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TALK OF THE DAY.
RACING CALENDAR May 13-14.—Egmout meeting. May 16.—North Canterbury meeting. May 16. —Riverton meeting. May 21-23.—'Wanganui meeting. May 23.—Oamaru Trotting meeting. June 3-I.—Otaki Maori meeting. June 3,4, and 6—Dunedin Winter meeting. June 3-6 B.—Auckland meeting. June 12-13.—Ashburton Trotting meeting. Juno 26-27.—Ashburton meeting. HANDICAPS. May 18—Dunedin Winter meeting. ACCEPTANCES. May_27-~pur.edin Winter meeting.
Bi Sentinel. A NOTABLE REFORM. One of the most notable events that has taken place m connection with racing in rjew Zealand during recent years is the Canterbury Jockey Club’s decision to alter the penalty conditions attached to the JNew Zealand Cup. It has now been decided to attach re-handicapping conditions to the race and also provide a limit to tho weight at the top ot the handicap. 11ns will to some extent balance the general introduction of the seven stone minimum, which the Government has forced into racing law. The penalty conditions attached to the principal handicap events decided at Riccarton have frequently been condemned in this column, and the manner, in which they helped to thm down the fields at the Great Autumn meeting no doubt convinced the stewards that a change was necessary. It has become quite a common practice for present day traineis to give their New Zealand Clip candidates a race or two prior to saddling up for the big handicap at Riccarton, but they were by no means anxious to incur a penalty which might follow a win. Hence some of them ran their horses short of work, that a win was next door to impossible, or else over a sprint course which did not 'suit a .stayer being trained for a long distance race. Some owners and trainers were morally guilty of having their horses Stopped in their races because of the penalty bugbear attached to the Nev. Zealand Cup. Others again would not race their horses where the risk of a penalty was involved. Under such circumstances, it is easy to see that the New Zealand Cup was really a serious stumbling block to the success of the meeting which preceded it on the raoing calendar. Clubs cut their stakes so that a cup horse could at least score one win and have the benefit of a race or two without incurring a penalty, and the whole thing was particularly detrimental to the interests of the sporting fixtures, and also to the *one of racing. The writer has. been pointing this out at different times for over 20 years, and now that a long desired reform has keen made, Hie running in the early na**t of next season should prove far more genuine and interesting than what has been the case in the past The change will do away with the farce of penalising possible winners over 6 furlongs for. a future race to be run over 16 furlongs, and also with an automatic imposition of the same penalty on horses irrespective as to end of a handicap they might figure. It seems certain that an improvement will result at all the early spring meetings, because a most serious anchor to their progress has been removed. A GOOD COLT. Last season’s racing in Australia unearthed—at leust, also temporarily buried '--the sensational colt Heroic, who boasts a most remarkable combination of itrain and inbreeding in his pedigree. The champion two-year-old of the present seems to be Manfred, a bay colt by Valdais, who also sired Heroic. It cannot, however, be Said that Manfred owes his speed to doubling up the same line 3 as Heroic’s pedig’ee suggests, but he also is inbred to end ’or. Martian was a great stayer, and a possible combination that may be responsible for Manfred’s merit is the fact the {lam of his sire is Martagon, whilst at the baso of his pedigree comes Ottenden, who threw Martian to Martagon. Thus Manfred is carrying the same link up of-the strains which got Martian, who was not only a great racehorse, but has proved himaelf one of the greatest sires of stayers that the world has even known. The fact that Manfred comes from the same taproot as Positano, Martian, and Boniform, a trio that got great stayers, is a further reason why he should stay. He also carries four strains of Hampton and a line of Musket, find with such stout lines in his pedigree Myifred should develop plenty of stamina to help over a classic distance next season. Whilst on the subject of Manfred’s breeding it fe interesting to recall the fact whilst Ottenden threw such great performers as Martian, Boniform, and Sungod in New Zealand she did not carry on the good work in Australia, even though
still a young mare when she left this country. The fact that she failed to do so seems to give weight to the opinion that New Zealand is the better nursery for the thoroughbred than the more enervating climate of Australia. THE VALUE OF CLASS. It would be quite easy to convince anyone of the great popularity of light harness racing by merely drawing attention to the great throng of people who filled the Forbury Park enclosures on Saturday last. The card for the day and the highly favourable weather seemingly provided an irresistible attraction, and if the fixture had not clashed with an important meeting at Auckland, there would have no doubt been further assistance from the principal Canterbury stables. There is not much doubt that the club made a move in the right direction when it tightened up the various events on the programme, as it is only by short limits that the best class of can be attracted to a meeting. It is the well-known performers that the public wish to see in action, and proof of it is supplied by the increased volume of betting when the best class of horse is on the track. Still, one cannot help thinking that the club was a bit lucky to attract a horse of Ac ion’s calibre for a stake worth 210sovs to :he winner, particularly when the handsorlfte would require to step a mile and 84 yards at better than a 2.8 gait to get upsides with Bell Harold and then have sufficient in reserve to beat him in a run home. Acron carried 1530sovs on the ictalisator, so that the public paid the hulk of the stake on Acron alone to see him in action. Jack Potts carried £1323 10s and Bell Harold £1283, so that three horses in the Farewell Handicap carried a total of £4186 10s, or far more money than even two of some of the big fields that were seen out during the meeting. The fact shows the value of attracting high-class performers to a meeting, but if a similar class ot horse is to be attracted to Forbury “ark it may be found necessary to give anotner squeeze to the limit and provide a stake more in keeping with the speed . ‘ft, - . If indisputable tact that the majority of owners will not send fasbmark horses after small stakes, and that is the whole crux of the situation, so tar as drawing up au attractive progiarrune is concerned. 1 THE “NEW" IDEA. There is said to be nothing new under ■ lie sun, and the American who claims to have invented a one-wheel sulkv had his ideas ill that direction anticipated about a quarter of a century ago in Dunedin. A one-wheel sulky was in evidence at laliima about 25 years ago. but it could not be considered a success. At any rate it did not stay long on th e scene. It was constructed on similar lines to the American “invention.” A great objection to the one-wheeler is that it has to depend on being carried upright by tight girthing, and although this is also necessary with tne two-wheeler, it does not travel to the same extent as to hamper a horse. The two-wheel sulky allows a balanced run tr«rn the wheels, which carry the driver’s weight at such an angle os to minimise the amount of traction required from the horse. It also allows a horse ample freedom of action, which would possibly be considerably reduced if the horse had to keep the one-w'heei sulky in balance The ordinary one-wheel barrow is not so easy to keep in an upright position as a twowheel cart, and is certainly not so safe to ride in as the latter, and until matters can be equalised in that respect, we are not likely to see much of the one-wheel sulky 111 evidence. Eight harness racing lias already more than sufficient artificial aid to speed, and it is possible to travel too far in that direction. IN A NUTSHELL Acceptances for the Riverton Winter meeting are due on May 12. Viio does not seem to be in anything like her best form at present. Our Nurse was unlucky in her race on the second day at Forbury Park. Mr F. Hogarth purchased Trysoon prior to her race in the Royal Handicap. General Advance is again in work, and was schooled over hurdles during the past week. Bonny Spec and Dosborough were both double winners last week, and went really solid races each time they were on the track. V hispering "Willie put up his record of 4.29 2-5 in 1921. and went close to it again last week. Firelight is a speedy little pacer, but he found the company rather good for him last week. Audobell and Peter M‘Kinney are half hi others who were bred by the late Mr H. Cassidy. The two records made by Great Bingen last week were a fine display of both speed and stamina. The Wanganui trained Alaric is reported to be showing good work in his schooling over hurdles. If Lazarus could be taught to go a straight line of march, he would take some beating in a race. Handicaps for the Dunedin Jockey Club’s Winter meeting a-re due on the 18th, and acceptances on the 27th. Bonny .Spec stepped a faster gait when he won in 3.48 1-5, than any of the placed lot in the Peninsula Handicap. Mr J. M. Samson purchased Clonmel at 200 guineas when the Marion Wilkes gelding went up for auction last week. The races for straight-out trotters at Forbury Park were by no means the least interesting events on the programme. Avalanche has apparently improved considerably in his manners, and the brother of Clonmel may yet win a good race. Orion seems to be rather a sour-tempered horse, and would probably go to bis best form only when in a generous mood. Tho three placed horses in the # Victory Handicap stepped well, inside their handicap mark before reaching the money. The Forbury Park Trotting Club has every reason to congratulate itself on the installation of turnstiles on their course. Oakland’s win in the Royal Hnndicnp is further evidence that Southland form is not nearly so cheap as Borne' people think.
Swit’tbine won well at the business end of the Improvers’ Handicap, and his win was freely anticipated by investors on the race. Fat and weighty men on a horse or holding the lines over them in a race is still
not quite such a rare sight as it should be. Alto Chimes could only manage to figure amongst the also started, despite the promising form he displayed at the Easter meeting. The Rothschild mare Swift has been a good producer, as her list of foals are Sviftwood, Swiftest, Peter Swift, and Swiftbine.
C’liffchild, a three-year-old pacer by Rothschild Junior from Ladycliff, ran a piomising race last week, when he showed a fair turn of speed. Saucy Sue, the winner of this year s One Thousand Guineas, is a half-sister to Tea Tray, who was imported to Auckland by the Hon. E. W. Alison.
Copra was expected to show up in a race last week, but he cracked up at the start each time he went on-the track. He is a half-brother to Moneymaker. Groat interest was takpn in the match between Gloaming and The Hawk, which resulted as generally expected, although not before the latter put up a good battle. Waitaki Girl’s winning effort on the first day of the Forbury Park meeting seemed to knock all the dash out of her, as she shaped hadlv on the second day. Forgery’s win at Amberley last week marks the eighth winner sired by Paper Money in his first season. This stands as a remarkably good performance on tho part of a young sire. The imported horse Jack Potts went a good race when he won the Prince of Wales Handicap, as he showed a fine turn of speed, and won with something in hand at the finish.
In the Century Hurdles. Lochson and Frisco Mail are handicapped at a difference of 31b. In the Great Northern Hurdles, the margin placed between tho two horses is no less than 291 b.
Some great racing took place at Forbury Park last week, and the general impression left by the meeting will no doubt go a great way towards increasing “the popularity of the local light harness fixtures. There is no doubt that the policy cf tightening the class attached to the various events at the Forbury Park programmes has tended to improve the racing and bring a better class of horse to the meeting. When under hard pressure at the finish of the St. Clair Handicap, both Napland and Money Spider gave a great exhibition of trotting. They maintained their gait, and as a young horse, Napland did remarkably well in stepping a 4.42 4-5 clip. When Don Ctasar went to his Forbury Park record of 4.28 2-5 in January, icuo, he \yas handled by R. Allen, who, strange to say, has not been at another meeting here until he saw Great Bingen set a new mark last week. A great list of nominations was received for the Oamaru Trotting Club’s meeting, which holds every prospect of being a great success. It will be interesting to note how it will compare with the meeting held on Boxing Day. Dolly Dillon did not shape up to expectations on the first day at Forbury Park, but she put up two solid performances on the second day. She failed to quite see out her tasks, and may strip in better racing trim when next seen in public. Acron looked an improved horse last week to what he did when racing at the Addington Easter meeting. He, went a good race in the Prince of Whales Handicap, but unfortunately did not receive a chance in the Farewell Handicap. Realm looked fairly well to the eye when racing last week, but did not have any luck. He would, however, require to pull out a lively gait to beat Waitaki Girl or Great Bingen. Beating Great Bingen would have required better than a 4.23 gait. Inbreeding to a good line in a most intense manner produced Sheik, who ranks as one of the best in New Zealand. It would be interesting to note how the Bingen mare Bell Bingen would produce if bred to Nelson Bingen, who is also a son of Bingen. „ , ... Nelson M‘Kin,ney was stepping along like a sure winner in the Bayfield Handicap, but he seemed to have enough when he tangled about two and a-half furlongs from home. He is, however, only a young horse, and should develop into a better horse next season. Two new records were compiled at forbury Park last week by Great Bingen. Nelson Bingen, the sire of Great Bingen, is a son of »he famous sire Bingen (2.0 i), and has been located at Mr J. O Brien s farm near Oamaru for the past couple of seasons and will remain there this year. Mr A Gordon, who received a fall whilst riding a hobbled pacer on Saturday last, has been associated In the saddle with Raconteur in his races over hurdles, and now probably holds an idea that he would sooner ride over jumps than be on a horse with its legs tied together for a race on the flat. , Great Bingen is not only a good goer, but he is also a good-looker and g particularly fine type of horse. He has always been considered on? of the best pacersin New Zealand, and should take a still better record than he has yet achieved His dam is the imported mare Berthabell, by Peter th Reparts from the north stale that the imported horse Retil Guy was harked d-wn to odds on in the Eden Trot. He failed to begin well, and lost a lot of ground, hut once properly in his gait he cave a fine exhibition and won easily. It is rumoured that Rea! Guy can muster a particularly rare flight of speed. . . Bell Harold had a comfortable win in the Farewell Handicap, bat such might rot have been the case if -Tack Potts and Acron had got away on their handicap. Still the fact remains that Bell Harold went 2 ]9 4-5, se that Acron would require to pull out 2.S 4-5 to get on terms Arn.n went 2.3 3-5 when he won the Free-For-All from a flying start ill November last. Audobell continues to prove himself one of the host young trotters ever seen in New Zealand, and is a rare bargain at, the 70sovs which Mr A. S. Gurney paid for him. A substantial price has been refused for the young trotter, who was got bv Great Audubon from Annie Bofls M‘Kinney, bv Galindo from Beautiful Bells, _hy Rothschild from Picnic Palm, bv Emmorson from Puclla, by Berlin. Tuella is the dnm of Almont. In future the Forbury Park Trotting Club should avoid clashing with a meeting in Aunklnnd, as the richer stakes in the north are more tempting to Canterbury owners than v:hnt con be offered here at the present time. The loss of even one or two horses may he a very serious matter. For instance, Arron carried £541 10s in the Victory Handicap and £ISBO in the
