SPORTING.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17420, 3 April 1922, Page 10

SPORTING.

Although rain was falling heavily in Wellington at the timo tho first, trains left for .Xrentham, there had not been a great deal of rain on the course, but sufficient to make the going somewhat on th-j dead side, when racing commenced* Although cold the day was fine and the increased attendance was rewarded with some interesting racing and stirring finishes. The unfortunato happening near the finish in the Gold Cup tenued to mar the- afternoon's sport. It is doubtful if Amytnas wouid have been aeieated in any ease, but the manner in which Kick Oif came again after losing almost two lengths made a deep impression on the spectators. The Judicial Committee immediately met and after a lengthy liearing they found that though interference did take place it could no*ho proved intenlionll and the judge's tracings were not disturbed. The Judicial C'ommitteo also enquired into 'the ease of A. ll*red : a iui\ from iSti'-I Sea, but found that it was an accident, no'blame being attachdlle to anyone The arrangements were well up to the first day's standard in every respect. Proceedings opened with tho Second High Weight Handicap for which Alteration was made a good favourite. Grim Joke gave an altogether different display to that of tho opening day. He was always fairly well placed :.nd when asked for a final effort at the top of the straight he came away and v. on comfortably. Erie, the first day s winner again made a good shoeing, out had no chance with Grim .Joke at 1)10 finish. Alteration, of whom a great deal of use was made, ran well into third phiee. Coalition performed iiciter than da the opening day, and looked much imprcKved. After beiug well hack in the tarly stages he finished close up ljehind tho placed horses. Mamahcra was kept a long way from tho front in the early part of the race, but was running on at the finish. "VVamba, usual, was many lengths 111 front for seven furlongs, but after that soon came back to his field. Bine Hall and Active were fifth and sixth respectively, but Sir Rosebery and Dairasdalo were always in the rear. "

The Hutt Handicap saw a useful field of twelve go to the post. Mustard Pot and S. Walla 6eemed a happy combination in the preliminary, while Sunny Corner (A. Oliver;, Blackmail and Bonnie Heather also went down «ell. Mustard Pot was in a good position all the way, and although he mado an effort in the straight, he could not go on with his lighter-weighted opponents. Scion, the winner, was offered .at Mr Riddiford's sale on Friday for 500 guineas, with his engagement given in, but failed to find a purchaser. He was on the inside of the middle division for the major part of the race, and getting a lucky rim on the rails ir. tlv; straight he scored decisively. Blackmail was always in a good position, and finished on hetter than usual, but Sunny Corner, her stable mate, was being bard ridden two furlongs from home. Truthful, who drew the inside position at the barrier, was pinched out at the start, and was never afterwards prominent. Bonnie HeatheT was great guns at the finish and looked like running on, and ean he marked down as an i«arly winner. Princess Pat had a good position with Capping Day in the lead ever the first six furlongs, but both faded out at the finish. Prince Hal rnd Bodyguard we're close up behind Mustard Pot at the judge's box, and both should win shortly in a little less select company

Tho field left in a good line foT tho Muritai Handicap, Liqueur, Basso, and Te Kuri being the first to., show out. Liqueur led the field for seven furlongs, but could not withstand a challenge by Dissertation, and finished a fair fourth. Angelo, the winner, had none of tho good luck of the running, as ho drew an outside position at the barrier and was always two or more horses out. Ho was ridden right out with the whip m the Straight, and only reached Dissertation in the last stride. Dissertation is a nicely-turned three-year-old filly by Demosthenes- from Suratura, and although Bhe had a much smoother passage than Angelo, she is more than useful, and should win shortly. Redlogue, Basso, and Te Kuri performed the best of the remainder.

Tfad field for the Autumn Handicap represented very fair class, and all went down well, Halifax being the only one that, on appearance, hardly justified his placo m the- field. Gasbag, _ the winner, w»3 one of the middle division in the early part of the race, and was still tucked in behind the leaders when the straight was reached. R. Reed pushed him through on the rails fifty yards from the post, and, once clear, lie went on to win by a neck. Quest, the second horse, improved on hie showing on the opening day, for he led practically all the way, and iust suffered defeat. Insurrection followed Gasbag through on the rails, and finished very fast in third place. He was on the rail® practically all the way, but the field closed in on him several times during the race, and with a clear run in the straight h© would have been hard to beat. Marqueteur, once into the straight, camo in the centre of tiiie course aaA showed a great deal of speed to the finish, and was a very creditable fourth. Sjycorax was always well placed behind Quest, but went back to fifth place aftba finish. Aureate and Bitters both went fair races, and Vagabond made a good run between the six and four ftirlbng posts, but was not afterwards prominent. Kilgour tailed off early, antl ran in the rear the whole way. ,

The Pacific Handicap brought out a field of eleven good-looking two-year-olds Rapine, the winner on the opening d»y> looked nil the better for his outing, and nothing else went down better than Will Oakland's sister Fuielli. Arcs was troublesome at the barrier, and although the field apparently left in- good lino, Rapine dropped bacK suddenly soon after the stariT, and whip-

ped in tho field for the remainder of the journey. Zany led on to tho course proper, and stayed on better than on the opening day, being a very fair third. Kinofs"Trumpeter was always on© of the leading division, and lie won very comfortably, his display being in marked contrast to that of the opening day. Gold Lijrht again ran a sterling race with not the best of luck, and was finishing much faster than the winner. Finelli showed speed for five furlongs, but Moorland was not noticeable at any stage. Mountain Lion gave a credit ihb showing with his big weight, but Killashanda weakened over the last furlong. The four contestants for the Trer.tham Gold Cup were eagerly scanned and little fault could be found with their condition. Aznythas moved freely enough, while "Winning Hit went down in his preliminary in a manner reminiscent 0 f the last New Zealand Cup meeting. Kick OfJLlooked a picture and Trespass did not by any means disgrace his opponents. Amythas ran in third place for the great part of the journey. He appeared to falter slightly half a. mile from home, but onec into tho straight he put in some t«llin£ strides which took him to the front at the half distance. He unfortunately hung in and interfered with Kick Off who had to be steadied into third place. Amythas then went on to'win ,l>v two lengths. Kick Off ran behind Thinning Hit until entering the straight and he had headed "Winning Hit otter the distance post. _ His_ effort m coming again after the interference to defeat Winning Hit for second place was especially creditable. To Sir George Clifford's colt must be given the credit of the fast time recorded, and four furlongs from home he made an effort to leave his field but could not sustain it. Trespass ran wp to the others at the top of the straight, but was quite outclassed at the finish.

Mireusonta, the winner of the Suburban Handicap and the only double winner at the meeting, was the first to show out, and he maintained his advantage to win very comfortably in fast time. Rational started from the extreme outside and he came through halfway down "the straight l>ut could not reach I'he winner. Anomaly was just behind Mireusonta on reaching the course proper, but he again weakened in the run home and was not a good fourth. Absurdum, the favourite, had every chance to score as he drew the inside running and early was amongst the leading division, but disappeared at the entrance to the straight. Still Sea stumbled and lost his rider, A. Heed, in the straight, but neither was hurt. Triboulet is an improving gelding and he was a very creditable third. Silver Peak and J?rmtemps were always in the ruck.

Thirteen fair performers were left to contest the Belmont Handicap. Moutoa's Gift, the winner, is a three year old brown filly by Absurd from Princess Mout o a. She commenced smartly and running to the front below the distance, won very comfortably. Danger, Zone was prominent in the early stages, but he went back into the ruck before reaching the coursd proper, while Petunia, after showing out over the first two furlongs, was well back in the concluding stages. Landbird ran a useful race into third place and was finishing on fairly well, while Merry Day came again with a good finishing run, but her best was again second. After his double win at Wellington .Mireusonta with 7st 31b (including his 101b penalty) in the Canterbury. Jockey Club's Great Easter Handicap appears to have a chance second to none. Tho manner in which he tignaily defeated such good sprinters as national, Anomaly and Absuidum on the concluding day at Trentham stamps him as a very speedy gelding, and what is more he was running on at the finish in a manner that suggested chat seven furlongs would be quito within his compass. A three-year-old gelding by Absurd from Rosie Desmond he is bred in the purple, both his parents bfing imported from England, liis dame Rosio Dennond being by Farasi from Joily Rose; by Enthusiast from Epsom Rose, Acceptances for tho llororata Pacing Club's, annual meeting close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday at the Canterbury Jockey Club's rooms. C. Emerson's horsemanship wa3 the principal factor in Lord Leslie's win in the Trial Plate at Amberley. Dame Fortune had n good lead when tho straight was reached, but her apprentice rider instead of making full use of his advantage, kept. looking round, and Emerson with a final drive got Lord Leslie homo'a winner by inches Gamecock, for whom a 71b apprentice's allowance wa3 claimed, was made a solid favourite for the Amberley Cup. He began well, and going pust the stand the first time was in the lead alongside Tyne, who was on the rails. Had ho been allowed to run to tho front then, he would probably never have been headed, but lie is a moody customer, and after being steadied in behind Tyne and High Heals, he gradually dropped back. High Heels meanwhjje had run to the front and won handsomely. Her apprentice rider A. A. Youngman, has not had many opportunities in races, but ho shows considerable promise.

