RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

Otago Witness, Issue 3034, 8 May 1912, Page 50

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

FOR BURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. WINTER MEETING. Fikst Day—Friday, May 3. Tho Forbury Park Trotting Club opened its winter meeting on Friday in fine weather, and there wae a large attendance of the public. Owing to the strong wind which h.id prevailed since Wednesday, the track was in very fair order, although it appeared a trifle dead. The meeting was opened with the First Amateur Handicap, and in this event Highball had nothing to menace his chances seriously, and he woo comfortably from tihe favourite, Bell B. Jessie Hamlin, a two-year-old, set a hot pace in the Pacifio Handicap, and just tired in the last bit after loading all the way. Franzalena got up and beat her by over a length. Ardoairn, who was favourite, held a good position to within three furlongs from home, when he skipped, a-nd this spoiled his chances. Lady Baron won the Beach Handicap all the way. She tired towards the finish, and just had enough left in reserve to stall off a. challenge by Bermaline. S. M. was sent out favourite, but he began badJy, and d'id not go kindly during the race. All those who coloured for the President's Handicap went on to the track, and in a close betting race Princess Louise was elected favourite, while School Girl, Emmeline, and Maelstrom were backed in that order, there being very little between the figures on the machine on each horse. Emmeline came up too soon at the start, and was called off, and Medallion wrecked his chance by beginning unkindly. School Girl set out to make the pace after the first quarter, but Princess Louise was always fairly handy, and with a lap to go the favourite went' up to School Girl and had her beaten three furlongs from home. Franzic ran well, and finished third, and Maelstrom was a good fourth. Louis Dillon was a very hoi, favourite for tho Trial Handicod. and although Robert R. had a good lead at one stage, the favourite was able to win comfortably at tho finish. Emmeline was Bent against the track record, and she.had the assistance of a pacemaker, which was ridden by Mr Allan. Beginning Well, the mare passed the first fin-long in 15 -1-ssec, the second in 31 2-S&CC, and three furlongs in 46 2-sseo, a,nd completed the first half-mile in lmin 2sec dead The seven furlongs were covered in lmin 52sec, and the full distance, the last furlong of which she covered comfortably, was traversed in 2min 8 3-ssee, equalling the record established by King Cole at Christchurch last year. The previous track record was held by the trotter Revenue, his time being 3 l-ssec slower than that registered by Emmeline. The owner (Mr M'Donald) and the mare were cheered, and the president of the club (Mr Gore publicly congratulated Mr M'Dona.id on havin'o, such a splendid animal. He also announced that by her performance Emmeline had secured for her owner a cheque for £IOO from the trotting club. It was a hitrhlj creditable performance, and speaks well for the - stallion Rothschild who sired both Revenue and Emmeline. Emmeline did not carry weights or boots. The sectional times are unofficial. Royal Rothschild looked all over a winner in the St. Clair. but at the finish Lorrio Queen beat hirn. after the favourite had broken at the home turn. John M. won the Regent Handicap from end to on d Ravenschild, who was third, appeared to lose a couple of lengths in getting off tho mark. Bequest began well in the Flying Handicap, and when Radiant

Morn broke in the last half-mile she was left out in front of the others and won easily. Since the last meeting, the club has erected three look-out stands on the track, and from these coigns of vantage it is much easier to see the line of running as the horses race up the stretches and round the turns. The sum of £10,178 was put through the machine, as against £8477 on the corresponding day last year. Following arc the results: — FIRST AMATEUR HANDICAP Of 60sovs; second 9sovs and third 3sovs. One mile and a-half. 3—Mr A. Murdoch's b g Highball, by Wildwood, aged, 2seo (A. D. Hudson) 1 I—Mr J. O'Brien's ch g Bell 8., aged, Usee (J. M'Ewen) 2 6—Mr Mr J. Winter'6 br g Baron Adelaide, aged, 12sec (Owner) 3 Also started: 7 Farrier Bsec (Robertson), 4 Duncan Grey lOseo (T. Walker), 8 Necktie lOsec (M'Gregor), 2 Lady Melville lOsec (J. Nicolson), 5 Allison lOsec (Owner), 9 Tracey Lad 12sec (Owner), 6 Neglected 12seo (Owner). Highball took charge in the first'couple of furlongs, and going along the back was running well clear of Farrier and Bell B. Turning out of the straight Farrier broke and gave way to Bell 8., who, however, made no impr-assion on Highball, the latter winning by 20 lengths, with Baron Adelaide, four lengths away, third, and Farrier next. Time, 4min 9 3-ssec. PACIFIC HANDICAP (Harness), Of lOOsovs; second 15sovs and third ssovs. One milo and a-half. 3 —Mr K Forbes's b m Franzalena, by Franz—Lena, aged, 6scc (E. M'Kewen) 1 4—Mr E. F. Blakeley's b f Jessie Hamlin, 2yrs, 12sec (A. M'Alpine) ... 