AUCKLAND TOPICS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3399, 7 May 1919, Page 42

AUCKLAND TOPICS.

By DIGGEE.

The Avondale Jockey Club's autumn meeting was held on April 26 and 30 in glorious weather, the attendance each day being a record. There was plenty of money available? the sum of £83,784- passing through the machine. The principal event on the opening day went to the Australian-bred filly Taiamai, who was in front all the way, winning by half' a length from Bedford in the fast time of 2.6 1-5. Taiamai has been a good stake-earner this season, with seven wins and a second out of 10 starts. Gazique was backed down to a very short price on the opening day, but spoilt his chance by running wide at the Rome turn. He made amends on the second day by capturing the leading event. All Talk is running with bad luck, filling third position in his last three starts. The two-year-old events went to the southerners, Stammer winning on the opening day and Rose • Queen the second day. Rose Queen finished well each day, and should turn out a good three-year-old. . Tirau made a one-horse race of - the Steeplechase on the opening day,'jumping beautifully. throughout. He never let the field near him, but on the second day he fell at the first fence, which was a facer for his army of supporters, but just another instance of the "glorious uncertainty. Corregidor ran well at the meeting, with two wins and a second out of three starts. Old Spalperion scored in the Steelechase on the second day, though ho was greatly assisted by the. rest of the field falling Waiuta, who has not been running with the best of luck lately, won the Welter the first day, and looked like' winning the leading event on the second day, but Gazique got up in time to beat her on the Post. . . ~ Cynic made a fair showing on the opening day, when he ran second to Monopole but on the second day the third obstacle brought him to grief. With a little more experience he should pay his way over sticks. . . Ditto had no difficulty in winning the Hurdles on the second day with 11.13 mtho saddle. Being a perfect jumper, she is a good proposition in any hurdle event up to two miles. . . , Crowhurst scored an easy Win in the Railway. He is proving a profitable investment for his -new owner. Hvllus filled second position on two occasions at Avondale. He should be at his best at the winter meetings and a race extending to 10 furlongs should not be beyond him. ... ,-, t- x. Kauri King is thriving on the racing he is getting, and will be in great heart for hurdle events ahead. ,' ' ■ • Admiral Advance should soon show an improvement on the second he ran at Avondale. __. - Bitholia, who was recently purchased by an Auckland sportsman, showed great promise at Ellerslie last Christmas, but has not done well in the meantime. However, he may do better next season. _ Jack Delaval, who raced with considerable success in Auckland, broke his leg last week while running in a paddock on his owner's farm. During his racing career he won over £6OOO in stakes, including four £IOOO races at Ellersho, a feat that has yet to be equalled. HACINO IN NEW ZEALAND. WELLINGTON RACES. First Day—Titubsday, May 1. Glorious weather prevailed for the first day of the Wellington autumn meeting, and there was a large attendance. Ihe totaJu*. tor handled £34,507 10s. Results: FIRST HURDLES, Of 200sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 3—Yankee Jack, 9.0 (A. M'Donald) 1 o—Papantii, 9.19, (H. Lorrigan) .. 9 I—Multicipal, 11.4 (S. Hendereon) 8

