AUCKLAND TOPICS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3495, 8 March 1921, Page 40

AUCKLAND TOPICS.

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_ 'tL* -'hamas Jockey Club’s annual r-*a«~s>g was a great success. During the two cUjr* fi,» sum of £60,%<0 passed through the ioar-rune, ?_■; increase of nearly £4 000 »u last /a«r'» total. Tam-a-roa vra s a good favourite for the Thames Cup, ana ~ust won from Lord A-emlveorth, who put in a groat run over fc.* lost bit-. Lord Kenilworth will soon be oacls to his best form. Forest Gold scored an easy victory in the leading event on tha second day at the litanies. He will win in much better CornpcLny ijhartlj’. . is racing crjnaisteiitiy, his victory in iae Borough Handicap, at the Thames meeting, was his fourth win in the last jew weeks. .Miss Ellice scored an overdue win in the Thames Stewards’ Handicap. She has just tnissed landing a stake on several occasions this season. Gapsal won tha Steeplechase each day »t the Thames meeting very easily. The aon. of Captain ought to win a good race .over the big fences during the winter. Oorojlen was a starter on the opening day at the Thames, hut /ailed to get round. Awareka was unhioky in not picking up a stake at the Thames. She is a good beginner, but sir furlong 3 is about as far •3 she cares to go. Infante is staying on tetter. She never let the field near her on the second day at the Thames, running the six furlongs in

Sea Deal is improving over hurdles. He won comfortably on the opening day at the Thames, and beat all but Shell fetrook on the second day. Shell Shock is proving a paying proposition over the small sticks. She is a bit above the ordinary. The weights for the A.R.C. Easter Handicap made their appearance on the Ist inst. Maioha and Statuette figure at the head of the list with 9.0. Both showed good form at Ellerslie in the summer, the former winning the three races he contested, and Statuette scored an easy victory in the Railway Handicap. Silver Link i 3 nicely placed with 8.10. A race extending to eight furlongs should not be beyond her. The three-year-olds Duo 8.7, Humbug 8.6, and Gasbag 8.5 will command a lot of attention. Probably Gasbag will prove the best of the three. Royal Abbey 8.2, Landslide 7.10, and Early Dawn 7.7 have shown good form lately, while lower down the list Esthonia 7.2 and Geoffrey 6.13 read well. At the A.R.C. Summer Meeting, Estlionia won a mile in 1.38, a time that has not yet been equalled in an Easter Handicap. A good field is engaged in the Brighton Hurdles. Thrace, Slowcoach, and Signature are the most likely among the local division. At the recent Melbourne sales, Mr A. E. Tattley, the owner' of Glen Canny, secured a yearling full brother to that horse for 350 gs. At the same sale Mr Alison purchased a colt by Bright Steel—Liane for 160 gs. Mr Ali3on has been very successful with his Australian purchases. RACING IN NEW ZEALAND. GORE RACES. First Day.—Wednesday, March 2. The Gore Racing Club’s meeting opened in fine weather, and there was a fairly large attendance, but the special train from Dunedin was poorly patronised. A heavy shower fell before the Steeplechase, but did not infect the going, which was very hard. Rorke’s Drift won the principal event comfortably, and is apparently quite sound again. During the day £16,100 10s went through the totalisator, or £BB6 less than last year. Results: OTA RAT \ HACK WELTER HANDICAP, ' 150sovs. Seven furlongs. 1- Mr .j. Graham’s b g Osterman, 8.0 (W. Robinson) 1 4 Mr F. Boyle’s, Samum, 8.5 (T. Pemberton) 2 2 Mr J. Todd’s Night Alarm, car. 8.0 (F. Voig'ht) 3 Also started: 3 Sartolite 9.2, 5 Wild Night car. 8 Strowana car. 7.9. Bonny Queen was supplanted by Osterman as they ran along the back. Osterrr an led Night Alarm and Sartolite into the straight, and finally won by one and ahalf lengths from Samum, who came with a late run and beat Night Alarm over a length. Sartolite finished a head away fourth. Better handled, Samum would have won. Time, lram 29sec. RIVERSDALE TROT, Of 175sovs. Two miles. 9 —Messrs Cross Bros.’ Quick Match, lOsec (W. Jones) 1 5 J. R. M‘Mur ray’a The Sheik, lCseo (Owner) 2 B—J.8 —J. Lake’s Gladiola, 7sec (G. S. Smith) 3 Also started: 12 The Gunner scr, 10 Barooga 2ses, 2 Thea 6sec, 7 Full Cry 7sec, 11 Guardess 7sec, 6 Nellie Scott Bsec, 3 Seaward Spot 9sec, 1 Cross Battery lOsec, j$ First Toll lOsec, 12 Tahiti lOsec. Quick Match was leading Full Cry and Cross Battery at the end of a mile. Quick Match continued in charge, and in a good finish beat The Sheik a length and a-half. Gladiola, who* was eased up in the last couple of strides, was half a length away, and then came Seaward Spot and Cross Battery. Times: 4min 47 2-ssec, 4min 47 4-ssec, 4rnin 46 2-sseo. RACING CLUB HANDICAP, Of 400sovs; second 80sovs and third 40«ovs. One mile and a-quarter. 4 —Messrs F. A. and Y. N. Price’s Rorke’s Drift, 8.4 (T. Pemberton) 1 I—Messrs Price Bros.’ Tin Soldier, car. 8.0 (W. Anderton) 2 6 R. Greenslade’s Melee, 7.7 (R. C. Reed) 3. Also started: 3 Linden 7.12, 2 Palamon 7.10, 5 Bengeroop 7.9, 7 Glenshine 7.0, 8 Jock car. 7.2, Mettle Drift car. 6.10. Palamon took up the running from Tin Soldier and Linden, and led them into the back stretch, where Rorke’s Drift moved into fourth place. Palamon was still in charge from Linden and Tin Soldier as they turned for home, where Rorke’s Drift and Melee moved up. Once in line for homo Rorke’s Drift went past Palamon, and won comfortably by two lengths from Tin Soldier, who beat Melee a head. Palamon was next, followed by Linden and Glenshine. Time, 2min Bsec. LONGFORD HANDICAP, Of 145sovs. Six furlongs. 1— Mr J. E. Rogers’s Red Pal, 9.2 (W. Robinson)' 1 2 Mr D. P. 'Wilson’s Lima, 8.2 (A. H. Wilson) 2 4 Mr R. Green’s Ruena, 8.2 (R. C. Reed) 3 Also started: 3 Sembric 9.8, 6 Moneymusk 7.12, 5 Ballerina 7.7. Lima was smartest out, and when joined by Red Pal the pair went away from the others. Red Pal came on before reaching the straight, and beat Lima three lengths. Ruena was over four lengths away, followed by Ballerina and Sembric. Time, lmin 15sec. WELCOME STEEPLECHASE, Of 175sovs. About two miles and a-half. 3 Mr A, Morton’s Cazna, car. 9.BJj (A. M'Mullin) 1 5 Mr J. T. Smith’s Blue Gauntlet, oar. (J. Weir) 2 2 Mr J. Chapman’s Achilleus, 9.12 (P. Willis) 3 Also started : 1 Dunmure 11.5, 4 Red Tape 9.7. Dunmure and Cazna were running well clear of the others after going seven furlongs, when the former bumped off his rider. From that out Cazna had matters all his own way, and won by nearly a furlong from Blue Gauntlet, who beat Achilleus by three lengths. Red Tape fell at_ the sk'-furlong post. Time, smin 11 . ’ SUMMER HANDICAP, Of 210sovs. Six furlongs. 3 Mr R. Acton Adame’s Miss Muriel, 7.7 (J. Andrews) i s—Mr A. B. Armour’s Borodino, 7.5 ... 2 I—Mr1 —Mr C. Gieeler’s Satisfaction, car. 815 (F. Voight) 3 Also started: 2 Killowen 8.12, 4 Qlensponae 6-9. Killowen and Miss Muriel led along the book from Satisfaction. Miss Muriel had '

