SPORTING.
N.Z. METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB.
CONCLUDING DAY'S RACING. Ideal weather favoured the New Zealand Metropolitan Trolling Club's postponed February meeting, held at Addlngton on Saturday. Better racing and higher-class fields have never been seen at this fixture, and altogether the afternoon's sport was most enjoyable. The Increased attendance brought with it improved speculation, the totalisator staff handling £41,807, a larger amount than was invested on either day of the Easter meeting. Details of the eonchiding events are: — LIVERPOOL HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sovs. 4.42 class. Two miles. 1 F. L.. GraccDeld's b m Sympathy, by Dominion—Silverquc, Syrs, lsee (SI. Edwards) 1 (i C. Hazlett's cb g Heetorata, aged, lsee (J. Ilrvee, jun.) 2 1 W. Rankin's blk g Irvar, (iyrs, ser
(\V. Wan-en) .. - 3 Also started: 9 Hannah SI. scr, 8 Rorke's Drift lsee. 3 Captain Stanley 3, 5 Bundura 3, 7 Pax 5, 10 George Hard 5, 11 Red Prince 5, 2 Peter Mac 5.
Pax commenced very smartly, and with half the journey gone was well clear of Heetorata, George Hard, and Red Prince, who were racing almost on terms. Three furlongs from home Pax lost his place, to Heetorata. In the run to the post Sympathy came strongly on the outside, and won a good race by a length and a-half from Heetorata. Two lengths back followed Irvar, with Rorke's Drift heading the others. Times of placed horses: 4.35 2-5, 1.35 3-5, and 1.36. CRAVEN HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sovs. 2.50 class. One mile and a-quartcr. 1 Exors. of J. Knight's b hj Author Dillon, by Harold Dillon—Authoress, fiyrs, scr (li. Jardcn) 1 5 Mrs A. M. Seymour's b hj Admiral Wood, aged, 2sec (F. Holmes) .. .. 2 2 W. R. Masham's blk g Chid, fiyrs, 3see
. (J. JJryee) .. .. 3 Also started: 4 Pitaroa Osee, 3 Frank Tracey C.
When three-quarters of a mile liacl been covered Chid was just in front of Frank Tracey and Author Dillon. Two furlongs from the post Author Billon drew to the front and won very easily by six lengths from Admiral Wood. Chid faded out in the run home, and finished two lengths behind Admiral Wood. Times of placed horses: 2.11 1-5, 2.13, and 2.19 2-5. FAREWELL HANDICAP (in saddle), of 200 soys. 2.10 class. One mile. • t E. 11. Cucksey's hj g Huon Patch, by Sweet Patch—Lena Huon, aged, 2sec (B. Jarden) .. .. 1 i Mrs A. M. Seymour's b hj Miutson, - aged, 4sec (H. Frost) 2 2 A. R. Farrell's b m Cora Dillon, aged, 2scc (E. McDcrmott) 3 Also started: 5 General Wilkes 2see, 3 Lord Minto 2, 5 Tamarisk 4. General Wilkes and Tamarisk were coupled. Cora Dillon and Huon Patch were, soon out in front. Racing along the hack Cora Dillon left her feet, thereby allowing Huon Patch to score comfortably by four lengths from Mintson, who was half that distance in front of Cora Dillon. Times of placed horses: 2.12 1-5, 2.15, 2.11 2-5
WELLINGTON R-.C.'S MEETING. Press Association. ■ WELLINGTON, April 2fi. Inc. following acceptances have been received:—
HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Municipal 11.4, Papanui 9.13, Minister 9.11, Yankee Jack 9.0, Gwynne fl.fl, Royal Battery 9.0. PLUNKET NURSERY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Five furlongs.—Amythas 9.5, Murihiku 8.10, Nightraider 8.0, Ermine 8.0, Some hid 8.0, Rose Wreath 8.0, Red Pepper 7.11, Prince Hal 7.5, Hallovonia 7.5, Royal Exchange 7.5, Speechmaker 7.1, Chaeronia fi.l3, American Beauty 6.12, Swance River 0.12, Russet 6.12, Vitella 6.12, Maronne 6.12. THOMPSON HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs. One mile.—Sasanof 3.9, Punka 8.9, Nobleman 8.8, Sweet Corn 8.0, Red Ribbon 8.5, Glendower 8.2, Nystad 8.0, Rude 8.0, Mascot 7.12, Spanner 7.12, Battle Song 7.10, Vagabond 7.9, Rebekah 7.7, Rose Pink 7.5, Kilrush 7.4, Heathercotc 7.4, Melee 7.1, Bagdad 7.0, Marqucteur 0.12, Trcssida 6.9, Matatua 6.7.
