SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 17469, 25 March 1915, Page 3

SPORTING

NuTU.S BV Sin MODRED. The South land RXVs Autumn meeting opened under the most favourable circumstances, as far as weather was concerned, and with Rood sport in evidence furnished one of the most pleasant and enjoyable afternoons ever spent by visitors itt the Hast Koad convincing ground, it was also satisfactory to note that tlie gathering attracted visitors from as far north as Christchurch, while other centres. such as Timaru, Oamaru, Dunedin and many outlying Otago localities, were represented l>y interested sportsmen. When ttio opening race of the day was called on. it was a common subject of remark that the meeting was being launched well with a Held of no less than fifteen to contest the fioslyn Hack Handicap. From the outset of wagering operations it could be seen that the peo- ( pie behind tiedown were very confident , and the daughter of All lied and Bealey j was always lirst in order of selection, while the knowledge that Lady Trent had improved since the Gore FIX', fixture caused her to be sent out a fairsecond favourite. Mr Wood effected a tine start, the big field moving oft in an unbroken line, but the favourite was always in a good position, and she eventually defeated her half-brother, Firooksdale. With something to spare at the finish. The winner, who is owned by Mr ft. B, Stiven. of Wallacetown, and trained bv iiis brother at Wingatui. is a speedy throe-year-old filly by All Red from Bealey. by Apremont—Queen Bee. Bealey in her day won many races in Southland and during her turf career ranked as one of the speediest ponies in (lie dominion. Mr Stiven purchased itedowa from her breeder. Dr Roborton. of Tapanui, at a good round figure with the knowledge that she was actually the first of All Red’s stock to win a race. During the current season she has raced prominently at Wyndham. Wingatui, Gore, and Invercargill. Brooksdalo ran a good solid race, hut his female relative carried too many guns for him at the business end of the journey. Cannonade. who was supported with spirit from the Wiutnn district, did not begin too well and will probably do better before long, particularly if iisked to race over a more lengthy journey. Oiralda came round Ills field and put in a good run in tin; straight, despite the fact that he appeared to lie limping when lie left tio* birdcage. Sir Bright was in the tiring line at the inline turn despite his weight, and Lady Trein ran a good race, as also did tin- liiilurlo disappointing fortes, who was close up fourth at Hie finish. Til° somewhat limited field of eight took part in the Wavt-rh-v Class Trot, a not very satisfactory outcome in a district strong in light harness horses, but a -very line contest was witnessed neverlh. dess. There was some hesitation among h.ekt rs a* the totalisators for a lime, which eventually led to a considerable amount of money being shut out at closing time, bill it was noticed at an earlier stage that two ('anterbury-n-.vned visitors were in high favour, and thus Tamil and I jo lstoii were made first and s-eoiid in order of selection, with Hie 'ocail-,--prepared (talnamoan next in demand. The first mile of Hie long jA li - re. v „, ls not nm-e-d at a very high rate ..f speed and thus the scratch horse, f llhedral I ’hinies. was enabled to pace Into a good position behind Hie fancied horses ami Knapdale at an early stage. The bark-marker made op bis ground steadily and when Ho- lenders had just about derided a battle royal he eame along full of running and