RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

Otago Witness, Issue 3398, 30 April 1919, Page 41

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

C.J.C. RACES. ■ Second Day—Tuesday, April 22. The totalisator handled £36,157 10s, makin* £B4 692 10s for the meeting, as compared with £82,620 10s last year. Results: PEERSWICK HURDLES, Of 200SOVS. One mile and three quarters, 2—Vascular, 10.9 (F. Gray) .. 1 I—Achilledes, 10.7 (W.-'Bush) .. 2 Also started: 3 Naupata 10.7. _ Naupata was left, and took practically no part in the race. Achilledes was in frcmt till three furlongs from home. Vascula* then joined him, and going on won by a length, with Calma two lengths away, limo, Smin 16sec. AUTUMN NURSERY HANDICAP, Of 40030V5. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. , 2—Royal Stag, 8.5 (H. Young) .. 1 3—Some Kid, 7.10 (G. Young) .. 2 6—Kilgour, 6.7 (T. Reid) .. .. 3 Also started: 1 Sundance 9.5, 4 JNursing Sister 7.8, 6 Silent King 6.12. Some Kid was always prominent, but a furlong from home Royal Stag headed him, and won by nearly two lengths, Kilgour being a length away. Time, lmin 12 3-sseo. YALDHURST WELTER, Of 250sovb. Seven furlongs. 2—Hurry Up, 7.11 (R. Reed) .. 1 I—lndus, 8.11 (B. Deeley) .. .. 2 B—Mooraboe,8 —Mooraboe, 8.5 (C. Emerson) 3 Also started: 9 Zuland 9.3, 6 BeLair 8.8, 4 Sir Fanciful 8.4, 7 Jingo 7.12, 5 Charley 7.12, 8 Kilbarry 7.2. Charley and) Jingo made the pace fronj the start, but half-way up the straight Hurry Up and Indus joined them. In ft spirited finish Hurry Up won by a neck, with Morrabbe two lengths away. Time, lmin 28 2-ssec. GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of ISOOsots. One mile and a-hialf.. 9 —Punka, 7.12, (H. Young) ..1 B—Glendower, 8.3 (J. Campbell) .. 2 B—Rorke's Drift, 8.9 (F. E. Jones) S Also started: 1 Red Ribbon 8.5, 2 xtewi Poto 8.3, 5 Margarine 8.2, 5 Vagabond 7.7 ? Majsa 7.7, 6 Heatheroote 7.6, 11 Almoner 7.2, 10 Rose Pink 7.2. Almoner was slow to move, and going out of tho straight Glendower and Heaihexcote were in the van. The former -was atill in

front at the distance. Punka then ran up \ to him, and won comfortably by two lengths Rorke's Drift being half a length further back. Time, 2min 33 2-ssec. ADDINGTON ixANDICAP, Of 200sovs» " One mil©. 2—Fabiaco, 8.12- (C. Emerson) .. 1 I—Cerberus, 8.10 (B. Deeley) .. 2 4—Bondage, 7.11 (G. loung) ~3 Also started: 3 Sacramento 8.4, 7 Harlecmin 7.10, 5 Tunic 7.10, G The Finn 7.0. Sacramento and Cerberus were always bamdiy, but half-way down the straight the former was done with. Fabisco joined Cerberus, and in a good finish won by a neck, Bondage being two lengths away, third. [Time, lmin 40 4-ssec. CHALLENGE STAKES, ,Of lOOOsovs. Seven furlongs. l±Gloaming, 9.1 (B. Deeley) ..1 3—Surveyor, 7.11 (H. Gray) .. •• 2 2—Sunart, 6.12 (T. Reid) .. ... 3Also ctarted: 4 Miss Mimic 7.6. Gloaming was in front all the way,- and won by a length and- a-half from Surveyor, -who was two lengths in front of Sunart. Time, lmin 26 4-ssec. TEMPLETON HANDICAP, -Of 400sovs. ' Six furlongs. 2—Kilbrogan, 9,5 (F. E. Jones) .. 1 3—Lionskin, 7.9 (G. Young) .. 2 I—Old Gold, 7.7 (T. Reid) .. .. 3 Also started: 4 Kilboyne 9.4, 5 Braid 6.12, 6 Trentham Rose 6.10, 7 Recorder 6.7. Kilbrogan was in the lead all the way, and in a punishing finish won by a neck, ■with Old Gold two lengths away. Time, lmin 13 3-ssec.

FINAL HANDICAP, Of 40030V8. One mile. ' 3—Eleus, 8.10 (0. Emerson) .. 1 "2—Nystad, 9.4 (R, Reed) .. .. 2 I—Melee, 8.9 (H. Gray) .. .. 3 Also started: 8 Mo-rsa 8.11, 4 Gamecock 8.10, 7 John Barleycorn 8.8, 5 Claverhouse 7.12, 6 • Sisyphus 7.4. Nystad was the quickest to begin, but soon ran to the front, and |won by three lengths, Nystad being a lefhgth in front of Melee. Time, lmin ,40 4-ssec.

AVONDALE RACES. First Day—Saturday, April 26.

The Avondale Jockey Club's autumn meeting opened in fine weather, and there was a large attendance. The track was in good order. The totali&ator passed through £45,899 10s, as against £40,404 10s for the corresponding day last year. Results: MAIDEN PLATE, i , Eight furlongs.—l General Stephen, 8.4 (Goldfinch), 1; 5 Admiral Advance, 7.12, 2; 2 War Tank, 8.2, 3. Also started: 16 Llansannor 8.2, 3 Formalin 8.1, 12 Arab King 8.1 and General Advance ,7.13 (coupled), 8 Actrice 8.0, 10 leing Arch 8.0, 6 Backfire 7.13, 4 Bridgie 7.13, 15 Lady Rouge 7.12, 8 Penella 7.12, 13 Sans Gene 7.12, 8- Persian King 7.12, 6 Slowcoach 7.12, 14 Kumara 7.12, il Merry Nell 7.12, 17 Pitoro 7.12,. 12 Monocjrat 7.12. Won by two lengths nhd a-half, the same distance separating the Becond and third horses. Time, lniin 15£sec. JUVENILE,HANDICAP. Five furlongs.— 1 Stammer, 7.10 (Burgess), 1; 3 Canowindra, 8.3, 2; 5 North Loburn, 7.0, 3. -Also started: 8 Gold Plane 7.2, 7 Merrie Prince 7.0, 4 Emerald Hill 7.0, 6 Valley Queen 7.0, 2 Rose Queen* 7.0. Won by a length and three-quar-ters ,a length aiid a-half between other placed ■horses.. Tkme, lniin 2sec. HACK HURDLE RACE.- One mile and three-quarters.—l Monopole, 9.5 (Roach), 1; 4 Cynic, 10.3, 2; 3 Garryowen, 10.5, 3. Also Btarted: 5 Signature 10.0, 2 Silver Pine 9.12 6 Keystone 9.8, 9 Entente Cordiale 9.0, 7 Benzine 9.0, 8 Totara Jack 9,0. Won by two lengths, the same distance between second and third horses. Time, 3min 20 4-ssec. AVON DALE HANDICAP. One mile anil a-quarter.—2 Taiamai, 7.7 (Bagby), 1; 5 Bedford, 8.4, 2; 6 All Talk, 7.5, 3. Also started: 1 Gazique 8.13, 4 Mullingar 8.2, 3 Managmahoe 7.8. ' Won all the way by half a length, the same distance between second and third horses. Time, 2min 6 l-ssec. OAKLEY HANDICAP. Nine furlbngs—4 Corregidor, 7.4 (O'Shea), 1; 2 Hyllus, 9.5, 2; 5 Fabriquette, 7.7, 3. Also started: 1 Housewife 8.5, C Persian Prince 7.0, Kilbeggan 6.7, 8 Explode 6.7. Won by three-quarters of a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, lniin 55 l-ssec. CHEVALIER STEEPLECHASE. About three mike.—l Tirau, 10.9 (Roach), 1; 2 Golden Glow, 9.7, 2; 4 YelloW? and White, 9.7, 3. -Also started: 3 Dunrobii 10.4. Won by 50 yards, 100 yards between second! and third. Time, 6min 20sec. RAILWAY HANDICAP. Six furlongs—l Orowhurst, 8.4 (M'Flynn), 1; 4 Oarlysian, 7.7 2; 6 Canzonet, 6.9, 3. Also started: 2 Rockfteld 8.2, 9 Kauri King 7.12, 3 Ohinewarna 7.8, 6 Staccato 7.2, 11 Gaycinm 6.11, 8 Don't 6.9, 5 Gatherer 6.7, 10 Flowing Bowl 6.1, 12 Winning Shot 6.7. Won by a neck, a length separating second and third horses. Time, Imin 14 3-osec. •TITIRANGI WELTER. Nine furlongs.—l Waiuta, 9.2 (Robinson), 1; 4 Pierrot, 8.0, 2; 8 Kereone, 8.8, 3. Also started: 2 Lady Energy 8.4, 5 Marble Star.B.ol Won by half a length, three-quarters of a length separating second and third horses. Time, lmin--65500.