SILVEP.STREAM HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mil:-, Girting 8.6, Risingham 8.1, Torchlight 8.3, First Salute 8.3, The Speaker 7.13, Consultation 7.13, Pretty Bobby 7.11, Bond-, age 7.11, Una ribbon 7.5, Warlike 7.0, Intermezzo (i.7.
RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Six furlongs.—Waiinatao 8.13, Acre 8.12, Torfrida 8.7, Killowen 8.1, Taunaha 7.13, Demos 7.11, 80-Peeu 7.11, Tigritiya 7.8, Lionskin 7.4, Old Gold 6.12.
TINAKORI HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs.—Hurry Up 8.13, Active 8.11, Mandrake 8.4, Charley 8.4, The Speaker 8.3, Wonder 8.1, Occasion 8.(1, Black Mark 7.12, Imarihbon 7.C, Esperance 7.2, Pervolo 7.1, Ponville 6.13, Astinoine 0.12, Intermezzo 6.10, California!! 6.7.
After final payments the following remain in the
NEW ZEALAND ST. LEGER STAKES, of 550 sovs; for thrce-ycar-olds. Colts 8.10, fillies and geldings 8.7. One mile and three quarters. W. .1. Wilson's ch f Taiainai, by The Nut —Lady Molly Mrs M. A. Perry's b f Lovcniatch, by Martian—Lovelorn
J. Fuller's b 1' Espn-anec, by Martian— Mary of Argyle T. H. Lowrjr's 1) c Killowen, by Kilbroncy —Success
G. D. Greenwood's br f Afterglow, by Demosthenes—Sunglow H. H. Peacock's 1) c Palm Oil, by Maninpoto—Largesse E. Murphy's blk c True Joy, by Rokeby— Elysium
A. J. Tnxward's b r Star Lady, by Demos th.-ncs—Lady Lucy
G. L. Stead's cb c Almoner, by Boniform Cassock
NORTH ISLAND CHALLENGE STAKES, of 750 sovs. Weiglit-for-age, with penalties. Seven furlongs. AV. Alison's b c Spanner, by The Nut— Dtidu, 3yrs
Sir Geo. Clifford's br e Royal Stag, by Autuinnus -Kirriemuir, 2vrs Sir Geo. Clifford's b f Miss Mimic, by Sanquhar—Counterfeit, 2vrs F. S. Uuthei'ford's b g Some Kid, by Birkenhead—Sea Queen, 2vrs 1). 11. Roberts's br f Some Kiss, by Birkenhead -—Strathspey, 2yrs J. !t. Tripp's ch I', by Bezonian—Sister Frances
J. Fuller's b f ICsperance, by MartianMary of Argyle, 3yrs A. Goodman's b c Printcmps, by Autum nus—Rene, 2yrs
G. D. Greenwood's b g Gloaming, by The Welkin—Light 3yrs .1. Goring Johnston's 1> c Warplane, by Miirtiiiu—Ailrlicia, 2yrs
T. H. Lowry's b f Speechinaker. bv Fiij land—War Talk, 2yrs
T. 11. Ixiwry's b' m Desert Gold, by All Black—Aurarius, (iyrs
I-:. Short's b g Parornngi, bv Demosthenes Pellicle.
