AUCKLAND TOPICS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3239, 12 April 1916, Page 55

AUCKLAND TOPICS.

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The Easter meeting at Ellerslie was advanced another stage on Monday, when che weights nopoaiyd for the minor events to be decided on the first day. Aucklanders will have racing in plenty at Easter time, and. after doing the Auckland Plaster meeting on the Saturday and Monday, will be called upon to assist at thg Avondale J.C. autumn fixture the following Wednesday and Saturday. The four day t within one week should be welcomed bj visiting owners, who will have an increases opportunity of winning a race without much extra expense. The Taumarunui Club brought off the annual meeting last Saturday, and a tremendous success it was. Tt, was the first tote, meeting held by the club, and nearly £19.000 was put through the totaljsator. _ The North Shore sportsmen, the Alison family, had n regular field day. winning three races with as many horses. "The Aus-tralian-bred filly Housewife won the Cup in easy style. She was at once taken to the front, and. striding along freely, never onco looked like being caught. Her performance pained her many admirers for the Easter Handicap, but the class at Taumamnui and that she will be up against at Ellerslie are quite different. The_ Messrs Alison also scored with Thoolomi, also an Australian purchase, but ho only won by a head in a very poor field. The consistent Coleraine won one sprint and ran a dead-heat with Try Fluke in another, the only other open race going to Lightning, who, after running badly earlier in the day, came out later and won in good style. Try Fluke did the same. The Grand National Steeplechase winner Ngatoa was produced in the hurdle race, but his opponents were as had a lot as could be got together. As it was he was very lucky to win, as Eminent held a big lead when ho crashed into a fence and broke down. This enabled Ngatoa to win very easily. Sir Rosa, one of F. Stennings's team, was made a very warm order in the Maiden, but his chance was soon settled, as he got chopped out at the start, and, of course, in a field of 19 never had a ehnnce of getting through afterwards. The forward running of Spr.lfish in the open sprints would be pleasing to those who have supported him in Easter doubles. The racing he had should sharpen him up for his Ellerslie engagements. However, it must not be forgotten that the same stable shelters a good one in Tararu Jack, and if I were asked to name the better of the pair I would go for Tararu Jack. No notice can bo talton of Ring Lupin'a

form at Hamilton last week. He will do better at tho Manawatu meeting. At present Colonel Soult and Tact are the most inquired for of the local horses in the Easter, but, were it known for certain that Eligible was to come up, he would soon be favourite. When the weights appear matters on the training track should liven up considerably, but at present only useful exercise is being allotted.