The Hack Handicap at Amberley ended most unfortunately, for after the favourito, Madam Chiron, had won under 9st 51b in a most convincing manner, hor rider, D. Cotton could not draw the weipht on returning to scales, and tho mare was necessarily disqualified, first place going to Hillock, and second to Horatrua. How Cotton could not draw the Ost slb is still unexplained. He came to scales after winning with tho same number of rubbers, same lead bag and saddle, yet could only lift Ust 2Jlb. The backers of Madam Chiron wore naturally aggrieved, and so were a number of the supporters of Horatius, who • had destroyed their totalisator tickets before they knew that he had been awarded second place. The race was by no means a lubky ono for D. Cotton, the rider of Madam Chiron, as

he was fined £2 for disoba-iierce at th 3 start. Pyinma, who won the Wattle Handicap," was bred in tho Aniberley district, and has a wonderfully good lecord On the local course, for he has only once been beaten there. He is now_ nine years old, and ha 3 raced regularly at Amberlev since he won his maiden race there as"n three-year-oid. C. McGiegor, his rider on Saturday, was fined £2 by the starter. A2MBEBLEY E.G.'S ANNUAL MEETING. Th« Annual Meeting of the Amberley R«.:in" Cub wsi held on Saturday, on the clubs coursn Tho dav was dull and shower,-, but the attendance was good. consiaeriEg ■bhat. owing to the wet morning in Clms - chureh, -.-umbers oi people -were deterred from m„king the trip. Tho track was 111 splendid order, and the ia«««c interesting, by. tho bftting was cot spirited, as or.lv £Tit>-> 10° ™* handled, -against £1?,148 10s lw* year. Results: — OPE>T HURDLE FACF HANDICAP, of 101 ofvn: isecand 20. third 10. lta. 1 A. .T. Wilwn'a br ET Likelihood by Probabie—Mavis aged 10 3 ..T. L. R«<- 1 •3f. H. Elisor's b g Cerberus aged in 1 W. Scobie> 2 6 F. IT. Co3tello'3 br g All Serene .^ 912 car. 10 .. •• *\ Mur s t " " 4 CHconot 10 11 J. T. Hunrphns; 3 Sr-nnv 9 13 D. McMullan: and 5 Lvroe 9 car. 9 l s . W. Bush also started. Clicouot ond Cerberus made the runr.insi from Likelihood, with the rest, strurxr or.:. Likelihood ran through and joined Cbcquct in tho lead, and they came on to the second last f'-nce from Cerberus. In the run home Likelihood beat Cerberus by a short neck, with All Serene five lengths away, in third nlace. with Lyroe nest. Time 3m 5 3-s*'. Winner trained b? K. Macdonald. W. Rcobie, rider oi Cerberus, lodged & complaint arainst T. L. Reid for hittm? Cerberus, and interference. _ After heann? evidence, the stewards dismissed the complaint TRIAL PL*ATE, of 80 sovs; second 16. third 8. For horses that, at cf starting, have never won an advertised race on the flat of the value of 50 sove. Special weights. sf. 1. T. E. Robinson's ch g Lord Leslie by Bonny Glen—Jacket 3yrs 3 C Emerson 1 i. E. Ellis's ch f Dame Fortune 3vrs 8 A. G. Weaver 3 G. G. B. Starlry's b g Kingbolt 4vrs 8 7 car. 8 8.. .. A. E. Ellis 3

7 Sweetwater 8 7 car. 8 8 J. T. Humnhris; 2 Kcnmoro 8 car. 8 9 F. C. Porter; 3 Fri3co Mail S E. Shaw; 9 Kilbrin car. 8 2F. "Woods; 8 Douca Lad BL. Olsen; and E Cuirssse 8 car. 8 2 D. Cotton also started.

Cuirasse, Kilbrin, and Kenmoro gave a. lob of trouble at the start. Lord Le3l:e and Kingbolt were the first to break a good line, but they were immediately supplanted by Dame Fortune, who led into the straight by two lengths from Lord Leslie, with Kingbolt hs.l£ a length away, in third place. A desperate finish saw Lord Leslio win bv a» short head from Dame Fortune, with Kingbolt three lengths further back, fo[Towecl by Cuirnsse. Time lm 3 2-sa. Winner bred by J. Gilbert, arid trained by R. Emerson. KOWAI TBOT HANDICAP (in saddle), of 80 bovs; eecond 16, third 8. Cla9s 3.50, and not bettor than 3.35. l£m. i. W. J. Moir's ch m Turmoil by Great Audubon —Neiratte 4yrs 12.yc1a boa F. Holmes, jun. 1 2. H. Newton's b g Dillonshine 6yrs 84yds bhd .. .. E. McDermott fl 3. S. Hutnptreys's b g Bay Dillon 4yrs scr .. .. , M. B. Edwards 3

11 Tydol ecr; 13 Gentleman Wood scr; 7 Plain Bell scr; G Dori3 Dillon scr; 14 Lady Michael scr; 5 Fireman scr; 1-Harold Burwood scr; 10 Mary Galindo 60yds bhd; 13 Energetic 84; 8 Outstep 84; and 9 Dol'y Dillon 108 also started.

Bay Dillon went out with a good lead from Turmoil, who was wall clear of Fireman. With half a mile to go Fireman had run past Turmoil, and challenged Bay Dillon. This pair led into the straight, where Turl moil got through on tho rails, to win easily by four lengths from Dilidnshino, who was a neck in front of Bay Dillon. Mary Galindo and Fireman were close no. Times— Sm 42 2-ss, 3m 37 l-ss, 3m 44 2-sa. AMBEBLEY CUP HANDICAP, of iso covs; eecond 30, third 15. ljm. 3. B. Longley's b m High Heols by Bokeby—Beel 6yra 6 8 A. A. Youngman 1 2. E. and N. Rutherford's b g Kilmoon i rw? BmU 8 m U •• •• F. C. Porter 2 1. O. O. T. Rutherford's ch g Gamecock aged 9 car. 8.7 .. .E. Shaw 3 4 iVautical 6 9 car. 6 7 J. Lewis- and 5 Tyne g 7 car. 6 13j C. Lanadown also started. iyno and Gamecock led for three funongs from High Heels, then High Heels took charge- fiom Tyne, and led to tho post, to win by two lengths from Kilmoon, who was two lengths clear of Gamecock. Tyne was fourth. lime, 2m 11 l-ss. Winner bred by J. F. iteid ana trained by owner

HACK HANDICAP, cf So sovs; second 18 third 9. 6f. 2. 11. Cossidy'a br g Hillock by Nassau— Bonnyrigg 4yrs 8 2 car. 8 9 F. C. Porter 1 S. P. B. Carmichael'a br g- Horathis 4yrs 8 9 car. 8 5.. .. C. McGregor 2 5. G. B. Starky's b g Kingbolt 4y*s 7 1 «ir. 6 8.. .... J. Lewis 8 1 Madam Chiron 9 5 D. Cotton disq ; C ■lndus 7 3 car. 7 7 E. Shaw; and 4 Amendment G 12 car. 6 7£ A. A. Youngzaaii (Jao started.