2 I—Mr R. D. Petrie's b o Ardoairn, 3yns, 6seo (A. Pringle) 3 Also started: 10 Diving Bell scr (R. Logan), 11 Sylvia 2seo (J. Parry), 8 Underwood osoc (R. M'Donnell), 7 Colieen Bawn 7sec (G. S. Smith), 9 Imperial Duncan osec (Owner), 2 Mystic lOsec (Owner), 6 Rebo 12seo (J. Nicolson), 5 Glenfoot 12sec (Owner). Glentoot hung on the mark a little at tho start, and racing out of the straignt Jessie Ha<mlin and Rebe were running together over half a dozen lengths clear of Ardcairn. Racing to the far turn Jessie Hamlin was three lengths clear of Rebe, who was a similar distance in front of Ardoairn. The last mentioned moved up to Jessie Hamlin coming down the straight, and Franzalena ran into third place. Going along the back Jessie Hamlin was running two lengths clear of Franzalena, and Ardcairn broke, losing three or four lengths. Jessie Hamlin landed in the straight a length clear of Franzalena, with Ardcairn half a dozen lengths away In the run home Franzalena won by two lengths, with Ardcairn, eight lengths away, third, and Mystic, three lengths further back, fourth. The others were right out of it. Time, 3min 37sec. BEACH HANDICAP (Saddle), Of lOOsovs; second 15sovs and third ssove. Two miles. 7—Mr N. Duncan's b m Lady Baron, by The Baron—Lucy, aged, 20sec (Owner) 1 6—Mr A. D. Hudson's b m Bermaline, aged, 17scc (F. Holmes) 2 5 Mr T. Gerkins's b g Sweet Child, syrs, 17scc (A. MLellan) 3 Also started: 4 Wallace M. 14sec (R. Reay), 2 Rory 16sec (E. M'Kewen), 3 Nora Burley 16sec (W. Dawson), 1 S.M. 20sec (J. Nicolson), 8 Marathon 20sec (W. Grant). S. M. dwelt upon the mark at the start, and Lady Baron took up the running and led Sweet Child by eight lengths along the back, Bermaline lying next Lady Baron was still well out in the beginning of the second lap, with Sweet Child next, and then came Rory and Bermaline. The lastmentioned and Nora Burley closed upon the leader going along the back in the final lap, but in the run home Lady Baron stalled off Bermaline and won by a length and a-half. Sweet Child came again towards the finish and just beat Nora Burley for third place. Time, 4min 57 3-ssec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (Harness), Of 200sovs; second 30sovs and third lOsovs. Two miles. I—Mr C. G. Fryer's b m Princess Louise, by Prince Imperial, 6yrs, 9sec (T. W. Price, jun.) 1 2 —Mr A. Smith's b m Schoolgirl, aged, 12scc (A. Pringle) ... 2 6—Mr A. Fay's b h Franzie, 6yrs, 12sec (J. Messervey) 3 Also started: 3 Emmeline scr (R. M'Donnell), 7 Medallion osec (E. M'Kewen), 5 Walnut 9seo (G. Willetts), 8 Discoverer Usee (Owner), 4 Maelstrom llseo (C. Kerr). Emmeline was called off at the start, and Medallion mixed on getting the word and killed any chance he had. After going a quarter of a mile School Girl and Franzie were running together three lengths clear of the others, who were whipped in Oy Walnut. Entering the straight School Girl was a couple of lengths clear of Franzie. Princess Louise lying third and Walnut still whipping in. At the far turn the field was running in close order, with the exception of Walnut, who was half a dozen lengths away. With a lap to go School Girl was running a couple of lengths clear of lrrincess Louise and Franzie. the trio being about six lengths in front of Maelstrom. Princess Louise went on from School Girl along the back, and at the far turn had obtained a four-lengths' lead. From that out she improved her position, and eventually won comfortably by about six lengths from School Girl, who beat Franzie by foii r lengths, with Maelstrom 50 yards aw*v away, fourth, and Walnut 50 yards away. Time, 4min 39sec. TRIAL HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs; see-ont lb-,ovs and third ssovs. One mile and a-haJf. I—Mr W. S. Wootton's g g Louis Dillon, by Harold Dillon—St. Louise 4yrs 16sec (A. ButterfieJd) 1 2—Mr D. Roberts's br g Robert R., 3yrs, 18seo (G. Willetts) 2 4 —Mr A Brown's b m Merrimoiit, svrs, 20*eo (G. S. Wallace) " ... 3 Also started: 7 Doughboy scratch ;'R. Gardiner), 8 Tuheringi feec (Owner), 5 Kawaka 12seo ;Owner), Lady Surprise 16sec (G. Lattimore), 6 Baron Adelaide 20sec (R. Allan), 7 Sweet Rowcna 20sco (J. Jones). Robert R. clearrd <:nt from the rest of the field at the start, end had established a lead of 10 lengths in the first quarter. After going a lap Robert R. was over a dozen lengths in front cf Louis Dillon. At tho

beginning of the last lap the latter closed on Robert R., the pair being right away from the field. Louis Dillon raced p*iRobert R. at the far turn, and won easing up by six lengths. Robert R. beat Merrimont by 1C lengths, and Baron Adelaido was half a length away fourth. Tine, 3min 48 3-ssec. ST. CI;AIR HANDICAP. Of lOOsovs; second 15sovs and th'rd ssovs. Two miles and a-quarter 3—Mr D. W. M'Kewen's b m Lorrie Queen, by Lauderdale —Susan, aged, 13sec (E. M'Kewen) 1 I—Messrs C. and J. Nicolson's ch h Royal Rothschild, syrs, 15sec (J. Nicolson) 2 9—Mr J. R. Forbes's b g Monsoon, aged, s.>oc (Owner) ••• 3 Also started: 13 Lord Cardigan scratch (F Holmes). 19 Bamboo 12sec (Owner), 5 Rory lsee (W. Jones). 15 Violet M. 3sec F. Clement). 12 JC sseo (Owner), 8 Elcta B'. 13sec (G Lattimore), 16 Major Taylor 13soc (R. Allan). 14 Observer 13soc (M. M'Laren), 2 Stella Leigh 15sec ((Owner), 4 Happy Lad 15see (Dwyer) 11 Pitch Dark Issec (Owner), 17 The Jester 15sec (T. Taylor). 7 Top Note 15sec (W. Grant), 6 T.D. loseo (T. S. Fox). Royal Rothschild began smartly, and had a lead of a dozen lengths in the first furlong. At the end of a lap Royal Rothchild was a do.