WAIRARAPA RACES. First Day—Saturday, April 26.

THe Wairarapa Racing Club's meeting was opened to-day in fine weather. The racing was good, and the finishes in the Easter Handicap and the Nursery Handicap were very' fine. The totalisator handled £13.658 for the day, as against £18,593 for the first day of last" summer meeting. Results:

TRIAL HACK RACK Five furlongs an a-half —Astinome, 9.0, 1; Dainty Step, 8.8, 2; Timidity, 8.0, 8. Also started: Violetta 8.8, Deacon 8.4, Justification 8.4, Blighty 8.3, Haeremoana 8.0. Time, lmin 8 4-ssec. TB WAivA HACK WELTER. One mile Risingham, 9.13, 1; Consultation, 9.5, 2; Rienzi, 9.3, 3. Also started: CouLtfield 9.3, Coalition 8.5. Time, lmin 44Jsec. • EASTER HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter.—Kilrush, 8.2, 1; Cooing, 7.7 2; Rose Pink, 8.0, 3. Also started:' Battle Array 7.13,- Elocution 7.8, Multaine 7.0, Coldstream C. 7, Classification 6.7. WARDELL HANDICAP . Six furlongs Chimera, 8.11, 1; Matatua, 7.3, 2; Waimatoa, 3. Also started: Comment 8.4, Lady General 8.1, Potentiality 7.10, Philomela 7.5, Trentham Rose 7.4, Occasion 6.7. A great finish. Chimera came out from the ruck 100 yards from the post and won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 14 2-ssec. NURSERY HANDICAP. Four furlongs.— Miss Gold, 8.8, 1; Manila, S.S, 2; Prinfernps, 7.13, 3. Also started: Miss Lass 6.12, Chaoronia 8.3, Meronno 6.12, Rtvkaia 7.13, Russet 6.12. Speechmaker 7.7, First Blow 7.7. Momiides 7.2, Marble Bar 7.2, Vicella 7.2, Quotation 7.2, Hallowvonia 7.2. Miss Gold ■won a fast race by a length and a-half, being 1 well back among the bunch at the distance. Time, 47 4-ssec. M'Ewan was fined £5 for careless riding.

MAKAHI HACK PACE. Six furlongs.— Bonville, 7.9, 1; Justification, 0.12, 2; Zahism, 9.5, 3. Also started: Esporance 7.13, Pcrvolo 7.9, Black Darling 6.12, Californian 0.12. A

punishing finish; wen by half a length. Time lmin losec. WANGAIMOANA HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.— Robur, 8.9, 1; Red Signal, 8.13, 2; Gold Soult, 8.7, 3. Also started: Hastie 9.9, Galore 8.3, Otara 8.0, Bairnsdalc 8.0. Time, lmin 28 l-ssec. Second Day—Monday, April 28. Tho Wairarapa races were concluded in threatening weather The attendance was fair, and the course was in good order. Tho totalisator handled £12,809 for the .day, making £26,468 for the meeting—£7Bss less than at the meeting 12 months ago. Results: MOROA HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Risingbam, 10.5, 1; Consultation, 9.4, 2; Rienzi, 8.6, 3; Also started: Coalition. Time, lmin 28 2-ssec. ROTOTAWAI HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Potentiality, 7.7, 1; Comment, 8.3, 2; M-atatua, 7.7, 3. Scratched: Red Signal. Time, lmin 13 4-ssec TAUHERENIKAU HANDICAP. One mile and a-distance.—Elocution, 7.8, 1; Robur, 8.4, 2; Classification, 7.1, 3. All started. Time, lmin 55 2-ssec. JUVENILE HANDICAP. Five furlongs and a-half.—Maronne, 6.9, 1; Marula, 8.12, 2; Spcochmaker, 7.2, 3. Scratched: Prince Hal. Time, lmin 7 4-ssec. WAIOHINE HACK. ■ Six furlongs.—Zabisco, 8.8, 1; Esperance, 7.10, 2; Wakatere, 7.4, -3. All started. Time, lmin 15 4-ss.ee. • FEATHERSTON HANDICAP. Five furlongs and a-half.—Comment 8.13, 1; Red Signal, 8.4, 2; Philomela, 7.13, 3. Scratched: Daytime, Occasion. Time, lmin 7 l-ssec. THE SHORTS. Four furlongs—Cotillion, 8.7, 1; Deacon, 8.7, 2; Miss Laud, 8.7 f 3. Scratched: Violetta, Dainty Step, Marernoana, Evening Glow. Time, 48sec. WESTLAND RACES. Tho Westland Racing Club's meeting was held in fine weather, and the attendance was fair. The totalisator handled £5038. Results:— TRIAL HANDICAP—3 Gallupin, 8.11, 1; 4 Kaminohe, 7.4, 2; 2 Rosevear, 9.3, 3. Also started: 1 Tutieorn 7.13. Won comfortably by two lengths. Time, lmin 30 2-seec. RAILWAY HANDICAP—I Tyson, 7.10, 1; 2 Merton, 9.10, 2; 1 Divorce, 9.11,. 3. Also started: 3 Hokitika 7.8, 4 Guinea Gold 7.8. Guinea Gold was left at tho post. Tyson jumped out at the start, and wdn easily. Time, lmin 15 l-ssec. EXPRESS TROT—I Roosevelt, scr 1; 4 Rose Traccy, 12sec, 2; 3 Wee Pat, 12sec, 3. Also started: 2 Tell Tale Usee, 5 Rita H. Usee. Won by half a length, with the third horse a neck away. Time, 2min 35 l-ssec. » AUTUMN HANDICAP.—I Lady Middletoiy 9-13, 1; 2 Royal Dragoon, 8.3, 2; 3 Mollymawk, 7.13, 3. The only starters. W'on easily by a -length. Time, 2min 24 l-ssec. PRESIDENTS HANDICAP—I Merton, 9.10, 1-2 Tyson, 8.6, 2; 4 Hokitika,'7.l, 3. Also started: 3 Guinea Gold 7.8." Tyson led to the post, where Merton just got up, and won by a head. Time, lmin 7 4-ssec. Faulkner, .the rider of Tyson, was cautioned for careless riding. DOMINION TROT—4 Topsy Wallace, 7sec, 1; 2 Palmdale, 4sec, 2; 1 Trixie Adair, 3sec, 3. Also started:. 3 Miss Marion 4sec, 5 - Inquisitive 7sec, - 7 Rita H. 7sec, 6 Smithy Dillon 9seo. Won by a length. Time, 3min 46sec. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP.—I Divorce, 9.11, 1; 4 Royal Dragoon, 9.5, 2; 3 Gallupin, 10.4, 3. Also started: 5 Tyne, 9.1, 2 Kaminohe, Won by a head, with the third horse a' head away. Time, lmin 39 l-ssec.

ELECTRIC TROT.—4 Palmdale, lOsec, 1; 5 Topsy Wallace, Bsec, 2; 1 Rose Tracey, 15s(Y.>, 3. Also started: 3 Miss Marion 4scc, 4 Inquisitive l3sec. Topsy Wallace, after leading, broke on the post, Palmdale winning by a length. Time, 3min Usee.

FEILDING RACES. Second Day—Tuksday, April 22

The Feilding races were continued to-day. There was a good attendance. The totalisator handled £83,832 for the meeting. Results:—

KIMBOLTON HURDLES.—S Papanui, 9.3 1; 7 Royal Park, 9.8, 2: 3 Want, 11.8, 3. Also started: 6 Sir Fisher 11.13, 2 Sweet Tipperary 10.8, 9 Styrax 10.5, 1 Hushman 9.11, 8 Diavolo 9.9, 4 Yankee Jack 9.2, 10 Tarero 9.0. Won by a neck. Time, 2min 47 3-ssec.

WAIATA STAKES'.—I Olynthois, 1; 5 Oniahu, 2; 9 Bold Boy, 3. Also started: 10 Kawbau 4 Cotillion, 7 Golconda, 8 Amberine, 2 Achilleon, 6 Festival, 3 American .beauty. Won by half a length. Time, lmin lOsec EASTER HANDICAP—2 Master Moutoa, 7.12, 1; 1 Nobleman, 9.0, v 2; 4 Ma.rqueteur, 7.3, 3. Also started: 7 Client 9.0, 3 Paraoa 8.9, 5 Pacific Slope 8.2, 6 Palm Oil 6.13. Won comfortably by a long neck, with Nobleman a nose ahead oh the third horse. Time, 2min 7 l-ssec.

