SPORTING.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17120, 15 April 1921, Page 9

SPORTING.

Acceptaiicps for the South Canterbury Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting close at 8 o'clock this evening. Final payments for the Hawke's Bay Stakes fall due on Monday, when acceptances for the Hawke's Bav J.C.'s Autumn Meeting must also be made. Duo, telegraphs our Palmerston Xorth correspondent, has broken down, and will not race again. H. Gray will ride at the Hawke's Bay Meeting, after which he will leave for England. Tho Hororata Racing Club's Annual Meeting, to be held to-morrow, promises to he the most successful meeting the club has had. The acceptances are good, and for the convenience of patrons a special passenger train will leave Christchurch at 9.5 a.m., returning at u.oO p.m. ; arriving Christehnreh 7.30 p.m. The club has also~arrauged that several motor lorries will meet the train at Coalgate and convey passengers to and from the racecourse. Luncheon and afternoon tea booths are on the course, and altogether a good day's sport seems assured. MANAWATTJ R.C.'S AUTUMN MEETING. (srrxi.vL to "the press.") PALMERSTON XORTH. April 14. Tho Manawatu Racing Club's Autumn Meeting was concluded to-day in glorious weather. There waa a fair attendance, and excellent racing-. The totalisutor investments wero £411,64, making £83,713 for tho meeting-, as against £83,027 last year. Result*:— AVA HANDICAP, of 3CO soys; lin and ooyds—3 Halcyon 7 A. McCormac 1; 5 .Beloved 7 3 2; 6 Mokattam 7 S3. 2 'Warrawee. 0; 1 Equitable 8 1; 4 SDar« Moment 7 6; 9 Earthsbine 7 3; ; 0 Wapping 7 8; 7 Sweet Song 6 13; 10 Molleen Ogo 6 7; 13 Sling Camp 6 7; and 11 Paris Fashion 6 7 also started. 'Won by a length; half a length between second and third. Time, lm 455. KAIRANGA HURDLES, of 350 sots; ljm —2 Lord Nagnr 10 13 A. H. Burt l; 6 jFiaher 12 8 2; .6 Mavnetotara, 10 10 3. 3 Omahu 12 2; 9. First Line 11 8; 4 Maniahera. 11 8; 7 Sir Fisher 10 9; 6 Kenepuru 9 3; 8 "Whetoka.9 ; 10 Sartoline 9; and 1 Sir Roseberry 9 also started. Won by threequarters of a- length; third horse five lengths away. Time, 3m 13 l-ss. STONYHURST WELTER HANDICAP, o£ 40C> sovs; 7f—3 Mustard Pot 3 6 M. Md Carten 1; 12 Bonny Briar 7 12 2; 5 Simon 4 ides 10 0 3. 4 Roue Wreath 9 G; Sir! Fanciful 9 3; 1 Handy 9 1; 6 Demos 9; Roval Exchange 8 13; 7 Riiddy 8 12; 2 Verbosity 8 9; 10 Hopta 8 8; 9 Missmaid 8 3; Festive- 7 12; 8 Autoraoana 7 12; and 11 Scornful 7 7 also etarted. Won by throequnrters- of a length; a length between, second and third. Time, lm 275. MANAWATU STAKES, of 750 sovs; ! w.f.a.; 6t—3 The Hawk 7 11 R. Reed 1; 1 Silver Link 9 8 2; 2 Absurdum 7 8 3. 5 j Raccful 9: and 4 Soldier's Love 7 5 also | started. Won easily. Time, lm 13s. CLOVERLEA N/URSERY HANDICAP, of 4GO sovs- sf—2 Princß Ferouz 7 11 A. Reed j 1; 1 Thespian 8 18 2; g Kilreid 8 5 3. 3 Comic 7 13; 6 Dissertation 7 7; 4 Cleasanta 7 6; 7 Solstice C 13; 11 Panaclio G 8; 8 Marble Alley 6S; 10 Pnntler6B; 12 Sa'.in (SS; | and 9 Hellarlice 6 8 also started Won by a head; two lengths between Bccond and third. Time', 1 0 2-ss. LONCBL'RN HANDICAP, of 1000 eovs; ltm.—2- Rouen 9 2-R. S. Bagby 1; 10 Rude 9 2 2; 13 Matatua 7 ll 8. 