TALK OF THE DAY.

Otago Witness, Issue 3757, 16 March 1926, Page 61

TALK OF THE DAY.

Bf Bei«tinriTHE WAIMATE MEETING. The Waimate Racing Club’s annual meeting has been long established as one of the most popular fixtures on the South Island racing calendar. It is worthy of remark that the club was at one time about the only one in New Zealand which gave a trophy in connection with the principal event on the programme. In recent years many, more clubs have caught the sporting spirit, and give very desirable trophies as mementoes of an important win at their meetings. There is no doubt that the addition of a trophy to a race makes a strong appeal to sportsmen, and certainly infuses a great deal of extra interest in the contest. This year the Waimate Cup has attracted eight acceptors, and the field should provide an interesting race. Mountain Cion will, with his re-handicap, have 9.2, and meets Overdrawn on 121 b worse terms than when they met in the D.J.C. Handicap, in which they both finished well outside a place. Overdrawn and Tarleton meet on tne same terms as when handicapped for the second day of the Dunedin Cup meeting. Mountain Lion has shown that he ean handle the turns at Waimate, as he won the principal event there last seasou, and with the same weight as he will carry this week if sent to the post. He will, however, be up against a stronger field in his effort to record a second win in the race. Mr Samson has a second string to his bow in the shape of The Cheat, who won over the same distance at Core, and now has an additional six pounds on his back. Between them they should make a bold bid for a win. Overdrawn has won over the distance, and it would not be surprising to find him selected as favourite. Tarleton continues to run in an unlucky gToove, and such a big horse may be hampered by the sharp turns on the track. For that reason nis stable mate Sun tip may with his speed be able to regulate the turns smartly, and on the course stay out the distance. Still, when it comes to business Overdrawn and Mr Samson's pair may be the order of demand on the totalisator. Sun Up may be reserved for the President’s Handicap, but even so Corn Monev will no do-übt be the popular pick for the race. Kapuna and Silver Lining may be the selections for the W T aitangi Hack Welter, and others likely to be backed during the day are Zaragoza ajul Courtly Rose. The Studbolme Hurdles will probably find Wharncliffe and Coastguard disputing favouritism. A QUESTION OF PROPORTION. Occasionally some of our weight-adjusters Beein to lack a proper sense of proportion, 'and raise a winner the same poundage, irrespective of whether the horse is at the top or the bottom of a handicap. It was generally recognised that On previous form Apache wa s not harshly treated in being allotted 7.1 in the Tradesmen's Handicap, which concluded the first card at Invercargill. The Solferino gelding won by half a length from Queen Balboa, and they were right away from the rest of the field. Apache was sent up 71b for his win, and Queen Balboa received an increase of 21b. The adjustment could be considered fair enough between the first two, but it certainly did not give much chance to those who chased them home on the first dav. as the third horse finished over five lengths away. Apart from Apache it could be held that a lift of 21b and a. drop of lib between Queen Balboa and The Cheat would not bring them together, and so it proved when they met in the Winter Oats. A light increase to a horse winning with the minimum does not give the topweights much chance. It the Southland Racing Club's handic&pper erred he did so in good company, as Mr J. E. Henrya in re-handicapping Corn Money for his runaway win in the Flving Handicap raised him only 6lb for the President’s Handicap to b<» run at Waimate. Corn Money was raised from 7.1 to 7.7. On the other hand Mountain Lion was raised the B&me amount of poundage for his win in the Southland Cup

by being sent up from 8.10 to 9.2. Here is a case where a winner over a mile and aquartex i« raised the same poundage at the top of a handicap as a winner over six furlongs who is in at the minimum. It is a recognised fact that half a stone at the top of a handicap is relatively much more than the same poundage at the minimum. The weight adjustment may not be so stereotyped as it reads, but it certainly does not suggest a fair and proportionate increase for a win. The writer has always held the opinion that topweights should be handicapped by troy weight, and those at the other end by avoirdupois, judiciously accentuated, because a brick on the head weighs heavier than when carried in the hand (or the middle of the handicap) and comparatively nothing at all when it is on the ground. THE MACHINE BRICK CASE. At the meeting of the Trotting Association held last week correspondence was read from the Otahuhu Trotting Club regarding the eligibility of the Australian horse Machine Brick to start at its meeting held last month. The club explained that the Judicial Committee had met before the commencement of its summer meeting to consider the eligibility of the horse to compete at the meeting. In connection with the disqualification of J. Aubrey, the secretary of the New South Wales T.C. cabled to the association that his committee considered that in accordance with the rules the horse Machine Brick, owned by Aubrey, could not race. This horse was at the time nominated for the Otahuhu T.C.’s meeting, and the secretary of that club was communicated with. Later a further cable was received ironi the New South Wales T.C. advising that Aubrey’s disqualification had been reduced from six months to one month, expiring on February 18, and that the New Zealand Rules of Trotting coincided with those in New South Wales in the matter. This information was conveved to the Otahuhu T.C. On the eve of' that club’s meeting the secretary had telegraphed asking the association whether Machine Brick was eligible, and a reply was sent ni k 6 a^ rma^ve * The Otahuhu Trotting Club came to the iollowing resolution:--lhat in the opinion of the committee, under Rules 345 and 348, it is questionable whether Machine Brick is eligible to start, but in view of the adviee received from the Trotting Association that everything was in order regarding the matter, the committee was prepared to allow the horse to start.” The Chairman gave the details in connection with the starting of Machine Brick, who was previously swned by J. Aubrey, explaining that the secretary, after consultation with him, had advised the Otahuhu Club that the horse was eligible to start. The action was confirmed.

THE ENGLISH THOROUGHBRED. “Brownie” CarsJulte is not one of those who are pessimistic concerning the British thoi-ouKhUeii. In an interview he stated that he has seen no signs of deterioration in the <dt) years since he began riding in tins country, and ho considers that our horse, can produce as many good stayers as ever if only they are trained over long course. As lie rightly points out, there is so much money to be won by good two year-obi. over five and six furlongs, that tile owner ot a first rater can easily win from 10 ir, 15 thousand pounds in stakes alone. In France, on the other hand, two-year-olds are not raced before July, and there are not many races of much value for them. Hence, in trance owners are more anxious to win the valuable and longer distance races for three-year-olds and upwards, and that ix tile reason wily French horses in recent years have won the Ascot Gold Cup, Cesarewitch etc. At the instigation of Sir John Ruthxr ford, the owner of the St. Letter winner, Solann. the Jockey Club stewards are taking up the question of providing more races over long courses, and it would not be a bad thing were they to prohibit two-year-olds from running prior to the Eps,m Summer meeting, or even before Ancot. On sentimental grounds (says the London correspondent of the Australasian) at the same time I should not like to see such juvenile races a s the “Brocklesby” at Lincoln Spring, or the VYoodcote Stakes and Acorn Stakes at the Epsom Summer meeting wiped out. However, the example of c ranee may be held to be in the best interests of the breed of racehorses, and if there is anv trouble, as some experts a-ver (including Mr George Lambton), that our thoroughbreds are not so good as they were 20 or 30 years ago. sentiment must be flung aside. In my own opinion I side with Carslake. r lhe mere fact that horses foaled in France or the United States have heaten outs at times only redounds to the credit of the British thoroughbred, on whose blood practically every country in the world relies for keeping their stock from deteriorating. AN INTERESTING OPINION. The English trainer and ex-jockey, W. A. Higgs, will not have it that there is any deterioration in the English thoroughbred, and expresses the opinion tliat few of the old-time horses would have stood the strain imposed on those of to-day. Trials and races are harder now in England in Higgs’s opinion. Higgs believes the trouble is deterioration in Horsemanship more than horses. He states that Tod Sloan had nothing to do with the cut-throat tactics now adopted in races in England. Sloan certainly increased the pace, but he used to let his horses run in his hand. He did not drive them from pillar to post. “ During my apprenticeship,” says Higgs, “ a lad was lucky to ride a good gullop during the first year, and I never knew a master take out a license until three years. And even then the youngster had to show his worth, while it was essential he should know what pace was. I think all the retired and older jockeys will readily agree with me that we all knew the hardships of apprenticeship before we got any money jn our pockets. To-day many boys ride in races beforo they have even served 12 months in the stables. What can they know about race-riding or pace? They

have to learn on a racecourse, and our older jockeys have a lot to contend with. Don’t think for one moment 1 am against the present-day lightweights. They cannot help it. But I feel sure one and all would make better jockeys, and have more knowledge of pace, and could study the horse more, if they were not put up so

THE RIDING-OUT RULES. According to the Rules of Racing a horse must be ridden out in a race if it has a reasonable chance of gaining a place. There is, however, no authority in the rules to sav that a horse must be ridden out with the whip. We are continually reading and hearing about the abuse rather than the use of the whip, and hence it would be interesting to know what inspired Mr G. E. Curry, the South Island stipendiary steward, in his demand that Los Ambus must be ridden out with the whip or otherwise he would hale his rider beforo the stewards. Los Ambus was a runner in the Flying Handicap at Invercargill, in which he finished fourth apparently on sufferance, because at least one other horse in the same race was aliowed to stop half-way up the straight when pursuit of Corn Money looked absolutely hopeless. There is no shadow of a doubt about that statement, so why should the stipendiary steward make fish of one and flesh of the other, or, in other words, why should one rider be warned and others more paipalily offending in the same direction apparently escape notice? It is seldom, indeed, that Mr Currie could he charged with exceeding his duty, in fact he frequently seems to err in the other direction, and his demand that a horse be ridden out with the whip was a case of travelling beyond his authority. “Riding out” does not mean punishing a horse with a whip, and there is no authority in the rules to t-ay that it should be used to urge a horse at any part of a race. Los Ambus is a very free goer, and punishment with the whip is not at all likely to make him stay on at the finish of a race. Then again there are races in which apprentice are debarred from carrying a whip at all. There is another particularly important point to be considered. Los Ambus is owned bv Mr A. S. Cambridge, and it would be difficult or even impossible for any one to name a more straight-going sportsman. In fact. Mr Cambridge ranks as one of the mod welcome additions to our list of sportsmen that could fee found, and it is all the more re grettable that he is dropping out of the game, and his decision to do so hastened by an unnecessary and vexatious use of authority. Mr Cambridge’s very high reputation as a sportsman should have saved him from even the smallest suggestion of the stigma that his horses were not ridden out in any race. In fact, he has a distinct grievance in that his horses have been deprived of their correct position at the barrier, and this is a matter which certainly should not have escaped official notice. In considering the question as to whether a horse is ridden out the character of the owner, trainer, and rider must be considered. C. Gieseler, (he trainer of Los Ambus, has never been known to have a horse stopper!, and Voight. the rider, is as free from suspicion as any other holding a license. In Australia the riding-out rule has been soon carried to a most ridiculous extent. Horses have been flogged home even when the placed lot have been lengths and lengths ahead, and in the shadow of the winning post, in fact, the riding-out rule was carried to the ridiculous extreme of unnecessarily punishing a well-beaten horse. It is to' be sincerely hoped that inability to know when a horse, is really beaten lievond the shadow of a doubt will result in the unnecessary use of the whin in New Zealand. Finally let it bo said that if a rider elected to drop his whip or even decline to carry one in a race it wouid he outside the province of anyone exccnt the owner or trainer to c av whether a whip should be carried or otherwise. IN A NUTSHELL Overhaul is now a member of F. Shaw’s stable. At the Melbourne yearling sales 80 sold at 21,320 guineas. The hurdler Ited Kriss is again in work at Wingatui. March 10 is general entry day for the C.J.G. Autumn meeting. Tommy Dodd never got dangerous in his races at Invercargill. Paper Money sired three of the winners at the Invercargill meeting. The Cheat ran like an over-weighted horse in his races last week.. Apple Dighton is coining back to form, and shaping well in his work. The Oamaru Jockey Club’s Autumn meeting will be held next week. Mr A. S. Cambridge has announced his intention of selling all his horses. Nominations are due on the 19th inst. for the Riverton Racing Club’s meeting. At the Tenterfield Show (Australia) a horse named Lookout cleared 7ft lO^in. Avispado shaped well in a school over fences with Rag Tag on Saturday morning. Sometimes a horse wins not because lie is well ridden, but because others are badly ridden. Full reports of the race for the Newmarket Handicap state that Heroic won full of running. Several yearlings by Demosthenes will go under the hammer at the Sydney bloodstock sales. The Oamaru trainer, J. Henderson, took three of the trotting events on the Invercargill programme. Jack o’ Lantern did not give any trouble when at the post for his races at the Invercargill meeting. Queen Bfilboa ran a couple of goodj but not quite good enough, races at the Invercargill meeting. Only five entries were received for the Hororata Cup, and half a dozen for the principal sprint event. Warhaven shaped well in both his races last week, and should prove dangerous when next seen in public. Handicaps for the Great Easter and Great Autumn are due on March 16, and acceptances on the 31st. Some of All Black’s stock made comparatively small prices when sold at the Melbourne yearling salca. A filly by Cyklon from Refraction, a sister to Gloaming, sold at 550gns at the Melbourne yearling sales.

Kipling, who won both the cross country events run at Inv rcargill last week, is a half-brother to Bobrikoff.

Tione has rejoined D. P. Wilson’s stable, and his former trainer has secured an interest in the Solierino gelding. Gleutruin, Reiemoana. Sun Up, and Gold Light are amongst the entries for the A.R.C. Easter Handicap of 2000sovs The Balboa gelding Black Duke shaped promisingly at the Invercargill meeting. He should soon enter the winning list. Since Heroic was sold at 16,0U0gus he has won 8040sovs in stakes. His total wins run to over 30,000sovs in stakes.

Kitty Derby, a sister of Minton Derby, won so well at a recent meeting held by the N.S.W. Trotting Club that sh e is expected to prove better than her brother. The judging at the Invercargill meeting was not accepted without criticism, and the same thing has been noticed at previous meetings held on the same course.

Ihe finishes on the first day at Invercargill were not particularly exciting, but the fields were more evenly balanced on the second day, and supplied interesting racing. It is said that lOOOsovs is the price required for the Four Chimes cold Mate o’ Mine. The money seems well worth the horse on form up to date. Listening Post should be improved in condition as a result of his races at the Invercargill meeting. lie ran a good race on the gecond day when a hit too much use appeared to be made with him. Full Swing covered a good deal of ground in the Southland Cup, in which she finished second. She had a run on the rails on the second day, but was beaten at the home turn.

It has been stated that Rosenor went lame, but he was sound enough when seen on Saturday last. lie got cast in his box. and thal stiffened him up for a day or two. Judging by the very lengthy list of yearlings to be offered at the Sydney bloodstoc.c sales breeders will soon have to sell them as flocks instead of individuals Solferino sired the first four horses in the Avvarua Handicap, which formed the principal event on the second day’s card at the S.R.C. meet mg. Franoaise 'vas again responsible for a good c.eal of trouble when at the post for her races last week. She seems to be hopeless, and likely to remain so, as she is not getting anv younger.

Ravenna was made favourite in both her races at Invercargill. On the first dav her saddle split when she was running with the leaders. On the second day she had every chance, ami finished a good third. the Trotting Association has decided that an application from J. J. Cotter requesting the removal of his disqualification be referred to the executive for a report.

Solferino had winning representatives at the Southland Racing Club’s meeting in Set Sail, Geranial, Solzia, and Apache. The last named Avon on each day of the meeting.

Although backers fell in badly o\-er Top Gallant in the Newmarket, the first two of the placed horses Avent out equal at second favourite, and the third horse started fifth faA'ourite.

When nominations closed for the Tasmanian Amateur Jockey Chib’s meeting, listed for March 6, the response from OAvners was so poor that the committee held a meeting and decided to abandon the fixture.

