Sporting

Otago Witness, Issue 3756, 9 March 1926, Page 61

Sporting

RACING CALENDAR. March 10. —Opotiki J.C. Annual Meeting. March 10, 11—Southland R.C. Autumn Meeting. March 12, 13—Napier Park R.C. Autumn Meeting. March 13, 17—Ohinemuri J.C. Jubilee Meeting. March 13—Timaru Trotting Meeting. March 17—Opunake R.C. Annual Meeting. March 17—Wyudham Trotting Meeting. March 18.—Waimate R.C. Annual Meeting. March 18, 20—New Brighton Meeting. March 20—Bay of Plenty J.C. Annual Meeting. March 20—Maeterton R.C. Autumn Meeting. March 20 and 22—Westport J.C. Annual Meeting. March 24, 25—Rangitikei R.C. Annual Meeting. March 27—Australian J.C. Warwick Farm Meeting. March 23, 24—Oamaru J.C. Autumn Meeting. April 3—Tuapeka Meeting. April s—Beaumont Meeting. April 3, s—Wairarapa Meeting. April 3, s—Feilding Meeting. April S, s—Auckland Meeting April 3, 7 —Metropolitan Trotting Meeting. April 5, O—C.J.C. Meeting. April 3,5, 7, 10— Australian J.C. Autumn Meeting. May 1, 3—Waikato R.C. Autumn Meeting. ACCEPTANCES. March 9—Oamaru J.C. Meeting. March 9—Waimate R.C. Meeting.

stock. Mr Stead was unquestionably accepted as a really great judge of racing and breeding, but even though an admirer of Gipsy Grand and his stock he did not have any luck with them, although Grand Rapid won a New Zealand Cup for him. THE WEAK LINK. The strength of a chain is dependent on its weakest link, and just in the same manner the value of a handicap can be completely wrecked if one horse is let in with ridiculous leniency. No better illustration of the point can be supplied than by recalling how Amythas reduced the field in the Invercargill Cup to a couple of runners after place money, because he was fired in at 7.1 at Wingatui, and other handicappers blindly followed that estimate of his form. Amythas was fit and ready to take advantage of the opportunity, and won both the principal events at Wingatui, and then had an exercise canter at Invercargill. It i 3 heartbreaking to remember that ne subsequently lost the Wellington Cup with only 7.9, when he could have won with a stone more on his back. The owner of Kilfane was not so fortunate as the owner of Amythas. Kilfane was in the Oiautau Cup with about 101 b below his right handicap, but those who saw him run state that the Sunny Lake gelding did not look nearly ready to race. Kilfane’s last performance in the spring was an unplaced performance with 8.10 on his back, in the Winton Cup. He was handicapped to give Happy Days, who won, 61b. In the Southland Cup Kil fane has 7.6, and has been handicapped to meet Happy Days on 151 b better terms. Kilfane is the weak link in the chain representing the handicap for the Southland Cup, as he was in the (Jtautau Cup, but unluckily for his owner, the horse was not fit enough to take advantage of the oppor tunity. Fit and well, the Southland Cup would be next door to a “walk-over” for the Sunny Lake—Kilfane gelding. In just the same manner does the* weak link crop up with starting. The most ridiculous start that can be seen is that in which, say. a dozen horses stand flat foot at the barrier whilst something else guts away on the move. Another ridiculous start consists in keeping several perfectly mannered horses waiting flat foot at the barrier for several minutes whilst some fractious brutes are being coaxed with little success to come into line. Why owners tolerate such a state of affairs is really beyond comprehension Still, starters' are encouraged in that sort of thing. Quite recently it was stated in the report of a meeting that “although Mr So-and-So had several fractious horses to handle, he got them away on terms with the rest of the fields,” or words to that effect. Mark the word “them.” It really seems as if the starter was more anxious to study the fractious horses than he was these who were behaving themselves in a perfect manner. It is a very queer state of affairs which studies the welfare of the rogues and the riotous horses whilst those of exemplary behaviour are kept waiting for them. It is on a par with keeping an intercolonial steamer waiting for hours because a couple of drunken coal-heavers decline to go on board, or, in other words, to line up at the barrier and get to business. HANDICAPPING (?) According to J. O’Shea, the Sydney reinsman who drove Machine Brick in the Otahuliu Cup, they have a peculiar system of handicapping trotters in NewSouth Wales. O’Shea stated that if a horse handicapped on 2.20 ran second in 2.15 he would still be on 2.20 until he won a race. He says it is quite fair to all, and gives an ow-ner a chance to win. Mr O’Shea might have gone further aud said that handicapping a horse with a public performance of 2.15 on a 2.20 mark would be practically making him a present of a race. If his contention is pursued to a logical conclusion it would lead to a ridiculous state of affairs. Suppose a horse handicapped on 2.20 did run second in 2.15, and won in 2.19 J, would he be handicapped on 2.19£ or 2.15? If handicapped on 2.194 he could probably win three or four races before getting down to 2.15 again. The curse of light harness racing consists in the fact that owners will not chase a horse in a race with even less than ssec in hand. This is, however, what Mr O’Shea apparently expects them to do. Say the horse with a 2.15 mark for running second is on a 2.20 mark with another horse. Is it likely that the owner of the latter will try to beat him? The owner of the horse entitled to be on 2.20 knows that a horse on the same mark can go 2.15. If he chases him he has a good chance of getting on a bad mark himself without winning. Then, again, what sort of a market would there be about a horse handicapped at 2.20 although holding a 2.15 public performance? In all probability all the other owners with horses in the same race would want to be on him, or, in other words, there would be only one horse in the market, because the rest of the field would be spectators. No wonder that light-harness racing does not' make progress in New South Wales. Many people do not regard it as a particularly healthy sport, and one can imagine what sort of a game it is in a place where the system of handicapping positively invites owners to “ wait ” with a horse until a ridiculously well-handicapped horse wins and gets out of the way. Under Mr O’Shea’s system it seems as if owners in his part of the world will not “ play ” unless they can win in their turn. The idea could be reduced to au utter absurdity. Suppose that instead of a horse running second in 2.15 he actually went 2.10, he would, according to Mr O’Shea’s statement, be handicapped on 2.20. It would be interesting to know what the owners of the other 2.20 horses would be doing in a race. Would they give the 2.10 horse masquerading on a 2.20 mark a walk-over, or would they start against him and legitimately try to beat him? One cannot imagine a stronger incentive to fraudulent running than the handicapping system which Mr O’Shea claims

is preferable to that supposed to be in vogue in this country. We all know of the ridiculous bird, the ostrich, which hides by burying its head in the sand. The Sydney system of handicapping is just on a par with the behaviour of the silly ostrich, and the best illustration of the point can be made by asking the question, When is a 2.10 horse not a 2.10 horse? —and the answer is, When it is handicapped on a 2.20 mark in Sydney. A LIVE LINE. It seems to have escaped notice that Lurline, who won the Australian Cup of 1875, and Pilliewinkie, who won this year, belong to the same family. Mermaid, the dam of Lurline, was imported from England, and contributed her first foal to the New Zealand Stud Book when Waterwitch appeared in 1866. She afterwards produced Malice and Lurline, and the most notable subsequent foals were Gilda, Castaway, Le Loup, Naiad, Lure, La Mode, and Leopold. Mermaid only failed to breed in two seasons between 1866 and 1881, and she was then destroyed. It is rather interesting to glance back at her breeding, and note the source from which the line inherits it e: traordinary vitality. Mermaid was got by King Tom (sire of St. Simon’s dam) from Waterwitch, by The Flying Dutchman, who wiL be remembered by the historic match with Voltigeur. The Flying Dutchman was lost to England, but he established a dominant line in France, where his blood is breeding on to-day—principally through his son Dollar. The Flying Dutchman sired Flying Duchess, the dam of Galopin, and it is interesting to recall that two great rivals in Voltigeur and The Flying Dutchman were responsible for the great St. Simon line. Voltigeur was the grandsire of Galopin, and The Flying Dutchman became his maternal grandsire. Waterspray, the clam of Pilliewinkie, claims as her fifth dam Waterwitch, v/ho was a half-sister to Lurline. At the termination of her racing career Lurline produced at least one great colt in Darebin, who won the Victoria Derby and Sydney Cup, and was afterwards bought for America. One of Luriine’s descendants, in Lieutenant Bill, won the Caulfield Cup in 1902. In this country Mermaid bred on principally through Waterwitch, whose daughter Nautilus threw Galatea, Teredo, Cynisea, Pygmalion, Melusina, Nautilus Shell, Seashell, Bombshell, and Lakeshell. Several good winners in Sir George Clifford’s stable descended from Mermaid, notably Fleetfoot, Cannie Chiel, First Flight, Flying Start, and other notable winners from the same taproot include Ballymena, Limerick, Loyal Irish, Soldiers’ Chorus, Cherubini, Tannhauser, Rossini, Star Ranger, Rebekah, Obsono, Ravenna, Sea King, Broadsword, Ennengarde, Aborigine, Our King, Maori King, Grand Rapids, and others of lesser note. IK A NUTSHELL Galway has been showing signs of soreness. I tone displayed signs of soreness after working on Saturday. Acceptances for the Waimate and Oamaru meetings are due on the 9th inst. • The Waimate Racing Club’s annual meeting takes place on Thursday of next week. Eaton Bells is in good racing shape, and travelling well in her work. Handicaps for the Great Easter and Great Autumn are due on March 16. Corn Money beat Los Ambus in a gallop over six furlongs on Saturday last. Nominations for the Tuapeka meeting are due on Wednesday, March 10. There is a possibility of a new training establishment being set up at Wingatui. Nominations for the Tuapeka and Beaumont meetings are due on March 10. Beauty Light is being schooled over hurdles and shapes well for a novice. The Timaru Trotting Club’s Autumn meeting takes place on Saturday next. If in anything like form Happy Warrior would keep them busy in the North Otago Cup. Overdrawn finished better than Circulation in a gallop over seven furlongs on Saturday. The reported sale of Mantua is lacking in fact, and she is still a member of F. Shaw’s team. Jack o’ Lantern is said to have improved in his manners when asked to line up to the barrier. Buoyant is showing improved form on the track, and is also a more robust-looking horse than formerly. C. Emerson had quite a field day at the Banks Peninsula meeting, where he steered four winners. The Southland Racing Club’s Autumn meeting takes place on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Pamplona was worked at Wingatui on Saturday morning, and got through steady pacing on the plough track. The Wyndham Trotting Club has received a very pleasing list of nominations for their annual race meeting. Kapuna seems to be on the improve, and shaped well in a gallop with Lava over seven furlongs on Saturday. Silver Lining has made a good recovery from his trouble in the feet, and is bowling along sound and freely in bis work. Reports from Australia state that R. O’Donnell contemplates starting a stable at either Flemington or Randwick. A couple of “resurrections’’ in Red Admiral and Mandrako figure amongst the hurdlers engaged at the Oamaru meeting. Happy Days is bowling dong freely in his work, and has completely thrown off the soreness he displayed lome little time back. Ayrovski seems to be a natural stayer, as he took charge of his pilot last week and bolted five und a-h: If rouuds at Riccarton. Kilfane would find a race a gift for him if he was in condition to take advantage of the weights he is being allotted in tne south. King Balboa will probably be found running a bettor horse at the Invercargill meeting than he did at the Otautau fixture. Walter Buddicombe, one of the oldtime riders at Forbury Park, is looking after Hurdy Gurdy in his work at Wingatui. Tho principal event on the Ashburton Trotting Club’s Autumn programme will be the Durban Handicap of 400sovs. for a 4.38 class.

Apple Digbtou has made a complete recovery from the trouble which sent him out of commission in the early part of the season.

Galante, the dam of Top Gallant, sold at 3000gns as a three-year-old, but before her best son came to light she was resold at 200gns. Mr I. G. Duncan is sending over several yearlings to Sydney. Mr T. H. Lowry is also sending over some youngsters for the yearling sales. The Dunedin owner Mr A. E. Blakely ha his colours successfully carried for the first time when Bon Skirl Avon at the Banks Peninsula meeting. The tip&ters are again advertising their wares in the Sydney papers. The boastful manner in which they assert their ability to pick winners is amusing. Galaxy and Gay Raiment arc again in R. C. Reed’s stable. The former is to be tried out OA f er fences, and shaped well in his first -school over them.

G. Young rode with consistently good form at the V.R.C. Autumn meeting, and should have plenty of demand in future for his services iu the saddle.

Eaton Bells did not show up at Wingatui, but she may “have better luck at the Invercargill meeting, as she generally acts well on the southern track.

Oamaru he has been sent up lib. Bonnie Winkie is to be given another trial, and Avill shortly be taken up as a hack in order to work away the superfluous beef he has accumulated. Top Gallant is said to have cost between JOOOgns and 6000gns in England. He did a season at the stud iu Australia before going back to training. Roseday has 61b taken off his back by the Southland handicapper after the Solferino gelding was defeated at Gore. At Judging by the form of the Soldiers’ Chorus stock got out of moderate mares, he would have been worthy of a belter chance than he received at the stud. Pink Note seems to have smartened up a bit as a result of his recent winning effort at the Gore meeting, where.' however. he beat a rather moderate lot.

Wingatui stables are well represented in the Great Easter Avith Overdrawn. Apple Dighton, Corn Money, Lava, Rob, Los Ambus, and Rosenor. Southland stables supply nominations in the -shape of Listening Post, Tommy Todd, Set Sail, and Baldowa. This end is also represented in .the Great Autumn by Listening Post, Tommy Dodd, OverdraAvn Roman Archer, Baldowa, and Mantua. The Mauritius horse Orion, racing under the name of Retreat, recently Avon the principal event run at the Tasmanian Trotting Club’s meeting. The race carried a stake of 250sovs, and Retreat (late Orion) Avon from 144 yards and established a Tasmanian record by Avinning in 4.53 2-5, or 4.41 2-5. He Avould have no difficulty in stepping a 4.40 gait on anything like fair going, as he Avon the Otahuliu Cup last season in 4.32 3-5.

Syracuse was the successful bidder this year for the Hambletonian Stake of 70,000 dollars (about £14,000). The stake is to be raced for in September at the New' York State Fair. This prize will be a fitting crown to a magnificent piogramme which includes such events as R&iny Day Stake, for tAvo-year-olds, 15,000 dollars (£3000); Empire State Stake, for aged trotters, 10,000 dollars (£2000); Chamber of Commerce event for pacers, 10,000 dollars. The total amount distributed at this gathering Avill exceed 100,000 dollars (£20,000). The acceptances received for the first day of the Southland Racing Club’s meet ing promise to provide fairly good fields, although in some cases they will not run to any great numerical strength. The Southland Cup has attracted eight acceptors, and the result will greatly depend on what sort of condition some of the field reach the post. For instance. Listening Post has not long been in commission after a spell, and he may not be forAvard enough to carry 9.11 OA r er a mile and a-quarter. The same remark applies to Kilfane, who is very leniently handicapped. Condition rather than the handicap may be the principal factor in deciding the result of the race.