Farewell Handicap. Great Bingen, who is m the same stable as Acron, carried over £IBOO in his races, and the absence of both horses would have greatly detracted from the interest : n the meeting, as well as casing a drop in business. The perfect going which existed at Forbury Park on the concluding day of the W inter meeting should be really accepted as a success of heavy watering. Rain created a sloppy track on the eve of the opening day, but a drying breeze and sunshine made the going quite acceptable, and quite fast enough to enable Great Bingen to step to a mile record. The fine weather continued during the off day, and when a summer-like sun dispersed a frost and fog which crept up overnight, it left the Forbury Park track sufficiently damp to keep down the dust, but fast and buoyant enough to create a record. During the day the track received attention in the way of floating the surface, and the going left nothing to be desired. CANTERBURY DOINGS. By Observer. More than usual interest attaches to the business transacted by the committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club at last week’s meeting. It is good to learn that an increase, even though it is small, is to be available for the stakes at the Grand National meeting. The £2OO increase has been used to restore the Winter Cup to £IOOO. at which it stood for several years, until a reduction was decided on last year. It is open to argument whether the £2OO would not have been more advantageously applied to improving the stakes of other flat races at the meeting. At present the programme is rather badly balanced in this respect, for after the Winter Cup the best stakes are worth anly £4OO, giving £2BO to the winners. Tne policy of many clubs, however, seems to be in the direction of featuring the chief events, but though results have shown that adequate fields ale usually available for the flat races on the later days of the Grand National meeting, a more even distribution of the stakes would probably appeal to owners. As usual, the committee is out with an early announcement regarding the New Zealand Cup. The stake will remain at £2OOO, and a trophy of £IOO. It is quite a big enough prize, and if an increase is warranted in the stakes at the November Carnival, it ran better be devoted to other events. In view of the statutory minimum of 7st imposed by Parliament, which will come into force next season, a maximum limit of the New Zealand Cup Handicap has been fixed at 9.6. One of the objections to the 7st minimum, in place of the old 6.7, it that it entails unduly burdening to top-weights, if those at the bottom of the list are to be given a reasonable chance. It is good to learn, however, that the claims of the best horses have received some consideration in the New Zealand Cup, though the history of the race suggests that they could have been even more favourably dealt with. But there is, of course, no need for the handicapper to go to the maximum. The most interesting announcement by the committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club last week does not refer to stakes, but is contained in the decision to eliminate set penalties, and adopt the system of rehandicapping winners. This will be tried for the first time at the Grand National meeting, but as it will apply also to the New Zealand Cup, we may presume that the new svstem is to become general at Riccarton. ‘it is a change which I have frequently urged, and on which the club must be heartily congratulated. The object of a- handicap is to equalise, as nearly as possible the chances of all the horses, and as' an aid in this direction the old system of fixed penalties was quite a failure. All that it did was to pile extra weight on a horse for a win, regardless of the merit of the performance. Tnder the re-handicapping method, the club s handicapper, whose business it is to assess the value of the form, will 1« left to decide how much more weight .a horse has earned by reason of a win, or if it is necessaiy to penalise him at- all. Some owners prefer fixed penalties for the reason that, once a handicap has appeared they know the exact measure of risk they incur ill winning before the race is run. but against that there is the unfairness of a system that measures every result by the amount of money won, instead of taking 'll o account the value of the form, which should be the real basis of a handicap. Hie new method, in fact, has everything to recommend it. and there is little doubt that it has come to stay. The next improvement which I hope to see adopted by tile Canterbury Jockey Club is that the chief events at its meetings should be freed from penalties or re-handicap conditions altogether. The experiment could be tried, without any risk in the New Zealand Cup, as the twomile journey would be quite sufficient protection against apparent improvement m form shown by the various candidates when racing over shorter distances. In the meantime, however, it will be interesting o note how Mr J. E. Henrys deals with the problems of the early spring meetingsi in their relation to his New Zealand Cup * 'tlib Brackenfield Hunt Club decided recently that'it would not hold a race meeting this season. This caused little surprise, os its meetings have rare y pirovided much profit am! thus they were a bin den, instead of an assistance, as they were intended, when Parliament set aside special permits for the hunt clubs Apparently the permit is not to lapse, however, a, t L committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club has passed the programme for a merting to be held on June 20 by the Banks * Peninsula Racing Club, in conjunction with the Brackenfield Hunt Club (snbiect to the approval of the president of the Racing Conference and the clubslI understand that everything has been satisfactorily arranged. Tt is probable that (lie programme will consist of seven events, including a steeplechase and two trots and There should be plenty of horses to provide a very successful fixture. The transfer of Fop from Mr G. D. Greenwood to Mr W. G- St® ol ' wns r ['[! proved by tho Canterbury Jockey Club last week. More than a year ago U. J. Mason inspected the yearlings by Absuid running at Mr Stead’s stud farm m Hawke's Bay, and purchased four of them for his employer. Two of the youngsters. Nincompoop (from Cheloma) and Lhignon {from Daily D), won important races in Australia last spring, while the filly Society (From First Class) has not heen seriously tried yet. The fourth of tho batch was Fop, a colt from Oddity, by All Black, 1 from Conceit, by Boniform, from im-
ported Dauy ii ay ward it. Alter coming lu tucoariuu tuns colt became pamaliy paraiyseu. ror u lime he was in a very uni way, auu though he lias since made a Kood recovery, uiruugements were made unuer winch lie lias gone buck to his breeder. 'Aho loliowing dates of race meetings for next season nave been approved by the Uanteroury District Committee:— Christchurch Hunt, August 1; Canterbury Jockey Club, August 11, 16, lb; Ashburton Racing Club, September 18, 19; Geraldine Racing Club, September 24, 25; North Canterbury lUcing Club, October 26; Canterbury Jockey Club, November 7,9, 11, 14; South Canterbury Jockey Club, November 26, 28; Methvon Rucing Club, December 5; Canterbury Jockey Club, February 20; Banks Peninsula Racing Club, March 6; Waimate Racing Club, March 18; Hororata Racing Club, March 27; Canterbury Jockey Club, April 5,6; South Canterbury Jockey Club, April 15, 17; Amberley Racing lub, June April 15, 17; Amberley Racing Club, May 8; Braceknfield Hunt, June 18; Ashburton Racing Club, June 25; Waimate District Hunt, July 22; South Canterbury Hunt, July 24. The Riccarton tracks received a great soaking from the rain which fell jast week, and as a result training operations have been greatly restricted. Charleton nas made a good recovery from the effects of his fall at the South Canterbury meeting, and it is hoped that he will bo able to race in cross-country events at the Egmont and Wanganui meetings, even if he does hot go to Auckland. Some Kid is being hacked about at present, and it is probable that the Birkenhead gelding will bo qualified as a hunter. F. Christinas has turned Rawene out for a spell. The Winkle filly has been under suspicion for unsoundness for some time past, and she will not be bothered with further until the spring. She is a fine galloper, who only has to go on right to win good races next season. Clareina has lejoined J. B. Pearson s active division, after enjoying a spell for a few months, while Martis, who has been taken in hand by the same trainer, has been off the scene for more than a year. Three more yearlings, all colts, have arrived at Riccarton from Sir George Clifford’s Stonyhurst Stud. They are Card Trick, bv The Ace—Counterfeit; Record Trip, by The Ace—Sailor’s Hope; and Sightseer, by Autumnus—Telescope. Paul Pry was schooled over five hurdles .at Riccarton on Thursday morning. It was his first jump since August, and he gave a fine exhibition. North Inch shaped well in a school over hurdles on Thursday, but Cashman was a disappointment when tried over a brush fence, and it looks as if R. Alexander would have a job to convert him’‘into a capable steeplechaser. . , r , • The committee of the Methven Racing Club had under discussion last week the question of a suitable date on which to hold the annual race meeting next season. It was contended that the elate used previously was quite unsuitable, and some more suitable one would have to bo arranged. 'lt was finally decided to communicate with the Riccarton Trainers Association and the Christchurch Owners and Breeders’ Association, and get their views on the matter before deciding on a date At a meeting of the committee ot the Methven Trotting Club last week, the secretary reported on the steps taken to endeavour to secure a loan permit for the o’ub’s annual race meeting, and read telegrams “tiers that, had passed the club and the Minister of Internal Affairs and presidents of the Racing md Trotting Conferences with reference to the matter. It was decided to make a further application for the use of a pornn for tlns year, and a deputation was appointed to go to Wellington and place the clut> a. case before the Minister. The secretary of the Trotting Conference wrote advising the date of the annual meeting, and that applications for dates for race r n,e next season must be in beforq that date In view of the deputation S omg to Met lington to interview the Minuter of _ A S i ho,d e r: , tge a m P X , :ofUingthe dU Sir l Gem t g h e e cfi P ff °ord W h a as 3 tree, horses during The past week. Armchair (by Autumnus— Fail-haven) has been puiehased by Corinthic’s owner, and has gone into K. Dongley’s stable. Firestick {by An ‘“« 0 "- ist—Heatherbrae) is now owned by Mr A. M’Lennan, and will be trained by D Campbell; while Hungry Hill (by Autumnus —Heatherbrae) has been secured by W. S. B'oyd, and will join Kilbarry in tho south. _ ~ ~ The Amberley Racing Club s meeting was held on Saturday in perfect weather, and with a large attendance, including a strong contingent of Christchurch patrons. Big fields provided some exceptional racing, most of Ihe finishes being very exciting. The opening event, the Brackentield Handicap, attracted a field of seven. Goldspinner was a little better backed than Goose-step. Soon after the start Winkie’a Best took charge from Goidspinner, Lord Ashlea, and Hungry Hill, but Lord Ash ea only lastod half a mile. Winkles Best led to 'the straight, but in a tine finish Goldspinner beat tier by a neck. Goosestep, running on well, was a neck further back, with All Gold close up. Hungry Hill faded out in the straight. Glim Joke tailed off, and later was found to be suffering from kidney trouble. There were eight starters for the Novice Stakes. Some Abbey was a strong favourite, with Voute and Forgery next in order. Flaming Ray, Voute, Precious, and Some Abbey led to the straight, where Flaming Ray retired. Some Abbey looked a winner till Forgery came with a good run and beat her by a head. Voute was a length away, a neck in front of Precious. The winner, who is one of J. M‘Combe’s team, is a two-year-old by Paper Money from Subterfuge, and, though small, he looks like making a useful horse. The Amberley (Nip attracted a field of nine. Tarleton carried a few pounds more than Prosperity, with Will Oakland also well backed. Prosperity and Dutch Courago led a bunch along the straight, Tarleton and Royal Star being in tho rear. At the seven-furlong post Ferino was showing the way to Prosperity, Dutch Courage, ana Petunia. A little further on Tarleton moved up, and at the home turn Prosperity, Ferino, and Tarleton were in close order. On reaching the straight Prosperity drew away, and won by throe lengths from Will Oakland, who finished on woll. From the home turn The Cheat came with a rattle over the last hundred yards to get third, with Tarleton and Ferino next. Prosperity won so oasily that further suocesses may be looked for. Tarleton failed under hie big weight at the finish.
There were 11 starters for the Kowai Trot Handicap. Dillon Lad and Alvira divided favouritism. .Polo Jim was soon out in front, followed by Dillon Lad, Alvira, Direct Tod, and Lord Denver. Five furlongs from home Alvira joined Polo Jim in the lead, liut Polo Jim was always going easily, and he won by four lengths. Lord Denver was a fair fourth, witu Direct Tod next. The winner is & useful pacer, but not likely to improve much, lie was ridden by Harold Young, the well-known jockey, who was having his third mount in a trotting race. There were six runners for the Seadown Handicap, Moorland, Sunny Loch, and Finora being backed in that order. Moorland and Fmora ran together for a furlong, when Finora drew clear, leading Moorland and Prince Charleroi to the straight. Finora went on to win easily by two lengths, while Prince Charleroi just beat Moorland for second money. Sunny Loch, after being in the rear most of the way, finished fourth, running on in the straght. His form was questioned by the stewards, and his rider, K. J. Thompson, was oautioned. Royal Mac, who was having his first race for 18 months, went well for half a mile, and is f worth keeping in mind.
Eleven hacks contested the Glasnevin Handicap. Enare and Armchair were evenly backed. Some Abbey, Bonatic, Youte, and Armchair showed the way in the early stages, Tempe joining in at the home turn. Peho came with a late run to beat Tempe by half a length, with the tiring Some Abbey a similar distance away. Two lengths further back came a bunch headed by Voute. The winner is another of the successful Winkie tribe, and she will do even better yet. Seven was the main for the Broomfield Welter Handicap. Quality was a good favourite, but Lord Leslie, Kilbirnie, Pickaninny and Dutch Courage were all well backed. Pickaninny led to the home turn, where Quality and Lord Leslie went on. Dutch Courage joined in at the entrance to the straight, but a little further on Kilbirnie put in a fast run, and he won by over a length from Dutch Courage, with Lord Leslie a length away, and Quality fourth. Kilbirnie finished on like a horse who would appreciate an even longer journey. Quality was a disappointment.
The concluding event, the Teviotdale Trot, drew a dozen competitors, and provided a great contest. Molly Pointer and Surfboard were evenly backed, but the former settled her chance by failing to go off right. Lord Denver, Eileen Chimes, Direct Tod, and Surfboard were the early leaders, but Lord dam, from a back mark, headed them at the end of a mile. Two furlongs further on he broke, but came on again, and-was in front at the home turn, with the other four bunched just behind him. Lord Clam broke again at the entrance to the straight, and Lord Denver won by half a length from Surfboard, who beat Eileen Chimes by half a length, with Direct Tod another length away.. Lord Denver paid a big dividend, which was surprising after his good showing earlier in the day, when he filled third place. WELLINGTON NOTES. (From Ou-k Own Correspondent.) Quite a lot of South Island sports passed through yesterday on their way to Hastings to witness the race between Gloaming and lhe Hawk on Saturday. Some of them had never previously witnessed a meeting at Hastings. The Hawke’s Bay Jockey Uub has been steadily going back in recent years. The Levin Racing Club will hold its extra permit on June 6, the Saturday following the Otaki Maori Racing Club’s meeting The Waverley Club will follow on the following Saturday, which fits in just before Wanganui. Your correspondent was out at Porirua yesterday and saw Amythas. He is out ™.y. night, and has done a good deal of lull work as well as work on the beach since he has been under J. H. Prosser’s care. He certainly looks sound enough, but it is hard to say whether this great galloper will stand another preparation His owner went out to Porirua this morning to sec him work. It is reported in the papers that Rouex had joined Amythas, but up to yesterday Mr Prosser knew nothing of it. A few of the local contingent have been engaged at Dunedin, and will probably make the trip down. Dogage is owned bv Mr Lbb Simpson, well-known in the south. He was there a few seasons back, and Won tile Publican’s Handicap with Miss De Val (dam of Degage). She is a good sort with wins at Riccarton and Ellerslie this season. Tenadees is another good sort of three-year-old. In his last four Btarts he has run two firsts and two seconds. He also won the Spring Handicap at Hastings in tho spring, and in his class is useful. Otauru has not, done much so far but may improve. He is well engaged. Messrs R. Russell and H. W. Wilson (stewards), and D. Robbins (assistant secretary) of the Wanganui Jockey Club, paid a visit of inspection to the Trentham racecourse this morning. Mr E. J. Watt and George Price are passengers by the Aorangi, due at Auckland on Monday. Esquimeaux was not brought hack to Trentham from Blenheim, and found a new owner for a moderate figure. The winter meeting of the Wellington Racing Club will extend over three days The stake money will to on the liberal scale, and amount, to about 9000sovs. It is expected some of the southern contingent will come up and assist. Carawok, Mauilga, and Black Art have been nominated for tho big jumping events at Randwick next month. To Kura’s performance under fist in City Tattorsall’s Cup at Randwick last Saturday must have impressed tho queens and handlcappers ns he is top weight in the Cup there. ATJCKLANP TOPICS. By Dioqkb. Three yearlings arrived from Sydney or Tuesday. Tho colt by Sarchedon from Trimlighb which cost 1550 guineas, and the Magpio—Lacefront colt, costing 750 guineas, havo joined J. T. Jamieson's team at Papakura. It is surmised that Mr C. G. MTndoe bought the former, and it is known *hat Mr F. Earl bought the latter. With the anroach of the winter, a fair amount of schooling work is going on at
Ellerslie. Among the maidens, Indemnity, Ulen Canny, Auburn, Kamehanieha, Scintillation, Bright Light, and Passionate have been reguarly schooled. Ulen Canny has laced well enough on the flat ot late to suggest that if lie fences reasonably well he will win a maiden'hurdle race early. He is partial to soft track conditions. On Thursday morning Musketoon had the best of Boomerday and Right and Left in a fast-run citcuit outside the trestles on tho course proper. Musketoon is a picture of healih, and claims engagements at Hawera, Wanganui and Ellerslie. He is himself a true horse when right, but has often been disappointing when well fancied by the public. Soft-track conditions are in his favour, and we can recommend him for future engagements. The other yearling that reached Auckland on Tuesday was the Girl colt, secured on behalf of Mr E. W. Alison, jun. The purchaser is thoroughly satisfied with ms commissioner’s work.
