AUCKLAND TOPICS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3764, 4 May 1926, Page 61

AUCKLAND TOPICS.

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Although the Great Northern Steeplechase meeting is yet a month off, there are great signs of activity among the jumping brigade, each morning seeing a newcomer in this department, aud at "The conclusion of the Waikato fixture all eyes will be centred on the jumping brigade. Already northerners are discussing the possibilities of the candidates for the big June double. Sir Rosebery had two races at Whangarei, and showed that he is well forward by a sterling effort for a ’chaser behind Nippy in the Mclnnes Memorial on the second day. It was only by a narrow margin that Sir Rosebery suffered defeat, and as Nippy is a much improved galloper, there was merit in the performance of Garrett’s charge. Since racing at Whangarei Sir Rosebery has schooled splendidly and is now in favour for the big events. Last years fine performer, Llewellyn, has not had a race since being brought in, but the big fellow is in great heart and is galloping and jumping as well as ever. So far he has not been sent over the hill, but during the next week or two he will have plenty of opportunities of showing his ability. Llewellyn is a fine weight carrier, and it would seem merely a matter of soundness for him to do even better than he did last season. He has not given any indication that he is other than a thoroughly sound horse. Among the maiden hurdlers being schooled at Ellerslie art Brushwood Boy. Bizarro, Tapulii, Kamehameha, Some Bother, Hangawera, Eton Town, and Zircon. and as yet none can be said to impress as beyond the ordinary. Zircon, who has already raced over hurdles, is at this juncture the best in his schooling tasks, but Tapulii, who has nothing to his credit on the flat, has taken to the new game with some aptitude. Some Bother has so far shown little speed, but he is a fine fencer, having had previous experience in the hunting field. E. Rae has Glenotus and Vociferate in steady work, and both will have raced at Te Rapa before you read these notes. The former, who jumps with all his out dash, was expected to race better than Vociferate, but unless a few others with m_»re seasoning had made mistakes, Ellerslie watchers did not expect him to win. Glenotus is troubled with his tendons, and it will take his trainer all his time to get him through the winter fixtures. Vociferate at no stage of his career was anything but a plodder with average fencing ability. I have always thought that jumping w s Knighthood's game. N. Cunningham lias been schooling the imported gelding during the last week or two, and h has i riably acquitted himself well. Knighthood was to race over hurdles at Te Rapa on Saturday, and it needed only a satisfactory performance at the Waikato tra ’ to bring him into strong favour for the Great Northern Hurdles. He is a good stayer. Flowing Bowl lias been going a long time without making much headway over hurdles, and that is usually a bad sign. However, Conway’s charge has schooled splendidly on more than one occasion, in company with Llewellyn jf late, and it is just possible that he may strike some form during the coming winter meetings. Royal Fame has up to date been quite a moderate performer, but. C. Coleman has -iven him a solid preparation over' the schooling hurdles and a little practice over the big fences in the centre at Ellerslie. Royal Fame has done well at each try out, and is a likely winner of hack steeplechases during the winter. Tuki was another of the proved ’chasers to be set down for competition at Te Rapa, so that j T ou will know how he has performed ere this. Tuki has come on rapidly during the last few weeks, and with a couple of races at Te Rapa should be well conditioned when the A.R.C. Steeplechase fixtures come up for decision. Two experienced jumpers, Penniless and Pittsworth, are performing their schooling tasfts very proficiently at headquarters. The foymer may require a race to put him right, but Pittsworth, who was backward at the Ellerslie Autumn fixture, was expected to do better at Te Rapa. He fenced very dashingly over the big fences on the flat at Ellerslie last Tuesday. Other ’chasers who have been recommissioned at Ellerslie are Bustler and Esplanade. The latter at his best was just up to fair hack steeplechase form, but Bustler, who has always been unsound, is a first-class ’chaser. Unfortunatel. his trainer has never been able to thoroughly string him up for a big steeplechase. Chairman and Serang fulfilled their earlier promise at Whangarei, and both were expected to run prominently at Te frapa. They are as fit a pair as you o Id find in the country, and are worth following. Both possess that attribute so useful when big fields are competing—the ability to go fast from the barrier. Te Monanui, who raced unsuccessfully in Australia, and a yearling filly by Allegory arrived in Auckland from Sydney on Tuesda.. and were reshipped to New Plymouth on Thursday. If Town Bank fails at Te Rapa, bear him in mind for future events, for be

is a proved galloper under Avinter conditions. Should he not get in the money over the week-end Aucklaud backers would find his failures costly. J. Williamson will take a team to Sydney after the A.R.C. Winter meeting. Probable members of the team are Clarus, Newbury, and Pittsworth. At the same time Norma Talmadge, who has proved a failure here, will be returned to Sydney.

RACINC IN NEW ZEALAND.

FORBURY PARK MEETING. First Day—Friday, April 30. The inspiration which moved the Forbury Park Trotting Club’s winter meeting into the final week of the Exhibition bore great fruit. Not only did it result in one of the largest attendances ever seen at the track, but it provided an interest of particularly good racing, which stands sure to win new adherents to the large and ever-growing ranks of followers of lightharness racing. The morning broke dull and uninviting, and mild showers fell, but nevertheless it did not deter one of the greatest musters of sports ever seen from assembling at Forbury Park. The dull and heavy weather resulted in a dead track, which provided fail but not fast going. The card for the day supplied some particularly interesting racing, and the majority of events required some winning. There was, however, no doubt that Native Chief outclassed the field in the Prince o’ Wales Handicap. He lost ground at the start, but over the last halfmile stepped so well as to Avin easing up at the finish. Native Chief won so Avell as to suggest without much diffidence that he is in with the front-rank pacers, and will be unlucky if he does not qualify for the New Zealand TrottL.g Cup. The totalisator showed a great increase on the turnover for the first day last year. For the first day of the winter meeting, 1925, £24,476 10s was handled by the totalisator, as against £40.047 10s for yesterday, an advance of £15.571. Results':— BAYFIELD HANDICAP, of 209sovs; second 40sov« and third 20sovs. Har ness; unhoppled trotters only. For horses that can do 4.3| (2.30) or better. One mile and five furlongs. I—Messrs E. X. Lelievre and J. N. Clarke’s b h Guy Parrish, by Guy Axworthy—Mergaret Parrish, syrs, 48yds (j. N. Clarke) 1 3—Mr W. T. Lowe'9 Fairlight, 36yds (Owner) 2 7—Mr R. Yautier’s Some Jazz. 96yd& (W. Hughes) ? Also started: 10 Bon Wood scr (J. Henderson), 13 Saka Bona scr (A. Smith), 21 Jim Russell scr (C. R. Hadfield'. .4 Ohapi scr (G. Webb, jun.). 19 Straych . scr (J. P Waite), 2 Ilawkesbury’s Pride scr (G. Carling), 5 Jock Bingen scr (W. Jamieson), 16 Lady Iloui ecr (R. Haig), 6 Alpha Wilkes scr (J. Walsh), 11 Ben Logan scr (F. Holmes), 15 Bonette scr (J. M'Kewen, jun.), 22 Marvin Bell 24 yards behind (T. M'Curdy), 4 Kerrwood Bell 24 (T. .T. Kirkwood), 9 Lady Evelyn 36 (W. M'Rae). 11 Young Tom 48 (S. Todd), 17 Maste Peter 48 (A. Hendrickson), i 8 Buck Up 48 (H. MTntyre), r Nelson Boy 48 (T. G. Fox), 20 Nourmahal 60 (J. A. Spillane), 12 Randolph 84 (H. Gaskill). Won by two lengths. Times: 4min lsec, 4min 2 3-ssec, 3miu 57 4-ssec. DOMAIN HANDICAP, fo 220sovs; second 40sovs amPthird 20sovs. Harness; for horses that can do 3.571 (2.26) or better. One mile aud five furlongs. 9—Messrs Jolly Bros.' ch g Jolly Pet, by Coldstream Bells—Jolly Girl, 4yrs, 34yds (F. J. Perrian) 1 6 Mr G. J. Barton’s Ilis Pal, 24yds (W. J. Tomkinson) 2 7 Mr D. Burke’s Jolly Roger, scr (R.- B. Berry) 3 Also started: 21 Robert Bell scr (A. F. M‘Gregor), 22 Kinney Dillon scr (J. F. O'Connell), 25 Minimax scr (L. C. Morrison), 16 Day Pointer scr (J. M'Lcnnan), 4 Nihilist Junior scr (W. Jones), 3 Stockade Junior scr (A. Hendricksen), 8 Jimmie Chimes scr (R. Townloy), 24 Doris Pointer scr (A. Pringle), 25 Logan Park scr (J. M'Kewen. jun.), 25 Hereweka scr (J. W. Cloarwater), 1 Ivor scr (J. M’Dcrraott), 7

