RACING AND TROTTING

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17527, 2 May 1925, Page 7

RACING AND TROTTING

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The North island hurdler BononxeL has arrived at Riecarton. He lias been purchased by Mr H. Dampier Crossley, and lie has gone into K. Longley ’s stableike Australian-bred gelding Tenterheld is now an inmate of A. Wormald’s stable at Riecarton. He will be got ready for hurdle races, but he is too old to' improve on his past form. Kick Prize is slightly amiss at present and he was unable to fulfil his South Canterbury engagements. The well-known jockey G. Young was not at the South Canterbury meeting. He met with an accident a few days ago and he is temporarily unable to do un3- riding. There were two falls in the steeplechase at the South Canterbury meeting yesterday. A. J. Peart, the rider of Greenstone, suffered a slight concussion, while J. R. Kaau, the rider of Charlatan, received a severe shaking. West Coast horses opened their campaign in Canterbury vary auspiciously at the South Canterbury meeting yesterday. Lord Ashlea scored hi 'tlie opening event, the hurdle race. All Gold won the second race, and Some Abbey was runner-up in the third. The first-named pair paid big dividends. Taking these results as a guide it looks-as if the West Coasters would win a. lot of races during the next few weeks. There was some interference in the Rosewill Hack Handicap at the South Canterbury meeting yesterday, Obligio being a sufferer. An inquiry was held, but after hearing evidence it was decided to take no further action. Lord Ashlea scored an easy win in the hurdle race at the South Canterbury meeting yesterday. He was always well placed, and he cleared out from the opposition in the straight. Petunia, who finished second in the hurdle race at South Canterbury yesterday, went well in patches, and if h© had held his place steadily he would have been hard to beat. Probably on the strength of reports that he had been schooling well sine© lie was sent to Washdyke, there was a lot of support for Royal Star in the hurdle race. At no stage, howex'er, did he jump well, and ho was hopelessly beaten. He locks a problem as a hurdler. All Gold was responsible for a fine finishing effort in the Gladstone Hack 'Welter Handicap at Timaru yesterday, and it was only after a hard battle that he got up to win on the post. He will be seen to advantage again very soon, as he is in vood fettle. Coch-y-Bondhu let her admirers down badlv at South Canterbury yesterday. She showed a lot of speed, but she was beaten after going six furlongs. It was a disappointing effort after her form at Riecarton, where she ran out a mile pretty well. Shandre is in good racing trim at present arid he may be among the winners shortly. A mix up at the start spoilt the contest for the Electric Stakes at South Canterbury yesterday. Gold Brick, Some Abbey and Soltoe were the luckyones, as they got clear early and had the race to themselves all the way. Tarleton put up a fine performance when he won the Timaru Cup. He was a long way back in the early stages and ho was being hard ridden half a mile from home. Responding gamely, he got up to win by a narrow margin. It was his third success durin«-* the last eight weeks, each of his wins being scored over a mile and a quarter. Ravenna, rap a olid race in the Timaru Cup, and, thouc-h Tarleton appeared to have her measure fifty yards from the post, she battled on to the end and was goim- as well as her rival in the last few htrides Kilfane brobe a blood vessel while taking part in the Timaru Cup, and he can be written off for sotoe time to come. Tunny Look was very unlucky in the Timaru Cup. But for interference the straight he would have seriously troubled Tncleion and Ravenna at the

Gav Juliet ran one of her best races in the Smithfield Handicap at South Canterbury yesterday, though she only won by a head from Ayrburn, who lost several lengths at the start. Gay Juliet looked as if she could have done a little better. She is very well jvst now. Charlatan came to grief six furlongs from home in the steeplechase at South Canterbury yesterday. His mishap was not unexpected, as he was not fencing at his best. Early in the race he knocked his stiffle hard, losing a lump of skin and hair, and though he walked off soundly enough he will be given a bit of a rest to recover from the experience. Palencia won the steeplechase at South Canterbury yesterday very easily at the finish, but he chanced one or two fences and he had a narrow escape from falling at the second last obstacle. The ancient Golden Prince came up again yesterday after a long spell and ran a line race in tlie steeplechase. HR condition gave out some distance from home,, but his jumping was as brilliant as ever. Retrospect pat up a fine effort to win the Rosewill Hack Handicap at South Canterbury yesterday. She .appeared to be in a hopeless position at the entrance to the straight, but she came with a great run and scored a narrow victory. It was a very game effort, in which vigorous riding was a contributory factor.

