans 9.12, Gold Rain 9.11, Lady Spalpeen 9.8, Kawa 9.5, Fane 9.7. Hikutaia Handicap. One mile and 110 yards.—Piet 8.10, Whaka ICing 8-9, Schorr 8.5, Lord Abbey 7.10, Always 7.9, Auriculus 7.7, Desert Knight, Flitter 7.2. • Waitekauri Handicap. Six furlongs.— Avoncourt 9.5, Mauricana, Kabarena, Lucy Kowo ‘7.11, Winnington 7.9, Moehau, Te Taone, Elope 7.0. Shaw Memorial Handicap. One mile and 110 yards.—Eden Hall 9.1, Branson, Valkon 8.4, In the Shade 7.13, Macroom 7.12, Tekoroke, Archcen 7.7, Wenday 7.6, Gorinax 7.4, Flying Juliet 7.1, Barometer, Matinee Queen Arch 7.0. Waihi Handicap. About seven furlongs. —King Peg, Idun 8.9, High ’fide 8.7, Upoko 8.1, Wyoming 7.13, Solanio 7.9, Welcome Knight, Thanks 7.7, Luminary, Day Abbey, Rose Arch 7.5. Paeroa Handicap. Six furlongs.—Nancy Leo 9.2, Awarero 8.9, Tea Time 8.6, Kingfield 7.11, Flying Juliet 7.10, Balue 7.4, Town Bird, Muscari 7.0. Hanraki Plains Steeplechase Handicap. About three miles.—Glenotus 11.5, Prince Rufus 10.2, Gold Rain, Lucilius 9.3, Fane 9.0. Waikino Handicap. About seven furlongs— Archeen, Ti Tree 9.4, Quin corn a, Hi"h Pitch 9.0, Matinee, Muscari 8.8, Romford 8.5, Tinokoa 8.2, Miss Egypt, Eh TimiBallachulish, Queen Comet 8.0. NEW BRIGHTON TROTS. AUTUMN MEETING CONCLUDED. COLLEEN POINTER WINS CHIEF EVENT. (Sx’kciai- to Dailx Times.) CHRISTCHURCH, March .18. The autumn meeting of the New Brighton Trotting Club was concluded in fine weather, following on heavy rain overnight and -a dull morning. The attendance was much larger than on Thursday, and this was rebooted in the total investments. The totalisator handled £24,022 10s, compared with £28,685 10s on the corresponding day two years ago, and £42 346 last year, when tho Royal meeting was’ held at Addington, The total investments for the meeting amounted to £39,593, against £49,171 in 1920, and £67,563 at tfe Royal meeting last year. Tho course was heavy on account of the rain, and the times were slow, but tho racing was excellent, some of the contests being very exciting. High water mark was reached in the Flying Handicap, in which the field was bunched right up to the post, while there was another great struggle among the unhoppled trotters m tho Brooklyn Handicap. . There was one regrettable incident during the day. The Eclipse Handicap, won by Free Advice, with Baron Bingen second, was followed by an inquiry into a charge against J. Bryce, tho driver of Free Advfoe, for interfering with Baron Bingen at the home turn. Tho stewards were satisfied that there had been intorefcvencc, and that it was wilful. They therefore decided to reverse the positions of tho pair, placing Baron Bingen first ajid Free Advice second. In addition, J. Bryce was fined £25. The owners of Free Advice lodged an appeal. The dividends were paid out in accordance with the stewards’ decision. Baron Bingen is tho three-year-old brother to Great Bingen. It was his first race, and he is going to tako high honours. Free Advice, who is owned in Auckland, but trained here by J. Bryce, is by Blue Mountain King from Intaglio, and sister to Onyx, and she is a speedy pacer likely to win lots of races. The following are the details of the racing:— . .