. Also started: 4 Gwynne 9.0, 5 Royal Battery 9.0. Four lengths separated the placed horses Time, Smin 13 8-ssec (an Australasian record). ST. LEGE® STAKES, Of SSOsoys. One mile and three-quarters. 2 Afterglow, 8.7 (B. Deeley) .. 1 1— Star Lady, 8.7 (L. Morris) .. 2 3 Almoner (H. Gray) 8 The only starters. Won by three lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 3min—a record for the race. PLUNKET NURSERY, Of 200sova. Five furlongs. 2 Red Pepper, 7.11 (L. Morris) .. 1 6 Some Kid, 8.0 (G. Young) .. 2 7 Ermine, 8.6 (R. Reed) .. .. 8 Also started: 3 Amythas 9.5,' 1 Murihiku ?.10, 4 Night Raider 8.6, 9 Royal Exchange .6, 5 Chaeronia 6.13, 5 Meronne 6.12, 8 American Beauty 6.12, 8 Swanee River 6.12, 10 Vitolla 6.12. Won by a head. Time, Imin 0 l-sseo. THOMPSON HANDICAP, Of lOOOsovs. One mile. 2 —Sasanof, 9.9 (H. Gray) .. .. 1 I—Spanner,l—Spanner, 7.12 (B. Deeley) .. 2 s—Rude, 8.0 (M. M'Carten) .. 3 Also started; 4 Punka 8.9, 16 Nobleman 8.8, 8 Sweet Com 8.6, 3 Glendower 8.2, 6 Nystad 8.0, Mascot 7.12,, 11 Kilrush 7.4, 14 Battlesong 7.10, 17 Vagabond 7.9, 19 Rose Pink 7.5, 13 Heatheroote 7.4, 7 Melee 7.1, 12 Bagdad 7.0, 10 Mlarqueteur 6.12, 15 Tressida '6.9, 18 Matatua 6.7. From a perfect start Nystad momentarily showed in front, but at the end of a furlong Spanner was out two lengths from Nystad, Sweet Corn, and Nobleman. At the five furlong post Spanner was four lengths to the good, but entering the straight Sasanof had run into second place. At the furlong poet he joined Spanner, and won a splendid race by a neck, with Rude three lengths away. Time, Imin 38sec —e record for the race and the course. CHALLENGE STAKES, Of 750sovs. Seven furlongs. 3—Warplane (L. Morris) .. .. 1 2 —Affectation (R. S. Bagby) .. 2 4—Printemps (C. Reed) '.. .. 8 At the barrier Gloaming moved too fast, and the tapes threw him. Affectation led into the straight, where Warplane joined him. A* good race over the last two furlongs resulted in Warplane winning by a neck, with Printemps 20 lengths away. Time, Imin 26 3-sseo. Gloaming was lame m front on returning to the birdcage. SILVERSTREAM HANDICAP,'' Of 200sovs. One mile. 2—The Speaker, 7.13 (Reed) .. 1 7 —Pretty Bobby, 7.11 (H. Young) 2 3 —Warlike, .7.0 (L. Morris) .. .. 8 Also started: 1 Risingfeam 8.4, 5 Cooing 8.6, 4 Torchlight 8.3, 8 First Salute 8.3, 9 Bondage 7.11, 6 Imazibbon 7.5. A length separated the placed horses. Time, Imin 41 RAILWAY HANDICAP, Of 500sovs. Six furlongs. 2 —Waimatoa, 8.13 (B. Deeley) .. 1 7 —Bo Peep, 7.11 (M. Gray) .. .. 2 B—Demos,8 —Demos, 7.11 (H. Young) 3 Also started: 1 Acre 8.12, 7 Torfreda 8.7, 9 Killowen, 5 Tigritiya 7.8, 4 Liomskin 7.4, 3 Old Gold 6.12. Bo Peep was slow at the start. A great finish resulted in Waimatoa winning by a head, with Demos half a length away. Time, . Imin 11 3-ssec. TINAKORI .HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. Six furlongs; 7 —Aatinome, 6.12 (R. S. Bagby) 1 2 —Black Mark, 7.12 (B. Moms) .. 2 1-r-Active, 8.11 (H. Gray) 8 ' Also started: 5 Hurry Up 8.13, 4 Mandrake 8.4, 3 Charley 8.4, 6 Wonder 8.1, 10 Occasion B.o’ 11 Bonville 6.13, 9 Esperance 7.2, 8 Pervola 7.1, 12 Californian '■ 6.7. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 13sec. . Second Day—Saturday, May 3. For the concluding day of the Wellington autumn meeting the weather was fine, but windy. The totalisator handled £51,684 10s, a total for the meeting of £36,192. Results: SECOND HURDLES, Of 200sovs. One mile and a-half. I—Yankee Jade, 10.3 (A. M'Donald) 1 3—Munster, 9.13 ,(H. M'Sweeney) .. 2 2—Multicipal, 11.6 (S. Henderson) 3 Also started: 4 Papanui 10.5, 5 Royal Battery 9.0. Munster held the lead until the last fence where he blundered and Yankee Jack caught and beat him by a length. Time, 2min 44sec. HUTT HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. One mile. s—Battle5 —Battle Array, 8.6 (H. Young) .. 1 2—Comment, 9.0 (C. Emerson) .. 2 4—Hurry Up, 8.2 (R. Reed) .. .. 3 Also started: 1 Active 8.2, 6 Goldstream 8.2, 6 Gold Soult 8.0, 3 Red Signal 8.0, 7 Boirnsdale 8.0. Won by a head, e neck separating second and third. Time, Imin 41 3-sseo. MUEITAI HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. Seven furlongs. 4—The Speaker, 8.10 (R. Reed) .. 1 I—Prettyl—Pretty Bobby, 8.2 (H. Young) 2 7 —Bondage, 7.8 (G. Young) .. .. 3 Also started: 6 Risingham 9.0, 8 Philomela 8.9, 5 Mandrake 8.0,' 10 Torchlight 8:0, 3 Sacramento 7.12, 11 7.9, 9 Ima Ribbon 7.2, 2 Warlike 7.1. Won by a nock, a head separating second and third. Time, Imin 29sec AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of 600sovs. Eleven furlongs. 3—Glendower, B.lt (J, Campbell) 1 7—Heathercoie, 7.6 (G. Young) .. 2 I—Vagabond,l—Vagabond, 7.13 (H. Gray) 3 Algo started: 4 Nobleman 8.11, 2 Rude 8.5, 6 Master Moutoa 7.12. 5 Kilrush 7.12, 8 Sweet Cora 7.11, 9 Battle Song 7.9, 11 Pacific Slope 7.9, 12 Rose Pink 7.3, 14 Eobur 7.2, 8 Tressida 7.1, 10 Bagdad 6.12, 13 Cooing 6.7. ° At* the start Battle Song an<i Cooing collided, losing several lengths. Going out of the straight Sweet Corn led Heathercote and Nobleman at the mile post, wliaq Rude joined the leaders. Sweet Com and Rude wore still in charge at the half mile, where Glendower and Vagabond were moving up. Sweet Corn retired before the straight was entered, and Rude was joined by Vagabond, Shortly • after Rude retired, and Glendower tackled Vagabond, while Heathereoto oamc fast on the rails. In a great finish Glendower won by a head, Vagabond being beaten by a head for second place. Time, 2roin 19 3-ssec. PACIFIC HANDICAP, Of 500sovs. Six furlongs. I—Amythas,l—Amythas, 9.2 (C. Price) .. .. 1 4—Ermine, 8.5 (R. Reed) .. .. 2 6 Some Kid, 8.3 (G. Young) .. 3 Also started: 3 Red Pepper 8.1, 2 Muribiku 8.5, 2 Rose Wreath 7.1, 5 Night Raider 8.2, 7 Moron no 6.9. Murihiku and Maronne were leading entering the straight, where the latter crossed her legs and fell. Ermine shot out two furlongs frpm home, but Amythas finished very fast, winning by three lengths, with Some Kid two lengths away. Time, Imin 12seo.