Rarely is a non-trier caught in NeAV Zealand, and from the absence of inquiries into suspicious running a stranger would possibly get the idea that all was well Avitli the sport here as regards true racing. Such is far from being the case. Either the stipendiary stewards themselves are Aveak (says “The Watcher” in the Dominion) or the system under which they haA’e to prosecute their inquiries, and the difficulty of securing sup port from judicial committees makes them loth to act. There are any amount of cases which may, of course, be coA’ered by a perfectly good and reasonable explanation, but on Avhich AA'ould take a lot of convincing argument to change the opinions of those who follow racing closely The well-known performer Battle Knight was sold for a “tenner” after breaking a blood vessel when racing at Woodville it does not, howev’or, follow that Battle Knight has become absolutely useless for racing because he developed a weaknss that mav be only a temporary trouble. Some notable winners have broken blood vessels, and subsequently accomplished great performances on tne turf. The most notable breeder in racing history is Hermit, who bled before winning the Derby. In recent years Humorist, who was inbred to Hermit, also won the Derby, but n few day* after broke n blood vessel, and bled to death. Two notable winners in this country were Creusot anil Art. who both broke blood vessels when running at the Wellington Winter meeting, and only a couple of weoks or so later both of thtun won the Now Zealand Grand National Hurdles. Blazer was one of the speediest horses’ever seen in New Zealand He broke a blood vessel and fell when running in a race at Riccarlon. but the mishap did not stop him from subsequently winning several races. Several others of lesser note have been noticed continually breaking blood vessels, but also kept on winning rnces. Pilliwinkie’s success in the Australian Cup recalls the fact that in bygone years New Zealand owners invaded Victoria in preference to New South Wales, where they generally steer for nowadays. Lurline was the first Now Zealand-bred horse to win the Australian Cup (1875), and the double was completed by Calumny winning the Newmarket. Nelson just missed in 1887, when he failed by a narrovy margin to carry 9.7 and give 141 b to Trident. W. Browu. the rider of Nelson, lost his whip, or the New Zealander might hav’e scored instead of suffering a narrow

defeat. Lochiel won for Mr Stead in 1889, when Carbine ran second. Lochiel won the Newmarket of 1887, and there are not many horses who have landed both the Newmarket and Australian Cup. Lochiel, in fact, put up the remarkable performance of carrying 9.4 into second place behind Sedition in the Newmarket at the same meeting at which he won the Australian Cup. A New Zealand-bred horse in Havoc won the Australian Cup of 1895, and other New Zealanders who gained a place in the race at different times were Strathmore, Sternchaser, Culloden, and Hova, who were racing over 30 years ago. Signor ran third in 1909, but it was not until 1916 that another New Zealander, in Cherubini, scored another win in the race. Since Lochiel won the Newmarket of 1887, Ilora in 1894, and Soultline in 1909, Advance, Grenadier, and Broadsword are the only New Zealand horses which gained a place in the race. CANTERBURY DOINGS. By Ob?buver The Riccarton tracks have been fairly busy during the past week, the chief interest being provided by the horses with engagements at the Banks Peninsula Racing Club’s meeting. In another week or so things will liven up, as trainers will be finishing off their charges for Easter engagements. Evidence of lite nearness of Easter was provided on Friday, when the Canterbury Jockey Club took nominations for the Groat Easter and Great Autumn Handicaps. The response by owners provides a hope for a highly successful meeting at Riccarton next month. There are 44 in the Great Easter, compared with 37jast year, and 24 in the Great Autumn, against 28 a year ago. It is not only in the matter of numbers that the lists are pleasing, the quality being particularly high. Thus we have Gold Light, Royal Div'orce, Grand Knight. Listening Post, Tommy Dodd among those who are nominated for both races, in addition to which Reremoana, Count Cavour, Glentruin, and Kilbronsyth figure in one event. North Island stables are strongly in evidence, with 19 horses in the Great Easter and seven in the Great Autumu, while Otago and Jouthland contribute ten and six respectively. A specially pleasing feature is that the North Island support includes several horses from Auckland province. Altogether the outlook for the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Autumn meeting is particularly bright as a result of the liberal patronage of the leading handicaps by the owners of good horses.

Count Cavour and Glentruin are going along nicely in useful tasks, and they should be in the best of order the next time they have to race.

The fn r e-year-old mare Barn Owl, by Antagonist from Brown Owl, has finished her racing career, and she was sent to the Stony hurst Stud last week. Countermove, a tlnee-year-okl by The Ace from Counterscarp, has been sold by Sir Ceorge Clifford, aud he was railed last week to Dunedin, on his way to Miller’s Flat, where his new' owner resides. Paper Boy and Countersign, a couple of two-year-olds who have had a short lest since racing at the Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting, are again in work with a view to engagements at Easter. Money Order is doing useful work, and he looks in nice order for engagements ahead. This brilliant three-year-old only requires to be at bis best to win good races.

The hurdler Kaikalm is on the easy list for a few weeks, anti J. B. Pearson will then get him ready for jumping events during the winter. Centrepiece is bowling along freely in his work, and he may be ready by Easter to run a good race. Murihaupo continues to do well, and he can be marked off as a horse who is likely to win a good race before long. His Majesty, a half-brother to the A.J.C. Derby winner Cupidon, is being schooled as a hurdler, and he shows promise of being useful at that branch of the racing game. Hiero was tried over the hurdles one day last week, but he gave an inglorious display. Blue Hall, Ethiopian, and Naughty Peter, a trio of jumpers who are being got ready for the winter, all schooled well last week.

A yearling by Paladin from Persian Lilac,-dam of Kukume, is being exercised regularly by T. 11. Gillet. He was purchased in November by Mr J. S. Barrett for 150gns, and be looks a likely sort. The secretary of the North Canterbury Racing Club has been advised by the president of the Racing Conference that the Minister of Internal Affairs has approved of the loan for this year only of the Cheviot Racing Club’s totab’sator permit to the North Canterbury Jlub for a meeting to be held on May 15. At a meeting of the committee of tlm Canterbury Jockey Club, -ield last week, the following programme was approved: South Canterbury Jockey Club, April 29 and May 1. Jockeys’ licenses were recommended to H. J. Smith and T. Jennings, the latter conditionally for three months, and remaining in permanent employment. L. G. King's jockey’s license was withdrawn. The following report of the Programme Committee was adopted:—“That the stakes and conditions for the future classic events (entries for which close in June) should remain the same as last year, with the exception of tlie Middle Park Plate, the conditions oi which hav'e been already altered and approved by the general committee—viz., ‘That the race be for two and three-year-olds only. The two-year-olds to carry 7st 91b and threc-year-okls 9st. Fillies allowed 31b. Maiden two-year-olds allowed 71b and three-year-olds 101 b. The penalties to remain the same.” Mr Edwin Fox, who died suddenly at Rakaia on Friduy night, was a very popular man in sporting circles. He was a committeeman and steward of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club for many years, while he was also interested in the galloping sport. He raced a few horses under both codes, Heraldry being the last to carry his colours. The Addington trainer T. G. Fox had a narrow escape from a serious accident last week. He was working his trotter Nelson Bov in harness, when the wheel of his sulky collapsed. This frightened

the horse, and he took off. Fox got his leg caught between the wheel and the shaft, and he was dragged for some distance. With the assistance of P. Riddle and W. J. Tomkinson he was eventually cleared from the sulky, and with the exception of a slight injury to one of his legs, he is none the worse for the mishap, kelson Boy, who is a very quiet horse, escaped with a few scratches.

The trotter Theda has been sold, and will in future be trained in Blenheim. She should pay her way, as she is a useful sort.

P. Riddle is working a two-year-old by Nelson Bingen. The youngster is well grown, but it will take some time to get him ready to race.

The St. Ursula filly in A. Fleming’s stable is fast learning the rudiments of her education. She shapes like being a good pacer. The American pacer, Morganza R, who joined P. Riddle’s stable some time ago, has been thrown out of commission in the meantime.

The trotter Carbinea is again in work. She is not sound, but her ow r ner-trainer has hopes fiat she will stand a preparation.

Nelson Ata continues to do good work at Addington. This young trotter has not raced up to expectations lately, but lie is improving in his manners, and he will be all right later on. Dolly Dillon looks exceptionally well, and she will be worth watching in her engagements this season.

B. Jarden has decided to pay a visit to America, and all his horses are to be sold after Easter. Nelson Derby is having a short rest after his successful trip to Auckland, while Realm is out of commission and not BKely to race in New Zealand again. , The American gelding Direct Tod is uoing his work in saddle, and is acquitting himself well.

A. Butterfield has made his reappearance in the sulky, having made a good recovery from the accident that happened to him at Forbury Park. He is working tne aged gelding Dillon Direct, who looks far trom his best.

Mr G. J. Barton has purchased the lou"-year-o.<\ free-legged pacer Mettle, by i n J FV ntc . f ™ m T A my Bells, and has placed lnm in W. J. Tomkinson’s charge, vr ' . lco Bol<l Fortune after the Marlborough meeting, and the Great Audubon mare will be trained at Kaikoura, where her new owner, Mr W fribson, resides.

. Iho Autumn meetiiic of the Bants Peninsula- Kanne Club was held at Motukarara on Saturday in fine weather, but it did not alti.a so much attention as usual. The attendance showed a falling off, and there was a bi* drop in the totalisator figures. rase °th?fi fa ' r thoU K h caacs t.ne fields were small. Precious carried a few pounds more than Cornstalk in the Mrtukarara Handicap, a race for two and three-yoar-olds. The result was never ill d->ubt. as Precious was • !i". 011 . 1 ' , Ass ««nee challenged in the straight but the favourite drew away to will easily, while Cornstalk was a fair third. I lie winnor, who carries Mr G. D Green?,?l°'l % Colo "”-, is “ three-year-old filly by T? 1 '. from Roden, by Danube, from the imported mare llemission 11. She looks a nJSv.de ’ b “‘. 1,0 Assurance imIn puhr onythl "* 1,0 1,11,1 P'wviously done

’IWrJ. ?? starters in the Wairewa Bidde r Hnn d‘ o ?P- . Henry Logan and I,0 * ar ! dividing favouritism, but hackers wore lmdlv astray. Surfboard made Mn »JJd Tn Un n n ?.’ fo "pwed by Frank Diln il o D r ak r Coin * "'one Iho back Mn iii. 101 '. broke, and the field closed up. Gkourn took chargo in the straight, lU | Fillnn outstayed her, and won by a length, while Wewua finished fast two lengths away, with Airman and Surfboard close up. The winner is an aged gelding hv Logan Pointer from Innisfail, one of faJni'J; F ‘ lrroll ! ' famous Rothschild —Ruahine

In a field of nine for the Tt-rawera Handicap. a t high-weight race of nine furlongs. Gay Life was favourite. Ayrovski began badly, but he soon raced to the front, with Gay Life leading the others. Ayrovski was beaten when the straight was reached.

and Bon Skirl came on to win by hall a length from Lady Clarenceux, who finished fast, and beat Gay Life by a head. Gay Queen came with a good run in the straight to get fourth, and she will be a lot better soon, as she is not ready yet. The winner is trained by R. Emerson for Mr A. Blakeley, a well-known Dunedin sportsman.

The Peninsula tv attracted a field of six, Carnot being a little better backed than Retrospect. The early pace was set by Sun Up with Carnot and Retrospect handy, and there was no change till they reached the turn where Carnot dropped out while Tarleton and Fresco closed up. Retrospect was beaten in the straight, and a fine finish saw Fresco beat Tarleton by half a length, with Sun Up a similar distance away, and Carnot fourth. The winner is a good sort when he is not bustled in the early part of a race. Tarleton will win soon, while Sun Up looks like staying further than a mile.

For the Ahuriri Hack Handicap Victory Bond was a strong favourite in a field of nine, with Oiflamb easily second choice. Oriflamb led Victory Bond and Serotina to the* straight, but Serotina then drew away to win easily, while Oriflamb just beat Victory Bond, with Gold Brick and Rapier close up. Serotina, who is a sister to Owlscombe, is a useful hack sprinter, but she has not realised early expectations. A field of six contested the Kinloch Welter Handicap, Zaragoza being a little better backed than Grey Lass. At the end of a furlong Grey Lass was in front with Brown Lady, Projector and Zaragoza next. Grey Lnss was never troubled, and won easily from Zaragoza, who was well clear of Projector. with Goosestep next. The winner is a half sister by Greyspear to Kenmore. Grey Lass will win in much better company. There were a dozen starters for -the Waiuora Park Trotting Handicap, Taho being easily favourite, with Frank Dillon and Ivor also well fancied. The public picked it well, as these three filled the places. Ivor made the early pace, followed by Riwaru, Tahoe, and Frank Dillon. Over the last part Ivor and Tahoe cleared out, Ivor winning by two lengths. Frank Dillon was 150 yards away with Okoura close up. It did not iook at all a good field for the concluding event, the Forsyth Flying Handicap, which attracted only three starters. The Harp was favourite, and his backers were never uneasy. Will Oakland led for two furlongs, when Murihaupo took charge, but The Harp drew out in the straight to beat Murihaupo by three lengths, while Will Oakland came on again and was only a head away. The Harp is very well at present, and he will do still better. WELLINGTON NOTES. (From Our Own Correspondent.! March 4. Rapine lias been engaged in handicap events at the Napier Park meeting. He is not to go to -Randwick, where he carried all before him two years ago, for the weight-far-age events. The Napier Park race will act as a pipe-opener for the Trentham Gold Cup at Wellington. With Runnymede in Australia, the stable should also get the St. Leger with Star Stranger. J. H. Jefferd’s team was withdrawn from their Woodville engagements, but they appeared at Dannevirke, and helped to swell tne “tote” turnover. Decoy Bird (Humbug—Love Girl) dead heated witn W. G. Stead’s Hypnotic' (Absurd — Salvett) in the Maiden Plate. The Woodville double winner PolyEbemus was favourite for the President’s faudicap, but another of the progeny of defunct Polydamon in Epistle won, and defeated Mimetic. Epistle (a halffcister to Correspondent and Communique) lias had a successful run since New Year at Stratford. She has since won at Foxton, Poverty Bay, and Woodville. It was thought that Indian Sage's turn had come in the Tahoaraite Welter, but the Trenthani-trained gelding failed. The Woodville winne., Imitation, failed to get closer than third to (Kilbroney—Black Ada), full sister to Clariuda and Wilmoreana.

