SPORTING.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIV, Issue 18845, 7 April 1931, Page 12

SPORTING.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. STAKES TO GOLDEN WINGS. CHARMEUSE WINS GREAT EASTER By Telegraph—Pros® Association CHRISTCHURCH, April 6. The Canterbury Jockey Club’s autumn meeting opened to-day. The weather was fine and the course in good order. The attendance was better than usual, and the totalisator handled £31.135/10/-, compared with £50,031 last year. Results:— KILDARE HURDLES, Of 200 so vs; 12 miles. I—Antrim Boy, 10.11 (Mackie) .. ..1 4 Pangolin, 9.13 (Peart) 2 5 Oriflamb, 9.0 (Carmont) 3 Also ran—3 Carinthia, 2 Aberfeldy (fell). Won by twelve lengths, five lengths between second and third. Carinthia was fourth. Time—3min 13 4-ssec. CHAMPAGNE STAKES, Of 750 sovs; 6 furlongs. 1— Golden Wings (A. E. Ellis) .... 1 2 Cricket Bat 2 4 Fair Weather 3 Also ran—3 Esteem, 7 Gay Court, 9 Last March, 5 Tautbow, 10 The Quom, 6 Gold Pit, 8 Ma Belle Polly. Won by three lengths, with Fair Weather half a length away. Esteem was fourth. Time —lmin 13 2-ssec. AUTUMN PLATE, Of 200 sovs; 1 mile. 5 Sharp Thorn, 7.2 (A. Eastwood) .. 1 2 Juniper, 8.5 (Messervey) 2 8— The Bailiff, 8.8 (Pascoe) .. .. ..3 Also ran—l 4 Adelphi, 1 Air Laddie, 3 Punchestown, 4 Shatter, 9 Night Recital, 11 The Viscount, 12 Royal Love, 6 Parysia, 7 Owlsflight, 13 Decisive, 15 Royal Amphora, 10 Invictus. Won by a neck, a length and a half between second and third. Shatter was fourth. Time—lmin 40 l-ssec. RUSSLEY PLATE, Of 200 sovs; 5 furlongs. 4—Gallant Fox, 7.5 (W. H. Jones) .. 1 1— Chief Cook, 8.8 (Green) 2 10—Waiwene, 7.? (Jennings) .. ..3 Also ran—9 Type, 6 Convoy, 12 Knowledge, 2 Zeebrugge and Boundary Hit (coupled), 5 Eclair, 8 Battle Queen, 11 Azalea, 13 High Tor, 7 Grand Review, 3 Idolise. Won by two lengths, a head between second and third. Azalea was fourth. Time —lmin 0 2-ssec. GREAT EASTER HANDICAP, Of 750 sovs: 7 furlongs. 3 Charmeuse, 7.1 (A. Eastwood) .. 1 4 Great Star, 7.10 (Humphries) .. 2 9 Mount Boa, 7.3 (Messervey) .. ..3 Also ran—6 Limerick, 11 Silver Paper, 7 Palermo, 1 Autopay, 2 Arrow Lad, 8 Full Feather, 5 Chrysology, 13 Jaloux, 10 Blue Paper, 12 Compris. Won by threequarters of a length, with Mount Boa a head away, third. Chrysology was fourth. Time—lmin 25 3-ssec. GIMCRACK HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs: 6 furlongs. 2 Wise Choice, 7.0 (Didham) .. .. 1 5 Grand Acre, 8.2 (Jennings) .... 2 3 Muff, 7.13 (B. H. Morris) 3 Also ran—6 The Dove, 1 Coroner, 4 Knockany, 8 Shot Silk, 9 Mistress Quickly, 7 Gay Nita. Won by two lengths, three lengths between second and third. Coroner was fourth. Time —lmin 13sec. SOCKBURN HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs: 9 furlongs. 2 Black Duke, 8.8 (Didham) .. .. 1 3 Ball Dress, 8.2 (R. Coveny) .. .. 2 4 Night Effort, 7.0 (A. Eastwood) . 3 Also ran—l Spoon, 6 Glenrowan, 5 Semper Paratus. Won by a length and a half, two lengths between second and third. Semper Paratus was fourth. Time:—lmin 53 l-ssec. COURTENAY HANDICAP, Of 250 sovs; 7 furlongs. 4—-FfKt Raid, 8.0 (Green) 1 3—Meprisant, 9.1 (B. H. Morris) .... 2 I—True Shaft, 9.3 (R. Reed) 3 Also ran—2 A 1 Jolson, 5 Bonrose, 6 The Dove. Won by threequarters of a length, two lengths between second and third. A 1 Jolson was fourth. Time—lmin 27sec. THE RACING DESCRIBED. (Special to the " Herald.”) CHRISTCHURCH, April 6. Conditions were excellent for the opening of the Canterbury Jbckey Club’s Easter meeting—bright sunshine, a light easterly breeze, and a fast track. Golden Wings, who had arrived from the north only on the morning of the race, scored a very easy win in the Champagne Stakes, taking sole charge before a furlong had been covered and thereafter never being challenged. The Great Easser resulted in a fine race between three South Islanders—Charmeuse, Great Star and Mount Boa—the first-named fully justifying her trainer’s high opinion of her. Black Duke won the Sockbum Handicap decisively.

