SPORTING.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17114, 8 April 1921, Page 8

SPORTING.

The Wellington District Committee met this week and considered the appeal lodged bv T. Prittfhard against the taking away bf his license. No furtaer action was taken by the committee. Amongst the purchases made on behalf of New Zealand sportsmen a* -no Svdnev yearling sales were f he following :—Br cbv Rose-worthy—Bhanavar, ch c by Limelight—Woodsfiade, ch c by Beragoon—Sundream, b c by Bridgnorth—Lady Blacksand, br f by Bronzina—Bonnie Lily, and br f by Canzono —The Wran, oil purchased on behalf ot Mr E. W. Alison, jun.. of Auckland. Mr Nicol, of Auckland, secured the following:—Br c bv Tressady—Foalsfoot, b g bv Duke Humphrey—Gold Clasp, and b f" by Roseworthy—Camella. Mr Toouian purchased a brown colt by Sir Dighton—Dimension. All but one of the above are by imported sires. The Te Aroha. Jockey Club made a profit of £3IOO over its recent Meeting. A number of improvements to the course will probably be undertaken during the next few months. The following penalties have been incurred for the Manawatu Autumn Meeting : —Prince of Wales Handicap, Rouen 101b; Linton Handicap, Sunny Loch 51b; Telegraph Handicap, Silver- Peak 101b, Silver Link 51b. Acceptances for the Manawatu R.C.'s Autumn Meeting close this evening, when final payments for the Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes and the Manawatu Stakes also fall due. Rouen's win in the Thompson Handicap yesterday marked the bixth scored by the Jiezonian gelding this season. He has also been placed second three times and third three times out of seventeen starts. The Westland Racing Club made £4OO profit out of its recent meeting. ■lt has selected December 26th and i 27th as the dates for next Christmas Meeting, and Easter Wednesday tor next Autumn Meeting. WELLINGTON R.C.'S AUTUMN MEETING. (special to "the press.") WELLINGTON, April 7. Tho Wellington Racing Club's Autumn Meeting opened in fine weather. The track was an good order, and there was a large attendance. Totalisator investment* amounted to £56,923, as against £53,734- on the correspondingl day last year,' ■an increase of £3189. Results:— JUMPERS' FLAT'HANDICAP, of 350 govs; ljm—J. Fisher 10 4 W. i Bowden 1; 4 Lord Nagar 10 2; 3 King Star Mr 5 3. 2 Whipcord 9 3 a3so staijjga. Lord Nagar 'led to the straight entrance, where Fisher and King St<ax challenged, Me favourite winning a poor x>ace comfortably by a-length; tho third horse (half a length away. Time, 2in 40 2-ss. NEW ZEALAND ST. LEGER STAKES, of 550 sots. For thrce-yeaT-olds. Colts 8 10, fillies and geldings 8 7. IJm. 1. W. F. Desha's b c Duo by Demosthenes ' —Gold Bound 810 .. H. Goldfinch 1 2. A. R. Williams's br o Gasbag by Demosthenes—Cilia. 8 10 .. ..2 4. G. «M. dime's ch c Listowei by Absurd—Lysisitirata 8 10 .. ..3 3 Halifax 8 7 also started. Listowei' made tho running to the home rum from Duo,' Gasbag, and Halifax in that aider. Duo went to the front below the distance and won easily by a length and a half from Gasbag. Time, 2m 68 4-5s (an Australasian record). PLUNKET- NURSERY HANDICAP, of .350 sovs; sf—l Absurdum 8 12 H. -Gray 1; 6 Creme de Men the 7 11 2; 9 Prince Ferouz • 7 88. 4 Anomaly 9 7; 3 Thespiaif 8 10; 2 Furple Spur 8 8; 5 Soulterina 7 11'; ■ 8 Martial Dawn 7 5; 12 Lord' Martian 7 3-j ,10 Rugby 7 3; 7 Princess Pat 7 2; and 11 Het lanice 7 1 also started. Absurdum, Thespian, and Prince Fexouz were the first to show out, with Purple Spur following. Absuidum was well clear of Thespian at the distance, and won very e* q ily by a lengtlh and a half; Creme de Menth© just be»b Princet Ferouz on the post for second place. Thespian and Anomaly wefo next. Time, 58 3-ss. THOMPSON HANDICAP, of 1500 sovs; lm .