Kilris showed plenty of speed in her race at South Canterbury j'esterday, being one of the early leaders. Then she lost, her place but she came on aerain with a strong run at the finish. She may do better before long. -Th© Southland horse. M'arhaven, won the concluding event at South Canterbury yesterday in fine sule. He did not look well but he was always in a handy position and he finished strongly. His success was freely anticipated. Barn Owl was badly placed in the early stages or the Doncaster Handicap at the South Canterbury meeting yesterday and she got into all the trouble tha„ -ivas possible. Under the circums\anc,e? did remarkably well' to fin. rsh third. TIMARU RACES. A SUCCESSFUL START. The conditions were perfect yesterday for the opening of the South Canterbury Jockey Club’s autumn meeting, the sun shining brightly throughout the afternoon, while there was an absence of wind. There was an average attendace, including a fair number of Christchurch sportsmen. Good fields took part in most of the events and the racing was full of interest, several very close finishes be ng witnessed. It was a well-run matting, there being no untoward incidents, while punctuality was closely observed. Proceedings opened with the Tekapo Hurdle Handicap. The withdrawal of Chinatown left a. field of nine. Petunia carried a few puunds more than Red Kriss, with Red Kriss also well backed. Petunia and Lord Ashlea were smartest to begin, and they- led along the straight from Grim Joke and Calibration, with Red Kriss next. They raced like this for about five furlongs, while Grim Joke ran to the front, showing the way to Lord Ashlea and Petunia a’ong the back, with Calibration, Red Kriss and Paddy’s Hope following in that order. There was little change till they reached the home turn, where Lord Ashlea moved up, and drawing a wav in the straight, lie won easily by three lengths. Grim Joke followed the leader up the straight, but Petunia, finishing last, got up to snatcli second place on the post by half a head. Four lengths away came Rtd Kr ss with Calibration fifth. Lord Ashlea was the outsider of the field, and lie paid a big dividend. It was a great start for the West Coast contingent, especially with a horse whose recent form has been moderate. Petunia ran a peculiar lace, moving up aud dropping back more than once, but ho finished we.l. Gr.m J ke, on the other hand, just failed at the business end, but he gave a creditable exhibition of jumping. Red Kriss was not on his best behaviour, and never looked like

a winner, though he finished a fair fourth. Royal Star gave a very poor exhibition of jumping. Paddy’s Hope lost some ground at the start, and though he went up fast, he setded his chances by a bad jump at 0.,0 second hurdle. San Salvador lost h : s rider at the seventh hurdle. Calibration. :«'i a fair race, but Penury K>:«* “rise never in the picture. Enare, Rich Prize, Mountain and Coniflj\ver were wi-hdrawa from the Gladstone Hack Welter Handicap. Cochy-y-Bondhu was a warm favourite, carrying more than twice as much money as Ophir, who was a little better backed than Ferine, Winkie’s Rebel arid Rockfellow. From a good start Shandre was first, to show cut. with Ferino and Coch-y-Bondhu in close attendance. At the end of three furlongs Coch-y-Bondhu was out in front of the other pair, wffch Bebeform handy. Ferino moved up at the home turn, and at the entrance to thj straight she was with Coch-y-Bondhu, who was beaten a iitt'e, further on. Ferino was then left in charge, but Shandre and All Gold came on together with a great run. In an exciting finish All Gold got up to heat Ferino by a nose, with Chandre another nose away. Then enrre Bebeform, Ophir. Le Force and Winkle's Rebel, in close order. The winner, a four-year-old by Jvilboy, is another cf the West Coast brigade. He began fairly well and stayed in great style. Ferino looked a sure winner a hundred yards from the post, but just faded in the last few strides. .Shandre showed a lot of speed early, and after losing his place at the end of half a mile, he came on again with a gcod finishing run. Winkie’s Rebel jumped back at the rise of the barrier, and considering the ground she lost, she ran a one race. She may soon be a winner. Le Forte and Ophir were also going on well at the end. Coch-y-Bondhu was beaten by the distance, as she was beaten nearly two furlongs from home.

