AUCKLAND TOPICS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3339, 13 March 1918, Page 42

AUCKLAND TOPICS.

By Taihoa. This,week-end the Te Aroha Jockey Club holds} tho annual meeting of the club, and on Saturday of next week the Ohinemuri Jockey Clui> will deal the final blow to the country circuit. Attention will then have to be directed to the larger and more important gatherings, the first of which will be the biff Easter meeting at EHerslio, followed a couple of days later by the Avondale autumn meeting. The policy of holding both meetings cloee together is ono which should be a boon to the Avondale Club, as many visiting owners bringing horses to Auckland will now avail themselves of the opportunity of picking up a stake at Avondale, whereas before they would not be represented on the suburban course. The Avondale Club is a progressive body, and though considerable expense has been borne to erect an up-to-date course and appointments, every_ opportunity is taken to cater for owners in providing a tractive prizes. The YVaikato trainer R. Hannon has no

fewer than three—viz., Tinopai, Glenopal, and Rebel—engaged in the Te Aroha Cup, and as each of the three appears to hold a good chance, whichever one ho pins his hopes on should be handy at the finish. Uncle Ned is .reported to bo doing well at Avondale, and, if this is so, the wiry little bay should go close to landing cither the To Aroha or Ohinemuri Cups. The Waikato Trotting Club held its annual meeting at Claudelands last Saturday, and scored a big success. Some very fair horses were competing, and keen racing resulted. In several instances there were fair prices returned, and backers had rather a rocky time during the day. The weights for the A.R.C. Easter Handicap made their appearance on Monday, and, of course, have naturally been well perused by sportsmen. If asked now to select a horse likely to be hard to dispose of I should name Egypt 8.9. Another well is Parisian Diamond 7.7. But, of course, it is altogether too early yet to look for the winner. The Hierarch gelding Hiero has not been doing well during the last week, and as a oonsequence he is not going to the Te Aroha meeting, where he claimed an engagement. Hopfield is being kept up to his work, but w T hereas he was once one of the most eagerly watched horses very few now take any notice of him, and the general opinion is that he is not much good. The hurdlers Fisher and Haskayne are doing regular work, .Fisher being the more forward of the pair. W. Sharpe took Fiomiuala and Glenclalough to Hamilton last month, but owing to wet weathe-t the first-named did not start in the Cup, but went on to Wahganui. She then returned to Hamilton, and has been in training there, but will now do the Te Aroha and Ohinemuri meetings. Sharpe will then return to Ellerslie. Loyal Arch, who won at the Hamilton meeting, 'has not raced since, but D. Moraghan is keeping her at concert pitch, and is evidently intending her to be ready for" the 'Easter meeting at Ellerslie. Auckland is not by any means strong in jumpers just now, and one of the fittest of the hurdlers in work is Gluetanus, who, it will be remembered, won on the second day of the Christmas meeting. Gluetanus can both jump and gallop fast, but his performances do not make him out to be very reliable. Penniless at one time, when he made a field of