TROTTING.
FIXTURES. March 6.— Manawatu T.C. March 9.—Timaru T.C. March 13.—Wyndham T.C. March 16.—New Brighton T.C. March 21. 23.—Northland T.C. March 21, 23.—Wanganui T.C. Marc' 23.—Thames T.C. March 30.—Takaka T.C. - March 30, April I.—Hawera T.C. March 30, April 3. —N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. April 6.—Taranaki T.C. April 20.—Te Aroha T.C. April 20.—Ashburton T.C. April 27.— New Brighton T.C. May 4.—Cambridge T.C. May .J, 11.—Forbury Park T.C. May 18.—Oamaru T.C. June 1, 3.—Hawke’s Bay T.C June 1, 3.—Canterbury Park T.C. June B.—Ashburton T.C lune 22. 26.—Auckland T.C.
TRACK TALK.
By
Adonis.
THE INVERCARGILL MEETING. Measured by both the financial and the sporting gauges, the annual fixture of the Invercargill Club, which was held last week, was a decided success, and in respect to financial returns this would have been even more pronounced if the weather had held up over the second day. The fields were mostly composed of horses from the district, but there was a leavening of horses from over the border, and there is little doubt that this outside patronage will become greater as the classes are tightened and bigger stakes are hung up. Southland has long been recognised as one of the nurseries of trotting in the Dominion, and although last week’s fixture did not produce the number of promising young horses that some previous meetings have produced, at least three of the winners look certain to race prominently on tracks further afield— Fair Wave, Erin’s Fortune (a half-sister to Miss Adonis), and Country King (a half-brother to Queen’s Own). The southern club has been travelling in a successful groove, and the stewards have struck a note of progress in the proposal to form a seven-furlong track. COMPULSORY PRUNING. The pruning of stakes at any time is distasteful to the stewards of clubs, but •as the tailor cuts the coat according to the cloth, so must clubs base their stakes on their revenue, and that is the reason for the wielding of the pruning knife on the stakes of the Forbury Park Club’s winter meeting to the extent of £275. The pruning has, however, been carried out judiciously, and even in the case of the biggest cut —that of 70sovs from the Victory Handicap on the second day—the winner’s share of the stake is 400sovs, with 90 so vs to the second and 40sovs to the third. As is the case with other clubs, the local club is dependent on the leading stables in Christchurch for the fields in the big races, and naturally the bigger the stake the greater the inducement for the best horses to come, but it cannot be said that the stakes hung up for the forthcoming meeting have lost anything in respect to their attractiveness. It is safe to say that the nominations will be well up to the average. A feature of the meeting is, of course, the Sires’ Produce Stakes, which on this occasion promises to be a better racing spectacle than it wSs last season. when Manhattan dominated the field and won the proverbial street. THE TIMARU CUP. Trie 4.36 class attached to the Timaru Cup allows of the nominations of improving horses who have not revealed their best gaits, and in all probability three or four who can be so described will take their places in Saturday’s race, this making the problem for the backer much harder. Royal Serene, one of the limit lot, won well in her last outing after being slow over the first part of the journey, and it will only be because of her hesitancy at the barrier that backers may look further for the favourite. Travis Axworthy comes in on 12 yards better terms than when he finished second to Royal Serene at the Metropolitan meeting, but it is doubtful if this concession will help him to reverse the ( positions. Wrackler was beaten by Torpedo Huon at Auckland, but nevertheless he paced a fine race, and should be improved by it. Lingfield has been giving
promise of returning to her best form, and should Tomkinson send both her and Maiwhariti to the post the bracket will appeal to many. Omaha, Golden Bubbles, and Desert Star -are smart pacers on 4.34, and of these the Invercargill horse — looks the beet. He goes well on the grass tracks, and his recent form was sufficient to show that he was never better. The favourite is not likely to come from those further back, and if they go to the post Royal Serene, Travis Axworthy, and Desert Star will probably dispute favouritism.
IN SADDLE AND SULKY. Acceptances for the Wyndham meeting are due to-morrow. Real Home is a maiden who is expected to show improved form soon. Nominations for the South Otago Club’s meeting on March 23 are due on Friday. Lucky Voyage is an improving trotter who now looks capable of winning a looseclass race.
Nominations for the trotting events on the Tuapeka Jockey Club’s card are due on Friday. Nominations for the trotting events at the Southland Racing Club’s autumn meeting are due to-morrow. Dillon Blake is fairly smart in saddle, and the distance of the Hook Handicap Jit Waimate should suit him. . Princess Thorpe paced well enough at Invercargill to suggest that she will show improvement in her next outing. Ante-post transactions on the big race at Wyndham show a preference for Tarndale, Fair Wave, and Shady Spot. Baker Girl promises to develop into a winner very soon. She is in the Novice Handicap at Wyndham next week. Winnie Chrysler showed improved form fast week, and should race prominently in a saddle event at the Wyndham meeting. Logan Hanlon has not been finishing on well in two-mile races, but he is racing well over sprint distances, and should soon be a winner. The Petereta mare’Kereta has the speed to win a loose-class trotters’ race. She is engaged in the Kingsdown Handicap at Timaru on Saturday. C. S. Donald has a useful team engaged at Timaru. and two of them in Lindbergh and Sunny Bob may be found pacing prominently. If Lindbergh goes to the post for the Washdyke Handicap at Timaru on Saturday backers will probably have little difficulty in finding the favourite. Nelson M'Kinney will be among the pacers in the mile saddle event at Timaru, but the chances are all against him keeping to a level gait. Merce Bingen is a promising young trotter who may be found among the winne _ on the southern circuit before the season is concluded. She is t solid yet, but age will do a lot for her. It is understood that one of the winners at Invercargill last week was recently placed under offer to a prospective buyer at £lOOO, with a guaranteed trial of 4.30. Real Light is still nullifying his speed by his hesitancy at the barrier. Until he shows a disposition to fill his hopples smartly he is not likely to carry support" that is commensurate with his speed. . Nelson Prince is reported to be showing improved form in his track work, and that fact "will probably find him among the well-supported runners at Timaru on Saturday. Reo Chimes is a useful grey gelding by Cathedral Chimes. He is in his best form at present, and in one of his races at Invercargill lost a good winning chance by going to two breaks. Nelson de Oro won the Jellicoe Handicap very easily, despite the fact that he mi pu J" Henderson’s avoirdupois. Ihe Roy de Oro gelding will reach the best ot company.
Great Nelson looks certain to win good races. He put in a good final mile in his race at Invercargill after having drifted a long way from the leaders in the first
Ciown Jewel, a five-year-old mare bv biOgan Jointer from Sceptre, is credited with being smart enough to win a loose- » class race. She is one of J. R. M'Murrav’s team at Gore.
Fair Wave will eventually follow the trail taken by many other good horses from the south and take her place in good fields. She has the best of her racing days in front of her. Shady Spot paced two good races on the concluding day at Invercargill, and her performance in winning the big race left the impression that she could have gene a bit taster if anything had forced her. One of the easiest wins recorded at the Invercargill meeting was that of Erin’s Fortune in the 'Visitors’ Handicap. She is a particularly smart young pacer under saddle. Return Voyage paced a good race in the Au Kevoir Handicap at Invercargill, but the cond.tion of the track and the weight in the. sulky pulled him up in the run home. Ihe Happy Voyage pacer .will soon prove that his favouritism was*justified
• Tarn< ? al . e showed a fine Burst of speed in the big race at Invercargill on the second day, and had he not lost ground by a break he would have been closer to the winner. He looks certain to win again this season. s
The Central-trained Wattle Patch trotted two hue races at Invercargill, and won with something in hand on each occasion. He is somewhat slow in getting info Ins full stride, and so will always be best suited by two-mile races
The writer has always held a high opinion.of Country King, and will be surprised if he does not step his way into much better company. The John Dillon pacer takes the eye as one who will eventually develop into a speedy mile saddle performer.
Doncliff has shown improvement lately, and he ran his best race when he finished second to Bingen Maid on the concluding day of the Invercargill meeting. He will never be in very tight classes, but he shottid develop into a winner on one of the country tracks.
Miss Adonis paced a fine race in the Au Revolt Handicap at Invercargill, and finished in fourth place about a length the winner, after beginning very slowly. The Adonis mare is engaged at Wyndham, and that meeting should find her at the top of her form. Gardenella came with a fine finishing run to finish second to Wattle Patch in the Waikiwi Handicap at Invercargill, a - d her performance left the impression that she will be hard to beat the first time she goes away to her handicap and keeps to a level gait.
Helen M'Gregor was unlucky to be beaten, by her stablemate, Kyra, in the Murihiku Handicap at Invercargill, as she broke right on the post. She is an aged mare by Coldstream Bells from Charity Bells, and she is not likely to improve much.
The Wildwood Jun. mare Aileenwood showed nice bursts of speed when she ran second to Korn Peter on the second day of the recent Forbury Park meeting and on that performance she looks nicelyplaced in the loose-class trotters’ race at Timaru on Saturday. There were whisperings about the bona naes of one of the winners at the Invercargill meeting, but they came from those who were not fortunate enough to participate in the win. This is not infrequently the case when a horse shows unexpected improvement.
Shady Spot, the winner of the big race on the second day of the Invercargill meeting, is trained by G. Hope, who i® more closely -identified with gallopers, the bungod mare won easing up and will probably be one of the favourites for the big race at Wyndham next week. Bingen Maid, the winner of the Trial Handicap at Invercargill, is a useful four-year-old by Nelson Bingen from ErnestJP a " T> is trained at Winchester by y.-„ K - Townley, who should have little difficulty m getting her to step to a better gait than she was required to show last week.
John Appear apparently does his best when there are no others alongside of him. In the Coldstream Handicap at Invercargill last week he was taken out into the lead from the start, and he paced so solidly that he forced Reo Chimes fi° • k , brea } < " 1 016 Disa PPear gelding finished well under pressure.
Fair Wave won the Invercargill Cup ttith something 'in hand, and was 'consequently backed down to a short price m the big event the second day. Her remsman saw the winning post too far from home, however, and she was easily gathered in by Shady Spot. Fair Wave takes the eye as one who will eventually be racing on metropolitan tracks.
A report from the stipendiary stewards concerning the control of a meeting was being read to the stewards of the club concerned. When the sentence “the club stewards carried out their duties efficiently was read, one of the listeners but the stipendiary stewards didn t. Some incidents live p long while in the memory.
Kyra, whi was recently returned to her owner by Mr G. J. Barton, trotted two fine races under saddle -at Invercargill last week, and in winning the Murihiku Handicap she chipped 3 -4-ssec from her time. The Bon Homme mare showed considerable improvement as a result of her sojourn in Tomkinson’s stable, but as she goes better in saddle than she does in harness her opportunities of winning good stakes are somewhat limited.
If enthusiasm counts for anything the stewards of the South Otago Trotting Club, the first fixture of which will be held on March 23, have every reason to expect a , successful “ baptism ” of the club. Balclutha is the centre of a district in which many pacers and trotters are owned and trained, and there is little doubt that the nominations from districts further south and from Central. Otago will swell the list to satisfactory propertions. The South Otago Cup carries a stake of 35sovs and a cup valued at lOgns, while the driver of the winner will receive a gold-mounted whin; the Milton Handicap, a saddle event for unhoppled trotters, has a stake of 30 sovs, and a gold-mounted whip for the rider of the winner; and around these two principal events a seven-item card has been built which, siould attract good fields and provide interesting sport.
CANTERBURY DOINGS.
By Observer
. Having disposed of the summer meeting of the Canterbury Jockev Club owners turned their attention last Friday to another Riccarton fixture, as nominations had to be made for the two principal handicaps at the autumn meeting. The response was up to the average, there being 36 horses in the Great Easter, the same as last year, and 22 in the Great Autumn, a decrease of four. As usual, the North and South Islands are , about equally represented. Last year s winners, Reremoana and Hynanna, are again engaged. The following horses are in both races:—Pink Note, Amor, Seatoun. Black Duke. Bright Glow, Mendip, Black Mint. Tresham, Nightmarch, Commendation. In the Shade, The Hawk, and Merry Mint.
F. D. Jones left on Thursday for Wellington, on his way to Sydney, with Limerick, Paquito, and Catkin, the lastnamed being one of J. W. Lowe’s Trentham team placed under Jones’s care for trip* e He looks a useful sort. 1 aquito- is an improving four-year-old,-who will be unlucky if he fails to win a race. The star of the team, of course, is Limerick. He looked well when he left, having come on a lot since he raced at Wingatui. He seemed quite as sound as usual, though he has, of course, always given Jones some trouble. His first race will be in the nine-furlong Rawson Stakes at Rosehill, followed by the Chippin ’ Norton Stakes, one mile'and aquartcr. at Warwick Farm. Then will come the Randwick Carnival. On the first lay he will run in the Autumn Stakes, one mile and a-half. while on the following Wednesday he will have a choice between the All-Aged Stakes, with Gothic and Molhson as possible opponents over a mile, and the Cumberland Stakes, one mile and three-quarters, in which he may meet Strephon. As a wind up there is the A.J.C. 1 late, two miles and a-quarter. Provided he gets through this programme satisfactori y, he riiay go to Brisbane to
ra 9? / or le King’s Cup, which this year JL 11 * be contested at the Queensland Turf ? meeting. It is practically certain that he will not meet Aussie in the J D Ormond Cup at Hastings. M'Combe is on his way to Sydney with. Crown Area and Moorgas They ar ® in. the best of health, having done well since they raced at Trentham in January. It is probable that they will be nominated for the Rosehill and' Warwick Farm meetings before tackling Randwick. M Combes son-in-law, R. S. Bagbv. will do the riding, and he also took tlie three-year-olds, High Disdain and Jet black, tor ns own team. Percy Mason may leave for Sydney at the end of next month. In addition to Honour and Agrion, who are traininn' on nicely, he will take the other horse he is training for Mr Greenwood, also a number of brood mares for sale. Mr Greenwood i s on the eve of a leno-thy tour abroad, and the stable is to' be cleaned up, leaving only some young ones to be got ready for next season’s racing.
R. W. King has a trip to Melbourne in contemplation with Aberfeldy, who may be a starter in the Victoria Grand National Hurdles. He has been in work tor a month or two following on a lengthy spell, and he is coming on nicely. .W- Stone has returned to Riccarton with Silver Paper and Tommy Dodd, who are being got ready for autumn engagements Silver Paper may be raced at 1 rentham next week.
Gold Mint and Chickwheat are back in H. Nurses team after a spell. Sarnia has resumed work after nearly two months in the paddock. She has joined F. Christmas’s stable. T . four-year-old gelding Uproar, by 1 aladin, from Tumult, was retired a few months ago owing to an ailment. As he showed no sign of improvement, he was destroyed recently. . Gay Sonnet has not done any racing since the Dunedin summer meetinn- She is working along steadily, and she may make a trip south for the Waimate and Oamaru meetings. The three-year-old filly, Hurly Burly may be included in Sir George Clifford’s team for Trentham next week. She has not raced since August, but she is a smart hack.
Although the Banks Peninsula Racing Clubs meeting provided a pleasant outing on Saturday, the officials could not be complimented on their management, mere seemed to be no attempt to observe punctuality in getting off the races. The policy of drift set in early, and with a gradual loss -of time at each race, the start of the final event was more than an hour after, schedule. Until this question is tackled seriously, race meetings at Motukarara will never be really success-
Bonrose, the winner of the Motukarara Juvenile Stakes, is a three-year-old fillv by Bomform. her dam, Pot Pourri, bein'l- - member of the famous Madder family, which has given the New Zealand turf many notable performers, including All itod- , an d Sasanqf, two good stayers, also Munjiet. a brilliant sprinter. Bonrose is only a useful hack sprinter at present, but she is likely to improve quite -a lot. Toawai made amends for some of his failures winning the Terawera High Weight Handicap in impressive fashion. As usual, he was slow to get going, but he finished on very strongly. It. was a useful performance, though no more than was to be expected from a three-year-old with any pretensions to decent class.
No excuses could be made for the failure of Star Raid in the Terawera High Weight Handicap. He was well placed all through, and failed badly at the finish. In the meantime, he is one of the horses who reserves all his good deeds for the training track.
Beau Geste, the winner of the Peninsula Cup, has made wonderful improvement during the last few months. He was just a moderate hack last winter, but during this season he has worked his way into a prominent position in good open company, there being a good deal of merit in Saturday’s success, which followed a win a week earlier in the Midsummer Handicap. Beau Geste resembles his brother, Scion, in possessing stamina. He has not had a strenuous career so far. and he may be equal to winning longdistance races of the best class. The Oaks winner, Pride, was unlucky at the start of the Peninsula Cup, and she seemed to be in trouble all the way to make up her lost ground. On reaching the straight she came with a great rattle, and only just failed to catch Beau Geste, though she was in front a stride past the post. A repetition of this form will make Pride hard to beat" in her next race. Rapier registered a very fine performance in the Peninsula Cup, in which he carried 9.13 and filled third place after a desperate finish, in which he was beaten by two heads. He will be a hard horse to beat during the remainder of the season.
Red Heckle faded right out at the end of the Peninsula Cup. but the interference he suffered did not improve his chance. It is unlikely that he would have won, even had he avoided this trouble, but the race will do him a lot of good, as a preliminary for the St. Leger. tc be decided at Trentham in about a fortnight. Thorndale was well beaten in the Peninsula Cup a long way from home, but he is coming on gradually, and he can be ticked off for a win before the season is much further advanced.
Another member of the Night Raid family earned distinction when the three-year-old filly Sea Raid won the Ahuriri Hack Handicap. She is a smart galloper, who may pick up another hack sprint before the season closes.
