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RACING AND TROTTING NOTES. (BY "Lookeh-ON.") The second issue of the Pocket Edition of the "New Zealand Turf Register" for the current season is now on sale. This volume includes reports of all totalisator race meetings from December Bth to March 9th, and of trotting meetings from December 17th to March 7th,. with index complete from August Ist. "With the Easter Meetings so close at hand it should command a ready sale among those who arc anxious to study form. All fast work at Riccarton yesterday morning was done on the inside of tho trial grass, wheh was on the slo\y side. Sweet Corn, who was the first out, was not fully extended while running five furlongs in lmin 7 2-sth sec. Almo covered seven furlongs in lmin 35sec, and could not hare done much better. Lovesick, Afterglow, and Eleus were to have been companions in a sprint over five furlongs, but Eleus swerved off tho track and was left. Tho other two finished together in lmin ssec, with Afterglow going better than her stablemate. Lovesick was not wearing shoes. Heathcote was too good for Long Range over six furlongs, run in lmin 20sec. Kimboltou finished with Battle Eve over tho same courso in lmn 19 3-oth sec. G. Jones's two-year-old colt by Demosthenes sprinted four furlongs in 51sec. Biplane raced over six furlongs in lmin 16 3-sth sec. He was all out, but it was a great gallop. Wrestler, who followed in his wake, took lmin 18sec. Lionskin was too good for Sir Fanciful over four furlongs up the back, which she ran in 51 2-oth sec. Thames and Missouri were not asked for their best, in a bout over five furlongs, run in lmin 7 4-sth sec. Adjutant, who was assisted by Gamecock over tho last five, ran seven furlongs in lmin 32 ,3-sth sec. Ladoguer and Hyttus, who arrived on Wednesday, were out doing steady pacing. Both look well. Margerine, who was picked up by a stable-mate at the six furlong peg, galloped a mile in lmin 45 3-sth sec. Euripos was too good for Comely at any part of a spin over six furlongs, which he ran in lmin 18 2-sth see. Bore, assisted by Majestikoff over the last six, ran seven furlongs in lmin 35sec. Disdainful, with a light weight up, took lmin 32sec to gallop seven furlongs. She appeared to be stopping at tho finish. Scornful galloped five furlongs in lmin 5 1-oth sec, and Gavlad six in lmin 21 2-sth sec.

Carol Singer was no good to Jingo over five furlongs, run in lmin 5 3-oth sec. Achillodes beat ltosevear over six furlongs in lmin 20 4-sth sec. General Petain finished ahead of Thestius in a york-out over six furlongs, run in lmin 21sec, while Ascalaphus found little difficulty in running the same distance in lmin 19sec. Daytime was too good for Tremena over live furlongs in lmin 5 2-sth see. Killjoy did npt please by the manner in which she ran six furlongs in lmin 21 4-sth sec. King Star was easily too good for All Pink over six furlongs, which ho ran in lmin 21 4-oth sec.. Glendower did not appear to gallop sd well as usual when he ran ten furlongs in 2min 