maiden hurdlers look like mules, was expected to turn out a champion over the small fences, but, instead of improving, he failed to run such a good rice again. However, he is looking well, and his jumping of late has been of 'the bold character, and it is quite on the cards that he may bring off a surprise shortly. Polydamon is already being selected as likely to be prominent in the A.R.C. Easter Handicap. There is no doubt the chestnut js a good horse, but, despite the fact that he won the Christmas Handicap, <Jne mile, I am inclined to think that, being such a slow beginner, the pace set in the Easter next month will not give him much chance to get on his legs. Then, again, he is doing only the very lightest of exercise, and a better lino as to his prospects can be gathered when he is loosened out _ on the track. Another inmate of N. Cunningham's stable in Fabriquette is not doing a great deal of work. The two-year-old Informal is striding along attractively just at present, and when the Great Northern Champagne Stakes is under discussion next month he will prove without doubt that his failure at Christmas was only because he was a. long way from being well. Rathlin, who gallops well on the track, is evidently a " quitter," because with the colours up he is of no use at all.' Rock Diamond continues to improve, and the big chestnut will soon be a hard pro. position in a h'ack race. He should make a useful jumper later on. Lady Penury, a very useful mare wher well, is beginning to bear a racy appear, ance, and the next few weeks should see a finish put to her condition. The crack 'chaser Waimai is reported to be in steady work at Hamilton. For a couple of furlongs Shining Light can go fast, but as yet he does not stay very well. Perhaps he will do better with age, as he is a of a colt. RACING IN NEW ZEALAND. GORE RACES. (Fhom Our Special Repobteb.) The Gore Racing Club's summer meeting, which this year was cut down to one day, took place in fine weather. There was an excellent attendance, and investments on the ..totalisator totalled £13,178 10s, or £2641 10s in excess of the first day at last season's meeting. Results: OTARAIA HACK WELTER, O'f lissovs. Seven • furlongs. 5 Mr W. Kain's Point Blank (carried 8.0) (J. Anderton) .. .. '.' 1 4—Mr Rewcastle's Marianne, 8.9 (R. Reed) 2 3—Mr D. Morton's Aycliffe, 8.0 (W. Robinson) *#3 Also started: 1 Benefit 9.0, 8 Samiel carried 8.5, 7 Heather Bloom 8.7, 6 Lady Knight 8.6, 2 Matilda 8.5, 9 Red Tapa 8.0. Benefit was first out, and led Ladyr&iight and Heather Bloom to tlxe straight, where Point Blank ran past, and! won by a length from Marianne, who beat Aycliffe by a length, Benefit next. Time, lrnm 28 2-ssec. LONGFORD HACK HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. 2—Mr G. M'Lean's Glenwood, carried 8.1 (ft. M'Lellan) 1 s—Mr Elder's Sartolite, 8.2 (T. O'Connell) 2 B—Mr Ernslie's Burrangong, 9.0 , . . .