Phastar, the Australian-bred three-year-old purchased recently by Dr Louisson, gained some admirers by his finishing effort in the Ahuriri Hack Handicap. A slow beginning set him too big a task, though he was running on in great style ovpr the last furlong. Great Star gave further evidence of his usefulness by winning the Kinloch Handicap. He should have no difficulty in seeing out a mile journey in good company next season, though, a sevenfurlong course is far enough to show him at his best just now.
Arch Arrow ran a creditable race when he ran second to Great Star at Riccarton and his win in the Forsyth Flying Handicap was confirmation of that form. He has a nice turn of speed, -which will serve him at other country fixtures, but he is
never likely to shine when the class is at all select.
. Aberfeldy made quite a good showing in the Forsyth Flying Handicap. He may pick up a flat run shortly, though he is being prepared specially for important jumping events in the winter. Ihe local trotting trainers are very busy at present preparing their,.teams for a number of meetings which are looming up. The Timaru Trotting Club will race on Saturday, New Brighton following a Y e , e ,. a l er > while the Easter fixture at Addington is only a fortnight further on. Ihe pacer Silk Thread has recovered troni his lameness, and he is progressing satisfactorily in his work. Silk Thread has been troubled with splints, but veterinary attention has cured the trouble. Lhe American stallion is a good two-miler, and. only has to keep sound to reach the oese class.
Golden Bubbles is now in regular work under E C. M'Dermott’s charge. She is a useful mare over short courses, and she may stay later on.
Lingfield is not doing much fast work at present. She has come on a lot lately, but she has raced unluckily. A win is about due.
S. J. Thomas is working a two-year-old colt by Silk Thread from Glimpse. The young pacer resembles his sire, and shapes like being useful. C. Tasker is handling a couple of young pacers one by Harold Dillon and the other by Matchlight. E. Carlyon has just taken in hand a two-year-old colt by Brent Locanda from the one-time champion trotter Reta Peter the youngster goes at the pacing gait. ihe pacer Dilnon has been sold by W d bl™ 11 tO a patron of C " S " Donald’s
. J ; Kennedy, recently put Logan dOr into work after a spell, but he was found to be affected in the wind, and he was sent back to his owner. This was a piece of bad luck, as he showed great promise. & •
The trotter Golden Girl is showing improvement in her work at New-Brighton, but she will require some more race experience, as she is unreliable in her "ait Loganwood is having an easy time at present, and tins once reliable pacer is not likely to make further improvement. His accident in the paddock some time ago has left him unsound. His halfsister Myrtlewood is being kept in work, ohe is useful over short courses, but will never reach good class. The gelding by Drusus trom Dollar Princess, in D. W. Robertsons New Brighton stable, is not being hurried, as he is growing fast. He looks a useful sort, and he has an easy way of doing his work. H. Frost has taken in hand a two-year-old filly by Drusus from Donaldina, the dam of the brilliant Daphne de Oro. She has not been long in work, but she shows great promise.
Ashley Dillon is now being trained bv J. Lorgelly at New Brighton. He is a last but unreliable pacer, being bad at the barrier. Lorgelly has had some suecess w itli other horses who gave trouble in this way, so he may improve Ashley Dillon. If he does, he should be rewarded with a win. as the horse is a sneedy pacer.
Avenger is having a snell at present. He shows a lot of speed in his work, but he does not race so well. Latterly, too, he has failed to go off kindly. 19; F x ßob l nson is working a two-vear-old by Guy Parrish from Our Goldie.' He is a pacer, though both his parents are trotters. He is not being hurried, but he should do well next season. Becky Mine is furnishing into a good looking she should develop into a useful two-miler.
H. Frost has three young trotters in work at New Brighton. One of them is by Guy Parrish from Marie de Oro. by Copa de Oro from Mary Lincoln, while the others are by First Fashion and The Triumph. WELLINGTON NOTES. <From Opr Own CORRESIMS x March 1. Trentham trainer, D. M'Cauley. went soiiui with Courtlike and Ripdale for tlie Canterburj’ summer meeting, and both finished in the money. Courtlike, who scored her only previous win on the opening day of the "Vv airarapa summer meeting, beat all but the winner of the Lyttelton Plate, in which she met an unknown quantity that had not previously sported silk. It was in this race that Ked Heckle scored in his first start and his only appearance as a two-year-old. Kipdale ran his best race to date in the Hornby Handicap. He was picked up cheaply for a few pounds at the Wellington summer sales a couple of years back. He was purchased by a patron of R. Longley s stable, and did not accompany his stablemate back to Trentham. The nominations received for the Wellington autumn meeting on March 16 and 18; St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday this year—are very satisfactory. The total is 368. which is an increase of 34 compared with last year. Although Night Lad failed to fulfil his engagement at Riccarton he is engaged at Trentham, where he was successful on his last appearance.
Nightmarch and Red Heckle, the two best three-year-olds of the year, have only met once this season, when they finished in the order named. Both are down to run at Trentham. but they are unlikely to meet. Nightmarch is not in the St. Leger, and Red Heckle is not in the Gold Cup.
Count Cavour and Rapine, previous winners of the two-mile weight-for-age race, are again engaged. If the going happens to be heavy, Count Cavour may trouble the three-j’ear-old. In his previous win he beat Rapine and Star Stranger down the course.
There are eight horses left in the St. Leger—two or three probably through oversight—and a good race should be witnessed between Red Heckle, Toxeuma, and Concentrate.
Gascony and Reremoana are previous winners of the North Island Challenge Stakes down to run. Commendation, Paganelli, The Hawk, and the two-year-old Pink Coat should make the contest more interesting than iu—some years. Previous winners of the popular'Thompeon Handicap again engaged are Joj’ King and Reremoana. who has won the race on two occasions. The southern contingent include Meadow Lark, Pink Note, and Silver Paper.
High Disdain, who recently showed winning form up the west coast is to race at Randwick in the autumn. He was shipped to-day in charge of J. M'Combe. 1. L>. Jones was also aboard with and his two companions. Ithough Pink Coat has been left in the North Island Challenge Stakes it is stated he will make his next appearance 111 the Champagne Stakes at Riccarton. Red Edna (All Red—Edna May II). dam of Pink Coat, is half sister to the successful East Coast sire, Autumn bv Autumnus). His most successful son, Jhreadneedle, from imported Slipstitch (Henry the First—Quickstitch), was retired to the stud early. The first of his progeny are now foals, mostly browns, the same colour as the sire, and even with the limited opportunities he will get should make a name as a sire. Break o’ Day (Finland — Selene) runner-up to High Court on the concludr ing day at Woodville, proved the best of the lot in the High Weight Handicap for jumping riders at Dannevirke. Novar, conceding his opponents just on two stone, failed to get in the money.
The best of the Maiden' Plate lot was Propaganda ((Star Stream—Miss Kelly), was was second to Arikinui in a big field in the concluding event at Trentham. The three-year-old gelding. High Court (Grand Court—Taleteller), winner of the Kumeroa Hack Handicap on the concluding day at Woodville, scored in the Dannevirke Cup from the useful Locarno. The east coast performer, King Willonyx, was among the unplaced division. . Delude (Elysian—Frith) got home first in the Tahoraite Hack Handicap from Mothplane and Tunbridge. My Own was taken out of the Rakaiatai Nursery Handicap. Two others from L, Wilson’s stable started, with Glasslough (Lord Quex —Fair Rosamond) favourite. He could only get third to Te Awha (Lord Quex —Makere), bred and owned by Mr Taranaki te Ua.
Shortly, who won at Wairarapa at New Year time, was considered the best of the lot that contested the Oringi Hack Handicap. but he could only get third to Sylvan Dell (Lord Quex —Merry Dale) and Pate* aroa.
Plimmerton, who carried all before him up the east coast, could only dead-heat for third in a field of five in the Presi* dent’s Handicap. Vast Acre won nicely from Dobbin. Mr W. H. Gaisford scored a win in the concluding event with Disrank (Lord Quex —Morganatic). This made three winners for Lord Quex in the last four events.
AUCKLAND TOPICS.
By Digger.
Mr H. Rama intended to leave for Sydney on Friday with Hoariri and Taneriri. Hoariri is a doubtful quantity for Sydney racing on account of unsoundness, but Taneriri is an improving maiden who should not be hard to place in the varied classes there.
No acceptances were available at time of writing for the Franklin meeting, but there is every reason to believe that the club will have a successful meeting. It is handy to the city, and will some day rival the suburban meetings in popularity. Mr J. Vincent has been appointed starter for the Ohinemuri Jockey Club—an appointment that has met with general approval.
The Wynyard Plate winner Gold Money is getting through a lot of solid work in view of the Franklin Cup engagement. She ran close up fourth in the Great Northern Derby, so that at two furlongs less she should not be out of her d'stance on Saturday. Her brilliancy will be an asset on the Pukekohe track, and with that good apprentice R. Gill in the saddle she will be one of the hardest to beat.
The two-year-olds engaged at Franklin are not a good lot, but several have shown promise. After his good showing at Te Aroha Gay Duke should be the favourite, with Imperial Prince and Currajong also in demand.
It is not yet known what race will be attempted with Maori Boy on Saturday. but he will find favour in any event he .contests. He is a very solid fellow who is improving all the time, and he is well seasoned with racing. The speed}' Vallar is infusing all his accustomed dash into his work without being allowed fully to extend himself. He is a classy galloper, and must always be reckoned with. On a fast or slow track he is at home, so that conditions need not he considered when weighing up his prospects.
One of the unlucky horses of the season is, Hyde Park. He has lost two races through injudicious horsemanship, but his turn may not be far off. He has been doing a good deal of solid work, and is one of the fancies for the Franklin Cup. The Begum, the elder sister to Supremacy, answered all demands in her first race in open company at Rotorua. She has fine speed, and is brilliant from the barrier. She will meet a slightly better field of sprinters at Pukekohe, but should prove the hardest to beat. The distance- hacks in Auckland are nob a great lot. and the maiden Bold Archer will cause them a lot of trouble if Jamieson decides to race, him at the Franklin meeting.
The Te Aroha hack Indolent is showing better form as he gains experience. He was decidedly unlucky at his home meeting, and it may not take him long to break the ice. At present lack of speed out of the tapes is the. only thing that prevents him from winning. Sleeny Sal is in good order at present. He will meet an easier class than usual if taken to Pukekohe for the Highweight Handicap, and he may repeat a former success on that course. RACING IN NEW ZEALAND. OTAHUHU TROTS. Second Day—Wednesday, February 27. The Otahuhu Trotting Club’s summer meeting was concluded at Alexandra Park in fine weather. The course was in good order, and there was a fair attendance. The totalisator receipts for the day were £36,745, compared with £40,652 for the corresponding da}' of last year, a decrease of £3907. The total receipts for the meeting were £77,125 10s, compared with £86,624 for last year, a decrease of £8498 10s. Results:—
SUBURBAN HANDICAP, Of 300sovs. Two miles. I—D,1 —D, Rodgers’s Dipnoi, 48yds bhd (D. Welsh) J
B—Donald Taylor’s Don Zolock. scr (G. Paton) 2 s—Morgans—Morgan and Docherty’s Etta Cole, 144yds bhd (F. Gilchrist) .. .. 3 Also started: 7 Great Way scr, 9 Black Magic scr, 6 Ben Bingen scr, 13 Elego scr, 14 Lochade scr, 3 Tamabine ,12yds bhd. 12 Lord Roberts 36, 10 Roez 48, 2 Koro Peter 96, 4 Billy Carbine 108, 11 Anseline 132. Won easily by three lengths, with a length and a-half between second and third. Anseline was fourth. Time, 4min 48 3-ssec. NEWMARKET HANDICAP. Of 300sovs. One mile and a-half. 7 —J. H. Long’s Concertina, 12yds bhd * , (Owner) 1 3—C. G. Lee’s Nelson Dillon, scr (Owner) 2 5 —C. F. Jones’s Tony Victor, 12yds bhd (Owner) .. 3 Also started: 2 Rose Marie scr, 1 Rolfe Audubon scr, 13 Red Star scr, 11 Lady Barrington scr, 12 Koniniwood scr, 8 Maid of the Mountaii - scr, 14 Trustworthy scr, 9 Admiral Lock scr. 10 Dad’s Hope scr, 4 Nelson M'Cormack 60yds bhd. Won by two lengths and a-half, with three lengths between second and third. Rolfe Audubon was three lengths away fourth. Time, 3min 26sec. SYLVIA PARK HANDICAP (Saddle). Of 350sovs. One mile. 7 —R. J. Elliott’s Stanmoor, 12yds bhd (August) + 3 — Theo Alien’s Anselm, 12- (Owner) f 4 — T. P. Grimmond’s Master Huia, scr (Owner) 3 Also started: 11 Rockaway scr, 5 Dick Dillon scr, 8 Uncle Bert scr, 1 Halgana Scr (bracketed with Warplane scr), 10 . Laplander 12yds bhd. 2 Joy Bird 24, 6 Goldman 36. 9 Lady Dunmore 36. Won by three lengths. Lady Dunmore was a length and a-balf away fourth. Time, 2min 14sec. DOMINION HANDICAP, Of lOOOsovs. Two miles. 2 — W. J. Tomkinson’s Glideaway, 36yds bhd (Owner) 1 3 — R. Ward’s Harvest Child, scr (M. Holmes) 2 I—D,1 —D, R. Revell’s Jean M'Elwyn, 12yds bhd (J. Bryce) 3
Also started: 1 Dundas Boy 12yds bhd (bracketed with Jean M'Elwyn), 6 The Abbey 36, 7 Native Prince 36, 8 The Shrew 36, 4 Machine Gun 48, 5 Quality 60.
. Harvest Child led over the early stages from Dundas Boy, Native Prince, and Glideaway. The field was bunched at the home turn, with Harvest Child leading slightly from Dundas Boy. Jean M‘El- - and Glideaway. The last-named made a great effort and won by a neck, with The Abbey fourth. Time, 4inin 28 2-ssec.
ALEXANDRA HANDICAP, Of 450sovs. Two miles. 7—M. M'Nair’s Mutu, scr
(A. J. Broughton) 1 2 —J. H. Lloyd’s Raima, 12yds bhd (W. Head) 2 6 —Mrs E. Malloy’s The Tartar, scr (J. G. Robertson) 3
Also started: 5 Gold Sovereign sen, 11 Tradesman scr, 1 Happy Rosa 36yds bhd, 4 Great Change 24. 10 Rose Bingen 48, 8 Betty Moko 48, 3 Napland 60, 9 Ngatira 72.
Won by three lengths, with four lengths, between second and third. Tradesman was fourth, three lengths away. Time, 4min 37 3-ssec.
RICHMOND HANDICAP, Of 350sovs. Two miles.
2—G. A. Williams’s Gold Dial, 12yds bhd (Owner) .. .. 1 I—Montgomery1—Montgomery and Julian’s Medusa, scr (A. J. Julian) 2 5—J. Lynch’s Uncle Bert, scr (W. Clifton) 3 Also started: 4 Glandore scr, 3 Tiger Salve 12yds bhd, 6 Laplander 36. Won by a length and a-half, with three lengths between second and third. Tiger Salve was fourth, a neck -away.
COATES HANDICAP, Of 500sovs. One mile and. a-quarter,
3—J. A. Mitchell’s Loch Moigh, 12yds bhd (W. Hughes) 1 B—W. Johnstone’s Lady Dunmore, scr > (A. E. Adams) 2 10 —G. Paton’s All Bell, 12yds bhd (W. E. Coekbill) 3
Also started: 12 Goldman 12yds bhd, 5 Harvest Child 12, 7 Dillon Huon 12, 4 Nelson Tasker 12, 6 Machine Gun 12, 9 The Abbey 24, 2 Dundas Boy 24 (bracketed with Jean M’Elwyn) 36, 11 Native Prince 48. 1 Logan Park 60. Won by three-quarters of a length, with a neck between second and third. Native Prince was fourth, a head away. Time. 2min 45 3-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of 300sovs. < One mile and a-quarter. 2 —Mrs I. E. Sweetapple’s Warplane, 12yds bhd (J. S. Shaw) .. .. 1 6— J. G. Robertson and H. Sewell’s Van Rich. 12 (J. G. Robertson) 2 7 — C. E. Sampson’s Florent. 12 (Hamilton) 3 Also started: 1 Rose Marie scr. 9 Rockburn 12yds bhd. 8 Dick Dillon 12, 2 Halgana 12 (bracketed with Warplane), 10 Stanmoor 36, 3 Anselm 36, 5 Nelson M’Cormack 36. 4 Daytime 36. Won by a neck, with a neck between second and third. Rockburn was fourth, half a length away. Time, 2min 52 2-ssec. INVERCARGILL TROTS. Fibst Day—Wednesday, February 27. The annual meeting of the Invercargill Trotting Club was opened in fine weather. There was a large attendance, and the track was in good order. The totalisator handled £13,540, compared ■with £11,095 on the first day last year. Results:— MAIDEN HANDICAP (Harness), Of 120sovs. One mile and a-half. I — C* L. Ayson’s Wild Bingen, scr (J. Walsh) I 6— G. Foote’s Baker Girl, scr (J. Cosgrove) 2 II — D. Docherty’s Patch Pointer, scr (S. Todd) 3
Also started: 13 Sunbloom scr, 10 Sunfire scr, 14 Reservoir scr, 12 Rey Bell scr. 4 Wave Soon scr, 9 Real Home scr, 2 Bingen Maid scr, 5 Almont Cling scr. 8 Southern Don scr, 7 Dgncliff scr, 3 Fescue Bill 24yds bhd.