Killowen beaten at the home turn, but had to be ridden out to beat Borodino half a length. Satisfaction was three lengths off, third, closely followed by Glensponse ana Killowen. Time, lmin 15sec. ELECTRIC TROT, Of 135sovs. One mile ana a-half. 4 — Mr J. Kidd’s Laura Child, Bsec (R. C. ’Reid) 1 2 Mr C. Tulloch’s Oaknut, lsec (I. Tilson) 2 B—Messrs8 —Messrs Cross Bros. Eros, ssec (R. Berry) 3 Also started: 11 Wallroon ser, 13 Effie Adair lsec, 14 Brown Owl 2seo, 9 Rose Chimes 2sec, 12 Red Empress 3sec, 3 Rothbell 4sec, 15 Bell Wallace ssec, 6 Lady Marvin ssec, 10 Until 6sec, 5 Rothstar 7sec, 1 Narcotic Bsec, 7 Dark Rosine Bsec. Rothstar led Dark Rosine and Laura Child past the stand. Laura Child took charge five furlongs from home, and won easing up by three lengths from Oaknut, who beat Eros six lengths. Dark Rosine was eight lengths away, fourth, and Rothstar next. Times: 3min 38sec, 3min 33sec, 3min 38seo. CROYDON HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. One mile. 3 Mr F. Moore’s Marching Order, 7.7 (T. Metcalfe) 1 2Mr J. Todd’s Thaddeus, car. 8.5 i (G. Young) 2 I—Mr R. Acton Adams’s General Advance, 8.2 (A. H. Wilson) 3 Also started: 5 Marianne 7.12, 4 Twinkle car. 7.4, 7 Awahou 7.7, 6 Botanist 7.0. Botanist took charge going out of the straight, and led General Advance and Marching Order along the back. Marching Order headed Botanist as they entered the straight, and, stalling off Thaddeus, won by a short nock. Genera] Advance was three lengths away, followed by Marianne and Twinkle. Time, lmin 43scc. Second Day.—Thursday March 3. The Gore Racing Club’s meeting concluded in fine hut dullish weather, and the attendance was considerably below that of the previous day. The members of the Racing Commission were the guests of the club during the afternoon. The fields were small, but provided interesting racing. Air R. E. Harley got his fields away on fair terms on each day of the meeting. The totalisator registered £12,999 during tbe day, as compared with £14,263 10a last year. The total for the meeting amounted to £29,099 10s, or £2160 10s lees than last year. Results: NOVICE RIDERS’ HANDICAP, Of 150sovs. Seven furlongs. I—Mr1 —Mr J. Todd's Night Alarm, 8.2 (F. Voight) 1 3Mr D. P. Wilson’s Lima, 8.7 (S. McDonald) 2 4Mr T. W Taylor’s Mettle Drift, 8.8 (Li. M'Donald) 3 Also started: 2 Kokowai 8.2, 5 Ruena 8.0. Lima was smartest out, and led Night Alarm throe lengths past the five-furlong post, Kokowai a similar distance away. Night Alarm closed on Lima in the straight and beat her by over a length ; Mettle Drift a bad third eight lengths away, and Ruena next. Time, lmin 28 4-ssee. PROGRESSIVE TROT, Of 145:-ovs. One mile and a-half. 6—Mr J. M. Peart’s Nellie Scott, 6sec (Owner) 1 1 — Mr T. A. Henry’s Thea, 4seo (A. M'Lellan) 2 6 —Mr G. Aitchison’s Guardess, ssec (Owner) 3 Also started: 7 Biddy Tracey 6sec, 2 Cross Battery 6sec, 4 First Toll 7sec, 8 Nightcaps Bsec, 10 Red Empress Bsec, 3 St. Mihiel Bsec, 9 Tahiti Bseo. Cross Battery and Nellie Scott drew away after going six furlongs, and then the former broke up. Nellie Scott kept clear and finally won by four lengths from Thea, who beat Guardcsa by a similar distance. Nightcaps and Cross Battery were next. Times, 3min 32seo, 3min 31sec, 3min 33 3-3 sec. AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of 2oosovs. One mile and a distance. 2Mr D. P. Wilson’s Palamon, 8.0 (A. H. Wilson) 1 I—Mr R. Greenslade’s Melee, 7.11 . (R- C. Reed) 2 3J r A. G. Hill’s Linden, 7.12 (F. Voight) 3 Only starters. Palamon led out, and was shewing, the way to. Linden as they entered the back stretch. Palamon was still travelling well when the field rounded the far ■Turn, where Melee closed! up. Palamon, still going well as they entered Ihe straight, finally beat Melee by a good length. Linden was a similar distance away. Time, lmin STsec. HOKONUI HACK PIAmDICAP, Of 145sovs. Six furlongs, 3—R. Miller’s Sunlit, 8.0 (J. Andrews) .. 1 1 — Air J. Graham’s Osterman, 8.9 , ~ _ „ ~ (W. Robinson) 2 2Mr D. Caiders Sartolite, 8.10 (S. Gibbs) 8 Also started : 4 Ballerina 7.10. Sunlit bmuan smartest, vyhilst Ballerina was slow to move. Osteiman joined Sunlit at the far turn, and they came on together. Sunlit stalled off Osterman and. beat him by a length. Sartolite, who was another length away, swerved into the rails when holding a good! chance halfway up the straight. Time, lmin IGsec. SUBURBAN STEEPLECHASE, Of 14550v3. About two miles and a-quarter, 2Mr A. Morton's Cazna, 10.9 , , T T , (A. M'Mullin) 1 o—Mr J. Chapmans Achilleus, 9,12 (P. Willis) 2 3Mr F. Shaw’s Staff Officer, 10.0 (j. Weir) 3 Also started: 1 Dunmure 11.3, 4 Blue Gauntlet 9.12, 6 Red Tape carr. 9.13. Cazna at once drew away and established a mod lead, and was still well clear at the end of a circuit. Dunmure ran off at the six-furlong post.,. where Staff Officer nearly unshipped his rider, and Blue Gauntlet fell. Red Tape refused at the sod wall. Cazna won by over 100 yards from Achilleus, who beat Staff clticer by the same distance; Dunmure a bad fourth. Time, 4min 35sec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of ISOsovs. Six furlongs. I—Mr R. M‘Doaald‘B Killowen, 8.10 (G. Young) 1 o —Mr O. Giesler s Satisfaction, car. 8.5 , . (F. Voight) 2 4Mr A. B. Armour s Borodino, 7.9 (C. Rank) 8 Also started: 2 Miss Muriel 8.4, 6 Glensponse 6.11 J, 5 Sembrio car. 7.5. Killowen was smartest away, and was followed by Miss Muriel and along the back. Satisfaction mowed up at the turn, but Killowen kept clear and won by over a length. Borodino finished three lengths away, over a length in front of Miss Muriel. Time’ lmin 14 4-sseo. TELEGRAPH TROT, Of 125sovs. One mile. 5Mr ■). I’. Nicholson’s Until, 6seo (A. C. Sun) 1 3—Messrs Cross Bros.’ Bros, 2sec (R. Berry) 2 I—Mr J. M'.Uis'.or's Bell Wallace, ssec (J. Walsh) 8

