Turf Gossip.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIX, Issue 18, 30 April 1913, Page 10

Turf Gossip.

By

WHALEBONE,

RACING FIXTURES. April 30 and May I—Marlborough R.C. Autumn. May 8 and 9—Ashburton County R.C. Autumn. May 14 and 15—Egmont R.C. Winter. May 22 and 23—North Otago J.C. Winter. May 22 and 24—Wanganui J.C. Winter. Maj- 31, June 3 and s—Auckland R.C. Winter. June 3 and 4—Dunedin J.C. Winter. June 3 and 4—Otakl Maori R C. Winter. June 25 and 20—Napier Park R.C. Winter. July 4 aud s—Gisborne R.C. Steeplechase. The Wellington Steeplechase this year will be worth 750sovs. The Tasman gelding Hiktiai is now being limited In the Waiuku district. The Soult gelding Sedition is now enjoying a rest in the Waiuku district. The trotting horse Reuben has been purchased by Messrs Richards and Weston. The mare Scorch was schooled over the Tig hurdles at Ellerslie lately, giving a satisfactory display. The Auckland horses Okalhau, Armagh, nnd Ho<anga have been nominated for the Wa n gan ui Steep lec base. After being off the scene for some time, the New Zea la ml-bred gelding Moriarty is again in work at Caulfield. The victory of Leant a. in the Waipipi Cup im Thursday is the fourth successive victory gained by the Conqueror gelding. The Gluten gelding Golden Grain, formerly trained by I*. Brady in the Waikato, !r now an Inmate of J. Rae’s stable. The Avondale Jockey Club paid to the Government £999 7/1 in the shape of tax in connection with the recent autumn meetlug. Mr. T. H. Lowry has evidently tiled of I.about* Day. for he announces that he is prepared to dispose of the daughter of Moult. Mr. W. Abbott has disposed of the trotting horse Clive to a patron of W. McMaster's stable, the price realised being 130 guineas. The Spalpeen mare Shebeen, which showed signs of soreness just before the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting, has been blistered aud tutued <»ut at Mange re. One of the sensations uf the last C.J.C. National Meeting, The Rover, recently changed hands, and is now being trained at Hastings by 11. Hickey. W. Stone is still located al Ellerslie with Appiu, where ’.he son of The Possible is to receive his preparation for the Wanganui and A.R.C. Winter Meetings. The Obllgado gelding Minstrel, which has been off the scene for some time, has made liis reappearance at Ellerslie, and is now an Inmate of W. Olive’s stable. The hero’of the A.R.C. Easter Handicap. Ja.-k Delaval, has finished his duties for the season", a fid will not be called upon to carry fiilk again until next spring. The Beauchamp guiding Sir Rupert was offered for sale nt Messrs. Buckland an 1 Sous’ yards, but failed to reach the reserve placed on him, nnd was passed in. A Press Association cablegram from Sydney states that owing to the death of Sir A. Apcar, the sale of the three-year old colt Barios, for India, has been cancelled. The Soult gelding Spectre was schooled over the pony hurdles al Ellerslie yesterover the pony hurdles nt Ellerslie last week, with A. Julian in the saddle, fencing well. The Australian-bred filly* Ventura has been turned out for a two months’ spell, after Which she is to !«• taken to Australia to be prepared for the big meetings in the spring. I.il»crai, the grey gelding in N. Cunning ham s ch/U’ge at . Ellerslie, allowed signs of goronesM while being schooled for the Avondale Meeting, and Uas had to be eased in bU work

A. Julian left for the South last week , to ochool the Hon. J. D. Ormond’s horses fur their winter engagements. Julian does not ejycct to return to Auckland for some time. A swop was recently made by the owners of Aristocrat and Lord Delaval, and the former Is now under *N. Cunningham’s < charge, while the latter has joined P. Jones’ t team. ’ The Soult horse Waimangu, which is doing easy work at Ellerslie at present, figures amongst the nominations for the principal events at the A.R.C. Winter •meeting. A surprise nomination In the principal welter events at the A.R.C. Winter Meeting Is Walart, which won the Easter Handicap of 1910, but which has been off the scene for some time. Although there are a number of new beginners being schooled over hurdles at Ellerslie, the only ones that appear in the list for the Great Northern Hurdles are Admiral Soult and Virtue. At a recent sale of thoroughbreds at Hastings the Merriwee gelding Theodore, which at one time was one of our crack sprinters, was disposed of for 32gns., H. Hickey being his new owner. Sportsmen generally will regret to learn that, owing lo his recent bereavement and continued ill-health, which necessitates bis making a trip to England, Mr H. de Latour has decided to dispose of bis horses. The trotting horse Lord Victor was sent to Christchurch, via Wellington, by rail last week. By the same train F. Loomb sent the mare by King’s Guest to Hastings, where she is to be indulged in a spell. The Salvadan mare Vic is the latest aspirant for jumping honours, and was given a turn over the pony hurdles at Ellerslie on a turn over the pony hurdles at Ellerslie, giving a satisfactory exhibition. An argument, followed by blows, between a local trainer and rider recently, occupied the attention of the committee of the Auckland Racing Club, and resulted in both being cautioned as to their future behaviour. The gelding Davey Paul, which has rejoined W. Olive’s active brigade, was schooled over the hurdles at Elerslie last week. Davey Paul hit one fence very hard, cutting it right out. but jumped the others in good style. E. Pope gave Slaney and Miss Explosion schooling work over the big fences at Ellerslie morning. Slaney was Inclined to run down his fences, but Miss Explosion fenced cleverly, and looks like being useful over big country. *’ The Freedom gelding Kaihere changed hands during the progress of the Avondale J.C. Autumn Meeting, and is now an Inmate of J. Rae’s stable. The Green Laue trainer has no less than 17 horses under his charge at present. The Seaton Delaval gelding Cloud;' Dawn w’ll probably be given a chance to earn distinction over hurdles this season. Cloudy Dawn has already been schooled over the small fences, and shows a decided liking for the Illegitimate game. Horses given a chance to win the Ellerslie jumping double are Bercola, Tul Cakobau, Fashion Plate, Armagh, Delegate, The Native, Taulra, Lloyds, Bravest, Whimper, The Chef, ayd Game, which figure In both, the Great Northern, Hurdles and Steeplechase. Merrie Lad, which w«»u I he hurdle race at Moorefield, is owned by the Napier sportsman. Mr (’. Haldane, and is one of the team recently taken across to Australia» by J. Cameron. As this Is the second event won by Merrie Lad since going to the other side, Mr Haldane has no cause to complain. First Walrlki. which has been showing promising form In bls essays over the battens at Ellerslie, was s<liooled again last week, with A. Julian in the saddle. The son of Wairlkl did not at first