Avenger 35yds (J. D. Smith) coupled with . Jolly Roger, 14 Dixie Dillon scr (L. J. Brown). 13 Anti Acido scr (R. Haig), 5 Kaihiku 12yds (W. H. Muir) and Bonanza 1 36yds (D. Withers) coupled, 23 Ruby Car- \ bine 12vds (T. Clare), 19 Cathedral Bello f 24yds (G. Webb, jun.), 10 St. Thomas 24yds j (E. Todd). 19 Colehill 36yds (S. Todd), 12 Lingfield 36yds (H. Booth). 15 Logan Han-1 lon 36yds (B. Sinnamon). 17 Northhopo l 36yds (J. Bryce), 2 Tennessee’s Child 48yds , (E J. Dwyer) 11 Locanda Child 60yds (O. \ E. Hooper', 18 Hylae 72vds (J. Walsh) j Won by three lengths. Times: 3min • 46sec, 3min 52 l-ssec, 3min 54 2-ssec. } BEACH HANDICAP, of 270>oys; second' 4550v8 and third ’ 25sovs. Saddle ; for i horses that can do 2min 18sec or better, j One mile. \ 7 Mr J. Henderson’s b g Bismurate. j by Bismarck—Abdallah mare, / aged, scr (J. M'Lennan) 1 { 13—Mr R. M'Felin’s Edward Harwin scr (E. Todd) 2 I—Mr R. Vautier’s Daphne Wildwood 12yds (C. Caddy) 5 Also started: 11 Dolly Houi scr, (W. j Jones). 6 Honest Ned scr(R. C. Reed), Bing Boy scr, (G. T..Coughlan), 1 Lady Em-' brace 24yds (L. C. Morrison) coupled. 4 Mai- ( whariti scr (J. M'Kewen jun.), 2 Maoaranda ■ 12yds (J. Walsh). 16 l uokv Dillon 12yds (J. Bryce). 12 Reta 12yds (A. Hendricksen), 14 Nipper 12vds (J. Davidson). 9 Homer 24yds (A. B. Rattray). 15 Menemher 24yds (J. Pollock). 5 Van Director ?4vds (M. B. Edwards) 8 Prince Lyons 24yds (R. B. Bevv). 10 Rosie Not (E. Shaw). - Won by a length. Times: 2min 16 1— 2min 16 2-ssec, 2min 15 4-ssee. \ INNOVATION HANDICAP, of ‘.’2oso\g: f second 40sovs. and third 20sovs. Har-. j ness; uphoppled trotters only. FoFr / horses that can do 4.52 or better. Two , miles. ] 5 Mr W. T. Lowe’s hr g Tim Wood, by ’ j Woodchild—Georgie G., aged, scr / (Owner) 1 4 Mr G. J. Barton’s Happy Rosa, 48yds . (W. J. Tomkinson) 2 6 Mr W. S. Mitchell’s Randolph, 24yds 3 . Also started: 11 Nourmahal scr (J. A. t Spillane), 1 Real the Great 36yds (D. ) Withers), 10 Darkest 4Syds (A. F. McGre- ) gor). 7 Elusive 48yds (D. McKendry). 3 Some Jazz 00yds (W. Hughes). 8 Swiftbine 00yds (J. Bryce), 9 Queen Ida 72yds (T. \ FovY 2 Fugaroment 84yds (R. Townley). \ Won by half a length. Times: 4min ( 55 2-ssee, 4min 51 4-ssec, 4min 54sec. i PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP, 700sovs, second 140sovs, and thirl GOsovs. Harness. For horses that can do 4.33 or better. Two miles. j 2 Mr J. Buffey’s b g Native Chief, by \\ Logan Pointer—Regina D’Ora, j 3yrs, 12yds (J. J. Kennerley) 14 I—Mr R. M. Morten’s Koliara, 12yds (J. Bryce) 2 3 Mr G. McMillan’s Dillon Wilkes, 36yds J (It. B. Berry) 5 G—Mrs E. A. Pigeon's Fashion Queen, j scr (J. It. McMurray) 0 f 10—Mr F. C. Hogarth's Harold Bur- > wood, scr (A. Hendricksen) 0< 5 Mr G. J. Barton’s Escort, 12yds (W. J. Tomkinson) 0 ( 4 Mr C. Donald’s Harbour Light, 24yds J (Owner) 0( 9—Mr W. F. Magson’s Talent. 24yds ) (11. Frost) 0 8— Mr E. J. Kathorne’s Becky Logan, 30.vds (F. Holmes) 0 \ 7 Mr D. Spence’s Queen’s Own, 00yds ) (O. E. llooper) 0 Won by three lengths. Times: 4min 34sec, 4min 34 2-ssec, 4min 33 3-ssec. ST. CLAIR HANDICAP, of 320sov«r i second 60sovs, and third 30sovs. Har- ' ness; unhoppled trotters only. For horses that can do 4.44 or better. Two ( miles. j 7—Mr J. Deyell’s b g Proud Ata, by j Proudchild—Winiata, aged 24yds j (Owner) t--3 Mr A. South’s Bonny Spec, 84yds • (R. Townley) 8 4 Mr O. Samson’s Money Spider, 72yds (W. Grant) 3 Also started: 8 Little Logan §cr (H. Gaskill), 6 Merry Bingen scr (F. Holmes), 9 Lackiewood 24yds behind (G. Webb, jun.).