INNOVATION HANDICAP. (In harness). Of ISOsovs. Glass 3.36. One mile and a-hal£. 1— Mr M. M'Millan’s ch g Dundas Boy, by Brent Looanda —Wildwood Junior mare, Syrs, 60yds bhd (R. B. Berry) 1 4 —Mr S. Bennett’s Peter Daunt, 4yrs, scr (G. F. Robinson) 2 2 Mr C. A. Simmons’s My Sonny, aged, 24yds bhd (O. E. Hooper) 3 Also started: 13 Red Swithin, 12 Master Don, 5 Golden Dawn, 17 Trespass, 9 Florrie Pointer, 10 Groat Audo, 11 Val Logan, 19 Naldera, 7 Roldena scr, 2 Exclusive 24yds bhd (coupled with My Sonny), 18 Wairua 24, 0 Lady Brent 24, lo Wenl 36, 8 Athlone 36, 3 Pretty Pointer 36, 14 Logan Lad 48, and 15 Springtime 60. Peter Daunt, Naldei-a, and Trespass led f ’ three furlongs, when Great Audo headed them, with My Sonny, Pretty Pointer, Wenlo, Lady Brent, and Dundas Boy handy. Dundas Boy joined Great Audo six furlongs from homo, and two furlongs further on lie was out in front. Dundas Boy led into th»> straight, and won easily by three lengths from Peter Daunt, who beat the fast-finishing My Sonny by half a length. Wenlo was close up fourth. Times: 3min 33 2-ssec, 3min 39 2-ssec, Smin 37 3-sscc. BEXLEY HANDICAP (In harness). Of ISOsovs. Unhoppled trotters. Class 4.50. Two miles.

2 Mr A. Edwards’s ch m Great Amazon, by Great Audubon-Amazona, 6yrs, 36yds bhd (M. B. Edwards) 1 3 Mr J. Fairbairn’s Little Johnnie, aged, 48 (A. Hendricksen) .... 2 6—Mr W. S. Mitchell’s Randolph, aged, 36 (H. Gaskell) 3

Also started: 8 Nelson Boy, 10 Pieter Timmerman, 9 Peter the First scr, 1 Sea Queen 48yds bhd, 5 Mount Royal 48, 4 Lady Fan 60, 7 Tiny Moon 72. Sea Queen went off badly, Nelson Boy and Pieter Timmerman showing the way for half a mile, when Lady Fan joined in with Great Amazon and Pieter Timmerman handy. Lady Fan went to the front at the end of a mile, followed by Nelson Boy and Great Amazon, with Sea Queen and Mount Royal next. Great Amazon took the lead five furlongs from home, and Randolph moved up. Great Amazon was well clear of Nelson Boy and Randolph at the entrance to the straight, and she won easily by a length from Little Johnnie, who finished fast and beat Randolph by n length. Tiny Moon was fourth. Times: 4min 58 l-sscc, 4min 57 2-ssec, 4min 58 3-ssec. NEW BRIGHTON HANDICAP (In harness),

Of 400sovs. Class 4.35. Two miles. 2 Mr B. Grice’s blk m Colene Pointer, by Logan Pointer—Queen Cole, ■ aged, 12yds bhd (D. Withers) .. 1 I—Mr1 —Mr W. M'Donald’s King Pointer, syrs, 12 (0. E. Hooper) .. .. 2 3 Mr J. Washington’s Daphne de Oro, 3yrs, 24 (F. G. Holmes) .. .. 3 Also started: 12 Harold Burwod, 4 Kotuku Jack, ll'Ariki, 9 Avenger scr, 7 Epigram 12yds bhd, 10 Fight Ever '36, 6 Billy Sea 48, 5 Shine Soon 48, 8 Logan Park 84.