Kilbronsyth was favourite for the Cup, but he failed to get iu the money. He may require a short let up. The vVood* ville-trained Opa (Hallowmas—Oka) won from Gauntlet, a stable mate of Rapine, and Sanctuary. Nastori, who showed up prominently at Woodville, was the choice of backers for the Oringi Hack Handicap, but she also failed. Royal Daraon (Polydamon— Royal Moment) won from Bouideer and Merry Imp. Royal Damon is a stable mate of Epistle, and showed good form at Wairoa and Poverty Bay. Mr A. B. Williams was again second in the Kakaitai Welter with Tuahine, who was beaten by the New Plymouth-trained Willow Wai, a stable mate of Te Monanui. Willow Wai won at Woodville, and has much improved in his staying powers. Archeen, w’ho w r as considered well in and was favourite, could only get third. Jefferd’s stable scored a win with My Hobby (Autumnus —Margarine) in the Makirikiri Welter, in which Othon, who has raced consistently since Boxing Day, was runner-up. Another of the Polydamon tribe in Perle de Leon (from Perle de Or) was successful in the High-weight Handicap. N. Trillo, rider of Opa in the Cup, was suspended for the rest of the meeting for interference. RACING IN NEW ZEALAND. TE AROHA JOCKEY CLUB. Second Day—Monday, March 1. The Te Aroha Jockey Club’s meeting was concluded in fine weather. The totalisator handled £32,856 10s, making a grand total of £68,309 for the meeting, a decrease of £2783. L. Manson, the rider of Green Bonnet, which dead-heated in the Maiden Plate, was suspended for one month for crossing in the straight. The stewards also considered incidents in connection with the racing on Saturday, and as a result H. Lee, the rider of New Moon in the Mangaiti Handicap, was cautioned for interference with Santa Fe at the home turn. Results: — Manawaru Handicap Hurdles, of 200sovs. One mile and three-quarters.— 7 West Abbey, 9.0, 1; 2 Miss Melva, 10.6, 2; 1 Prince Rufus, 10.12, 3. Also started: 6 King Abbey 10.4, 4 Pendennis 9.6, 5 Mahgoloire 9.3, 3 Archibald 9.0. Won by a head, with the same distance separating second and third. Time, 3min 17sec. MAIDEN PLATE HANDICAP, ot 200sovs. Six furlongs. —3 Green Bonnet, 8.9 (L. Manson), and 4 Monday, 7.12 (M‘Tavish), dead heat, 1; 2 Te Kawana, 7.7, 3. Also started: 1 Berintliia 8.6, 6 Dobbin 8.0, 11 Delysian 7.13, 10 Rangatalii 7.9, 18 Teraka 7.9, 17 Silver Line 7.7, 12 Queenie Latour 7.7, 14 Harvest Day 7.7, 7 Town Hall 7.7, 16 Lady Spalpeen 7.7, 5 Native Girl 7.7, 13 Night Com.t 7.7, 8 Bizarro 7.7, 9 Orma 7.7. The deadheaters were three-quarters of a length in front of Te Kawana. Time, lmin 16 l-ssec.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—l Aussie, 7.12 (H. Dulieu), 1; 3 Flying Juliet, 8.3, 2; 2 Phaola, 8.7, 3. Also started: 7 Mutie 7.0, 5 Value 7.4, 8 King Emerald 7.2, 4 War Officer 7.1, 10 Eileena 7.0, 12 Miss Joyce 7.0, 6 Saucy Lass 7.0. Won by a length and a-half, with a length between second and third. Time, lmin 16sec. PIAKO HACK CUP,

Of 25080V5. One mile and a-quarter. 6—Star of the East, 7.11 (Goldfinch) 1 2 —Brushwood Boy, 8.5 .. .. 2 I—Nippy, 9.2 3

Also started: 3 Lightwood 9.10, 10 Glenidle 8.4, 4 King’s Guard 8.3, 8 Hangawera 8.0, 9 Knighthood 7.10, 12 Royal Fame 7.9, 14 Arsene Lupin 7.8, 7 Monday 7.5, 13 Marble Mount 7.4, 5 Blue Sky 7.0, 15 Areana 7.0, 11 Thurnrosae 7.0. Won by a length, with the same distance separating second and third. Time, 2min 9 2-ssec.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of 400sovs. One mile.

4 Gala Day, 8.0 (Bagby) B—Master Doon, 7.2 5 Charlady, 7.9 ..

Also started: C Barometer 7.12, 1 Tall Timber 7.11, 3 Master O’llorke 7.10, 11 Sleepy Sol 7.6, 2 Mount Marta 7.4, 7 Holymond 7.4, 14 Dan Quin 7.2, 13 Royal Present 7.2, 9 Potoanui 7.0, 10 Tactician 7.0, 12 Queen Arch 7.0. Woir by half a length. Time, lmin 40 l-ssec. WAIRAKAU HACK HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Seven furlongs.—lß Quinsilia, 7.8 (R. Orange), 1; Killute, 7.12, 2; Pegaway, 9.6, 3. Also started: 4 Quincoma 8.10, 13 Royal Form 8.7, 10 Santa Fe 8.5, 12 Rarakau 8.10, 9 Illingar 8.10, 3 Appellant 8.10, 7 Weka 7.12, 11 Ohinemuri 7.12, 15 Hokioi 7.11, 8 Lady Glissas 7.10, 6 Judge’s Box 7.10, 19 King Ainans 7.9, 20 Multini 7.2, 14 Zanna 7.2, 1 Kingfield 7.0, 15 Miss Comet 7.0 and Thurnrosae 7.0 (bracketed), 17 Aberfield 7.0 and Tangikai 7.0 (bracketed). Won by half a length, with the same distance separating second and third. Time, lmin 29sec. TOURIST WELTER HANDICAP, of 200sovs. One mile. —1 Curraghmore, 7.10 (R. Reed), 1; 8 Gold Fern, 7.7, 2; 2 Uralla, 8.2, 3. Also started: 12 Joy Ride 9.2, 9 Gold Jucket 9.2, 5 Tinopono 8.2, 4 Miss Egypt 8.2, 10 Alfort 8.0, 7 Black Cruiser 7.10, 11 Infante 7.9, 3 Sir Archie 7.7, 6 Eh Timi 7.7. Won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 40 2-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 250sovs. Six furlongs.—9 Day Guard, 7.4 (M'Gregor), 1; 2 Heisler, 8.9, 2; 8 King Pot, 7.10, 3. Also started: 6 Cawnpore 9.0, 1 Finelli 8.3, 15 Siaosi 8.1, 4 King the Bell 8.0, 3 Nancy Lee 7.11, 7 King Lu 7.9, 11 Tutankhamen 7.3, 5 Ripon Abbey 7.2, 12 Exactly 7.2, 13 Muscari 7.0, 10 Hyde Park 7.0. 14 Loch Abbey 7.0. Won by a head, with a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 14 3-ssec. OTAUTAU RACING CLUB, ing was held on the 3rd in good weather. The totalisator figures were £9676 10s, against £9409 last year. The racing was interesting, and good finishes were witnessed. Results:— CROWN STAKES HANDICAP, of 80sovs. Six furlongs.—l Solzia, 8.5 (A. E. Didham), 1; 3 Schottische, 9.0, 2: 2 Spearmaid, 8.0, 3. Also started: 3 Glenham 8.0 (coupled wtih Schottische), 4 King Cup 8.6, 8 Bnlvasco 8.0, 9 Jolly Fellow 8.0. 7 Lady Balboa 8.0, 5 Strathnever 8.0, 6 Swimashore 8.0. Won by three lengths, with a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 18soc.

BAYSWATEK TROT, of 97sovs. One mile and a-half.—6 Leith Chimes, 36 yards behind (J. Langford), 1; 1 Liberal, scr, 2; 2 Baffin Lad, 36 yards behind, 3. Also started: 13 Amazon scr, 4 Lady Freeman scr, 9 Log at he te scr, 13 Maconachie scr, 10 Wee Spark 24 yards behind, 8 Kerrwood Bell 36, 7 Our Star 36, 5 Postmark 48, 3 Dixie Dillon 72, 11 Northope 96. Won by three lengths, with five lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 42sec.

OTAUTAU CUP, Of 280sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 6—Tommy Dodd, 8.12 (J. Andrews) 1 I—Geranial,1 —Geranial, 7.4 2 3—Fuff Swing, 7.0 3

Also started: 2 Ravenna 8.11, 4 The Cheat 7.11, 7 Kilfane 7.8, 5 Fraucaise 7.1, 9 Counterstroke 7.0, 8 Flight 7.0. Won by a head, with a length and a-half between second and third. Time, 2min 12sec.

RINGWAY HACK HANDICAP, of 80sovs. hive furlongs.—4 Schottische, 7.10 ■'»A ; 6 Spearmaid, car . 7.3 j 2; 7 Clothilde, 7.3, 3. Also started: 5 Blue Dragoon 8.9, 2 Bonnie Olive 7.13, 1 Kintr Balboa 7.10, 3 Rippling Lake 7.10, 8 French Belle 7.0. Won by a neck, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, lmin 4 2-ssec. OTAUTAU STEEPLECHASE HANOI150SOV8. About two miles aiul a-hal£.—2 Karanga, 9.0 (L. E. Smith), 1; 7 Greenstone, 9.2, 2; 3 Mettle Drift, 10 2 3 Also started: G Uncle Bob 11.2, 1 Cassells H. 5, 8 Kipling 11.5, 10 Mazama 10.5, 5 Flag Lieutenant 10.2, 4 Scamp 9.11, 9 Blazing Light 9.8, 2 Ngarata 9.5. Won by a length and a-half, with a length between second and thiru. Time, smin 30sec. TROT, of 97sovs. One mile and a-half.—9 Wee Spark, 24 yards behind (H. Burrows), 1; 2 Coy Bells, scr, 2; 3 Peterville, 84 yards behind, 3. Also started: 13 Dovedale scr, 15 Georgette scr, 11 Lady Freeman scr, 3 Midnight Bells scr, I Morning Chimes 24 yards behind, 7 Eous 24, 4 Lady Zita 24, 14 Young Tom 24, 1C Kerrwood Bell 36, 5 Dixie Dillon 72, 7 Snow-cap 96,'12 Moor Chimes 144. Won by a length and a-half. lime, 3min 45 3-ssec. STRATIIMORE HACK HANDICAP, of SOsovs. Six furlongs.—3 Jack o’ Lane»r% l v (A - ?; . E1 L i " ); 1 - 5 Kil >g Lup, aV ’o Also started: L 8 ™ 1 , P l e , B -2. 2 Ripnhng Lake 8.0, 7 Clothilde 7.7, 6 Bilbo 7.5, 8 Swimashore 1.5, 9 Wolsey’s Gift 7.5. Won bv a length and a-half with half a length" betiveen second and third. Time, lmin 17 2-ssee.

WAIKOURO WELTER, of 95sovs. One mde.— 2 Sultoe, 7.12 (Metcalf), 1; 5 Obligm, 7.7 2; 4 Bloom, 8.6, 3. Also started: i Queen Balboa 8.6, 3 Dazzling Light 7.9, 6 Hallmark 7.9, 7 Flight 7.7. \\ on by eight lengths, with a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 45sec

DANNEVIRKE RACING CLUB.

Fibst Day—Wednesday, March 3.

The Dannevirke Racing Club’s autumn meeting was commenced in fine weather There was a large attendance and the track was in good order. * The totalisator investments totalled £15,743, compared w-ith £16,781 for the corresponding day of last year. Results:— HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter.—3 Perle de Leon, 9.0 (L. Morris), 1; 2 >Kilburn, 10.8, 2; 3 Capitulation, 9.0, 3. Also started: 9 Little River 11.9, 2 Many Colours 11.3, 5 Santiago 10.8, 7 Blue Star 10.4, 4 Asleep 9.4, 9 Mosthenes 9.0. Won by three-quarters of a length, with a length between second and third. Time, 2min 8 4-ssec.

MAiDEN PLATE, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—l Hypnotic, n .ll (R. Mactavish), and 2 Decoy Bird, 7.11 (R. Reed), dead heat, 1; 3 Logic, 7.11, 3. Also started: 4 Hinekapua 7.11, 4 Braeman 7.11, 6 Delsarto 7.11, 3 Windy Night 7.11. Won by a length, with the same distance separating second and third. Time, lmin 14 3-ssec.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—4 Epistle, 7.3 (E. Dunn), 1; 6 Mimetic, 9.6, 2; 3 Merry Jest, 7.5, 3. Also started: 9 Lucius 8.9, 8 Papaponga 8.7, 1 Polyphemus 8.0, 5 Koodoo 8.0, 2 Archeen 7.4; 8 Standard 7.3, 10 Tongatotoa 7.2, 11 Treadwell 7.0. Won by a length. Time, lmin 13 2-ssec. TAHORAITE HACK WELTER, of 120sovs. Seven furlongs.—s Pinthair, 8.0 (T. Green), 1; 3 Wilmoreana, 8.9, 2; 2 Imitation, 9.1, 3. Also started: 1 Indian Sage 8.3, 4 Bank Draft 8.8, 6 The Lodge 8.0. Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Time, lmin 28sec. DANNEVIRKE CUP,

Of 300sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 2—Opa, 7.5 (N. Trillo) .. .. 1 4 —Gauntlet, 7.9 2 9 —Sanctuary, 7.0 3

Also started 5 j Lartulla 9.0, 1 ixilbronsyth 8.8, 3 Star Ranger 8.6, 6 Malatour 7.11, 8 Sou o’ Mine 7.5, 10 De Luxe 7.0, 7 Fillette 7.0. Won by about a length, with the same distance between second and third. Time, 2min 7 2-ssec. ORINGI HACK HANDICAP, of 120sovs. Five furlongi?.—2 Royal Damon, 8.1 (N. F. Joi.nston), 1; 3 Bonideer, 9.3, 2; 7 Merry Imp, 7.5, 3. Also started: 4 Minstrel Boy 8.1, 1 Nastori 7.9, 5 Cherry Pie 7.6, 9 Sole Mio 7.4, 10 Rippling 7.3, 6 Idanoe 7.0, 8 Seakist 7.0, 11 Hakuwai 7.0. Won easily by a length, with. two lengths Letween second and third. Time, lmin 0 3-ssec. RAKAIATA- WELTER, of 150sovs. Seven furlongs.—4 Willow Wai, B.P (J. Barry), 1; 3 Tuahine, 8.10, 2; 1 Archeen, 8.3, 3. *Alsc started: 7 Gaze 9.3, 6 Battle Knight 8.13, 5 Clandhu 8.5, 2 Wristlet 8.3. Won by a head, with a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 28sec. MAKIRIKIRI WELTER HANDICAP, of 120sovs. Seven furlongs.—l My Hobby, 9.5 (R. Reed), 1; 2 Othon, 8.3, 2; 5 Butterscotch, 8.4, 3. Also started: 4 Sarty 8.9, 10 Charleston 8.0, 6 Desert Knight 8.0, 7 Revel 7.10, 0 Strongholt 7.10, 8 Inoe 7.9, 3 Royal Mint 7.9. Heads separated the placed horses. Time, lmin 29see. Second Day—Thursday, March 4. Glorious weather prevailed for the concluding day of the Dannevirke Racing Club’s autumn meeting. There was a good attendance. The totalisator investments for the day totalled f 14,254, as against £12,851 for the corresponding day last year, while for the meeting £29,999 was put through the machine, as compared with £29,632 for the same meeting in 1925—an increase of £367. Results: HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—4

Asleep, 9.2 (J. Barry), 1; 3 Perle de Leon, 10.3, 2; 2 Many Colours, 11.1, 3. Also started: 10 Little River 11,4, l.Kiiburn 10.11, 7 Santiago 10.6, 8 Charleston 9.0, 6 Strongholt 9.0, 9 Ruhere 9.0, 5 Capitulation 9.0. Won by a head, with two lengths between second and third. Charleston fell. Time, 2min 9sec. NOVICE STAKES, oi lOOsovs. Five furlongs—s Hyanna, 8.3 (Mackie), 1; 7 Hakuivai, 8.3, 2; 2 Braeman, 8.3, 3. Also started: 3 Windy Night 8.3, 4 Trance 8.3, 8 Hinepuka 8.3, 9 Delsarto 8.3, 6 Brontsell 8.3, 1 Comedic 8.3. Won by a head, with two lengths between -econd and third. Time, lmin 2 3-ssec. GLENGARRY HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. Six furlongs.—2 Archeen, 7.7 (C. Davies), 1; 3 Standard, 7.3, 2; 4 Koodoo, 7.13, 3. Also started: 1 Papaponga 8.9, 5 Treadwell 7.0. Won by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 13 4-ssec.