-2 Mangoatu 56yds (C. Donald), 5 Woodlass 36vds (W. T. Lowe), 1 .Peterwah 84yds (R. C.“ Fisher). Won by four lengths. Times: 4min 42eec, 4min 38 3-ssec, 4min 40 3-ssec. RANGWN HANDICAP, of 270sovs; second 45sovs and third 25sovs. Harness; for horses that pan do 3.50 J (2-22) or better. One mile and five furlongs. 9 - Mr D. g g Ring Boy, by Harold Dillon —Coral Queen, aged, 60 yards behind (R. B. Berry) ... 1 3—Mr T. Fogg’s Four Bells. 36yds (0. E. Hooper) 2 10—Mr R. W. M'Kinnell’s Firelight, 60yds (H. 6 Peart.) 3 Also started: 8 Golden Dawn scr ( E. Todd), Hushabye scr (A. M‘Lellan), 13 Satin Frincess scr (11. Gaskill), 12 Hylas scr (D. Withers), 4 Mountain Chimes scr (J. M'Lcnnan) and Maiwhiriti 12 yards behind J. M‘Kewen, jun.) coupled, 11 Rollicking Bells 12 (J. Bryce), 2 Moor Chimes 24 (J. Walsh), 1 Kotuku Jack 24 (R. E. Mills), 5 Guy Fawkes 24 (F. J. Owen), 14 Foarl Coronado 56 (J. Fraser, jun.), 6 Some Wilkes 48 (C. R. Hadfield), 15 William the Great 48 (11. Frost). Won by a neck. Times: 3min 44 3-ssec, 3min 46 4-ssec, 3min 45 4-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 300sovs; second 50sovs and third 25sovs. Harness; for horses that can do 2-16 or better. One mile. I—Mr G. S. Simpson’s hr h Peter BinQby Nelson Bingen— Bertha , syrs, 24 yards behind (J. J. Kenndrley) 1 4— Mr W. Quirk’s Ivy Audubon, 12yds (J. M'Lennon) 2 3 —Mr T. C. Butcher’s Wharepiana, scr (O. E. Hooper) 3 Also started: 8 Menembcr scr (C. R. Hadfield), 7 Downcast 12 yards hehind (A. M'Lellani Tommy Direct 12yds (J. Walsh), 6 Toneriffe 24 (D. Withers), 5 Talent 24 Won by a length. Times: 2min 14 3-ssec, 2min lCsec, 2min 17 2-ssec. ' Second Day—Saturday, May 1. The Forbury Park Trotting Club was unfortunate in the weather it experienced for the second day of its winter meeting. The rain which fell through Friday night and again on Saturday morning left the track in a very heavy stabs, and under the circumstances the times recorded cannot but be regarded as very good. As a matter of fact, some excellent racing was witnessed, and (He mannor in which the drivers handled their horses in the heavy

going, when the fields had closed up, is worthy of special mention. Despite the dull weather and the counter attraction of the Exhibition, there was a very large attendance of the public, and three betting records were beaten during the day. The punters became keener as the afternoon wore on. ROYAL HANDICAP, of 220aovs; second 40sovs, and third 20sovs. Harness; for horses that c. do 3.57$ (2.26) or better. One mile and five furlongs. B—Mr A. H. Brown’s br m Mirella, by Hal Zolock—Cinderella, aged, 12yds (C. R. Hadfield) t o—Mr R. Horne’s b g St. Thomas, by Dragoon—Heneita, aged 24yds (E. Todd) t 7 —Mr J. M'Lennan’s Day Pointer, scr. (Owner) 3 Also started: 5 Dixie Dillon scr (L. J. Brown), 10 Robert Bell scr (F. M'Gregor), 16 Kinney Dillon scr (J. F. O’Connell), 4 Nihilist Junior scr (W. Jones), 13 Jimriie Chimes scr (R. Townley), 19 Doris Pointer scr (A. Pringle), 20 Red Chequer scr (M. Lawless), 14 Anti-Acido scr (R. Haig), 6 Kaihiku 12yds (W. H. Muir) and Bonanza) 36yds (D. Withers) coupled, 18 Ruby Carbine 12yds (T. Clare), 1 Jolly Roger 24yds (R. B. Berry) and Avenger 36yds (J. D. Smith) coupled, 15 Golden Dawn 24yds (J. K. Dynes), 9 Lingfield 36yds (H. Booth), 11 Logan Hanlon 3Gyds (D. Sinnamon), 17 Northhope 36yds (J. Bryce, jun.), 2 Some Jazz 36yds (W. Hughes), 12 Locanda Child 60yds (O. E. Hooper). Dead heat. Times: 4min 12 2-ssec, 4min 11 2-ssec, 4min 17 2-ssec. PACIFIC HANDICAP, of 270sovs; second 45sovs, and third 25sovs. Saddle: for horses that can do 2.18 or better. One mile. I—Mr1 —Mr R. Vautier’s blk m Daphne Wildwood, by Wildwood Junior—lluedaphne, aged, 12yds (C. Caddy) 1 4—Mr F. Legat’s Macaranda, 12yds (J. Walsh) 2 17—Mr T. Ritchie’s Carbon, scr ' (G. Aitehison) 3 Also started: 9 Dolly Houi scr (W. Jones), 12 Honest Ned scr (It. C. Reed), 18 scr (A. Pringle), 3 Mountain Chimes scr (11. Frost) and Maiwhariti scr (J. M‘Kewen. jun.) coupled, 2 Hylas scr (J. M. Stewart), 6 Edward Harwin 12yds (E. Todd), 16 Lucky Dillon 12 (J. Bryce, jun.). 10 Reta 12 (W. Boll), 13 Nipper 12 (J. Davidson), 7 Lady Em-

