SPORTING NOTES FROM AUSTRALIA.

Otago Witness, Issue 2928, 27 April 1910, Page 56

SPORTING NOTES FROM AUSTRALIA.

By Ravenswobth.

MELBOURNE, April 19. RACING IN MELBOURNE. We only had one raoa meeting under V.R.C rules last week, and that was at Sandon Park on Saturday. It was- a very successful meeting. The suburban clubs have been very lucky for some months past in getting fine weather for their fixtures, and they must have done very well. The imported mare, Mary, by William 111. was reckoned to be a certainty for the First Division Handicap, but she got away badly, and getting blocked in the straight could do no |betteir. than run third to Lisnaate 7.13 and the Menschikoff gelding Socialist 8.3. The winner is by Beauchamp, and used to •race in Sydney. In a very weak field Acer, 10.9, by Woodlark, scored vei-y easily in the Hurdle Race, and the Steeplechase proved a safe thing for Easy Jack 9.13, a son of Easy John. The New Zealand-bred Gunpowder, 7.9., in A. Ferguson's stable, was thought to have a mortgage on the Sandown Park Handicap, one mile and a-quarter, the event of the day, but could l only run a dead heat for third place with Attic 7.2, the raco proving a good thing for Prizefighter 6.13, with Perilous 6.11 second. Prizefighter is a three-year-old gelding in J. Lynch's stable, by the Nordenfeldt horsa Havoc from The Prize, by Robinson Crusoe, and ie likely to be sent oveT to compete in the Adelaide Cup. The New Zealand-bred King Paul, by St. Paul, was a starter in PrizeflgMer.'s race, but looked /very big in condition* and ran nowhere. The George Frederick ffijfo Lady Ottawa 7.13 scored

cleverly from San Fran’s son Waihuku 8.11 jn the Second Division Handicap, while Gay Bob 8.6, a three-year-old Bobadil colt, registered a hollow victory in the Third ■Division Handicap. There were 19 starters, and the Caiman two-year-old Caraballo 7.11 was second. RACING IN SYDNEY. ‘At the Canterbury Park meeting on Saturday the Hurdle Race went to. the New Zealand-bred Contorp 9.9, who won easily in a field of five. Contorp is by Conqueror, and is owned by Mr J. H. Crick The Ayr Laddie colt, Sylvander, followed up his form of the previous Saturday, by carrying 9.5 to victory in the Nursery Handicap. Lady Meg 8.0 followed him home, j Rose Ailie 8.8, by Ambente, was equal to winning the Flying Mile, but only beat Rose of Lancaster 7.3 by a head, with Manchester 9.5 third. Rose Ailie, like Sylvander, was ridden by M'Lachlan. Jack Hinton 7.4, by St. Blaize, was ridden to victory by W. H. Smith in the Park Stakes while the imported Marcotini 7.3, by Marco, scored an easy win in the leading event of the day—the Canterbury Handicap, one mile and a-quarter—by 100 yards, the unlucky Well Done, who ran two seconds the previous Saturday, again occupying that position. Latroma 8.7, by Gambol, was returned the winner of the Short Handicap, six furlongs. RACING IN ADELAIDE. —A Jockey Killed.— The meeting of South Australian TattersaH’s Club at Morphetville on Saturday was, unfortunately, attended by a fatal accident to a jockey. Justayrfter the 25 horses were started for Stakes a smash-up occurred in the centre of the field. Horses were struggling on the ground, jockeys were stretched out on the course, and others were limping to' the enclosure. When the field returned to the weighing enclosure it was ascertained that no fewer than five horses —Contrite, Steelbone, Battle Bridge, Kookara, and Sonatahad come to grief, and that many others had narrowly escaped falling. Prompt aid was rendered to the injured jockeys, of whom Sutherland appeared to be in the most serious condition. Dr Mainwaring, who was in attendance, pronounced the case to be hopeless. He had ruptured his abdominal organs, and died shortly afterwards. Sutherland rod© Contrite, who was one of the first to fall in the scrimmage. He was • a Victorian jockey, and served his apprenticeship with W. A. Filgat© at Flemington. H© rode several winners in Victoria, including The Amazon in the Royal Handicap, at the V.R.C. meeting in 1905. He subsequently went to West Australia, where he rod© with considerable success for Mr P. A. 'Connolly and other owners Pie piloted Post Town to victory in, Mr Connolly’s colours in the West Australian Derby and Perth Cup. Pie was riding in Melbourne last spring, and got Nushka horn© in the V.R.C. Veteran Stakes. He had been located in Adelaide for some few months. Steelbone and Com trite each broke a' leg and were destroyed. In the previous race, the Steeplechase, won by Coalbox 9.5, K.C. fell and broke his neck, so the meeting was a disastrous one in every way. The chief event, Tattersall s Cup, on© mile and a-half, went to Goodwood 7.5, by Duke of Richmond (son of Richmond), with Alarm 7.12 and Topedi 8.0 in the places, the result being somewhat of a surprise. Rose Morn 8.2, by Koran, took the Welter Handicap, and Bromlook 9.3, by Broken Hill, the Hurdle Race. The Trial Stakes, in which the disastrous accident took place, went to Baxter 8.7, by George Frederick (son of Carbine). There was a good field for the Breeders’ Handicap, for two-year-olds, and First Shot 7.7 won easily. First Shot is by Pistol (imp.) from First Fleece, a daughter of the New Zealand-bred mare Golden Fleece, by Stonyhurst. First Shot is a first foal. The Pile Handicap, six furlongs, went to Palotta, who is in great form just mow. She carried 9.6, and easily beat a smart field. Palotta was originally handicapped for the Goodwood Handicap at 8.3, but will have to put up 71b extra. She is a five-year-old sister to Ganymedes, by Port Admiral from Calirrhoe, by First King from Ohloe, by Maribyrnong. Calm-hoe was destroyed a couple of years ago. RACING IN WEST AUSTRALIA. The W.A.T.C. held a meeting in Perth on Saturday, when the leading event, the April Handicap, on© mil© and three furlongs, went to Dragon 6.13, by Carbineer (son of Carbine). Another Carbineer to win was Binate, who took a seven furlongs handicap. Florus 7.10, by Scarpia, and Miss Hagel 6.7, by Dalmeny, ran a dead heat in th© City Handicap, six furlongs, and the stake® were divided. The other winners were Leonatus (by The Admiral), First Wave (by Portland), and Bundoorie (by Bundook, son of Clarbine). RACING IN TASMANIA. At th© T.R.C. autumn meeting at Elwick last Saturday the winners were Cocoatina (by Cocos), Garrison (by Grafton), Raheny (by Brilliant), Leander (by Chesterman), Leemo (by Leebolme), and Kama (by Leeholme). MISCELLANEOUS. The New Zealander Pilot, now owned by Mr F. G. Clarke, has been nominated for the Warrnambool Grand Autumn Steeplechase, to be run in April.' He fell last year when carrying the colours of Mr RG. Casey, chairman of the V.R.C. Mr Leslie Lamb, of Rooty Hill, who during a recent visit to India acted as judge at the Calcutta Turf Club’s meetings, has returned to Sydney. The Wallace gelding Blind Harry won the Benalla (Victoria) Cup, of 130sovs, last Wednesday. The V.R.C. committee last week considered the condition® of the next Champion Stakes. After the fiasco connected with the recent Champion race, there was a good deal of talk about altering the conditions of the event in future, so that a race run in reasonably good time would be assured. One committeeman brought up a proposal having that object in view, but his fellow-committeemen thought it improbable that another farce like that associated with the last Champion would occur, and decided to adhere to the old conditions, which are: —Champion StakeiS.—A sweepstakes of lOsovs each, 2ft, with lOOOsovs added. Second horse to receive 200sovs and the third lOOsovs out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Weight for. age. Unless the race is run in smin 45sec or under the added money will be reduced to 500sovs, and the second and third money to 150sovs and 75-ovs respectively; but the stewards, having regard to the state of the course, may, if they think fit, at any time up to one