—1 Rouen S 3 H. Gray 1:5 Asknn 6 9 2: 14 Bagdad 7 3.- 15 Marqueteur 9 4; 9 Maioha '9 4; 10 Royal Stag 8 13; 3 Parisian Dia" mond 8 11; 4 Foo Chow 8 11; 2 Tigritiya 8. 10,;' 6 Solfanello 8 7 and Blackmail 7 7 coupled; ,7 Bonetter.B 1: 8 GoHv»n Bubble 7 10; 11 Molyneux 7 7; 12 Truthful 7 8; 19 : Eapeiance-.-7' 3; j.and 16 Handy.6 .7 also started. From a good sta,rfc Askari. and Golden Bubble were the firßt to show out, Bagdad and Bonette^ - , who had been chopped out, bringing .up the rear. Askari led Golden Bubble Royal Stag, Poo Chow, and Truthful into Who stiaisht, with Solfanello, Tigntiya., Rouen,, and Bagdad coining fast. At' tho half distance Rouen challenged ' the leader, and in a desperate finish Gray got the favourite up on the post; Bagdad just headed Golden Bubble, who was followed closely by Tigriliya, Truthful, and Solfanello, with Blackmail last. Time, lm 395. NORTH ISLAND CHALLENGE STAKES, of 1000 govs. Weight-for-age, with penalties and allowances. 7f. ■ 2. A. Alexander's blk m Silver Link by ■ Adulles—iSecret Link 4yrs

A. J. McFKiur 1 1. H. B. Gibson's br g Rational by Absurd —Cowtf2yre .2 3. G. D. Greenwood's ch, g Pluto by Sutala—Procrastinate 2yi)S .. ..8 6 Rsoaful; 5 Kick-off; and 4 Aureate also started. ■. „.- ~ Rational made the running- to within twenty yards~of the post, where Sifvex Link headed him. Pluto was'ltkreei lengths away. Time, lrn 25s (a New Zealand record). SILVERiSTREAM HANDICAP, of 350 sovs; lm—2 Sunny Loch 8 11. C. McGregor 1; 8- Malaga 9 I'2; 4 Rada 6 10 3". 1 Egotism 9 8; 5 Auckland 8 8; 6 Indiotive 8; 1 Sweet Song 7 9; 9 Black Night 7 1; 8 Silk Rein 6 10; and 10 Sagacity 6 10 also started. Vindictive awl Silk Rein, led to the homo turn from 'Sivnny Loch,' Malaga, and Egotism. Sunny Loch then assumed command, and in a grout ■ race to the, post with Malaga -won by a nose; Rada three lengths away. Time, lin 40 3-ss. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; 6f—6 Silver Peak 7 12 G. xbung.; 2 Inah 8 6 2; 1 Chrysostom 7 5 3. 4.Eariy Dawn 8 3; 5 Sninart 8 8; 6 Eleus 8 6 coupled with winner; 8 Canyon .7 2; 10 Hymarty 7; 7 Pyiarma 7; 9 Asltinome 6 10; - U. American Beauty 6 7; 8 Mustaid Pot 6 7; and 12 Hastie 6 7 also started. From a good start Inah and Canyon showed! the way for the first four furlongs, with Chrysostom and Astinome nest, and Silver Peak well back. Inah was clear at ithe distance, but Silver Peak came wildh a great run and won by a length; . Chrysostom/half a length away. Canyon was fourth. Time, lm lis. TINAKORI HANDICAP, of 850 sovs; 6f—--1 Moßthenes 8 H. Gray 1; 6 Makers 7 12 2; 2 Fahrdnade 8 10 3. 5 Blackhead 8 3; 3 Roseday 8 2; 8 Cheer Up 7 11; 4 Militaire 7 10; and 7' Pussyfoot 6 10; also started. Fabrinade went out very fast and led Roseday into straight by three lengths. Mosthenes came fast on the outside and won comfortably by half a length. Maker© just headed Fabrinade. Time, lm 12s. NOTES ON THE RACING. (SPECIAL TO "THE PRESS'.") The weather was dull for the opening day of the meeting. Rain- had fallen overnight, but only sufficient to lay tho dust on the roads, and to freshen up the racing track and lawns. ■ • ■ , Fisher, Whipcord, King Star, and Lord Nagar weie tho only runners in the Jumpers' Flat Race. The event was fun, at a crawl for the first half-mile, when Fisher, who was out in front, gradually drew away until he had an advantge of many lengths from Kin" Star