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WELLINGTON RACES

First Day—Thursday, April 6

The Wellington autumn meeting was opened in fine weather, and there was a good attendance. The amount put through the totalisator was £50,683 10s, as compared with £28,589 on the corresponding day last year. Results: — JUMPERS' FLAT HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. One mile and a-half. I—Multiply, 11.9 (S. Reid) 1 5 Vladian, 9.0 2 4 —Parewanui, 9.8 3 Also started: 6 Harbour Light 10.7, 3 Arbington 9.10, 7 Queen's Post 9.3, 2 Sensitive 9.0. Won comfortably by two lengths. Time, 2min 37 4-ssec. ST. LEGER STAKES, Of 550sovs. One mile and three-quarters. I—Eligible, 8.10 (A. Oliver) ... 1 2—Nones, 8.7 2 These were the only starters. Won easily. Time, 3min 1 l-ssec. A record for for the race. PLUNKET NURSERY HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 9—Winterbourne, 7.4 (H. Young) 1 2—Koesian, 8.8 2 s—Kilboy. 6.10 3 Also started: 1 Hyllus 8.13, 3 Shveet Tipperary 8.11, 2 The Monk (coupled with Koesian) 7.4-, 6 Rockbound 8.3, 4 Menelaus 7.9, 13 Sunny Climes 6.10, 11 Lady Kilworth 7.6, 10 Maorilander 7.6, 7 Elation 7.4, 15 Rose Pink 6.11, S Tinkler 6.7, 14 Miss Delaval 6.7, 12 Chemise 6.7. Won by a neck, with the third horse close up. Time, lmin. THOMPSON HANDICAP, Of 750sovs. One mile. 2—Oxenhope. 7.10 .(B. Deeley) ... 1 11—Adjutant, 6.7 2 I—Multiplication, 8.1 3 Also started: 5 Balboa 9.3, 3 Montana 8.4, 7 Purscfiller 8.2, 1 Orleans 7.12, 9 Taringamutu 7.12, 4 Hydros 7110, 12 Sir Solo 7.9, 6 Wishful 7.7. 8 Zeus 7.5, 13 Want 6.10, 14 Roumania'6.7, 11 Ogier 6.7. Won by a length and a-half, with _ the third horse half a length away. Time, lmin 39 2-ssec. NORTH ISLAND CHALLENGE • STAKES, Of 750sovs. Seven furlongs. Mr T. H. Lowry's b f Desert Gold, by All Black—Aurarius, 3vrs 1 Sis anoffi .". 2 Eaiperador 3 Also started: The Toff, Wrestler. Time, lmin 27gscc. SILVERSTREAM HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. One mile. 4—Chillies, 9.1 (Oliver) 1 B—Cleft, 8.4 2 6—Spain, 8.6 3 Also started: 9 Marsinah 9.4, 12 Ladify 8.11, 11 Jack Jellicoe 8.0, 2 Hylatus 7.11, 3 Black Ada 7.11, 1 Martial Air 7.10, 7 Captain Glossop 7.2, 5 Fran Bonnet 7.0, 10 Ormsby 6.10. Ladify was badly left at the start. Entering the straight Chillies took command, followed by Cleft and Spain, and after a good race the first-named won by a head, ■with a length and a-half between second and third. Time, lmin 41sco. RAILWAY HANDICAP, Of 300sovs. Six furlongs. 4—Sweet Corn, 7.5 (A. Reed) ... 1 I—Chortle, 9.9 ' 2 7—Red Ribbon, 6.10 3 Also started: 2 Hyginas 8.5, 6 Astor 8.3, 3 Battle Eve 7.5, 8 Sea Lord 7.5, 15 Recorder 7.5, 10 Watchful 7.0, 9 Limpet 6.7._ Slvveet Corn was first prominent, while Chortle had a bad passage. Sweet Corn won by three lengths, with the third hor6e two lengths away. Time, lmin 12 2-ssec. -TINAKORI HANDICAP, Of ZOOsovs. Six furlongs. 3—Halina, 8.2 (C. Emmerson) ... 1 2—Seadown, 8.3 2 15—Bairnsdale, 7.7 3 Also started: 8 King Lupin 9.0, 17 Lady Blaok 8.10, 10 Ohiwai 8.9, 6 Tango 8.2, 13 Heeltap 8.0, 16 Martyress 7.13, 10 Shrill 7.12, 12 Con 7.11, 10 Lady Multifid 7.11, 9 Tame Duok 7.11, 13 Happiness 7.6, 11 Hygia 7.5, 4 Revalanta 7.4, 5 Comment 7.0, 19 Sir Saracen 6.7, 21 Trickery 6.7, 18 Humourist 6.7. Won on the post. Time, lmin 13 2-ssec. Second Day—Saturday, Afril 8. Tho concluding day of the Wellington Racing Club's autumn meeting to-day was held in cold, showery weather. Tho attendance was fair. The amount invee'ted on the totalisator was £40,741 10s. The total investment for the meeting were £71,425, against £73,009 10s for last year's meeting. Results: — SECOND JUMPERS' FLAT HANDICAP, Of 200 sov3. One mile and three furlongs. I—Vladian, 9.8 (W. Price) 1 3—Harbour Light, 10.5 2 4—Hurakia, 9.10 3 Also started: 2 Parewanui 9.12, 6 Arlington 9.7, 5 Queen's Post 9.8. Vladian was made a hot favourite. Arlington jumped to the front at the start, followed by Queen's Post and Parewanui. The former took command opposite the stand. At tho bottom turn Hurakia was second and Vladian last, but tho last-named came up from a bad position at the top and won easily by two lengths. Time, 2min 31sec. HUTT HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. One mile. 6 —Hygia, 8.0 (J. Buchanan) 1 4—Taringamutu, 9.11 2 3—Want, 8.8 3 Also started: 1 Wishful 9.4, 2 Chillies 9.0, 7 Roumania 8.4, 4 Ogicr 8.2, 5 Limpet 8.0. From an oven start Limpet was leading, followed by Ogier and Taringamutu. Along the back tho order was Limpet, Taringamutu, and Roumania. Hygia was well up at the bend. Roumania led into the straight, where Hygia came through and won by a length and a half, with heads between the other placed horses. Time, lmin 43 2-sseo.

MURITAI HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. Seven furlongs. 3—Heeltap, 7.12 (Deeley) ... . I—Seadown,1 —Seadown, 8.9