hour before the time fixed for starting- such race vary or alter the above condition as to the time within which thei race is to be run. Three miles." Entries for the event will not, however", 'be taken as heretofore at the same time as these for the Newmarket Handicap and Australian Cup, but a.t the same time as the general entries for the autumn meeting. The committed decided that the sweepstakes of the next Melbourne Stakes, at the spring fixture, will be reduced from 20sovs to lOsovs, and the forfeit from ssovs to 2sovs. The added money will remain at lOOOsovs. Civilian, who is by the Derby and Melbourne Cup -winner Newhaven, ran a dead beat for first place in the Trial Stakes and subsequently won the Publicans' Purse at the Maffra (Victoria) races last Thm-sday. Twelve of the 14 yearlings that realised! 1000 guineas or over at the recent sales in Sydney will be trained at Randwick. In past years the majority of the high-priced yearlings at the Sydney sales have gone to Victorian owners, and have been trained at Flemington and Caulfield. J. M'Gregor, a New Zealander rider, will have the mount on Mr E. Manifold's jumpers during the winter season. Messrs H\ Chisholm and Co., of Sydney, have sold, on account of Mr C. L. Macdonald> the chestnut filly Aurarius, four years, by Maltster from Aurous, to Mr T. H. Lowry (N.Z.), owner of Bobrikoff. Aurarius, who has never won a race, was sent to Sydney on her way to New Zealand, yesterday. Metallurgy, by Medallion, was successful in the principal event, the Town Plate, one mile and a-quarter, at the Wallsend (N.S.W.) Jockey Club meeting last week. Thunder Jewel, who is by the Musket horse Thunderbolt, ran away with the Loughlin-Kenna Cup at Lai Lai (Victoria) last week, winning by half a dozen lengths. G. Ross rode two winners at the meeting. The Flying Handicap went to the New Zealand-bred Eo, by Birkenhead. The Doncaster Handicap winner, Storey, has bevm sold to the Sultan of Johore at a satisfactory figure. The horse will leave Sydney for his new home this week.

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

SOUTH CANTERBURY RACES. (From Oub Special Reporter.) First Day—Wednesday, April 20. The South Canterbury Jockey Club's meeting was commenced to-day. The weatbeir in the morning was threatening:, but the sky cleared later, and the conditions were, favourable. The track was in good order, and there was a large attendance, the crowd in the inside enclosure constituting a record. Mr H. Limn made an excellent debut as a starter. Nine bookmakers were licensed at £2O, and the totalisator investments ware • £4564- as against £3597 on the first day last year. The following are the results: ROSEWILL HANDICAP, Of 75sovs; second lOsovs and third ssovs. Six furlongs. Mr R. Harrison's ch h Manillus, by Formosan—Manilla, 4yrs, 7.5 (J,. Tait) 1 Mr Liken's Windward, 7.4 (J. Humphreys) 2 Mr Moraghan's Clanmena, 7.12 (F. E. Jones) 3 Also started: Adage 8.3, Glenfield 7.13, Miss Dorie 7.7, Captain Kidd 7.4, Musterer 6.9. Manillus led all the way, and won easily by three lengths from Windward, who beat Aunt. .Sally by half a length, with Miss Dorie and Adage next. Time, lmin. 15 2-sscc. SMITHFIELD HANDICAP, Of 80sovs; second lOsovs and third ssovs. Four furlongs. Mr G. Ruthven's ch m Octave, by Obligado—Quatorze, aged, 9.1 (J. Blythe)" 1 Mr Bertram's Eaglestone, 7.7 (C. Hack) 2 Mr Cook's The Seer, 8.10 (F. Douglas) 3 Also started: Lady Orizoin 9.0, Queen of Spades 8.13, Montreal 8.2, Busyland 8.0, Stepmaid 7.7, Peak 1.1. Queen of Spades showed the way at the start, followed by Stepmaid and Octave. Turning for home, Octave drew out and won by two lengths from Eaglestooe, who beat The Seer by a length, with Qusien of Spades and Busyland close up. Time, 49 l-ssec. OTIPUA HURDLE HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs; second 15sovs and third lOsovs. One mile and a-half. Mr J. Lorgelly's b g Antony, by Phaeton—Traitress, aged, 9.0 • (F. Douglas) 1 Mr Toomey's Stone Ginger, 10.10 (J. M'Leod) 2 Mr Gngg's Bay Lupin, 10.9 (L. Hegairty) 3 Also started: Southern Cress 11.13, Ringman 11.8, Nova 10.9, Fulmar 9.8, Royal Shell 9.3, Grosvenor 9.0, Loyala 9.0, Hazard 9.0. Antony led past the stand, but a little further on Loyala took charge. Three furlongs from home Loyala was done with. and a good finish ended in Antony beating Stone Ginger by a head, with Bay Lupin two length away just in front of Southern Cross and Nova. Time, 2min 53 3-ssec. TIMARU CUP, Of 200sovs; second 3Csovs and third 20sovs. One mile and a-quarter. Mr G. M. Evan's b g Oiyoi, by Stepniak—Hermosa, 3yrs, 9.6 (F. Ya.rr) ... + Mr Knight's br m Tikitere, by FinlandFlame, 4yrs, 8.2 (R. King) ... + Mr Gngg's Outlandfe-, 8.3 (F. E. Jonee) 3 . -.4 ls 2-^ tal 1 ed: White Cockade 7.3, Waiju 6.10, Silkweb 6.10. Sdlkweb and Outlander led out of the straight, but a little further' on Silkweb and Waiju went out, and at the six-furlong post they were several lengths clear of their opponents. Rounding the home turn the field closed up, and at the distance Oiyoi and Tikitere were in front. Oiyoi Eippeared to have an advantage, but Tikitere finished well and made a dead heat. Outlanider was two lengths away, just clear of Waiju and Silkweb. Time, 2min, 7mini 3-ssec. WASHDYKE WELTER HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs; second 15sovs and third ssovs. Seven furlongs. Mr J. Ellis's blk h My Lawyer, by Blackstone —Emmeline, 4yrsi, 9.3 (R. Ellis) 1 Mr Sheenan'a Merry ' Lass 811 (J. M'Cluskey) 2 Mr Taylor's Luperin, 8.0 (F. E. Jones) 3 Also started: St. Aidan 10.7, Fasnakylc 9.9, Zetland 9\6, Fisticuff 9.5, Armamento 11.4. Harvest 9.2, Gold' Braid 9.2, Eous 9-0, Braa&nase 8.3, Red-and-Black 8.2, Incbbonri*' B.U. and Freak 80.