3 Vagabond 9 11; 6 Marquoteur 9 6; 1 Kilrush 8 0; 5 Bonetter 8 8; 8 Bonnie Maid 7 11; 5 Tenterfield 7 S: i Paoanui 7 8; 7 Insurrection 1 3; 14 Idle Talk 7 3; 11 Malaga 7. 2; 9 Askari 7 1; and 12 Nobleman 7 also skirted. Won by half a length; a neck between second and third. Time, 2m 5 3-ss. ADDERSTON WELTER HANDICAP, of 300 sova: 7f—l Tnirawhiti 9 13 R. S. Bagby 1-; 8 Amber Tips 9 7 2; 13 Bonibrook 7 9 3. 16 Prodigal 9 12; 7 Lord Usk 9 5; 6 Beloved 0 1-4 Lord 8 13; 9 Tho Digger 8 11; 13 Convention 8 9; 15 Gallia 8 9; 14 Melting Moment 8 8; 11 Kuia 8 1; 2 Super-Six 8 10; 10 Sunbath 8; 17 Stutter 7 13; 5 Lady Koteropo 7 13; and 18 Cnrola 7 7 also started. Won by a head; a neck between second and third. Time, lm 27 3-ss. • BOROUGH HANDICAP, of 800 <sovs; 65 2 Listowel 8 10 G. Younpr 1; 5 Golden Bubblft 9 2 2; 11 Birkie 6 7 3. 4 Tisritivo. 9 8; I Parisian Diamond 9 8; 1 Bindle'B 13; 7| Astinome.S; 8 Nursing Sister 7 7; 6 Canyon 7 6; 9 Voluble* 7 4; 13 Hymsrtt- 6 11; and 10 Bestir fi 8 alio started. Heada separ- j ated the placed horses. Time, lm 13 2-ss. ■ NOTES ON THE- RuVOING. The Manawntii Raoin? Club' concluded its. 'Autumn Meetin? to-day in perfect .weather. As on the opening, day, thei fieldß wero largo; and the racing interesting, but backers were! not euocessful, as only one favourite, Tsirav.'hiti, won during the day. The Fordell-trained three-year-old F.ouitnble was installed favourite rin the Ava Handicap, but in the back stretch he stumbled mid lost his rider, who escaped unhurt. Spare Moment .led till within 100 yards' from home, when Halcyon and Beloved chalhnjred, the fust-named winning easily. All started in, the Kairanga Hurdles. The; favourite, Sir Roseberry, led for a mile, when Lord Kagar took charge stud beat the. fast. finishing Fisher by half a length, with/ Miiiaetotara o. poor third. After tv/enty minutes' delny ot the post, the field in the Stonylnnst Welter Handicap moved' away to a strag-gliritr start, the- favourite. Handy, being belly left. Mustard Pot be?an smartly, and led from start to flnisHv but had to bo shaken u,p to «tall off Bonny Briar, who was the outsider oft the field. The top-weight, Simonide-s, ran well under his heavy burden, and finished close up third. Verbosity and Rose- Wreath, two of the fancied division, failed to nhow up. This 17th Manawatu Stakes was contwtel by a field of five. The position at the start was, Raceful on the rails, with The Hawk, Silver Link, Soldier's Love, and Absurdum in that order. From an even despatch Silver Link, led Tho Hawk and Absurdum for two furionyn,' when The Hawk tool; charge, and, gallopin? freely, won nicely from Silver Link and Absurdum. The Hawk was much improved by the race he had on the day but Absurdum lacked dash, and evidently felt the effeots of hi' effort in.the Mannwatu Sires' Produce St*kos. Silver Link failed to concede .251b to bar younger rival, but nevertheless registered a good performance. Raceful and Soldier's Love were outclassed. . Prince Forouz and Thespian practically had the CJoverlea Nursery Handicap to themoelves. Both began smavtly, and in a clows finish the former won by a, lonsr neck, ■ the next to finish being Kilreid awl Comic. Speculation was bri»k in the Longbtim Handicap, the pool being; one of the- biggest of the. Meeting. From start to finish the rac« was full of