Unusually good entries were received for both the Tuapeka and Beaumont meetings, and both clubs should experience successful gatherings. Handicaps are due for both meetings on the 20th, and acceptances on the 26th inst.

Although the attendances at the Southland Racing Club’s Autumn meeting were not of a record-breaking nature the wellfilled enclosures once again showed Invercargill to be the hub of a good sporting district.

Kilfane looks stale and dry in the coat, and not at all like a horse that has just come into training after a spell. He seems to be right out of form, and made no show in his race last week. Mountain Lion will carry 9.2 in the Waimate Cup. This weight includes a rebandicap of 61b. Com Money has 7.7 in the President’s Handicap, which also includes a rehandicap of 61b. A prominent Sydney scribe recently confused the pacer Gleaming with the real horse Gloaming, and on that account formed the opinion that the latter is not likely to race again. Despite the fact that Manfred “fired’’ his rider at the start of the St. Leger he went out for the Essendon .Stakes, and incidentally made a price for Pilliewinkie. who went out gecond choice. Manfred again refused to leave the post. An acceptance of ten has been received for the North Otago Cup, and even if a further shrinkage takes place a good field should be found at the post. The acceptances are also satisfactory in connection with the balance of events on the first day’s card

With a better run on the second day of the S.R.C. meeting Corn Money would have probably landed both the sprint events run at the Invercargill meeting. He looks well treated at the Waimate meeting.

Circulation appeared to be unlucky to miss a win at Invercargill, as she covered a good deal of ground on the outside of the field in the President’s Handicap, and at the finish Avas tra\*elling faster than Set Sail and WarhaA'en, who just beat her.

In England last year, 4690 horses ran in flat races, two-year-olds outnumbering thoso of any. other age. They totalled 1633, against 1175 three-year-olds. 712 four-year-olds. and 1170 of five years and upwards. The increase Avas only 104 over the total for 1924.

The totalizator on the Invercargill course is to be shifted back, and an extension of the stewards’ stand and the erection of a stand in the outside enclosure are improvements which are to be carried out bv the Southland Rncing Club. At the Melbourne blood stock sales a yearling filly by The Welkin from the Ne>v Zealand-bred mare Angelina made 675gns. Angelina was got by Dounshire from Angele, the dam of Windermere and also of Adelicia. who produced Warplane. Mr A. D. MTvor got his fields away from a fair line during the Invercargill meeting except in the Tradesmen’s Handicap. He had some fractious horses to handle, and did not grant them too much latitude.

Mountain Lion has proved a profit bale purchase since Mr J. M, Samson bought him in the spring of last season. Mountain Lion has won 2575 *ovn. in stakes for Mr Ramson, and incidentally a handsome Q

tr *phy which went with his win in tho Wyndham Cup, and another captured with O e Waimate Cup. A backer accepted £IOO to £8 about Manfed, Pilliewinkie, Top Gallant, and Ramnioii winning four races at Flemington on the first day of the V.R.C. Autumn meeting. Manfred threw his rider at the start of the St. Leger, and the backer's hopes vanished into thin air. He also missed badly over Top Gallant, as he finished well outside the money in the Newmarket. Mr J. M. Samson, the owner of Mountain Lion and Kipling was present at the Invercargill meetings, and had the pleasure of winning three races. He was also requested as a member of the Trotting Association to note that the crossing on the track should he. rendered less dangerous by being covered with grass. The Greyspear gelding Bilboa, who paid a substantial dividend on the seeond day at Invercargill, is a half-brother to St. Winnow. His dam, St. Helen, was got by Signor —Helen Portland, by Dorchester —Lady Helen. He belongs to the same family as Rer£moana. It is stated that Heroic’s win in the Newmarket took £BO,OOO out of the Melbourne ring. It is interesting to note that this amount is just about twice the total that would go through the totalisator over eight races at any of the principal meetings held in this country. It was stated at a meeting of the Trotting Association held last week that in connection with the disqualification of J. Aubrey, the secretary of the New South Wales Trotting Club cahled to the association that his committee considered that in accordance with the rules the horse Machine Brick could not start in the Otahuhu Cup. Dr W. Robinson’s colours ha\ T e not been seen out much of late, but at Invercargill he stated that he has a nice filly by Night Raid from Rose Lady, and that he has a half-sister by Winkie to Set Sail in foal to the same sire. This suggests that his colours will possibly be carried again with success. For refusing to lay a backer £2 each Avay on a horse which ran at a recent Moonee Valley meeting, a leading Melbourne bookmaker was fined £25 by the committee of the Moonee Valley Racing Club. In New Zealand a bookmaker is apt to find himself in the cells if he makes a bet.

The awkwardly placed post-and-rails, which it, situated at the turn out of the straight at Invercargill, was responsible for all the falls which took place at the meeting. Its position has always been condemned, as the last place to set a fence is right on a turn, p should be shifted on 100 yards, and the turn flagged so as to make a field take a straight run at it. The great value of riding with a fairly lengthy leather was shown at Invercargill. Kipling crashed into the wing of the second fence of the stand and sent W. Cooper right out of the saddle. He, howeAer, got back again. When schooling Kipling some little while back Cooper rode with a much shorter leather, and he got bumped off. He now takes a good deal more shifting from a horse. . The Lilliputian rider L. J. Ellis scored the most popular win at the Southland Racing Club’s meeting when he won on Geranial. Horse and rider Avere greeted with applause as they came back to the birdcage, and the popularity of the win was all the more marked because Geranial started one of the outsiders in the field. As a rule the win of an outsider is received in stony silence. After his display on the opening day of the V.R.C. Autumn meeting Manfred was sent out with the colours up on the following Monday, and in company with tAvo other horses schooled at the barrier. He again refused to jump aAvay, but did so when the clerk of the course, armed with a stockwhip, gave him a liberal and Arigorous dose of leather across the hiudquarters. Mountain Lion, who has done good service under Mr J. M. Samson’s colours, was got by Mountain Knight from Fairy Gold, by Gold Reef—Nymph, by ingomar —Wood Nymph, by Musket—Sylvia, by Fisherman. He is a half-brother to Maioha, a winner of the Wellington Cup. Corn Money, who made a one-horse race of the S.R.C. Flying Handicap, was got by daper Money from Mezzo, by Finland—De Murska, by Gipsy Grand—lima, by Stepniak, Ranee Nuna, and is another winner with a Mermaid taproot. . . Cases are frequently cropping up where well-performed and well-bred trotters and pacers cannot be tracked through the Stud Book. The latest case in point is supplied by Terence Dillon, one of the best green pacers ever seen. He is not in the Stud Book, and has to be tracked through the Turf Register, where his dam is found to be a mare by Marvin Wilkes from a young MTvinney mare. A common tendency to make too much use of a horse in the early part of a race was a big factor in bringing about some of tk. results at Im’ercargill. l.iere are very few horses indeed who can travel fast at the start of a race, the middle of a race, and at the finish of a race. Still some of them are asked to do so, and the redundant method of stating the fact is used to lay much needed stress on the point, and hence the superfluity of words is pardonable even if it does seem like using a steam hammer j drive a tack. In discussing the desirableness of the installation of the totalisator on English racecourses, an advocate of that form of betting recently stated in a London paper that though machines for a meeting like Ascot would be very costly, they would pay for themselves in a year or two. That is not the experience of those Sydney clubs which have put in machines. There are 20 days’ racing a year at Randwick, with attendances ranging from 30,000 to 80,000 a day, but (says “ Pilot ”) it is taking the A.J.C. several years to cover its expenditure on machines and buildings. It must be added, though, that the Government gets 9 per cent, of investments against the club's per cent, and broken money, which amounts to about another 1 per cent.

When attending the Southland Racing Club's Summer meeting it was noticed in the light harness races that sulkies bumped heavily and somewhat dangerously at the crossing to the training tracks. There was a decided “lip” to each edge of the crossing, and unless a driver braced himself in his scat he had a chance of being dropped. At last

■week’s meeting the serious bump was not no noticeable, and apparently the edges of the track had been made safer. A further improvement could be made by sprinkling the crossing with short cut grass. If this had been done last week it might have saved a fall which G. Aitcheson received •with Dillon Blake, and resulted in breaking the thumb and a finger of his right hand.

James Scobie, the Flemington trainer, has been remarkably successful in the V.R.C. Ascot Vale Stakes. He has trained 11 winners of that race since 1900. Three of these winners—Maltster, llautvillers, and Wolowa—subsequently won the Victoria Derby, while the firstnamed pair also captured the A.J.C. Derby. The late Tom Payten, the Randwick trainer, prepared seven winners of the Ascot Vale Stakes. They were Volley, Spice, Titan, Camoola, Projectile, Brakpan, and Koopan. The Kirkham stable, with which Payten was associated before he took over the training of the late James White’s horses, also won the Ascot iVale Stakes with Uralla and Bargo.

An exchange states that although some members of the English Jockey Club are holding out the olive branch to Germany, bloodstock breeders in the latter country did not show themselves well disposed towards England a little while back. At a meeting of the Bloodstock Breeders’ Association of Germany a resolution was carried asking that the Union Club should extend the reprisal taken against the English Jockey Club to the exclusion from registration all horses bred in England, Ireland, Prance, and Belgium, or owned by subjects of those countries. Possibly recent developments may have made German bieeders more tolerant.

Jh« Deroy th:3 year has different conations to those previously in force, for there is a forfeit of £25 only if declared bv the last Tuesday in March next, and a £SO forfeit if declared by the Tuesday in tho week before running. Formerly the entrance fee was £SO, half forfeit, but now c £IOO to run. The former forfeit of -u “ l str ! lc k °, ufc ,* n their twft-year-old days £tdl obtains. This year The race, therefore, promises to more valuable than ever, for many owners will have been tempted to keep their horses in beyond the £5 forfeit stage. The Epsom executive, as in recent yoars, stiii adds only £3OOO to owners’ contributions. Coronach is favourite in the lists, with Lex next in demand. About the most promising ’chaser seen at tbe Southland Racing Club’s meeting is Sea mo. a five-year-old chestnut gelding bv the Wellington Cup winner Kilrain from Beile of New York. A half-brother to him bv J hurnham was sold at the Dunedin Cup yearling sale. 3, and will possibly prove a bai gain at, the 150 guineas'which Mr "• R* hwnball paid for him. Scamp was g'»t bv Kilrain from Belle of New York by Ail Red- Holinnthe f , bv Finland—Clytie by 1 iKcUm Neroli—by Artillery — Nemphar by Anrumont—Wt-.torsprite by Fradiacor. Kilpi.’i wa* got from Kilcheran—Grand Rain by Gipsy Grand—Rainbow by Cadogan —Tris by Traducer.

—Anna, by Musket from Florin, by Traibicer—Rupee, a French-bred mare by The Flying Dutchman. Rupee was the dam ’.of Spade Guinea, a winner of the New Zealand Cup, Dunedin Cup, and Birthday Handicap. She broke a shoulder whilst running in the Melbourne Cup. Rupee also produced Apropos and Silvermark, who noth won the Welcome Stakes and several other races. The fact that Direotoire traces to Dollar, a horse got by The Flying Dutchman, would make it worthy of an experiment to breed her or one of her daughters to a Herod line horse,, and so double up the blood which The Tetrarch and Roi Ferode have made very prominent in recent years. Surprise is still being expressed that Glentruin beat Count Cavour in the Hazlett. Memorial Plate. There should, however, be nothing surprising about a horse, and a particularly speedy horse, that has always been trained for speed beating a horse that has been trained for a New Zealand Cup, nn Auckland Cup, and a Dunedin Cup in the same season. Count Cavour’s only chance was—go all the way, and make every post a winning one. Instead of these tactics being adopted the first couple of furlongs were run in 26, and oyer the final three furlongs the stayer Was beaten for speed. To people who do not follow these things closely—and very few do—it will be something of a surprise to read that

the A.J.C. “Racing Calendar” shows that over 3000 different horses started at registered meetings in New South Wales alone during the first half of the current season—August 1 to January 31. Then there are the unregistered meetings, with their hundreds of competitors during the same period, to be taken into consideration. It often amuses me (says “Pilot”) when I hear people say: “English racehorses are much more numerous than ours.” In the true sense of the word, they are, but not in number of runners at race meetings. Between registered and unregistered meetings this State’s runners for a year must be 4500, at a low' computation, and, with the addition of competitors at meetings in Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania,, the total must be tremendous.

Apache is one of the few horses that have broke 1.40 for a mile at Wingatui. He did co last season when he won the Warrington Handicap with 8.2 in 1.39 4-5. He won three times last season, and is also in good winning form this year. With 8.10 he won the Salisbury Handicap in 1.41 2-5, and continued in form by winning the Warrington Handicap, run at the Dunedin Cup meeting when he carried 9.1, and ran 1.44 on a slow track. Students ©f form who remembered his running made Apache a well-backed chance in the S.R.C. Tradesmen’s Handicap, which he won with 7.1 in 1.41 3-5. He was regarded as rather leniently treated with 7.8 in the Winter Oats, and this he practically won from end to end. Apache is a half-brother to Frenchman, •and brother to Francaise. He was got by Solferino from Directoire, by Wariki (son of Soult, and one of the best seen in New Zealand) from Queen Anne, by St. Leger At last week’s meeting of the Board of the New Zealand Trotting Association ther e wa s a good deal of discussion on the merits and demerits of the driving witnessed at some recent meetings, and it was suggested that the attention of the Licensing Committee should be drawn to this matter. Mr W. H. Denton referred to the comments in the newspapers in connection with “team driving,” and considered that an enquiry should be held with the idea of rectifying any weaknesses in this connection. lie had gone to the trouble of making some enquiries regarding reports of foul-driving that had been reported, and the comments made by newspaper writers had been supported. Mr W. Hayward supported the previous speaker’s remarks, and said it seemed to him that som e sort of apprenticeship should be served by men applying for licenses, and that references should be forthcoming from reliable persons. It should be made a good deal more difficult than it is at present for drivers to sQCure licenses. After a good deal of discussion on the matter it was decided that the Licensing Committee be advised to go into the question of the ability of drivers, and to report to the next mating of the board H. Cairns, the successful rider of Heroic in the Newmarket Handicap, is one of the best known Australian horsemen. A native of Palmerston North, New Zealand, Cairns is in the middle thirties. He (says the Sydney Referee) originally rode in the Dominion, but has been located in Australia for about 14 years. In New Zealand Cairns won the Marlborough Cup on Aeolaus and Mairora, and the Wanganui Steeplechase on Mocassin. Settling at Caulfield, he rapidly earned a reputation as a brilliant all-round horseman. Cairns won the A.J.C. All Aged Stakes and the V.R.C. Bourke Handicap on Whitefield, the V.R.C. Grand National Hurdles on Contaft and Merunqua, the Australian Hurdles on Fastolf, Caulfield Guineas on Demetrius and Heroic, Debutant Stakes on King Carnival, A.J.C. Derby, Maribrynong Plate, and Ascot Vale Stakes on Heroic. Cairns resumed riding less than three weeks ago, after an enforced absence, and his first success since then was on Swift at Moonee Valley. The manner in which Cairns was cheered after his successes on Heroic and Swift left ho doubt as to his popularity. He is a rider of outstanding ability, and should do very well before the season ends.