Also started: 6 Laura Child scratch, 9 Eppie Adair scr, 8 Armistice 2 seconds, 7 M'Connachie 3, 9 Nightcaps 3, 9 Satin Boy Narcotic 5. Until, Bell Wallace, and Narcotic were in close order at the head of affairs after going a furlong. Until and Bell Wallace ran together until three furlongs from home, when L T ntil went on and won by eight lengths from Eros, who beat Bell Wallace by three lengths. Lady Marvin, Laura Child, arid Armistice next in the order named. Times: 2min 27 4-ssec, 2min 25 S-ssee, 2min 25 4-ssec. BOROUGH HANDICAP, Of ISOsovs. One mile. I—Mr1 —Mr J. Todd’s Thaddeus, 8.9 (G. Young) 1 s—Mr5 —Mr P. T. Hogan’s Botanist, 7.0 (J. Rusk) 2 4—Mr G. A. Kain’s Twinkle, 7.9 (F. Voight) 3 Also started: 2 Kilkee 9.5, 3 General Advance 5.6. Botanist led out of the straight and along the back from Twinkle and Thaddeus, General Advance end Kilkee dropping back, Thaddeus ran to the front in the straight, and won easily by- two lengths from Botanist, who beat Twinkle a length, Kilkee a bad fourth. Time, lmin 42sec. AKAROA RACES, The Akaroa County P.acing Club's annual meeting was held at Riccarton on Saturday, the club’s own track at Motukarara having been ploughed up preparatory to being resown. The Governor-General was present. The totalisator investments were £30,129. Results : TRIAL PLATE.—Humboldt (D. Hall) 1, Timepiece 2, Rada 3. Also ran: Adopted, Rippingill, Paraffin, Benny Doon, Motor Patrol, Orange Mart, Pussyfoot, Nyonza, Kukume. Won by two lengths; four lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 13 3-ssec. WAIHORA PARK TROT. Two miles.— Day Drift, 12yds behind (R. J. Munro), 1: Brownwood, 36, 2; Ben Wallace, 12, 3. Also ran: Randolph, Golden Peter, Appleshaw, Golden Sun, Broadfield, Flying Angel, Red Cross, Platinum, Imperial Boy, Tarah, Gerlefan, Belle Logan, Rato, Leila Denver, Electrocute. Won by 50 yards, the same distance between second and third. Time, 4min 51 2-ssee. TERAWERA JUMPERS’ FLAT HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter.—Endure. 10.3 (W. Scobie), 1; King Star, 10.11, 2; ViceRegal, 10.6, 3. Also ran: Manawaponga and War Tax. Won by a length; two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min llsec PENINSULA CUP HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter.—Foo Chow, 8.5, (F. C. Porter), 1: Royal Stag, 10.2, 2; Warlove, 8.12, 3. Also ran: Kilrush, Malaga, Caverock, Ca-stellan, Lansdown Greekscn. Won by two lengths; three lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 6sec. AHURIRI HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Horatius, 7.0 (A. Weaver), 1; Wartone, 5.6, 2; Brown Willy, 7.0, 3. Also ran: Jazz, Indus, Starlike, Sans Souci, Goseard, Jewish Maid, Bomb, Red Shield, Jean Gluten, Unlikely, Kingbolt, Goldpiece. Won by two lengths; a head between second and third. Time, lmin 0 3-ssec. KINLOCH WELTER HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Sunny Loch, 10,1 (F. C. Porter), 1; Comment, 9.3, 2; Braid, 9.9, 8. Also ran: Cyrisian, Bondage, Fabisco, Puzzle Form. Won by a length; four lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 28see. WAIREWA HANDICAP. One mile and a-half.—Lear Dillon, scr. (R. Humphreys), 1; Outstep, 12, 2; War Bond, 72, 3. Also ran: Forest Girl, Agnes W., Huia Bird, Pani, Lady Trafalgar, Harold Tracey, Platinum, Daisy Patch, Prince Burlington, Whitebait, Dillon -Shine, Imperial Boy, Ben Wallace, Wayside, King&mqor, Lady Wildwood, Walter Raleigh, Zenot, Lady Thelma, Dandy Jack, Gerlfan, Big Wood, Imperial, Te Kuiti, Sal Pointer, Billy Dillon, General Pershing, Merry Soul. Won by six lengths; four lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 36see. FORSYTH FLYING- HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Will Oakland, 10.2 (G. Young), 1; Algidus, 7.7, 2; Pyjam-a, 8.13, 3. Also ran: Counter Attack, Counterstroke, Link Up, Moorabbe, Bonny Mac, San Souci, Koe-sian, and Bomb. Won by two lengths; a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 12 1-5 sec. DANNEVIRKE RACES. First Day.—Wednesday, March 2. The Dannevirke autumn meeting commenced to-day in fine weather. There was a good attendance, and the track was on the hard side. The totalisator receipts were £28,445, against £26,043 for the corresponding clay last year. The following are the results : HACK HURDLES. One mile and threequarters.—Whetoke, 9.2 (A. Ward), 1; Sail Home, 9.11, 2; Malencourt, .0, 3. Also started: Signysian, Transmission, Tornea, Merri Poto, Sir Roseberry. Signysian and Transmission fell. Won by half a length. Time, 3min ISsec. MAIDEN HANDICAP. Six furlongs. All 9.o.—Sunbath (G. Clark) 1, Haurangi 2, Kua 3. Also started: Dueabon, Miss Elva, Frischola, Misty Wave, Nui Tireni, Multmaid, Red Bob, Achillion, Miocene. Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Time, lmin 15sec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—MurihiSu, 8.5 (R. S. Bagby), 1; Rouen, 9.2, 2; Canyon, 7.7, 3. Also started: Dua, Gasbag, Caricature, Tari, Dunedin, Bonny Briar, Lady General, Manila. Won by a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 13 3-ss-ec. TAHORAITE HACK WELTER. Seven furlongs.—Verbosity, 9.5 (li. Reed), 1; Mokattam, 8.8, 2; American Beauty, 9.4, 3. Also started: Tigrinia, Mumble, Makexe, Maungarango, • Conziska. Won by a length, with a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 28 3-ssec. DANNEVIRKE CUP, Of 760»0v5. One mile and a-quarter. Flight- Commander, 7.4 (A. M'Cormaek) .. 1 Pente, 7.11 .. 2 liailand, 7.10 3 Also started: Idle Talk, Nobleman, Tenterfield, Sycorax, Scornful, Convention. Flight Commander came through at the distance p-iid won by a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, 2min 8 l-ssec. JUVENILE HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Armorel, 8.3 (J. Hockley), 1; Dissertation, 7.13, 2; Soldier s Love, 8.13, 3. Abo started: Fulsome, Toa Ta.ua, Penitent, Soulterina, Reality, Kiltime. Won by a length and ahalf, with a length between second and third. Time, lmin losec. RAKAIATAI WELTER (open). Seven furlongs.—Tirana, 8.0 (Tucker), 1; Doric, 8.3, 2; Prince Martian, 8.11, 3. Also started: Bonnctier, Handy, Goldahine, Gate Pa. Won by a neck, with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 30sec. MAK.IRfK.iUI WELTER. One mile and 110 yards.—Lord Ashlea ! 8.1 (H. Gray), 1; Californian, 8.0, 3 ; Admiration, 3.13, 3. Also started: Antler, Tout Bon, Miss Love, Willy’s Knight. Won all the way, with a length between second and third. Time, 2min 13sec.

