THE EASTER MEETINGS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24255, 25 March 1940, Page 11

THE EASTER MEETINGS

METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB , ■ . ' . - i ■ CHIEF EVENT TO HORSE POWER SANDUSKY WINS BELFAST HANDICAP (Per United Press Association) CHRISTCHURCH, Mar 23. The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting was opened in fine weather. There !,was ah excellent attendance, and the track was in good order The totalisator handled £54,421 10s, compared with £58,480 10s on the first day last year. < : ‘Results:- — PRELIMINARY HANDICAP, Of £3OO. One mile and a-half. 1/2—Bush Laddie,, scr (E. J. Smith) ..1 5/6 —Houghton Feast, scr (G. McKendry) 2 6/7—Reception, 24yds bhd ?;■■■" (J. Pringle) 3 Also started: 3/3 Anna’s Voyage scr. 9/9 Dollar Maid scr, 8/8 Escalado scr. 2/1 Millisle scr, 14/13 Premier scr. 11/10 Reward scr, 17/18 Sphinx scr, Bill Grattan 12yds bhd, 4/4 Judgment 12, 18/17. Paddys’ Harvest 12. 10/11 Roi Grande 12; 7/5 Shadeland 12. 16/16 Header 24. 15/15 Chudic 36, 12/12 Jenny’s Guy 60. • Won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Escalado was fourth. Times: 3min 22 2-ssec. 3min 22 4-ssec, 3min 21sec. FENDALTON HANDICAP, Of £3OO. Two miles. 8/7—Privateer, scr (O. E. Hooper) •> 1 4/2—Battlevale, 12yds bhd (P. Gallagher) 2 7/6—Ochiltree, 48 (F. Holmes) ~ . . 3 Also started; 2/3 Aldershot scr, 3/4 f Kllrea scr, 4/2 Lady Milne scr (bracketed . with Battlevale), 8/10 Replica so; 5/5 Royal Surprise scr, 11/11 Jovial 12yds bhd, 9/8 Passport 12, 11/11 Jovial 12yds bhd. . 10/9 Treasure Bond’4B. , .. Won by a neck, with three lengths between second and third. Lady Milne was fourth. Times: 4min 32sec, 4min 31 l-ssec, 4mln ■ 23 4-ssec. express . Handicap, Of £600; i Two miles. 4/3—Red Pigeon, scr (R. B. Berry) 1 9/9—Cruiser, 12yds bhd ' (O. E. Hooper) 2 2/2—Accountant, scr (C. ,S. Donald) .. 3 Also started; 5/5 ’ Harold Guy scr, 8/7 Quest 12yds bhd, 7/8 Roan Duke 12, 3/4 Dusky Sound 24. 1/1 Loyal Rey 24. 6/6 W a length, with a length between second and third. Loyal Rey was fourth. Times: 4mln 28sec, ,4min 27 l-ssec, 4mln 28 2-ssec EASTER HANDICAP, Of £650. One mile and a-half. 3/4—Horse Power, scr (J. Fraser, jun.) 1 6/6—Marsceres, 24yds bhd (J. Pringle) 2 5/s—Pot Luck, 36 (M. Holmes) .. .. 3 : Also started: 4/3 Renown’s Best scr and Plutus 36yds bhd (bracketed), 7/7 War Buoy scr, 1/1 Southern Chief 12 and Great Jewel 24 (bracketed), 2/2 Fine Art 24. Won by a head, with a length between second and third. Renown’s Best was fourth; Times: 3min 16 l-ssec, 3min 14;2-ssec, 3mtn 13 3-ssec. BELFAST HANDICAP, Of £650. Two miles, 4/s—Sandusky, scr (R. B. Berry) .. .. 1 5/4—Toorak, 24yds bhd (J. Pringle) .. 2 8/6—Nell Grattan, 12 (S. A. Edwards) 3 ’ Also started; 7/8 Silver Guy scr. 1/2 Bill B. 12yds bhd; 8/7 Red Ranger 12. 3/3 Lightning Lady 24, 2/1 Marlene 38 - Won by two lengths, with a head between second and third. Red Ranger Was fourth. Times; 4min 23 3-ssec, 4mm 22 l-ssec, 4min 23 2-ssec. \ AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of. £SOO. Two miles. 8/7—Pilot Peter, 24yds bhd (L. O. Thomas) 1 7/B—Mohican, scr (A. Holmes) . - • • 2 4/4_Xan. - John, scr (C. S. Donald) .. .. S' • Also started: 11/11 Franz Derby scr, 2/2 Grade Fields 12yds bhd. 12/12 Aristotle 24, 5/6 Blue Logan 24. 3/3 Timworthy 24 1/1 Gerfalcon 36. 6/5 Lament 36. 10/10 Mute 36, 9/9 Royal Romance 72. Won by a head, with a neck between second and third. Gerfalcon was fourth. Times; 4min 29 4-ssec. 4mln 32sec, 4mm 32 l-ssec. WILKIN HANDICAP, v. of . £3OO. One mile and a-half. 4/4—i/Utain, 12yds bhd (M. Holmes) .. 1 8/7—slippery Sam, scr (J. Davidson) .. 2 T/l—Great Don, 12 (M. C. McTigue) . . 3 (M. C. McTigue) 3 ... Also , started;. 10/11 Connenora sdr \ 2/2 Ochiltree scr, 5/6 Proletarian scr, 3/3 Regal ’scrfll/lO Sports. Review scr, 9/9 Treasure Bond scr, 8/5 Worthy .Need scr, 7/8 Ringtrue 12yds bhd. „ Won by a neck, with a length between second and third. Worthy Need was fourth. Times: 3min 18sec, 3min 19 l-ssec. 3min 18 2-ssec. OXFORD HANDICAP, Of £3ooi One mile and a-quarter. scr (G. S. Smith) .. .. .. 1 2/2—Wee Potts, scr (J. Bryce, jun.) 2 7/7—Subsidy, 12yds bhd (E. Carlyon) .. 3 ' Also darted: 6/6 Aqua Bond scr, 5/5 Repeal scr (bracketed with the winner), 1/1 Loyal Rey scr. 8/8 Mankind scr, 10/10 Southern Smile scr,,4/4 Bayard 12yds bhd, 9/9 Our War 12, 3/3 Token 12. 