TRENTHAM GOLD CUP, Of lOOOsovg. W.f.c. , Two miles. 1 — Sa&anof, 9.0 (H. Gray) .. 1 2 Afterglow, 8.1 (B. Deeley) .. 2 5 Punka, 8.1 ((C. Emerson) .. 3 Also started: 6 Mascot 9.1, 4 Red Ribbon 9.1, 6 Bonnie Maid 8.12. Sasanof led practically tbc whole way, and won comfortably by half a length, Punka four lengths off. Time, 3min 27eec. SUBURBAN HANDICAP, Of 40050v3. Six furlongs. 4—Acre, 8.8 (0. Price) 1 6 Simonides (L. Morris) .. .. 2 9—Tigritiya, 7.4 (J. Hockley) .. 3 Algo started: 8 Wairnatoa 9.8, 7 Nystad 8.6, 10 Torfreda 8.2, 1 Rebekah 8.1, 2 80-Peep 8.1, 8 Demos 7.10, 6 Lionskin 7.1. Won by , three lengths, two lengths dividing second and third. Time, Imin 11 2-s®ec. BELMONT HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. Six furlongs. 4 —Matatua, 8.10 (O. Emerson) .. 1 I—Old1 —Old Gold, 8.13 (B, Deeley) .. 2 6—Wonder, 7.18 (A. Reed) .. ~. 3 Also started: 8 Charley 8.2, 2 Astinome 8.12, 6 Occasion 7.11, 7 Californian 6.7. Won by two lengths, a neck separating second and third. Time, Irdln .12 4-ssec. AVONDALE RACES. Second Day—Wednesday, April 30. The Avondale Jockey Club’s autumn meeting concluded in fine weather. before a Large attendance. The track was in good order. ’ The * totalis at or handled £37,884 10s, making £83,784 for the meeting, an increase of £5538 10s. Results: WAIKUMETE HURDLES. Two males.—l Ditto, 11.13, (Roach), 1; Signature, 9.8, 2; 7 Totara Jacfr, 9.8. 3, Also started: 3 Cynic--10.13, 4 Keystone 9.8, 2 Tiniroto 10.9, 5 Benzine 9.0, 8- Entente Cordiale 9.0. Only the three placed horses finished, Ditto winning very easily by three lengths. Time, Bmin 48sec. DOMINION HANDICAP. Five furlongs.— 1 Carlysian, 8.9 (M‘Flynn), 1; 6 Gaycium, 7.3, 2; 4 Bellacity, 8.2, 8. Also started: 2 Ohinewairua 8.2, 3 Staccato 7.7, 10 Kuanaxa 6.7, 7 Plowing Bowl 6.7, 8 Backfire 6.7, 9 Argent 6.7, 5 Bridgie 6.7. Won by a length. Time, Imin 1 2-s^c.' NURSERY HANDICAP. Six furlong®.— 1 Rose Queen 7.3 (Rayner), 1; 5 Pentagram, 7.4, 2; 4 Canowindra, 8.8, 8. Also started • 2 Stampede 7.10, 7 No Mistake 7.10, 6 Pinkop 7.9, 3 North Loburn 7.4, 8 Emerald Hill 6.7, 9 Phyllome 6.7. Won by a length. Time, Imin 15sec. AUTUMN HANDICAP. Nine furlongs.—t Gazique 9.2 (Goldfinch), 1; 4 Waiuta, 7.8, 2; 3 All Talk 7.10, 8. Also started: 2 Taimai 8.7, 6 Mullingar 8.0. Won by a head. Time, Imin 54sec. MOUNT EDEN STEEPLECHASE. Three miles.—2 Sp-alperion 10.3 (Kelly), 1; 3 Dunrobin, 10.7, 2; 1 Tirau, 11.9, 3. The only starters. Spalperion. was the only horse to complete the course without a mishap. Time, Gmin 31eeo. WAITAKAREI HANDICAP. Six furlongs 4 Gaycium 6.9 (Rayner). 1; 3 Corregidor, 7 8 2; 2 Carlysian, 8.0 and Downham 8.6 (dead heat) 8. Also started: 1 Bedford 9.5, 5 Win ning Loss 6.7.W0n by a length. Time. Imin l£aeo. MOUNT ROSKILL HACK HANDICAP. Nine furlongs.—2 Escaped 9.0 (Goldfinch), 1; 11 Penona 7.9, 2; Mountain Gold 8.1, 3. Also started: 3 Canzonet 8.8, 12 Glucian 8.6, 6 Don’t 8.4, Persian Prince 8.4 6 New Zealand 81, 10 Blue-and-black 7.10, 7 Slowcoach 7 0. 13 I&ing Arch 7.0, 8 Duchess 7.0, Eudorus 7.0, 14 Mary Bruce 7.0, 9 Explode 7.0, 15 Persian King 7.0. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 56 l-sseo. WELTER HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.— 7 Corregidor, 8.10 (O’Shea), 1; 7 Hyllus, 10.4, 2; 3 Crowhurst 9.12, 3. Also started; 9 Kauri King 9.3, 4 Rockfield ■ 9.8, 1 Pabriquette 8.11, 8 Pierrot 8.4, 6 Independence 8 3, 11 Empire 8.0, 10 Kilbeggan 8.0, 12 Scottish Knight 8.0, 2 Kereone 8.8. Won by threequarters of a length. Time, Imin 28 2-ssec REEPTON RAGES. The weather was fine for the Reefton races, and the attendance was large. The totalisator handled £6079. Results: PEACE HANDICAP.—4 Tyson, 1; 1 Tantalus, 2; 5 Guinea Gold, 3. Also started: War Tax, Divorce, Winning Number. Won by a length. Time, Imin 8 2-ssec. PROGRESS TROT.—2 Palmdale. 1; 1 Trixie Adair, 2; 3 Miss Marion, 3. Scratched: Marvolo. Won easily by three lengths. Time, 2min 23 2-ssebf STEWARDS’ HANDICAP—I Merton, 1; 6 Divorce, 2; 5 Rosevear, 3. Scratched: Kaminohe, Hokitika Won by a length. Time, Imin ISsec.' AUTUMN HANDICAP.—I Nautical, 1; Claverhouac, 2; Xanthos, 3. Also started: Mollyhawk. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 14sec. REEPTON TROT.—3 Pairy Whispers, 1; 1 Voter, 2; 2 Palmdale, 3. .Scratched: Marvolo. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 42sec. BEILBY MEMORIAL.—2 War Tax, 1; 1 Tantalus, 2; 4 Tyne, 3. Also started: Tyson, Amity, Guinea Gold, Winning Number. Won by a length. Time, Imin 4seo. VALTER. —1 Recorder, 1; 8 Tuticorn, 2; 8 Mollyhawk, 3. Won by a leEglh. Time, Imin 27sec. NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING MEETING. First Day—Thursday, May 1. The New Brighton Trotting Club’s autumn meeting was opened in dull weather. The attendance was good, and the totalisator handled £20,733, as compared with £24,900 last year. Results: FIRST AMATEUR HANDICAP.—3 Sally Dillon, Bsec, 1; 3 Diameter, Bsec, 2; Lady Linwood, Gsec, 3. Also started: 18 Estelle 4sec, Blley 16seo, Culverden 6sec, 14 Dunollie 6sec, 8 Tassy Wilkes 7sec, 18 Earl Derby 7seo, 10 Manama Girl 7sec, 15 Otarama eor, 7 Waiwera 7sec, 7 Lady Lena ’ 7seo and Rothino llseo (coupled), 11 Bon Elect 7seo, 9 Pranzie Bell Ssec and Marella Bseo (coupled), 4 Best Boy Bs&c and Peter the First Bsec (coupled), 6 Bmchycome Beec and 8 Friar Bseo (coupled), 2 Peter Bell Bsec and Lady Esina Ssec (coupled), 12 Royal Whispers Bsec and 8 Ruby Lincoln. Ssec (coupled). Won by two lengths. -Time, 2min 54 2-ssec. PEACE HANDICAP.—I2 Pleasant Mount, ssec, 1; 1 Intolerance, Ssec, 2; 5 Idris, 6sec, 3. Also started; 2 Rearguard 4sec, 16 Sir Gavin 4sec, 18 King Karri 4sec, 10 Tirana ssec, 15 Jack Arnab ssec, 13 Nabob 6soc, S King Lear 6sec, 17 Lady Swithen 6sec, 14 Pemmoor 6sec, 3 Melisando Gsec, 7 Ouimet 7sec, 9 Wee Winkio Ssec and Delta Ssec (coupled), 11 Golden Pippin Ssec and Pegasus Bseo (coupled!), 1 Drift Mine Bseo, 4 Robert Dillon- Ssec and Hickorywood Ssec (coupled), 6 Lady Somerset Bseo and Jessie Dillon Bseo (coupled). Won by a neck. Time, 3min 31 l-saec. BURWOOD HANDICAP.—4 Hannah M, 2sec, 1; 10 Rorke’s Drift, 3sec, 2: 1 Mintson, Isec, 3. Also started: 7 Cora Dillon scr, 1 Hectorata Ssec (coupled with Mintson), 9 Sympathy Ssec, 3 Huon Patch 3seo, 5 Nancy Stair 3see, 2 Colenut Ssec, 8 Captain Stanley