Won by a neck, with 10 lengths between second and third. Sunbloom was fourth. Times, 3min 41 2-ssec, 3min 41 4-ssec, 3min 46 3-ssec. MONOWAI HANDICAP (Saddle), Of 150sovs. Class 3.50. One mile and a-half. 2—D. Legat’s Kyra, 72yds bhd (J. Dynes) 1 B—H. MTntyre’s Buck Up , (D. R. MTntyre) 2 11- —S. G. Inder’s Billy Moor, scr (S. G. Inder) 3 Also started: 3 Sunny Gold scr, 13 Oui Derby scr, 1 Merce Bingen scr, 6 Royal Stan scr, 10 Keen Derby scr, 12 Fortress scr, 14 Dohray Wilkes scr, 9 Major Dome 24yds bhd, 5 Roger Wilkes 24, 7 Snider 72, 4 Jade 96. Won by eight lengths, with 10 lengths between second and third. Snider was fourth. Times, 3min 43sec, 3min 43 3 7 5 sec, 3min 52 3-ssec.
CRESCENT HANDICAP (Harness), Of 125sovs. Class 3.42. One mile and
a-half. 9 —B. Rushton’s Ellegro, scr (B. Rushton) 1 15—J. F. Grant’s Thrift, 12yds bhd
(W. Jones) 2 3—P. W. Greegan’s Reo Chimes, 36yds bhd (T. Kirkwood) 3
Also started: 11 Larsen scr, 16 Patch Pointer scr, 8 Lady Bingen scr, 2 First Imperial 12yds bhd, 4 Weary Dillon 12, 14 Bricklayer 12, 10 Eiffel Tower 12, 17 Bellwin 12, 7 Imperial Logan 24. 13 Rosaleen 24, 6 Lady Zita 24, 1 Perky Loeanda 24, 5 John Appear 24, 12 Overture 36, 14 Red Shiner 36.
Won by half a length, with the third horse a length and a-half away. John Appear was fourth. Times, 3min 41 3-ssec, 3min 41 l-ssec, 3min 39 2-ssee. INVERCARGILL TROTTING CUP (Harness), Of 300sovs. Class, 4.48. Two miles. I—Stevenson and M’Math’s Fair Wave, 12yds bhd (S. Edwards) 1 3 —H. Halliday’s Nelson de Oro, 24 (J. Henderson) 2 7 —B. Rushton's Sunshade, 12 (D. Hailes) 3 Also started: 9 Lily Harold scr, 6 Shady Snot scr. 10 Coldstream Guard scr, 5 Sheila Fleetwood scr, 18 Luath scr, 16 Slump 24yds bhd, 17 Lady Freeman 24, 12 Hushabye 24. 19 Marinca 24, 2 Maurice Djllon 36 and Nona Bingen 48 (coupled), 15 Sunchild 36. 4 Bingen Patch 48, 8 Tarndale 48, 14 Logan Hanlon 48, 20 Miss Adonis 84, 11 Liberal 96, 13 Lenamhor 108. Won by four lengths, with the third horse five lengths away. Slump was fourth. Times: 4min 49 4-ssec, 4min 50 l-ssec, 4min 53 2-ssec. THOMSON HANDICAP (Saddle), Of 130sovs. Class 3.39. One mile and a-half. 9 —J- M. Stewart’s Country King, 60yds bhd (Owner) 1 I—D.1 —D. Wilson’s Erin’s Fortune. 48 _ t ZA--K- Cosgrove) 2 5—J. O Neills Princess Thorpe, 12 (J. Cosgrove) 3 Also started: 10 Imperial Logan scr, 13 Snowcap scr, 14 Honest Nell scr, 5 Chimingdale scr, 3 Suncross 12yds bhd, 8 Caesar 12 and Freelance 60 (coupled), 6 Red Shiner 12, 12 Maybird 24, 2 Play Wave 24, 11 Erin Chimes 24, 7 Needles 24. 4 Nelbar 36.
Won by half a length, with six lengths between second and third. Erin Chimes was fourth. Times: 3min 34 4-ssec, 3min 36sec, 3min 40 3-ssec. TRAVIS MEMORIAL HANDICAP (Harness), Of 125sovs. Class 5.4. Two miles.
B—A.8 —A. ,F. M-Gregor’s Wattle Patch, 72yds bhd (F. M’Gregor) .-. .. 1 5 —J. Keith’s Jock Bingen, 108
(J. Dynes) 2 2—A. M’Lellan’s Sunspeck, 24 (Owner) 3
Also started: 6 Bonne Fille scr, 15 Major Domo scr, 13 Molly Nelson scr, 10 Sunny Gold scr, 14 Snub scr, 9 Pattie Bingen scr, 12 Gardanella 12yds bhd, 4 Ruby Bingen 24. 3 Bon Fleur 36, 1 Great Nelson 36, 11 Snider 48, 7 Jade 84. Won by four lengths and a-half, with three lengths between second and third. Gardanella was fourth. Times: smin 4 4-ssec, smin 4sec, smin 11 3-ssec. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP (Harness). Of 155sovs. Class 2.58. One mile and a-quarter. 2 —Mrs S. Bates’s Imperial Thorpe, scr (L. Holland) .. 1 9 —D. Gordon’s Storm Bell, 36yds bhd (E. Mitchell)\2 15 —T. M’Math’s Sunbell, scr > —- (J. M’Math) 3
Also started: 8 Shady Spot scr, 13 Luath scr, 3 Morning Sun scr, 1 Wild Nita 12yds bhd, 16 Northope 12, 5 Return Voyage 12. 10 Alva Lass 12, 4 Nan Brent 12, 7 Pleasant Wave 24, 14 Four Bells 24,. 6 Hylas 36, 11 Logan Hanlon 36, 12 Bingen Patch 48.
Won by three lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Logan Hanlon was fourth. Times: 2min 58 4-ssec, 2min 56 2-ssec, 3min. TAKITIMU HANDICAP (Saddle),
Of 125sovs. Class 2.25. One mile. 3—W. Dawson’s Bricklayer, scr „ t , (O. Reed) 1 9 —K. Jopps Dawson Bingen, 48vds bhd _ (W. Gallagher) 2 I—Abernethy1—Abernethy Bros. Winnie Chrysler, 24 (J. Walsh) 3 Also started: 7 Musical Chimes scr, 11 Toby Tyllum scr and Perfect Pointer scr (coupled), 15 Sissy Loeanda scr, 12 Haerera scr, 3 Caesar 12yds bhd (coupled with the winner), 10 Auto 12, 5 Chiming King 12, 13 Maybird 24. 2 Needles 24, 6 Erin Chimes 24, 8 Wee Daphne 24, 4 Princess Pointer 24, 14 Honest Ned 60. Won by a length, with a length and ahalf between second and third. Erin Chimes was fourth. Times: 2min 24sec, 2min 20 4-ssec, 2min 24 3-ssec.
Second Day.—Thursday, February 28. The annual meeting of the Invercargill Trotting Club was concluded to-day in showery weather. There was a good attendance. The track was holding. The totalisator handled £11,724 10s, compared, with £11,732 last year. The total for the meeting was £25,264 10s, against £22,827 last year. Results:—
TRIAL HANDICAP " (Harness), Of 120sovs. One mile and a-half. I—W.1 —W. W. Ross's Bingen Maid, scr (R. Townley) 1 9—J. M’Kewen’s Doncliff, scr (J. M’Kewen. jun.) 2 7 —J. Hunter’s Sunfire, scr (J. Dynes)' 3 Also started: 7 Evening Sun scr (coupled with Sunfire), 12 Reservoir scr, 11 Orphan Annie scr, 8 W’ave Soon" scr. 6 Patch Pointer scr, 3 Real Home scr,~"2 Almont Cling scr, 10 Southern Don scr, 4 Fescue Bill 24yds bhd, 5 Wild Bingen 48. . Won by three lengths, with half a length between second and third. Almont Cling was fourth. Times: 3min 37 4-ssec, 3min 38 2-ssec, 3min 38 3-ssec. MURIHIKU HANDICAP (Saddle), Of 125sovs. Class 3.50. One mile and a-half. I—D.1 —D. Legat’s Kyra, 108yds bhd (J. Dynes) 1 1— T. Brow’n’s Helen Macgregor, 12, coupled with the winner (E. Mitchell) 2 9 —H. MTntyre’s Buck Un, 108 (D. R. MTntyre) 3 Also started: 10 Fernlee scr, 4 Merce Bingen scr. 8 Billy Moor scr, 5 Royal Stan scr, 11 Fortress scr. 12 Roger Wilkes 24yds bhd, 13 Major Domo 24, 3 Ruby Bingen 24. 2 Bonfleur 36, 6 Harold Moor 60, 7 Snider 72. Won by a length, with four lengths between second and third. Royal Stan was fourth. Times: 3min 37 l-ssec, 3min 43 3-ssec, 3min 39 l-ssec. INVERCARGILL TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP. Of 215sovs. Class 4.50. Two miles. 2 — Porter and Henry’s Shady Spot, scr (A. M’Lellan) 1 1 — Stevenson and M’Math’s Fair Wave, 72yds bhd (S. Edwards) .. .. 2 2 — J. M’Lennan’s Wild Nita. 12 (J. M'Lennan) 3 Also started: 6 John Logan scr, 5 Sheila Fleetwood scr. 11 Luath 24yds bhd, 10 Lily Harold 24, 3 Storm Bell 36. 7 Slump 48, 9 Sunchild 60, 8 Tarndale 72, 4 Nona Bingen 72. • Won by three lengths, with half a length between second and third. Tarndale was fourth. Times: 4min 48 4-ssee, 4min 43 4-ssee. 4min 49 2-ssec. COLDSTREAM HANDICAP (Harness), Of 140sovs. Class 3.40. One mile and a-half. 2 — Dawson and Hargreaves’s John Appear, scr (M. Dawson) ...... 1 I—P. W. Creegan’s Reo Chimes, 12yds bhd (T. Kirkwood) 2 3— Stevenson and M’Math’s Play Wave, 24 (S. Edwards) .. 3 Also started: 8 Knight Commander scr. 12 Lady Bingen scr, 16 Bellwin sci, 5 Thrift scr, 15 Rosaleen scr, First Imperial scr, 11 Eiffel Tower scr, 10 Lady Zita scr. 13 Wee Daphne 12yds bhd, 4 Overture 12. 6 Red Shiner 12, 14 Musical Chimes 12, 9 Bricklayer 12, 17 Princess Pointer 24. Won by a length and a-half, with four lengths between second and third. Princess Pointer was fourth. Times, 3min 39 4-ssec, 3min 39sec, 3min 39 2-ssec. JELLICOE HANDICAP, ' Of 135sovs. Class 2.58. One mile and a-quarter. I—H. Halliday’s Nelson de Oro, 24yds bhd (J. Henderson) 1 6— W. Brady’s Logan Hanlon. 36 (P. Gallagher) 2 3 — Cooper and Henry’s Shady Spot, 24 (including penalty) (A. M’Lellan) 3 Also started: 8 Sandown 12yds bhd, 7 Hushabye 12, 9 Coldstream Guard 12, 11 Pleasant Wave 24, 2 Imperial Thorpe 24, 4 Hylas 36, 5 Maurice Dillon 36, 10 Miss Adonis 48. Won by three lengths. Times. 2min 56 3-ssec, 2min 56 3-ssec, 2min 53 l-ssec. VISITORS’ HANDICAP. (Saddle). Of 135sovs. Class 3.36. One mile and a-half. 4— D. Wilson’s Erin’s Fortune, 24yds bhd (J. Cosgrove) 1 7 — Abernethy Bros’. Winnie Chrysler. scr (P. Gallagher) 2 3— J. O’Neill’s Princess Thorpe, scr (W. Cosgrove) 3 Also started: 12 Maybird scr, 11 Alva Lass ser, 13 Honest Nell scr, 6.Caesar scr and Free' Lance 24yds bhd coupled with 9 Red Shiner.scr, 10 Erin Chimes scr, 5 Nelbar scr, 2 Four. Bells 24, 1 Country King 48, 8 Marinca 60. • Won by 10 lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Merinca was fourth. Times: 3min'39 3-ssec, 3min 45 3-ssec, 3min 46sec. WAIKIWI HANDICAP ' , (Harness), Of 125sovs. Class 5.4. Two miles. 4— A. F. M’Gregor’s Wattle Patch, 96yds bhd (F. M’Gregor) .... 1 6—H. Booth’s Gardenella, 12 (Owner) 2 1 — A. M’Lellan’s Sunspeck 24 (Owner) 3 Also started: 7 Bonne Fille scr, 14 Major Domo ser, 13 Molly Nelson ser, 12 Fernlee scr, 14 Snub scr, 5 Merce Bingen scr, 10 Royal Stan scr, 9 Pattie Bingen scr, 11 El Carvo scr, 3 Bon Fleur 36yds bhd, 8 Snider 48, 2 Kyra 132 (including penalty) coupled with Jock Bingen 12. Won by five lengths, with four-lengths between second and third. Jock Bingen was fourth. Times: smin 4 4-ssec, smin 13 2-ssec, smin 12 4-ssec. AU REVOIR HANDICAP (Harness), Of 135sovs. Class 2.22. One mile. 2— Mrs S. Bates’s Imperial Thorpe. 24yds bhd (L. Holland) .... 1 3 — W. Brady’s Logan Hanlon, 24 (P. Gallagher) 2 I—Mrs' M. Harrell’s Return Voyage, scr (J. Henderson) 3 Also started:' 11 Perfect Pointer scr, 6 Sunbell scr, 9 Lady Freeman scr, 10 Northope scr, 4 Nan Brent 12yds bhd, 5 Miss Adonis 36, 7 Honest Ned 36, 8 Bingen Patch 48. Won by a neck, with a neck between second and third. Miss Adonis was fourth. Times: 2min 20 3-ssec, 2min 20 4-ssec, 2min 21sec. DANNEVIRKE - RACES. Wednesday, February 27.
The weather was fine throughout for the autumn meeting of the Dannevirke races. The track was good, also the attendance. The totalisator handled £13,939 for the
day, against £11,475 for the first day of the corresponding meeting last year. Results:—
HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP,' of 100 sots. One mile and a-quarter.—3 J. Wilkinsons Break o’ Day, 9.0 (A. Jenkins). 1; 6- F. L. Selby’s Braeman, 9.0 (A. Weaver), 2; 5 R. J. M’Donald’s Birkbeck, 9.0 (A M’Donald), 3. Also started: I Novar, 4 Asleep, 2 Panorama, 7 Watchman. It was a fine race. Won by a head, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 9 3-ssec. MAIDEN PLATE, of 90sovs. Five furlongs. All 8.9.—1 R. A. M’Donqld’s Propaganda (R. Reed), 1; 4 G. S. Symond’s Malahat (C. Broughton), 2; 2 L. H. Collinsons Snowshoe (B. H. Morris), 3. Also started: 8 Waiorua, 12 Gold Medal, 9 Streamer, 14 Volpine, 5 Blackpool, 7 Skill, 6 'I enure, 11 Lucretia, 13 Town Section, 10 Santoft, 3 St. Melbat. Won by a head each way. Time, Imin 2 3-ssec. DANNEVIRKE CUP, Of 200sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 6—T. White's High Court, 7.0 (T. Webster) 1 I—F.1 —F. Armstrong’s Locarno, 7.0 (J. Barry) 2 B—W. J. Craig’s Gaze, 7.5 (K. Voitre) 3
Also started: 3 King Willonyx, 5 Royal Lineage, 4 Rowley, 2 Briar Root, 7 Courageous.
High Court put in a fine run in the straight, and won by a length, with half a length between second and third. Briar Root was fourth. Time, 2min 9 3-ssec TAHORAITE HACK HANDICAP, jf lOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—s H. A. Speedy’s Delude, 7.10 (S. Anderson), 1; 2 T. N. Wells Mothplane, 7.0 (H. Wiggins). 2; 9 E. W. Ruddick’s Tunbridge, 7.0 (C. Davis), 3. Also started: 8 Dessert Lad, 1 Repay, 7 Volplane, 4 Boundary, 3 Archeria, 10 Imperial Fame, 6 Kiriana. Won by three-parts of a length, with a length and a-half between second and third. Time, Imin 29sec.
RAKARATAI ' NURSERY HANOI. CAP, of lOOsovs. Five furlongs.—l Taranaki te Ua’s Teawha, 7.10 (W. Horne), I; 3 W. G. Fleming’s San Quex, 7.10 (C. France), 2; 4 J. S. M’Leod’s Gay Virginia, 7.10 (W. H. Goom), 3. Also started: 1 Glasslough, 5 Kellogie. Won by three lengths, with six lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 2 2-ssee. IRINGI HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—3 H. R. Peacock’s Sylvan Dell, 8.0 (J. Barry), 1; 8 C. Louisson’s Patearoa. 8.5 (H. Griffiths). 2; 9 W. R. Kemball’s Shortly, 8.10 (L. Daly), 3. Also started: 2 Warfille, 5 Monetize, 1 Australia, 6 Skybird, 7 Tutira, 4 Merry Mixture, 10 Austerity. ’ Won on the post by a head, with two lengths between second and third. Time. Imin 15 4-ssec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. Six furlongs.—l J. T. Morris’s Vast Acre, 8.19 (L. G. Morris), 1; 3 G. Johnston’s Dobbin, 7.13 (H. Griffiths), 2; 2 R. s Plimmerton (H. Wiggins) and 5 Z C. H. Thompson's Tanagra. 7.0 (T. dead heat 3. Also started: 4 Willow Wai. W 7 on by a length, with four lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 14sec. MAKIRIKIRI HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs One nii.le.—l W. H. Gaisford’s Disrank, 8.2 (T. Green), 1: 5 E. F. Ihvsaites Kilorell, 7.9 (J. Barrv’), 2* 3 J. Killies Topere, 8.4 (R. Reed), 3.’ 41so started: 3 Red Fuchsia, 6 Wilmoreana, 4 Arurora Borealis. 7 Primax. Won by la , a , ; el }gth. with a. head between second and third. Time, Imin 44sec.