12/12 George Rey 24, 11/11 Navy Blue 36. Won by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Mankind was fourth. Times: 2min 41 3-ssec, 2mm 41 2-ssec, 2min 41sec. NOTES ON THE~RACING HORSE POWER’S IMPROVED FORM (Special to Daily Times) CHRISTCHURCH. Mar. 23. There was a large crowd for the first day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting, and with the Addington track in great order, the racing was very good. Preliminary Handicap Several horses failed to go off well In ; the Preliminary Handicap, among them, the second fancy, Millisle, who tangled early and drifted out of the contest. Bush Laddie, a well-backed fancy, went off smartly, and was in front after three furlongs. ;He never relinquished his lead, and won decisively. He is a four-year-old by Wrack, and he is on the way to the best trotting class. Anna_s Voyage, the early leader, broke after half a mile, and after that made ■ another skip. Premier, Houghton Feast, and Dollad Maid followed Bush Laddie with half the journey gone, but Dollar Maid broke along the back, where Escalado and Reception moved up. Premier faded out in the run home, and Houghton Feast stalled Off Reception, with Escalado close up, while Shadeland put in a late dash to be fifth. Fendalton Handicap ; Ochiltree and Treasure Bond lost ground at the start of. the Fendalton Handicap, while Passport broke soon after the start. Aldershot, soon drew clear of Replica, who had Kilrea, Privateer, Battlevale, - and Lady Milne in close attendance after half, a mile. Replica broke a fur-: lorig farther on, half the field meeting serious interference. Along the back Aldershot was just clear of Kilrea, Battlevale, and Black Surprise, with Lady Milne, Privateer, and Passport next. Black Surprise took second place along the back, followed by Kilrea. who broke a little farther .on. Aldershot was beaten at the homo--turn. Black Surprise led to the straight, but then faded out quickly, leaving Battlevale in charge, but Privateer staged a good finishing run on the rails to win by a neck. Three lengths back, Ochiltree came home strongly In third place, a good performance, as she had a lot of ground to make up after going off slowly and then getting into the mix-up. Black Surprise, a warm favourite, disappointed by failing to stay. Privateer’s was a solid effort, and he looks oh the way to more money. Express Handicap The Express Handicap was a good race, the field being in close order most of the way. - Loyal Rey began slowly. Accountant led out, Quest heading Red Pigeon and Harold Guy after a furlong. Dusky Sound, then moved up and was third at the end of half a mile, with Red Pigeon, Harold Guy and Roan Duke handy. Loyal Rey made a move half a mile from home, but still had some ground to make up at the home turn, where Accountant had Red Pigeon, Harold Guy and Cruiser as his nearest attendants. Red Pigeon, was in front nearly a furlong from the post, and stalled off Cruiser’s challenge by a length. ; Accountant, another length bach, just # lastedlong. enough to beat Loyal Rey, who came- home fast. .• Red Pigeon has ;been wonderfully-,;.consistent this! season- and

her latest was a solid performance. Xt was her second win, while she has been placed in eight other races. Accountant did not quite run the journey out. Loyal Rey lost his chance when he went off slowly. Dusky Sound had to cover a lot of ground and failed to stay, which was no surprise. Easter Handicap Horsepower gave further evidence of his much improved form when he won the Easter Handicap. It was his fifth success of the season and he is on the way to ’still better class. Southern Chief and Great Jewel tangled at the start, interfering with Plutus, these three having no phance. Renown’s Best took charge quickly from Horsepower and War Buoy, with Marsceres, Fine Art and Pot Luck following, while Plutus was only a few lengths back at the end of six furlongs There was no change at the home turn, where Horsepower moved up. leading Renown’s Best to the straight, while Marsceres and Pot Luck were closing up The last-named pair soon had the measure of Renown’s Best, and Marsceres finished with a great run. Horsepower beating him by’ only a head. Pot Luck was a length away, and Renown’s Best close up, the others following at intervals. Fine Art was a disappointment Belfast Handicap The Belfast Handicap was a hard race for backers, as Bill 8.. Marlene and Lightning Lady all failed badly. Sandusky was smartest out and was never caught, winning decisively. He was having his first start since he joined R, B. Berry s stable, after being trained for some time In Auckland, and it was an overdue win, as he had not been successful for more than a year. Silver Guy, Red Ranger, Bill 8.. and Nell Grattan followed the leader in that order till half a mile from home. Bill B„ then started a run, but did not carry on, being quickly beaten. Red, Ranger and Nell Grattan followed Sandusky' to the straight, where Toorak started a run on the rails. They staged a great battle for the places. Toorak getting up to beat Nell Grattan by a head, with Red Ranger another head away Toorak, one of the most consistent horses In training, has had one win and six places this season. Autumn Handicap There was an exciting finish for the Autumn Handicap between the three placed horses, but there was a long gap to the others. Aristotle. and Gerfalcon broke soon, aftei the start; Mohican and Franz Derby led out from Grade Fields and Tan John, but after half a mile Gracie Fields took charge, Tim worthy running into second place, and Franz Derby, Tan John, and Mohican handy, while Gerfalcon headed the others. Franz Derby broke a little further on. There was not much change at the mile post, where Pilot Peter was