After the apearance of the weights for the big events at the A.R.C Winter meeting, much discussion is the order of the day in respect to what are considered the most favourably treated horses. I prefer to wait a week or two before giving an opinion upon the likely horses to show up at Ellerslie, as a big percentage of the entrants are trained elsewhere. Sir Rosebery. Glenotus, Mary Bruce, and Explorer continue to go on well in their schooling efforts at headquarters, and the first-named pair are much m favour with the regulars. Long Rein, owned by a great hunting enthusiast, is once again at Ellerslie. He does not stay, but is a fine fencer and goes well among a weak class, but cannot be recommended in these days of keen coinpeti-
The Cornwall Handicap is always a problem to seekers after big winter handicap selectors. Musketoon and Gala Dav are a pair which will meet with good, early support in Auckland. A good stake-earner in Passionate has been put to the jumping game. I do not like horses on in years as prospective hurdlers, and though Passionate may come good I am doubtful. He has shown promise in his recent essays. Nothing impressed me more than King Pot at Hamilton, for_ he showed great brilliancy from the barrier and the ability to hang on up the long straight. Admitting that his condition was perfect I will be surprised if the Heather Mixture gelding does not win a good race before the winter closes. A fine Winter Cup proposition. Probably you will be wondering how that little raced but great staying mare Mary Bruce is progressing. She does most of her work on the hills away from the track, but I had a pood look at her this morning, and thought she lacked that muscle I would have expected on a prospective Northern winner. There is yet a month before the big event, but it is doubtful whether she can be at her best on the dav. Several Auckland trainers are thinking of going south to Wanganui, but on the work of their charges it is unlikely that they will be largely represented, for thev prefer to remain at. home, with the high travelling rates existing. W. Patterson has done remarkably well with Surveyor. He seems to have had more than his share of trouble with unsound- horses. Young Thurnham is really good, but whether Patterson can keep him on his legs is a matter of doubt. If he can, look out! RACING IN NEW ZEALAND. FORBURY PARK MEETING. First Day.—Thursday, May 7. The Forbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting was opened in fine weather, and there was a large attendance for an off day. The club seemed to have waved a magician’s wand over the track conditions. On the previous day heavy rain had made a sloppv surface, but favourable weather happened along, and the going, although slow, was quite good, and when the principal event came up for decision a floating of the track made the surface just as good as one could desire. After tho floater had been on the track prior to the big race the imprint of the horses left only a faint impression. The atmospheric conditions were also good owing to a complete absence of wind. There was. however, a lack of bouyancy in the going owing no dnubt to the surface being a trifle sticky, and fast times were not in evidence, except in the case of Great Bingen at the latter end of tho day. The totalisator handled £24,476 10s for the day, as compared with £22,365 for the corresponding day last year. Results:— BAYFIELD HANDICAP, Of 200sovs, second 40sovs, and third 20sovs. Unhoppled trotters- only. For horses that can do 4.3| (2.30) or better. One mile and five furlongs. 7 —Mr M. J. Looney’s b m Lady Wild, by Wildmcor—Lady Rothschild, aged, scr (A. M'Lellan) 1 2—Mr M. J. Flynn’s Kerrwood Bell, 12yds behind (T. J. Kirkwood) ... 2 4Mr J. Bennett’s Burnie, 48 (T. Wallis) 3 Also started: 1 Nelson M‘Kinney scr (C. R. Hadfield), 3 Saka Bona scr (A. Cox), 13 Jock Bingen scr (W. Jameson), 6 Secret Link scr (S. Todd) / 5 Real Lady 12yds buhind (W. J. Tomkinson), 12 Stone Ginger 24 (H. Halligan), 8 Buck Up 60 (D. » M‘lntyre), 9 Fox Trot 60 (J. M'Kewen, jun.), 10 Avalanche 72 (A. Bryce), Wee Olga 72 (J. Purdon). The favourite was caught before the far bend was reached, and he broke up, leaving Lady Wild in the lead. Lady Wild came on to win nicely by three lengths from Kerrwood Bell, who beat, tho breaking Burnie by two lengths. The favourite was a poor fourth. Times: 4min 1 2-ssoc, 4min 0 4-sseo, 3min 53 3-ssec. DOMAIN HANDICAP, Of 225sovs, socond 45sovs, and third 22£sovs Harness. For horses that can do 4.0£ (2.23) or better. One mile and five furlongs. 5 Mr R. E. Johnston’s blk g Kaihiku, by Harold Rothschild—Red Diamond, syrs, scr (W. 11. Muir) ... 1 19—Mr J. Henderson’s Nelson O'Neil, scr (Owner) 2 I—Mr1 —Mr W. A. Piddington’s Gala Pointer, 12yds behind (W. J. Tomkinson) ... 3
Also started: 15 Hereweka scr (J. W. Clearwater), 2 Copra sor (G. F. Robinson), 3 Dolly Houi scr (D. Hussey) and Logan Hanlon 36yds behind (O. Reed) coupled, 8 Joy Chimes cr (F. J. Perriam), 14 Volata scr (D. Cameron), 4 Haere Ra 12yds behind (J. Boattie, jun.), 6 Winter Audubon 24 (H. Purdon), 13 Forbury 24 (A. F. M'Gregor), 7 Dillon Gold 36 (R. Townley), 11 Lady Zora 36 JF. J. Owen), 12 Mentor 48 (8. Todd), 9 Try Soon 48 (W. Jones), 16 Lady Joffre 48 (8. J. Muir).
Once in line for home Kaihiku held to it and came on to win a fine race by a long head from Nelson O’Neil, who beat Gala Pointer by half a head. Lady Zora, who finished well, was a long nook further back fourth, and then came Winter Audubon and Forbury. 'Times: 3min 58 2-ssec, 3min 58 3-ssec, 3min 57 4-sseo. .BEACH HANDICAP, Of 275sovs, second 55sovs, and third 27280v5. For horses that can do 2.18 or better. One mile.
3—Mr W. Collings’s b m Harewood, by Wildwood Junior—Lauderdale mare, aged, scr (R. Berry) 1 B—Mr W. Lidstone’s Van Director, scr (Owner) 2 6—Mr A. Matheson’s Lenamhor, 12yds behind (T. Wallis) 3
Also started: 16 Fancy Pointer scr (A. Bryce), 15 Kanuknot scr, (O. Reed), 1 Oaknut scr (M. B. Edwards) 17 Glen Wilkes 12yds behind (G. Aitchison), 9 Lady Embrace 12 (L. C. Morrison), 7 Choubra 12 (J. M'Lennan) 6 Lucky Dillon 24 (J. Walsh), 2 Rosie Nut 24 (A. D. Chapman), 12 Queen’s Own 24 (0. E. Hooper), 13 Pessimist 24 (A. Butterfield), 11 St. Maura 36 (B. Jarden), 14 Rarebell Direct 36 (J. R. Kennerley), 4 Firelight 36 (11. G. Peart), 18 Coldwater 36 (R. C. Reed), 19 Downcast 48 (A. M'Lellan), 10 Menember 48 (W. Jones).
Won by a head, Lenamhor a length away third, and then came St. Maura and Rosie Nut. Times: 2min 19 l-ssec, 2min 19 2-ssec, 2min 18 3-ssec. INNOVATION HANDICAP, Of 157Jsovs, second 45sovs, and third <2£sovs. Saddle. Unhoppled trotters only. For horses that can do 4.52 or better. Two miles.
3—Mr A. South’s b m Bonny Spec, by Bon Patch—Mambrino King mare, aged, 36yds behind (R. Townley) ... 1 7 —Mr G. Aitchison’s Merry Bingen, 72 (Owner) 2 9—Mr D. Rodgers’s Patard, 24 (T. Wallis) 3 Also started: 8 Sheila Wilkes scr (L. C. Morrison), 6 Fox Trot scr (J. M'Kewen, jun.), 5 Blue Thorpe scr (J. R. Waite), 4 Marvin Drift 24yds behind (A. Bryce). 2 Thistlewood 24 (C. R. Hadfield), 1 Bon Sonty 96 (T. Annett). In a fine race home Bonny Spec beat Merry Bingen by five lengths, Patard another six. lengths away third, and Bon Sonty a bad fourth. Times: 4min 46sec, 4min 44 3-ssec, 4mm 50 3-ssec.
PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP, Of 750sovs; second 150sovs and third 75sovs. For horses that can do 4.32 or better. Two miles. 2 Mr A. Anderson’s b h Jack Potts, by W alter Direct—Margaret Steiner, syrs, 24yds (B. Jarden) 1 3 Mr J. R. M'Kenzie’s Acron, 60yds (D. Withers) 2 7 —Mr G. J. Barton’s Bell Harold, scr (W. J. Tomkinson) 3 6 —Mrs F. C. Allington’s Whispering Willie, scr (J. H. Wilson) 0 1— Mr A. J. Carter’s Orion, 24yds (P. Riddle) 0 4 Mr T. G. Fox’s Dolly Dillon, 24yds (O. E. Hooper) 0 5 Mr E. J. Smith's Vilo, 48yds (Owner) 0 Won by a length and a-half from Acron, with Bell Harold, a couple of lengths further back, third, and Whispering Willie fourth. Orion was fifth. Times. 4min 35 l-ssec, 4min 32 2-ssec, 4min 32 2-ssec, 4min 38sec. ST. CLAIR HANDICAP, Of 325sovs; second 65sovs and third so vs. Harness; unhoppled trotters only. For horses that can do 4.47 or better. Two miles. 3—Mr C. Samson’s b g Money Spider, by Lorenes Todd—Mantle, 12yds behind (W. Grant) 1 2 Mr G. J. Barton’s Napland, 48yds (Tomkinson) 2 6 Mr H. Newton’s Sunny Jim, 36yds (Riddle) 3 Also started: 8 Darkest scr (M‘Gregor), 4 Carbinea scr (Fox) 1, Audobell (Withers), 6 Lazarus 84yds (Wallis), 5 Peter M'Kinney 96yds (Hooper). Money Spider beat Napland by half a head, Sunny Jim three-quarters of a length further back third, and Lazarus fourth. Times. 4min 45 2-ssec, 4min 42 4-ssec, 4min 44seo RENOwxn HANDICAP, Of 275sovs. first horse 192£sovs, second 55sovs, and third 27£sovs. Harness. For horses that can do 3.501 (2 22) or better. One mile and five furlonga. 2—Messrs J. M‘Kewen and J- F. O’Connell’s b g Desborough, by Logan Pointer—Lily F., 6yr9, 12yds behind (J. F. O’Connell) 1 1— Messrs J. Hannon and J. Henderson’s Brentloc, scr (A. Butterfield) ... 2 12—Messrs M‘Gregor and Kinney’s Daphne Bird, scr (A. F. M‘Gregor) 3 Also started: 6 Kate Thorpe scr (A. Smith), 15 Winsome Melody scr (J. Flanagan), 3 Olwyn scr (P. Riddle) and Guy Fawkes scr (F. J. Owen) coupled, 10 Homer scr (J. Walsh), 9 Cottage Girl scr (A. M‘Lcllan), 17 Delviile Wood 12yds behind (R. C. Reed), 8 Trenand (O. E. Hooper), 11 Our Nurse 12 (J. R. Waite), 4 Jolly Chimes 12 (F. J. Perriam), 13 Glimpse 12 (D. Withers), 7 Rebel 24 (D. Greenhorn), 16 Harley Dillon 36 (G. F. Robinson), 14 Bing Bov 36 (T. Wallis), 5 Kean John 36 (W. J. Tomkinson), 18 Oboe M. Wilkes 48 (A. Jackson). Desborough was easing up by three lengths ning to drop back. In the run home Desborough won easing up bv three lengths from Brentloc. who beat Daphne Bird by four lengths. Then came Cottage Giri, Jolly Chimes, and Our Nurse. Times: 3min 45 l-ssoc, 3min 46 4-ssec, 3min 47 2FLYING HANDICAP. Of 300sovs; first horse 210sovs. second 60sovs, and third 30sovs. Harness For horses that can do 2.16 or better. One mile. 2 Mr 11. W. Aker’s Waitaki Girl, by Harold Dillon—Stanley’s Child, syrs, 36yds behind (J. J. Kennerley) ... 1 6—Mr J. R. M'Kenzio’s Great Bingen, 72 (D. Wilbers) 2 3 Mr S. Hawthorne’s Dillon Wilkes, 12 (A. Butterfield) 3 Also started: 8 Lord Bingen scr (G. F. Robinson), 7 Firelight 12yds behind (H. G. Peart), 4 Fancy Bov 24 (E. J. Bmith), 1 Alto Chimes 36 (A. Bryce), 5 Realm 96 (W. J. Tomkinson). Won nicely from Great Bingen. Dillon Wilkes was close up third and Fancy Boy fourth. Times; 2nun 13 2-ssec, 2min 16 4 Second Dat.—Saturday, Mat 9. The Forbury Park Trotting Club concluded ita winter meeting and final fixture
of the season in beautifully fine weather on Saturday. Tne totalisator handled £38,5881, as against £31,796 for the second day last year. The turnover for the meeting showed an increase of £8904, the total for this year being £63,065, against £54,161 for the winter meeting last year. Results:---TAHUNA HANDICAP (Saddle), Of 200sovs; second 40sovs, and third 20sovs; unhoppled trotters only. For horses that can do 1.31 (2.30) or better. B—Mr A. South’s b m Bonny Spec, by Bon Patch—Mambrino King mare, aged, 141yds (R. Townley) .. .. 1 4—Mr ,T. M. Samson s Avalanche, 72yds (J. M‘Lennan) 2 I—Mr H. M'lntyre’s Buck Up, 72yds (D. R. M‘lntyre) 3
Also started: 5 Essie Wilkes scr (A. M‘Lennan), 11 Abbess scr (F. F. Smith), 7 Real Lady (O. Aitchison), 10 Stone Ginger 24yds behind (G. Grant), 2 Kerrwood Bell 36 IT. J. Kirkwood), 9 Sheila Wilkes 48 (L. C. Morrison), 6 Blue Thorpe 48 (J. R. Waite), 3 Burnie 60 (T. Wallis), 4 Marvin Drift 108 (A. Butterfield) (coupled with Avalanche), 12 Thistlewood 108 (C. R. Hadfield)
Won by two lengths from Avalanche, who oeat t:ie oreu....*g xi-uv*
lengths. Real Lady was a good fourth. Times: 3min 48 l-ssec, 3min 54 4-ssec, 3min 56 2-ssec. ROYAL HANDICAP (Harness), Of 225sovs; second 45sovs, and third 22$sovs; for horses that ran do 4.01 (2.28) or better. One mile and five furlongs.
