RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

Otago Witness, Issue 3030, 10 April 1912, Page 55

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

TUAPEKA RACES. (Fro.u Our Own Correspondent.) First Day—Saturday, April 6. The twenty-ninth annual race meeting under the auspices of the Tuapeka County Jockey Club took place at Weatherstones this afternoon. The weather conditions were all that could be desired, and the attendance proved a record 1 , £53 4s being taken at the grates—£l more than was taken for the two days in November 1910. With the exception of ono race —the Stewards' Hack Handicap—the fields were good, and spcci lation on the machine was brisk, the amount put through being £2984, as against £1358 for the two days at the previous meeting. A motor car load of men who were well-known revellers in the past appeared on the ground, but were courteously given to understand that they could not stay, and they retired without furlu-r ado. Following are the deta'k:— MAIDEN' PLATE, Of 30.-:ovs, second ssovs. Six furlongs. Mr J. I*. Anderson's b g Bucco, by Stiepniak—British Queen, syrs, 8.11 (J. R Kaan) 1 Mr Gardiner's Aranea, 8.12 (Meesent)... 2 Mr Cow's Jet (A. 11. Wilson) 3. Also started: Teyiot 8.11, Spanker 8.11, Optician 6.11. Oxonian 8.11 Teviot and Spanker led to the back, when Bucco drew level and went to the front Coming round the turn into the straight Aranen and Jet ran into second and third places, but Bucco won easily by three lengths, about two lengths separating the second and third horses. Time, lmi' 20sec. TUAPEKA COUNTY JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, Of 50sovs, second 7£sov6. One mile and a-quarter. Mr H. Cunningham's b g King Try, by King's Own—Try Her, aged, 9.0 (T. Welsh) 1 Mr Liudsaj's Red-White-and-Blue, 8 7 (Kaar.) 2 Mr Flockton'u Black-and-Brown, 7.4 (Downey) 3> Also started: Triumphator 7.12. Tiiamphator, closely attended by King Try, led for the first four furlongs. King Try then went to the front, and won comfortably by a length and a-half, Ksyeral lengths separating the second and thirc* horses.. Time, 2min 14 3-ssec. PRESIDENT'S TROT, Of 50sovs, second 7aeovs. Two miles. Mr .'. Challis's b m Mystic, by Albert Victor—Little Wonder, 6yrs, 30sec (Owner) 1 Mr Shcehy's Porangahau, 30soo (J. Wright) 2 Mr M'Donald's Satinwork, I6sec (A. Matheson) 3 Aleo started: Ima D scrateh, The Hobo15sec, Major Taylor 15sec, Frisco 16sec, Narob 13sec, Caretta 19sec, General Abilalhih 24scc. Farrier 25scc, Lorrie Queen 25sec, Lady Surprise 27sec, Dairy Blackwood: 30sec, Lady Nelson 30nec, Dan-Mac 30sec, Clara Bell 30sec, and M. B. T. 30src Mystic, from the limit, immediately went to the front, and trotting consistently, was never seriously troubled, winning by three? lengths. Lady Nelson held second placet for over a mile, but tired and fell back A good race for second placj took plac.i between Porangahau and Satinwork, tint fiifit.-nan:ed getting home by a head. Time, smin 22seo. HACK HANDICAP, Of. 30sovs, second horse ssovs. Five furlongs. Mr J Curscy's b g Obi, by Sk-pniak— Blossom, 6yrs, 9. Z (Kaan) , 1 Mr M'Kendry's Icilma. 9.7 (Trilford) ... Z Mr Armour's Quota, 9.7 (A. 11. Wilson) 1« Also started: Oblong 9.7, Arpea 8.0, and Spanker 6.0. Obi v>as tho first to show in front,

Icilm and Quota being next. At the turn Obi gave place to Icilma. Going up the straight, Obi came again, and won bj three lengths. Time, Imm 4 Z-sseo. FLYING HANDICAP, Of 3530V5. second Bsovs. Six furlongs. Mr J. Paulin's b g Redmond by B.ackSirl, aged. 7.lo wihon) i Mr Clark's Offioious, 8.6 (Downey) ... 2 Mr Anderson's Ard Reigh, f. 9 (Kuan)... 6 Also started: Moudjik 7.9. From an excellent start Officious and Ard Heigh raced together for half tne distance, Officious then assuming a strong lead. antenna the straight Redmond came with a rush, and answering a call from his rider passed the post half a length in front of Officious, with Ard Reigh a length away. Time, lmin 4 2-sseo. DASH TROT, Of 40so'vs, second ssovs. One mile. Mr W. Quirk's b g Oystershell.by Red Rothschild-Mermaid, 3yrs, 14 f ec^ } i Mr Austin's Bettydale, 15<ec g g Messrs Murray and Duncan's Stoker, 16sec (T. Tilson) ... ••■ ••■ ••; ■•■ ° Also started: Ima D 2sec Hamlin ssec, 'Arundel fcec. Bonnie Mary 7scc. Kit Kelly 7seo. The Hobo ?sec Directo .see Mi n Taylor 7seo, Naroo 9sec, Eleaea B 9seo, Sylvia 9sec, Cf-retta lOsec, Struan 12seo, Daisy Blackwood 15sec, Lasoon cssec, Silverbelt 15sec, Sweet Rowena 15seo Oystershell quickly assumed a commanding lead, and after settling down .trotted in fine style. Although eased in the straight he' passed the post four lengths to the good. Stoker was three lengths behind Bettvdalc. Time, 2mm 38sec. STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP. Of 35sovs, second ssove. Seven furlongs. Mr J. Lindsay's blk m Red-Y\ hite-and-Blue, by Bluejacket—Yattaghan, byrs, MrßobeTs's Punchinello, 8.4 (H. Panl'ij 2 From an even start the horses raced neckP nd-neck till nearing the straight, where Red-White-arid-Blue assumed a slight lead. Punchinello made a game response on being called on. and succeeded m getting within half a length off Red-Whice-and-Blue at the post. Time, Imm Sceec. JUBILEE HANDICAP Of SOsovs, second ssovs. Four ""'ongs. Mr J M'Kendry's b g lenma by Obli-gado-Lady Louie, 6yrs, i Mr Cureey's Obi. 8.5 (Kaan) ■— 2 Mr Clark's Otakeho, 8.7 (A. Dow.ley). 3 AUo started: Red Morn 8.13, Moud]ikß.4, and Toviot 7.10. „ Icilma and Red Morn were the first to .how in front, the former having a slight Uad Coming round the turn to the Eght the Lid closed up, and Ob, ran into second place, but was in-able to catch Icifma, who won by a length and a-hali. Time. 50 2-ssco. AUCKLAND RACES. First Day—Saturday, ArniL 6. The Auckland Reding Club's autumn meeting opened to-day Rain fell dining the morning, but cleared for the race*, and though the weather was wintry there was a large attendance. His Excellency the Governor was present. The Bum of ±,30,921 was invested on the machine, being an increase of £10,219 10s compared with the same day last year. Results:— TRADESMEN'S HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. One mile and a-quarter. Mr T. A. Williams's Sir Artegal, by Stepniak—Britomart, 8.0 (Brown) 1 Mr Mackenzie's Monoplane. 