A MBfch-discussed matter arose in connection with the concluding event at the Southland Racing Club’* meeting. From what can be gathered it appears that Mr Currie, stipendiary steward, is said to havo stated that if Voight. the rider of Los

Ambus, did not use his whip he would be brought before the stewards. Mr Currie held the opinion that if Voight had used his whip on the irst day Los Ambus would have run second to Corn Money. It may be Mr Currie’s opinion, but the writer does not agree. When Los Ambus went to the post for tbe final event of the meeting Mr Currie’s statement \va a responsible for Mr W. Swale, one of the stewards of the club, sending the clerk of the course down to the post to bring Los Ambus and his rider back to the bird cage. When Voight dismounted in the bird cage Co speak to Mr A. S. Cambridge, the owner of Lo<* Ambus, it is understood that in Voight’s opinion the horse was inclined to be faint-hearted, and would go better without the whip. This created an awkward and peculiar position The stipendiary steward said the whip should be used, and the rider, who should know more about his mount than the Racing Conference official, held a totally opposite opinion. Whilst this situation arose and was being diseased. Mr W. T. Hazlett. the president of the club, sharply ordered the horse and rider back to tlie post. Apparently the president cf the club was not aware *hf»t the horse had been brought back to the birdcage bv the authority of a steward of the club. Mr Cambridge strongly resented the manner in wi.ich a simple matter was treated, and this wns accentuated bv the order in which the field went away from the starting post. He then expressed his feelings by advertising all his horses for sale. These are merely the facts of the case which, if not mentioned in other ouarters, would have been better buried in silence. CANTERBURY DOINGS. By Obfibvir Following on their exertions at tlie Banks Peninsula Racing Club’s meeting many of the Riccarton horses have had a comparatively easy time during the past week, and proceedings on the Riccarton tracks have not been particularly exciting. With the approach of Easter things will soon begin to liven up, but training operations are never so interesting at this period as in the spring. Mr J. S. Barrett has abandoned the idea of sending Count Cavour to Sydney for the Australian Jockey Club’s autumn meeting. It is probable that he will do his track racing at Riccarton, where he is engaged in the Great Autumn Handicap. The steeplechasers Tigerland and Whipcord are now regular visitors to the Riccarton tracks. They look in nice order to commence a preparation foT the winter campaign.

Frivolous cut one of her legs while running in the paddock recently. Hei injuries are not serious, and though she was allowed to forfeit her engagement at the Banks Peninsula meeting she is again in work, and doubtless she will be racing at some of the meetings near at hand. The two-year-old filly Wild Work is on the easy list at present. She has not done well lately, and she may be given a spell before she is trained seriously for next season’s engagements. Haze looks well, and though his recent tasks have been just of a useful order he is moving along very attractively. Possibly, before the end of the season he will atone for past disappointments by winning a decent stake to vary the monotony of a succession of placed performances. The two-year-old Paperchaser is moving along nicely in her work, and if all goes well with her.during the next few weeks she should prove a worthy representative for Mr C. G. Dalgety in autumn two-year-old engagements. J. B. Pearson is giving his four hurdlers plenty of useful schooling. It is satisfactory to find that His Majesty, the novice of the party, is shaping exceptionally well in his education, and with a few races he may develop into a very smart hurdler.

Mr C. G. Dalgety’s three yearlings have arrived at Riccarton, and G. Murray Aynsley will make an early start to prepare them for next season’s engagements. They are a colt by Archery from Stardancer, colt by Archery from Warlove, and filly by Thurnham from Nantville. Four yearlings from Sir George Clifford’s Stonyhurst stud are expected at Riccarton this month, and they will be got ready by H. and A. Cutts to carry their breeder’s colours next season. This year’s batch from Stonyhurst includes youngsters by Autumnus, Panmure, and The Ace.

F. Christmas is handling the Martian— Per Arma yearling colt, purchased for 800gns by Mr J. Porter last November, while the Gay Lad —Flower of the West two-year-old is another recent addition to his team.

Goosestep has gone home to the West Coast without waiting for the Waimate and Oamaru meetings. It would come as no surprise if he changed owners shortly. Charlatan is very backward yet, but he should be at his best by the time he has to start in his winter steeplechase engagements. Kilia has resumed work, and her ownertrainer, C. Preston, has also made a start on Tam Glen, who is backward.

Peho picked up a nail recently, and R. Emerson has found it necessary to give the Winkie mare a spell. F. D. Jones will have Zaragoza and Reonui racing at Waimate, while his team for Oamaru will include Calcite, Economist, and Zaragoza. J. B. Pearson will take the hurdler Naughty Peter to Waimate, and next week he will race The Harp and His Majesty at Oamaru.

A. M‘Aulay contemplates the Waimate and Oamaru meetings with Tarleton and Sun Up. A. Wormald will take Frivolous south for the Waimate meeting, with Oamaru to follow. F. Christmas intends to race Fresco and Grey Lass at Waimate, bui they are not engaged at Oamaru. J M’Combo will probably be at Oamaru with Forgery and Power, but much will depend on now they shape this week. Three North Island horses. Siaosi, Mount Marta, and Berinthia, have been nominated for the Hororata Racing Club’s meeting to be held on Saturday of next week. The New Brighton Trotting Club’s meet ing will be held on Thursday and Saturday. As a special attraction on the second day Onyx is going out against the mile and a-quarter record, 2.41 1-5, hold jointly by Our Thorpe and Author Dillon.

The well-known trotting trainer P. Riddle intends making a holiday trip to Australia at the conclusion of the Easter meeting at Addington. Happy Rosa is a regular worker at Addington. This fine young trotter has plenty of speed, and despite past failure she should race well next season. Nourmatal, a very promising young trotter, did not race up to expectations at the Oiahuhu meeting, but she can be kept in mind for improved performances The young trotter Betty Zane will be iac«d at New Brighton this week, after which A. Cox will spell her. She will be a good one with age. Bessie Logan is being confined to slow jogging. She struck one of her knees recently, and it is very much enlarged. Minton Derby looks well, and appears to be going sound, Sut lie is doing only light tasks. A. Cox is handling a yearling colt by The Triumph from Reta Feter. He is small but neat, but he should trot fast. Dolly Dillon is in rare buckle, and she should race well at Easter. Audo Bell is in steady work, but though he looks well he has not improved as was expected. Probably next season will bring better form, J. Deyell is keeping Proud Ata and Nelson Ata busy. They are in good order, and probably will he raced at the Wellington 1 rotting Club’s meeting next week. The Timaru Trotting Club’s autumn meeting was held on Saturday in fine but cold weather. The attendance was well up to the average. Large fields contested most of the events, and the racing was full of interest. Waitaki Girl registered a track record in the chief event, which she won very easily at the finish. The financial side of the meeting should be all right for the club. Proceedings started with the Kingsdown Handicap, which attracted 14 slowclass unhoppled trotters. Engagement was favourite, with Bon Wood and Wee Patch also well backed. Wee Patch was in front at the end of two furlongs, but Engagement headed her half a mile from home, where Bon Wood and Huia Son were also handy, with Freeman moving up. Engagement beat Wee Patch comfortably by a length, with Huia Son a fair third, half a length in front of Bon Wood. The winner was well handled by R. Townley. She is by Great Audubon from a mare by a thoroughbred sire. Early in her career she failed as a pacer, but she is a useful trotter. Wee Patch went a sound race. Several of the candidates went very unsteadily. Fourteen horses started for the Trial Handicap, five of them being evenly backed, with Henry Logan and Tahoe the favourites. Audalion led Our Bird, Henry Logan, Tahoe, and Wee Gus for a little over a mile. Audalion retired at the entrance to the straight, where Henry Logan and Tahoe drew away, the former winning easily by four lengths. Our Bird was six lengths away, with First Imperial and Locanda Child next. The winner is a rare good pacer, but his stamina is in doubt, though he may improve, as he is only a three-year-old. Tahoe was unlucky, as at Motukarara his record for 1 three starts is a third and two seconds. Audalion failed to stay. Rambler Rose and several others broke up at the start. A field of 11 lined up for the Timaru Trotting Cup. Becky Logan was a warm favourite, with Trenand and Tommy Direct best backed of the others. Tommy Direct was in front after going a furlong, with Talent, Prince Lyons, and Trenand next. Then the field closed up, and passing the stand the whole field was bunched except Fashion Queen, who broke up at the start, 'there was little change till three furlongs from home, where Tommy Direct was beaten. Then Waitaki Girl moved up on the outside. She was first into the straight, and won easily by four lengths from Trenand, who beat Talent by five lengths. Several lengths further back came Becky Logan in fiont of a bunch. The winner’s time was a track record. She has a had reputation at the start, but once on the journey she is a brilliant, pacer. Trenand stayed on well, and sc did Talent, but Becky Logan never seemed to be doing her work right. There were 18 starters for the Seadown Handicap in saddle. Peter Elect, Mountain Chimes and the Southland bracket (Homer and Free Lance) were best backed. Omaha was smartest out, and led Peter Elect out of the straight, with Direct Todd, Newcourt, Lionwood, Reta, and Honour Bright handy. Reta took second place half a mile from home, and led to the straight with Omaha who broke a furlong from the post. Reta then won easily by four lengths from Homer, with Lionwood two lengths away, closely followed by Nipper. The winner is owned by Mr H. Saunders, who bred Vilo, and raced her early. Homer finished fast in second place. Omaha was very unlucky. The Temuka Handicap for unhoppled trotters drew a field of ten. Tim Wood and Real Lady being the popular picks. Tim Wood and Freeman were alternately in the lead. Tim Wood looked a winner till he broke a few strides from the post. Freeman beating him by a head. Young Carbine was four lengths away, with Lady Irving poor fourth, and the others strung out. Freeman . was a pronounced nonstayer at one time, bui he plugged along all tho way. The Washdyke Handicap drew a field of ten useful mile and a-quarter horses. Wharepiana, Some Wilks, and Tommy Direct wero well backed. Some Wilks led Ratana and Golden Sun from the start. Lord Bingen and Event joining in when half the journey had been covered. Golden Sun and Lord Bingen were beaten before reaching tho straight, and Event beat Some Wilks bv a length, with Ratana two length* away. Then came Tommy Direct, who put up a fine performance after his driver had hen practically out of the sulky in a collision with Asturio and Wharepiana after going a furlong. Event was rated very highly early in his career, and after being a failure for A Fleming he was taken back by his breeder, R. M’Donncll, for whom he is now racing well. A field of fifteen lined up for the Fairlie Handicap. Great Form, the favourite, broke up at the start. Erin’s Royal was soon in front and led Binscarth, Dolly ljoui, Ada Bell, and Wairua for the first mile, when Succession led. Prince Pointer also ioined in. Erin’s Royal was done at tho home turn, leaving Succession and Binscarth in charge, with Wairua handy. Succession outstayed the others, winning easily by four lengths from Wairua, with Binscarth a similar distance away a head in front of Princo Swithin. with Ada Bell close up, The winner is a great stayer, who has gradually improved his speed.

Twenty-one smart nailer* took part in the Wai-iti Haudicap. Pan Yan and Four Bells wore the popular picks, with Morning GJow and Mountain Chimes also heavily supported. Tarzan was in front before a furlong had been covered, with Direct Todd. Haunui, Wastewood, Mountain Chimes, and Morning Glow handy. After going three furlongs Wastewood took second place, while Haunui dropped out. Taruzn led Wastewood snd a big bunch round the turn, where Hoitier and Four Bells were moving up. Homer took charge on reaching the straight, and won by a neck from Nipper, who finished fast and beat Tarzan by half a length, with Mountain Chimes close up at the head of a bunch. It was Homer’s second cood race during the day, and also Nipper’s, as the latter had run fourth earlier. WELLINGTON NOTES. (From Odb Own Correspondent.! March 11. The Wellington-owned Charleston, by Boniform —Northern Rose, met with injuries at Dannevirke that necessitated his destruction. The decision of the owners of Rapine and Count Cavour not to go to Sydney to take on Pilliewinkie, Windbag, and Co. will probably mean that they will be seen out in the Gold Cup at Trentliam. Blenheim form did not work out as well at Nelson as expected. Tresham was beaten both days. First Acre was not produced. Other Blenheim winners that failed to add to their successes were Sasham and Beaumont. The best of the maiden candidates seen out at Richmond was the Feilding-trained Rawhero, by All Red —Rayon de Soliel. Red Courier, who won on the second day, is a five-year-old half-brother to Chudic, the Great Easter winner. He is owned by Mr J. A. Stringer, the only steward of the club that races. He nominated and accepted liberally for Bestir and Red Courier, and the latter’s win Was the most popular during the two days. The Fordell castoff Para (Absurd— Cintra) ran a good race each day. She won on the first day, but a stone rise sthpped her on the second day. The Cup went to Gamecock, who is trained by his owner. Mr C. 0. T Rutherford. He improved greatly with the racing at Blenheim. King Cheops, a winner on the concluding day at Blenheim, was the best of the sprinters seen out at the meeting. On the second day he ran in the ownership of A. R. M'Connon. who raced Prince Ferouz and Raphian down the West Coast. He should pay his way down there. Rouex beat Gamecock in the Welter on the opening day, but was hot seen in the Cup. Moutoa Lady, who now runs in the ownership of her trainer, won a race each day. Webster also won the open sprint race on the second day with Probate, who was not expected to finish in front of King Cheops and Megalo. Misgovern was to have started in the race, but she bolted a couple of rounds before the start, and was withdrawn. She came out in the last race, and was not fancied —being the least backed, —and practically led all the way. Waetea was placed in each of her four starts, but failed to score a win. J. W. Lowe leaves for Sydney to-mor-row to attend the yearling sales, and may bring a couple of youngsters back with him. AUCKLAND TOPICS. By Digger. Comet King, who has raced at northern meetings, is now being trained at Ellerslie by T. George. He has shown promise, but has been a little erratic, possibly on account of not having been in work long enough. Nancy Lee has ieft T. George’s care, and joined G. Henderson’s stable at Avondale. One of our best early two-year-olds was Clarus. He has had a good let up, and now looks a picture of health. By the time the Autumn meetings roll round he will be in a position to make a good showing among the moderate youngsters in commission in Auckland. Early in the spring Arch Arrow showed great promise During the summer he went off, but a weak field at Matamata found him in his element. I think he will do much better, and you will know after his efforts at Ohinemuri whether he has improved. I expect him to do so. The first of the Valkyrean’s appeared at Matamata—Valkon, and he ran a fine race, being all at sea round the turn for home, where he lost the race. The best partof where he lost the race. The best part of Valkon’s effort was the tenacity with which he fought out the finish. It will be surprising if he fails to make good, for he is a really solid-looking youngster. Musketoon has not been heavily taxed since Christmas, but he is working steadily at Ellerslie, and will find opportunities at headquarters during the four days provided by Auckland Clubs. He is with Polonett the best handicap form in the north.

The first sign of winter is the advent of the steeplechasers at Ellerslie. Karamu, Cui Bono, Ngatea, Capsal. Mahgoloire. Bahadur, and others have been schooled of late, the outstanding performer being Bahadur, a comparatively young aspirant. He may not carry much weight, but if ho fails to win one or two early track efforts are not worthy of notice. Schorr is the name claimed for tho Day Comet—Red Pine gelding in O. Hodder’s charge. This gelding may take some time, hut he is worthy of mention as a lialfbrother to Kauri King, and as he is a likely-looking galloper. Nothing so exemplified the fact that in racing the “breeze” is required as the efforts of Archibald at Te Aroha. The flight of hurdies was only about half-way across the course on the first day, and Archibald was crowded off. On the second day when the field had singled out a bit Williamson’s jumper fell over a proved good fencer, Pendennis, when going at his ease. I am of opinion that he would have won by a street that day, and you will know by tho time this appears in print how he fared at Paeroa against a fresh opponent, Hokioi. Several good hacks have been beaten during the current country circuit, and wo are wondering how long it will take, them to notch a victory. Chairman, Berinthia, Dobbin, and Te Kawana are the most outstanding of the unlucky division. They cannot, if remaining sound, be kept long out of the money.