Second Day.—Thursday, February 28. The Dannevirke autumn meeting was concluded in glorious weather. The track was hard. There was a good attendance. }o« e or? ta r llsat x? r handl .ed £12,425, making roi’orn for the meeting, compared with £21,862 at the corresponding meeting last ye ?rlA n T c ; l .' ease of £4502 - Results:— > J? IGHAV z? IG HT HANDICAP. of lOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—l Break o’ Day, 9.13 (A. Jenkins), )• 3 Novar. 10.12 (W. Bowden). 2; 2 Brae™‘'k n .’, 9 ,' 7 / A - Weavers), 3. Also started: 4 Birkbeck, 5 Mandarine, 6 Asleep. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 2min 11 3-ssee.
NO’VICE STAKES, of SOsovs. _ Six furlongs.—s St. Melba, 8.5 (G. Wilton), 1; 1 Mothplane. 8.5 (R. Reed), 2; 2 Tunbridge. 8.5 (T. Green), 3. Also started: 4 Primax, 9 Gold Medal, 8 Streamer, 3 Austerity, 6 Blue Mist, 7 Speedawav (tell). Heads separated the placed horses. Time, Imin 16sec.
HARTGILL HANDICAP, Of 200sovs One mile. s—Rowley, 7.2 (E. Burgess) 1 4 —Locarno. 8.8 (J. Barry) . . 2 2—High Court, 7.13 (T. Webster) 3 Also started: 1 Loyal Lineage, 3 Briar Root, 6 Tanagra. “■ Won by a head, with four lengths between second and third Time, Imin 40 3-ssec.
TAPUATA HACK HANDICAP, of lOCsovs. Seven furlongs.—7 Kiriana 7.0 (K. Voitre), 1; 2 Warfille, 7.11 ’ (J. Barry), 2; 5 Volplane, 7.3 (T. Webster), 3. Also started: 4 Red Fuchsia, 1 Topere, 3. Cloyne. 6 Aurora Borealis. Won by a head, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 29sec.
TELEPHONE HACK HANDICAP, of 150sovs. Six furlongs.—3 Monetize, 7.11 (T. Green), 1; 2 Delude. 9.0 (A. Anderson), 2; 4 Merry Mixture, 3. Also started: 1 Shortly. 5 Skybird. Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 15 3-ssec KAITOKE JUVENILE of lOOsovs. Five furlongs.—l Te Awha 8.8 (H? Young), 1; 4 San Quex, 7.12 Barry). 2; 2 Gay Virginia, 7.7 (H. Wiggins), 3. Also started: 3 Lady Gay, 5 Killogie. Won by two lengths, witfc three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 2 2-ssec.
GLENGARRY HANDICAP (open), of 120sovs. Six furlongs.—l Vast Acre, 9.6 (L. G. Morris), 1; 2 Dobbin, 8.6 (HGriffiths), 2; 3 Plimmerton, 7.6 (H. Wiggins), 3. Also started: 4 Tanagra, 5 Willow Wai. Won bv half a length, with two lengths between second and third . Time, Imin 14 2-ssec.
TIRATU HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—l Goodwill, 7.10 (J. Barry), 1; 3 Archeria, 7.13 (A. C. Murray), 2; 5 Imperial Fame, 7.5 (J. Webster), 3. Also started: 1 -Australis, 4 Tutira, 6 Merry Mixture. Won by, a head, with half a head between second and third. Time, Imin 15 2-ssec,
WAIAPA RACES. Thursday, February 28.
The annual meeting of the Waiapu Racing Club was held at Ruatoria in fair weather before a large attendance. The totalisator investments amounted to. £8964 compared with £5775 last year, an increase of £3189. Results:— MAIDEN SCURRY. Five furlongs^— 1 Autumn Eve 1,2 Out o’ Sight 2, 8 Bay Prince 3. Also started: 3 Royal Songster, 4 Purseful, 6 Gainesville, 5 Queen Wanga, 7 Town Prince. Won by one length, with one length and a-half between second and third. Time, Imin 32sec. FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —3 Tan 1,2 Dimmer 2, 1 Pereki 3. Also started: 5 Welcome Sound, 4 Wilfred, Won by two lengths, with one length an<l a-half between second and third. Time, Imin 15sec. TE PUNI MEMORIAL. Six furlongs, —2 Royal Songster 1, 1 Kathelmo 2, 3 Big Turn and 5 Shot, dead heat, 3. Also started: 2 Royal Tune, 4 Thatcher. Won by five lengths, with 15 lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 17 WAIAPU STAKES, One mile and a-quarter. 3— Kinsel 1 s—Sunny5—Sunny Boy 2 4— J en 3 Also started: 2 Fall o’ Year, 6 Baby Prince. Won by two lengths, with a quarter of a length between second and third. Time, 2min 14see. MATITI HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— 2 Dimmer 1, 1 Master Cynic 2, 6 Rocket Car 3. Also started: 5 Sun Yat Sen, 3 Nightwitch, 4 Out o’ Sight. Won by one length and a-half, with a head between second and third. Time, Imin 15sec. TUPAROA HACK. Seven furlong?.— 4 Jen 1,2 Kinsel 2, 3 Fall of Year 3. Also started: 1 Purseproud, 6 Winnington, 5 L’Autumn. Won by a quarter of a length each way. Time, Imin 28sec. COUNTIES HANDICAP. One mile and a-distance. —1 Tutumina 1,2 Sunny Autumn 2, 3 Purseful 3. Also started: 4 Akros. Won by 15 lengths, with 14 lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 53sec. FAREW ELL HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—l Tan 1, 4 Nightwitch 2, 6 Sun Yat Sen 3. Also started: 2 Bold Front, 7 Wilfred, 5 Pereke, 3 Sunny Boy. Won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 27 4-ssec.
MARLBOROUGH SUMMER MEETING. Thursday, February 28.
The Marlborough summer meeting was held in glorious weather. The course was in excellent order, though the recent dry weather made it inclined to be fast. The totalisator handled £7415 compared with £7281 for the first day last year. Results:— NOVICE HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—l E. Riddiford’s Shot Silk, 8.7 (A. Fratus), 1; 5 A. Goodman’s Lady Rene, 8.0 (S. Wilson), 2; 3 J. J. Corry’s Imateagirl, 8.7, 3. Also started: 7 Emiform, 3 Makeup, 6 Danthonia, 4 Sambur. 4 Painting, 3 Acredity. Won by half a length, with three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 1 3-ssec STARBOROUGH TROT HANDICAP One mite and a-half.—s F. S. Barnes’s (J - pu £ h ), 1; 3 Miss Wilkes. 60yds bhd (Witte), 2; 4 S Bennett’s Peter Eyre. 84 (S. Eagan), 3. Also started: 8 Balayas, 1 Altonbrook, 2 Tidewater, 6 Westwood, 7 Fille de Ballin. vv on by a head, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 46sec. MARLBOROUGH CUP, One mile and a-quarter. 2 —F. J. Carmont’s Discourse, 8.5 . T , „ , (Robinson) 1 I—J..Corry 1 —J..Corry s Imarosebud, 7.11 (J. Prosser) 2 _ Also started: 3 Royal Game, 3 Fallow, o Crown Star. w ? s a splendid race. Won by two and a-half with a short head between second and third. Time, 2min 11 3-ssec.
PELOROUS HACK HANDICAP. Six f T ur l° a ?s.— 6 J. J. Corry’s Rabbi, 8.8 (L. v F - Welling’s Tapestry, r?’ -R°b inson )> 2; 5 A. Goodman’s The Dove, 7.10 (S. Wilson), 3. Also started: 3 Arrowboy, 4 Bissac, 1 Tourist, 8 The Tank, 7 Degree. Won by a neck, with a length and a-half between second and third. Time, Imin 15sec. SUMMER HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —4 r. J. Carmont’s Miss Pat, 9.3 (K. ® W- Lowe’s Quantum, 8.3 (R. J. Mackie), 2; 2 B. Dooley’s Rameses, 8.0 (L. J. Ellis), 3. Also started: 1 Arrowmir, 5 The Bolter. Won by a neck, with two lengths and a-half between second and third. Time, Imin 14 3-ssec.
AWATERE TROTTING HANDICAP. One mile and a-half. —1- A. B. Satherley’s Radiola, 12yds bhd (J. O’Brien), 1; 9 W. Pope’s Hardiness, scr (W. Pope), 2; 8 Eli Wells’s Castle Chimes, ■ 48yds bhd (Owner), 3. Also started: 3 Palm Leaf, 5 Bonne Light, 4 Insurance, 7 Waipuke, 2 Drift Wave, 6 Star of Hope. Won by two lengths and a-half, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 40 l-ssec.
BROOKBY HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—2 E. Riddiford’s Shot Silk, 9.8 (A. Fratus), 1; IL. Rathbone’s First Ruler, 9.12 (A. E. Ellis), 2; 5 R. Monson’s Master John, 9.11 (E. Redmond), 3. Also started: 3 Freeze Out, 7 The Tank, 4 Masher, 6 Sambur. Won by a short head, With two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 16sec. BLENHEIM HANDICAP. One mile.— 3 B. Dooley’s Rameses, 8.3 (L. J. Ellis), 1; 2 J. Beale’s Arrowmir, 8.2 (R. Beale), 2: 1 J. A. Taylor’s Tresham, 10.2 (R. J Mackie), 3. Also started: 4 Twink, 5
MARLBOROUGH TROTS. Friday, March 1.
The Marlborough trots were held to* day in fine weather before an excellent attendance. The course was in good order. The totalisator receipts amounted to £7280, as against £7212 last year. Results:—
TRIAL HANDICAP (harness). One mile and a-half.—l J. R. Corrigan’e Bonniewah, scr (A/J. Corrigan), 1; 4 W. Pope’s Hardiness, scr (W. Pope), 2; 2 A. P. Satherley’s Radiola (J. O’Brien)*
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S. Also started: 5 Insurance, 3 Koleraine, 7 Palm Leaf, 6 Waipuki. Won by two lengths and a-half, with half a length between second and third. Time, 3min 36sec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (harness). One mile and a-half.—B E. Jeffries’s Balayah, scr (E. Jeffries), 1; 4 F. Meseent’s Peter M’Millah, 108yds bhd (E. Redmond), 2; 5 F. S. Barnes’s Billy Bingen, scr (J. Pugh)," 3. Also started: 1 Bingen Spiers, 7 Westwood, 2 Miss Wilkes, 3 Peter Eyre, 6 Fille de Ballin. Won by 10 lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, 3min £)6sec« WATERLEA HANDICAP (harness). Two miles. 2 — H. E. Fuller’s Vikota, scr (F. J. Owen) 1 5—G. Matthew’s Makefield, 24yds bhd (J. Flanagan) 2 B—N. Emms’s Red Rey
(L. F. Berkett) 3 Also started: 7 Kyanna, 6 Jupiter, 1 Hostess, 4 Halmore.
Won by 10 lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 45 l-ssec.
WATERLEA HANDICAP (harness). One mile and a-half.—2 Eli Wells’s Castle Chimes, 12yds bhd (E. Wells), 1; 3 W. Pope’s Fair Lad, 36 (W. Pope), 2; 6 L. F. Berkett’s Clive Bell, 36 (L. F. Berkett), 3. Also started: 4 Althorpe, 5 Drift Wave, 1 Jasper. Won by one length, with half a length between second and third. Time, 2min 33 4-ssec.
LADIES’ BRACELET (Harness). One mile and a-half.—4 R. Freeman’s Chancellor Wilkes, scr (L. F. Berkett), 1; 3 B. J. Mackie’s Coleraine, 12yds bhd (Owner), 2; 2 T. Gilmer’s Humming Bird; scr (Owner), 3. Also started: 5 Ollie, 2 Logan Way, 7 Sweet Kathleen, Hardiness, Belle o’ Mine, 6 Waipuki. Won by half a length each way. Time, 3min 39sec. ' -
PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (Harness). Two miles. —2 S. Bennett’s Audo Spray, 60yds bhd (S. Eagan), 1; 6 J. Sutherland’s Fille De Ballin, 108 (L. F. Berkett), 2; 3 J. Corrigan’s Bingen Spiers, scr (A. J. Corrigan), 3. Also started: 7 Hetser Audobon, 1 Al tombrook, 4 Tidewater, 5 Westwood. Won by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, smin 3 l-ssee. DASH HANDICAP (Harness). One mile. —1 D. Bennett’s Royal Comrade, 12yds bhd . (Owner), 1; 2 N. Emmes’s Red Rey, 36 (L. F. Berkett), 2. 5 J. Cannail’s Kyanna, 24 (Owner). 3. Also started: 4 Castle Chimes, 3 Hostess. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 24 2-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP (Saddle). Oae mile and a-quarter.—6 W. Pope’s Fair Lad, 24yds bhd (Owner), 1; 1 J. A. Smith’s Star of Hope, 24 (D. Bennett), 2; 4 G. Mathew’s Wakefield. 36 (T. Nyhan), 3. Also started: 8 Humming Bird. 2 Althorpe, 3 Mary Brown, 7 Drift Wave, 5 Clive Bell. Won by a length each way. Time, 2min 54 2-ssec.
Second Day—Saturday, March 2. The second day of the Marlborough summer meeting was held in dull, but fine weather, before a good attendance The totalisator handled £11,461. as against £11,492 for the second day last year Results:—
TRIAL STAKES. Six furlongs.—2 A. Goodman’s Lady Rene, 7.12 (S. Wilson). 1; 1 T. Foley’s Tourist, 8.7 (A. Fratus). 2; 4 J. Corry’s Imateagirl (J. S. Potter), 3. Also started: 3 Makeup. 5 Fallow, 6 Painting. Won by half a .length, with a neck between second and third.. Time, Imin 16 l-ssec. Springlands Trot. Six furlongs.—J. H. E. Fuller’s Vikota. 24yds bhd (F. J. Owen), 1; 2 L. F. Birkett’s Olive Bell, per (Owner), 2; 2 N. Emm’s Red Rey. 36 (Owner), 3. Also stated: 4 Fair Lad. 3 Star of Hope, 6 Castle. Chimes. 5 Kyanna. Won by two lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time. 2min 17 4-ssec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. One mile.—2 J. Taylor’s Tresham, 9.9 (R. J. Mackie), 1; IF. Carmont’s Discourse, 9.1 (K. Robinson). 2; 3 J. J. Corry’s Rabbi, 8.0 (J. Potter), 3. Also started: 5 Royal Game, 4 Twink Nose. Won by three lengths. Time, Imin 45 2-ssec.
PICTON HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—3 R. Monson’s Master John, 9.13 (E. Redmond). 1; 6 W. H. Ballinger’s Fallow, 9.0 (R. J. Stratton). 2; 1 G. Harris’s Bissac, 9.13 (R. J. Mackie). 3. Also started: 5 Freezout. 2 First Ruler, 4 T.ourist, 8 The Tank; 7 Masher. Won by a head each way. Time, Imin 29 4-ssec. 1
UGBROOKE HANDICAP. Six furlongs.; —1 J. Lowe’s Quantum, 8.9 (R. J. Mackie), 1; 2 F. Carmont’s Miss Pat, 9.12 (K. Robinson), 2; 3 J. Beale’s Arrowmir, 8.7 (R. Beale), 3. Also started: 4 Rameses. Won by a length and a-half. with two lengths between second' and third. Time, Imin 14fsec. FAIRHALL TROTTING HANDICAP. Two miles. I—J.1 —J. Freeth’s Ukulele Lady, scr
(A. Egan) 1 3 —N. Emm’s Altonbrcok, 24yds bhd • (Owner) 2 6 —F. S. Barnes’s Billy Bingen (J. Pugh) 3
Also started: 2 Bingen Speirs, 7 Balayah, 9 Tidewater, 8 Westwood, 5 Miss Wilkes, 4 Peter M'Millan.
Won by two lengths, with three-quar-ters of a length between second and third. Time, smin 8 3-ssec. DASH HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—3 T. F. Rellings’s Tapestry, 8.4 (K. Robinson), 1; 2 E. Riddiford’s Shot Silk, 8.11 (A. Fratus), 2; 6 W. H. Ballinger’s Sambur, 7.0 (R. J. Stratton); 3. Also started: 5 The Bolter, 4 Reckless, 1 The Dove 6 Degree. Won by a length and a-half, with two lengths between second' and third. Time, Imin 2sec.
AWARUA HANDICAP. One mile.— 1 F. Carmont’s Discourse, 9.10 (K. Robinson). 1; 5 F. Fairweather’s Crown Star, 7.7 (A. Fratus), 2; 3 G. Harris’s Bissac, 7.7 (R. Tudor), 3. Also started: 4 Royal Game, 2 Imarosebud) 6 Corn Rigs. Won by half a length, with one length between second and third. Time, Imin 42 4-ssec.
BANKS PENINSULA RACES. Saturday, March 2. The autumn meeting of the Banks Peninsula Racing. Club was held at Motukarara to-day. Rain fell overnight, but after a dull and threatening morning the sky cleared, the conditions during the remainder of the day being very pleasant. The rainfall improved the track, which was in perfect order. There was a large attendance, and the totalisator investments were £14,286 10s, compared with £11,475 last year. Good fields contested most of the events, and there was some excellent sport. The following are the results: — MOTUKARARA JUVENILE STAKES, Of lOOsovs. For two and three-year-olds. Five furlongs. 2 —T. C. Robinson’s br f Bonrose. by Boniform-—Pot Pourri. 3yrs, 8.5
(A. E. Ellis) 1 I—G.1 —G. D. Greenwood’s Rigmarole, 3yrs, 8.5 (T. Green) 2 3—Dr M. G. Louisson’s Desert Song, 2yrs, 7.2 (C. Eastwood) 3 Also started: 5 Mentone 8.8. 10 Huntlv 8.8 9 Hounslow 8.8. 7 Rock Drill 8.8, 4 Kentish Lady 8.5, 5 Sir Roland 7.2, 8 Storm Rail 7.2. Bonrose was first out. and led Rigmarole. who was followed by Desert Song In the straight the leader drew further away and won by -two lengths from Rigmarole, who beat Desert Song by half a length. Sir Roland was fourth, just in front of Mentone. Time. Imin 2 2-ssec. TERAWERA HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Nine furlongs. I—E.1 —E. G. M’Cullough’s ch g Toawai, by Paladin—Waterspray. 3yrs. 10.9
(A. E. Ellis) 1 2—F. P. Claridge’s Evening. 4yrs. 9.12, inc. 71b penalty (J. T. Humphris) 2 4 —W. O. Rutherford’s Wrigley, syrs, 9.0 (I. Tilson) 3 Also started: 5 Zeuxis 9.13, 3 Star Raid 9.10. and 6 Tractrix 9 0.