OROUA HACK HANDICAP.—2 Tiranga, 9.0, 1; 6 Pomeroy, 7.2. 2; 4 Vacuum, 7.0, 3. Also started: 3 Ciavis 8.13, 5 Ju Jitsu 8.9, 5 Perfect Day 8.9, 7 Ncmaline 7.5. Won by a. length. Time, lmin 47sec. D-I_m3IGH STAKES.— Acre, 9.1, 1; 2 Simonides, 7.7, 2;. 5 Chimera, 8.5, 3. Also started: 3 Bonny Briar 8.1, 6 Samarang 7.0, 4 Carmel Arch 6.13, 7 Tirana 6.12, 8 Philomela 6.10, .9 Sea Lord 6.7 Won by threequarters of a length. Time, lmin 14sec. RETA HACK HANDICAP.—3 Wonder, 7.12, 1; 2 Black Mark, 8.4, 2; 1 Matatua, 8.13, 3. Also started: 6 Tempo 8.7, 5 March On 8.3, 7 Piano 7.3, 4 Some Boy 7.3, 8 Kareao 6.10. Won easily by two lengths and a-half. Time, lmin 15 2-sscc. AWAHURI WELTER.—2 Railand, 8.9, 1; 3 Idle Talk, 9.0, 2; 9 Tunatau, 7.7, 3. Also started: 1 Ethiopian 8.4, 6 White Ranger 7.13, 8 Dasher Boy 7.9, 7 Hautavra 7.7, 5 Tirairaka 7.7. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 29 l-ssee. MAKING WELTER..—I Simonides, 8.13. 1; 5 Plav Off, Also started!: 4 WnTte Blaze 9.1, 2 Zola 8.9, 6 Kiltess 8.6. 7 Minister 8.1. Won by four lengths. Time, lmin 2Ssec. Zola broke a blood vessel. KUMARA RACES. After having been postponed, on account of the disastrous weather the Kumara races wore held on the 22nd in good weather. There was a fair attendance. Results: TRIAL STAKES.—2 Royal Dragoon, 7.8, 1; 2 Guinea Gold. 6.9, £; 1 Hokitika, 7.3, 3. The only 'starters. Won by three lejigths. Time, lmin 22sec. FLYING HANDICAP.—2 War Tax, 7.9, 1; 1 Tyson. 7.9. 2. The only starters. Won easily by eight lengths. Time, lmin 7sec.

BOROUGH TROT.—One mile.—Princo Charlie, lisec, 1; 3 Warfare, 14sec, 2: 3 Roosevelt, ser, 3. Also started 7 Miss Rye, 5 Fairy Whispers, 2 Rose Tracey, 4 Smithy DalSfcri, 0 Foxglove. Warfare and

Roosevelt were coupled. Won easily. Time, '2min 41sec. Jto'MAiU HANDICAP.—I Lady Middleton, 9.3, 1; 3 Mollymawk, 7.13, 2; 2 Xanthos, 9.4, 3. Won very easily. Time, 2m in 24sec DILLMAN'S HANDICAP.—3 Eoyal Dragoon, 8.1, 1; 2 War Tax, 8.2, 2; 1 Gallupin. 8.11, 3. Won by a length. Time, lmin 14sec. OTIRA TROT. One mile and a-half.—2 Miss »Marion, lsec, 1; 7 Fairy Whispers, scr, 2; 1 Marvolo, 12sec, 3. Also started: 8 Miss Rye, 4 Inquisitive, 6 Topsy Wallace, 5 Rose Tracey, 3 Warfare. Won by half a lei'gth. Time, 4mm 0 2-ssec. WE&TBROOK WELTER.—I Lady Middleton, 10.3, 1; 2 Kaminohe, 8.2, 2; 3 Mollymawk, 8.10, 3. Also started: 4 Benope. Won easily. *\ GREYMOUTH RACES. ' The Grey Jockey Club's meeting was held on Saturday in fine weather.' There was a fairly good attendance. The sum put through the tokilisator amounted to £6208 10a. Results: FLYING HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—3 Tyson, 8.11, 1; 2 War Tax, 8.7, 2; 5 Tantalus, 7.12, '3. Also started: 4 Bomb 9.0, 1 Marenga 8.5, 6 Guinea Gold 7.0. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 7sec ARMISTICE HANDICAP. Six furlongs and a-half.—l Recorder, 8.13, 1; 3 Tyne, 8.4, 2, 5 Hokitika, 7.10, 3. Also started: 2 Divorce 9.7, 4 Benope 7.0. Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 27 2-ssec. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP. Five furlongs and a-half.—2 Nautical, 7.10, 1; 1 Lady Middleton, 10.7, 2; 4 Royal Dragoon, 8.0, 3. Also started: 3 Xanthos 8.12. Won easily. Time, 2min 18see.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Five furlongs and a-half.—l Merton, , 10.3, 1; 2 Divorce, 9.8, 2: 4 Guinea Gold, 7.0, 3. Also started: 4 Gallupin 9.10, 5 Caraid Dileas 7.3. Won by a length. Time, lmin 13sec. EASTEIR HANDICAP. Six furlongs 1 Rosevear,. 9.4, 1; 2 Tuticorn 7.12, 2; 3 Hokitika, 7.0, 3.. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 19 3-ssec.

WELTER HANDICAP. Seven furlongs 1 Recorder, 10.3, 1; 3 Tuticorn, 8.9, 2; 2 Kaminohe, 8.2, 3. Also started: 4 Royal Dragoon 9.7, 5 Xanthos 9.6, 6 Benope 8.0. Won by half a head. Time, lmin 34 3-sssc. FAREWELL HANDICAP. Five furlongs. 1 Rosevear, 9.12, 1; 4 War Tax, 8.5, 2; 6 Tantalus 7.12, 3. Also started: 7 Merton 10.3, 3 Tyson 8.9, 5 Marenga 8.5, 2 Nautical 7.9. A good finish. Won by a neck. ' Time, lmin Gsec.

METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB Second Day—Wednesday, April 23.

The • Metropolitan Trotting Club's Easter meeting was concluded to-day in fine weather, and there was a attendance. The totalisator handled £37,273, making for. the meeting. There wag only one day's racing last year. Results: HARVEST HANDICAP (Saddle). Two miles.—2 Colonel Havelock, 6sec, 1;. 11 Treasure. Seeker, scratch, 2; 12 Te Kuiti, 3sec, 3. Also started: 8 Mushroom lsec/ 13 Craibwood 2sec, 5 Chub 3sec, 3 Billy Parole 3scc, 6 Patard 3sec, 7 Koraki 6sec, 10 Miss Lorna 6sec, 1 Dragoon Junior 9sec, 9 Jameg Maddison Osec, 4 Ben Bell 9sec. Won by four lengths. Tim'e, 4min 58eee. APRIL HANDICAP (Saddle). Two miles. 1 Granger,,scratch, ,1; 2 Peter Mac, 2sec, 2; 5 Irvingwood, 6sec, 3. Also started: 4 Mahinga 4scc, 3 Underscrub 7sed. Won by six lengths. Time, 4rriin 39 2-sseo. CHAMPION STAKES. One mile and five furlongs.—l Embracer, 1; 2 Queen Pirate, 2; 4 All Bell, 3. Also started: 3 High Admiral. ' Won by two lengths, Time, 3min 49sec. HALSWELL HANDICAP (Harness). One mile and a half. —7 Dundon<r, 4see, 1; 1 Pax, ssec, 2; 4 Acushla Machree, osec, Also started: 9 Lord Dillon 3seo, 2 Lord Roanchild 4sec and Joan of Arc 4seo (coupled), 3 Birdwood 4sec, 10 Agnes Chief ssec, 6 Red Prince ssec, 11 Annie Dillon ssec, 5 Proud Spring ssec, 8 Bridgewood ssec, 12 Seychelles Osec. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 49 l-ssec. TROTTERS' HANDICAP (Harness). Two miles.; —3 Whispering Willie, ssec, 1; 5 Lady Patricia, 12sec, 2; 6 Red Heather, 6scc, 3. Also started: 11 Electrocute 7sec, 1 Reta Peter 9sec, 4 Imperial Crown 9sec, 7 Paul Huon lOsec, 2 Harold Lander Usee, 9 Gay Wilkes Usee, 10 Truganini 13sec, 8 Beeswing 14sec. Won by four lengths. Time, 4min 38 2-ssec PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Two miles. —5 Hannah M., 6sec, 1; 7 Vice-admiral, ssec, 2; 6 Irvar, ssec 3. Also started: 2 Sashwood scratch; 1 Erin's Queen 3scc, 3 Hectorata sseo, 4 Colenut ssec, lO Rorke*s Drift sscc, 9 Bundnra 6see, 8 Captain Stanley 6sec. Won by a neck. Time, 4min 37sec.

