RACING AND TROTTING NOTES

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18468, 21 May 1928, Page 2

RACING AND TROTTING NOTES

RACING FIXTURES. May 26—Amberley Racing: Club. JniM 2,4, 6—Dunedin Jockey Club. June 2,4, 6—Auckland Racine Club. HANDICAPS. May 38—Dunedin Jockey Club. May 21——Auckland Racine Club. ACCEPTANCES. May 25—Dunedin Jockey Club. May 25—Auckland Racing Club. TROTTING FIXTURES. June 2, 4—Canterbury Park Trotting Club. _ June 4—Hawke’s Bay Trotting Club. June 23, 27—Auckland Trotting Club. NOMINATIONS. June 7— Auckland Trotting Club. HANDICAPS. May 22—Canterbury Park Trotting Club. June 12—Auckland Trotting Club. ACCEPTANCES. May 28—Hawke’s Bay Trotting Club. May 29—Canterbury Park Trotting Club. June 15—Auckland Trotting Club. RACING NOTES. Acceptances for the Amberley Racing Club’s meeting, to be held on Saturday, will close at eight o’clock on Wednesday night, at the office of the Canterbury Jockey Club. * * * * The winter meeting of the Ashburton County Racing Club will be held on Saturday, June 30. The programme will consist of seven races, including two trotting events, and the stakes will total £7OO. t 4 « • The Dunedin owner Mr J. M. Samson, who seems to be out for the record as an owner of racehorses, has added still another to the list in Town Bank. This horse was owned by Mr R. T. Reid, who recently was appointed one of the trotting stipendiary stewards. Town Bank goes well in bad ground, and should be at home in the south this winter. » 9 * * Peter Maxwell broke down while racing at Wanganui on Saturday. His removal from the scene is a matter for regret, as good steeplechasers are scarce this winter. * * * * The form shown by Perle de Leon at Wanganui created a favourable impression, and the opinion is expressed that he will win a good hurdle race during the winter. * * * * G. Jones, who is now established at Awapuni, expects to have Commendation in his active team this week. ,4* * * r»lack Mint carried the colours of Mr W. H. Ballinger at Wanganui, so it looks as if the partnership with A. Goodman had been terminated, although Goodman still is the trainer.

Pouri is not so good as was supposed, judged by his form in the hurdle races at Wanganui. * * a * Avro raced well at Wanganui, and he may win a good flat race during the winter. 4 * * * Dick’s trainer, R. Alexander, stated at Wanganui that the pony was making as good progress as could be expected from the results of the injury received at Hawera. Just whether he will go on to Ellerslie is a matter of doubt at the moment. Ellerslie without Dick in June will wot bo quite complete. * * * * Blimp is improving with age, and he should do good service this winter. He goes well in bad ground, and Trentham in July should suit him to a nicety. As he is a solid and compact little chap, the higher scale might not trouble him, even in a race like the Parliamentary Handicap. * * * 4c Following on his win in the Wanganui Steeplechase, Brigadier Bill is fancied by his immediate connections for the Great Northern Steeplechase, and he stays on better than most expected. At the same time, when he is pitted against the out-and-out stayers as fit as he is he may not do so well. At present in the weakness of jumping talent he must not be written off. The thing that may trouble him most at Ellerslie is the ascent and descent of the full. At the same time, his Wanganui effort cannot be called anything but meritorious, and he has gained friends for the Great Northern Steeplechase. * * * * Starting Shining Armour in a hurdle race at Wanganui was not fair to the other runners. He had had very little schooling, writes “Vedette,” and what jumping he had done had been not good enough to justify his inclusion in any hurdle race. He was produced on Thursday, however, and his inability to jump failed, more by good fortune than anything else, to cause a serious accident. He brought down the favourite, Mister Gamp, and affected seriously the chances of other horses before finally he. went right into one fence at which he failed to rise at all. After' this display it is unlikely that his connections will race him again in public until he has shown greater proficiency. • * * * * Frisco Jack’s showing in the Wanganui Steeplechase left no other impression except that he is not good enougo for that class of company. When the ieal business commenced he soon dropped a long way astern, and gave an inglorious display, cantering in behind the field. He will win steeplechases yet, but not in the best company, if the show he made at Wanganui was his best, and there is no reason to doubt that it was.