Won rather easily by a length from Evening, who was half a length in front of Wrigley. Star Raid was four lengths away fourth. Time. Imin 57 l-ssec. WAIREWA TROT HANDICAP. (Harness), Of lOOsovs. Class 3.42. One mile and
a-half. I—W;1 —W; H Collings’s b m Logan Princess. by Logan Pointer—Prince Imperial mare, aged, 24yds bhd (D. Withers) 1 10 —Mrs C. Streeter’s Proud Dillon, 4yrs. scr (R. Humphreys) .... 2 B—G. S. Watson's Idol Boy, aged, scr (J. Davidson) 3
Also started: 6 Peter White scr and Myrtle Dillon scr . coupled), 10 Salute scr (coupled with Proud Dillon), 7 Athletic scr and Olatrice scr (coupled). 17 Bushlight scr and Beautiful Rose scr (coupled), 15 Prince Audo scr, 5 Lady Oran scr, 14 Nutrix scr, 8 Toorhead scr, 2 Rey Child scr. 11 Mahara scr, 20 Devon Child scr, 3 Lightfoot 24yds bhd, 12 Roldena 48, 16 Actor 48, 13 Sparkling Chimes 48, 9 Peter Daunt 48, 4 Monopole 48. 19 Rap 72. Won by four lengths from Proud Dillon, who beat Idol Boy by six lengths, with Lightfoot some distance away fourth. Times, 3min 30 2-ssec, 3min 34sec, 3min 35sec.
PENINSULA CUP, Of 150sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 4 —H. Gardiner’s b g Beau Geste, by ’Boniform —Lady Jean 11, 6yrs, 8.9, incl. 71b pen. (L. J. Ellis) 1 3 —G. D. Greenwood’s Pride, 3yrs, 7.11 (T. Green) 2 I—G. G. Holmes’s Rapier, aged, 9.13 3
Also started: 2 Red Heckle 9.6, Thorndale 8.6, 5 Quarterdeck 7.5, and 7 Lady Clareneeux 7.0.
In a desperate finish Beau Geste won by a head from the fast-finishing Pride, wTo was half a head in front of Rapier. Lady Clareneeux was four lengths away fourth. Time, 2min 7sec. AHURIRI HACK HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. 4 —A. F. Roberts’s br f Sea Raid, by Nightraid—Sea Maid, 3yrs 7.9 (L. J. Ellis) 1 9—J. Behan’s Star Stranger 11, syrs, 7.9 (R. Coveney) 2 3—Dr M. G. Louisson’s Phaster, 3yrs, 8.2 (C._ Eastwood) 3
Also started: 2 Solgele 9.0. 1 Noteworthy 8.11, 5 Greyfinch 8.7, 7 Thurso 7.7, 11 Kentish Lady 7.7. 8 The Atom 7.7, 13 Royal Chiron 7.7, 6 The Bailiff 7.7, 12 Tala 7.7, and 10 Pahautanui 7.7 Won easily by two lengths from Star Stranger 11, who beat Phastar by half a length; then came together The Bailiff and Pahautanui. Time, Imin 14sec.
KINLOCH HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs.
I—J.1 —J. H. Prosser’s b g Great Star, by Solferino—Theda, 3yrs, 9.1, inp. 71b pen. (R. J. Rickerby) .. 1 3—J. S. Barrett’s The Viscount, 3yrs, 7.7 (W. J. Pascoe) 2 6—Miss L. Doyle’s Moratorium, aged, 7.13 (R. Coveney) ’ 3
'Also started: 2 Buoyant 9.4, 4 Decoy Bird 8.3, 5 Star Raid 7.9, 7 Atone 7.7, 8 Discordia 7.7.
Great Star lasted long enough to head The Viscount, who came fast over the last furlong, by half a length. Moratorium was third, a length away, then came Star Raid and Buoyant. Time, Imin 27 2-ssec.
FORSYTH FLYING HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.
2— Mrs A. Champion’s blk g Arch Arrow, by Arrowsmith—Loyal Arch, 6yrs, 7.0 (2V. Eastwood) .. 1 I—G.1 —G. Gerard’s Silver Coot* 4yrs, 8.11 (W. Pascoe) 2 3— L. Macfarlane’s Greyfineb. 7.3& (L. J. Ellis) 3
Also started: ,4 Aberfeldy 7.8.. Won by a length from Silver Coot, who finished with a strong run. Greyfinch was three lengths away, just in front of Aberfeldy. Time, Imin 14sec. WAIHORA PARK TROT HANDICAP, • Of UOsovs. Class smin. Two miles. 3 —L. Morganty’s b m Anop, by Author Dillon—Proceed, 4yrs, 24yds bhd , T- Withers) 1 1 — E. C. M Dermott s Rolex, aged, scr _ . (Owner) 2 2 — . Alborn’s Lightfoot, 6yrs, 24yds bhd (Owner) 3
Also started: 19 Peter White scr, 10 Enrolment scr, 21 Nutrix scr, 4 Ruth Logan" scr, 6 Rey Child scr, 16 Mahara scr, 9 Kanieri scr, 5 Ellesmere scr. 15 Meritor 12yds bhd, 13 Kautoma 24, 17
Golden Spray 36, 18 Brent Boy 36, 14 Tahoe 48, 7 Golden Ore 48, -12 Roldena 60, 11 Florrie Pointer 72, 8 Audrey Dillon 72, 22 Boneta 84. 20 All Peters 120.
Won by a length and a-half. Lightfoot was 10 lengths away, with Kanieri fourth. Times: 4min 4min 45 l-ssec, 4min 47sec. x
WAIKATO TROTS. Saturday, March 2.
The Waikato Trotting Club’s meeting was held to-day in fine weather before a large attendance. The totalisator handled £23,221 as against £25,876 last year. Results:— IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP. One mile and a-half.—l Tamahine, J, 6 Te Ngutu (M’Harrig) 2, 11 Lochade (Gillard) 3. Also started: 9 Nelson Girl, 4 Carwood. 7 Wild Downs, 10 Alerrimax, 3 Great Way, 12 Bideford, 5 Peter Brown, 2 Don Zolock, 8 Bingen Starr Won by a length and a-quarter, with half a length between second and third. Time, 3min 45 2-ssec.
PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP. One mile and a-half. —1 Carmel (Shaw) 1,2 Mountain Dell (Tomkinson) 2, 7 Regret (Browne) 3. Also started: 12 Moka Chief. 8 Lord Lu, 18 Lady Y vonne, 13 Great Ballin, 3 Gold Treasure, 5 Zealous. 16 Oliver Thorpe. 14 Lady Linda, 19 Red Raven, 21 Gold Cast. 4 Vanity Boy, 20 Haerenga Pai, 15 Golden Hope. 6 Peter Pirate, 17 Silver Link, 9 Limosa. Won by three-quarters of d length, with five lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 25 3-ssec. WAIKATO CUP. Two miles. I—Torpedo1—Torpedo Huon (Shaw) .. 1 7 —Gold Dial (Williams) .. 2 s—Lady Dunmore (Adams) 3
Also started: 1 Warplane (bracketed with Torpedo Huon), 8 Napland, 2 Wrackler, 4 Forent, 6 Nelson Tasker, 3 Jean M’Elwyn.
Won b.y half a length, with a length and half between second and third. Times: 4min 27 4-ssec, 4min 28sec, 4min 28sec. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP. Two miles. —2 Anseline (Gee) 1, 5 Koro Peter (Berry) 2, 6 Peter M’Kinney (Turner) 3. Also started: 1 Bright Light, 3 Gold Sovereign. 7 The Tartar, 4 Mutu. Won by three lengths each way. Time, 4min 43sec.
RAGLAN HANDICAP. Two miles.— 3 Cornelian (Adams) 1, 5 Limosa (Lowe) 2, 1 Rolfe Audubon (Julian) 3. Also started: 6 Moko Chief, 4 Maid of the Mountains, 2 Andover, 7 Hughie Wallace. Won by three lengths, with eight lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 35 2-ssec.
WAIPA HANDICAP. One mile.—2 Tony Victor (Groat) 1, 5 Gold Dial (Williams) 2, 1 Medusa (Julian) 3. Also started: 6 Nella Dillon. 3 Curfew Boy, 4 Halgana, 7 Goldman. Won by five lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, 2min 13 l-ssec. DOMINION HANDICAP. Two miles. —1 Trustworthy (Shaw) 1, 8 The Tartar (Robertson) 2, 3 Anseline (Gee) 3. Also started: 6 Direct Action, 5 Great Way, 9 Lady Linda, 7 Wild Nut, 2 Bell Dial, 4 Childe Audubon. Won by a length and a half, with three lengths between' second and third. Time, Imin 51 2-ssec.
FAREWELL HANDICAP. One mile and a-half.—3 Nella Dillon 1. 1 Mountain Dell (Tomkinson) 2.2 Regret (Browne) 3. Also started: 8 Silver Link, 7 Haerenga Pai, 9 Goid Cast, 5 Marionette, 4 Admiral Lock, 6 Maid of the Mountains. Won by half a length, with a neck between second and third. Time, 2inin 53 2-ssec.
RACING IN AUSTRALIA. V.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING. MELBOURNE, March 2. The weather was fine and .warm for the. Flemington races and there was a satisfactory attendance. The GovernorGeneral was present, and a number of New Zealanders attended. The going was good.
. Cobranveil and Announcer had an exciting struggle over the last two furlongs of the Hurdle Race, Cobranveil winning narrowly. T. Butler, the rider, gained his third success in this race. The time was a course record.
Strephon scored a comfortable victory in the St. Leger after being among the leaders throughout. His record is five wins and a second in the last seven starts. Soldier’s Love,, a daughter of Martian, is the dam of Strephon, who is engaged in the Sydney Cup. Black Duchess led all the way in the Essendon Stakes..and won nicely, giving her rider (J. O’Brien) his nineteenth win this season. The time is a race record. In the Brunswick Stakes Red Sea, after lying fourth in the early stages, came through on the rails at the straight and beat the fast-finishing Horoscope. Red Sea. who is trained by E. O’Dwyer, was ridden by W. Scanlon.
St. Ardent was at the front throughout the Newmarket Handicap, going all the way on the outside rail. Figure had every chance. Violian finished well. Mollison struck trouble, and might possibly have run second, but had no chance with the winner, whose trainer, H. Gabell, won the Oakleigh Plate with Baringhup in 1927. The first prize was £2579. The time constitutes a race record. The rider (Percival) had the mount on the second horse, Thracian Belle, in this race last year.
Parkwood tried to lead all the way in the Sires’ Produce Stakes, but Nedda, lying second last at the tr.rn, finished with a lightning run aid gained the honours in her third start here. The first prize was £3295. This was Parkwood’s first defeat in four starts. Results:— PINES HURDLES, of 500sovs. Two miles.—Cobranveil, 9.8, 1; Announcer, 9.0, 2; Rearguard, 10.2. 3. Won by half a neck, with three lengths between second and third. There were 13 starters. Coybeau, Lord Bounty, Vanto, and Valbee fell. Time, 3min 39sec.
ST. LEGER STAKES, of 1500sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Strephon (J. Pike), 1; Prince Don (N. Percival), 2; Balmerino (R. Lewis), 3. Six horses started. Won by five lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 59Jsec —a race record. Sectional times:—First two furlongs, 29Jsec; next four, 50Jsec; last six, Imin 13jsec; final mile, Imin 39Jsec. ESSENDON STAKES, of 1500sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Black Duchess (J. O’Brien), 1; Maple (R. Lewis), 2;
Sailing Home (W. Scanlon), 3. There were four starters. Won by a length and a-quarter, with two lengths and ahalf between second and third. Time, 2min 4isec. _ Sectional times: —First six furlongs, Imin 15Jsec; next four, 49sec; last six, Imin 13fsec; final mile, Imin 38jsec. BRUNSWICK STAKES, of 500sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Red Sea, 8.12, 1; Horoscope, 8.8, 2; Harbinger, 7.6, 3, Thirteen started. Woh by a length, with a length and a-half between second and third. Gleamlight was fourth. Time, 2min 4Jsec. Sectional times:—First six furlongs, Imin 193 sec; next four. 49fsec; last six, Imin ISJsec;- final mile, Imin 39|sec.
NEWMARKET HANDICAP, Of 2500sovs. Six furlongs. St. Ardent, 7.4 (N. Percival) 1 Figure, 7.7 (W. Cook) .. .. 2 Violian, 7.9 (W. Brady) .. 3
There were twenty-two starters. Won by a length and three-quarters, with half a length between second and third. Mollison was fourth. SIRES’ PRODUCE STAKES, Of 3000sovs. Seven furlongs. Nedda (J. Munro) 1 Parkwood (J. Daniels) .. .. 2 Metaphor (W. Scanlon) .. 3
Ten horses starjted. Won by a length and a-half, with the same distance between second and third. Carradale was fourth. Time, Irnin 26sec.
RACING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.
SYDNEY-, March 2. The Newcastle Cup resulted: Honan, 8.9, 1; Patadawn, 7.9 2; Lord Kennaquhair, 7.11, 3. Ten started. Won by a length, with a head between seond and third. Lord Banner was fourth. Time, 2min 19|sec. At the Hawkesbury races the Clarendon Handicap was won by Gesto 8.9, with Iraneisean 7.5 second and Tressilian 7.9 third. Ductor 6.11 also started. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 42-Jsec.
WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES,
RANGITIKEI ACCEPTANCES.
Ohaka Hack Hurdles. One mile and a-half.—Novar 11.11, Airtight 10.6, Hymestrason 9.11, Banjuke 9.3, Rongiutu, Gun Area 9.0.
Trial Plate. Six furlongs.—Andy Regan, Rillet, Goldlike, Kasher, Habit, Grattan, Monoie, Oral, Dawn o’ Day, Lady Lucerne, Postman, Red Lane, Skyrider, Pegeen Oge, Naselle, Lucretia, Reflecto, Some Acre, Miss Atlanta all 8.0.
Rangitikei Cup. One mile and a-quar-ter.—Star Area 9.2, Orazone 8.0, Anolo, Moutoa Treasury 7.12, Cashier 7.11, Imperial Spark, Locarno 7.7, Glenstar, Nucleus 7.1, Hipo, Briar Root 7.0. Ngatiapa Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Elysianor 8.10, Acred 8.3, Patearoa, Volplane 7.5, Bon Acre, Vinella, Kali, Otaura Lass, Vaucluse 7.0. Scott Memorial Handicap. Six furlongs.—Cimabue 9.6, Ridgemount 8.13, V ast Acre 8.3, Kaihoro, The Raider 8.0, Limited 7.10, Dobbin, Callanmore 7.8, Keddar 7.7, Broad Acre 7.5, Bonogne 7.3, Glenstar 7.2, Nastori, Whenuanui 7.0. Pukenui Hack Handicap. Eight furlongs and a-half.—Elysianor 9.9, Gasnapper 9.5, Thrift 8.13, Kilburn 8.9, Disrank 8.3, Balloon 7.13, Royal Black 7.9, Patrolet 7.7.
Clifton High-weight Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Royal Damon 9.13, The Swell 9.11, Manly 8.11, Gold Cure 8.8, Bonogne 8.6, Maui 8.5, Vigilance 8.3, Lucy Rose, High Falutin’ 7.13, Some Red 7.11. Carnarvon Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.—White Ringlet 8.2, Flying Binge, Merxcis 7.13, Chief Singer, Warfille 7.12, Lucky Bag 7.11, Warflame 7.4, Marica 7.2, Star Girl, Santoft (late Helium) 7.1, Naselle, Waiouru, Pegeen Oge, War Zone 7.0. FRANKLIN ACCEPTANCES. Puni High-weight. One mile and aquarter.—Glena Bay 10.12, Kawini, Wiltshire, Uralla 10.7, Sleepy Sol 10.5, Maurea 10.0, Berinthia 9.10, Harbour View 9.7, Bizarro 9.3, Mashoor, Regent, Paris Model, Kaiwhanga 9.0. Waiuku Hack Handicap. Six furlongs. —British King 9.0, Frothblower 8.8, Green Bonnet 8.6, Whaka King 8.5, Bagpipe 8.8, High Rose, Some Lady 7.13, King Peg 7.11, Bahama 7.10, Hone Heke, Big Bertha, Te Taone, Envoy 7.3, Joy Germ 7.2, Queen Comet, Fernden, Night Coipet, Blue Sky, Perfecto, Sulla, Brilliant Light 7.0.
Franklin Cup Handicap. One mile and a-quarter.—Royal Doulton 9.0,. Desert Glow, The Lover 8.0, Hyde Park 7-9, Tidal, Schorr 7.7, Maori Boy Gold Money, Eager Rose 7.2, Hakanga, Far North, Sir Archie 7.0.