making'up ground fast, after losing about 40 yards at the start. Grade Fields broke half a mile from hime, Timworthy going on with Pilot Peter in close attendance, while .Tan John, Mohican, and Gerfalcon were next. Timworthy led to the straight, but was soon beaten. Tan John, Mohican and Pilot Peter then settled down to a great; struggle. Pilot Peter beating Mohican by a head, with Tan John a head away. There was a gap to Gerfalcon, who headed the others. The win of Pilot Peter was no surprise to Addington track watchers, as he had done some great work lately. Considering the ground he lost at the start, his performance was outstanding. Wilkin Handicap Worthy Need and Slippery Sam broke at the start of the Wilkin Handicap. Connenora led out from Sports Review, while after two furlongs Treasure Bond. Proletarian and Attain were handy. Sports Review went to the front a little farther on. Great Don then moved up, and at the end of six furlongs he headed Sports Review. with Attain, Connenora, and Ochiltree next. Slippery Sam moved up fast along the back and three furlongs from home Great Don'was closely followed by Attain, with Slippery Sam, Ochiltree; and Sports Review next. Attain headed Great Don into the straight, but had to be driven out to win by a neck from Slippery Sam, who came home very fast. Great Don was close up, with a gap to Worthy Need, who headed the bunch; This was the second win of the season for Attain, a smart and improving pacer. Slippery Sam put up a great effort after his mistake at the start, and he was unlucky to be beaten. Ochiltree had a sulky wheel damaged about a furlong from home, and was pulled up. Oxford Handicap Repeal soon took charge from Mankind in the Oxford Handicap, with Aqua-Bond, Donor and Wee Potts handy. The order was unchanged after half ,a mile, where Navy Blue and Token headed the others. Aqua Bond was in second place along Hie back, but he retired at the home turn Repeal led Mankind, Token, Wee Potts and Donor to the straight, with Subsidy moving up on the Tails. Donor was in front a furlong from the post, and went on to stall off Wee Potts by two lengths, while Subsidy, a length away, beat the tiring Mankind by half a length. Token failed in the run home. Loyal Rey, a pronounced favourite, began slowly, and was never prominent, while Bayard was another favoured candidate > who failed badly. WAIRARAPA MEETING LADY FURST SUCCESSFUL TRIPLE CROWN BEATS KENTUCKY (Per United Press Association) CARTERTON, Mar.’ 23. The Wairarapa Racing Club’s meeting was opened at Tauherenikau to-day in beautiful weather. The course was in good order, though.perhaps a trifle holding after recent rain. The attendance was fair, though not up to the standard of previous meetings The totalisator investments were £13,568, compared with £18,708 10s last year, a decrease of £5140 10s. Following are the results:— MAIDEN PLATE, Of £125. Six furlongs. 6 Coronado, 8.7 (F. W. Power) .. 1 7 Balgowlah, 8.7 2 s—Parlato, 8.7 3 Also started: 4 Balsham 8.7, 13 Beagle 8.7, 11 Daregain 8.7, 8 Equity 8.7, 9 Feyon 8.7, 3 Kinkajou 8.7. 14 Manahau 8.7, 1 Master Solway 8.7, 10 Rose Mimic 8.7, 12 Royal Portrait 8.7, 2 St. Grace car. 8.9 J. Won by three-quarters of a length, with a head between second and third. Time, Imin 14 2-ssec. MOKAI HANDICAP, Of £l5O. Six furlongs. ; 1— Alunga, 8.3 (A. Jenkins) .. ... I 2 Fiancee, car. 8.4 .. .. .. .. .. 2 3 Dungarven, 9.2 3 Also started: 4 Jeanne 7.7. Won by a length, with a head between second and third. Time. Imin 12 4-ssec. TUHITARATA HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of £l4O About nine furlongs. 1— Acrobat, 9.10 (R. A, Hawkins) .. 1 4 Good Sun, 9.12 2 5 Phil. 9.7 .3 Also started: 2 Gay Fox 9.5, 6 Gay Artist 9.0, 3 War Cloud 9.0. Won by a neck, with two lengths between second and third. Time. 2min 4sec. EASTER HANDICAP, Of £350. One mile and a-quarter. 2 Lady Furst, 8.12 (W. Doyle) .. .. 1 3 Galteeraore, 7.5 i 2 1— White Rajah, 8.1 3 Also started: 6 Tooley Street 7,6, 5 Dainty Sue 7.8, 4 Trebor 7.1. Won by two lengths, with one length between second and third. Time. 2min 7 l-ssec. NURSERY HANDICAP, Of £150; Five furlongs. 4 Triple Crown, 7.4 (R. Marsh) .. .. 1 2 Kentucky, 8.13 . • . ■ 2 3 Courting. 7.6£ 3 Also started: 1 Kadino 7.12, 10 Blue Border 7.12 J, 8 First Round 7.4, 9 Taane Fango 7.0, 11 Cicada 7.0, 7 Tractometer 7.11 J, 12 Yudilla 7.0, 6 Maharajah 7.7. 5 Hamish 7.0. Won by one length and a-half, with two lengths between second and third. Time. Imin ssec. KAHAUTARA HACK HANDICAP, Of £l4O. Six furlongs. 3—Autolite, 9.4 (W. Doyle) 1 1— Dainty Dell, 8.0 2 8— Waharara, 7.5 3 Also started: 4 Plenteous 8.10, 2 Counter 7.6, 7 Kurrawong 7.11, 9 Buccaneer 7.2, 6 Newbury King 7.9, 5 Jungle King 7.0. Won by a neck, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 12 4-ssec. MARTINBOROUGH HANDICAP, Of £175. One mile. 7—Liane, 7.2 (H. Stewart) 1 5 Fiancee, 7.2 .. 2 2 Slglow, 7.9 3 Also started: 1 Alunga 8.7, 6 Royal Minstrel 7.12, 4 Corroboree 7.9, 3 Rustem 7.11. Won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 39 2-ssec.