8.2 (Caron) 2 Mr Craig's Sea Elf, 7.12 (M. Ryan) ... 3 Also started: Maxwell 8.9, iMgapuka 7.5, Master Jack 7.0, Fuss 7.0. With half the distance covered the held •was well together, Sir Artegal being prominent throughout. Entering the straight Sir Artegal, Monoplane, and Sea Elf were leading, and the first-named won by a bare length. Time, 2min 10 3-ssec. BRIGHTON HURDLES, Of 200.-OVS. Two miles. Mr 0. Murray's Sandy Paul, by St. Paul —Mystery, 9.0 (Deeley) 1 Mr Ban's Lloyds, 9.9 (Coleman) 2 Mr Mackenzie's Black Northern. 12.0 (Flynn) 3 Also started: Presently 11.8, Don Quex 10.13, Bully 9.11, Muster Thi|>ry 9.9, Idealism 9.4. Early in the race Lloyds took a leading position, but was displaced by Sandy when the 'half distance had been covered. Sandy Paul won easily by six lengths, with Black northern eight lengths away. Time, 3min 48sec. GREAT NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES, Of 750sovs. Six furlongs. Mr C. <T. Parker's Our King, by Multifid—lndian Queen, 8.10 (Jones)' ... ... 1 Mesdames Foss and Stewart's Prince Soult, 8.10 (Doelev) 2 Mr Arnold's Tact, 8.8 (C. Brown) ... 6 Also started: Monorail 8.10, Semolina 8.8, Pekerangi 8.8, Haskayne 8.7. From a fair start Our King went to the front, with Prince Soult, Tact, and Haskayne well up. Our King maintained the lead into the straight, and, though Prince Soult put out a strong challenge. Our King ■won by two lengths and a-half. with the third horse four lengths away. Time, lmin 15s oe. EASTER HANDICAP, Of lOOOsovs. One mile. Mr D. M'Lcod's br m Kaka.ma, by Soult —Winsome, syrs, 7.6 (Deelev) ..". 1 Mr Walker's General' Latour, 8.8 (Bradv) 2 Mr Roulston's Soultoria, 8.7 !M. Ryah) 3 Also started: Boanerges. 8.11, Domino 8.8, Antoinette 8.6. Coromandol 8.4, Gold Size 7.10, Crown Pearl 7.4, St. Amans 7.2, Gloy 7.1, Wee Olga 7.1, La Keina 6.10, First Wairiki 6.9. General Latour delayed tlie start, considerably, refusing to face the barrier. The field got well away eventually, with Soultoria and General Latour in front, while First Wairiki and Boanerges were prominent. General Latour was first into the straight, with Boanerges, Kakama, and Soultoria prominent. A magnificent raco to- 'red in Kakama securing the verdict by .a neck, with a head between General Latour and Soultoria. Time, lmin 40sec. TRAMWAY HANDICAP, Of 20050v3. Fivo furlongs. Hon. J. D. Ormond's Bootle, by Birkenhead —Links, 8.6 (F. Jones) 1 Mr Cunningham's Lucille, 7.3 (O'Skea) 2 Mr Ross's Salute, 8.5 (Brady) 3 Also started: Royal Soult 9.?, Queen 8.4, Horvujigata'hi 8.1, Ashby 7.11, Harcnga V. 4-, Blue Garment 7.2, Bow Bells 7.0, Jena T.O, Bogey 7.0, Cloudy Dawn 6.10, Holitudo 6.7.

The field got well away, and when half the distance had been covered Bootle was lying second. Lucille was hist into the straight, but after a good race Bootle secured the verdict by a length and aquarter, with Salute three lengths away, third. Time, lmin 0 3-ssec. ONSLOW STAKES, Of 125sovs. Five furlongs. Mr G. Dunnett's Devastation, by San Francisco—Dismay, 7.4 (Htenning) ... 1 Mr Kemp's Prince Merriwee 8.3 (Deeley) 2 Mr Leigh's Indulgence 7.4 (Conquest) ... 3 Also started: Centenary 8.1, Battle Abbey 7.8, Pottoa 7.7, Allworthy 7.5, Miss Avalanche 7.5, Matawerewere 7.5, Lonesome 7.5, Semolina 7.4, Hazelton 7.4, Prince King 7.4, Laverna 7.4, Salvannie 7.4. Devastation was prominent throughout, and passed the judge's box a length ahead of Prince Merriwee, with Indulgence two and a-half lengths away. Time, lmin 1 3-ssec. NELSON HANDICAP, Of l2ssovs. One mile. Mr H. do Lauchur's Sea Pink, by Delaval—Hoi- Madder 8.1 (Jenkins) 1 Mr Ralison's Tiresome, 8.8 (F. Jones) 2 Messrs Waite Bros.' Parawai 7.6 (C. Brown) 3 Also started: Manuwera 8.6, Kopane 8.3, Watchchain 7.12, Maui Nina 7.10, Blue Mount 7.9, Lady Betley 7.7. Worcester 7.7, Pukewera 7.7, Te Puia 7.7, Royal Irish 7.7, Surplus 7.6, Rutter 7.5, Hemisphere 7.5, Pvralis 7.5. Collier Lad 7.4, Countree 7.0, Wairaki Rose 7.0. Parawai was first into the straight, but the favourite came up with a good run. winning by a neck with three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 23sec. EDEN HANDICAP. Of 200-SOVS. Seven furlongs. Mr E. Langton's Jack Dclaval, by Seaton Delaval—Miss Jack, 7.8 (Stenning) 1 Mr Maxwell's Mahinga, 6.13 (Morris) 2 Messrs Tooman and M'Hughes's Admiral Soult. 6.12 (Moore) 3 Also started: Maheno 7.13, Ashby 7.8. Artward 7.6. Grenadier 7.2, Peggy Pryde 6.10, Hyperion 6.10, Taketuma 6.10, Tangiwai 6.7. Coming up the straight Jack Delaval took charge, and won easily by four lengths, with five- lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 27 4-ssec. Second Day—Monday, Aran, 8. The Auckland autumn meeting was concluded to-day in fine weather, and there' was a large attendance. The sum of £38,026 10s was handled on the totalisator, as compared with £26,049 10s on the second day last yea-r, making £68,947 10s for the meeting, an increase of £lßsl over the total last year, when there were three days- racing. Results: STEWARDS' HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. One mile Mr T. J; B. Stewart's br m Wee Olga, by Merriwee —St. Olga, 4yrs, 7.4 (Buchanan) 1 Messrs Tooman and MTlugh's Admiral Soult, 6.13 (Moore) 2 Mr J. M'Nicol's Maheno, 7.8 (Poulgrain) 3 Also started: Mahinga 7.1. Kaween 6.!3, Taketu.mu 6.7 Wee Olga was in charge when the distance was reached, and it looked as if she would win easily; but Admiral Soult and Maheno challenged, and Buchanan had to shake Wee Olga up to win by three parts of u length from Admiral Soult, who was a length and a-half in front of Maheno. Kaween was fourth, and Mahinga last. Time, lmin 41 2-ssec. The order of the favourites was: Wee Olga, Maheno. Taketunui. Admiral Soult, Mahinga, Kaween. MANGERE HANDICAP, Of Six furlongs. Mrs Lennard's ch m Tangiwai, by Glut, a —Marjorie, 4yrs, 6.12 (O'Shea) 1 Mr Kings's Ngatimuru, 7.3 (Curran) ... 