bended old Knapdale to wjn a. well-judged routes!. The. favourite compounded before Hie hems* turn was reached, and fhelston . oiiM not go on over the last furlong. Tim winner is a eomnaetly-bnili Ihree-vear-old eolt by Four fiiinies la pretty little Abbey Bells horse imported to the fore district from Victoria some years back) from dean Armour, by Lauderdale. it'’ was bred lay Mr X MeKewen. of Core, who also bred his elder sister. Louvain Chimes. The vhiory "as a popular one in local light harness circles as Hie winner is owned by •Hr X 1 1. Thomson, better known as president of the Southland Trolling flub, who has only recently unfurled Ids red jacket and yellow sleeves. Cathedral Chimes, who was cleverly handled by W. .(ones and recorded a win to trainer \V. X. Wilson, previously raced with success this season at meetings held under Hie auspices, of the Tapanui R.C.. Core T.C. and Gore Tt.C. He paces very evenly and it is quite mi Hie cards that ho will develop more dash as lie ages. That smart, squai e-gaited trotter Massey blushed i-p.,.- up to the placed performers. The seven acceptors for the Southland Cup received starting orders and Investors quickly installed Magdala ( I-. K. Jones) as favourite, hut there was a large measure of support for United Service, despite several recent failures, and Golden King and Hesioue also found favour. With half a mile and the race to go Feodor showed clear of the field, while Magdala was living hard ridden to get a favourable position. At tlio homo turn the leaders closed up. and Jones attempted to got tin* favourite through, but lie got a very rough passage and lost his chance. .Meanwhllo l ho ancient Feodor stayed on and landed a nice stake for Mr X Hymers, who lias not been favoured with a smile from Dame Fortune for a long time past. Recognising this fact, sportsmen in gonelai were eager to congratulate a deserving owner, and trainer A. McKenzie, who has followed Hie Southland turf from boy hoot) as flat rider, hurdle and Steeplechase horseman and trainer for ninny vears past came in for hearty handshakes. Hesione put. lip a good light to gain second berth, and it is evident that she in reluming I" form. Golden King ■ laved on better than the others of the lieateq division, and this landed him in the money. Slone Ginger, who wns favourite for Iho Southland Steeplechase, toppled over early in the game and the second favourite Black Sea. hardly seemed at her best ns’she did not hold out as well as she lias been known to do when at Hie top of her form, and she may improve on her showing yesterday when she took third monev. The race went to the very ancient gelding The Gunner, who has never looked better In his life than tie does at Hie present lime with Hie best polish of trainer George Hope laid on thick. Hope has been very patient witii the old son of Battlefield, who has been a stable companion of True Bine for many months. The winner jumped well- as tie invariably does, and it lias to be said of him that very few steeplechasers in New Zealand have race.d as often as he has between the flags arid com# lo grief ao seldom. The Brewer,