17\sec. The last four furlongs took Sosec. Fiery Cross was not worked. Love Token was much too good for Starlike over five furlongs run in lmin 6 4-oth sec. Tile bay gelding by Sir Dove—Prudish, who was turned loose in the jumping ring, promises to become a proficient jumper with very little schooling. Hylans (W. Bush) and Jeannot (L. Hagerty) raced over the two hurdles down the back. Both jumped well. Hylans then went on by himself over two more, and got over the four i.t the brilliant time of lmin 12 1-oth sec. Parisian Diamond, who has, including a dead-heat, won three races since the handicaps appeared for the Great Easter Handicap, has incurred a penalty of 101b for that race, which brings his weight up to Bst 21b. The stakes won by the Charlemagne 11. gelding during the last fortnight amount to £362 10s. Final payments for tl;e Auckland Racing Club's Easter Handicap, Great Northern Champagne Stakes, Oaks, and St. Leger Stakes are due this evening, together with acceptances for tho minor events on the first day of the Auckland Club's Autumn Meeting

<Bt "Searchlight.") Acceptances for the Waiinate Plains Trotting Club's Annual Meeting close to-day. Acceptances for the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's Eastor Meeting close on Monday at noon. A final payment of 2 sovs is due on Monday at noon for the Champion Stakes, for three-year-olds, to be decided at the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's Easter Meeting. Only the training track was available at Addington yesterday for thoso who worked their horses before nooii, after which the courae proper was thrown open, and, weather ,iprmitting, will bg open for future work. F. Holmes had Trix Pointer, Star Queen, Pax, Treasuro Seeker, *nd Billy Parole on the track: R. Dunn Mintson; H. Fox, Law Chimes and Gold Queen; J. Deyell, Agnes Chief; M. O'Brien, Manresa and Oxendaie; R. J. Munro, Rorke's Drift and Louie Drift; R. Allan, Don Caesar, Will o' the AVisp, and Bundura; T. G. Fox, Arcadian. Truganini, Red Bell, :i:id Master Park; A. Cox. Red; Heather and Marietta, and J. Tasker, Michul Galindo. C. James worked several of his youngsters. Sungod was worked out in the afternoon by Free Holmes, and gave a pleasing dispjav. The Hinds sportsman, Mr J. Farrell, has booked accommodation at the Star Hotel for Acushla Machree, Sfc Kevin, and Glendalough. R. Hart, who trains his team at Heathcote, has seven horses in work. Ariadne is doing plenty of road -work, and will contest the Farewell Handicap at Addingtou next week, when E. Redmond will be in the saddle. The aged pacing stallion, Dillon Bell, has been sold to an Australian sportsman, who intends putting the son of Harold Dillon to the stud in Sydney. Dainty Djllon is a recent addition to Oakhampton Lodge. • After doing a light season at the stud in Southland, Cello Sydney Wilkes has been placed in R. Dunn's hands to Le prepared for future engagements. The son of Harold Dillon arrived from the South a few days ago. and is in capital fettle to start work on.