2—Cleft, 8.9 3 Also started : 12 Ladify 8.7, 4 Spam 8.6, 10 Toki 8.2, 5 Black Ada 7.9, 13 lame Duck 7.8, 6 Martial Air 7.8, 7 Rcvalenta 7.4, 9 Captain Glossop 6.13, 8 Fran Bonnet 6.11, 11 Ormesby 6.7. Heeltap was prominent at the start, with Ormesby next. After a furlong Ormesby had command, but was displaced by Martial Air. Blaok Ada showed up momentarily at the bend. In the straight Heeltap came to the front and won comfortably by a length and a half, Cleft being a neck away. Time, lmin 33 3-sseo. AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of 500sovs. One mile and three furlongs. 6—Adjutant, 6.12 (G. Clarke) 1 I—Montana, 7.13 2 4—Red Ribbon, 6.10 o Also started: 2 Multiply 8.1, 7 Purscfiller 7.11, 5 Blackall 7.10. 4 Sir Solo 7.7 (bracketed with Red Ribbon), 3 Mouli 7.2, 8 Marsinah 6.7. Pursefiller gave trouble at tho post, but an excellent start was effected, Montana and Moulu being first out. Moulu was in front at the bend, followed by Red Ribbon, Montana, and Adjutant. Along the back Pursefillor was leading, followed by Montana, Red Ribbon, and Adjutant. Red Ribbon was first into tho straight, with Montana close up. In the run home Adjutant headed the field and won by a length, necks separating second and third. Time. 2min 27sec. PACIFIC HANDICAP. Of 300sovs. Six furlongs. 2—Cease Fire, 7.7 (Deeley) 1 3 —Bjorneborg, 8.9 2 I—Hyllus, 8.11 • 3 Also started: 6 Koesian 8.12, 5 Menelaus 7.7, 4 Petruchio 74, Rajput 7.4, 8 Maorilander 7.3, 12 Rose Pink 6.7, 7 Tinkler 6.7, 10 Deviation 6.7, 11 Miss Deval 6.7. Petruchio was left at the post and took no part in the race. Cease Fire was soon in the front, and won -from end to end. Hyllus ran well, but was cut down in tho straight by Bjorneborg. Won by a length, with Hyllus a neck away. Time, lmin 16seo. TRENTHAM GOLD CUP, Of lOOOsovs. Two miles. 1-Eligible, 7.13 (A. Reed) ... 1 2—Balboa, 9.0 2 3—lndigo, 8.11 * 3 Tho only starters. Eligible went away in the lead and maintained a length advantage from Balboa till entering tho straight, when Balboa moved up close. Eligible responded to tho challenge and ran home a winner by two lengths from Balboa, who was under pressure. Indigo was seven lengths away. Time, 3min 35500. SUBURBAN HANDICAP, Of 300sovs. Six furlongs. s—Battle Eve, 7.2 (Young) 1 3 —Hyginas, 8.2 2 I—Astor 8.0 3 Also started: 2 Sweet Corn 8.6, 6 Recorder 7.4, 4 Sea Lord 7.2, 7 Watchful 6.11, 3 Mount Victoria 6.11. Mount Victoria was first to move, but Hyginas was soon in front. Sea Lord led into the straight. Nearing home Battle Eve came through and gained the verdict by a length, a neck between second and third horses. Time, lmin 15sec. BELMONT HANDICAP, Of 200.30V5. Six furlongs. I—Ohiwai, 8.8 (E. Manson) 1 s—Lady Black, 8.8 2 4—Comment, 7.0 3 Also started: 3-King Lupin 8.12, 2 Tango 8.2, 7 Martyrcss 7.11, 6 Lady Multifid 7.9, 11 Miraculous 6.12, 9 Probation 6.10, 12 Pall Mall 6.8, 10 Trickerv 6.7. 8 NennO 6.7. From a level start King Lupin had a clear lead to the straight, where the favourite went to the front attended by Tango and Lady Black. A good race to the post was won comfortably. Time, lmin 15 3-ssec. AUCKLAND TROTTING MEETING. First Day—Wednesday, April 12. The Auckland trots were opened to-day in fine weather. The totalisator handled £12,157, as compared with £14,015 last year. Results: — MANGERE HANDICAP.—Bush Child, 18sec, 1; Nancy Patch, 2; Miss Lonsdale, 3. Fifteen started. The winer was favourite. Time, 3min 44sec. IMPROVERS' HANDICAP. Special Bloom, lOsec, 1; Amazona, 2; Solon Dillon, 3. Eleven started. Proud Moor was favourite Time, 3min 51 2-ssec. CAMPBELL HANDICAP— Rena Pointer, lOsec, 1; Steel Bell, 2; Master Park, 3. Nino started. The winner was favourite. Time, 4min 37sec. EASTER HANDICAP—CIive, lsec, 1; Lieutenant, 2; Wallace M., o. Nine started. King Capitalist was favourite. Time, 4min 42 l-ssec. HOBSON HANDICAP.—Derby Dillon, ssec, 1; Alf. M'Kinney, 2; Sundial, ,3. Eight started. Prince Rufus was favourite. Time, 3min 29 4-sscc. STEWARDS' TROT.—Eruption, 4scc, 1; Grattan Abbey, 2; Flora N.Z., 3. Ten started. Time, 3min 35sec. CORNWALL HANDICAP—Indski, 3sec, 1; Colmena, 2; Linotype, 3. Eleven started. Colmena was favourite. Time, 2min 15 MARCONI HANDICAP—Grampia, 7soc, 1; Woodvere, 2; Salamander, 3. Fourteen started. Woodvere was favourite. Time, 2min 20secSecond Day—Saturday, April 8. Tho Auckland trotting meeting concluded to-day in fine weather. The totalisator handled £14,564, making £26,721 for the meeting, compared with £31,319 last year. Results: —■ BARN HANDICAP. One mile and ahalf (Harness). —Amazona 1, Dignity 2, Miss George 3. There were 10 starters. Amborito was the favourite. Time, 4min 18 2-ssec. MANAKAU HANDICAP. One mile and a-half (Saddle). —Charlie's Aunt 1, Teawa 2, Silver Grid 3. There were 12 starters. Bronze Patch was tho favourite. Time, lmin 42 2-ssec. LIVERPOOL HANDICAP. Two miles (Harness).—Pearl d'Or 1, Wallace M. 2, Walnut 3. Nino horses started, and Minston was the favourite. Time, smin 4seo. AUTUMN HANDICAP. Two miles (Harness).—Clive 1, Tim Doolan 2, Flora M'Kinney 3. Six horses started, end Flora M'Kinney was the favourite. Time, smin 10 3-ssec.

ADAMS MEMORIAL. One mile and a-

half (Harness).—Mlnston 1, Huon Patch 2, Floranz 3. Eleven horses started. The winner was favourite. Time, 3min cos.cc.

HILL TROT. Two miles (Harness).— Syric 1, Auckland Girl 2, Kirikiraroa 3. Thirteen horses started, and the winner was favourite. Won by half a length. Time, smin 0 2-sscc.

FAREWELL HANDICAP. One mile (Saddle).— Sandrift 1, Salamander 2. Floranz 3. Fourteen horses started. Salamander was the favourite. Time, 2min 24 2-ssec. MEMBERS' HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter (Harness). —Steel Bell 1, Alf M'Kinney 2, Prince Rufus 3. Twelve horses started. Time, 2min 54 l-sscc.