Fist'cuff, My Lawyer, Eous, and Luperin were the leaders from the start. Turning for home, My Lawyer shot out, and won by two lengths from Merry Lass, who beat Luperin by a length, with Fisticuff, Eous, and Freak close up. Time, Imin 28 2-sseo. HACK RACE, Of 50sovs; second seovs and third 2sovs. Weight 8.0. Five furlongs. Mr R. Baxter’s b g Manchester, by Mannlicher, 6yrs (J. Beard) 1 Mr M‘Dona Id’s Merriebeck (P. Douglas) 2 Mr M’Caulay’e Castilla (L. G. King) ... 3 Also started: False Step, Windgun, Optimeform, Lady Dirk, The Cingalese, Oblong, Otakio, and Captain. Manchester was in front at the end of a furlong, and was never headed, winning by two lengths from Merriebeck, who beat Castilla by a length, with Optimeform close up. Time, Imin 2 2-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs; second 15sovs and third ssovs. Six furlongs. Mr J. Ellis’s tlk g My Lawyer,- by Blacketone —Emmeline, 4yrs, 3.4 [including 101 b penalty] (R. Ellis) ... ... 1 Mr Taylor’s'Luperin, 6.7 (C. Emraerson) 2 Mr Knight’s Shindy, 6.13 (J. Tait) ... 3 Also started: Cute 8.9 and All Guns 8.6. My Lawyer shot out in the straight, and won a poor race by three lengths from Luperin, who beat Shindy by a length. .Time, Imin 15seo. Second Day—Thursday, April 21. , Ideal weather was on hand for* the concluding' day of the South Canterbury meeting, and there was> an excellent attendance. The totalizator registered £4478 for the day. and £9042 for the meeting, which was £11695 above last year. Bookmakers’ fees amounted to £328 for the meeting. Details:— TEMUKA HANDICAP, Of TOSovs; second 7sovs, and third Ssovs. Six furlongs. Messrs Prossers’ bile m Queen of Spades, by Sarrt Ilario —Son of a Gum mare, 4yrs, 8;9 (Donovan) I Mr Baxter’s Miss Dorie, 7.9 [inc. 2lb over] (J. Beard) 2 Mr Fleming’s Wind Gun, 8.4 (R. King) 3 Also started: Windward 8.0, Glcnfield 7.10. Aunt Sally 7.8. Clemena 7.5, Captain Kidd 6.11, Freak 6.8. Freak, Glcnfield, and Clemena ran over the coua-s© from a false start, and in the actual start Windward and Aunt Sally ■were left at the post. Queen of Spades was prominent in the early part, and, stalling off Miss Doris, she won in a punishing finish by half a head, with Wind Gun a length and a-half away, third, and Captain Kidd fourth. Time, Imin 16sec. PAREORA HANDICAP. Of 80 so vs; second lOsov-s, and third ssovs. Five furlongs. Mr G. Ruth van's cb m Octave, by Ofaligado—Quatorze. aged, 9.11 (Blythe) 1 Mr Wester man's Montreal, 7.10 (Holmes) 2 Mr Cook’s The Seer, 8.3 (M'Cluekev) ... 3 Also started: Ladv Orizoin 9.7. Luperin 7.9, Eaglestcne 7.8, Busyland 7.8, Redmond 7.0. Busyland and Redmond were left several lengths, and Octave, taking charge in the straight, won by two and a-half lengths from Montreal, who beat The Seer by half a length. Luperin was half a length away, fourth. Time. Imin 2 3-ssec. WAI-ITI HURDLES, Of SOsovs; second lOsovs, and third Ssovs. One mile and a-half Mr M. Duggan’s b g Nova, by Stepniak —Fauna, aged, 10.3 (Retter) ... 1 Mr Twomey’s Stone Ginger, 10.13 (A. M'Lecd) 2 Mr Black’s Loyola, 7.0 (F. Douglas) ... 3 Also started: Southern Cross 11.13, Ringman 10.9, Bay Lupin 10.6. Antony 9.9. Shillelagh 9.7, Grcsvenor 9.7, Royal Shell 9.0, Hazard 9.0. Bay' Lupin. Antony, and Stone Ginger were at the head of a closely running field as they raced over the fence in front of the stand. Bay Lunin was displaced when racing along the back, and going to th© far turn Loyola took charge and Ud into the straight. Once over the last fence Nova •same away fast, and beat Stone Ginger by three lengths, the latter defeating Loyola, by three-parts of a length. Southern Cross was close up, fourth, just clear of Grosvenor. Time. 2m in 51sec. A protest was lodged against the winner for alleged inconsistent running, and after consideration by the stewards was dismissed. AUTUMN HANDICAP, cf ISOaovs; second SOsovs, and third lOsovs. One mile. Mr J. Griffen’s b g Silkweb, by Soult— aged. 6.9 (Cf. Emmerson) ... 1 Mrs J. Ellis’s My Lawyer, 8.4 (R. Ellis) 2 Mr A. -Knight’s Tikitere, 8.7 , , (R. King) 3 Also started: Outlander 8.0. Silkweb quickly jumped to the front, and Jed My Lawyer by a. couple of lengths along the back. while Tikitere and Outlander were lying handy. Rounding for home, Outlander and Tikitere went past My Lawyer. At the distance the field were racing in close order, and under punishment Silkweb kept clear to beat My ■Lawyer by a short length, with Tikitere a length away, third, and Outlander,. who faded out in the last bit. a length outside the plaoe. Time, Imin 40sec. SEADOWN WELTER. Of lOOsovs; second 15 so vs, and third Ssovs. Seven furlongs. Mr G. Dempster’s oh g Waiju, by Waiuku —Julia. syrs, 7.1 (Fletcher) ... 1 Mr W. C. Harrison’s Eous, 8.12 (Yarr) 2 Mr A. Bertram’s Inchfconnv. 7.8 (Hack) 3 Also started: All Guns 9.6, Zetland 9.3, Fisticuff 9.2, Gold Braid 8.8, Brasenose 7.10. Red-and-Black 7.8, Adage 7.7. Fisticuff got the beet of an indifferent start, and going along the, back was attended by Eous. who was a couple of lengths away. At the turn the field closed up, and inside the distance Waiju took charge, and, .stalling off Eous, won by a length and a-half. Inohbonny was three lengths away, and then came Adage and Fisticuff. Time, Imin 28 2-sssc. HACK HANDICAP, Of SOsovs; second ssovS', and third 2sovs. Five furlongs. Mr R- Baxter’s b g Manchester, by Mannlicher, 6yrs, 9.2 (Beard) ... ... 1 Mr R- Harrison’s Manillas, 9.5 (Thurson) 2 Mr Ellis’s Optimeform, 7.8 (R. Ellis) ... 3 Also started Merriebeck 7.13, Oblong 6.7, Otakio 6.7. Oblong and Otakia were left standing, whilst Merriebeck and Optimeform got away half a dozen lengths behind Manillas