2. Mr Williamson's Royal Irish, 9.4 (Percival) 3 Also started: Kanewara 8.10, Waiowera 8.7, Bow Bells 8.6, Kopano 7.13, Harenoa 7.13, Manure re 7.11, HaJcau 7.11, Tobias 7.11, Watohohain 7.8, Blue Mount 7.8, Parawai 7.7, Cloudy Dawn 7.0, Muskewai 7.6, Surplus 7.3, Spalfish 7.3, Hemisphere 6.12, Pet 6.12, Almeida 6.12, Avakm 6.12, Takan.hu 6.12, Lord Delaval 6.12 Munurere held the advantage when turning for home, but at the distance Tangiwai cam© through, and, stalling off challenges by Ngatimuru and Royal Irish. won by two Jfeugtha, with a similar distance between second and third. Manurere was fourth, just in front of Harenoa. Time, lmin 15 3 sseo. The order of the favourites was: Spalfish, Parawai, Muskewai, Tajigiw.ii, Royal Irish, Harenoa. GREAT NORTHERN OAKS. Of 40Csove. One mile and a-half. Sir G. Clifford's b g Counterfeit, by Treadmill—Delusive, 3yrs, 9.6 (M'Cluskv) 1 Mr M'Lecd's Miss Winsome. 8.10 (Deeley) 2 Mr Dickey's Kaween, 8.10 (Sceates) ... 3 Also started: Wairiki Rose 8.3. The quartet left in line, Counterfeit and Wairiki Rose going on in the lead. Going out of the straight Counterfeit shot, to the front, and i*d slong the back two lengths clear of Mias Winsome, niter whom came Kaween, Wairiki Rose falling away beaten. Crossing t<b« top Mlas Winsome moved up to the l«ad«r, and ej uteri rig the straight was within huif a ictigch. M'Cluskv beea-me ujiCO.sy on tha favourite, aj:d for about a furlong Miss Winsome hwid him doing his best, but she failed to sustain her effort. Counterfeit drew away in the concluding stages, and won by two lengths. Kaween was half a dozen lengths away third, with Wairiki Rose a furlong back last. Time, 2min 40 3-ssec. The order of favouritism was: Counterfeit, Miss Winsome, Wairiki Rose, Kaween. ST. GEORGE HANDICAP, Of 750sovs. Ono mile and a-quarter. Mr F W. Arnold's b m Antoinette, by Sbult—Miss Annie, 4yrs, 8.1 (C. B.own) 1 Mr Roulston's Soultoria, 8.7 (Deeley) ... 2 Mr Hino's St. Amans, 6.12 (Stemming)... 3 Also started: General Lutour 8.9, Domino 8.2, Sir ArbegaJ 8.1, Coromond-ol 7.11, Maxwell 7.8, Monoplane 7.7, Sea Elf 7.1, Gloy 6.12, La Reina 6.7, Tiresome 6.7. Grossing the top La R<*ina, Cloy, St. Amans, and Sea Elf comprised the leading division, with Antoinette next and Monoplane and General Latour at the head of the others. These positions were maintained as they raced into the home stretch. At tho distance Antoinette moved up, and was in line with Sea Elf, St. Amans, La Reina, and Gloy, while Souitoria got through next to the roils, and General Latour came in tho centre of tlie field. At (he lawn rails everything was under punishment, but Antoinette stayed the longest

and won a good race by two lengths from Soultoria, who was a length in front of St. Amans. General Latour was fourth, and. then followed Monoplane, La Reina, Glov, Tiresome, Domino. Sea Elf, Coromandel, and Maxwell, with Sir Artegal last. Time. 2min 9sec. The order of favouritism was: Soultoria, Antoinette, General Latour, Domino, Gloy, Maxwell, Sir Artegal " HUJA HANDICAP. Of SCOsovs. Six furlongs. Mr E. Langton's b g Jack Delaval, by Seatou Delaval—Miss Jack, 4yrs, 8.3 (Stemming) 1 Mr Walters's Goldsize. 7.11 (Buchanan) 2 Mr George's Crown Pearl, 7.11 (O'Shea) 3 Also started: Boanerges 9.0. Kakama 8.10, Salute e. 6, Lucille 7.7, Ashby 7.4, Outward 7.3, Jena 6.8. Boanerges caused a loner delay at the post, ayl when the horses were let go Ashby itfit several lengths. Crown Pearl was the first to move, but Salute immediately rushed to the front, and, in company with Goldsize, made the running across the top two lengths in front of Kakama, Jack Delaval, and Crown Pearl, with Outward at the hear] of the others. Turning for home, Salute and Goidsizc were still the pilots, but at the distance Jack Delaval r»n into the lead, and, easily holding his own in tlie concluding stages, won by a loi-»tti from Goldsize, who was a similar ci'.'liiice in front of Ctcwn Pearl. Kakama was fourth, followed by Boanerges, Ashby, Cvtward, and Lucille', with Salute last. Time, lmin 15 4-ssce. The order of favouritism was: Boanerges. Jack Delaval, Crown Pearl, Goldsize, Kakama, Outward. ACTUMX STEEPLECHASE, Of 300sovs. Mr W. C. Morgan's br g Sol. by Soult. —Loreli. aged, 11.0 (Turchen) 1 Mr Alfred's Webfoot. 10.1 (Julian) ... 2 Mr Johnston's Pleiades, 11.0 (F"lynn) ... 3 Al.-o started: Loci; Fyne 10.10, Hinakaha 10.1, Tui Cakabau 9.11." Wautere 9.9. Commander 9.8. Beeline 9.7, Dinkum 9.7, Mildura 9.7, Rabcl 9.7. Commander and Wautere fell. Sol was interfered with somewhat by the riderless Commander, but he fenced cleverly, and won a great race by two lengths. Pleiades w.vs three lengths further back third, with Hinakaha fourth. The only others to finish were Rebel, Loch Fyne, and Tui Cakabau. Time, Bmin ssee. Sol got a great receptipn when he returned to scale. The order of favouritism was: Pleiades, Webfoot, Sol, Beeline. VICTORIA HANDICAP, Of 250sovs. Five furlongs. Mesdaines Foss and Steuart's br c Prince Soult, by Soult —Lady Hester, 2vrs, 9.1 (Deelev) 1 Mr Parker's Our King. 9.7 (C. Jones) ... 