relish his task, but, after stopping several times, Julian obtained the mastery, and the horse then fenced in good style. Although a large number who witnessed the interference in the Juvenile Handicap on the opening day of the Avondale meeting argued that Loloma would have won but for the happening, she was allowed to go out one of the outsiders of the field in the Nursery Handicap on the second day, and returned her supporters an exceptionally good price. Loloma should be useful next season. At the recent yearling sales at Randwlck the prices offered for the Harrow — Hollyrood filly, and King Rufus —Liquify colt did not come up to their owner’s reserve, and they were passed in. Mr. G. M. Currie has left the filly out of Hollyrood in Sydney to be trained on bis behalf by P. Nolan. He has leased the Liquify colt to a patron of the trainer mentioned; while the Eulolo filly will bo raced on lease by Mr. G. F. May, of Melbourne. The surprise of the Maiden Hurdle race at Avondale on Saturday was the running of Merrimax. When the last half-mile came to be entered on, the son of Merriwee was a long way back, but he put in a phenomenal run, and had hard luck to be defeated by a head. The fact that the last fence was down may have assisted Merrimax, but, nevertheless, his form was promising, and no one would begrudge Mr. Ryan his luck if the gelding turned out a decent performer over the small fences. The Auckland-bred mare Antoinette, with 9.3, was among the runners for the Mentone Handicap, one mile and aquarter, at the Mentone (Melbourne) meeting last week. She started second favourite, but failed to gain a place in a field of moderates, being last to finish. The Soult mare is now raced by Mr. C. J. Robertson, for whom she is trained by JFielder.

Two Ellerslie trainers in J. Rae and J. Williamson journeyed to Waiuku last week with hunters in order to get in a qualifying run with the Pakuranga Hounds. The former took up Captain Jack, while the latter had Waitara, Golborne and Tim Doolan under his charge. The club had several successful runs during the two days’ hunting, one extending over a journey of about three and a-half miles. Private information received Tn Auckland states that Antoinette carried the. support of her party in the race she failed in at <Mentone. The daughter of Soult, however, had her chance extinguished soon after the start, a bad bump nearly bringing her to grief. The new owner of Antoinette is said to be greatly pleased with his purchase, and all going well in the meantime the Auck-land-bred mare will be taken to Adelaide to contest the Adelaide Cup. Amongst those to meet with some support for the Flying Handicap at Ascot on Wednesday (says the Sydney “Arrow”) was the New Zealand-bred mare Goodwin Sands (Soult—Golden Sands), but, starting from a bad post position in a very large field, she was never prominent, and failed to finish in the first half-dozen. Goodwin Sands moved well in her preliminary on Wednesday, and it is more than likely that she will be found equal to paying, her way at meetings of the Associated Clubs. While being schooled over the big fences at Ellerslie on Thursday morning, -Slola over-reached and cut his near foreleg badly. Veterinary assistance was obtained and the wound stitched up,, but although no serious results are anticipated, the mishap will greatly interfere with the gelding’s preparation for the Great Northern meeting. The occurrence Is bad luck for his trainer., W. Olive, who had his charge well forward, and confidently anticipated getting .some return next month. A special meeting of the committee of the Avondale Jockey Club was held recently, when the rules were altered to enable the financial year to be closed on June 31 instead of July 31 as formerly. The change of dates will enable the club to make their arrangements for the new season much earlier than usual. From what can be gathered It Is understood the club Intend to substantially Increase their stakes and the next Avondale Cup will probably carry a stake of 500s<»vs, while the other stakes will be raised In proportion. The Auckland horseman B. Doeivy is putting up something like a record for travelling recently. He was riding at .the C.J.C. Easter Meeting, then came North for the Manawatu Meeting, visited Hastings lasi Wednesday and Thursday, journeyed to Auckland for the second day of the Avon-

dale Meeting on Saturday, leaving agftln on Sunday night for Thuaru. After riding at the latter place he left Lyttelton to ratch the last day’s racing at Mastertou on Friday, aud then went South again for the Marlborough meeting. Mr. L. B. Harris seems to have got hold of a useful customer in Toreador, fpr the son of Spalpeen has now won four times on end. In the Flying Handicap at Avondale he got anything blit a. good run, but the way he stretched out after he got into the straight was a treat to witness, and his victory, was a fairly comfortable one. It may not be long before Mr. Harris decides to have Toreador schooled over hurdles, for he is a great believer in jumping horses before they get too old and their muscles are too set. Two previous winners of- the Great Northern Steeplechase in Hautere and Red McGregor figure amongst the nominations for this year’s event, but Whakaweira is the only previous Great Northern Hurdles winner which has be*eu nominated this year.