' and Manchester. The two last-named ran together throughout, and in a good finish Mar Chester won by a short neck Optime- , form finished four lengths away. Time, lmin 3seo. FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs; second 15sovs and third ssovs. Six furlongs. Mrs J. Ellis's blk h My Lawyer, by Blackstone—Emmeline, 4yrs, 8.12 (R. Ellis) 1 Mr Hastie's Cute, 8.8 (Humphries) ... 2 Mr Griffen's Silkweb, 9.0 [inc. 101 b pen.] (E. Cotton) 3 Also started: Dabchick 8.3, Fasnakyle 7.9, Sliindy 6.12, Redmond 6.7, Red Morn 6.6. The field ran in close order to the straight. My Lawyer shot out in the last furlong, and won by a length and a-quarter from Cute, who beat Silkweb by half a length. Shindy was half a length away, and the others, with the exception of Redmond, were almost in line with the fourth horse. Tim©, lmin 15 l-ssec. NELSON RACES. First Day—Wednesday, April 20. Fine weather prevailed for the first day of the Nelson Jockey Club's annual meeting to-day. The totalisator investments were £2578, being £375 more than on the first day last year. Results: — TRIAL HANDICAP.—Miss Gift 1, Ahnpai 2, Balmy Breeze 3. Three others started. Time, lmin 17 4-ssec. HANDICAP TROT.-King Teddy 1, Arthur's Mistake 2, Molly Brae 3. Fifteen horses started. Time, 4min 3sec. i NELSON CUP—Lawn Rose. 8.9, 1; First View, 6.9, 2; Glen, 7.6, 3. These : were the only starters. Won by a length. Time, 2min 12see. HOPE HACK HANDICAP.—CIemain 1, Maori Rifle 2, Mangrove 3. Also started: Glen Tui. Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 32sec. HANDICAP TROT. Two miles.—Motor 1, Doyle 2, Picaroon 3. Won by half a length. Time, smin 9seo. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP.—Surmount jl, Lares 2, Morisco 3. Won. by two lengths. Time, lmin 4sec. j GRAND STAND HANDICAP.—Curator ; 1, Waiata 2, Supplement 3. Won by a , bare head. Time, lmin 16see. | WELTER HANDICAP. -Awha 1. Clel rr.ain 2, Ahuapai 3. Won by a length and j a-half. Time, lmin 32sec. j Second Day—Thursday, April 21. j Perfect weather prevailed for the second ! day of the Nelson races, and there was a ; large attendance. The totalisator investments were £2627. Results: I ELECTRIC HANDICAP. B*almy j Breeze. 8.3, 1; Surmount. 10.13, 2; Bridesj maid, 9.6, 3. Won by a head. Time, lmin i 5 3-ssec. I HANDICAP TROT—Avon, 45sec, 1; ! Picaroon, 20sec. 2; King Teddy, 12sec, 3. Time, 7min 7 3-sscc. RICHMOND PARK HANDICAP.Glen, 7.7, 1; Firet View, 7.7. 2; Lawn Rose, 9.8, 3. Won easily. Time, lmin 58 2-sseo. STOKE HACK HANDICAP.-Glentui, 7.2, 1; Ahuapai, 8.0, 2 ; Pure Rose, 7.0. 3. Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 17sec. HANDICAP TROT.—Lincoln's Pride, 46sse, 1; Mis 3 Molly, 46see, 2 ; Molly Brae, 33sec, 3. Won easily. Time, 4min 17sec. WAIMEA HANDICAP.—Waiata, 9.9. 1; Curator, 9.7, 2; Supplement, 6.11, 3. Won . by a length. Time, lmin 16 l-ssec. i WELTER HANDICAP—Pure Rose, 8.0, 1; Maori Rifle. 8.5, 2; Awha, 10.2, 3. Won by four lengths. Time. Irwin. FAREWELL HANDICAP.-Glen, 9.5, 1; I First View, 8.9, 2; Blessbok, 7.7, 3. Won by a nose. Time, lmin 32eec. NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING MEETING. First Day—Thursday, April 21. The New Brighton Trotting Club's autumn meeting was continued to-day at Addington in beautiful weather and with a good attendance. The totalisator investments! amounted to £6344, as against £SOIB last year, and bookmakers' fees totalled £lB9. Results: ADVANCE HANDICAP, of 55sovs. One ' miile and a-half. —Mine, Yet, 15sec, and Marie Mann, 17sec, a dead heat; Idaho, 17eec, 3. Also started Rothella scratch, Miss Vena 2sec, lola 13sec, Ferriera 14sec, Rosechild 15sec, Trixey 17see, Rotorua : lTsec, Armamerrta 17sec, Baz.il 17&ec, Beni J Blackwocd 17sec. Times: Mine Yet, 3min> 45see; Marie Mann. 3min 47sec. j LADIES' BRACELET, of 40sovs. One | mile.—J. C. H., 26sec, 1; Miss Ngapara, | 24seo, 2; Salt Air, 19sec, 3. Thirty-four ! started. Won by 10 lengths. Time, 2min , 41&2C. I BRIGHTON HANDICAP, of 105sovs. ! One mile and a-half.—Royal Ribbon, 13sec, i 1; Emmeline, 14sec, 2 ; Ruby S., lOseo, 3. I Also started: Dick Fly scratch, Imperial Polly ssec, Gold Leaf ssec, Croesus 7see, Ned Egan 9sec. Rosebary lOseo, Marie Narelle 14sec, Dayspring 14tsec, Franzie 15sec. Won by half a length. Time, 3rhin 35s ec. AVON HANDICAP, of 6fcom Two miles.—St. Kyrus, 22sec, 1; Vondey, 14sec, 2; Poriri, 24sec, 3. Also started: Harold C. Baec, Pansy 10<s ec, Gladsome 12s ec, Lucky Child 24«ec. Won by three lengths. Time. smin 7eeo. WAINONI HANDICAP, of 74sovs. Two miles.—G. T. F., 16sec. 1; Adventuress, lOsec, 2; Wild Tree, 4s?c, 3. Also started: Vitella scratch,. Stranger Bsec, Lenape Bsec, Ivy Dean 13see, Slewee Msec, Lord Vivian 15see, Rubican 15see. Won all the way. i Time, smin 8 2-ssec ! TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of SSsovs. One mile. —Ashwood ; 9sec. 1; Hinarr, sseo, I2; Wild Ivy, 9sec, 3. Also started: Lopp scratch, Wild Duck 2sec, Croesus 2sec, i Hamlin 3sec, Mada ssec, Joy 7eec, Bermagiue ssee, Romany Lad Ssec, Major Rothsea sseo, Bessie B. 6sec, Hue Elect 6sec, Repeater Ssec, Alice Wocd Bsec, lanto 9sec, Decoration 9see. Won by four lengths. I Time. Zmia 24 2-ssec. I BEACH HANDICAP, of 50e«r«. One ; mile and a-half.—Geld Lace, 23sec, 1; j Basil, 23ssc, 2: Clevewcod, 21sec, 3. Also j started : Matariki 15sec, Sister Julian 22sec, Sir Joe ISsec, Rolf Boldrewood 21sec, Wood-dale 21sec, Lone Hand 23ssc, Snnny Boy 23sec. Won by four lengths. Time, 3mm 55sec. FINAL HANDICAP, of 50govs. One mile and a-half. —Franzie, Ssec, 1; Rosebery, ssec, 2; Little Arthur, 4sec, 3. Also started: Imperial Polly scratch, Advocate ■. Isec, Wild Duck lsec, Onward (Australia) 4eec, Factory Boy ssec, Onward 6seo, Miss Youngley 6sec, lanto Bscc, and Nell Gwynne Bsec Won by two lengths. Time, . 2min 24 2-s.sec.