brace 24 (J. C. Morrison), 14 Bismurate 24 (J. M'Lennan), 15 Homer 24 (A. B. Rattray), 8 Prince Lyons 24 (R. B. Berry), 5 Van Director 24 (M. B. Edwards), 11 Rosie Nut 36 (E. Shaw). Won by a length. Times: 2min 22 2-ssec, 2min 23sec, 2min 25sec. IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP, of 220sovs; second 40sovs, and third 20sovs. Harness; unhoppled trotters only. For horses that can do 4.52 or better. Two miles. 5Mr W. S. Mitchell’s b g Randolph, by Galindo—Son-of-a-Gun mare, aged, 24yd8 (H. Gaskill) ... 1 1— Mr J. R. M‘Kenzie’s Real the Great, 36yds (D. Withers) 2 2Mr W. T. Lowe’s Tim Wood, 24yds (W. T. Lowe) 3 Also started: 9 Kerrwood Bell scr (T. J. Kirkwood), 11 Lady Evelyn scr (W. M‘Rae), 8 Darkest 48 yards behind (F. M'Gregor), 4 Elusive 48 (D. M'Kendry), 6 Nelson M‘Kinney 48 (C. R. Hadfield), 7 Some Jazz 60 (W. Hughes), 3 Happy Rosa 60 (W. J. Tomkinson) 10 Queen Ida 72 (T. Fox). Won by two lengths. Times: smin 22 3 smin 22 2-ssec, smin 24 l-ssec. VICTORY HANDICAP, of 700sovs, second 140sovs, and third 60sovs. Harness. For horses that can do 4min 33sec or better. 2Mr E. J. Eathorne’s b m Becky Logan, by Logan Pointer—Miss Becky, aged, 36yds (F Holmes) ... I 1 — Mr R. M. Morten’s Kohara. 24yds (J. Bryce) 2 6Mr G. J. Barton’s Escort, 12yds (W. J. Tomkinson 3 B—Mrs E. A. Pigeon’s Fashion Queen, wood, scr (J. R. M‘Murray) 0 7Mr F. C. Hogarth’s Harold Burwood, scr (A. Hendrickson) ... ... 0 4Mr C. Donald’s Harbour Light, 23yds (C. Donald) 0 3Mr W. F. Mayston’s Talent, 24yds (H. F rost) 0 5Mr D. Spence’s Queen’s Own, 60yds (O. E. Hooper) 0 Won easily. Times: 2min 22 2-ssec, 2min 23sec, 2min 25sec. PENINSULA HANDICAP, of 320sovs, second 6Gsovs, and third 30sovs. Harness; unhoppled trotters only. For horses that can do 4min 44sec or better. 2Mr J. C. South’s ch m Engagement by Great Audubon—Single Girl, aged, scr (R. Townley) 1 5Mr J. Deyell’s Proud Ata, 48yds (owner) ... 2 6Mr C. Donald’s Mangoutu, 36yds (owner) * J Also started: 4 Merry Bingen scr (F Holmes). 7 Little Logan scr (H. Gaskili,, 3 Money Spider, 72yds (W. Grant), 1 Peter wah 84yds (R. C. Fisken). Won by half a length. Times: smin 14 2-ssec, smin 10 3-ssec, smin 12sec. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 270sovs; second 45eovs and third 25sovs. Harness; for horses that can do 4.42 or better. Two miles. I—Mr1 —Mr A. ivlatheson's ch p Lenamhor by Betel Nut —Ninian, aged, 12yds (A. Hendricksen) 1 I—Mr A. M‘Leod’s Moor Chimes. 12vda (J. Walsh) 2 6Mr D. Rogers’s Bing Boy, 72yds (R. B. Berry) 3 Also started: 12 Dolly Houi (D. Hussey), 13 Pearl Corondo scr (J. Fraser, jun.), 9 Homer scr (A. M'Lellan), i Rollicking Bells scr (J. Bryce, jun.). 2 Jolly Chimes (F. J. Perrian), 10 William the Great 12yds behind (H. Frost), Some Wilkes 24 (A. 1 4 Firelight 36 (H. G. Peart). 8 Shine Soon 36 (M. B. Edwards), 11 Daphn-* Wildwood 60 (W. Hughes). Won by a head. Times: smin 10 4-ssec, snin llsec, smin 8 l-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 30Osovs; second 50sovs and third 25sovs. Harness; for horses that can do 2.16 or better. 7Mr R. F. Ledingham’s br m Lady Embrace, by Young M‘Kinney—Embrace, 6yrs (R. B. Berry) 1 4Mr W. Quirk’s Ivy Audubon, 24yds (J. M‘Lellan) 2 6 —Mr J. Hislop’s Downcast 12vds (A. M‘Lellan) 3 Also started: 3 Wharehiana (O E. Hooper) 1 Escort 12y$is (W. J. Tomkinson), 2 Tommy Direct 12vds (E. J. Dwyer), 5 Teneriffe 24yds (D. Withers). Won by half a length. Times: 2min 30sec, 2min 28 2-ssec, 2min 29 3-ssec. WINNING OWNERS. The stakes were won as follows:—J. Duffy. £500; E. J. Eathorne. £500; J. Deyell, £390; R. M- Morton, £280; R. Yautier, £245; J. C. South, £230; D. Rodgers, £225; G. S. Simpson, £225; R. F. Ledingham, £225 ;W. T. Lowe, £220; J. Henderson, £200; A. Matheson. £200; W. S. Mitchell, £180; Jolly Brothers, £160; E. Lelievre and J. N. Clarke £140; M. Ferry, £140; G. J. Barton, £140; W. Quirk, £100; A. H. Brown, £100; R. Horne, £100; G. M‘Millan, £6O; A. South £6O; R. M‘Felin, £45; T. Fogg, £45; F. Legat, £45; A. M‘Leod, £45; M. Flynn. £4O; J. R. M'Kenzie, £4O; C. Samson, £3O; C. Donald, £3O; R. W. M‘Kinnel, £25; T. C Butcher. £25; T. Ritc-e, £25; J. Hislop, £25; D. Burke, £2O; A. D. Hudson, £2O; J. M'Lcnnan, £2O. Total, £SOOO. TAXES. The following are the taxes to be paid: Totalisator tax, £2119 6s 3d; dividend tax, £3815 ss; receipt tax, £6l 18s 2d; stakes tax, £250; amusement tax £203 la sd. Total. £6449 10s lOd. TOTALISATOR INVESTMENTS. The following is a comparative list of the totalisator investments at Forbury Park last season and those for the year which concluded on Satudray:— Spring Sammor winter Meeting. Meeting Meeting. 1024-25 ... £60,152 10s £CG,OSO 10s £63,065 1235-20 ... £61,783 10s £71,057 £84,772 10s SOUTH CANTERBURY MEETING. First Day—Wednesday, April 28. The South Canterbury Jockey Club opened its meeting in fine weather, and the attendance seemed to bo about on a par with the usual muster on the Washdyke racecourse. Rain, which fell overnight, put the track in good going order, and the racing proved to be rather interesting. During the day £15,025 went through the toullisator, compared with £16,208 10s last year. TEKAPO HURDLE HANDICAP, Of 150sovs. One mile and a-half. 5 Messrs E. and N. Rutherford’s b g Ronatic, by Bon iform— Morganatic, syrs, 9.0 (<>. Cullwn) ...