TIRATU HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—l White Fang, 8.6 (E. 3 Newbury King, 7.13, 3. Also started: 2 Butterscotch 8.1, 5 Merry Imp 7.9, 7 Cherry Pie 7.5, 8 Lark Hall 7.0, 6 Sea Kist 7.0. Won easily by three lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 14 l-ssec. HARTGILL MEMORIAL HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. Nine furlongs. 2 Kilbronsyth, 8.9 (M. M‘Carten) 1 7—Malatour, 7.10 2 3 Good Sport, 8.7 3

Also started: 1 Martulla 9.0, 5 Star Ranger 8.6, 6 Gaze 8.1, 10 Son o’ Mine 7.5, 9 De Luxe 7.0, 4 Pita 7.0, 8 Fillette 7.0. Won by half a length, with a length and a-half between second and third. Time,, lmin 54sec. TELEPHONE HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—2 Indian Sage, 8.4 (R. Reed), and 1 Pinthair, 8.0 (T. Green), dead heat, 1; 4 Bonideer, 9.0, 3. Also started: 3 Wilmoreana 8.3, 5 Inoe 7.0. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 27 2-ssec.

KAITOKE WELTER, of 150sovs. Seven furlongs.—l Clandhu, 8.0 (T. Green), 1; 5 Tongatotoa, 7.7, 2; 3 Willow’ Wai, 9.1, 3. Also started: 7 Lucius 9.G, 6 Battle Knight 8.10, 2 Wristlet 8.4, 4 Sanctuary 7.7. Won by a nose, with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 27sec.

TAPUATA HACK WELTER, of lOOsovs. Nine furlongs.—2 Sarty, 8.9 (L. Morris). 1; 1 Othon, 8.9, 2; 7 Idanoe, 7.7, 3. Also started: 3 Kilburn 8.9, 4 Desert Knight 7.9, 6 Blue Star 7.8, 5 Revel 7.0, 8 The Lodge 7.0. Won by half a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 45 3-ssec.

NELSON JOCKEY- CLUB. First Day—Friday, March 5.

The first day’s meeting of the Nelson Jockey Club w r as held in ideal w’eather conditions. There was an average attendance. The track was fast. The totalisator handled £10,769, as against £11.555 on the corresponding day of last year. Results:—

NOVICE HACK, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. —Rawhero, 1; Helen Winkie, 2; Moonface, 3. Also started: Astonform, Red Courier, Malto, Royal Game. Won by two lengths, with a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 16 4-ssec. RICHMOND TROT, of lOOsovs. One mile and ..-half.—Hope Dillon, 24 yards behind, 1; Miss Louis, 24, 2; Velocity; scr, 3. Scratched: Mabon’s Day. Won by three lengths, with 10 lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 40sec. REDWOOD MEMORIAL HANDICAP, Of 250sovs. One mile and a distance. Para, 7.4 1 Waetea, 8.12 2 Tresham, 10.3 3 Scratched: Prince Ferouz, Bestir. Won by a neck. Time, 2min 55sec. HOPE HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 130sovs. Seven furlongs.—Phantasy, 8.7, 1; Moutoa Lady, 9.11, 2; Calm Eve, 8.6, 3. Also started: Manchester 8.1, Miss Minnie 8.0, Axle 8.10. Won by two lengths, the same distance separating second and third. Time, lmin 30sec. r STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—King Cheops, 8.3, 1; Megalo, 7.11, 2; Misgovern, 7.3, 3. Also started: Bestir 7.0. Won by three-quar-ters of a length, with three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 15sec. WAI-ITI HANDICAP TROT, of lOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.— Mabon’s Day, 36 yards behind, 1; Lord Denver, 24, 2; Latest Fashion, 36, 3. Scratched Lady Baffin, Velocity. Won by five lengths, with six lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 56 3-ssec. TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP, of 120sovs. Five furlongs.—Moutoa Lady, 8.9, 1; Some Abbey, < -12, 2; Kyla. 8.3, 3. Also started: Sasham 9.4, Gaslight 7.4, Oread 7.0, Miss Minnie 7.0. Won by three lengths, with two lengths betw’een second and J hird. Time, lmin 2sec. WAIMEA WELTER HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Seven furlongs.—Rouex, 9.5, 1; Gamecock, 8.11, 2; Zero Hour, 7.13, 3. Scratched: Para, Misgovern, All Gold, Bestir. Won by a head, the same distance separating second and third. Time, lmin 28sec. Secjnd Day—Saturday, March 6. The Nelson races were concluded in perfect weather, and there was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £13,473, as against f 14,390 for the corresponding day of last year, and £24,242 for the meeting, compared with £25,945 for last year. Results:— TRIAL—Red Courier, 1; Royal Game, 2; Malto, 3. Scratched: Takaka. Wj* by a length, with the same distance l.t tween second and third. Time, liiix. 2 4-ssec. MATAI TROT HANDICAP, of lOOsovt One mile and a-half.—Velocity, 1; Hope Dillon, 2; Mabon’s Day, 3. All started. Won by two lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 3miu 39 4-ssec. NELSON CUP, Of 325sovs. One mile and a-quarter. Gamecock 1 Para *. .. 2 Waetea 3 Scratched: Printeiups, Bestir, Red Courier. Won by three-quarters of a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 7 2-ssec. TAHUNA HACK WELTER, of 140sovs. Seven furlongs.—Moutoa Lady 1; Rewhero, 2; Moonface, 3. Scratched 1 Red Courier, Miss Minnie. Won by a neck, with a length and a-half between

at cond and third. Time, lmin 29 4-saec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Si* furlongs.—Probate, 1; Kind Cheops, 2; Megalo, 3. These were the only starters. Won by two lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 16 2-6 sec. WAKATU TROT HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. One jnile and a-half.—Lady Ballin, 1; Hope Dillon, 2; Nellie Parson, 3. Scratched: Lord Denver. Won by five lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 1 4-ssec. STOKE HACK HANDICAP, of ISOsovb. Six furlongs.—Tempean, I; Malto, 2, Some Abbey, 3. Scratched: Phantasy, Mies Minnie, Moutoa Lady, Won by half a length, with four lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 15 3-ssec. GLENMEMORIAL WELTER HANDICAP, of 200SOVS. Seven furlongs.— Misgovern, 1; Beaumont, 2; Kalakaua, 3. Scratched: Para, Bestir, Gamecock. Won bv half a length, with one length between second and third. Time, lmin 28 4-ssec. MATAMATA RACING CLUB, was held on the 6th in fine weather, there being a large attendance. The going was good. The totalisator handled £20,488 10s as against £19,265 10s put through on the corresponding day of last year. Results : TIRAU HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 80sovs. One mile.-l Rangitahi, 9.0, 1; 2 Right and Left, 10.15, 2; 4 Zanna. 9.9, 3. Scratched: Royal Fame, West Abbey. Won by a neck, with a length between second and third. Time, lmin 43sec. WABAROA HANDICAP, of SOsova. Seven furlongs.—7 Raranga. 8.12, 1; 8 Last Watch. 7.3. 2; 3 Weka. 7.10. 3. Scratched: Star of the East, Lady Passenger. Won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 23 4-ssec MATAMATA HANDICAP CUP, Of 200sovs. One mile and a*quarter. I—Mount Marta. 9.0 1 3—Tinopono, 3.5 2 B—Right and I.eft, 8.5 3 Scratched: Lord Star Won by a neck, with one length and a-half between second and third. Time. 2min 8 3-ssec. HINUKRA HANDICAP, of SOsovs. Six furlongs.—2 Ladv Passenger. 8.0, 1; 4 1 own Hall, 8.3, 2; 10 High Rose, 8.0 3. Scratched: Green Bonnet, West Abbey, Red Comet, Redmar, Tekoroke, Last W ateh, Ladv Spalpeen. Won bv a neck, with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 16scc. ' OKOROIRE HACK CUP HANDICAP, of 80sovs. One mile.—l Star of the East, 8 3. 1; 3 Hokioi. 7.5. 2: 3 Rarangi, 8.5. 3. Scratched: - Royal Fame, Rangitahi. Monastrv. Won by half a length, with a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 43sec. * RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 105sovs. Six furlongs.—3 Loch Abbey. 7.0. 1; 1 Dayguard, 8.6, 2; 2 Namutere, 7.12. 5. Scratched: Passionless, Gay Comet. Won by a length, with a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 14 2-ssec. PUTARURU STAKES, of 80sovs. Five furlongs.—7 Arch Arrow 1, 10 Valkron 2. 5 Tekoreke 3. Scratched: Dobbi.i Ladv, Sralpeen Puhihuia. Always. Swift Light Won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin WELTER HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—l Tinopono, 8.12, 1; Namutere, 8.6. 2; 6 Passionless, 8.2. 3. Scratched : Some Fashion. Won bv a neck. Time, lmin 20 3-ssec. . Rosen, the rider of Ladv Glissas in the Waharoa Handicap, was suspended for two months for interfering with Appellant and Hokioi. BANKS PENINSULA RACING CLUB. Peninsula Racing Club was held on the 6th in fine weather. There was a large attendance, though the crowd did not appear to be up to the usual standard. The Prime Minister was present, and presented the silver cup to Mr F. Christmas after Fresco had won the chief event. There was an inquiry after the Terawera Hack Handicap, D. R. Gunn, the rider of Rag Fair, being suspended tor the rest of the day for interfering with Some Fox.

The totalisator investments were £11,446, a big drop from the £17,379 handled last year. " The following are the results:—

MOTUKARARA HANDICAP, Of 115sovs. Six furlongs.

1 — G. D. Greenwood’s b f Precious, by Sutala—Roden, 3yrs, 7.13 (J. Beale) 1 4—Dr M. G. Louisson’s b g Assurance, 2yrs-, 7.0 (J. Cantriclc) .. .. 2 2H. Aeton-Adams’s b g Cornstalk, 3yrs, 8.9 (F. E. Jones) 3 Also started: 3 Brightling 8.2 (C. Emerson), 6 Sightseer 7.3 (W. Brown), 5 ReoBui 7.0 (C. Humphries). Precious led Reonui for two furlongs,, when Reonui took charge, but was beaten at the entrance to the straight. Precious then drew away and won very easily by four lengths from Assurance, w.. 0 finished fast and beat Cornstalk by two lengths, with Brightling half a length further' back. Time, lmin 18sec.

WAIREWA TROT HANDICAP (In harness), of 115sovs. One mile and a-half.

15—H. Barker’s b g St. Fillan, by Logan Pointer—lnnisfail, 48yds behind (It. Berry)

12— T. and H. Guy’s br m Okoura, syrs, 24 (H. Guy) 2 13— F. C. Hogarth’s b g Wairua, syrs, 84 (S. J. Gallacher) 3

Also started: 5 Jolly Roger scr and His Majesty scr (coupled), 6 Frank Dillon scr and Bob Dillon scr (counled), 9 Miss Dorothy scr and Florrie lluou 24yds behind (coupled), 11 .Copra scr, 1 Henry Logan scr, 10 Surfboard scr, 4 Alvira 12yds behind, 14 Arika 24, 7 The Drake 24, 3 Airman 36, 16 Pegasus 36, 8 Logan Maid 36, 19 Eileen Chimes 36, 17 Sparkling Chimes 60, 18 Lady Bountiful 60. 2 Biddy Logan 60, 13 Try Soon 96 (coupled with Wairua).