Track watchers at Woodville speak well of the four rising two-year-olds F. Davis is handling for Mr T. H. Lowry. All are by Psychology, two colts and two fillies. The colts are a bay from War Scare and a black from D’Oro. The fillies are a black from Miss Cute and a brown from Symbolism. It is too early yet to form any definite ideas, but on breeding they have much to recommend them.

Desert Lad, A. G. Murray and R. Reed have been the principals in a byplay lately, says a northern writer. Murray rode Desert Lad on the first day at Hawera, and but for bad luck might have landed him a winner. On the second day of that fixture, when Desert Lad looked gilt-edged and backed to extravagant odds-on, Reed was put up in place of the apprentice, just in case of accidents. Reed did his job right enough, but Murray came to light on a rank outsider in Monsogne to beat the favourite. Murray again was up on Desert Lad at Wanganui on Thursday, with Fee Simple (R. Reed) from the same stable a good deal better backed, Murray and Desert Lad received the luck of the run at the turn where Fee Simple was disappointed. Desert Lad came on to win at a price nearly six times better than his Hawera one, with Fee Simple and Reed only third. Such is the luck of the game. .* * * When Mr R. Russell’s name was hoisted as the rider of Comical in the Wanganui Steeplechase there were some broad smiles amongst the knowing ones, but after the race there was a different idea. Mr Russell, who is a keen hunting man, had had a fall in the hunting field only the day previous, and injured a shoulder, but he was able to do something with Comical' in the Steeplechase which no other rider has yet been able to do—get him round the course without mishap. Mr Russell rode a race which would have been a credit to any of the leading professionals, writes “Vedette.” Once or twice when the chestnut showed signs of running about at his fences he soon straightened him up. In England the leading riders of the last decade, the Rees and Anthonys, came from the amateur ranks, and many amateurs take the seat in the greatest of all jumping races, the Grand National at Aintree. Indeed, one brought home Tipperary Tim this year. In New Zealand it looks now as if there are similar possibilities. Comical, too, quite confounded his critics, for, although a beaten horse seven furlongs from home, he struggled on with the greatest gameness. As this is the first steeplechase he has completed, it is reasonable to presume that he will improve a good deal. The way he battled on and finished a creditable fourth suggests that Mr H. M. Campbell’s tenacity will yet be rewarded. Mr Russell is to ride Comical in the Great Northern at Ellerslie.

TROTTING NOTES. Nominations for the winter meeting of the Ashburton Trotting Club will close at five o’clock to-morrow evening. Forfeits'for the New Zealand Sapling Stakes are due at the same time. * afe if * At the Oamaru Trotting Club’s meeting on Saturday, the Otago horseman, O. Reed, had his license suspended until the end of the season, for un| seemly conduct. * * * *• Only one horse owned and trained in Canterbury was successful at the Oamaru Trotting Club’s .meeting on Saturday. Harry Audubon succeeded for C. S. Donald. The only other Canterbury trainers to win a race were J. N. Clarke with Jolly Pet and W. J. Tomkinson with Rose Marie, but each of them is owned in Otago. if sjc Nelson’s Prince, who won the Innovation Handicap at Oamaru, is owned in Palmerston South and is a big, upstanding tjotter by Nelson Bingen. He was well handled by D. Withers and trotted throughout without a mistake. * * * * Lonesome trotted solidly till just at the end of the Innovation Handicap, when she broke up. Nelson’s Prince got about three lengths’ lead at the start and the New Brighton owned mare just failed to catch him.

Leo Bellman went a fair race in the Innovation Handicap, but he lost ground rounding the turn for home and was several lengths away at the end.

Return Voyage, the winner of the Advance Handicap, is a three-year-old by Happy Voyage from Pearl Pointer, by Logan Pointer from Pearl Child, and was bred by Mr H. F. Nicoll. He was purchased by his present owner at a good figure and this was his first success. He is a somewhat plain looking gelding but a rare good pacer and like his sire he has splendid manners. He is trained by J. Henderson, and the local trainer’s success was well received.

A really capital performance was put up in the Advance Handicap by the two-year-old colt Grandlight, who is by Matchlight from Our Aggie. He went away well and had none the best of the running, being on the outside of the winner throughout. Disputing every inch of ground in the gamest manner, Grandlight finished in good style, and will win races later on.

Victor Bingen was never in the picture in the Innovation Handicap, and gave a very poor showing for a favourite. He seemed to get in the mix up at the start and never settled down.

* * '* tf. Madam Locanda, who is a three-year-old filly by Brent Locanda from Wild Madam, trained at Kurow, paced a solid race in the Advance Handicap, in which she finished third.