inten«i. Rouen jnuimsr the verdict from Rude, Matatua, and Inaurrect:on. Malaga led until a furlong from home, when he retired beaten. Kilrush, the favourite, was never prominent, but Rouen and Rude wero always we' 4 placed. All Started in the Adderaton Welter Han. Idioap. Tainvwhiti «;oii comfortably from Amber Tips, a winner on tho opening- day, who was a?ain allowed to pay a false dividend. Bonibrook was a good third, with Malwve close w> fourth. A successful day's racing concluded with the Borough Handicap. Bindle, Listowel, and Parisian IXiamond were backed to the extent of over 1000 sots each, and in a great race Listowel, Golden Bubble, and Bitkie crossed the line locked together, the judge deciding 1 in favour of Listowel. Murihiku was prominent for 5J furloays, when she faded mi't of the race. The favourite, Bindle, did not 'begin so smartly ns svru« of the others, but finished well. HAWKE'S BAY J.C'3 AUTUMN MEETING. (PRESS ASSOQUTION TELSGRAU.i PALMERSTON NORTH, April 14. The- following handicaps have, been ds- ° MANGATARATA HURDLES, qf 2flo sove;. Um—Multive 11 12; General Rjiycu 11 8; Cross Words 11 6; First Liuc ll 3; All-Talk 11- Cyrner 11; Mill o" Gowrie 10 13; Ore Ore 10 3: Meltchikoff 9 9; Scornful 9 9; Transmission 3 5 '- s!l,mi x 3 5j Kecepuru »2- Powder King 9; Houugarua 9; Straugo. ways 9; Master Oriilammo 0; Manila 9; Fiddle String 9. ' LONGLANDS WELTER HANDICAP, of 200 sovs- 9f--Fcstivity 10 2; Doric 8 12; Ewthshine. 8 U; Spook 8 10; RebuK 8 9; Whanoko 8 9; The Digger 8 9; mw 8 8; Mokattan 8 C; Kildee 8 6; 8 b; Bhck Art § 2; Martini 8; Transmission I 7 is- Gamboola 7 10; Sunbath 1 10; Rada 7 7- King Albert 7 7: Silta 7 7: Ariom 7 7; Susnicion 7 7; Paris Fashion 7 7. • NURSERY HANDICAP, of W0 £ ovs; 3i- ' Mermiu 10 9; Absurdum 10 4: Ar.omaly 9 6; Fulsome 9 &'• Kic * 8 10: T ° a TaU ?, B 9; «oldjei'» Lav* 8 9; Taipairu S 8: Prmcq i F«itouz 6 1 ; Scion S 4: Covnic 7 13; Saultcriua 7 l 1- Danger Zone 7 11; Ruruwai i 7 11- Still Sea 7 8; Dissertation 7 6; Mnrtial Dawn 7 3; Tireless 7 3: Megan 7 3; i Heather ICing 7 3: Road Hog 7 2; Big Chief 7 2: Solatico 7 2; Chaplin 7 1; Cleaaaiiti ->: W*r-P»th 7; Golden Light 6 10; Many Colours 6 7; Whiriti C 7; Crown Gem, G 7- Potuki 6 7. ■ HVWKE'S BAY CUP, of 1500 sovs; ljm— Vagabond 9 6; Maioha 9 4; Duo 9 3; Sunart 9- c Marque'.eur-8 13; Uncle Ned 8 11; Too Chow 8 8; Gasbag 8 8; Kilrush 8 6; Lovematch 8 i; Landiljda 8 3; Red Ribbon S 3; Gold Kip S 1; Bar.etter 7 13; Heather Sprig 7 10; Crucelle 7 9; Flight Commander 7 9; Matatua 7 8; Paoanui t 8; Johnny Walker j 7 • Teka. 7 7; Bonay Maid 7 7; Tenterfield

7 7; Duskv Eve 7 5; Molyneux n o: Truthful 7 3: Prince Willonyx 7 3: Insurrection 7 Q- Haliiax 7; Nobleman- 7; Esperancc fi 13; Hvttus 6 11; Sir Fanciful 6 10; Auckland G 10; Mumble 6 7: Doric 6 7; Eheipa B 7; Archio 6 7: Cleft 6 7; Sweet Son? 0 7; Prince Martian 6 7. PORANGAHAU HANDICAP, of 000-sots; Gf-Sasanoi 10 7; Surveyor 5 3; Solfanello . 9 5- Tigritiya 9 4; Parisian Diamond 9 1: Golden Bubble 9 1; Bindle 8 8; Early Dawn 8 2- Affectation 8 2; Waimatao 7 13; Truthful 7 13; Crucelle 7 11; ChrjWom ' ™> Ruatara 7 0; Asterina 7 7; R««<.