DESERT GOLD. (By Cable.—Press Association.-- Copy right.) (Received March 21st, 10.20 p.m.) SYDNEY, March 21, Another track record haß to be placed to th© credit of Desert Gold, who ran. a mile this morning- in lmin 12sec, which time ia three-quarters of a second fas tor than ilaranui'a time, ten years ago. SOUTHLAND R.C.'S AUTUMN MEETING. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) INVERCARGILL, March 21. Tlio Southland Racing Club's Autvmn Meeting was concluded to-day in lino weather, and with a. fair attendance. The track waa improving. Tho totalisator investments v/cre JE12,833, as compared with £11,6 US last year. Th e total for the fixturo was ±"31,778, as compared with £24,77-1 iast year. Results: — MYROSS WELTER, of ICO sova; seven furlongs—l Achilleus, Sst 3lb (R. C. lteed), 1; 2 Marianne, Sst 71b, 2; 3 Muzzle, Bst 91b, 3. 1 Samioi Sst 7lb, G Glcnwood fiat olb, 5 Night Alarm Sst 21b, 10 Jubert 7st 131b, 9 Bonally 7st 101b, 8 Porter 7st 10lb, and 7 Tin Soldier 7st 7lb also started. Won by lmlf a length. Night Alarm fell. Time, lmin 33 l-5m sec. NEW RIVER HARNESS TROT, of 150 30vs; 5.4 or better; two miles—lo 1-lower of Turi, S4yda bhd, 1; 1 Sobriquet, 60yds bhd, 2; 9 Sweet Chimes, scr. 3. U Solace scr, 8 Evening Chimes scr, i War Chimes scr, 3 Young Star Pointer scr, 0 Eric Rothschild 36vds bhd, 7 Kiwi 36v3s bhd, 11 Croea Battery 48vds bhd, 10 Eros 81yds bhd, and 12 Hectorata 20iyds bhd also started. Time, smir. 9 l-slh sec. AWARUA HANDICAP, of 210 sovs; one milo and a distance—2 Rorkc's Drift, 9st 12!b (F.'iu Jones), 1; 3 Kilbrogan, 7st 81b, 2: 4 Golden King, Bot alb, 3. 1 Thaddeus 7st Olb, 6 Glensponse 7st Blb. and 3 Agreement Cat Tib also started. Won by threeouartere of a length. Time, 2min lscc. INVERCARGILL STEEPLECHASE, of 175 eov<s; about (wo miles and a. half—2 Recharge, list 31b (R.T. McConnell), 1; 3 Well■wood, list 7lb, 2; 5 Sylva, 9st 71b, 3. 1

Stone Ginger list 13lb and 4 Heatherlea list slb also started. Tie favourite lost his rider. Won by two lengths. Time, sniin 2 2-sth sec. PRESIDENT'S. HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; six furlongs— 1 Michacla, Sat (F. Anderton),1; 2 Helicon, Sst lib, 2; 3 Redshire, Bst lib, 3. 5 Kazan 7st 9lb, 4 Mi»s Finland 7st Bib, and G Speedometer 7st Bib also started. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin ITsec. BLUFF HANDICAP, of 100 sova; one mile—2 Don Pacifico, Sst 21b (R. C. Reed), 1; 1 Take Down, 73t lUlb, 2; 3 Aycliffe, 9st 9lb, 3. 5 Partisan Bst 101b, 4 Burrangong* 7st 13lb, 7 Ivokowai 7at 10lb, (j Mussulmain 7st lllb, and 8 Calma "fit 71b also fltartedWon by half a length. Time, lmin 46 l-atli flee. DASH SADDLE TROT, of 120 sovs; one irtiVe—3 Lucy Child, scr, 1; S Royal Step, 84yds bhd, 2; 7 Homeland, 84yds bhd, 3. 2 Bfjtty Blue scr, 10 Kourite scr, 4 Malice scr, 8 Misspent scr, ll Princess Cole ecr, o Princess Eugene ecr, 0 Ella Lyons 24yds bhd, 15 Dolly Rodgera 36yds bhd, 1 The Tank 36yda bhd, 6 Tahiti 36yds bhd, 13 Evening Chimes 60yds bhd, 12 Young Edith COvds blid, and 14 Vera Mauritius 120 yds bhd also started. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min 32scc. WINTER OATS HANDICAP, of 150 eovs; one mile—l Redowa, 7st 6!b (R» C. Reed). 1; 3 AwrJiou, 7st Blb, 2; 2 Gunrest, Sst 121b, 3. 4 Sedd-el-Bahr Bst, 7lb, 5 Kauwhero, S Bon 73t 131b, G Wild Pilgrim 7st 12lb, 9 Aerial 7at lllb, and 7 Jock 7st lllb a!'*> started. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 45sec. RANGITIKEI R.C.'S ANNUAL MEETING. (press association telegram.) MARTON, March 20. The Rangitikei Racing Club's Annual Mooting was concluded to-day in glorious weather. The attendance was large, aud tho course in good older. The totalisator investments wero £22,036, as against £10,561 for the corresponding day last year. The total for tho Meeting was .£42,132, an inI crease of £0639. Results:— GIIEATFORD HANDICAP, of 145 eovs; six lurlongtt—l Parisian JJininoud, lOst iiiu t±l. Gray), 1; 7 btarengo, 7at Sib, 2; 3 Rawaltore, 3. -1 Moutoa yueen Ost lib, 2 Astrophci Sst 12lb, 6 Astor 7et 91b, 10 Colonnade Cut 71b, i) Heather 6st 71b, 8 Coropett (ist 7lb, and (i iN'amur Gst 7lb alaq d tar ted. Won by iialf a length. Time, m li'sec. RANGITOTO HACK HANDICAP, of 115 sova; six luriong3—2 Turangapito, 9st (W. l'jice), I; 1 liajpui, Bst 101b, ii; 4 Marenga, 7st 101b, 3. u yuinn'c Post Sst 81b, la Endure 7st lllb, xJ. Lady Edith 7st 101b, 8 ZeJa 7st 101b, 3 Piano 7st lUlb, 6 Boaufort Vet Ciib, 13 Compel 7st slb, ii Self Alliance 7st 4lb, 10 Uoldbearing 7st lib, 7 Kaimanawanui 6s t 121 b, and 14 General Madero (jet lolb also started. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 15sec. sAi\'DON HAQC HURDLES, of ISO sovs; ono mile and a half—Dasher Boy, Sst (iN. Hawkins), l; 3 Vacuum, 9st 7lb, 2; 5 Foernan, lust, 3. 1 Want list 101b, 3 Calais lo3t 31b, 7 Mahzoltov 10st 3lb, 5 Lady Amai Sst lllb, 6 Sail Homo Ost, 0 Holyhead. Ost, and. 10 Martinelio 'Jst also started. Hon by three lengths. Time, 2min 60 3-sth sec. MAIUEN HACK HANDICAP, of 110 sovs; seven lurlonge—Whiro, Sst 6lb (W. ioung), 1; 2 Transmission, Bst 31b, 2; 0 Moutoa Camp, 6st 21b, 3. 4 Royal Reign 8s! 4lb, 7 Half Blue Sst 31b, 11 Otanga Bst lib, 5 Talitha Bst lib, 10 March On Bst 11d, 1 Hushlid Sst lib, a Mick bst lib, antl 8 Crescent Moon bst lib also started. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin, 30 S-sth sec. FIIASEK MEMORIAL STAKES, of 200 sovs; ono mile and a distance —1 Gold Soult, Bst 81b (H. Gray), 1; 4 Gang: Awa, Bst 41b, 2; 7 Hastie, 6st 71b, 3. 2 Nobleman 03t lib, 3 Kiltess 7st 131b, 5 Mcrrie Gain Cat 1211, and 6 Midnight Star 6st 9lb also started. Won by a length. Time, lmin 57sec. PUKEHOU HACK WELTER, of 115 sovs; eight furlongs and a half—l Colorado, Ost 91b (A. McDonald), 1; 3 Manu, Sst 4lb, 2.: 5 Con, Sst Blb, 3. 7 Signor Ella Bst 131b, 2 Warmth Bst 131b, 9 Compel Sst 6lb, 4 Skedaddle Bst 51b, and 8 Reparation Bst also started. Won by a head. Time, lmin 51 4-sth sec. RADMAI WELTER, of 145 sots; seven furlongs—6 Coropett, Bst (H. Gray}, 1; 2 Ohiria, Sst slb, 2; 1 'Cello, Bst llio, 3. 4 George 9st 2lb, 7 Ladify Bst 131b, 3 Sir Wallace Bst 12lb, 5 Bradamante Bst 51b, 9 Combustion Bst, and 8 Victoris Bst also, started. Won by half a head. Time, lmin 29sec.