Second Day.—Thursday March 3. The Dannevirke autumn meeting was concluded to-day in fine weather. There was a moderate attendance. The totalisator receipts for the day were £26,53*2, against £29,617 for the corresponding day of last year, making a total of £54,977’. against £55.660 for last autumn meeting. Results HACK HANDICAP HURDLER One mile and a-half. —Tornea, 9.3 (H. Burt), 1: Signysian, 12.7, 2; Malincourt, 9.0, 3. Also ran: Whetoke. Scratched. Roseberry. Won by two lengths. Time, 2mm 47sec. HACK SCURRY. Six furlongs.—American Beauty. 5.13 (.Corkliill'i, 1; Kuia, 7.5, 2; H&urangi, 7.8, 3. Also ran: Sunbath and Prischola. Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin losec. GLENGARRA' HANDICAP. Six furlongs, Asterina. 9.3 (G. Clarke), and Tari, 7.1 S i,K Hunt), a dead heat; Canyon. 7.10, 3. Also ran: Murihiku and Dunedin. A great race. Asterina just getting up on the post. Time, lmin llsec. NURSERY HANDICAP. Five furlongs.— Soulterina, 7.0 \S. Anderson), 1; Toa Taua, 8.11, 2: Dissertation, 9.3, 3. Also ran: Prince Ferouz, Comic, Rugby, Still Sea, Patuki, Ruruwai, Satin. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 1 3-ssec. HARTGILL MEMORIAL. One mile and a furlong.—Flight Commander, 8.3 (M'Cormack), 1; Railand, 7.13, 2; Rouen, 9.2. 3. Also started: Sycorax and Scornful. Won °y a clear length. Time, lmin 56sec. lELEPHONE HACK. Six furlongs.—Verbosity, 9.4 (R. Reed), 1; Kuia, 7.2, '2; Gate Fa, i.lO, 3. Also started: Kildee, Tigrinia, Make re, Cnoziska, Shadow Dancer. Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin losec. KAITOKE WELTER. Seven furlongs.— Lady General, 8.0 (R. S. Bagby), 1; Mumble, 8.0, 2; Tirana, 8.12, 3. Also ran: Handy, Goldshine. Von by r. length and a-half. lime, lmin 29sec. TAPUATA HACK WELTER, One mile and 50 yards—Festivity, 9.6 (R. Reed), 1; Admiration, 9.12, 2; Lord Ashlea, 9.0, 3. Also started: Doric, Convention, Antler, lout Ban, Mokattam, Californian, Royal Gut, Tipperary Lass, Red Bob, Niu Tireni. Von by a length and a-half. lmin 48s ec. NELSON RACES. First Day.—Thursday March 3. The Nelson Jockey Club’s meeting commenced in beautiful weather. There wag a large attendance, and the results are: MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP.—Lord Usk, 1; Ahsamond, 2; Baby, 3. Scratched: Del maners, Maritz, Rora, IValkehu, Ro-some, and Sagacity. Wen in «, canter, a length between eeoond and third. Time, lmin 18sec RICHMOND TROT. Thvo miles.—Petersen, 31sec, 1; Sir Wildmoor, 22ec, 3; Juineel,' 31sec, 3. Scratched: Pura Bell, Golden Helm, Emerald Green. Time, 6min 18 3-6 sec. NELSON CUP. One mile and a-quarteir. Insurrection, 8.5, 1; Matatua, 8.9, 2; Cheer Up, 8.2, 3. Matatua took charge in the straight, when Insurrection came fast, and gained a half-neck victory, a length and ahalf between second and third. Time, 2min Bsec. HOPE HACK WELTER. Seven furlongs. —Lady Luculhis, 8.12, 1; Black Knight, 8.11 2; Royal Battery, 7.11, 3. Scratched: War Baby and Zela. Won by half a neck, a length between second and third. Time, lmin 30sec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Barleycorn, 9.9, 1; Cheer Up, 8.2, 2; Bunny, 7.7, 3. All started. Time, lmin 15sec. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. WAI-ITI TROT. One mile and a-half.— Lady Dunmore, l-lsec, 1; Hopeless, 13sec, 2; Alarm Bell, 12sec, 3. Scratched: Skylark, Woodland Rose, Plain Petear, Eric Rothschild, Sweet Kathleen, Harold Hue. Time, 3min 39 2-ssec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Five furlongs. —Lord Usk, 7.13, X; Lady Gazeley, 8.2, 2; Jackaroo, 8.5, 3. Scratched: Fortune Teller, In the Pinlq Pupil, Alisamond, Last Card, and Maritza. Won easily by a length and ahalf. Time, Iraki 1 4-s&ee. GLEN MEMORIAL WELTER. Seven furlongs.—Sir Fanciful, 8.12, 1; Royal Exchange, 9.7, 2; Pariform, 8.3, 3. Scratched: Parorangi, Cheer Up, Matatua. A close finish. Heads separated the placed horses. Time, lmin 28 3-ssec. Totalisator investments, £16,641. Second Day.—Saturday, March 5. The Jockey Club meeting was continued in fine weather. There was a large attendance. Results: TRIAL STAKES (w.f.a.). Five furlongs.— Salutas 1, In the Pink 2, Alisamond 3. Scratched: Marit, Pink Rose, and Sagacity. Won by three-quartere of a length; a length and a-half between second and third. Time, lmin 3 2-ssec. MAITAI TROT. Two miles. —Silveretta, 21sec, 1; Never Will, 9sec, 2; Alarm Bell, 12sec, 3. Scratched: Myrtle Leaf, Harold Hue. Won by two lengths; six lengths between second and third. Time, smin 2 2-ssec. REDWOOD MEMORIAL. One mile.— Royal Exchange, 8.13, 1; War Baby, 7.11, 2; Matatua, Ik Also started: Cheer Up. Won by a length; a length between second and third. Time, lmin 43eec. TAHUNA HACK 'WELTER. Seven furlongs.—Pitch Dark, 8.10,1; Beloved, 9.0, 2; Royal Battery, 8.0, 3. Scratched: Lady Lueullus, Zela, Baby. Won by a head; the same distance between s&eond and third. Time, lmin 30sec. FLYING HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Fortune Teller, 7.4, 1; Barleycorn, 10.6, 2; Lady Gazeley, 7.4, 3. Scratched: Sandy Macdonald and Trentham Rose. \\on by a head; half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 1 2-ssec. V AKATU TROT. One mile and a-half. — Harold Hue, 17sec, 1; Myrtle Leaf, Bsec, 2; Ano Nay, 17sec, 3. Scratched: Sweet Kathleen. Won by a length and a-half; four lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 47sec. STOKE HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs. - —Lord Usk, 9.0, 1; Missland, 8.0, 2; Alisamond, 7.6, 3. Also started: Lady Lucullus, Sandy Macdonald, and Pupil. Won by a length; the same distance between second and third. Time, lmin 16eec. WAIMEA WELTER HANDICAP.. Seven furlongs.—Sir Fanciful, 9.5, 1; Matatua, 9.13, 2; Cheer Up, 8.9, 3. Scratched: Beloved. Won by a length; two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 28 2-ssee. Totalisator investments for the day, £20,566; for the meeting, £37,207. TE AROIIA RACES. First Day.—Saturday, March 5. The Te Aroha races opened to-day in fine weather. The totalisator handled against £29,970 last year. Results: TRIAL HANDICAP. Six furlong#.—Connemara, 7.5 (.Thompson), 1; Sylvan, 9.6, 2; Master Rohan, 7.5, 3. Scratched: No Bother, Potton a. Treso, Navana-, Puketoa, Whelm, King Pin, Ihapotoa, Maho, Taihi, Wairere Maid, Miss Beechwood, St. Waipa, and Narrow’ Neck Won by a length. Time, liu.n 17 2-osoc. WAITOA HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.— Archie, 7.8, 1; Arran, 7.12, and Corregidor, 7.4, a dead heat for gecond place. Scratched:,

