RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20488, 5 March 1932, Page 18

RACING AND TROTTING

latest news from far and near

RACING FIXTURES.

"M.jr'h 5 —Napier Park K.C. (v.coiid day; March i>—Banks Peninsula K.C.' March s—Franklin K.C. March 9, 10—Dannevirke RX. March 11. 12—Cromwell J.C March 12 —Bay of Plenty J.C. March 17—Opunake B.C. March 17—Waimate R.C. March 17, 19—Wellington K.C. March 17, 39—Ohinemuri J.C. March 10—Otautau K.C. March 1!', 21—Westport J.C. March 2ii —Opotiki J.C. March 2;i, 24 —Oamarti J.C. March 26, 28 —Wairarapa K.C. March 26, 2 B—Feilding J.C. March 26, 28—Auckland R.C. March 26, 28, 29 —Riverton K.C. March 23—Heaumont R.C. March 28 —Waipukurau R.C. March 28—Kumara R.C. March 28, 29—Canterbury J.C. March HO—Westland K.C. March 26, April 2 —Greymouth J.C.

TROTTING FIXTURES.

March ."> — Invercargill T.i . (sti-und day). March 5 —Wellington T.C. March s—Bank! Peninsula K.C. (two events). March 12 —South Wairarapa T.C. March 3 2—Timaru T.C. March 16 —Manawatu T.C. March 16—Wyndham T.C. March 17 —Waimate R.C. (two events). Ma"h 19. 21 —Westport J.C. (two events each tlay). March 26. 28 —Ilawera T.C. March 26, April 2—Greymouth J.C. (two events each day). March 26, :J0 —N'.Z. Metropolitan X.C. April 2 —Taranaki T.O. April 9—Cheviot T.C. TURF GOSSIP. Keniinders. Acceptances for the Waimate Ra .ing Club's Annual Meeting will close <m Tuesday. rtrst Time Out. Three two-year-olds will be making their initial appearances in public in the Motukarara Juvenile Stakes to-day. Grampian is a chestnut gelding by-Ro-bespierre from Watermint, by Greyspear from Waterspray. He has done a good deal of galloping and-promises well with a little more time. He :s owned by his breeder, Mr W A. JSuholls, and will bo ridden to-day by U. J. Ellis. Scarlet Robe is a brown geirtine by Robespierre from Bonsign, by Boniform, owned by his breeder, J. H Prosser. He is a big-boned youngster, and is not likely to show much form until next season. Irish Lady, trained by E. Scoullar for Mr W. r. Hazlett, is a brown filly by Grand Knight from Sprig of Erin, dam or Father o'Flvnn. She is on the small side as yet," but shows plenty of quality and gives signs of developing into a, smart galloper.

•ptffurant Conditions. The good showing made by Azalea in the Midsummer Handicap last month '■would point to her prospects in the Peninsula Cup to-day, but track conditions have to be taken into consideration. In the former event nearly half of the field suffered through the soft going, and this gave Azalea her chance to act as pacemaker with 7-0 on her baclc. On the higher scale of weights adopted in to-day's race ,she will have 171b more to carry, and as the track ■will suit some of those who finished behind her at Biccarton, she may not be able to show so much prominence, especially over tbe business stages. A Yotuig Steeplechaser.

The young steeplechaser, Thurina,, has rejoined the active brigade at Biccarton And is again an inmate of Mrs J. i Campbell's stable. He has courts back < in very solid condition, due to regular exercise given him by bis part-owner, "W. Doyle, and ho will not require much serious work to get him into racing trim.

y?ngHtth Yearling Sales An analysis of tho results of the 1 yearling sales in England shows that (^Gainsborough's son, Solario, for whose possession tho Aga Khan offered 00,000, his main object being to secure him for stud purposes before his racing career had closed, realised the last average, eight of his thirty odd , goals realising an average of 1603 guineas each. Next on the list came ' Tetratema, whose six realised an average of 1310 guineas. Colorado (dead) with a dozen had the flue average of, 1086 guineas. Phalaris (dead) had eleven which averaged 957 guineas each. Gainsborough's fourteen averaged 908 guineas.' Blandford's nine made 855 guineas. SansoVino's seventeen averaged 849 guineas. Papyrus with v eleven averaged 791 guineas, and these were followed by Spion Kop's fifteen with an average of 694 guineas. Friar Marcus. Bucban, and Hurry On were others ' "whoso averages were over 500 guineas.