Evidently Antarctic is standing up to bls work satisfactorily, for the son of Salvadan appears amongst the nominations for the Great Northern Steeplechase and Wanganui Steeplechase. Word from Wanganui states that Antarctic has been schooled several times lately, and on each occasion has given a fine display.

The steeplechase horse .Slaney has joined E. Pope’s team. The same trainer is school ing Miss Explosion over the big fences, an t one morning last week at Ellerslie she was tried in company with Slaney. the pair giving a good display. Pope, by the way, had a narrow escape at Avondale. He was at the barrier with Cloudy Dawn, which was a starter in the Autumn Handicap, when the Seaton Delaval gelding reared up and was caught in the tapes. His trainer ran to release him, and just as he got him clear the horse swerved round, knocking Pope down heavily. The Ellerslieite was badly bruised all over, but fortunately no bones were broken.

. The question has been raised (says a Sydney writer) as to what would have happened in regard to bets if Sir Lethe had also failed to finish in the Steeplechase at Randwick, in which the only other starter, The Miser, fell. If neither horse bad. finished, the race would have become void, and, though it may be contended that backers had a to win when they bet, I cannot well see how they could lose their money- over a race which, ,in effect, did not take place. In nearly all cases bets follow stakes, and as in this instance no stakes would have been pail, the position could not well have been otherwise in regard to bets. If two horses, why not twenty, and if nothing finished in, say, a V.R.C. Grand National, I do not fancy even the most rapacious of bookmakers would contend he was entitled to keep the lot. As it is, the bookmakers take nearly all when an outsider wins, but the idea that they should retain everything in the case of a race of which there .was no winner—and, therefore, void —is somewhat far-fetched.

The annual draft of thoroughbreds from the Te Mahauga Stud was offered for sale at auction last week at Hastings. The first to come under the notice of buyers was a two-year-old bay filly by San Fran from Projectile’s dam/ and she became the property of Mr Hori Tupara at 38gns. Mr O. Gillies paid 30giis for a well-grown two-year-old getdlng by' ‘Sab Fran from Basilisk. A black yearling by San Fran from Fairy Gold was passed at 20gns, but Mr P. Neagle secured an upstanding yearling gelding by San Fran from Basilisk that* may turn out useful for 4'2gns. A well-grown, but narrow black gelding, by San Fran from Walau, fell to Mr F. Armstrong’s bid of -32gns, but a racy-looking, level-topped gelding, brother to Tangimoana, failed to elicit a bid of more than 32gns, and was not-sold. The smartestlooking yeas’ing of the lot was then offered, In the shape of a chestnut filly by San Fran from Dreadnought's daughter Glisten, and was very well bought by Mr K. White at 40gns. - Hhe Is of medium size, but much stockier than most of Tier sire’s got, and looks certain to gallop. Polyanthus was passed at 25gns, and Carbine’s erratic daughter Mougauul ~at 25gn.s. Basilisk was purchased by Air Ciirter for llgng, and Mr O. Nelson took Glisten at lOAgns. Merton wtw» offered, but the. bidding did not reach anywhere, near. Ids owner’s Idea of values. When Lucille was bumped on to the fence in the Flying II and leap at Avondale the daughter of Soult’ had her knee badly knocked, and may have to be given a spell. ’ Tt'he bump. was a very bad one, for Lucille was turned. half round, ami a rider whose mount was a little behind Informed the writer that it was only •