Amorist was a surprise withdrawal from the Kildare Hurdles, and with Carinthia on the burly side backers sent Antrim Boy out a pronounced favourite. Pangolin and Aberfeldy soon took charge, and they raced to the second hurdle opposite the stand, about eight lengths clear of Antrim Boy. The favourite picked up some ground at the hurdle at Cutts’s and where Pangolin had drawn out from Aberfeldy, and he gained more at the nine furlongs. Going to the mile post Antrim Boy joined Pangolin, and at the far turn he took sole charge. The order at the top was Antrim Boy, Aberfeldy, Pangolin, with Oriflamb and Carinthia a long way back. Aberfeldy crashed at the last hurdle, leaving Antrim Boy to win by a dozen lengths from Pangolin, who was five lengths in front of Oriflamb. Carinthia was three lengths further back. I. Tilson received a nasty fall when Aberfeldy came down. Cricket Bat was the early (and public) favourite for the Champagne, but the bigger and later bettors sent Golden Wings out 180 units in more demand than the Chokebore colt. From a quick and even despatch, Esteem showed momentarily in front, but Golden Wings quickly assumed command and led to the main course from Cricket Bat and Fair Weather, with Esteem heading the next- division. Golden Wings was never troubled and won comfortably by three lengths from Cricket Bat, who beat Fair Weather by half a length. Esteem was a head away, fourth, with Last March next. Golden Wings is not engaged in the Challenge Stakes, and with a maiden allowance, Cricket Bat looks to have the best prospects of the two-year-olds in Tuesday’s seven furlongs race. In the possible absence of Nightmarch, Cricket Bat may be favourite.

Air Laddie and Juniper stood out from the others in the betting on the Autumn Plate (handicap), for which there were fifteen starters. Shatter and Invictus broke through the tapes before the start, but when the barrier was raised Invictus, along with Punchestown and Decisive, got off badly. Night Recital was first to show out from Adelphi and Royal Amphora. At the end of two furlongs the leading division comprised Night recital. Adelphi, Royal Amphora and Juniper. Night Recital and Adelphi led to the straight from Royal Amphora. Sharp Thorn, Juniper and The Bailiff, but at the distance Sharp Thorn forged to the front, and

answering gamely to a strong challenge on the inside from Juniper, the Clifford cast-off won by a neck. The Bailiff was a length and a half away, a length in front of Shatter. Air Laddie and Night Recital were next. The winner was purchased a few weeks ago by Mr W. Norman from Sir Charles Clifford. Juniper made a good showing and looks as if he might stay, but Air Laddie never threatened danger. Chief Cook was backed down to evens for the Russley Plate, showing more than twice as much money as the Zee-brugge-Boundary Hit bracket, which was about 150 chances in better demand than Idolise. Waiwene and Idolise (who was sent to the outside) were among the early leaders, and when the field reached the course proper Waiwene, Idolise and Gallant Fox were in the van, with Chief Cook and Azalea not far away. Gallant Fox ran to the front a furlong from home, and won without difficulty by a couple of lengths from Chief Cook, who got up on the inside to head Waiwene in the last stride. Azalea was a couple of lengths further back, with Convoy fifth. The winner is by Hunting Song from the Australian mare Smoke Concert, by Land of Song.

It was decided on Sunday that Nightmarch would not run in the- Great Easter, and the announcement did not greatly surprise many who had watched his work. This withdrawal left two cracks who had lost form —Limerick and Silver Paper—at the top of the handicap. The Stewards’ Handicap winner. Autopay, was always totalisator favourite with 2297 tickets. The others in demand were Arrow Lad 1820, Charmeuse 1514, Great Star 1273, and Chrysology 1052. Charmeuse, who was full of vim, took charge of her rider during the parade, and did an unauthorised preliminary the reverse way. Great Star, Autopay, Palermo and Blue Paper led out, and at the end of two furlongs Blue Paper took charge from Great Star, Arrow Lad, Chrysology and Autopay. This lot were in front at the top, with Mount Boa making up ground after a slow beginning. The last two were Limerick and Full Feather. Blue Paper led to the straight from Great Star, Arrow Lad, Autopay and Chrysology, but once fairly on the road home Mount Boa challenged the leaders and Charmeuse moved up fast. Blue Paper was beaten at the distance, where it seemed that the winner would come from Mount Boa, Charmeuse and Great Star. Charmeuse assumed command half a furlong from home, and won by half a length from Great Star, who hung on gamely to defeat Mount Boa by a head. Chrysology was two lengths away, then came Palermo, Limerick, Jaloux, Autopay and Silver Paper, with Compris 'last. Charmeuse made a brilliant debut in good company. She did not begin well, and was a long way back five furlongs from home. Mount Boa’s display brought the Waimate gelding into increased favour for the Great Autumn. The Gimcrack Handicap was the first selling race run at Riccarton for nearly 20 years, and perhaps because owners were not familiar with such events the entry was a poor one. On his good showing in the Middlepark Plate, Coroner was sent out a 700 units better favourite than Wise Choice or Muff. Wise Choice and Grand Acre began well, Muff being last to leave. Grand Acre led to the straight proper from Wise Choice and Coroner. A furlong from home Coroner looked like giving trouble, but he shut up quickly, and Wise Choice, quickly cutting down Grand Acre, beat him by a couple of lengths. Muff was about three lengths away, a couple of lengths ahead of Coroner. The winner was sold for 100 guineas, one half of which went to the Club, one third to the owner of Grand Acre, and one-sixth to the owner of Muff. The buyer was Mr M. T. Corliss, of New Brighton, and Wise Choice goes into R. Ellis’s stable. Spoon 2347, Black Duke 2096, and Ball Dress 1701, commanded most support of the half-dozen runners in the Sockbum Handicap. Ball Dress, Night Effort and Spoon began best, Black Duke being steadied and Glenrowan being slow to move. After two furlongs had been traversed Spoon and Ball Dress were leading from Black Duke, but at the end of another two furlongs Glenrowan had joined Ball Dress and Spoon in the lead. The Washdyke representative, however, did not last long, and dropped back at the home turn, where Ball Dress, Spoon and Black Duke were together, and Semper Paratus was making a run. Ball Dress and Black Duke were fighting it out at the distance, then Black Duke drew away and won fairly easily by a length and a half from Ball Dress. Night Effort finished fast and beat Semper Paratus for third money. Spoon was fifth. Another small field contested the Courtenay Handicap, included in the half-dozen being The Dove, who had previously finished out of a place in the selling race, and whose prospects looked rather forlorn. A 1 Jolson and True Shaft disputed favouritism till the machine closed, the latter ultimately attaining the honour. The Dove and Bonrose were smartest away, and The Dove led A 1 Jolson and Bonrose round the far turn. At the top the order was Al Jolson, The Dove, True Shaft, Bonrose, and it was much the same racing for the straight. Once in line for the judge First Raid and Meprisant joined in, and the Orari gelding was in front a furlong from home. He held on to win by threequarters of a length from Meprisant, who beat True Shaft by a couple of lengths. Al Jolson was another two lengths away.

SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. PEERSWICK HURDLES, of 200 sovs; once round and a distance.— Carinthia 12.5, Antrim Boy 11.11, Pangolin 10.1, Troilus 9.6, Oriflamb 9.0. AUTUMN NURSERY, of 250 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Solvent 9.3, Chief Cook 8.9, Last March 8.8, Gold Pit 8.2, Ma Belle Polly 7.4, Type 7.3, Convoy 7.2, Zeebrugge 7.2, Eclair 7.2, Azalea 7.0, Diable 7.0. YALDHURST HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; 1 mile.—True Shaft 9.6, Meprisant 9.6, Ball Dress 9.3, First Raid 8.13, Night Effort 7.13, The Dove 7.7. GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of 1250 sovs; 14 miles. Historic ... 9 8 Jaloux .... 7 5 Limerick ..94 Compris ... 7 3 Vertigern . .8 12 Air Laddie .. 7 0 Pink Note ..7 11 Semper Black Duke . 7 9 Paratus 7 0 Mount Boa . 7 8 ADDINGTON HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; 1 mile.—Juniper 8.9, Semper Paratus 8.1, Punchestown 7.10, Royal Love 7.0, The Viscount 7.0, Owlsflight 7.0, Taragona 7.0, Invictus 7.0. PAPANUI HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Wise Choice 8.13, Bonrose 8.9, Pixie Gold 8.6, Punchestown 8.5, Whatnot BD, Night Recital 7.13, Arrowmaid 7.12, Crash 7.8, Elude 7.7, Weatherly 7.7, Decisive 7.7, Bronzewood 7.7, Gasrange 7.7, Flaxbird 7.7, Mistress Quickly 7.7, Gay Nita 7.7. CHALLENGE STAKES, Of 750 sovs; 7 furlongs. Silver Paper Esteem Tautbow Jaloux Gay Court Nightmarch Fair Weather Chrysology Cricket Bat Gold Pit TEMPLETON HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Spoon 8.8, Great Star 8.8, Arrow Lad 8.7, Autopay 8.7, True Shaft 8.6. Palermo 8.5. Full Feather *8.5, First Raid 7.11, Al Jo&on 7JI, Blue Paper 7,8.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. AUTUMN TO MY OWN. KARAPOTTS ST. LEGER. By Telegraph—Press Association AUCKLAND, April 6. The second day of the Auckland Racing Club’s Easter meeting was held to-day in dull weather. A light shower fell before noon, but the course was in good condition. The totalisator handled £53,516 10s, against £78,765 last year, making a total for the meeting of £102,317, against £153,497 a year ago. Results:— NELSON HANDICAP. Of 350 sovs; 1 mile. 4—Puriri Park, 8.3 (Manson) .. .. 1 10 —Grand Spirit, 7.0 (Brownlee) .. 2 12—Good Idea, 7.10 (Parsons) .. 3 Also ran—2 Manawhenua, 8 Pakitere, 9 Catoma, 3 Rafflight, 7 Gay Idea, 14 Mauriaena, 6 Jaeldy Karo, 1 Jenny Diver, 5 Spearlad, 11 Taurua, 15 Operatic, 17 British Princess, 16 Camp Prince, 13 Kouranui. Won by a head, half a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 40sec. VICTORIA HANDICAP. Of 450 sovs; 6 furlongs. 1— Soloist, 7.5 (Gilmer) 1 4 Royal Artist, 8.8 (Goldfinch) .. 3 3—Peter Jackson, 7.10 (Stockley) 3 Also ran—2 Eastertime, 7 Persham, 6 Lotus Lily, 5 Brazanna, 8 Cape Gold, 10 Curie, 9 United, 11 Speedfast. Won by a neck, a neck between second and third. Time, lmin. Msec. ST. HELIER’S HURDLES. Of 350 sovs; 12 miles. 2 Lucess, 9.3 (Foster) 1 1 — Cruachan, 11.0 (Syme) 2 5 High Pitch, 9.12 (Gilmer) .. ..3 Also ran.—4 Pompeius, 3 Quinsilia, 7 Glenmaree, 6 Respirator. Won by two lengths, ten lengths between second and third. Time, 3min. Msec. AUTUMN HANDICAP. Of 850 sovs; 14 miles. 3 My Own, 8.4 (Voitre) 1 7—Bright Glow, 8.6 (Murray) .. ..2 2 Lady Pam, 8.5 (Gray) 3 Also ran—6 In the Shade, 1 Corinax, 8 Sir Mond, 4 Motere, 5 Gay Cockade, 10 Lucy Rose, 11 Desert Glow, 9 Brampton. Won by threequarters of a length, a neck between second and third. Time, 2min. 35sec. AUTUMN STEEPLECHASE. Of 500 sovs; 3 miles. 