King Pointer lost a lot of ground by breaking at the start. Harold Burwood soon opened out a gap, and when half a mile had been covered Colene Pointer was next, followed by Kotuku Jack and Dapnne de Oro. Thre furlongs further on Harold Burwood broke, Colene Pointer going on from Daphne de Oro and Kotnku Jack, with Epigram, Avenger, and King Pointer next. Daphne de Oro broke after passing the half-mile post, and King Pointer followed Colene Pointer round the home turn. Colene Pointer held her place in the straight and won by six lengths, with Daphne de Oro four lengths away, half a length in front of Avenger. Times: 4min 40 2-ssec, 4min 41 4-ssec, 4min 43sec.

ECLIPSE HANDICAP (In harness). Of ISOsovs. For three and four-year-olds, One mile and a-half.

9—Messrs R. J. and J. W. Murphy s br c Baron Bingen, by Nelson Bingen—Bertha Belle, 3yrs; scr (J. N. Clarke) 1 I—Messrs1 —Messrs MfKendrick Bros.’ Free Advice, 3yrs, scr (J. Bryce) .... 2 12—Mrs Harris’s His Lordship, 4yrs, scr (D, M. Robertson) .. . . .. .3 Also started: 10 Prince Audo, 11 Connie Dillon, 18 Ariki Toa, 3 Danny Boy, 15 Teaika, 14 Toorhead, 13 Author Franz scr, 8 Achray 24yds ; bhd, 2 Writer 24, 7, Pageant 36. 5 Horotane 48, 17 Direct Wave 48, 4 Richore 48, 6 Sonoma Star 72, 19 Royal Serene 84, 16 Meb 108. Free Advice was smartest out, but Baron Bingen soon joined her, with Prince Audo third. Baron Bingen had a lead of two lengths from the other pair at the end of half a mile, with Connie Dillon, His Lordship, and Writer heading the others. Free Advice and Baron Bingen were together half a mile from home, arid on reaching the straight Free Advice drew out and won by three lengths, while Baron Bingen easily beat I-lis Lordship by a length for second place. Writer was close up fourth, with Author Franz next. Times: 3min 39 3-ssec, Smin 40 2-ssec, 3min 40 3-ssec. As a result of an inquiry, J. Bryce, the driver of Free Advice, was considered quilty of wilfully interfering with Baron Bingen at the home turn. The positions were reversed, Baron Bingen being placed first and Free Advice second. Bryce was fined £23. An appeal was lodged by the owners of Free Advice, but the dividends were paid out in accordance with the decision of the stewards. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, (In harness). Of ISOsovs, Class 2.17. One mile.

3 Mr K. Grant’s b g Arran Chief, by Logan Pointer —Bequest, aged, scr (S. A. Edwards) 1 12 —Mr L. Gaskell’s Golden Sun, aged, acr (H. Gaskell) 2 4 Mr C. O’Neill’e Sahib, 6yrs, 12yds bhd (J. M'Lean) 3 Also started: 11 Lord Bingen scr, 5 Cannonball acr, 1 Searchlight Lad 12yds bhd, 6 Avenger 12, 13 Emperor 12, 2 Pat Dillon 12, 8 Daisy Pointer 17, 7 Doctor Dillon 36, 10 Harold Bunvood 36, 9 Willie Logan 60. Searchlight Lad failed to leave the mark. Cannonball was smartest out, but Golden Sun headed him at the end of a furlong, where Arran Chief, Pat Dillon, and Sahib were handy. Pat Dillon broke going past the half-mile post, and Golden Sun led to the straight, where Arran Chief ran to the front. He went on to win easily by three lengths from Golden Sun, who beat Sahib by two lengths. Cannonball was close up fourth. Times: 2min 21 2-ssec, 2min 22scc, 2min 21 2-ssec. BROOKLYN HANDICAP (In harness!. Of 250sovs; uuhoppled trotters; class 4.47. • Two miles.