BACING IN ENGLAND

LINGFIELD HANDICAP. LONDON, April 8,

The Lingfield Handicap, a substitute for the Lincolnshire Handicap, resulted : —Clapgate 1, Lux 2, Stapleton 3.

WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, Etc

SOUTHLAND ACCEPTANCES

Roslyn Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.— Ardmore 9.12, Redshire 9.12, Deviation 8.12, Lady Trent 8.12, Arthur George 8.10, Miss Finland 8.4, Mohawk 8.3, Jubert 8.1, Joan 8.0, Minesweeper 80, St. Hilary 8.0, MeaUherbloom 7.13, Baritone 7.10, Fitzosborne 7.10, Golden Webb 7.10, Magdalen 7.10, Moidant 7.10, Daphno Nellie 7.7, Princess Flo 7.7.

Wavcrley Trot. Two miles. —Takio 8 seconds Eros 8, Branston 10, Matilda H. 10, Country Queen 13, Prince Gift 13, S. M. 13, Seaward Spot 13, Master Thecla 14, Balnamoan 15, Commander Bell 15, Sobriquet 15, Clarissa 16, Ilza 16, Moorland 16, Quincey Belle 16, Dora M'Kinney 17, Gemma 17, Kiwi 18, Gladys M. 18, Lady Margaret 19, Rialto 19, Sir Gavin 19, Hazelfield 19.

Southland Cup. One mile and a-quarter. —Ardcnvhor 3.7, United Service 8.2, Gunrest 7.12, Feodor 6.7. Southland Steeplechase. About three miles.—Black Sea 12.7, Milo 11.8, Stone Ginger 11.8, Royal Medal 11.0, Cascshot 10./, Te Tua 10.7, The Gunner 10.0, Dcbonaire 9.12, Heatherlea 9.10, Carnmore 9.7. Flying Handicap. Six furlongs.—Bullor 9.6, Pyjama 8.4, Speedometer 7.11, Red Charm 7.7, Lion 7.5, Lady Trent 7.1, Redowa 6.7.

Invercargill Trot. One milo and a-half. —Arbiter 8 seconds, Blackford 14, Wallacetown 16, Bill Brown 18, Brown Owl 18, Cromwell 18, Elgin 18, Erin's Queen 18, First Chime 18, Flying Ribbons 18, General Gordon 18, Inwood 18, Japonica 18, Kid' Wildwood 18, Quick March 18, Red Empress 18, Sweet Chime 18, The Spiffer 18, Tiger 18, Trixio Mac 18, Lady Mac 18, LadyWild 18, Lance Tracey 18, Landmark 18, Miss Bobby 18, Pet's Alone 18. County Hack Handicap. One mile. — Brooksdale 9.1, Glensponse 8.8, Dorian 8.8, Kokowai 8.6, Spanish Princess 8.2, Canrobur 8,1, Jubert 8.1, Mohawk 8.1, Aerogram 8.0, Giralda 8.0, Baron Northburn 7.10, Baritone 7.10, Comedy Queen 7.10, Biarritz 7.7, Goldfish 7.7, Live Shot 7.7. Tradesmen's Handicap. One mile.—Neuroma 9.2, Gunrest 8.10, Ringform 8.4, Marsa 8.2, Stevedore 7.13, Lion 7.11, Hardshot 7.7, Cortes 7.5, Feodor 7.0, Sombrero 7.0, Wairaki 7.0.

NEW ZEALAND METROPOLITAN TROTTING MEETING. Handicaps.