FERRY HACK HANDICAP, Of £125, Seven furlongs, 2—Hui, 8.12 (W. Doyle) 1. I—Titter, 8.6 2 B—Caution,8 —Caution, 7.8 3

Also started; 3 Arabic 7.3, 6 Teore 8.1, 7 Kehua 7.9, 4 Kingtyre 7.1, 5 Piastre 7.3. Won by a head, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 26 4-ssec. THE FIELDS FOR TO-DAY (Per United Press Association) CARTERTON, Mar. 24. Following are the Wairarapa acceptances for Monday;— Moroa Hack Handicap, of £l5O. Seven furlongs.—Autolite 9.10, Dainty Dell 8.5, Te Ore 8.2. Kurrawong 7.9, Newbury Queen, Balgowlah, Ross Mimetic, Master Solway, Buccaneer, Piastre 7.7. Novice Stakes, of £l5O. Six furlongs. -Balgowlah, Batsham, Beagle, Fly On, Golden Wattle, Half Caste, Kinkajou. Loyal Queen, Manhau, Barlato, Royal Visitor, St. Grace 9.0. Ruamahanga High-weight Handicap, of £l5O. One mile.—Acrobat 10.6, Good Sun 10.3, Phil 9.9, Gay Fox 9.4, Kehua 9.2, Impersonator, Gay Artist, War Cloud 9.0. Autumn Handicap, of £3OO. About nine furlongs.—Galteeraore 8.2, Liane 7.9. Trebor 7.7, Dainty Sue 7.6, Royal Minstrel 7.3, Corroboree 7.0. Juvenile Handicap, of £175. Five furlongs.—Kentucky 9.3, Triple Crown 8.4, Phaleron Song 8.1, Courting 7.8, Humour 7.7, Blue Border 7.5, Taane Pango. Cicada, Tractmere. Yudilla, Maharajah Hamish 7.0. Rototawal Hack Handicap, of £250. About nine furlongs.—Titter 8.11, Arabic 8.8, Caution 7.10, Coronado 7.9. Klntyre 7.8, Piastre, War Cloud 7.7. Tauherenikau Handicap, of £2OO. Seven furlongs.—Dungarvan 9.2, Alunga 8.6, Fiancee 7.13. Rustem 7.11, Siglow 7.10, Jeanne 7.7. Pahiatua Handicap, of £l5O. Five furlongs.—Autolite 9.11, Black Majesty 9.0, Te Ore 8.3, Wakarara 8.1, Counter 7.9, Kurrawong • 7.9, Buccaneer, Newbury Queen, Jungle King, Royal Portrait, Daregain, Beagle, Equity, Timothy, Vivid Flash 7.7. HAWERA TROTTING CLUB CUP TO PALOMAR (Per United Press Association) HAWERA, Mar. 23. The Hawera Trotting Club’s meeting was opened to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance and the track was in splendid order. The totalisator handled £20,101, compared with £22,289 10s last year. Results: — AUROA HANDICAP, Of £165. One mile and a-half. 3/5 —Toceetie, scr .. 1 1/2 —Colossal, scr . . 2 7/7 —First Call, scr .. .. .. .. 3 Also started: 5/3 Del Potts scr. 10/10 Andy Direct scr, 6/4 Kosha scr, 4/6 Star Guide scr, 8/7 Winning Post scr, 9/9 Worthy Lass scr, 2/1 Crucible 12yds bhd. Won by 100 yards, with three lengths between second and third. Times: 3min 24sec, 3min 29sec, 3min 29 4-ssec. \ MATAPU HANDICAP, Of £165. One mile and a-half. 3/3— Native Worry, 96yds bhd .. .. 1 2/2 —Pegasus Bay, scr 2 4/4 —Bournemouth, 12yds bhd .. .• 3 Also started: 9/9 Vera Worthy scr, 7/8 Worthy Treasure scr, 7/7 Modest Maid scr, 5/5 Redmond’s Pride 36yds bhd, 6/6 Barney Bingen 48, 1/1 Axworthy Star 60, 3/3 Expensive Lady 72 (bracketed with the winner). , . Won by half a length, with a neck between second and third. Times: 3min 28sec, 3mln 33 2-ssec, 3min 35 3-ssec. STRATFORD HANDICAP, Of £2OO One mile and a-half. 3/2— Warship, 24yds bhd .. .. •• •• * 1/I—Belfast Jack, scr .. ~ ... 2 2/3—Master Potts, 12yds bhd .. .. 3 Also started 6/5 Young Parry scr, 1/1 Grande Dame scr (bracketed wth Belfast Jack), 5/6 Royal Grattan 36. Won by three lengths, with a head between second and third. .Times: 3min 21 4-ssec, 3mln 24sec, 3min, 23 l-ssec. HAWERA CUP, Of £550. Two miles. 6/5 —Palomar, scr 1 4/4—Mongolian, 48yds bhd 2 8/B— Great Chum, 12 3 Also started: 7/7 Purina scr, 3/1 Tsana 12yds bhd, and Molly Direct 24 (bracketed), 9/9 Tangatu 12. 1/2 Honestus 24. 2/3 Peter Smith 36, 5/6 Francisco 48. Won by a neck, with four lengths between second and third. Times: 4min 31sec, 4mln 27 l-ssec, 4min 31 l-ssec. ELTHAM HANDICAP, Of £165 One mile and a-half. 1/I —Warning, 12yds bhd .... . . • 1 5/4—Ranger, 24 2 8/7 —Orleigh Mills, scr 3 Also started: 3/2 Blue Crest scr and Kewple’s Bingen scr (bracketed), 6/5 Loyal Bettv scr, 7/8 McGlusky 24yds bhd. 2/3 Gold Cure 36. 4/6 Captain Scott 36. Won by half a length, with two lengths between second and third. Times: 3min 28 2-ssec. 3min 28sec 3min 33sec. MANAIA HANDICAP. Of £2OO Two miles. 3/1 —Short Wave. 24yds bhd 1 2/3 —Cracksman. 72 s2 5/4—Margin, 72 .. .; ■ • 3 Also started; 1/2 Pegasus Bay scr, 6/6 Barney Bingen 12yds bhd. 4/5 Expensive Lady 36. ■ Won by seven lengths, with a head between secopd and third. Times: 4min 44sec. 4min 41 2-ssec 4min 41 3-ssec. NORMANBY HANDICAP. Of £165. One mile and a-quarter. 1/2 —Distributor, scr 1 3/I—Mitaya, scr .. •• •• 2 5/s—Alcazar, scr 3 Also started: 9/8 Barbara Scott scr. 4/4 Brilliant Globe scr. 2/3 Kosha scr. 10/10 Loyal Subject scr. 11/11 Pampas scr. 7/7 Shannon Lass scr. 6/6 Star Guide scr. 3/9 Winning Post scr. Won by three-quarters of a length, with a neck between second and third. Times: 2min 51sec. 2min 51 2-ssec. 2min 51 3-ssec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of £2OO. One mile and a-auarter. 7/7 —Kewpie’s Queen, scr 1 2/2—Master Potts. 12yds bhd 2 3/4 —Warship. 12 .. ...... .. .. 