who gained second place, was practically home-trained, as he has only been with trainer .). Thlatleton for a few weeks, and with regular schooling he may be seen to advantage In the near future. The winner was ridden a very confident race by Starr Mclntosh, who originally served his apprenticeship with P. T. Hogan's fencers, but who has had some experience at lliccarton since leaving Southland. In a field of five for the Flying Handicap Soldier's Chorus, who looked to be favourably treated by the weight-adjus-ter, was made a very firm favourite, but failed to justify the confidence reposed in him, when at the finish ho had to strike his colours to that smart little Tiniaru - owned mare Fender, who is a rare galloper for her indies when in the humour. However, Soldier's Chorus ran a good race, as the time will show, for the track is not in a state conducive to record breaking. Vocation was started for the first time in Southland In this event, but he did not perform up to expectations, and was only awarded third place when the rider of Iledowa forgot to weigh in and thus became party to a £ii fine. Peter failed to see the journey out. When sixteen starters were figured on the board for the Invercargill Trot it might have been expected that the wagering would take a wide range, but this did not prove so. A four-year-old mare called lira, trained by W. R. Wilson, at Gore, was made a very hot favourite, but she was bumped by another competitor at the start and thus lost any chance she may have had in the race. However, where there's smoke there's fire, and Ilza may turn out to be a good mare. Two or three horses looked to have promising chances in the early part, but, thereafter, Lyndhurst. who lost several seconds at the start, decided to pace at his best and he had no difficulty in scoring from Papeete and Rialto, two promising novices. A dozen faced Mr Wood for the County Handicap, and when it was found tiiat F. K. Jones would ride Xgapuna backers made the Sarto gelding a marked favourite, with Bonally next in order of support. Shortly after the field left the barrier Parkwatcr fell from some unexplained cause, probably accidental, and the favourite fell over him. Bonnally ran a good race, but could not get up in a good finish and Spanish Princess heat Copper Boy with something to spare. The winner, who is an elder full sister to Buller. Is a rather nice marc, and was turned out in good condition by A. H. Melvor. Spanish Princess is a daughter of Canrohert and Tugela. Bonally, who just secured third place, had very little to spare from two improving sons of Canrohert, in Heatherbloom and Canrohur. Copper Boy. who finished second, is owned by Mr G. I>. Baird, an Arrnwtown sportsman, who had a saver on his representative for a double-figure dividend. The son of General Average is a useful gelding, and may he found racing over hurdles to advantage later on. Reports of Marsa's galloping exhibitions at Riccarton and iter success at Waimate last week caused her to be made, a hot selection for the Tradesmen's Handicap, white Volspiel was somewhat more keenly supported than Wild Pilgrim. Volspeil got well away and had a clear run until throe furlongs from home, when Marsa tackled him and looked all over a winner When heads were turned for home. Wild Pilgrim came with a strong run and notched an easy success over the Christchurch mare. The victory of P. T. Hogan's charge was well received, and horse and rider came in for a round of applause on returning to the birdcage. Volspeil finished in third place. SOUTHLAND RACING CLUB. TIIK A L'Tt'M.V MEETING OPKXS SUCCESSFULLY. FAVO f RIT ES CO NSI ST FAT I. V DEFEATED. exceptional!y favourable weather was experienced yesterday for the opening day of the Southland It.C.’