Interference has been rife during the season, not only at country, but at metropolitan, fixtures in Auckland. Several penalties have been meted out, but some of the worst offenders have escaped scot free, and in one instance I feel certain a rider was very harshly and unjustly punished. Just another argument against the incompetence of many honorary stewards. Tuki is doing nicely under A. Morrow’s care, but has not up to date been asked to do any work of a strenuous nature. RACING IN NEW ZEALAND. r SOUTHLAND RACING CLUB. First Day—Wednesday, March 10. The Southland Racing Club opened its autumn meeting in dull and threatening weather. Showers fell during the forenoon, but beyond a mild sprinkle or two the afternoon was comparatively fine. Although conditions were a bit wintry there was a fairly large attendance, but the gate was £IBO below that of last year. The track provided good going, but it was not in favour of the watch. The racing was interesting, though the majority of the results appeared to be in safe keeping a long way from home. During the day £15,619 10s went through the totalisator, compared with £10,668 on the opening day of last year’s autumn meeting. The following are the results: — ROSLYN HANDICAP, Of 150sovs. Six furlongs. 3 Mr G. A. Kain’s br f Receipt, by Paper Money—Satisfaction, 3y.rs, 9.2 (Voight) .. 1 7—Mr E. M. Russell’s Bran Pie, car. 7.11 (L. J. Ellis) 2 4Mr D. P. Wilson’s Black Duke, 7.7 (A. E. Didham) 3 Also started: 8 Irish 8.13, 2 Frivol 8.11, 7 Pink Note 8.1, 5 Rippling Lake 8.1, 6 King Balboa 8.1, 11 Quarrelsome car. 7.9, King Cup 7.11, 10 Cassolette car. 7.2. Frivol, Receipt, and Cassolette were the first to show out from a good line, whilst Pink Note and Rippling Lake were both slow to move. Cassolette and Frivol lecl Receipt, Bran Pie, and King Balboa along the back. Receipt took charge at the home turn, and, coming on. won by three lengths frmo Bran Pie, who beat Black Puke by two lengths. Frivol, Pink Note, and Quarrelsome were next to the placed lot. Time, lmin 17 4-ssec. WAVERLEY SADDLE TROT, Of 210sovs. One mile and a-half. 2—Mr J. Henderson’s b m Final M'Kinney, by Young M'Kinney— Glade, 3yrs, 12 } 7 ards behind (J. M'Lennan) 1 I—Mr1 —Mr F. Legat s Macaranda, 36 . > r tmwt- . , r (J.Walsh) 2 4—Mr M. M Kenzie s Leith Chimes, scr (J. Langford) 3 Also started Aard scr, 16 Postmark scr, 5 Revolt scr, 19 Gillie Callum scr (coupled with Socialist 72 yards behind), 21 lerfect Pointer scr, 4 Snowcap 48 (coupled with Leith Chimes scr), 20 Eous scr (coupled with Trusty Child scr), 11 , M^ k , ey Bcr > 3 Wallace Mac scr, 8 Wild Flight 12 yards behind, 18 Dixie Dillon 24, 6 Kaihiku 36 (coupled with Bonanza 48), 10 St. Thomas 36, 15 Bricklayer 36 (coupled with Homer 96), 9 Aorthojie 48), 22 Lingfield 60, 14 Mate *?» 17 Moor Chimes 96, 7 Maivvlianti 06.

Dillon Blake fell at the crossing when doing a preliminary, and was withdrawn Post Mark The Monkey, Leith Chimes', and Final M‘Kinney were in close order passms the stand. Final M‘Kinney took charge turning into the back and then led Lf™ Chimes, Ihe Monkey, and Trusty Child. Final M'Kinney finally stalled off Macaranda and won by a short length. Leith Chimes was half a length away third with Trusty Child next. Times, 3min 40 4-ssee, 3min 39scc, 3min 42 l-sseo. FLYING HANDICAP.

Of 250sovs. Six furlongs. 2—Mr W. Gardiner’s br g Corn Money, by Paper Money—Mezzo, 3yrs, 7.2 (T Metcalfe) 1 B—Mr D. Kilkelly's Warhaven, 7.7

, ' (-4. E. Didham) 2 o—Mr T. IV. Taylor’s Soho, car 7.1 (Mr N. C. Dwyer) 3 Also started. 1 Set Sail 9.4, 3 Los Ambus 8.11, 7 Lava 8.6, 4 Eaton Bells 7.13 5 Circulation 7.13, II Valdamo 7.9, 12 Ecuador car. 7.2, 10 Bugle Note, 7 Dazzling Light 7,0.

Corn Money, Set Sail, and Circulation were the first to show out and led Warhaven and LosAmbus along the back. Corn Money opened up a lead of throe lengths rounding the top, and corning on, won by four lengths from Warhaven. who beat Soltoe by a neck. Ecuador. Los Ambus, Circulation, and Eaton Bells wore close to the placed lot. Time lmin 15 2-ssec.

SOUTH LA XD STEEPLECH A SE, Of 275$ovs. About three miles.

4—Mr J. M. Samson’s rh g Kipling, by Demosthenes—Gossip, aired, 10.9

(W. Cooper) 1 I—Mr L. C. Hazlett’s Cassels. 10.11 (A. E. El lie) 2 6—Mr W. T. liazlett’s Frenchman. 11.8 (L. Smith) 3

Also started: 5 Windermere 9.10, 2 Scamp 9.6, 3 Greenstone 9.4, 7 Blazing Light 9.2.

Scamp took up the running, but owing to being taken wide at the home turn lost his place to Cassels, who led him over the stand double. Kipling nearly lost his rider «*( the second log of the double, but Cooper made a good recovery. Windermere was dose up. Cassells, Scamp, Greenstone. Kipling, anl Windermere were in close order along the back. At the stand double the second time, Cassels. Scamp. Kipling. Greenstone .and Windermere were still in fairly close order. Scamp fell at the post find rails, and Frenchman joined the lenders. Kipling jumped out in front at the sod wall, anl Windermere bumped his rider off at the logs. Kipling, Frenchman, nnd Cassels were together ift the far turn, and then Kipling came on, and. although going a bit wide nt the home turn to the last jump, finally won by 10 lengths from Cassels, who bent Frenchman by six lengths. Greenstone was a moderate fourth, nnd Blazing Light was well back all the way. Time, ©min 21 2-ssec. SOUTHLAND CUP HANDICAP,

Of 400sovs. One milo and a-qunrter. 2—J. M. Samson’s Mountain Lion, by Mountain Knight—Fairy Gold, 6yrs, car, B.IJ (C. Emerson) 1 4— Mr G. A. Kain’s Full Swing, 7.3 (Metcalfe) 2 B—Mr W. H. Broads’s Tommy Dodd, 0.2 i (F. E. Jones) 3

Also started: 6 Listening Post 9.11, 1 Ravenna 8.9, 5 Gerauial 7.5, 7 Francaiße 7.0. Mountain Lion, Francaise, and Tommy Dodd led past the stand from a good start Francaise led Mountain Lion along the back, with Ravenna heading the rest. Francaise was still well clear after rounding the far turn, and Tommy Dodd lost ground. Full Swing moved up as they raced to the home turn, and before reaching there Mountain Lion had supplanted Francaise in the lead. Mountain Lion led into the straight, and coming on won by three lengths from Full Swing, who beat Tommy Dodd by a length. Listening Tost was three lengths further back fourth, with Geranial next. Ravenna’s saddle went wrong during the race. Time, 2min 9 l-ssec.

INVERCARGILL HARNESS TROT, Of 200 sovs. One mile and a-half. _ 2 —Mr P. M’Carthy’s b g Terence Dillon, by Author Dillon —Tersita, scr (J. Henderson) .. . • •• 1 11—Mr 'S. J. Moore's Lady Freeman, I —Mi- Cr It. PL Robinson’s Stockade Junior, ser (Owner) 3

Also started: 10 Berman’s Bride scr, 14 Dovedale scr ' Maybird cr, 15 Kinsale scr. 9 Rosaleen scr, 3 Sea Hawi; ser (coupled with Nelson M’Alwvn scrl, 6 Red Abbev scr, 16 Young Tom 24 yards behind, 7 Robert Bell 24, 5 First Water 36, 12 Darkstrcam 48, 13 The Monkey 60, 8 Van Director 156. Terence Dillon at once took charge, and, followed by Lady Freeman and Stockade Junior, went away from the rest of the field. Stockade Junior broke up going along the back, and Terence Dillon came on and won by 12 lengths from Lady Freeman, who beat Stockade Junior by 20 lengths. First Water and The Monkey were next. Times: 3min 37sec, 3min 41 2-ssec, 3min 45 4-ssec. STEWART ISLAND HANDICAP, Of loOsovs. Seven fu 4—Mr J. L. Hannon’s b g Solzia, by Solferino —Zia> 3yrs, 8.8 (A. E. L.dham) 1 1— Mr A. W. Anderson’s Obligio, 8.4 (Emerson) 2 2 Messrs Grieve Bros/ Jack o’ Lantern, 8.11 (A. S. Ellis) .. .. 3 Also started: 8. Highburn 8.2, 3 Kapuna 7.10, 4 Bilbo 7.0 (coupled with Solzia), Vogue car. 7.3, 5 Flight car. 7.2. From a good line Bilbo and Flight were first to show out. Obligio, Jack o’ Lantern, and Vogue led along the back. Vogue dropped out, and Obligio and Jack o’ Lantern led Solzia into the straight. In a good finish Solzia appeared to beat Jack o’ Lantern by a short length, with Obligio a neck away, but the judge gave second place to Obligio. Highburn and Bilbo wore next. Time, lmin 30 3-ssec. TRADESMEN’S HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. One mile. 2Mr W, T. .Hazlett’s b g Apache, by Solferino—Directoire. 4yrs, 7.1 (T. Metcalfe) 1 3Mr J. Graham’s Queen Balboa, 7.13 (Beale) 2 4Mr J. M. Samson's The Cheat, 9.4 (Thomson) 3 Also started: 1 Happy Days 9.4, 5 Hall Mark 7.2, 6 Counterstroke 7.0. Queen Balboa got well away in an indifferent start. She led The Cheat and Counterstroke along the back, where Happy Days, who got badly away, was last. Queen Balboa led The Cheat and Apache into -the straight, and in the run home the last-named wore down Queen Baiooa and beat her by half a length. The Cheat was five lengths away, with Happy Days next. . Time, lmin 41 3-ssec. Second Day—Thursday, March 11. The Southland Racing Club concluded its autumn meeting in fine weather. A fairly large attendance witnessed the sport provided by the final card, and the track was faster than on the previous day, the racing being much more interesting than that provided by the opening card on the programme. The investments during the day were £13,876, as against £13,038 on the concluding day of last year’s meeting. The total for the two days amounted to £29,515, or £791 less than last year. The following are the results: — MY It OSS WELTER HANDICAP, Of 150sovs. Seven furlongs., 1— Mr ,T. A. Ainge's I) g rink Note, by Paper Money—All Pink, 3yrs, 7.13 (11. Burns) 1 7 —Mr Brodinick's Vogue, car. 7.3 (J. Tope) 2 2 Mrs W. M'Kenzie’s Frivol, 8.9 (J. Bqale) 3 Also started: 3 Solzia 5.4, 4 Bran Pie car. 7.13, 5 Rippling Lake oar. 7.10, G King Cup 7.9, 8 Flight car. 7.3. Pink Note and Frivol were first out in a good start, and led Vogu?* and Solzia along the back. Pink Note dropped back rounding the turn* and Frivol led Vogue into the straight, where Pink Note joined them. In a good finish Pink Note beat Vogue by a neck, while Frivol was half a length away third,, -\yith Solzia next. Time, lmin 28 2-ssee. NEW RIVER HARNESS TROT, Of 215sqvs.. Two miles. I—Mr P. M'Carthyls b g Terence Dillon, by Author Dillon—Teresita, 3yrs, 4Syds behind (J. M'Lennan) 1 4 Mr F. Wallis's, jun., Ding Dong Bell, scr (J. Walsh) 2 5 Mr J. Hislop’s Red Admiral, 12yds behind (A. M'Lellnn) 8 Also started: 9 Revolt scr, 15 Kaihiku scr, 10 Snowcap scr, 12 Forbury scr., 14 Northope scr, 8 First Toll 12yds behind. 11 LlngfieH 24, 7 Mate o’ Mine 48, 2 Mnlwhariti 48, 0 Van Director 00, 3 Jolly Pet 00, 10 Dark Rosine 72, 13 Moor Chimes 81. Ding Dong Bell began well, and at the fnd of a mile was lending North<Tf>e, Llngfleld, and Terence Dillon. Rounding the top Terence Dillon joined Ding Dong Bell, nnd on being shaken up beat him. by a neck, although finishing on a break. Red Admiral was eight lengths away third, with Revolt, Mniwhnriti and Northope next Tiin'*s:-4min 41sec, 4'min 45 l-ssec, 4inln 45 3-ssec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of 225sovs. Six furlongs.

2—Dr J. E. Rogers’s b m Set Sail, by Solferino—Strath petfer, 4yrs, 9.3 (C. Emerson) 1 C—Mr D. Kilkelly’s Warhaven, 7.10 (A. E. Didham) 2 L. C. Hnzlett’s Circulation, car. 7.9 (L. J. Ellis) 8

Also started: 4 Lava 8.5, 1 Corn Money 7.13, 3 Roltoe 7.7, 8 Ecuador 7.7, Hall Mark car. 7.4|.

Corn Money was chopped back at the rise of the barrier, and Set Sail was first to show out from Lava and Ecuador. The last-named soon drew clear and led Set Sail, Lava, Warhaven, and Circulation. Corn Money ran into second place behind Equador before reaching the home turn. Once in line for the post Set Sail joined Equador, and Warhaven came up on the rails. A good finish saw Set Sail beat Warhaven by a short head. Circulation, who covered a lot of ground, was three parts of a length away third, with Ecuador, Soltoe, and Corn Money next. Time, l-nin 13 l-ssec.

INVERCARGILL STEEPLECHASE, Of 23Csovs. About two miles and a-half. 2 —Mr J. M. Samson's ch g Kipling, by Demosthenes —Gossip, aged, 11.6 (W. Cooper) 1 4 —Mr W. Baird’s Greenstone, 9.3 (A. S. Ellis) 2 B—Mr8 —Mr J. J. Woods’s Ngarata, 9.0 (E. Ross) 3

Also started: 7 Uncle Bob 11.4, 1 Cassels 11.1, 5 Mettle Drift 9.12, 6 Flag Lieutenant car. 9.12, 9 Mazama car. 9.12, 3 Windermere 9.9, 10 Blazing Light car. 9.10£. Blazing Light led over the stand double Going along the back Cassels and Windermere were showing the way to Ngarata. Mazama lost his rider at the post and rails. At the stand double the second time round Cassels and Windermere were still in charge from Ngarata, Greenstone, and Kipling. Windermere lost his place by striking the post and rails, and Mettle Drift had a life at the same fence. Greenstone led Cassels and Kipling along the back, and they were in close order as they rounded the top. Kipling led into the straight and finally won by a length from Greenstone, who beat Ngarata ’ y 10 lengths. Cassels, Flag Lieutenant, and Windermere were next. Cassels and Mettle Drift broke down in the race. Time, smin 8 3-ssec. AWARUA HANDICAP, Of 300sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 7 Mr J. L. Hannon’s b m Geranial, by Solferino —Carmania, 6yrs, car. 7.1 (L. J. Ellis) .. 1 2Mr E. M. Russell’s Listening Post, 9.10 (J. Beale) 2 I—Mr1 —Mr L. C. Hazlett’s Ravenna, 8.8 (A. F Ellis) 3 Also started: 6 Tommy Dodd 9.4, 3 Mountain Lion 8.11, 5 Happy Days 8.1, 4 Full Swing 7.7, 9 Kilfane 7.6, 8 Francaise /.0 (coupled with Dazzling Light car. 7.4). Francaise and Happy Days gave trouble at the post, but they finally got away to a fair line except Francaise, who stood at the back, where she reared up and lost still more ground. Full Swing, Mountain Lion, and Dazzling Light were running in line as they left the straight. Mountain Lion was steadied as they ’u -ued into the back, and Full Swing and Dazzling Light were showing the way to Ravenna and Mountain Lion. At the far turn Dazzling Light dropped out, and Listening Post joined the leaders. As they turned for home Listening Post was showing the way, with Full Swing. Ravenna, Mountain Lion, and Geranial in close attendance. Listening Post led Full Swing into the straight, wl '-a Geranial came on and boat Listening Post by a length and a-half. Ravenna was half a length away third, with Tommy Dodd, Full Swing, and Happy Days next. Time. 2min 7 l-ssec. BLUFF HANDICAP, Of loOsovs. One mile. 8— Mr W. F. North’s b g Bilbo, by Greyspear—St. Helen, 3yrs, car. 7.1 (N. C. Dwyer) .. . ; 1 3 Mr A, W. Anderson’s Obligio, 8.11 a ir t , IV,. Emerst. ) 2 - —-Mr J. Gaffaneys Kapuna, 7.13 (T. Metcalf) 3 Also started: Jack o’ Lantern 9.0, 7 av y put 8.8 5 Highburn 8.4, 6 Vogue car. 7.3, 1 Black Duke 7.8. 1 hey got away to a good line, from which Kapuna Black Duke took up tne running. Vogue moved into third P ,ac ® as they approached the far turn. Black Duke leu and Vogue round tiie home turn, with Bilbo next. Black Duke was in charge as they straightened tor home, but inside the distance Bilbo put in a claim. A good finish saw Bilbo beat the fast-finislnng Obligio by a head £/ ip " n a was a head away third, with Black Duke and Jack o Lantern close up lime, lmm 42 4-ssec. DASII_ SADDLE TROT, Of lTosovs. One mile.