HIGH CLASS HANDICAP (Harness). One mile and a-quarfcer.—4 Cora Dillon, 4seo, 1; 1 Chid, 4sec, 2; 2 Author Dillon, scratch, 3. Also started: John Dillon 2sec (coupled with Author Dillon), 5 Admiral Wood 2sec and Trix Pointer ssec (coupled), 6 Willie Lincoln 2seo, 6 Albert Cling ssec, 3 Stockade sseo, 3 General Link 6sec. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 43 4-ssec, OXFORD HANDICAP- (Saddle). One mile.—2 Tamarisk, 4sec, 1; 5 Rente's Drift, 4sec, 2; 4 Silver Quick, 4sec, 3. Also started : 1 Lord Minto scratch, 3 Huon Patch scratch. The two last named were called oft' for starting before time. Won by a length. Time, 2min Msec. Third Day—Saturday, April 26.' The Metropolitan Trotting Club's reinstated summer meeting was held to-day in dull but warm weather. There was an excellent attendance, and the course was fast. The totalisator handled £41,867. Results: SUMMER HANDICAP (saddle),' of loOsovs. Two miles.—4 Colonel Havelock, 7sec, 1; 2 Bon Patch, 6sec, 2; 1 Patrad, 7sec, 3. Also started: 6 Treasure Seeker 3sec. 7 Mushroom ssec, 8 Craibwocd 6sec, 10 Te Kuiti 7sec, 5 Billy Parole 7sec, 3 Koraki lOsec, 9 Hiroki Usee. Won by three lengths. Time, 4min 5 4-ssec. SPREYDON HANDICAP (harness), of 20050v5. 6 One mile and a-quarter.—2 Joan of Arc, 4see, 1; 12 Silver Quick, Isec, 2; 9 Pax, 3sec, 3. Also started: 13 Bundong scr., 11 Rorke's Drift lsec, 5 Dear! Dillon 3sec, 7 Nancy Stair 3sec, 4 Vice-Admiral. 3sec, 1 Locando Dillon 3sec, 8 Birdwood 4soc, 6 Proud Spring ssec/- 3 Red Prince Ssec, 10 Gladeyo osec. 14 Lady Teddington ssec. Won by a length. Time, 2min 503ec. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP (harness), of 500sovs. Two miles.—6 Erin's Queen, Usee, 1; 1 Minston, Usee, 2; 3 Trix Pointer, lOsec, 3. Also started: 5 John Dillon Bsec, 4 Moneymaker 9sec, 2 Albert Cling Osec, 7 Sungod Osec, 8 Agathos 9seo. Won by a neck. Time, 4min 32 l-ssec.

CASHMERE HANDICAP (harness), of 25080V5. Two miles.—G Beta Peter, 9scc, 1; 5 Red Heather, Gsec, 2; 1 Hardy Wilkes, scr., 3. Also stiirted: 1 Lady Patricia Usee (coupled with Hardy Wilkes), ii Whispering 1

Willie 2seo, 9 Olive L. 7sec, 4 Lord Roanchild 7sec, 11 Electrocute 7sec, 2 Imperial Crown 9seo, 8 Paul Huon lOsec, 10 Gay Wilkes- Usee, 7 Truganini 12sec. Won by half a length. Time, 4min 42sec. Owing to beiing affected by dust, Paul Huon collided with the fence turning into the" straight for the run home, and his\owner-trainer (C James) lost his seat. He was dragged behind the sulky for over o furlong, but suffered no hurt.

FRENCH HANDICAP- (harness), of 200sovs. One mile and five furlongs.—2 Star Queen, Bsec. 1; 3 Rearguard, Bsec, 2; 6 Pleasant Mount, Bsec, 3. Also started: 14 General Link lsec, 11 Bundong lsec, 9 Lady Superior 2sec, 16 Huon Drift ssec, 15 Mahinga Gsec, 13 Irvingwood 7sec, 10 Gold Crest 7sec, 4 Guynemer Ssec, 17 Calton Ssec, 1 Eothcliff Ssec, 7 Wastewood Ssec, 8 Dixie Leo Bsec, 5 Sir Gavin Ssec, 12 King Karri Ssec. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 45sec.

LIVERPOOL HANDICAP (harness), of 250sovs. Two miles.—4 Sympathy, lsec, 1; 6 Hectorata, lsec, 2; 1 Irvar, scr., 3. Also started: 2 Peter Mac ssec, 9 Hannah M. scr., 8 Rorko's Drift lsec, 3 Captain Stanley Ssec, 5 Bundura 3sec, 7 Pax ssec, 10 George Hard osec. 11 Red Prince Ssec. Won by a length. Time, 4min 35sec. CRAVEN HANDICAP (harness), of 250sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—l Author Dillon, scr., 1; 5 Admiral Wood, 2sec, 2; 2 Chid, 33ec, 3. Also started: 7 Piaroa Gsec, 3 Frank Tracey Gsec. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min 44sec.

FAREWELL HANDICAP (saddle), of 200sova. One mile.—l Huon Patch, 2sec, 1; 4 Minston, 4soc, 2; 2 Cora Dillon, 2sec, 3. Also started: 5 General Wilkes 2sec, Tamarisk 4sec (coupled), 3 Lord Minton 2sec. Won by 'three lengths. Time, 2min 12sec. RACING \l\ AUSTRALIA. TENTATIVE DATES FIXED. SYDNEY, April 22. The Jockey Club has postponed the autumn meeting for another week, to May 3. - t April 23.'' Tho dates fixed for the A.J.C meeting are the 3rd, sth, and 7th May. These are dependent upon official permission and the health authorities evacuating the buildings now used as an influenza hospital. The date of the fourth day has not been fixed.. RANDWICK SCRATCjdINGS. SIDNEY, April 28. Hymestra, Scornful, and Horace have been scratched for all engagements at Randwick and Wishful has been scratched for the First Hurdle Race. WE2CHTS, ACCEPTANCES, ETC. D.J.C. WINTER MEETING. The following-■ nominations haves,been received for the meeting on June 3,5, and 7: Trial Hurdle Handicap, of 200sovs. One mil© and a-half.—Achiileus, Achilledes, Brooksdale, Calma, Glenshine, Hardshot, Handsome Boy, Kimbolton, Palisade, St. Cletus, San Sebastian, Take Down, The Finn, Tip Up, Wild Pilgrim. Brighton Handicap, „of 200sovs. One mile. Adjustment, Admiral Talbot, Black Mountain, Blaze Away, "Barley Rigs, Barrister, 'Cello, Clothilde, Cattach, Cannie Jack,. Fabiola, General Peta'in, Grand Duchy, Glenshine,-' Jingo, Lady Links, Lady Superior, Lady Knight, Muzzle, Mettle Drift, Marching Order, Mirza, Moneymusk, Nautical, Night Alarm, Sleepy Head, Speed King, Sisyphus, Take Down, Wild Night. Birthday Handicap, of 500sovs. One mile and a-half.—Burrangong, Eleus, Highwater, John Barleycorn, Marsa, Rorke's Drift, Samiel, Sisyphus, Thistlecrown, Tin Soldier,' Wardancer.

Otago Steeplechase, of 'lOOOsovs. About three miles. —Bollin, Crib, Diavolo, Dardanelles, Foeman, First Line, Golden Grape, Handsome Boy, Kaupokonui, "Morecambe, Naupata, ' Nita, * Palladio, Sylva, Styrax, Silverspire, Tiraa, Vascular, Zarkorna. Tradesmen's Handicap, of 300sovs. Six furlongs.—Braid, Belajir, Buller, Benefit, Caverock, Claverhouse,. Don Pacifico, Eleus, Glensponse, Helicon, K-ilboyne, Kilmeedy, Kilbrogan, Moorabbe, Mortham, Multiplication, Orderdown, Pyjama, Paiamoh, Radshire, Thistledown, Wrestler. First Hack Steeplechase, of 200sovs. About two miles and a-quarter.—Across, Crichton filly, Dardanelles, Dalton, Golden Rupee, Handsome Boy, Luigi, Parramatta. Jumpers' Flat-Handicap, of 20Osove. One mile and a-quarter. —Art, Achilledes, Compulsion, Calma, Crib, Hardshot, Jeannot, San Sebastian, Sir Medallist, Silver Shield.