• (A. Mackay) 3 Also started: 1 Kokowai 8.12, 4 Glenaret 8.5, 6 Tin Soldier carried 7.9, 7 Calma carried 8.6 J, 8 Dupallion 8.0. Kokowai was first out, and with Sartolite carried on the running to the turn, when the former retired. Glenwood wore down Sartolite . and won comfortably by two lengths, Borraugong two lengths ana a-half away, Tin Soldier next. Time, lrnin 17soc. GORE CUP, Of 300sovs. One mile and a-quarter. I—Mr1 —Mr H. E. Nicoll's Aecalaphus, 7.18 (R. 0. Reed) 1 4—Mr D. P. Wilson's Marsa, 8.3 (A. H. Wilson) 2 3—Mr Price's Koike's Drift, 9.3 (W. Robinson) 3 Also started: 2 Thaddeus 8.2, 4 Kauwhero 7.10, 8 Awahou 7.2, 7 Kilbrogan 6.12, 6 Micky Free carried 6.11. , Kauwhero and Kilbrogan showed the way past the stand, with Marsa bringing up the reaT. Going along the back Ascalapiras Aiid Thaddeus both improved their positions Ascalaphus had taken charge before reaching the straight, • and, going on, won comfortably by four lengths from Marsa, who came with a late run. Awahou appeared to beat Rorke's Drift for third place by half a

length, but the latter received th:Tc« money. Thaddeus was fifth. Time, 2min G 4-ssee. After the raoe A. M'Kay, rider of Xhaddeua, was cautioned and fined i's for interference with Eorke's Drift near the home turn. EIVEBSDAJLK TROT, Of 3 50sovs. Two miles. I—Mr H. F. Nicoll's Red Empress, 24yds (Warren) 1 j 3—Mr Reed's Gladiola, GOyds (Owner) .. 2 ! s—Mr5 —Mr Stanford's Eric Rothschild, limit (Owner) 3 I Also started: 14 Solace limit, Evening : Chimes limit, 8 Kiwi 36yds, 13 Cross Battery 48yds, 7 Soubriquet 60yds, 6 Black Jet 60yds, 13 Rose Chimes 72yds, Barooga 72yds, 12 South Star 84yds, First Toll 96yds ; First Toll dwelt at the start, and Red Empress taking charge after going two furlongs finally won comfortably by three lengths from Gladiola, who beat Eric Rothschild by a length, Barooga and South Star next Time, 4tnin 57seo. WELCOME STEEPLECHASE, Of 115sovs. About two miles and a-half. 3—Mr W. J. Kelly's Chappel Moh. 9.9 (S. M'lntosh) 1 2—Mr Condon's Sea Mark, 9.12 (T. O'Connell) 2 4—Mr W. Baud's Palladio, 10.13 CW. Robinson) 3 Also started: 1 Turehaua 11.0, 3 Golden Wave 10.8, 6 First Robert 9.7. Chappel Moh took up the running from Turehaua who waa jumping badly and came down at the sod wall. Chappel Moh nearly imshipped his rider when crossing the stand double the second time, but M'lntosh got back, and, riding the last mile without irons, won by 20 lengths from Sea Mark, who beat Palladio by 15 lengths, Golden Wave next. First Robert broke down. Time, smin 18sec. SUMMER HANDICAP, Of 130sovs. Six furlongs. 3-Mr J. Ellis's Benefit, 7.0 (R, 0. Reed) 1 I—Mr W. Crossan's The White King, B.l* (A. M'Kay) 2 2—Mr Carey's Glensponse, 8.2 (R.. M'Lellan) 3 Also started: 6 Aerial 8.9, 5 Miss Finland 7.9, 8 Benzowen 7.3 J, 7 Marianne 6.7, 4 Revolution 6.10 J, 9 Kokowai 7.1£. The White King was first away, and, under pressure, led Aerial and Benefit along the back. The White King drew out a bit turning for home, but once in the straight Benefit were him down and won by a short length, Glensponse two lengths away, with Revolution close up. Time, lmin 15sec. CROYDON HANDICAP, Of 125sovs. One mile. I—Mr G. Ruthven's Helicon, 7.10 (R. C. Reed) 1 3—Mr E. Russell's Mohawk, 9.2 (A. M'Kay) 2 6 —Mr Carey's Glensponse, 7.11 (R. M'Lellan) 3 Also started: 8 Aerial 8.6, 2 Jock 7.11, 4 Redowa 7.7, 7 Ogier 7.0, 5 Aycliffe 7.0. Helicon was first away, and led Aerial along the back. Helicon led into tho straight, fend waa ever a length ahead of Mohawk, who beat Glensponse by a neck, Aycliffe and Redowa close up. Time, lmin 43sec. , > * •;.„ The Electric Trot (harness), of llOsovs, the result of which is not given above, was won by Socialist, with Eric Rothschild second. „„„, ELECTRIC TROT, Of llOsovs. One mile and a-half. I—Mx A. J. Cruickshank's Socialist, scr (W. Jones) 1 3—Mr Stanford's Eric Rothschild, 12yds (Owner) 2 s—Mr Reed's Gladiola, 60yds (Owner) .. 