«1 * '"■ Demagogue 7 6: Blackmail 7 6; Actifid 7 4, Archie 7 4: Canyon 7; lera-whlti G 12, Strategv 6 12; Tori 6 10; Hept* 6 »; B«j^ 6 7; Hymartv 6 7; Wake 6 7: Prince- Randal G 7- Manila." G 7; American Beauty fi 7. \UTUMN HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; 9fHcather Spri? 9 5; Teka 9 2; Prmce Willovnx 9 11; Earlv Dawn 6 10; Truthful 8 9; Ro<c. Wreath 8 8; Asterina 8 7; Buata-ra 8 6; Chrysostoni 8 6; Nobleman 8 3; U <»S«* 8 ••>• Cleft 7 13; Black Low 7 13; Handy 7 i"o': Verbosity 7 9: Ac tifid 7 9; Sylvan 7 7; Matatane- 7 7; Trials 7 5; Arc], Salute . -4; Orawia 7 3; Manila 7 3: Prince Martian 7 3: American Beauty 7 1; Eheipa 7; Queens Up 6 12; Martian Miss G 10; Mumble ft 7: Sweet Soup 6 7. POUKAWA HANDICAP, of 200 aov»; CfMosthene* 9 9; Bestir 9 5: Prince Hal 8 12; Queens Ud 8 10: Chant Royal 8 7; Martian Miss fl 6;' Lord Muskerry 8 6.: Makere 8 2; TiTitiva 8: Hvrax 7 11: Blackhead 7 11; Black Mark 7 10 : Island 7 .9: BliwCnlnwa 7 o- Black Art 7 9; Mfrtim , 6; Surrbath 7 3: Rin?akaha 7 2: Polini 7 2: R«d Edua 7- Sn--T-ieioi 6 10: Woolahra G 10; Forenoon B'lo;"Mvstic G 10: Tiora 6 10; Coalition 6 10;' Brown Study 6 10. KAIKOTJHA T.C.'S ANNUAL MEETING. (PEESS ASSOCIATION' TELEGRAM.) KAIKOURA, April 11. Th? Kaikourn, Trotting Clubs Annual Mestin" opened in beautiful weather, and before a- attendance. Sn-cula+ion amounted to £3939, as against £2332 last year. Bcsults: — MAIDEN HANDICAP (in saddle), of 2o txn-B- lta —Roynl Junioi' 48yds bhd E. Clark I;" Jenny Wood 144 yds bhd 2; Felicity scr 3. All started. . Won by n head; two 'lengths between second and third. Time "STEWARDS' HANDICAP (in harness), of 49 sots' for unhopnled trotter**; ljm—Lynx 84yds bhd T. G. Fax 1; Chautauqua ecr 2 ■ Calumet 108 yd» bhd 3. Mickey Lincoln was scratched. Won by two lengths; one hundred yards separating eecond and -third. Time 4m 10a. KAIKOTJHA CUP (in harness), of 100 aovs; 2m—Kinthorpo scr Honeybone 1; Blue Star scr 2; Dandy Bora 120 yd» »hd 3. Ravenslad was scratched. A good race. Kinthorpe maintained a slight lead throughout. Time 5m 10* ' , LADIES' BRACELET (in saddle), of 2o eova- ljm—Grey Ball »er Black 1; Elsie Franz lMvda bhd 2; Jenny Wood 108yda bhd 3... • Blue Queen waa scratched. The three placed horses made an interesting race The winner led all the way. and won by threo lengths. Time, 3ra SOJs. . PRESIDENTS HANDICAP (in harness), of GO sovs; lim—Blue Star scr Maher 1; Golden Sim 12yda bhd 2; Black Arrow ecr 3. Kinthorpe oame from the back 'straight, and headed the field, half-way up. the straight. Three lengths from the post he was leading by threo lengths, when he .; stumbled, the sulky colliding with Blue Star before passing tho winning post, and -the driver was thrown clear in front of the judge's box. Honeybone ■ was not euriou«ly hurt, but had to be assisted from the course. Kinthorpe would have- won by three lcng>thß. Time 3m 11 4-se, DISTRICT HANDICAP (in saddle), of 30 sovs; lim—-Greythorpe 6cr Maher 1; Grey Bell scr 2; Bavenslad 216 yds bhd 3. The ,horse» were well strung out. Havonala.d trotted in splendid etyl*', bnt tho handicap was too much for him. Clever Mary and Jenny Wood were -Bcratohed. Time, 3m 55 l'-Bs. GIBSON HANDICAP (in saddle), of 40 sovs; 2m—Tiny Moor ecr Wilson 1; 'Lyr"06yds bhd 2; Chautauqua ecr 3. The winner inado no mistakes, -and won.by several lengths; the eecond and third horse* raced it out for