After giving a lot of trouble at the start Herctius we© the first to get clear, and ho led from Madam Chiron and Hillock, with Kingbolt last. Madam Chiron took charge entering the straight, and finished two lengths in front of Hillock, who was three 1 lengths' clear of Horatius. Kinsbolt w.s a close fourth. Timo, lm 16a. Winner bred by G. L. Stead and trained b> T. H. Gillett. Madam Chiron, who finished first, failed to draw weight, and was disqualified - ; Hillocik bcine; placed firsS, Horatius eecond, and Kingbolt third.

OPEN WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sots; second 20, third 10. 1i

2. F. S. Rutherford's b g Some Kid by Birkenhead—Sea Queen "Ej*3 9 13 J. Campbell I 1. F. C. Hanlon'e br g Fabrinade 4yrs 9 13 oar. 9 8 .. .. C. McGregor 2 i. H. Braor's b g Cerberus aged- 8 10

D. Cotton 3 5 Macduff 10 13 J. T. Humphris; and 3 Nautical 8 1 C. Emerson a!ao started.

Fabrin'ide, followed by Some Kid, at onca put a. break on the others, and they led along the back a chain clear of v the rest. Some. Kid took charge entering tho straight, and won comfortably by two lengths from Fabrinade, who was a length in front of Cerberus, with Macduff liandy Time, *as 29 4-ss. Winner bred by I. G-. Duncar. and trained by T. H. Gillett. WATTLE HANDICAP, of 110 sovs; second 22, third 11 6f.

1. J. MoCombe's b g Pyjama by Martian— Bloomer sged 8 9 car. 8 4$ C. McGregor 1 3. G. L. Rutherford's cli g Jazz <tyra 3 3 L. Coleman 2 4. R. J. Taylor's br ni Amendment 4yrs •»-6 7 .. .. A. A. Youngnian. £ 2 Fabrinade 9 3 D. Cotton also started. Pyjama led from Fabrinade, with.the rest handy. Pyjama increased his kadi and won easily by five lengths from Jazz, who was two lengths clear of Amendment. Time, lm 15s. Winner bred by (i. N. McLean and trained by J. McCombe TEVIOTDALE TROT HANDICAP (iu harness), of 90 sots; second 13, third 9 Class 5.6. 2m. 2. R. W. Nunniok'e b m Nibbidard by Coal King—Lady Teddington 6yra scr E. Carlyon 1 1. H. B. Hubbard's b g Eafferty 4yrs 24yda bhd .. .. .. Owiaer 2 3. W. I. Ashby's b f Edith Chimea 3yrs 48yds bhd .. .. R. J. Muaro 3 8 Tydol ecr; 7 Doris Dillon scr; 12 Lady Michael scr; 6 Fireman ecr; 5 Harold Burwood scr; 10 Polo Jim 48yda bhd; 11 Energetic 72; 4 Appleslmw 96; 9 Waipero 9G; 13 Drum Major 108; 16 Ivy Irvington 120; and 14 Dolly Dillon 132 also started. Nibbidard wao the only ono of the limit horses to begin properly, and she eoou had a commanding lead. At the end of a. mile Edith Chimes and Rafierty had run into second and third places, but they oou-d not catch Nibbidard, who won easily by five lengths from Hafferty, who was a length clear of Edith Chimes. Waiparo was fourth., and Dolly Dillon filth. Times, Em'3-ss, fim'Ss, OEI 2s.

WELLINGTON E.CS AUTUMN MESTING. (special to "the press.") WELLiJitr'iUjN, April 1. The Autumn Meeung ci taa Wellington E.C. waa concluded to-day in .fine but coid weather. The totaufiator investments were £oi,4lG, compared with £82,217 laat year, making a total cf £lO-4,525, compared with £139,145 last year. Results:— SECOND HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 350 sovai. second 70, third 35. ljm. 3. H. Nurse'a b g Grim Joke by Martian —Boutade aged 9 8 car. 9 11& A. Woraald 1 6. J. Harle'a ch £ Erio Syrs 10 8 L. G. Morris' 2 1. J. George's b g Alteration aged 10 2 W. J Bowden 3 7 Sir Kosoberv 10 2 J. K. Kaan; 11 Coalition. J 12 H. McSweoney; 6 Active 8 11 S.

Walls; 2 llsniahera 9 9 H. Brown: 4 Blue Hall 0 7 T. Yonng; 3 Wcmba 9 3 R. Hurt,;, 10 Rebuff 9 3 W. Williams; and 9 Bairasdalo 9 J. McChesney also ctarted. From a good start Wamba •was soon out m front, and he led down the straight and round into the back stretch from Erie and Alteration, with Sir Rosebery last. Wamta was headed six furlongs from .home by Erie. Alic-rafion. and Grim Joke. The last-named vr?nt to tho front soon after enierin.g tho Btraizht, and went on to win tyteo lengths ficnfErie, with Alteration :v neck away, followed by Maniahera, Blue Hall, and Active. Time, 2m 335. HUTT HANDICAP, of 300* eva; second ICO, third 50. lrn. G. E Ridduord's b g Scion by Bouiforai —Lady Jean 11. 3yra 7 7 car. 7 Si A. Reed 1 3. J. G. Duncan's cli f Blackmail 4yr3 S 2 R. Reed 2 9. C. Elgar's br g Bonnie Heather syrs> 7 12 J. Barr; 3 2 Mustard P?t 9 2 S. Walls; 4 Truthful G 11 J. O'Shea: 3 Sunny Corner 8 7 A Oliver coupled, with Blackmail; 7 Strategy 85 R. S. Bagby; 1 Princess Pat 7 13 H. Ryder and Princo Hal 7 7 H. Stuart coupled-, 8 Cold Steel 7 9 H. Goldfinch; 10 Capping Dav 7 7 H. Wiggins..; and 5 Bodyguard 7 7 A. Dixon also started. Tmthful was squeezed out at tho start, and the first to shnvr r.'it were Capping Dav, MvrstoTcl Pot. r.n-1 Prine-'s P.it. Capping Day ar.d Pnt led Pot «nd Blnck-n'-ail into the straight, with Scion mo=t pnminfit f f the reinnindfr. Scion, came through on the rail* at the half-tlistance. and nr<" v;.il(d ov»r Blackmail hj" two l"nsrth.<<, while i> irnd finishing run "by Bonnie Feather lan.-l---->-d him into third place anollior length away. MusinTtl I J ot, Prin"." F"1. and the next to finish. Time, 1m 41 4-3?. MURITAI HANDICAP, of SSO c-ov3; second 70, third 33. lm. 1. Sir Geo. Clifford's h g Ar.gclo bv Kil- . broney—Angelina 3yrs 8 7 H. Young 1 0 p F. Wall's br f Dissertation 3yrs 8 5 Con. Reed 2 7. T. Deegan's b g. Liqueur 3yrs 7 2 car G 11 .. .. .. A. 3. Po.-vrt 3 G Spook 8 13 H. Goldfinch; 9 Island 7 12 H. Ryder; 4 Redlogue 7 10 A. Reed: 3 All Cerisn 7 9 car. 7 2 E. Wheeler; 3 FiveEighths 7 5 D. Gimn: 10 Patuki 7 4 car. 11 J. Barry; 12 Pink Rose 7 2 car. 6 9 C. Robinson: 8 Te Knri 7 car. G 9 L. G. B"tler; 11 Basso G 7 D. Butler: ond 13 Wh°el G 7 E. S. Garrett, also started. Lioueiir, Te Kuii. and Faaso wer? tho early leaders from 0, fieVl that was foon airung out., Dissertation, Redlogne, and Angelo made a move at the top turn, and Dissertation led Li-iupur ir+o the straight, with Basso, Te Kuri. Redlogne, and Angela Text. Dissertation looked a winner fifty from the post, but Angelo finished well under pnni«hmi>nt, and got up to win by a hop's v-ith Liiueiir a length and a half nwav i'i third' place, the vvt to finish being RedIc.'ue, Basso, and Pink Rose. Time, lm 41 2-sr. AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs; second 200, third 100. lm 3f. 2. A. B. Williams's br c Gasbag by Demosthenes—Cilia 4yra 8 9 Hoy Reed 1 G. E. Riddiford's br g Quest 3yia 7 2 It. G. Butler ,2 1. J. W. Lowe's br g Insurrection 4yrs 8 9 A. Oliver 3 3 Marqueteur 8 13 R- S Bagby; 7 Vagabond 8 3 car. 8 G L. G. Morris; 5 Sycorax 8 Con. Reed- 10 Aureate 7 8 A. Reed; 4 Kil»our 7 7 J. Barry; 9 Bitters 7 4 H. Stuart; 8 Martial Dawn 7 2 A. Dixon; 12 Martian G 7 W. Bagby; and 11 Halifax 6 7 D. Gunn also started. Quest, Sycorax, and Martial Dawn, were kob out an front, <md led down the straight and into the back stretch, with Kilsour already tailing off. Quest still led ?ix furlongs f''om" home from Sycorax, with Marqueteur. Bitters, Gasbag, Insurrection, and Vagabond becoming prominent. Quest waa in front a); the distance, and had etailed off Jlaroueteur, but was unable to withstand o challenge hv Gasbag, who won ly a neck. Insurrection was a h«<a away third, then coming Mar-netcnr, Bitters, and Syooiax. Time, 2m 20 l-5s PACIFIC HANDICAP, of 1000 eovs; second 200 third 100. For two-year-olds. 6t. 7 W. F. Desha'a b g King's Trumpeter by Clarenceuz—Bon Bord 810 3 H. Goldfinch 1 .9 W. T. Eazlett's ch f Gold Lieht 61 H. Wiggins 2 50 C. E. Elgar's D f Zany 6 7 D. Gunn 3 G Mountain Lion 9 2 R. S. Bagby; 3 Rapine 8 9 Roy Heed; 2 Ares 8 7 A. Oliver; 1 Killaahanrlra 8 7 A. Reed; 8 Moorland 7 11 L G. Butler; 9 Lucius 7 7J. Barry; 4 Finelli/7 7 E. A. Keesing; 'and 11 Vogue G 7 car. G 11$ H. Wheclei also started. Rapine was left rather badly, and took no real part in the race. Zany, Vogue, and Finelli were the first to show out, and Zany "led on to the course proper from Finelli, with King's Trumpeter, Gold Light, Killashandra, and Mountain Lion most prominent of the remainder. King's Trumpeter went to tho front at the half-distanco, and won easily by three-quarters of a length from Gold Light, with Zany a neck away third, and Killa3handra, Finelli, and Lucius next. Time lm 13 4-ss.