miracle that both the mare and her rider, B. Deeley, did nut go right over the fence. From wliat •‘Ould be gathered, it is understood the primary vausb'bf the trouble was Naumai, which’ kept on crowding in on the field at the barrier, and several times a good start could have been obtained but for this. The behaviour of Naumai again raises the question as to whether the Conference should not take some definite steps in respect to the nomination of such horses. In the South he causes starters endless annoyance, and the old stock argument of penalising good horses at the barrier, in order to give such an animal as Naumai has proved himself to be a chance, has once more to be drawn out. Racing clubs have certainly the power to refuse nominations, and starters could also take the matter in their own hands, but it is hardly fair for one body to take a stand and, others again to do just the opposite, in order to secure the nomination, and it would be better for everyone if a definite instruction came from the governing body. AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB. The recent autumn meeting of the Avondale Jockey Club was easily the most successful meeting yet held by the suburban club, both from a racing point of view and the financial side. The attendances on the Wednesday and Saturday were very large, and must have constituted a record, and the club have every reason to be satisfied with the patronage accorded them by the public. In the matter of appointments the club are well in advance of the times, and when the additions to the stand are completed, there will be no more up-to-date racing body in the Dominion. With everything provided in this respect, the management should certainly give their attention to the matter of stakes. At present, although they are well up to the standard required by the New Zealand Racing Conference, they are hardly in keeping with the standard ‘reached by the suburban club which has earned the right to be classed as one of the leading clubs of New Zealand, outside a few of the larger metropolitan bodies. A.R.C. WINTER MEETING. The nominations for the principal events fit the A.R.C. Winter Meeting are highly satisfactory, and there is every reason to anticipate a record gathering. All the best jumping horses at present in work in the Dominion are engaged, and there is-plenty of material for splendid contests. In the Great Northern Steeplechase 30 are nominated. in the Great Northern Hurdles 31, In the Winter Steeplechase 35, in the Cornwall Handicap 31, in the Prince of Wales’ Handicap 44, and in the York Welter 46. Mr. Morse's adjustments for the Great Northern Steeplechase and Great Northern Hurdles are due on Monday, May sth. EXIT CORAZON. When Corazon broke down at Hastings last week it was expected that his racing days were ended, but few were prepared to hear of bls death, which occurred at V. Collelo’s training stables on Thursday night. It transpires that after the race which brought about his retirement from the turf, Sir William Russell's champion developed dysentery, and, although the best veterinary advice was secured, died as stated. Corazon was a brilliant performer over big country, and in 1911, starting at Wanganui, he won the Wanganui Steeplechase, and was then brought to Auckland, where, with a 101 b penalty, he appropriated the Great Northern Steeplechase. This was followed by a victory in the Wellington Steeplechase ; then, with 12.3 in the saddle, he ran Parltutu, to which he was conceding 291 b, to a head in the C.J.C. Grand National Steeplechase, this being considered one of the best performances registered in the event. The son of Coeur de Lion, was a wonderfully game horse, and a splendid jumper, and his death removes one of the best steeplechasers seen out in the Dominion for years. £ i ± WINNING TWO-YEAR-OLDS With the conclusion of the Avondale Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting, the two-year-old racing of the season closed, and tho amount won by the locally-trained youngsters should be of luterest. The figures are:— Merry Roe. by Boult—Erry Roe.—lst Avondale Stakes, IJOsovs; 2nd Hastings Stakes, 35sovs; 2nd A.R.C. Welcome, lOOsova; Ist Musket Stakes, 200sovs; 3rd Foal Stakes, lOOsovs; 3rd Criterion Handicap, 25sovs; 3rd Midsummer Handicap, 25sovs; 2nd Sylvia Handicap, .’Oho vs; 2nd Champagne Stakes, 125sovs. Total, 810sovs. by Stepniak—Mignon.—3rd Avondale Stakes, 1 Oso vs; 2nd Avondale Nursery, lOsovs; Ist A.R.C. Welcome Stakes, 350sovs; 2nd Musket Stakes, 50 ho vs; 2nd Victoria Handicap, SOaovs; 2nd Avondale Autumn Nursery, 1 Oso vs. Total, 480sov».

Lady Alicia, by Obligado—Lady Alys.—lst Gisboru** Scurry, OOsovn: 3rd A.R.C. Welcome -Stakes, dOsovs; 3rd A.R.C. Musket Stakes, 25sovb; Ist Cambria Handicap, OOsovs; 2nd A.R.C. Nursery, 50sovs: 2nd A.R.C. Criterion, SOsovs; .3rd Sylvia Handicap, 25sovs; Ist T.J.C. Calliope Handicap. lOOsovs; 3rd Hobson. Handicap, ssovs. Total, 455sovs. Tikitapu, by Soult—Lady Regel.- 2nd Pioneer Handicap, South Auckland, 10 sovs; 2nd A.R.C. Onslow Stakes, 20sovs; Ist Victoria Handicap, 200sovs. Total, 230sovs. Loloma, by Monoform —Seabird —lst Hobson Handicap, lOOsovs; 2nd Avondale Juvenile Handicap. lOsovs, Ist, Avondale Nursery Handicap, 85sovs. Total, 193sovs. Marshall McDonald, by Soult—Hesper.—3rd T.J.C. Cambria Handicap, ssdvs; 2nd Rakino Handicap, 15sovs; 2nd Calliope Handicap, losovs; Ist Onslow Stakes, 9osovs; 3rd Victoria Handicap, 25sovs; 3rd Avondale Juvenile Handicap, osovs. Total, 160sovs.

Ruse de Guerre, by Stepniak—Crecy.—2nd •Cambrian Handicap, losovs; Ist Rakino Handicap, DOsovs. Total, lOosovs. Rosea, by Gluten —Lady Rose.—lst Avondale Nursery, 95sovs. Total, Oosovs King Lupin, by Lupin—St. Crispin mare.— Ist South Auckland Pioneer Handicap, 40sovs: Ist Ruakura Handicap, 40sovs; 2nd T.J.C. Hobson Handicap, losovs. Total, 95sovs.