7—Star Comet, 10.5 (Brady) .. .. 1 3 Foxhound, 9.12 (Gilmer) 2 I—Skyrider,l—Skyrider, 10.11 (MacDonald) .. 3 Also ran.—4 Slump, 5 St. Warrigal, 6 Dark Prince, 2 Airtight, 8 Kamehameha. Won by six lengths, twenty lengths between second and third. Time, 6min. GREAT NORTHERN LEGER. Of 750 sovs; 12 miles. 1— Karapoti (Gray) 1 2 King March (Bagby) 2 3 Pewa (Ludlow) 3 Also ran—4 Hampton Park. Won by three lengths, twelve lengths between second and third. Time, 3min. lsec. HUIA HANDICAP. Of 550 sovs; 6 furlongs. 3 Leitrim, 8.5 (Gray) 1 2 Gold Day, 7.9 (Keesing) 2 12—Honiton, 7.24 (Horne) 3 Also ran—7 Pegaway, 8 Toxeuma, 6 Silvermine, 1 Supremacy, 4 Gold Money, 10 White Wings, 5 Chromadyne, 9 Prince Val. 11 British King. Won by a neck, half a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 12 ISLINGTON HANDICAP. Of 450 sovs; 1 mile. 3 Eaglet, 9.3 (Bagby) 1 6 Volimond, 8.12 (Goldfinch) .. ..2 s—Cynthias—Cynthia N, 8.0 (Gray) 3 Also ran—4 Eager Rose, 1 Mervette, 8 Tenakoe, 2 Chief Link, 11 Patutahi, 7 Chief Joy, 13 Spring Abbey, 12 Lucky Alice, 15 Hannibal, 16 Werata, 14 King Willonyx, 10 Envoy, 9 Valcuir. Won by threequarters of a length. Time, lmin. 38 4-ssec. WAIPUKURAU JOCKEY CLUB. QUEEN’S CHOICE WINS CUP. By Telegraph—Press Association HASTINGS, April 6. The Waipukurau Jockey Club's Easter meeting was held to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance. The proceeds are for the earthquake relief fund. The totalisator handled £9759 for seven races, against £19,277 for eight races last year. Results:— MAIDEN RACE, Of luO sovs; 6 furlongs. 1— Acrospire, 8.10 (Gilmore) 1 s—Mon5 —Mon Roi, 8.9 2 2 Royal Bengal, 8.9 3 Also ran—4 Hunting Tower, 3 Sweet Sue. Won by half a length, a head between second and third. Time —lmin 18sec. HATUMU HANDICAP, j Of 125 sovs; 5 furlongs. s—Hystride, 7.5 (L. Faulkiner) .. .. 1 I—Manifesto, 9.10 2 4 Flute, 7.6 3 Also ran—3 Souchong, 2 Jazz King, 6 King Manu, 7 Black Flyer. Won by half a head, half a length between second and third. Time—lmin 1 4-ssec. RUATAINWHA HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs; 11 miles. 1— Charmaline, 8.6 (C. Stratton) .. 1 3 Malahat, 8.1 2 4 High Falutin’, 7.2 3 ACso ran—2 Easterly, 5 Keen, 7 Kimbo, 6 Princess Elizabeth. Won by a length, a head between second and third. Time—2min 8 3-ssec. WAIPUKURAU CUP, Of 200 sovs; lk miles. 4—Queen’s Choice, 7.11 (Gilmore) .. 1 3 —Tahoma, 7.12 2 2 Brambletom, 8.0 3 Also ran—l Shrewd, 5 Bennanee, 6 Masher. Won by a length, a head between second and third. Time—2min 8 l-ssec. ORINGI HANDICAP, Of 125 sovs; 5 furlongs. 1— Innuendo, 7.8 (C. Stratton) .. .. l 2 Sporting Chance, 8.7 2 3 Royal Bengal, 7.5 3 Also ran—4 Souchong, 5 Chief Clerk, 6 Anemometer. Won by a head, a neck between second and third. Time —lmin 1 4-ssec. LADIES’ HANDICAP, Of 100 sovs; 11 furlongs. 2 High Heather, 10.9 (W. J. Duggan) 1 1— Cook, 10.10 2 3 Kaiti, 11.6 3 Also ran—s King’s Folly, 4 Autumn Dawn. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time—2min 27sec. FLYING HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs; 6 furlongs. 4 Flute, 7.6 (Gilmore) 1 2 Cuticle, 9.1 2 I—Freehold, 9.8 3 Also ran—7 Kaihoro, 5 Zippor, 3 Hystride, 6 Black Flyer. Won by a head, a head between second and third. Time —lmin 15 3-ssec. KUMARA MEETING POSTPONED. By Telegraph—Press Association GREYMOUTH. April 6. The Kumara Racing Club’s meeting, which was to have been held to-day, has been postponed till Wednesday, owing to heavy rains overnight.