and" Whipcord, who had to be hunted along to get up to him.' Once they had caught him he was steadied, and the pace became slow again, with Lord JSagar in front. In the sprint home, -Fisher had too much speed, and won easily. It -was a wretchedly ndden race on the part of several riders. ~..., Duo, .Gasbag. Halifax, and lustowel were the only runners "for the New Zealand St. Leger Stakes. Duo stripped well, but was wearing heavy bandages in front. He moved freely in his preliminary, and pulled up sound. Gasbag, who sweated a lot while in the birdcage, went rather short in his preliminary. Duo was made an odds-on favourite, and the race was never in doubt, for; always well-placed in behind the leader, Listowel, who set a sterling pace, Duo ranged alongside five furlongs from home, and soon 1 had the Absurd 'colt's measure, while Gasbag came under the whip, and beat Listowel. With Duo out of the race Listowel would probably have won. Some very nice youngsters paraded for the Plunket Nursery Handicap,. but none looted better class than Anomaly. He got away very badly, and struggled through like a good horse, to finish within three lengths of the winaieT. Absurdum confirmed his Christchurch running by winning easily, while Purple Spur' ran a wretched race. After getting away just behind the leaders, he finished a bad seventh. ' The Thompson Handicap was a great race, the winner Rouen owing his position to H. Gray's fine handling, A. G. Dixon, -who rode Askari, not having sufficient strength over tho last few strides. The start was good, but Bonetter with Bagdad, was immediately chopped back. At different stages of the race Royal Stag, Foo Chow, Tigritiya, Solfanello, Godden Bubble, Bagdad, and Truthful all looked possible winners, and

they all finished close up. Blackmail ran a bad last. The start for the Challenge Stakes was perfect. Rational at once went out, and led from Silver Link, with Pluto alongside. Turning for home, Rational looked to have the race won, as Silver Link was being l hard ridden. At the distance McCbrmac put tho stick on Rational, who curled up a bit, but when straightened up finished gamely, yet had no chance with Silver Link, who, though only a head to the good at the post, won comfortably. Pluto looked hopelessly beaten two furlongs from home, hut struggled on gamely, and was finishing as fast as anything when the post was reachecf. The time lmin 25seo is a New Zealand record, the Australasian record of lmin 24Jsec, made at Randwidk, being held by Remnon. The Silverstream Handicap resolved itself into a match between Sunny Loch and Malaga, the former wimaing by inches. Egotism found her big weight too much, and stopped badly two furlongs from home. Ohrysostum had been going so well on the tracks that his' admirers wouM not hear of his defent in the Railway. Handicap, and he was backed down to a very short price. He. was always well placed just behind Inah, who piloted the field, while the ultimate winner, Silver Peak, was being hard ridden two and a half furlongs from home. Onco in the straight Silver Peak put in a good run, and was eased over the last furlong. Inah. ran a great race, but Chrysostom does not appear to be very solid. Silver Peak looks likely to win another race before returning to her home. E'leus was last alt the way. Fa|brinade looked to have tho Tinaiori Handicap won just before the distance, but he faded when challenged, and was lucky to get third. Roscday, had ho not got chopped back just below the distance, must have won. Mcsthenes was first by a short length from Makere, who