TRENTHAM GOLD CUP, of 1000 sova (inc. gold cup, valuo 100 eova to winner); second 125, third 75. Weight-for-age.

2m. 1. P. 8. Easton's b g Amythaa by Demosthenes— Gold Treasuro syrs 9 4 A. J. McFlinn 1 2. J. S. McLood'a br g Kick Off3yraß 2 R. S. Bagby 2 3. Sir George Clifford's ch o Winning Hit Syrs 8 2.. .. , H. Young 3 4. Trespass 9 4 L. G. Morris also started. Winning Hit went out to make the pace, and at the stands ho was three lengths clear of Kick Off, who was four lengths in ■ front of Amythas and Trespass. Winning Hit led round the back, but at tho turn into the straight Kick Off, Amythaß, and Trespass all made a forward move. Kick Off joined Winning Hit below the distance, and had just gained a slight advantage when he was in turn hoaded by Amythaa, and Amythas went on to win by two lengths, with Kick Off a head in front of Winning Hit, and Trespass three lengths away, fourth. Time Sin 2G 4-ss.

SU.bu.uBAN HANDICAP, of 750 eova; second 150, third. 75. 6f. 4. R. A. McKenzie's ch g Mireusonta by ' . Absurd—Rosio Desmond 3yrs 7 7 J. Barry 1 2. H. B. Gibson'c br g Rational Syra 9 A. McCormac 2 10. J. G. Duncan's b g Triboulet 4yrs C 7 car. 0 Hi •■ ■• -ti-- 'Wheeler 3 Q Anomaly 8 13 A- J- McFlinn; 5 Silver Peak 8 11 F. E. Jones; 1 Absurdum 8 8 J O'Shea; 8 Printemps 8 4 L. G. Butler; 3'Still Sea 7 9A. Keed; 7 Birkie 7 1 D. Gunn; and 9 Backsheesh 7 1 A. Dixon also started. Mireusonta was the smartest out from the barrier, and he led on to the course proper from Absurdum, Anomaly, and Triboulet. Rational became prominent half-way down the straight, but he could make no impression on Mireusonta, who won bv two lengths. Triboulet was another two lengths away, third, just in front oi Anomaly and Absurdum. Time 1m lis. BELMONT HANDICAP, of 350 sovs; second 70, third 85. 6f. 9. T. M. Wilford's br f Moutoa'a Gift by Absurd —Princes 3 Moutoa. 3yre 7 4 H. Wiggins 1 4. A. Booth's br f Merry Day 3yrs 7 5 12 car 7 5 E. 8. Garrett 2 5 A. B. Williams's br c Landbinl 3yrs 8 6 Roy Reed 3 3 Danger Zone 9 5 A. Reed; 8 Roso of Athens 8 7L. G. Butler; 2 Petunia. 8 G H. Young; 6 Warpath 8 1 R. S. Bagby; 10 Jackaroo 7 11 H. Wheeler; 1 Lady Nassau 711 M. Goldfinch; 7 Blackhead 7 9 A. Dixon and Moonstruck 6 11 D. Gainn coupled; 11 In tho Pink 6 7 C. Robinson; ana 12 Lady Waimangu 6 7 H. Dunn also started. Lady Nassau Danger Zone, and Pbtunia were tho first to show out, with Lan—and Moutoa's Gift most prominent of the remainder. Moutoa's Gift went to the front in the straight, and won easily by two lengths from the fast finishing Merry Day, who was a length in front of Landbird. Lady Nassau, Danger Zone, and Jackaroo were tho nest to finish. Time lm 12 3-ss.

HOEOEATA E.C.'S ANNUAL MEETING. The following handicaps have been declared : BANGOR JUMPERS' FLAT, of 100 soys; lm—Bed Gown 11 13; Vice Eegal 11 8; Tin Up 10 13; Eaconteur 10 8; Benefit 10 8; Likelihood 10 6; Glentanner 9 13; Indus 9 12; All Serene- 9 11; Bandy 9; Amendment 9; Austin 9. EOKORATA CUP, of 150 bovs. Urn. et. lb. et.lb. Some Kid .. 913 Nautical ..7 7 Gamecock .. 9 13 Starlike ..7 7 Eed Gown ..9 1 Glentanner ..7 7 High Heels ..8 8 Tyna .... 7 7 Eouiform .. 8 5 BRiCKENDALE HANDICAP, of 75 sova; 6f—Pyjama 10 5; Mac&n Chiron 8 13; Kilf&ne 8 11; Malvolio 7 11; Nautical 7 7. COALGATE WELTER, of 70 nova; 7f Cattach 9 13; Vice Eegal 9 9; Starlike 9 8; Warhue 9 6; Horatius 9 5; Benefit 8 11; Raconteur 8 9; Lord Leslie 8 1; Indus 7 11; Kingbolt 7 11; All Serene 7 10; Naughty Queen 7 7; First Aid 7 7; Amendment 7 7. HALDON HACK HANDICAP, of 75 bovb; 6f—Madam Chiron 9 13; Kilfane 9 11; Kilderg 9 8; Unio 9 4; Malvolio 8 13; Lord Leslie 7 13; Timepiece 7 9; Dame Fortune 7 9; Kingbolt 7 9; Indus 7 9; Frisco Mail 7 7; Naughty Queen 7. J; G&y Lifo 1 1; Blue Streak 7 Z,