A big field of seventeen lined up for the Electric Stakes. Soltoe was a little better backed than Passing nour, with Gold Brick the only other seriously supported. There was a mix up at the start, several of the green performers running about and interfering with other competitors. Passing Hour began well, but was chopped out early. When the field settled down Gold Brick was out clear of Some Abbey, with So.toe next, these three being well clear of the next bunch, m which Strongbird was prominent. The three leaders never looked in danger of being caught. Gold Brick was well clear at the entrance to the straight, and though he was tiring, he lasted long enough to beat Some Abbey •by nearly a length. Soltoe. finishing fastest of the trio, was only a head away. Two lengths away came Voute and Fairy Herald, followed by a bunch, in which Strongbird, Fairy Tidings and Passing Hour were prominent. The mix up at the start practically left the race to the three placed horses. Gold Brick, the winner, is a three-year-old brother to Nadar ino, and be is a useful galloper, likely to

The six acceptors lined up for the 1 imam Cup. Tarleton was a decided favourite, while after him Ravenna, Mountain ‘Lion, Kilfane and Sunny Loch were evenly supported, l>ancing Days being neglected. Dancing Days showed her customary brilliancy at the start, and at the end of. a furiong she was out well clear of Ravenna, with Mountain Lion, Sunny Loch and Killane following in that order, Tarleton Icing well in the rear. Kilfane dropped back after going three furlongs, and he was pulled up, having broken a bloodvessel. Half a mile from home Dancing Days was two lengths in front of Ravenna, who had Mountain Lien and Sunny Locli in close attendance, while Tarleton was closing up. Dancing Days was done with at the entrance to the straight, and a little further on Tarleton ranged alongside Ravenna. These two had a great battle, but Tarleton wore the Southern mare down *>r d won by a long neck. The winner’s performance was full of merit. He was being hard ridden a long way from home, but be responded gamely and came home like a good horse. Ravenna ran a solid race, and after being near tlie front all the way, she stayed on well. Sunny Loch appeared to meet trouble in the straight, and he ran his last race or the> season. Mountain Lion failed at the end, as he has a habit of doing, while Dancing Days ran on much further than was generally expected.

Songbird, Brown Lady and Corinthie were scratched for tlie Smithfield Handicap, leaving a field of seven It was a great betting race, Los Ambus carrying a few pounds more than Gay Juliet, with solid support for The Harp, Ayrburn, Sun Up and Lava. As usual, Clontarf jumped out smartly and he soon had a lead of several lengths from Sun Up. Los Ambus, and Lava. Racing round the home turn Clontarf was stili well clear, while Gay Juliet was handy to the next bunch, with Ayrburn moving up from the back. Clontarf led Sun Up, Los Ambus and Gay Joliet to the straight, where Ayrburn was going strongly on the outside. Then Clontarf lost his place, Los Ambus taking charge. Gay Juliet headed Los Ambus at the distance, where Ayrburn was aiso handy. These three fought out a good finish. Gay Juliet beating Ayrburn bv a head. Los Ambus, two lengths away, was not ridden out. while Clcntarf was fourth, with the others in a heap. Gay Juliet appeared to win decisively, but Ayrburn was decidedly unlucky in losing so much ground at the start