Danny Boy went a good race in the Advance Handicap. He covered a lot of extra ground and made several dashes to get to the leader. He was just beaten for third place at the finish.

Great Actress had every chance in the President's Handicap, but when the real racing commenced she broke up badly. She does not look like making a good two-miler.

Shadowland went a rare good race in the President’s Handicap. He was kept in a good position all the way, and only came out in 'the straight for the final dash, where his great stamina enabled him to get second place. * * * *

Jolly Pet has been very successful since coming to New Brighton, to be trained by J. N. Clarke. He scored a runaway victory at Wellington, was again successful at Forbury Park and accounted for the President’s Handicap at Oamaru in convincing style. He seems endowed with plenty of stamina and is able to make a run at any time in a two mile race. He is owned in Dunedin and is by Coldstream Bells from Jolly Girl. He is not at the end of his powers, and he will win again over a two-mile course.

Brentloc had every chance in the President’s Handicap, as J. M’Lennan got him into third place and raced him behind the leading pair. When asked to go on, however, he failed badly, and his best races will always be accomplished over short courses.

Jackie Audubon did not see out the distance in the President’s Handicap, failing over the last fifty yards, tie is not yet thoroughly seasoned for a hard race over two miles.

Genuine did not go away well in the President’s Handicap, but he quickly struck his gait and paced fast into a good position early. He does not seem to be quite ready for two miles, however, as he failed over the lp.st half mile.

Lady Matchlight was very slow to begin in the President’s Handicap. She was soon at the rear of the field and at no stage did she look like improving her position.

The Invercargill-trained horse John Dee, the winner of the Papakaio Handicap, was carefully handled by J. M’Lennan, who was in no hurry to go to the front. John Dee is by that good pacer John Dillon.

Listen In was well-backed in the Papakaio Handicap, but after being in a good position in the early stages of the contest, he failed to go on.

Ariketoa went a fair race in the Papakaio Handicap, the New Brightontrained pacer only failing when the straight was reached.

Nihilist Junior, who is trained in Central Otago, put in a fine dash in the Papakaio Handicap, which carried him into second place. He was not near the leaders in the early stages of the contest.

Kerrwood Bell was reported to be doing good work prior to the Forbury Park Club’s meeting, and she demonstrated there that she was on the top of her form by winning a race. In the Waikoura Handicap, at Oamaru, she was a pronounced favourite and won decisively. She is a rare good stayer and in heavy going is very reliable.

Avalanche was in his best mood in the Waikaura Handicap. He was very slow to begin, but once he settled down he trotted a fine race. Had he not lost so much ground at the start he would have troubled the winner.

Trampcrisp went his best race in the South Island in the Waikaura Ilandh cap. Although he made a slow beginning, once he settled down to his work he trotte-d a solid race. A repetition of this form will land him a winner before long. * * *

Commander Bingen has failed on many occasions because he has failed to settle to his ■work, but in the Waikaura Handicap he trotted a very good race. He did not go convincingly over the last quarter of a mile, but the race should do him a lot of good.

Nancy M’Kinney is not improving at the start of her races. She either breaks up or goes away pacing. In the Waikaura Handicap she lost a lot of ground. Once she settled down she showed a fine turn of speed, but she was then too far back to have a chance.

After the last meeting at Addington Mrs G. W. Watkins made a present of her pacer, Harry Audubon, to the Belfast trainer, C. S. Donald. About four years ago Harry Audubon came out and won a couple of good races, but since that time he has raced very badly and has never looked like being a winner. The first time Donald started him was in the Enfield Handicap at Oamaru on Saturdat’-. when he saw out the distance in good style and scored a win. He is an evenly gaited pacer, with a record for unreliability. It is not likely that the Belfast trainer will race him much more, and he must be considered lucky to get a race with the erratic pacer.