GLSNDORE HANDICAP TROT (sadd.c), cf SU sov3; imin class; ljm—Grandeo scr; Dillon Shins Is; Wet Day 2s: Grand Denver ss; Turmoil os; Roiibell 7s; Okuiti 8s; Adelaide- Thorpo 93; Golden Peter 9s; Fireman 9s; Foremost 9a; Eliza Dtiltoa 9a; Soldier's Vote Ss; Surf Bocrd 9s; General McDonald 9a; Plaiu BUI 9a; Seigeant 9s; Danny 9a; Bright Bell 9s; Choubr-i 9s; Mary Wood 9s; George Grafton 9i; My Boy 9s;" Mistresa 9s; Kind Dillon 35; Mai son 9s: Harewood 9s; Lone Star 9s. SNOWDON HANDICAP TROT (harness), ni SO sots: srn 153 class; Cm—Grandro scr; 'Vet Day 2s; Wyoming 2s; Minny Yet 4s; Whitebait 4s: Turmoil 63; Tswcra 6s; Grand Denver Cs; Raflerty 7s; Rothbell S3; Lady Lo-rm Si; Cognac 10s; Okuiti 10s; Druiiiuiii 10s, Fireman 12s; Mistress 12a: Kind Dillon 12s; Macson 12s; Princo Swithin 12s; Oeo 123: Mv Boy 123: Foremost 12s: Eliza Dalton 12s; "Soldiers' Vote 12s; Swift Pointer 12s; General McDonald 12s; Golden Peter 12s: Satin Princess 12s; Axtril V2»; Searchlight Lad 12s; Surf Board 12s; Harry Wood 123. 9 ___ WAIPUKUBATT J.C.'S ANNUAL MEETING. (JRESS ASSOCIATION ■m.KfiRAU.) WELLINGTON, April 2. The following handicaps havo been declared:— KATUMA HACK HANDICAP, cf SCO boys; of—Ruruwai 9 3: Comic 8 10; Wrangle 8 10; War Path S 9; Big Tush 8 9; Communicate 8 9; Ambitious fl 5; Pitch 8 3; Some Red &»1: Golden Liehi 8 1; Lady Wolawa 8 1; Mongolia 8; Magiatrato 7 11; Sunny Ssec 7 8; Santiago 7 8; Big Chief 7 8: Day Kly 7 7; Hed Cent 7; Reality 7; Silver Lady 6 12; Pohehe G 12: Morgen C 12; Whariti G 12; Absurdity 6 12; Merry Bells G 12; Formelet G 12; Sea Bar 6 12; Strangeness G 12. HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; ljni— Dissertation 95; Correspondent S 2; Ethiopian 8 2; Halcyon 8 2; Suspicion 8 2; Five Eighths 82; KniKll: Antler7lo; Fera 7 10; Slave Mart 7 10: Sweet Song 7 R; War Loan 7 7; Kohu 7 7; Mystio Raffia 7 7; Marcus 7 1; Black Tea 6 12; Misty Wave G 12; Revelry G 9; Lake Robin G D; Hobo 6 0. WAIPUKUBAU CUP, of 320 eova; lira— Lovematch 9 5; Festivity 8 9; Bagdad 8 2; Queem Up 8; Tari S; Sunray 7 12; American Beauty 7 12; Cieft 7 11; Crown Gem 7 11; Royal Gift 7 9; Bodyguard 7 8; Haurengi 7 8; Dissertation 7 8; Earthsliine 72; Woden G 13; Eheipa G 12; Patuki G 7; Five Eighths 6 7; Correspondent 6 7; Antler 6 7; Convention 6 7; Morzonia 6 7; Marcus 6 7. ORIXGI HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; of— Morose 9 13; Ad Astra 8 13; Rapine 8 12; Viyella 8 11; Good Sport 0 1: Firwcod 7 2; Rill Boy G 13; The. Linnet G 7; Kahikatea. 6 7. LADIES' HANDICAP, of 130 bov3; lrn nnd 3f—Cleft 12 S; Wamba 12 3; Blactt Art 11 11; Eheipa 11 10; Ethiopian 11 9; AVer Loan 11 1; Sleight of Hand 10 13; Whetoki 10 11; Red Cent 10.10; Misty Wave 10 9; Tatimi 10 9; Tornea 10 7; Fornick 10 7; EakUi 10 7. PURIMU HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sova; 6f—Ruruwai 9 1; Wrangle 8 S; War Path 8 7; Big Push 8 7; Ambitious 8 3; Pitch 83; Golden Light 8; Some Red 7 13; Lady Wolawa 7 13; Morzonia 7 12; Suspicion 7 12; Antler 7 10; Slavo Mart 7 10; Sunny Spec 7 6; Mystic 7 6; Santiago 7 6; Big Chief 7 6; Dav Fly 7 5; Crown Jester G 13; Formative gelding 6 13; Whariti G9; Silver Lady G 9; Morgen G 9; Absurdity G9; Pohehe G9; Merry Bells G9; Merekara 6 9; Sea Bar G 9. FLYING HANDICAP, of 250 govs; 6f Jovial 9; Fulsom<T'6 13; Tari 8 9; Crown Gem 8 8; Asterina 8 8; American Beauty 8 6; Bodyguard 8 5; Civilform 8 2; Rose of Athene 8 2; Hyttuß 7 13; Haurangi 7 13; Armorel 7 12; Ruruwai 7 11; Kikiui 7 10; Woden 78; Communicate 73; Golden Light G 10; Convention 6 7; Antler 6 7; Mttraetotara 6 7.-

BEAUMONT R.C.'S ANNUAL MEETING.

Tho following handicaps have been declared:—

BEAUMONT HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; if—Killowcn 9 11; Mirza 9 2; All Ready 8 10; Kilboyne 8 9; Barley Rigs 8 9; Night Alarm 8 8; Merry Dora 8 5; War March 8 2; Helicon 7 11; Awahou 79; Cannie Jack 7 7; San Salvador 7 7. MOLYNEUX ■' HANDICAP, of 135 sovs; ljm—Mirza 9 9; All Ready 9 3; Night Alarm 9 2; Merry Dora 8 13; Cannie Jack 8 1; San Salvador 8; Tuticorn 8; Starlight 7 7.

PRESIDENT'S HACK WELTER, of 90 sovs; 5f —Lomagundi 10 2; War March 8 12; Lady Superior 9 11; Jeater 9 11; Linmark 9 10; Roso Lady 9 10; Prize Rose 8 13; Once More S 5; Marlriila 8 5; Jada 8 5; Grand Fleet 8 3; Apt 8 3; Brownwing' 8,3; Adjust 8 3; Black Trump 8 3; Windsail 8 3; Little Joy 8 3; Bonnie Princess 8 3; Ngarata 8; Canton 8.

FLYING HANDICAP, of 115 eovs; CfKillowen 9 13; Sweet Memory 93; Whiplock 9; Kilboyne 8 12; Bnrley Rig? 8 10; Mercy Dora 8 6; Lomagundi 8 6; Helicon 7 13; Awahou 7'9. <

RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; 6f Sweet Memory 10 3; Lima 10 3; Whiplock 10; Kilboyne 9 12; Barley Rigs 9 10; Merry Dora 9 6; Lomagundi 9 5; War March 9 2; Lady Superior 8 13;- Rose Lady 8 13; Jeater 8 13; Cannio Jack 8 8; Prize Rose o 3; Once More 7 9; Jada. 7 9; Bonnie Princess 7 7; Windsail 7 7.

TUAPEKA COUNTY E.C.'S ANNUAL MEETING. The following handicaps have been declared: — . TUAPEKA HANDICAP, of 105 sovs; ljm -Mirza 9 2; Night Alarm 89; Merry Dora 8 6; Kilboyne 8 5; Cannio Jack 7 8; Sail Salvador 7 7; Tuticom 7 7. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of S5 soys; 6f Merry Dora 10 4; Lomagundi 10 3; War March 10; Lady Superior 9 11; Rose Lady 9 11; Jeater 9 11; Once More 87; Jada 87; Bonnie Princess 8 5; Robert Lynn 8; Noble Rena 8. MEMBERS' HANDICAP, of 80 sova; 5f Lomagundi 9 13; War March 9 9; Lady Superior 9 8; Jeator 9 8; Linmark 9 7; Roso Lady 9 7; Prize Roso S 10'; Markilla 8 2; Onco Moro 8 2; Jada 8 2; Golden Sarto 8; Brown Wing 8; Bonnie Princess 8; Black Trump 8; Little Joy 8; Tihaka. 8. . LAWRENCE HANDICAP, of 105 sovs; Of—Killowen 9 12; Sweet Memory 9 2; Mirza 9 1; Whiplock 8 13; Kiiboyno 8 11; Barley Rigs 8 9; Helicon, 7 13; Awahou 7 8; Cannio Jack 7 7. FLYING HANDICAP, of 90 sovs; 6f Killowen 10 1; Sweet Memory 9 6; Lima 9 5; Whiplock 92; Kiiboyno 9; Baricy Rigs 8 12; Helicon 8 1; Awahou 7 11; Caanie Jack 7 10.. THE GBAND NATIONAL. IS COUNTRY TOO STIFF? (By Cable—Press Association —Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) (Received April 2nd, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, April 1. Tho yearly outburst of indignation following the Grand National in consequence of fatal accidents duo to tho ugly obstacles in the race "is becoming more intense. Two horses were killed in th& recent Grand National and the newspapers have Eince been inundated with correspondence, some of tho writers asserting 1 that Spanish bull fighting is less cruel than the National, in which thoroughbred horses are deud and dying while other competitors are jumping over their bodies. Public indignation is so hot that Whitaker, a well-known owner, trainer, and rider, whose mount, Area-vale, fell when lie hod u. winning chance, wioto to the authorities suggesting alterations in the conditions of-the race providing that only firßt class jumpers should bo cllowed to compete and tho remainder grouped in a. junior National, thus ensuring reasonably sized fields. Mr E. Shortt, K.C., Secretary of State for Home Affairs, replying to questions in tho House of Commons, said he had not tho power to prohibit the Grand National. If a horso was entered for a raco for which it was not fitted it was a breach of the Protection to Animals Act. He had no euch evidonca that euch was the case. SETS BY CHEQUE. (By Cable—Press Association—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) (Received April 2nd, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, April 1. A meeting of bookmakers and sportsmen passed a resolution demanding an amendment of the Gaming Act of 1835 under which cheques paid for bets are recoverable according to the House of Lords judgment delivered on October 25th, 1021. The chairman aaid the claims against bookmakers for tho refund oi cheques totalled over £250,000.