E. Short's cli c Uiilmlia, l.v Demosthenes —Rangiao R. A. McKcr.zic's hr f Valley Rose, by Solfcriim- Elaine, 2yrs 11. A. McK'.-ny.ic's ch 1' Solace, l)v Solfcriim —Ailsa, 2yrs
A. McDonald's l>r c Affectation, by Kill>roney—Simper, 2yrs T, H. Lowry's hj c Lucid, hy Demosthenes -Lady Lucy, 2yrs
AVONBALE JX'.'S AUTUMN MEETING. Press ismciulion. AUCKLAND, April 2(1. The Avondale Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting opened in fine weather. The track was in good order, and the totalisntor investments were £15,89!) 10/-, as against £10,401 10/- on the corresponding day last year. Concluding results:— " JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 1.10 sovs. Five rurVmgs.--1 Stammer 7.10 (If. Burgess) 1, ;i Canowindra B.:i 2, 5 North Ijihurn 7.0 '.',. Also started: 8 Cold Plane 7.2, 7 Mcrrie Prince 7.2,/ 4 Emerald Hill 7.0, (i Valley Queen 7.0 and 2 Rose Queen 7.0. Won by a length and three-quarters, length and ajialf second and third. Time, lmin 2scc. AVONDALE HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. One mile and a-qnartcr.—2 Taiamai 7.7 (R. S. Hagby) 1, 5 Bedford 8.1 2, (i All Talk 0.9 8. Also started: 1 Gaziquc 8.8, 4 Mullingar 8.2 and ."> Mangamalioe 7.8. Won all the way by half a length, same second and third. Time, 2inin 6 1-iiscc. OAKLEY HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Nine furlongs— i Corrcgidor 7.4 (M. 1). O'Shea) 1, 2 Hyllus 9.5 2, 5 Fabriquclto 7.7 3. Also started: 1 Housewife 8.5, (i Persian Prince 7.0, 7 Kilbeggan 0.7 mid 8 Explode (1.7. Won by three-quarters of a length, half length second and third. Time, lmin 55 l-sscc. CHEVALIER STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP of 250 sovs. Three miles.—l Tirau 10.9 (J. Roach) 1, 2 Golden Glow !).7 2, 4 Yellow and White 9.7 3. Also started: it Dunrobin 10.4. Won by 50yds, 100 yds second and third. Time, (imin 20sec. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six furlongs.—l Crowhurst 8.4 (A. J. McFlinn) 1 4 Curls-stall 7.7 2, (i Canzonet 0.9 3. Also started: 2 Roc Meld 8.2, 9 Kauri King 7.12, 3 bhinewauua 7.7, 6 Staccato 7.12, 11 Gayclum 6.11, 8 Don't C.9, 5 Guthercr C.7, 10 Flowing Bowl 7.1 and 12 Winning Shot 6.7. Won by a neck, length second and third. Time, lmin 14 3-ssec. TITIBANGI WELTER HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Nine furlongs.-! Waluta 9,2 (H. Robinson) 1, 4 Pierrot 8.0 2, 3 Kereone 8.8 3. Also started! 2 Lady Energy 8.4 and 5 Marble
Star 8.0. Won by hall a length: threequarters of a length second and third. Time, Train 55sec. WAIRARAPA R.C.'S MEETING. Press Association. CARTERTON, April 20. The Watrarapa meeting was opened in fine weather. Tiic course was in Rood order, and the totalisator handled £1.3,(158 for tlic day, as against £18,593 on the first day at last summer meeting. Concluding results :■— ■ EASTER HANDICAP, of 300 soys. One mile and a-quarter.—Kilrush 8.2 1, Cooing 7.7 2, Rose Pink 8.0 3. Hastie was scratched. WAUDELL HANDICAP, of ISO soys. Six furlongs.—Chimera 8.11 1, Matatua 7.3 2. Wnimatao 9.5 3. Daytime, Red Signal and Bairnsdale were scratched. Chimera came from the ruck one hundred yards from the post, and won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 11 2-ssec.
NURSERY HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Four furlonss.—Misssold 8.8 1, Macula 8.5 2, Printemps 7.13 3. Prince Hal was scratched. There were 15 starters. Missgold won a fast race by a length and a-half, after being well back among the bunch at the distance post. Time, 47 4-ssec. McEwan was fined £5 for careless riding.