The scratching of Whipcord left seven runners for the Otipua Steeplechase. Charlatan was a hot favourite carrying nearly twice as much as Palencia, the others being comparatively neglected The veteran Golden Prince, patched un once more, showed his customary brilliancy in the early stages and ho was soon one with a good icad. Tokomairiro was second for *ix furlongs, when he dropped back, leaving Palencia and Charlatan to chase the leader. Siven furlongs from j home Palencia and Charlatan had joinI ed Golden Prince. Cnarlatan hit the fence and lest a couple of lengths, while he fell at the next obstacle. Palencia then went on from Golden Prince, whom he very easily by eight lengths. Kipling plodded along to get third. to.> lengths away, with Mettle Drift six lengths further back. Tokomairiro was pulled up six furlongs | from home. Paletic’a ran a good race I but his jumping was not fautless, and 1 he had a life at the second last, fence. Golden Prince went well as long as his condition lasted and he battled on I gamely to the end tie is still one i of the most brilliant lumpers n comi mission. Kipling put t,j a fdr performance but never looked like catching the horses ii_ f>-ont of him. Charlatan’* performance was a trifle disappointing. as he \v»i‘ not jumping at. all well even bef-.rc he came to grief. j In a field of nine for the Rosewill : Hack Handicap. Retrospect was a strong favourrte, carrying exactly twice as much as Obligio. who had

a slight call over Kilris. Ronaki and Lord Leslie. From a good start. m which Mountain Rose was slow to move, Kilris was first to break the line, with Ronald in close attendance. Before two furlongs had been covered Kilris had lost her place, and Lord Leslie ran xip to second, just behind Ronaki. This pair were well clear at the home turn, where Kilris, Retrojpect and Goosestep were prominent in the next bunch. Once fairly in the straight Retrospect went after the leader. Gradually wearing the leaders down, Retrospect won an exciting race by a neck from Ronaki, who beat Lord Leslie by a head. Kilris was about three lengths away, with Prompter and Goosestep close up. The winner’s performance was full of merit, as sne had a long gap to make tip after a fairly slow start. She finished too well for Ronaki and Lord Leslie, both of whom would be more at home over a shorter course. Kilris showed plenty of speed, and after unaccountably losing her place she was runnincr on well again at the finish.