AUCKLAND E.CS AUTUMN MEETING. (PEBSS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) WELLINGTON, April 2. Iho following handicaps have been declared:—

AUCKLAND T.C.'S ANNUAL MEETING, (rjffiSS ASSOCUTION TELEGBAM.)

AUCKLAND, April 1. Tho Auckland Trotting Cluu'6 Jlostinp opened to-day in beautiful weather, with a. very largo attendance, Tho totalisator in■\cainienta ivcra £44,6&4 10s, us against £rlo,'il3 103 latt year. Keaulla.— iUuEH HajNDiuAP .Harness), of 250 sove; lor uncooked trotters; &.»& oues;~isra —ljord Avoueria tier it. iliiieji 1; irwe Lima £cr 11; Auctez gcr ii. impetuosity ecr; uoideu .uovnis ecr; bxwuo taj topnit Belt scr; Anaolina acrj Allan tho (ireat scr; Rosa Bingen £or; xSeLtfoa sor; Molly Park scr; i'liit «ei; Copper Ecr; Aevcr Pear ecr; Salesman ecr; Jenny Wailaeo 6cr; Grattan Wilkes 12yas bhfl; teto Peter 12; Sandy Patch 34; Peter Aa© 48; Reta, Huon 48; Sherwood Surprise 60; Pairbairn CO; Peter Dean 8-1; Uuava 84; Huia, Girl 84; Mat Patch D 6; Aerial Bingen 5>6; Wirihana 144; and Bon Bon 166 also started. Won by three lengths; two lengtha and a half between second and third. Time, Sm 535.

MANGEjBE HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sova; 3.42 class; lini—Goldenmun 24yds bhd S. J. Itoe 1; .Special Tracey -13 yds bhd 2; Anuelm 3cr 3. Directive ace; Country Girl Bcr; Ivy Audubon ecr; Ballova ocr; Johnny Goldduat scr; iTcung Disappear ocr; Common Bill scr; Princess Drift ecr; Glonoc scr; Paddy Dillon ecr; Lenglcn ecr; Heather Girl 12yds bhd; Nita Col© 12; Golden Wave 12; Gold Sound 24; Special Tracey 48; Hypo 48; Pan! 48; and Gold Flake- 48 also started. " Won by half a length; tho earn© between'second and third. Time, 3m S3 4-s°. CAMPBELL HANDICAP (in harness), of 1000 sovs; eecend 200, third 100. 1.37 class. 2m. T. Roe's ch m Gold Girl hj Gold Bell —Florence W. aged ECyds bbd S. J. Hoa 1 Clarksoa and Grahtm'3 ch g "Wild Biisr syrs scr .. .. .. .. 2 A. E. Adams's b g William tbo First aged scr . .. .. .. S Prize Pearl 24yds bhd; Comedy Chief 36; Woodvalo 36; Nita -uell 60; and Grand Voyago 72 also started. Won by threc-quartoro cf a length; a length and a half between second and third. Time, 4m 87s. EASTER HANDICAP (in harness), of 2EO eovs; for unhopplod horee3; 4.62 class; 2m Harry Audubon scr W. A. Price 1; My Junior ecr 2; Stormy Voyago 122 yds bhd 3. Eoi Alto scr; Rua, Pore scr; Kostrevor 48yds bhd; Hint 60; and Speculator 132 also started. Won by four lengths; half a. length between second and third. Time, 4m 545. A protest, lodged against Harry Audubon by tho owner of My Junior for crossing, was dismissed. The. etewards further decided to fine N. „G. Katterns, owner of My Junior, £5, under Rule 256, for speaking to the driver of !fy Junior after tho latter had left the saddling paddock. Also, under Rule 337, Katterns wao fined £2O for refusing to sign a statutory declaration respecting a matter concerned with trotting then under consideration by tho Judicial Committee.

HOBSON HANDICAP (in, harness) cf SOO 63vs; 3.3s clase; IJm —Ben Wallaco 24yds bhd H. McNaughton 1; General Advance- ocr 2; Progress l2yda bhd 3. Treanao ecr; Pileita sci; Boycott scr; Ruanui 6cr;