MAKAHI HACK HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Six furlongs.—lionvillc 7.9 1, Justification 0.12 2, Zabism 8.5 3. Dainty Step and Hymen were scratched. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 15sec. WANGAIMOANA WELTER HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Robur 8.9 1, Red Signal 8.13 2, Gold Soult 8.7 3. Momac was scratched. Time, lmin 28 l-sscc. GREYMOUTH J.C. MEETING. Press Association. GREYMOUTH, April 20. The Greymoulll Jockey Club's meeting was held to-day in fine weather. The totalisator investments were £6208 10/-. Concluding results: —
METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and a-quartcr. -2 Nautical 7.10 .1, t Lady Middleton 10.7 2, 4 Royal Dragoon 8.0 3. Also started: 3 Xanthos 8.12, Won easily. Time, 2ini'i ISsec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Five furlongs and n-hall'.—l Mcrton 10.3 1, 2 Divorce 9.8 2, 4 Guinea Cold 7.0 3. Also started: 4 Gallupin 9.10 and 5 Caraid Dileas 7.3. Won by a length. Time, lmin 13seo. EASTER HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Six furlongs.—l Rosevcar 9.1 1, 2 Tuticorin 7.12 2, 3 Hokitika 7.0 3. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 19 3-ssec.
WELTER HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. Seven furlongs—l Recorder 10.3 1, 3 Tuticorin 8.9 2, 2 Kamlnohe 8.2 * Also started: 4 Royal Dragoon 9.7. 5 Xanthos 9.6 and 6 Benope 8.0. Won by half a head. Time, lmin 34 3-ssec. _, FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs.—l Rosevear 9.12 1, 4 War Tax 8.5 2, 6 Tantalus 7.12 3. Also started: 7 Morton 10.3, 3 Tyson 8.0, 5 Marenga 8.3 and 2 Nautical 7.9. Won by a neck. Time, lmin Osec. AUCKLAND R.C.'S WINTER MEETING. The following nominations have been received for the Auckland Racing Club's meeting:— GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, of 1500 sovs. Two miles and a-half Crown Pearl, Golden Grafton, Ditto. Tiniroto, Vacuum, Waipunoa, Whiro, Minister, Paraoa, Kauri King, Totara Jack, Cynic, Multicipal, Tc Onga, Garry Owen, All Talk, Colonel Soult, Kinkora, Thrace, Sir Fisher, British Arch, Silver Pine, I.ochclln, Reformation, Sleight of Hand, Waimai, Aurore, Royal Park, Seadown, Gunwale, Keystone, Teka, Papanui, Euripos, Art, Yellow and Black, Master Lupin, Yankee Jack.
GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 1500 sovs. About three, miles and a-half.—Speedwell Mac, Master Strowan, Tenacious, Tiniroto, Vacuum, Marconi, Tirau, Te Onga, Troublesome, Yellow and White, Thrace, Sir Fisher, Tarero, Grafion Tot, Sleight of Hand, Waimai, Aurore, Arlington, The Channel, Bore, Coalition, Yellow and Black, Master Lupin, Yankee Jack.
WINTER STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 850 sovs. About three miles.—Speedwell Mac, Master Slro\van, Tenacious, Tiniroto, Vacuum, Marconi, Spalperion, Tirau, Te Onga, Troublesome, Yellow and White, Thrace, Sir Fisher, Tarero, Lochella, Grafton Tot, Sleight of Hand, Waimai, Aurore, Arlington, Ulster, The Channel, Bore. Coalition, Yellow and Black, Master Lupin, YauCORNWALL HANDICAP, of 750 sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Lady Energy, Green, Alteration, Mangamahoc, Tinopai, Mullingar, Sanacre, Simonides, Killard, White Blaze, Housewife, Rockileld, Taiamai, Slowcoach, Tabasco, Hyllus, All Talk, Bedford, Detroit, Parisian Diamond, Sir Ralph.
KING GEORGE HANDICAP, of 750 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Paddington Grfcri, Cadet, Mangamahoc, Tinopai, Mill o' Gowrio, Kilbeggaji, Meltchikoff, Simonides, White Blaze, Housewife, Rockfleld, Taiamai, Tabasco, Hyllus, Ohiuewairua, Hyginas, Gatherer, Independence, All Talk, Bedford, Fabriquette, Hineamaru, Spanner, Detroit, Escaped, Parisian Diamond, Sir Ralph, Post Haste, Hurry Up. YORK WELTER HANDICAP, of 750 sovs. One mile.—Lady Energy, Paddington Green, I Cadet, Alteration, Hallow, Mangamahoc, Tinopai, Kilbeggan, Sanacre, Meltchikoff, Simonides, Killard, White Blaze, Housewife, Rockfield, Taiamai, Tabasco, Hyllus, Hyginas, Gatherer, AH Talk, Bedford, Fabriquette, Hineamaru, Spanner, Detroit, Escaped, Parisian Diamond, Sir Ralph, Hurry up-
NEW BRIGHTON T.C.'S AUTUMN MEETING.