Arran Chief showed a lot of speed in the Enfield Handicap, but he was well beaten at the end by Harry Audubon. Arran Chief, who is by Logan Pointer from Bequest, has speed but is not a good stayer. :{e * 5i- HRose Marie seemed to get into all the trouble that was about in the Stewards’ Handicap. At the end of three furlongs she broke and lost her place. Then Tomkinson took a risk by racing up on the rails along the back the last time. He seemed to be hemmed in but he came out to the middle of the track in the straight, and getting a fine run, won brilliantly. Rose Marie is a three-year-old by Happy Voyage from Sympathy, and she has been gradually improving all the season. She is still unreliable in her gait, however, and this fault will have to be cured before she gets into better company. ❖ * ft * It is hard to realise why the Central Otago pacer Nihilist Junior was not better backed in the Electric Handicap, as he put up a capital performance in the Papakaio Handicap, in which he finished second. He should have been one of the best backed in the mile saddle race, in which he started fourth favourite. Nihilist Junior raced true to form and won with ease. * * * Vikota, who was ridden by F. E. Jones, was favourite for the Electric Handicap. She whipped round at the start, losing a few lengths, and at no stage of the race was the Blenheim owned pacer, ever near the leaders.

Nan Brent went a solid race in the Stewards’ Handicap, but she had to strike her colours to a more brilliant pacer in Rose Marie. At the same time, Nan Brent will win her share of races =jj * * The three-year-old Great Triumph paced a fine race in the Stewards’ Han’ dicap, and finished up strongly in third place. His winning turn should come soon.

■ Four Bells showed his usual speed in the Enfield Handicap, but in the cncluding stages he faded right out of the contest. He seems to have little heart to fight out a hard finish.

RED FUCHSIA WINS CENTURY HURDLES.

(Special to the “Star.”) WANGANUI, May 19. The Wanganui meeting was concluded to-day in fine weather, before a good attendance. The Century Hurdle Handicap was a disappointing race. Up to a mile and three-quarter Perle de Leon, ( Aberfeldy and and Red Fuchsia dominated the position completely, and thereafter only Red Fuchsia and Perle de Leon were possible dividend payIn the Rata Hack Hurdles Handicap Mister Gamp and Troilus were the prime picks, with Hymestrason at a good price, but not so big as one might expect. Glengariff led to the first fence from Hymestrason, Rafa, Ballyfarnon, and Peneus, with Shining Armour drifting to last, and he refused at the second fence. At the stands Hymestrason led Rafa, Whisogne, Peneus, Ballyfarnon, Peshwa and Troilus, with Mister Gamp a long last. The last named made his run down the back and across the top the order was Whisogne and Peneus, with Hymestrason, Ballyfarnon and Peshwa next, while Mister Gamp was going up fast. At the last fence Hymestrason just led from Glengariff, Whisogne and Mister Gamp. Mister Gamp finished very fast and just failed to reach Hymestrason, who won by a length. Glengariff was a length away third, with Ballyfarnon, Troilus, Peneus and Peshwa next. Hymestrason won well, but Mister Gamp finished at a great pace and was very unlucky. In the Balgownie Hack Handicap Bisox was a £IOO better favourite than Avro and Kawhakina, these three dominating the betting. Resinous and Some Lad led down the straight from Royal Acre, Freeze Out, Royal Elm, Gasnapper and Bisox, with Avro and Kawhakina last. There was little change until crossing the top, where Bisox made a move, but suffered a temporary check. She soon came again and with Gasnapper and King Mart, led into the straight from Avro and Flying Shot. Bisox came away in the run in to win by three lengths from Avro, who beat Gasnapper by two lengths. King Mart, Flying Shot, Kawhakina and Royal Acre followed in that order. Bisox won well, but Avro came from a good way back. In the Century Hurdles Handicap Aberfeldy was a pronounced favourite, with Pouri and Red Fuchsia easily the best backed of the others. Red Fuchsia, Aberfeldy and Perle de Leon led on terms over the first fence, and then Aberfeldy and Perle de Leon drew right away, leading for over a round, from Red Fuchsia, who was followed after another appreciable gap by a group composed of Vexatious, Pouri, Matu and Braeman. Red Fuchsia went up and joined the leaders five furlongs from home, and soon after Aberfeldy dropped out of it beaten, while Pouri went in pursuit of the pair in front, Perle de Leon and Red Fuchsia. Perle de Leon and Red Fuchsia raced on terms over the last two fences, Red Fuchsia gaining the upper hand at the last and holding off Perle de Leon by half a length. Pouri was three lengths away third, with Braeman fourth, Aberfeldy fifth and Matu and Vexatious next. Red Fuchsia was too good for Perle de Leon on the day, but Perle de Leon will win one of the good hurdle races at least, bar accidents. Aberfeldy looked too pretty, and ran accordingly. Pouri was not quite class enough. For the Grandstand Steeplechase Puwhcro was always favourite, with Peter Maxwell a good second choice and plenty of support for Maunga. Puwhero was soon in front and led down the straight from Mixed Heather, Royal Heather, Peter Maxwell, Polyphemus, Passin’ Through and Maunga. Polyphemus fell at the first of the double the next time round, where Puwhero led Mixed Heather, Maunga, Passin’ Through, Peter Maxwell and Son o’ Mine. Son o’ Mine improved going down the back, where Munga jumped two fences badly and went back. Puwhero led to the last fence clear of Mixed Heather, Son o’ Mine, Maunga, Peter Maxwell and Passin’ Throtigh. Peter Maxwell broke down on landing over the last fence, which Puwhero jumped well and came on to win by three-quarters of a length frm Mixed Heather. Son o’ Mine was three lengths away third, with Manuga fourth. Passin’ Through, Royal Heather and Risk followed at intervals. Puwhero gave a great display of jumping, but Mixed Heather possibly should have won, for he was not too well ridden. Maunga finished on well. Son o’ Mine ran a decent race.