4—Mr T. Ritchie’s b g Swiftbine, by El Carbine—Swift, aged, 24yds bhd

„ (F. G. Holmes) i 9—Mr W. S. Mitchell’s Randolph, aged, scr (H. Gaskell) ... ... .. 2 2—Mr R. Grant’s Sarsaparilla, 6yrs, 24 (M. B. Edwards) 3 Also started: 7 Katuto 12yds bhd, S Nelson M'Kinnoy 36, 10 Nourhahal 60, 6 Real tho Great 60, 11 Audobell 60, 1 Petroleuse 60, 3 Rod Oak 96, and 8 Elzear 132. Petroleuse broke soon after tho start and Katuto led out of the straight with Sarsaparilla, Randolph and Nelson M'Kinnev next. Katute broke at the end of five furlongs, Nelson M'Kinnoy going on in front. Sarsaparilla and Real the Great joined the leader at tho end of a mile, with Audobell, Nourmahal, Katuto, Randolph and Swiftbine in close attendance. They raced in a bunch till three furlongs from homo, when Real the Great and Aubobell were showing tho way to Nourmahal and Swiftbine. On reaching the straight, Swiftbine drew out to win easily by two lengths from Randolph, who beat Sarsaparilla by a nock. Elzear was fourth and Audobell fifth. Times: 4min 54scc, 4rain 55 2-ssec, 4min 54 3-ssec, FLYING HANDICAP (In harness). Of 275sovs; class 2.48. One mile and aquarter.

10—Mr J. J. Kennerley’s r g Fight Ever, by Honest Huon—Mascot, aged, 36yds ibhd (Owner) 1 7 —Air J. Burley’s Trimmer, aged, 24 (D. Bennett) 2 I—Sir1 —Sir D. R Revell’s Jean M'Elwyn, 4yrs, 24 (R. B. Berry) ’. ... 3 Also started: 2 William the Great, 6 Dalmeny ser, 5 Pan Yan 24yds bhd, 4 Black Admiral 48. 3 Taurekareka 48, 9 Waitaki Girl 72. 8 Aeron 72. William the Great led along the straight, and at the end of two furlongs he was three lengths in front of Trimmer, with Pan Yan and Taurekareka heading the others, who wore in a bunch, with the exception of Waitaki Girl, who failed to begin, and took no part in the race. At the half-mile post Taurekareka joined William the Great in the lead, with the others handy. William the Great then retired, and Jean_ M‘Elwyn ran into second place, following Taurekareka round the home turn. Jean M'Elwyn took the lead in the straight, where the field closed up; and a great finish w r as witnessed. Bight Eycr finished fast on the ouiside