2 Mr Rings's Potoa, 6.12 (O'Shea) 3 Also started: Toot 8.8, Bleriot 8.6. Monoline 8.5. Monorail 8.5, Lannacost 3.1, Haskaytie 8.2, Prince Merriwee 8.0, Devastation 7.8, Indulgence 6.13, Semolina 6.10. A good race, in which the son of Soult secured the verdict by a length. Time, lmin 23 l-ssec. The order of favouritism was: Our King, Prince Soult, Haskayne, Devastation, Monorail, Lannacost, Tact, Bleriot, Monoline. AUCKLAND W r ELTER, Of 200sovs. One mile. Mr T. J. B. Stewart's br m Wee Olga, by Merriwee—St. Olga, 8.5 (Buchanan) 1 Mr I)s Lautour's Sea Pink, 8.5 (Jones) 2 Mr Banks's Ruatanguta, 8.0 (Conquest) 3 Also started: Sphinx 8.3, Zinnia 8.1, Grenadier 8.0, Explosive 8.0, Master Jack 8.0. _ Wee Olga proved too good for her opponents, and, wearing down the opposition, won easily. Time, lmin 43sec. The order of i'avouratism was: Sea Pink, Wee Olga, Master Jack, Sphinx, Ruatangata, Explosive. CANTERBURY RACES. (From Our Special Retorter.) First Dax—Monday, Ar-RiL 8. The Canterbury Jockey Club's meeting was opened in fine and rather warm weather. Tht track was evidently in good order, as tho times were good. Only a brio faced the barrier for the Hurdles, but it was an interesting race. Jack Ashore carried on the running, but always had Dorando and Gold Bird 1 in close attendance. Tho lu-vt-namod, however, was r:dden to hold his p'ace near tho others. At the last fence Dorando took charge, and won by two lengths, whilst Cold Bird was a moderate third. Dorand'o's performance was a very good one, as he looked rather backward prior to tho race, and iiis condition did not bear the appearance of carrying him over a s-olid two miles. Possibly Jack Ashore would have proved more dangerous if h«j had set a sounder pace in the ear'ler stages of the race. Tho Champagne Stakes was generally regarded as a duel between Autumnus and Ermengarde, and tho filly was sent out favourite. She showed the way at the entrance to the straight, where Autumnus was lying handy. Before roaching the distance Autumnus had the lilly beaten, and coming on, won by closo on three lengths from Gnome, who beat Winning Way by a short head for second place, tno latter pair cutting Ermcngardo oat of second place in tLio last few strides. Ermengarde'a display was lathar disappointing, as she did not really get a good five furlongs, and her form wua not in keeping with her running in tho north. Without attempting to depreciate the merits of the colt's win, it seems clear that Ermengarde did not run up to her form. Blakeney was a strong order for the Autumn Plate, and from the rise of the barrier he. drew out to a lead of about live lengths as they ran along the back. Turning for home Mira and Bellah closed up a bit, and once inside the distance Mira came, clear away, and won by about three lengths fiom the favourite, who Lveat Bellah l>y a length Thrax was an indifferent fourth. The winner is a grey, and' in appearance reminds one of his relative Canteen but does not possoss the quality of the latter. Mira is evidently a useful horse and it is noteworthy that he won by staying en at tho finish of a fast-run race. Dearest was first to break the line in a straggling start for tho Great Easter Handicap but Culprit ran to the front in the first few strides. Effort and Oratava wero hopelessly left. Gapon was goon with Culprit and tho pair were the first to reach the straight. Approaching the distance Royal Scotch meed up to tho loaders and in the last furlong lie drew out and won by throe-parts of a 1< ngth from Byron who just beat Culprit for second money." Bronze, Gapon, and Gipsy Belle finished in clo&e order behind the placed hortcs. Masterpiece was never dangerous after tho start but the bustling iun frcm the rise of the barrier would not suit such a hi-' colt. Kilts ran a fair race, and was

close to the leaders a furlong 'rom home, but he was running over a good deal of ground, and that did not help his chance. The start was one of the worst the writer has ever si en in an important race at Rieearton. The straggling despatch was perhaps nor altogether the fault, of the starter, but in any caso the horses were not well in line when the barrier rose. Mr Piper sent thorn away at the first attempt to line up. and evidently surprised some of the riders by the promptness with which he pulled the barrier. Under any circumstances, Royal Scotch would have" probably won, as he did not get too well away, and yet won decisively at the finish. Despite the interruption in his preparation by a slightly injured foot, Gapon ran a really good race. He was alwavs with the front 100, and only faded out in'the last half furlong. Culprit was sent out a slightly better favourite than-Masterpiece, and Bronze was next in demand. Star Dancer made a one-horse race, of the Russlor Plate, and won all the way. Glenfillnn was well fancied, but although he can gallop fast, he is a bit too slugaish to get off the mark with a smart voungster. He failed 1 to gain a place the winner put up a rather smart gallop by winning nicely in a fraction over a minute. All the money seemed to be tor Coroniform ami The Cornet, In the boch.burn Handicap Pose Noble wa-s smartest out but soon gave way tc Mumura, who earned on the running up to the straight, where The Cornet, True Knight, and Rose Noble were with the leader. True Knight took charge inside the distance, but Ike Cornet put in a strong challenge, and got up m time to win by a narrow margin whilst Rose Noble, who was badly blocked in the Last half furlong, was close up, thud, with Coroniform and Mumura next. The others were close up without being particularly dangerous. The Cornet's official winning margin was a short head, while Rose Noble, who probably would have wen with a clear run, was three-quarters of a length away. Midnight Sun pulled up after the racewithout showing any signs of distress, and is evidently a better horse now than in the spring, lie was never far away, and yet was never really dangerous, and the sLight distress he showed after the race suggested that ho was in an ungenerous mood and did not exert himself to the utmost capacity. Despite his brilliant track form Coroniform failed to run