.s Autumn meeting, ther- being an absence of wind, while bright, warm sunshine prevailed throughout the afternoon. The course and its appointments were in excellent order, and there was a good attendance, hut it appeared that Hie outer enclosure contained fewer patrons than on the corresponding day of last Autumn fixture. As the result of recent heavy rains, the racing track was somewhat dead, but the fact that there was an entire absence of sting in the turf was welcomed by Hie owners of horses showing any signs of soreness, while it must have been all In favour of the steeplechasing brigade. The racing was always interesting, and outsiders kept winning with regularity after the first event, in which the only first fa von rite, of the day caught the judge's eye. The management was good and the races were started with duo regard to punctuality, the last event heing decided shortly after the advertised hour. The starting of the flat race events was in the hands of Mr A. G, Wood, and the expert from Hawke’s Bay carried out ids duties in a thoroughly efficient mariner, while Mr W. Norman, who acted in an honorary capacity, was etittally at home in despatching the light harness competitors. The work of the secretarial staff was carried out promptly and smoothly under the watch fill eye of Mr W. A. Saunders, who has no superior in tills connection In the province when It comes to turf proceedings. A pleasing feature of the afternoon's proceedings was the tuneful programme of cheerful music produced bv the Slh Regimental Band. There wore several minor accidents during the da.i. the most serious being a. broken collarbone sustained by a steeplechase Jockey (11. G. Coker), while R. Buddicombe was severelv shaken when bis mount came to grief with him while running on the flat in Hie County Handicap. Mr R. O. Duncan, one of the Racing Conference stipendiary stewards, was present and assisted at inquiries as to the cause of several happenings. Despite the downfall of so many favourites. the volume of speculation kept up wonderfully well and the tolalisatoi returns showed an increase on the day’t transactions. A comparison of the returns for the opening days of the Inst nine Autumn fixtures is us follows: 1 !)() 7 —£3,536 1912 £8,991 11)08 —£2.988 1913 —£11,14!) 1909 £3,302 1914— £13,212 1910 — £1,00.3 191.0 —£13,951 1911— £7,807 The increase for the occasion amounted to £738, which must bo accepted as satisfactory under the circumstances. Results'.—)

ROSLVN HACK HAXDICAP of 100 sovs. Second horse 10 sovs. and third 0 sovs from stakes. Six furlongs. 1 R. B. Stiven's ch m Redowa, by All Red —Bealey, 3yrs, S.S (F. E. Jones) 1 4 XV. Walker’s b g Brooksdale, by Pallas—Bealey, 4yrs, 8.7 (A. McKay) 2 10 Price and Deegnn’s ro g Giralda, Oyrs. 8.1 (J. Wallis) .. .. 3 • (Winner trained by T. Stiven, jun.) Also ran —S Sir Brigid 9.0 (J. Beale), 2 Lady Trent 9.3 (M. Pankhurst), 3 Cannonade 9.0 (J. Campbell), 7 Cortes (allow 51bs) 7.12 (W. Easton), 14 Fable 7.12 (T. Flynn), 6 Fitzosborne 7.12 (\V. RobInson), 11 Golden Webb 7.10 (R. Buddicombe). 9 Summertime 7.10 (J. H. Moore), 15 Tevlot (allow Olbs) 7.0 (A. Lloyd). 13 Aerogram (includ. lib over) 7.9 (E. McColl), 5 Garetta (allow 51b) 7.3 (A. McDonald). 12 Mendiss Lass 7.7 (R. Berry). From a good start Aerogram was first to show out, but Lady Trent and Brooksdale headed her off at the four-furlong post, with Redowa and Giralda following in order. Brooksdale was in command at Hie turn from Redowa, while Sir Brigid had moved up into fourth place. In the run home Redovva headed Brooksdale and beat him by nearly two lengths, with Giralda three lengths away: Cortes was fourth a neck away, with Lady Trent. Garetta and Fable in a buncli next. Time, Imin. 18 secs, WAVERLEY CLASS TROT of 100 sovs. Second horse 15 sovs and third 10 sovs from stakes. Optional. Class 5,8. Two miles. G J. B. Thomson's b c Cathedral Chimes, by Four Chimes—Jean Armour, 3yrs, scr, harness (W. Jones) 1 4 Geo. McLellan's g g Knapdaie, by Lauderdale —Dolly, aged, 3 secs (A. McLellan) 2 3 Hall and Simpson's I) g Chelston, Oyrs, harness, lOsecs (A. Hendrickson) 3 (Winner trained by W. X. Wilson). Also started —3 Bainamoan lOsecs (W. Grant),.] Taralt lOsecs. harness (D. Warren 1, 5 Massey (secs, harness (C. Hadfiold). 