-.en lengths clear of Lorrie Queen, and then came Eleta B. With a lap to go Royal Rothchild was four lengths in front of Lorrie Queen Monsoon being: next 20 lengths away, with Steils Leigh fourth. After landing in the straight Royal Rothschild broke and Lorrie Queen went on and won by four lengths, with Monsoon 10 lengths away third, followed at an interval of about six lengths by Stella Leigh. Time, smin 43sec. REGENT HANDICAP, Of 120sovs; second l&sovs and third 6?ovs. One mile and a-quarter. 2—Mr R. M'Millan's blk g John M, by Viking, aged, ssec (Owner) 1 3 —Mr M. Friedlander's br m Maelstrom, syis, 4seo (C. Kerr) 2 I—Mr1 —Mr J. M'Cutcheon's b h Ravenschild, syrs, 2seo (Owner) -3 Also started-. 5 Bell Metal scratch (M. Allan). 6 Sparkling Kola lsee (A. Wilson). 7 Franzie lsec (J. Messervey), 5 Veracity lsee (E. J. O'Dwyer). John M. got wiell away at his bell, whilst Ravenschild lost a little over a second John M. landed in the straight, after going a lap, a dozen lengths clear of Maelstrom. Ravenschild being about eight lengths away third. Turning into the back straight John M. st'll maintained his lead, and keeping well out along tho back, entered on the last furlong about six lengths in front of Maelstrom. In the run up the straight John M. kept clear, and won nicely by over three lengths, with Ravenschild 20 lengths away third, and Sparkling Kola next. Time, 2min 52sec. FLYING HANDICAP. Of lOOsov*; second 15sors and third ssovs. One mile. I—Mr L. Dorrie's b f Bequest, by Galin-do-The Gift, 3yrs, 12seo (R. Reay) 1 7—Mr J. Jeffss r g Motorist, aged 9scc (R. Logan) 2 6—J. Dcnch's b g Pinewood. »cr«d, 9sec (F Clement) 3 Also started: 9 Eccentrie scratch 'M. Jones), 8 Vincent 9sec (E. J. Dwyer), 4 Dragoon lOsec ;Owner), 5 Castout, 12sec (T. Bleo). 3 Master Patchen 12sec (E. M'Kewen). 2 Radiant Morn 12sec (A. Pringle). Radiant Morn and Bequest beeran smartly, and were 10 lengths clea. r of Motorist and Pinewood at the end of two furlongs. Vincent did not leave the mark. Radiant Morn broke up badlv after entering the hack stretch, and this left Bequest out >n fi-ont. At this static Pinewood also drooped out. Boqe.est landed in the straight about a dozen lengths clear of Motorist, and going on won by two lengths, wi : ;h Pinewood right, lengths away, a length in fron* of Eccentric Then in line came Radiant Morn. Dragoon, and Master Patchen. Castout fell when running third, a furlong and three-quarters from the starting oost" Time, 2mm 26src, Secoxd Day—Saturday, May 4. The Forbury Park Trotting Club concluded its meeting in somewhat cold and wintry weather, but, beyond a mild shower the threatening rain held off until the last race There was a very large attendance, and the card for the day provided some very interesting sport. The track was again in good order, and quite as fast as on the previous afternoon. Burly Bob commenced by winning the Second Amateur Handicap from Mandor. Highball put in a couple of breaks when appearing to hold a fair chance of getting up to those in front. Frances supplanted Wild Lou in tho lead after a mile in the Progressive Handicap, and won from Diving Bell at the finish. After the race tho driver of the winner was reprimanded for taking up Wild Lou s running before obtaining tho regulation two lead. Bermaline was patiently handled in the Otago Handicap, and won after a. good race fron Sweet Child, who had carried on the running for the bulk of the journey. P. C. Redwood and Violet M. were close up at the finish. Gianella was the only withdrawal from the Winter Oats Handicap, which proved one of the most interesting races ever seen on the Forbury Park tiack. Ravenschild set out to make the pace, but after going a mile Emmeline had grodmallv closed on the leaders, the order being Ravenschild. Dr Chutney, Glendalough, and Emmeline. Going down the back, three furlongs from home, Dr Chutney supplanted Ravenschild in the lewd, but before reaching the home turn Glendalough and Emmeline both went past. Once in a line for home the last-mentioned took charge, and, in a good finish with Dr Chutney, who again put in a claim, beat him by a short neck. Glendalough was a good three lengths away, and then came Ravenschild and Adonis together. Emmeline put up a brilliant performance, and. running through the field, established an Australasian record for two miles. She was well handled by M'Donnell, who made up the start he had to concede without getting very far from the rails. On returning to the enclosure both horse and owner were accorded an enthusiastic reception from the spectators. Riverina had a comfortable win in the Domain Handicap, and the Peninsula Handicap was practically fought out between Happy Lad and Combine. The Park Handicap was unfortunately deprived of a good deal of interest through Princess Louise and Gianella being over the mark before their bells sounded. _ Dr Chutney got well away, and in the Final Handicap got well away, and in the final lap Glendalough in behind him. Once in the straight Gendalough drew out. and beat Dr Chutney by a length. Pinewood and Bequest got out in the early part of the