To-day's Eiders. The complete list of riding engagements at Motukarara to-day is as follows: —L. J. Ellis: Monastic, Bational H., Grampian; A. E. Ellis: Adult, Donardo, Bamo, Pakitere, Ball Dress; W. Biown: Besort, Silver Sight; G. Humphries: Execution, Don Jose, Hystride; G. Salt: Babel; J. W. Jennings: Iceni, Minerval,'Hunting Call; D. O'Connor: Martian Chief, Shatter, Taragona; B. Coveney: Scarlet Bobe, Morepork, Taku Tama, Sailor's Love, • and Wise Choice (Cup); M. Kirwan: Ma Belle Polly (Highweight), Dutch Princess,; Charmeuse, Locksley; D. Cotton: Dianithus; A. Messervy: Juniper, Craigavon, Weatherly, Star Baider; A. Eastwood: Be-l-ate, Biri, High Tor; W. Scobie: Elude; J. Sheehan: Irish Lady, Arrowmir; C. Carinont: Banelagh, Pixie Gold; A. Stove: Pacify; B. Brodie: Adelphi, Metal Bird. * At Flemington To-day. The Victoria Bacing Club's Autumn Meeting will be concluded at Flemington to-day. Principal interest will centre in the Australian Cup, two miles and a quarter, for which the final acceptors were as follows:—Second Wind 9-11, Vertigern 8-4, Mira Donna 8-4, Prince Dayton 8-2, Ormolu 7-12, St. Frederick 7-10, Glaive 7-7, Inducement 7-7, Nadean 7-6, Alcman 7-5, Blather-

skite 7-3, Mad Star 7-2, Ocean Bound 7-2, Liquid Cry 7-0, Kidstun 7-0, Ingoda Lassie 0-13, Bay of Biscay 6-12, Battenburg (3-7, Indian Love 6-7. The C. M. Lloyd Stakes, a vrcight for age event, one mile, will also be of much interest, as the nominations include tlio names of Middle Watch, Ammon Ra, Greenline, Waterline, Lady Pam, Johnnie Jason, Movie Star, and Lady Linden. The Ascot Vale Stakes, for two-year-olds, will also be decided, and in this Vauntry, Powerscourt, Sanbailat, Agomoni, Kuvera, and Closing Time are amongst those carded. First Acre's Record.

The news from Melbourne that First Acre has strained a tendon, and will be retired from the turf, will be regretted by all who admire a thoroughbred, and such an "iron horse" and consistent performer as First Acre has been. Now in his ninth year, First Acre was the first progeny of that successful sire, Acre, whose stock has done so well in this Dominion. By Acre out of Oka, First Acre has contested no fewer than 109 races in New Zealand, where he has won £4096 in stakes. His record here is 109 starts, 17 wins, 13 seconds, and 15 third placings. His two beßt seasons were as a three-year-old when he won £1220, and as a four-year-old, when his stake earnings reached £2176. On the first mentioned occasion he contested 27 races, and during his next year he faced the barrier on no fewer than 39 occasions. During the past three seasons, First Acre has done most of his racing in Australia, where his victories have been even more pronounced than those he registered in New Zealand. TROTTING NOTES. Reminders. t Acceptances for the Timaru T.C. s Autumn Meeting close on Monday at 9 p.m. v _ . Acceptances for the South Wairarapa T.C.'s Meeting close on Monday at 8 Acceptances for the trotting events on the Waimate R.C.'s programme close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Nominations for the New Zealand Metropolitan T.C.'s Meeting close next Thursday at noon. Brackets at Motukarara.

The following horses will be bracketed on the totalisator at the Banks Peninsula Meeting td-day:—Waiwera Handicap: Parramatta and Clem Dawe; Wild Guy and Prince Author; To Kingi and Town Crier; Elsie de Oro and Clapham; Directum and Matchlight Junior; Betty Axworthy and Tessy Dillon; Midnight Sun and Dark 5 j Benova and Locanda Lass; Hard Words and First Aid; and Maraflia Bose and Ayr Lass. Waihora Park Handicap: Ayr Lass and Wild Guy; Fisher and Coral Prince; Reaper and Elsie de Oro; Gold Spear and Midnight Sun; and Dark Girl and Benova.

May be Bun In Divisions. Provision has been made for the running of the trotting events at Motukarara in divisions. Should the size of the fields warrant this procedure, the latest amendment to the handicapping system will come into operation. It reads: "The compulsory clause in Table 1 shall not apply to races that have been run in heats or divisions. In the case.of the Wairewa Handicap the penalty for horses which have not won a race, in ordinary circumstances, would have been a compulsory 36 yards but the compulsory Tule will not apply in the event of the race being decided in divisions, the penalty being imposed at the discretion of . the handicapper. The sum of £45 to the winner of each division so it is unlikely, that the penalty will be as severe as that under the compulsory rule. The fiame applies to the Waihora Park Handicap with the exception that the compulsory penalty for the distance of this race, one mile and a half, is 48 yards for horses winning their first race. Had no Recent Form.

Lady Voisin, winner of the Invcrcargill Cup yesterday, is an aged mare by Cathedral Chimes from a Bellman mare, and prior to her most recent success she had not won a race since November, 1929. The Novices.