Buckland Handicap. Six furlongs.— Carl Idem 8.7, Flying Prince 8.4, Cynon 7.8, Imperial Prince 7.6, Helium, Refresher 7.3, Bennie, Currajong, Motere, Pellette, Snowplane, Lady Suzanne, Etehi Rangi 7.0. Tuakau Flying Handicap. Six furlongs.—Branson 9.7, Kingfi-eld 9.0, Teatime 8.6, Lady Boy 8.1, Prince Lu 7.7, The • Begum 7.4, Hakanoa, Macroom, Value, Hone Heke, Green Bonnet, Royal Blood, British King 7.0. Onewhero Hack Handicap. One mile and one furlong.—Mussi-e 8.11, Star Comet 8.3, Maurea 7.13, Te Money 7.12, War Officer 7.5, Archieval, Big Bertha, Unoco 7.3, Salimander, Gay Cockade, Bonny Day, Carmint, Mashoor 7.0. Pukekohe Handicap. About seven furlongs and 22 yards.—Lorient 9.0, True Blood 8.6, The Thorn 8.4, Archeen 8.3, Macroom, Hakanga 7.5, Barometer, British King, Liaison, Serang, Yaqui, Bahama, Auriculus, Some Lady, Archileen, Cynthia N. 7.0. Bombay Handicap. Six furlongs.— Queen Comet, Atapai 8.10, Red Lion, Archileer 8.2, Whakama, Hiata 7.11, Sala-
inander, Steady Fire, Asmodhu, Pessimist, Panawhaka, Copey, Bonny Day, MyolaJ Princess Electra, Tukumoa, Lineroo Lady, Hopetown, Onewhero, The Dansant, Standfast, Thurnus, Critique, Havilandj Princess Hazel, Measurer, Night Cometj Little Gift, Shine On, Waiau, Lady Liona, Merry Lu, Joy Girl 7.8.
Ihe following additional acceptances have been received for the Franklin meeting:—
7 Hack Handicap—Handstitclf
Bombay Handicap—Handstitch 7.9.
MANAWATU MEETING.
The final payments in the twenty-first Manawatu S:.es’ Produce Stakes, 700sovsi for two-year-olds, seven furlongs, are - —- Ceremony, Duellona, Equitant, Oral, Fir„t Money, Polyxena, Clever, Valpre, My Own'. Gajr Ballerina.
The final payments in the Twenty-fiftli Manawatu Stakes, 600sovs, for two-vear-olds and upwards, six furlangs, i. e:—raysander, Paganelli, Freehold, Dresden China, Kilstar, Commendation, Dudlcna’, Equitant, Oral, First Money, Ridg-monf. Gascony, Clever, Reremoana, Valpre. My Own Hunting Cry, Royal Parade, Tapestry, Gay Ballerina. WAIMATE HANDICAPS. Studholme Hurdles.—Oriflamb 11 3 Rangatahi 11.2, Guncase 10.9. Uleaborg 10.6. Erin-go-bragh 9.10. Royal Land 9.1’, Heisler 9.0, Gaybird 9.0, Shandre 9.0, Uintah 9.0. Waimate Cup.—Battle Colours 90, Beau Geste 8.13, Thorndale 8.9, Overhaul 8.1, Meadow Lark 8.1, Tardy 7.5, Town Bank 7.3, First Raid 7.0, Decov Bird • 7.0, Winsome Boy 7.0. Prompter 7.0. President’s Handicap.—Gay Sonnet 9.7, Meadow Lark 9.4, Black Duke 9.4, Money Mine 8.1, Gold Brick 7.13, Wayward 7.7, Corn Money 7.7, First Raid 7.4, Rosenor 7.2, Martis 7.2, Arch Arrow 7.0, Dancing Days 7.0.
Waitangi Hack.—Winsome Boy 9.0, Arrowy 8.13. Attract 8.9, Solgele 8.9, Exide 7.12, Membo 7.11, Happy Queen 7.11, Rhondda 7.9, Star Stranger II 7.7'. Prompter 7.7, Lady Lizzie 7.7, Miss Marco 7.7, Kilboa 7.7. Barney Google 7.7, Gaybird 7.7, Wig Wag 7.7, Barringtori 7.7, Claret Cup 7.7. Poetess 7.7. Stewards’ Handicap.—Black Duke 9.13, Fairy Herald 9.6, Overhaul 9.4, Money Mine 8.11. Gold Brick 8.11, Camisader 8.9, Tardy 8.8, Wayward 8.6, Corn Money 8.6, Pangolin 8.5, Martis 8.1. De? coy Bird 7.11, . King Sol 7.10, Rosenor 7.10. Ronaki 7.8, Dancing Days 7.7, Arch Arrow 7.7. Guncase 7.7.
Morven Trot Handicap (harness), of 120sovs. Class 3.39 J. One mile and a? half. —Pointal, Ina Logan, Matlock Bank, Logan Princess, Great Abdallah, Myra Locanda, Jessie Huon, Rose Queen, Onoto, Dam Logan, Target, Devon Child, Pandq Pointer, Throgmorten, Betty Bingen scr, Le Thorpe 12yds bhd. Monopole, Listen In, Red Shiner 24, Wild Nita 48, Reta 84.
Hook Trot Handicap (saddle), of lOOsovs. Class 3.24. One mile and a? quarter.—Betty Bingen, Throgmorten, Nat Dillon, Basso M’Kinney, Target, Dan Logan, Onoto, Dillon Blake, Myra Lo? canda, Great Abdallah, Logan Princess, Our Maud, Matlock Bank, Emulight scr, Imshi 12yds bhd, Listen In, Conniach, Red Shiner 24, Pretty Pointer 36.
NAPIER PARK RACING HANDICAPS.
Oamarnui Hurdles. One mile and three.quarters.—Diana’s Lad 10.12, Panorama 10.6, Crishna 10.2, Braeman 9.7, Abisogne 9.6, First Prince, Mandarine, Fair One 9.0.
Esk Hack Handicap. Six furlongs — Knightlike 9.3, Delude, Bernera 8.3, Kahq Ariki 8.0, Sylvan Dell. Mangahaeri, Repay 7.11, Clavers, Shot Silk, Chief Singer 7.9, King Manu. Miss Gowrie 7.7, Charmaline, Keen 7.4, Tourist, Boundary Tim, Byrne, Tutira 7.2, Highwaymen, Speedway, Imperial Flame, Brown Sugar 7.0. Sapling Stakes. Five furlongs.—Tea* wha 8.10, Admiral Drake 8.7, My Own 8’.3. Lordlikc 7.13. Royal Parade. Merry Melody, Agrestic, Tahoma 7.9, San Quex 7.7, Hunting Cry. Ex Dono Lach Mea 7.6, Glasslough 7.4. Gay Virginia, Symballo, Lady Dav, Adept 7.0. Napier Cup. One mile and a-quarter.—-Commendation 9.5, Moy King 8.10, The Hawkgit, Tresham 8.4, "White Fang 8.2, Singleton” 8.0, Concentrate 7.11, Blimp 7.7, Battlement. The Swell 7.5, High Court. Royal Lineage, King Willonyx, Gaze, Plimiherton, Princess Nata 7.0. Autumn Handicap. Seven furlongs.— Singleton 10.0, The Swell, Tresham 9.10, Doree 9.5, Merry Mint 8.13, King Willonyx' 8.10, Road Hog, Princess Nata 8.0. Flying Handicap. Six furlongs.—Ridgemount 9.0, Merry Damon 8.10, Great Charter 8.8, Rapine 8.6, Epistle, Moa Bird 8.3, Kaihoro, Royal Duke 7.11, Merry Mint 7.8, Bonogne 7.5, Lipsol, Jeannette, Plimmerton 7.0. Redcliffe Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs.—High Court 9.8, Knightlike 9.6, Grand Acre 8.12, Break o’ Day, Red Fuchsia 8.8, Rory Mor, Atholspear 8.7, Delude, Bernera 8.5, Zippor 8.4, Repay 8.2, Topere 7.1, Rakauponga, lleather Blend, Goodwill 7.11, Archeria 7.10, Merry Mixture, Cloyne, Mothplane, Tourist, Rich Harvester, Tutira, Birkbeck, Imperial Fame, Shrews, Watcz.man, Blue Mist 7.7. MANAWATU HANDICAPS. Ladies’ Bracelet, of 85sovs. 3.45 Class. One mile and a-half.—Louie Dillon, Franz Gana, Black Ripon, Tawa King, Daphne Locanda. Von Atholwey, Bara Gold, David, Nelsonian, Belle o’ Mine, Hardy Jack, Hui a Maid, Nathaniel, Oliver Thorpe, Rita Thorpe, Olatrice scr, Gang Awa’, Ambleside, Indicator, Warspite 12yds bhd, Electric Gold, Little Guy, Drift Wave 24, Trumpeter 60, Great Delight 72, Bonniewah 84. Linton Handicap, of 90sovs. Unhoppled trotters. 3.52 Class. One mile and ahalf.—Haviland Pilot, Nelson Girl, La Campione, May Reta, Tamahana, Bessie Bingen, Nelson’s Request. All Red scr, Bingen Spiers, Carwood, Rangitero 12yds
bhd, Alton Brook 24, Tui Bells 36, Laurier 48, Brian Bingen, Audo Spray 72, Peter Eyre 84; Tamahine 96, Some Jazz 132. Stewards’ Handicap, of lOOsovs. 4.54 Class. Two - miles.—Franz Gana, Black Ripon, Richmond Lass, Ambleside, Warepite, Atholwey, Hardy Jack, Blue Pedro, Gang- Awa’, Electric Gold, Alexis, Lady Author, Little Guy, Ngahuia ser, Hilltop, Azelzion, Musical 12yds bhd, Vallamont 24, Harold Lee, Bonhiewah, Lady Jewel, Nellie Parson 36, Fair Lad, Sailor Boy, Carmel, Crusader, School Mate, Great Delight 48.
Manawatu Trotting Club Cup, of 210sovs., 4.46 Class. Two miles.—Enawah, Great Delight, Carmel, Kevin Brae, Tumatakura, Wakefield, Logan’s Pride, Hostess, Richore, Cora Tacks, Royal Comrade, Red Rey scr, Wild Lad 12yds bhd, Zella, High Sea, Peter MKinney 24, Pearl Coronado/ Lottie Advance, Krina 36, Derby Lynn, Grand Light 48, Tiger Salve 96.
Longburn Handicap, of 90sovs. 3.40 Class. One mile and a-half.—Louie Dillon, ■. Drift Wave, Richmond Lass, Trumpeter, Von Bara, Gold Nelsonian, Huia Maid,' El Direct, Nathaniel, Gang Awa’, Electric Gold, Olatrice, Lady Author, Jasper scr, Azelzion, Hill Top, Valamont,' Fliton 12yds bhd, Welcome Pearl 24, Our Nancy 36, Kevin Brae 48, Castle ' Chimes 60.
Pqliangina Handicap, of lOOsovs. 3.57 Class. Thirteen furlongs.—Ngahuia, Tawa King, Ambleside, Vollamont, Musical, El Direct, Blue Pedro, Oliver Thorpe, Welcome Pearl, Jasper, Alexis, Azelzion scr, Nellie Parson, Harold Lee 12yds bhd, Great Delight, Carmel, Crusader, Bonniewah 24,, Wakefield, Fair Lad, Kevin Brae, School. Mate 36, Nelson Boy Speculator 60.
Palmerston North Handicap, of llOsovs. Unhoppled trotters. smin Class. • • Two miles.—Nelson Girl, La Ca'mpione, May Reta, Tamahana, Bessie Bingen, Audo Spray, Alton Brook, Carwood, Nelson’s Request, Tui Bells, Laurier,'Peter Eyre, Rangitiro scr, Tamahine 12yds bhd, Wild Lad 72, Some Jazz 96.
President’s Handicap, of 115sovs. 2.56 Claes. One mile and a-quarter.—Ena-wah, Krina, Carmel, Royal Comrade, Red Rey, Lottie Advance. Tumatakura, Lady Jewel, Logan’s Pride, Richore, Queen Elizabeth, Cora Tacks ser, Zella, Van Cap 12yds bhd, Pearl Coronado. High Sea, Grand Light 24. WYNDHAM HANDICAPS. Novice Handicap (harness). One mile and a-half. —Imperial Bingen, Real Home, Finneghan, Marold, Lady Gay, Southern Light, Patch Pointer, Toby Tyllurn, Southern Don. Sunbloom, Erinswood, Erin’s Own, Golden Light, Sunbrown. Godetia, Crown Jewel, Larsen, Rona Bell, Orphan Annie, Evening Sun, Erin’s Coy, Spot Locanda, Wavesoon, Brainwave, Jack Hobbs scr, Bellwin, Baker Girl, Sunfire, Weary Dillon, Eiffel Tower, Mountain Queen 12yds bhd. Fescue Bill, Perky Locanda 24. Nof eligible—Wild Bingen, Ellegi’o, John Appear. Ferry Handicap (trotters, saddle). One mile and five furlongs.—Dohray Wilkes, Merce Bingen, Fortress, Billy .Moore, br mare by King Harold—San Francisco mare, Fernice, Saxon,, Sunny Gold. Cathedral Rose, Snub, Keen Derby Dummy Bingen, Honest Harold, Royal Stan, Peter Para, Bob Elliott scr, Major Domo 24yds bhd, Helen Macgregor 48, Harold Moor 60, Snider, Bob Wilkes 72, Kitty Patch 84, Young Tom 108, Buck Up 120, Kyra 144. Wyndham Trotting Club Handicap
(harness). Two miles. —Shady Spot, Luath, Sunshade, Lady Freeman, Marinca, Sandown, Slump, Sheila Fleetwood, Hushabye, Storm Bell, Four Bells scr, Maurice Dillon, Sunchild, Country King 12yds bhd, Logan Hanlon, Bingen Patch, Tarndale, Nona Bingen 24, Fair Wave, Lucky Harold, Hylas 36, Chimer 48, Krina, Miss Adonis, Revolt 60, Sunshower, Liberal 72, Lenamhor 84, Wilma Dillon 96. Edendale Handicap (harness). One mile and five furlongs.—Overture, - Musical Chimes, Bellwin, Lady Zita, Mountain Queen, Bricklayer, Rosaleen, Southern Light, Knight Commander, Eiffel Tower, Sea Hawk, Harold Soon scr, John Appear, Reo Chimes, Princess Thorpe, Golden Dawn, Rollicking Bells 12yds bhd, John
Logan, Erin’s Advance, Erin Chimes, Morning Sun 24, Willie Wilkes, Harold ’ Lee, Pleasant Wave 36, Coldstream Guard 48, Erin’s Prince, Sandown 60. Toi Tois Handicap (saddle). One mile. —Chiming King, Lady Voisin, Maybird, Golden Dawn, Srlbon, Princess Pointer, Alva Lass, Perfect Pointer, Kinness, Cresar, Needles, Northcote, Winnie Chrysler, Matty’s Boy scr, Free Lance 12yds bhd, Erin’s Fortune, Dawson Bingen, John Dee, Sunstorm, Hylas 24, Miss Adonis, Honest Ned, Imperial Thorpe 36; Marinca, Nelson M'Elwyn 48. ’ Menzies Handicap (trotters). Two miles. —Peter Para, Merce Bingen, Fortress, Pattie Bingen, El Carvo, Foam, Saxon, Sunny Gold, Snub, Major Domo, Mahinerangi, Billy Moor, Lady Dundas scr, Gardenella, Sunspeck 24yds bhd, Harold Moor 36, Snider, Bob Wilkes 48, Kitty Patch 72, Jade 84, Peter Boy, Young Tom 96, Jock Bingen 120, Kyra 132.
President’s Handicap (saddle). One mile and a-half.—Erin’s Own, Real Home, Finneghan, Fescue Bill, Silbon, Snowcap, Patch Pointer, Knight Commander, Thrift, Sunfire, Chimingdale scr, Overture, Bricklayer, Suncross, Cossar 12yds bhd, Play Wave, Erin Chimes, Princess Thorpe, Golden Dawn 24, ’ Erin’s Advance, Matty’s Boy, Needles, Nelbar 36, Harold Lee, Winnie Chrysler 48, Shady Spot 72, Erin’s Fortune 84, Kensitas 96. Fifial Handicap' (harness). One mile and a-quarter.—John Appear, Nan Brent, Lady Freeman, Sandown, Alva Lass,
Sheila Fleetwood, Coldstream Guard, Hushabye, Sunchild, Logan’s Drive, Northope, Nelbar, Luath, Morning Sun, Needles, Free Lance, Willie Wilkes scr, Shady Spot, Country King, Maurice Dillon, John Logan, Four Bells, John Dee, Sunstorm* 12yds bhd, Tarndale,- Lucky Harold, Stdrmbell, Logan Hanlon 24, Chimer, Marinca, Miss Adonis,' Krina, Imperial Thorpe 36, Bingen Patch, Sun? shower 48, Nelson M'Elwyn 60.
OPUNAKE HANDICAPS. Hack Hurdles. One mile and a-half.— Glengariff 11.11, Royal Acre 10.10, Airtight 10.3, Vivo 10.0, Grand Lupin 9.7, Onw.ard 9.2, Lucrative, Rangiutu 9.0. Railway Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Cool Mint 9.0, Kawhakina 8.7, Tenacre 8.6, Calamine 8.4, Whisogne 8.1, Green Acre 7.13, Monsogne 7.11, Merzcjs 7.10, Marca 7.6, Monoio, Interest, Clover Leaf 7.0. Opunake Cup. One mile and a-quarter. —Partage 9.0, Mendip 8.12, Orazone 8.8, The Swell 8.6, Llanore, Anolo 8.3, Hipo 8.1, Manly 8.0, Nucleus 7.11, Monoghan 7.10, Gasnapper 7.6, Sovena 7.2, Whisogne 7.0.