Second Day—Saturday, Apkil 23. The New Brighton Trotting Club's autumn meeting was concluded to-day at Addington in cold and dull weather, but the attendance was very fair. The toalisator investments amounted to £7783, making £20,398 10s for the meeting. Seventeen bookmakers were licensed at <ifteen guineas each. Results: SHIRLEY HANDICAP, of 60sovs. Omile and a-half.—Red Ribbon, 13sec, 1; Bell Lincoln, 15sec, 2; Ferira, 17sec, 3. Also started: Vermont ssec, Stormlet llsec, Lady Disdain 12see, Troubadour 14seo, and Beilona 15sec. Won by six lengths. Time, 3min 46 2-ssee. STAYERS' HANDICAP, of 85sovs. Three miles.—Variation, 12sec, 1; Myall, lOsec, 2; Electrocute, 2sec, 3. Also started: Lauderdale scr, Vondey 12sec, Te Porangi 16sec, Rubican 20sec, Matariki 22sec, Poriri 22sec, Lucky Child 24see, and Electric Bell 24-sec. Won by ten lengths. Time, 7min 32 3-ssec. BROOKLYN HANDICAP, of 125sovs„ Two miles.—Ribbons, 9ssc, 1; Ruby S., 13sec, 2; Revenue, lsec, 3. Also started: Terra. Nova 4seo, Fusee ssec, Prince Warbeck osec, Verax 6sec, Master Poole 7sec, Aberfeldy Usee, Noreen 12sec, and Qnincey 13sec. Won by twelve lengths. Time, 4min 45 l-ssec. DALLINGTON HANDICAP, of 70sovs. Two miles.—Red Child, 3see, 1; Bright, 6sec, 2; Derringcotte. 7sec 3. Also started: Submarine scr, Bellcar ssee, Lopp 6sec, Royal Ribbon Tsee, Repeater lOsec, Major Rothsea llsec, Harold' C. 12see, and Decoration 12eec. Won by four lengths. Bright and Submarine ran a dead heat for second place, but the latter was 'disqualified for gallooing. Time, 4min 42 3-ssec. IMPROVERS' HANDICAP, of 65sovs. One mile and a-half.—Bonification, ssec, 1; Idaho, lOsee, 2; Belroy, scr, 3,. Also started: Miss Vera ssec, Driftwood 6sec, Little Tib 6sec, Phish Bsec, Kavalli lOsec, Gold Lace Usee, Ben Blackwood 13seo, and Bazil 12see. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 42sec. LIGHTNING HANDICAP, of 65sovs. One mile.—Wild Duck, 2sec, 1; Miss F!orrie C, 2sec, 2; Factory Boy, 6sec, 3. Aleo started : Lopp lsec, St. Simon 2sec, Croesus 3see, Elector 3sec, My Mistake 4sec, Early Dawn 4sec, Almond ssec, Mada ssec, Submarine ssec, Viewmont 6sec, Ned Egan 6sec, Romany Lad osec, Hue Elect 6sec, Alice Wood 7sec, and Bessie B. 7sec. Won by half-a-length. Time, 2min 16 l-ssec. 'TROTTERS' HANDICAP, of 90sovs. Two miles.—Adventuress, 22ssc, 1; Wild Tree, 2see, 2; Stranger, 22sec, 3. Also started: Marietta Huon 12sec, Prince Randle 13sec, Vitella 14seo. Electrocute 16sec, Welfare 18sec, Miss Vivian 18seo Rossneath 19sec, Havelock 19sec, Myal 21sec, Lenape 22sec, and Te Kuiti 22sec. Won bv a head. Time, 4min 55 4-ssec. AU REVOIR HANDICAP, of 70sovs. One mile.—lmperial Polly, lsec, 1; Frederick, 6seo, 2; "Little Arthur, 4see, 3. Also started Ribbons 2sec behind, Advocate 2sec, Wocdburn Lad 3sec, Embrace 4seo, Hinau 4sec, Franzie ssec, and Miss Youngley 6sse. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 16 4-ssee.

AUCKLAND TROTTING MEETING. AUCKLAND,, April 23. The Auckland Trotting Club's autumn meeting was opened at Alexandra Park today. Results: MAIDEN TROT HANDICAP.—EIsie's Child 1, Goldwood 2. Makauri Lass 3. GREEN LANE TROT.—Royal Albert 1, Tableau 2, Lady Wilmington 3. AUTUMN HANDICAP.—Frontino 1, Mighty Atom 2, Miss Stella 3. STEWARDS' HANDICAP.—Baxter 1, Cavalier 2, John Harold 3. MIDDLE CLASS HANDICAP.—Diamond Bel 1. Alf. M'Kinney 2, Vibrona 3. CORNWALL TROT.—Specialist i, PhyJlistina 2, V. S. 3. HOBSON HARNESS HANDICAP.Count 1, Floranz 2, Royal Albert 3. ELECTRIC TROT.-Madam© Melba. 1, St. Michael 2, Jago 3. During the afternoon Dan Patch, the Australian champion, made an attempt to lower the record for a mile on the track, and so win the club's purse of £250, offered to any horse establishing a record of 2min 14sec. The champion found the track rather heavy, and made a mistake on the wet ground after passing the stand. From that out his claims were dubious, and .he eventually finished more than lOsec outside of the record time.

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NEWCASTLE CUP. ' SYDNEY, April 24. The Newcastle Cup resulted as follows: Lady Wilde 1, Marcotina 2, Call Boy 3. Time, 2min 23sec.

WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, ETC.