A.J.C. MEETING. SYDNEY CUP TO THE DIMMER. United Prese Association—By Electrle Telegraph—Copyright (Received April 6, 8.15 p.m.) SYDNEY, April 6. The second day of the A.J.C. meeting was held in fine weather before an attendance of 55,000. An early morning shower provided a holding track. The Dimmer, which carried the support of most backers, won the Cup with ease. He was always nicely placed and went away from the field in the straight. Results:— LA PEROSE HANDICAP. Prince Verderer, 7.8 (Cook) 1 Sir Duninald, 7.6 (Simpson) 2 Lady O’Clare, 7.8 (Pratt) 3 Fourteen started. Caravil Boy made the early running and led into the straight from Anchor, Carnella, Lady O’Clare and Prince Verderer. The latter hit the front passing the Leger stand, and won easily by four lengths. Time—lmin 15sec. EASTER STAKES. Burwood, 7.6 (Percival) l Johnnie Jason, 7.13 (Cracknell) .. 2 Golden Gate, 7.7 (Pratt) 3 Fourteen started. Bold Bid showed the way into the straight from Gloriole, Johnnie Jason and Burwood. Finishing strongly, Burwood reached the judge with two lengths to spare. Time—lmin 28sec. FIRST STEEPLECHASE. Burraform, 10.11 (Troy) 1 Reviser, 12.2 (Dynan) 2 Hawera, 11.7 (Fielder) 3 Seven started. Ego and Lighten fell. Reviser was the pacemaker from Kinross, Burraform and Namera, and led at the final obstacle by ten lengths. Burraform came with a late run and gained the verdict by a length. Time —4min 242 sec. SYDNEY CUP. The Dimmer, 7.12 (Bartle) 1 Aleman, 7.3 (Percival) 2 Donald, 8.12 (Davidson) 3 Eleven started. Balloon King ran to the front from Troilus, Inducement, Aleman and First Acre. They were running in that order at the top of the straight, where The Dimmer, which moved smartly round the field, joined the leaders. The Dimmer maintained his run and won easing up by three lengths. Time—3min 542 sec. WENTWORTH HANDICAP. Bonnie Valerie, 8.4 (Cook) 1 Lightning March, 8.5 (Hornery) .. 2 Alleviate, 7.7 (Weiss) 3 Nineteen started. Marinade was the pacemaker from Hunt the Slipper. Bassanton, Top Speed and Calix. At the distance, Lightning March took command and appeared the winner, but Bonnie Valerie got up in the final strides to snatch a victory by a length. Time—lmin 152 sec. LOCAL HANDICAP. Myarin, 8.5 (Munro) 1 Sun Lover, 6.9 (Weiss) 2 Don Moon. 8.12 (Bartle) 3 Seventeen started. Myarin raced to the front leaving the barrier and was not afterwards headed, winning with ease by two lengths. Time—2min Bsec. HAWERA TROTTING CLUB. BIG RACE TO GREAT PARRISH. By Telegraph—Press Association HAWERA, April 6. The Hawera Trotting Club’s meeting concluded in dull but fine weather before a fair attendance. The track was fast. The totalisator handled £11,607 10s, compared with £18,594 on the same day last year. For the meeting the total this year was £21,837 10s compared with £36,252. Results:— TRIAL HANDICAP. Of 160 sovs; (3.40); 14 miles. 1— Impromptu, 48yds (McMillan) .. 1 3—Highland Derby, 24yds (Walker) 2 9—Lady Coronado, scr (Heginbottom) 3 Also ran—s Harvest Boy, 7 Golden Oaks, 13 Prince Lochinvar, 10 Tui Coronado, 4 Phyllis Axworthy, 6 Liability, 2 Travis, 11 Makauri Belle, 12 Mr Guy, 8 Mild Derby. Won by two and a half lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 3min. 24 2-ssec. OHAWE HANDICAP. Of 175 sovs; (3.48); 14 miles. 8— La Campione, scr (Dwyer) .. 1 3—Todd Bingen, 72yds (Berkett) . 2 7 —El Merit, scr (Barraclough) .. .. 3 Also ran—9 Amy Enawah, 10 Octachord, 1 Finora, 2 King’s Guard, 6 Madam Mackie, 5 Call Boy, 4 Hue Coronado. Won by two lengths, five lengths between second and third. Time, 3min. 40 3-ssec. KAPUNI HANDICAP. Of 175 sovs; (3.34); 14 miles. 3—Prince Pedro, scr (McMillan) .. 1 9 Fliton, scr (Garrard) 2 2 Jewel Elect, 24yds (Walker) .. 3 Also ran—s Kewpie’s Triumph, 8 Nelsonian, 7 Rita Thorpe, 4 Lee Nelson, 6 Rangihau, 9 Sailor Boy, 1 Lady Author. Won by a length and a half, a length between second and third. Time, 3min. 26sec. WAIMATE PLAINS HANDICAP. Of 350 sovs; (4.38); 2 miles. 2 Great Parrish, scr (Paul) .. .. 1 3 Happy Land, 24yds (Russell) .. 2 1 — Rollo, 24yds (Berry) 3 Also ran—s El Direct, 6 Arachne, 9 Explosion, 10 Major Lind, 8 Gang Awa, 4 Dillon Logan, 7 Enawah. Won by two and a half lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 4min. 32sec. OPUNAKE HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs; (4.50); 2 miles. 6 Spectacular, scr (Bentley) .. .. 1 2 Great Glee, 24yds (Bussell) .. 2 7 Wimmera King, 12yds (August) 3 Also ran—3 Merce Bingen, 4 Ben Bingen, 1 Biddy Parrish, 5 Tamahine. Won by one and a half lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, 4min. 50sec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP. Of 170 sovs; (2.18); 1 mile. I—Tumatakuru, 24 (Dunlevy) .. .. 1 1— Dan Direct, 12yds (Newdick) .. 2 4 Belle Lorrimer, scr (Berry) .. 3 Also ran—B High Sea, 7 Peter Lloyd, 3 Zella, 0 Daytime, 5 Major Lind. Won by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 2min. 14sec. KAPONGA HANDICAP. Of 150 sovs; (4.45); 2 miles. 2 Dan Direct, 24 (Dick) l 3 Jewel Elect, scr. (Walker) .. .. 2 5 Wakefield, 60yds (Berry) . . .. 3 Also ran—9 Huia Maid, 1 Lomar, 8 Rita Thorpe, 4 Holly Bank,6 Hilltop, 7 Great Change. Won by threequarters of a length, a length between second and third. Time, 4min. 37 3-5 sec. PATEA HANDICAP. Of 180 sovs; (2.52); li miles. 1— Happy Land, 48yds (Bussell) .. 1 2 Belle Lorrimer, scr (Berry) .. 2 3 Nella Dillon, 48yds (Robertson) 3 Also ran—4 Bonniewah, bracketed with Lady Jewel, 6 High Sea, 5 Explosion. Won by threequarters of a length, a neck between second and third. Time, 2min. 50 2-ssec.