3 Also started: 9 Matin Chimes 12yds, 6 Mirami 12yds, 2 Jolly Major 48yds, 7 Vera Mauritius 48yds, 4 Flower o' Turi 60yds, 10 Wallaeetown 84yds. Vera Mauritius led-for about a mile, where Socialist, who had begun badly, went past and won by thiee lengths from Eric Rothschild who beat Gladiola by a length, with Flower o' Turi next. Time, 3mm 45sec.. NELSON RACES. First Day—Wednesday, March 6. The Nelson Jockey Club's' annual meeting opened to-day in beautiful weather. Ihe course was in splendid order, and there was a good attendance. The totahsator handled £lO 497 as against £9875 for the corresponding' day last year, an increase of £622. Results : TRIAL STAKES. Six furlongs (weight 8 7)—l Exclusive 1,2 Blue Gown 2, 4 Preface 3.-' Also started: 5 Blackheath, 6 Frisco Rose, 7 Knight Juan, 8 Buthrose, 3 Lady Phyllis. Won by half a neck, the third horse a length away. Time, Imm 15 2-seoc. • .. MAITAI TROT. Two miles.—l Weil Denis, 18sec, 1; 4 Colin Traive, 26sec, 2; 2 War Lord, 25sec, 3. Also started: 8 Suddite scratch, 6 Black Beldon 9sec, 5 Brandon 19sec. Won by two- lengths, War Lord about three lengths away third. Time, smin 9sec. NELSON CUP, Once round. 2—Mr H. Whitney's Rose Pink, 8.4 (J. Olsen) 1 I—Mascot, 8.5 (A. Reed) >'.. 2 6—Black Night, 6.7 • 3 Also started: 4 Good Hope 8.11, 5 Kiltess 8.8, 3 Xanthos 7.12. Won by a good length, the third horse a similar distance away. Time, lmin 55sec. HOPE HACK WESLTEIR. Seven furlongs.—l Ima Ribbon, 8.8, 1; 3 Skedaddle, 7.11, 2; 5 Rienzi, 7.9 (inc. slb allowance), 3. Also started: 2 Arihia 8.2, 4 Rosiam 7.11, 6 Knight Juan 8.7 (inc. 101 b over weight). Won by half a length, the third a neck away. Time, lmin 80sec. STEWARDS' HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —1 Waimatoa, 9.8, 1; 5 Lady Middleton, 81 2; 2 Trentham Rose, 8.6, 8. Also started: 3 Ohudic 7.9, 4 John Gilpin 6 7. Won by a length and a-half, with the third half a length away. . Time, Imm 15 2-sseo. Chudic ran off early in the raoe, and tho rider, an apprentice, named M'Canten, was suspended for the meeting for careless and incompetent riding. WAI-ITI TROT. One mile and a-half.— 2 Wild Pedro, 16sec, -1 6 Hopeless, 3sec, 2; 1 Lear Dillon, lOseo, 3. Also started: '4 Major Election 14sec, 3 War Lord 19sec, 5 Lyall Bay 21sec, 8 Wairoa Belle 22sec, 7 Lish Tom 22sec. Won by half a length, third horse a similar distance away. Time, Bmm 50Jsec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—l Blue Gown, 6.3 (inc. 51b allowance), 1; 2 Claverhouse, 8.5, 2; 4 War Tax, 8 5 3 Also started: 5 Excitement 8.6, 3 Trickery 8.6, 6 Silk Ribbon 6.12. ! Won easily by two lenths. Time, lmin 2sec. WELTER HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. —1 Pariform, 9.2, 1; 3 Kiltess, 10.3, 2; 2 Prince Deleware, 9.9, o. Also started: 4 Curator 8.1. Won by a lenth, tbird threequarters of a length away. Time, lmin 29sec. Second Lav—Thursday, March 7. The Nelson Joc&ey Club's meeting coni eluded to-day in fine weather, with good rac-