sseo, 6 Peter M>ao ssec. "Won by four lengths. Time, 4min 36 l-ssec. SEA VIEW HANDICAP.—3 Eileen, llsec, 1; 4 King Lear, 9aec, 2; 1 Truganini, 4sec, 3. Also started: 6 Silver Nut 3sec, 7 "Under scrub 4sec, G Ringleader 6seo and W'se Winnie llseo (coupled), 8 Auriferous 7Bec, 2 Colo Bess 9sec. Won by four lengths. Time, 4min 51sec.

AUTUMN HANDICAP.—4 Blue Wood, 15sec, 1; 1 Nelson Bingen, 15sec, 2; C Marietta, Usee, 3. Also started: 9 Craibwood Bsec, 5 Billy Parole 9see, 2 Wonderland Usee, 8 Theseus Usee, 10 Miss Lorna 12sec, 3 Koraki 12sec, 11 Idol 13sec, 7 To-night 14sec. Won by a length. Time, 4min 59sec. DASH .ti-x^DICAP.—I Perfect Day, 6soc, 1; Breadalbane, ssec, 2; 9 Pax, 2sec, 3. Also started: 5 Joan of Arc 4sec, 7 Birdwood 4sec, 10 The Whip 4seo, 3 Red Prince ssec, 6 Gladeye ssec, 8 Dillon Direct 6sec, 4 Maud Wilkes Ssec, 11 Calton 6see, 2 Celtic 6sec. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 18 3-ssec.

WAINONI HANDICAP.—I Vice Admiral, feec, l.j 8 Irvar, ssec, 2; 7 Rcxrke's Drift, 4sec, 3. Also started: 6 Erin's Queen sseo, 4 Sashwood 2sec, 2 Silver Quick 4sec, 7 General Link 4sec, Prank Tracey 4sec, 6 Hectorata ssec. Won by a length. Time, 2min 49 3-sece. . ELECTRIC HANDICAP.—9 Lord Dillon, 6&ec 1; 1 Proudspring, 7scc, 2; 8 Mahinga, 8. Also started: 7 Pax 4see, 2 All Bell 6see, 6 Great Britain 6sec, 10 Lady Wayward 7sec, 3 Bridgewood 7sec, 4 Maud Wilkes 7sec, 11 Annie Dillon 7sec. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 15 2-ssec.

itSecond Day—Saturday, May 3,

The Now Brighton Trotting Club's autumn meeting was concluded to-day in fine weather, but a strong wind blew throughout the day. The totalisator handled £28,179 10s, making £50,452 10s for the meeting. There was only one day's racing last year, when £25,900 was invested. High Admiral interfered with Embracer just after the start of the Derby, and J. Bryce was lined £lO. F. Holmes, jun., the rider of Tamarisk, was fined a similar amount in the last race for starting before time. Results:

SECOND AMATEUR HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Nina furlongs.—3 Yilo, scr, 1: 9 Hutana, scr, 2; 2 Proud Elsie, lsec, 3. Also started: 13 Apres Moi scr, 11 Peter King scr, 8 Valkyrie scr, 7 Guardess scr, 14 Forest Girl scr, 12 Proud Imperial scr, 5 Sandy .dell lsec, 10 Blanch Arral lsec, 1 Irisli Eyes lsec, 4 Lady Linwood lsec, 6 Algie Gee lsec. Won by six lengths. Time, 2min 44 2-sseo. BEXLEY HANDICAP, of 140sove. Two miles.—6 Sunrise, 14sec, 1; 3 Ben Bell, 12eep, 2; 7 Treasure Seeker, scr, 3. Also started: 16 Havana 2&ec, 11 Mushroom 2sec, 10 Colonel Havelock 2sec, 8 Craibwood Bsec, 13 To Kuiti 4sec, 9 Koraki 7sec, 14 Miss Lorna 7sec, 2 Dragoon Jun. lOsec, 12 Jessie's Dream lOsec, 6 Arcadian 12sec, 1 Happy Jack 12eec, 16 Ruby Lincoln 14sec, 4 Rita Roa© 14sec. Won by eight lengths. Time, smin 6sec.

BRIGHTON HANDICAP, of 30Osovs. Two miles.—6 Nancy Stair, 6sec, 1; 3 Ministon, Ssec, 2; 8 Cora Dillon, 3sec, 3. Also started: 12 John Dillon scr, 7 Hannah M. 3e©o, 4 Siashwood ssec, 5 Vice-Admiral ssec, 2 Dean Dillon ssec, 1 Colonut 6sec, 9 Bundura Ssec, 11 Piax Ssec, 10 Captain Stanley Ssec. Won t>y two lengths. Time, 4min 40 l-ssec. NEW ZEALAND DERBY, of fiOOsovs. One mile and a-half.—2 Locanda Dillon - 1, 1 Embracer 2, 3 High Admiral 3. The only starters. Won by four lengths. Time, 3min 33 4-ssec.