7—Mr C. J. Butler's gr g Oakland, by Harold Rothschild—King Harold mare, aged, 60yds (S. Todd) .. 1 I—Mr W. A. Piddington’s Gala Pointer,
24yds (W. J. Tomkinson) .. .. 2—Mr D. Hussey’s Logan Hanlon. 36yds (D. A. Sinnamon) 3
Also started: 2 Dolly Houi scr (D. Hussey) coupled with Logan Hanlon, 4 Clif’child scr (J. F. O'Connell), 15 Hereweka scr (J. W. Clearwater), 12 Joy Chimes scr (F. J. Perriam), 30 Copra scr (G. F. Robinson), 16 Volata scr (D. Cameron), 3 Nelson O’Neil 12 (J. Henderson), 5 Haere Ra 12 (J. Beattie, jun.), 6 Winter Audobon 24 (H. Purdon), 14 Forbury 24 (A. F. M'Gregor), 9 Dillon Gold 30 (W. Townley), 13 Lady Joffre 36 (S. J. Moore), 7 Mentor (A. Butterfield) coupled with Oakland, 8 Try Soon 48 (J. H. Wilson), 11 Rollicking Bells 48 (A. Bryce).
Won by a length. Logan Hanlon was another length away third, and Forbury half a length off fourth. Then came Lady Joffre, Nelson O'Neill, and Ilaere Ra. Times: 3min 49 3-ssec, 3min 53 l-ssec, 3min 52 3-ssec. PACIFIC HANDICAP (Saddle), Of 275sovs, second 55sovs. and third 27^sovs. For horses that can do 2.18 or better. One mile.
10—Mr C. Galway’s b g Choubra, by Logan Pointer—Wild Myrtle, aged, 12yds behind (J. M‘Lennan) 1 I—Mr 11. Hancock’s Rosie Nut, 24 (A. D. Chapman) 2 7—Mr R. W. M'Kinnel’s Firelight, 36 (11. G. Peart) 3
Also started: 11 Oaknut scr (M. Edwards), 14 Rcta scr (A. Gordon), 16 Fancy Pointer scr (W. Robinson). 17 Kanuknot scr (O. Reed), 5 Van Director 12yds behind (W. Lidston), 19 Glen Wilkes 12 (G. Aitche son), 2 Lenamhor 12 (T. Wallis). 9 Lnd.v Embrace 12 (L. C. Morrison). 6 Harewood 24 (R. Berry), 8 Pessimist 24 (A. Butterfield). 4 Lucky Dillon 24 (J. Walsh), 13 Queen’s Own 24 (O. E. Hooper), 3 St. Maura 24 (B. Jarden), 12 Rarebell Direct 36 (J. 1L Kennerley), 15 Coldwater 36 (R. C. Reed), 18 Downcast 48 (A. M’Lellan),
Won by three lengths from Rosie Nut, who beat Firelight by three lengths. Then came Von Director, Glen Wilkes. Queen’s Own, and Oaknut. Times: 2min 17 2-ssec, 2min 16 4-ssee, 2min 16 l-ssec. IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP (Harness), Of 225sovs, second 45sovs, and third 224sovs. Unhoppled trotters only. For horses that can do 4.52 or better. Two miles.
1— Mr T. T. Ritchie’s b v Swiftbine, by El Carbine—Swift. 6yrs, scr (W. J. Tomkinson) 1 4—Mr T. G. Fox’s Carbinea, 60yds behind (Owner) 2 2 Mr W. J. Lyes’s Wee Olga, sor 11. Purdon) 3
Also started: 5 Avalanche scr (J. M'Lennan), 7 Lady Wild scr (A. M'Lellan), 8 Secret Link scr (S. Todd), 9 Blue Thorpe •cr (J. R. Waite), 3 Patard 24yds behind (J. WalHs), 7. Darkest 60 (A. F. M'Gregor).
Won easing up by four lengths from Carbinea, with Wee Olga another two lengths away third, and Lady Wild fourth. Blue Thorpe was fifth and Avalanche sixth. Times: 4min 49 2-ssee, 4min 45 4-ssec, 4min 51 3-ssec. VICTORY HANDICAP (Harness), Of 750sovs, second 150sovs, and third 7550v9. For horses* that can do 4.32 or better. I Mr J. R. M'Konzie’s br h Great Bingen, by Nelson Bingen—Bertha Bell, syrs, 60yds behind (D. Withers) ... 1 7 Mrs F. C. Allington’s Whispering Willie. scr (J. H. Wilson) 2 6 Mar T. G. Fox’s Dolly Dillon, 24 (0. E. Hooper) 3 2 Mr A. R. Tewkesbury’s Delavan Quest, 24 (A. Butterfield) 0 2 Mr W. J. Carter’s Orion, 24 (P. Riddle) 0 s—Mr W. G. Deyell’s Alto Chimes, 36 (W. Bryce) 0 4—Mr 11. W. Akers’s Waitaki Girl, 36 (J. J. Kennerley) 0 8— Mr F. J. Smith’s Vilo, 48 (Owner) ... 0 3 Mr J. Barrett’s Realm, 84 (W. J. Tomkinson) 0 Won by two lengths from Whispering Willie, Dolly Dillon a similar distance awav third. Vilo was four lengths further back, and then came Delavan Quest and Waitaki Girl. Times: 4min 25 l-ssec, 4min 30 3-ssec, 4min 29 l-ssec. PENINSULA HANDICAP (Harness), Of 325sovs; second 65sovs and third 32£sovs. For horses that can do 4.47 or better. Two miles. I—Mr A. S. Gurney’s AudobelJ, by Great Audubon—Annie Bells M'Kinney, 4yrs, 12yds (D. Withers) 1 3—Mr H. Newton’s Sunny Jim, 36yds (P. Riddle) 2 7 Mr G. Aitchison’s Merry Bingen, 24yds (Owner) 3 Also started: 9 Darkest scr (A F. M'Gregor), 5 Money Spider 36yds (W. Grant), 4 Napland 60yds (W. J. Tomkinson), 2 Lazarus 84yds (T. Wallis), 8 Clonmel 96yds (J. J. Kennerley), 6 Peter M'Kinney) 96yds (O. E. Hooper). Darkest led out to the stand from Audobril. Sunny Jim, and Money Spider, with Merry Bingen next. Money Sjpider skipped in the back stretch, but quickly caught back to his gait. Audobell was in charge at the far turn from Darkest and Sunny Jim, and led past the stand at the end of six furlongs, Sunny Jim and Money Spider handy. The leading trio held their places over the next circuit and, going to the last lap. the field was closing up, but Lapland was then pulled out. Audobell was first into the straight, whore several horses had a chance. The favourite held to it in the run home, and won by a short length from Sunny Jim, who beat Merry Bingen by six lengths, with Peter M'Kinney another four lengths away. Lazarus and Peter M'Kinney both broke at the distance when up with the field. Times. 4min 45 3-ssec, 4min 43 4-ssec, 4min 46sec. RAILWAY HANDICAP (Harness), Of 27550 v»; second 55sovs and third 27isovs. For horses that can do 3.50| (2.22) or better. One mile and five furlongs. I—Messrs J. M'Kewen and J. F. O’Connell’s Desborough, by Logan Pointer—Lily F 6yrs, 48yds (j. F. O’Connell) 1 8— Mr M. L. Thompson’s Rebel, 24yds _ (I). Greenhorn) 2 II Mrs W. M'Kenzie’s Our Nurse, 12yds (J. R. Waite) 3 Also started: 5 Winsome Melody scr (\V. J. Tomkinson), 10 Guy Fawkes scr (F. J. Owen), 9 Homer scr (J. Wnlshh 7 Cottago Girl scr (A. M'Lellan), 16 Kate Thorpo scr (A. Smith), 4 Daphne Bird 12yds (A. F. M'Gregor), 12 Gliinpso 12yds (D. Withers), 14 Delviile Wood 12yds (R» C. Reed). 3 Jolly Chimes 12yds (F. J. Perriam). 2 Trenand 12vds (O. E. Hooper). 6 Brentloc 24yds (A. Butterfield), 13 Harley Dillon 36yds (G. F. Robinson). 15 Bing Boy 36yds' (T. Wallis), 17 Oboe M. Wilkes 4.°yds (A. Jackson). IVon by a neck from Rebel, who was hanging in badly. Our Nurse was eight lengths away third, and then came Oottag® Girl. Times, 3smin 46seo, 3min 48 l-sseo» 2;*iin 50 l-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP (Harness), Of 300sov8, second 60sovs, and third 30rov». For horses that can do 2.16 or better. One mile. 3—Mr G. J. Barton’s ch g Bell Harold* by Harold Rothschild—Jenny Bell, aged, 36yds behind (W. J. Tomkinson) 1
5 Mr T. G. Fox’s Dolly Dillon. 36 (0. E. Hooper) 2 6 Mr E. J. Smith’s Fancy Boy, 24 (Owner) 3 Also started: 8 Lord Bingen scr (G. F. Robinson), 4 Dillon Wilkes 12yds behind (A. Butterfield), 7 Firelight 12 (11. G. Peart), 2 Jack Potts 48 (B. Jarden), 1 Acron 84 (D. Withers). Won by three lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Dillon Wilkes was fourth. Times: 2min 12 4-ssec, 2niin 13 l-ssec, 2min 15sec. WINNING OWNERS. The stake money was won as follows: J. R. M'Kenzie, £735; A. Anderson, £525; M'Kowon and O’Connell, £385; G. J. Barton, £380; A. South, £297 10s; C. Samson, £227 IQ?: A. S. Gurney, £227 10s : H. W. Aker, £810; W. Codings, £192 10s; C. Galway, £192 10s; T. G. Fox, £180; R. E. Johnston, £157 10s; C. J. Butler, £157 10s j T. T. Ritchie, £157 10s; Mrs F. C. Ailington, £150; M. J. Looney, £140; H. Newton, £97 10s; G. Aitchison, £77 10s; W. A.
Piddington, £67 10s; W. Lidston, £55; Hannon and Henderson, £OS; M. L. Thompson, £55; H. Hancock, £55; J. Henderson, £45; M. F. Flynn, £4O? J. „M. Samson, £4O; S. Hawthorne, £3O; E. J. Smith, £3O; A. Matheson, £27 10s; M‘Gregor and Kinney, £27 10s; Mrs W. Mackenzie, £27 10»; R. W. M'Kinnel, £27 10s; D. Rodgers, £22 10s. W. Brady, £22 10s : W. J. Lyes, £22 10s; J. Bennett, £2O; H. M‘lntyre, £2O ; total, £5150. TAXATION.
Total £4850 4 10 TOTALISATOR INVESTMENTS. The following figures show that the totalisator returns are about on a par with those of the previous season:—
£ 8. £ 8. Spring meeting 67,037 10 60,152 10 Summer meeting 69,326 10 66,050 10 Winter meeting 54,161 63,065 Totals £190,575 £1.9,268 HAWKE’S BAY RACES. First Day.—Friday, May 8. Glorious weather favoured the 'first day of the Hawke’s Bay autumn meeting. Ihe course was in splendid order, and the attendance was large. The sum of £24.221 was put through the totalisator, compared with £17,775 for the first day last year—an increase of £6416. as the result of uu inquiry following the Nursery Handicap, W. J" Jones (Auckland) was suspended for three months for crossing. MANGATARATA HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters.—Suspicion, 9.2 (A. Tricklebank), 1; Mahia, 9.0, 2; Good Mark, 9.7, 5. Also started: Little River 10.12, Master Peter 10.0, Kenyon 9.9, Asleep 9.2, Rebuff 9.0. Asleep, who was the early leader, fell at lire fence in front of the stand on the first round. Suspicion and Mahia then took up the running till the home bend, where Good Mark came up and led to the last fence, where he stumbled. Suspicion went on to win by two lengths and a-half, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 15 l-ssec. LONGLANDS WELTER HANDICAP. One mile and a furlong.—Chaplin, 7.7 (U. MTlroy), 1* Sottano, 8.10, 2; General Carrington, 8.13, 3. Also started: Serene 8.11, Gauntlet 8.6, Haligan 8.4, Killoch 7.13, Juffilee 7.13, Wristlet 7.13, Merekara 7.7, Singer Boy 7.7, Mixed Heather 7.7, Carniola 7.7, liillation 7.7.
Killoch and Gauntlet led most of the journey. There was a bunched field at the home turn, and many of the horses had a bad ruu, including Serene. Chaplin drew away nicely and won by two lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 55sec. NURSERY. HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Standard, 8.0 (C. Keesing), and Lin Arlington, 7.3 (W. Jones), dead heat, 1; Shirley, 8.12, 3. Also started: Gold Box 9.6, Berinthia 7.6, Bank Draft 7.2, War Kit 7.2, ligeroy 6.7. Standard was always in front of Shirlev to the home bend, but Lin Arlington came away and raced stride for stride with Standard, and they passed the post locked together. Time, lmin 1 3-ssec, As the result of a protest the placings were altered to; Standard 1, Shirley 2, Gold Box 3.
HAWKE’S BAY STAKES, Six furlongs and a-half. Gloaming, 10.0 (G. Young) ... 1 Kunnymede, 8.3 2 Mimetic, 8.3 3 These were the only starters. The field got away together, and Mimetic went to the front, keeping about a length ahead. Gloaming and Kunnymede were together rounding the home bend, but Gloaming left Kunnymede and was soon ahead of Mimetic. On straightening up for the post Gloaming had no trouble in winning by three-quarters of a length. Time, lmin 19 3-ssec —a race record.
HAWKE’S BAY CUP, One mile and a-half. Kilfaire, 7.8 (R. Hunt) naze, 7.8 Quiescent, 8.5
Also started: Fool’s Paradise 8.5, Scotch Mixture 8.3, Tanadees 7.i3, Haurangi 7.8, Bonena 7.2, Polly Peachum 7.0, Simonette 6.7. Fool’s Paradis© showed out from a good start, but was soon displaced by Haurangi. Passing the stand Scotch Mixture was leading Haurangi, Simonette, and Fool’s Paradise. Running along the back, Scotch Mixture still led from Haurangi and Simon-
ette. Scotch Mixture was collared at the back bend by Haurangi, Simonette going ahead. When they straightened up Haurangi and Simonette were on even terms, and Kilfaire was ahead of a bunch. Kilfaire won nicely by a length and threequarters. Time, 2min 34sec.