was a head In front bf Fabrinade, with Roseday a head further Bacik. H. Gray, rider of Absurdum in the Plunket Nursery Handicap, was fined £lO for crossing. HANDICAPS FOR SECOND DAY. SECOND JUMPERS' FLAT HANDICAP, of 350 sovs; lm and 3f—Pacific . Slope 12 2; Fisher 11; King Star 10 5; Lord Nagar 10 3; Multiplane 9 18; Power King 9 7- Dick 9 5; O'Rano 9 2; Whipcord 9; Royal Battery 9; Trentham Rose 9; Pariform 9; Papanui 9. HUTT HAANDICAP, of 600 sovs; lm— Radial'lo 3; Silver Peak 10 2; Bonny Heather 9 9; Bonetter 9 8; Cashmere 9 8; Early Dawn 9 5; Heather Sprig 9 5; Molyneux 9 2; Will Oakland 9 2; Killowen 9 2; Astcrina'9 2; Rose Wreath 9 2; 80-Peep 9-2; Chrysostom 9 1; Askari 8 13; Bagdad 8 12; Insurrection 8 12; Listowei 8 12; Truthful 8 11; Nursing Sister 8 11; Satisfaction 89; Egotism 8 8; Malaga 8 7; Rose Pink 8 7; Sunny Loch 8 7; Prince Hal 8 5; Royal Exchange 3 3: Handy 8 3; Hymarty 8 2; Missmaid 8 2; Auckland 8; Counter-Attack 8; Warrawee 8; Wax Baby 8; La Paloma 8; Prince Martian' 8; xiastie 8;.-Cave Rook 8; Makere. 8. . MURITAI HANDICAP, of 350 bovs; lm— Egotism 9 7; Malaga 9 6; Sunny Loch 9 6; Festive 9 4; Halifax 9 3; Mosthones 8 11: Strategy 8 10; Auckland 8 7; Martian Miss 8 7' La. Paloma 8 3; Vindictive 8; Scrimmage 7 8; Cheer Up 7.7.; Sweet Song T 7; Pitch Dark. 7 6; Hallowvonia 7 '6; Rada 1 2- Country Air 7 2; Rimutaka 6 7; Necessity 6 7; Silk Rein 67; Sagacity 6 7; Flying Nell 6 7. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs; lm and Bf—Maioha 96; Marqueteur 9 Vagabond 8 13; Royal Stag 8 13; Foo Chow" 8 11; Rouen 8 11; Kilrush 8 8; Sunart 8 7; Eleus 8 7; Dainty Step 8 6; Gasbag 8 5; Red Ribbon 8 2; Bonny Heaftor 8; Royal Star 7 13; Flight Commander 7 l2j„Bonny Maid 7 12; Heather Sprig 7 10; Clean Sweep. 7 10; Tenterfield 7 9; Molyneux 7 6; Esperance 7 4; Nobleman 7 4; Woody Glen 7 4; Rob© Wreath 7 4; Insurrection 7 8; Bagdad 7 2; Askari 7 1; Tinohoro 6 18; La Paloma 67; Warrawee 6 7; Sweet Song 6,7; Cave Hock PACIFIC HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs; 6f Rational 9 7; The Hawk 8 12; Winning Hit 8 12; Absurdum 8 11; Anomaly 8 10; Fulsome 8 k; Palestrina 8 1; Kick Off 8; Thespian 7 12; Pluto 7 12; Purple Spur 7 10; Toa Taua 7 9; Soldier's Love 7 9; Taipairu 7 7- Creme do Month© 7 4; Armorel 7 4; Aureate 7 3; Soulterina 6 12; Ruruwai 6 9; Humboldt 6 7; Mockery 6 7; Danger Zone 6 7; Rugby 6 7; PrinoeßS Pat 6 7; Bed. Hind 6 7; Sleeping Beauty 6 7; Rosa of Athens 6 7; Zero Hour 6 7. SUBURBAN HANDICAP, of 750 soys; 6f —TiTitiya 9 3; Solfanello 9 2; Maioha 9; Parsian Diamond 9; Inah 8 11; Radial 8 11; Silver Peak 8 11; Miss Mimic 6 9; Golden Bubble 8 8; Clean Sweep .8 7; Early Dawn 8 2; Rossini 8; Cashmere 7 12; Tam-a-Roa. 7 12; Will Oakland 7 10; Chrysostom 7 10; Kin" Abbey 7 10; Asterina 7 9; Raceful 7 8; Killowen 7 8; Nursing Sister 7 7; Blackmail 7 6; Listowei 7 6; Satisfaction 7 5; Canyon 7 5- Truthful 7 2; Pyjama 6 12; Hymarty 6 12; Woden 6 10; Handy 6 9; Astinome 6 9; ' Automoana 6 7; Mustard Pot 6 7; Hastie 6 7; American Beauty .6 7; Barley Corn 6 7; ■ Counter-Attack 6 7; Going Up G 7; Strategy 6 7; Wake 6 7; Prince Hal 6 7;' Brown Willie G 7. BELMONT HAFIDICAP, of SoO Active 9 3; Automoana 9; Pnnco Hal 9; Mosthenes 8 12; Fabrinade 8 10; Birkie 8-6; Jazz 8 5; Lord Usk 8 2; Rose Day 8 2 Maker© 8 2; Black Head 7 IS; Island 7 11; Militairo 77; Lady Lucullus 7 £ Rada,7 1; Black Night 71; Maropa 7; Plj»» : 6 £?, Fortune Teller ff 12; Brown Wilb© 6 12; Jackaroo 6 10; Birem© 6 7; CoaWaon 6 7; Sunny Jim 6 7; Russet 6 7; Pussyfoot 6 7; miriwhata 6 7; Flying Nell 6 7; Penalty 6 7.