Winter Welter Handicap, of 250sbvs. One mile.—All Ready, Bellshire, BorodF.no, Claverhouse, Don Pacifico, Gunrest, Hot Air, Helicon, Indus, Jock, Kilkee, Marianne, Master Iney, King of the Valley, Partisan, Red Admiral, Samiiel, Subterfuge, Thaddetis, Tk) Soldier, Wild Pilgrim. Silverstream Handicap, of 200spvs. Seven furlongs.—Adjustment, Admiral Talbot, Black Mountain, Blaze Away. Bengereop. Barrister, Braid, 'Cello, Caunie Jack, Glenshine, General Petain, Indus, Kilbarry, Lady Links, Lady Superior, Mettle Diiift, Marching Order, Mirza, Moneymusk, Night Alarm, Red Eagle, Sleepy Head, Speed King, Wild Night, Zephland. Prinvincial Handicap, of 350sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Burrnngong, Caverock, Eleus, Claverhouse, Highwater, John Barleycorn, Master Iney, Marsa, Partisan, Rorke's Drift, Samiiel, Subterfuge, Sisyphus, Thistlecrown, Thaddeus, Tin Soldier, Wardancer. Otago Hurdle Handicap, of 500sovs. Two miles.—Achilleus. Achilledes, Art, Crib, Com-' pulsion, Calma, Jeannot, Naupata, Styrax, St. Clctus, Sir Medallist, Silver Shield, Palisade, Tip Up, Vascular, Wild Pilgrim Wai-Rongoa Handicap, of 250sovs. Six furlongs.—Belair, Buller, Borodino, Benefit, Braid, Caverock, Don Pacifico, Eleus, Glen sponseij Helicon, Kilboyne, Killeney, Kilmeedy, Kilbrogan, Miss Finland, Moorabbo Mortham, Orderdown, Palamon, Redshire, Sleepy Head, Subterfuge, Wrestler. Wingatui Steeplechase, of 400sovs. About two miles and a-half.—Bollin, Crib, Diavolo, Dardanelles, Fceman, First Line, Golden Grape, Handsome Boy, Kaupokonui, Luigi, Morecambe, Naupata, Nita, Paramata, Palladio, Sylva, Stone Ginger, Styrax, Silver spire, Tirau, Vascular, Zarkoma. Janefield Handicap, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—Adjustment, Admiral Talbot, Black Mountain, Blue Admiral, Barley Rigs, Clothilde, Cattach, Dina Bold,. Erroneous, Etta, Fabiola, Fabanus, General Petain, Guizark, Greek Son, Golden Venture, Grand Duchy* Glenshine, Jingo, Lady Knight," Muzzle, Marching Order, Mirza, Orderdown, Pax, Red Eagle, Revolution, Radial, Speed King, The Finn, The Boss, Wellform Second Hack Steeplechase, of 200sovs. About two miles and a-quarter.—Across, Cricbion filly, Dardanelles, Dalton, Golden Rupee, Handsome Boy, Luigri, Morcambe. Invermay Welter Handicap, of 250sova. One mile. —Achilledes, All Ready, Borodino, Claverhouse, Don Pacifico, Gunrest, Hardshot. Hot Air, Helicon, Indus, Jock, Kilkee, King of the Valley, Marianne, Muzzle, Master Iney ; Multiplication, Partisan, Red Admiral,

Samiel, Subterfuge, San Sebastian, Sisyphus Tip Up, Thistlecrown, Thaddeus, Tin Soldier, Wild Pilgrim. Victoria Hurdle Handicap, of 300sove. One mile and a-half.—Achillous, Achilledes, Art, Brooksdalo, Crib, Calma, Compulsion, Glensponse, Hardshot, Jeannot, Kimbolton, Naupata, Palisade, Styrax, St,. Cletus, San Sebastian, Sir Medallist, Silver Shield, Take Down, Tip Up, Wild Pilgrim. Taieri Handicap, of 200sovs. 'Seven furlongs.—Adjustment, Admiral Talbot, Black Mountain, Blazeaway, Blue Admiral, Barley Fags, Bengeroop, Barrister, 'Cello, Clothilde, Dina Bold, Greek Son, Glenshine, General Petain, Lady Links, Ladv Superior, Muzzle, Mettle Drift, Nautical, Night Alarm, Bed Eagle, Radial, Speed King,'Wild Night. King George Handicap, of 400sovs. One mile.—Bnrrangong, Claverhouee, Don Pacifico, Eleiis, Highwa'.er, Hot A//, Helicon, Jock, John Barleycorn, Kilboyne, Kilbrogan, Marianne, Master Iney, Mirza, Marsa, Rsd Admiral, Rorke's Drift, : Stemiel, Subterfuge, Sisyphus, Thaddeus, Tin Soldier, Wardancer. Dunedin - Steeplechase Handicap, of 500sovs. About two miles and a-half.—Across, Bollin, Crib, Crichton filly, JJiavolo, Dardanelles, Foenian, First Line, Golden Grape, Handsome Boy, Kaupokoiiui, Luigi, Naupata, Nita, Paramata s Palladio, Sylva, Stone Ginger, Styrax, Silverepire, Tirau, Vascular, Zarkcnxa. '

• Empire Handicap, of SOOsovs. Six furlongs. —Belair, Buller, Borodino, Benefit, Eleus Glensponse, Hot Air, Kilboyne, Kihneedy, Kilkee, Kilbrogan, Kilbarry, Miss Finland, Moorabbe, Mortham, Multiplication, Marsa, iNautioal, Redshire, Tarera, Pyjam,a Wrestler, Palamon.

Third- Hack Steeples, of 200sovs. About two miles and a-quarter.—Across, Crichton filly, Dardanelles, Da.lton, Golden Rupee, Handsome Boy, Luigi, Lawsuit, Morecaaibe, Tommy.. Domain Handicap, of 200sovs. Six furlongs. —Adjustment, Admiral Talbot, Barley Rigs, Bengeroop, Clothilde, Oattaeh, Erroneous, Fabiamus, Fabiola, Guizark, Greek , Son, Golden Venture, Grand Duchy, Glenshine, | Jingo, Killincy, Lady Links, Lady Superior, Muzzle,' Marching Order, Mirza, Moneymusk, I Pax, ReeT Eagle, Revolution, Speed King, i The Roes, Zephland, Wellform. Farewell Handicap, of 200sovs,- Seven furj longs.—Benefit, Burrangosg, Buller, Belair. i Bellshire, Borodino, ClaveAouse, Don Pacifico, Eleus, Glensponse, Gunrest, General Petain, Highwater,' Hardshot, Helicon, Indus, John Barleycorn, Jock, King of the Valley, Kilkee, Marianne, Muzzle, Multiplication, Palamon, Partisan, Red Admiral, Radial, Redshire, Samiel, Subterfuge, Taiera, Tip Up, Thistlecrown, Tin Soldier. SOUTH CANTERBURY NOMINATIONS. First Day. Maiden Plate, o'f lOOsovs. Six furlongs.— Cattach, Barrister, &r Fanciful, Magnum Bellum, Blue Admiral,-Wellform, Immense, The Boss, Bonny Mac, TeAnau, Eight Bells, Barrage, Rapid River, Gladstone. Hack Welter Handicap, of 12030v5. One mile.—Bonsign, Fabisco, St. Cletus, Tunic, i Mirza, Zephland, Glenshine, San Sebastian, , Sisyphus, Sir Medallist. ! Smithfield Handicap, of 200sovs. Five furlongs.—Wrestler, Thestius, Almoner, Melee, ! Romb, Gamecock, Helicon, Sleepy Head, • Belair, "Pyjama, Moorabbe, Orderdown, Kil/meedy, Benefit, Jingo, Braid, Eleus,. Redsfoire, Mortham,; Hot Air, Multiplication,. Palamon, Leaping Burn. ' }■ Timaru Cup Handicap, of 400sovs. Seven furlongs.—Kilboyne, Marsa, Almoner, Melee, Marianne, Caverock, Heathercote, Lionskin, Subterfuge, Palamon, Buller, Kilbrogan, Claverhouse, Braid, Eleus, Redshire, Indus,' ; Thistlecrown, John Barleycorn. Otipua ! Steeplechase, of 200sovs. Two miles and a- ': half.—Vascular, Aolling Tide, Morecambe, : Golden Grape, Sylva, Bill Terry, Luigi, Dardanelles, Across, Kaupokonui, Nita', Crichton I mare. . • •