2Mr T. T. Ritchie’s b ni Carbon, by El Carbine—Bon Homme mare, scr (F. E. Jones) f 3Mr F. Legat’s b g Macaranda, bv Brent Locanda- Lady Mac, 24 yards behind (J. Walsh) .. .. f I—Mr1 —Mr J. Hemlerson’s Final M“Kinney, 24 (J. M'Lennan) 3

Also started: 6 The Monkey scr, 15 War Chimes sca, 9 Trusty Child scr (coupled w'Ttli Eons scr). 7 Lady Freeman scr, 4 Dillon Blake scr, 10 Wild Flight scr, 11 Our Star 12 yards behind, 5 Leith Chimes 12. 12 Darkstream 24, 8 Bricklayer 24, 16 Perfect Pointer 36, 15 Bonanza 36, 14 La France 48. Carbon soon drew clear, and led The Monkey, Leith Chimes, and Eons Jong the back. Final Al Kinney moved up as they rounded the far turn, and Macaranda improved his position. Macaranda and Carbon led Final M’Kinney into the straight. In a good finish home the judge failed to separate Macaranda and Carbon, although the former apeared to win by a head. Final M“Kinney was 10 lengths away, with The Monkey, Eous, and Leith Chimes next. Time, 2min 19sec, 2min 17sec, 2min 21 sec. WINTER OATS HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. One mile.

2—Mr W. T. Hazlett’s b g Apache, by Splferino—Directoire, 4yrs, 7.7

, „ , _ , , (T. Metcalf) 1 I—Mr A. S. Cambridge s Los Ambus, 9.5 (Voight) 2 3 —Mr J. Mahan’s Queen Balboa, 8.1 (Beale) 3 Also started: 4 The Cheat 8.9, 5 Valdamo car. 7.8, 6 Counterstroke 7.0. Apache and Valdamo jumped out first from a good start and led Los Ambus by a length, with The Cheat next. Apache and Valdamo were till in charge when they rounded the top, where Queen Balboa and The Cheat moved up a bit. Apache led into the straight, and stalling off Los Ambus, beat him by a length, Queen Balboa being two lengths away third, with The Cheat fourth. Time, lmin 40 4-ssec.

MANAWATU TROTTING CLUB. Boisterous winds mad. the conditions unpleasant for the Manawatu Trotting Club’s annual meeting at Ashhurst on the 10th, but a threatened gale held off. Good racing was enjoyed, although the times were slow. Favourites and back markers alike did not show up, and several of the dividends were handsome. The totalisator put through £8142, against £10,734 last year. Results: LINTON HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half.—9 Miss Leda, scr (A. H. Craig), 1; 4 Black Pdlm, 60yds behind, 2; 2 Haviland, 36yds, 3. Also started: 7 Pate scr, 1 Kempton scr, 12 Billy Lone scr, 6 Brian Bingen scr, 3 Tamahana 24yds behind, 5 Miss Native 60, 8 Grattan Wilkes 120, 10 Roe Bell 204, 11 Some Jazz 264. Won by three lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, 3miu 53 3-ssec. LADIES’ BRACELET HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half.—2 Little Huia, scr (R. Alexander), 1; 7 Hal Huon, 72yds behind, 2; 1 Halmore, 60yds, 3. Also started : 9 Why Not scr, 3 Zoe MKlnney scr and Van Mac 36yds behind (bracketed), 2 Limited behind (bracketed with the winner), 5 Tul Wildwood scr, 10 Firebell 12, 11 Tawa King 24, 8 Audubon- Patch 24. 6 Lady Zoe 48, 4 Filton 60, 12 Aeromaid 84, Won by three lengths, with a neck between second and third. Time, 3min 46 2-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 125sovs. Two miles.—3 Van Rich, 72yds behind (W. Hughes), 1: 1 Audalion, scr, 2; Laurier, 12yds, 3. Also started.: 9 Van Mac scr, and Zoe MKinney scr (bracketed), 10 Lady Zoe scr, 2 Golden Morn 36yds behind, 4 Gladys Cole 48, 8 Dumas 48, 11 Bann Zolock 84, 5 Rona 84, 7 High Seas 108. Won by a length, with five lengths between second and third. Time, smin 0 2-ssecc. MANAWATU TROTTING CUP, Of 300sovs. Two miles.

3—Sea Pearl, 12yds behind (D. Warren) 1 1— Holly Bell, scr (R. Humphreys) . . 2 2 The Shrew, 72yds (W. Head) .... 3

Also started : 6 Erin’s Royal scr, 8 Bingen Star 72yds behind, - r Daphne Wildwood 96, 4 Bicolour scr. 10 Master Cute 24, 11 Satin Princess 24, 9 Black Cloud 36, 7 Kokiritea 72, 12 Wild Lad 96.

Won by’two lengths, with a head between second and third. Time, 4min 55 l-ssec.

LONGBURN HANDICAP, of One mile and a-half. —7 Audubon Patch, scr (J. Shaw), 1; 4 Noble Dillon, scr, 2; 1 Blue Glen, 48yds behind, 3. Also started : 10 Firebell scr, 9 Tui Wildwood scr, 6 Lady Zoe 12yds behind, 3 Halmore 24, 5 Filton 24, 2 Hal Huon 36. 11 Aeromaid 48, 8 Cora Tacks 72. Won by two lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 45 3-ssec. AWAPUNI HANDICAP, of 130SOVS. One mile and a-quarter —9 Lockette, 12yds behind (W. Head), 1; 6 Gladys Cole, 12yds, 2; 8 Clarion Chimes, scr, 3. Also started : o Limited scr, 1 Dumas 12yds behind, 4 Great Kevin 12, 10 Caprice 12, 7 Van Rich 24, 3 Aggie Bell 36, 2 Tui Zolock 48, 11 High Seas 60. Won by a short head, with a length between second and third. Time, 3mtn 4sec. ... PALMERSTON NORTH HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. Two miles,—2 Wakefield, scr (W. Feasey), 1; 6 Black Palm, scr, 2; 3 Annette, 48yds behind, 3. Also started: 11 Brian Bingen scr and Grace Grattan 156yds behind (bracketed), 9 Grattan Wilkes scr, 1 Molly Audubon 36, 4 Laurier 72, o King Peter 96, 8 Plunder 108, 10 Roe Bell 108. 7 Some Jazz 180. Won by four lengths, with six lengths between second and third. Time, smin 4 l-ssec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—6 Jean Darling, 12yds behind (A. Cameron), 1: 4 The Shrew, 36yds. 2; 3 Holly Bell, 12yds, 3. Also started: 13 Prince Pool scr, 11 Tui Zolock scr, 1 Gibraltar scr, 7 Satin Princess 48yds behind. 8 Rona 12, 12 Black Cloud 12. 2 Lottie Advance 12, 9 Erin’s Royal 24, 6 Kokiritea 24, 10 Master Cute 24. Won by two lengths, with 10 lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 56sec.

NORTHLAND TROTTING MEETING. Splendid weather and a large ance were in evidence .when the North land Trotting Club’s meeting was held on the 13th. The track was very hard in consequence of the protracted dry spell. The totalisator handled £11,781, compared with £9240 10s last year. The following are the results: —

WHANGAREI HANDICAP, of OOsovs Ane mile.—Sweet Memory, 169yds behind, 1; Elsanore, 144yds, 2; Petei M’Donald, 180yds, 3. All started. Won by six lengths. Time, 4min 26sec. DARGAVILLE HANDICAP, of 80sovs, One mile and a-half.—Nazimova, scr, 1; Marionette scr, 2; Surveyor, scr, 3 All started. Won by two lengths Time, 3min 44sec. NORTHLAND TROTTING CUP, of 210sovs. Two miles. —Rockburn, scr, 1; Delavan Bill, 24yds, 2; Buz Buz, 84yds, 3. Scratched. Grey Peter 48yds. Won by a length. Time, 4min 42 2-ssec. KAWAKAWA HANDICAP, of OOsovs. One mile and a-lialf. —Gold Dial 24yds, 1: Fungus, scr, 2; Surveyor, scr, 3 Scratched: Castle Chimes, Mabel Bingen, Kona Moko, Nazimova, Ekoernnei. Won by a length. Time, 3min 40 3-ssec. >

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of 215sovs. Two miles. Sweet Memory, 120yds .... 1 Elsanore, 60yds 2 Peter M‘Don aid, 108yds .... 3 All started. Won by half a length. Time, 4min 55 3-ssec. COUNTIES HANDICAP, of 80sovs. One mile and a-half.—Bell Dial, scr, 1; Lola Reklaw, 108yds, 2: Boycott, 108yds. 3. Scratched: Mabel Bingen 60yds. Won by a length. Time, 3min 55 l-osec. KATKOHE HANDICAP, of 85sovs One mile.—Gold Jacket, scr, 1; Delavun Bill, 48yds, 2; Master Gratton, 24yds, 3. Scratched: Ben Zolock, Kkeoranei. Maid of the Mountains, Bredalbane. Won by half a length. Time, 3min 17 l-ssec. WAIPU HANDICAP, of OOsovs., One mile and a-quarter.—Harvest Home, scr. 1; Gold Cast, 24yds, 2; Guide Rangi, scr, 3. Scratched: Rockburn, Lola Reklaw, Mnrs, Grey Peter. Won by half, a length. Time, 3min 0 3-ssec.

OPOTIKI JOCKEY CLUB. The Opotiki Jockey Club’s annual meeting was held on the 10th in fine hut cloudy weather. There was a good attendance. The totalisator handled £4057, against £4676 last year. Results:— MAIDEN PLATE, of 45sovs. Six furlongs.—Lentenac, 1; Bonser, 2; Pckatahi, 3. Also started: Starry Night, Miss A raw a, Miss Impudence. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 17sec. WAIOEKA STAKES, of r 75sovs* Five furlongs.—First Prince, 1; Zeno, 2; Hautangi, 3. Also started: Stonehenge. Won by a length. Time, lmin 4 4-ssec. OPOTIKI HACK HANDICAP, of 40sovs. Seven furlongs.—Gold Dot, 9.0, 1; To Rangi, 8.2, 2; index, 8.7, 3. Also

started; Myora 8.12. Won by a length’ and a-quarter. Time, lmin 31 2-ssec. OPOTIKI CUP, of 115sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Mangatoetoe, 8.13, 1; The Author, 9.6, 2; Princess Nata. 8.0. 3. Also started: Tari-9.7. Won by a length. Time, 2min 9sec. QOUNTIES HANDICAP, of 45sovs. Seven furlongs.—The Author, 11.9, 1; Len* tenac, 8.7, 2; Myora, 8.0, 3. Also started: Gold Dot 8.2, Mischievous 7.9, Turanui 7.9, Pckatahi 7.9, Zeno* 7.4. Won by a length and a-quarter. Time, lmin 31sec. M‘DONALD MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of COsovs. Six furlongs.—Division, 7.0, 1; Welcome Sound, 7.0, 2; Sophia, 7.0, 3. These were the only starters. Won by, two lengths. Time, lmin 16sec. DOMAIN WELTER HANDICAP, o! 40sovs. One mile.—Mangatoetoe, 10.0, 1; Tari 9.10, 2. These were the only starters. Won by a length. Time, 1 *» 44sec s . FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 40sov§. Six furlongs.—Mischievous, 7.3, 1; Division, 7.3, 2: Princess Nata, 10.1, 3. Also started: Welcome ‘Sound 7.3, Patua 7.0, Sophia 7.0. Time, lmin 16 2-ssec.

NAPIER PARK MEETING. First Day—Friday, March 12. 1 The Napier Park Autumn Meeting wak opened in beautiful weather. There was a pool attendance, and the totalisator handled £15,354, against £17,977 on Ihe first day last year, a decrease of £2623. Results:—

OMARUXUI HURDLES, of loOsovs. On<J mile and three-quarters.—3 Suspicion, 9.13 (A. Tricklebank), 1; C Lark Hall, 9.12, 2; 1 Royal Heather. 10.0, 3. Also started: i Askari 10.5, 15 Toa Taua 10.5, 2 Rippling 9.13, 7 Blue Star 9.10, 8 Mosthenes 9.0. Won by half a length, a neck between second nnd third. Time, 3min 14 3-ssec.

ESK HACK HANDICAP, of loOsovs. Six furlongs.—3 Jeanette, B.G (J. 2 Plain Sailing, 7.12 2; 7 Blue Jay. 8.11, 3. Also started: 1 My Hobby 9.0. 4 Hypnotic, 7.9, 5 Minstrel Boy 8.2, 4 Manutai 8.0, 5 Butterscotch 7.12, 8 Break o’ Day 7.2, 6 The Strand 7.2, 10 Peshwa 70, 9 Coot 7.0, 11 Pol.vastra 7.0. Won by a neck; three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 13 4-ssec.

NAPIER CUP. of 400sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—2 Oreum, 7.12 (J./Barry), 1; 4 Malatour, 7.5, 2; 5 Allmarimba, 7.0, 3. Also started: 1 Rapine 10.0, 1 Star Stranger 8.13, 3 Archeen 7.8, 6 Little River 7.3, 7, De Luxe 7.0. Won by a length and a-half; a lqpgth between second and third Time, 2min sJsec.

~ SAPLING STAKES, of 150sovs. Fiv«S furlongs.—l Joy King. 10.2 (R. Reed), 1; 6 Comedic, 7.2, 2; 3 Rascal, 7.7. 3. .Also started: 2 Inner Harbour 8.7, 5 Hymlil 7.7, 4 Eloquent 7.4, 8 Loveband 7.0, 7 March-! away 7.0. Won by a length; half a length between second and third. Time, lmin l l-sscc.