For the Empire Handicap Glenross was a pronounced favourite, with Paitonu easily second choice. Day Guard and Lin Arlington led down tht. straight from Partaga, Bonoglie, Glenross and Blimp. At the six furlong post Day Guard showed the way t». Lin. Arlington, Bonogne, Blimp, Partaga, Beaumont, Captain Gazeley anc Glenross. Crossing the top Paitonu moved up round his field and Blimp dropped back. Otherwise there was little change. Bonogne led into the straight from Paitonu, Day Guard, Captain Gazeley, Lin Arlington, Glen ross and Partaga. Paitonu ran into the lead with ease and Barry allowed him to slow up, with the result that Day Guard, finishing on, only failed to beat him on the post by a nose, Bonogne was three-quarters of a length away third, with Beaumont fourth. Glenross, Captain Gazeley and Black Mint were next. Paitonu should have won by a good margin. Glenross and Beaumont are two to remember for races from now

In the Farewell Hack Handicap Callanmore and Keddar were nearly equally backed, with good money for Fee Simple. Callanmore and Chelone led out of the barrier from Eka, Fee Simple and Argue. Chelone and Callanmore showed the way across the top to Eka, Fee Simple and* Keddar. Chelone, Keddar and Callanmore were on terms at the turn, with Fee Simple and Eka handy. Keddar strode to the front in the run in and won by a length and a half. Callanmore' beat Chelone by a nose for second, with Fee Simple fourth' and Eka and Argue next. Keddar won well, while with another race into him Chelone would have beaten Callanmore. A great betting race saw Tea Time actual favourite for the Winter Oats Handicap. Tea Time jumped out first from Silvermine, Lady’s Boy, Limited, Covent Garden and Miss Pat. At the turn Lady's Boy led Silvermine, Miss

Pat, Tea Time, Limited and Arrow Lad. Moa Bird dashed up from the back in the straight to beat Arrow Lad by two lengths. Silvermine was half a length away and then came Tea Time, Covent Garden and Lady’s Boy.

GOOD TROTTING AT OAMARU.

JOLLY PET WINS THE CHIEF EVENT.

The winter meeting ot the Oamaru Trotting Club was held on Saturday in pleasant conditions, the sun being in evidence throughout the afternoon. There was a large attendance, the visitors who arrived by the special trains from Christchurch and Dunedin assisting materially to swell the crowd of local patrons. The popularity of the meeting with owners was demonstrated by the heavy list of acceptances. Some of the fields, in fact, were too large to give all the competitors a reasonable chance on the small track, but the racing, on the whole, was full of interest. The meeting brought to a close a successful record on the present course. When the spring meeting is held in October it will take place on the other side of the road, where the Oamaru Jockej' Club and the Oamaru Trotting Club will race in future on the same ground. The totalisator investments on Saturday were £21,679 10s compared with £20,454 10s last year.

Nelson’s Prince, Lonesome and Leo Bellman soon drew away from the rest of the field in the Innovation Handicap in that order, and the positions were not changed at the finish. Along the back the last time it looked as though Leo Bellman might catch the leaders, but he tired badly. Lonesome drew up to the leader not far from the winning post, but she went to a break, and was beaten by a couple of lengths. Jade came fast at the end and almost caught Leo Bellman on the post. Most of the competitors gave very poor showings, including Victor Bingen, who was favourite. Return Voyage was made favourite for the Advance Handicap. He went away well and had the rails throughout, winning comfortably at the end. The two-year-old Grandlight was in second place all the way, and was only beaten by about a length and a half. Madam Locanda followed the first pair home, after being well placed all through the journey. Going along the back the last time Danny Boy put in a dash, but he could not sustain his effort and was just beaten for fourth place by Tiny Bingen, who came fast at the end. It was quite a good contest, as the field bunched up, and ran in close order for the best part of the distance.