Electric Stakes, of lOOsovs. Four furlongs. Cattach, The Finn, Bomb, Pax, Naughty Queen, Greek Son, The Sapper, Jewish Maid, Adjustment," Silent King, Radial, Dina Bold, Hands Off, Single Rose, Irish Elegance, Lorraine, Te Anau, Killiney, Eight Bells, Footlights. Rosewill Hack Handicap, of 120sovs. Fivefurlongs.—Harlequin, Naughty Queen, Sleepy Head, The Sapper, Orderdown, Tantalus, Marching Order, Adjustment, Immense, Zephland, Jingo, Irish Elegance, All Serene, Mythology, Lady Superior, Moneymusk, Strayshot, Kilbarry, Revolution, Doncaster. Hack Welter Handicap, of SOOsoys. One mile.—Marianne, "Helicon, Caverock, Fabisco, Burrangong, Claveihouee, All Ready, Kilkee, Partisan, Indus, , Hot Air, Thistlecrown, Sisyphus. Second Day. Trial Handicap, of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. * Cattach, Pax, Magnum Bellum, Blue Admiral, Wellforrn, Immense, The Boss, Hands ©ff, Single Rose, Bonny Mac, Te Anau, Strayshot, Innesfallen, Eight Bells, Footlights, Barrage. Pareona Handicap, of loOsovs. Six furlongs.—Kilboyne, Thcstius, Bomb, Gamecock, Sleepy Head,.' Pyjania, Moorabbe,., Bullor, Braid, Eleus, Redshire, Mortham, Hot Air, Palamon, Leaping Bum. Hack Welter Handicap, of 120sovs. Seven furlongs.—Bonsign, The Sapper, St. Cletus, Tunic, Mirza, Glenshine, AH Serene, San Sebastian, Lady Superior, Blue Admiral, Sisyphus, Sir Medallist, Zephland. Autumn Handicap, of 260sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Marsa, Almoner, Marianne, Gamscock, Caverock, Heathercote, Lionskin, Subterfuge, Fabi3co, Burrangong, Claverhouse, Eleus, Partisan, Thistlecrown, Sisyphus, John Barleycorn, Melee. Wai-iti Steeplechase Handicap, of loOsovs. Two miles.—Vascular, Rolling Tide, Morecambe, Golden Grape, Sylva, Bill Terry, Paramatta, Luigi, Traditor, Dardanelles, Acrcss-, Kaupokonui, Nita, Crichton mare. May Stakes, of lOOsovs. Five furlongs.— Barrister, Greek Son, The Sapper, Jewish Maid, Wellform, Adjustment, Silent King, Dina Bold, Bonny Mac, Lorraine, Valencia, Footlights, Rapid River. Teniuka Hack Handicap/ of 120sovs. Six furlongs.—Cattach, Harlequin, Barrister, Naughty Queen, Sleepy Head, Greek Son ; • Belair, 'Moorabbe, Fabisco, Order Down, Finn, Adjustment, Immense, The Boss, Radial, Jingo, Irish Elegance, Bonny Mac. Mythology, Lady Superior, Moneymusk, Killiney, Revolution, Barrage, Rapid River, Seadown. Welter Handicap, of 170sovs. Six furlongs. —Wrestler, Helicon, Caverock, Sir Fanciful, Belair, Moorabbe, Fabisco, Order Down, Palamon, Recorder, Burrangong, Benefit, Claverhouse, All Ready, Braid, Redshire, Kilkee, Partisan. Indus, Bellshire, Hot Air, Multiplication; Kilbarry, Leaping Bum. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S WINTER NOMINATIONS. Great Northern Hurdle Race Handicap, of 150050v3. Two "miles and a-half.—Crown Pearl Golden Grafton, Ditto, Tiniroto, Vacuum, Waipunoa, Whiro, Munster, Paraoa, Kauri King, Totara Jack, Cynic, Multicipal, To Ong-a, Garry Owen, All Talk, Colonel Soult, Kinkora, Thrace, -Sir Fisher, British Arch,' Silver Pine, Loch Ella, Reformation, Sleight of Hand, Waimai, Aurore, Royal Park, Seadown, Gunwale, Keystone, Teka,

Papanui, Euripos, Art, Yellow and Black. Master I/up in, Yankee Jack. Great Northern Steeplechase Handicap, 01 1500sovs. About three miles and a-half.— Speedwell Mac, Master Strowan Tenacious, Tiniroto, Vacuum, Marconi, Tirau Te Onga, Troublesome, Yellow and White, Thrace, Sir Fisher, Torero, Grafton Tot, Sleight of Hand Waimai, Aurore, Arlington, Tito CJhannel, Boro, Coalition, Yellow and Black, Master Lupin, tfankee .Tack. FORBURY PARK TROTTING MEETING. The following handicaps have been declared for the Forbury Pork trotting meeting:— FIRST AMATEUR HANDICAP (Harness), Of lOOsors. One mile and a-half. Gold Albert .. scr I * a3 . Little Roderick scr w ■ . _ Maater Abdallah sor Kentucky Hector y College Green Bor Harvey Dillon .. Perthetta .. .. bct Laudette .. .. « Kentucky Child sor Marvin Child scr Ladj Iflbngton 12 Wharetoa .. ..bct * * " \i Miss Malvern ,Bcr Merry Ben .. I* Grace Harmony scr Waihemo .. .. w Lady Esma .. scr S lto , •; ,V '■' "" " i™ Peter Bell ..bct Dooderall.. ... g Brachycome .. « bhnd Exmoor .. ... ..' jg Bon Lou r .; .. 12 Flamingo .. •• ll» INNOVATION HANDICAP (Harness), Of 140sovs. One mile and a-half. Pet Child .. ..scr ™» Matin Chimes bct _. , 04 Irish Eyes .. acr WHuma Girl .. g St. Mihiel .. ..ecr Golden Peter ... a* Norma Dillon .. ecr Ydg v Orange Pippm .. »b bhnd Lord Agapanthus 86 Vilo 12' The Rook .. .. »b Oxenwcod .. '.. 12 War Chimes .. 8B Leila Denver .. 12 General Joffre SB Eliza Dalton .. 12 Lord Bokeby .. w Croyden Chimes 12 Tatsy Dillon .. 60 Our Girl .. .. 12 Red Star .. •• 60 , Bronwood .. .. 12 Betty Blue .... «J Wee Bell .. .. 12 Golden Age .. 72 Petrova 12 Ouimet ™ [Madeline 12 Last Vue .. .. » Jessie Scott ..24 Lady Wayward 156 ST. CLAIR HANDICAP (Saddle),. Of 180sova. Two miles. YOb Darkest .. ..scr blm £ Bpeoial Ribbon bct Lady Wild .. .. ofa Bamboo .. .. sor Ben Bell .. .. 3b Xds Pieter Timmerman 48 bhnd James Madison 48 Beta Rose .. .. 12 Koraki .. *. •• %* Exmoor 12 Misß Lorna .... 96 Miss Patty,.. .. 12 Ohapi .... ..120 Winiata 86 Patard .. .. /.. 144 ' Happy Jack .. 86 Bushranger .. 144 RAILWAY HANDICAP „ (Harness), Of aOOsove. One mile and a-half. y as Camille .... ecr „ . Mind Athos .. .. ..scr Blue Chimes .. 12 Fisherton .. .. scr Barooga 48 Intolerance .. scr Gleaming .... 48 Watchman .. ..scr Guynemer .. ... 48 Yds Royal Chance .. 48 bhnd Prince Burlington 48 Sir Gavin .. .. 12 Dixie Lee .. .. 48 Fernmoor .. .. 12 Some Boy .. .. 48 Jack Arrah .. .. 12 Jane Wilke3 .. 48 ■Last Vue .. .. 12 Silver Shoe .. 60' FLYING HANDICAP, . ■ ■ (Saddle), , Otf 160sovs. One mile. Red Prince ~. sc> Yds Lady Tedding- bhnd ton .. '.. scr South Star .. 12 Tassy M- ..sex Inwood ~ 24 Dillon Direct .. scr Bacchus ..24, Gladeye .. sor iMkitty's Boy .. 24 Game Child .. scr Hectoxata .. 86 Yds Quadroon .. 86 bhnd Cello Sydney Bill Brown .. 12 Wilkes .. .. 36 Great Britain .. 12 Stockade .. 60 BEACH HANDICAP (Saddle), I Of 160sovs. Two. miles. John Redmond scr Yds Moneybox .. ear bhnd Cross Battery .. scr Queen's Lane .. 36 Yds Royal Step .. 48 $ bhnd Lucky Prince .. 48 Wee Winnie .. 12 Mammon .. .. 60 Mooney .. 12 Cole Bess .. 60 Winker Dillon .. 24 Lily Dillon .. 72 Anquilla .. 24 Blue Chimes .. 84 Scenery .. .. 36 Dandy Chimes v 156 VICTORY HANDICAP (Harness), Of SOOsovs. Two miles. Yds, 'Captain "Stanley scr bhnd Shanghai .. .. -scr Pitaroa .. .. 24 Yds Trix Pointer .. 48 bhnd Agathos .. .. 60 Nancy Stair .. 12 Sungod .. .. 60 Vice Admiral .. 12 Moneymaker .. 60 Stookade .... 12 Harold Jun. .. 60 Cello Sydney Albert Cling .. 60 Wilkes .. .. 12 Willie Lincoln .. 84 DOMAIN HANDICAP (Saddle), Of 140sovs. One mile and a-half. yds Pet Child .. ..scr bhpd Armistice .. .. scr King James .. 12 Irish Eyes .. ..scr Jessie Scott .. 24 Lucalena .. .. scr Indiana Girl .. 24 St. Mihiel .. ..scr Golden Peter ..24 The Gunner .. scr Hectdale .. .. 36 Wisdom .. .. scr Floataway .. 36i Bkg|k Harold .. scr The Rook .. .. 36 Yds Edie Mao .. .. 48 _ __ bhnd Moneybox .. 48 Lady Mao .. .. 12 Lord Rokeby .. 60 Oxenwcod .. .. 12 Look Out .. .. 60 Our Girl .. 12 Golden Age .. 72 Wee Bell .. .. 12 'Ouimet .. 84 Petrova .. .. 12 Lady Wayward 156 NORTH OTAGO JOCKEY CLUB NOMINATIONS.* Empire Hurdles, of 175sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Calma, Crib Compulsion, East End, Kimbolton, Morisco Sir Medallist, Silver Sniper, San Sebastian, Tip Up, Vasoonia. Trial Plate, of-'lOOsovs (special weights). Six furlongs.—Bonny Mac, Barrage, Cattach, Connie Jock, Darky Sam, Dina Bold, East End, Eight Bells, General Petain, Rapid River, Single Strayshot, Wellform. Electrio Handicap, of lOOsovs. Five furlongs.—Bomb, Belair, Benefit, Bands Off. Irish Elegance, Killiney, Leaping Burn, Multiplication, Moorabbe, Mortham, Order Down, Partisan, Radial, Revolution, Redshire, Single Rase, Sleepy Head, Theetius. Oamaru Cup, of 300sovs. One mile.—Burrangong, ,Caverock, Claverhouse, Eleus, Indus, John Barleycorn, Kilbrogan, Marianne, Redshire, Sisyphus, Subterfuge-, Thistlecrown, Tin Soldier. Railway Handicap, of lOOsovs. One mile.— Bonsign ? Barley Rigs, Bonny Mao, Cattach, Harlequin, Lady Superior, Mythology, Polonius, Red Jack,' Tunic, Zephland. Fernbrook Welter, of 130sovs. Seven furJongs.—Adjustment, All Ready, Bellshire, Borodino, Claverhcuse, Gunrest, Hot Air,