7 Doughboy Saccs (F. E. Jones), 5 Prince Gift Isec, harness (A. Etmson), Chelston and Tamil went away nicely lint Bainamoan was slow to begin. Up the buck Knapdaie moved up and took command. At the home turn Bainamoan looked like taking the lead but broke. Knapdaie was leading Chelston and Tamil passing the stand, with Cathedral Chimes fourth. Five furlongs from home Knapdaie was just in front of Chelston, with Tarali leading and Cathedral Chimes next. The leaders closed up racing for the straight, but Tamil at once dropped out. Knapdaie got through into the straight on the rails and Cathedral Chimes canto on the outside of Chelston. in a good race to the judge Cathedral Chimes defeated Knapdaie by Half a length with Chelston three lengths away third: Massey was fourth. Tamil fifth and Bainamoan next. Time. Omin. 0 2-0 secs. SOUTHLAND CUP (Handicap!, of 350 sovs. Second horse 40 sovs and third 20 sovs. from stakes. One mile and a-qnarlcr. 6 J. Hymers's hr g Feodor, by Lord Roslvn —Plevna, aged. 6.10 (A. Lloyd) I 1 C. I. Ifeywnod's ch in Hesione. aged. 5.7 (A. McKay) 2 3 .1. Graham's b g Golden King. aged. 8.7 (W. Robinson) 3 1 J, R. Beck's hj g Magdala. aged. 9.2 (F, E. Jones) 0 2 A. B. Armour's b g United Service. 8.5 (A. 11. Wilson) 0 5 W. T. Hazlett's hr m Directoire, aged. T.o IR. Buddicombe t .... 0 7 H. J. Scarle's b g Taft, aged. 6.7 (A. .McDonald) 0 (Winner trained by A. McKenzie). From a good start Directoire raced nut (dear and led Mesinne and Magdala past the stand, when Taft made a forward move. Running tip the hill Taft ran into second place behind rdrectorie, while Golden King and United Service brought up the rear. At tfie five furlong post Feodor moved 'in and passing the five furlong mark showed out in front. The field (dosed up racing to the home torn with Itesione closing on Feodor and Magdala pinned on the rails. Feodor was first to head for the judge and stalling off Hesione. won by hair a length with Golden King third a length and a-half away, United Service was fourth, Magdala fifth, and Directoire next. Time. 2 min. 13 2-0 secs. SOUTHLAND STEEPLECHASE, of 2ao sovs. Second horse 30 sovs and third 20 sovs from stakes. About two miles and a-half. 5 D. Morton's hj g The Gunner, by Battlefield —Bverton Lad marc, aged, 9.11 (S. Mclntosh) 1 7 Jas. Smith’s b g The Brewer, aged, 10.0 (F. Ellis) 2 2 W. Ledingham’s hj m Black Sea. aged. 10.8 (W. Feilding) 3 (Winner trained by G. Hope). Also ran: I Stone Ginger 10.12 (H. G. Coker), 4 Stroller 10.12 (A. Wormald), 6 Fritz 10.0 (H. Lorigan). 8 Tolstoi 9.13 (G. Fielding). 9 Tommy 9.12 (P. Willis), 3 Master Stead 9.9 (R. Gray). From a barrier start The Gunner at once became prominent and showed the way over the stand double, where Master Stead fell. Crossing the post and rails The Gunner held his advantage, and at the sod wall had The Brewer, Stone Ginger and Stroller as his nearest attendants. At the next fence Tommy ran oft, and a little further on Stone Ginger and Stroller fell at the post, rails and gorse obstacle. The Gunner led through the straight from The Brewer and Black Sea with Tolstoi next and Fritz a long way off The Brewer closed slightly on The