Great Actress led at the start of the President's Handicap, followed by Lenamhor, Dillon Gold and Genuine, the last-named having made a bad beginning, but struck his gait quickly. Along the back Dillon Gold went to the front, Great Actress following, whilst Brentloc had raced into third place and Jolly Pet had improved his position. With a round to go Dillon Gold was still in front, but Great Actress broke soon afterwards and lost her position. Honour Bright taking second place. There was a general mix up and several horses in the second division had to be steadied. Just before leaving the back stretch Jolly Pet was sent along, and he raced past the leaders, coming into the straight with a big lead. Jackie Audubon set out to catch him, but failed halfway up the straight. Shadowland came on well, and got second, whilst Lenamhor also headed Jackie Audubon on the post.

Then came Bing Boy and Honour Bright. Jolly Pet won very easily. The mile and a quarter saddle event saw Pere Pointer and Listen In leading the field in the early stages, with Arikitoa and John Dee not far behind. When the winning post was reached the first time Listen In had taken command and had a good lead from John Dee and Arikitoa. Along the back John Dee had the measure of the leaders and drew away, whilst Nihilist Junior, and Free Pointer improved their positions. John Dee easily held his own to the end and won easing up by about a length from Nihilist Junior. Florrie Pointer came with a late run and got third, while Free Pointer was fourth.

Audalie went away fast in the two mile harness race for trotters and was followed by Jade. Wattle Patch and Toheroa. When the back stretch was reached -Jade broke, and Commander Bingen went into fourth place. Kerrwood Bell improved her position, and Avalanche, after a slow beginning, was trotting fast. With a round to go Commander Bingen was in charge, while Trampcrisp had raced into second place and Kerrwood Bell was third, followed by Avalanche. Kerrwood Bell headed the leader before the straight was reached, w'here Avalanche broke. Kerrwood Bell held her position ,to, the end, winning comfortably from Avalanche, who settled down and trotted fast to the post. Trampcrisp, who broke at the bottom of the straight, got into his gait again and came on to beat Commander Bingen for third place. Glen Farg went away very fast in the Enfield Handicap and led Four Bells and Sandow over the first quarter of a mile. When the vanning post was reached the first time, however, Arran Chief had taken command, while Four Bells was in second place, followed by Sandow and Locanda General. Along the back Harry Audubon had improved his position and rounding the turn into the straight for the run home he was in second place, behind Arran Chief. It looked as though Arran Chief would prevail, but Harry Audubon came on and won comfortably by nearly two lengths from Arran Chief, who stopped over the last bit and only lasted long enough to beat Locanda General, who came very fast in the concluding stages. Glen Farg was fourth, just in front of Four Bells. Dundas Boy failed to go away right and at no stage did he ever look dangerous.

Needles was not long in getting to the front in the Stewards' Handicap, and led along the back stretch from Milo Minto and John Appear. When a round had been covered Needles was still in front* with John Appear her nearest opponent, but Nan Brent had got into third place and Great Triumph was handy. Along the back Nan Brent went to the front, whilst Streak put in a fine dash that carried him

into second place. Rose Marie, who had broken up going out of the straight the first time, put in a fine run along the back and got a particularly good passage on the rails. In the race up the straight Rose Marie came up on the outside and won decisively from Nan Brent, with Great Triumph third and Kinney Dillon fourth. The performance of the winner over the last half-mile was of a high character. Sunstorm, Nepia and Nihilist Junior were quickly away in the mile saddle event, the trio opening up a gap in the straight the first time. Transport was the first to get near them and then Nepia dropped back, whilst Pointalena improved his position. Nihilist Junior went on but Sunstorm fell back soon after Nepia was done with. Nihilist Junior was out clear three furlongs from home, where Pointalena at** 4 Transport were his nearest attendants. Nihilist Junior held his place to the finish, winning by about two lengths. Pointalena kept going and just beat Transport for second place, whilst Glen Farg. who was finishing fast, was fourth. AUSTRALIAN RACING. TATTERS ALL'S MEETING. (United Press Assn.—By Elsetrla Telegraph.—Copyright.) SYDNEY. May 19. At Sydney Tattersali’s meeting, the following was the result ot the WINTER HANDICAP, of 750 so vs. One mile and three furlongs. KING CYLLENE, Mr R. J. Whittaker's b g by Gyllene More— Drama Queen, aged, 7.0 1 REONIJI, Mr J. Babin’s b g by Saxby—Sopra. 4yrs, 9.3 2 EDGARDO, Mr G. Gridland's b g by Sir Dighton—Marquette, syrs. 7.12 Five horses started. Won by six lengths. Time 2min 24sec. —Australian Press Association.