POUKAWA HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Pantagruel, 8.6 (H. Stuart), 1; Huikai, 8.11, 2; Newbury King, 9.0, 3. Also started: Tutankhamen 8.10, Road Hog 8.7, Purse Proud 7.12, The Strand 7.12, Star Shell 7.11, Minstrel Boy 7.10, Blue Jay 7.5, Araby 7.5, Princess Nata 7.0, Kilmere 7.0, Sasham 7.0, Manutai 6.11, Serenade 6.11, Pali 6.10, Coot 6.10, Nine of Spades 6.9, Revel 6.9, Sandy M‘Gregor 6.9.
Tutankhamen, Star Shell, and Princess Nata raced in that order to the home bend, where the field was bunched. At the distance Pontagruel got an opening on the rails and won by a neck, with a head between second and third. Time, lmin Msec.
AUTUMN HANDICAP. Nine furlongs. Good Sport, 8.13 (J. Barry), 1; Heather Sprig, 9.5, 2; Snatcher, 7.10, 3. Also started: Admiral Codrington 8.13. PAmour 7.7, Many Colours 7.5, Tari 7.1, Megan 7.1, Crisis 7.0, Crown Gem 6.7.
Snatcher and Tari were the pace-makers to the home turn, where the field was bunched. A good finish resulted in a win a head, with four lengths between second arid third. Time, lmin 54 2-ssec. PORANGAHAU HANDICAP. Six fur. longs.—Rational, 9.12 (H. Gray), 1; Hall Mark, 8.2, 2 : Princess Ronnie, 7.5, 3. Also started: Civilform 9.5, Koodoo 9.4, Tuahine 8.0, Dazzling Light 7.11, Avonlea 7.4, Malatour 7.0, Lady Joyce 7.0, Puketoi 6.7. Dazzling Light and Tuahine led till rounding the bend, where Rational had gone up on even terms. In a good race to the post Hall Mark finished fast on the rails. There were only heads between the placed horses. Time, lmin 13 2-ssec.
Second Day.—Saturday, May 9. A few showers fell between the first nn>l second days of the Hawke’s Bay meeting, and the morning was very threatening, but Jt all cleared away, not enough moisture having fallen to have done good or harm. The attendance was enormous and the excitement great, so great that the railway people absolutely failed to cope with the demand put on them. The minor races having been got through the somewhat impatient crowd, who had been simmering with excitement all the day, at last reached boiling point, and ns soon ns Gloaming and The Hawk put in an appenranee there was a rush to get positions to view them. Both geldings stripped well, but The liawk, who wns wearing bandages In front, stripped bigger and better than ever before. In fact he looked perfect, and thore is no wonder that he did so well in Australia and that his ownertrainer (Jack Cameron) was encouraged to tackle the great Glooming. He was wearing
aluminium shoes in front,-tind so was Gloaming. Both were cool as they walked round, and they cantered down separately amid a salvo of cheers from their separate admirers, both going nicely. There was some betting on the two, and Gloaming carried a little less than twice as muclyas The Hawk. After the machine was alosed the excitement reached fever point. Sfc> highly strung wore some that one of them—Mr W. Ellingham, who bred Moifa and who is air old identity in Hawke’s Bay —dropped dead from heart failure in the big stand. The start was delayed a little owing to Loth horses and riders being keen, but eventually the two champions got away together. The Hawk, on the outside, was the first to find his feet, and he led by two lengths at the end of two furlongs, which were run in 25 l-ssec, and he was still in charge when half the distance was covered in 50 3-ssoc. Then Gloaming ran up on the outside of the Martian gelding, and entering the straight he had about a neck’s advantage, while he was still going well, and Gray was niggling at The Hawk. From there on Gloaming was always a winner, and he sailed past the post an easy winner a neck in front of his gallant opponent—a distance that would have been bigger had G. Young desired to make it so. The cheers were deafening when the two champions trotted back to salute the iudge, and the police had hard work to keep the orowd back long enough to allow the horses to get back to the scales. After that the birdcage was filled with people, and when Gloaming was led along the lawn he was surrounded by a dense and yelling crowd, all of * which he endured like a gentleman. The cinema people were very busy all the while, and everybody got photographed. The handsome gold cup, that was the coveted trophy that drew' the two champions to Hustings, was presented to Mr G. D. Greenwood by Mr G. Ormond, and Mr Jack Cameron was the first man to congratulate him and R. J. Mason. The blue pressed his satisfaction at Gloaming’s win by Miss Molly Russell. Mr Greenwood expressed his satisfaction at Gloaming's wini. and Mr Cameron, who was called upon for a speech, said that he always knew that Gloaming and R. J. Mason were tough propositions, but his horse had done so well in Australia that his deeds had led him to throw down the gauntlet to an unbeatable pair, and he had been beaten, at which he was not surprised. The Hawk had not disgraced him, and he was proud ot his performance, although he was beaten The sum of £38,128 passed through the totalisator, as compared with £16,979 on the second day last year. The total put through the machine for the meeting was £63 349 as compared with £34,754 in 1924—an increase of £28,595. The following are the results:—
KARAMU HANDICAP HURDLES One mile and a-half.—B Black Art, 10.9 (C. Bracken) 1; 3 Many Colours, 10.1. 2; 7 Master Peter, 9.12, 3. Also started: 9 iort George 9.4, 11 Mountain Gun 90 2 Haligan 9.7, 5 Asleep 9.2, 1 Good Mark 10.0, 10 Selenite 9.0, 6 Suspicion 9.12, 4 Mahia 9.5. Passing the stand Fort George, Mahia, and Black Art led in that order. Running along the back, Black Art was up with the other two. Black Art led Mahia and Fort George to the last hurdle, with Master Peter and Good Mark close up. In a punishing finish Black Art won by threequarters of a length, with the third horse half a length away. Time, 2min 44sec. PAKAPAKI HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—2 Tutankhamen, 8.13 (E. Manson), 1; 3 Master Beckwith, 8.8, 2; 4 Star Shell, 7.10, 3. Also started: 8 Western Boom 7.1, 10 Waitaunaha 6.12, 12 Nine of Spades 6.10, 1 Newbury King 9.3, 5 Minstrel Boy 7.10, 9 Sasham 6.12, 15 Olympic 6.10, 11 Princess Mata 7.5, 7 Manutai 6.12, 14 Hilla. tion 6.10, 6 Capitulation 7.3, 13 Captain Wai 6.12, 16 Peshwa 6.10. Tutankhamen was taken to the front and was never headed. Minstrel Boy and Master Beckwith followed in that order. In a good finish Tutankhamen won by a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 1 4-ssec. JUVENILE HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—2 Shirley, 8.12 (J. Barry), 1 : 3 Lin Arlington, 7.12, 2? 4 Gold Box, 9.5, 3. Also started: 1 Mimetic 9.8, 5 Standard 8.9, 6 Berinthia 7.3, 7 War Kit 7.0. Shirley went to the front early and was never headed. Lin Arlington and Gold Box challenged down the straight, but Shirley won by a length, with Gold Box two lengths further back. Time, lmin 1 l-ssec. J. D. ORMOND MEMORIAL GOLD CUP, Of 36550v8. One mile. 1— Mr G. D. Greenwood’s Gloaming, by The Welkin—Light, 9.10 (G. Young) 1 2 Mr J .M. Cameron’s The Hawk, by Martian—Sparrow-hawk, 9.10 (H. Gray) 2 The Hawk made the running till rounding the railway road bend, where Gloaming got on even terms, and before the home stretch was reached Gloaming’s nose showed in front. The Hawk was on even terms well below the distance, but Gloaming then drew away and won By a clear length, amid tremendous enthusiasm. Time, lmin 38 4-ssec. Both owners intimated their intention to nominate the champions for the Ormond Gold Cun next year. BURKE MEMORIAL STAKES, Of 300sovs. One mile and a-quarter. I—Quiescent, 8.6 (B. Morris) ... 1 4—Haurangi, 7.10 2 3 —Good Sport, 8.8 3 Also started: 2 Heather Sprig 8.5, 6 Duo 7.11, 7 Dazzling Light 7.2, 8 Malatour 6.7, 5 Simonette 6.7. Simonette was pilot going out of the straight, but rounding the bend Duo went to the front, followed by Malatour and Simonette, Good Sport being fourth. Coming to the home bend Heather Sprig had gone up third. When they straightened up Duo had a slight advantage from Haurangi. with Good Sport ahead of tho others. Below the distance Quiescent came fast, and won by half a length, with the third horse two lengths and a-half away. Time, 2min 6see. AKITIO HANDICAP. Six furlongs.10 Jubilee, 7.8, 1; 13 Manutai, 6.10. 2; 8 Bluo Jay, 7.3, 3. Also started: 3 Pantagruol 9.3, 1 Newbury King 9.2, 2 Huakai 9.1, 5 Road Hog 8.7, 6 Gauntlet 8.1, 4 The Strand 7.10, 4 Wristlet 7.3, 7 Kilmere 7.1, 9 Carninola 7.1. 11 Serenade 6.10, 14 Pali 6.9, 12 Mixed Heather 6.9. Serenade led into the straight, with Bluo Jay coming on the outside. A great race ensued to tho box, Jubilee getting through on the rails, and just managing to beat Manutai on the post. Time, lmin 14seo. OHTTI HANDICAP. Nine furlongs.— 6 Lady Joyce, 7.9, 1: 5 Polly Peacnum, 7.4, 2; 1 Sottano, 7.10, 3. Also started: 2 Snatcher 8.2, 3 Bonena 8.2, 4 L* Amour 7.11, 7 General Carrington 7.7, 10 Maunga
7.7, 8 Crisis 7.3, 9 Killoch 6.7, 11 Revel 6.7, Polly Peachum led L’Amour and Sottano out of the straight. Running along the back Polly Peachum was still in front of Snatcher and Bonena. Polly Peachum was first into the straight from Lady Joyce, and these two fought out a |?ood finish. Won by three-quarters of a length, with a nock between second and Itoird. Time, lmin 54 4-ssec. OKAWA HANDICAP. Six furlongs.Koodoo, 9.3 (L. G. Morris) 1; 6 Scotch Mixture, 9.0 ,2; 3 Princess Ronnie, 7.6, 3. Also started: 4 Civilform 9.3, 1 Hallmark 8.8, 5 Tuahine 7.11, 7 Puketoi 6.7, 8 Crown Gem 6.7. Princess Ronnie was the first to find her feet, but Koodoo had assumed command on rounding the railway road bend. She was never afterwards headed. Scotch Mixture put in a hot challenge in the straight, but Koodoo won by threequarters of a length, with the third horse two lengths further back. Time, lmin 14sec. AMBERLEY RACES. The Amberley Racing Club’s annual meeting wag held on the 9th in fine weather. The going was good, and the attendance was large The totalisator handled £10,431 as against £6,937 last year. Results:— BRACKENFIELD HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. One mile.—l Goldspijiner. 9.12 (C. Emerson), 1; 4 Winkie’s Rebel, 9.0, 2; 2 Goose-step, 10.7, 3. Also started: 3 All Gold 10.3. 5 Hungry Hill 9.12, 7 Lord Ashlea 9.6, 6 Grim Joke 9.4. Won by a neck, with the same distance between second and third. Time, lmin 46 2-ssec. NOVICE STAKES, of lOOsovs. Five furlongs.—3 Forgery, 8.0 (A. Didham), 1; 1 Some Abbey. 2; 2 Voute, 3. Also started: Cacclet, 8 Grey Eyes, 7 Floramye, 5 Flaming Ray, 4 Precious. Won by a head, with half a length heuveen second and third, lime, lmin 3 4-ssec. AMBERLEY CUP, Of 200sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 2 Prosperity, 7.13 (Emerson) ... 1 3 Will Oakland. 7.11 2 4 The CheaJ, 6.12 3 Also started: 1 Tarloton 9.11, 6 Royal Star 7.12, 5 Dutch Courage 7.6 9 Peturnia 6.13, 8 Ophir 6.7, 7 Ferino 6.7. Won by three lengths, with the third horse a length further back. Time. 2min lOseo. KOWAI TROT (saddle), of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half —6 Polo Jim, scr (H. Young), 1; 2 Alvira, scr, 2; 9 Lord Denver, scr 3. Also started: 7 Afton Water scr. 4 M'Kenzie Girl scr, 1 Dillon Lad scr, 5 Dearie Dillon scr, 10 Lady Dover scr, 3 Direct Tod 24yds behind, 5 Royal Junior 72yds, 6 Lord Clan 72yds (coupled with the winner). Won by four lengths, with the same distance betweei\ second and third. Time, 3min 38 l-ssec. SEADOWN HANDICAP, of 140sovs. Six furlongs.—3 Finora, 8.4 (A. Messervey), 1; 6 Prince Charleroi, 6.9, 2; 1 Moorland, 9.1. 3. Also started: 2 Sunny Loch 8.10, 5 Royal Mac 9.13, 4 Corinthic 6.7. Won by two lengths, with the third horse a head away. Time, lmin Msec. GLASNEVIN HACK HANDICAP, of llOsovs. Six furlong3.—l Peho, 6.13 (A, Didham). 1; 8 Tempe, 7.12, 2; 5 Some Abbey, 7.5, 3. Also started: 2 Enare 9.0, 4 Bonatic T.IZ. 3 Armchair 7.13, 7 Voute 7.9, 9 Prompter 7.1, 11 Gay Life 6.13, 10 Horatius 69, 6 Kilcannich 6.9. Won by three-quarters of a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 15 2-ssec BROOMFIELD WELTER, of 11550v3. Seven furlongs—3 Kilbirnie, 7.8 (R. Morris), 1; 5 Dutch Courage, 9.0, 2; 2 Lord Leslie, 8.0, 3. Also started: 1 Quality 8.6, 4 Pickanniny 8.0, 6 Rigei 7.8, 7 Idaline 7.7. Won by a length and a-half, with a length between second and third. Time, Imm 30sec.
iE\ lOTDALE TROT (harness), ol 130sovs. 'Two miles.—9 Lord Denver, scr (L Davidson), 1; 2 Surf Board, 24yds behind, 2; 6 Eileen Chimes, scr, 3. Also started: 11 Lady Peterson scr, 1 Molly Pointer 12yds, 4 Direct Tod 24yds, 9 Appleshaw 36yds, 3 Succession 60yds. 7 Okura 60yds, 5 Lord Clan 84yds, 8 Annie’s Dream 108yds, 12 Johnnie Bells 156yds. Won by half a length, with the same distance between second and third. Time, 4min 59sec
WHANGAREI AUTUMN MEETING. WHANGAREI, May 9. The inaugural one-day meeting, under the extra totalisator permit to the Whangarei Racing Club, was held on the 9th in dull weather, with an occasional drizzle. Though the weather was rather bleak there was a large public patronage. The course was good. The totalisator handled £16,652 10s. Results:—
TRIAL STAKES, of lOOsovs. Five fur*longs.—Queen Arch, 8.0, 1; Dress Circle, 8.0, 2; Delightment, 8.0, 3. Scratched: Kauni, Master Thurnham, Lewi Poto. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 3sec PORTLAND WELTER, of 175sovs. Seven furlongs.--Sleepy Sol, 8.10, 1; Bright Sol, 8.5, 2; Waltzer, 8.0, 3. Scratched. Hoariri, King Multifid, Lacemaker, Tetahi. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 30sec. NORTHLAND HURDLES, of 225sovs. One mile and a-half.—Tehahi, 9.8, 1; Irish Jig, 9.11, 2; Narrow Neck, 10.11, 3. Scratched: Magholoire, Camo. Won by a length. Time, 2min 48 l-sseo AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 300sovs. One mile and three furlongs.— Right-and-Left, 7.3, 1; Boomerday, 8.9, 2; 'Marble Bell, 7.0, 3. Scratched: Lady Patience. Won by a length and a-half. Time, 2min 23 4-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 200sovg. Six furlongs.--Sleepy Sol, 8.1, 1; Namutore, 8.8, 2; Smoke, 7.13, 3. Scratched: Lady Patience, Just Quietly, Comet King, King Multifid, Lacemaker. Ma Boughal. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, lmin 16 4-seo.