Gunner, hut the veteran jumped away again at the sod wall. The Gunner from this out held his own. and beat The Brewer to the winning-post by nearly four lengths, with Black Sea four lengths away third. Tolstoi was a dozen lengths further back fourth, followed by Fritz one hundred yards away. Time. 0 min. 21 secs. 11. G. Coker, rider of Stone Ginger had his left collarbone broken when his mount fell with him. FLYING HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Second horse 15 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from stakes. Six furlongs. 3 J. W. Skinner's b nt Fender, by Martian—Fireside, 4 yrs, 7.7 (A.H. Wilson) 1 1 R McNay’s b hj Soldier's Chorus, aged, 9.5 (M. Pankhurst) . ■ • • 2 2 W. T. Hazlett's hr hj Vocation, yrs,' 8.4 (J. Beale) .. •• •• •• •• " (Winner trained by J. Lindsay). Also ran: 4 Peter 8.9 (A. McKay)i, 0 Redowa (including 0 lbs Pena V) 0.1(R. Buddicombe). i' rom a fun Htai Soldier’s Chorus was quick to move, and showed the way up the hill. At the five furlong post Redowa went up to the leader Four furlongs from home Solar’s Chorus and Redowa were on even

terms in command, with Peter and Vocation together next, and Fender bringing up the rear. Racing to the straight Fender closed on the leaders. In the run home Fender came fast on the outside and won by over a length, from Soldier’s Chorus, with Redowa halt a length away third and Vocation fourth. Time, 1 min. 16 2-5 secs. R. Buddicombe (Redowa) was fined to for falling to weigh in, and Vocation was placed third. Tills was Buddicombe’s second offence of the kind on the S.R.L. course. INVERCARGILL TROT of 120 sovs. Second horse 10 sovs and third 5 sovs from stakes. One mile and a half. 2 H. F. Nicol’s b g Lyndhurst, by Kerrwood —Rothschild mare, 6yrs lasecs (D. Warren) •• .. 1 11 G. S. Smith's b ni Papeete, by Sir Hector—General Tracey mare, 4 yrs, 14secs (Owner) •• 2 4 W. J. McCutcheon’s b S Rialto, 3 yrs, LOsecs (H. Paul) •• •• ° (Winner trained by D. Warren). Also started —7 Honest Mac. harness. LOsecs IT, E. Wilkins), 1.0 Miss Laurie, harness, 15secs (D. Wilson), 8 Moorland lOsecs IT. Blec). 11 Sterling Coin, harness, LOsecs (I>, Thomson), fi Strike 15 secs (J. McKewen), 1 llza. harness, 14 secs (W. Jones), 16 Sir Gavin Users (J. Cotter), Kiwi ISsecs (A. Matheson). 12 Minim 12secs (F. E. Jones), 13 Clarissa lOsecs (W. H. Mortimer), 3 Mercc lOsecs. harness (IV. Grant), 10 Louvain Chimes Ssccs. harness (T. Fahey), 9 Vincent scr (G. McLean). Over the first six furlongs Lyndhurst, Moorland, Papeete and Rialto were prominent. Racing to the straight Lyndhurst drew out and won by fifty yards easing up from Papeete, with Rialto twenty yards away beating Kiwi by half a length for third monev; Morland was fifth, llza was interfered with at Hie start and took no part in the race. Time, 3min. 46 3-ssecs. Prior to the race the stewards resolved that Horseman E. J. Dwyer was not to ride Minim and another horseman was substituted. It was a'so resolved to report the matter to the N./C. Trotting Association. COUNTY HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Second horse 10 sovs and third 0 sovs from stakes. Open to horses owned and trained in electorates of Invercargill. Awania. Wallace, Matanra. Wakatipu, CTutlia, Bduce. and Tuapoka for three months prior to meeting and not having won a total of £IOO in stakes, nor one stake exceeding £OO in value. Seven furlongs. 5 J. Mclntyre's Spanish Princess, by Canrohert —Tugela. Oyrs, 9.0 (A. McKay) 1 5 G. D, Baird's b g Copper Boy, lyrs (includ lib over) s.l IF. Ellis).. 