HANDICAPS. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, May 20. ThA following handicaps have been declared for the Auckland Racing Club's Great Northern Steeplechase meeting:— GREEXLANE STEEPLECHASE, of 400 soys. About t,wo miles and a half.

HAWKE'S BAY TROTTING CLUB. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, May 20. The following handicaps have been declared for the winter meeting of the Hawke's Bay Trotting Club:— CLIVE HANDICAP (in harness), of 120 sovs. Class 3.45. One mile ana a half.

St lb St lb Brigadier Kamehameha 9 6 Bill 12 3 Cureaform 9 5 Royal Form 11 4 Ruby Ring 9 0 Ural la 10 7 Bahadur 9 0 Prince Sea Comet 9 0 Rufus 10 7 Master Xoel 9 0 Mixed. Waitanahau 9 0 Heather 10 5 Haeremai 9 0 San Fera 2 0 2 Clockwork 9 0 lady Cintra 9 12 Mashoor 9 0 Polyphemus 9 12 Wee Marble 9 0 Mangani 9 8 Farndon 9 0 Royal Ford Bruce 9 0 Heather 9 6 Fanfe 9 0 Hangawera 9 6 J ERVOIS HANDICAP, of 400 so vs. One mile. st lb st lb Catkin 10 0 Parfait S 0 Waltzer 9 13 Amour S 0 Modest Boy 9 11 Amor 8 0 Saucy Lass 9 3 Kelso 8 0 /liaison 9 3 Template 8 0 Piet 9 3 Oscar S 0 Respirator 9 3 Miss Myrtle 8 0 Billikins 8 11 Brampton 8 0 Speechless 8 11 Sunny Morn 8 0 Taurimu 8 10 Arikitoa S 0 Auriculus 8 9 Maori Boy 8 0 Aropeta S 7 Te Waka S 0 Whakarite 8 5 Syndicate 8 0 Restaurant 8 4 Viburnum 8 0 Orchus 8 4 Still Jim 8 0 Quinsilia 8 1 Good Boy 8 0 Appellant 8 0 Royal Trek S 0 Wyoming 8 0 Blue Spear S 0 Marble King S 0 The Fox 8 0 Catapult 8 0 Moe Hall S 0 Miss Xew Tidal 8 0 Zealand 8 0 Storm Fiend 8 0 Palmares 8 0 Mountain Lord Abbey 8 0 Guide 8 0 Killute 8 0 Kyngzone 8 0 Always 8 0 Rangi Kokiri 8 0 Kildeer 8 0 HUNT CLUB HURDLE HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Two miles. st lb st lb Glendowie 11 2 Prince Papa 9 2 Levenside 10 9 Pukerimu 9 2 Ballyfarnon 10 2 Billy Boy 9 2 Ramblin' I-ouis Poto 9 2 Kid 10 0 Mashoor 9 2 Roman Astleigh 9 2 Abbey 9 13 Haeremai 9 2 Fiery Lad 9 13 Odin 9 2 lmpoaffr 9 11 Pompieus 9 2 Stonewall 9 7 Marita 9 2 Syndicate 9 7 Betty Lane 9 0 Glenetta 9 3 Miss Alma 9 0 (Peyser Land 9 5 Fai Ana 9 0 Rafferty 9 3 PENROSE HURDLE HAXDICAP, of 400 sovs. One mile and three-quar-st lb st lb Mister Scot FVee 9 2 Gamp 11 3 Just Quietly 9 2 I’eneus 11 :j Rafa D 0 Kawini 10 11 Bright Day 9 0 Mount Cool Marta 10 7 Stimulants 9 0 Panorama 10 4 Salamander 9 0 Highflown 10 1 Gold'en Lady Glass 9 0 Spalpeen 10 1 Cullgie 9 o Kilburn 10 0 Pekatahi 9 0 Potoanui 9 12 Prince Lu 9 0 Lady Aioheno 9 0 Passenger 9 S Adjuster 9 0 Mangani 9 8 Master Xoel 9 0 Master Doon 9 8 Blago 9 0 Bourn 9 8 Gold Jacket 9 0 Llewellyn 9 S Wee Marble 9 0 I'.raeman 9 8 Star of the Quincorr.a S East 9 0 Hangawera 9 8 Marble Wenday 9 S Mount 9 0 Ripon Abbey 9 G MEMBERS' HAXDICAP. of 600 sovs. st lb st lb King Lu 10 3 Waltzer S 7 Delightment 9 13 Oration 8 3 Nancy Lee 9 13 Archcvn 8 0 Black Duke 9 J3 Hyde Park 8 0 Royal Tea 9 !l| Romford S 0 Valcon 9 10 Lorna Doone -8 0 Hoariri 9 G Saucy Lass 8 0 Dave 9 G Tinokoa 8 0 Kingfield 9 G Judge's Box 8 0 Seatown 9 4 Regent 8 0 Sir Archie 9 4 Thursby 8 0 King Merv 9 4 Muscari 8 0 Flying Juliet 9 4 Eh Timi 8 0 Tea, Time 9 2 Automno S 0 King Smock 9 0 Bracken Phaola 8 11 Abbey 8 0 The Thorn S 11 Seastar 8 0 Day Guard S 9 Appellant 8 0 L'Orient S S Ballymoy II. 8 0 Catkin S 7 Barometer 8 0 Whaka King S 7