Farewell Handicap, and were joined by Franzaleno entering the home stretch. Once in a line for home Sfchool Girl came with a brilliant run, and, cutting down the leaders, won by three lengths. The totalisator investments for the day were £13,247 10s, as against £10,920 10s I for the corresponding day last year. The j total for the meeting was £23,425 10s, as I against £19,397 10s for the 1911 winter meetj Following are the results:— j SECOND AMATEUR HANDICAP, Of oOsovs; second 9sovs and third 3sovs. One milo and a-half. s—Mr J. Keith's ch g Burly Bob, by Young Burlington—DoU v, aged, I 9sec (Owner) ... ... ... ... i i 2 ~~ M i\ T - Telfer 's b g Mandor, aged, I 14seo (J. R. Forbes) 2 4-Mr A. Murdoch's b g Highball, aged, j lOsec (A. D. Hudson) ... ... 3 Also started: Royal Rothschild scr, 7 Ruby Patchen 14sec (Owner), 1 Inocent 14seo (N. Duncan), 6 Dougks 15sec (Owner), b iuhermgi 16sec (J. M'Kewen), 9 Emma. . H 16seo (T. Walker). \ Tuheringi. led for a lap, but then broke and gave way to Mandor. The latter commenced the next lap six lengths clear of Burly Bob, Tuheringi running third. Highball moved into second place going up the back, but broke. At the far turn Burly Bob ran past Mandor and landed in the straight three lengths clear of tile latter, and in the finish home won by three lengths from Mandor, who beat Highball by eight lengths, the last-named being a similar distance in front of Tuheringi. Time 3min 53sec j PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP, | Of lOOsovs; second 15sovs and third ssovs. One mile and a-half. • 2—Mr E. F. Blakely's b m Frances, by Franz—Maggicdale, 3yrs, 12sec (A. M'Alpine) 1 6—Mr J. M'Cubbin's ch g Diving Bell, 6yrs, Bseo (R Logan) 2 Mr J. Dunnett's b g Gee Whiz, 3yrs, lOsec (F. Holmes) 3 1 Also started: 10 Hamlin scr (T. Blee), 9 Gladys M. 3sec (A. M'Lellan), 3 Master Pabchen 3sec (E. M'Kewen), 5 S. M. lOsec (T. G. Fox), 8 Sylvia lOsec (R. Allan), 4 ; Wild Lou 12sec (G. S. Wallace), 7 Colleen 'j Bawn 12sec (G. S. Smith). In the first quarter Wild Lou and Frances had drawn five lengths clear of Geo Whiz and Diving Bell. Frances went on from Wild Lou at the end of a lap, and began the last circuit with a lead of six lengths. Going down the back stretch Diving Bell and Gee Whiz closed on Frances, who skipped slightly, but recovered quickly and landed in the straight a good four lengths clear of Diving Bell, with Geo Whiz a couple of lengths further back and the others right out of it. In the run home Frances kept clear and won j by about two lengths and a-half from | Diving Bell, Go© Whiz, easing up, 30 ' lengths away, third, just in front of Wild- ! Lou and Master Patchen. Time, 3min 1 38 2-ssec. OTAGO HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs; second 15sovs and third ssovs. Two miles. B—Mr8 —Mr A. D. Hudson's b m Bermaline, i . by Berlintine— Birthday, aged, sseo (F. Holmes) 1 I—Mr T. Gerkin's b g Sweet Child, syrs, (A. M'Lellan) 2 2—Mr H. F. Nichol's ch g P. C. Redwood, 6yrs, 2sec (A. Pringle) 3 Also started: 9 Vincent scr (A. J. Dwyer), 10 Lady Baron 6sec (Owntr), 5 Castout 7sec (T. Blee), 6 Wallace M. 7sec (R. Reay), 3 Nora Burley Baeo (W. Dawson), 7 Rorv Usee (W. Jones), 4 Violet M. llseo (E. M'Kewen). Wallace M. led past the stand, but going down the back Sweet Child took charge, Castout being close up, third. After going a lap Sweet Child was running a length clear of Castout. while two lengths away came Wallace M. Going along the back Sweet Child dnow out from Castout, and landed in the straight with a six lengths' j lead with a lap to go. P. C. Redwood had run into third place, but entering the back stretch Sweet Child was half a dozen I lengths clear of the former and Barmaline. Sweet Child " landed in the straight two lengths in front of Bermaline, with P. C. , Redwood and Violet M. close up. In the run home Bermaline beat Sweet Child by a short length, with P. C. Redwood, two lengths away, third, and Violet M. four lengths further back, fourth. Time, 4min 52 3-sscc WINTER OATS HANDICAP, Of 250sovs; second 37£s©vs and third 12isovs. Two miles. I—Mr R* M'DonueH's b in Emmeline, by Rothschild—lmperialism, syre, scr (Owner) 1 4—Mr E. Bowee ch g Doctor Chutney, aged, 9sec (C. Kerr) 2 3—Mr J. FarrelPs b m Glendalough, 4yrs, 7seo (E. M'Kewen) 3 Also started: 6 Wilkio 3sec (R. Logan), 2 Adonis 7sec (F. Holmes), 7 Walnut 9*seo j (C. Willetts), 5 Ravensehild Bseo (Owner). Ravensehild took charge at the end of . the first furlong, with Dr Chutney and i Walnut close up, and at the end of a lap I Ravensehild was running two lengths clear of Dr Chutney, with Walnut a similar distance away, third, and Odonis, close up, fourth. Entering the back stretch the second time Ravensehild had Dr Chutney on his wheel, and then came Walnut and I Adonis, close up, while Emmelino had j moved into a good position. At the commencement of the last lap the field was j runnng in fairly cloee order. Ravensehild I and Dr Chutney wore together, and then j came Glendalough and Emmeline. Dr Chutney took charge thro© furlongs from home, and Emmeline and Adonis improved I their positions, while Ravensehild dropped j back. Glendalough was in front two fur- : longs from home, but Emmeline had taken ! charge with a furlong to go. and in a | punishing finish stalled off Dr Chutney and i won by a neck. Glendalough was four | lengths away, third, and 2C lengths away came Adonis. Time, 4min 30sec. DOMAIN HANDICAP. Of ICOsovs; second 15sovs and third ssov3. One mile and a-half. 3 —Mr J. Kirton's b m Riverina, by Stanley—Dromedarv, 4vrs, 16seo (C Willetts) 1 2 —Mr T. Bryant's b m Carctta, 3yrs, 14seo (Owner) 2 6 —Mr T. Sander's g m Lady Surprise, aged, Msec (G. Lattimore) 3 Also started: 9 Doughboy scr (R. Gardiner), 7 Survhed 9sco (Jamieson), 1 Glenfoot 12sec (E. M'Kewen), 10 Lord Nelson 14soo (R. Townley), 4 Merrimont 15sec (G. S.~ Wallace), 5 Innnooent 18seo (Owner), 8 Farrier 18sec (Owner). Lord Nelson stood on the mark when the bell rang, and Glenfoot broke up badly.