2 2 J. Ritchie's hr g Bonnally. Oyrs. 8.12 (J. Campbell) 3 (Winner trained by A, D. Mc.lvon. Also ran —i Canrohur 8,5 (M. Pankliurst), 1 Xgapuna (includ 21h over) 8.2 (F. K. Jones), 3 Parkwatcr 7,12 (It. Buddicombe). 7 Heatherbionm 7.S (J. H. Moore), 9 Olga Kolmar (allow Olh) 7.3 (A. McDonald), 6 Master Jim 7.9 (W. Robinson). 10 Diamond Rev 7.8 (E. Cox). 12 Glenterie 7.7 (A. H. Wilson), 11 Rcydalo 7.7 (A. Lloyd). Spanish Princess and Diamond Hey were first to show out, but at the four furlong post gave place to Copper Boy, Canrohur and Bonally. Spanisli Princess camc on again at Hie turn for the. straight and Heatherblooni came from the rear. In an exciting race to the judge Spanisli Princess won by a length from Copper Boy. with Bonnally half a length away third, then in a line came ileathcrbloom and Canrohur. Time Imin. 33spcs. Shortly after the start Parkwatcr fell and Xgapuna fell over him. R. Buddicombe, the rider of Parkwatcr. was severely shaken. The stewards held an inquiry into the cause of the accidenl, and, after taking evidence, adjourned until next day. TRADESMEN'S HANDICAP, of 150 s ovs. Second horse 15 sovs and third 10 sovs from stakes. One mile, 3 J. Graham's eh g Wild Pilgrim, by Pilgrim's Progress —Lady Garland. aged. 8.9 (W. Robinson) . . 1 1 H. G. Taylor's hr f Marsa, 3yrs (inolnd 51b pen) 7.3 (A. Lloyd) .. 2 2 J. Brett’s ch g Volspeil, lyrs, 8.6 (J. Beale) 3 (Winner trained by P. T. Hogan). Also ran—4 Russo 7.12 (A. H. Wilson), 5 Peerless 7.1 (J. H. Moore). 6 Rongahere (includ 91bs over) 7.10 (E. McColl), 7 Punchinello 6.7 (A. McOon aid). At a good start Marsa cannoned into Punchinello and Peerless and knocked them to tiie rails, the pair thus losing their chance early. Volspeil was clear racing up the hill but Marsa was soon in a handy position, with Wild 1 Hgrim close up. The success of Marsa was proclaimed racing to the straight, but Wild Pilgrim drew out in the last furlong and won by four lengths from the favourite, with Volspeil close up third, then came Russo .and Rongahere. Time, Imin. 44secs. SECOND DAT ACCEPTANCES, Myross Hack Welter of £IOO (six furlongs)—Spanisli Princess 9.12. Sir Brigid 9.3, Bonally 8.13, Brooksdale 8.11. Grafton Laddie 8.9, Copper Boy 8.4, Floraline 8.4, Cortes 8.2, Giralda 8.2. Ngapuna 7.12, Fable 7.10, Fitzosborne 7.10, Parkwatcr 7.9, Golden Webb 7.8, Summertime 7.5, Aerogram 7.7, Heatherblooni 7.7, Mendiss Lass 7.7, Reydale 7.7, St. Robera 7.7, Tcviot 7.7. New River Class (3.50) Trot of £l5O (1% miles) —Dolly Rodgers lOsecs, Div-ing-Bell 14, Louvain Chimes 13, Chelston 12, Cromstall 10. Massey 10, Fred S, Vincent 7, Cathedral Chimes 5, Stanley's Child 3. Awania Handicap, of £219 (one mile and a distance)— Magdala 9.9, Hesione 8.11, Golden King 8.8. Lad rone 8.5. United Service 8.4, Fender S.l, Feodor 7.8, Directoire 6.12. , Invercargill Steeplechase, of £175 (about'2% miles) —'True Blue 12.10. The Gunner 10.12. Stone Ginger 10.12. Stroller 10.12, Chelsea Park 10.1, Fritz 10.1, Tolstoi 9.13. Penial 9.12. Tommy 9.12, Master Stead 9.9. Tc Tua 9.7. President’s Welter Handicap of £125 (six furlongs)— Peter 9.1, Vocation 8.12, Russo 8.4, Redowa 8.2, Icilma 8.1, Lady Trent 8.1. Disposal Handicap, of £IOO (seven furlongs)— Cannonade 9.0, Brooksdale 8.12, Red Pennon 7.13, Fitzosborne 7.11, Golden Webb 7.9, King Torrent 7.2, Miss Signal 6 9, Diamond Roy 6.7. Dash Trot, of £l2O (one mile)— Lady Mac ISsecs, Dolly Rodgers 13. Flying Ribbons 13, Miss Bobby 13, Miss Laurie 13. Strike 13, Edencbild 12. llza 12, McConnechie 12. Red Robert 12, Papeete 9, Eunice 8, Nore 8, Miss Fortune o, Vincent 2. Winter Gats, of £l5O (one mile) - Soldier’s .Chorus 3.8. Magdala 9.2, Wild