2—Mr R. Adamson's Tenterfield, 10.9, (E. Shaw) I—Mr R. Ruthven’s Coastguard 9.13 (A. E. Ellis) Also started: 4 Red Kriss 10.7, 7 Muzzle car. 9. 3 Mandrake 9.9, 7 Red Heather 9.0, 12 Royal Reel car. 9.45. 9 North Inch 9.0, 6 Lord Leslie car. 9.85, 10 Beauty Light car. 9.25. 11 April Showers 9.0. Won by two lengths. Aime, 2min 45 3-ssec. GLADSTONE HACK HANDICAP. Of 140sovs. One mile. 1 — Mr B. Hampton’s b m Gay Queen, by Gay Lad—Red Queen, 4yrs, 8.3 (C. Emerson) 1 s—Mr J. G. Thompson’s Lady Clarenceaux, 7.11 (S. Cotton) 2 4 —Mr D. H. Roberts’s Oriflamb, 9.2 (E. Shaw) 3 Also started: 6 Obligio 8.12, 3 King Cup 8.2, 2 Gay Life 7.13, 8 Tam Gleu 7.11, 7 Gay Jim 7.11. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 43 2-ssec. ELECTRIC STAKES, Of 130aovs. Five furlongs. 2 Mr H. Halligan’s b g Brightling, by Tractor —Marsa, 3yrs, 8.5 (C. Emerson) 1 1— Sir G. Clifford’s Serotina, 8.5 (F. E. Jones) 2 C —Mr A. H. Tilburne’s Clarion, 8.5 (N. C. Dwyer) 3 Also started: 10 Arrowmir 8.5, 3 Buoyant 8.8, 5 Cassolette 8.5, 11 Fairy Herald 8.5, 7 Moratorium 8.5, 8 Silver Lining 8.5, 9 Solfello 8.5. 4 Assurance 8.0, 13 Lady Greyspear 8.0, 12 Mamie 8.0. Won by a short length. Time, lmin 1 l-ssec. TIMARU CUP HANDICAP, Of 400sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 2 F. Christmas’s b g Fresco, by Sarto —Ecarte, syrs, 7.11 (E. Ludlow) 1 8— R. Graham’s Deucalion, 8.13 (J. Beale) 2 1— F. Williamson’s Sun Up, 8.3 (F. Voight) 3 Also started: 7 Mountain Lion 9.1, 6 Tarleton 7.12. 15 Scio.. 7.11, 4 Rivalry 7.11, 5 Geranial 7.8, 3 Full Swing 7.7, 14 Roman Archer 7.4, 12 Prince Ferouz 7.0, 9 Mantua 7.0, 11 Steel Bar 7.0, 13 Courtley Rose 7:0, 10 Corinthic 7.0. Won by a neck. Time, 2min 5 2-ssec. SMITHFIELD HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. Six furlongs. 9 Mr F. Nelligan’s b g Clontarf, by Markhope—Oratava, aged, car. 7.0 (L. J. Ellis) 1 B—Mr8 —Mr J. L. Hannon’s Bugle Note, 7.0 (N. C. Dwyer) 2 4 Messrs E. and M. M'Paddon’s Booster,’car, 7.1 (W. Brown) .. 3 Also started: 11 Miss Minerva 8.10, 1 Volant 8.10, 2 The Harp 8.9, 5 Corn Money 8.4, 3 Centrepiece 8.3, 7 Eaton Bells 8.3, 14 Dancm? Days 7.4, 12 Uleaborg 7.0, 13 Fulmar 7.0, 14 Golden Light 7.0. Murihaupo broke one of his front legs, and was destroyed. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 12 3-ssec. OTIPUA STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, Of 250sovs. About two miles and a-half. 3 Mr J. M. Samson’s ch g Kipling by Demosthenes —Gossip, aged, 11.5 (W. Cooper) 1 5 Mr A. B. Moffitt’s Mettle Drift, 9.2 (A. S. Ellis) 2 2 Messrs Clarkson and Pearson’s Biue Hall, 11.4 (E. Shaw) 3 Also started: 8 Aurore 9.12, 4 Happy Mac 9.9, 6 Galaxy 9.12, 7 New Day 9.0. Won by six lengths. Time, smin 21sec. ROSEWILL HACK HANDICAP, Of 130sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 — Mr J. Boyle’s b g Carnot, by Clarenceux—Yawn, 4yrs, 9.9 (F. E. Jones) 1 6 Mr W. Baxter’s Kilris, 7.6 (H. Burns) 2 2 Mr J. A. Ainge’s Pink note, 9.4 (J. Andrews) 3 Also started: 7 Cocli-y-Bondhu 8.12, 5 Solzia 7.6, 8 King Cup 7.2, 8 Calcite car. 7.3 f, 3 Peho 7.01.11 Fairy Tidings 7.0, 10 Heraldry car. 7.7, 4 Philanderer car. 7.25. Won by a nose, head between neck. Time, lmin 26 l-ssec. DONCASTER HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. Seven furlongs. 1— Mr D. Kilkelly’s b g Warhaven, by Kilbroney—Rosyth, 6yrs, 8.7 (C. Emerson) 1 2 Mr A. S. Cambridge’s Los Ambus, 9.9 (F. Voight) 2 6—Mr T. W. Taylor’s Soltoe, 8.3 (Metcalf) 3 Also started: 4 Para 8.9, 3 Retrospect 8.9, 5 King Sol 8.2, 13 Guncase 8.2, 8 Snatcher 7.12, 7 Brown Lady car. 7.7, 11 Frisco Mail car. 8.0, 9 All Style 7.11, 12 Kuia car. 7.6. 10 All Gold car. 7.125. Won by half a head. Time, lmin 26 l-ssec. Second Day—Thursday, April 29. The autumn meeting of the South Canterbury Jockey Club was concluded in fine but dull weather, and before an attendance about equal to that of the previous day. The first day’s record in the matter of good racing was well maintained, there being some exceptionally interesting sport with highly exciting finishes to top it off. There was an _ inquiry after the Beaconsfield Handicap into some bumping at the entrance to the straight, L. J. Ellis, the rider of Solzia being admonished for failing to keep a straight course. The totalisator investments were £15158 10s compared with £16,819 10s on the corresponding day last year, the total for the meeting being £30,171 10s, nginst £33,027 10s last, year. The following are the results : COLERIDGE HURDLES HANDICAP. Of 140sovs. One mile and a-half. 1— Mr R. Ruthven’s b g Coastguard, by Soldier’s Chorus—Seekashore, aged 10.1 (A. E. Ellis) 1 2 Mr R. Adamson’s Tenterfield, 10.13 (E. Shaw) 2 s—Mr F. J. Haddock’s North Inch 9.0 (R. Docherty) 3 Also started: 6 Red Kriss 10.6, 3 Bonati? 10.5, 8 Muzzle 9.9, 9 Mandrake 9..’, 4 Lord Leslie car. 9.25, 10 Beauty Light car. 9.5. 7 Red Heather 9.0. U, Rove] Reel 9.0. Won by two lengths. Time 2min 45 l-ssec. MAY STAKES, Of 120sov8. Five furlongs. 2—Mr G. Murray-Aynsley’s b f Zarisee, by Paladin—Royalrika, 2yrs, 8.8 (F. E. Jones) 1 I—Mr A. H. Lilburne’s Clarion, 8.13 ~ (Emerson) 2