The following acceptances have been received:— .
FHiST AMATEUR HANDICAP (in harness,!, of 100 sovs; not better than 2.30 to the mile. One mile and a furlong.—Hosie McKinney 2sec, Estclle 1,
Riley (i, Lady Linwood 6, Culverden (i, Dunollic (i, Aladdin (i, Toddy Wilkes 7, Early Derby 7, Marama Girl 7, Otarama 7, Waiwcra 7, Lady Lena 7, Rothina 7, lion Elect 7, Woodgrove 7, Franzie Hell 8, Marclla 8, Diameter 8, Sally Dillon 8, Best Boy 8, Peter the First .8, Brachyconie 8, Peter Hell 8, Lady Esma 8, Friar 8, Royal Whispers 8, lluhy Lincoln 8. PKAGE HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 sovs; 3.12 class. One mile and a-half.— Rearguard -Isec, Sir Gavin !, King Karri I, Pleasant Mount 5, Tiranna 5, Full Cry 5, Jack Arrah 5, Nabob (i. King Lear li,' Lady Swithin (i, Ferumoor 6, ldris (i, Meiisnr.de 8, Athos 7, Ouimef 7, Wee Winnie 8, Golden Pippin 8, Pegasus 8, Delia 8, Ijriflmine 8, Intolerance 8, Robert Dillon 8, Hickorywood 8, Lady Somerset 8, Jessie Dillon 8. '. IiURWOOD HANDICAP (in harness!, of 300 sovs; 4.10 class. Two miles.- Hardy Wilkes scr, Cora Dillon scr, Mintson lsec, Lord Minto 1, Sympathy 1, Hannah M. 2, iliion Patch 2, Nancy Stair 3, Hectorata 3, I'.orUe's Drift 3, Colenut 3, General Link I, Captain Stanlev 5. SEAVIEW HANDICAP (saddle), of 150 sovs; 4.56 class. Two miles—Silver Nut scr, Seychelles .'isec, L'ndcrscrub J, Truganini 4, Ringleader 5, Auriferous 7, Full Cry 7, King Lear 9, Cole Bess 9, Wee Winnie It, Erleeu 11. Dimness 11.
AUTUMN HANDICAP (harness), of 150 sovs; fmiin class. Two. miles.-Craibwood "sec, Billy Parole !), Marietta 11, Wonderland 11, Theseus 11, Miss Lorna 12, Koruki 12, Idol 13, To-night 14, Nelson Bingen 15, Bluewood 15.
DASH HANDICAP (harness), of MO sovs;l 2.21 class. One mile.-Pax 2scc, .loan of, Arc 2, Birdwond 1, The Whip 1, lircadalhane. a, lied Prince 5, Proud Spring ;">, (Had- • eye 5, Lady Tcddington 5, Dillon Direct 5,! Maud Wilkes a, Caltou 0, Celtic (i. Perfect, Day (i. WAINON] HANDICAP (harness), of IT. - ); sovs; 2.fi2 class. One mile and a-quarter. I Admiral Wood scr, Tamarisk 2sec, Sashwood 11, Koi-kc's Drift 4, Silver Quick -I, ! (ieneral Link 1, Frank Tracey 4, lrvar 5, Hcctorata 5, Erin's Queen 5, Vice-Admiral (i. i ELECTRIC HANDICAP (saddle), of 1 111 j sovs; 2.20 class. One mile.—lluon Patch i lyd Mid scr, Pax 4sec, Lord Dillon 5, All Hell (i, Great Britain (i, Lady Wayward 7, Proud Spring .7, Red Prince 7, Rridgewood 7, Maud Wilkes 7, Annie Dillon 7. i
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