3 Also started: 8/6 Young Parry scr. 4/3 Don Acron scr, 1/1 Bonnledene 12yds bhd. 5/5 Royal Grattan 24, 6/8 Drumcree scr. Won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Times: 2min 49 2-ssec. 2mln 49 l-ssec. 2min 49 3-ssec. CJ.C. MEETING THE FIELDS FOR TO-DAY Opinions In connection with the Canterbury Jockey Club’s autumn meeting cover a wide field about the Great Easter and Great Autumn. It is generally recognised that a solution of the Easter and Autumn double is a particularly puzzling problem for those endeavouring to anticipate the judge’s placings in the principal events to be decided at Riccarton. The Great Easter Handicap is regarded as very open, although it has not attracted a particularly strong field from a numerical point of view. Those most in favour are Density, Not Out, Spanish Lad. Nightcalm, and Duncannon. and in fact, about half the field are in about equal favour. It is sure to be a hard run race with the pace on all the way. Density will carry the field along, and with Spanish Lad and Nightcalm, may be selected to fill the places. Last year Density finished a close second in record time for the race. Sovereign Lady, Capricious and Trench Law may be most in demand for the Great Autumn Handicap. The following may be in favour:— Kildare Hurdles.—Roseman, Esperance Bay. Champagne Stakes.—Shikari, Doria. Chary. Courtney Handicap.—Stylist, Indian Sun, Princess Minerva. Autumn Plate.—Night Pal, Hearth, Scold. Great Easter Handicap.—Density. Nightcalm, Spanish Lad, or Alma. Russley Handicap. Retrogression, Atreus, Cherry Bay. Sockburn Handicap.—Capricious, Trench Law, Swordstck. The fields are as follows: 22 2 KILDARE HURDLE HANDICAP, Of £3OO. One mile and three-quarters st lb st lb Esperance Master Bay .. .. 912 Dingle .. 9 4 Roseman .. 911 Ruling Star 9 1 Flashlight .. 9 9

FINAL GALLOPS SMART TRIALS AT RICCARTON (Special to Daily Times) CHRISTCHURCH, Mar. 23. The weather was fine for the final gallops at Riccarton this rooming. The outside of the course proper attracted a few of the trainers, but. most of the work was done on the plough. There were some interesting trials, a five-furlong spin by Density being outstanding, while Duncannon, Nightcalm. and Disdain were the Great Easter candidates‘who went well over six furlongs. Sovereign Lady was given an easy run. She is in great order. Rakahanga, after giving Omapo a start, beat him by four lengths over, six furlongs. She reeled off the first three in 36sec, but took Imin 16 3-ssec for the full journey. On the plough, Night Glass ran five furlongs in Imin 3 2-ssec, a performance which Shikari equalled, while Dorla easily beat Pleading in the same time. Indian Sun took Imin 4 2-ssec. Nightdress and Lord Midas went over the same ground in Imin 2 3-ssec, after doing the first two furlongs in 24 2-ssec. This was a good effort. Wild Talk took Imin 17 l-ssec for six furlongs,: done comfortably. The Wrecker following in Imin 17sec. Disdain was held back to Lord Lynn over six furlongs in Imin 15 2-ssec, after doing the -first three in 36 4-ssec, while King’s Toast easily beat Iceland Spar in Imin 15 4-ssec. Flammarion went at an even pace to run six furlongs in Imin 16 2-ssec, while Duncannon followed in Imin 15 3-ssec. a smart gallop. Cymric beat Prediction in Imin 15 3-ssec, while All Night and Stabilise registered Imin 15 2-ssec. These were excellent hack gallops. Great Swoop and Scold took Imin 32sec for seven furlongs, while Ripley gave Gold Nugget a start and a beating in Imin 31 4-ssec. Donadea ran a mile in Imin 43 3-ssec, after doing tire first half in 50 l-ssec, while Willie Win took Imin 44 4-ssec. with an even pace all the way. Stylist sprinted half a mile in 50sec, and Atreus did three furlongs in 37sec, Cherry Bay going well with a Gascony colt in 36sec. Lockit was not hurried to do Imin 1 2-ssec for six furlongs. Siegmund easily beat Trench Law over a mile in Imin 44 2-ssec. the first half in 51sec. Nightcalm ran six furlongs in Imin 15 l-ssec, the first three in 36 2-ssec. Rue registered Imin 3sec for five furlongs, Muffler joining in for the last four in 49 2-ssec. Schoolgirl led Johnerriby in the early part of their gallop, but they were on terms at the end of six furlongs in Imin 15 4-ssec. Great Plight took Imin 16 l-ssec. Raceaway went well to run- five furlongs in Imin 2 4-ssec. Settlement and Prudent Prince were well matched over a mile in Imin 43 2-ssec and Racewell beat The Raker over six furlongs in Imin 17 l-ssec. On the grass, Good Health beat Dranoel over six furlongs in Imin 17 2-ssec. Raeburn cleared out from Wagner in the last part of seven furlongs in Imin 31sec, time which Pink Lad equalled in a useful gallop by himself. Dinah Dim was much too good for Tan- , tivy over five furlongs in Imin 3sec, the last four in 49sec. Density put up the gallop of the morning when she ran five furlongs, in Imin 1 3-ssec, the last four in 49sec. She was ridden by her trainer, and she seemed to be doing her work exceptionally well. Ferriby broke away in front of Knight Commander and each of them registered Imin 41 4-ssec for a mile, Ferriby doing the first half in 48,2-ssec, while Knighi Commander took 50sec. Blue Abbey showed too much speed for Roman Son over five furlongs in Imin 3 3-ssec. Flashlight (G. Ridgway) went once round the hurdles, but hit three of them Ruling Star (J. Hayes) started with him, but ran down the first flight, scrambling over and losing his rider. On being tried again he gave a moderate display. Master Dingle (G. Elliott) lost his rider in trying to run off at the N first hurdle. He refused several times, but eventually was induced to jump, though only at hunting pace. WAIPUKURAU FIELDS Following are the fields for the Waipukurau meeting \ (single pool betting):— 11.30 MAIDEN RACE, Of £IOO.. Six furlongs.