HAWKE'S BAY ACCEPTANCES. Longlands Handicap Hurdles. One mile and three-quarters.—Pikopo 11.6, Longner 11.2, Clemency 10.3, Forest 9.13, Waiwareware 9.9, Continuance 9.7, Merry Lawn 9.5, Karakaturma 9.5, Dorando 9.3, Haurangi 9.0, Lothair 9.0, Tupeau 9.0, Le'gner 9.0. Nursery Handicap. Five furlongs.— Sea. Eagle 9.5, Countermine 9.0, Kohinoor 8.13, Birkdalc 8.8, Ladv Reina 8.6, Bunkum 8.4, Nga.tirua.nui'7.7, Entente 7.2, Sir Solo "7.0. Gloss 6.12, Waikekahu 6.7, Longstead 6.7, Ngakawau 6.7. Porangahau. Handicap. Six furlongs.— Lord Soult 9.5, Broadsword 8.6, Hermia 8.3, Gipsy Belle 8.0. Clemora 8.0. Mundio 8.0. Nylaud 7.10, Parula 7.9, Mon Ami 6.12. Ambala 6.10. Dazzling 6.10, Lady Rohina. 6.10. Separator 6.7. Ha who's Bay Cup. One mile and a-hall. —Husbandman 8.11, Sandstream 8.10, California, 8.7. Mcrrivoir*. 8.1. Sir Antrim 8.0. Sir Tristram 7.12, John 7.10. Koran 7.9. Parable 7.9,' Bridge 7.7, Kopu 7.2. Lamsdoj'fF 6.7, Berongarai 6.7. Kairamu Hurdles. One mile and' threequarters.—Paisano 11.7, Maku 11.5. Corazon 10.13. Polyanthus 10.9, Audax 10.5, Exmcor 10.5, Reservoir 9.12, Nero 9.0. Poukawa Hack Handicap. Five furIpngs.—Multiple 9.2, Fort William 8.6. Ascalon 8.3, Faunus 8.3, Meremere 7.13, Amaru 7.13, St. Felix 7.10. Andrew Mack 7.10, Niwaru 7.6. Merriwinff 7.5, Stourton 7.5. Eiva 7.3. Gokl&mar 7.2, Useful. 6.13, Kildoninn 6.11, Prince Hassan 6.10, Stepalong 6.7. Autumn Handicap. Once round.— Penates 10.3. Koran 8.6. Clemora 8.0. Bollin 7.13. Swimming Belt 7.11, Waikaraka 7.11. Afterthought 7.5, Dazzling 7.2, Golden Water 7.0, Bally Heigh 7.0, Glis-

sade 6.9, Millenial 6.7, Rose Lethe 6.7, Voetgang 6.7, Polynices 6.7, Separator 6.7. FORBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr Brinkman for the first day's races, on Wednesday, May 4: — MARRAM PONY HANDICAP (Optional), Of 30sow. One mile and a-half. Sec. Sec.

FORBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. The following nominations have been received for the winter meeting, on the 4tn Pony Handicap toptaoradb «f 30=ovs. One mile and a-half.-Blackey, Foer Christmas Bells, Chewhit, Moroeaux, Lochend. Ruggles, Patohwood, Aquinas, Spoonbill, May Vixen, Dayshift, Welcome Jack. Maior Taylor, Haze M., Generosity. Trial Handicap (optional), of 50sovs. Une mile and a-half.-'Frisco, Jolly Tom, Princess Minto, Nomination, Chief Echo, Kothville, Elie de Beaumont, Miara, Jennie Bell,' Survived. General Mav, Gusty, Gladys M., Underwood, Robert J., Ravensehild, Operator, Mareonigram, Taurima, Bermahne, Lamont, Gip=ywood, Whisperer, Lora T., Merrimao 11., Queen H., Lilly R., Quickturn, Ardlichan, Rosenholz, Matilda, Arbitration, Bloomfontein, Gold Guard, Fairw ; ind, Glenfoot, Stewardess, Voter, Swift. President's Handicap (harness), of 150sovs. Two miles.—Quincey. Revenue, Bribery, Bellis. First Pet, Rothella, Vincent, Royal Colours, Wilkie. First Amateur Handicap (saddle), of 50sovs. One mile and a-half.—Clingstone, Clingschild, Medallion, Jolly Tom, Defender, Burly Bob, Gusty, Sissio Patc'hen, Lavinia, Sparkling Kola., Eldora, Mac Bell, Detective, Octave, Maori Chieftain, Whisperer, Merrimac 11, Queen H., Mantle, Neglected, Imperial, Arbitration, Franzalena, Tugeia, Lady Constance, Master Pat, Lady Dexter °Yon;e. Swift, Airedale. Beach Ha •' > saddle), of lOOsovs. Two miles.—J. C nity., Belle Childe, Viewmont, Whisper, T-cry, Timoty, Stirling King, Little George. Pinewxiod, First Pet, Royal Colours, Arbitrator. Regent Handicap (harness), of 70sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Maggie D.. Bellbird, Quincey, Dillon Bell, Bell Metal, Bermaline, Wild Bill, Truth, Ima D., Rothella, Clarernont, Motorist, Captain Tracey. St. Clair Handicap (saddle), of 9Csovs. Two miles and a-half. Jennie Bell Timoty, Harold's Childe, Bamboo, General Doubt, Matilda, Major Taylor, Joe L Struan. "' Dash Handicap (saddle), of 70sovs. One mile.-Maggie D., Silver Black, Duncan M Gregor, Regina Bell, Knapdale. FisW man Ruggles, Stirling King, Mantle, Ima ' T J; U *, Boyal Colours, Motorist, Viceroy, Beulah, Captain Tracey. Ranfurly Pony .Handicap" (optional), of 30sovs One mile and a-half.—Blackey Fes, Christmas Bella, Chewhit, Morceaux