Electric Hack Handicap. Five furlongs.—Cool Mint 9.0, Airway 8.13, Richfield 8.3, Flying Binge 8.2, Annoyer 7.12, Potoleer 7.11, Potency 7.8, Rillet 7.5, Golden Flower 7.4, Broxt, Mollah, Christmas Tree, Our Nancy, Hopwood, Finey Lady, Lucerne, Rangiutu, Alleyway, Mairchau 7.0.
St. Patrick’s Handicap. Six furlongs.— Ridgemount 9.0, Benzora 8.8, Partaga 8.6, Llanore 8.3, Gold Dawn 7.13, Whenuanui 7.6, Monaghan, Bonogne 7.5, Melissa 7.4, Nastori 7.0.
President’s Handicap. Nine furlongs.— Gasnapper 9.0, Kawhakina 8.9, Calamine 8.5, Whisogne 8.4, Tenacre 8.3, Merxcis 7.9, Patrolet 7.4, Joke Form, -Monoio, Ngawhine, Skypoint, Royal Tour 7.0.. Farewell Handicap. Six furlongs.— Cool Mint 9.0, Richfield 8.2, Flying Binge, Green Acre 7.13, Merxcis, Monsogne 7.11, Potoleer 7.9, Annoyer 7.8, Fortalice 7.7, Marica 7.5, Broxt, Interest, Mollah, Anbridge. Wise Acre, Lady Lucerne, Alleyway, Ngawhine 7.0.
TIMARU trotting handicaps. Kingsdown Handicap, of 120sovs. One mile and a-half. Trotters.—Admiral Bingen, Blue and Gold, Bon Boy, Decrepe, Flora Volo. Gemlight. Great Harvester, Jean Ninedon, Wilkes Rustle, Sadie Wilkes scr, Rapture, Lucky Voyage 12yds bhd, Huia Son 48, Midland, Great Nelson 60, Kereta, Accumulator 72, Aileen Wood, Tot Logan 84, Brent Boy, Peter Fashion 96, Boneta 120.
Trial Handicap, of 120sovs. One mile and a-half.—Alexis, Author Franz, Beryl de Oro, Bonny Locanda, Brixton. Brook Pointer, Devon Child, Frances de Oro. Harold Bingen, Joan Dillon, Matlock Bank, Muri, Myra Locanda, Oinadora, Our Maud, Nigger Dillon, Paddy Bingen,Rolex, Royal Iroquois. Tactless, Target, "Toorhead scr, Cuddles, Kate Logan 12yds bhd. Forward Mai<L-Mary Locanda 36, Shirley MKinney 48, John Noble. 96. Timaru. Trotting Cup, of 35050v5.. Class 4.36. Two miles, —Harold Burwood/ Royal Serene, Avenger scr, Dillon .Gold, Kotuku.Jaek, Travis Axworthy, Wrackler. Lingfield 12yds bhd, Macaranda, Maiwhariti, Omaha, Golden Bubbles. Desert Star 24, Jolly Pet, Real Light, Wharepiana 36. Epigram, Event, Jolly Chimes 48, Harold Thorpe, Trampfast 72, Roi L’br 84, Author Jinks 108.
Seadown Handicap, of loOsovs. Class 3.36. One mile and a-half.—Cora Locanda. Cuddles, Editor, Ecstacy, Fair Dillon, Kautoma, Lady ’Cello. Le Thorpe. Monopole, Mountain Ore. Nonsuit Our Maud. Rafa, Rey Child, Shirley MKinney, Tahoe scr, Lily Bingen, Luath, Nanette 12yds bhd. Hard Knocks. Our Bird. Wild Voyage 24. John Noble, Loco, Asset 36, Wrackeen, Denver’s Doll, Springtime 48. Yoicks 60.
Temuka Handicap, of 170sovs. Class 4.55. (Trotters). Two miles.—Accumulator, Midland, Ruby Bingen, Sadie Wilkes. St. Petrox, Eva Reta, Peter Fashion, Brent Boy scr. Nelson Prince 12yds bhd. Quickfire 24, Boneta, Peter Lin. New Metford 36, Repute 60, Climax, Dipnoi, Tim Wood, Trampcrisp, Little Johnnie 72. Len Wood, Lady Fan, Herbelwyn 132. Washdyke Handicap, of 180sovs. Class 2.52. One mile and a-quarter.—Lind-bergh, Loco, Meb, Roger Lyon, Lucky Dillon, Sylvie Logan scr, Erin’s Lynn. Neerson 12yds bhd, Warepa 24, Avenger, Hector’s Own, Harold Burwood. Lingfield, Bob Logan 36, Sahib, Jolly Pet, Kotuku Jack 48, Jolly Chimes 72, Daphne de Oro, Final MKinney 90. Author Jinks 108.
Fairlie Handicap, of 160sovs. Class 4.46. Two miles.—Golden Ore, Luath, Rey Child, Wild Voyage scr. Sunny Bob, Apex, Denver’s Doll 12yds bhd, Nelson de Oro, Great Logan, Ivor, Mac de Oro, Krina 24, Star Lady 36, Lindbergh, Dilnon, Sadie Huon 48, Erin’s Lynn, Locanda General 72, Warepa, Kiawa 84. Wai-iti Handicap, of 160sovs. Class 2.19. (Saddle). One mile.—Audubon Lad, Gibraltar, Ho-rohane, Ivor, John Dee, Nelson MKinney, Return Voyage, Reta scr, Meb, Vestas, Yoicks 12yds bhd, Lucky Dillon, Sylvie Logan 24, Bing Boy, Tarzan, Dillon Gold 48, Sahib 60.
WELLINGTON RACING CLUB’S HANDICAPS.
High-wei"’>t Handicap. One mile and a-quarter.—Gala Day 10.11, Nucleus 10.9. Vivo 10.9, Mister Gamp 10.6, Aberfeldy 10.4, Break o’ Day 9.13, Glena Boy, Imarosebud 9.11, Elicit' 9.10, Courageous 9 6, Happy Queen 9.2, Fair One, Wrigley Asleep .-9.0. Plunket Nursery Handicap. Five fur longs.—Eaglet 9.5, Polyxena 9.0. First Mon 8.13, Night Lad Q 9. Glen Artncy 8.6, Dutch Money 8.5, Valpre, Royal Flyer 8 3, Hunting Boy, Tea Queen, Equ'.tart 8.0, Coon'Song 7.11, Courtlike,7.B, Push My Own 7.5, General Assembly, Agrestic 7.3, Gay Duke 7.2, Royal Parade Crash, Acredity, Ben Hur, Blue Metal. Tisor.ler, Duellona, Emotion, Ex Dono Gay Virginia, Glasslough, Hunting Ciy,
Hunting' Call, Hot Spring, Kilstar, Leading Boy, Lady Rene, Oval Paifiting, Symballo, Sapient 7.0. Thompson Handicap. One mile.—Reremoana 9.7, Pegaway 9.3, Rapier,. Pagauelli. 8.12, Hynanna, Joy King 8.10, Gasecny Rapine 8.7, Night March, Pink Note 8.5 Count Cavour, Bright Glow 8.2, The Hawk. Star Area 8.1, Silver Paper, White Fang 8.0, Ruanui, In the Shade 7.11, High Finance 7.10, Meadow Lark 7.8, Joy. Bird, Lysander 7.7, Moa Bird, Merry Mint Amor 7.5, Epistle 7.4, Full Feather 7.3. Royal 7.2, Tidal, Gold Cure, Royal Game, Stanchion, Twink, Silver Coot. Keddar 7.0.
Silverstream . Handicap. One mile.— Stanchion 9.0, Paper Boy 8.10, Roi de Vai 8.3, Disrank 8.1, Athol Spear 8.0, Rorj’ Mor, Thurnbell 7.13, Billion, Imarosebud The ’ arden, Rabbi 7.11, Filosei, Jerne: 7.10, Full Mark, Zippor 7.9, Louise, Spear Miss 7.7, Good Will 7.4, Archieval, Kiriana 7.3, Swoonpalong, Bissac 7.2, Amodeous, Clarendon, Fallow 7.0. Railway Handicap. Six furlongs.— Cimabue 9.4, Silver Paper 8.7, High Finance, Tin-Tin-Tin 8.5, Meadow Lark, Great Charter 8.2, Mervette 8.0, Epistle', Moa Bird, Freehold 7.11, Royal Duke " 5 Merry Mint 7.3, Callanmore, Keddar. Sudden Storm 7.3, Millais 7.2, Silver Coot. Arrowmir, Kilbronsyth, Lady Killer, Macroom, Quantum 7.0.
Tinakori Handicap. Six furlongs.— Quantum 9.0, Paper Boy 8.12, Desert Lad 8 ; 10, Arikinui 8.4, Bernera, Solgele 8.1 Noteworthy 7.13, Dumblane 7.10, Second Thought, Spear Miss, Louise 7.9, Arrow Boy, Chief Singer 7.7, Lady Spear 7.6. Archieval, Monetize, Valuation, Footpad. War Plane, Hurly Burly 7.4, Endorse. Tourist, Marica, Shortly, Australis 7.2 Arameo, Austerity, Catuna, Degree. Masher, Sunkissed, Skybird, The Dove 7.0.
GREAT AUTUMN AND EASTER NOMINATIONS.
Great Easter Handicap, of lOOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Rameses, Pink Note, Meadow Lark, Magna Charta, Amor, Great Star, ' Seatown, Booster, Black Duke, Bright Glow, Mendip, Great Charter, Gascony, Black Mint, Rin Tin Tin, Tresham, Paperchase, Chide, Reremoana, Nightmarch, Silver Coot, Silver Paper, Commendation, In the Shade, Royal Saxon, Hurly Burly, Full Feather, Cimabue, Royal Duke, First Raid, Winsome Boy, Broad Acre, Moa Bird, Gay Sonnet, The Hawk, Merry Mint. Great Autumn Handicap, of lOOOsovs. One mile and a-half. —Pink Note, Hynanna, Amor, Count Cavour, Seatown, Black Duke, Bright Glow, Mendip, Black .Mint, Tresham, Beau Geste, Thorndale, Hoylake, Footfall, Rotor, Rapier, Nightmarch, Commendation, In the Shade, The Hawk, Merry Mint, Concentrate. OAMARU J.C. NOMINATIONS. High-weight Handicap, of 125sovs. Minimum weight 9.0, Oiie mile.—Membo. Evening, Waterlow, Martis, Madame, Rangatahi, Gaybird, Lady Lizzie, Happy Queen, Guncase, Barrington, Pangolin. Killoff, Wayward, Claret Cup, Prompter. Trial Stakes, of llOsovs. Five furlongs.—Meitui, Jazz Girl. Best Policy. Kilboa, Madame Saxie, Rhondda. Night Effort, Wig Wag, Miss Marco, Fun and Fancy, Miss Peters. Autumn Cup Handicap, of 250sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Meadow Lark, Set Sail, Tardy, Pink Note, Thorndale, Beau Geste, Royal Saxon, Gay Sonnet, Overhaul, Rotor.
Hack . Handicap (hack conditions), of llOsovs. Six furlongs.—Arch Arrow, Best Policy, Attract, Evening, Kilboa, Winsome Boy, Rhondda, Lady Lizzie, Lady MKenna, Wig Wag, Miss Marco, Arrowy, Rosenor, Fun and Fancy, Poetess, Prompter.
Flying Handicap, of 160sovs. Six furlongs.—Arch Arrow, Meadow Lark, Money Mine, Waving Corn, Gold Brick, Martis. Eaton Bells, First Raid, Royal Saxon, Dancing Days, Corn Money, Rosenor, Gay Sonnet, Black Duke, Tripawav Decoy Bird.
Farewell Handicap, of 120sovs. Seven furlongs.—Money Mine, Camisader, Waving Corn, Waterlow, Gold Brick, Martis. Eaton Bells, First Raid, Fairy Herald. Lady MKenna, Pangolin, Corn Money. Meadow Lark, Wayward, Ronaki, Rosenor, Gay Sonnet, Overhaul, Black Duke, Tripaway, Decoy Bird. Oamaru Trot (harness), of 130sovs. One mile and a-half. —Pando Pointer, Glen FUrg, Economy, Streak, Tennessee’s Child, Wild Bingen, Nat Dillon, Dan Logan, Harold Bingen, Le Thorpe, Monopole, Logan Brae, Rose Queen, Jessie Huon, Actor. John Appear, Cuddles, Silent Member, Frances de Oro, Onoto, Emulight, Matlock Bank, Wild Spur. Dash Trot (saddle), of 120sovs. One mile.—Listen In, Logan Brae, Dillon Blake, Imshi, Actor, Our Bird, Almont Cling, Economy, Bon Hazel, Nat Dillon, Dan Logan, John Appear, Cuddles, Gold Chimes, Silent Member, Frances de Oro, Onoto, Emulight, Tennis, Guy Pointer, Matlock Bank, Betty Bingen, Greatheart, Wild Spur, Pretty Pointer. OTAUTAU NOMINATIONS. Crown Stakes Handicap, of SOsovs. Six furlongs.—Some Toff, Banner Boy, Some Form, Mananui, Eleanor Bolling, French Fleet, Connect, Barn Door, Roselure, Boa Lassie, Red. Boa, Polling Day, Ohai. Wallace Harness Trot, of lOOsovs. Class 3.45. One mile and a-half.—Boy Blue, Lady Zita, Baker Girl, Knight Commander, John Dillon, Medallion mare, King Mac, Country King, Wee Spark, Baby Joan, ’ John Logan, Winpie Chrysler, Orphan Annie, Cream 'Chimes, Southern Don, Weary Dillon, Fescue Bill, Godetia, Spot Locanda, Southern Light, Larsen, Mountain Queen, Chloris, Eiffel Tower. Otautau Cup Handicap, of 175sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Some Rose, Queen Balboa, Celerity 11, Brightling, Carnot, Red. Racer, Beacon Light, Cupid’s Dart, Solzia.
.Ringway Hack Handicap, of 80sovs. Five furlongs.—Some Toff, Some Signal, Full Fling,, Roselure, Sonance, Red Boa. Attractive Lady,- Insolence, • Ace of Hearts, Pool - Boy. Otautau Steeplechase, of 150sovs. About two miles and a-half.—Snowfall, Appolyn, Nylotis, Western Star, Ranui, Parader, I'rench Fleet, Flag Lieutenant, Blazing Light, Cassels, Taramoa, Cazna, Inductor, Greenstone, Jovial, Windermere, Ngahue. Bayswater Saddle Trot, of lOOsovs. Class 3.45. One mile and a-half.—Boy Blue, Honest Nell, Baker Girl, Georgette, Knight Commander, Marvin Dillon, Wee Spark, Panee Lao, Wehr Bingen, -Hush-a-bye, Winnie Chrysler, Orphan Annie, Cream Chimes, Suneross, Musical Chimes, I’ escue Bill, Godetia, Overture, Patch Pointer, Larsen, Mabel Dillon, Bright Run, Chloris, Sunchild, Miss Adonis. Strathmore Hack Handicap, of 80sovs. Six furlongs.—Red Leaf, Battle Maid, Some Signal, -Gong, Takaka, Vinegrove, Barn Door, Cupid’s Dart, Boa Lassie, Sonance, Attractive Lady, Insolence, Ace of Hearts, Pukemaori.
Waikouro Handicap, of llOsovs. One mile.—Some Rose, Soltoe, Flying Mist, Brightling, Carnot, Red Racer, Solzia.
NEW BRIGHTON NOMINATIONS. Improvers’ Handicap (in harness), of 12osovs. Unhoppled trotters. 3.50 class. One mile and a-half.—Brent Boy, Great Harvester, Dillon S. Appear, Miss Wilks, Peter Elect. Golden Girl (late Golden Maid), St. Petrox, Flora Volo. Spencer, Waiata Poi. Lady Parrish, Aileen Wood, Connie Audubon, Rapture, Eva Reta Tot Logan, Blue and Gold. Great Dillon ' Nelson Prince. Great Away. Great Applause, Peter Fashion > Golden Spray, Bon Elect, Midland. Great Amazon, Gemlight, Bal--Admiral Bingen, Accumulator, Bell Heather. Imperial Bell, "'ando, Lingerie, Plum Tree.
Belfast Handicap (in harness), of 130sovs. 340 class. One mile and ahalf.—Peter Daunt, Great Epson. Nonsuit, Ladv Bee. Wrackeen, Florrie Grace Huon, Great Abdallah, Rap. Kate Logan. Beverley, Audubon, Athlete, Sonoma, Bonnie Locanda, Roldena. Alpine Melody, Franzie Logan, Pearl Logan, Mountain Ore. Frills, Shirley MKinney. Adoree, Lightfoot. Royal Time, Decoy Bells, Joan Dillon. Regime. Sabrcur. Katoomba, Prince.Audo, Meritor, Myra Locanda. Harold Lee, Beau Monopole, Ashley Dillon, Belle Pointer, Brixton. Harold Logan, Schoolmate, Sparkling Chimes. Burwood Handicap (in harness), of 300sovs. 4.40 class. Two miles.—June De Oro, Ouimet, Sarella, Travis Axworthy. Golden Author, Meb. Curfew Boy, Kiowa. Rey Logan, Billy Sea, Baynut. Serene, Tonic, Athalone. Glideaway, Star Lady, Hector’s Own. Okoura, Linkman. Shadowland. Chimer, Mercury, Krina, Avergen, Sahib, Firpo, Jolly Chimes.