BEAUMONT MEETING The form displayed at the Lawrence meeting will probably shed quite a lot of light on possibilities at the Beaumont Racing Club’s meeting, as quite a number of horses are engaged at both fixtures. The Beaumont card will contain some new blood and also provide a change of track conditions which may have a material effect on results. The following may be amongst the popular selections during the day:— Roxburgh Trial Handicap.—Homing, Our Empire, Lady Don. Dunkeld Handicap Trot. —Polling Day, Coastline, Woolwich. Easter Handicap.—Sir Hugh, Auctor, Ashaway. President’s Handicap.—Queen Beth, Mlltlades. Pink Dress. Jubilee Champion Hack Handicap.—Aravane, Combat. Silkwood. Beaumont Handicap.—Queen Beth, Attractive Note, Gusterina. Jubilee Dash Handicap Trot.—Star Voyage, Awatea, Wrackenu. Hallway Handicap.—Hanlon. Queen Dorothy, Song Boy. Weatherstones Hack Handicap .—Pink Dress, Aravane, Our Empire. The following is the card for the day:— ROXBURGH TRIAL HANDICAP. Of £125. Six furlongs.

BEAUMONT REHANDICAPS Following are the Beaumont rehandicaps:—Trial Handicap, Foxy 8.7; Easter Handicap, Hanlon 8.4; Champion Hack Handicap, Bad News 8.9, Gusterina 7.10; Beaumont Handicap, Bad News 8.9, Gusterina 8.0; Railway Handicap, Hanlon 9.5. DONCASTER HANDICAP MILDURA BEATS BEAULIVRE ST. LEGER TO READING (United Press Association) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) SYDNEY, Mar. 24. (Received Mar. 24, at 8 p.m.) The opening day of the A.J.C. autumn meeting to-day was favoured with fine, sunny weather, and there was good racing. Beaulivre stripped beautifully for the Doncaster Handicap, but was in need of a race. He beat all but the Newmarket winner Mildura, who happened to bs at the top of his form. High Caste was allowed to run, and the public made him a most popular choice. He shaped poorly, apparently feeling the effects of his long campaign. The Victorian Lucrative ran away with the Sires’ Produce Stakes. Maikai won the Autumn Plate so impressively that his prospects for the Sydney Cup look rosy. Reading has now joined the select band of three-year-olds who have won two Derbies and two Legers. The attendance was estimated at 55,000. Following are the results:— HURDLE HANDICAP, Of £SOO About two miles. Jack Mac, Messrs Bowser and Cusick’s b g, by Scintillation —Specs, syrs, 10.7 (Hynes) .. .. 1 Mag Mort, 9.4 (Brace) 2 Spearbinc, 11.13 (Hood) 3 Ten started. Won by a length, with one length and a-quarter between second and third. Valhalla was fourth. Time, 3min 433 sec. AUTUMN PLATE, Of £ISOO. One mile and a-half. Maikai, W. J. Wlnterbottom’s br g, by Pantheon—Oreum, 6yrs, 9.0 .. .. 1 Mosaic, 9.0 (Munro) 2 Old Rowley, 9.0 (Badger) 3 Scratched: Fearless, Dashing Cavalier. The five runners, with Old RoWley in the lead, took things easily over the first mile, when Mosaic and Maikai closed on the leader, and the pace was applied. Royal Chief attempted to get up at the turn into the straight, but was beaten off, and Mosaic and Maikai staged a neck-and-neck battle along the straight, Maikai gaining the verdict by a head. Old Rowley was two lengths and a-half away third and Royal Chief a close fourth. St. Constant was last Time. 2min 34Jsec. VAUCLUSE HANDICAP, Of £7OO. Seven furlongs. First Division Mitsui, C, M. Sawyer’s blk h, by Eastern Monarch—Charlecote, 6yrs, 8.8. (Briscoe) 1 Anne, 8.12 (Whitney) 2 Überous, 8.10 (Bartle) 3 Fourteen started. Including Stalin. Won ! by three lengths, with half a head between second and third. Bonnie L. was fourth. Time. Imin 25sec. •

Second Division Rex, H. A. Taylor’s b g, by Baralong— Pashinina, syrs, 8.10 (Munro) .. .. 1 Knight Folly, 8.7 (Sawyer) .. .. .. 2 Dermid, 8.0 (Badger) .. 3 Thirteen started. Won by threequarters of a length, with a length between second and third. Fly was fourth. Time, Imin 25Jsec. DONCASTER HANDICAP, Of £3OOO. One mile. j Mildura, E. J. Watt’s b h, by Manfred —Miss Meadows, 4yrs, 8.8 (Munro) 1 Beaullvre (N.Z.), 8.7 (McCarten) .. 2 El Golea, 9.4 (Creighton) 3 Nineteen started. Beaullvre was always near the front from the barrier rise, and was closely attended by Mildura and The Albatross. Mildura moved up at the home turn, where Beaulivre shot into the lead and looked very dangerous. Mildura, desperately ridden, overtook the New Zealander at the distance, and, finishing strongly, won by three-quarters of a length, with half a length between* second and third; Cherry Bar was fourth, and then came Denis and Rodborough. High Caste was in the picture for half a mile, but then faded out. Gold Salute ran a disappointing race. A.J.C. SIRES’ PRODUCE STAKES, Of £3500. Seven furlongs. Lucrative, Messrs Levin and McLean’s b c, by Gay Lothario—Balkan Star, 2yrs, 8.10 (McCarten) 1 Pandect, 8.10 (Badger) 2 Trueness, 8.7 (Bartle) .. 3 Ten started, including Patrician and Beauregard. Won by two lengths, with a neck between second and third. Rimveil was fourth. Time, Imin 254 sec.