second position, Lynx getting up a neck ahead of Chautauqua. Prince Wood, Mickey Linpoln, and Oalumot were scratched. Time 5m 26 4-ss. FAREWELL HANDICAP (in saddle), of 30 sova; lm—Bavenslad 84yds bhd Chirk 1; Black Arrow 36yds bhd 2; CarmaTion scr 3. ■ " FORBURY PABK T.C.'S WINTER MEETING. The following handicaps have beeri declared: — FIRST AMATEUR HANDICAP (s-ddle), of 150 aovs; lni and'6f—Ruapuka scr; Heleuwood Mr; Jummy scr; Handsome Jack acr; Ardwood scr; Paddy Dudley scr; Wallace Maid scr; Roth King ecr; Snider scr; Batchelor ecr ; Waitapu scr; Bondo scr; Vqlor ecr; Laurier ecr; Miss Malvern acr; Bessie Mac' scr; St. Quentin 'ecr; Kinbryan ; scr; Bon Sonty scr; Pitlour ecr; Wharetoa' scr; Dolly Havclock scr; Ang a Vang scr;j Zin"ibeV scr; Royal Red ecr.; Kentucky Moott 12yds bhd- Jessie McKinricy 12; Ngapuna; '4B; Syndicate 48; W.D. 60; Maungatui 72;; Tipporaiy 64; Delville Wootl 108; Seal' Lady 120. . , . • . „ J BEACH HANDICAP (in harness), of 200. fovs; class 4.85; 2m—Nightcaps ecr; Grand' Denver ecr 1 , Masterpiece scr; St. Alwyn scr; Salome scr; Unseen ecr; Medallions scr;: Erin's Logan sor; Country Queen scr; HecW dale 12yds bhd; VitaJjs 13; General P«»h-': ing 12; Hock Ave 24; Laura Child U\1 Bergan 24; Ben Wallace 36; Seaward Spot: 86; Polka 48; Cook Bobbin 48; Malica 48 ;> Tho Sheik GO; Lady Swithin 60; Gold Crest 72; Quick Match 72; War Scott 84; Lewie/ McKinney 84; Nellie Scott 84; Matty's Boy Innovation handicap (in ha«t«»), of 290 sova-; class 5.0; 2m—Kismet scr; Randolph scr; Ruapuka sor; Wbodchild Laef| per; Bay Boy ecr; Ard.wood scr; Lady Mdlford ecr; Bessie Mac scr; St. Quentin, so:-; Kolo Boy scr; El Bolette ecr; Stone Ginger scr; Dolly Havelock per; Gracie D-. ecr; Kentucky Mcor 12yda> bhd; Red Lancer 24; Eley 24; Maater Robbing 36; Ngapuna 48; Kola 801 l 60; W.D. 60; Mauncatui 72; "Waihemo 72: Bon Wiikea 72; Dandonong 72; Swiftest 72; Tho .Squire- 72; Amboyna Wood 84; Drifting Spec 84; T*pperary 06; Lady Wild 108; Lady Evelyn •108; Delvilla Wood 133. Marvolo . not eligible. _ '., PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP (hi harness), of 800 sovs; 2m—Tatsy Dillon scr; Trooper Dilloa ecr; Legacy scr; Ouimet l'2yd« bhd; Boval St;p 12; Dillon Wood 12; Indra..l2; Vilo 12; Paul Dufault 24; Silver Nut 24; Marie Tomoe*t 36; Capticoio 3G: Kwngitata Laan 4JI; Vice-Admiral 60; Aaturio 60; Gleaming 60; Jack Arraji 72; WiLUo Lincoln 9G; Matchlight 108. "- DOMAIN HANDICAP (in saddle), of 200 sovs; lm and of—Gold Chimes,sor; Cprxio; Bell acr; Black Raven per; Percaita ecr: Adlothea acr; General George, scr; Little Pointer *or; Ernestina scr; Daphnedale sojr;Raymuia scr; Acacia scr; Argylo D«re scT' Welcome Knight scr; Lovema-tch »cr; To Whare Child scr; Aidlusa 12yds bhd; Polyanthus 12; Ribbon Maid 12; Bingway 12- Bonny Boy 12; Nopolecn 3G; Sunny Vuo 36: Auguste Dillon 36; Clifton Chjmea 36- Walter Baleigh S6; Avrsistdce 86; Park Rosin* £»; Tahiti 36; Hylas 36; Blaci!? Harold 36; St. Alwyn 60; Grand Denver GO; Princess Cole 60. Ro;e Chimes, Vera K., Siesa, and Prince Albert not eligible. ST. CLAIR HANDICAP (in., saddle), oj 800 sovs; class 4.53; 2m—Park field ecr; E*= moor scr; Bushranger 12yds bhd; Darkest 12' Wallacetowrt 13: Marvelo 24; Merry Bitlgen 24; Rito 24; Bonette 24; Bundaberg