The concluding event, the Doncaster Handicap, drew a field of twelve. Barn Owl was a strong favourite, carrying more than half as much again as Warhaven, who was easily second cnoice. Kilbarry was first to break the line, but only lasted a few strides when he dropped out quickly. Uleaborg then took charge, with Bella Lake and Warhaven next, at the head of a big bunch. Quality, after being compelled to start behind the field, ran up wry fast, and at the end oi three furlongs she had joined Uleaborg, Bella Bake and Warhaven, with Prmce Charleroi and Barn Owl prominent in the next bunch. Uleaborg was done with after going half a mile Prince Charleroi, Warhaven and Quality led to the straight, where Happy i-lay-s moved up fast. Warhaven was in charge at the distance, but Happy Days cnallenged strongly. A great finish between the pair 'saw Warhaven ivm by a head. Barn Owl was a length away, with Hurdy Gurdy and Dutch Courage close up. The winner looked yeiy light, but he ran a fine race, finishing very resolutely. Happy Days ’lf?'’? wei! > , af . te ” a slow start. Barn Owl was similarly handicapped. Having to cover some extra ground in Starting from wide out. > T one of the others looked dangerous over the last furlong. MARLBOROUH RACES. FIRST DAY’S RESULTS. (Special to the “ Star.”) BLENHEIM, May 1. 'Hie Marlborough itacmg Club’; autumn meeting was opened at Waterlea to-day in beautiful weather. The- * v.as a large attendance and the racing iv as very interesting, being characterised by some keen nnishes. The totallsator handled £10,30U. an increase of £BB3 on last year’s figures. The proceedings opened with the Novice Stakes, in which well over a third of the money on the machine was on the Heretaunga mare, Morning Gift, who was regarded as being unbeatable, but she faded out badly after having every show. Tempean was the first out of the barrier, attended bj- Morn*nes Gift, with Aston form and AY ate rlea handy. Turning for home Morning Gift closed up like a book, allowing Tempean and Astonform to beat her home fairly easily. Tempean won by half a length from Astonform, with Morning Gift a tiring third. Waterlea was fourth and Geordie Hill fifth. The public after being astray in tht. first race .made no mistake about the Hillersden Trot, and elected May Rita a good deal better favourite than anvthing else. She got away smartly and the race was all over practically beforo it started. The favourite led past the stand, eight or nine lengths clear of tl" 1 © field, and was a furlong in front half a mile from home. She was eased up over the final stages, but still was four lengths to the good of Ashley Belle. \\ el come Boy was five lengths further back third, and Countess Eve was fourth. Countess Eve did not seem to be trying very hard and an inquiry was held into her running, but the stewards accepted J. Pugh’s explanation that he was suffering from an injury, which affected him during the race. They added that they would view with disfavour any further attempt on his part to ride in a- race. The Waterlea Cup, the big event of the programme, provided a most, interesting race with a remarkably fine finish. Kalakaua and Sanctuary were made rather solid favourites, but there was also good money for Stream anc? Crown Star. A good start saw Pronto the first to show out, with Sanctuary and Kalakaua in close attendance, and Lady Gay at the head of the others. Going round the back stretch the order was unchanged, but five furlongs from home Sanctuary raced up to Pronto and the pair battled along together just ahead of Kalakaua, Crown Star and Lady Gay, who were also on even terms. When the field straightened out for home Sanctuary, Pronto and Kalakaua were together, with Crown Star on their heels. At the* Stewards’ Stand Crown Star shot to the front and stayed long enough to win in a sterling finish by a long neck from Pronto, who was half a length to the good of Kalakaua. Sanctuary was fourth and Lady Gay fifth. In the Opawa Welter Ardfinnan and Bfczan carried the bulk of the money on the machine, but Bonatic was also well supported. Bezan was first out of the barrier, with Bonatic in close attendance. After a couple of furlongs had been covered the order was Bezau, Ardfinnan, Bonatic and Manchester, with Halloweve handy, and Waterlea tailing the field. So they raced to the straight, where Ardfinnan had a slight advantage of Bezau, with Bonatic next and Manchester following. At tlie stewards’ stand Bonatic was shaken up and ran past the favourite to win very easily by a couple of lengths. Bezau was third, a similar distance further back, and Manchester was fourth. The winner’s performance was a very impressive one. He is nowowned and trained by Messrs E. ami J. Rutherford at Parnassus. A very even field of five lined up for the Autumn Handicap, and on the strength of a satisfactory track gallop the Palmerston North gelding Benniure was made rather a better favourite than Missgovern, but the others were all fairly well supported. The favourite got away well, showing the wav out of the barrier to Island and Missgovern. He led into the straight, a length clear of Island, but once heads were turned for home Missgovern came with a rattle and just failed to wear down the favourite, who beat her by a head. Island was a length and a half further back. Fink Rose, who had a bad run, was fourth. Subsequently the stewards admonished and fined H. H. Hobson, the rider of Missgovern, for careless riding, his mount having jammed Pink Rose on the rails in the back stretch. Bonatic and Kilmar were the best j fancied in the Beaver Hack Handicap, and Tempean was allowed to go out paying a false nriee. When the barrier went up The Bolter, in characteristic fashion, was the first to settle to it, and showed out in front from Esquimaux, Sunbath, Tempean and Bolrino,

with the others bunched. This order was maintained until the straight was reached, but in the run home The Bolter compromised and Tempean, Sunbath and Solrino flashed past him, Tempean winning in an exciting finish by one and a quarter lengths from Sunbath, with Solrino two lengths further back. The Bolter ran fourth, Bonatic fifth and Esquimaux sixth. Kilmar. who had a bad run at the start, was last.

The Welter Trot provided a very interesting race. Though a fairly hot favourite in Uzzie Franz, who hails from Ashhurst, was upset, the only others fancied were Miss Mabel and Annerley. Miss Mabel got off her i mark well, and led past the stand from Jim Beldon, Raven’s Lad and ; Lonsdale. Hound the hack Vim Beldon ; headed the leader momentarily, but , had not enough guns for the ’ Ash- ! hu Jf' c -mare, who entered the straight with til© race practically won, and ! home a nice winner by four | lengths rrom Jim Beldon who was ] tkree lengths clear of Brandon. The | others were bunched close uo The times the placed horses were 3min 44 3-osec. 3mm 46sec, and Bmin 43 | o-o.sec.