12.37— CHAMPAGNE STAKES, Of £500 Six furlongs. Cherry Bay Chary Muscatine Doria Night Glass Shikari Lady Govern Rue Absolve Cicada 1.22— COURTENAY HANDICAP, Of £150. Seven furlongs. st lb st lb Stylist 9 0 Ryetown 8 0 Omapo .. .. 8 13 Nigella 8 0 Dranoel .. 8 11 Ageratum .. 7 13 King’s Toast 8 10 Royal Lassie 7 13 Indian Sun 8 9 All Night .. 7 13 Princess Benevolent 7 13 Minerva .. 8 8 Gay Lover 7 13 Johnemby .. 8 2 Georgia 7 13 Schoolgirl .. 8 2 Sham Boy .. 7 13 Lady The Dictator 7 13 Constant .. 8 0 Good Health 7 13 2.2— AUTUMN PLATE, Of £425 One mile. Shanghai Prudent Lily .. 9 0 Prince 7 11 Night Pal 8 12 Ripley 7 10 Rebellion 8 10 Areas .. .. 7 8 Cymric 8 8 Waka .. .. 7 6 Great Swoop 8 7 Captain Hearth 8 7 Bruce 7 4 King Gustavo 8 8 The Raker .. 7 3 Scold 8 6 Pink Lad 7 3 Great Night 8 5 Prediction 7 0 Eerriby 7 13 Racewell 7 0 The Due) 7 12 2.47— GREAT EASTER HANDICAP Of £1000 Seven furlongs. Haughty • Duncannon 8 0 Winner 9 z Rakahanga 7 13 Nightcalm 8 9 Flammarion 7 11 Spanish Lad 8 8 Density .. .. 7 9 Alma 8 7 Not Out 7 7 Disdain 8 2 The Wrecker 7 0 Globe Trotter 8 0 Lord Puck .. 7 0 3.27— RUSSLEY HANDICAP. Of £300 Nine furlongs. Atreus 8 5 Alias .. 7 0 Retrogression 8 0 Pleading 7 0 Cherry Bay 7 10 Jolly Time .. 7 0 Night Glass 7 10 Khurja .. .. 7 0 Don’t Forget 7 7 Tissue .. .. 7 0 Muscatine .. 7 5 Whlphand .. 7 0 Stylosa 7 4 Eulogist 7 0 Gay Thread 7 3 Highland Gold Nugget 7 3 Dance .. f 0 Confidant 7 2 4.12— SOCKBURN HANDICAP, Of £500 Nine, furlongs. Sovereign Dainty Sue .. 7 9 Lady 8 12 Night Dress 7 6 Willie Win 8 12 Settlement .. 7 S Siegmund .. 8 9 Wild Talk .. 7 5 Thermidor . ■ 8 7 Wagner 7 3 Norseman .. 8 5 Valantua 7 0 Capricious .. 8 4 Knight Trench Law 7 13 Commander 7 0 Swordstick . 7 12 Raeburn 7 0 Wild Career 7 10 Loekit 7 0 4.57— 1 PAPANU1 HANDICAP, Of £300 Seven furlongs. Night Pal .. 9 2 Areas .. .. 7 13 Hearth .. .. 8 11 Improvident 7 13 Cymric 8 11 Raroa 7 12 Plumage 8 4 Dinah Dhu .. 7 8 Great Flight 8 4 Tantivy 7 7 Gold Don 8 2 Prediction .. 7 7 Lord Lynn . 8 2 Grey Silk .. 7 7

st lb st lb Queen Ita .. , 6 7 Etla .. 6 7 Jeanne Quex 6 7 Waicony 6 7 Tide .. , 6 7 Arachne ,, 6 7 Rakanui 6 7 Hinerangi .. 6 7 Kinkajou , 6 7 Goldcraft 6 7 Guthron , 6 7 Richelieu Golden Pearl .. .. 6 7 Melody , 6 7 Geelong 6 7 Tractive 6 7 12.10— HATUMA HACK HANDICAP. * Of £100. Five furlongs. Proclamation 9 4 Earl’s Court 7 7 Plenteous 9 0 Po Atarau .. 7 7 Nelumbo , 8 9 King’s Vascones , 8 2 Country .. 7 7 Calliope , 8 1 Red Hunting 7 7 Silver Bat .. , 7 10 Tidal Lass .. 7 7 Haile Onahau 7 7 Selassie . 7 10 Show Day .. 7 7 Star Lad 7 7 Vonia Park 7 7 12.50— RUATANIWHA HACK HANDICAP, Of £140. One mile. Diana Tetrix 9 2 Royal Spades 7 7 Queen’s City Song .. 7 4 Dream , 9 0 Red Shoes .. 7 4 Mother-in-Golden Law' .. .. . 8 5 Enterprise 7 4 Earl Richelieu Colossus .. , 7 7 Pearl .. .. 7 2 1.30WA1PUKURAU CUP. Of £220. One mile and a-quarter. Gay Mimic .. 9 0 Lindrum 7 6 Hunting Cat 8 6 Granvale 7 5 Winsome Lu 7 13 Native Song 7 5 Solaria .. , 7 9 Diana Tetrix 7 5 Hunting Lady Chat .. 7 0 Moments ‘ 7 8 The Ring .. 7 0 Queen’s Red Cockade 7 0 Dream , 7 6