Lochend, Ruggles, Patchwood, Aquinas, Spoonbill, Mav Vixen, Dayehift, Welcome Jack, Major Taylor, Hazel M., Generosity. Advance Handicap (optional), of One mile and a-half.—Frisco, JoMy Tom t Princess Minto, Chief Echo, Rothville, Eli<* de Beaumont, Miara, Jennie Bell, Survived, General May, Gusty, Gladys M., Under* wood, Robert J., Ravenschild, Asbeistol, Operator, Marconigram, Taurima, Lamont, Gipsy wood, Whisperer, Nora T., Merrimac 11, Queen H., Lilly R., Quickturn, Flowed Child, Ardloehan, Rosenholz, Matilda, Arbitration, Claremcnt, Master Pat, Gold Guard, Tracey Lee, Fairwind, Teddy, Gleafoot, Voter, Stewardess, Swift. Winter Oats Handicap (harness), of 150sovs. Two miles.—Quincey, Revenue, Bribery, Bellis, Walnut, Exchequer, First Pet, Rothella, Vincent, Royal Colour-v Wilkie. "\ Second Amateur Handicap (saddle), o| 50sovs. One mile and a-haif.—Clingstone*; Medallion, Jolly Tom, Defender, Nomina* j tion, Burly Bob, Gusty, Susanna, Spark- : ling Kola, Lavinia, Vulcan, Eldora, Matf Bell, Detective, Maori Chieftain, Merrimac 11, Mantle, Broadwood, Arbitration, Fairplay, Lady Constance, Joi L., Cronje, The Urchin, Airedale. Otago Handicap (saddle), of lOQsovc. Twjf miles.—J. C, Vanity Belle Childe, Whisw perer, Viawmont, Tory, Timoty. Wdu'ifc, Little Georgo, Pinewood, Ima D, V >p, >qA. Royal Colours, Arbitrator. I Park Handicap (harness),, of 70so-. JiQ ■■ mile and a-quarter.—Maggie D.. Qui f Revenue, Dillon Bell, Bell Metal. 1 line, Wild'Bill, Truth, First Pat, mont, Wilkie, Motorist, Captain Tra<v* i Peninsula Handicap (saddle), of 9fe<v-.*, ' Two miles alid a-half.—Harold's Childe Timoty, Bamboo, Lora T., General Doub£ Little George, Matilda, Major Taylor, Jo* L., Struan. Recovery Handicap (saddle), of 70sovb.. \ One mile.—Maggie D., Silver Black, Dun*' £ al ?, M'Gregor, Regina Bell, Knapdale-\ Belle Childe, Whisper, Bellbrrd, Fisherman- 1 Bermahne, Stirling King, Wild Bill Pme< 7 wood. Mantle, Truth, Ima D., First Pet.: Blomfontein, Motorist, Viceroy, Beulan,Captair Tracey. ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN NOMINATIONS. Longbeach Hack Handicap, of oOsova, Six furlongs.—Ristori, St,' Kevin, Equivocate, Night.Ught, Guianfort®, Zealand, Obligate, Miss Doric, Ideate, Shillelagh,. Shindy, Tyrant, Captain Kidd, Brasenose, Inchbonny, Aunt Sally, Queen of Spades, Ragazza, Ng-awera, Clavinore, Bouncing Bob, Glenfield, Perm, Platinum, Ward* land, Manillus. Fairfield Welter Handicap, of 70sovs r Seven furlongs.—The Libyan, Fasnakyie, North Pole, King Try, Montreal, Alexis, Pas Seul, Somaroff, Eaglestone, Fan* ■dangto, • Bombastes, Rcse Noble,' Merry Lass, Dabchick, Obsono, Arm&mento, Zefc* land, Freak, Luporin, Cold Braid, Wari land, Sant RosaloeT. Ashburton Cup. of 220sovs. One mils and a-qua.rter.—Lovelorn, Grand • Slam, White Cockade, Tikitere, Cronstadt, Paragon. Stepenfeldt, Giovanni, Oiyoi, Rose I Noble, Outlander. Gunboat, Silkwcb. _ Melrose Trot, of 50sovs. One mile and) a-half.—Karewood. Miss Lovett, Valniore, Black Pride, 'Lord Ashton, Lula Child, Ariel, Prinz, Brown Bell, Miss Becky,' Gold Reef, March Hare. Gladiator, Prime Minister, Quincey, Childe Beldon, Harokß C.j Eulogy, Merry wood, Colonial Girl, Lyonais, Prince Wilkin. Trial Handicap, of 40sovs. Six furlongs.—Sapience, Saxe, Nightlight, Zealand; Manrose, Royal Lucy, Rescued, Miss Polly, Ragazza, Heather Dew, Platinum. Grove Farni Ha.ndicap, of lOOsovs. Sis( furlongs.—All Guns, Fasnakyle, King Try„ Guianforte, Grand Slam, Bjock Ferry, Pretty Nell,_ Volodia, Cute, Passion, Gun* boat, Lupulite, Lady Orizoin, Silkwcb. Moreton Hack Handicap, of 60sovs* Six furlongs.—Ristori. St. Kevin, Night* light, Guianforte, Zealand. Obligate. Man- j rose, Miss Dorie. Shindy, •' Ty.ra,nt, Royal Lucy, Captain Kidd, Brasenose. Inchbonny, Aunt Sally. Queen; of Spades, Ragazza, Ngawera, Claymore, Glenfield. Ideate. Platinum, Formusa, Wardland, Sant Rosaieer, Manillus. Winchmoro Welter, of 70sovs. Severi furlongs.—The Libyan, North Pole, Kinsj Try, Montreal, Alexis. Pas Seul, Somaroff, Tyrant, Rescued, Eaglestcne. Fandango, Merry Lass, DabohH:. Ohsono, Armamento, Zetland, Luperin, Gold Braid, Sant Rosaieer. Autumn Handicap, of 150sovs. 0n« mile.—AH Guns, The Libyan, Lovelorn, Fasnakyie, Grand Slam. White Cockade, Paragon, Stepenfeldt, Tikitere, Cronstadtj Oiyoi. Rose Noble, Passion. Dabchick, Silkweb, Freak. Giovanni. Juvenile Handicap, of 80scvs. Six* fui> longs.--Ristori. Beau Brocade, Pilgrim's Wav, 'Craig Athol, Susa, Roya.l Lucy* Scotch Plaid, Silver Bullet, Bolt from the Blue. Soldiers' Chorus. Disposal Handicaix of 50sovs. Five furlongs.—Demur, Equivocate. Pronun, Obligate, Liberator, Master Leslie. Misa Welbeck. Miss Polly, Silent < Member, Black Thorno. Nffawera. Bouncing Bob. Wakanui Handicap, of lOOsovs. Six! furlongs.—-All Guns. Fisnakyle, Kiner Try, Guianforte. Grand Slam Rock Ferry\ Pretty Nell, Stenenfeldt, Volodia, Cute, Merry Lass. Passion. Gunboat, Lupulite, Obsono, Lady Orizoin, Manillus. Selm.si Trot, of fiOsovs. One* mile and* three furlongs.—Ouinceland. Black Pride, Silver Princess. Luis Child. Ariel, Prinz, Bold Maid, Miss Becky. March Hare, Gladiator. Apropos. Obilde Colonial Girl, Spa Lion. Prince Wilkin, Miss Lovett, Silver Ribbon. CHRISTCHURCH R.C. NOMINATIONS. High-weight Handicap, of 60f-ov.s. One mile.—Stepenfeldt, King Try, Equivocate,' Grand Slam, Somaroff, Merry Lass, Freak, Southern Cross, Armament©, The Libyan, Nova, Pas Seul, and Fandango. Trial Handicap, of 30sovs. Seven furlongs.—Red King St. Kevin, Master Leslie, Royal Lucy. Nightlight, Pallada., Rescue. Windgun, Sapience, and Aunt Sally. Cforistchureh Autumn Handicap, of 115sovs. One mile and a furlong.—Piovanni. Ross Noble. Tikitere. Paragon, Silkweb. White Cockade, and Freak. Riccarton Trot Handicap, of 60sovs. One 1 mile.—lanto, Mari Manu, Lena.pe. Mambrino Akabah. Nell Gwynne, Bell Car, Harold C, Bell Lincoln, Miss Vera, Little Tib. Te Porangi, Pansy, and Driftwood. Flying Handicap, of 75sovs. Five furlongs.—The Seer, Pilgrim's Way Rock Ferry, Volodia, Shindy.. Luperin, Fasnakyle, Stsoniak, and Manchester. Hack Handicap, of 50sov.s. Six furlongs. —Tyrant, Pronun, Equivocate, Nijrhtlight, Obligato, Miss Derie, Guianforte, Musfcerer, Castilla, Windgun, Otakio, Sant Rosaieer,