Pilgrim 8.12. Fender 8.5. Russo 7.1«, Marsa 7,8, Peerless 7.0, Rongahere ..0, Cortes 6.9. Parkwatcr 6.8. Taft 6.i. EANGITXKEI J.C. RACES. BULLS. March 24. Rangitikci races opened to-day in cold weather. The attendance was fair. The amount put through the. totalisator was £1 1.559, as against £1 2.798 last year, a decrease of Til I D. Results: Scott Memorial (6 furlongs) —I Tnonru 8.10, I; 2 Tc Hon Hon 8.7, 2; 3 Improve 7.12, 3. The only starters. Won by a short head. Trial Plato: 9st (5 furlongs) (W. Weller), 1: Iceberg. 2; Black Ada, 3. Also ran— 3 Chan, 11 Vlnrtimoss. 4 Ringey, 14 Klyshma, 0 Durant, 9 Namur, S Awapuni, 13 Cokely. 7 Rewa Rcwa, 10 Bold Spec, 3 Coropctt, 5 Indrabarah, Won by a length. Ohakea Hurdles (l?.i miles)— 3 Captain Macky 10.4 (L. Traill) t; 2 Katna 9.12, 2; 3 Lady Strowan 9.0, 3. Also started—4 Jackman 11.2. 1 Mnutoa Girt 9.13, 8 Chief Officer 9.0, C Agatha Green 9. Won by three lengths. Carnarvon Hack (6 furlongs) 3 Martyress 8.3, 1; Vladineau 7.11, 2; Bivouac 7.6, 3. Also started —2 Now York 8.1 L 0 Draft 7.9, 7 Tangihoa 7.9, 1 Fore <• <. S Blue Thread 7.1. Won by half a length. Rangit.ikei Cup (Hi miles) Lady Moutoa 6.10 (R. Reed) t; Byron 9.0, 2; Sir Alba. 8.5, 3. Also started—6 Square Deal 8.12, 3 Imarose 7.10. 1 Ararat >.O, 8 Combustion 7.0, 5 Inkader 6.13,. Won by half a length. Time, 2.10 2-5. Pukemni Welter Hack (7 furlongs) His Eminence 8.9, 1; Ruapara S._, 2, Sylvan Dale 8.9, 3. Also started a - ir Fisher 8.9. 6 Son 8.5, 8 Vladiau 7.0, VVaitorao, 2 Master Moutoa, 10 Kiyshna, 9 Crown Head. Won by three-quarters of a length. Parawanui Welter (one mile and 100 yards)—l Auslin 8.10 1: 2 Ratana 9.6, 3 Fore 8.0, 3. Also started—4 Shved Van. Won by a length. Xgatiapa Hack (5 furlongs)— 4 Tyson 8.9 (L. Wilson), 1: Hushaby 8.4, 2; King Chiara 8.13, 3. Also ran —3 Martlet 9, 2 Martingale 8.0, 6 Wild Daisy 7.(. 9 Lady Daylesford 7.3, 9 Ohau 7.2, 10 Sir Moutoa 7.0, S Glacier 7.0. Won by half a length. THE RACING COMMISSION. (Per United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, March 24. The Racing Commission has now completed its work in Canterbury, Otago and Southland. The West Coast, Marlborough, and Nelson districts have yet to be visited. Marlborough and Nelson will be taken tills week. Mr T. 8.. Davey, one member of the Commission, is leaving this evening to join Mr G. Hunter, M.P., another member of the Commission, in Wellington to-morrow. The West Coast will be visited after Davey, one member of the Commission, probably leaving Christchurch on April 10. The Commission will visit every place on the Coast from which applications for permits have been received. Last week the Commission travelled 1179 miles in Otago and Southland, and to date the Commission has covered o total distance of 6500 miles. The Com-

mission expects to submit its icport to His Excellency the Governor by the end of next month. bowling TE RANGI DEFEATS INVERCARGILL The inter-club match between To Rangi and Invercargill was played on the Invercargill green yesterday afternoon. and resulted in a substantial win lor To Rangi by 64 points, hollowing arc the detailed scores:— L T.R. Miller, Wilson, Walker, Hain (s) 19 Stephens, Brown. Jefeoate, Waugh (s' • ,C Cowie, McKillop. McDonald, Bremner Is) •• ® Roscow, Stoll, McNaught, Smith Strang. Miller, Stead, Wilson 9 Peterson, Henry, McCaliurn, Hannah is) Rallinshaw, Meyrick, Lambeth, Manson (s) Robertson. Marshall, Brooks, Kissell (s) - u Gilbertson, Holmes, Cochrane, Jenkins (s) Bewley, Dunlop. Froggatt, Ayling