Kilkee, Leaping Burn, Marianne, Partisan, Recorder, Tin Soldier. ■ Stewards' Handicap, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—Belair, Buller, Braid, Caveirock, Eleus, Hot Air, Indus, Kilmeedy, Kilbrogan, Kilbarry, Mortham, Moorabbe, Pyjama, Redshire, Sleepy Head, Thistlecrown. Pacific Hurdles, of 145sovs. One mile and a-half.—Calma, Crib, Compulsion, East End, Kimbolton, Morisco, Palisade, Sir Medallist, Silver Shield, Sniper, San Sebastian, Tip Up, Vasconia. , . , . The Shorts, of lOOsovs (special weights). Five furlongs.—Barrage, Cannie Jack, Darky Sam, Dina Bold, East End, General Petain. Hands Off, Rapid River, Strayshot, Wellform. London Handicap, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. —Bomb, Caverock, Killiney, Kilmeedy, Leaping Burn, Multiplication, Moorabbe, Pyjama, Redshire, Zephland. President's Handicap, of 200sovs. One mil© and a-quorter.—All Ready, Burrangong, Caverock Claverhouse, Eleus, John -Barleycorn, Marianne, Partisan, Sisyphus, Subterfuge Thistlecrown, Tin Soldier. ■ Waitangi Handicap, of lOOsovs. Six fur. longs.—Adjustment, Barley Rigs, Barrage Bonny Mac, Cattach, Canmie Jack, Eight Bells, General Petain, Harlequin, Irish Elegance, Lady Superior, Mythology, Order Down, Red Jack, Radial, Rapid Fire, Revolution, Strayshot, Sleepy. Head, Tunic, The Boss. 1 ' •' . Te Puke Welter, of lOOsow. Seven furlongs.—All Ready, Bonsign, Bellshire, Borodino, Claverhouse, Gunrest, Hot Air, John Barleycorn, Kilkee,- Leaping Burn, Partisan, Recorder, Subterfuge, Tin Soldier, Tunic. Members' Handicap, of 150sovs. Five furlongs—Bomb, Benefit, Belair, Braid, Eleus, Indus, Kilmeedy, Kilbrogan, Kilbarry, Lady Superior, Mortham, Moorabbe, Order Down, Radial, Redshire, Sleepy Head, Thestius, Zephland. WELLINGTON ACCEPTANCES. Hack Hurdle Handicap, of 200sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Multicipal 11.4, Papanui 9.13, Munster 9.11, Yankee Jack 9.0, Gwynne 9.0, Royal Battery 9.0. Plunket Nursery Handioap, of 200sovs. Five furlongs.—Amythas 9.5, Murihiku 8.10, Nightraider 8.6, Ermine 8.6, Some Kid 8.0, Rose Wreath 8.0, Rod Pepper 7.11, Prince Hal 7.5, Hallowvonia 7.5, Royal Exchange 7.5, Speechmaker 7.4, Chaeronia 6.13, American Beauty 6.12, Swanee River 6.12, RusseJ, 6.12, Pitella 6.12, Maronne 6.12. Thompson Handicap, of lOOOsovs. One mile.—Sasanof 9.9, Punka 8.9, Nobleman 8.8, Sweet Com 8.6, Red Ribbon 8.5, Glendower 8.2, Nystad 8.0, Rude 8.0, Mascot 7.12, Spanner 7.12,' Battle Song 7.10, Vagabond 7.9, Rebekah 7.7, Rose Pink 7.5, Kilrush 7.4, Beathercote 7.4, Melee 7.1, Bagdad 7.0, Marqueteur 6.12, Tressida 6.9, Matatua 6.7. Silverstream Handioap, of 200sovs. One mile.—Cooing 8.6, Risingham 8.4, Torchlight 8.3, First Salute 8.3, The Speaker 7.13, Consultation 7.13, , Pretty Bobby 7111, Bondage 7.11, Imaribbon 7.5, Warlike 7.0, Intermezzo 6.7. Railway Handicap, of 500sovs. Six furlongs.—Waimatoa 8.13, Acre 8!.12, Torfreda 8.7, Taunaha 7.13, Demos 7.11, Bopeep 7.11, Tigritiya 7.8, Lionskin 7.4, Old Gold 6.12. Tinakori Handicap, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—Hurry Up 8.13, Active 8.11, Mandrake 8.4, Charlie 8.4, The Speaker 8.3, Wonder 8.1, Occasion 8.0, Black Mark 7.12, Imaribbon 7.6, Esperanoe 7.2, Pervolo 7.1, Bonville 6.13, Astinome 6.12, Intermezzo 6.10, California 6.7 NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING ACCEPTANCES. First Amateur Handicap.—Rosie M'Kihney 2 seconds, Esielle 4, Elley 6, Lady Linwood 6, Culverden 6, Dunollie 6, Alladin 6, Tassy Wilkes 7. Earl Derby 7,' Marama Girl 7, Otaraina 7, Waiwera 7, Lady Lena 7, Rothino 7, Bon Elect 7, Franzie Bell 8, Marella 8, Diameter 8, Sally Dillon 8, Best Boy 8, Peter the First 8, Brachycome 8, Peter Bell 8, Lady Esma 8, Friar 8, Royal Whispers 8, Ruby Lincoln 8. Peace Handicap.—Rearguard 4 seconds, Sir Gavin 4, King Karri 4, Pleasant Mount 5, Tirana 5, Fxill Cry 5, Jack Arrah 5, Nabob 6, King Lear 6, Lady Swithin 6, Fernmoor 6, Idris 6', Melisande 6, Athos 7, Ouimet 7, Wee Winkie 8, Golden Pippin 8, Pegasus 8, Dalta 8, Drift Mine 8, Inrtolecraneo 8, Robert Dillon 8, Hickorywood 8, Lady Somerset 8, Jessie Dillon 8. Burwood Handicap.—Hardy Wilkes scratch, Cora Dillon scratch, Mintson 1 second, Lord Minto 1, nannah M. 2, Nancy Stair 3, Hectorata 3, Huon Patoh 8, Sympathy 3, Rorke's Drift 3, Cole Nut 3, General Link 4, Oaptain Stanley 5, Peter Mac 5. Seaview Handicap.—. Silver Nut scratch, Seychelles 8 seconds, Underscrub 4, Truganini 4, Ringleader 6, Auriferous 7,Fu1l Cry 7, King Lear 9, Cole Bess 9, Wee Winnie' 11, Eileen 11.