! Mcxrimont had taken ohargo in the first quarter from Innocent and Riverina. The last mentioned was in front before a lap had been traversed, and with a lap to go was a dozen lengths clear of Carretta and Lady Surprise. From that out she had matters all her own way, and won comfortably by over a dozen lengths* from Carretta, who beat Lady Surprise by four lengths, -while Doughiboy >was a -similar distance away, fourth. Time, 3min 57 PENINSULA HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs; second and third sisovs. Two miles and a-half. 5 —M. O. Bakd's b g Happy Lad, by Kentucky--AbdaJlah mare, aged 12sec (A. J. Dwyer) 1 6 —Mr W. Murray's ch g Combine, aged, Usee (R Allan) 2 2—Mr J. R. Forbes's b g Monsoon, aged, Iseo (Owner) 3 Also started: 1 Lord Cardigan scr (F. Holmes), 4 Lorrio Queen lsec (E. M'Kewen), 8 Bamboo Iseo (Owner). 3 Rory lseo (A. Pringle), 10 J.C. 7seo (Owner), 7 Eleta B. lOsec (Lattimore). 9 Frisco 12sec (Owner). 11 Jo© L. 12seo (W Grant). Eleta B. was in charge for the first half mile, but gave way to Combine before the lap was completed*. At the end of a mile Combine was running a couple of lengths clear of Happy Lad, the pair being 15 lengths in front of Joe L, who was about eight lengths in front of Lord Cardigan. Tn the next lap Combine and Happy Lad were still well out in front, and Monsoon moved into third plsce. In the final lap Happv Lad headed Combine, and finally won by six lengths. Monsoon being eight lengths away tshird, with I,ord Cardigan a neck away fourth. Time, 6min 26sec. PARK HANDICAP, Of 130sovs; second 19isovs and third 6Jsovs. One milo and a-quarter. I—Mr1 —Mr J. Farrell's b m Glendalough, by RothscihUdi—Ruahine, (E. M'Kewen) 1 4—Mr E Bowo'sch gDr Chutney, aged, 6seo (C Kerr) 2 s—Mr5 —Mr J. Jeffs's Wilkie, aged, scr (R. Logan) 3 Also started: 3 Frincess Louise 2scc (T. Price, jun.), 2 Gianella 2sec (A. Pringle). Dr Chutney began very well, and ran down the back about five lengths clear of Glendalough, who was two lengths in front of Gianella, At the far turn Gianella broke a wheel, and was pulied off. Princess Louise was also pulled off for starting before the bell. Dr Chutney went down thr> back stretch with Glendalough on his wheel the pair being four lengths in front of Wilkie, the only other horse in the race. Dr Chutney entered the straight a cbuplo of lengths in front of Glendalough, but in the run home the latter won by a length, while Wilkio w;., a dozen lengths away. Time, 2min 54sec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs; second 15sovs and third ssovs. One mile. • 2—Mr A. Smith's b m School Girl, by Mambrino King—Factory Girl, aged, ssec (A. Pringle) 1 4—Mr E. Farlie's b m Franzalena, aged, 9ssc (E. M'Kewen) 2 B—Mr J. Jeffs's r g Motorist, aged, Bsec (R. Logan) 3 Also started: 13 Myosotis scr (G. Henderson), 5 Eccentric sor (W. Jones), 10 Loll Metal 2seo (M. Allan), 12 Veracity 4sec (L. Llovd), 7 Sparkling Kola ssec (A. Wilson), 11 Voter 7seo (G S. Wallace), 9 Duncan MacGregor 7sec (Jamieson), 3 Bequest Bseo (R. Reay, 1 Pincwood 9sec (Owner), 6 Dragoon lOsec (Owner). Owing to the failing light it was difficult to distinguish between the horses as they ieft tho mark. Racing past the stand the first time Pinewood and Bequest were five lengths in front of Franzalena. At tho far turn Pinewood drew out a little, and Franzalena improved her position. These two and Bequest were running in close order at the home turn, about eight lengths clear of Motorist. In the run home School Girl came with a fast run, and got up in time to beat Franzalena by three lengths. Motorist was two lengths away third, and then came Bequest and Pinewood close together. Time, 2min 19seo. HAWKE'S BAY RACES. Fihst Day—Wednesday, May 1. • Tho Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's autumn meeting was opened to-day in fine, but dull, weather, and there was a fair attendance. Tho investments on tho totalisator amounted to £12,503, as compared with £10,707 on the corresponding day last vear. Results: LONGLANDS HACK HANDICAP HURDLES, Of lOOsovs. One mile and three-quarters. I—Mr C. Kingston's Merry Lad, 10.7 (0. Cress) 1 2—Mr Faber's Seaman, 10.8 (F. Lindl 2 4—Mr Jelhe's Game, 9.2 (R. Gray) .. 