Self, by Soult—Elf.—lst Avondale Juvenile Handicap, 85sovs. Total, 85sovs. Soultikoff, by Soult — Hotcherina.—3rd Avondale Nursery, osovs; 3rd A.R.C. Nursery, 35sovs; 3rd Avondale Autumn Nursery, ssovs. Total, 4osovs. Obdurate, by Obligado—Sweet Alice. —2nd Ruakura Handicap, South Auckland, lOsovs. Total, lOsovs. Queen ie Soult, by Soult—Guid wife.—3rd A.R.C, Onslow Stakes, lOsovs. Total, lOsovs. Kia Kaba, by Motiti—Serita.—3rd T.J.C. Rakino Handicap, osovs. Total, osovs. -Christine, by -Sylvia Park—Chrissie. —3rd Calliope Handicap, ssovs. Total, «ssovs. It is noteworthy that the first five on the list are fillies. 4* 4? 4? WAIRARAPA NOTES* It is probable that the Wairarapa Racing Club will place weigh t-for-age events on their programmes in future. The Woodlands Hunt Club has decided to co-operate with the Otago Hunt Club in reference to approaching the Government with a request that the sixteen hunt clubs in New Zealand should receive a Government subsidy of £250 each. At the annual sale of thoroughbreds at Te Mahanga Mr. J. Armstrong bought a gelding by San Fran —Waiau for 32gns, and Mr. W. White purchased a filly by San Fran—Glisten for 40gns. Destiny, the half-brother to Sir Knox, struck himself badly a few days ago, and has been thrown out of work. Sir Solo is on the easy list at present, and may not be put in work again this season. i £ i TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH. Mr D. W. Gibson was stipendiary steward at the South Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting. He was not satisfied with The performance of Simon Pure in the Otipua Hurdle Handicap, and a meeting of stewards was held to consider the horse’s running. After inquiry, the explanation of -the rider was accepted. First Glance, which won the Rosewell Handicap at the South Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting, was bred in England In 1910, so that, though ranking as a three-year-old, she is several months younger than New Zealand-bred horses of the same age. She is by Kosmos—Bey, by Gallinule —Kosmos, her dam. Ophelia II , being by Morion, son of Barcaldine and Chaplet, from Uouise, by Kendal, son of Ben Dor. Thrax, which won the chief event each day at the South Canterbury meeting, is a much-improved horse. He never had a chance previously to distinguish himself over more than a mile, but he stayed out the mile and a-quarter really well, and looked •s if staying was his strong point. The good impression created by Bulletin w’hen he won in hack company on each day of the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting last month was emphasised by his performance in the Washdyke Welter Handicap. He was not prominent in the early stages, but over the last two furlongs be gave none of his opponents a chance, and won in very impressive, style. Bulletin, which Is a half-brother to Bobrlkoff, had n long spell from racing, following on an accident, and he appears to have benefited by it, as he is now a decidedly useful horse. So far he has not been raced any further than a mile, but be Is always running uu strongly at the end of his races. Takahau, the winner of the Hack Race at the South Canterbury Jockey Club's meeting, Is u three-year-old sister to White Cockade. Chief Lochlel. and Scotch Plaid, all of which showed galloping ability above the average. Takahau showed promise earlier in the season, and the style in which she settled the opposition on Wednesday was very attractive. There were some marked reversals of form at the South Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting this week, and in more than one instance the betting market provide an excellent forecast to the improvement that was shown on the second day. Mr R. E. Harley, who acted as starter at tile South Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting, hud some awkward fields to handle, and oc. several occasions there was considerable delay at the post. Mr Harley, however, was wonderfully successful throughout the two days, his dispatches being uniformly even and well-timed. His work earned him unstinted praise from the public.