Surfboard took charge at the start, followed by Frank Dillon and The Drake, but Frank Dillon broke with about half the journey gone, and the field then closed up. Okoura headed Surfboard on reaching the straight, but St. Fillan then put in hia claim and beat Okoura by a length. Wairua finished fast two lengths away, with Airman and Surfboard close up. Times: 3min 40sec, 3min 42 2-seec, 3mm

TERAWERA HACK HANDICAP, Of 115flovs. Nine furlongs. 2A. E. Blakeley’B fc g Bon Skirl, by Boniform—Skirl, syrs, 9.2 (C. Emerson) 1 3J. G. Thompson’s b m Lady Clarenceux, 6yrs, 9.2 (F. E. Jones) .. 2 1 — J. A. Holmes’s b m Gay Life, 6yrs, 9.6 (E. Shaw) 3 Also started: 4 Gay Queen 10.6, (A. Wormald), 5 Charlatan 10.6 (H. Marshall), 1 Waterlow 9.13 (F. C. Porter) (coupled with Gay Life), 4 Ayrovski 9.1 (Mr P. A. Duncan), 8 Some Fox 9.1 (J. JBeale), 6 Rag Fair 9.0 (D. R. Gunn). Rag Fair was the first to show out, but Ayrovski, after a slow start, soon rushed to the front, leading along the back from Gay Life and a closely-running field. Gay Life took charge it the entrance to the straight, but in a good finish Bon Skirl won By half a length from Lady Clarenceux, who got up to beat Gay Life by a head. Gay Queen was close up fourth and Waterlow next. Time, lmin 59 l-ssec. PENINSULA CUP, Of 225sovs and silver cup valued at 2osovs. One ) ile and a-quarter. 3F. Christmas’s br g Fresco, by Sarto —Ecarte, syrs, 8.1 (C. Emerson) 1 4A. M’Aulay’s b g Tarleton, syrs, 8.13 (F. C. Porter) .. ... 2 SF. Williamson’s b g Sun Up, 4yrs, 8.10 (D. Cotton) 3 Also started: 3 Retrospect 8.7 (F. E. Jones), 1 Carnot 8.6 (J. Beale), 6 Corinthic 7.0 (W. Brown). Sun Up was soon in front, with Carnot and Retrospect next. Tarleton, after being last for half the journey, then commenced to move up, with Fresco in attendance. Carnot dropped back a little at the home turn, and in a fine finish Fresco beat Tarleton by half a length, Sun Up being a similar distance away, just in front of Carnot, Retrospect, and C'orintliic in a bunch. Time, 2min lOsec. AHURiRI HACK HANDICAP, Of llosovs. Five furlongs. 3 Sir G. Clifford’s b m Serotina, by Autumnus—Glenowlet, 4yrs, 8.13 (F. E. Jones) 1 2D. H. Roberts’s b g Oriflamb, syrs, 8.8 (C. Emerson) 2 1 — Gerard’s br f Victory Bond, 3yrs 9.13 (F. C. Porter) 3 Also started: 7 Rapier 8.13 (D. Cotton), Gold Brick 8.5 (W. Brown), 5 Cornstalk 7.11 (R. H. Burns), 9 Armchair 7.11 (W. B. Bryce), 6 Windshield 7.7 (R. Doc-k----erty). 8 Panama 7.0 (A. E. Messervy). Oriflamb led Victory Bond and Serotina to the straight when Serotina drew out and won by two lengths from Oriflamb. who beat Victory Bond by a leugtli, with Gold Brick a neck away. Time, lmin 3 4-ssec. KIN LOCK WELTER HANDICAP, Of llosovs. Seven furlongs. 2J. Munro’s ein Grey Lass, by Greyspear—Tremulous, 4yrs, 8.0 (C. Emerson) 1 I—H.1 —H. A. Knight’s b m Zaragoza, syrs, 9.2 (F. E. Jones) 2 4 G. G. Holmes’s b g Projector, aged. 8.1 (J. Beale) .. 3 Also started: 5 Brown Lady 8.6 (E. Ludlow), 3 Goosestep 8.3 (D. Cottoi v 8 Kilcannich 7.7 (W. Brown). Grey Lass and Brown Lady led Projector and Zaragoza all the way to the straight. Brown Lady then retired, andGrey Lass drew out to beat Zaragoza by two lengths. Projector was three lengths away, with Goosestep a length further back. Time, lmin 30sec. WAIUORA PARK TROT HANDICAP. (In harness), of 125sovs. Two miles. 3J. M’Ewin s br g Ivor, by Harold Dillon—Violet Lyons, 6yrs, scr (J. M’Dennott) 1 1 — Clarkson and Graham’s b g Tahoe, 4yrs, 24yds behind (W. Warren) 2 2F. Partridge’s b g Frank Dillon, 6yrs, 24 (E. C. M’Dermott) .. 3 Also started: 6 Riwaru scr, 7 Kelburn scr, 9 Bob Dillon 36yds behind, Alvira 48, 4 Okoura J>o, 11 Pegasus 84, 10 Erin’s Child 84, 12 Eileen Dillon 84, 8 Golden Locanda 84. Ivor was the early leader, followed bv Riwarq, Tahoe, and Frank Dillon. After going a little over a mile Ivor and Tahoe cleared out from the field and Ivor won by two lengths, Frank Dillon being 150yds away third, with Okoura and Riwaru next. Times: 4min 59sec, 4min 57 4-ssec, sm in 16see. ■ FORSYTH FLYING HANDICAP, Of loOsovs. Six furlongs. 1 P. Delargey’s b g The Harp, by Our King—Mandoline, 6yrs, 8.1 „ T , T _ r _ (C. Enierson) 1 3 R._E. Hall sb g Will Oakland, aged, 7.9 (A. E. Messervey) .. ... .. 2 2 F. D. Jones s b g Maurihaupo, syrs. * 9.3 (F. E. Jones) 3 Will Oakland led for two furlongs, when Murihaupo took charge and showed the way to the straight. The Harp then ran past his opponents and won easily by three lengths from Will Oakland, who came again and beat Murihaupo bv a hejad. Time, lmin 15 4-ssec.

WAIKATO TROTTING CLUB, autumn meeting at Alexandra Park on the 6th. The weather was fine, and there was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £50,966 compared with £28,616 when the club raced on the course at (.laudelauds last year. Results:—

IMPROVERS' HANDICAP, Of 2lH)sovs. One half aiid a-half. 6—Royal Bob. scr (R. J. Milieu) 1 I—Tui Bells, scr .. ... ... 2 9—Huia Girl, 72yds behuid .. ~ 3 Also started: 14 Albert’s Bell ser, 17 Florrie Roe scr, 13 Lechudc scr, Tinibell scr, 8 Scan Trubhais scr, 3 Rous scr, 10 Vanity Box scr, 4 Colonel Thorpe scr, 6 Loch Lomond 60yds behind, 2 Don Zoloek 72, » An ilex 132 (bracketed with Hnia Girl), 11 Tiki 84, 4 Elsa Nore 84, 18 Lilydale 96, 15 Peter M'Donnld 120, 70 Anselinc ISO. Won by two and a-half lengths, with two lengths separating second ami third. Anselinc was fourth Time, 3min 40 2-Bsec. PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP, OI 200sove. One mile apd a-quarter. I—Bingen Starr, acr (M'Millan) 'l 6—Grattan Thorpe, acr .... 2 9—Admiral Hood, scr .* .. .. 3

Also started: 13 Sidelight scr, 3 Antelope acr, 8 Surveyor scr, 11 Maid of the Mountains scr, 8 Goldfinch acr, 12 Puriqma acr, 8 Lecwood scr, 2 Gold Cast 12yds heklnd, and Staumoor 00 (bracketed), 13 Red Star 24, 5 Signorella 48, 7 Toll Chimes

by a length and a-quarter, with two lengths betweou second and third. Goldfinch was fourth. Time, 2inin 52 2-ssec. ALEXANDRA PARK HANDICAP, Of 750sovs. Two miles.

12—Hughie Wallace, 12yds behind (J. W. Tims) 1 3 —Wallroon 12 (Shaw) 2 I—First Carbine, 84 (Newdick) 3 Also started: Lord Nepean scr, 6 Rock Hinton scr, 9 Rose Bingen acr, 7 Cute Lad, 24, 10 Dean Dillon 36, 4 Oruarangi 36, *5 Jewell 48, 2 Glandore 48, 8 Goldman 48, 13 Nita Bell 84. Won by three-quarters of a length, with a length between second and third. Rock Hinton was fourth Time, 4min 32 l-ssec. RAGLAN HANDICAP, Of 200sov8. One mile and a-half. 1— Grattan Thorpe, 12yds behind (Kinnnmount) 1 7—Concertina, 12 2 2 Don Douglas, 12 3 Also started: 12 Antelope 12yds behind, 3 Black Ballon 12, 13 Sidelight 12, 9 Golden Park 12, 11 Speed King 12, 6 Our Pirate 12, 4 Taipare 12, 5 Beauty Spot 12, S Goldfinch 12, 14 Florent 84. Won by half a length, with a neck between second and third. Time, 3min 29 2-ssec. WAIPA HANDICAP, Of 350sovs. One mile. 2 Master Councillor, 12yds behind (W. Evans) 1 1— Brendo, scr “T~. 2 3 Golden Hope, scr 3 Also started: 5 Logan Rothschild scr, 9 Signorella scr, 4 Mint Boy scr, 11 Bawldy Locanda scr, 10 Lord Minto scr, 10 Ruby Huon scr, 7 Milwaree 12, 6 Moko Pete scr, arid Lafayette 24 (bracketed), 13 Profiteer 12, 8 Jewel Pointer 36, 12 Ben Lomond 24, 14 I-fuon Grattan 48. Won by a length and a-half, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Jewel Pointer was fourth. ■ Time. 2min 25 3-ssec. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, Of SSOsovs. Two miles. 1 Mutu. 4Sy Is behind (W. Orange) 1 2 Aerial Bingen, 4S 2 s—Betty , Moko, 108 3 Also started: 3 My Junior ser, 9 Direct Action scr, 4 Roi Alto 12yds behind, 6 Spirit Bell 12, G A 1 Mack 48, 2 The Tartar 48 (bracketed with Aerial Bingen), 7 Wiki Nut 48. 1 Bundaberg 72, 10 King Capitalist 72. Won by a length, with half a length between second and third. DOMINION HANDICAP, Of 250sovs. Two miles. 3—Doctor Dillon (A. W. Broughton) l 2—Dick Dillon, 48yds behind .. .. 2 I—Holly Boy, 24 3 Also started: 8 Bundaberg scr., 6 Ad miral Lock scr., 9 Peter Dean 84, 1 Buz Buz 36 (bracketed with Holly Boy), 5 Reliance 36, 4 King Lear 36, 7 Rua Pere 36. Won by a head, with three lengths between second and third. Bundaberg was fourth. Time, 4min 33 4-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, Og 200sovs. One mile. 7 Satinbird, scr (Broughton) .. .. 1 I—Loganl—Logan Rothschild, 12yds behind .. 2 8— Bawldy Locapda, 24 3 Also started: 14 Rotheliffe scr., 13 Gold Flake scr., 9 Lecwood scr., 11 Master Grattan, scr., 10 Ben Wallace sea-., 12 Rock,away 12, 5 Sparkling Pronto 12, 2 “Respect 30, 8 Ben Lomond 48, 6 Kings cl ere 48, 3 Anselm 48. Won by a length with half a length between second and third. Time; 2min 17 4-osec. Gold Flake and Ben Lomond fell. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. V.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING. Second Day—Tuesday, March 2. For the second day of the V.R.C. autumn meeting the weather was fine and very warm. There was a large attendance. The going was good. Belhaveu, who scored easily in the Hopeful Stakes, is owned by an Indian potenta-te. He cost 1400gns as a yearling. J. Toohey rode the winner, who is engaged m the Derbies. J. Toohey rode the winning double, Bellhaven and Waranton. The latter ran the last half-mile in 46 4-sesc. The first prize in the Cup is worth £2865. There was an exciting finish in the Elms Handicap, in which Wordsworth won narrowly from tKe fast-finishing Victoria King in a race record. S. Ferguson trains the winner. Phocion was left badly at the start.

Mishaps weTS frequent in the Steeplechase. and only six finished. Master YVindlesham won easily. He is trained by the ex-New Zealander, Stan Reid, and is owned by Mr H. Allan Currie, a member of the V.R.C. committee. Pilliewinkie, who was always in a good position, won the Australian Cup narrowly from the fast-finishing Lemina. Pilliewinkie, who was ridden by the New Zealander, G. Young, is owned by Sir Samuel Hordern and trained by J. Scobie, who Sreviously won the Cup with Ringwood, •reamland, and Macadam. Young said he took the position he wanted and always felt confident. The fractional times were: First six furlongs, lmin 18sec; next four, 51sec; succeeding four, 51$sec: last four, 51^sec. Switzerland, on the inner rails, was always prominent in the March Nursery, and won narrowly from the fast-finishing Menander. The winner, who is trained by the ex-New Zealander, Vincent O’Neill, cost 25gns as a yearling. Results: HOPEFUL STAKES, a sweepstakes of £4 each, with £4OO added. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs.—Belhaven, 7.10, 1; Raron, 7.10, 2; Cairncross, 7.7, 3. There were 22 starters. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin Oisec. ELMS HANDICAP, a sweepstakes of £4 each, with £4OO added. For three-year-olds. One mile.—Wordsworth, 7.7,1; Victoria King, 7.4, 2; Choesan, 6.11, 3. There were 13 starters. Won by half a head, with a neck between Lccond and third. Pentols was fourth. Time, lmin 384 sec. MARCH STEEPLECHASE, a handicap sweepstakes of £ each, with £SOO addea. About two miles and half a furlong.— Master Windlesham, 10.7, 1: Agricolo, 11.11, 2; Sherekban, 9.2, 3. There were 13 starters. Won by four lengths, with two lengths and a-half between second and third. Time, 4min 3sec.

AUSTRALIAN CUP, A handicap sweepstakes of £25 each, with £3OOO added; second, £600; third, 1300 out of the stake. Two miles and a-

Sir Samuel Hordern’s br g Pilliewinkie, by Winkie—Watei spray, 6yrs, 9.6

* (G. Young) 1 Mr C. L. Gardiner’s eh m Lemina, by St. Spasa—Guinevere, 8.12 (B. Matson) 2 Mr E. L. Buxton’s b g Y’albee, by Valais—Linbee, 6.10 (F. Cusdin) 3

There were 21 starters. When the field settled down Answer w r ent to the front and led past the stand the first time from Woolpack, Royan, Pilliewinkie, Beau Fils, Pildiu, Belgamba, Lemina, and Mirthmaker. At the mile post Woolpack assumed control from Answer, with Beau File, Pilliewinkie, Royan, Pildin, and Lemina in that order. Royan moved into second place at the six furlongs, and at the naif-mile was leading from Pilliewinkie and Answer. There was little between the trio entering the straight, with Pilliewinkie in charge, and Pilliewiukie won by ; nee., from Lemifia. Valbee was half a length away, with Highlander next, and then came Gungool, BeL ganiba, Answer, Accarak, Spearake, Suomi, Mirthmaker, and Frances Tressady, with Pildin, Parupa, and Beau Fils last. Time, 3niin ol^sec —an Australian record. » .