3 Also started: 3 Idealism 10.12. 5 .rtie 9.2, 6 Matapouri 9.0, 7 Bravest 9.0. Merry Lad was tho first to show out, closely followed by Matapouri. At the stand th e first time Merry Lad led from Matapouri, with Bravest next. From that out Merry Lad was never headed, and won comfortably by two lengths from Seaman, with Game three lengths further off. Time, 3min 14sec. MAIDEN HACK RACE, Of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. I—Mr F. Hall's Obligant, 7.7 (W. Ryan) 1 7—Mr M'lvor's Mozella, 8.8 (L. Wilson) 2 s—Mr5 —Mr Campbell's Kinbombi, 7.7 (W. Weller) 3 Also started: 10 Facsimile 8.8, 2 Temerit 0 8.8, 6 Fair Average 8.5, 8 Ranfurly 8.5, 3 Hautu 8.5, 4 War Scare 8.5, 12 Waimahora 7.7, 9 Moneila 7.7, 9 High Pressure 7.7. 10 Himitapu 7.7. Before the straight was reached Hautu, Obligant, and Kinbombi were racing in the lead together. Half-way down the straight Obligant shook himself clear, and won easily by two lengths, Mozella, finishing fast, being three lengths ahead of Kinbombi. Time, lmin 16 2-ssec. NURSERY HANDICAP, Of 125sovs. Five furlongs. 2—Messrs W. G. and G. L. Stead's Bon Ton, 3.8 (W. Young) 1 I—Hon. J. D. Ormond's Haskayne, 8.9 (F. Jones) 2 4—Mr King's Daybreak, 7.7 (W. Bell) 3 Also started: 2 Bon Soir (bracketed with Bon Ton) 6.7, 3 King's Favourite 8.2, 6 Evadne 7.2, 5 Master Achilles 6.10, 10 Lassie Doon 6.7, 9 Sir Daniel 6.7, 8 The Nilo 6.7, 7 Warlight 6.7. . At the distance Bon Ton was in front, and he ran in an easy winner by two lengths and a-half from Haskayne, who cut down half a dozen of the runners in the last 50 yards. Time, lmin 3m»

PORANGAHAU HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. 4—Hon. J. D. Ormond's Bootle, 8.0 , ~ n (I- Wilson) 1 I—Messrs W. G. and G. L. Stead's Bandiera, 8.11 (W. Young) 2 2-Mr O'Neill's Gladiole, 8.12 (C. Price) 3 Also started: 3 Theodore 7.13, 5 Meremere 7.0, 6 Vi 6.12, 7 'Auldearn 6.7. Tho order into the straight was: Bootla Bandiera, with Gladiole close up. Bootla was never afterwards headed, and he won by half a length, with about a length between second and third. Time, lmin 15seo. HAWKE'S BAY CUP, Of. 400sovs, and a cup presented by Mr L. Do Pelichet. Ono mile and a-half. I—Messrs W. G. and G. L. Stead's Los Angelos. 9.10 (W. Young) 1 s—Mr Douglas's Magaroa, 6.7 (C. Rollo) 2 3—Mr Watt's Midnight Sun, 8.3 (W. Ryan) 3 Also started: 2 Masterpiece 8.7, 6 Miscount 8.2, 7 Lady Moutoa 7.8, Ariom 6.13, 9 Te Puia 6.13, 4 Loch Mabin 6.7, 10 Elfish 6.7. Lady Moutoa and Loch Mabin were responsible for the early running, Los Angelos being a long way back till the straight was reached. Half-way down the straight Los Angelos threaded his way through, and in a great race home beat Mangaroa by half a length, with the same distance between second and third. Time, 2min 36 l-ssec. KARAMU HACK HURDLE RACE, Of 12Csovs. One mile and three-quarters* 2—Mr J. Williams's Doggerbank, 9.4 (A. J. M'Flynn) 1 3—Mr Stafford's Fond Memory, 9.4 (F. Cress) 2 s—Mr Catherill's Whakaweira, 11.0 (J. Flynn) 3 Also started: 6 Paisano 12.3, 7 Oorason 10.11, 1 Sdva 10.1, 4 Donzel 9.1, 8 Quandary 90. Ihe winner led all the way, and won by four lengths. Time, 3min 16isec. POUKAWA HACK HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. I—Mr A. F. Douglas's Thrave, 8.9 (W. Young) 1 3—Mr llennah's Amaru, 7.10 (E. Lowe; 2 4—Mr Urupu's Miss August, 7.13 3 Also started : 12 Lord Renown 9.0, 9 Easy 8.8. Ktellaiis 7.12. 6 Boronia 7.11, 13 Rongo,mai 7.10, 10 Arohakau 7.9, 7 Ngakau 7.9, 9 Rising Sun 7.4, 2 Morning 7.2. 