Glenfield, Eaglestone. Manchester, Ideate, and Freak. Welter Handicap, of 60sovs. Six furlongs—King- Try, The Seer. Rock Ferry, Grand Slam, Guianforte, Volcdia, Rc6o Noble, Fisticuff, Merry Lass. Passion, Castilla. Pretty Nell, Zetland, Inchbonny, Montreal, Alexis, and Fandango. MARLBOROUGII HANDICAPS. Hurdles. One mile and a-half. —Pearl R=.ef 11.1, Ciemenoy 10.2, Fores); 9.13, Gaelic 9.9, Nero 9.8, Glen 9.6. Millpo.nd 9.5. Himitangi 9.3," Contingent 9.1, Circus Girl 9.0, St. Amelia 9.0, Reretca 9.0, While Stone 9.0. Cup. One mile and a-quarfcer.—Diaboto 9.0, Truganini 3.10. Lady Medallist 8.9, Sir Antrim 8.7, Clemora 8.4, Lame dor rT 7.10, Waikaraka 7.9. Lawn Ro=e 7.7, Merrie 'Rose 7.6. Mataari 7.2, Aboriginal 7.0, "Hydrant 7.0, First View ..6.7, Glentui 6.7. First Battery 6.7. . Opawa Welter. Seven furlongs.—Sea Queen 9.12, Amato 9.7, Awha 9.0, Leolan•j'ser 8.13, Louis 8.13, Niwaru 8.10, Royal Youngster 8.9, Miss Gift 8.7, All Trumps 8.7, Aimwell 8.7, Newport 8.5, Balmy Rifle 8.1. St. Amelia 8.0, White Stone 8.0. Autumn Handicap. Six furlongs.—Moree 8.0, Valentim 8.10, Awha 8.7, Leolanter 8.6, Miss Gift 8.1, Aimwell 8.1, All Trumps 8.0, Balmv Breeze 7.12, Rongomau 7.10, Ahuapae 7.7, Repeat 7.7,- Morisoo 7.0, •Wild. Bird" 7.0, Currency Lass 7.0, Celebrity • 7.0. Flying Handicap. Six furlongs.—Clemora 9.0, Gipsv Bell 8.10, Waiata 8.9, Curator 8.1, Ballarat 7.12, Lace Collar 7.10, GlenBpring 7.5, Aboriginal 7.5, Mon Ami 7.5, Toanga 7.5, Splash 7.4, Montague 6.12, Mangrove 6.11. • Ugbrook Welter. Seven furlongs.—Waikaraka 9.12, Swimming Belt 9.11, LamsJaorff 9.10. Mataari 9.8, Waiata. 9.8, Cura,4»r 9.0, White Lie 8.12, Glen 8.9, Mon Ami .6.6, St. Felix 8.1, Blessbok 8.0, Mangrove 8.0. • Electric Handicap. Five furlongs.—Lace .Collar 9.4, Sea Queen 9.2, Valentine 8.9. Jponquestint 8.9, Surmount 8.8, Bridesmaid #.B, Balmy Breeze 7.8, Ronmomau 7.8, JLangshan 7.7, Ahuapae 7.7, Glentui 7.6, liares 7.4, The Native 7.3. Morisoo 7.0, ■fSeiebritv 7.0. Sun-rose 7.0, Handy Jack 7.0, (Pake 7io, Portcullis 7.0. Campaign 7.0, JGleniti 7.0, Fife 7.0, Miss Jean 7.0. WANGANUI- RACES, WANGANUI, April 22. The following are the nominations for the Wangaimi Steeplechase, about three ■miles: —Moccasin, Jack Pot, Hydrant, Kauroa,. Lingerer, El Dorado, Lovell, Bay •Lupin, Waione, Ruemac, Sir Lethe, Oryx, tTilson, Antony, Senorita, Garrison, Audax, Pharos, Neelework, Coxcina, Bullworth, IKaitere. The nominations for the meeting total

Major Taylor ... — Morceaux i_ 32 Haggles — .. 2 Chewit ... -... 02 Day shift .« »♦. 18 P atch wood 37 Blackey ... w 27 May Vixen 57 Generosity 27 Fog ... 37 Christmas Bells 29 Lochend ... 37 Welcome Jack... 29 Spoonbill ... ... 40 Aquinas 31 Hazel M 40 TRIAL HANDICAP (Optional), Of SOsovs. One mile and a-halt. Bermaline — Jenny Bell ... 19 Bloomfontein ... 2 Merimac II 20 Eli do Beaumont 4 Rosen'hatz . . 22 Queen. H ... 12 Lament ... m* 22 Gold Guard 12 Rothville .. 23 Underwood 12 Gipsy Wood 25 Ravenchild ,r. Swift. ... 13 Arbitration 23 14 Stewardess 23 Frisco 14 Fair wind 23 Matilda 15 Nomination 25 Princess Minto 16 Chief Echo 25 Glenfoot 16 Maira .. .«• 25 Quickturn 16 Survived .... 25 Voter . -«■ ... 16 Gusty 25 Lilly R. v. ... 16 Robert J. 25 Gladys M 16 Ardlochan ... 25 General Mag „ 16 Taurima ... ... 25 Whisperer 18 Mareonigram ... 25 Laura T. _ 18 Operator 25 •Jolly Tom 19 PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (Harness), Of ISOsovs. Two miles. Revenue ... ... — First Pet 14 Wilkie ... ... 8 Beilis 15 Vincent ... n Rothella ... ... 16 Bribery 12 Royal Colours ... 18 Quinoey ... ... 13 FIRST AMATEUR HANDICAP (Saddle), Of 50=ovs. One mile and a-half. Mantle ... ...• — Medallion '16 Queen H 3 Sissy Patchem 16 Swift 5 Gusty 16 Burley Bob 8 Neglected 18 Whisperer 9 Defender ... ... 18 Jolly Tom 10 Lavinia ... ... 18 Imperal 10 Mac Bell IF Cronje 10 Detective 18 Merrimao 11 ...■ 11 Framzalena 18 Airedale 11 Maori Chieftain 20 Arbitration 14 Clingstone 20 Trugela 14 Sparkling Kola 20 Lady Dexter ... 14 Lady Constance 20 Master Pat 16 Eldora ... 20 Clingsohild 16 BEACH HANDICAP (Saddle) Of lOOaovs. Two miles. Viewmont ... — Tory ... 13 Arbitrator — Stirling King ... 13 2 Pine wood 14 Little George ... 2 Tirnoty 15 Royal Colours..; 6 Whisper ... ... 16. J. C. 11 Belle Child 17 Vanity ... ... n REGENT HANDICAP .(Harness). Of 70sovs. One mile and a-qaarter. Bell Metal... — — Maggie II ... 12 4 Bermaline 12 Motorist 7 , Rothella ... ... 12 Quinoey Captain Tracey 9 Claremont :4 9 Bellbird ... 14 Wild Bill 9 Ima it. ... ... 17 Dillon. Belb 10 ST. CLAIR HANDICAP (Saddle). Of 90.SOVS. Two miles and a-half. Bamboo ... ... — Mi-dlda • 20 Tirnoty Major Taylor ... 4 12 Struan • General Doubt 22 25 Harold’s Childe 14 Jenny Bell 2j Joe L. 20 DASH HANDICAP (Saddle), Of 70sovs. One mile. Truth ... Silver-Black ..v 7 Motorist 2 Beulah 8 10 10 11 11 DunoanM ‘Gr egor Fisherman 3 3 Viceroy ... — Stirling King... Captain Tracey Mantrie II 4 6 Ima D. - Regina Bell ... Knapdale ... b ?, u ®?, les -,i Royal iOolouns 6 Mantle — . 4eceDtances for the above races will close at .9 p.m. on Saturday, 30th inst.