FLYING HANDICAP, oW22ssova One mile and a-quarter.—3 Ohm, 6sec, 1; 5 Albert Cling, 6sec, 2; 2 Moneymaker, 6sec, 3. Also started: 1 Admiral Wood 4sec, 4 Cora Dillon Ssec, 6 Agathos 7sec. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min BROOKLYN HANDICAP, of 225sovs. Two miles.—l Whispering Willie, 3sec, 1; 2 Imperial Crown, lOsec, 2; 8 Red Heather, Gsoc, 8. Also started': 9 Lord Roanchild Ssec, 10 Electrocute Bsec, 7 Paul Huon Usee, 4 Lady Patricia 12sec, 8 Gay Wilkes 12sec, 5 Trugonini 13sec, 8 Bon Patch 14sec. Won by three lengths. Time, 4min 40sec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of IGOsovs. One mile.—4 Proud Spring, 4seo, 1; 8 All Bell, 4sec, 2; 9 Pleasant Mount, 4sec, 3. Also started: 7 Rorke's Drift lsec, 1 Joan of Aro 2seo and Hectorata 2sec (coupled), 6 Pax 2sec, 8 Birdwood 4sec, 2 Breadalbane 4sec. Won by a head. Time, 2min 20 l-ssec. FINAL HANDICAP, of 160sovs. One mile.—2 Lord Minto, lsec, 1; 1 Huon Patch, scr, 2; 3 Rorke's Drift, 4sec, 3. Also started: 4 General Wilkes lsec and Tamarisk 'Sseo (coupled), 7 Lord Dillon 3sec, 8 Silver Quick 4sec,. 6 Sir Fulham 4sec, 5 Captain Stanley 6&ec. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 12 3-ssec. RACING IN ENGLAND. RACING IN ENGLAND. LONDON, April 29. A rapid thaw enabled racing to be held at Epsom, where the first meeting took place since the war. The Great Metropolitan Handicap resulted:—Langdon HilLs 1, Furor© 2, St Tu.dwal 3. The City and Suburban Handicap resulted: Royal Bucks 1, Arion 2, Dansellon 8. —A. and N.Z. Cable. WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, ETC. OTAGO HUNT STEEPLECHASE MEETING. An enthusiastic meeting of the Otago Hunt Executive was held on Thursday evening. Mr B. S. Irwin (president) presided, and there were present Messrs Acton Adams. Conn, Leedham, Jordan, Hastie, Mow at, Kelleher, Dr Harrison, and Dr M'Bride. Mr Divers (secretary) reported that the nominations for the race meeting to be held at Wingatui on June 14 were moet satisfactory, the substantial stakes offered (£1200) no doubt., attracting owners. A course com niittee was appointed, consisting of Messrs A.cton Adams, Jordan, Gourley, Leedham, and Kelleher. The declaration of weights was altered to June 7, at 9 p.m., and the date of acceptance bo June 10, at 8 p.m. It was decided that all soldiers in uniform or wearing Returned Soldiers' Association badges be admitted free. Full arrangements for the meeting were made, and the club looks forward to making the gathering a big success. Tho nominations are as follow: Hunters' Hurdles.—Kintailshore, Jack Syrnons, Golden Rupee, Gay Light, Tree Llarm, Pure Gold, Handsome Boy, Morieco, Pake Down, United Service, Hardshot, Kit erin, Marginal. Petro Hunt Steeplechase.—Kintailshore, Fairy Finn, Dardanelles, Handsome Boy, Lady Zyglina, Luigi, Golden Rupee, Tree Alarm, The Stunner, Togo, Lawsuit, Golden Clasp. Liverpool Steeplechase.—Stone Ginger, Kaupokonui, Zarkoma, Silverspire, Palladio, Dalton, Graftolla, Sylva, Luigi, Pali&ade, Morecam. , Disposal Handicap.—Wild Pilgrim, Miss Finland, Lady Birkenhead, Multiplication, Salzburg, To Anau, Black Mountain, Lina, Borodino, Marginal. Gimoraok Handicap.—Marianne, Don Foci

fico, Palamon, Fabiola, Te Anau, Cattach, Kit boyne, Mirza, Red Admiral, Gumest, Benefit, Compulsion, Erroneous, Block Mountain, Glenshine, Kilkeo, Fabianus, Marsa, Adjust ment, Borodino, Hot Air, Lady Superior, Barley Rigs. Otago Hunt Club Cup Handicap.—Kintailshoro, The Stunner, Graftella, Tommy, Golden Clasp, Fairy Finn, Handsome Boy, Togo, Lawsuit, Kilerin, Lady Zgylina. Maiden Plate. —Fabiola, Downstroke, East End, Samson, Call Bird, Cattach, Silver Peak, Quizark, Bengeroop, Grand Duchy, Lady Birkenheadl, Wellform, Marginal, The Solicitor. Jumpers' Flat.—Jack Symons, Gay jjignt. Take .Down, United Service, The Solicitor, Golden Rupee, Handsome Boy, Sir George, Hardshot, Pure Gold, Tommy.