FAREWELL HANDICAP SC.URRY, of 115 sovs; Jsvo furlong 3 Orowia, 7st 71b (S. Reid;, 1; 1 Staccato, 9et Blb, 2; 3 Piano, 7st 13lb, 3. C Mystified Bst •lib, 5 TonuJcolio fist 31b, 4 Gold Problem 7st 121b, 7 Warm aid 7st 121b, 10 Anita 7a t, 11 Sir M&skotry 7st, II Cry6tal Palaco 7s t, 8 lvhatamandu 7st, 9 Awarua 7st, and 9 Mick 7st also started. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 1 4-sth sec. FEILDING J.C.'S EASTER MEETING. (FRESS ASSOCIATION' TELEGRAM.) PEILDING-, March 21. - following handicaps havo been do-" KAWA KAWA HURDLES, of 200 sovs; one ruilo and three-quortera—Colorado 12at

51b, Harbour Light 12st 21b, Sir Fisher 12st lib, Arlington list 12!b, Want lQst 1310, Cheddar 10ft. 101b. Con lost lllb, Parewanui lOst, all., Mattock 10sI lib, Toki »5t 13lb. The Summit 9st "121b, Moove 9st lllb, Calais 9st 61b. AiuTuctotara 9fit slb, Foeman t>st slb, Lady Aiuai 9st '21b, Dasher Boy 9st 2lb. Ju Jitfiu Oat, Vacuum 9et, Ratana. 9st, Lord Ainslie 9st, Sail Homo !)st, Holyhead 93t, Martinello Ost. FEILDING CUP, cf 500 sova: one mile and a half—Client 9«t 12lb, Menolauj 9st 101b Toa Tero Sst lllb, Nobleman Sat 81b. Multifua-1 Bst 41b, Miss de Val Tst 13lb. Mu!ticipal Tst 12ib, Devotion "at lllb. Dingle Tit 101b, Orleans Tot 2lb, Sir Wallace Tot lib. Master Moutoa 6st 9lb, leel>«rg Cst Blb, Lady Beaufort- Gst Sib, Merry Gail Cst Tib, Midnight- Star Cst Tib, Clavis Gst Tib, Parewanui Gst Tib. OXEPUIII HACK WELTER, of 200 sovs; one mile and 54 yards—Sardinia lOfit 21b, Hastie Sat 9lb, Multive Oat 9lb, Momac 9st 9lb Quinu's Post 9st 51 b. Clavis Sst lllb. Fransy Gem Sat 10lb, Warmth Sst 91b, Signorella Bst Blb, Fore Sst 4lb, Lord Nelson Sat 21b, Ju .Titsu Sst 2lb, Royal Park Bst lib, , Occasion 7st lllb, Sail Home Tst lllb, Trom- ; bone Tat lllb. I TAOXUI HACK HANDICAP, of 200 bovs; | seven furlongs—Rude Sst 21 b, Thoughtful fist • 91b, Momac Hat Tib, Multive Sst Gib, Quinn's Pewt Sst 51b, Pomeroy Sst lib. Mystified Tst 121b. Retard Tst l2lb, Vascovia Tst lllb, K;;dusiv., Tst 101b, Zola Tst Tib, Edith 7st 6lb, White Banger Tst 6lb, Marqueteur Tst 6lb, Crosswords 7st 4lb, Pervolo Tat 41 b, Consultation Tst 4lb, Mahzoltov Tst 3lb, Beaufort Tst 21b, Fore Tst lib. Self Alliance . Tst, Ibex Tst, Compel 6st l2lb, Winning i Shot Bat 9lb, Trombone 6st 7lb, TJtuwai Gst ! Tib, Key Gst Tib. I MANGAONE STAKES of I SOO eovs ; six furlongs—Crce3us lQst 51b, i Form Up Sst Blb, Waimatao 9st lib, Chimera. . Sst lllb, Inah Sat filb, Birkcnval© Sst Sib. ; Moutoa Queen Bat 81b, Sweet Tipperurv Sst | 61b, Astrophel S?t slb. Play Off Bb' u 21b, I Hyginos Tat 9lb, Avon Park 7st 9lb, Starengo 7st 9lb, Ga-ycium Tst Tib, Staccato 7Bt Tib, Hupajia 7st 71b, Astor Tst 4lb, Royal Chief Tst- 3lb, Coropett Get 12lb, King's Armour Gat 9lb, Interlude Gst Blb, Jean Laddo 63t 7lb, Marcnga Est 7"lb, Bairnadale GBt 71b, Heather Gst 7lb, Blairfinde 63t 7lb, Colonnade Gst Tib. ONGA HACK HANDICAP, of 