and won by a neck from Trimmer, who got up on the post to beat Jean M’Elwyn by a head. Black Admiral was a length aivav. a head in front of Acron. Times: 2min 52sec, 2min 53 l-oscc, 2mm 53 2-sscc. FINAL HANDICAP (In saddle). Of 170sovs. Class 2.17. One mile. 2 Messrs E. and G. L. Rutherford’s b g Kulnine, by-Logan Pointer — Mara, aged, 12yds bhd (M. B. Edwards) 1 3 Mrs Dore’s High Jinks, aged, scr (H. Frost) 2 9—Mr M. Dunn’s Daisy Pointer, aged, 12 (D. Bennett) 3 Also started: 10 Pointalena, 8 Lulu Lad acr, 4 Wee Audubon 12yds bhd, 1 Pat Dillon 12, 6 Bingen Lad 24, 7 Panto 24, 5 Native Queen 36. High Jinks led for a furlong, where Daisy Pointer joined him. A little further on Daisy Pointer drew out from High Jinks, while at the half-mile post Native Queen had run into third ’place, with Kulnine fourth. Racing round the turn Kulnine ran past Native Queen, and on reaching the straight Kulnine took charge, going on to win easily by five lengths from High Jinks, who beat Daisy Pointer bv two lengths, with Native Queen fourth. Times: 2min 18sec, 2mm 20sec, 2miu 19 2-ssec. BAY OF PLENTY JOCKEY CLUB (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, March 18. The following handicaps have been declared for the Bay of Plenty Jockey Club’s meeting: Trial Plate, of 50sovs. Five furlongs.— Roman Abbey 9.7, Te Waka 9.0, Wailekoho 8.9, Lady Castlemain© 8.7, Winterbourne gelding, Flying Foam, Homai, "Wandering Boy, Kiwinui, Red Day, Okurai 8.2, Terrapeen, Foxhound, lago, Lady Bynie, Eastbourne. Glad Abbey, Rukumoana, Joy Day, Silverline, Otangihaku, Jack the Jumper, Harmonic 8.0. Maunganui Handicap, of TOsovs. Six furlongs.—Taki Tamu 9.5, Tauriraee 8.11, Abbey Queen 8.0, Queen Comet, Partial Eclipse 7.11, Desert Knight, Segment 7.10, Glenetta 7.8, Master Lee, King Anisns 7.5, Mosque 7.4, Solamio, Cloudbank 7.1, Mis s Now Zealand, Kiwinui, Red Day, Tamares, Ahi Ngaro, Terrepeen, Gold Dart, Harvest Day, Eastbourne, Otangihaku, Taumua 7.0. Tauranga Cup, of 175sovs. One mne and a-quarter.—To Korake 9.0, High Pitch 810 Matinee 8.4, Rarakau 8.3, Archeen 8.2 Alonsoa 7.12, New Moon 7.11, Namutere 7.7, Bailachulish, The Author 7.5, Gold Rain 7.4, Queen Arch 7.3, Rarangi, Tho Lover, Piet, Whaka King, Dimmer, Pekatahi, Salamander 7.0. Herries’ Memorial Handicap of 125sovs. Ono mile —Taka Tamu 9.0, Hign Rose 8.11, Abbey Day 8.10, Taurima 8.9, Roman Abbey 7.11, Pekatahi. 7.8, Restaurant, Desert Knight 7.6. King Omans, Cherry Girl 7.5, Waitekoho, Colville Queen 7.4, Mosque 7.3, Lady Castlcmaine, Salamander, Homai, Flying Foam 7.0. Greerton Handicap, of Vusovs. Seven furlongs.—T© Koreko 9.3, P a '’ e |**{> Matinee 8.7, New Moor 8.3, Tmakoa . 8.0, Alonsoa 7 13, Namutere 7.11, The Author 7.7, Miss Egypt 7.3, Lady Castlcmaine, Clams, Terrepeen 7.0. President’s Hack Handicap, of 80so< s. Six furlongs.—Taki Tamu 9.5, Abbey Day ail Orchus 8.7, Glod Clip 8.3, Abbey Queen 8.0, Queen Comet, Partial Eclipse 7.11, Desert Knight. Segment 7.10 Glenetta. 7.8, Cherry Girl 7.6. Master Lu (.5, Colville Queen, Mosque 7.4, fcolance 7.1, Taumua, Harvest Day, Tamares, Wandering Boy, Jack the Jumper 7.0. County Stakes, of 50sovs. Six furlongs. —Taku Tamu 10.12. Roman Abbey 9./, Te Waka 9.0, Waitekohe 8.9, Winterbourne gelding Kiwinui, Homai, Red Day, Flying Foam 8.2, lago, Terrepeen Eastoourne. Glad Abbey, Joy Day. SiWerhuo. Lady Cynic, Harmonic. Olangihaku, Foxhound, Rukumoana 8.0. c . , Flying Handicap. of lOOsovs. Six furlongs—Dave 9.9, Archeen 8.13 Te Koreka 8 12, High Pitch 8.9. Matinee 8.6 : Muscan 8.0. Tinakoa 7.13, Namutere. 