Penona, Lightning, Prince Rufus. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 28 8-ssec, RUAKURA HURDLES. One mile and a-half. —Battletide, (10.7), 1; Hypothesis, 9.0, 2; Guianform, 9.0, 3. Scratched: Capsal and Don’t. Won by three lengths. 2min E 0 3-ssec. TE AROHA CUP. One mile and-a-quarter. —Geoffrey, 7.10, 1; Prince Charleroi, 7.4, 2; Royal Abbey, 8.0, 3. Also ran: Forest Gold, Canowindra, Blue Cross, Royal Irish. Won by a length and a-half; with a length between second and third. Time, 2min 7sec. FIAKO HACK HANDICAP. Sis furlongs. —Eight Time, 7.7, 1; Brodick, 8.4, 2; Clonmel, 8.10, 3. Scratched: Knighton, Araluen, Jolly Princess, Potona, Proposer, Xavann. Strideaway, Impudent, St. Waipa, and Lady Glissas. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin lGsec WAIHOU HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Tama-a-roa, 8.1, 1; Golden Bubble, 9.5, 2; Mis 3 Ellice, 7.2, 3. Scratched: Right and Left, Caballera, Rainy Day. Won by a long neck; two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 14sec. HOT SPRINGS HANDICAP. One mile.— Lord Kenilworth, 7.6, 1; Nunerrant, 6.9, 2; Mangamahoe, 7.9, 3. Scratched: Rockfield, Bute Sound, Stork, Khublai Khan, and Winsome Arch. Time, lmin 40 3-ssec. JUMPERS’ FLAT HANDICAP. One mile and a-half.—Multiplane, 8.5, 1; Slowcoach, 8.2, 2; Cotara Jack, 7.7, 3. Scratched: Sir Knight, Battletide, Shellshock, Capsal. Time, 2min 40sec. THAMES RACES. Second Day. — Monday, February 28. The Thames meeting was concluded in splendid weather. The • totalieator handled £60,000 for the meeting, an increase of £3747 on last year. Results: HURDLES HANDICAP. Shellshock, 11.3, 1; Sea Deil, 10.10, 2; Lady Lyddite, 10.6, 3. Scratched: Argentum. Won by a length and a-quarter. Time, 2min 58 l-ssec. MAIDEN HANDlCAP.—Waiatapai, 7.3, 1; Lady Glissas, 7.0, 2; Sylvian, 9.6, 3. Scratched: Arawelta, Wanigan, Glen Cairn, and Maid of Lake. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 16 l-ssec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP—CaII-abero, 7.4, 1; Dead Sweet, 7.8, 2; Ring Lupin, 7.2, 3. Also ran: Mossman. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 1 l-6sec. PLATE.—Forest Geld, 7.9, 1; Tamaroa, 8.7, 2; Scrap o’ Paper, 7.1, 3. Scratched: Esthonia, Archie, Knighton. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 40 2-seec. SECOND HACK HANDICAP.—Knighton, 8.12, 1; Night Time, 7.3, 2; Mavoumeen, 7.5, 3. Scratched: Royal Mark, Potena, and Elliei. Won by a length and a-half, half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 2 l-ssec. THAMES VALLEY HANDICAP.—Infante, 7.4, 1; Bang, 7.13, 2; Dead Sweet, 6.13, 8. All started. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 14sec STEEPLECHASE.—CapsaI, 11.0, 1; Totara Jack, 10.4, 2; Harbour Light, 9.7, 3. Scratched: Coroglen. Won by a length. Time, smin 33 3-seec WELTER HANDICAP.—Penona, 8.12, 1; Nunnerant, 8.4, 2; Miss Leslie, 8.0, 3. Also ran: Ohiti, Tobasco, Silver Lode, and Valley Queen. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, lmin 41 4-ssec. WANGANUI TROTS. Second Day.—Monday, February 28. The Wanganui Trotting Club’s annual meeting was concluded to-day in fine weather. The totalisator handled £48,681 for the meeting. Results: IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP. One mile and a-half.—Ndpper, limit (W. Willett), 1; Illumination, 24yds behind, 2; Rosina Elect, 48, 3. Also started: Sidelight, Franzle Queen, Rockway, Te Ataihaea, Olive Hnon, Alphie K., Wairemana. Time, 3min 43 2-ssec. PEACE HANDICAP. One mile and aquarter.—Logan Queen, 24 (F. Holmes), 1; Ben Lomond, 36, 2; Jays 8011, 48, 3. Also ran: Olive Huon, Pillage, Rosina Elect, Hamaraki, Mirami, Edna. Won by a length; half a length between second and third. Time, 2min 55 2-ssec. BOROUGH HANDICAP. One mile and a-half.—Appeal, limit (Pollard), 1; Admiral Derby, 60, 2; Aranui, 12, 3. Also ran: Kingsland, Mangoutu, Arran Lad, Rio Grande. Won by two lengths; eight lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 42 2-ssec. LIVERPOOL HANDICAP. Two miles.— Onyx, 24 (J. Messervey), 1; Indra, 36, 2; Albert Wallace, 12, 3. Also ran: Madeline, Nabob, Makomako, Whisht, Moneymaker, Asturio. Won by three lengths; a" length between second and third. Time, 4min 43 sec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP. One mile and three-quarters.—The Bathe, 12 (A. Deuelie), 1; Lady Pointer, 24, 2; Jewel Wood, 72, 3. Also ran: Te Ataihaea, Alphie K... Peace, Kate Zolock, Dandy Rose, Plain Bob. Won by four lengths; a length between second and third. Time. 4min 14 2-ssec. BALLANCE HANDICAP. Two miles.— Admiral Derby, 21, (O. Hooper), 1; St. Anthony, 48, 2; Rio Grande, 108, 3. Also ran: Aranui, Mangoutu, Arran Lad, Malmsbury. Won by eight lengths; 10 lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 58sec. Malmsbury finished second, but was disqualified for galloping. WANGANUI STAKES. One mile and three furlongs.—Rita Rye, 24 (E. Maidment), 1; Promenade, 24, 2; Warlock, 72, 3. Also ran: Dandy Rose, Yim Kin, March On, Jim Richmond, Sea Nymph, Mindful. Time, 3min 18 l-sses. FAREWELL HANDICAP. One mile.— Hiram Galindo, 24 (J. Bryce, jun.), 1; Glad Eye, 48, 2; General Advance, 24, 3. Also ran: Jewel Wood, Proud Elsie, Tim Wilkin, Rejoice, Albert Wallace, India, Nell Pointer. Won by two lengths. NELSON TROTTING MEETING. NELSON, March 4. The annual meeting of tho Nelson Trotting Club was held at Richmond Park to-day in fine weather. There was a good attendance. Results : PIONEER TROT. One mile and a-half.— Silvorotlu, 21sec, 1: Riwaka Belle, 15sec, 2; Ano Nay, 20sec, 3. Also started: Wairoa Belle, Irish Tom, Jenny Wood, Peterex, and Tracker. Won easily. Time, 3min 46 2-ssec. WAIMEA HANDICAP. Two miles—Sir Wiidwood, losee, 1; Petersen, 22sec, 2; Quincelyn, 22sec, 3. Scratched: Golden Echo, Rif a Victor, Motu. Ruby Lincoln, and M’Cormack. Won by six lengths. Time, smin 6 2-ssec. NELSON TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP. Two miles. —Jewel Wood, 9sec, 1; Annie’s Dream, llsec, 2; Woodland Rose, llsec, 3. Scratched: Jimmy Richmond, Pura Bell, Myrtle Leaf, Wild Daisy, and Rothmoor. Won by two lengths; 10 lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 47sec. LADIES’ BRACELET. Two miles.—Lady Beldon, 2teec, 1; Riwaka Belle, l r >sec, 2; Bell of Bombay, 18soc, 3. Scratched: Royal Willie, Wairoa Belle, Cioraiiie, Tom Tit, M'Cormack, and Hull Companion. Won •osily. Time, smin ltteec. BRIGHT WATE R HANDICAP. One mile end a-half. —Peterson, 2-tsec, l; Quincelyn, £4*vc, 2■, Welcome Boy, 23sec, 3, A splendid