WELTER HANDICAP, of loOsovs. Seven furlongs.—l Tuahine, 9.G (R. Reed), 2 TiegJi, 9-2 (L. G Morris), and 9 Crown Gem, 8.0 (L. Daly), dead heat, 1. Also started: 4 Good Sport 10.0, 8 Gaze 9.7, 5 Ilaurangi 9.4, 3 Imitatoion 8.3, 7 Road Hog 8.0, 6 Morose 8.0. Time, lmin 2Ssec. MAIDEN SCURRY, of 125sovs. Eight furlongs.—l Ilallymoy 11. (W. Ryan), 1, 8 Hillation 2,2 Ilennanee 3. Also started: 10 Mountain Star, 3 Pact, 7 Tati, 14 Jen, 11 Ilouri, 5 Gurnion. 12 Hinekapua, 6 Wai-i ripo, 9 Essential. Won by a good length; a nock between second and third. Time, lmin 24 4-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—l Shirley, 8.9 (J. Barry). 1; 2 Kaiti, 7.10, 2; 4 Nine of Spades, Also started: 3 Huika 7.7, 5 Megan 7.7. Won liy hnl fa length; six lengths between second and third Time, lmin 14 l-ssec--11EDCLIFFB HACK WELTER HANOT. CAP, of ISOsovs. One mile.—2 Othon, 8.10 (M. M’Carten), 1; 9 Perle de Leon, 8.11, 4 Carniola, T. 9. 3. Also started: 1 Gad"*- 1 let 10.3, 5 Killoch 8.13. G Calluna 7.9, Merckara 7.7, 7 Martona 7.7. Won by a nose; four lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 41 2-ssec. Second Day—Saturday. March 13. The Napier Park Racing Club concluded its autumn meeting in fine weather and before a large attendance. ihe totalisator handled £195,561, compared with £20,818 for the second day last year. For the meeting tjie total was £34,91.), compared with £38,789—a decrease of £3874. . ~ The following are the results:— OM4IIU HURDLES, of 150sovs. One mile and a-half.-l Wilmoreana 9.7 (W. ,T. Bowden). 1; 6 Toa Taua, 10.5, 2; 3 Lark Hall, 10.3, 3. Also started: 4 Little River 11.13, 5 Suspicion 10.9, 2 Royal Heather 10.2, 7 Blue Star 9.7. Won hv three lengths, with six lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 42 2-ssec. TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. Six furlongs.—l Royal Damon, 8 13 (N. Johnson), 1; 2 Minstrel Boy, 8.0, 2: 5 Jeanette, 9.2, 3. Also started: 3 My Hobby 8.13, Nine of Spades 8.10, 4 Manutai 7.12, 8 Hypnotic 7.7, 9 Merry. Imp 7.4, 10 Break o Day 7.2, 7 Coot 7.0, 11 Merekara 7.0. Won by a neck, with a head between second and third. lime, lmin 14 2-ssec.

M’VAY MEMORIAL, Of 250SOVS. One mile and a distance. 2—Phcenix Park, 7.13 (T. Green) .. 1 4 —Allmarimba, 7.3 2 I—Malatour, 7.11 3

Also started: Star Stranger 8.13, Crow* Gem 7.0. Won by a head, -with four lengths between second and third. Time, lmiu 53sec.

KUAO HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. Five furlongs.—l Decoy Bird, 8.0 (R. Reed), 1; 4 Ilynanna, 7.12, 2; 2 Rascal, 7.9, 3. Also started: 6 Inner Harbour 8.5, 3 Comedic 7.6, 5 Eloquent 7.4, 7 Marchaway 7.0. Won by a head, with three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 1 2-ssec.

HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 17550v8. Once round. —1 Tiega, 9.8, 1; 3 Good Sport, 10.0, 2; 2 Gaze, 9.9, 3. Also started: 4 Mountain Top 8.2, 5 Hillation 8.0. Won by two lengths, with a head between second and third. Time, lmin 53 3-ssec.

TRIAL HACK HANDICAP, of 150sovs. Six furlongs.—l Bennanee, 8.8 (L. G. Morris), 1; 2 Braeman, 8.5, 2; 6 Mountain Star. 8.3, 3. Also started: 5 Hinekapua 8.4, 4 Pal 8.3, 3 Gurnion 8.3. Won by a length nnd a-half, with three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin lfisoc.

ST. PATRICK S HANDICAP, 0£ 200sovs. Six furlongs. I—Kaiti, 7.13 (R. J. Mackie) 1 G—Father o’ Flynn, B.(i 2 4—Standard, 7.2 3 Also started: 3 Tuahine 8.2, 5 Civilform 8.0. 2 Archeen 7.10, 7 Morose 7.0. Won by a neck each way. Time, lmin 14 l-ssec. STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. Seven furlongs.—4 1-erle de Leon, 8.10 (L. G. Morris), 1; 9 Hanutai, 8.1, 2: 1 Royal Damon, 9.3. 3. Also started: 5 Blue Jay 9.5, 8 Othon 8.13, 3 Imitation 8.8, 10 Killoch 8.8. 2 Plain Sailing 8.6, 7 Carnolia 7.0, 6 The Strand 7.4. 11 Martona 7.0. Won by a length, with three parts of a length between second and third. Time, lmin 27 4-ssec. OHINEMURI JOCKEY CLUB. First Day—Saturday, March 13. The Ohinemuri Jockey Club opened its meeting in fine weather. Investments on the totalisator were £34,820, compared with £36,015 for the corresponding day last year. The following are the results: — HANDICAP HURDLES, of 200sovs. One mile and a-half.—Bourn, 9.0, 1: Ilokioi, 9.3, 2; Arsene Lupin, 9.0, 3. Scratched: Miss Melva and Pendennis. Won by a length. Time. 2min 54 4-sßec. KARANGAIIAKE HANDICAP, of 200sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs.—Value, 7.4, 1; Arch Arrow. 7.0, 2;. Flying Juliet, 8.7, 3. Scratched: Macroon. Won by a head. Time, lmin 3sec. NOVICE HANDICAP, of 150sovs. Six furlongs.—Berinthia, 8.3, 1; Ruffles, 7.0, 2; Kingficld, 9.0. 3. Scratched: Scot Free, Royal Flight, Waalii, Red Comet. Won by a length, with three-quarters of a length between sedond and third.

OHINEMURI CUP, Of 700sovs. One mile and a-quarter. Charlady, 7.1 1 Muscari, 7.0 .. .. .. .. 2 Scat, 7.0 3 Scratched: Town Bank, Polonett, Lord Star, and Miss Egypt. Won by a neck. Time, 2min C 3-ssec. KOMATA HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—First division: Chairman, 7.12, 1; Winsome Boy, 7.9, 2; New Moon, 8.8, 3. Scratched: Nippy. Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 15 2-ssec. Second Division: Gay Comet, 8.0, 1; Rahepoto, 8.7, 2; Killute, 8.3, 3. Scratched: Queen Comet, Maveelish, Qu incoma. and Tekamana. Won by a length. Time, lmin 15 2-ssee. WAIIII HANDICAP, of 300sovs. Six furlongs.—Prince Abbey. 7.0. 1; Le Chou<as, 8.3, 2; Dan Quin, 7.2, 3. Scratched: Day Guard, Master O’Rorke, Siaosi, King Lu. and Exactly. Won by two lengths. lIAURAKI STEEPLECHASE. of SOOsovs. About two miles and a-half. — King Abbey, 10.1, 1; Miss Melva, 10.12, 2; Peter Maxwell, 11.0, 3. Scratched: Sea Deil, Caostar, Miss Rosa, In Town, and Gold Rep. Won by two lengths. Time. smin Osec. NETHERTON WELTER HANDICAP, of 250sovg. One mile. —Eh Timi, 7.7, 1; Miss Egypt. 8.3. 2; Joy Ride. 9.0, 3. Scratched: Uralla, Tinopono, Miss Vera, and Loch Abbey. Won by a length and a-quarter. Time, lmin 41sec. TIMARU TROTTING CLUB. The Timaru Trotting Club was fortunate in securing fine weather for the autumn meeting, held on the 15th. The conditions were dull and threatening in the morning, but the afternoon was fine, though a trifle cold. The attendance was large, but

there did uot seem so many Christchurch visitors as usual. The totalizator investments were £19.635 10s, compared with £17,441 on the second day of the autumn meeting last season, and £18,128 at this season's spring fixture. The following are the details of the racing: KINGSDOWN HANDICAP, In Saddle, of I3osovs. Unhoppled trotters One mile and a-half. I— Mr J. C. South’s ch m Engagement, by Great Audubon—Single Girl, aged, 60yds behind (E. Townley) • •• 1 3—Mr A, Burrow’s Wee Patch, aged, 12yds behind (Owner)- 2 ll Mr T. E.ford’s b g Huia Son, aged, 84yds behind (L. H. Cavalier) ... 3 Also started: 2 Bon Wood scr, 6 Carelo scr, 12 Roaming Boy scr. 13 Kenmuir scr, 7 Kenwood scr, 4 Hillgrove srr, 8 Chesterchild 24yds behind, 5 Esmeralda 48, 10 Freeman 108. 8 Corwar 132. Times: 3min 38 3-ssec, 3min 43sec, 3mm 41 3-saec. TRIAL HANDICAP, In Harness, of 130sovs. One mile and a-half. 1— Mr J. Donald’s b g Henry Logan, by Logan Pointer—Croesus mare 3yrs, scr (C. Donald) ••• 1 2 Messrs Clarkson and Graham’s Tahoe, 4yrs, 36 yards behind (A. Hendriksen) 2 12—Mr W. Begg’s Our Bird, 4yrs, scr (Owner) 3 Also started: 3 Audalion scr, 8 Wee Gus scr, 10 Medallion Jack scr, 5 Rambler Rose scr, 13 Beach King scr, 4 First Imperial scr, 7 Locanda Child scr, 6 Ruby Carbine 36 yards behind, 11 Bon Lou 36, 9 Rosethorne 72. 14 Logan King 108. Times: 3tnin 33 2-ssec, 3min 33 l-ssee, 3min 37 2-ssec. TIMARU TROTTING CUP (In harness), of 450sovs Class 4.46. Two miles. 11— Mr H. Aker’s b m Waitaki Girl. by Harold Dillon —Stanley's Child, aged, 60 yards behind (J. Bryce, jun.) 1 2 Mr F. E. Sutton’s Trenand, aged, scr (O. E Hooper) 1 2 8 — Mr W. F. Magsou’s Talent, aged, scr (L. Frost)’ 3 Also started: 7 Judge Hancock scr, 5 Prince Lyons scr, 1 Becky Logan 12 yards behind, 3 Tommy Direct 12. 10 Fashion Queen 36, 9 Paul Dufault 48, 6 Loganwood 48, 4 Countryman 60. Times: 4min 27see, 4min 33 l-ssec, 4min 33 l-ssec. SEADOWX HANDICAP (In saddle), of laOsovs. Class 3.30. One mile and a-half. 15—Mr H. Saunders’s b m Reta, by Petereta —Rothschild mare, 4yrs, 30 yards behind (E. C. M'Dermott) 1 3 Mr D. Windle’s Homer. Gyre, 36 (J. R. M’Murrav) 2 9 Mr P. Sheehan’s Lyon wood, Cvrs, 12 (G. Keeley) 3 Also started: 19 Cathedral Belle scr, 16 Erin’s Child scr. 8 Honour Bright scr, 1 Peter Elect scr, 6 Omaha scr, 5 Direct Todd 12 yards behind, 14 Newoourt 12, 4 Wild Pigeon 24. 2 Mountain Chimes 36, 7 Huon Denver 36, 11 Nipper 36, 12 Lucky Harold 30. 3 FTee Lance 48 (coupled with Homer), 12 Bou Sonty 48, 17 Vera’s Doll 48. Times: 3min 28sec, 3min 28 2-ssec, 3min 31 3-ssee. TEMUKA HANDICAP (In harness), of 175sovs. Unhoppled trotters. Class 4.55. Two miles. s—Mr5 —Mr J. E. Bennett's b g Freeman, by Wildwood Junior—Bonista, aged, 24 yards behind (T. Wallis) .. 1 1— Mr W. T. Lowe’s Tim Wood, aged, scr (Owner) 2 4 Mr C. M. Ollivier’s Young Carbine, 6yrs 60 yards behind (A. Butterfield) 3 Also started: 10 Wee Patch scr, 7 Little Johnnie scr, 8 Randolph 12 yards behind, 9 Wee Olga 12, 2 Wire 12, 6 Lady Irving 60. 3 Real Ladv 84. Times: 4min 50sec, 4min 52Jsec, 4min 53 2-ssec. WASHDYKE HANDICAP (In harness) , of 200sovs. Class 2.52. One mile and a-quarter. 5 Mr M’Donnell’s b g Event, by Brent Locanda —Evelyn, 6yrs, scr (Owner) 1 2 Mr C. R. Hadfield’s Some Wilkes, 6yrs, scr (J. M Lennan) 2 6 Mr J. M. Samson’s Katana, aged, scr (J. Bryce, jun.) 3 Also started: 7 Judge Hancock scr, 10 Lord Bingen scr, 8 Golden Sun scr. 1 Wharepiana scr, 9 Asturio 24 yards behind, 4 St. Maura 24. 3 Tommy Direct 38. Times: 2min 50 3-ssec, 2min 50 4-sscc, 2min 51 l-ssec. FAIRLIE HANDICAP. In harness, oi 175sovs. Class 4min 46sec. Two miles. 7 Mr S. Chambers’s b g Succession, bv O. M. Iborpe—Succeed, syrs, 60 yards behind (L. O Thomas) ... 1 4 Mr F. C. Hogarth’s Wairua, svrs. scr (S. Gallacher) 2 2—Mr J. Coghill’s Binscarth, 6yrs. 12 yards behind (R. W. Franks) ... 3 Also started; 11 Edith Chimes scr. 10 Erin’s Royal scr, 1 Great Form scr. 12 Moonev scr. 13 Huon Denver scr, 5 Ada Bell 12 yards behind 6 Dollv Horn 24. 9 Duskv Pointer 24. 3 Great F.vent 36. 8 Prince Swirhin 48. and 14 Bing Boy 72. Times: 4min 33 4-ssec, 4min 40 4-3 sec, 4min 42 4-sseo. WAI-ITI HANDICAP. In saddle, of 2Co?ovs. Class 2min 20scc. One mile. 5 Mr D. Windle’s c m Homer, by Our Thorpe—The Pigeon, aged, scr (A. Rattray) 1 12— Mr J. 11. Glover’s Nipper, aged, scr (J. Davidson) 2 19—Mr A. M’Dougall’s Tarzan, aged ser (J. Quested) 3 Also started: 14 Auto scr, 15 Bingen Lad scr. 20 Wastewood scr. 3 Morning Glow scr, 4 Mountain Chimes scr. 8 Direct Todd scr. 17 Lucky Harold scr, 7 Glenarary scr, 6 Biddy Logan ncr, Honour Bright scr. 21 Newcourt scr, 13 Kanuknot scr, 18 Reta scr. 9 Hotinui 12 yards behind, 11 Try Soon 12. 2 Four Bells 12. 1 Pan Yan 24, and 10 Schoolmate 24. Times: 2min 16 2-ssec, 2min 16 3-ssec, 2min 10 4-ssec. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. SYDNEY, March 13. Fine weather favoured the Hawkesbury races. The Autumn Handicap, one