Introductory Handicap (harness), of 150sovs Ono mile and a-half. —Nguiraibia scratch, Vera K. 5 seconds, Irvar 5, Icicle 6, Sinoda 6, General Wilkes 6, Specification, Jun. 6, Watchman 6, Nutwood, Jun. 6, Galindo Lou 6, Al Franz 7, George RTKirmey 7, Kokemoer 7, Texas 7, True Spec 7, Queen Patch 8, Mariyion 8, Lord Audley 8, General Link 8, Agathos 8, Darkness 8 Fendalton Handicap (saddle), of 150sovs. Two mil^s. —Mokau scratch, Mushroom scratch, Miss Salisbury 2 seconds, Adventuress 4, Albertoria 5, Havana 5. James Madison 10, Arcadian 10, Dubosc 10, Paddy Lynd 11, Bow Bells 11, Macwood 13, Pine Bell 13, Jessie's Dream 14, Rudston 14, Idol 15, Blythe Lad 17, Huon Child 17, Lionheart 17, Eric Child 17, Ivory Bells 17, Happy Jack 17. Easter Handicap (harness), of 350sove Two miles. —Don Ceesar scratch, Admiral Wood 4 seconds, Jingle 4, Tommy C. 5, Adelaide Direct 5, Evelyn 6, Wallace Wood 6, Persuader 7, Frandoeia 7, Succeed 7, Rena Pointer 7, Adonis 8, Princess Sherwood 8, Red Mac 9, Hal Zolock 9, Author Dillon 9, Little Tip 10, The King's General 10. Autumn Handicap (harness), of 150sovs. Two miles. —Muricata scratch, Master Raymond 1 second, Electrocute 2, Michael Galindo 2, Clive 2, Quinoev 3, Annie K. 4, Truganini 6. Flamingo 9 Mystic 9, Lord Roanchild 10, Nerval King 10, Auckland Girl 10, Olive L. 10, Paul Huon 11, King Capitalist 12, Chub 12, Red Heather 12. International Handicap (harness), of 250sovs. One mile and a-quarter.— Emmeline scratch, Tommy C. 1 second. Solo 2, St. Kevin 2, Don Caesar 2, Adelaide Direct 2 Eccentric 3, Frank Tracey 3, Cromstall 3, Desdemona 4, Dillon Bell 4. Mintson 4, Persuader 5, Sherwood 5. Bingana 5, Adonis 5. Improvers' Handicap (harness), of 150sovs. Two miles. —Huon Drift scratch, Raeburn 6 seconds, Capricio 7, Mako Mako 7 George Hard 8,0.1. C. 8, Specification, Jun 8, Tamarisk 8. Gold Crest 9, law Chimes 9, Flora M'Kinncy 9, Vera K. 9, Oinako 9. Wingatui 10, Sceptre 10, The Chief 10, Reggie" Huon 10, Icicle 10, General Wylie 11, Gertie L. 11. Flying Handicap (harness), of ISOsovs. One mile.—The Kins's General scratch, Rose Dillon 1 second. Ottawa 1, The Whip 1. Tamarisk '2. Crown Prince 2, Sweet Xgncs 3, Harold Minto 3. Piecework 3, Al Franz 3, Chelston 4, Sir Elmo 4. Caledon 4. Woodvcro 4. Express Handicap (saddle), of ISOsovs. One mile. —Frandoeia scratch, Princess Sherwood 1 second. Mountain Rose 1. Seychelles 2, Frnnzalena 2, F. E. Bolls 2, Phingari 2, Submarine 2, Ottawa 3, Bequest 3, Galvanila 3, Rawene 3, Aberfcldy 4 Vermont 4. Promotion 4, Law Chimes 4. Second Day. Halswell Handicap (harness), of 200sovs. One mile and a-half .—Flora M'Kinnoy, Antonio, Caledon, Raeburn, Specification Junior, Kokomocr, Rose Dillon, Icicle, Sinoda. Irvar, Sceptre, Chelston, 0.1. C, NTirirninvi. Vera K, Tamarisk, Ottawa, Franzalena. Harvest Handicap (saddle), of 150sovs. Two miles. —Mokau, James Madison, Maowood, Kaikanui, Wairakau. Havana, Pino Bell, Paul Huon, Bow Bell, Arcadian, Albertoria, Mushroom, Idol, Chub. Adventuress. Metropolitan Handicap (harness), of

400sovs. Two miles. —Hal Zolock, Princess Sherwood, Admiral Wood, Persuader, Jin-ple, Evelyn, Eccentric, Red Mac, Don CiesaT, iSherwood, St. Kevin, Succeed, Adonis, Wallace Wood, Adelaide Direct, Huon Drift, Frandocia, Tommy C, Little i id, Rena Pointer.

Trotters' Hand.cap (harness), of 200sovs. Two miles. —Muricata, Truganini, Annie K., Flamingo, Master Raymond, Olive L., Michael Galindo, Auckland Girl, Betel Nut, Paul Huon, Electorcute, Lord Roanehild, Mystic, Norval King, Quinccy, Clive. Wilkin Handicap (saddle), of 150sovs. Two miles. —Flora M'Kinney, Wingatui, Submarine, General Wylie, (jucen Tracey, Fusee, Gertie L., Master Raymond, George Hard, Sceptre, Gladsome, Gold Crest, Oinako, Drum Major, O. I. C, Miss Salisbury, Mushroom, Law Chimes, Vera K., Tamarisk, Capriccio, Galindo Lou, The Chief. President's Handicap (harness), of 200sovs. Two miles.—Antonio, Raeburn, Makomako, Piecework, George. Hard, F. E. Bells, Ariadne, Reggio Huon, Wallace Wood, Moneymaker, Huon Drift, The King's General, Tamarisk.

High-class Handicap (harness), of 200sovs. One mile. —Aberfeldy, Bright, Persuader, Emmeline, Author D'illon, Don Csesar, Sherwood, 'Cello Sydney Wilkes, Frank Tracey, Cromstall, John Dillon, Mountain Rose, Colmena, The Whip, Frandocia, Bingana. Farewell Handicap (saddle), of 200sovs. One mile. —Princess Sherwood, Emmeline, Red Mac, Author Dillon, Dosdemona. St. Kevin, Adonis, Franzalena, Mountain Rose, Tommy C, Eccentric Little Tib, Solo, Mintson.

RIVERTON NOMINATIONS First Day.

Otaitai Steeplechase. Two miles. —Dear Annie, Kaupokanui, St. Pedro, Kintailshore, Ghent, Chorus, Captain French, Tipperary Boy, Carnmore, Debonaire, Denial, St.Aron. First County Handicap. Seven furlongs. —Bonnally, Brooksdale; Redowa, Kokowai, Glensponse, Golden Webb, King Torrent, Fitzosborne, Comedy Queen, Wairaki, Mohawk, Lady Trent, Aerogram, Abo, Jubert, Spanish Princess, Minesweeper, Agreement, Sombrero, Hardshot. Riverton Cup. One mile and a-half.— Ringform Rongahere, Joan, Feodor, Stevedore, Dorian, United Service, Marsa, Aidenvhor, Peerless, Gunrest, Neuroma, Rorke's Drift.

President's Welter. One mile.—King Torrent, Feodor, Stevedore, Deviation, Spanish Princess, Gunrest, Neuroma, Sombrero, Hardshot.