7Mr A. R. Turnbull’s Solferillo, 8.13 (Voight) 3 Also started: 8 Captain Sarto 8.13, 3 Cal-, cite 8.13, 10 Tam Glen 8.13, 6 Moratorium 8.13, 9 Princess Mafalda 8.13, Arrowmir 8.13.. Gay Raiment 8.13, 3 Assurance 8.8. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 1 l-ssec. PAREORA HANDICAP, Of 175sovs. Six furlongs. 5 Sir G. Clifford’s b g Centrepiece, by The Ace—Equipment, 3yrs. car. 8.4 J (F. E. Jones) 6 Messrs E. and M. M'Fadden’s Booster, car. 7.2$ (W. Brown) 8— Mr S* Ruthven’s Eaton Bells 8.2 (J. Andrews) Also started: I Los Ambus 8.10, 3 Volant 8.9, 4 Miss Minerva 8.6, 7 Clontarf 8.2, 2 Bugle Note car. 7.3, 10 Dancing Days 7.2. 9 Ferino 7.0, 11 Uleaborg car 7.55. Won by a length. Time, lmin 13sec. AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of 300sovs* One mile. 1— Mr F. Williamson’s b g Sun Up. by Sunny Lake— All Red mare, 4yrs 8.13 (F. E. Jones) 1 B—Mr P. Delargy’s The Harp, car. 8.1 (Ludlow) 2 2Mr F. Christmas’s Fresco, 8.9 (Emerson) 3 Also started: 3 Deucalion 9.3. 7 Mountain Lion 90, 6 Tarleton 7.13, 4 Geranial 7.6, 12 Scion 7.6, 5 Full Swing 7.5, 9 Mantua car 7.2 11 Steel Bar 7-0, 10 All Gold car. 7.113Won by over two lengths. Time, lmin 41 sec. BEACONSFIELD HACK HANDICAP, Of 130sovs. Seven furlongs. 6—Mr J. A. White’s ch g Jolly Glad, by Gay Lad —St. Helen, 4yrs 7.13 (A. E- Didham) 1 2—Mr W. H. Robert’s Oriflamb, 9.0 (E. Shaw) 2 s—Mr J. A. Holmes’s Gay Life, 7.7 (A. Messervy) 3 Also started: 1 Gay Queen 9.3. 7 Obiigio 8.4, 4 Solzia 7.13, 3’ Lady Clarenceux 7.7, 8 Fairy Tidings 7.7, 9 Gay Jim 7.7. Won by a head. Time, lmin 27sec. WAI-ITI STEPLECHASE, Of 200sovs. About two miles. s—Mr F. J. Haddock’s b g Cashman, by Gasolene—Hari Hari, 6yrs, 9.11 (F. Langford) 1 2Mr J. M. Samson’s Kipling. 12.3 (W. Cooper) -2 4Mr P. J. Frost’s Happv Mac, 9.9 (A. E. Ellis) 3 Also started: 1 Xing Abbey 11.6. 3 Golden Prince 10-9, Galaxy 9.0, 6 New Day 9.0. J . Won by six lengths. Time, 4mm 8 2-ssec. TEMUK A HACK HANDICAP, Of 130sovs. Six furlongs. _ \ 1— Mr W. Baxter’s b m Kilris, by Kilboy—Kilrea, syrs. 8.1 (C. Emerson) f 5 Mr A. B. Armour’s b g Buoyant, by Solferino —Thistledown, svrs. 7.4 (A. Didham) t 4—Mr W. Nidd’s Peho, 7.2 (A. Messervey) 3 Also started: 2 Receipt 9.1, 7 Cocli-y-Bondhu 8.12, 3 Serotina 8.2, 6 Clarion 7*5, 9 Heraldry 7.0, 8 Cassolette 7.0. 10 Fairy Herald 7.6. Dead heat. Time lmin 13 l-ssoc. SEA DOWN HANDICAP, 4 Of I7ssovs. Seven furlongs. * 3Mr D. Kilkelb-’s b g Warhaven, by V Kilbroney—Rosyth, 6yrs, 9.5 (C. Emerson) 1 2 Mr J. A. Ainge’s Pink Note, 8.2 (J. Andrews) 2 I—Mr J. Boyle’s Carnot, 8.13. (F. E. Jones) 3 Also started: 11 Prince Ferouz 8.9, 5 Para 8.7, 4 Soltoe 8.2, 12 Fulmar 8.1. 7 King Sol 8.0. 14 Guncase 7.11, 6 Courtley Rose 7.9. 9 Snatcher 7.8, 8 All Style 7.7, 10 Kuia 7.7. Heads between first three. Time, lmin 26 3-ssec. NELSON JOCKEY CLUB. NELSON, May 1. Ths. Nelson Jockey Club’s autumn meeting was held at Richmond Park on Saturday in fine weather. The coiirse was a little holding. The attendance was fair. The totalisator handled £7363. Results: TRIAL HANDICAP, of 70sovs. Five furlongs.—l Riverina, 1; 3 Jumelle, 2; 2 Doe 5 Also started: 4 Baby Bunting.* Won by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 7 3-sseo NGATIMOTI TROT HANDICAP, of 80sovs. One mile and a-half.—6 Mahon’s Day, 103 yards behind. 1; 3 Lottie Advance, 120, 2; 7 Dillon’s Pride 60, 3. Scratched: All Fours, Kreisler- Won by a head, with five lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 42sec. MOTUEKA HACK HANDICAP, of 80sovs. Six furlongs.—l Thomond, 9.0, 1; 4 Axle, 8.3, 2; 2 Hilcullus, 7.3, 3. Scratched- Astonform. Won by two lengths, with five lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 18 4-ssec. RICHMOND PARK CUP. of I4osovs. One mile and n-quarter. —1 Goosestep, 8.8, 1: 2 Bitters. 7.0, 2; 3 Zero Hour. 7.0 3. Scratched: Printomps, Big Push. Won by half a length, with two lengths between second nnd third. Time. 2min 14 l-ssec. RIWAKA HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of f-Csovs- Seven furlongs.—l Debate. 9.4. 1: 3 Axle. 86, 2; 2 Thomond. 9.3, 3. Scratched: Baby Burting. Won bv a held, with a neck between second and third. FLYING HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—l Birthmark. 9.0. 1; 2 Big Push. 8.9. 2: 5 B*>=tir 76. 3 Scratched : Bahv Bunting. Won bv eight lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 18 1 -5:-cc TASMAN TROT HANDICAP, of 80sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—3 ITnl Joy, scr, 1: 2 Hone Dillon, 60 yards behind ; 2; 4 Little Hnia, 12, 3. Scratched : Trimmer, Dorrif Thorpe. Won bv a length, with two lengths between socond nnd third* Time. 3min C 2-ssec. FAREWETJi WELTER HANDICAP, of TOOsovs. Seven furlongß.—l Birthmark, 9.9. 1: 2 Viewpoint. 9.13. 2: 5 Zero Hour, 8.10, 3. Scratched; Printomps. Bestir. VVon by n length, with one and "-half lengths betweo i second and third. Time, lmin 31 sec.

HAWKE’S BAY RACES. First Day—Friday, April 30. The Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s autumn meeting was held in fine but windy weather. The course was hard. O. Holmes, the rider of Lark Hall in the hurdles, sustained a badly bruised leg when ho was dislodged