MARCH NURSERY, a sweepstakes of £5 each, with £SOO added. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs.—Switzerland, 7.13, 1; Menander, 7.1. 2; Satyrus, 6.1, 3. Sixteen horses started. Won by -a head, with three-quarters of a length netween second and third. Time, lmin 13,fsec. BOURKE HANDICAP, a sweepstakes of £7 each, with £750 added. Seven furlongs.—Waranton, 9.13, 1; Perspective, 8.8, 2: Adrift, 9.4, 3. Fourteen horses ran. Won by a short neck, with a length and a-half between second and third. Time, lmin 24sec —equal to the Australasian record. Third Day—Thursday, March 4. The weather was muggy for the third clay of the y.R.C. autumn meeting. There was a satisfactor attendance, among those present being the Governor-General and the State Governor. Batouch. vh~ was always well placed, won the Hurdles easily. He was ridden by E. Moon, who also won Saturday’s hurdle race. Cyden credited her trainer, James Scobie, with that mentor’s twelfth win in the Ascot Y r ale Stakes, in which she led all the way. Cyden, who is a Derby candidate, has now won three times. She is owned by Mrs M. L. Falkiner. The State Governor’s horse, The Night Patrol, woi the C. M. Lloyd Stakes brilliantly, and had a great reception. Highlander, in the last half-mile of the Autumn Handicap, got through on the rails and won well in a course record. Pilliewinkie led over the last 10 furlongs in the Governor’s Plate and won easily. It was his third success at the meeting, and his rider, G. Young’s second victory to-day. Results: — AUTUMN HURDLES, a handicap sweepstakes of £5 each, with £SOO added. Two miles and a-half.—Batouch, 10.12, 1; Gulgo. 12.1. 2: Temple Bar. 9.10, 3. There were eight starters. Won by three lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Eric Red was fourth. Time, 4min 46sec. . ASCOT VALE STAKES, A sweepstakes of £25 each, with £ISOO added: second, £300; third, £l5O out of the stake. For two-ycar-olds. Six furlongs. Mrs M. L. Falkiner’s b f Cyden, by Cyklon—Deneb, 8.7 (A. Wilson) 1 Mrs K. Thomson and Mr V. O’Neill’s blk c Switzerland, by Bernard — Bright Siren, 8.10 (F. Forbes) .. 2 Mr C. G. Brown’s br f Margaux,, by St. Anton — 8.7 (W. Scanlon) 3 Lanson also ran. Won by tw’O lengths and a-half, with a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 13sec —a race record. C. M. LLOYD STAKES, A sweepstakes of £lO each, with £ISOO added; second. 300; third, £l5O out of the stake. One mile. The Earl of Stradbroke’s b h The Night Patrol (imp.), by Stedfast— Dark Flight, aged, 9.1 (G. Young) 1 Mr C. B. Kellow’ eh h Heroic, by Valais—Lhersonese, 4yrs, 9.0 (H. Cairns) 2 Mr J. P. Arthur’s b g Fuji San, by Valais—Lady San, 4yrs. 8.11 (J. Toohey) 3 The Hawk also started. The Night Patrol led over the last six furlongs and won easily by three lengths, with two lengths and a-half between second and third. Time, lmin 38sec. AUTUMN HANDICAP, a sweepstakes of £5 each, with £SOO added. One mile and five furlongs.—Highlander, 7.1, 1; Lycurdides, 6.7, 2; King of Mirth, 8.10, 3. There were nine starters. Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Time, 2min 45see. THE GOVERNOR S PLATE. A sweepstakes of £lO each, with Clooo added; second, £200; third, £IOO out of the stake. YV.f.a. One mile and a-half. Sir Samuel Hordern’s br g Pilliewinkie, by Winkie—Waterspray, 6yrs, 9.0 (G. Young) 1 Messrs J. E. and C. H. Bricn’s br h Pantheon (imp.), by TraceryScotch Rose, syrs, 9.0 (S. Cracknell) 2 Mr Ihris. hoys ch g Lilypond, by Lilyveil—Coolan Dhu, syrß, 9.0 (W. Duncan) 3 The only starters. Won by three lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 35? sec. RIVER HANDICAP, a sweepstakes of £4 each, with £4OO added. One mile and a-quarter.—Caseta. 8.9, 1; Proud King, 0.11, 2; Lady Warwick, 8.8, 3. Eight horses started. Won by two lengths and a-half, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 7sec. Fourth Day—Saturday, March 6. The weather was cool aud pleasant for the races, and there was a large attendance. The going was good. Hawick won the Carmichael Stakes narrowly. He was ridden by an apprentice (H. Badger), and cost a V.R.C. committee man (Mr A. S. Chirnside) £6625 as a yearling. Fujisan, the top weight, won the Leonard Stakes brilliantly, and led in the last two furlongs. The time recorded heal the previous race record by a second. The first priie was worth £947. The horse, which is owned by Mr J. P. Arthur, is engaged

The New Zealauder (Pilliewinkie) scared his fourth success at the meeting. He had an easy win in the King’s Plate, and led for the last five furlongs. U. Young rode the double—Fujisan and Pilliewinkie. The latter was loudly cheered. It was his trainer’s (J. Scobie) sixth success at the meeting. Valbee wan the Northcote Handicap by a narrow margin. R. Lew is rode the winner.

Robespierre ran the last half-mile of the Farewell Handicap in 48|sec. Of the stakes offered at Flemington meeting, amounting to £30,041, Sir Samuel Hordern iron £5824.

G. Young rode six winners from eight mounts at the meeting. Mr R. J. Mason cabled congratulations to Young. Results:—

CARMICHAEL STAKES. Hawick, 7.2, 1; Harbinger, 7.5. 2; Epilogue, 7.5, 3. Nine starters. Won by a head, with half a length between second and third; Time, lmin 26jsec. The last half-mile was covered in 482 sec. LEONARD STAKES.- Fujisan, 9.11 (G. Young), 1; Yea Princess, 6.10 (F. Dummett), 2; Versine, 8.2, and Swift, 7.0, a dead heat for third place. Eighteen starters. Won by a length and threequarters; a length between second and third. .Time,’-limn 12sec.

KING’S PLATE.—Pilliewinkie, 9.1 (G. Young), 1; Accarak, 9.1 (T. Clifford), 2; Lilypond, 9.1 (W. Duncan), 3. Bolet, Satin, and Lemina also ran. Won by two lengths and a-half; tw r o lengths between second and third. Lemina was fourth. Time, 3min 27^-sec. FAREW r ELL HANDICAP. Robespierre, 7.11 (A Reed), 1; Eridanus, 7.2, 2, Curagen, 7.1, 3. Eleven starters. Won by a head; a length between second ami third. Time, lmin 39sec. Fractional times: First four furlongs, 54}sec; next, 51|sec; third, 51see; last, 50isee. NORTHCOTE HANDICAP. Valbee, 7.12, 1; Gungool, 7.10, 2; Naos, 6.7, 3. Ten starters. Won by half a head; a length and a-half between second and third. Time, 2min 33sec. The last four furlongs were covered in 49ljsec. STEEPLECHASE.—Bannock, 9A, l; Berribee, 11.0, 2; Late Night, 9.0, 3. Ten starters: Won by three lengths; five lengths between second and third. Vi my Ridge, Master Windlesham, Pension, and Shere Khan fell. Time, 6min 31^sec. ROSEHILL MEETING. SYDNEY, March 0. ltosehill Hurdle* Race.—Pixie Lad 1, Mount Morgan 2, Double Escape 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 41sec. Second Division Nursery Handicap.— Royal Tea 1, Persuasion 2, Knight of Garter 3. Won by three-quarters of a length., Time, lmin 7sec —a race record. # YEARLING SALES. MELBOURNE. March 1. At the yearling sales a Cyklon—lsa colt realised 1350gns and a Welkin—Ethne colt 1050gns. , March 6. At the yearling sales the Valais—Otford colt, a brother of Manfred, realised 2750 guineas; the Woorak—Vanaiia colt, 1700 guineas; the Valais—Eumarella filly, 1400 guineas; the Woorak—Eiterian colt, 1100 guineas. WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, Etc. OHINEMIJRI HANDICAPS. Handicap Hurdles, of 200sovs. One mile and a-half.—Mia Billa 11.4, Peter Maxwell 11.3, Prince Rufus 10.13, Miss Melva 10.11, Bustler 10.9, King Abbey 10.2, Tinokaha 9.11, Pendennis 9.7. Hokioi 9.3, Mahgaloire 9.2, Some Fashion, Archibald, Cireeksou, Infante, King Amans, Arsene Lupin, Bourn, Gold Kip, Nama 9.0. Karangahake Handicap, of 200sovs. Five furlongs.—Pliaola, Aussie 8.9, Flying Juliet 8.7, Valcon, Odin 7.5, Value, Baby Bun 7.4, War Officer, Atapai, Juuette, Eileena, Achilla, Con Amour, Arch Arrow, Mervette, Miss Joyce, Swift Light, Macroom 7.0. Novice Handicap, of loOsovs. Five furlongs.—Kingfield 9.0, Green Bonnet 8.13, Bernthis 8.3, Cantab 7.12, Dobbin 7.10, Kiki 7.9, Abbey Queen 7.7, Native Girl, Te Kawaua 7.6, Scot Free 7.5, Cherry Girl, Norah Wooten, Ruffles. Artcraft, Weststep, YVaimarere, Ned Kelly, Orma, Serang, Lucy Glitters, Queen Latour, Fireclay, Silverline, Royal Flight, Lady Spalpeen, Bezzaro, Pukeliuia, Orbit, Te Koraka, Mamsohia, Tangikai, Waahi, Harvest Day, Red Comet, Whetuhina, Town Hall 7.0. Ohinemuri Cup, of 700sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Town Bank 9.0, Polonett 8.12, Gala Day 8.7, Transformer 8.3, Spoony, Desert Glow 8.1, Lord Star 7.11, Barometer 7.10, Gold Jacket, Tall Timber 7.9, Daylight 7.8, Master O’Rorke, Siaosi 7.6, Mount Marta 7.5, King Lee 7.4, Raceful 7.3, Royal Present, Charlady, Tinopono, Miss Vera 7.1, Uralla, Miss Egypt, Tactician, Alfort, Scot, Estlionia, Archeen, Tressilian, Curraghmore, Muscari, Potoanui, Lightwood, Onyx, Ohinenmri, Eh Timi, Topping, Lady Varco, Arsene Lupin 7.0. Komata Hack Handicap, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—Pegaivay 9.6, Dave 9.5, Nippy 9.4, Pinon 9.0, Highflown 8.12, Quincoma 8.9, New Moon 8.8, Rahopoto 8.7, Billikins 8.6, Santa Fe, Quiusilia 8.5, Royal Form 8.4, Letter of Credit, Killute 8.3, Rarakau, Kingfield, Gay Comet 8.0, Illingar 7.13, Chairman 7.12, Lady Glissas 7.11, Weka 7.10, Topping, Winsome Boy 7.9, Athenry 7.7, Papats 7.0, Genetcra 7.5, Irish Jig, Maveelish 7.4, Luxurious, Hokioi, Norma Talmadge 7.3, Golden Autumn, Praiseworthy, Blue Sky, Queen Comet 7.2, Quinvardia, Zanna Owen 7.1, Te Kawana, Rippling, Seang, Kiki, Orma, High Rose, Aberfield, Lady Passenger, Marquil, Formaleen, Glen Abbey 7.0. Waihi Handicap, of 300sovs. Six fur- * longs.—Cawnpore 9.0, Pelham, York Abbey B.W, Le Choucas, Heisler, Dayguard, Finelli 8.2, Master O’Rorke 8.1, Siaosi 7.13, Ring the Bell, Nancy Lee 7.12, King Pot, Archeen 7.10, King Lee 7.9, King*s Speech 7.8, Master Doon 7.6, Dan Quin 7.2, Exactly 7.1, Hyde Park, Loch Abbey, Prince Abbey, Pinori, Tutankhamen, Quinette, Gay Comet, Blue Sky 7.0. Hauraki Plains Steeplechase, of 200hovs. About two miles and a-half. —Sea Deil 11.3, Pittsworth 11.2, Peter Maxwell 11.0, Miss Melva 10.12, Bustler 10.5, Vociferate 10.2. King Abbey 10.1, Thingamthee

9.9, Catstar 9.3, Colonel Abbey, Ngatea, Desire, Miss Rosa, In Town, Gold Rep 9.0. Nethertoi. Welter Handicap, of 250sovs. One mile.—Daylight 9.3, Tall Timber 9.2, Joy Ride 9.0, Mount Marta 8.11, Ring the Bali, Charlady 8.10, King Lee 8.9, Uralla 8.7, Curraghmore, Mosaic 8.6, Miss Egypt 8.3, Miss Vera 8.2, Tinopono 8.1, Esthonia 7.13, Alfort 7.11. Black Cruiser, Muscari 7.9, Passionless 7.8, Loch Abbey, Arch Opal, Lightwood, Gleuidle, Hanga* wera. Topping, Eh Timi, Monday, King Amans, Blue Sky, Multini, Miss Comet 7.0. W AIM ATE HANDICAPS. Morven Trot Handicpa, of loOsovs. One mile and a-lialf. —Medallion Jack, Electric Huon, Erin’s Lynn, Terence Dillon, Salient, Vasiliki, Master Bell, Sadie Huon, Pluto, Mauveen Galindo, Bay Nut. Zenith scr, Pretty Pointer 24 yards behind. Betty’s Boy 48, Kiness. Ruby Carbine, Day Pointer 60, Jean M'Kinney 96. Hook Trot Handicap, of 135sovs. One mile and a-quarter. —Salient, Vasiliki, Master Bull, Sunset. Pluto, Medallion Jack, Morvcr. Lass, Zenith, Patch Junior Bur, Pretty Pointer, Tennis 12 yards behind, Cameo, Betty’s Boy 24, Ruby Carhint, Peggy Gray, Kiness 36, Jean M'Kinney 60. Beta 90. S'-dholme Hurdles Handicap, of 13650 w. One mile and five furlongs.— Red Admiral 11.2, Relic 10.8, Coastguard 9.12. Wharncliffe 9.10, Timaru 9.0. Rory O'More 9.0, April Showers 9.0, Naughty Peter 9.0. Waimate Cup Handicap, of 310sovs One mile and a-quarter.—Roseday 0.6, Rever.na 8.13. Mountain Lion 8.10, Rivalry 8.2, Overdrawn 8.2, Tarlcton 8.2, Sun Up 7.13, Retrospect 7.10, The Cheat 7.10, Full Swing 7.5, Freco 7.4, Goosostep 7.0, Oourtley Rose 7.0, Roman Archer 7.0. Pram dent's Handicap, of 170eovs. Six furlongs.—Murihaupo 9.1, Sun Up 8.11, Lava 8.3, Olontarf 7.7, Voiaut 7.7, Dancing Days 7.6, Corn Money 7.1, Apple Dighton 7.0, Fulmar 7.0, Grey Law 7.0. Waitangi Hack Welter Handicap, of 135sovi. *Seven furlongs.— Courtly R«*s? 9.7, Silver Lining 8.9, Frivolous 8.6, Ka* puns 8.2, Fairy Tidings 7.10, Saxctb 7.10, Bon Hope 7 8, Gay Jim 7.7, Calcite 7.7, Royal Reel 7.7, Sacrifice 7.7, Elide 7.7, Stewards' Welter Handicap. of 150so\i. Seven furlongs.—Scion 0.0, The Cheat 8.13, Zaragoaa 8.9, Bright Mark 8.8 Swatrlmr ftJS. Dancing Dava 8.3. Tinne