Autumn Handicap.—Graibwood 8 seconds, Billy Parole 9, Marietta 11, "Wonderland 11, Theseus 11, Miss Lorna 12, ELoraki 12, Idol 13, To-night 14, Nelson Bingen 15, Bluewood 1%, Mickey Marr 15. Dash Handicap.—Pax 2 seconds,- Birdlwood 4, Joan of Arc 4, The Whip 4, Breadalbane 5, Red Prince 5, Proud Spring 5, Gladeye 5, Lady Teddington 5, Dillon Direct 6, "iviaud Wilkes 5, Calton 6, Perfect Day 6, Celtic 6. Wainoni Handicap.—Admiral Wood scratch, Tamarisk 2 seconds, )Sashwood 2, Roike's> 'Drift 4,, Silver Quick 4, General Link 4, Prank Tracey 4, Iryar B, Hectorata 5, Erin's Queen 5, Vice-Admiral 6. Electric Handicap.—Pax 4 seconds, Lord Dillon 5, All Bell 6, Great Britain 6, Lady Wayward 7, Proud Spring 7, Bed Prince 7, Bridgewood 7, Maud Wilkes 7, Annie Dillon 7. MANAWATU acceptances. Karere Hurdles. One mile and three-quarters.—Sleight-of-Hand 11.18, Sir Eisher 11.9, Master Lupin 11.9, Thrace 11.9, Arlington 11.8, Multicipal 10.10, Kahumanga 10.9, Multive 10.8, Vacuum 10.3, Papanui 9.12, Orleans 9.9, Diavolo 9.2, Master Boris 9.0, Bio 9.0, Multum 9.0. Autumn Handicap. One mile and a furlong. —Nobleman 8.13, Punka 8.12, Gazique 8.10, Mascot 8.6, Nystad 8.4, Sweet Corn 8.3, Vagabond 8.0, Battle Song 7:11, Kilrush 5.9, Taunaha 8.9, Tressida 7.5, Love Match 7.4, Bagdad 7.1, Elocution 7.0, Marqueteur 6.12, Retard 6.10, Eobur 6.7, Multaine 6.7, Classification 6.7, Master Iney _ 6.7, Fabriquette 6.7. Linton Hack Welter. One mile and a distance.—Cello 9.8, First Salute 9.3; Wapping 9.8, Railand 8.11, Master Strowan 7.13, Vacuum 7.10, Pretty Bobby 7.7, Toddy 7.7; Woodhey Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.— Mandrake 8.9, Moutoa Ivanova 8.9, Black Mark 8.4, Zabism 8.3, The Speaker 8.1, Occasion 8.1, Cadet 7.13, March On 7.13, Astinome 7.5, Conziskd 7.2, Tonukoke 7.2, Tunatau 6.9, Justification 6.9, Black Darling 6.9. Telegraph Handicap. Six furlongs.—Parisian Diamond 9.5, Spanner 9.4, Gazique 8.13, Nystad 8.10, Torfreda 8.9, Chimera 8.2, Demos 7.12, Tigritiya 7.10, Lady General 7.9, Demagogue 7.8, Potentiality 7.4, Paddington Green 7.4, Birkenvale 7.4, Old Gold 6.13, Detroit 6.18, Hurry Up 6.13, Sheila' 6.8; Maiden Plate, —Coral Queen 7.11, Glentour 7.11, Lonato 7.11, Golconda 7.11, Tunatau

7.11, Neglige 6.12, Maronne 6.12, Speech maker 6.12.

Awapuni Gold Clip.—Desert Gold 8.13, Red Ribbon 8.13, Tressida 8.13, Battle Song 8.13, Bonnie Maid 8.12, Gazique 8.12, Nobleman 8.12, Sasanof 8.12, Tatmaha 8.7, Star Lady 8.5 THE POPULARITY OF TROTTING. QUESTION OF TOTALISATOR - PERMITS. A MINISTERIAL SUGGESTION. CHRISTCHURCH. April 26.. Speaking of the popularity of trotting in the Canterbury district, the Hon. Mr Russell to-day remarked that one could not come to the courses in Christchurch without realising the tremendous hold this branch of sport had upon the people of Canterbury, and no doubt this resulted from the most efficient and honourable conduct which had marked the Canterbury Trotting Clubs throughout their career. The question was being raised whether it was possible to give facilities for an increase of the sport in the North Island. .For example, in Wellington the trotting club had only one day in the year, and there were many important North Island districts which were entirely unrepresented. Mr Russell hardly thought the trotting enthusiasts of the dominion would be prepared to allow this state of affairs to continue. The difficulty was to see a way out. It would be of little use to suggest to those who had racing permits that they should, make a sacrifice in order that an equal number of trotting permits might be issued as compared with galloping. On the other hand, he had grave doubts whether it would be wise to go to Parliament for an extension of the number of permits, but districts wishing to establish trotting might consider it worth while to communicate with the Government, through their members, with a view to securing an increase in the number of permits necessary to equalise the two branches of sport. At present the publio accepted the totalisator as a necessary part of "public life. The obiect of the Administration for years had been to try to prevent grievances on the part of the public, and this was one of the primary causes of the appointment of totalisator experts, who had now been appointed permanently. The question might be asked of candidates at the coming election whether they would assist in raising the number of totalisator permits for trotting to equal those for galloping, as it could not he done without legislation. THE CURTAILMENT OF RACING. LOSSES BY INDIVIDUAL CLUBS. SHOULD THEY BE ASSISTED? CHRISfrCHqRCH, April 26. Some remarks explaining the position which had arisen in connection with the curtailment of racing in 1917 were made by the Hon. . Mi- Russell, Minister ,of Internal Affairs, to-day. Mr Russell said that when the curtailment of racing was made _ in 1917 on account of the war, the question was raised as to the assistance of those clubs which had suffered financial loss by those which had* not. There were two classes of clubs which suffered: Those that were prohibited from holding meetings, and those whose meetings were reduced. The matter was discussed between the two, branches of the sport (represented by Sir G. H. Clifford, president of the Racing Conference) and the Government. The principal question was , whether the clubs that continued their meetings and made a profit should assist those that were unable to pay the interest on their mortgages and to maintain their courses properly. The question how this was to be done was left to the Racing and Trotting Conferences. The Government : made no suggestion. # It too never intended that the clubs which lost profits through the / curtailment of racing should be. assisted, or that there should be a general distribution of profits by clubs that continued their race meetings. The only question was whether the clubs that -were, unable to 'pay their way should be assisted. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB COMMITTEE. At a meeting of the committee of the D J 0. yesterday it was decided to increase the'stakes- for the classic races as -under :- M-Lean Stakes, from £3OO to £500; Dunedxn Guineas, from £4OO to £500; and Champagne Stakes, from £350 to £SOO. NEW ZEALAND TROTTING ASSOCIATION. CHRISTCHURCH, April 22. A meeting of the Board of the New Zealand Trotting Association was held to-night. An application by the Poverty Bay Trotting Club for re-registration was granted. It was agreed to co-operate with the Racing Conference in the matter of refusing employment to apprentices who had left their employers without warning. In regard to the free return of horses by rail from a meeting the Railway Department advised that owing to the enhanced cost, of materials and operating expenses it was impossible to do anything in the way of reducing freights. SALE OF LANIUS. SYDNEY, April 28. At the thoroughbred sales to-day Lucius fetched 2500 guineas. BLOOD YEARLINGS. SYDNEY SALES LACK ANIMATION. SYDNEY, April 22. Despite the auctioneer's assurance that racing will be resumed almost immediately, the yearling sales evoked but little interest. Beragoon's progeny topped the market. A Beragoon—Lady Rufus colt fetched 720gns, a Beragoon—Gimlet colt 550 gs, and a Reputation—Disrhay colt 410 gs. April 23. The yearling sales were continued today, when competition was again slow. Top prico was realised for a Linacre —Poso colt, for which 1000 guineas was paid. A Linacre —Miss Arlington colt fetched 725 guineas. Mr Niool, a New Zealander, paid 110 guineas for a Malster —San Dove fiilv, and £0 guineas for a Flippant—Linere colt. April 24. At the yearling eales, Mr G. Nicoi, a New Zealander, paid 75gns for a Flippant—Clissas filly, 120gns for a Charlemagne ll—Ligihtheart colt, and 65gns for a Charlemagne H Femina Plume colt. The top price was realised for a Linacre — Radish filly, for which SOOgns was paid. Mr

Greenwood paid 350gns for a Varco —Faraway colt.

April 25

At the yearling sales Mt J. Thorpe paid 350gns for the Linacre —Royal Silver colt. April 28.

At the thoroughbred sales to-day .the brood mare Lady Victoria was passed in at 1650 guineas. Redfern and Colugo failed to find new owners.