WAIRARAPA RACING CLUB. EASTER HANDICAP TO WHITE FANG. By Telegraph—Press Association MASTERTON, April 6. The Wairarapa Racing Club’s meeting opened to-day in fine weather with the track in good order. There was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £16,078/10/-, against £23,066/10/- on the opening day (Saturday), last year. Results:— NEWMARKET HANDICAP, Of 175 sovs; 6 furlongs. 3 Tenterden, 8.0 (J. Green) .. .. 1 2 Ridgemount, 8.9 (Drinkwater) .. 2 I—Portray, 8.0 (Gerrand) 3 Also ran—4 Hunting Call. Portray, Hunting Call and Tenterden was the early order, but before entering the straight Tenterden ran to the front, winning by six lengths, half a length separating second and third. Time—lmin 12 3-ssec. "'~n FERRY HACK, Of 140 sovs; 6 furlongs. 4 Ephialtes, 7.7 (Brady) .. 1 I—Kozan, 8.1 (Taylor) 2 7—Leyland, 7.7 (Gerrand) 3 Also ran—s Baskier, 10 Henry of Navarre, 2 Winsome Hind, 3 Green Patch, 6 False Scent, 11 Winlock, 8 Night Speaker, 9 Grey Mist. Kozan, who monopolised the betting, was comfortably beaten by Ephialtes after having every chance. Kozan led off but Baskier assumed the lead to the straight where Ephialtes drew away to win easily by two lengths, one and a half lengths separating the next horses. Time—lmin 13 4-ssec. EASTER HANDICAP, Of 400 sovs; li miles. 3 White Fang, 7.13 (Dick) 1 I—Stanchion, 8.13 (Gerrand) 2 4 Count Palatine, 8.5 (J. Green) .. 3 Also ran—s The Swell, 2 Straightcourse, 3 Dainty Ways. The chief event provided a stirring contest, practically all of the six runners having their names called. Dainty Ways and Straightcourse were the pacemakers, closely attended by Stanchion, The Swell, and Count Palatine. Entering the back stretch the order was much the same. In a ding-dong go up the straight, White Fahg, on the outside, got home a neck in front of Stanchion, Count Palatine being a length back third. Time—2min 9 2-ssec. NURSERY HANDICAP, Of 165 sovs; 5 furlongs. 6 Movietone, 7.4 (Dick) 1 7 Child’s Study, 7.4 (E. Burgess) .. 2 1— Distortion, 7.9 (Gerrand) 3 Also ran—2 Richborough, 3 St. Roger, 4 Interlocutor, 5 Acis, 6 Foghorn (bracketed with the winner). Richborough was badly left. St. Roger and Child’s Study led the field into the straight. Distortion, Child’s Study, and Movietone raced abreast to the post, Movietone winning by a long head from Child’s Study, with Distortion a head back third. Time—6o 2-ssec. TUHITARATA HANDIDCAP, Of 175 sovs; 1 mile. 2 Courtlike, 7.12 (Gerrand) 1 4 Saltpot, 8.4 (Stuart) 2 6—Jayson, 8.1 (Stokes) 3 Also ran—7 Appledore, 1 Cessation, 5 Zephyrus, 3 The Sun, 8 Master of Arts. Courtlike got the worst of the start but, patiently handled, won a good race. Saltpot, Master of Arts, and The Sun led into the straight, where Courtlike joined the issue, and in a battling finish won by a head, a similar distance separating second and third. Time—lmin 40 4-ssec. MARTINBOROUGH HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs; 7 furlongs. 1— Lineage, 7.11 (Dowell) 1 6—Make Up, 7.11 (Taylor) 2 2 Atholspear, 8.11 (Ridgway) .. ..3 Also ran—s Staghunter, 3 Belle Star, 4 Billion, 7 Tcheka. Lineage soon took the lead and never gave the others a look in, winning with her ears pricked by three lengths, Make Up being second and Atholspear a length away. Time—lmin 27 l-ssec. MOKAI HACK, • Of 150 sovs; 7 furlongs. 9—False Scent, 7.9 (Drinkwater) .. 1 2—Rotation, 7.9 (Gerrard) 2 5 Johneen, 7.13 (Taylor) 3 Also ran—l Tobaccoland, 8 Ben Hur, 7 Dermod, 3 Valueless, 6 Lucretia, 10 White Doe, 4 Peep. Valueless led to the bottom stretch, where False Scent came to the front. Rotation made a run on the outer, but False Scent was ridden out to win by half a length, with a similar distance between second and third. Time —lmin 37sec. MAIDEN HACK, Of 130 sovs; 7 furlongs. 6 Martian Chief, 8.7 (Baker) .. 1 4 Joie de Val, 8.7 2 5 Manuiri, 8.7 (Taylor) 3 Also ran—lo Wee Lackie, 7 Exaltation, 2 Pat’s Boy, 11 Taura Lad, 4 Retract, 8 Populace, 9 Midnight Echo, 3 Lady Ronald. Exaltation was left. Lady Ronald, Joie de Val. and Manuiri led into the straight and inside the distance Martian Chief pushed up on the rails to win by half a length, Manuiri being a length away third. Time—lmin 28 4-ssec. SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 175 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Reremoana 9.0, Tenterden 8.13, Ridgemount 8.12, Staghunter 8.7, Portray 8.1, Hunting Call 7.10. MOROA HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Ben Hur 9.0, Ephialtes 8.10, False Scent 8.9, Saltpot 8.9, Rotation 8.5, Johneen 8.5, Dermod 8.1, Valueless 7.11, Winloch 7.10, Lucretia 7.10, White Doe 7.9, Joie de Val 7.9, Midnight Echo 7.7, Manuiri 7.7. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; 9 furlongs 80 yards.—Stanchion 9.4, White Fang 8.10, Count Palatine 8.66, The Swell 8.5, Straightcourse 8.3, Atholspear 7.13, Lineage 7.8. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; 5 furlongs.—Richborough 8.11, Hampden 8.11, Movietone 8.1, Distortion 7.11, Child’s Study 7.10, St. Roger 7.7, Interlocuter 7.7, Axis 7.3, Foghorn 7.2. PIHAUTEA HANDICAP, of 160 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Tobaccoland 9.2, Kozan 8.13, Baskier 8.12, Ephialtes 8.4, False Scent 8.3, Henry of Navarre 7.12, Winsome Hind 7.11, Green Patch 7.11, Martian Chief 7.11, Leyland 7.6, Valueless 7.5, Imminent 7.5, Night Speaker 7.5. TAUHERENIKAU HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Atholspear 8.11, Staghunter 8.8, Spearmiss 8.1, Tobaccoland 7.12, Make Up 7.12, Belle Star 7.10, Dainty Ways 7.10, Billion 7.8, Tcheka 7.7. ROTOTAWAI HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; 1 mile.—Appledore 8.11, Saltpot 8.10, Courtlike 8.10, Cessation 8.5, Jayson 8.4, Zephyrus 7.12, The Sun 7.11, Pat’s Boy 7.8, Grey Mist 7.8, Master of Arts 7.7, Peep 7.7. NOVICE STAKES, of 130 sovs; 5 furlongs.—Retract 9.0, Joie de Val 9.0, Lady Ronald 9.0, Eminent 9.0, Wee Lackie 9.0, Maidstone 9.0, Taura Lad 9.0, Populace 9.0, Exaltation 9.0. Manuiri 9.0, Little Thrush 9.0, Valorous Knight 9.0. DONCASTER RESULT. SYDNEY PRESS COMMENT. United Press Association —By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, April 5. Commenting on the Doncaster Handicap, the “Sydney Morning Herald” says that Sir Chrystopher’s victory was

a just reward for consistency, and a triumph for the Newcastle trainer, L. Cashman, who had been studying the horse’s peculiarities for many months. Sir Chrystopher, which this year won four out of five starts, came from the last at the three furlong post, to first at the furlong post, and sustaining a long, gruelling run, won by threequarters of a length from that sterling performer, Mollison, which tried to win all the way. The time was only half a second outside Whittier’s 1924 record for the Doncaster. Sir Chrystopher was purchased as a yearling for only 80 guineas. The buyer, however, was not satisfied, and resold him to Mr H. R. Munro for 60 guineas. He has already won £6117. RIVERTON RACING CLUB. EASTER HANDICAP TO TOWN MAJOR. Bj Telegraph—Press Association INVERCARGILL, April 6. The second day of the Riverton Racing Club’s meeting was held in fine weather before a large attendance. The track was holding. The totalisator put through £15,013, compared with £19.243 on the second day last year. H. Anderton, rider of Good Gift in the HighWeight Handicap, was suspended for 14 days for crossing Membo in the straight in the early stages of the race. Results:— HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. Of 125 sovs; H miles. 4—Royal Limond, 9.0 (Kerr) I 1— Night Rose, 10.5 (Trillo) 2 7—Slim Jim, 9.0 (Hunt) 3 Also ran—2 Membo, 5 West Dome, 3 Good Gift, 6 Bitractor. Won by a neck, two and a half lengths between second and third. Time —2min 19sec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, Of 125 sovs; 6 furlongs, g—Cetchela, 7.5 (Barclay) 1 4 Red Royal, 8.1 (Wilson) 2 10— Traction, 7.0 (Winder) 3 Also ran—7 Ace of Hearts, 1 Jack a j Dandy, 3 Miss Redowa, 5 Milliner, 6 Thornton, 2 Ozone, 7 Tea Urn. Won by a neck, a similar distance between second and third. Time—lmin 20 4-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs; 6 furlongs. 3 Assemble, 8.0 (Dwyer) 1 5 Arikinui, 7.10 (Wilson) 2 4 Waving Com, 8.6 (Brodie) 3 Also ran—6 Aspiring, 1 Master Anomaly, 2 Full Fling. Won by a neck, half a length between second and third. Time —lmin 18 3-ssec. SOUTHERN CHAMPION HACK, Of 300 sovs; 1 mile. 7—Totolomai, 7.2 (Jenkins) 1 4 The Smuggler, 7.5 (Ingram) .... 2 2 High Speed, 7.6 (Metcalfe) .. ..3 Also ran—s Solmar, 8 Barn Door, 1 Steeton and Cough (bracketed), 3 Toreador, 9 Takaka, 6 Com Queen. Won by a length and a half, half a length between second and third. Time — lmin 48sec. EASTER HANDICAP, Of 310 sovs; 9 furlongs. 6 Town Major, 8.9 (Hogan) 1 1— Charmaine, 8.5 (Barclay) 2 3 Royal Saxon, 9.0 (O’Connor) 3 Also ran—4 Red Sea, 7 Camisader, 2 Wingatui, 5 Salmo Salar, 8 Speed Light, 9 Night Maid. Won by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Time—2min 7sec. RIVERTON STEEPLECHASE, Of 260 sovs; 21 miles. 2 Squatter, 9.11 (V. Langford) .... 1 5 Kapuna, 11.2 (Hunt) 2 9 —Diamond Jack. 9.0 (Pratt) .. .. 3 Also ran—3 Maungamoe, 7 Radlac (fell), 4 Snowfall, 1 Valves (fell), 8 Matu (fell), 10 Taramoa (fell), 6 Koremata (pulled up). Won by six lengths, four lengths betw r een second and third. Time —smin 30 4-ssec. WALLACE HANDICAP, Of 130 sovs; 7 furlongs. 