ing. The totalisator investments for th« day wero £10,534, agains £10,005 last year, making £21,031 for the meeting, against £19,880 in 1917. Results: ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Five furlongs.— 4 War Tax, 8.2, 1; 2 Blue Gown, 8.9, 2; 3 Claverhou.se, 8.10, 3. Also started: 7 British Rose 8.2 (inc. 141 b overweight), 1 Exclusive 9.0, 5 John Gilpin 8.1 (inc. 13lb overweight), 6 Black Heath 7.3 (inc. slb allowance), 8 Silk Ribbon 6.11 (inc. olb allowance). Won by over two lengths, half-length between second and. third. Time, lmin 2sec. RICHMOND TROT. Two miles.—2 Jean Dillon, 19sec, 1; 6 Wild Pedo, scr, 2; 3 Imperial Dolly, Usee, 3. Also started: 4 Colin Traive 13scc, 8 Tom Tit 21sec, 7 Molly Brae 24sec, 1 Peter M'Millan 24sec, 9 M'Cormack 24sec, 5 Star of Linwood 29sec. Won easily. Wild Pedo gained second place on the post.' Times: Jean Dillon omin 24scc, Wild Pedo 4min 56 3-ssec, Imperial Dolly smin 7Jsec. REDWOOD . MEMORIAL. One mile and a-quarter— 2 Mascot, 8.11, 1; 3 Xantlioe, 7.3, 2; 2 Rose Pink, 9.1, 3. Also started: 5 Prince Delaware 8.8, 4 Black Night 6.10 (inc. 31b overweight). Won by half a length, threa lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 8 3-ssec. TAHUNA HACK WELTER. Seven furlongs.—3 Rienzi, 8.1 (inc. 41b overweight), 1; 1 Lady Phyllis, 7.10, .2; 6 Rosam, 11.0 (inc. 41b overweight), 3. Also started: 4 Ima Ribbon 9.9, 2 Skeddadle 8.5, 5 Knight Juan 8.4 (inc. 121 b overweight), 7 Frisco Rose 8.0 (inc. 7lb overweight). . Frisco Rose was left at the post. Won by a nose, the third horse being three-quarters of a length away. Time, lmin 80sec. FLYING HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—3 Chudic, 8.9, 1; 1 Trentham Rose, 9.5, 2; 2 Waimatoa, 11.6, 3. Also started: 4 Pariform 9.10. Very close finish. Time, lmin BRIGHTWATER TROT. One mile and a-half.—s Hopeless, scr, 1; 4 War Lord, 20see, 2; 3 Brandon, 24sec, 3. * Also started:' 6 Suddite 4seo, 7 Lyall Bay 26sec, 2 Belle of Bombay 26sec, 1 Peter M'Millan 2Gsec. The favourite refused to trot. Hopeless won by three lengths. Times: Hopeless 3min 30 2-ssec, War Lord 3min 51scc, Brandon 3min 55 2-ssec. STOKE HACK HANDICAP. .Six furlongs.—l Claverhouse, 8.7, 1; 5 War Tax, 8.11 (inc. 91b penalty), 2;- 3 Arihia, 7.10, 3. Also started: 4 Irma Ribbon 9.3, 2 Trickery 7.11, 6 John Gilpin 8.1 (inc. 17lb overweight). A very close finish. Tims, lmin 16sec. WAIMEA WELTER, Seven furlongs.—2 Xanthoa, 8.11, 1; 4 Black Night, 7.7 (inc. 51b allowance), 2; 3 Lady Middleton, 9.11, 3. Also started: 1 Kiltess 10.3, 5 Good Hope 9.8, 6 Chudic 9.1 (inc. 91b penalty). Necks separated the placed horses. "Time, lmin 24sec.

NAPIER PARK RACES. First Day—Friday, March 8. The Napier Park races were opened in fine weather, but rain commenced to fall at 3.30 p.m. The track, was very heavy owing to the previous day's rain, and it will be heavier on the second day. There was *n excellent .attendance, and <he totalisator handled £16,330, compared with £16,385 on the first day last vear. Results: OAMARANUI HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters.—l Hendra, 10.9, 1; .- 3 The Summit, 10.6, 2; 2 Sensitive 9.11; 3. Also started: 4 Fornick 9.0. Time, Bmdn 80 2-ssec; ESK BACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.— ] Rawakore, 8.11, 1; 2 Queen Lizzie,. 6.12. 2; 6 Lady Gazely, 7.9, 3. Also started: 4 King's Armour 8.12, 5 Humorist 8.4, 5 Perrier 7.5 (coupled with Humorist), Powder King 7.8, 3 Pao 7.5, 2 Silver and Black 7.0, 9 Interesting 6.12. Time, lmin 6 2-ssec. NAPIER CUP. One mile and a-quarter B—Ladogeur,B—Ladogeur, 7.13 1 10—Potentiality, 6.10 ... 