FORBURY PARK TROTTING MEETING. The following acceptances have been received for the Forbury Park trotting meeting on May 9: FIRST AMATEUR HANDICAP (Harness), Of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half. Yds Gold Albert .. scr . _ . bhn( ' Little Roderick scr Kentucky Hector 12 Master Abdallah scr Laudette .. .. College Green scr I*M*7 Islington U Perthetta .. ..scr Waiotapu .. •• I<J Kentucky Child scr Waihemo .. .. d£ Gracie D scr Rito .. 48 Harmony .. ..sex Dooderall .. .. ?;* Yds Develle Wood .. 72 blind Exmoor W Bon Lou .. .. 12 Flamingo .. •• lbs INNOVATION HANDICAP (Harness), Of 140sovs. One mile and a-half. ya 3 Irish Eyes ..scr bh^ St. Mihiel .. .. ecr Golden Peter .. 24 Norma Dillon .. ecr Lochnager .. .. 8b yds Orange Pippm .. 86 bhnd Lord Agapanthus 36 Vilo .. 12 War Chimes .. 86 Oxenwcod .. .. 12 General Joffre 36 Leila Denver .. 12 Lord Rokeby .. 60 Our Girl .. .. 12 Tatsy Dillon .. 60 Bronwood .. .. 12 Red Star .. .. 60 Madeline .. .. 12 Betty Blue .... 60 BEACH HANDICAP (Saddle), Of 163sovs. Two miles. ya s Moneybox .. scr bhnd Cross Battery .. scr Scenery .. .. 86 Yds Royal: Step .. 48 bhnd Lucky Prince .. 48 Mooney - ..12 Mammon '.. .. 60 Winker Dillon .. .24 Cole Bess .. 60 Anquilla ... 24 Dandy , Chimes .. 156 VICTORY HANDICAP " (Harness), O'f 500sovs. Two miles. y&s Captain Stanley scr bhnd Shanghai .. .. scr Cello Sydney Yds Wilkes .. ~ 12 ._ bhnd Pitaroa ~ .. 24 Nancy Stair .. 12 Trix Pointer .. 48 Vice Admiral .. 12 Sungod .. .. 60 Stockade .. .. 12 Albert Cling .. 60 DOMAIN HANDICAP (SaOdie), Of 140sovs. One mile end a-half. yj s Armistice .. ..scr bhnd Irish Eyes .. .. scr Oxen wood .... 12 Lucalena .. -.. sor Our Girl ..- J2 St. Mihiel .. ..scr Petrova ~ ~ J2 The Gunner .. scr Golden Peter .. 24 Yds Moneybox ~ 48 bhnd Lord Rokeby .. 60 Lady Mac .. .. 12 Ouimet .. .. 84 ST. CLAIR HANDICAP (Saddle), Of ISOsovs. Two miles. yds Special Ribbon scr bhnd Bamboo .. ..ecr Happy Jack .. 36 Yds Ben Bell ~ ... 86 •o -, bhnd Pieter Timmerman 48 Reta Rose .. .. 13 Koraki 48 10 ?* 12 Miss'Lorna .. .. 96 Miss Patty .. .. 12 Patard .... ..144 Wimata 36 RAILWAY HANDICAP (Harness), Of 200sovs. One mile" a-half. Y aa Camille ecr * bhnd Fisherton .. .. scr Barooga .. ~ 2i Intolerance .. scr Gleaming .. .. 24) Watchman .. ..scr Royal Chance .. 24 Malice .. .. scr Prince Burlington 24 Yds Dixie Lee '.. .. 48 _. _ . bhnd Some Boy w .. 48 Sir Gavm .. .. 12 Jane Wilkes .. 48 Jack Arrah .. .. 12 Silver Shoe .. 60 isiue Chimes .. 12 FLYING HANDICAP, (Saddle), Of 160EOVS. One mile. Yaß Red Prince .. ecr bhnd Tassy M. ..ecr (Matty's Boy .. 24 Gladeye .. ecr Hectorata v .. 36 Gam© Child .. scr Quadroon .. 86 Yds Cello Sydney bhnd Walkes .. .. 36 South Star .. 12 Stockade .. 60 Inwood .. 24 SOUTH CANTERBURY HANDICAPS. Maiden Plate, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. Cattach, Barrister, Sir Fanciful, Magnum. Bellum, Blue Admiral, Wellform, Immense, The Boss, Bonny Mac, Te Anau, Eight Bells, Barrage, Rapid River 8.0. Gladstone Hack Handicap, of 120sovs. One mile.—Sisyphus 9.13, Fabisco 9.9, San Sebastian 9.5, Zephland 9.3, Mirza 9.2, Glenshme 8.10, Bonsign and Tunic 8.3, Sir Medallist and St. Cletus 7.11. Smithfield Handicap, of 200sovs, Five furlongs,—Eleus 9.2, Wrestler 9.1, Morthami 8.13, Melee, Gamecock, and Almoner 8.7, Red-shire and Palamon 8.4, Pyjama 8.1, Moorabbe 7.13, Multiplication , Belair, and Sleepy .Uead 7.11, Helicon 7.10, Jingo 7.7, Hot' Air 7.1, Braid 7.3, Leaping Bum and Kilmeedy 7.2,Benefit 6.12, Orderdown, Thestius, and Bomb 6.7. Timaru Cup, of 400sovs. Seven furlongs. Kilbrogan 9.13, Kilboyne 9.4, Eleus °aiii Heatheroote 8.11, Melee 8.5, Buller and Marsa 8.4, Lionskin and Almoner 8.3, Redshire and Palamon 7.13, Indus and Caverock 7.12, John Barleycorn and Marianne 7.11, Subterfuge 7.7, Claverhouse 7.3, Braid 6.12, Thistlecrown 6.7. Otipua Steeplechase, of 200sovs. Two miles and a-half. —Vascular and Kaupokonui 10.11, Moreoambe 10.10, Nita and Billy Terry 10 8, Luigi 9.13, Goldten Grape 9.12, Rolling Tide 9.11, Dardanelles 9.10, Crichton mare and Across 9.7.

May Stakes, of Five furlongs (run May 16). —Barrister, 'Greek Son, The Sapper, Wellform, Adjustment, Dina Bold, Bonny Mac, Lorraine, Footlights, and Rapid River 9.9, Jewish Maid, Silent King, and Valencia- 7.11.