Great Western Steeplechase. Three miles. —Grey Renown, The Deuce, Black Sea, Heatherlea, Case Shot, Stone Ginger, Tipperary Boy, Carnmore, Recharge, Debonaire, Kia Ora, Te Tua, Tommy,, The Brewer, Royal Medal, Peerless. Flying Handicap. Six furlongs.—Brooksdale Ringform, Redshire, Lion. Cortes, Arthur George, Marsa, Lady Trent, Abo, Bullor, Gunrest, Agreement, Magdalen, Redowa, St. Hilary, Liveshot. Wallace Hack Handicap. One mile First Robert, Goldfish,. Joan, Fable, Glensponse, Fitzosborne, Jock, Dorian, Deviation, Arthur George, Liveshot, Aerogram, Moidant, Jubert, Spanish Princess, Minesweeper, Canrobur, Giralda, Zarkoma. Second Day. Kitchener Stakes. One mile. —Bonnally, First Robert, Sister Monica, Kokowai, Fable, Glensponse, 01 ga Kolmar, Comedy Queen, Glenthorpe, Jock Tricotrin, Verdun, Dorian, Arthur George, Aerogram, Moidant, Jubert, Minesweeper, Canrobur, Zarkoma. Waiau Steeplechase. Two miles. —Dear Annie', Kaupokonui, St. Pedro, Kintailshore, Ghent, Chorus, Captian French, Carmore, St. Aron, Pakakura. Aparima Handicap. Seven furlongs.— Brooksdale, Redshire, Lion, Cortes, Deviation, Abo, Moidant, Buller, Gunrest, Agreement, St. Hilary. Second County Handicap. One mile.— Fanfarona, First Robert, Brooksdale, Redowa, Fable, King Torrent, Wairaki, Mohawk, Lady Trent, Aerogram, Minesweeper, Hardshot, Spanish Princess, Fitzosborne. Riverton Steeplechase. Two and a-half miles.—Grey Renown, The Deuce, Black Sea, Kintailshore, Heatherlea, Caseshot, Ghent, Stone Ginger, Captain French, Tipperary Boy, Carnmore, Recharge, Debonaire, Denial, Kia Ora, Dear Annie, Te Tua, Tommy, The Brewer, Royal Medal, Peerless. Easter Handicap. One mile and a-quar-ter.—Ringform, Rongahere, Joan, Feodor, Stevedore, Dorian, United Service, Marsa, Ardcnvhor, Jubert, Peerless, Spanish Princess, Gunrest, Neuroma, Sombrero, Giralda, Rorke's Drift. Visitors' Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Brooksdale, Kokowai, Glensponse, Golden Webb, Jock, Marginal, Deviation, Arthur George, Lady Trent, Aerogram, Moidant, Spanish Princess, Minesweeper, Agreement. Giralda, Zarokma, St. Hilary.

Visitors' Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Brooksdalc, Kokowai, Glensponse, Golden Webb, Jock, Marginal, Deviation, Arthur George, Lady Trent, Aerogram, Moidant, Spanish Princess, Minesweeper, Agreement, Giralda, Zarokma, St. Hilary. Farewell Handicap. One mile.—Goldfish, Sister Monica. Ringform, Rcdshirc, Redowa, Joan, King Torrent, Comedy Queen, Fcodor, Wairaki, Stevedore, Lion, United Service, Deviation. Mohawk, Marsa, Spanish Princess, Buller, Neuroma, Gunrest, C'anrobur, Sombrero, Hardshot, Zarkoma. WAIPUKURAU HANDICAPS. Easter Handicap, of 130sovs. Once round.—Kooya 9.9, Sir Alba 9.7, Zeus 9.1, Despatch Carrier 8.11, Jem 8.7, Hylatus 8.6, Paraoa 8.0, Finisterre 7.12, Discussion 7.11, St Omer 7.10, Sicily 7.10, The Summit 7.10, Foro 7.9, Morning 7.7, Whakahoki 7.3, Montreal 6.7, Amical 6.7, Manuwhiri 6.7, Tuatahi 6.7. Hack Handicap, of 130sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Bunting 9.0, Golden Lyte 7.11, Finisterro 8.6, St. Omer 8.4, Clelt 8 4 Fore 8.3, Hinemanu 7.13, Maraetotara 7 10 Sensitive 7.7, Amical 7.0, Sailor King 6.12, Waiaku 6.10, King's Host 6.10. Waipukurau Handicap, of 200sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—lndigo 9.9, Rewi Poto 9.2 Pursefiller 8.6, Rupahu 8.5, Kooya 8.2, Sir Alba 8.0, Tavistock 7.10, Jem 7.3, Buntinn- 7.3, Hiwatapu 6.11, Discussion 6.7, Sicily 6.7, The Summit 6.7, Cleft 6.7. Two-year-old Handicap, of 150sovs. Five furlongs.—Beltane 8.9, Carlatour 8.5, Sarah Grand 8.4, Idyllic 7.9, Lady Kilworth 7.9, Circle Lady 7.7, Powder King 7.2, Queen Lizzie 7.0, Hopeite 7.0, Morganatic 7.0, Genee 7.0, Chemise 7.0. Ladies' Handicap, of 80sovs.—One mile and a-half.—Jem 13.9, Shaki 13.2, The Summit 12.13, Hurakia 12.9, Braeburn 12.4, Sensitive 12.1, Miriam 11.13, Montreal 11.9, Kuropotangi 11.9. Kirupuka 11.9, Mokai 11.9, Black Powder 11.9, Anatotoro 11.9, W00100m0010011.7, Kirkby 11.7. Sailor King 11.7, Miss Reta 11.7. The Hound 11.7, Sinora 11.7, Tuatahi 11.7, Lady Hapuka 11.7, Turerana 11.7, King's Host 11.7, Waratah 11.7, Quinton 11.7.