2 2—Trials, 7.13 ■ 3 Also started: 5 Impediment 8.6, 3 Multifual 8 2 1 Vagabond 8.0, 4 Cleft 7.13 (coupled with Pursefiller), 6 Tressida 7.11, 7 Henry Clay 7.1. 9 Sarah Grand 6.13, 11 War Star 6.7. Pursefiller was left at the post. Time, 2mm 16sec. .„i .. , . . TRIAL HACK STAKES—3 Formaline 1, "2 Astcrial 2, 4 Multiplane 3. Also started: : 1 Manila. Time., lmin 21 2-ssec. . WELTER HANDICAP. . Seven furlongs.— 4 Tavistock, 9.0, 1; 1 Otara, 9.8. 2; 7 Mystcriarch, 8.9, 3. Also started: 2 Pursefiller 9.6, 5 Bon Reve 9.6, 3 Haumakaka 8.7, 6 Mystio 8 7 • Time, lmin 36sec. -'SAPLING- STAKES. Five furlongs—s Chantrv, 6.13, 1; 2 Oratress 7.2, 2; 1 Demagogue, "9.6, 3. Also started: 3 Pontoon 9.2, 4 Wawata 7.7, 6 Orateur 7.2, 7 Pavilion 6.10. Time lmin 6 2-ssec. ' REDCLYFFE HACK WELTER. One mile.-9 Hylami, 8.0, 1; 7 Torchlight, 77, 2; 5 Polvnesian, 8.13, 3. Also started: 8 Master Iney 8.3, 1 Dusky Eve 5.12, 10 Multive 810, 3 Whakahoki 8.7, 4 Kahumangu 8.7, 2 Retard 7.13, 6 Sunbright 7.9. Time, Imm S °FLYING- HANDICAP. Six Croesus 913, 1; 1 Elocution, 7.9, 2; 9 Bag, lad 610 3 Also started: 11 Sweet Com 813 2 Hyttus 8.4, 3 Lingerie 8.2, 6 Parisian 76 7 Sheila 7.0, 8 Vermillion 6.10, 5 Jean Laddo 67. Croesus led all the way, winning by half a -length. Time, lmin 20 l-ssec. Second Day—Saturday, March 9. The Napier Park meeting was concluded fa showery weather, but there was a large attendant Two inquiries were held during the day A jockey named Hatch was cauLw for "pulling" in the Kuao Handicap, and blocking Oratress. The second concerned LconsSenT running on the part of Sweet Corn, ridden by Deeley on each day. The judicial stewards expressed much dissatisfact on at the running of the horse, and con'aLJa if t case in which suspicion attached tc tht r der The totalisator handled £19,457, SJcteg a total of £35,787, as against £37,612 fox thl same two days last year. Results:- \ ONAHU HACK HURDLES.-l Tbki, 9.10, 1- 2 Maraetotara, 9.10, 2; 4 The Summit, in 13 3 Also started: 3 Zeus 9.2, 5 Formed 9 0 Won by four lengths. Time, 2min 58 TELBGRAPH HACK Humorist 712, 1; 2 Orawai, 7.2, 2; 1 Queen Lizzie 7 9 3 Also started: 5 Kings Armour 8 9 4Lady Gazelle 7.7, 6 Powde* King 7.5. wAn bv three lengths. Time, Imm 21sec. MEMORIAL HANDICAP.-* Per?q% Also started: 4 Croesus 9.5, Multifual on J c TWda 7.9, 8 Dusky Eve 6.7, 7 Jean Laddo M: Von by three lengths. Time, 2I KUAO 2 Demagogue, 9.5 l; o +rL,=T 7 8 2- 5 Wawata, 7.5, 3. Also \2S Pontoon 'B.IB, 7 Barcarolle 7.2, I Sfa d 6.1 Pavilion 6.7, 6 Gipsy Gold 6.9, 9 mrTwEIGHT Hauma, i w ?n l 2 Otara, 9.5, 2; 9 Mistic, 8.0, S. kaka, 80 9.tTPursefiller Ldarch, a 3 8 Whakahoki 8.0. Won by a Lily Dale, 1- a SUver and Black, 2; 5 Stannes, 3. Also started: 7 Merry Guest, 4 Foxglove, 3 In-

toresting, 6 Belle, The Camp. Won by a long neck. Time, 2min 6 4-sseo. ST PATRICK'S HANDICAP.—2 S-weet Corn, 9.5, 1; 4 Rawakore, 7.6, 2; 1 Elocution, 8.0, 3. Also started: 5 Impediment 8.10, 9 Hyttus 8.3, 8 Sea Lord 7.4, 3 Bagdad 6.11, 6 Vermillion 6.7, 7 Collonade 6.7. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 19 4-ssec. STEWARDS' HACK WELTER—7 Queen Lizzie, 8.1, 1; 3 Kahumanga, 8.7, 2; 1 Polynesian, 9.0, 3. Also started: 4 Hylami 8.12, 9 Powder King 7.13, 8 Mania 7.7, 6 Sunbright 7.7, 10 Multiplane 7.7. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 35 4-saec. AKAROA RACES. There was a large attendance at the Akaroa races on Tuesday (says the Christchurch Ptess).' The totalisator put through £10,045 10s, as against £10,401 last year. The following are the results: MAIDEN PLATE. Six furlongs—B All Pink, 8.11, 1; 1 Carol Singer, 8.5, 2; 2 Jingo, 8.5, 3. Also started: 6 St. Clatus 8.11, 5 Winslow carried 8.12 J, 4 Bontave 8.5. Won by a nose. Time, lmin 16aec. WAIHORA PARK TROT. Two miles.— 1 Some Boy, 24yds behind, 1; 4 Gahndo Belle, 108yds, 2; 2 Want, 24yds, 3. Also started: 6 Gladful scr, 8 Radiance scr, H Thorage scr, 13 Ribbon Maid scr, 10 Annie Black 24yd« behind, 11 Necessity 14yds, 15 Peter Dillon 24yds, 15 Bellzac 24yds, 12 Idol 24yds, 3 Harold Child 48yds, 5 Foxhill . 72yds and) Te Tuiti 72yds (bracketed), 9 Trooper uil!on 120yds , 7 Harold D 204yds and Trugauini 240yds (bracketed). Won by two lengths. Time, smin Ssec. WELTER HACK HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter.—l Harlequin, 8.9, 1; 2 Aye Reaidy, 7.10, 2; 4 Royal Jack, 7.7, 3. Also •started: 3 Sport 8.3. Won easily by three lengths. Time, 2min lljsec. PENINSULA CTJP, of 150sovs. One mile. —1 Disdainful, 7.10, 1; 5 Achilledes, 7.0, 2; 8 Br amble tye, 8.3, 3. Also started: -2 Comely 8.5, 7 King Star 7.8, 4,Battle Eve 7.4, 6 Thames 7.0.. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 41sec. K-INLOCH WELTER. Seven fur longs.— 1 MajestikoS, 9.8, 1; 3 Spyglass, 7.7, 2 • 2 Achilledes, 9.6, 3. Also steurted: 4 Tyne, 8.8, 5 Royal Jack ' 7.7. Won by, three lengths Time, lmin 29sec. ..-\ TERAWERA HACK HANDICAP. Six* furlongs.—l Missouri, 8.3, 1; 2 Rosevear, 8.10, 2; 3 Aye Ready, 7.9, 3. Also started: 4 Te Anau 6.9. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 15sec. . FORSYTH FLYING HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—4 Battle Eve, 9.1. 1; 2 Donnata, 8.8, 2; 1 Kilrush, 8.7, 3. Also darted: 6 Marten 9.0, 3 Lovesick 8.2, 6 Spyglass 7.2, 7 Finland Maid 6.9, 8 Toarahi 6.7. Won by a head. Time, lmin 1 2-6 sec. WAIREWA TROT (Saddle). One mile and a-half—l2 Wocddrift, 120yds behind, 1; I Galindo Belle, 72yds, 2; 6 Jenny Woodl, scr, 3. Also started: 16 Peter Dillon scr, 3 Lord :Cecil scr, 14 Tallis scr, Young Weary 48yds behind (bracketed with Jenny Wood), 8 Gladful scr, , 2 Belgium King scr and General Bon scr (bracketed), 3 Want 24yds behind, 7 Lunsdale 24yds and Sally Dillon 24yds (bracketed), 9 Bogash 24yds arid) Lee■wood 24yds (bracketed), 10 Belgian Rose 24yd3 and Franzie Bell 24yds (bracketed), II Weoda's Pride, 24yds and Arcadian 36yds (bracketed), 4 Letticia 36yds and Pleasant Mount 36yds (bracketed), 15 Te Kuiti ■ 48yds and Rothannio 144yds (bracketed), '3 Sweet Cale 48yds and. 1 Dainty Dillon 70yds (bracketed) with Galindo Belle. Won by six lengths. Time, Smin 37sec. • TE AROHA RACES. The- Te Aroha races were held in fine weather, and there was a very large attendance. The totalizator handled £25,161 10s, as compared with £39,760 last year. Results: WAITOA WELTER.—Kereone 1, Waiuku 2, Soltane 3. Also started: Munster, Hyllus, Pendoon, Te Papapa, Cysume, Lady Glen. Won by a length. Munster was favourite. . Time, lmin 28 3-ssec. , RTJAKAKA HURDLES.—Plenipotent 1, 1 Carbiness 2, Coleraine 3. Also started: Hopye, Yankee Doodle, The Celt, Gluterine, Welshman, Tekapara. Won by two lengths. Carbiness was favourite. Time, 3min 23 3-ssec. .' '■'"••■■ L, ATRIAL HANDICAP—Lady Bruce 1, Flying' Gowrie 2, Debutante 3. Also .started: Revenue, Declare, Campaign, Araluen, Sandy' Lupin, Shimose, Waikapai, Smdeaway, St. Diamond, Newlove, Awe, Octcrene, Roller, Campfire Jack, Persian Prince, Lady Extractor, Silver Lode, Tametebapu, Lady Els-ton, Rock Diamond. Won by a bead. Flying Gowrie was favourite. Time, lmin 10 *?