at the back hurdle. The totalizator handled £18,290, as again £24,221 last year. The following are the results: MANGATARATA HURDLES HANDICAP. of 150sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—-1 Little River 10.12, (A. (McDonald), 1; 6 Toa Taua 9.5, 2; 5 Landbird 11.11, 3. Also started: 4 Crown Coin 10.8, 3 Wilmoreana 9.7, 2 Suspicion 9.7, 7 Lark Hall 9.3, 8 Peshwa 9.0. Wilmoreana and Little River were the first to show out. Passing the stand the order was Wilmoreana. Little River, Toa Taua, Landbird and Suspicion. The favourite went to the front along the back, with Wilmoreana and Toa Taua following. At the hurdle at the far bend Lark Hall lost his rider. Little River had a commanding lead at the turn for home from Toa Taua and Suspicion, the latter having moved up rounding the bend. Little River had no difficultv in winning by eight lengths. Six lengths separated second and third. Time. 3m in 15sec. LONGLANDS WELTER HANDICAP, of 150sovs. Nine furlongs.—4 Hillation 7.11 (R. Mackie), 1; 6 Strongbolt 7.7, 2; 1 My Hobby 9.3, 3. A lap started: 2 Othon 8.7, 3 Serenade 8.4, 5 Gurnion 7.13, 7 Polyastra 7.7, 10 Ranui 7.7, 11 Martona 7.7. 8 Wairipo 7.7. Polyast ra took up the running from My Hobby. Martona and Hillation. Along the back Polyastra was still in the lead from My Ilobbv and Othon. Strongholt pulled away coming to the far bend and was first into the straight from Othon and My Hobby, with Hillation coming fast on tho outside. Hillation collared My Kobby and Strongholt at the distance, and won hv half a length. Othon was fourth. Time. Imin 56 2-ssec. G. Green, the rider of Polyastra. fell off after passing the post, but sustained no injury. NURSERY HANDICAP, or ISOsovs. Five furlongs.—4 Inner Harbour, 7.9 (F. S Fanning), 1; 6 Hymgreat, 7.0, 2; 5 Silver Tray. 7.3, 3. Also started : 1 Magna Charta 8.12. 2 Rascal 8.0. 9 Ironic 7.5, 8 Royal Time 7.0. 3 Refb 7 o. 7 Doze 7.0 When let go Magna Charta was first to show out from Inner Harbour and Rascal. These three raced in lin? to the home turn, Hymgreat be:ng at the head of the others. Magna Charta, on the rails. Rascal, in tho centre, and Inner Harbour oh the outside, made a great race of the finish, and it looker’ at the distance as if these were going to have the finish to themselves, but Hymgreat came like lightning over the last bit, and pipped all but Tnner Harbour. Heads separated the placed horses. Time, lmin > l-ssec. Rascal was fourth. ... HAWKE’S BAY STAKES, Of 400sovs. Six furlongs and a-half. 1 — Glentruin (M. M'Carten) ... 1 2 Peneus ... 2 3 Decoy Bird 3 These were the only starters. Peneus acted as a pacemaker to near the turn for home, when Glentruin ranged alongside, and was first into the straight. Glentruin finished well without effort, and won by half a length. Five lengths separated second and third. Time, lmin 20 3-ssoc. HAWKE’S BAY CUP. Of 55050v8. One mile and a-half. I—Star Stranger, 9.4 (R. Reed) t 7—Opa, 7.6 (T. Trillo) + 4 Gaze, 7.6 ... ... 3 Also started: 3 Kilfaire 7.10. 5 Novar 7.10, 2 Piuthair 7.9, 6 Phoenix Park 7.7, 8 I)e Luxe 7.0. 9 Killochra 7.0. They were allowed to race on even terms, Killochra showing out. then Gaze, Piuthair, and Star Stranger. Going round the Southland road bend Killochra went away in front from Piuthair. Gaze ? :id Star Stranger. Along the back KilLchra still maintained a good lead from Opa and Gaze. Killochra and Opa entered the home turn together, with the favourite, Novar, handy. Killochra 'ailed over the last bit, leaving Opa and Stai Stranger to fight out the issue. They passed the post together, the judge being unable to separate them. Gaze was four lengths away. Time, 2min 33 4-ssec. POUICAWA HANDICAP, of 150sov s . Six furlongs.—3 Imitation, 8.5 (F. Waddell), 1 ; 11 Break o’ Day, 7.0, 2; 4 Minstrel Boy, 8.1, 3. Also started: I Plain Sailing 9.0. 2 Vivo 7.11, 9 Kahumanu 7.11. 7 Cohesion 7.11, 5 Lin Arlington 7.5, 14 Mountain Star 7.0, 6 Superb King 7.0, 15 Mysto 7.0. 13 Rapiata 7.0, 8 Hakawai 7.0, 10 Windy Night 7.0, 12 Calluna 7.0. Plain Sailing showed out first, then Imitation. Cohesion, and Break o’ Day. Imitation got up with Plain Sailing coming round the bend, and when they straightened up was well clear of Plain Sailing. Break lmin 13 2-ssec. . o’ Day won nicely by one length and ahalf, with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 14sec. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 150sovs. Nine furlongs—3 Perle De Leon, 8.4 (B. Morris), 1; 8 Road ITog, 7.0, 2; 9 Newbury King, 7.0, 3. Also started: 4 Good Sport 8.10, 12 Olympic 8.10. 1 Gauntlet 8.5, 5 Haurangi 8.3, 6 Clandhu 8.0. 2 Royal Diadem 7.9, 6 Wristlet 7.5, 11 Lady Joyce 7.2 Olympic, Good Sport, and Newbury King were the leaders in that ortler going out of the straight. Running along the back Good Sport overhauled Olmypic, and was in front nearing the turn for home, where the others came up. A good race ensued to the judge’s box, Perle De Leon coming up fast at the finish. Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Time, lmin 54 3-ssec. Gauntlet was fourth. PORANGAHATT HANDICAP. of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—3 Father O'Flynn, 7.12 (R. Mackie), 1; 2 Automne, 8.0. 2; 1 Royal Damon, 7.10. 3. Abo started: Panaponga 8.0, 9 Kilceit 7.5, 8 Tua'nine 7.7, 4 Standard 7.3 7 Morose 7.2, 10 Serene 7.0 6 Iluikoi 7.0. Standard showed out first, but when they had settled down Rovnl Damon was ir command from Father O’Flynn, Automne. and Standard. The field was hunched at tho entrance to the straight, hut there was a good content, Father O’Flynn getting home bv a long neck, with Automno a length further back. Time. Second Day—Saturday. May 1. The second day of the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’u meeting was held in fine weather, and the course was better after the overnight, rain. .The attendance was good. An inquiry into Cohesion falling in tho Akitio Handicap revealed that it was purely an accident. The totalisator handled £22.027, against £39.128 put through on tho second day of last, year, making a total for the meeting of £40,317, as against £63.349 last year. Results:— KARAMU HURDLER HANDICAP, of 150sovs. One mile and a*half.— 2 Toa