up to expectations, and was well beaten in slower time_ than he has put up on the truck. True Knight and The Comet both finished strongly. Mumura stopped in the last furlong, but Outlander ran a fair race after being badly placed in the early part. Fnwohitti came clean away from the otl-era in the Guncraek Stakes, in which Wynwaad swerved at the riso of the barrier and Lost any chance he had. The cord wtuj concluded with the Courtonay Welter, in wrhkfo Thistledown was slightly bettor favourite than Theodora. Thistledown took charge in the first half furlong, and, although she was pressed at the finish, she won by about two lejigtLis from Tikitere, wiio beat Theodore by half a length. Probable was a good fourth, and Oolleen Mary, who had been beating the touts by galloping in semidarkness, pulled up last. There was a large attendance. The rotahsator investments totalled £25.200 10s, as against £21,810 on the corresponding day last year. The figures prefixed to the starters' names indicate the order of favouritism. Results: — KILDARE HURDLE HANDICAP. Of 150osvs. Two miles. 2—Mr J. Buckley's br g Dorando by Fran—Ruby, aged, 11.0 (L. Hegarty) 1 3—Mr Christie's Jack Ashore, 9.0 (Wilson) 2 I—Mr Cuddy's Gold Bird, 12.5 (W. Young) 3 Tlhese were the (only starters. Jock Ashore went to the front, and led by two lengths to the seven-furlong post, where the pace improved, and the other two closed on him. Jack Ashore gained at the next jump, and led to the last jump, closely attended by Dorando. Then Dorando took the lead, and won, without the whip, by two lengths, with Gold Bird four lengths off. Time, 3min 49 l-ssec. CHAMPAGNE STAKES, Of 750sovs. Six furlongs. For two-year-olds. Colts, 8.10; Gllies 8.8. 2—Sir G. Clifford's b o Autumnus, by Treadmill—Goklleaf 3.10 (F. E. Jones) 1 4—Mr Greenwood's Gnome, 8.10 (W. Ryan) 2 2—Sir G. Clifford's Winning Way, 8.8 (O. Emmerson) 3 Also started: 3 Bon Ton 8.10, 1 Ernie ngarde 8.8. Autumnus ami Winning Way were bracketed on the totalisator. Autumnus jumped out with the lead from a good start, but was quickly displaced by Ermengarde, who was on the rails. Coming to the course proper tlae order was Erniengardc, Autumnus, and Winning Way, with Gnome and Hon Ton close up. Entering the straight Autumnus took tihe lead a.nd, roingon strongly, won easily by two lengths. Ermcngardo died away in the last 200 yards, and was beaten on the post by Gnome and Winning Way, the latter being half a head behind the second horse. Time, lmin 14sec. AUTUMN PLATE, Of 250sovs. One mile. 2—Mr F. Hall's frr h Mira, by Soult— Tauhoi. 4vrs, 8.7 (W. Ryan) 1 I—Mr Highden's Blakeney, 8.4 (A. 01 liver) 2 3—Mr MacJicll's Bellah 3.4 (G. J. Pine) 3 Also started: 6 Golightlv 8.4. 5 AncilLa 8.4. 4 Thrax 8.4. 7 Firmhold 8.4. Blakeney rushed to the front from a good start, and soon had a three lengths lead from Golightlv and Mira, with the rest bunched. Rounding the turn into the straight Mira and Bellah commenced to move up. anil Golightly died away. Mira finished full of running over the last furlong, and won by two lengths, with Bellah a iength behind Blakeney. Tlirax was a poor fourth, ami AncilLa was fifth. Time, lmin 42 2-ss<'C. GREAT EASTER, HANDICAP, Of lOOOsove. Seven furlongs. 7—Mr E. J. Watt's 'br c Royal Scotch, by Royal Artillery—Barley Brce, 3yrs. 8.15 (E. Lowe) 1 s—Mr Greenwood's Byron, 8.2 (0. Emerson) 2 I—Messrs W. G. and G. L. Stead's Culprit, 8.7 (W. Young) 3 Also started: 3 Bronze 9.3, 11 Dearest 9.0, 4 Gipsy Belle 3.12. 2 Masterpiece 8.7, ]3 Tannhauscr 7.13. 9 Odessa 7.10. 6 Effort 7.10. 12 PHgrim's Way, 7.3, 9 Turna 7.2, 8 Kilts 6.7, 14 Gapon 6.7. 10 Oratava 6.7. Turna and Odessa were bracketed on the

totulisator. The field was started almost as soon as tiie horses lined up. Dearest jumped out smartly, followed by Culprit, Gapon. Byron, and Bronze, while Oratava was hopelessly left. Culprit displaced Dearest at tne end of a furlong, and showed the way right round into the straight. Royal Scotch was then showing prominently in fifth position, and Gipsy Belle was also prominent. Royal Scotch finished with a hne run over the last furling, which landed him a winner by a good half length. Byron beat Culprit by a neck for second place, and Bronze, Gipsy Belle, and Gapon finished together just behind the leaders. Time, lmin 26 3-sseo. RUSSELEY PLATE. HANDICAP, Of 250sovs. For two-year-olds. five furlongs. I—Mr C. G. Dalgety's b f Stardancer, bv Martian—iStepd-aucer, 7.12 (R. \V. King) 1 4—Mr Greenwood's Oxenhope, 7.6 (O'Connor) 2 6—Mr Hall's Obligeant, 7.6 C\V. Ryan) 3 Also started: 2 Glenfillan 7.12, 4 Teviotdale 7.9, 5 Bon Soir 7.9, 5 Achilla 7.7, IX Britain Crown 7.7, 8 Bonitas 7.6, 3 Lockwood 6.13. 10 Lady Marcia 6.11, 9 Martian Maid 6.11, 7 Editah 6.7. Teviotdale and Oxenhope were coupled, as also were Bon Soir and Achilla. Stardancer, Glenfillan, and Oxenhope wero slightly in front of a solid line when tho straight was reached. From that point Stardancer went away and won easily by three lengths, with half a length between second and third. Editah, Martian Maid, and Britain Crown were close up. Time, lmin 0 4-ssec. SOCKBURX HANDICAP, Of 300&OVS. One mile and a-quarter. 2—Mr D. 11. Roberts's br g The Cornet, by Handsome Jack—Orchestra, svrs, 7.1, (C. Emerson) 1 6—Mr North's True Knight, 6.10 (R. Berry) 2 4—Mr Pyne's Rose Noble, 8.9 (A. Olliver) 3 Also started: 3 Midnight Sun 9.2. 1 Coroniform 5.0. 5 Murmura 7.10, 8 Oatlander 7.2, 7 Gold Coin 6.10,-Foam Lake 6.7. Rose Noble was first away, followed by True Knight and Murmura, while Outlander was slow to move. M irmura took tip the running, and Rose Noble dropped back third. Coming round the top turn tho order was Murmura, True Knight, Tho Cornet, Rose Noble, and Coroniform. Murmura dropped out in the straight, and True Knight appeared to have the race won but The Cornet got up in time to win by half a head -with Rose Noble threequarters of a length away. Coroniform, Midnight Sun, and Foam Flake wore closo up. Time, 2min 9 l-ssec. GIMCRACK RACE, Of I2osovs. Five furlongs. 