HOROBATA R.C.'S; ANNUAL MEETING. The following handicaps have been deCI BANGOR JUMPERS' FLAT HANDICAP, of 100 eovs; Hn-Falsteff U 8; Mw""; ponga 10 9; Golden Prince 10 8;; King_Star 10 7; Endure 10 5; Vice-Regal 10 1; Glentanner 9 8; Whipcord 9 7; Mannish 9. . HORORATA CUP, of 180 eova; li»-£al-staff 9 2; Tiranga. 8 13; Greek Son 8 4; Kingi Star 8 3; Comment 8 2; Starlike- 8 2; Endura & 1; Benefit 7 12; Tyne 7 10; .Orange Mart 7 7. ' ' BRACKENB-ALE HANDICAP, .of 75 soys; 6f—Pyjama 108; Comment 99; Link Up 98; AlgidU3 9 8; Bunny 8. 13; 8 13; Lord Ashlea 8 9; Deep WeH 8 7; Bomb 8; Gold Piece 7 7. COALGATE WELTER, of 70 sovs; 7fPyjama 10 9; Tiranga 9 13; Falstaff 9 13; Greek Son 9 4; Starlike 9 2; King Star 9; Endure 8 12; Fabisco 8 7; Micky Free 8 1; j Rippingill 7 7; Amendment 7 7; Pussyfoot 7 HALDON HACK. HANDICAP, of 75 eove; 6f—Endure 9; Vice-Regal 8 13; Deep Well 8 10; Bomb 8 3; Jewish Maid 8 3; Paraffin, r, 13; Silk Lace 7 11;, King Bolt 7 9; Mies Florence 7 9: Amendment 7 9; Tarzan 7 7. GLENDORE TROT HANDICAP (isi saddle), of 75 boys; Urn—Mistress ecr; Platinum bct; Ohapi Is; Golden Peter 2s; Volo 2a; August Dillon' 2s; Springfield 4s; Lady Logan 4a; Llama. 4s; Prince Ljjons 4e; Red Cross 4s; My Boy 4s; General Grant 4a; OmaK 4s; Wet Day 4s; Broadfield 4s; Golden Sun 4s; Lady Blanche 4»; Pessimist 4s: Caddy Moor 4s; Herepo 4e>. SNOWDON TROT HANDICAP (in harness), of 75 sovs; 2m—Gerlefan ecr; Platinum sot; Cognac 2s; Golden ■ Peter 3s; 1 August Dillon 3s; Elsa Nore 6s; Minny Yet 6e; Prince Byons es; Red Cross 6s; Mr Boy 6s; General, Grant 6s; Wet Day 6s; Broadfield 6s; Golfon Sun 6b; Caddy Moor 6s.

TIMABU hfiJS AUTUMN MEETING, i The Timaii.-Srotting Club's Autumn Meeting, held ' "way on the "Washdyfee race-, course, tf™\& very eucceesful gathering. There t^ re Cgood attendance of South Can- • terbiiry re, ier.ts, and the special train from Christchtuf a large number of passengers. Tlu(Vf*ere, however, loud complainta | regarding' iet'delays on the return journey, | as the rf Jut of -which the train reaehed CbratchuUeh an hour late, and eome time efter thenaet trams had left for the suburbs. The field* were large throughout the day, the racing was full'of interest, and the meeting) was very well managed. The totaliaator in- i

vestments were £35,111 10s, as compared with £30,901 10s lust year. Results:— HANDICAP (in saddle), of 100 60vs; second 20, third 10. For 'unhoppled trotters only. Amateur riders, ljra. 4. B. riayes'e b g Platinum by Hftvelock— ] Vikingmare aged 12s ~ Owner 1 13. J. W. Halliday's ch g Arcadian aged 4s WJ. Hickman a 10. TV. Witte'e gr g Match aged 12s 4 Owner 3 19 King "William acr; 18 Genial 7s; 19 Kappy Jack 7a; 2 Moving Picture 7s; 7 St. Peter 10s; 16 Ururua 10s; 9 Renown 10s; 5 "Welcome Bete, 10s; 11 Rose Peters 12s; 14 Miiethorn 13s; 8 Chestcrchild 12s; 17 Pleapant Bell 12s; 22 All Smoke 12s; 23 Carol Rothschild 12s; 8 Ardwood 12s; 15 Vuloan 12a; 20 Dillon King i2»; 1 St. Quentin 12s: G-Grand Dillon 12s; and 21 Bell Rapid 12s also started. St. Quentin broke at the start and Match and Chesterchild made the early running, but the latter broke beforo going half a mile, and at the end of six furlongs Match and St. Peter were well 'clear of Arcad"ian, with Chesterchild nest. Arcadian took charge in tho back stretch, with Platinum moving up fast. Arcadian led into the straight, but