«rr Sonoma Bell scr Vanity Boy Huia Maid Electric Gold 12 Rosie Thorpe LI Direct scr Ngahuia Blue Pedro Indicator S4 Hilltop Logan Pride scr Great Delight of 3 20 Bovs. Unhoppled trotters. Class 3.50. One mile and a half. yds bhd vsrr Brent Boy Tui Bolls Rebecca King Peter Wakefield May iieta Great Way icr Call Boy NAPIER HANDICAP (in harness , of 120 sovs. Cla ss 3. 10. One mile a id a half. Drift Wave bhd Lady Jewel Jasper scr Halmore Great Lyre scr FI i ton Welcome Pearl 36 Trumpeter Lord Haldane 60 bhd Halgar.a Logan Star 12 Dealer 12 L rsuline Fair Lad Childe Ce Ad Vnceur 24 Audubon 96 EAST COAST HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 sovs. 4.50. Two miles. yds bhd Lord Lu Floraline 36 (treat Delight Dad s Hope 48 Dealer Kevinbrae 4 S Halmore Childe yds bhd Audubon 60 Lord Haldane 12 Hal Huon 72 Speed King 12 Beatty 7 2 George the Andover Fourth 12 Lottie Haerenga Pai 12 Advance 96 Hostess 24 108 TTrsuline 24 Tui Wildwood 132 Laima 24 Peterwah 240 HASTINGS HANDICAP (in harness), of 120 sovs. Class 3.5. One mile a quarter. Vel Locanda Rrr Vanity BOy scr Peter Lloyd yds bhd Jasper 12 Ngahuia Smith field 12 Lady Kevin Drift Wave 24 Rosie Thorpe Zolock Wood 24 Insurance Blue Pedro 24 Musical Logan Star 36 LI Direct Fair Lad 36 Regret Indicator 48 Great Lyre 48 Single Mint Lady Jewel 48 Huia Maid Ce Advanceur 4S Tawa. King Hilltop 48 kittle Huia Fliton 60 Logan’s Pride Welcome 60 Sonoma Bell scr Ha lgana 72 STEWARDS HANDICAP (in harness), of 140 sovs. Unlioppled trotters. Class u.o. Two miles. Golden Downs Brent Boy May Ret a yds bhd Tui Bells 1 2 36 Request Ben Bingen Mokanna 96 Akenehl Wakefield 308 ('arwood Call Boy 3 08 Great Way scr •Laima 204 JUNE HANDICAP in harness), of 130 so\ s. < lass 2.40. One mile and a long. Native Hero Lord Lu 24 Trumpeter Childe Valla, mont Lord Haldane Halmore FI i ton George the Fourth Advance 48 \\ orthy 48 "Bingen 1'ramie Haerenga Pai Tui Wildwood 60 yds bhd The Shrew 96 Hostess Ursuline 1 2 1 2 Peterwa li 96