Hatuma Handicap, of 150sovs. Five furlongs.—King of Atliol 9.3. Shaki 9.3. Hygia 8.13, Finisterre 8.10. Conziska 8.10, Jack Jullicoe 8.5, Bodcnliam 8.4 Trials 8.3, Con 8.3, Cherry Blossom 7.13. Golden Glade 7.12, Maryland 7.11, Admiral Beattie 7.9. Spectual 7.7, Tame Duck 7.3, Roderick 7.2. Autaotoro 7.1. Kaiserine 7.0, Boniths 7.0, Oardrona 7.0, Subducr 6.7.

Flying Handicap, of ISOsovs. Six furlongs.—Pursefiller 9.9, Rupahu 9.7, Zeus 9.0, Sea Lord 8.11, Watchful 8.3. Hygia 8.3, Conziska 7.13, Paraoa 7.13, Discussion 7.10, Told 7.10, Trials 7.7, Cherry Blossom 7.3, Maraetotara 7.0, Bootle Step 7.0, Tame Duck 6.7, Manuwhiri 6.7, Miss Reta 6.7, Zaunone 6.7. C.J.C. ACCEPTANCES!. Great Easter Handicap.—Tete-a-tete 9.7, Bimeter 9.3, Empcrador 9.3, Oxenhopc 8.10 (inc 141 b penalty), Flying Start 8.7, Reval 8.3, Robert Bell 7.11, Rorke's Drift 7.11, Findhorn 7.10, Meltchikoff 7.10, Martiua 7.7, Halina 7.2 (ino 51b penalty), Down 6.9, Recorder 6.9, Fender 6.7. Great Autumn Handicap.—Balboa 9.3, Nones 8.9, Rorke's Drift 8.5, Oxenhope 8.3 (inc. 141 b penalty), Magdala 8.1, Blackall 8.0. Montana 7.12, Snub 7.10, Silent Way 7.10, Wishful 7.7, Marc Antony 7.4, Moulu 7.4, Fender 6.7, Adjutant 6.7, Ogier 6.7. After the declaration of the first forfeits the following remain in : Champagne Stakes, of lOOOsovs. Six furlongs.—Egypt, Bjorneborg, The Toff, Koesian, Thestius, Petard, Multaine, Chemise, NystaJ, Cease Fire, Good Hope, Petruchio, Wrestler, Killena, Kilboy, Wardancer, Disdainful. 24th Challenge Stakes, of lOOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Flying Start, Eligible, Taringamutu, Greenstreet, Eraperador, Bimeter, Egypt, Bjorneborg, The Toff, Koesian, Thestius, Petard, Multaine, Chemise, Aycliffe, Nystad, Cease Fire, Good Hope, Petruchio, Wrestler, Killena, Kilboy, Wardancer, Disdainful. MANAWATU RACES. The following horses remain in the Manavratu Stakes: —Devotion, Elation, Petruchio, Good Hope, Wrestler, Winterbourne, Sweet Tipperary, Sunny Climes, Cease Fire, Nystad, Egypt, Bjornberg, Desert Gold, Meltchikoff, Hyttus, Tinkler, The Toff, Sweet Corn, Multaine. Manawatu Sires' Produce Stakes.—Thestius, Devotion, Petruchio, Good Hope, Wrestler, Winterbourne, Nystad, Egypt, Bjorneborg, Grand Duchy, Hyttus, Tinkler ; Menelaus, Susanoff, The Toff, Multaine. AUCKLAND HANDICAPS. Nelson Handicap, of 200sovs. One mile. — Pateonga 9.0, Fionula 9.0, Thoolomi 8.12, Marble Star 8.10, Salvia 8.9, Gallupui 8.9, Cleft 8.8, Glittering Sands 8.6, Permit 8.6, The Celt 8.3, Plenipotent 8.1, Harlestone 8 0, Doncaster 7.13, Kerone 7.12, Charleros© 7.10, Fisher 7.10, Gold Necklet 7.10, Blueform 7.8, Paramaj 7.8, Penniless 7.7, Achilleus. 7.7, Toro Toro 7.6, Hemisphere 7.6, Pendoon 7.5, Sea De'il 7.3, Don't 7.3, Nildah 7.3, Miss Avalanche 7.3, Anxious 7.0, Tamahiere 7.0, Idra 7.0, Caber Feagh 7.0. Eden Handicap, of 350sovs. Seven furlongs.—Chortle 9.9, Merry Roe 9.7, Tetc-a-teto 9.5 Crown Pearl 8.4, Sweet Corn 8.3, Multiplication 8.0, Hydrus 7.10, Lady Penury 7.9, Centre 7.8, Zetcs 7.7, Goldfire 7.7, Kauri King 7.6, Colerain 7.5, Waiorena 7.5, Achilledes 7.3, Loyal Arch 7.2, Munster 7.2, Soultane 7.1, Laloma 7.1, Tinoreka 7.0, Signo 7.0, Thoolomi 7.0, Multifual 6.13, Watchful 6.12, Lady Glen 6.10, Glissando 6.10, Worcester 6.10, Delenda 6.10, Taj Mahl 6.7, Gold Lace 6.7. Onslow Stakes, of 200sovs. Five furlongs. —Waiuka 8.12, Beltane 8.5, Hexton 8.2, Cultriform 7.13, Independence 7.11, Lady Kelworth 7.11, Grand Duchy 7.10, Sir Ralph 7.7, Homeric 7.3, Tinkler 7.1, Ritasea 7.1, Miss Regel filly 7.0, Debutante 7.0, Sweet Angelus filly 7.0, Marabout 7.0, Erroneous 7.0, Multimore 7.0, Wiri Kirunga 7.0, Honey Bee 7.0, Keep Watch 7.0. President's Handicap, of 350sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Master Lupin 9.0, Multiply 8.11, Blackall 8.6, Pursefiller 8.6, Mullingar 8.4, El Gallo 8.4, Soldier 8.1, Municipal 8.0, Goldsize 8.0, Monojack 7.10, Marco Bello 7.9, Selt 7.9, Blue Garment 7.2, Multifial 7.0, Hady 6.12, Permit 6.11. BEAUMONT RACES. The secretary of the Beaumont Jockey Club advises us that the following names were omitted from the list of nominations for the club's races: One-mile Trot.—Promise and Satin Rose. One Mile and a-half Trot. —Manganui and General Gorton