8.3, Brown Lady 7.13, Courtly Rose 7.7, Rene Mavis 7.7, Bon Hope 7.7. OAMARU HANDICAPS. Autumn Hurdles Handicap, of ICOsovs. One mile and a-half.—Red Admiral 11.3, Relic 10.9, Mandrake 10.5, Coastguard 0.13. His Majesty 9.12, Kapuna 9.11, Wharncliffe 9.11, Timaru 9.0, April Showers 9.0, Rory O’More 9.0, Naughty Peter 9.0. North Otago Cup Handicap, of 300sovs One mile.—Roseday 9.9, Mountain L on 8.10, Sun Up 8.5, Scion 8.1, Economist 8.1, The Cheat 7.13, Mantua 7.12, The Harp 7.9, Bright Mark 7.2, Snatcher 7.2, Happy Warrior 7.0, All Style 7.0, Goosestep 7.0. Redcastle Welter Handicap, of 150sovs. Seven furlongs.—The Cheat 8.13, Zaragoza 8.13, Bright Mark 8.12, Rob 8.12, Apple Dighton 8.10, Snatcher 8.9, Tione 8.7, All Style 8.5, Goosestep 7.10, Courtly Rose 7.11, Rene Mavis 7.11, Frivolous 7.11. Moeraki Hack Handicap, of 120sovs. Six furlongs.—Courtly Rose 8.13, Receipt 8.13, Pink Note 8.4, Jolly Glad 8.3, Silver Lining, 8.3, Frivolous 7.13, Forgery 7.10 Buoyant 7.9, Fairy Tidings 7.3, Saxette 7.3, Moratorium 7.3, Calcite 7.0, Sacrifice 7.0, Exide 7.0, Orange Bell 7.0. Newmarket Handicap, of 160sovs. Six furlongs.—Murihaupo 9.7, Lava 8.9, Eaton Bells 8.6, Clontarf 7.13, Volant 7.13, Dancing Dave 7.12. Corn Alon.-y 7.7, Apple Dighton 7.6, Fulmer 7.5, Hurdy Gurdy 7.0. Waikaura Trot Handicap, of 140sovs. One mile and a-half.—Vasiliki, Terence Dillon, Tennessee's Child, St. E&n, Sadie Huon, Pretty Pointer, Medallion Jack, Mauveen Galindo, Master Bell, Mammon, Kelly Dillon, Hia Majesty, Erin's Lynn, Bay Nut scr, Fairy Chimes, Master Basil, Miss Dorothy 24 yards behind, Ruby Carbine, Day Pointer. Kincsß 36, Jean McKinney, Nelson Fay 72, Real Lady 84. Oamaru Trot Handicap, of lSOsovs. Ouo mile and a-quarter and 76yds. --Morven Lass, Gift of Song, Master Bel), b g by Harold Dillon, Cameo, Tenerall. Pretty Pointer, Patch Junior, Merrigal scr. Bo nLou, Ruby Carbine, Peggy Gray, Miss Dorothy, Pandora 12 yards behind, Minimal 24, Ardlussa, Real Lady 48, Edith Locanda, Stan Wilkes 00, Edith Chimes 72. MANAWATU TROTTING ACCEPTANCES. Linton Handicap, of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half. —Brian Bingeiv RiHy Lorrne.

Kcmpton, Miss Leda, Pate scr, Tuma--hana 24 yards behind, Havlami 36, Black Palm, Miss Native 60, Gold Lad 84, Gratton Wilks 120, Wakefield 132, Roe Bell 204, Some Jazz 264.

Ladies’ Bracelet Handicap, of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half.—Why Not, Zo M'Kinney, V alf.mont, Tui vVildwood, Little Huia scr, Firebtll 12 yards )>ehind, Tawa King, Audubon Patch 24, Van Mac 36, Lady Zoe 48, Fliton, Limited, Hulmore 60, Hal Huon 72, Aeromaid 84.

Stewards' Handicap, of 12560V8. Two miles.—Van Mac, Audalion, Zo M'Kinney Lady Zoe scr, Laurier 12 yards behind, Lady Ball in, Signor, Golden Morn 36. Gladys Cole, Dumas 48, Van Rich 72, Bann Zoloch, Roi._ 84, High Seas 108. Manawatu Cup, of SOOsovs. Two mile 6. —Erin’s Royal, Bingen Star, Van Rich,, Bicolour, Holly Bell scr, Sea Pearl 12

yards behind, Master Cute, Satin Princess 24, Black Cloud 36, Kokiritea, The Shrew 72, Wild Lad, Daphne Wildwood 96.

Lougburu Handier of llOsovs. One mile and a-half.—Firebell, Tawa King Zo MTCinney, Auduborn Patch, Van Mac. Noble Dillon, Tui Wildwood scr. Karma. Lady Zoe 12 yards behind, Halfmore. Fliton 24, Hal Huon, Lady Eallin, Signor 36, Blue Glen, Aeromaid, Gladys Cole 48, C -a Tacks 72.

Awapuni Handicap, of 130sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Hope Dillon, Clarion Chimes, Limited, Golden Morn, Noble Dillon scr, Lockette, Gladys Cole, Dumas, Great Kevin, Caprice 12 yards behind, -Van Rich 24, Aggie Bell 36, Tui Zolock 48, High Seas 60. Palmerston North Handicap, of l-lOsovs. Two miles.—Black Palm, Brian Bingen, Gratton Wilks, Gold Lad, Wakefield scr, Molly Auduborn 36 yards behind, Annette 48, Laurier 72, King Peter 96, Piundor, Roe Bell 108, Grace Gratton 156, Some Jazz 180.

President’s Handicap, of 150 soys One mile and a-quarter.—Prince. Pool, Cora Tacks, Tui Zoiock, Gibraltar, Satin Princess scr, Jean Darling, Rona, Holly Bell, Black Cloud, Lottie Advance, 12 yards behind. Kokiritea,. Master C.ute 24, The Shrew 3G. NAPIER HANDICAPS. Omaranui Handicap Hurdles, of lSOsovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Little River 11.13, Askari 0.13 Toa Tana 10.5, Royal Heather 10.0, Rippling, Suspicion 9.13, Lark Hall 9.12, Blue "tar, Asleep 9.10, Mosthenes, Araby, Purseproud 9.0. Esk Handicap, of loOsovs'. Six furlcwigs.—My Hobby 9.0, Royal Damon 8.13, Blue Jay 8.11, Imitation 8.9, Jeanette 8.6, Killoeh 8.6, Minstrel Boy 8.2,. launtai 8.0, Butterscotch. Flarin Sailing 7.12, Hypnotic 7.9. Tanadice 7.8, Merry Imp, Vivo -7.4, Break o’ Day. The Straiid, Kilroe 7.2, Pesliaw, Windy Night. Coot, Hinekapua, Merekara, Polyastra, Houri 7.0. Napier Cup, of 400sovs. One mile and • a-quarter.—Gold Light. Rapine 10.0, Star Stranger 8.13. Novar 8.7, Good Sport 8.1, Gaze, Oreura 7.12, Phoenix Park 7.8, Malatotir 7.5, Archeen, Little River 7.3, Theic 7.2, Princess Nata, Wristlet, Blue Jay, All Marimba, De Luxe, Morose, Carniola 7.0. Sapling Stakes, of loOsovs. Five furlongs.—Joy King 10.2, Ngawati 9.2, Inner Harbour 8.7, Decoy Bird 7.13, Magna Charta 7.12, Tamete Rangi, Rascal, Hymill 7.7, Eloquent 7.4, Hymgreat, Comedic 7.2, Loveland, Marchaway 7.0.

Welter Handicap, of lSOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Good Sport 10.0, Gaze 9.7, Tuahine 9.6, Haurangi 9.4, Tioga 9.2, Startle 8.13, Nine of Spades 8.8, Princess Nata 8.5, Wristlet, Imitation 8.3, Mountain Top, Royal Diadem 8.2, Perle de Leon, Road Hog, Wilmoreana, Crown Gem, Ranui 8.0.

Flying Handicap, of 200sovs. .‘six furlongs.—Rapine 9.9, Mimetic 9.7, Automne 9.1, Shirley 8.9, Father O’Flynn 8.6, Epistle 8.2, Oreum, Archeen 7.i2, Kaiti 7.10, Koodoo 7.9, Megan, Huikai, Startle 7.7, Malatour 7.6, Nine of Spades, Standard 7.2, Morose, Jeanette, Crown Gem 7.0.

Redclyffe Welter Handicap, of loOsovs. One mile.—Gauntlet 10.3, Killoeh 8. 13, Perle de Leon 8.11, Otljpn 8.10, De Buxe 8.4, Wilmoreana 8.3, Serenade 7.13, The Strand 7.10, Calluna, Carniola, Rippling 7.9, Merekara, Martona, The Lodge, Lark Hall 7.7. SOUTHLAND ACCEPTANCES. Roslyn Handicap, of 150sovs. Six furlongs.—Receipt 9.2 Irish 8.13, Frivol 8.11, Pink Note 8.1, Rippling Lake 8.1, King Balboa 8.1 Bran Pie 8.0, Quarrelsome 8.6, King Cup 7.11, Cassellette 7.7* Flying Mist 7.7, Black Duke 7,7Flying Handicap, of 250sovs. Six furlongs.—Set Sail 9.4. Los Ambus 8.11, Lava 8.6, Eaton Bells 7.13, Circulation 7.13, Valdamo 7.9. Warhaven 7.7, Sdtoe 7.6, Ecuador 7.2, Corn Money 7.2, Bugle Note 7.0, Dazzling Light 7.0, Southland Steeplechase, of 275sovs. About three miles.—Frenchman 11.8, Cassells 10.11, Kipling 10.9, Windermere 9.10, Scamp 9.6, Greenstone 9.4, Blazing Light 9.2. Southland Cup Handicap, of 400sovs One mile and a-quarter.—Listening Post 9.11, Tommy Dodd 9.2. Ravenna 8.9. Mountain Lion 8.0. Kilfane 7.6. Geraninl 7.5, Full Swing 7.3, Franoaise 7.0. Stewart Island Handicap, of 150sovs. Seven furlongs.—Jack o’ Lantern 8.11, Navy Cut 8.7, Rosenorß.7, Obligio 8.4, Highburn 8.2, Paris 7.12. Kapuna 7.10, Solz.ia 7.8, King Cup 7.7. Vogue 7.5. Flight 7.5. Bilbo 7.0. Tradesman’s Handicap of 200sovs. One mile.—Happy Days 9.4 The Cheat 8.13, Bloom 8.6, Queen Balboa 7.13. Hallmark 7.2. Apache 7.1 Counterstroke 7.0. Waverly Trot Handicap, of 210sovs. One mile and a-half.—Aard. Postmark, Revolt. Gillie Callum, Perfect < Pointer, Leith Chimes, Dillon Blake. Spring Chimes. Eons, Trusty Child, The Montlov, Wallace Mac scr, Wild Flight 12vds behind. Final M‘Kinnon 12, Dixie Dillon 24. Kaihiku 36. St. Thomas 36. Bricklayer 36. Macaranda 36, Bonanza 48. Snow Cap. 48, Norlhope 48, Lingfield 60. Mato o’ Mine 72. Socialist 72, Erin Chimes 72. Homer 96. Moor Chimes 96, Maiwhariti 96. Tnvorcargill Harness Trot, of 200sovs. One mile and a-half.—Berman’s Bride, Lovedale, Devine Bells. Maybird. Lady Freeman, Kinsale, Rosaleen, Sea Hawk. Nelson M'Allwyn, Red Abbey, Wild Chimes, Terence Dillon, Stockade jun., scr. Young Tom 24yds behind Robert Bell 24, Lady Zita 24, First Water 36. Darkstream 48, Hie Montley 60 Van Director 156. MABTERTON HANDICAPS. Telephone Hack Handicap, of HCkaovs. Six ftrriorig*.—L/ernfus 9.9, Standard 8.11, Mino-

tus 8.10, Sarty 8.6, Sasham, Red Fuschia 7.13, Newbury Ring 7.9. Kingbroney, Lady Ideal, Tannadioe 7.8, Outfit 7.7, Desert Knight 7.3, Debate, Singer Bov, Idanoe, Helen Winkie, The Trapper 7.6. Flying Handicap, of 130sovs. Six fur-longs.—-Grand Knight 10.3, Peneus 9.8, De gage 9.1, Nadarino 8.9, Killochra 7.13, Lady Fingers, Westbroke. Kaiti 7.8, Agitato 7.7, Standard 7.5, Templeton, Black Mint 7.0.

Autumn Handicap, of 250sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Treeham 9.1, Degage 8.11, Waetea 8.5, Modern 8.1, Opa 8.0, Willow Wai 7.1, Insurrection, Sarty, Son o’ Mine, Westbroke, De Luxe 7.0.

Juvenile Handicap, of 120sovs. Five furlongs.—Note 9.2, Spode 9.1, Hymill, Verigeru 8.1, Hymauna 7.9, Hymgreat, Direction, Lady Killer, Royal Game, March A\ay 7.0. Masterton Welter Hack Handicap, of 120sovs. Seven furlongs.—Rowley 10.9, De Luxe 10.3, Fuschia 10., Kingbroney 9.11, Desert Knight 9.6, Strongholt, Axle, Last Thought. Singer Bov, Debate, Bennanee, Kilminster. Inoe, Sir Moment, Joyeuse, Takaka 9.0.

Stewards’ Handicap, of 150sovs. One mile.—Tresham 9.13, Modern 8.13, Nadarino 8.11, Tiega 8.6, Agitato 8.3, Printemp9 8.1, Westbroke 7.12, Prince Hal 7.5, Arch Salute, Blonde, Rowley, Do Luxe. Desert Knight 7.0. Dash Handicap, of llOsovs. Six furlongs. —Tempean 9.1, Sasharu 8.9. Newburry King B.', Bank Draft, Lady Ideal, Tannadice 8.4, Idanoe, Singer Boy 7.9, Lucullus, Motion, Trance, Sir Moment, Hitcullus 7.7. NORTHLAND HANDICAPS. Whangarei Handicap, of 90sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Patchwork, Wild Downs, Molly Parks, Florrie Roe. Albert’s Bell, Vanity Boy, Casket scr. Timbell 36yds behind. Tui Bell 108, Loch Lomond 120, Elsa Nore, Royal Bob 144, Sweet Memory 168. Peter M‘Donald 180, Audex 192. Dargaville Handicap, of 80sovs. One mile and a-hflf.—Ben Zolock, Nazimova. Rosie Thorpe, Tinsel, Rona Moko, Surveyor, Roy Elete, Marionette. Golden Stone, Castle Chimes, Gambler’s Gold. Nancy Bell, Silver Link, Fungus. Black Ballin, Happy Chimes Our Mint, Lady Northland scr, Irish Bell 24yds behind, Puduma 36, Gold Cast 120, Gold Dial (not eligible). Northland Trotting Cup, of 210sovs. Two miles.—Maid of the Mountains, Red Star, Koniniwood, Harvest Home, Rockburn scr, Ruby Huon. Uncle Bert 12yds behind, Gold Sound. Delavan Bill 24, Admiral Lock, Stanmoor, Mars, The Tartar 36, Grey Peter 48, Blair Audubon, Florent 60, Coal Light, Bingen Star, Tranquil 72, Grattan Thorpe, Reliance, Buz Buz, King Lear 84, Respect 96, Nelson Tasker. Jewel Pointer 108.