; Liberal use 0 f the scratching nen [ reduced the field in the concfuding evonr the Soldiers’ Handicap, to fire all of whom were well supported. Sir 1 P»m was the first to show out and ; led to the turn from Gamecock’, Pink Rose and Debate. Passing thstewards’ stand Debate came un on the ? uts «?0 ; “ nd stalling off a challenge ! bj 1 ink Rose, went on to win nicely 1 lif two lengths. Sir Pam was a similar distance further back, and Gamecock, | :L° ft d rth bad,y over «** IN AND OUT RUNNIMi. 3TEED t’Oll DRASTIC ACTION. sa™°r e v,-S Te • beei , i obvious signs recently, racing Ta lt K C ln o lle , "Auckland Star,” that ora.ti.fo. ' "Vo, Zea ) ailtl iB ra Pidly deteriorating, and that the public is not getting me«fng%he«“herT'is T nS%ome°hor e se y o? hor ßeß that are not rul . on their merl £ either because the dividend is not big cnoizfrli or there are forthcoming events Which will provide better stake money and muen larger return from the totalisator. it is eaßy to prevent a horse from wining without glaringly pulling him up—failure to leave the mark properly, “running him off the course,’’ or getting him so placed in among the other competitors that he cannot get out and hia running is more or less smothered up. These things have been practised, and practised successfully recently, with most disastrous results to a large section of the public who have supported a particular horse. There are very many people who go to a race meeting purely for a little amusement. They are content to win a little money, and are not down-hearted if the reverse is the case. However, these people are beginning to get the impression that the sport is not a fair one, in the light of recent happenings where horses have run badly, atfid a little later scored comfortably in a better class held. The position would be greatly improved it racing was placed in the hands of experts paid by the Conference. In other words the stipendiary stewards should be increased, and they should take control of race meetings, as far as the running o? horses is concerned. They should have equal powers with those in Australia, where the stipendiary stewards can call the connections of a horse before them and award the punishment if they find the rues have been transgressed. .Recently there were cases in Australia where this was done, and, on appeal, the stewards held to their opinion, and the sentences were confirmed. They* are aloof from any parocjiial influence, and that the salutary sentences the"- handed out have had a very beneficial influence on the turf in New South Wales and Victoria cannot be denied. In England the running- of a horse is sometimes challenged after he has won at one meeting and run nowhere at the next, or vice versa. One seldom hears of that in New Zealand, and if the stipendiary stewards were given the full powers they should have, owners of horses that showed remarkably improved form within a week or a fortnight would soon have to explain, and even if the explanation was satisfactory it would show tho public that their interests were being properly guarded and they were getting a “fair go.” At present a horse can run unplaced at one meeting, and within a comparatively short space of time he is good enough to account for a much stronger field. Under the New Zealand Rules of Racing a judicial committee is appointed for each meeting, and the stipendiary stewards bring under their notice any matter they think should be inquired into, and the committee inflict the punishment. What do a large number of these gentlemen who comprise the committee know about horse racing compared with capable stipendiary stewards? Very little. They, for the moat part, follow other occupations than horse racing, and cannot l>e expected to have the keen, practised eye of an expert con j corning running. Furthermore, there is just the chance that there may be some personal friendship between the individual who is before them and themselves, and justice is liable to be very much tempered with mercy. Another phase of the question is the influence of the bookmaker on racing. He is supposed to be non-existent according to the law. but be still flourishes. No one who is interested in a horse, according to the Rules of Racing, is supposed to bet with a bookmaker, but it i 3 a wonderful thing in any large centre on race days where all the money comes from for some particular horse, and not. frequently it wins. If, however, the bookmaker, through an agent, can get the monev back on the totalisator he does so. and that mf\y probably account for raanv a horse suddenly becoming a. hot favourite when otherwise he would, nay a reasonable price. The whole matter is one that calls for immediate attention, and the sooner the control of racing, as far as the running of horses is concerned, is handed over to a committee of stipendiary stewards who will mete out the punishment without, fear or favour the sooner will the confidence of the public be restored, and the sport progress. At present it appears that racing to-day. as far as the running of the horses is concerned, is on a very low moral plane. SYDNEY CUP ACCIDENT. By Telegraph—Press Associat on—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received May i. 10.30 p.m.) SYDNEY, May 1. At the adjourned inquiry into the accident in the Sydney Cup, cabled April 13, the stewards found that it was accidentally caused. The Sydney Cup was marred by an accident to six horses, who fell when turning into the straight the first time. ICingslot was the first to go down. Spearfelt, Prince Minimbah. Wallarak. Royal Roue and Baer.wood falling over him. L Franklin, the rider of Spearfelt was seriously injured, sustaining a fractured skull and scalp wounds. Kineslot was destroyed Other riders suffered from concussion and fractured ribs. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. Per Press Association. DUNEDIN. May I. I account of the date of nomination ' 1 1 for the Dunedin Jockey Club’s winter j ; meeting clashing with the Tirnaru races, , I t he date for closing of entries lias been ; j extended till noon on Monday. RACE RESULTS I SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. FIRST DAY. 3TIPUA STEEPLECHASE. I Of 250 sovs; second horse 50 sovs and i third horse ‘25 sovs from the stSke. j About two miles and a half. I 2—PADENCIA, Mr L. C. Ilazletfs cii > , g, by Pallas —Estella. aged, list 9lb. ; (A. E. Ellis) 1 6—GOLDEN PRINCE. Mr G. T. Smith’s ch g by Menschikoff —Scotch Device, aged. 9st 21b (E. Shaw) 2 4 KIPLING. Mr J. M. Samson’s ch g, by Demosthenes —Gossip, aged, lOst 81b. (F. Johnston) 3 , 1 Charlatan list Sib (J. R. Kaau), 3