finish. Also started: Wild Pedo, Repmgton, Wild Bud, Asia, Wildmoor Lad. Time, 3min 55 2-ssec. RICHMOND HANDICAP. One mile and a-half. —Annie's Dream, 9see, 1; Alarm Bell, I2sec, 2; Mary Hill, ecr, 3. Also started: Jimmy Richmond, Pura Bell, Revolia. Von by a length; 12 lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 38 2-ssec. WAKEFIELD HANDICAP. Ono mile and a-half. —Riwaka Belle, losec, 1; Jenny Wood, ISsec, 2; Wairoa Belle, 15sec, 3. Scratched: Gleg'hope, Belle of Bombay, Peterex, Wildmoor Billy, and Tracker. Won by a length; 10 lengths between second and third. Time. 3min ssec. DASH HANDICAP. One mile.—Willowvere, sscc, 1; Never IXIII, ssec, 2; Plain Peter, ssec, 3. Scratched: Jewel Wood, Eric Rothschild, and Revolia. Won by two lengths; three lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 26sec. Tot-alisator investments, £14,897. V/EICHTS, ACCEPTANCES, ETC. RIVERTON RACING CLUB NOMINATIONS. First Day. Waiau Steeplechase Handicap. About two miles. —Miss Trixie, Bona-lly, Red Tape, Blue Gauntlet, Miss Western, Golden Link, Moonglow, Black-and-Tan. Aparima Handicap. Six furlongs.—Killowen, Palamon, Lima. Buller, Hinemaru, Glensponse, Mantua, Red Pal, Rcdshire, Golden King Miss Muriel, Miss Camouflage. First County Handicap. One mile. —'S.artolite, Mettle Drift, Blue Admiral, fLoodstart, Golden King, Kilkee, Wild Night, Linton, General Advance. Riverton Cup. One mile and a-quarter.— Twinkle, Thaddeus, Tin Soldier, Palamon, Melee, Marching Order, R-orke’s Drift, Mazama, Jock, Hard Hit, Mettle Drift, Bengeroop, Mandrake, Kilkee, Linden, Miss Muriel. Great Western Steeplechase. About three miles.—Barrister, Glenisla, Wicklow, Sylva, Achiijleus, Grafton Tot, Cazna, Magdala, Zarkoma, Silver Spiro, Palladio. Visitors’ Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs. Night Alarm, Etta, Pallah, Samum, Royal Admiral, Ruena, Glentruin, Sabor, Mettle Drift, Mirza, Blue Admiral, Osterman, Blazing Light, Wild Night, Glenhnpai. Pourakino Handicap. Ono mile.—Twinkle, Thaddeus, Tin Soldier, Barley Rigs, Marching Order, Marianne, Joek, Sartolite, Awahou Marc Antony, Mirza, Red Pal, Mandrake, Botanist, Linden, General Advance, Miss Camouflage. Second Day.— Stakes Handicap. One mile. — Whipcord, Soldiers’ Pride, Pallah, Samum, Flag Lieutenant, July Spark, Gaberlunzie, Killory, Weird, Goodstart, Blazing Light, Linton, Golden Luck. Otaitai Steeplechase Handicap. About two miles. —Miss Trixie, Bonally, Red Tape, Blue Gauntlet, Miss Western, Achilleus, Golden Link, Moonglow, Black-and-Tan. Flying Handicap. Six furlongs.—Killowen, Palamon, Lima, Buffer, Hinemaru, Glensponse, Mantua, Mirza, Barley Rigs, Red Pal, Redshire, Mandrake, Golden King, Kilkee, Miss Muriel, Miss Camouflage. Second County Handicap. Seven furlongs. Rorke’s Drift, Glentruin, Sabor, Londonderry, Sartolite, Mettle Drift, Blue Admiral, Osterman, Golden King, Wild Night, Glenhupai. General Advance. Easter Handicap. One mile and a distance. —Twinkle, Thaddeus, Tin Soldier, Palamon, Melee, Marching Order, Rorke's Drift, Marianne, Mazama, jock, Hard Hit, Bengeroop, Mandrake, Kilkee, Miss Muriel, Miss Camouflage. Riverton Steeplechase. About two miles and a-half.—Cazna, Barrister, Glenshine, Miss Trixie, Wicklow, Bonally, Sylvia, Achilleus, Grafton Tot, Magdala, Zarkoma, Silverspire, Diramure, Palladio, Red Tape, Golden Luck, Moonglow. Wallace Hack Handicap. One mile.—Night Alarm, Etta, Pallah. Samum, Royal Admiral, Ruena, Sabor, Londonderry. Canbow, Mettle Drift, Mirza, Blue Admiral, Weird, Osterman, Kokowai, Go Slow, (Soldier Boy, Wild Night, Linton, Blazing Light. Farewell Handicap. One mile.—Twinkle, Thaddeus, Night Alarm, Palamon, Barley Rigs, Marching Order, Marianne, Jock, Hinemaru, Sartolit-e, Awahou, Marc Antony, Mirza, Red Pal, Mandrake, Botanist, Linden, General Advance, Miss Camouflage. C.J.C. HANDICAPS. Great Easier Handicap, of ISOOsovs. Seven furlongs.-—Sasanof 10.3, Surveyor 9.13, Statuette 9.5, Silver Link 9.2, Maioha 9.1, Radial 8.13, Tigritiya 8.13, Royal Stag 8.12, Solfanello 8.11, Humbug B.io, Clean Sweep 8.9, Eieus 8.9, Chimera 8.8, Silver Peak 8.6, Gasbag 8.5, Cashmere 8.4, Winter Wind 8.4, Bo Peep 8.3. Chrysostom 8.3, Golden nubble 8.1, Will Oakland 7.13, Early Dawn 7.9, Kiilowen 7.9, Miss Mimic 7.8, Egotism 7.7, Blackmail 7.6, Truthful 7.6, Satisfaction 7.5, Sunny Corner 7.5, Counter Attack 6.7, Bengeroop 6.7. Prince Martian 6.7, Malaga 6.7, Filigree 6.7. Great Autumn Handicap, of ISOOsovs. One mile and a-half.—Royal Stag 9.3, Maioha 9.3, Kilrush 8.10, Vagabond 8.10, Elens 8.9, Gasbag 8.9, Radial 8.8, Foo Chow 8.0, Royal Stag 8.0, Bonnie Maid 7.13, Clean Sweep 7.11, Winter Wind 7.10, Cashmere 7.9, Warlove 7.8, Bengeroop 6.13, Tin Soldier 6.10, Insurrection 6.9, Johnny Walker 6.7, Linden 6.7, Malaga 6.7, Dutch Courage 6.7, Twinkle G. 7, Prince Martian 6.7, Bondage 6.7, Greekson 6.7, Filigree 6.7. W AIM ATE HANDICAPS. Studliolme Handicap Hurdles. One milt and a-half. —Jack Symons 12.9, Lawsuit 10.13 Bombproof 10.12, Vice Regal 10.9, War Hawl 10.3, Grange 9.5, Moonglow 9.0, Warform 9.0, Placid 9.0. Mickey Free 9.0, Innisfalkn 9.0, Red Jack 9.0, Silent Fort 9.0, Frog 0.0 President’s Handicap. Six furlongs.— Silver Peak 10.3, Will Oakland 9.3, Killowei: 9.3, Satisfaction 9.3, Pyjama 8.3, Counterstroke 7.6, Jazz 7.5, Kellala 7.5, Going Up 7.5, Castalan 7.5, Bellshire 6.11, Miss Camou flage 6.7, Thestius 6.7, Bothnia 6.7. Waimate Cup. One milo and a-quarter Radial 9.13, Royal Stag 9.9, Eieus 9.9, Cash mere 8.13, Foo Chow 8.1, Linden 7.11, Mele< 7.10, Palamon 7.9, Malaga- 7.8, Thaddeus 7.3 Laverock 7.3, Miss Muriel 6.13, Countei Attack 6.10, Twinkle 6.10, Miss Camouflage 6.7, Ruddy Gold 6.7, Filigree 6.7, Greeksoi: G. 7. Waitnngi Hack Welter. Seven furlongs.— Sunny L-och 9.13, Counterstrok© 9.11, Orang< Bitters 9.G, Etta 9.5, Bondage 9.4, Rosodaj 9.3, Bonny Mac 9.3, Starlike 9.2, Fabrinadi 9.1, Kilbarry 8.10, Ruddy Gold 8.9, Happj Captain 8.1, Jester 7.11, Placid 7.9. Bothnii 7.7, Footlights 7.7, Palladium 7.7, Raba 7.7 Sherlock 7.7, Pussyfoot 7.7. Trial Plate. Six furlongs.—Red Vest 8.7 Once More 8.7, Happy Captain 8.7, Sherlocl 8.7, White Tips 8.4, Musical Moments 8.4 Lomagundi 8.0, Paddy's Hop© 8.0, Pussyfoo 7.11, Raba 7.11. Timepiece 7.11, Purplo Spu 7.2, Humbolt 7.2. Stewards’ Welter. Seven furlongs.—Royn Star 10.5, Kiilowen 10.5, Satisfaction 10.2 Palamon 9.13, Pyjama 9.2, All Ready 8.13 Counter Attack 8.13, Miss Muriel 8.12. Sunn; Loch 8.12, Kiilala 8.11, Primum 8.9, Cyrisiai 8.8, John Barleycorn 8.5, Twinkle 8.5, Bell shire 8.3, Bondage 8.3, Bonny Mac 8.2, Greek 1 Boy 7.9, Misa Como ullage 7.7, Thestiue 7.7,