Rosewill Back Handicap, of 120sovs. Five> furlongs.—Sleepy Head 9.9, Jingo 9.6, Zephland 9.5, Kilbarry 8.11, Order Down 8.10, Marching Order 8.9, Moneynrufik 8.7, r-7-aughty Queen 8.6, All Serene and Xra-dy Superior 8.5, Mythology 8.4, Irish Elegance and Adjustment 8.2, Revolution 8.1, xlarlequin 7.8, The Sapper and Tantalus 7.7, Immense and Strayshot 7.0. Doncastea: Hack "Welter, of 200sovs. One mile. —Marianne, Indlus, and Oaverook 9.2, Burramgong: 8.13, Helicon 8.10, Claverhouse

8.9, Hot Air and All Ready 8.3, SisypW 8.2, Fabisco, Kilkee, Taktlecrown, and Partisan 7.11.

Electric Stakes, of 10r»sova. Four furlong*. —The Finn, Bomb, Pax, Naughty Queen, Greek Son, The Sapper, Adjustment, RadiaL. Dina Bold. Hands Off, Single Rose, Irish Elegance. Lorraine, Te Anau, Killincv, Eight Bells, and Footlights 8.5, Silent King and Jewish Miaid 8.0.

MARLBOROUGH HANDICAPS

Opaiv-a Welter.—Rienzi 9.1, Ima Ribbon 8.13, Esceranco 8.6, Pervolo 8.2, Bold Boy 7.13, Black Night 7.11, Frisco Rose 7.7, Intermezzo 7.7, Some Girl 7.7, Diek 7.7.

Marlborough Cup.—Dusky Eve 9.9. Gazique 9.9, Rose Pink 8.9, Master Moutca 8.9, Henry Clay 8.8, Rebekah 8.6, Tressida 8.2, Bagdad 8.2, Comment 8.1. Master. Lupin 7.9, F&briquetto 7.2, Red Signal 7.1, Gold Soult 6,12, As-tor 6.9, Ladify 6.7, Pariform 6.7, Ima Ribbon 6.7.

Hillersden Dash Handicap.—Ruiddy 9.3, Beloved 8.9, Fulioa 8.9, Ere*, Bov 8.3, Silk Ribbon 8.3, Night Time 8,2, Pervolo 8.2, Glengye 7.13, Livland 7.11, Brackenfield 7.9, Salute 7.5, Ginger Gold 7.3, Mystic Light 7.8, Moutaloo 7.3, Pitch Dark 7.3, Rakada 7.3,, Piro Piro 7.3.

Brandon Handicap.—Rebekah 9.13, Comment 9.6, Sheila 8.9, Red Signal 8.5, Rawakiore 8.3, Daanien 8.3, Trentham Rose 7.9, Wonder 7.7, Lady Black 7.3. Metallum 7.3, Galore 7.2, Merrie Poto 7.1, Bairnsdal© 7.0, Gold Problem 7.0, Pariform 6.7. Ward Handicap.—lrma Ribbon 9.0, Yanikee Jack 8.9, Esperance 8.7, Silk Ribbon 8.6, Night Time 8.5, Black Night 7.12, Frisco Rose 7.8, Intermezzo 7.8, Some Girl 7.7, Wanning Number 7.7. jf

AUCKLAND HANDICAPS,

Great Northern Hurdle Race, of loOOsovs. Two miles and a-half.—Kauri King 11.8, -art 11.5, Sleight of Hand 10.13, Euripoa 10.12, Sir Fisher 10.11, Thrace 10.10, Master Lupin 10.10, Paraoa 10.7, Whiro 1-.7, Teka 10. G, British Aroh 10.3, Waimai 10.0, Ditto 10.0, Miilticipal 9.10, Golden Grafton 9.6, Aurore 9.4, Yankee Jack 9.3, Grown Pearl 9.2, Te Qnga 9.2, Vacuum 9.2 Cynio 9.2 Ail Talk 9.2 Seadown 9.2, Colonel Soult 9.2, Waipunoa 9.0, YelFow and Black 9.0, Tiniroto 9.0, Silver Pine 9.0, Gunwale 9.0, Tota-ra Jack 9.0, Garryowen 9.0, Keystone 9.0, Munater 8.0, Reformation 9.0, Locbella 9.0, Papanui 9.0, Kinkora 9.0, Royal Park 9.0. Cornwall Handicap, of 760sova. One mile and a-quarter.—Parisian Diamond 10.12, Tin* pai 10.4, Bedford 9.12, Taiaroai 9.9, Killard 9j2, Mtanganiahoe 9.2, Mullingor 9.2, Sir Ralph 9.1. Detroit 9.1, Hyllue 8.12, All Talk 8.12, Simonides 8.12, Paddington Green 8.9, White Blaze 8.7, Alteration 8.7, Housewife 8.2, Rockneld 8.0, Lady Energy 8.0,- Sanacre 8.0, Tabasco 8.0, Slowcoach 8.0. Groat Northern Steeplechase, of 1500sovs. About three miles and a-half (run June Wainiiai 12.7. Master Strowan 12.5, Sleight of Hand 11.0, Coalition 10.10, Sir Fisher 10.10, Thrace 10.10, Master Lupin 10.10, Troublesome 10.7, Arlington 10.3, Tenacious 10.3, Yellow and Black 10.0, Bore 9.12, Tarero 9.12, Tirau 9.10, Marconi 9.10, Yankee Jack 9.7, Aurore 9.7, To Ongia 9.7. Vacuum 9.7, • Tiniroto 9.7, The Channel 9.7, Grafton Tot 9.7, Yellow and) "White 9.7, Speedwell Mao 9.7. '