SETTLERS’ HANDICAP.-Lady Fatienco, 11.2, 1; Lightwood, 7.13. 2: Just Quietly. 10.0, 3. Scratched: Nocturnal, Dead Sweet. King Multifid, Firoblent, Lewi Poto. Whareroa. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 31 l-sseo. WAIPTT WELTER, of lFBsov S . One mile. —Right-and-Left, 9.0. 1; Steel Bar, 9.0, 2; Lady Patience. 9.0, 3. Scratched: Paper, Loyal Irish. Marble Bell. Won by a longth and a-half. Time, lmin 423-sscc.
NELSON TROTTING MEETING. The Nelson Trotting Club’s meeting was held on the 9th on Richmond Park under most unfavourable weather conditions. The track was in good order, and the attendance was large. The totalisator put through £9858. Results :
INTRODUCTORY nANDICAP.-Si*-nor 1, Sun Gleam 2, Jim Beldon 3. Scratched: Orbell Hall, Little Ben. Won
very easily by 10 lengths. Time, 3min 42 l-sseo EXPRESS HANDICAP—Bon Pang 1, Black Cloud 2. Humming Bird 3. Scratched. Little Ben. Mis 9 Mabel, Arran Chief, Proud Joyce. Won by eight lengths. Time, 2niWi 50960. FINNEY MEMORIAL HANDICAP.— Arran Chief 1, Siliveretta 2, Rita Rye 3. Scratched: Logwood. Won by two lengths. Time. 4m in 42sec. FOXHILL HANDICAP.—Grewwood 1, Louisiana 2, Rustwood 3. All started. Won easily by six lengths. Time, 6mm 11 2-sseo. APPERLY HANDICAP.-Jim Beldon 1, Blue Glen 2, Star of Hope 3. Soratohed: Daphne .Logan. Won by four lengths Time, 3min 48 2-sseo IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP. -Jim Beldon L Silvcretla 2, Sim Gleam 3. Scratched: Logwood. Won by two lengths. Time, 4mm 1 l-sseo. TASMAN HANDICAP—Westwood 1. Louisiana 2, May Rita 3. Scratched: Hall Companion. Singapore, Dudo Child. Won by a length. Time, 3min 47sec. FLYING HANDICAP.—Lizzie Franz 1, Arran Chief 2, Silveretta 3. Scratched: Maydorn, Bon Pang, Proud Joyce, Rita Rye. Won by a quarter of a-length. Time, 2min 26 4-ssec. CAMBRIDGE TROTS. The first totalizator meeting of the Cambridge Trotting Club was held on the 9th in glorious weather, and there was a large attendance. The totalisator put through £11,649. Results: INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP. One mile and a-half.—o Red Dennis, scr, 1; I Peter M'Donald, 84yds behind, 2; 5 Aw* berite, 132yds, 3. Also started: 3 Day light scr, 2 Mountain Boy scr, and Wild Nell Junior scr (coupled), 10 Bell Lad scr, II Albert Cry scr, 7 Gold Fad scr, 8 Topsy Rothschild 60yds behind, 5 Wirihana 90, 4 Gold Star 96. Won easily. Times: 3miu 7sec, 3min sGsec. and Smin 54sec. LEAMINGTON HANDICAP. One mile and a-half.—s Money, scr, 1; 10 Beauty Spot, 12yds behind, 2; 1 Ursullne, 48yds, 3. Also started: 8 Andover scr, 12 Boston Chimes scr. 0 Tere sir, 3 Bingen Star scr, 9 Bell Robert scr, 11 «peed King scr, 2 Jasper 12yds behind, 11 Willie Mac 24. Won by five lengths. Times: 3min 42sec, Smin 44sec, and 3min 41sec. CAMBRIDGE CUP, of 200sovs. Two miles.—2 Oakhampton, Fcr, 1; 1 Goldman, 108yds behind, 2; 7 Uua Pere, 24, 3. Also started: 9 Respect scr, 8 Bell Tower 12yds behind, 4 Grey Peter, 12, 5 Scandal 12, 6 Tranquil 12, 3 King Lear 72. The winner led throughout, and won Dy two lengths Times: 4min 41sec, 4min 32 2-ssec, and 4min 42sec. UAUTAPU HANDICAP. One mile and a-half.—s Buz Buz, 48yds behind, 1; 6 Blair Audobon, 72, 2; 1 Brendo, 60, 3. Also started: 5 Direct Chimes scr, 4 Gene ral Advance scr and Blue King scr, (coupled), 2 Mnnna 4Syds behind. Won by a length. Times: 3min 34sec, 3min 32 2-ssec, and Smin 33 4-ssec. BARDOWIE HANDICAP. Two miles. —3 Roe Bell, scr, 1; 2 Todd Bells, scr, 2; 7 Tere, scr, 3. Also started: 6 Floraline scr, Tiki scr, 4 Amberite scr, 9 Gold Star scr, 11 Bell Todd scr, 5 Appeal 12yds behind, 10 Sand Drift 96, Roi Alto 120. Won by half a length. Times: 4inin 55sec, 4min 65 2-ssec, and 4min 56 l-osec.
STEW’ARDS HANDICAP. Two miles. —2 Stormy, 120yds behind, ami Buz Buz, 48, a dead heat; 6 Blue King, scr, 3. Also started: 4 Golden Park scr, 7 Bell Robercs scr, 5 Ghoam scr, 3 Willie Mac scr. A fine finish. The third horse was seven lengths away. Times: 4min 40 3-ssec, 4mi.: 44 3-ssec, and im in 59sec.
PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. One mile. ■—6 Rua Pere, 36yds behind, 1; 3 Profiteer, 12, 2; 4 Blair Audubon, 24, 3. Also started: 9 Ghoam scr, 8 General Advance scr, 2 Roekaway Comedy Chief 72yds behind, Blackeda 12, 1 The Pointer 12, 7 Bell Tower 12yds, 10 Prince Akwood 21 5 Tranquil 36. Won by half a length. Times: 2min 17 2-ssec, 2min 20sec, and Smin 20sec.
AUCKLAND TROTTING MEETING. Second Day.—Wednesday, May 6.
was concluded in fine weather, and there was a large attendance. The course was slow owing to light rain on the previous day. The totalisator handled £52,045, which gave a grand total of £102,251 for the meeting, compared with £90,205 last year. Results :
BARN HANDICAP. One mile And a half.—s Lady Stepney, scr (R. Millen), 1; 3 Roe Bell, 72yds behind, 2; 2 Tiki, 120, 3. Also started: 17 Colonel Thorpe scr, 19 Florrie Roe scr, 18 Don Zolock scr, 7 Sydney Bell scr. 11 Sherwood Surprise 24yds behind, 10 Timbell 36, 6 Roto 48, 13 Peter Ilam 48, 9 Peter M'Donald 72, 16 Katalo 84, 15 Eley 84, 4 Reta Huon 96, 8 Purabell 96, 2 Elsa Nore 96 (bracketed with Tiki), 1A Bon Bon 120, 12 Tod Beils 144, 1 Real Guy 168. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 49 3-ssec.
MANAKAU HANDICAP. One mile and a-half.—lo Ursuline. scr (Paton), 1; 2 Mars, scr, 2; 16 Jasper, scr, 3. Also started: 9 Pearl Fisher ccr, 6 Direct Chimes scr, 21 Speed King scr, 1 My Junior scr, 19 Black Gold scr, 17 Pud urn a scr, 15 Maui of the Mountains scr. 13 Admiral Lock scr, 20 Glenoc scr, 15 Gold Dial scr and James Conway scr (bracketed), 6 Sidelight scr and Admiral Hood 12yds behind (bracketed), 3 Tannhauser 12, 12 Garttan Thorpe 12, 4 Ofa Moi 24, 2 Bicolour 48, 14 Doctor Dillon 48, 8 Billy Whiz 48, 7 Koniniwood 48, 18 Kingsclero 60. Won by a head, with a length betwoen second and third. Time, 3min 39 3-sseo. PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP,
Two miles. l--Kohara, 12yds behind J. Bryce, sen.) 1 4- Sea, 36 J 2 5 Hypo, scr 3
Also started: 6 Dean Dillon 24yds behind, 2 Jewel 24, 7 Nita Bell 24, 3 Man o’ War 96. Won by a nose, with a length and ahalf between second and third. Man o’ War was fourth. Time, 4min 40sec. AUTUMN HANDICAP. Two miles.-4 Nipper, ft* r (J. Bhaw), 1; 6 Haricot, 72vdi behind, 2; 6 Maggie Pronto, scr, 3. Also started: 11 Ngatira scr, Floraline sor, 8 Golden Gate scr, 7 Audex scr, 5 Tiki scr, 13 Spirit Bell 24yds behind, 9 Daphne Wildwood 36, 2 Buz Buz 48, 10 Billy Whiz 48, 1 Bicolour 48 and Rostrevor 96 A length and a-half each way. Time, 4min 59 3-ssec.
ADAMS’ CUP MEMORIAL. Two miles.—s Goldman, 72yds behind (S. J. Roe), 1; 8 Reliance. 48, 2? 3 King Lear, 48, 3. Also started: 12 Gold Sound scr, 9 Rook Hinton scr, 13 Bell Tower scr, 20 Respect sor, 3 Whotu scr, 19 Anisoram scr, 1 Oakhampton ser, 14 Mint Boy scr, 16
Delavan Bill 12yds behind, 18 Ruapere 12, 7 Heather Girl 12, 6 Temple 24, 10 Prince Lyons 24, 15 Cute Lad 48, 4 Van Cap 48, 17 Lord Nepean 48, 11 Promenade 48. A length and a-half each way. Heather Girl was fourth. Time, 4min 39sec. LIVERPOOL HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter.—6 Hypo. 36yds behind (W. Kelsey), 1; 3 First Carbine, 60, 2 ; 1 Double Event, scr, 3. Also started: 8 Glandore scr, 5 Master Councillor scr, 2 Florrie Bingen 12yds behind, 9 Woodvale 12, 10 Kewpie scr and William the First 12 (bracketed), 7 Nelson Fame 24, 4 Comedy Chief 36. Won by half a length, with a length and a-half between second and third. Time, 2min 52sec. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP. Two miles.— 4 Lady Nan, 36yds behind (P. Green), 1; 5 Pyramus, 72, 2; 14 Peter Dean, 84, 3. Also started; 3 The Tartar 12yds behind, 8 Nor mica Heir 12, 9 Roi Alto 12, 10 Wimmera King 24, 4 Speculator 24 (bracketed with Lady Nan), 1 A 1 Mack 36, 11 Bundaberg 48, 12 King Capitalist 48, 6 Aerial Bingen 48, 2 Pete Peter 60, 14 Homeleigh Dick 84, 7 Rose Bingen 84. Won by a length, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, 4min 48sec.
FAREWELL HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter. —16 Dahpne Wildwood, 12yds behind (Broughton), 1; 9 Child Audubon, 36, 2; 3 Nelson M’Cormack, 36, 3. Also started: 18 Respect scr, 13 Gold Flake scr, 20 Uncle Bert scr, 7 Koniniwood scr, 5 Haricot scr, 23 James Conway scr, 21 Rothcliff scr, 10 Lenglen scr, 18 Red Star scr, 4 Ruby Huon scr and Lord Minto 12yds behind (bracketed), 14 Stanmoor 12, 17 Wakanui 12, 11 Temple 12, 2 Brendo 12, 15 Profiteer 24, 6 Syringa 24, 8 Van Cap 36, 1 Nelson Derby 48, 22 Huon Grattan 48, 24 Kewpie 48, 12 Master Councillor 60. Won Dv a head, with a length between second and third. Time, 2min 57 3-ssec. RACING IN ENGLAND. THE CHESTER CUP. LONDON, May 6. The Chester Cup resulted: —Spithead 1, Daimyo 2, Invercauld 3. Won by half a length. There were 20 starters. GREAT JUBILEE HANDICAP. LONDON. May 9. The Great Jubilee Handicap resulted as follows:—Amethystine 1, Twelve Pointer 2, Purple Shade 3.WEICHTS, ACCEPTANCES, ETC. D.J.C. NOMINATIONS. First Day. Trial Hurdle Handicap, of 200sovs. One mile and a-half.—Adjutor, Bonomel, Calibration, Caverock, Chinatown, Geraldine, Grim Joke, Killcee, Kiloti, Le Fort, Lord Ashlea, Nautical, Otauru, Paddy’s Hope, Red Kriss, Red Head, Red Tag, San Salvador, Tenterfield, Thistlecrown, Woodrow. Brighton Handicap, of 250sovs. One mile.—Bonskirl, Boughleen Dhoun, Bright Mark, Barricon, Brilliant Hope, Cornflower, Coch-y-Bondhu, Captain Sarto, Comic Song, Enare, Flique, Fairy Ring, Fairy Herald, Goosestep, lncursio, Kilris, Kukume. Master Lowburn, Mountain Rose, Novar, Olympia, Obligio, Ophir, Retrospect, Rapier, Solway, Salerno, Solfello, Shandre, Sweet Melody, The Cheat, Tempo, Tholomon, Vogue. Birthday Handicap, of 500sovs. One mile and a-half.—Bonena, Beauty Light, Bonnie Winkle, Crown Star, Cupidon, Enare, Happy Days, Jubilant, Kilfane, Listening Post, Loughrea, Marmont, Mountain'Lion, Prosperity, Ravenna, San Salvador, Tanadees. Otago Steeplechase, of 650sovs. About three miles.—Cassels, Golden Prince, Grer\stone, Kipling, Lady Winston, Mettle Drift, Paul Pry, Palencia, Pamplona, Rhoboro, Whipcord. Tradesmen’s Handicap, of 300sovs. Six furlongs.—Ayrburn, Barn Owl, Bella Lake, Bugle Note, Baldowa, Boadicea,. Clontarf, Comic Song, Dancing Days, Eaton Bells, Eucador Fulmar, Finc-n, Guncase, Ueranial, Goldtown, Gay Juliet, Kilbarry, Kuhio, Lava, Moorland, Royal Mac, Ravenna, Sunny Loch, Sun Up, Set Sail, Sol toe, The Harp, Valdamo. Warhaven, Will Oakland. St. Clair Steeplechase Handicap, of 250sovs. About two miles and a-nalf. — Aurore, Cazna, Frenchman, Greenstone, Lucky Chance, Maghera, Paul Pry, Rongahere, Rhoboro, Ready, Tokomairiro, Windermere. Jumpers’ Flat Handicap, of 225sovt*. One mile and a-quarter. —Adjutor, Bonomel, Captain Sarto, Camel Amble, Chinatown, En Route, ’Frisco Mail, Genera! Advance, Kilkee, Matatua, Otauru, Penury Rose, Red Kriss, Red Head, Red Admiral, Tenterfield. Winter Welter Handicap, of 250sovs. One mile—Avispado, Beauty Light, Barn Owl, Crown Star, Dutch Courage, Francaise, Fulmar, Golden King, Geranial, GoosesteD, Gay Juliet, Happv Days, Hurdy Gurdy, Kuhio, King Sol, Listening Post, Marmont, Mountain Lion, Quality, Radial, Sunny Loch, The Cheat, Uleaborg, Warhaven. Second Day. Silverstream Handicap, of 225sovs. Seven furlongs.—Bonskirl, Boughleen Dhoun, Blue Dragoon, Bright Mark, Barricon, Brilliant Hope, Cornflower, Coch-y-Bondhu, Comic Song, Flique, Fairy Ring, Gay Raiment, Goosestep, Jolly Glad, Kilris, Kukume, Master Lowburn, Mountain Rose, Novar, Olympia, Obligio, Ophir, Relic, Retrospect, Rapier, Rod Head, Solway, Salerno, Shandre, Solferite, The Cheat, Tholomon. Provincial Handicap, of 400sovs. One mile and a-guarter. —Bonena, Beauty Light, Bonnie Winkie, Crown Star, Cupidon, Dutch Courage, Dancing Days, Enare, Fulmar, Goosestep, Happy Days, Jubilant, Kilfane, Kuhio, Kukume, Listening Post, Loughrea, Marmont. Mcfuntain Lion, Prosperity, Ravenna, Sunny Loch, Tonadees. Will Oakland. Otago Hurdle Handicap, of 500sovs. Two miles.—Adjutor. Bonomel, Captain Sarto, Chinatown, Frenchman, ’Frisco Mail, General Advance, Grim Joke, Kilkee, Killoff. Le Fort, Otauru. Penury Rose, Paddy’s Hope, Red Kriss, Red Head, Red Admiral, San Salvador. Tenterfield. Thistlecrown. Wai-Rongoa Handicap, of 250eovs. Six furlongs.—Ayrburn, Bella Lake, Bugle Baldowa, Clontarf, Comic Song. Dancing Days, Eaton Bells, Ecuador, Finoro, Gunoase, Geranial, Goldtown, Gay Juliet, Hurdy Gurdy, Kilbarry, Kuhio, Lava, Moorland, RoyaJ Maq Sun Up, Set Sail, The Harp, VnJdamo, Warhaven. Wingatui Steeplechase Handioap, of 400sovs. About two miles and a-holf.— Aurore, Cassels, Greenstone, Golden Prince, Kipling, Lady Winston, Mettle Drift, Msg.