-s&©c ' WAIHOU HANDICAP.—Pink Tie 1, Arran 2, Glad Tidings 3. Also started: Caballero, Gold Kip, Ritasea. Won by a head! Gold Kip was favourite Time, lmin 16sec. CUP.—Royal Irish 1, Uncle Ned 2, Dcmotio 3. Also started: Glenopal, Sir Ralph, Glenspire, Miss Leslie. Won by a head. Glenopal was favourite. PIAKO HANDICAP.—Mostsman 1, Hyrneona 2, Mangamohoe 3. Also started: Don't, Keystone, Woody Glen, Independence, Glendina, Silver Pino, Octoiene, Silver Lode,- Rosori, Rock Diamond." Won by a neck. Woody Glen was favourite. Time, lmin 16 3-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP.—King Lupin 1, Lightning 2, Arran 3. Also started: Hyllus, Gold Kip, Flying Gowrie, Kereone, Bivouac, Lady Bruce. Won by a length end a-half. Time, lmin Usee. FAREWELL HANDICAP.—RebeI 1, Blue Cross 2, Waiuta 3. Also started: British Arch and Te Papapa (bracketed), Monodone, Novation, Komotea. ' Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 41 l-ssec. —*— TIMARU TROTTING MEETING. The Timaru,. Trotting Club's annual meeting was held oh Thursday in fine weather,, and there was a good attendance, considering that no trains were allowed. The totalisator handled £13,751, as against £13",961 10s a train) last year. In the last race Auriferous fell, and Broadwood fell over him. Brown, the rider of Auriferous, dislocated ~his shoulder, und Conquest, who was on was severely bruised and sustained slight concussion. Both were taken to the hospital. Results: TRIAL HANDICAP, of 9060V5. One mile find a-half. —2 Melisande, 12sec, 1; 7 Cole Nut, lOsec, 2; 1 Golden Peter, lOsec, 3. Twelve others started. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 41 2-ssec. WAIMATE HANDICAP, of 90sovs. One mile and a-half.—l Succory, 20sec, 1; 2 The Sprinter, scratch, 2; 5 Patard, lOsec, 3. Ten others started. Won by four lengths. Time, 3min 56sec. TIMARU HANDICAP, of 250sovs. Two miles. —2 Harold Devon. Bsec, 1; 4 Pax, 6:»ec, 2; 12 Irvar, 7sec, 3. Eleven others started. Breadalbane was favourite. Won by six lengths. Time, 4min 44sec. SEADOWN HANDICAP, of HOsovs. One mile and a-half.—3 Lady Willings, 4sec, 1; 4 Edina, lOscc, 2; 7 Serenity, lOsec, 3. Twelve others started. Jack Arrah was favourite. Won by four lengths. Time, 3min '"'tEMUKA HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. One mile and a-half.—ll Hiroki, 19sec, 1; 8 Lovebird, 18sec, 2; 3 Marietta, 19sec, 3. Ten others started. Billy Parole and Happy Jack

(coupled) were favourites. Won by 10 lengths. Time, smin 2sec. WASHDYKE HANDICAP, of 130sovs. Two miles.—3 Banknote, Ssec, 1; 1 Bundong, ssec, 2; 5 The Linnet, 3sec, 3. Ten others started. Won by three lengths, Time, smm 19sec. FAIRLIE HANDICAP, of 130sovs. Two miles.—lo Nancy Stair, Ssec, 1; 6 Ramitiari, 7sec, 2; 4 Sympathy, ssec, 3. Nine others started. Erin's Queen was favourite. Won by two lengths. Time, 4min 42sec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 130sovs. One mile.—4 The Linnet, sseo, 1; 2 Agnes Chief, Ssec, 2; 12 Gladeye, ssec, 3. Egihteen started. Joan of Arc and) Sir Elmo (coupled) were favourites. Won by a neck. Time, 2min 19seo