Mettle Drift lOst lib (Mr J. Langford), C Tokomairiro 9st 21b (A. G. Campbell) and 7 Greenstone 9st (A. Peart) also started. Greenstone fell at the first fence. Golden Prince was soon out in front, followed by Tokomairiro, Palencia and Charlatan This order was maintained for nearly six furlongs when Tokomairiro dropped hack. After going a mils and a quarter. Golden Prince was still six lengths in front of Palencia and Charlatan, who were together. Racing for the fence at the seven furlong post the last-named pair had joined Golden Prince. Palencia then headed Golden Prince, while Charlatan lost a little ground, by a fauitv jump, and he fell at the next fence. Palencia then went on and. despite a slight blunder at the second 1 n?t fence, he beat Golden Prince by eight lengths. Kinline was ten lengths away, with Mettle I>rift six lengths further hack. Tokomairiro was pulled up. Time—smin 20sec. RCREWILL HACK HANDICAP. Of 140 sovs; second • horse 20 sovs and third horse 10 sovs from the stake; seven furlongs. 1— RETROSPECT, Sir G. Cliffords b f, ' by Autumnus—Telescope, Syrs, gst 21b (allow. 31b) (C. Eastwood) 1 4 RONAXI, Mr T. Newman’s b g, by Solferino—Zita 3yrs, 7st 101 b. • (D. Cotton) 2 5 LORD LESLIE, Mr J. Harwell's ch g. l»y Bonny Glen—Jacket. Gyrs. 7st 9lb (inc. 41b pen.) (T. Melcalf) 3 9 Goosestcp 9st (H. Young), 3 Kilris Bst 61b (R. Morris). 2 Obligio Bst 3lb (C. Emerson). 8 Mountain Rose 7st 9lb (allow. 31b) (A. Didham), 6 Goldspinner 7st 111 b (J. Beale). 10 Captain Sarto Tst lib (allow. 31b) (D. O'Connor) and 7 Prompter Tst (allow. 31’o) (W. Brown) also started. Kilris was first out, but Ronaki soon joined her. At the end of two furlongs Kilris had lost her place. Lord Leslie going on just- behind Ronaki. There two were well clear at the entrance to the straight, but. Retrospect then moved up, and in an exciting finish she beat Ronaki by a neck. T.«~>rd Leslie being a head away. Then came Kilris. three lengths awav. followed hv Prompter and Goosestep. Time—linin DONCASTER WELTER HANDICAP. | Of 250 sovs; second horse 30 sovs and third horse 15 bov3 from the stake. Steve*, furlongs 2 WASHAVEN, Mr D. Kilkelly’s b g, by Kilbroney—Rosyth, syrs, Sst 9lb. (C. Emerson) 1 B—HAPPY DAYS, Mr A. Cambridge's ' ch g, by Merry Moments—Jeanne d’Arc, aged, 9st 121 b (F. Voight) 2 I—BARN OWL. Sir G. Cliffords b m, by Antagonist—Brown Owl, 4yrs, ■ 9st 81b. (F. E. Jones) 3 I 4 Kilbarry Bst 10lb (W. Patterson). 7 ! Dutch Courage Sst 9lb (P. Keene), 11 I Uleaborg Sst Gib (H. Donovan). 5 Kuia Bst 6ll> (J. W. Jennings), 3 Prince Char- | leroi Bst lib (inc. 41b iien.) (H. Young), i 6 Quality Tst 12lb (J. Beale), 9 Bella Lake 7st. 111 b (I>. O’Connor). 12 Hu Gurdy 7st llll> and 10 Sarlolite 7st liib