2.10— PUKEORA TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP, Of £120. Five furlongs. Flying Spy .. 9 0 Dyne 7 5 Val Bay 7 13 Black Out .. 7 5 Arabella .. 7 8 Lady Garvagh 7 3 Kinariki 7 8 Versatile 7 3 Loch Moigh 7 8 Isis .. .. 7 2 2.50— LADIES’ HANDICAP, Of £100. One : mile and three furlongs. Hunting Cat 12 12 Royal 10 9 Trailer 11 10 Pageant .. Kohika 10 13 Haile Selassie 10 7 Earl Colossus 10 13 Lacan 10 7 Lady Stella.. 10 13 Summons 10 7 Vonia Park 10 7 3.30— PUPIMU HACK HANDICAP, ■ Of £220. , Six furlongs. Proclamation 9 3 Royal 9 Plenteous .. 8 12 Pageant ., 7 Mother-in-Po Atarau .. 7 9 Law .. .. 8 8 Tidal Lass .. 7 7 Vascones 7 13 Arachne 7 7 Haile Selassie 7 9 Red Hunting Earl’s Court 7 7 Malacca 7 9 7 7 Kalika 7 9 Show Day .. 7 7 Royal Spades 7 9 4.10— FLYING HANDICAP, Of £160. Six furlongs. . Solaria .. 9 0 Diana Tetrix 8 1 Golden Trailer ,. .. 7 7 Blonde 8 10 Lady Chat .. 7 3 Endorsement 8 8 Nelumbo 7 3

st lb st lb Our Empire 9 0 Roselleana .. 8 4 Lady Don .. 8 13 Weathereen 8 1 Lady Jalna .. .. 8 1 Constant .. 8 11 Ascent .. .. 8 1 Homing 8 7 My Mistake 8 1 Foxy .. .. 8 7 Subscription 8 1 Royal Safe Light .. 8 1 Ransom . 8 6 Silver Don 8 1 Invadere 8 5 DUNKELD HANDICAP TROT (Saddle), Of £145 and trophy Class 3.43. One mile and a-half. Blue Spot . scr Woolwich scr Coastline . scr Young Dewey scr Dawn Direct . scr vds bhd Drummer Bov scr Bellond . 36 Juniper SCT Mulguy .. . . 36 Lady Quilia scr Our Guy . 36 Rapid Course scr Polling Day . . 36 Storm Chimes Awatea .. . 84 Junior SCI EASTER HANDICAP, Of £160. One mile and a-quarter. st lb st lb Sir Hugh .. 8 9 Queen Hanlon 8 4 Dorothy .. 7 13 Nlghtwlngs 8 0 Ashaway 7 0 Auctor ' .. 7 13 Moneyless .. 7 0 PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of £135. Five furlongs. Mlltiades .. 9 6 Eastern Queen Beth 9 1 Prince 7 7 Lady Sincere 9 0 Jalna .. .. 7 7 Pink Dress 8 1 Attractive Lady Don ..) 7 8 Note 7 7 Recall .. .. 7 7 Roselleana 7 7 Ascent 7 7 Silver Don 7 7 JUBILEE CHAMPION HACK HANDICAP. Of £200. One mile. Hearth .. .. 9 0 Exult .. .. 7 5 Combat .. .. 8 11 Royal Bad News .. 8 9 Ransom .. 7 2 Sllkwood 8 7 Roselleana .. 7 1 Aravane 8 3 Ascent .. .. 7 0 Gusterina 7 10 BEAUMONT HANDICAP, Of £140, Six furlongs. Mlltiades V. 9 5 Recall .. .. 7 7 Queen Beth 9 0 Attractive Bad News .. 8 9 Note .. .. 7 7 Pink Dress 8 0 Ascent .. .. 7 7 Gusterina .. 8 0 Roselleana .. 7 7 Our Empire 7 9 Invadere 7 ~7 Lady Don .. 7 8 JUBILEE DASH HANDICAP TROT (Saddle), Of £140 and trophy Class 2.27 One mile Coastline scr Star Voyage . scr Dawn Direct SCI Storm Chimes Deeside SCI Junior , scr Drummer Boj SCI Valentine ■. . scr Erin’s View . scr Woolwich . scr Great Jubilee scr Wrackenu . scr Happy Erin scr yds bhd Juniper .. . SCI Bellond . 24 Lady Quilia SCT Polling Day, 24 Rapid Course scr Mulguy . 24 Sagacity . scr Fenella .. . 36 Sea Peter . scr Awatea . 48 Sister Joan . scr RAILWAY HANDICAP. Of £150 Six, furlongs. st lb st lb Sir Hugh .. 9 8 Ballad .. .. 7 7 Hanlon .. .. 9 5 Moneyless •. 7 7 Auctor .. .. 9 0 Combat 7 7 Queen Final Bell .. 7 7 Dorothy .. 8 13 Silkwood 7 7 Song Boy .. 7 7