broke fifty yards from the post, and Platinum won easily bv three, lengths. Match was three lengths away third, with St. Peter fourth and Moving Picture fifth. Times—4m 57 l-ss; 3m 60s; 3m 59 2-ss. TRIAL HANDICAP fin harness), of 150 ' soys; second 30, third 15. l{m. 4. B. Grice's blk g Cock Robin by Lord Chancellor—Little Princess aged 7s A. Pringle 1 12. A. Howard's ch m Tiranna aged 2s J. H. Wilson 3 2. T. Frost's b f Olive rTuon 4yrs 7s | H. Frost 3 9 Havrincourt Wood 4s; 14 St. Alwyn 8s; 8 Tawera 4s; 7 Anguste Dillon 6s; 11 Imperial Boy 6s; 17 Wcipero 7s: 13 Drambier 7s; 5 Teresita 7s; l Moon Drift 7s; 10 Lady Claris 7s; 3 FJorrie Audubon 7s; 6 Stella. Maris 7s; 19 Huia. Bird 7s; 15 John Bull 7s; 13 Master Sefton 7s; and 16 Lord Mac 76 and Green Ribbon 7s bracketed also started. Moon Drift began quickly, and at the endof six furlongs wes followed by Cock Robin, Olive Huon, and Tiranna. Going along tho back Moon Drift was tiring and Cock Robin took charge, while Tiranna also headed Moon Drift. Cook Robin was first into the straight, end won by two lengths from Tiranna, who w«« half a length in front of Olive Huon; Moon Drift fifty yards back fourth. Tinios—8m 395; 3m Sss; 3m 40 1-53. TIMJARU HANDICAP (in of 400 eovs; second 80, third 40. 4.40 class. 2m. 6. H. Saunders's br m Vilo by Brent Locanda—Violet M. syrs 5a E. McDermott 1 9. L. M. Gregory's b m Sympathy aged 3s H. Frost 2 1. L, Or. King's Ti £ Onyx 3yrs 6a ' J. Meseervey 3 8 Rahgitata Lass scr and Royal Step 3s! bracketed; 10 Whisht 3s; 5 India 3s; 2 EmJfceror 4s; 11 Horke'e Drift ss; 13 Brown'a Nugget 6s; 12 Pleasant Mount 6s; 4 Trooper Dillon 7s; 7 Embracer 7a; and 8 Letitia 7s also started. ' Letitia lost a lot of ground at the start, and Embracer, Trooper Dillon, and Vilo were showing the way at the end of four furlongs, Sympathy, Onyx, and Rorke's Drift being oi the head of the others. Going along the back Trooper Dillon took charge from Vilo and Sympathy, while Embracer was beaten. A lap from home Trooper Dillon was still in charge, but at the four furlong post he had given way to Vilo, and a little further on Sympathy took second place. Vilo held her advantage and won by four lengths from Sympathy, who beat Onyx by a length. Rangitata Lass was fourth, Emperor fifth, and Rorke's Drift sixth. Times—4m 41 1-5&; 4m 40s; 4m 44 l-6s. •SEADOWN HANDICAP (in saddle), of 150 - e.ovs; second 80, third 15. 3.40 class. lim. 1. J. Beattie'a b g Golden Age by Houi— Intermediate aged i7b J. McLennan 1 6. J. Farrell's b f Erin's Logan 4yra 7s E. McDermott 2 7. J. Grice's b m Jessie Fraser aged 6s A. Pringle 3 15 Violino M. Wilkes acr; 4 18 Henry Tracey 2s; 17 King Cole Junr. 2s; 12 Ben Mac ss; 9 Tickletoe 6a; 16 Mooney 6s; 2 Hetty King l 6s; 5 General Per.hing 6s; V) Dusky Dillon 6s; 14 Orari 7s;, 18 Grand Denver 7s; 13 Melisande 7s; 3 Avenue 7s; and 11 Kanuknot 7s also started. Jessie Fraser began badly, and Golden Age and Hetty King made the sace for the first six furlongs. Entering the second lap they were still leading,, with Erin's Logum, Melisande, and Jessie Fraser next. Hetty King was beaten four furlongs from home, and Erin's Logan took seoond place behind Golden Age. The latter kept has lead, and won by three lengths. Jessie Fraser was tho same distanco away third, with Henry Tracey 'fourth and Oaknut fifth. Time—3m 88 8-sbj 3m 39 3-ss; 8m 39 l-ss.