6 Leading Boy, 7.5 (Leckie) 1 11— Some Form, 7.5 (Cotton) 2 I—Hot1 —Hot Tea, 8.0 (McEwan) 3 Also ran—3 Crubenmore, 2 Banner Boy, 10 Baby Bliss, 5 Vincgrove, 4 Meitui, 8 Felony, 7 Cetchela, 12 Archdeacon, 9 Rombeau. Won by four lengths, a head between second and third. Time—lmin 31 3-ssec. MONOWAI HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs; 1 mile. 5 Red Boa, 7.12 (Pope) 1 I—Charmaine, 9.3 (Ellis) 2 6 Money Mine, 8.5 (Hughes) .. . - 3 Also ran—2 Habit, 3 Some Toff, 4 Apache. Won by half a length, two lengths between second and third. Time —lmin 47 2-ssec. SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. OREPUKI HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Slim Jim 9.0, Bitractor 9.0, Glenham Lark 9.0, Tea Urn 9.0, Willing 8.12, Gold Ray 8.9, Tippling 8.9, Consono 8.9, Rose Dart 8.7, Bachelor’s Idol 8.7, Singing Liffey 8.,7 Huida 8.7, Ruling Light 7.2. FIORD HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; 1 mile.—Royal Saxon 9.1, Charmaine 8.10, Red Sea 8.6, Habit 8.3, Inevitable 7.11, Waving Com 7.10, Wingatui 7.9. Money Mine 7.9, Apache 7.5, Night Maid 7.0. FAIRFAX HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Red Royal 8.6, Jack a Dandy

8.3, Leading Boy 8.2. Totolomai 8.2, Miss Redowa 8.1, Toreador 80. Some Form 7.10, Vinegrove 7.10. Felony *f.G, Thornton 7.6, Ozone 7.5, Traction JZ.S, Calham 7.3. AUTUMN STEEPLECHASE, of J£o sovs; 2i miles. —•Kapuna 11.4, Mauligamoe 10.12, Squatter 10.7, Valves 10.4, Matu 10.2, French Fleet 9.2, Ngahue 9.2, Glenboa 9.0. WAIPANGO HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; 1 mile.—Night Rose 8.9, Baby Bliss 7.9, Leading Boy 7.13, Pharaoh 7.11, Steeton 7.11. Barn Door 7.11, Cough 7.10, The Smuggler 7.10, Speed 7.8, West Dome 7.7. Meitui 7.6, Felony 7.5, Ohai 7.2, Good Gift '7.2, Com Queen 7.2, Rcmbeau 7.0. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Camisader 9.0. -Assemble 8.12, Waving Corn 8.7, Red ‘feoa 8.5, Money Mine 8.3. Arikinui 7.13, Master Anomaly 7.12, Membo 7.10. First Money 7.9, Ace of Hearts 7.2, Crubenmore 7.0, Solmar 7.0, Milliner 7.0. FEILDING JOCKEY CLUB. BIG RACE TO PAITONU. By Telegraph—Press Association FEILDING, ApriT£ For the second day of the Feildlng Jockey Club’s meeting the weather was fine but dull. There was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £18,952, against £29,466 last year: making a total for the meeting of £35,854, compared with £58,117 in 1930. Results:— KIMBOLTON HURDLES, Of 150 sovs; 1 mile 130 yards. s—Goldlike,5 —Goldlike, 9.2 (Jarvis) 1 B—Spearopa,B—Spearopa, 9.0 2 3 Kopje, 9.0 ,~,3 Also ran—6 Royal Acre, 1 Full Mark, 4 Hymgreat, 2 Arch Eagle, 7 Latakia. Won by six lengths, half a length between second and third. Time—2min 55 l-ssec. REWA HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs; 6 furlongs. , 4 Wallaruh. 8.3 (Barry) 1 j I—Knollmere.1 —Knollmere. 9.0 2 3 Leisure, 8.7 3 Also ran—2 Golden Shadow, 6 King Acre, 7 Navaho, 5 Nimble, 8 Moatoa. Won by a head, half a length between second and third. Time—lmin 14 4EASTER HANDICAP. Of 350 sovs; 1 mile and a distance. 4 Paitonu, 7.13 (Cotter) 1 5 Calamine, 7.8 2 I—Moutoa Treasury, 7.12 3 Also ran—6 Chopin, 7 High Falutin’, 2 Pahu. 3 Kahikatoa, 8 Mountaift Heath, 5 Glenstar. Won by threequarters of a length, a length and a half between second and third. Time—lmin 54 l-ssec. AWAHURI HANDICAP, *Of 150 sovs; 7 furlongs. 4—Miss Shef, 7.8 (Alf McDonald) 1 1— Nightmare. 7.11 • -• 2 7—Takuhue, 7.7 3 Also ran—3 Tentcall, 5 Boneve, 2 Swiftray, 6 Park Acre. Won by a length and a half, threequarters of a length between second and third. Time — lmin 29sec. WAIATA STAKES, Of 120 sovs; 6 furlongs. 4 White Squall (S. Anderson) .... 1 5 Black Duchess 2 2 Thrasher 3 Also ran—4 Thermopylae, 6 Black Plane, 1 Goldzone, 3 Infusion. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time —lmin 15 l-ssec. DENBIGH HANDICAP, T Of 250 sovs; 6 furlongs. 2 Astor, 7.11 (W. Broughton) .. 1 3 Orapai, 8.4 2 5 Gold Dawn, 7.9 -C 3 Also ran—l Consent, 4 Just an Idea, 6 Coon Song. Won by two lengths, same distance between second and third. Time —lmin 12 l-ssec. OROUA HACK CUP. Of 325 sovs; 1 mile and a distance. 1 — Mahora, 9.2 (Morris) 1 6 Grand Jury, 8.12 2 2 Spearful, 8.6 3 Also ran—3 Monaloff. 8 Glenrossie, 11 Spearform. 7 Arajean, 10 Arrowhead, 9 Little Doubt, 4 Laconic, 13 The Warden, 12 Blacksmith, 5 Warzone. Won by half a length, two lengths between second and third. Time lmin 54 3-ssec. MAKINO HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs; 7 furlongs. 2 Fitz Quex, 8.5 (Mackie) 1 I — Richfield, 8.10 ..2 3 Cashier, 8.1 IS 3 Also ran—4 Paratoo, 6 Gold Dawn, 7 Rory Mor, 5 Gold Cure, 5 Juggle. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time—lmin 27 l-ssec.