hera, Paul Pry, Palencia. Rhoboro, Whip cord.
Janefield Handicap, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—All Style, Barn Owl, Bonnie Olivo, Blue Dragoon, Bright Mark. Buoyant, Coch-y-Bondhu, Flique, Fairy Herald, Gay Raiment, Grey Eyes, Irish, Master Low burn, Mountain Rose, Miss Minerva, Obligio, Queen Balboa, Rob, Rag Salvino, Solfello, Shandre, Solferite, Similitude, Soltoe, Sweet Melody, Tempo, Taboo, Vogue, Voute.
Forbury Steeplechase Handicap, of 225sovs. About two miles and arquarter.— Aurore, Cazna, Frenchman. Greenstone, Kilkee, Lucky Chance, Maghera, Otauru, Paul Pry, Rongahere Rhoboro, Ready, Tokomairiro, Uncle Bod, Windermere. Invermay Welter Handicap, of 250sovs. One mile.—Avispado, Bonena, Beauty Light, Camel Amble, Crown Star, Dutch Courage, Degage. Enare. En Route. FVancaiae, Fulmar, Golden King Geranial Gay Juliet, Happy Days, Happy Warrior, Kilbarry Kuhio, King Sol, Marmont, Mountain Lion, Nautical, Quality, Royal Mao, Solway, Sunny Loch, Uleaborg, Warhaven. Third Day. Taieri Handicap, of 275sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Bonskirl, Boughleen Dhoun, Barricon, Brilliant Hope. Cornflower. Captain Sarto, Camel Amble, Enare, Flique, Fairy Ring, Goosestep, lncursio, Kukume, Master Lowburn, Mountain Rose, Novar, Otauru, Obligio, Ophir, Olympia, Relic, Rapier, Rea Head, Solway, Salerno, Shandre, The Cheat. King George Handicap, of 350sovs. One mild.—Bonena, Beauty Light, Baldowa. Bonnie Winkie, Crown Star. Cupidon* Dutch Courage, Francaise, Fulmar, Guncase, Geranial, Goosestep, Gay Juliet, Happv Days, Kilfane, Kuhio. Kukume, Listening Post, Mountain Lion, Ophir, Prosperity, Quality, Retrospect, Royal Mac, Ravenna, Sunny Loch, The Harp, Tanadees, Warhaven, Will Oakland, Enare, Degage. Greenfield Hurdle Handicap, of 350sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Adjutor, Bonomel. Captain Sarto, Calibration, Caverock, Chinatown, En Route, Frenchman, ’Frisci Mail, General Advance, Grim Joke, Kilkee, Killoff, Le Fort, Lord Ashlea, Nautical, Otauru, Penury Rose, Paddy’s Hope, Red Kriss, Red Head. Red Admiral, San Salvador, Tenterfield, Thistlecrown. Empire Handicap, of 275sovs. Six furlongs.—Avispado, Ayrburn, Bella Lake, Bugle Note, Baldowa, Bright Mark, Boadicea, Clontarf, Comic Song, Dancing Days, Eaton Bells. Ecuador, Finora, Guncase, Goldtown, Gay Juliet. Kilbarry, Kuhio, Lava, Moorland. Sun Up. Set Sail, Soltoe, The Harp, Valdamo. Dunedin Steeplechase Handicap, of 450sovs. About two miles and a-half.— Aurore, Cazna, Cassels. Greenstone, Golden Prince, Kipling, Lady Winston, Mettle Drift, Maghera, Paul Prv, Palencia, Rhoboro, Ready. Tokomairiro, Windermere, Whipcord. Domain Handicap, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—All Style, Bonnie Olive, Blue Dragoon, Bright Mark, Buoyant. Coch-y-Bondhu, Flique, Fairy Herald, Gay Raiment,'Grey Eyes, Geraldine, Irish, Kilris, Master Lowburn, Mountain Rose, Miss Minerva, Olympia. Obligio. Queen Balboa, Rob, Retrospect, Salerno, Solfello, Shandre, Solferite, Similitude, Soltoe, Sweet Melody, fenipe, Tholomon, Taboo, Vogue, Voute. Tahuna Steeplechase Handicap, of 225sovs. About two miles and one furlong.—Aurore, Cazna. Frenchman, Greenstone. Golden Sarto, Kilkee, Lucky Chance, Maghera, Otauru, Paul Pry. Rongahere, Rhoboro, Tokomairiro, Uncle Bob, Windermere. Farewell Handicap, of 250sovs. Seven furlongs.—Avispado, Bonena, Barn Owl, Cornflower. Clontarf, Comic Song, Dufr* 1 ' Courage, Degage, Francaise. ’Frisco Mail, Fujmar, Guncase, Golden King, Geranial, Gay Juliet, Happv Days, Hurdy Gurdy, Happy Warrior, Kilbarry, Kuhio, Kilris, King Sol, Marmont. Miss Minerva, Prosperity, Radial. Royal Mac, Ravenna, Sunny Loch, Sun Up, Set Sail, The Cheat, Uleaborg, Valdamo, Warhaven, Will Oakland. WANGANUI HANDICAPS. Wangarui Steeplechase, of 7Gosovs. About three miles.—Omahu 11.11, Passin’ Though 11.7. Glenotus 11.7, Carawack 10.13. Mahuru 10.11, Landbird 10.11, Eerie 10.10, San Forte 10.0. Master Peter 10 5, Black Art 10.5. Charlatan 10.4, Buckeye 9.9, Dick 9.7, First Line 9.3, Young Thurnhem 92, Tetoa 9.0, White Ranger 9.0. Tuki 9.0, Active 9.0, Adrienne 9.0, Uncle Dave 9.0. Century Hurdles, of 500sovs. Two miles and a-quarter— Lochson 11.12, Nukumai 11.8. Frisco Mail 11.3, Maunga 11.0, Passin Through W) 13, Vagabond 10.11, Brigadier Eill 10.7. Landbird 10.7, Omahu 10.6, Te Kawa 10.5, Black Art 10.0. Carawock 10.0, Comedy Prince 9.11, Bonny Rill 9.9, Tinokaha 9.9, Dubious 9.5, Gold Peak 9.3, Savoury 9.2. Otauru Kid 9.0, Young Thurnham 9.0. Asleep 9.0, White Ranger 9.0. AUCKLAND HANDICAPS. Cornwall Handicap, of 900sovs. One mile and a-quarter. —Musketoon 10.3, Income 9.12, Ruapapa 9.9, Illumination 9.8, Tame Fox 9.6, Sandstar 9.5, Gala Day 9.4, Town Bank 9.2, Cold Steel 9.1. Alaric 9.0, Boomerdav 9.0, Gaze 8.13, Bright Day 8.10, Glen Canny 8.10, Tresillian 8.9, Mayer Doon 8.8, Kilbird 8.8, Whetunui 8.7, Barometer 8.6, Gold Jacket 8.5, Martian Miss 8.4, Zircon 8.1, Archeen 8.1, Tall Timber 8.1, Arch Amie 8.1, Gold Rain. Valencia, Royal Form, White Comet, Marble Bell, Uralla, Transformer, Cherry Ripe, Charlady, Muscari, Black Cruiser, Right and Left, Infante. Drolatiqne, Matinee, Doleful Ditty, Steel Bar, Regent, Far North 8.0. Great Northern Steeplechase, of 225050v5. About three miles and a-half.—Omahu 11.6, Sir Roseberry 11.5, Lochson 11.4, Glenotus 11.1, Highway 11.1, Oakleigh 11.0, Passin’ Through 10.13, Sea Deil 10.4, Carawock 10.2, Pittbworth 10.2, Landbird 10.2, Peter Amans 10.0, Charlatan 10.0, Eerie 10.0, San Forte 9.12, Brigadier Bill 9.11, Never Despair 9.10, Master Peter 9.10, Buckeye 9.8. Mary Bruoo 9.8, No Surrender 9.7, Prince Rufus 9.6, Snako 9.6, Black Art 9.6, Dick 9.5, ’Frisco Miail 9.3, Vociferate, Tinokaha, Young Thurnham, Active, Irish Jig, King Abbey. Tuki 9.0. Great Northern Hurdles, of 2000sovs. Two miles and a-half.—Lochson 11.9, Highway 11.4, Maunga 11.0, Passin’ Through 11.0, Sir Roseberry 10.2, Alario 10.9, Vagabond 10.8, Boomerdav 10.7, Landbird 10.6, Omahu 10.3, Mia Bella 10.3, Brigadier Bill 10.1. Te Kawa 10.1, Prince Rufus 9.11, Soa Deil 9.11. Gaze 9.10, Glenotus 9.10, Peter Amans 9.9, ’Frisco Mail 9.8, Comedy Prince 9.6, Black -Art 9.6, Snake 9.6, Glen Canny 0.6, Comical 9.6, Carawock 9.6, Karamu 9.4, Narrow Neck 9.4, Gold Peak 9.2, Tinokaha 0.2, Awtoke 9.2, Dubious, Active, Young Thurnham, Mahgoloire, Marble Gloss, Lucullent, Buckeye, Never Despair, Good Mark, Cureaform, King Abbey, Dick, Mary Bruce, Irish Jig, Peter Maxwell, White Ranger, Savoury 6.0.