Oxenhope was seen out in three races at the South Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting In his first two efforts he seemed unable to pace it with the leaders in the early stages, hut in the Farewell Handicap Deeley got him out smartly, and halvas in front all the way. His winning form was a decided improvement on what he showed earlier in the meeting, and his reputation for consistency was certainly not enhanced by his running this week. Mr M. Stitt’s three-year-old filly Takahau, by Finland—Miss Loch lei, which won the Hack Race on the first day of the South Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting, was sold to Mr R. J. Fleming, of Port Levy, and will go Into I*. F. Claridge’s stable at Rlccarton. The Auckland jockey B. Deeley was easily the most successful rider at the South Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting. He rode Thrax and Bulletin to victory on the first day, and won on Thrax, Gunfiasb, and Oxenhope yesterday. Deeley now ha? a clear lead from C. Emerson and A. Oliver In the contest for the honour of . being premlet horseman of the Dominion for the present season. Qne of the wildest demonstrations ever witnessed on the Washdyke course followed the Beaconsfield Trot Handicap on Thursday. On the first day, Lylena started favourite, but failed to show up prominently. On Thursday she was only fifth favourite, and when she won after leading all the way there was a strong outcry from a large section of the public, wuose demonstration was doubtless prompted to some extent by the fact that - Evelyn (the favourite) finished second. The stewards held a lengthy Inquiry, and, not being satisfied with the explanation given for the inconsistent form, they awarded the race to the second horse (Evelyn) and disqualified Lylena and her driver (J. Brankin) for 12 months. An appeal to the Trotting Association was lodged, the stakes ami totalisator investments being impounded. Evelyn is a two-year-old sister to Emmeline ami Alleen, by Rothschild—lmperialism. 4* 4* 4* AUCKLAND R.C. WINTER MEETING. The following nominations have been received in connection with the A. R.C. Winter Meeting:— Cornwall Handicap.—Phroso, North-East, Sea Pink, Jolie Fille. Almeida, Flying Soult, Kakama, Nimrod, Scorch, Monorail, Waimangu, Kaween, Multiply, Fort William, Royal Arms, Ceylon, Sam Pan, Bluestone, Tragedy King, Tiresome, Troublesome, Loch Mabin, Montlform, Phosphorus, Wee Olga, Haskayne, Regain, Master Jack, Emperador, Gloy, Aristocrat. Prince of Wales’ Handicap.—Dawn, Gloy, Aristocrat. Parapara, Tact, Toreador, Lady Georgia, Teviotdale, Emperador, Walari, Master Jack, Haskayne, Wee Olga, Blue Garment, Montlform, Gerbera Phosphorus, Phroso, North-East, . Denise ’ Orme, Red Book, Jolie Fille, Prince Merriwee, Tattoo, Almeida, Colonel Soult, Gipsy Belle, Stepney, Worcester, Scorch, Monorail, Waimangu. Tangiwai, Overtime, Kaween, Laverna. Multiply, Fort William, Crown Pearl, Bluestone, -Tragedy King, The Dodger, Tiresome, Loch Mabin. York Welter Handicap, uerbera, Phosphorus, Phroso, North-East. Sea Pink, Jolie Fillo Tattoo, Almeida, Colonel Soult, Cloudy Dawn. Gipsy Belle, Stepney, Flying Soult, Nimrod, Worcester, Scorch, Monorail, Waimangu, Tangiwai. Kaween, Multiply,. Fort William, Royal Arms, Crown Pearl, Ceylon, Bluestone, Tragedy King, The Dodger, Clare, Tiresome, Loch Mabin, Montiform, Wee Olga, Haskayne, Regain, Master Jack, Waiarl, Emperador, Master 'Tupuhi, Lady- Georgia. Toreador, BL'act, Parapara, Gloy, Aristocrat, Explosive. Great Northern Hurdle Race. —Tui Cakobau, Clemency, Bereola, Cornelian, Sphinx, Fashion Plate, Marton. Armagh, Delegate, St. Kevin, The Chef, The Native, Tauira, Lloyds. Waione, Whakaweira, Chief Marshal, Aema. Sam Pan, Game, Master Theory, Flingot, Prince Eddie, Admiral Soult, Virtue, Bollin, Idealism, Prophet, Don Quex, Whimper, Bravest. Great Northern Steeplechase.—Bismarck, Rangita-ne, Fashion Plate, Glenmore, Kauroa. Armagh, Okalliau, Hautere, Red. Macgregor. Delegate, The Native, Tauira, Appin, Lloyds, Miss Explosion, Waitarere, Strathmolra, Paritutu, Maklri, Game, Tiri, Antarctic, Bereola, Dorando, Hoanga, Webfoot The Chef, Whimper, Bravest, Tui Cakobau. Winter Steeplechase. —Tui Cakobau, Slola, Bravest, Whimper, Loch Fyne* Slaney, Bismarck, Rangltane, Glenmore, Kauroa, Armagh, Okaihau, Hautere, Red Macgregor, Delegate, The Native, Kapakapa, Tauira, Appin, Miss Explosion, Waitarere, Strathmolra. Paritutu. Maklri, Sky High. Game, Tiri, Antarctic, Bereola, Dorando. Adherent, Hoanga, Webfoot, Napper Tandy. 4* 4* 4* ASHBURTON RACES. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr. J. llenrys for the Ashburton Racing Club's Aulfinm Meeting. - Longbeach Hack Welter. - Canute J. 13, Scottish Star 9.11, Slepmald 9.3, EUiiuli 9.3, Britain’s Crown 9.3, Klnona 8.13, Gold Cup <8.12, Thurlnga 8.12, N 1 ths dale 8.10, Trleine 8.10. Martin Maid 8.10, Daylight Biii 8.9, Safety Pin 8.9, Steperina 8.5, Stephauoti 8.4, Golden Fire 8.8, Goldfinch 8.3, Cosy Corner 8.2, Gollghtly 8.0, Rod Pennon 8.0, Warlight 8.0, Vanquish 8.0, Naughty Nancy 8.0. Fairfield Welter. Thrax 10.13, Oxenhope 9.13, Carolus 9.8, North Pole 9.8, Cronstadt 9.4, Glenowl 9.3, Walhokau 9.2, Gasoline 8.13, Ladrone 8.13, Colleen Mary 8.8, Mere 8.7, Britain’s Crown 8.6, Heslone 8.6, Genius 8.5, Thurlnga 8.0, Eaglestone 8.0, Redwing 8.0 Federal 8.0, Andrea 8.0. Ashburton Cup.—Thrax 08, Tannhauser 9.5, Bulletin 9.3, The Cornet 8.8, Glcnfinnan 8.5, Capon 7.13, Special form 7.12 Canute 7.0, Gold Coin 7.5, Uuinura 7.4, Walkehau 7.2, St. Kelvin 7.0, Glenowl 0.11, Sunbeam 0.11, Mere 6.10, Rook Ferry 6.9, Miss Sylvia 6.7. Britain's Crown 6.7, Corrie 6.7.