4 —Mr T. Sh'eenan's ch m Friwolliti, 4vrs, 7.7 (E. Griffon) 1 7—Mr Duggan's Muscadine, 7.7 (O. Emerson) 2 3—Mr Middle Park's Armstrong, 7.7 (R. Perry) 3 Also started : 2 Windward 7.2 (inc. 51b apprentice's allowance), 5 Federal 7.7, 6 Red Rose 7.7, 8 Rider 7.2 (inc. 51b allowance), 1 Aim well 7.2 (inc. 51b allowance). Windward was badly left. Friwollitti made the pace all the way, and won easily by three lengths, with Armstrong a similar distance away a head in front of Red Rose and Rider. Time, lmin lsec. The winner was sold nt auction to Mr Max Friedlander for £39.COLRTENAY WELTER HANDICAP. Of 300sovs. One mile. I—Mr1 —Mr Armour's b m Thistledown, by Clanranald —Elusive, syrs, 9.9 (F. E. Jones) 1 s—Mr Knight's Tikitere, 9.6 (James Pine) 2 2—Mr Watt's Theodore, 10.9 (E. Lowe) 3 Also started: 3 Colleen Mary 8.12, 4 Kimona 8.5, 7 Kilmcny 3.0, 6 Probable 8.0. Kilmcny was fraeticus, and got away last. Theodore shot out, but was supplanted quickly by Thistledown, with Tikitere alongside in third position, and tho others clo-xT up except Kilmeny. Thistledown led all tho refit of tho way, winning by two lengths. Tikitere beat Theodore in the last few yards by a longth. Probable finished closo" up fourth, and Colleen Mary made a good effort in the straight, but could not sustain it, and finished fifth. Kilmeny, who made up a lot of ground, was next. Time, lmin 42 3-ssec. RIVERTON RACES. (Froji Our Own Correspondent.) INVERCARGILL, April 8. Tho Riverton races were held to-day under favourable conditions. The following are tho results: — HURDLE RACE, of 70sovs; second lOsovs, and tiTTrd 3sovs. One mile and abalf.— Warsaw 1, Pure Gold 2, Pinul 3. Also started: Seagull, Gryta, Lugeon. Gryta ran to the front from a good start, and was just clear of Seagull, with Warsaw and Pinul together, passing the stand. Tho leader nearly lost her rider at the judge's box, but ho recovered cleverly. Warsaw joined Gryta. and then ran to the front along the hack, while Pinul and Pure Gold also closed up. Warsaw strode away over the last two fences, and eventually won a good race bv about two lengths. Pure Gold beating Pinul for second place by half a length. I.ugoon was fourth, Seagull fifth, and Gryta last. Time, 2min 55sec. TRIAL STAKES, of SOsovs; second 7sovs. One mile. —Magdala, 8.6 (inc. 51b allowance), 1; Fitzosborne, 8.0. 2; Kilkenny, 8.0. 3. Also started: Red Ear] 3.12, Seamore 8.2. Colours Flying 8.0. Speybank 8.0, Can Rosa 8.1, Royal Ward. Red Enrl bolted a round, falling at the conclusion, but horse and rider escaped unhurt. Red' Earl showed out at the start, but Magdala took command along the l>ack, with" the field in fairly close order. Magdala was joined by Fitzosborne in tho run home, but won with something to spare by three-quarters of a length. Kilkenny was three lengths away third, and Speybank fourth. Time, lmin 46 2-ssec. OTAITAI STE&PLEOHASE, of 80sovs; second lOsovs and third ssovs. About two miles.—Cody, 10.6, 1; Forget-me-not, 9.9. 2: Heartwood, 10.5. 3. Also started: Royal Guard 11.4 (inc. 91b over), Penpermitit 11.1, Zingibee 10.5, Tho Whip, Bob. and Sea Troon. The Whip came to grief at tho first fence, while Peppermint and Sea Troon came down at the jump into the cou»o proper. Forget-me-not, in the meantime) showed the way over tho post and rails in front of the stand, with Cody. Zineiboe, Bob. and Heartwood in that order. There was little alterations to the water jump, where Forget-me-not and Zinpibee refused. Cody waa left in front, and he jumped into tho course well out from Heartwood and Forget-me-not. The last-named made up Ground rapidly, and jumnerl tho last obstacle, a few lengths behind the leader. Cody held his own in the run heme, and

won by about a length from Forget-me-not, with Heartwood third u dozen lengths away. Bob was fourth 100 yards behind. Time, 4min 52 2-ssec. RIVEjRTON CUP, of 200sovs; second 25.-OVS and third lOsovs. One mile and aquartcr.—Sombrero, 6.13, 1: Directoire, 7.3, 2; Routine, 8.7, 3. Also started: Parable 9.5, Waiju 3.8, Wairaki 7.12 (inc. 21b over). From a good start Directoire made the running, closely attended by Sombrero, with Routine and Parable next, and Wairaki and Waiju bringing up the rear. Pacing to the back Waiju went after the leaders, but Parable had to be ridden hard to maintain her place. Directoire held her own to the straight, where Sombrero closed on her and Routine, followed by Wairaki and Waiju. close up. Parable failed to get with the leaders. In the straight Sombrero got a good run on the rails, and won with something to spare by about three lengths. Directoire securing second money from Routine by a short half length. Wairaki was fourth, Waiju fifth, and Parable last. Time, 2min 9 3-sscc. The owner of Routine laid a complaint that the rider of Directoire had struck his mare over the head in the straight. After hearing the evidence of the stewards on duty at the fop of the straight, it was decided to take no action. FIRST COUNTY HANDICAP. of 60sovs; second 1 7sovs and third 3sov«. Seven furlongs.—Abo. 9.10, 1; Magdala, 9.4, 2: Miss Signal. 9.5. 3. Also started: Lord' Frederick 8.13 (inc. 51b allowance). Comedy Queen 8.12. Paulette 8.5 (inc. 51b allowance), C'aseshot 8.5, Clanrobort 8.2. Clanroberl was left. Abo took charge early and was in front all the time, winning by a length from Magdala. with Miss Signal two lengths away third. Lady Margaret, was fourth. Paulette fifth, and Lord Frederick sixth. Time, lnu'n 32sec. GREAT WESTERN STEEPLECHASE, of 209sovs; second 25sovs, and third lOsovs. About three miles.—True Blue 11.12. 1; The Gunner, 11.2. 2; Vulcan. 