mile and a-quarter, resulted am follows: Night Hero, 1; Charder, 2; Feather-nest, 3. There were nine starters. Won by half a length. Time, 2min 12lsec. MELBOURNE, March 14. The St. Kilda Cup. of one mile and ahalf, resulted as follows:—Tookarby, 1; King of Mirth, 2; Naos, 3. There were 13 starters. A great finish. Won by a neck. Time, 2min 32 3-4 sec. A.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. SYDNEY, March 8. The following weights have been declared:— Doncaster Handicap. One mile.—Top Gallant 10.7 (top), The Hawk 9.11. Ainounis 8.7, Father’s Voioe 8.0, Horoscope 7.7. Pinierton 7.7, Mars 7.4. Estuary 7.2, Bosh 6.10, Egyptian Fl/wer 6.7. Sidney Cup. Two miles.—Piiliewinkie 9.13 (top), Te Monanui 8.13. Runnyinede 8 10, Horoscope 7.5, Mars 7.3. WARWICK FARM WEIGHTS. SYDNEY, March 10. The following are the weights for the principal races at Warwick Farm on March 27: Liverpool Handicap Six furlongs.— Roremoana 9.11 (top). Amounis 8.7, Father’s Voice 8.6, Pinkerton 7.8, Horoscope 7.8, Mars 7.6. Warwick Farm Autumn Cup. One mile and a-half.—Piiliewinkie 10.0 (top). Te Monanui 9.0, Itunnymede 8.12, Shrapnel 8.5, Highlander 7.6, Mars 7.4. ROYAL TEA’S VICTORY. SYDNEY, March 10. Considerable controversy has arisen over the handicapping of the New Zealand gelding Royal Tea which won the second division of the Nursery Handicap at Rosehill on Saturday. It « the general opinion that Royal Tea carried a stone too little. The handicapper’s critics assert that he was weighted as a horse which had not previously raced instead of ag the winner of a race and runner-up in another in the Dominion. Support for the allegation that the horse was not correctly registered is given by the fact that the race-book did not show the initials of the country where lie was last raced as is demanded by the Australian Jockey Club rules. Some race-owners are demanding an inquiry. AUSTRALASIAN CHAMPIONSHIP. PERTH, March 8. The Australasian Trotting Championship meeting was opened on Saturday night, when two heats and the final of the one mile and a-quarter trot were decided. The. first heat resulted: Great Bingen 1, Willowdean 2. Giobepoel 3. Won easily by six yards. Time. 2min 4Sisec. Second heat: Taraire 1, Yin Direct 2 Yardon 3. FINAL. Great Bingen 1 Taraire 2 Vin Direct .. .. ~ .. .. 3 Won in great style by five yeards. Time. 2 in in 454 sec. TARAIRE WINS SECOND DISTANCE. PERTH, March 14. In the second event of the Australasian Trotting Championship over a mile ani a half, the first heat resulted:—Quartz 1, Yardon 2. Willendean 3. Won by seven yards. Time, 3min 24£sec. Seeond heat: Yrn Direct 1, Taraire 2, Great Bingen 3. Won by 10 yards. Time. 3min 20sec. FINAL. Taraire 1 Vin Direct 2 Quartz 3 YardOn 4 Won by half a yard In a great finish. Time, 3min 21J sec. As Great Bingen last week won the first distance, over a mile and a-quarter. there is every likelihood that the title will come to New Zealand. FINE GALLOP BY WINDBAG. SYDNEY, March 12. At Randwick Windbag covered seven furlongs in lmin 27sec, equalling liis own previous record made in the spring. lie carried 7.7, and had Bonne Chose an! Clou'le as pacemakers. The half-mile took 4Sdsec, and the six furlongs lmin 14sec. The gallop has stimulated interest in Windbag’s encounters, with Piiliewinkie and other cracks at the forthcoming Itandwick meeting. The New Zealander Runnymede acquitted himself handsomely over five furlongs, which he covered easily in lmin ll sec. WEIGHTS,-ACCEPTANCES, ETC. WESTPORT HANDICAPS. Trial Hack Handicap, of OOsovs. Six furlongs and 24 yards.—Hiero 9.0, Gaslight 8.13, Cairn 7.13. Seakist 7.12, Gay Gauntlet, Jonquil 7.11, Ascertic_ 7.9. Astonform, Gay and Good, Juraella 7.7. Morley Handicap, of 125sovs. One rr ile. —Prince Ferouz 9.3, Prosperity 8.13 Booster 8.9, Counter Attack 8.8. All Gold 8.5, Lord Leslie 8.2, Prince Charleroi 7.13. Ranid Rose 7.7. Westport Handicap Trot, of Sosovs. One mile.—Claire, Trimmer, Kreisler Knockly, A 1 fours, Charlie Bell, Cornet. Benny Audubon, Rawerne Lass scr. Billv Ashley 24yds behind, Stella Ashley 72 Logan Spec 84, Harold Hue 108, Red Comet 144. Audo Dillon 144. Electric Handicap, of 75sovs. Five furlongs.—Mngalo 9.11, Pickaninny 9.3, Som? Abbey 8.5, Flying Master 8.1, Big Push 8.0, johnquil 7.10, Prettyraan, Gay and Good 7.7. Granitv Handicap Trot, of 75sovs. One mile ami a half.—Cornet. Rnwene Lass Claire, Trimmer, Kreisler, Cannunball A 1 fours, Charlie Bell. Kitty Huon, Hilda MKenr.ey, Bonny Audubon scr, Billy Ashley 36 yards behind, Stella Ashley 108, Ando ‘Dillon 204, Wineberry 240, Betty Blue 252. Scanlon Handicap, of 85sovs. Seven furlongs.—Prince Ferouz 10.2, TenterficM 9.0, Probate 9.8, All Gold 9.4. Lord Leslie 9.1, Hicro 9.0, Prince Charleroi 8.12, John Dix 8.8, Bitters 8.0. Orawaiti Hack Handicap, of 55sovs. Six furlongs.—Gaslight 9.0, Rapid Rose 8.12, Some Abbey 8.5, Cairn 8.0. Seakist 7.13, Calm Eve 7.13, Gay Gauntlet 7.12 Astonform, Jumelia 7.5. Karamea Handicap, of 80sovs. Six furlongs and 24 yards.—Booster 9.7,

Probate 9.3, Pickaninny 9.3, Marble Bar 8.9, John l)ix 8.3, Prince Charleroi 9.7, Hiero 8.7, Flying Master 8.1, Big Push 8.0, Prettyman 7.7. NEW BRIGHTON HANDICAPS. Improvers' Handicap, of ISOsovs. One mile and a-half. —Evansdale, Elusive, lieu Logan, Esmqrelda, Wakefield, Hillj'rove, Reta /ivian, Connie Audubon, Peter Felix, Wildbine, The Thistle, Rebecca, Dimlight, Engagement scr, Betty Zaue, Sea Queen, Fancy Pronto, Elzear, Nourmahal, Red Peter, Audalie 24 yards behind, Lonesome, Little Johnnie, George Huon, Fail-light, Huia 36, Henry Tracey, Nelson Ata 48, Lady Fan, Nelson Boy 60, Bon Elect 84, Merry Peter 96, Parole Bells 120, Blue Thorpe 156. Belfast Handicap, of 200sovs. One mile and a-half.—Peter Elect, Mary Galindo, Auto, Erin’s Royal, Wild Pidgeon, Gibraltar, Prince Athol, Pegasus, Denver Hood, Kibiringi, Bold Bill, Olwyn, St. Fillan, Rosdill, Logan King scr, Wairua, Homer, Ada Bell, Great Epsom, Logan Lad, Eric Rothschild, Moonlite, Albert Logan. Satin Princess, Oriole, Spring Note, Bingec Lad, Nipper, Festive Morn 12 yards behind, Biddy Logan, Winter Audubon, Billy Whizz, Waitarere, Ocean Spray, Granite City, Ella Locanda, Vera's Doll, St. Mihiel, Binscarth 24, Try Soon, William the Great, Haunui, Guy Fawkes 36, Yenot, Prince Swithin, Succession, Hailey Dillon 48. Burwood Handicap, of 450sovs. Two miles.—Teneriffe, Trenand, Talent, Priuce Lyons, Judge Hancock scr, Becky Logan, Menemher 12 yards behind, St. Maura, Escort, Fight Ever 24, Fashion Queen 36, Dillon Wilkes, Harold Burwood, Ouimet, Kohara 48, Harbour Light, Countryman 60, Acron 108. Sea View Handicap, of 200sovs. Two miles.—lvy Viking, Wairua, Golden Locanda, YYinnie Dillon, Wild Pidgeon, Sea Pearl, Silent Membei, Great Form, Oriole, Nipper, Lady Cio scr, Homer, Bon Sonty, Ada Sell, Inc’ onnie, Shine Soon 12 yards behind, Free Lance, Schoolmate, Dusky Pointer, Whakuku, Koraki, Canda Bell 24, Four Bells, Choubra. Thixendale 48, Erin’s Logan, John Mauritius, Bonny Spec 60, Princess Zoe 84. Autumn Handicap, of 200sovs. Two miles. —Peter MacMillan, Merry Peter, Young Carbine, Avalanche, Mount Royal, Lady Irving, Frisco Beau, Real the Great, Queen Ida scr, Happy Rosa 12 yards behind, Pieter Timmerman, The Toff 24, Duke Bingen, Red Oak 36, Koraki, Kelman 48, Tiny Moon 72, Blue Thrope 84, Charles Dixie, Mangoutu, Mauritius 96, Xighborn 108. Dash Handicap, of 200sovs. One mile Lincoln Huon, Diamoi.d Child, Lady Bountiful, Royal Step, Hydaspes, Berenice, Energetic, Bingen Lad scr, Royal Oak, Lord Bingen, Rorke’s Drift, Riot, Ramaroa, Tauhinu, Katana, Flora Golding, Lady Wildwood, Golden Sun, Double Event 12 yards behind, Escort. Copa de Oro Junior, Dalmeuy 24, Fight Ever, Rosie Nut 36, Bruee 48. Wainoni Handicap, of 250sovs. One male and a-quarter.—Rryal Chance, Gleaming, Golden Devon scr, YY 7 aitaki Girl, l artner, Alto Chimes, Dolly Dillon, Black Admiral, Ouimet, Her Ladyship, Roieole 12 yards behind, Becky Logan, Bonny Jx>gan 24 Wjihe Logan, Dillon Wilkes, Logamvood 36, Jack Potts 48. Onvx 72. Electric Handicap, of 2Qosovs. One mile.—Haunui, Four Bells, Jean Vue, Schoolmate, Energetic, Hard Bell, DiaUJ 0 ®" Osier Beauty scr, Rorke’s Drift, Thixendale, Raraaroa, Erin’s Lngan 12 yards behind, Choubra 24, Rebel, Whrtu I'llnre Lyons, Dreamalion, Darkmte 36, Chid 48. OAMARU ACCEPTANCES. Autumn Hurdles Handicap, of itiOsors One mile and a-half— lied Admiral 11.3, Mandrake 10.5, Coastguard 013 His Majesty 9.12, Kapuna 9.11, Wharnelitte 911, Timaru, April Showers, Rory O'Moore, Naughty Peter 9.0. Novice Plate ,of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. —Black Duke. C'alcite, Clantoi, Elba. Kiliroa. Moratorium, Pink Note, Red Brother, Royal Reel. Sacrifice, Clarenson 8.5, Power, St. Nicholas 7.12. North Otago Cup Handicap, of SOOsovs. One mile.—Mountain Lion 9.0, Sun Up 8.5, The Harp 5.2, Scion 8.1. Economist 8.1, The Cheat 7.13, Mantua 7.12. Snatcher 7.2, Happy Warrior 70, All Style 7.U. Wnikaura Trot Handicap (harness), of 1508ovs. —One mile and a-half. —Yasiliki, Terence Dillon, Tennessee's Child, St. Ean, Sadie Huon, Pretty Pointer, Medallion Jack. Master Bell, Mammon. Kinney Dillon, His Majesty, Erin's Lynn, Bay Nut scratch. Fairy Chimes 24yds behind. Master Basil 24, Ruby Carbine 36. Day Pointer 36, Kinness 36. Redcastle Welter Handicap, of 130sovs. Seven furlongs.—The Cheat 9.3, Zaragoza 8.13, Rob 5.12, Apple Dighton S.lO, Snatcher 8.9, Tione 8.7, Courtley Rose 7.11, Rene Mavis 7.11. Moeraki Handicap, of 120sovs. Six furlongs.—Receipt 9.8, Pink Note 8.7, Jolly Dial 8.3. Silver Lining 8.3, Frivolous 7.13, Forgery 7.10, Buoyant 7.9, Fairy Tidings 7.3, Saxette 7.3, Sacrifice 7.0, Exide 7.0, Orange Bell 7.0. Oamaru Trot Handicap (saddle)., of 150sovs One mile and a-quarter and 76yds.— Morven Lass, Master Bell, (lift of Song, Throgmorton. Cameo, Fateh Junior, Mesßignl scratch, Bon Lou 12yds liehiml. Ruby Carbine 12, Ardlussa 48, Stan Wilkes 00, Edith Chimes 12. Newmarket Handicap, of 1 OOsovs. Six furlongs—Lava 8.9. Eaton Bells 8.6, Ciontarf 7.13, Volant 7.13. Corn Money 7.13, Dancing Days 7.12, Apple Dighton 7.6, Fulmar 7.5, Hurdy Gurdy 7.0. MASTERTOX ACCEPTANCES. Trial Stakes, of llOsovs. Six furlongs. All B.7.—Thomond, The Trapper. Hilcuiius, Motion, Peggy Ford, Knockuloe, Airline, Tuition, Carrigallen. Sir Lucullus, Pnraki, Grand National. Doe. Telephone its ' Handicap, of llOsovs. Six furlongs.—Standard 8.11, Minotua 8.10. Newbury King 7.9, Kingbroney 7.8, Outfit 7.7. Idanoe 7.0. Flying Handicap, of lSOsovs. Six furlongß.—Grand Knight 10.3, Pencils 9.8, Kaiti 8.3, Killochra 7.13, Agitato 7.7, Standard 7.5 Autumn Handicap, of 250sova. One mile and a-quarter.—Tresham 9.1, Opa 8.0, Sarty, Son o’ Mine, YVestbroke, De Luxe 7.0. Juvenile Handicap, of 120sovs. Five furlongs.—Note 9.2, Spode 9.1, Hymill 8.1, Y’ertigern 8.1, Hynanna 7.9, Hymgreat, Direction. Lady Killer, Royal Game 7.0. Mastcrton YVelter Ha k Handicap, of 120sovs. Seven furlongs.—Rowley 10.9,