(H. Smith) also started. Uleaborg led Bella I*ake. Warhaven. j Duality and Barn Owl along the back. I Three furlongs from home Uleaborg was J beaten. Prince Charleroi going on with | Warhaven and Qnalitv. with Barn Owl | still hanclv. At the entrance to the straight Hapnv Days moved up. and drew awsy with Warhaven over the last furlong an exciting finish ending in favour of Warhaven by a head. Barr. Owl was a length away, with Knrdv Gnrdv anci Dutch Courage next. Time—lmin 28 4-sseo. MARLBOROUGH RACING CLUB. Pk:r Press Association BLENHEIM May 1. The first Jay’s racing of the Marlborough Racing Club’s autumn meeting { was held in ideal weather conditions. There was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £10,350, against £3467 on the first day of last year’s meeting. Results : AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six j furlongs. 1 Renmure, Tst 71b (D. Watts) i 2—Misgovern, Tst 13lb . . - - - j s—lsland. 7st 81b 3 4 Bonnie Gold Bst 611: and 3 Pink j Roho 7st 9lb also started. Won by a head. Time—lmin 15sec. j BEAVER HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sova. | Five furlongs. 5 Tempean, 7st lib (G. Ridgway) 1 | 4—Sunbath. Sst 2lb 2 G—Solrino, Tut 51b 3 7 The Bolter 9st. 8 Martinique Bst 51b \ 2 Kilmar Bst sll> 1 Bonatic Sst 31b. 3 j Esquimaux 7st 131 b, 9 Seakist 7st 71b and 10 Magic Star Git 10lb also started. j Won by a length. Time—lmin 2 3-ssec. WINTER. TROT HANDICAP (in harness;, of 75 sovs. Class Gmin iSssc. One mile and a half. 2 -Miss Mabel, ser (S. A. Eagan) 1 4—Jim Beldon,- scr 2 B—Brandon.8 —Brandon. 3Gvds behind . . 3 5 Sweet Kathleen 12yds behind, 1 Lizzie Franz 12yds, 6 Raver.slad 24yds. 7 Lunsdale Mvds and 3 Annerlev iOSyds also started. Won by four h nsrth* three lengths botween second and third. Time—Smin 4s 3-08 CC. SOLDIERS’ HANDICAP. A 120 sovs. Seven I furlongs. I—Debate. 7st lilb (France' 1 I 4—T»ink Rose Rst 101 b . . . 2 1 6 Pam, Sst 131 h . . 3 I 3 La Reve B*t 91b and 5 Gamecock 9at. 81b also started. Won by two lengths, .a similar distance between second and third. Time—lmin SOsec.