Kawakawa Handicap, of 90sovs. One mile and a-half.—Levrine, Ben Zolock, Castle Chimes, Surveyor, Rona Moko, Tinsel, Cleda, Nazimova. Nancy Bell, Jingle Bells, Fungus, Boycott, Zola. Recklaw, Mabel Bingen scr, Puduma 12yds behind, Ekoeranei, Gold Dial Koniniwood 72, Zanna 108.

President’s Handicap, of 215sovs. Two miles.—Wild Downs, Molly Parks, Albert’s Bell, Vanity Boy scr. Loch Lomond 36yds behind, Elsa Nore, Tiki, Royal Bob 60, Sweet Memory 96. Peter McDonald 108, Audex 120, Ngat.ira 228. Counties’ Handicap, of 80sovs. One mile and a-half.—Gabriele. Bell Bell, Dial, Happy Chimes, Wee Thelma, Lady Northland scr, Casket 12yds behind, Hal Lady 24, Mabel Bingen 60 Boycott, Zola Recklaw 108, Irish Bell 156, Treanac. Gold Dial 180, Locarno (not eligible). Kaikohe'Handicap, of 85sovs. One mile. —Levrine, Ben Zolock, Ekoeranei, Gold Jacket, Rona Moko, Our Burley, Gold Dial, General Advance. Boycott Lady Northland, Treanac, Mabel Bingen, Gambler’s Gold, Maid of the Mountains, Jingle Bells, Black Ballin scr. Master Grattan 24yds behind, Uncle Bert 36. Breadalbane, Delavan Bill 48, Tranquil 60. Waipu Handicap, of 90sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Red Star Koniniwood. Guide Rangi, Puduma Rockburn, Maid of the Mountains, Gold Dial, Harvest Home, Zola Recklaw scr. Ruby Huon, Delavan Bill, The Tartar, Mars 32yds behind. Gold Cast, Grey Peter Florent 24, Reliance, Coal Light, Buz Buz, Gold Sound 36. Stanmoor, Grattan Thorpe 48, Profiteer, Respect 60. WYNDHAM TROTTING NOMINATIONS. Novice Handicap, of Gosovs. One mile and a-lialf.—Carillon, Adon, Rosaleen, Mountain Queen. Berman’s Bride, Sea Hawk, Nelson M’Alwyu, Morning Chimes, Red Abbey, Logathete, Kinsale, Wreckage, King Adonis, Needless, Lady Zita, Wallace Chimes. Fairy Gold, Darkstream, Sunspot. Wilkie Bard, Lady Freeman, Divine Bella Gold Print, Golden Dawn, Coy Bells, Sundowner, Lil Coronada, Jack’s Pal, Ferry Stream, Prairie Chimes, Midnight Bell. Ferry Handicap, of 65sova. One mife and five furlongs.—Snider, Lady Russell. Oware, Don Wallace, Saxon, Lady Evelyn, Essie Wilkes, Filbert, Marvin Brook, Kia Ora, Bon Carbine, Kernell, Peter Boy, Bessie Mac, Straychild, Exotic, Carmont, The Sprinter, Buck Up, White Star or Peter Derby (name not approved of as yet), ■ Roger Wilkes, Ma Chere, Marvea Bell. Secret Link, Peter Marrion, Zingiber. Wyndham Trotting Club's Handicap, of 200sovs. Two miles.—Firelight. My Sonny, Mate o’ Mine, Red Admiral, Lucky Harold, Moor Chimes, St. Thomas, Dark Rosine, Lenamhor, Jolly Chimes, Jolly Pet, Lucky Dillon, Forbury, Lingfield, Roving Don, Goldmine, Dolly Houl, Hylas, North Hope. Edcndale Handicap, of lOOsovs. One mile and five furlongs.—Gillie CaUum, Socialist, Wee Spark, Lady Evelyn, Wild Flight, Sea Hawk, Quickmatch, Morning Chimes, Aard, Dixie Dillon, Kinsale, The Monkey, Lady Zita, Wallace Chimes, Dark Rosine, Joy Chimes, Chiming Thorpe, Stella Marris, Robert Bell, Lady Freeman, Rov-, lng Don, Greyetone, Coldstream Guard. First Water, Sandown, Needles. Tol Tois Handicap, of OOsovs. One mile.—Wilkie Bard, Sllbon, Nellie Derby, Landlady, Berman’s Bride, Liberal. Quo Vndis, Dixie Dillon, The Monkey, St. Thomas, Until, Jasalock, Joy Chimes, Carbon, South SHar, Sunstorra, Firat Toll, Lady Joffre, Lqith Chimes, Wallace Mac, Bricklayer, War Chimes, Perfect Pointer, Sundowner, Lil Coronada, Our Star, Greyi«tone, Carrie, Lanely, Bonanza, Trusty Child, Eous, Midnight Bell, Jack Wilkes. Menzien Handicap, of SOaovs. Two miles.—Young Tom, Royal Derby, Snider, Taro, Dan Wallace, Jade, Kerrwood Bell, bay mare (Lord Chancellor—Wildwood mare), Harold Moor, Kia On, Don Carbine, Peter Boy, Bessie Mac, Ngaputm. Underviewer, Carmont, Mm Che re, Sucre* Link, P«tec MtntoQ.

President's Handicap Race, of OOsovSs. One mile and a-half —Cathedral Bells, Carillon, Gillie Callum, Socialist, Wilkie Bard, Silbon, Wee Spark, Wild Flight, Spring Chinie6, Liberal, Quo Vadis, Loga* thete, Aard, Dixie Dillon, The Monkey, Maeandra, Laybird, Dark Stream, South Star, King Pointer, Stella Marris, Buck Up, Leith Chimes, Robert Bell, Wallace Mac, Gold Print, Greystone, Carrie, Laneely, First Water, Ten Bells, Trusty Child,

Final Handicap, of llOsovs. One mile and a-quarter—My Sonny, Ding Dong Bell, Hush-a-bye, Merce Pointer, Lucky Harold, Moor Chimes, St Thomas, Until, Peterville, Jolly Chimes, Jolly Pet, Mate-o’-Mioe, Darkstream, Lucky Dillon, First Toll, Forbury, Bricklayer, Roving Don, Perfect Pointer, Dolly Houi, Goldmine, Coldstream Guard, Bonanza, Northopc, Mentor, Eous.

TIMARU TROTTING HANDICAPS. Kingsdown Handicap, of 130sovs. One mile and a-balf. —Almont Lad, Lassiter, lion Wood, Ben Logan, Princess Reta, Caralo, Kempton, Roaming Boy, Kemuuir, Kenwood, Hillgrove «cr, Wee Patch 12 yards behind, Chesterfield 24, Esnierelda 48, Engagement 60, Fancy Pronto 72, Little Johnnie, Huia Son 84, Freeman 108, Corwar 132. Trial Handicap, of 130sovs. One mile and a-half. —Henry Logan, Electric Huon. Medallion Jack, Wee Gus, Audalion, Lady May, Lady Brent, Kelburn, Rambler Ro <-, Beach King, Our Bird, First Imperial, Locanda Child scr, Kinness, Ruby Carbine, Tahoe, Bon Lou 36 yards behind, Drake 48. Rosethorne 72, Logan King 108. Timaru Trotting Cup, of 450sovs. Two miles.—Teneriffe, Judge Hancock,, Prince Lyons, Talent, Pointalena, Trenand scr. .Becky Logan,' Tommy Direct, Menember 12 yards behind, St. Maura, Fight Ever 24, Partner, Fashion Queen 36, Paul Dufault, Loganwood, Harold Burwood 48, Waitaki Girl, Countryman 60. Seadown Handicap, of 150sovs. One mile and a-half.—Lady Zora, Cathedral Belle, Erin’s Child, Honour Bright, Peter Elect, Great Form, Omaha scr, Kibiringi, Direct Tod, Kanuknot, Logan Maid, Newcourt 12 yards behind, Winnie Dillon, Edith Locanda, Jazalock, Gibraltar, Tarzan, Wild Pidgeon, Logan Lad 24, Inchbonnie, Mountain Chimes, Glen Farg, Homer, Huon Denver, Reta, Nipper, My Sonny, Lucky Harold 36, Free Lance, King Sandy, Biddy Logan. Morning Glow, Bon Sonty, Vera’s Doll 48. Temuka Handicap, of 175sovs. Two miles. —Wee Patch, Little Johnnie, Tim YVood scr, Generator, Randolph, Wee Olga, Wire 12 yards behind, Freeman 24, Patard 36, Lady Irving, Young Carbine 60, Real the Great 72, Real Lady, Happy Rosa 84. Washdyke Handicap, of 300sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Rat.ma, Yeuot, Judge Hancock, Event, Lord Bingen, Golden Sun, Some Wilkes, Wharepiana scr, Trenand 12 yards behind, Lady Embrace, Prince Lyons, Asturio, St. Maura, Nantwich 24, Rebel, Fight Ever, Tommy Direct, Fashion Queen 36, Waitaki Girl 60. Fairlie Handicap, of 17-ssovs. Two miles. —Edith Chimes, Erin’s Royal, Bon Pang, Great Form, Wairua, Money, Sea Pearl, Spring Note, Huon Denver, Satin Princess, Billy Whizz scr, Inchbonnie, Binscarth, Ada Bell 12 yards behind, Schoolmate, Dolly Houi, Free Lance, Dusky Pointer, Glenaray 24, Great Event, William the Great 36, Blue Thorpe, Prince Swithin 48, Yenot, Succession 60, Bing Boy 72. YVai-iti Handicap, of 200sovs.. One mile. —Auto, Bingen Lad, Wastewood, Logan Lad, Morning Glow, Jazalock, Henry Tracey, Glen Farg, Mountain Chimes, Direct Tod, Osier Beauty, Homer, Tarzan, Lucky Harold, Glenaray, Biddy Logan, Newcourt, Kanuknot, Reta, Nipper, His Pal, Vera’s Doll scr, Yenot, Haunui, Bing Boy, Try Soon, Four Bells 12 yards behind, Pan Yan, Schoolmate 24, Erin’s Logan 36, Joyful, Rebel 48. OPOTIIvI ACCEPTANCES. Maiden Plate, of 4530v5. Six furlongs.— Pekatahi, Middlesmas, Zeno, Lentenac, Starry Night, Miss Arama, YVest Winter, Miss Impudence, Bonser. Waioeka Stakes, of 75sovsI Five furlongs. YVeight for age.—Zeno, First Prince. Stonehenge, Hautangi. Farewell Handicap, of 40sovs. Six furlongs.—Tari 10 8. Princess Nata 10.1, Three Kings 7.11, Lentenac 7.7, Division 7.3, Welcome Sound 7.3, Middlesmas 7.3, 7.3, Miss Arawa 7.3, Terangi 7.0, First Prince 7.0. Sophia 7.0. Opotiki Hack Handicap, of 40sovs. Seven furlongs.—Gold Dot 9.0, Myora 8.12, Mischief 8.7 Index -8.7, Terangi 8.2. Zeno 8.2 Domain Welter Handicap, of 40sovs. On? mile.—'The Author 10.6 Mangatoetoe 10.0, Tari 9.10, Monte 8.5, Tunanui 8.0. Opotiki Cup, of 115sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—The Authoi 9.6, Mangatoetoe 8.13. Highway 8.11. Tari 9.7. Princess Nata 8.0, Monte 7.3, Tunanui 7.0. . Counties Handicap, of 45sovs. furlongs.—The Author 11.9. Lentenac 8.7, Gold Dot 8.2, Myora 8.0. Starry Night 7.9. Mischief 7.9, Index 7.9. Turamu 7.9, Hoketala’ 7.9. Miss Arawa 7.9. Zeno f. 4. M'Donald Memorial Handicap, of 60sovs. Six furlongs-The Author 1013 Princess Nata 9.i0, Three Kings 7.6. Gold Dot 7.0. Welcome Bound ™ Division 7.0, Sophia 7.0. Patua 7.0. Terangi 7.0.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB AUTUMN MEETING.

The following nominations have been received for the Great Easter Handicap, of 1000 sovs: seven furlongs.—Gold Light Father O’Flvnn Royal Divorce, Dlark Cat, Fool’s Turadise, Listening Post, Tommy Dodd. Bet Sail. Centrepiece, Grand Knight, Archeen Koodoo. Imitation, Hypnotic, Sim Up, Grey Lass Clarinda, Civility, The Harp, First Acre, Licinius, Clnndhu. Overdrawn, Apple Dighton Corn Money. Reremoana, Lady Cavendish. Haze. Carnot, Murihaupo, Economist, Gold Brick. Miss Minerva, Raldowa. Siaosi, Lava, Glentrmn. Rapier, Volant. Rob. Los Ambus. Rosenor. Kilhronsyth. Finora. . , nAA Great Autumn Handicap, o 1200sovs. one mile and a-half.—Gold Light, Divorce Listening Post, Tommy Dodd, Retrosnect, Rivalry, Grand Knight, Archeen, Gaze, Fresco. Clarinda. Deucalion, Overdrawn, Roman Archer, Haze Carnot, Miss Minerva, Baldowa, Mount Marta, Goosestep. Tarleton, Count Cavour, Mantua, The Harp. RACING INQUIRY. AUCKLAND. March J. Much commont has been heard in racing circles during the last few weeks over wbat has become known ns Vhe .JkYaValMt

*ago. The W&n>;auui District Committee held an inquiry into the matter to day at the request of those concerned, the inquiry being held in committee. At the close of tfie meeting the following statement was handed to the press:— 44 At the request of Messrs Dwan Bros, on inquiry was held by the Wanganui District Committee at Wanganui to-day into the Tunning of the horse Alabama at Foxton on January 23. There were present Messrs T. Dwan, F. Higgott .(trainer of Alabama), R. J. Maekie (the rider of the horse), and Stipendiary Stewards M'Mahon and Wilson. After hearing the evidence and the explanation of F. Higgott (trainer) and Maekie i(ioekey) the committee accepted the explanation tendered. At the conclusion of Ibe meeting Mr T. Dwan expressed himself entirely satisfied with Higgott’s explanation. The committee is further of opinion that there is nothing to support the allegations against Messrs Dwan Bros, that their horse (Alabama) was not run to win the race in question at Foxton on Jaunary 23.”