RIVERTON HANDICAPS. Jumpers’ Flat Handicap. One mile and a-half. —Beauty Light 11.0, Kilkee 10.2, Captain Sarto 9.13, Penury Rose 9.12, Calibration 9.9, Wapping 9.9, Boughleen Dhoun 9.6, Woodrow 9.5, Diamond Nap 9.4, Swimashore 9.3, Mettle Drift 9.0. Riverton Handicap. One mile and aSuarter. —Listening Post 9.10, Baldowa 8.13 upidon 8.9, Beauty Light 8.2, San Salvador 6.9, Marmont 6.8, Thistlecrown 6.7, Twinkle 6.7. Orepuke Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.— Sweet Melody 9.4, Obligio 9.0, Mountain Hose 8.2, Soltoe 8.7, Queen Balboa 8.3, Solerno 8.1, Sidelight 8.1, Navy Cut 8.0, Fairy Ring 7.13, Blue Dragoon 7.12 Kyleboa 7.9, Flight 7.7, Swimashore 7.6, Bnmpie 7.5, Hogue 7.0, Sarto gelding 7.0. Aparima Hack Steeples. About two miles and a-half.—Frenchman 12.3, Mazama 11.4, Kilkee 10.4. Rongahere 10.4, Hollow Log 10.2, Diamond Nap 9.7, Lucky Chance 9.6, Ellesmere 9.4, Greensdowne 9.0. Wapango Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs. —Mountain Rose 9.0, Highborn 8.10, Salerno 8.8, Captain Sarto 8.3, Navy Cut 8.2, Fairy Ring 8.1, Kyleboa 7.8, Swimashore 7.7, Vogue 7.0, Sunny Gold 7.0. Monowai Welter Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Radial 9.4, Valdamo 9.1, Setsail 8.11, Warhaven 8.11, Beauty Light 8.8, Generial 8.5, Francaise 8.4, Marment 8.3, San Salvador 8.3, ‘Sweet Melody 8.2, Equador 7.13, Coastguard 7.9 f Thistlecrown 7.8, Counterstroke 7.7, Twinkle 7.7. EGMONT ACCEPTANCES. Tongahoe Hurdles, of 200sovi. One mile and arhalf.—Lockson 12.2, Nukumai 11.12, Vagabond 11.2, Puwhero 11.0, Omahu 10.10, Alteration 10.9, Comedy Prince 10.4, Bonny Rill 10.4. Glen Canny 9.12, Savoury 9.7, Eonmark 9.4, Otauru Kid 9.2, Marble Glass 9.0, Taitaiata 9.0, Wee Sandy 9.0, All Wind Asleep 9.0. Telegraph Handioap, of 150sovs. Five furlongs.—Attractive 9.3, King Pot 9.3, Te Kawa 9.1, Willow Wai 8.6, CNirraghmore 8.4. Bonogue 8.3, Mias Odille 7.11, Minstrel Boy 7.11, Royal Bonus 7.10. Lisogno 7.10, No Response 7.10. Master Lucerne 7.5, Empire Camp 7.5, Monaghan 7.2, Benzora 7.0, Hineora 7.0, Ganui 7.0, Camp Gun 7.0, Puawhata 7.0, Equalise 7.0, Insurance 7.0. Steeplechase Handicap, of 2Coeovs. About two miles.—Bonibrook 10.11. Hautawa 10.0, Active 9.13, Paraoa 9.10, White Ranger 9.7, Sansalino 9.2, Birkenella 9.0, Big Gun 9.0, Akbar 9.0, Kaforte 9.0, Objector 9.0, Pourihoiho 9.0, Uncle Dave 9.0. Lady Comet 9.0. Egmont Steeplechase, of 500sovs. About two miles and a-half.—San Forte 10.10, Puwhero 10.7, Explorer 10.5, Buckeye 9.13, Dick 9.11, First Line 9.7, Tetoa 9.4, Tuki 9.4, Blue Hall 9.2, Adrienne 9.0. Flyinsr Handicap, of 250 soys. Six furlongs.—lncome 9.0, Dan Quinn 8.6. Rafa 8.6, Lady Beutinck 7.7, Archeen 7.13, Mountain Bell 7.0, Avonlea- 6.10, Lipsol 6.9, Ora's Delight 6.7, Lively Fire 6.7. M‘Rae Memorial Handicap, of 350sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Hipo 8.8, Tame Fox 8.3, Cold Steel 7.13, Imperial Spark 7.11. Gold Jacket 7.5, Valencia 7.3, Sunshot 6.13, Archeen 6.10, Muscari 6.7. Tawhiti Hack Handicap, of 175sovs. Eight furlongs and a-half.—Euphonium 8.7, Troilus 8.4, Rowley 7.13, Rehutai 7.11, Ring Potoa 7.9, Mountain Ore 7.0, Roosevate 7.0, Lady Dolwill 7.0, Rangi 7.0, Harto 7.0, Lady Ranforte 7.0. NORTH CANTERBURY ACCEPTANCES. Oxford High-weight Handicap. One mile.—Tenterfield 10.12, Kukume 10.9, Castellan 10.9, Petunia 10.8, All Gold 10.4, Bonomel 10.4, Goldspinner 9.13, Kilbirnie 9.7, Lord Ashlea 9.7, Rigel 9.7, North Inch 9.7, Horatius 9.0. Trial Stakes. Six furlongs.—Cultivation, Peho, Jarretiere, Ivaline, Rapier, Gaybird, Cornstalk, Solfello, His Majesty, Voute. Fernside Handicap Trot. Two miles. — Locanda Rose, Polo Jim, Lord Denver, Ffank Dillon, Direct Tod, Surfboard, Appleshaw, Tommy Bells scr, Succession 12yds behind, Lord Clan 36, Admiral Pointer 35, Ecstasy 36, Sparkling Chimes 60. Annie’s Dream 60, Crusader 69, Carbinea 84, Koraki 108, Peter Mac 168, Talero 180. North Canterbury Handicap. One mile and a-quarter. —Tarleton 9.13, Prosperity 8.3, Royal Star 8.2, Crown Star 7.13, Dutch Courage 7.9, Enaro 7.8, Goosestep 7.3, Jubilant 7.3, Kilbirnie 6.11, Ophir 6.10. Prince Charleroi 6.10, Ferino 6.10, Winkie’s Rebel 6.7. Loburn Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.— Coch-y-Bondhu 9.1, Kilris 8.12, Miss Minerva 8.10, Corinthic 8.8, Bonatic 8.3, Armchair 8.3, Tempo 8.2, Voute 7.33, Prompter 7.6, Flaming Ray 7.6, Gay Life 7.4, Hallowmoon 7.4, Kilcannich 7.0. Grey Eyes 7.0, Cacolet 7.0. Farewell Handicap. Five furlongs.— Moorland 9.13, Ayrburn 8.12, Goldtown 8.6, Pickaninny 7.6, Corinthic 7.4. Gold Brick 7.4, Horatius 6.7, Hallowmoon 6.7. jOhoka Handicap Trot. One mile.—Alvira, Bob Dillon, Evolution, Frank Dillon, Miss Denver, Lady Trafalgar, Royal Junior, Ruth Hall, Imshi, Dome, Yen, Lord Clan, Admiral Pointer, My Sonnv, Lady Zora, Logan Lad scr, Nellie Bramley 12yds behind, Ecstasy 12, Annie’s Dream 12, Drone 12, Albert Logan 12, Osier Beauty 12, Lone Hand 12. Awamoa 24, Koraki 24, Ajady Bountiful 24, Mary Galindo 24, Squatter 36, Prince Athol 36, Peter Mac 48, Coronel 72. OAMARU TROTTING HANDICAPS. Innovation Handicap (saddle), of 155sovs. Ono mile and a-h^lf.—Wee Patch, Syndicate, Nelson’s Guest, Princess Reta, Hassen. Credit Slip, Bon Tapui, Bon Bell, Don Wilkee scratch, Gold Digger 12vds behind, Zingiber 36, Hostage 36. Real Lady 36. Stone Ginger 48. Silurian 60. Sheila Wilkes 72, Avalanche 120, Marvin Drift 132. Advance Handicap (harness), of 155sovs. Class 3.50. One mile and arhalf.— Zingiber, Wild Sunset, Vican, Tredenham, Tetraohord Queen Peters, Princess Ann. Proud Imperial, Nantwick. Native Chief, Master Bell, Moon Hay, Lady Pftorscn Kutukit Jack, Festive Morn, Hard Knocks. High Jinks, K 1 Carbine filly, De Artigen, Cameo, Potty’s Boy. Airman, Ashley Dillon scratch, Four Bolls 24yds behind. Fairy Chimes 36, Dolly Houi 36, Nelson O’Neil 48, Mimmax 72, Sasin 72, Dillon Gold 84. Try Soon 84. President’s Handicap (harness), of 500sovs. Class 4.40. Two miles.—Oaknut, Rebol, Lniarus, Black Admiral, Hustler, Retas Greeting, Ivy Audubon, St. Maura, Roicole Bing Boy Wharepiana scratch, Kean John 12yds behind, Golden Sun 12, Dixie « Pride 12. Lady Embrace 12, Cromstall 12. Peter M ‘Kinney 12. Ramaroa 24 Stunt Artist 24. Lincoln Huon 24, Peter Mac 24. Lord Nepean 24, Harold Burwood 24, Native King 24, Latona 24, Kissing Cun 24. Bessie Logan 24, Dosborough 36, Le Todd 36, Downcast 36, Talent 36. Cold water 48. Prince Pointer 48, Queen’s Own 48, Royal Chance 60.
Waikaura Handicap (harness), of lssaova. Class 5.9. Two miles—Zingiber, Nelaon M’Kinriey, Secret Link, Gold Digger, Credit Slip, Real Lady. Saka Bona. Wildbine, Wakefield, Stone Ginger scratch, Silurian 12yds behind, Wire 36, Lady Evelyn 36. Burnie 48, Avalanche 96, Swiftbme 144, Pieter Timmerman 156, Merry Bingen 168, Delville Wood 180, Benny Spec 204. Papakaio Handicap (saddle), of 170sovs. Class 3.0. One mile and a-quarter. -Dolly Houi, Gold Chimes, Sasin, Pandora, Haere Ra, Imshi, Lady Zora, Nightlight, Ruby Carbine, Quiokmatch, Fairy Chimes, Princess Ann, Copra, Looanda Queen, Leith Chimes, Noiseless, Fireman, Miss Denver, My Sonny, Miss Adonis scratch, Drone 12yds behind, Logan Lad 12, Ardlussa 12, Ecstasy 12, Nyallo 12, Kelpie 12, Winsome Melody 12, Lady Minto 12, Erin’s Logan 24, Mountain Chimes 24, Awamoa 24, Winnie Dillon 24 t Rapier 24, Glen Farg 24. TTie Freak 24. Kanuknot 36, King Sandy 36, Reta 36, Oakland 48, Daphne Bird 48, Erin Chimes 48, Big Bill 48, Van Director 60, Desborough 84. Enfield Handicap (harness), of 200sora. Class 3.14. One mile and three furlongs.— Ivy Audubon, Morning Glow, T.ogan Hanlon. Sprig o’ -Heather, Reta, Bingen Lad, Kanuknot, Gibraltar, Cardinal and Blue, Trenand. Awamoa scratch, Rebel 12yds behind, Dolly Doyle 12, Brentloc 12, Van Director 24, Maiwhariti 36, Ramaroa 48, Bessie Logan 48, Harold Burwood 48, Reta’a Greeting 48, Royal Chance-60. Stewards’ Handicap (harness), of 170sovs. Class 3.36. One mile and a-half.—Gold Chimes, Haere Ra, Ecstasy, Lady Zora, Bertha Dillon, Nightlight, Day Pointer, Try Soon, Quickmatch, Copra, Locanda Queen, Nyallo, Fireman, Mentor scratch. Logan Hanlon 12yds behind, Sparkling Chimes 12, Ararawa 12, Dusky Pointer 12, Kelpie 12, Melody 12, Glen Farg 12, Harria 12 Yenot 12, Silver Band 24, St. Fillan 24, Kanuknot 24, Wairua 36, Erin Chimea 48, Daphne Bird 48, Desborough 108. Electric Handicap (saddle), of 20090v5. Class 2.19. One mile. —Oakland, Winnie Dillon, Bismurate. Lone Hand, Fancy Pointer, Kean John, Reta, Roicole, My Sonny, Dolly Doyle scratch, Glen Wilkes 12yds behind, Peter Mac 12, Van Director 12 Sparkling Pronto 12, Pan Yan 24, Pesi mist 24, Lady Embrace 24, Desborough 24, Cromstall 24, Queen’s Own 36, Progress 36, Golden Sun 36, Choubra 48, Coldwater 48, Tommy Direct 48. NEW ZEALAND TROTTING STAKES. The following entries have been received for the New Zealand Trotting Stakes, 1926:; W. J. Humphries’s b f, by Homeleigh Dick —Woodland Whispers mare; E. W. Curry’s ch f, by Petereta—Frizzy; John Boag’a b f Roma Bingen, by Nelson Bingen—dam by Crimson Rose; V. B. Line's b f, by Nelson Bingen—dam by Wildwood; A. J. Fine’s ch f, by Great Audubon—Renown j A. br g, by Bon Homme— Zenobia; C. Samson’s b g, by Lorenes Todd —Glenfoot; W. Shields’s ch g, by Peter Moko—Dreamland; R. J. Bryan's b g Great Promise, by Great Audubon—Silver King mare, T. SL Dowdle b f, by Nelson Bell— Lady Vancleve; G. A. Malaquin’s b f, by Nelson Bingen —Rothschild mare; W. T. Lowe’s b g, by Bon Homme—Yankee Lass; H. F. Nieholl’s b g Hurst Park, by Nelson Bingen—Lady Cherry; R. Morten’s rn f, by Nelson Bingen—Muricata; D. Cameron’s b g, by Young Star Pointer —Rothville mare; 11. Hunter’s b g, by Sungod—Jenny Bell; W. J. Moir’s 1> g, by Nelson Bingen —Neeratte; W. 11. Norton’s b f, by El Cabrine—Bonilene; John B. Fox’s br g, by Nelson Bingen—Lord Derby mare; A. Reid and T. Fogg’s b f, by Nelson Bingen—La Paloma; A. Reid and T. Fogg’s b f, by Lorenes Todd—Unknown: F. J. Powell’a b f, by Lorenes Todd—Rothschild mare; C. G. Allen’s b g, by El Carbine—Parole Bells; W. Johnston’s b f, by Nelson Bingen —Geo. M. ratcliem mare; Newton’s b f r by Nelson Bingen: Newton’s b g, by Petereta: J. S. Miller’s b f, by Petereta— The Dairymaid; Exors. of late Thomatf Kett’s b g, by Nelson Bingen—Rosie M‘Kii> nev: James Hamilton’s eh g, bv Petereta— Bellflower; James Hamilton’s b f, by Nelson Bingen—Flowerbed; F. R. Legg’s b g, bv Bon Patch—Bon Homme mare; T. Ritchie’s b g, by Petereta—Swift; T* Ritchie’s b f, by Lorenes Todd —Frank Robbins mare; W. C. Morrison’s blk g, by Bon Patch—Sheila M.; W. Baker’s b g, by Homeleigh Dick—Belgium Rose: C. R. Hadfield’s b f, by Lorenes Todd—Massey mare: J. R. Crossan’s b f, by Young Star Pointer—Susie Patchen; A. Steven’s b f, by Coldstream Bells—Wallace L. mare; E. C. Woodhnm’s ch g; O. Davey’s ch g, by Great Audubon —Welcome. CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. CHRISTCHURCH, May 6. At a meeting of the Committee oi the Canterbury Jockey Club the report of the Programme Committee showed that the only increase in stakes at the Grand National meeting is in the Winter Oup, which has been raised from 800sovs to lOOOsovs. Alterations of minimum weights have been made in a few races, but the main amendment has been to eliminate the set penalties and adopt the system of rehandicapping winners. The stake of the New Zealand Cup remains the same, but the new condition* as to rehandicapping will apply, and < in view of the statutory minimum of 7st imposed by Parliament the maximum limit of the handicap has been fixed at 9.6. ROSIE NUT CASE. A meeting of the committeo of the Forbury Park Trotting Club was held on Wednesday, (Mr B. S. Irwin presiding) to continue the inquiry into the ownership of * Rosie Nut. The inquiry was commenced last year, when the evidence of the owner (Mr Hancock) went to show that he paid his trainer (Mr E. J. Smith) a third of the stake won by Rosie Nut. thus constituting a partnership—a partnership which waa not registered as required by the rules of trotting. Hancock, in a second statement denied that he paid his trainer a third of the stake won by the mare. The committee, after deliberating, decided to fine Hancock £2O, and to call on Smith to explain his connection with the matter. Smith denied that Haneogk had made him any offer of a third of the stakes won, and said he could prove by his book* that no such arrangement as had been stated by Hancock in his first evidence hod been come to. The inquiry was then adjourned, and fitnith was requested to submit his hooka to the committee on hie next visit to Dunedin. Last night Smith produced kk books, and the committee
anally decided io accept his statement that he had no agreement, as alleged, with Hancock.
THE PURSER CASE.
MELBOURNE, May 4. In connection with the Purser case, the jourt issued an order directing the plaintiff to pay the costs of the previous action as well as the costs of the action then before the court. This finally disposes of the case. Purser won the Caulfield Cup last year, but was disqualified for inconsistent running in the Coongy Handicap, decided a few days previously. His connections, who were also disqualified, have now failed to obtain redress from die courts for the penalty inflicted on them.
TOTALISATOR PERMITS.
WELLINGTON, May 8. The total i sat or revenue for the year was £590,485, a decrease of nearly £28,000.
Mho following aro the taxes paid on the meeting:— Totalisator tax Receipts tax ... £1576 12 5 ... 49 8 9 Dividend tax _ 2838 7 0 Stalco tax _ 257 10 0 Amusement tax ... ... 128 6 7
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