7.12, Queen Arch 7.7, Gold Rain. Rarangi 7.3. Claurs, High Rose, Whaka King, Orchus, Dimmer, Desert Knight, Ahe Ngaro, Jack the Jumper 7.0. masterton racing club. (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, March 18. The following handicaps have been declared for , the, -Masterton Racing-Clubs autumn meeting;— ■ , High Weight Handicap, of ISOsovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Red 1 uchsia 1012 Lady Anstruther 10.8, Bonhomme 10.27 Modern 10.0, Court Jester 0.13, De Luxe 9.11, Panorama 9.9, Lady Gay 9.8, Mandarine 9.4, Calluna 9.2, Sir Moment 9.0. Carnhill 9.0. Juvenile Handicap, of 130sovs. Fne furlongs.—Tripaway 9.0, Tea Miss 8.4, Flying Hero 8.6, Millais 8.3, Par Money 7 12 Wet Paint 7.6. First Ruler. Grattan ■73 - Grey Witch. Conflicting, Stanchion, Agreeable, The Fool, Kentish Lady, Dec»j*gg 7*o. ° Lawn Handicap, of ISOsovs One mile. Teri 9.0, Spcarmiss 8.6, Court Jester 8.0. Whisogne 7.10, Kindle, Holus Bolus 76, Vexatious, Royal Time 7.4, Aurora Borealis. Avazone. Borsaline 7.2, Hymestrason, Scotch Laddie. Handsome 7.0. Masterton Cup, of 250 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. Tiega 9, Joy Bird 8.9, Vertigern B.B.,Perle de Leon 7.5, Discourse, Capitulation 7.4, Ring Bay 7.3, Lady Killer 7.2, De Luxe. Twink i.O. Flying Handicap, of ISOsovs. Six furlongs—Royal Damon 9.4, First Acre S.o, Royal Ceres 8.1, Miss Pat 7.13, Cerf 7.11, Cosmetic 7.9, Sarchee 7.9, Quantum 7.0. Grand Stand Handicap, ,of 140sovs. Tiega 9.13, Polar 9.8, Peneus 9.6. Beaumont 9.0, Paitonu, Cosmetic 8.13, Ten, King Midas 8.8, Vesperus 8.3, Lin Arlington 7.10, Willow Wai, Haurangi, Kilmayler, -.verna 7.7. Lansdowne Handicap, of 120sovs. Six furlongs.—Sarchee 9.2, Imitation, Quantum 8.5, Eka, Panther 8.1, Arch Arrow 7.13, Raiikura 7.12, Amorist, \ igilance 7.9, Eamesis, HoluS Bolus, Callura 7.6, Fee Simple 7.3, Moutoa Wonder 7.2. Kilhopeite. Little Queen, Bolero, Exhibition 7.0. WELLINGTON TROTTING CLUB. (Per United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH. March 18. The following handicaps have been declared for tho Wellington Trotting Club’s meeting:— Petone Handicap (in harness), of 200sovs. One mile and a-half.—Palm Leaf, Bara Gold, Beatrice Locanda, Native Hero, Rafa, Prince Ando, Joan Dillon, Golden Morn, Toorhead. Little Author scr, His Lordship 24yds bhd. Ocean Whispers 36, Baron Bingen, Bingenwood 48, Free Advice, Great Triumph 60, Pageant 72. Kaitoke Handicap (in harness), of SOOeovs. One mile and a-half. —Herbilwyn, Petroleuse, Lady Fan, Real the Great scr, Nourmahal 12yds bhd, Cannonball, Tamerlane 36, Bonny Spec, Native Star 48, Master Audo, Elzear, Napland, Duke Bingen, Engagement CO. Sister Beatrice 72, Young Blake, Peter Swift, Money Spider 96. Improvers’ Handicap (in harness), of 200sovs. One mile and a-half. —Glennray, Great Audo, Native Hero, Golden Dawn scr, Dillon’s Pride, Pageant, Nan Brent 12yds bhd. Heroic, Athlon©, Marlindo, Vikota 24, Hard Knocks, Zella 38, Abundance, Tumatakuru 48, Lincoln Huou 60. March handicap ,(in harness), of 350sovs. Two miles. —Acre, Vesuvius, Jolly Pet, High Jinks. Chimer, Quality, Athlone scr, Lingfield, Great Actress, Dillon Gold 12yds bhd. Jean M'Elwyn, Ariki, Rey Logan 36, Epigram, Dalmeny 48, King Pointer 60, Lady Dunmore 72, Logan Park 120. Novice Handicap (in harness), of ISOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Te Aike, Rafa, Joan Dillon, Palm Leaf, Bara Gold, Beatrice Locanda, Toorhead, Prince Audo, Little Author, Golden Morn, Homelight, Rongonui, Dice scr, His Lordship 12yds bhd. Ocean Whispers 24, Baron Bingen, Bingenwood, Zolock Wood, Drift Wave 36, Free Advice, Great Triumph 48, Pageant 60. High Class Handicap (in harness), of 450sovs. Two miles.—Cannonball scr, Rose Bingen, Native Star, Bonny Spec 12yds bhd, Master Audo 24, Napland, Engagement 36, Elzear, Sister Beatrice 48, Young Blake, Peter Swift, Money Spider 72 Peterwah 108.