KiliMJce scr; Grey Pel*r 12yds h&d>», Dillon 12; Jew©! 12; I.cnr. P-.itch IS-'te2 • On 12; Great Britain 12; Tit:-/ LocM^r 1 ' Ballin 2*; Mint Boy 21; Master ' 3C; P.-«d Star 43; and "Warlock £ started. "Won by a head; a ueoi W* second r.nd third. Tims, Cm fS 2-sj. ? Jewel and Mint Boy vero thrown o«l the contest by a- collision, which oc«I! about a furlong after tbs start. J. T, j? * driver of Jewel, wta picked u? in :* * conscious condition. Relisnco alio j^jj * * another atapo cf the contest. ,' * CORNWALL HANDICAP (in aarce**., c 400 sova; second 80, third 40. i lai. ] A. E. Adarra'a b s William the First W 1 J Lord Chancellor —Princc33 Royal t«a< 1 • 36yds bhd 1 : G. Paton'a Wit g All Bell 6jtb 48yd» ttj || • Wilson and BrassoH's b r; Princo Po»5»I§ ' aged scr .. .. .. .. Jl.'] Sal Pointer scr; Mis 3 Rolfo scr; &»§! i cliff 21yds bhd: Nelson Derby 24; J»S ; . Dunmors 24; Salamander 24; . J 21; Huon Grattan SC; Mini son S;: PbW|» ] 48; Moneymaker 60; and Ena Bill tdSm. • started. _ tß' | "Won by three-finarlTs of n. length; a jjt , between second and third. Time, 2m }4 j STEWARDS' HANDICAP (in harness), «| 1 400 sovs; Gecocd 80, third 40. For ill 2 hoppied trotter?. 4.52 class. 2ru. T| 1 C. L. Hill's b jr Tradesman by Fip( S J Yoyago—Kentucky inr.ro a-ged SSyts B ' bhd J. Btyw 3 5 H. Johnstone-'a l>lc g Bluetvccd I 1 J. Godfrey's b g' Speculator aged lC2ydj f J bhd .. I Miss Iltwn Jv.nr. fcr; Elev scr; iljlaJ ' bury scr; Marble Hall scr; Postrevor 4%5l bhd; Succory 48: Hint GO; btorinv JTojiJ ] 132; Kinp' Canitalisi 141; and "Wild Ljj ] 150. dso start-d. Won bv r. bead: half a Ur.etli belw« . 1 eecond Mid third. Time, 4ni 37 2-si. MARCONI HANDICAP (in saddle), of » ] sovs; 2.23 class; lm—Dick Dillon 24yds !& ( 1; Hedgewocd 24yds bhd 2; Tempi* )|6j{ . bhd 3. Silver/ Moon scr; Blue Pcdo'tct Charlie's Aunt" scr; Albert Patch scr; Ifrl ruination scr; Ekocranei 21yds bhd; Ring; , tea Erua 24; Great Brilsin 21; Inclcaws , 24; Ruanui 24; Queen Chimes 24; Van Ci 04; Van Coronado 24; Enid 24; Ben "Wt laoo 36; Prince Poole 36; Profiteer 48 ;J Awn. 48; and Sanddrift CO also started. Wi by a neck; half a length between eecond V third. Time, 2w 20a. SECOND DAY'S HANDICAPS. , I BARN HANDICAP (in harness), of <M eovs; for unhoppled trotters; 3.68 claaß ljm—Uncle Ned ecr; Molly Park scr; Sal«» man ecr; Impetuosity bci; Golden "o** scr; Imperial George scr; Fiat scr; Rota* Patch scr; Spirit Bell scr; Mahora «,« Anseline scr; Allen the Great scr; NattS Boy Bor; Rose Binston scr; Never Fear »M Battery Bell scr; Jenny Wallace scr; iM son scr; Joubo ecr; Audex 12yds bhd; Bd| Peter 12- Gipsy Mao 12; Grattan 12; Sandy Patch 24; Tinlbell 24; Pine CWffl 86; Congo 36; Favour Royal 30; Miss Pajra 48- Beta Huon 48; Peter Kae 43;. Ldpf! 'S- Fairbairn 60; Sherwood Surprise Mm Pete- Dean 84; Guava 84; Hnia Girl IM Lord Roberts SI; Mat Patch OS; Aerial MS een S6; "Wirihana 144; Do Why 144; MS Bon 156; Wild Nut IS6; Kola Bell 163. M MAKUKAU HANDICAP (in harness), cf M sovs; 8.42 class; ljm—Velveteen scr; Johajj Goldduot scr; Wildwood Direct ecr; YoaH Disappear scr; Common Bill Bcr; GUaH acr; Manna, scr; Volo 6cr; Guinea actl Ivy Audubon scr; Dir/ctive ecr; Nita Woi| scr; Rescue scr; Agnes Bell 6cr; BeUml scr; Lakealiell scr; Gold Bud acr; Longl«« Bcr; Whakntaae scr; Golden Wave mS Nita Colo ecr; Princess Drift scr; Anwlfl 12yds bhd; Heather Girl 12; Coal Light I'M Louvirua 12; Loawood 36; Poter Scott SB Gold Sound JG: Camillo 36; Conscript 4ilS GoHflako 48: Pani 48; Hypo 48; Spedfl Tracey 60; March On 81. M PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP <M harness), oj 1000 sovs; 4.37 class; •2a|B Whisht scr; S«l Pointer scr; William W& First scr; Medway scr; Alto Chimes scrra Wild Briar 12yds bhd; Queen Pirate Vm Phzo Pearl 12; Comedy Chief 36; WocdvJl 36; Nita Bell 60; Gold Girl 72; Monoym«l«| 72; Grand Voyags 72; Mart o' V/ar 120. M AUTUMN HANDICAP (in harness), of SM sovs; for unhoppled horses; 4.52 class; 2m-K Malmßbury scr; Roi Alto 6cr; Bus ¥<M, scr; My Junior 12yJs bhd; Blackthorn 24® Hova. 24; Bluewood 36; Succory 36; R«S revor 48; Hint 00; Sebisca 72; Tlietwß--73; Harry Audubon 84; Lena Patch SOK Prince Poole 96; Tradesman 120; Stfldß; Voyage 182; Speculator 132; "Wild Lad it« ADAMS 'MEMORIAL HANDICAP W ' harness), of 300 sovs; 3.35 class; Heß Glcnoo ecr; Volo scr; Rostrovor scr; Pn ; Dor; Reliance scr; Treanao 6cr; NeweflW •<er; Charlie's Aunt scr; Queen Chimes Ml Don Durfoe scr; Albert Patch ecr; Pi!« • Bcr; Ruanui scr; Boycott scr; GoldßSfl \ 12vda bhd; Grey Peter 12; Van Cap I? ■ Van Coronado 12; March On 12; Gem* Ml Advance 12; Jewel 12; Rangiatea Eruft 11; Grout Britain 12; Progress 24; Mint B»" 24; Brendo 24; Ballin 24; Prince 'Pool'. • 36; Master Councillor 36; Horry Au4ub« ; ; 36; Dick Dillon 48; Ben Wallace 48; W(ji! tipopo 48; Rod Star 45; Temp;e 48; Vftsj lock 48; Sal Pointer 48; Haiold Jnr. K| Medway 72; Alto Chimes 84; Nita Bell l|l| Grand Voyage 132; Gold Girl 144. M LIVERPOOL HANDICAP (in harneMM 400 sovs; 2.54 class; ljin—Star scr; scr; Brendo ecr; Sal Pointer ecr; jUI Rolfe scr; Tiny Looando ecr; WaoiiH Chimes 12yJs bhd; Wakauui 12; Sand™?; 12; AVhiflht 36; Promenade 36; Lady Ds more 36; -Salamander 36; Kothclifi t Nelßon Derby 36; Huob Grattan 48; Pittt 48; Mintson 48; Vvilliaza the First 60; W Pearl 72; Ena Bell 72; Grand Voyaged Moneymaiker 72. MEMBERS' HANDICAP (in harwmV 400 sora; for unhoppled trotters; 4,82 CW 2m—Wild Nut ecr; Miss Huon Juhior'« Lord Roberts scr; Eley ecr; Mutu tt Tiki scr; Wirihana Bcr; Malmsbury K Roi Alto scr; Marble Hall scr; My Jmi 12yda bhd;. Hova. 24; Bluewood Stt«i 86; Rostrevor 48; Hint 60; Thwiexu 8 Tradesman 120; Stormy Voyage 132; BJKS ktor 132; King Capitalist 141; "Wild I*l 15G; Whisht 16S. I FAREWELL HANDICAP (in 6f.ddle), I ' 800 eovs; 2.23 class; lm—Silvery Moon Vm •• King of Lydia scr; Blue Pedo ecr; •■ tion scr; Kevedlo 6cr; Leorina scr; Fm Scott scr; Charlie's Aunt scr; Conscript*S ;: Gold Soucri scr; Ruunui scr; Billy lluglifij •'' scr; Reliance ocr; Ekocranei Bor; V^'M !' ecr; Albert Patch ecr; Inclement 12yd« k',J '■ General Advance 12; Queen Chime« 12; '■B Coronado 12; Great Britain 12; Bangfof}''-; Erua 12; Leua. Patch 24; Van Cap 24; B# lin 24; Puduma 24; Enid 36; Princ* Wl] 36; Uedgewood 36; Dick Dillon 48; Ml Wallace 48; Temple 48; To Aw* 48; JW fitecr 48< Sanudrilt 60; Breadalbane M| Jay'a Belle 60; Medwav 72; Alto Clvm 72; Bronzo Patch 72; "All Bell '9Bj V« Pearl 108; Moneymaker 108. / ' 1

A ROYAL DOUBLE. . ENTHUSIASM A'Z NEWBTO*. (By Cable— Picas Association—Copyrfs- - and N.2. -Cable AwoclrtWW (Received April 2nd, 5.G p.m.) LONDON, March ft The King's colt Wcathervane won the 1 portant threc-yoa.r-o>2 event, the Greet j Stakes, at .Newbury, beating a strong l*-'i fancy in Lembach. Later his Majeity'* *jy Green won the five furlong; handicap. Jj enthusiasm over the Royal Uoublo ***jjj intense. Critics declaro it is the h'MjJj day in tho racing world eincs Minoru. *l the Derby. They point out that tho KJ»| success follows years of disappointment "I discouragement, -jmirl T)m'King and Queen witnessed e .j?~| Weathervans is entered for the Two *** l and Guineas, Derby, and St. Leger, . J [Weathervano io a three-year-old WJjj by Lemberg—Vain Air. luhis o,t df l*Zj last season ho was unplaced in the flj*j dcrgast Stakes at the Second October #|j ing at Newmarket, won by Sicyon. ,*j Majesty's other winner, John Green, JM four-year-old colt by Greenback—Serej»£ John Green started four times a* a IW year-old, his only succees being in the »r handicap at tho Newmarket Second** Meeting. Ho was second to GrecUn WJ m tho Princess Welter Handicap •V*2 ton in August an-d unplaoed in hm reajaw" two starts.] .j,