TEMUKA HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 i sovs; second 40, third 20. For unhoppled trotters only. ~6.5 class. 2m. 10. B. Hayes's b gf Platinum by Havolock —Viking mare aged 6s 4e pen. Owner 1 1. G. G, Holmeß's b g Drifting Spec 6yrs 9s ...:':,..: '• .. P..Holmes 2 11. K. H. Smith's, br gVigorous aged 7s Owner 8 6 Admiral Derby scr; 4 Rito scr; 16 Parole Bells 3s; 7 Rankin 4s; 15 Imperial Victor 4s; 12 Waiwera 4s; 18 Happy Jack 6s; 9 Moving Picture 6a; 5 Amboyna Wood 7b; 2 The Squire 8s; 13 Randolph 9s; 17 Grand Dillon 9s; 8 Kola./ Bell 9s;' 8 Wonder Why 9b; and Diameter 9s bracketed and 14 Renown 9s also started. Drifting ,Speo and Vigorous were soon clear of the rest of the Held, and six furlongs from home they were followed by Diameter; and Platinum. In the back, stretch Vigorous broke, and Platinum took second place. He was on termß with Drifting Spec when they reached the straight, and, the latter breaking! in the last bit, Platinum won easily by eight lengths. Vigorous was only a length behind Drifting Spec, and then came Admiral Derby and Happy. Jack. Time—sm; 6m 7 2-ss; 5m 6s. . ' WABHDYKE HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sova; second 60, third 25. 2.65 class, ljm. 1. J. FarreH's b g Guynemer by Brent Locanda—Ferns 6yrs 7s E. MoDermott 1 11 H. W. Kitohingham's b m .Golden Pip- ' Pin 6yrs 9s .. .. F. G. Lynch 2 8; J. Weeterman's ch. m Letitia aged 6b .. •• •• B. Jarden 3 5 Royal Step 6s; 9 Trooper Dillon 6s 8 Hal Zoloch ss; 2 Hayseed -6s'; ■■ 10 Bundura 8s; 8 Fernmoor 9b; 7 Guaffieas 9s; and 4 Florence la Badie also started. Golden Pippin was quickest to begin, and at the end of four furlongs was leading Florence la Badie, Fernmoor, and Bundura; Golden Pippin led along the back stretch with Guynemer, and Letitia moving up fast. Guynemer headed Golden Pippin as they turned into the straight, and won by a length and a half, with Letitia half a length away third. Fernmoor was forty yards back fourth, and Bundura fifth. Time—2m -50 4-ss; 2m 6S 4-ss; 2m 49 2-ss. . FAIKIiIE HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 bovb; second 40, third" 20. 4.48 class. 2m. 5. R. 3. Munro's br g Day Drift by Drift- • wood—lrvington mare syrs 10s Owner 1 2. H. W. Kitohingham's b g Pegasus aged 8s .. " •• •• .P- G, Lynch 3 7. J. D. Smith's b g Albert Wallace aged 8s .. .. •• •• Owner 8 8 Whisht scr; 4 First Carbine ss; I'Oaknut 9s; 8 Lady Wayward 10b; 7 The Sheik 10a; and 9 Wastewood 10s also started. Day Drift led practically all the Way, Wastewood being his closest attendant in the early stages. Pegasus, who had begun badly, finished well, but Day Drift beat him by a length and a half. Albert Wallace was a length and a half away third, with Whisht fourth. Time—4m 495; 4m 48s; 4m 48 8-6s. FAREWELL HANDICAP (in saddle), of 200 sovs; second 40, third *2O. 2.20 class. lm. 1. W. B. Mashnm'e b g Bush Boy by Dexter—Tom Brown mare aged 4s J. Bryce, junr. 1 7. H. W. Kitckingham's b m Golden Pippin Gyre 5s .. .. F. G. Lynch 2 2. G. Edgar's b m Doreen Dillon Cyrs 5s E. McDermott 3 9 Robert Dillon 2s; 4 Shanghai.3b; 8 Sea Nymph 4s; 11 Bundura 4a; 6 Nell Pointer 4s; 5 Acushla Machree 4s; 10 Bridgewood ss; 13 Fernmoor 6s; 14 Guardess ss; 12! Henry Tracey ss; and 3 Prince Burlington 5s aluo started. Bush Boy led practically all the way, and won by four lengths from'. Golden Pippin, who was a length and a half in front of Doreen Dillon. Prince Burlington, was fourth. Times—2m 17«, 2m 18 3-ss, 2m 19s. NOTES ON THE HAOTNG. Platinum won both 1 the Amateur Handicap .and the Temuka Handicap in a most convincing manner. In the Amtrteur Handicap the son of Havelock, had the race won a long way from home, but in the Temuka handicap Drifting Spec kept him busy