Sfl; Kornlri 72;'-Mushroom 84. > RAILWAY HANDICAP (in. harness), of. 230 sovs; class 3.47J; lm and fer; Freetrode ecr; Hectdale sor; Masterpieoe sor; Du«ky Dillon icr; Ere* f.cr; Lady Wildwood scr; Lady Pointer ecr: Silver Locanda 12yd» bhd; Bidiy Tracey 12; May Tracey 121 Laura Child 12; Sobriquet 12; Tommv Direct 12: Promenade 24; Golden Age 24: Cock Rabbin 24; Gladiola 24; Tau, hinu 3B; Childwood 36; Malsee 86; Grei> Atone 48: Gold Crest 48; Wax &Jott W; Pegasus, 60;- Oaknut CO; NelUe Soot* GO. Nelson Derby not ebgible. I PLYING HANDICAP (in saddle), of *» | sovs; claas 2.20; lm-Littlefield scr; Cqldwater sor; Bed! Princo ecr; Norma Dillon I 12vds bhd: Doreen Di lon 12; Bine Vhunea I 12'; Jane Wilkes 12; South Star 12; Golden Pippin 12-; Soil Pointer V2; G ad Eye I!}; D« Derby 24; Soprano M; Bellfash'-on 2,; Oxcnwood 31; Shanghai 24; Qwjvcey Maid 21; Embrneer 36: Dot Bobbins 36; Ma-tty a Ik>y -IS; .Silver Shoe CO. MANAWATU T.C.'S ANNUAL. MEETING. (SPEOIAt TO "TITR PRESS.", PALMERSTON NORTH, April 14. The seventh annual totalisatpr meeting o| th? Manawatu Trotting Cluh will ho heW to-mQITOW, on tha Awapuni «ud, « th2 weather i 3 now settled, the prospects ot s sueccsiful day's trotting look hit.'fit. Ths fields ore larse, and with the uscrul material engaged, there ehould be seves interesting racing. . -i A field of figures *n the principal race, the. Manawirtu Gold Cup, th" likely starters being Pointer (F. H"!? 1 *?)- 'J'he Baths (A. Bench), Lobster (B- Shad ol ). HtwhcVli (li- Mi'Milianj, William the Fire; (A E. A:U.nia), Daydidft (R. J. Munro), K.U Rv e (E. Maidineut), Waitaiar.ui (J. H. L.ojd), Warlock (W. A. Price>, Jewel Wocd (J., SUaw), Mary HiH (J- Er>"«), Sainfa Bell. (G. Ander4«nJ, Belle Lomond (If. Jone3), an 4 Xeispn Derhy (G. Cr-aw). • The majoritv of the houses for claim dual engagements, and thejr aiisaion ia xiiut ensy forecast RACING COMMISSION. (SFECUL TO "THE PRESS."! AUCKLAND, April 14. | The Racing Commission 1-ft by the Rp.orua express this morrling- and will comtoerjce taking evidence at Morrinsvillo in connesion

with applications of the Orontry Racing Club. TWco it. will journcv to Mata-mata, i<j Art**, Paeroa and Thames, returning W. Auckland on. Saturday. The Auckland, Takapuna, flinl Avondale Racing Clubs, and th« Auckland ' mid Otahubu polling Clubs wjll be heard next week. So far there has been no application to give evidence from disinterested individuals, though an opportunity will be, afforded them if desired. There w every prospect. of the Commission makin? lu* report about the- end of tho. mosth, tt» only towns remaining- to be visited being Marten, Wnngauui, and New Plymouth. It is quita probable-. that the Commission in... ite report will m*ke- reference; to tha advisability of » ranll<>e*t)ou of the exiitiiMn permit* with a view of acceding to the requests of the countpy clubs. It U evident that tho latter havo impiwwid the Commission with the fact that a day'* racing to them wm in the; natun) of a- ewial gawierinff, and though, 'ho rncasun introduced by Sir G. Hunter last year, which waa debated all night, and whioh led to the setting, up of tlw Commission, provided for 38 additional permits, the. number cf applies, tiona made- to the- Commission is understood to greatly exceed this.