AUTUMN ! STEEPECHASE, cf 300 AJjout Zva. EOV3. Bt'lh st lb Kxpiorar - v. 12 8 Lady Lyddito .. 9 0 Old Gold ..11 2 Ma Copper 0 0 Te Msiro .. 20 11 Thieantbu Toddy 9 0 PaddiEgton 9 0 Green .. 10 10 Mary Bruce .. 9 0 Sea De'il ..10 3 Fosjj'.ovo 9 0 Active ..10 'J Te RohJ* 9 0 Shell Shock .. 10 7 Mvall Kins .. 9 0 Keystone ..10 4 Gladwin 9 0 Rathlin .. 9 10 Easiport 9 0 Daloopin ..9 8 Grand Canyon 9 0 Mangawui ..9 2 Salannio 9 0 Roman c« ..9 2 PHtsworth 9 0 BRIGHTON ECRDLES, of 650 scva. 2m. Expicrcr .. 12 7 Shell Shock .. 10 5 Luperir.o ..11 8 KiKard 10 3 M.iniahera ..11 5 Keystone 10 2 Throe :> ..11 5 ftuerro a Mort 9 12 Starlar.d ..11 4 Rathlin I ? MangamaLoa .. 11 i No Bother Poam:i .. 10 10 Tenacious 9 "7 Te Miiiro ..10 9 Complex 9 7 Onkleisfb ..10 8 Mangawai 9 7 O'd Gold ..10 8 Bezant .. 9 7 Coregien ..10 8 Blue Cross 9 7 Active .. 10 8 Guicnfcrai 9 7 Paddir.f;ton Hokrimi 3 7 Gicea ..10 S To Rohan 9 " Panrn7 ..10 8 Ginger Mich .. 9 7 Snako ..10 8 Grand Canj'on 9 7 Sea Do'il .. 10 7 RASTER HANDICAP, of 2000 sow. lEl. Veapurci ..9 4 Paoanui 7 S Silver Link .. 9 2 Incotti3 7 3 Rouen ...92 Cloasan:a 7 3 Tamatcte ..9 0 Hipo .. 7 2 Gasb&g ... 9 0 Blackmail 7 2 Pluto ..9 0 Qucon Abbey .. 7 0 RatiomJ ..8 8 Still Sea. 7 0 Insurrection. ..8 8 Strategy 7 0 Molynous .. 8 G Royal 3ox 7 0 Tir.ohoro ..8 6 Martial Dawn G 9 ITnclo Nod .. 8 6 Fulsonio C 8 Anoma'y .. 8 6 Aakar: 6 R Golden Bub hia 8 4 Pn'nce Martian G f Funny Loch .. 8 3 Stammer 6 7 R&ceful .. 7 13 Pento G 7 Egotism .. 7 13 Pcnoua 6 7 Absurcium .. 7 12 Night Time .. G 7 Landslide .. 7 12 JMocIcjry G 7 Sycorax .. 7 12 Illumination .. 6 7 Grotesque .. 7 12 Geoffrey C 7 Truthful ..7 9 Cold Steel 0 7 Gold Kip ..7 8 Fort Regal C 7 Loyal Iiish .. 7 8 Dovelet (J 7 Quest .. 7 6 Danp>r Zono .. 6 7 Taror.-a-roa .. 7 4 Brosdv.cod G 7 Sunny Corner .. 7 3 Callaghan 6 7 Prince Abbey .. 7 S

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of C30 SOTS. Gasbag „. 9 6 Stork 7 1 Kick OS 0 2 Illumination 7 0 Tiuohoro S 12 KhublaiKhan .. 7 0 Eoya'. Abbey .. 8 6 Night Time .. 6 12 EUceful 8 5' Glen Canny .. G 12 Land slid© ,. 8 4 Infante G 11 Truthful Boomerday .. 8 3 Sylvan 8 1 War Tank G 7 0 7 Forest Gold .. 8 1 Bang .. 6 7 Pine Arch 7 12 Prince Martian G 7 Mangumahoo .. 7 12 Penon;> C 7 Starland 7 11 Gold Piano .. G 7 Scion 7 10 DoveUt fi 7 Cleasanta' ,, 7 9 Prince Carl .. 6 7 Perfect Day .. 7 H Canowindra .. 6 7 Pento ' 7 2 Broadwood G 7 Martial Dawn .. 7 1 Marble Bell .. 6 7 Prince Jewel .. 7 1 NELSON HANDICAP, of 500 eova. lm. Port Regal .. Marble Slab .. 9 3 Waikaretu 7 7 0 3 Navana 1 7 Landbird 9 2 Potoa. Queen .. 7 7 Loch AbBoy .. 8 10 Peter Maxwell 7 7 Cantorij 8 10 Tireless 7 7 Island 8 7 Election 7 7 Jolly Princess 8 7 En Route 7 7 Arizona Maid ,. 8 6 Pretty Man 7 7 Flowing Bowl 8 C„Phyllona 7 7 Nightraider 8 6 Esplanade 7 7 Mach/ee 8 4 Mangawhero 7 7 Royal Present .. 8 4 Wonigan 7 7 Bitho'.ia 8 4 Rosullus ., 7 7 Pentagram 8 2 Qirtntiliian 7 7 Pepin 8 2 L'Amour 7 7 Irish Kr.ighi .. S 1 Marble Crag .. 7 7 Amiform 8 '0 Marble Glass .. 7 7 'iTld Jacket .. 7 12 Pagoda 7 7 Elsie Aioha .. 7 12 Don't .. 7 7 Rippling .. 7 10 Prince Charles 7 7 Midget 7 10 Spirit Level .. 7 7 Pengwen 7 10 Kumara 7 7 Pleasure .. 7 10 Sussex 7 7 Euphoria 7 10 Ben Nevis 7 7 Princess Master Curran 7 7 Charming 7 7 Merry Times .. 7 1 Jolly Cay 7 7 Salvor IKES HANDICAP, of 7 7 ONSLOW STi 600 £0VS. 6f. Highland 9 9 Ruapapa f> 9 Rapine 9 4 Eloctrodo 6 9 ViycIU 8 10 Our Prince .. 6 9 IJuciua 8 3 Far North G 9 The Dur.ce .. 7 13 Nocturne 6 9 Rafa 7 6 Bay Dighton .. C 9 Potoa King .. 7 5 Owen .. 6 7 Steel Bar 7 5 Solei'. d'Or ,. 6 7 Snatchet 7 5 Bretland 6 7 John Dix 7 G Sheffield 6 7 King Cheops .. 7 5 TTosavell* 0 7 Lightwood 7 5 The Linnet .. 6 7 After Dark .. 7 3 Matinee 6 7 Vexatious 7 3 Bustler 6 7 Just 7 2 Arch Lily 6 7 Florent i.. G 9 Sundaur 6 9 Bonny Car.ny .. C 7 Dorinda G 7 EDEN HANDICAP, of 630 aovs. 7f. Rational 9 5 Some Fashion 7 S Surveyor 9 4 Infants 7 2 Anomaly 9 1 Danger Zona .. 7 1 Paro .. .. 9 0 Tresor 7 0 Kinsem 8 10 Stammer 6 11 Absurdum 8 7 Mumblo 6 11 Landslide 8 7 Golden Drcsun G 11 Grotesque 8 7 Prince Charleroi 6 11 Awako 8 4 Mistian 6 9 Forest Gold .. 8 4 dango G 7 Prince Jewel .. 743 La Puctlle .. G 7 Tama-a-roa 7 13 Dar.ton G 7 Prince Abbey .. 7 13 Ohinewiurua .. 6 7 Arch Salute .. 7 12 G 7 Hipo .. 7 11 Regent 6 7 Still .Sea 7 9 Clonmel G 7 Royal Box 7 9 Royal Present G 7 Queen Abbey .. 7 9 Island 6 7 Strategy 7 9 Navann 6 7 Illumination. .. 7 6 West Abbey .. G 7 As-kari 7 6 Menance 6 7 Archie i.. 7 4 Blanoho Abbey G 7 Namutera 7 3