9.12 3. Also started: Wonderful, Quirtecn, Tetua. Lugeon. Wonderful led' paat the stand from Lugeon, with True Blue bringing up the roar. The field were all fencing well. Lugeon led at the water from Vulcan, Tetua, and The Gunner, while True Blue had moved up slightly. The Gunner was first into the course, and showed the way to the stand post and rails, where Lugeon led. The field crossed the road double safely for the second time, but coining back Lugeon stumbled and came down, losing her rider, Tetua crossed the water first, and led to the gorse leading into the course proper, where he came down. The Gunner was loft in front from Mulcan, with True Blue making up ground' fast True Blue rapidly overhauled the leaders in the long straight, and won by four lengths from The Gunner, with Vulcan a length away third. Wonderful wa.s fourth 150 yards away, followed by Quirtcen. Time. 6m'in 33see. FLYING HANDICAP, of 80sovs: second lOsovs. and third ssovs. Six furlongs.— Palisade, 8.3, 1: Gold Sail. 8.13, 2; Peerless, 7.9. 3. Also started: Kostroma, Grafton Laddie; King Torrent, Paulette. Palieadte was the first 1o show out. and led the field by five lengths to the first turn, where Gold Sail went in pursuit and Peerless moved up. Palisade held his own, and won by two lengths from Gold Sail, who just beat Peerless for second place. Time. Imin 16 3-ssec. WALLACE WELTER HANDICAP, of 70teovs, second lOsovs. and third 3sovs. One m <\e. —Freak. 8.0, 1: Luresome. 8.5; 2; Muireock, 8.8. 3. Also started: Sorkashoro. Silvario. Anehmor. Muskotator. Musi: etator and Silvario were out out at the start. Freak and 1 Luresome ran together to the fifr.-iitrht, whore the former drew away and won by three lengths, with Muircoek half a length away third. Time, lmin 46see. WAIRARAPA RACES. First Day—Saturday. Atril 6. There was a large crowd at Tauhercnikau to-dav. The totalisator receipts were £11,303. as afrainst £7250 on the same day last vear. Results: TRIAL HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Semaphore. 8.8, 1; Distinction. 8.8, 2; Lambton. 8.3, 3. Scratched: Silver Fox. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 14 4-ssec. TEW4KA HACK WELTER. Seven furlongs.—Tonev, 9.3, 1; Mediterranean, 8.8, 2; Glenfern, 9.3. 3. All started. Won by a length. Time, lmin 29 4-s?ec. EASTER HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter. —Sea Queen, 8.9, 1; Sinapis, 8.2, 2; Red Lupin, 7.7, 3. All started. Won by ha'f a length. Time, 2min 7sec—a record for the track. NURSERY HANDICAP. Four furlongs. —King's Favourite, 8.8, 1 ; Mount Victoria. 8.2, 2; Peroneal. 9.5. 3. All started. Won bv a neck. Time, 47 2-ssec. ' WHANGAMOANA HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Overtime. 8.9. 1; Mon Ami, 8.10, 2; Negative. 9.3. 3. Scratched: Bally Shannon. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 27 2-ssec. MAKAHI HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Amber-and-White, 7.13, 1, Foreshot, 7.C. 2; Dogfish, 6.13, 3. Scratched: Confusion. Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin Isec. WARDELL HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Blue Lake, 7.12, 1; British Maid, 7.4. 2; Full Rate, 9.3, 3. Scratched: Sinapis, Khamsin Won by ever two lengths. Time, lmin 14sec. Second Day—Monday, April 8. There was fine weather and a large attendance for the concluding day of the Wairarupa Racing Club's meeting. The sum of £9467 was put through the totalisator, making £20.770 for the meeting, as atrainst £15,996 last year. Results: ROTOWAI HANDICAP, of 115sovs. Six furlongs.—Full Rate, 9.4, 1; Overtime, 7.9, 2; Cullman, 7.7, 3. Also started: Red Lupin 8.1, British Maid 7.13, Tigerine 7.11, Negative 7.5. Time, lmin 16sec. MOROA HANDICAP, of 70sovs. Seven furlongs.—Arohakau. 7.3, 1; Elfish, 9.2. 2; Glenfern. 8.3, 3. Also started: Ladv Kilcheran 8.4, Foreshot 7.0, Black Roof 7.0. Otaraia 6.11, Field Faro 6.10, Abercoed 6.9. Time, lmin 29sec. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 150sovs. One mile and a distance.—Sea Queen, 9.8. 1 : Bally Shannon, 7.3, 2; Ariom. 8.8, 3. Also started: Golden Loop 9.0, Cork 7.12, San Pluio 7.4. Medra 6.7. Time, lmin 57 4-ssec. WAIOHINE HACK HANDICAP, of 70sovs. Six furlongs. Amber and White, 8.7, 1; Dogfish, 6.12. 2; Happv New Year, 7.8, 3. Also started : Ladino 7.7, Foreshot 7.4. S:m Port 7.1, Confusion 6.9. Time, lmin 16-ec. JUVISNTLE HANDICAP, of 85sovs. Five furlongs.—Peroneal, 9.3. 1: King's Favourite. 9.7, 2; Elevated, 5.13, 3. Time, lmin 2 l-ssec.

FEATHERSTONE HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Five furlongs.— Leapuki, 8.9, 1; Bluo Lake, 10.3, 2; Kohinoor, 9.0, 3. Also started: Longstep 8.13. Time, Imm 1 4-ss.ee. _ SHORTS HANDICAP, of 65sovs. Four furlongs.—Distinction, 9.0, 1; Ceylon, 9.0. 2; Lambton, 9.0, 3. Also started: Silver Fox 9.0, Biddv 9.0, Borsil 9.0, Wahine 9.0. Woolnoth 9.0,' Gorkdale 9.0. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 47 4-ssec. FEILDING RACES. First Day—Monday, April 8. The Feilding races were opened to-day. The weather was showery, but the attendance was good. The totalisator receipts were £23,172, which is an increase of £3260 on the figures for last year. Results:— WAIATA HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Five and a-half furlongs (weight B.o).—Ngakau 1, Galtee 2, Aviatrix 3. Also started: Lady Volga, Floss, Madinoy, General Madero, Gerbcra, Miss Jean, Expect, Ladv Nolan, Patroness, Demse, Orme, Rector Girl, Tiz, Admiral. Won by a length. Time, lmin lOsec. MANGAONE STAKES, of 300sovs. Six furlongs.— Hermia, 8.3, 1; Gladiole, 9.0, 2; Makara, 7.0, 3. Also started: Labour Day 8.6. St. Oney 8.5, Ineuro 8.3, Sanguinary 7.5. Sir Solo 7.4, Merry Frank 7.3. Won bv half a head Time, lmin 15scc. KAWA KAWA HURDLES, of 175sovs. About two miles.—Stevens. 9.3, 1; Reumac, 11.6, 2: Waterworks. 9.0. 3. Won all the way. Time, 4min 0 4-ssec. TAONUI HACK HURDLES, of lOOsovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Cornelian, 1C.12. 