GraceSeld Handicap fin Harness), of 22osovs. Two miles.—Matagowri, Crusader, Miss Leda scr. Dillon’s Pride, Pageant, Nan Brent 12yds bhd, Vikota, Marhndo 24, Heroic, Exclusive 36, Hard Knocks 48, Abundance, Tumatakuru 72, Royal Serene. Herbihvyn 84. Dispatch Handicap (in harness), of 230&0V5. One mile.—Zella, Vesuvius, Lincoln Huon, Jolly Pet, Sungleam, La Sonnette, Pearl Coronado, Henry Logan scr, Lochree, Acre, Caprice, Tamerlane, Ariki, Linefield 12yds bhd. King Pointer, Dillon Gold 24, Dalmeny, Huon Coronado' 30. Jean M'Elwyu GOl.

TUAPEKA JOCKEY CLUB. NOMINATIONS FOE EASTER MEETING. The following nominations have been received for the Tuapeka Jockey Club’s Easter meeting;— Tuapeka Handicap, of lOSsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Hurdy Gurdy, Puff, King Sol, Eyed Ova, Quickform, John Bradbury, Black Duke. President’s Trot Handicap, of CSsovg. One mile and a-half.—Maybird, Ardgour, Scottish Minstrel, Sheila Fleetwood, Hereweka. Trevillian. Spring Flower, Wild Flight. Erin’s Child, Storm Bell, Cabin Spark, Grace Bingeu, Chiming Lass, John Appear, Poolburn” Lad, Trusty Child, Luvis Auto. Members’’Handicap, of SOsova. Five furlongs.—Eliminator. Hildreth. Fleet Off, Laugbie, Puff, Antrim Boy, Narrative, Nanette, Quickform, Dark Spot. Lawrence Handicap, of lOOsovs. Sis furlongs— Brightling. Hurdy Gurdy. Antrim Boy, Martis. Lady M’Kenna, Frivol. Rob, John Bradbury, Black Duke, King Sol.' „ Dash Trot Handicap, of Slsovs. One mile. —Maybird, Hereweka, Trevillian, bm, 4yrs, by Desborough—Game Chick, Mavora. Glen Wilkes, Three Star. Cytheria, ] Erin’s Child, Adamant, Storm Bell, Cabin Spark, Grace Bingen, Chiming Lass, Red Chequer. John Appear, Gwendoline Fontaine. Great Count, Poolburn Lad, Pere Pointer, Luvisca. Auto, Etambe. Stewards’ Handicap, of 90sovs. Seven furlongs.—Eliminator. Elect Off, Town Maj.r, Puff, Green Cloth. Antrim Boy, Craigmore, Quickform, Bowline. Flying Handicap, of 90sovs. Sis furlongs. —Brightling, Hurdy Gurdy, Antrim Boy. Martis, Lady M’Kenna, Frivol, Dark Spot, Rob.