Taua, 9.13 (A. H. Burt), 1; 1 Little River, 11.13, 2; 3 SusDicion,%9.s, 5* Also started: Polyastra 9.0 (bracketed with the winner), 5 Wilmoreana 9.4, 6 Mahia 9.0, 7 Martona 9.0, 8 Maungarongo 9.0, 4 Strongholt 9.0. Wilmoreana was first out, and passing the stand was leading Little River and the bunch. Maungarongo came down at the hurdle in front of the judge’s box and broke his neck, bringing down Strongholt, which was also running along the back. Suspicion was up with Little River from Toa Taua and Wilmoreana. At the far bend Suspicion was out from Toa Taua and Little River. Suspicion was over tne last fence first, but Toa Taua finished on best and won by a length. The third horse was two lengths further back. Time, 2min 46 4-ssec. F. W. Elkins, the rider of Maungaronga, sustained a fractured jaw, and A- E. Lord, who was on Strongholt, was uninjured. PAKI PAKI HANDICAP, of 150sovs. Five furlongs.—l Imitation, 9.3 (F. Waddel), 1; 2 Plain Sailing, 9.2, 2; 6 Coot, 7.0, 3. Also started: 3 Break o’ Day 7.6, 5 Merry Imp 7.5, 8 Hiwinui 7.4. 4 Lin Arlington 7.2. 7 Hakawa 7.0, 9 Mount Clyde 7.0, 8 Jen 7.0. Merry Imp was first out, but was soon displaced by Coot and Plain Sailing, Imitation being at the head of the others. They raced in this order to the home turn. Coot and Plain Sailing being well clear of Imitation. At the distance Coot was done, but Plain Sailing was going well, but Imitation wore her down and won by a length, with five lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 1 l-ssec* JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 150sov s Five furlongs.—4 Silver Tray, 7.3 (N Trillo), 1; 5 Eloquent, 7.2, 2; 1 Decoy Bird, 9.2, 3. Also started: 2 Inner Harbour 8.4, 3 Hymgreat 7.5, 6 Beth 7.0. Eloquent, Hymgreat, and Inner Harbour w r as the order of the barrier, then Silver Tray took up the running from Eloquent and Hymgreat. At the turn for home Silver Tray was well clear of Eloquent, Hymgreat, Inner Harbour, and Decoy Bird. In the run home Silver Tray finished well and beat off Eloquent- Won by a length and a‘-half, the same distance separating second and third. Time, lmin 1 2-ssec. Hymgreat was fourth. ORMOND GOLD CUP, Of 365sovs. One mile. 1— Reremoana, 9.10 (L. Mori is; 1 2 9.10 2 3 Grand Knight 9.10 3 Also started: 4 Glentruin 9.8. Grand Knight had the inside running, then Glentruin, Reremoana, and Rapine. Glentruin went to the front from Reremoana and Grand Knight. Making for the hack Reremoana had a clear Gad from Glentruin and Grand Knight. Rapine being in the rear. At the far bend Reremoana was still well clear from Glentruin and Grand Knight, who was now making up ground fast, and at the home turn was about three lengths behind Reremoana, then Glentruin and Rapine. Reremoana continued on well, and easily stalled off Grand Knight, who stopped badl> over the last bit, leaving Rapine, who finished with a ereat. burst, to heat him for second monev. Won by five lengths, with half - length between second and third. Time, lmin 38 l-ssec—a race record. BURKE MEMORIAL STAKES, Of 3\X)sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 2—Opa, 8.5 (M. M'Carten) ... 1 6—Kilceit, 7.6 2 s—Kilfaire, 7.13 3 Also started: 1 Gaze 7.12. 4 Novar 7.10. 3 Phoenix Park 7.9, 8 De Luxe 7.0, 7 Wristlet 7.0. Going out of the straight Wristlet was leading Novar and Phoenix Park. Running to the hack stretch Wristlet was about six lengths out from Phoenix Park, Novar, Kilfaire. Kilceit, and Gaze. The latter moved up nearing the far bend into second place behind Wristlet. Coming round the home turn Kilceit shot out, and. heading Wristlet off, was first into the straight from Gaze and Wristlet, the others being bunched. There was a great tussle down tho straight, Kilceit and Gaze fighting it out. when Ona came through finishing fast. Won by half a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 5 3-ssec. Kilfaire was fourth. AKITIO HANDICAP, Of 150sovs. Six furlongs. 4 Rapiata. 7.0 (T. Green) ... 1 1— Minstrel Boy, 8.3 2 2 Vivo, 7.9 3 Also started: 3 Cohesion 7.5. 6 Wairipo 7.0, 5 Mountain Star 7.0, 7 Windy Night 7.0. Minstrel Boy and Rapiata showed out from Cohesion, who stumbled and fell after 10 3. Also started: 7 Olympic 8.8, Gauntlet Rapiata and Vivo were together, and they entered the straight on even terms. These three made r great race clown the straight. Won by a head, with half a length between second and third. Time, imin 14 2-ssec Windy Night was fourth. OHITI HANDICAP, of 150sovs. Nine furlongs. —1 My Hobby 7.12 (R. Reed), 1; 5 Pearle De Leon, 9.0, 2; 10 Hillation, 7.0, 3. Also started: 7 Olympic 8.8, Gauntlet 8.4 (bracketed with the winner) 3 Malatour 8.4, 11 Hauranki 7.13, 8 Clandhu 7.12, 9 Royal Diadem 7.8, 2 Killoch 7.7, 4 Road Hog 7.6, 12 Mountain Top 7.0, 6 Serenade 7.0. 13 Gurnion 7.0. Hillation, Malatour, Olympic, and Clandhu were that order going out of the straight. Running along the back Malatour was just clear of Gurnion, Hau rangi, and Clandhu, My Hobby being fifth. They raced practically in the same order to the home bend, where the field was bunched. A rterlmg finish saw My Hobby, Perle Do Leon, and Hillation come away. Won by a head, with a short head between second and third. Ture lir.in 54 3-ssec. Haurangi was fourth. OKAWA HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—l Shirley, 8.13 (F. Waddell/. 1; 2 Automne. 8.0, 2; 4 Royal Damon. 7.12, 3. Also started: 3 Peneus 9.4. 5 Papaponga 7.13 8 Tuahine 7.5, 7 Huikai 7.0, 6 Standard 7.0, 10 Morose 7.0, 9 Serene 7.0. Papaponga was the first to find his feet, then Shirley and Iluikai together took up the running from Automne and Papaponga Huikai and Shirley were prao* tically on terms at the head of the straight, with Automne and Royal Damon prominent. Shirley raced well at the distance, where Automne and Royal Damon challenged, but Shirley hung on long enough to win by a head. Two lengths separated second artH third. Time, lmin 12 4-ssec. Iluikai was fourth. WAIKATO RACING CLUB. First Day—Saturday, May 1. The first day of the Waikato Racing Club’s autumn meeting was held at Terapa to-day in fine but windy weather. The course was good, but slightly holding.

There was a good atendance. The totalisator handled £29,551 10s, compared with £26,585 10s on the corresponding day of last year—an increase of £2966. Results:—

FRANKTOX HANDICAP HURDLES, of 200sovs. One mile and a-half.—4 Peter Rosa, 11.0, 1; 6 Greekson, 9.0,2; 3 Pendennis, 9.4, 3. Scratched: Lucullent, Wedding March, Ahuriri, Puriri Jack, Moltini. Won by three lengths, with five lengths between second and third. Time, 3rain 50 3-58ec. Tapahi fell, his rider, Hastings sustaining a fracture of the right leg. TRIAL HANDICAP, of 150sovs. Six furlongs.—s Ned Kelly, 7.7, 1; 11 Queen Comet, 7.13, 2; 1 Archeno, 8.5, 3. Scratched: Billy M'Cracken, Tres Bon, Miss Cornel. Ramblin' Kid. Won by a length, with one length and a-quarter between second and third. Time, lmin 25 3-sgee JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 150sovs. Six furlongs.—2 True Blood, 8.2, 1; 1 Phaola, 9.0. 2; 3 Macroon, 7.0, 3. Scratched: Miss Joyce. Won by a head with a length between second and third. Time, lmin 26 3-ssec. STOREY MEMORIAL CUP, Of 700sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 4—Ruapapa, 8.3 J 6 —Princess Ronnie, 7.10 .... 2 2—Town Bank, 8.3 3 All started. Won by a head, with the same distance between second and third. Time. 2min 9 4-ssec. BERESCOURT HACK HANDICAP, of 150sovs. Seven furlongs.—l Serang, 8.11, 1; New Moon, 8.4. 2; 13 Constellation, 7.5, 3. Scratched: Pinon, Major Abbey, Zanna. Won by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 29see. LINLEY STEEPLECHASE, of 250sovs. About two miles and a-half.—l Tuki, 10.9, 1; 2 Pittsworth, 9.11, 2. 4 Peter Amans, 9.12, 3. Scratched: Sea Diel. Gold Rep. . Won by half a length, with 10 lengths between second and third. Time, smin 35sec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of 400sovs. Six furlongs. 4 York Abbey, 8.2 1 5 Merry Jest, 8.5 2 I—Chairman, 7.9 3 Scratched: Polyphemus, Siaosi. Won by a length, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, lmin losec. PUKETAIIA HACK HANDICAP, of 150sovs. One mile. —2 Golden Krist, 7.2,1; 5 King Smock, 9.3, 2; 6 Maveelish, 9.0, 3. Scratched: New Moon, Gay Comet, Royal Archer, Zanna. Won by one length and a-half, with the same distance separating second and third. Time, lmin 42 2-ssec. ASHBURTON AUTUMN DATES. ASHBURTON, April 30. The Ashburton County Racing Club’s meting has finally been fixed for May 20 and 21.