1; Seaman. 10.8. 2; Ambrosian, 0.6. 3. Won by two lengths. Canadian lost his rider at the first hurdle. Time. 3min 23,ec. FEILDING CUP. of 500sovs, one mile and a-half.—Undecided, 9.5. 1; Mana Wakaha, 7.5, 2; Julian, 7.10, 3. Also started: Sir Knox 8.11. The Rover 8.5, Lady Menschikoff 8.4, Goodwin Park 7.9, Kauroa 7.5, Mangaroa 7.4, Uhlando 6.11, Eclogue 6.10, Queen of Scots 6.7. Won easily by a. clear length. Time, 3min 35 3-ssec, ' ONEPUHI HACK WELTER, of lOOsovs. One mile.—Euroco, 8.0, 1; Merrimac, 7.13, 2; Matlow, 10.4, 3. Also started: Lord Renown 9.6, Otahu 9.5, Fashion Plate 9.3, Muleteer 9.0. Moahan 8.12, Strategist 8.10, Tiwari 8.9, To Waharoa 8.8. Waitoto 8.0, Golden Ago 7.13, Leonta 7.12. Bayadere 7.11, Moirelte 7.11, Eastwind 7.11. Won easily bv three lengths. Time, lmin 48sec. ONGO HACK WELTER, of lOOsovs. Five and a-half furlongs.—Handsome Maid, 7.2. 1; Parewanui. 8.9, 2: Allurement. 8.6. 3. Also started: St. Gate 9.0, Nukuatu 9.0. Park Tide 8.10. Goldslev 8.1. The Native 7.11, Master Tupuhi 7.10, Epworth 7.9. Lady Fran 7.7, Ohinee 7.4, Septimus 7.2, Quotes 6.10. Bonfire 6.9, Appoletic 6.9, Hollior 6.9. Himikoa 6.7. Won easily bv throe lengths. Time, lmin Usee. 'HALCOMBE WELTER. of 200sovs. Seven furlongs.—Khamsin, 8.13, l;Ladrono, 7.11, 2; Afterthought, 7.11, 3. Also started: Rill 9.8, Muha Bill 9.7. Lady Mouta 9.2, Flingot 9.2, Gold Battcrv 8.12. Plantation 8.11. Clemoes 8.4, Avaunco 8.4, Con Shamrhrnn 8.1. Thetis 7.11. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 32 l-ssec. WANGANUI TROTTING MEETING. First Day—Saturday, ArRiL 6. The Wanganui Trotting Club commenced it;; annual meeting on Saturday in beautiful weather. There was a large attendance. Results: MAIDEN HANDICAP. One mile and a-half.—Master Ham, 18sec, 1; Native Child, 18sec, 2; Wild Maid, 18sec, 3. Fifteen starters. Time, 4min 13sec. KIRKWOOD HANDICAP. One mile and a-half. —W r ar Cloud, 12sec, 1; Rothschild Lad, 27sec, 2; Tiny Peri, 27sec, 3. Thirteen starters. Time, 3min 51sec. WANGANUI CUP HANDICAP. Two miles.—Erin's Tracey, 1; Glenidol, 2: Gratlan Chimes, 3. Twelve started. Won by seven lengths. Time, smin 6sec. HAMMOND HANDICAP. One mile.— Jewel Chimes, 20sec, 1; Casey, 16sec, 2; Manscenlina, 20sec, 3. Seven starters. Time, 2min 45sec. CASTLECLIFF HANDICAP. One mile and a-half. —Glenidol, 22sec, 1; War Cloud, 2sec, 2; Owylio, 22sec, 3. Eleven starters. Time, 4imn 6soc. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Two miles. —Erin's Tracey, 6sec, 1 ; Grattan Chimes, 2; Edward R., 16sec, 3. Sixteen starters. Time, smin ssee. DASH HANDICAP. One mile.—Jewel Chinese, ISsec, 1; John W., 15sec, 2; Lucky Child, 20sic, 3. Eleven starters. Time, 2min 37sec. Skcond Day—Monday, April 8. The weatner was again good for the Trotting Club's meeting Results: TRIAL HANDICAP.- Madame Butterfly 1 ,Misa Claire 2, Mangatiri 3. Twelve started. Time, 4min lCsec ARAMOHO HANDICAP.—EIIa Bell 1. Iron wood 2, Edward R. 3. Twelve started. Tini Peri finished second, but was disqualified for breaking. Time. 4min 9.-ec. EASTER HANDICAP.—Lucky Child 1, Jewel Chimes 2. Manskenila 3. Also started: Violet. Time, smin 26sec. TRAMWAY HANDICAP.—GoIden Rose 1. John 11. 2. Mahurangi 3. Nine starters. Time, 2min 35see. LICENSED VICTUALLERS' HANDICAP.— Mangatiri 1, Whynotte 2, Miss Lonsdale 3. Nine started. Time, 4min Bsec. BALLANCE STAKES.— Pukekura 1, Edward R. 2, To Awahuri 3. Nine starters. Time. smin ssee. FAREWELL HANDICAP. Ladv General 1. Cinderella 2. John 11. 3. Six starters. Time. 2min 37sec. WAIPUKURAU RACES. NAPIER. April 8. The Waipukurau meeting was held today in favourable weather, and there was a 'large attendance. The sum of £10.674 was put through the machine, a-s against £3515 last vear. Results : MAIDEN' PLATE. Seven furlongs.— Prince Eddie 1. Movella 2, llautu 3. Won bv half a lensrth. Time lmin 31scc. 'EASTER HANDICAP. Once round.— Golden Water 1. Composed 2, Fair Averaire 3. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin HACK HANDICAP. One mile and threequarters. —Waikchna 1. Mozella 2, Fond Memory 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 2mtn 12,~ee. WAIPUKURAU HANDICAP. One mile and three-quarters. —Loch Maben 1, Vi 2, Amato 3. Won by rive lengths. Time, 2m in 9sec. TWO-YEAR HANDICAP. Four furlongs.—Davbreak 1, Evadne 2, Sir Daniel 3. LADIES' HANDICAP. One mile and

I a-half. —Te Puia 1, Morning 2. Tupaea 3. | Mon easily by a length. Time, 2xtun ! 42 2-Ssec. | FINAL HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— j Lord Possible 1, Altcar 2, Moree 3. Won by a nose. Time, Imin 15sec. I FINAL HACK HANDICAP. Five furI longs.j —St. Ellaris 1, Rising Sun 2, Missile i 3. Aon easily by a length. Time linin 3scc. KUMARA RACES. HOKITIKA, April 8. The Kumara races were held to-day. The Hon. J. Colvin and part}' wore among I the visitors, and they were entertained by j the club. Hi© sum of £3833 was passed | through the totalisator. Results: TRIAL STAKES. Six furlongs.—Ser- ; aphic 1, Hillspring 2, Gasoline 3. Five | others started. Won easily. Time, Imin | 22see. I FLYING HANDICAP Five furlongs.— I Redwing 1, Miss Sylvia 2, Sir Hamilton 3. I Four others started. Won by a length j and a-half. Time, Imin 6 2-ssec. j BOROUGH HANDICAP TROT. One mile.—Stormless 1, Nil Desperandum 2, j Papanui 3. Twenty-four starters. Won i easily. Time, 2min 46sec. KUMARA HANDICAP. One mile and j a-quarter. —Ellorton 1, Divorce 2, First | View 3. Awaha was the only other starter, j Time, 2min. DILLMAN’S HANDICAP. Five furlongs j and a-half. —Miss Sylvia 1, Rurik 2, Gasoj line 3. Six others started, j KUMARA TROT. Oao mile and a-half. I —Nil Desperandum 1, Whispering Lad 2, j Cobra 3. ‘ Fifteen others started. Time, i 4min sseo. 1 WESTBROOK WELTER. Seven fur- | longs.—Seraphic 1, Tho Nut 2, Ellorton 5. Time, Imin 38sec.