200 bovs; fivo furlongs and a half—Staccato Set 9lb. Association 9st Gib, King's Armour Bst- 13lb, Coolpan Sst lllb, Hvdrus Bst 10lb, Street Singer Bst 9lb, Engari Bst 51b Marenga. Bst 21b, Ora-wia S3t lib, Exclusive 7st 13lb, Piano 7st 131b, Pervola Tst 121b, Zela 7st 101b, Marqncteur Tst 9lb, Huzza Tst 9lb, Crosswords Tst fib, • Consultation Tst 51b, Gold Problem Tat Tib. Tirana Tst lib, Goldbearing 6st 13lb, Wiri 6st 131b, Nemalin<> 6st 12lb, Katumandu 6st 10lb, Silver Lode Gst Tib, KaimanawaJtrui Gst 7lb, Anita, 6st Tib, Reopai 6st Tib, Queen Carnival 6st 71b, Sir Musketry Get 7lb, Californian 6st 71b, General Madero 6at Tib, Manihere 6st 71b, Mick Gst Tib, Rora 6st 7lb. HALGOMBE WELTER, of 250 sovs: seven furlongs—Square Deal 9st 13lb, Gang Awa 9st 12lb, Hushman 9st lllb, Yolo 3st 10lb, Lady Louisa 9st 4lb, Ohiwia 9st 3lb, Kiltess 9st 2lb, Black Ada 9st 2lb, Probation J 9st lib, Orleans 9st, Minister Bst 13lb, White | Blaze Sst lllb, Turangapito Bst lllb. King Chiara Bst 91b, Astor Sst 9lb, Coropett Bst> 91b, Ladify Bst 91b, Sir Wallace Sst 91b, Tirana Bst Sib, Polynesian Sst 51b, Toki Bst 21b Men-ie Gail Est 21b. Royal Chief Bst 21b, Golden Glade Bst lib, Flying Camp Bst lib, Hastie Tst 131b, Ladv Amaj Tst 13lb, Interlude Tat 131b, Namur 7st 121b, Bairnsdale 7ftt lllb, Victoria 7st lllb, Combustion 7st lllb.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. The following handicaps hove . been declared:— KILDARE HURDLE HANDICAP, of 2.30 sovs. Two miles. at. lb. . . st. lb. Bore ..11 5 Don Francisco 10 5 Hylans .. 10 13 Collector ..10 5 Nauputa ..10 8 J cannot .. 9 *> Cast Iron ..10 7 The Summit .. 3 0 SOCKBURN HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One milo and a quarter. Adjutant .. 9 9 Brambletye .. 713 llorke's Drift 9 5 Rose Pink .. 7 9 Ladogeur .. 811 Jeannot .. Gl2 Killard .. 810 Xanthos ..6 7 Mascot .. 8 3 Spangle .. 6 7 Almo .. 8 3 Harlequin .. 6 7 KUSSLET PLATE, of 300 bovb. hive furlongs. Torfrida .. 9 1 Kilmoon 7 11 Punka .. 8 7 Irish Elegance 7 9 Lionsrkin .. 8 6 Afterglow .. 7 9 Scornful .. 8 4 Braid .. 7 9 Cyrisian •• 713 Tauma-naha .. 7 5 Eleus .. 7 11 Starlike .. 611 Sir Fanciful •• 7 11 Canamana .. 6 9 Melee .. 7 11 Lockweir .. 6 7 GIMCRACK HANDICAP, of 200 eovs. Six furlongs. Kilrush .. 9 0 Kimbolton .. 7 7 Phil-May .. 8 13 Bomb .. 7 C Thames .. 8 9 Claverhouse ..7 4 Linden ... 8 8 xiill Terry ..7 2 Mortham .. 8 6 All Pink ..7 0 Missouri .. 8 6 Silver and Trcmena .. 8 5 Black 7 0 Bon d'Or .. 8 5 Nautical .. 7 0. Cooing .. 8 4 Carol Singer .. 7 0 Lovesick .. 8 3 Gay Lad ..-7 0 Donnata •. 8 2 Blockade •. 7 0 Matty ..8 1 Jingo ..7 0 Rosevear .. 8 1 Winslow .. 7 0 Hydrus •. 8 1 Arihia .. 7 0 Love Token .. 7 12 Spyglas3 .. 7 0 Thestius .. 7 9 St. Cletus .. 7 0 War Tax 7 7 COURTENAY WELTER HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile. Killard ..9 9 King Star ..8 3 Disdainful .. 9 6 Battle Eve .. S3 Mascot .. 9 2 Hot Air .. 8 2 Almo .. 9 1 Helicon .. 8 0 Gamecock .. 813 The White King S 0 Brambletye .. 812 Achilledes .. 8 0 Euripos .. 8 9 Kilrush .. SO