until he broke. In both races the winner .was little fancied, and paid food dividends. Arcadian, who has been racing for some considerable time, finished, second to Platinum in the Amateur Handicap, and paid almost a double-figure dividend. I Cock Robin, winner of the. Trial Handicap, is an aged gelding by Lord Chancellor -from Little Princess, and' is owned and trained by B. Grice, of Ashburton. who has the reputation of being one of the best amateur trainers at the game. Tirana* paced one of her best races to date by finishing eeoond to Cock Bobin, but Had little in reserve at the finish. E. C. McDermott drove a 'confident race behind Vilo, who accounted for thirteen others in the Timaru Handicap. The winner is a solid pacer by, Brent Locanda from Violet M., and is ownid and trained by the Waimate mentor, H. Saunders. Sympathy looked to have the Tomaru Handicap won six furlongs from home, but the Sew Brighton-trained mare tired badly in the concluding stages, and was easily beaten by Vilo- - ' ; - ' Onyx was. always well placed, and disposed of o& bat Vilo and Sympathy. The diugh-

ter of Logan Pointer and Cnracos looked «hort of work, and should pirip an improved fiUy in tho Manawatu Clip at ruluierston North znKt week.

Going out of tho straight the last tint, Whisht, driven by i. Bryce, collided witi. the rails, and badly buckled, his sulk? wheal. Indra and Browns Nugget, who were in dose attendance, went to a break, and bad to be eased up, but it is doubtful i[ any cj the trio held a winning chance. Brjr» lodged a complaint against W. Smith, driver of Brown's Nugget, but the stewards decided that at was unfounded. Golden A§e paced a solid raco in the 8*«down Handicap, and won easing up. Sine* being trained at Oamaru by J. llendenoa he has inuda much improvement, and should uot bo long in winning again. Guyncmor was the medium of solid eujx porfc» in tho Wnshdykp Handicap. *ud n»n Cicely from the fast finishing Go'.dsa Pip. pin, with Letitia clos>e up third. 11. J. Munro scored i» popular win with Daydrift in the Fairlio Handicap, and hit horse paid a substantial dividend. Oaknnt, the favourite, ' was rnnuin.g third with a, round to go when ho broke, and ran off the course. Pecasus, who finished second, loft all his handicap at tho start, and judging by the.pace ho showed in the Tace, nrart hire won had ho gon* off emaitly. Bush Boy was made tbo warmest favourite of the day, and easily disposed of o strong field of speedy milers in the Farewell Handicap. Golden Pippin finished fast, tad beat Doreen Dillon tor second place, with, the rest of the field strung out. Mr 11. Reynolds officiated as sUrter for tfaa last timo in' public, and despatched the hups fields to the satisfaction of all concerned. JOCKEYS" ASSOCIATION. (PRESS ASSOCIATION' TKLKORAU.) AUCKLAND. April 7. Ckims by tho New Zealand Jockeys' A* sociation to recover from G. 11. Carmont awl other members certain moneys, being a percentage of their winning fees, was called this » morning at the Magistrate's Court before Mr S. McKean, S.M. c> Mr Bagnall, when tho first case ■was called, said this was one of 23 cases in which he had been instructed, for tho defence by Mr C. P. Skerrott, K.C. Just before Easter hj« saw Mr Skerrett, and he agreed that tier* was no defence in law. Mr Bagnoll said ha must asb tho Court to adjourn ail the mm for fourteen days to enable him'to write to each defendant informing him of the position, as ho did not wish judgment to be an* terod against them by default. Mr Skelton, for tho plaintiff Association, said although he was instructed to oppose any adjournment, it seemed to him that lb Ba>gnall's request was a reasonable one. His Worship adjourned all tho case* fo', fourteen days. *