Morven Trot. One mile and a-half.—King Cole Junior scratch, Tatsy Dillon scratch, Dusky Dillon 3 seconds, Tickleto© 4. Avenue 4, Belle Logan 4, Sal Pointer 4, Karra Knot 7, Ben Mac 7, Seamount 7, Ben Wallace 9, Yenot 9, Elsie Gay 10, Normal Forest 10, Master Scfton 19, Master Bell 10, Meddler 10, Laddie 10, Linsom 10, Big Chief 10, Authority 10, General Calm 10, Stan. Wilkes 10, Perefitaa 10, Sunny Vue 10, Coronel 10, Irish Whisper io, Carrie Bell 10. Hook Trot (saddle). One mile.—Embracer scratch, King Colo Junior 1 second, Bigamist 2, Dusky Dillon 3, Lewis M’Kinney 4, Jessie Fraser 4, Avenue 4, Beil© Logan 4, Tickletoe 4, Gallantry 4, Sal Pointer 4, Canadian Club 4, Glad© Mistress 6, Seamount 6, Alcyone 6, Orari 6, Kami Knut 6, Edie Mac G, Ivingbmoor 8, Angel 8. Narcotic 8, John Bull 8, Master Seft-on 8, Meddler 8, Laddie S, Linson 8, Lear Dillon 8, Big Chief 8. Authority 8, Irish Whisper 8, Come Bell 8 OPUNAKE HANDICAPS. Hack Hurdles. One mile and a-half. —Te Toa. 10.13, Kareao 10.7, Munition 10.4, Haversack 10.2, Trombone 9.8, Hushman 9.3, Toa Ter© 9.2, Kiki 9.2 Sir William 9.0, Guiration 9.0, Halcyon 9.0, Otonga 9.0, Grattan 9.0. President’s Handicap. Six furlongs.—Active 9.5, Festive 8.13, Royal Park 8.1, Master Curran 7.13, Piro Piro 7.9, Skylight 7.8, Attent 7.0, Otonga 7.0, Ah Fu 7.0, Watercall 7.0. Opuna-ke Cup. One mile and a-quarter. — Pastin' Through 9.0, Egmont Park 8.5, Alteration 7.12, Arrowfield 7.10, Prodigal 7.10, Festive 7.4, Quiniro 7.0, Explorer 7.0, Complex 6.7, Country Air 6.7, Halcyon 6.7. Electric Handicap. Five furlongs.—Hori 9.12, Big Push 9.6, Marble Bar 9.5, Master Curran 9.1, War Nurse 9.0, Skylight 8.13, Nemalin© 8.9, Maropa 8.4, Kato 8.3, Lady Paula 8.3, Piano 8.2, Lady Polly 8.2, Alice Montrose 8.0, Yeoman 8.0, Princess Ora 8.0, l 3e ogy Paul 8.0, Ludo 8.0. St. Patrick’s Handicap. Six furlongs.—• Passin' Through 9.2, Egmont Park 8.9, Kareao 8.3, Tirana 8.0, Irapuka 7.12, Haversack 7.5, Lord Formby 8.7, Fibre 8.7, Bell© Noire 8.7, All Fu 8.7. Farewell Handicap. Five furlongs.—Hori 9.4, Big Push 8.12, Marble Bar 8.11, War Nurs© 8.6, Skylight 8.5, Nemaline 8.1, Maropa. 7.10, Lady Paula 7.9, Piano 7.8, Lady Polly 7.8, Gold Breech 6.11, Mort Avis 6.11, Alice Montrose 6.11, Pouma 6.11, Yeoman 6.11, Savoury 6.11, Aright 6.11, Interest 6.11, Marble Bar 6.11, Hallow 6.9, Grattan 6.7. Welter Handioap. Seven furlongs.—Active 10.8, Prodigal 10.8, Festive 10.3, Quiniro 10.1, Explorer 9.12, Master Curran 9.4, Pixo Piro 9.4, Complex 9.3, Munition 9.2, Hallow 9.2, Te Toa 9.1, Trombone 9.0, Halcyon 8.9, Riki 8.9, Lockson 7.6, Yaldiiia 7.6, Guiration 7.6, Watercall 7.6, Miastor Nick 7.6, Sir William 7.6, Parkman 7.6, Belle Noire 7.6, Lady Pat 7.6, Rangitapu 7.6, Huiron 7.6, Hushaby gelding 7.6. AUCKLAND AUTUMN MEETING. ACCEPTANCES. Easter Handicap. One mile.—Maioha 9.0, Rude 8.11, Silver Link 8.10, Eieus 8.7, Gasbag 8.5, Solfanello 8.4, Royal Abbey 8.2, Lovematch 8.2, Golden Bubble 8.0, Silver Peak 7.12, Gold Kip 7.12, Glencanny 7.12, Landslide 7.10, Early Dawn 7.7, Right and Left 7,6, Queen Abbey 7,3, Chrysostom 7.2, Esthonia 7.2, Tinokoro 7.2, Tamar, roa 7.0, Geoffrey 6.13, Forest Gold 6.13, Listowel 6.12, Bang 6.7, Battle Knight 6.7, Bute Sound 6.7, Infalite 6.7, Lightning 6.7, No Bother 6.7, Prince Carl 6.7, Prince Charleroi 6.7, Tressor 6.7. Brighton Hurdles. Two miles. —Thrace 12.2, Mu It ire 11.6, Slowcoach 10.13, Luperino 10.10, Rathlin 10.10, Tenacious 10.5, Sir Anes 9.13, Signature 9.10, Guerre a Mort 9.10, Battletide 9.10, Gatherer 9.7, Daloopin 9.0, Guianform 9.0, Harbour Light 9.0, Maori Tikanga 9.0, Polthogue 9.0. Autumn Steeplechase. About three miles. Slowcoach 11.10, First Call 11.10, Tenacious 10.9, Luperino 10.9, Capsal 10.7, Signature 10.7, Hopye 9.10, Polthogue 3.9, Coroglen 9.7, Daloopin 9.7, Harbour Light 9.7, Lady Sabretache 9.7, Lombardy 9.7, Totara Jack 9.7. Great Northern Champagne Stakes.—Thespion, Aureate, Toa Tana, The Hawk, Tamatete, Still Sea, Amorel, Kick Off, Anomaly, Mixture, Leithfield, Loyal Irish. Great Northern Oaks.—Sylvan, Isabel, Potona, blit f by Elysian—Merania, cli I by Antiplione—Miss Dix, Earthshine, Rente, Wanigan. Great Northern Si. Leger Stakes.— Geoffrey, (Sylvan, Landslide, Bute Sound, Listowel, Isabel, Vespucci, Stork, Right and Deft, Rekatoa, cli f by Antiplicmer—Miss Dix, Earthsliine, Rente, Wanigan, Gasbag, Duo. SOUTHLAND R.C. ACCEPTANCES. Roslyn Handicap, of ISOsovs. Six furlongs. —Red Pal 9.13, Etta 8.10, Sartolite 8.3, Linton 8.1, Mirza 8.1, Sunlit 7.12, Samum 7.12, Royal Admiral 7.11, Lady Links 7.10, Lady Blissful 7.7, Sabor 7.7, Ballerina 7.7, Killory 7.7, Lady Winston 7.7. July Spark 7.7, Naomi 7.7. Waverloy Trot, of 200sovs. One mile anc 1 a-half. —Rothstar ecr, General Joffre scr j Country Queen 12yds behind, Hecteroo 12 Lady Margaret 12, The Slieif 24, Miss O’Neil 24, Nightcaps 36, Satin Boy 48, Lady Marvir 48, Until 60, Wallroon 60, Eppie Adair 72 Full Cry 72, Gladiola 72, Oaknut 84, Hectdak 1 84, Malice 84. Flying Handicap, of 27550-vs. Six furlongs 1 —Kiilowen 9.6, Palamon 9.1, Satisfaction 8.13, Golden King 8.0, Miss Camouflage 7.9 Glensponse 6.9. Southland Steeplechase, of 400sovs. About , threo miles. —Palladio 11.9, Zarkoma 11.8, Barrister 10.7, Wicklow 10.5, Glenisla 10.3, Hare ; Hit 10.0, Achilleus 9.10. Southland Cup, of GOOsovs. One rail© anc 1 a-quarter.—Radial 9.7, Rorke's Drift 9.0, Ma 1 zama 8.6, Kilkee 8.5, Tin Soldier 8.1, Linder 7.12, Thaddeus 7.7, Mottle-drift 6.13, Joel ' 6.12. l _ Invercargill Trot, of 175sovs. One mih j and a-half.—Ardiussa scr, Vitalis s-cr, Tornirn Direct scr. Polyanthus ecr, Guy Wild 12yds behind, Hylas 12, Kelvin Wilkes 24, Dor Wallace 24, Kentucky Wood 60, Kola Bel GO, John Wilkes 96, Seaward Spot 144. ‘ Disposal Handicap Stakes, of 130sovs. Si: furlongs.—Orange Bitters 9.4, Jock 9.0, Barle' ; Rigs 8.13, Mirza 8.11, Pallah 8.7, Kokowa ; 8.7, Lady Knight 7.9, Botanist 7.7, Avalior ’ 7.6. Glenhnpai 7.2. Tradesmen's Handicap, of 250sovs. On< mile.—Palamon 8.11, Linden 8.6, Thaddeu. , 8.4, Miss Muriel 8.3, Mandrake 7.12, Boro ' dino 7.12, Marching Order 7.10, Marianm x 7.10, Twinkle 7.9, Marc Antony 7.0. t NEW ZEALAND DERBY STAKES, 1921 > After th© second payments the following remain in the New Zealand Derbv Stakes - 1921: Edwards and Humphrey’s b g Avenue, by j Wildwood Junior—loia. W. 11. Robbins’s b o Copa de Oro Junior by Copa do Oro—lvy Dillon, j H. F. Nicholl’s b f Childe Pointer, by Logai Poi titer—Pc :i rich] Id. ’ L. D. Banfield’s ch f Lady Audubon, b; Great Audubon—Lady Rothse-a. i R. M'Leod’a b o Pessimist, by Young M‘ Kinney—Embrace. - R. M. Morten’s r c Taraire, by Four Chime —Muricstta.