NEW ZEALAND TROTTING ASSOCIATION.

A meeting of the Board of the New Zealand Trotting Association was held on Wednesday, sth inst.; present—Messrs P. Selig (president), W. J. Hopkins, W. H. Denton W. G. Gorrard, H. J. Palmer, H. W. Kitchingham, and 11. F. Nicoll. The South Wairarapa Trotting Club wrote stating that it had no objection to giving its profits to the Wounded Soldiers' Fund, but it did not approve of setting them aside for the benefit of any particular class. Subject to that reservation, it had no objection to the funds being administered by trustees appointed by the racing and trotting authorities. A letter from the New South Wales Trotting Club, in reference to the West Australian Trotting Association's suggestion that regulations should be adopted to make branding compulsory, was referred to the Special Committee appointed to report on the subject. The case of the horse George Berlin, who at the last meeting of the association had been disqualified for life on the ground that he was identical with the horse Kalgoorlie, was further considered. —Mr A. E. Hall, of Ravensboume, who was stated to be the breeder of George Berlin, and from whom Alexander Dawes said that ho had purchased that horse, was in attendance. In the course of his evidence, Mr Hall said that he bred George Berlin, the horse that raced at Waikouaiti. He could not say whether those men who examined the horse at Grant's stables, which they said was Kalgoorlie, saw the horse he had bred. He was not at the stables at the time. Hia son bought the dam of George Berlin in foal, but he could not say from whom he bought her. His son was now in America, but he (witness) understood from him that the mare was in foal to George M. Patchen. Mr Dawes had made inquiries from the owner of George M. Patchen to verify the breeding, but nad been informed that he had no records so far back. Witness had never raced a horse in his life, but when he heard from Mr Dawea that there was soma

trouble about George Berlin he agreed to take the horse back at the samo price (£ls) as Mr Dawes had given for him. About the end of February he had sold the horse at a better price to a young fellow named George Robertson, who said he was going away into tho country. Witness did not know where Robertson was now, but ho thought ho -was in Central Otago. Witness had been told by Mr Ritchie not to part ■with the horse, but he had not felt interested in the matter, and so had sold him. Robertson, who gave him £2O for the horse, knew that he had been racing. He had several inquiries for the horse as soon as it was known that he had taken him back. In reply to questions, the witness said he had no concern with either Mr Dawes or tho board, and he considered that ho was entitled to please himself in regard to selling the horse. The horse had been sold before Mr Ritchie had told him not to part with him, but he had not given Mr Ritchie information to that effect. The witness also put in several affidavits dealing •with the identity of the horse. Further consideration of the case was adjourned. Correspondence was received from the Bengerburn Jockey Club in reference to the Ettrick Trot at the club's recent meeting. A horse called The Sprinter finished first, but the judge declined .him a place on the ground that he had walked past the post.—lt was pointed out that the judge's duty was confined to placing tho horses in the order in -which they passed the post, and it was decided to instruct the club that the stakes should be awarded to The Sprinter. The action of the stewards of the Wanganui Trotting Club in disqualifying Rio Grande for galloping in the Ballance Handicap, and placing Paddy Lind in his stead, was endorsed. Mr D. M. Cochrane, solicitor, wrote asking the association to consider the question of removing the disqualification imposed on Thomas Butler in connection with the horse Concorah.—lt was decided to communicate with the For bury Park Trotting Club, by whom the disqualification had been imposed. On the recommendation of the Foreign Horse Committee it was decided to issue certificates for the horses Lobster and Vera Mauritius.

AUSTRALIAN ITEMS.

TOTALISATOR BILL DROPPED. SYDNEY, April 6,

The New South Wales Legislative Assembly negatived a proposal to take the second reading of the Totalisator Bill as a matter of urgency. The Totalisator Bill has been dropped for the session.

RACING DAYS REDUCED. MELBOURNE, April 6

The Cabinet has decided to reduce the race days for proprietary clubs in the metropolitan area from 87 to 50 yearly, taking the view that such clubs are not in the interest of either sport or the public The question of ultimately abolishing them will be considered later.

DR W. H. LANG APPOINTED. MELBOURNE, April 6

Dr W. H. Lang, the Victorian Amateur Turf Club handicapper, has been appointed handicapper to the Victorian Racing Club at a salary of £750, in succession to Mr W. A. Menzies, who recently resigned.