14 Hurakia 7.2, Waiaio 7.10, 11 Lord: Kilcheidn 7.0, 5 Missile 7.0. Won by two lengths, with three length* between second and third. Time, ■ lmin 3sec. AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of 125sov=.Onco round. I—Mr J. Hirle's Byron, 8.5 (C. Price) 1 s—Mr Bilslon's San Pluie, 7.0 (E. I-owe) 2 3—Messrs Gronsido and O'Neill's Meremere. 7 0 (J. O'Shea) 3 Also started: 8 Montiform 6.10, 2 Fannus 8.3, 6 Birkline 8.5, 4 Sublime 7.12. 7 Amato 6.13, 9 Composed 6.7. ■ Won by a length, with four lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 50sec Second Dat Thursday, Mat 2. Beautiful weather favoured the second day of the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's meeting, and the attendance wa3 well up to the average. His Excellncy the Governor was present. The totalisator invesmeals were £13,309. as against £10,711 on the second day last year, and the total for the two days was £25,800, as compared with £21,428 in 1911. Results: OHITI HACK HANDICAP HURDLES, of lOOsovs. One mile and three-quarters.— Waipureku, 9.4, 1; Seaman, 10.12, 2; Game, 9.3, 3. Also started: Merry Lad IL7, Idealism 10.10; Golden Water 10.0, Lamsdor f 8.10 (bracketed with Merry Lad), Kildonan 9.8. Won comfortably by three lengths, with half a length separating second and third. Time, 2min 17sec. OKAWA HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Lord Renown, 8.9. 1; Outward, 8.11, 2; Manitau, 3. Also started: Son Pluie 9.3, Merrimac 8.9, Easy 7.10. Waikehua 7.8, Morning 7.7, Rongomai 7.6, Arohakau 7.6, Prince Eddie 7.5, Mozella 7.5, Rising Sun' 7.0. Hautu 6.12, Hero 6.12, Hurakia 6.1 C, Waiio 6.10 (bracketed), Fair Average 6.10, Lord Kilcheran 6.10, Divinia 6.10. In the straight Lord Renown went to the front. Outward came fast over the last furlong, but could not catch Lord Renown, who won comfortably by half a length, with Manitau three lengths further off. Time, lmin 29sec. HAWKE'S BAY STAKES, Of 400sovs. For two and three-year-olda. Six furlongs and a-half. Messrs W. G. and G. L. Stead's Bon Ton, 7.8 (J. O'Shea) 1 Sir G. Clifford's Brown Owl, 7.6 (C. Emerson) 2 Mesdames Foss and Steuart's Prince Soult, 8.7 (C. Jenkins) 3 Also started: Culprit 8.12 (bracketed with the.winner). Redloh 7.10, Glade 7.1, Warlight 6.8. Brown Owl was slow to get going. Princi3 Soult was the first to enter the sraight, with Bon Ton next and Brown Owl coming fast. In a great race homa Bon Ton won by the shortest of margins, with Prince Soult three lengths away. Time, lmin 21 4-ssec. BURKE MEMORIAL STAKES, of 300sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Master-piece, 8.6, 1; Lady Moutoa, 6.12. 2; Mangaroa, 7.1. 3. Also started : Birkline 7.12, Publime 7.5. Sir Tristram 7.2, Ariom 6.12, To Puia 6.10. Vi 6.10. Loch Mabin 6.10, Amato 6.7. Won comf<--tibly by a length and a-half, with Manga..)- i length further back. Time, 2min 9sec. SCURRY HACK HANDICAP. of lOOsovs. Five furlongs.—Stellaris. 7.11, 1; Ngakau, 7.6. 2: Thrave, 9.6. 3. Also started : Amaru 8.0, Pot Luck 7.12, Boronia 7.8. Facsimile 7.0. Ranfurly 6.10, Missile 6.10. Won by half a length, with Thrave a close third. Time, lmin 2 3-ssec. MANGATARATA HURDLE 3. of 120sovs. Ono mile and three-quarters.—Waiputere, 10.5, 1; Whakaweira. 11.2, 2; Doggerbank, 10.6, 3. Also started: Woolloomooloo 10.5, Silva 9.13. Appin 9.10. The Spaniard 9.0, Game 9.0. Quandary 9.0. Won bv a length and a-half, while 10 lengths separated the second and third horses. Time, 3min 15 2-ssec JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 120sova. Five furlones. —Evadne. 7.0, 1; Marimba, 8.10, 2; Kinbombi, 7.0, 3. Also started: Eocene 8.5, King's Favourite 7.13, Obligant 7.9, Daybreak 7.8. High Pressure 6.10, Master Achilles 6.10, Bon Soir 6.7. Won by three lengths, with a length between second and third. lmin 2 2-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. Six furlongs.—Gladiole. 8.12. 1; Bootle. 8.12, 2; Thrave 6.12. 3. The«e wro the only starters. Won by a length, with ha!'