Trial Handicap. First Glance 9.5, Ganflash 8.13, Takabau 8.12, Golden Morn 8.5, Cardiff 8.3, Glen tin 7.13, Advance Guard 7.7, Flurry 7.7, Stamboul 7.7, Hubbub 7.7, Hoy 7.7, Hillsborough 7.7. Addition 7.0, < amerfne 7.0, Proportion 0.13. Glenore 6.12, Blythely 6.12, Belle Grand 6.10, Combination 6.10, Reward 6.10. Grove Fann Handicap.—Pllgrltn’a Way 9.0 Peg 9.0, Oxenhope 8.5, Kilte 8.4. Ngatapa 7.10 Carolus 7.10, Ixird Soult 7.5, Gasoline* 7.4. Gnome 6.9. John Bunyan 6.7, Thuringa 6.7, Redwing 6.7. 4* * 4* WANGANUI STEEPLECHASE The following nominations have been received for the principal event at the Wanganui Jockey Club’s Winter Meeting:— Wanganui Steeplechase, of 600sovs; about three miles. —Glen more, Appln. -Okaibau, Armagh, Rangltane, The Native, Hawick, Knutsford. Gold Pin, Stourton, Waitarere, The Spaniard, Iloanga, Daylight Bill, Antarctic, Kauroa. Leola-nter, Bravest, Whimper, Tyrannic, and Dorando. 4* 4* 4? MAST2RTON R.C. MEETING. The Masterton Racing Club’s Meeting was held to-day in beautiful weather, with a large attendance. The totalisator handled £11,921, against £9,210 last year. Hack Handicap, five furlongs.—Sir Moseley 1, Master Lupin 2, Dispatch Carrier 3. Scratched: Whakapora, Cadonia, Microbe, Couziska. Sailor King. Berg. Won easily. April Handicap of 95sovs. six furlongs.—■ Leapuki. 7.10, 1; Aloha, 6.13, 2; Mon Ami, 8.4, 3. All started. Won by a length. Masterton Hack Handicap of 85sovs, ono mile.—Redloh, 7.13, 1: Glenfern, 7.11. 2: Arokahau, 7.7, 3. Scratched: I’apamarama, Lord Palmer, Elevated, anc George. Won by a head. Waipipi Cup, one mile and a-quarter.— Leonta, 6.7, 1; Ceylon, 7.6, 2; Vi, 6.12, 3. Also started: Sir Knox. Imagination, Lord Renown, and Montreal. Sir Knox was favourite. Won easily by two lengths. Time. 2.95. Ruamahunga Hack Handicap, six furlongs.—Black Lupin, 8.8. 1: Kaniki, 7.3, 2; Suratura, 9.0, 3. Also started: Bunkum 8.9, Omer 8.0, Piermont 7.13, Miss Vera 7.12, No Idea 7.9, Floss 7.7. Whakapona 7.5, Otaraia 7.3. Kaniki was favourite. Won by half a length. Time. 1.16. Ladies’ Bracelet Redloh, 11.1. 1; Mediterranean, 10.13. 2: Merrie Land, 10.13, 3. Also started: Marblehead 11.2. Nusicam 11.2, Rangikapua 11.1. Karopatangi 11.1. Grandee 10.11, Supreme 10.7. Silver King 10.7, Master Malachi 10.7, Vi 10.7, Oraki 10.7, Critic 10.7. Redloh ami Nusicam were equal favourites. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 2.15. Opaki Welter Handicap, one mile.—Lady Volga. 8.5, 1; Big Blast, 7.13, 2; Negative, 8.12, 3. Also started: Diavoli S. 11. Manitau 8.2, Matlow 8.2, Muleteer 8.0, Cullinan 7.13. Eclogue 7.11. The winner was favourite. Won easily by a length and a-haif. Time, 1.43. Dash Hack Handicap, live furlongs.—■ Great Mogul, 9.0. 1; Artificial. 7.7, 2; Microbe, 7.10. 3. Also started: Submersion 8.11, Uster 8.6. Sylvan Glade 7.11, Chatsil 7.10. Conziska 7.7, Poroporo 7.5. Great Mogul was favourite. Won easily by three lengths. Time. 1.3 g. SECUND DAY. Speculation was brisk. the sum or £11,622 passing through the totalizator, making a total of £23,544 for the meeting, against £17,814 last year. A feature of the meeting was the fine starting by Mr. O’Connor. Olli ver rode five winners for the meeting. Grandstand Hack Handicap, seven furlongs.- I’apamarama. 8.13, 1: Glenfern, 8.4. 2; Austin, 8.4. 3. Scratched: Mediterranean and Kuropotangi. Won by half a length. Telephone Handicap, five furlongs.—Diavolo, 8.2, 1; Boronia, 6.7, 2: Aloha, 7.7. 3. Scratched: Blue Lake. Won by half a length. Hack Scurry, five furlongs. Field Force, 8.5, 1; Inualaddo, 8.0, 2; Chatsil, 8.7. 3. All started. Won by four lengths. High-weight Handicap. — Rangikapua, 10.12 1; Marblehead. 10.3, 2; Grandee, 10.7, 3. Also started: Mediterranean 11.4, Artificial 10.13, Silver King 10.11, Kuropatangi 10.11, Critic 10.7. Won by a length. Time, 1.43. Autumn Handicap.—Blue Lake, 8.4, 1; Imagination, 7.8, 2; Manitau, 6.7, 3. Alsu started: Byron 8.12, Leonta 7.9, Ceylon 7.9, Amber and White 7.5. VI 7.2, Lord Renown 6.12. Won by a head. Time, 1.42. Railway Hack Handicap. -Black Lupin, 9.2, 1: Suraturn, 8.11. 2; Otter, 7.10, 3. Also started: Kaniki 7.7. No Idea 7.5, Miss Vera 7.3. Floes 6.10. Won by a length. Time, 1.16. Final Welter Handicap, seven furlongs.— Big Blast, 8.9. 1; Ilrdloli, 8.9, 2: Cullinan. 8.0’3. Also started: Full Rate 9.10, Nega five 9.6, Montreal 8.7. Muleteer 8.3. Wot by a length and a-half. Time, 1.31. Electric Hack Handicap, five furlongs.--Astral, 8.11, 1; The Great Mogul, 9.8, 2; Submersion. M, 3. Also started: Listen 8.0, Martlet 8.0. Won by a length. Time, 1.2 15. The Masterton Racing Club on Thursday and Friday had the most successful meeting the club has held since its inauguration. Th® tutallsatur investments were nearly £21.000 •‘-over £6,000 mure than the amount put through nt the previous meet lug. The chib will make a profit of £1,20< over the meeting. It Is Intended to increasi the stakes considerably, especially In th« big events. It Is suggested that the Master ton Cup should be lucreased to 300sovs., and It Is very probable that the suggestion will be given effect to.

SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKET CLUB'S MEETING. At the South Canterbury Jot-key Club’z meeting to-day, the totalizators investments Amounted to £11,562, as against £6,343 last year. Timaru Cup of 2oos<>vs, one wile and nquarter—Thrax, 8.2, 1; Kilmeny, 7.13, 2; •Sunbeam, 6.7. 3. Alsu started: Svekaßhore, •Mumura, Gold Coin. Russo, and St. Kevin. Mumura and Sunbeam led the field most ot the wav. Al the turn for home Thrax and Kilmeny moved up and drew ahead at the distance. Won by two lengths. with the same distance between the second and third. Time, 2.8 1-5. Washdyke Welter Handicap of 120sovs, seven furlongs. Bulletin, 10.5, 1; Ladrone, 8.3, 2; Britain’s Crown, 8.0, 3. Also started: Kostroma, Specialform, Waikehua, Mosgiel, HWsione. Glenowl, Edith, Eaglestone, Andrea. Red and Black, and Golden Fire. The winner rushed through from the distance, ami won by two lengths, the third horse being distanced by a head. Time, 1.29. Gladstone Trot of 60sovs, one mile and ahalf. - Eli De Beaumont, 12s, 1; Redfern, 14s, 2; Rema Rosa, 12s, 3. Also started; Bel vic, Dairymaid, Done Star, Sachens, 0.8.5., Wood Pine, and Happy Prinz. Won •by 12 lengths, with six lengths between the second and third. Time, 3.47 1-5. Hack Handicap of sbsovs, five furlongs.— Takahu, 8.0, 1; Vanquish, 8.0, 2; My Glove, 8.0, 3. Also -started: May Blossom, Combination, Gun Rest. Achilla, Gun Flash. Proposition, Joan. Belle Grande, Renwal, •Arauea, Lady Alma, and Roy. The winner led after the first furlong, ami won by two lengths, a head separating the second and third. Time. 1.1. Flying Handicap of 120sovs, six furlongs. —Gapon, 7.1, 1: 01-.sono, 8.13, 2: Kilts, 8.2, 3. Also started: Carolus. John Bunyan, Gnome, ami Thuringa. obsmio led to the home turn ami was then displaced by Gnome and Gapon. Gnome was beaten in the straight by a neck, gaining second place by a length. Time, 1.15.' SECOND DAY. The South Canterbury Jockey Club’s Meeting concluded in rold weather, but with n good attendance. The totalizator handled £13,45;* for the day, and for the meeting £25,017, as against £15,479 last year. There was a great disturbance among the crowd over die result of the Beaconsfield Trotting Handicap. The stewards disqualified Mr 'A. D. Wilson’s Lylena, and the rider. J. Brankin, for 12 months, for inconsistent running. Lylena coming first.- and last on the previous day. Waiti Hurdle Handicap, one mile and a half. .Master Paul, 12.1. I; Gold Pin, 11.2. 2; Warsaw, 3. Scratched: Simon Pure. Won b> four lengths. Time, 2.49. Pareora Ifandican. five furlongs.—Maple Leaf. 8-> I: Safety Pin. 7.0. 2; Otakeho. j.t», Al! started. Won by h length. Time. Seadown Welter Handicap. -GlonowL 8.3, 1; Ladrone, 8.7. 2; Gnome, 8.9, 3. Also started: Kostroma 9.6, Waikehua 9.0, Britain’s Crown 8.3. Editah 8.3. Hesione 82. Stephanos 7.11, Golden Fire 7.10, Andrea 7.9. Red and Black 7.7. A very close finish. Time, 1.281. Toinuka I landicap.'—First Glance, 8.9. 1; Achilla. 7.2. 2; Fairlie. 7.3, 3. Also started: Cosy Corner 8.5, Golightly 8.3, Teviot 7.13, Wnilight 7.12, Red Pinnon 7 .11. Sir Patrick 7.11, Naughty Namy 7.4. Won comfortably by . three lengths, 'rime, 1.16£. Autumn Handicap.—Thrax. 9.2, 1; Specialform. 8.3. 2: Kilmeny, 8.8, 3. Also started . Medallist 8.13, Russo 7.13, Mumura 7.13, Sunbeam 7.4, John Bunyan 7.0. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.42 25. Beaconsfield Trot.—Evelyn, 14s, 1; Rema Rosa. 16s, 2; General Mite, 2i)s, 3. Lylena 80s, finished first, with 100yds to spare, but was. disqualified for inconsistent running. Also started: Lylena 30, Elie De Beaumont 70s, Redfern 14s,- Dairymaid 225, Sachem 28s, Woodpine 30s, Happy Prince 30s. Time. 3.481. Hack Handicap. — (inn Flash, 8.1, 1; May Blossom 7.5, 2; Glenfin, 7.13. 3. Also started: Takahun 9.0, Vanquish 8.3, My Glove 8.3, Advance Guard 7.11. Naughty Nancy 7.9, lAranea 7.9, Combination 7.6, Gutram 7.4, Belie Grande 7.2, Reward 7.0. Won by two lengths. Time. 1.2 J Farewell Handicap. Oxenbope, 7.11, 1; Pilgrim’s Way. 9.2, 2: Thuringa. 8.7, 3. Also started: Obsono 9.2, Gapon 8.9, Lupulite 7.5, Land Rose 7.3. Oxenbope led all the way. and won by three lengths. Time, 1.135. 4 4 + CRACK STEEPLECHASER DEAD. Sir William Russell’s well-known steeplechaser Corazon died last week, Corazon, which was bred by Sir William Russell, broke down badly while racing at Hast Ings last week. In 1911 Corazon won the Wanganui Steeplechase and Great iNorthera Steeplechase. afterwardfl running second with 12.3 to Farit ulu. 10.2, In the C.J.C. Grand National Steepleebase, ids performances stamping him «s nue K «»f the best horses over count r,\ seen out iu NX for years. dr •4' 4* ENGLISH RACING. CITY AND SLBI’RBAN. LONDON. April 2.. The City and Suburban Handicap of 20G0bovk. one mile and a quarter, resulted. Mr G. Edwards' b e Dunmore, syrs, by General Symons Marcella IL. 7.3.... 1 Mr G. G Kou»nelz«>fi *s Limon, 4yrs, 7.10 2 Mr (g>»poltl Jo Rothschild*« Lvreuzu, 4yrt» 7.9 8