Eclipse Handicap (in harness), of loOsovs. For three and four-year-olds. Ore mile and a-half.—Salute, Anon, Golden Ore, Author Franz. Royal Comrade, Grace Houn, Baron Bingen, Arikitoa. Becky De Oro, Donard, Enrolment. Sonoma. Rey Child, Pearl Logan. Ruth Logan, Myrtle Dillon, Sunny Bob. Lindbergh. Beryl De Oro, Tactless Lady, Wrack, Harold Lee, Rafa, Ellesmere Chimes, Strotholms, Auditor, Dark Gill. Dash Handicap (in harness), of 155sovs; 2.19 class. One mile-—June de Oro, Ouimet, Nonsuit, Cullensville. Rollo, Locanda Boy, Trimmer, Winter Audubon, Kyana, Albert Logan, Wakatana, Great Logan, Logan Lad, Peter Wilkins. Rose Marie, Horotane, Bonnie Prince, Nelson MKinney, Sylvia Logan, Loburn, Thorpie, Flora Golding. Audubon Lad, Becky Mine, Mac Dillon, Guide Rangi, Vikota, Young Bingen, Roger Lyon, Del Oro. Autumn Handicap (in harness), of 160sovs; unhoppled trotters: 4.50 class. Two miles.—Brent Boy, Bingen Star. St. Petrox, Trampcrisp, Quickfire, all Peters, Dipnoi. Nelson Boy, Lady Fan, Nelson Ata, Western Voyage, Happy Rosa, Climax, New Metford, Boneta. Nourmahal, Marvin Junior. Repute, Great Amazon, Little Johnnie, Wild Hebe, Bonnie Belmont.
Wainoni Handicap (in harness), of 160sovs; 2.55 class. One mile and aquarter.—June de Oro, Binscarth, Nonsuit, Loco, Lulu Lad, Apex, Kressler, Kiowa, Rebel, Wakataua. Loiterer, Heroic, Logan Lad, Audrey Dillon, Peter Wilkins, Rose Marie, Sir Author, Dilnon, Lindbergh, Nelson MKinney, Thorpie, Springtime, Royal Time, Avonwood, Nourmahal, Chimer, Daphne de Oro, Becky Mine, Mac Dillon, Bingen Wood, Firpo, Willie Logan, Chef, Delightful, Mac de Oro, Vikota, Young Bingen, Roger Lyon. Electric Handicap (in harness), of 150sovs; 2.19 class. One mile—Darknite, Cullensville, Meb, Loco, Rollo, Gibraltar, Winter Audubon, Donard, Albert Logan, Granite City, Bing Boy, Great Logan, Pearl Logan. Vestas, Auguste Dillon, Logan King, Horotane, Bingen Lad, Sylvie Logan, Direct Tod, Loburn, Flora Golding, Audubon Lad. Mercury, Avenger, Red Audubon, Ivor, Countryman.
NEW ZEALAND SAPLING STAKES NOMINATIONS. G. M'Millan’s b g, Worthy Bond — Fancy Pointer. B. Lynskey’s ch g, Travis Axworthy— Ruby Dillon. H. F. Nicoll’s b g, Wrack—Paradox. H. F. Nicoll’s ch f, Wrack—Pearlchild. H. F. Nicoll’s b g, Wrack—Prince Imperial mare. H. F. Nicoll’s ch f,. Wrack—Latona. H. F. Nicoll’s b f, Wrack—Gianella. H. F. Nicoll’s rn g, Wrack —Dusky Locanda. H. F. Nicoll’s b f, Wrack—Lady Swithin. H. F. Nicoll’s b f, Wrack—Trix Pointer. . H. F. Nicoll’s b f Wrack—Prince Imperial ;nare. A. J. Nicoll’s ch c, Wrack —Osier Beauty. A. J. Nicoll’s ch f, Wrack—Victoria. • A. J. Nicoll’s br f, Wrack G. H. Nicoll’s b g, Wrack—Pansy. G. H. Nicoll’s _b f, Wrack—(Precision. E. F. Blakely’s ch c, Travis Axworthy —Maggie D.
C. E. Lindsay’s b f, Sonoma Harvested —Harold Dillon mare. C. E. Lindsay’s b e, Sonoma Harvester —Florrie Audubon. Barbour’s b f, Sonoma Harvester —Any Money. J. Green’s br f, Sonoma Harvester—Wahinepai. B- Wards blk c, Sonoma Harvester—Dalwhinnie. ( Lake s br f, Sonoma Harvester—Gwenchild. J. Kinley’s b c, Sonoma Harvester— Crcesus mare. iO. Evans s b f, Travis Axworthy— Cathedral Chimes mare. J. O'Connell’s ch c, Nelson Bingen— Brent Locanda mare. G. J. Barton’s b g, Happy Voyage— Pearlie Chimes. G. J. Barton’s br f, Happy Voyage— Grattan Derby. G. J. Barton’s ch f, Wrack—Joy Bells. G. J. Barton’s b g, 'Wrack—Credit Slip. A. D. Rodgers’s ch c, Travis Axworthy —Logan Pointer mare. G. Berry, jun.’s b c, Author Dillon— Disappear mare. F. Holmes s b c, Rey de Oro—lmperial Pointer. F. Holmes s b f, Red de Oro—Bonista. J. J. Kennerley’s f, Real Guy—Lutine Bell. J. Robertson’s ch c, Four Chimes— Bellman mare. Shaw s f, Worthy Bond—Florrie Bingen. J. Harnett’s gr f, Travis Axworthy— Dreamy Child. Miss Norton’s b g, Drusus—Bonilene. Miss Norton’s b c, Drusus—Estella Amos. Mrs A. J. Lawrence’s ch f, Author Dillon —Moonlit. B. Grice’s b g Drusus—Lady Pointer. C. Donald’s ch e, Author Dillon—Ellawood. Dr Haskins's f, Great Audubon—Sympathy. Dr Haskins's f, Great Audubon—Zelica. Dr Haskins’s f, Ballin—Queen Patch. Dr Haskins’s c, Great Audubon—Francita. A. J. Harris’s b f, Rey de Oro— Franzy Pointer. G. R. I ower s blk c, Sonoma Harvester —Dolly Woodburn. M. Moir s b c, Sonoma HarvesterOlive Huon. J. A. M'Laughlin’s b f, Red de Oro— Lady Logan. A. Rattray’s b f, Man-o’-War—May Tracy. H. W. Aker’s b c, Peter Chenault— Native Queen. H. W. Aker’s b c, Peter Chenault— Laclyschild.
H. W. Aker s br f, Peter Chenault— Wildchild.' H. W. Aker’s b e, Peter ChenaultRosa Elmo. W. Johnston's b c, Nelson Bingen— Her Ladyship. W. Johnston's br c, Nelson Bingen— Empress Eugene, W. Johnston’s rn f, Nelson Bingen—■ Glide. C. Unwin’s eh g, Rey de Oro—Logan Pointer mare. C. F. Reid’s gr c, Denver Huon— Jennie L. G. F. Reid s b c, Great Audubon —Beeswing. D. W. MKeeven’s ch f, Nelson Bingen —Argyle Were. A. Morris’s b f, Great Audubon—Advance mare. D. Spence’s ch f, Rey de Oro—Prospect. J. B. Stevenson’s b c, Wrack—Gladiator mare. R. Giant’s b c, Red de Oro—Crimson M. B. Edwards's ch c, Rey de Oro— Dilemma. M. B. Edwards’s b c, Peter Chenault— Princess Ann. M. B. Edwards’s b f, Drusus—Harold Dillon mare. Miss V. G. Hamilton’s ch f, Rey de Ora —Rothschild mare. J. Cass’s blk c, Denver Huon—Leo Beb man mare.. W. Begg's b f, Denver Huon—The Lin« net. J. Hay’s br c, Man-o’-War—Kiltess. D. L. MKay’s b f, Rey de Oro—Sincerity. J. R. Corrigan’s ch f, Worthy Bond— Bonfire. J. R. Corrigan’s ch f, Worthy Bond— Priscilla Dean. J. R. Corrigan’s b c, Worthy Bond— Lady Haldane. F Braisher’s ch f, Rey de Oro—Harold Dillon mare. R. C. Fisken s ch g, Peterwah—Amy Dillon. R. M. Morten’s b c, Rey de OroBright Alice. R. M. Morten’s b f, Travis Axworthy —(Mountain Rose. R. M. Morten’s ch f, Nelson Bingen-* Zara. R. M. Morten’s rn f, Matchlight—Muricata. R. M. Morten’s ch c, Travis Axworthy —Our Aggie. R. M. Morten’s b f, Brent Locanda— Marge Pointer. tt ß ' J l '^, orten ’ s ch f > Matchlight— Harold Dillon Bright Alice mare. R. M. Morten’s b c, Rey de Oro—Hal Zolock mare. J. Dench’s ch f, Nelson Bingen—Patsy. Dillon. ' H. J. Delargey’s b g, Rey de Oro— Maura. J. M'Donald and T. V. Whitmore's b f, Guy Parrish —Annie Amelia. Mrs C. T. Lambie’s ch c, Rey de Oro—• Logan Pointer mare. L P. Watson’s ch c, Travis Axworthy— Sadie Dillon. P. Watson’s b g, Travis Axworthy— Nancy Maxwell.
D. Neill's ch c, Wildwood Junior — W aipero. E. T. Forbes’s f, Rey de Oro —Franzalena. J. Western’s b g, Drusus —Doraldina. J. Western’s b f, Rey de Oro —Letitia; W. McDonald's b f, Real Guy—Marvin Junior mare. C. D. Neilson’s b f, Guy Parrish —Pakoti. T. H. M'Kenzie's b g, First Fashion— Legato. D.J.C. MEETING, A meeting of the committee of the Dunedin Jockej" Club, held on Thursday, was attended by Messrs A. C. Hanlon (in the chair), L. C. Hazlett. W. J. Goughian, C. N. Draper, W. F. Edmond, E. J. Lough, J. Lindsay, B. S. Irwin,- J. A. Cook, and Dr Hall A financial statement of the recent autumn meeting showing a profit of £1159 7s 9d was placed before the members. — The chairman, in moving that the statement be adopted, made glowing reference to the work of the secretary and his assistant, and his remarks were received with acclamation.
The gate inspector’s report was received, and the recommendations were referred to the Works Committee. The stipendiary steward's report was received and noted.
The following report was received from the racecourse inspector:—“The usual high standard of control was fully maintained by the club’s officials. Being an important fixture, a thorough examination of the crowd each* day resulted, no bookmakers’ agents or other undesirable persons being found present’. In view of this very satisfactory state of affairs. I was not called upon to exercise my authority. The clubs caretaker. Mr J. A. Crawford, was granted one month’s leave of absence frotn March 11. A letter was received from Mr H. A. Knight forwarding a framed photograph of Limerick.—The photograph was received with thanks, and -it was resolved that a letter of acknowledgment be sent to Mr Knight. In connection with the recent meeting, the chairman referred to the sportsmanship of the owners of Aussie, Limerick, and Rapier in travelling to Wingatui to contest the Hazlett Gold Cup. It was resolved that the thanks of the club be tendered to these owners. -It was also resolved that a letter of thanks be sent to Mr George Paul and Mr G. A. Kain, who had each presented large framed photos of Aussie. A letter was received from the Sports Protection League stating that a deputation would wait on the Prime Minister about March 15 regarding amendments to the Gaming Bill. —The secretary was appointed to represent the club on the deputation.
Five new members were elected and one resignation accepted. C. W. Brodie’s application for an apprentice jockey's license was recommended. FORBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. MEETING OF COMMITTEE. A meeting of the executive of the Forbury Park Trotting Club was held on Wednesday, and was attended by Messrs B. S. Irwin {president, in the chair). T. T. Ritchie, James Mitchell. G. J. Barton, A. Clark, R. Telfer, John Mitchell, L. Barrett, R. M. Greenslade, J. Goldsmid, and James Black. Mr Ritchie moved, in accordance with notice, that the resolution of the committee making a charge of 30s a year for the loose boxes at the park be rescinded. He thought that the charge was to heavy for the trainers.—Mr Barton seconded the motion.—lt was pointed out that the boxes were used by local trainers.—The motion was carried, and the charge was then fixed at £1 per year. A letter was received from Mr J. B. Norris, secretary of the New Zealand Trotting Conference, stating that May 9 and 11 were available as the dates for the club’s winter meeting.—Received. Mr Norris also wrote regarding the inquiry held into the driving of Koro Peter {driven by R. B. Berry), and that into the crossing by R, Townley (driver of Engagement, who was fined £25), and asking why the evidence of the stipendiary steward in both cases was not sent to the New Zealand Trotting Association.— These inquiries were held by the Judicial Committee at the recent meeting of the club. —The chairman stated that the secretary had sent on the explanation. During the hearing of these inquiries the stipendiary steward is a member of the committee, and he simply makes his statement —he does not give evidence. WINTER MEETING.
Mr Greenslade (chairman of the Programme Committee) submitted the programme for the winter meeting. He said that the total stakes to be offered came to £4525, which was a cut of about £3OO on the corresponding meeting last year. The prize money for the Prince of Wales Handicap (first day) and for the Victory Handicap (second day) w'as set flown at 550sovs and 530sovs respectively. There was no race for a stake of less than 200sovs. The Sires’ Produce Stakes had been put forward from the second day to the first day, and in its place a mile and a-half race had been included for pacers—the Southland Handicap a 2.20 class. The reason for making the alteration was because it, was thought that some of the horses in the Produce Stakes might be nominated for the second day. The St. Glair Handicap (first .day) and the Peninsula Handicap (second day) would be run over two miles, for unhoppled trotters, the class being 4.43 this time. —The programme was approved. LADIES’ TICKETS. The chairman said that the question of making a charge for ladies’ tickets would have to come before the committee sooner or later. Their secretary (Mr Cafiin) had got some information on the charges made by other clubs, and members could consider them and be prepared to give an opinion when the business came up. The information showed that at the Wellington Trotting Glub’s meetings ladies were charged 2s fid to the lawn enclosure and Is to the’ outside enclosure. Each member received three ladies’tickets per day, and each steward received 15 ladies’ tickets. The New Brighton Trot-
ting Club charges Is for admission or 5s to the enclosure, members of the club receiving two ladies’ tickets each day; the New Zealand Metropolitan Club charges 2s for admission to the outside enclosure or 5s to the inside enclosure, members receiving three per day; the Canterbury Park Trotting Club charges Is for • admission ox’ 5s to the enclosure, members receiving three ladies’ tickets per day; the Timaru Club charges for ladies’ tickets the same as for men. each member receiving three ladies’ tickets; the Oamaru Trotting Club makes no charge for ladies’ tickets; the Gore Club charges 2s to the outside enclosure or 3s to the inside, each member receiving two ladies’ tickets. Mi - Black stated that 49C0 ladies’ tickets had been collected at the gates at the recent meeting. Allowing for, say. 2000 tickets issued to their members, this left about 3000 ladies who had gone in on free tickets. GPASS TRACK.
It was decided to instruct the Works Committee to arrange for the formation of a grass track inside the course, the club not to incur a cost beyond the labour of the club's employees above £l5. CHANGE OF GEAR.
It was decided, on the motion of Mr Barrett, to send a remit to the Trotting Conference asking that any permission given to a trainer or owner to make a change in the gear of his horse from one day to another should be made public in a conspicuous part of the course.
TOTALISATOR PERMITS.
APPLICATIONS FOR “FLOATERS.” WELLINGTON, February 27.
Very many applications are being received by the Minister of Internal Affairs (Mr P. A. de la Perrelle) from racing clubs in both islands for the loan of one of the two totalisator permits termed by tire racing fraternity “ floaters ” by reason of their not having been permanently allocated. The Minister, who returned to Wellington this morning from the north, was waited upon by the racing clubs of all the districts he visited for a loan of the jiermits which, for the present racing season, were lent to the Whangarei and Waverley Chibs. Mr de la Perrelle said that he could easily see after his travels in tire north that the temporaryallocation of the floating permits was going to present some difficulty. “There are very many clubs deserving of assistance and consideration,” he said. “ I intend to weigh the claims of each club very carefully before I make the allocation, but I must say that I have a problem to decide, for there are so many clubs catering for Hie racing public that need assistance.”
COMMISSIONERS’ FINDINGS. (From Our Own Correspondent.)
LONDON, January 9. The Board of Trade Commission inquiring into the loss of the Rye Harbour lifeboat on Novembr 15 announced in its findings that it was not possible' to say that the lifeboats caused or contributed to the loss of the crew of 17.
Allegations had been made concerning the buoyancy of the lifebelts.
The findings were announced at Rve by Judge Cann. He sat as Wreck Commissioner, with three assessors—Vice-admiral E. L. Booty, Captain J. Garriock, and Mr E. F. Spanner. Points from the conclusions, which were in the form of answers to questions from the Board of Trade, were: — The crew selected the non-self-righting type of lifeboat as the most suitable for the class of work she and they would be called upon to perform. In fact, she was quite suitable.
The crew used and expressed their approval of the pattern No. 3 lifejacket, and in response tq an invitation by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution voted by a majority of 11 to 6 to retain it in preference to No. 2 waistcoat pattern. Under the existing regulations governing the transmission of telephone messages there was no undue delay in transmitting the information that the lifeboat was no longer required owing to the crew of the steamer in distress having been saved.
Prompt and proper measures were taken to recall the lifeboat, but the recall flag should liave been hoisted at daybreak. It is, however, highly improbable that the recall flag would have been seen if hoisted. It is probable tlxat the recall signal (made by rockets) was not seen.
We are of opinion that while attempting to make the harbour on a strong flowing tide and in a high and dangerous breaking sea, with a gale of wind on her quarter, the lifeboat suddenly- capsized and the crew were thrown into’the water, two men being entangled under the boat. The broken water and heavy- surf_caused the loss of tlie crew.
Owing to the sea and weather which prevailed it is impossible to say what happened to the lifejackets worn by the erew from the time when the boat capsized until they readied the shore, or to say how the lifeboat functioned. Neither is it possible to say that the lifejackets caused or contributed to the loss of life.
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