» length between second and third. Time, lmin 14 3-sscc. MARLBOROUGH RACES. First Day—Wednesday, May 1. The Marlborough races were opened in perfect weather, and thero was a large attendance. The investments on the totalisator were £7368,- as against £6816 last year. Results: — MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP, of 70sovs. 1 Aratiatia, 8.7, 1; 2 Excitement, 8.7, 2; 3 Indra, 8.8, 3. Also started: 5 Rustic, 4 Ruapara. Won by two lengtlis. Time, lmin 4sec. UGBROOKE WELTER, of lOOsovs.—2 Merrie Frank, 9.4, 1; 5 Curator, 9.12, 2; 3 Bally Shannon, 8.11, 3. Also started: 4 Negative, 1 Matlow, 6 Parawanui, 8 Moloch, 7 Alma. Won by a half-length without an effort. Time, lmin 3 l-ssec. OPAWA WELTER, of 70sovs. Seven furlongs.—2 Aloha, 9.10, 1; 1 Toney. 9.13, 2; 4 Mediterranean, 8.4, 3. Also started: 4 Astonishment, 6 Foreshot, 7 Stockade. Win by half a length. Time, lmin 31 l-ssec. MARLBOROUGH CUP, of 30050v 3 . One mile and a quarter. —1 Sinapis, 7.8, 1; 6 Odessa, 7.7, 2; 2 Undecided, 9.12, 3. Scratched: Sir Knox. From a good start Sinapis and Odessa were always prominent. Entering the straight Sinapis was in the lead, and won fairly easily by half a length, while Undecided was a long neck behind Odessa. Time. 2min 9 4-ssec AUTUMN HACK HANDICAP, of ICOsovs. Six furlongs.—4 Leapuki, 9.1, 1; 2 Allurement. 8.5, 2; 3 Portland Lady, 8.7, 3. Scratched: Toney, Daunton, Amberstone. Won by a head. Time, lmin 16 3-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 135sovs. Six furlongs.—l Blue Lake, 8.7, 1; 2 Glenspring, 9.6. 2; 3 Mon Ami, 7.8, 3. All started. Won easily by a length and ahalf. Time, lmin lSjsec. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 60sovs Four furlongs.—l Gay Lawless, 9.2, 1; 3 Mount Victoria, 8.11. 2; 5 Rector Girl,, 7.12, 3. Alfo started: 2 Emma. 4 Miss Vina, 6 San Port. Won by a length. Time, 50 2-ssec. Second Day Thursday, May 2. The Marlborough races were continued to-day. Good weather was succeeded by a heavy downpour, but the rain improved the course, and the going was good. The totalieator investments were £7794, as against £7280 on the second day last year, and the total for the meeting was £15,162, as against £14,096 last vear. Results: SCURRY HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs—lndra. 8.10, 1; Ruination, 0.3, 2; Excitement. 9.0, 3. These were the only starters. Won easily by two lengths. Time, lmin Ssec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—Blue Lake. 9.6 1: Glenspring, 9.10, 2; Beacon. 7.2, 3. These were the only starters. Blue Lake got a flying start, and won pulling up by three lenjrths. Time, lmin 26 l-ssec. OMAKAU WELTER, of 70sovs. Seven furlongs.—Aloha, 10.3, 1; Foreshot, 7.12. 2; Toney, 10.3, 3. Also started: Mediterranean and Stockade. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 32sec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 200sovs. About a mile and a distance. —Sea Queen, 8.3, 1; Undecided, 9.12. 2; Odessa, 7.12, 3. Also started: Sinapis, Coromandel, Waipunui, St. Felix, and Matlow. Won by half a length. Time, 2min. RIVERLANDS HACK HANDICAP, of 60sovs. Five furlongs.—Mount Victoria, 96, 1; Gay Lawless, 9.11. 2; Allurement, 8.9, 3. Also started: Portland Lady, Emma, Rector Girl, Katua, Excitement, and San Port. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 3 2-ssec. - SEYMOUR WELTER, of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Bally Shannon, 8.12, 1; Parawanui, 8.0, 2; Matlow ; 8.4. 3. All started. Won by a head. Time, lmin 30 2-ssec. FINAL HACK HANDICAP, of 75sove. Six furlongs.—Leapuke, 9.9, 1; Allurement, 8.7, 2; Toney, 9.6, 3. Scratched: Foreshot. Won by three-quarters of a length. RACING IN AUSTRALIA BRISBANE, May 4. The Brisbane Thousand resulted as follows:—My Gavonni 1, Pittsworth Gun 2, Lord Haven 3. Twenty-four horses started. My Gavonni led from the quarter-mile post, and won easily by two lengths. Time, lmin 29sec. SYDNEY, May 4. The Canterbury Park Hurdles resulted as follows:—Pa kau 1, The Dip 2, Minora 3. Eight horses started. Won by three lengtlis. Time, 3min 53sec. ADELAIDE, May 4. The following is the result of the Goodwood Handicap : —Mueket Belle 1, Borosov 2; First Shot 3. There were 24 starters. Won comfortably by two lengths. Time, 2min 15isee. ' The St. Leger was won by Banffshire, Sanskrit second, and Persian Chief third. ADELAIDE CUP. ADELAIDE, May 6 The Adelaide Cup resulted as follow-,:— Eye nia?s 1 B'anftshiro 2 Kuriigai Z Seventeen horses started. Master Koran made the early running, but when nearing home Eye Glass took command, and wci easily--by five lengths, with a length between second.and third. Time, 2min 50£sec. RACING IN ENGLAND TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS. LONDON, May 1. The following is the result of the TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS, a sweepstake of lOOsovs each; for three-year-olds. Colts, 9.0; fillies, 8.9. The Rowley mile. Mr H. B. Duryea's ch c Sweeper 11, by Broomstick —Rave.llo 1 air L. Neuman's b c Jaeger, by Eager —Mesange 2 Mr C. Bower Ismay's br c Hall Cross, by Desmond—Altesse 3 ONE THOUSAND GUINEAS. LONDON, May 3. The following is the result of the ONE THOUSAND GUINEAS STAKES, of lOOsovs each; second 400sovs and third 200sovs from stake. For three-vear-old fillies. Weight, 9.0. One mile* W. Raphael's gr f Tagalie, by Cyllene —Tagale 1 Baron G. Springer's oh f A lope, by Gallinule—Altoviecar 2 Lord Falmouth's oh f Belleisle, by Isinglass—Virginal ... 3