RACING If* AUSTRALIA. ] VICTORIAN AUTUMN MEETING. MELBOURNE, March 5. There was fine but blowy weather for the Victorian Racing Club's autumn meeting. The attendance was good, and the going* a trifle heavy. Veteran Nicknjack. ridden by an ex-Nov* Zealander (M’Gregor), created a surprise by finishing strongly and winning the Hurdles easily from the fancied Tnllilah. Nautical led all the way in the St. Leger, winning easily. Salitros, who was favourite, got an indulgent start, but was lost early in the race. Nautical now carries 7.11 in the Australian Cup. He is owned by his breeder, Mr James V> ilson, of Bonny vale. Eurythmic, who was last early in the Essen don Stakes, went to the front in the straight and won comlortably. This is Eurvthmic’s seventh win in eight. Victorian, starts. The time was slow. Eurythmio is engaged for all weight-for-age races at the meeting, and is trained by Holt for a Vestraliun, Mr E. Lee S tee re. Great interest was displayed in the Newmarket Handicap, for which there were 31 starters. Tree sad y Queen, Blue Cross, and Lisnavane wero prominent at the start. At two furlongs Tressady Queen, Galtee Maid, Cetigne, and Blue Cross were conspicuous, and at the distance Lisnavane. Cetigne, Tres/sady Queen, Blue Cross, Rostrum, a.nd Rathillet were leaders. Six horses had a chance at the half-distance, when Blue Cross came up cn the outside with a great run and won brilliantly by a length from Rostrum, who beat Ratlnllet by half a neck and ran a good race. Rathillet finished strongly. The favourite, Coq d’Or, ran disappointingly. Blue Cross, who -won the last p VO T St a nciish Handicaps, is owned by Mr C. f** RMlow, a motor importer, and was trained *?y Holt. He was well ridden by George Harrison. Blue Cros3 w r as No. 28. An outsider, Isa, finished first in the Sires’ I reduce Stakes and won well from the early leader Ant aria n. Isa is trained by Scobie tor the niiy’s breeder, Mr Ernest Clarke, ohe ran the last six furlongs in lmin 14fsec. Isa incurred a lOib penalty in the Ascot Vale o takes. There was a great finish in the Brunswick Stakes, V rldun, who was fifth early in the race, just getting home in front of First Democracy and Orula. Wilduu, who has 7.4 1 ?, ~® is owned and trained by an old-time jockey, Jim Saunders. Salitros has been scratched for all his engagements. ReSlilts HURDLES.—Nickajack, 10.2, 1; Tulhah, 10.10, 2; Youghal, 10.0, 3. There were 11 starters. Won by four lengths, with two lengths and a-half between second and third. Time, 3min BOJseo. ST. LEG-ER.—Nautical, 8.10 (L. Franklin), I, Salitros, 8.10, 2; The Warbler, 8.10, 3 Also started: Glad Star, Mufti. Won by 12 lengths; with 10 lengths between second and third. lime, Bmin sJsec. LSSENDON STAKES.—Eurythmic, 9.3 (F Dempsey) i; Accrington, 9.0, 2; Milliome, 3 - won easily by half a length; with three lengths between second and third, lime, 2nnn 43$sec. NEWMARKET HANDICAP.—BIue Cross, 8.5, 1; Rostrum, 6.11, 2; Rathillet, 6.13, 3 \\ on by a length in lmin HJsec. There were 31 Starters. Sir Ibex was fourth, and Cetigne, Emblematic, St. Ronan’s, Rommon, Battleplane, Cool Stone, Tagilia, Graball, Lisnavane, Gold Tie, Eroanwill, Yictrola, and Coq c ih that order. Aseidian was last. SIRES’ PRODUCE STAKES, Isa, 87, 1 • Antanan, 8.10, 2; Sefton, 8.10, 2. There were eight starters. Won by a length and a quarter, with two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 28fsec. BRUNSWICK STAKES.—WiIdun 8.2 1Democracy, 7.2, and Orula, 7.4, 2. ’Won bv a neck; a dead heat for second place. Seventeen. started. Time, 2min Bisect _ MELBOURNE, March 1. Ihe Victoria Amateur Turf Club’s postponed meeting has been fixed for March 19. BLOOD STOCK SALES. SYDNEY, March 1. In connection with the recent Chatsworth stud auction sale 41 lots were offered, of which 29 were sold, realising a total of 11, guineas. At the first clay of the Newmarket yearlings’ sales 105 lots realised 18,627 guineas. Competition was not keen, and the prices generally were below last year’s level. Mr E. J. Watt paid top price (950 guineas) for an All Black—Auraria’s Daughter colt, and 500 guineas for a Stanton —Princess Ai; m filly* A Cyklon—Den eb filly brought 700 guineas. and a Welkin—Blaire filly 625 guineas. MELBOURNE, March 3. At the yearling sales the Comedy King— Polylogy filly brought IOOOgs. Other Comedy King progeny realised 850 gs and 775g5. The All Black —Cro£3 Battery filly was 'sold for 800 gs. Mr G. D. Greenwood paid 225ga for a Comedy King—Kirkmaiden colt. SYDNEY YEARLING SALES. SYDNEY, February 28. At the yearling sales a black colt by Stanton —Lady Honor fetched 850 guineas. Mr E. Allison (New Zealand) purchased a black colt by Bright Steel—Liane for 1760 guineas, and Mr T. Tatlev (New Zealand) purchased a brown colt by Pastol—Bridge of Roses for 350 guineas. THE JOGKEY DONOCHUE. LONDON, March 1. The Jockey Club stewards have that Donoglme must ride Poltava in the Lincolnshire Handicap in view of his undertaking to ride for Mr Raphael before Mr Joel arranged for a second claim for his services.— A. and N.Z. Cable. POLLOCK RIDES GORNSACK. LONDON, March 1. Bullock, the Australian jockey, will be the rider of Corn-nek in the Lincolnshire cap.FOR NEW ZEALAND. LONDON, March 1. King John, Tractor, and Paper Money are leaving Newmarket on Thursday for New Zealand.