Red Fuchsia 10.0, Kingbroney 9.11, Desert Knight 9.6, Strongholt, Axle, Singer Boy, Debate, Kilminster, Inoe, Jo'\.»use 9.0. Stewards’ Handicap, of ISOsovs. One Sile. —Modern 8.13, Agitato 8.3, Prince al 7.5, Arch Salute, Blonde, De Luxe 7.0. Dash Handicap, of llOsovs. Six fuclongs.—Tempean 9.1, Sasham 8.9, Newbury King 8.5, Ban)' - Draft 8.4, Tannadice 8.4, Desert Knight 8.4, Idanoe 7.9, Singer Boy 7.9, Sir Lucullus, Motion, Trance 7.7. BEAUMONT NOMINATIONS. Beaumont Handicap, of 135sovs. Seven furlongs.—Marmont, Navy Cut, Tholomon, Bloom, Vice Grand, King Sol, Courtly Rose, Beauty Light, Kilbarry, Overproof, Bonena, Hurdy Gurdy, Apple Dighton. President’s Hack Welter Handicap, of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. —Mark Twain, Clothilde, Quarrelsome, Arrowmir, Quickform, Clutha, Tholomon, Ahuriri, Purple Iris, Bon Hope, Saxon, Buoyant, Black Duke, Gay Raiment, Mohawk —Happy Days mare, Clarion, Mudlark, Maungamoe, Jolly Glad, Overproof. Dunkeld Handicap Trot, of 108sovs. One mile and a-half.—Scottish Minstrel, Storm Bell, Nimblefoot, Sasin, Red Shiner, Merrigal, Paymaster, Jock’s Pal, Britt Audubon, Bonny Boy, Don Wallace. Cabin Spark, Ten Bells. Rene Pointer, Mattie’s Girl, Anti-Acido, Harrotha, Maybird, Shiela Fleetwood, Golden Down, Pert Pointer, Wild Flight, Tribute, Aavd. Lily Audubon, Auchtcrellen, Celestial, Dillon Blake, Hereweka, Cocoa, Berma Pointer, Honest Ned, Massey Maid, Nihilist Junior, Coldstream Guard. Flying Handicap, of 120sovs. Six furlongs.—Clothilde, Arrowmir, Quickform Bloom, Overproof, All British, Hurdy Gurdy, Tholomon, Marmont, Fulmar. Molyneux Handicap, of 140sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Marmont, Navy Cut, Ahuriri, Vice Grand, King Sol. Courtly Rose, Beauty Light, Twinkle, All Style, Bonena, Coastguard. Electric Handicap Trot, of 108sovs. One mile.—Scottish Minstrel, Honest Ned, Stormbell, Sasin, Red Shiner, Merrigal, Carbon, Paymaster, Britt Audubon, Don Wallace, Bonny Boy, Slump, Prairie Chimes. Mattie’s Girl, Anti-Acido, Harrotha, Maybird, Adamant, Golden Down, Pert Pointer, Wild Flight. Tribute, Ivy Rothschild, Aard, Auchterellen, Maile, Dillon Blake, Celestial, Hereweka, "Cocoa, Berma Pointer, Massey Maid, Jock’s Pal, Red Chequer, Fairy Gold, Coldstream Guard. Railway Handicap, of lOSsovs. Six furlongs.—Clothilde, Marmont, Quarrelsome, Arrowmir, Quickform, Clutha. Purple Iris, Bon Hope, Saxon, Bloom. Buoyant. Kilbarry, Overproof, All British, Hurdy Gurdy, Claremar. WYNDHAM TROTTING ACCEPTANCES. INVERCARGILL, March 14. The following are the acceptances for Wyndham Trotting Club’s meeting:— Novice Handicap, of 65sovs. One mile and a-half.—Carillon, Adon, Rosaleen, Mounn Quen, Nelson M'Alwyn, Logathete, Kinsale, Needless, Fairy Gold, Wilkie Bard, Lady Freeman, Gold Print, Golden Dawn, Lil Coronado, Prairie Chimes, Midnight Bell, Outcast scratch, Darkstream 48yds behind. Ferry Handicap, of 65sovs. One mile and five furlongs.—Lady Russell, Dan Wallace, Filbert, Marvin Brook, Kia Ora, Bon Carbine, Kernell, Peter Boy, Bessie Mac, Exotic, White Star, Peter Marrion, Aware scratch, Straychild 24yds behind, Ma Chere, Secret Link 36, Saxon, Snider, Marvin Bell 48, Roger Wilkes, Essie Wilkes 84, The Sprinter 90, Lady Evelyn 108. Wyndham Trotting Club Handicap, of 200sovs. Two miles.—Red Admiral, Roving Don, Lingfield, Forbury scratch, Northope 12yds behind, Mate o’ Mine 24, Hylas, My Sonny, Lucky Dillon, Lucky Harold 48, Dolly Houi, Moor Chimes 60, Lenamhor 84, Firelight 96. Edendale Handicap, of lOOsovs. One mile and five furlongs.—Kinsale, Morning Chimes, Chiming Thorpe, Robert Bell, Lady Freeman, Sandown, Needles, Outcast, Lady Evelyn scratch, Aard 12yds behind, Joy Chimes, Wee Spark, Stella Mariss, First Water 24, Gillie Callam, Greystone, Coldstream Guard 36, Dixie Dillon 48, Socialist 84, Dark Rosine 108. Toi Toi Handicap, of 90sovs. One mile. —War Chimes, Nellie Derby, Sunstorm, Lil Coronado, Carrie Lancely, Midnight Bell, Joy Chimes scratch, Greystone, Eous, Quo Vadis, Until, Leith Chimes, Perfect Pointer, The Monkey 24yds behind, St. Thomas, South Star, Bricklayer 36, Bonanza, Silbon 48, Landlady 60. Menzies Handicap of 80sovs. Two miles. —Royal Derby, Taro, Dan Wallace, Jade, Harold Moor, Kia Ora, Bon Carbine, Peter Boy, Bessie Mac, Ngapuna, Exotic, Marvin Brook, Lord Chancellor mare scratch, Secret Link 36yds behind, Ma Chere, Snider 48, Young Tom 132, Kerrwood Bell 144, Underviewer 216. President’s Handicap, of 90sovs. One mile and a-half.—Carillon, Logathete, Laybird. King Pointer. Robert Bell, Gold Print, Ten Bells, Wilkie Bard scratch, Aard, Darkstream, Buck Up, Wee Spark, Stella Mariss, Trusty Child, First Water 24yds ■behind, Quo Vadis, Gillie Callam, The Monkey, Greystone, Dixie Dillon, Leith Chimes, South Star 48, Silbon 60, Socialist 84. Final Handicap, of llOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Mentor, Coldstream Guard, Perfect Pointer, Until, Bricklayer, Peterville, Ding Dong Bell, St. Thomas scratch, Roving Don, Bonanza, Merce Pointer 12yds behind, Mate o’ Mine 24, My Sonny, Hushabye, Lucky Harold, Northope 36, Dolly Iloui, Moor Chimes 60, Lucky Dillon 72. WAIMATE ACCEPTANCES. Studhoime Hurdles Handicap, of 135sovs. One mile and five furlongs.— Red Admiral 11.2, Coastguard 9.12. Whnrncliffc 9.10, Timaru 0.0, Rory O’More 9.0, Naughty Peter 9.0. Waiinate Cup Handicap, of 260sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Mountain Lion 9.2, Overdrawn 8.2, Tarleton 8.2, Sun Up 7.13, The Cheat 7.10, Fresco 7.8, Full Swing 7.5, Roman Archer 7.0, Morven Trot Handicap (harness), of lHOsovs. One mile and a-half.—Medallion Jack scr, Electric Huon scr, Master Bell scr, Vasilki scr, Sadie Huon scr, Mauveen Calindo scr. Bay Nut scr, Zenith scr, Kinness 60 yards behind, Ruby Carbine 60, Day Pointer 60, Terence Dillon 108,

President’s Handicap, of 170sovs. Six furlongs.—Sun Up 8.11, Lava 8.3, Clontarf 7.7, Corn Money 7.7, Volant-7.7, Dancing Days 7.6, Apple Dighton 7.0, Fulmar 7.0, Grey Lass 7.0. Waitangi Hack Welter Handicap, of 13580v5. Seven furlongs.—Silver Lining 8.9, Frivolous 8.6, Kapuna 8.2, Fairy Tidings 7.10, Saxette 7.10, Bon Hope 7.8, Gay Jim 7.7, Exide 7.7, Royal Reel 7.7. Hook Trot Handicap (saddle), of 13550v8. One mile and a-quarter.— Salient scr, Vasilki scr, Master Bell scr. Sunset scr, Medallion Jack scr, Morven Lass scr, Zenith scr, Patch Junior scr, Fietty Pointer 12 yards behind, Tennis 12, Qameo 24, Ruby Carbine 36, Kinness 36. Stewards’ Welter Handicap, of ISOsovs. Seven furlongs.—The Cheat 8.13, Zaragoza 8.9, Snatcher 8.5, Dancing Days 8.3, Brown Lady 7.13, Courtly Rose 7.7, Rene Mavis 7.7, Bon Hope 7.7. Trial Stakes, of 115sovs. Six furlongs. Weight for age.—Kiliroa, Red Heather, Gay Jim, Exide, Orange Bell, Elba, Moratorium, Reonui, Sacrifice. TUAPEKA NOMINATIONS. Flying Handicap, of 90sovs. Six furlongs.—All British, Hurdy Gurdy, Arrowmir, Quickform, Tholomon, Buoyant, Kilbarry, Courtly Rose, Overproof, Vice Grand, Bloom, Quarrelsome, Mannont. Stewards’ Handicap, of 90sovs. Seven furlongs.—Jolly Glad, Purple Iris, Mudlark, Clutha, Tholomon, Ahuriri, Overproof, bay mare (lUohawk —Happy Days), Navy Cut, Bon Hope, Claremar. Lawrence Handicap, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—All British, Hurdy Gurdy, Arowmir, Quickform. Clothilde, King Sol, Kilbarry, Beauty Light, Overproof, Bloom, Marmont. Tuapeka Handicap, of lOosovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Bonena, All Style. Twinkle, Ard Power, Ahuriri, King Sol, Courtly Rose, Beauty Light, Vice Grand, Bloom. Members’ Welter Handicap, of SOsovs. Five furlongs.—Maungamoe, Purple Iris, Arrowmir, Clothilde, Gay Raiment, Clutha, Buoyant, Saxon, Overproof, Quarrelsome, Clarion, Bon Hope. Dash Trot, of 80sovs. One mile.—Berma Pointer, Maile, TBritt Audubon, Dillon Blake, Tribute, Anti Acido, Ivy Rothschild, Adamant, Mattie’s Girl, Harrotha, Hereweka, Kinsale, Massey Maid, Prairie Chimes, Bonny Boy, Honest Ned, Gold Chimes, Sasin, Red Shiner, Red Chequer, Slump, Aard. President’s Trot, of 95sovs. One mile and a-half.—Berma Pointer, Lily Audubon, Cocoa, Celestial, Dillon Blake, Tribute, Pert Pointer, YVild Flight, Anti Acido, Jock’s Pal, Sheila Fleetwood, Maybird, Mattie’s Girl, Harrotha, Hereweka, Kinsale, Ten Bells, Pere Pointer, Paymaster, Nimblefoot, Gold Chimes, Merrigal, Cabin Spark, Aard. THAMES HANDICAPS. Turua Handicap, of lOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Glenoc, Trixie Thorpe, Willie Mac, Dolly Thorpe, General Advance. Blue King, Nellie Bramley, Maid of the Mountains, Castle Chimes, Dillon Huon, Levrine. Oleda, Syrveyor, Bittern. Speed King. Rona, Moko, Antelope, Tinsell, Sidelight, Puduma, Fungus Golden Park scr. Nazimova, Ursuline 12 yards behind, Aggie Bell, Gold Dial 24, Cfa Mai 36, Koniniwood 60. Grey Peter 96, Stan Moor 108. Kopu Handicap, of llOsovs. One mile.— Jingle Bells, Koniniwood, Guide Rangi, Sidelight, Ekoeranei,. Puduma, Mount Albert, Red Star scr, Rothcliffe, The Tartar. Uncle Bert 12 yards behind, Gold Cast, Hohera, Mars 24, Gold Sound, Jean Darling. The Pointer. Harvest Home, Great Britain, Grey Peter, Signorella. Wriglev 36. Rockburn. Coal Light, Tranquil, Grattan. Thorpe, Mutwaree, Monna 48, Reliance, Brendo. Profiteer, Buz Buz, Logan Rothchild 60, Anselm 72, Orurangi £6. Kerepeehi Handicap, of lOOsovs. Two miles.—Golden Downs. Bell Tood, Wild Nell iunr.. Miss Lorene, Mollie Park. Gold Star. Tiki, Red Dennis scr. Tere Amberite 12 yards behind, Floraline 24, Bon Bon, Peter M‘Donald 36, Roe Bell, Peter Brown, 48. Audex 60, Sweet Memory, Golden Gate 120, Stanmoore 132. Puriri Handicap, of 120sovs. One mile.— Te Ngutu, Boada’s Child. Victor Wood. Beauty Spot, Airflight, Rona Moko, Castle Chimes. Golden Stone. Silver Link, Our Pirate. Black Ballin, Our Burley. Horizon scr. Ben Zolock. Bell Dial 12 yards behind. Gaza, Willie Mack, Levrine, Bittern. Stanley Dillon. Irish Bell 24. Oleda. Fear!. Ekoeranei 36. General Advance Blue King, Lottie Audubon. Puduma. Dillon Huon, Taipara 48, Rothschild, Mount Albert 60. Gold Dial. Master Grattan 72, Breadalbane 84, Gold'Jacket 156. Parawai Handicap, of 75sovs. One mile and a-half.—Misty Norma. Sean Truibhais. Colonel Thorpe, Iron Grey, Wild Nell iunr., Ohristobelle. Golden Downs, Solon Dillon. Samuel. Victor Woodburn. Mollie Park: Wild Downs, Roez Behe, Ruby Bell, Albert's Bell, Vanity Boy, Miss Lorene. Florric, Roe, Bell Todd scr, Timbell 24 yards behind. Roto, Salesman 36. Tui Bells 84. Gold Star 96, Royal Bob 120. Hikutaia Handicap, of 85sovs. One mile and a-half. —Dolly Thorpe. Boada’s Child. Miss Akarana. Airflight. Marionette. Horizon. Rosie Thorpe. Trixie Thorpe, Rona Moko, Antelope, Castle Chimes, Nancy Bell. Maid of the Mountains, Our Pirate. Block Ballin, Golden Stone. Beauty Spot. Tinsell scr, Ben Zolock, Fungus Bell, Dial Surveyor 12 yards behind, Stanley Dillon. Irish Bell 24. Willie Mac. Sidelight. Sneed King 36, Golden Park 48, Glenoc Oleda 60. Nazimova, Dillon Huon, Taipnre 72. Money, Gold Dial 84. Gold Jacket 180. Thames Trotting Cup Handicap, of 275sovs. Two miles.—Uncle Bert, Koniniwood. Mars. Stanmoor. Gold Sound. The Pointer. Gold Cast, Moko Pete, Admiral Lock, The Tartar scr. Brendo, Grey Peter. Wild Nut, Mulwaree. Blair Audubon. Golden Hone 12 vards behind. Peter Dean. King’s Clere 24. Harvest Homo, Kenn John, Coal Light, King Lear, Tranquill 36, Anselm. Rockburn, Reliance. Gratton Thorpe 43. Respect 60. Nelson Tasker. Buz Bnz, Master Councillor, Jewell Pointer 72. Rock Hinton 96, Cute Lad 103. Oruarangi 120. President's Handicap, of 150sovs. Two miles.—Wild Nell junr.. Te Nmitu, Ned Dennis, Solon Dillon, Samuel, Roto. Don Zolock. Mollie Park. Wild Downs. Vanity Bov. Gobi Star, Tiki scr, Tere Amberite 12 vards behind. Floraline. Gold Sovereign 24. Bon Bon, Petor M'Donald 36, Peter Brown. Roe Bell 48. Andex 60. Direct Action 72, Sweet Memory 84. Bluewood. Mv Junior 103, Golden Gate, Anseline 120, Ngatira 180.

AUCKLAND CLASSICS. AUCKLAND, March 12. After the declaration of the first forfeits the following horses remain in:— Great Northern Champagne Stakes.— Threadneedle, Lysander. Limited, Tea Bell, b o by Tea Tray, Dixieland, b o by Kilbroney. Moutoua, Ivanova, Clarus, King Emerald, Phaola, Rascal, Aussie, Joy King. Great Northern Oaks. —Mandane, Anklet, Loinint, Queen Arch, Holymond, Oreum, Danae, Pinthair, Cat Call. Judge’s Box. Great Northern St. Leger.—Mandane, Mask. Lomint, King Lu, Queen Arch, Holymond. Nippy, Oreum Danae, Pinthair. Cat Call. Mimetic, Star Stranger. TROTTING BOARD. A REGISTRATION CANCELLED. CHRISTCHURCH, March 10. The New Zealand Trotting Board this morning decided that the registration of Wallace Mac be cancelled, it being alleged that he is owned by W. Cameron, who was disqualified in connection with the Kingsdale case. It was also resolved to get a report on the ability of trotting drivers, one member saying that too many lost their heads in a race. Another said flying starts would have to be cut out. THE NIGHT PATROL SOLD. MELBOURNE, March 0. The Night Patrol has been sold to Mr Gerald Buckley for 10,000gns.