Horses making their first appearance in a race to-day at tho Motukarara fixture arc Parramatta, a six-year-old marc by Bodgerwood from a Lord of tho Isles nrare, trained by A. G. Wilson; Grand Finale, a five-year-old gelding by Brent Locanda from Welcome, trained by A. Davey; Betty Axworthy, a five-yiar-old mare by Travis Axworthy from Lady Bothersay; Loeanda Lass, a four-year-old filly by Brent Locanda from Logan Lass, trained by B. J. Humphreys; Dolly Huon, a five-year-old mare by Denver'Huon from The Linnet, trained by W. Begg; and Victoreen, a three-year-old filly by Wrack from Victoria, trained by B. J. Humphreys.

Bright Prospects; A trotter with -outstanding prospects at the Wellington Meeting to-day is the Ashburton-owned and trained mare Quincey Thorpe, who claims two engagements. On handicaps she should account for a race as she beat practically the same horses as she has to meet to-day rather pointlessly at New Brighton last week.

Scratchings at Motukarara. Simey and St. Felix 'have been sjratched for both trotting events at Motukarara to-day. On Parade has been scratched, for the Waihora Park Handicap and Grand Finale for the Wairewa Trotting Handicap. Brackets at Wellington.

Horses competing at Wellington today will be bracketed on tho machine as follows: —Armstrong Memorial Handicap: Colonial Boy and Stanley T.; March Handicap: Automatic and Sister Bose; Au Bevoir Handicap: Arachne and Warplane; Grand Gahyon and Morning Sun. Dispersal Sale.

As advertised in this issue, Mr E. E. Edmonds has decided to relinquish his interest in the light harness sport and he has instructed Messrs Pyne, Gould, Guinness, Ltd., to sell all his horses, gear, etc., the Bale to take place on Friday next at 2 p.m. The following horses will be offered:—Bingen Wilkes, Chancet, Wobby, Lord Ernleigh, and Golden Cross. The last-named claims classic engagements. Together with these are the brood mare Lady Bee in foal to Travis Axworthy, and with colt foal by Peterwah _ at foot; a Great Audubon mare, a two-year-old colt by Beal Guy, and a two-year-old filly by Author Dillon. The trotters Wobby and Lord Ernleigh and the pacing colt Golden Cross may be inspected at the Metropolitan track on Monday morning and they may be seen in action at the New Brighton course on Wednesday morning. Timaru Meeting. Particulars of train arrangements and cheap fares for the Trotting Meeting at Timaru on Saturday, Marcli 12th, are advertised by the Railway Department.

BANKS PENINSULA K.C.

SUMMER MEETING.

PROSPECTS FOR TO-DAY.

The interest of Canterbury racegoers will be centred in the Summer Meeting of the Banks Peninsula Racing Club to be held on the well-equipped Motukarara racecourse to-day. These fixtures have always been popular with the public, as apart from the usual good racing provided the grounds are admirably adapted for a picnic outing, and are within reasonable distance from Christchurch and surrounding districts. On this occasion, the fields are all made up of good class horses, and several of them have more important engagements to fill in the next month, so tlmt form throughout will bo closely followed. lo suit the convenience of City patrons, the first race will not start until 1 p.m., but thirty-five minute intervals will be observed and tho programme is timed to conclude at 5.20 p.m. The efforts of the officials to adhere as closely as possible to the time-table advertised a«. the last Meeting at Motukarara were appreciated by all concerned, and it is hoped that similar conditions will prevail to-day. The track is well provided with a sole of grass, as a result of the recent rain, and tho going should be excellent. A special passenger train will leave Christchurch at 11.15 a.m., stopping, it required, at Addington, Sockbura. Hornby, Prebbleton, and Lincoln only, and arriving at the rac, 3CoU "® p.m. This train will leave Motukarara at 6.5 p.m., arriving in the City at j. p.m.

motukaraba juvenile stakes, Of 90 sovs. Five furlongs.

St. lb. Tea Garden 8 8 Grampian .. 7 3 Metal Bird 8 8 Isodore .. 7 - Eclair •• « 8 Silver Slgllt " Execution ... 8 5 Scarlet Robe 7 2 riianthus ~.85 Star Raider 7 - Teeni 1.. 8 5 Pacify 6 " Berate . . 6 13 Dutch Berate . Prince.. 8 5 Insh Lady 613 Fearsome .. 8 5 Los Quex .. 6 W Donalda .-' 8 5 Lady Zephyr 013 The Motukarara Juvenile Stakes for two and three-year-olds that have netfer won a race at time of nomination lias attracted an equal number of both ages. Naturally under the conditions, there is not much form upon which investors can form an opinion, but some of those carded have shown promise in recent public appearances, and others ha\e shaped well on the track. On her showing at the Midsummer Meeting at Biccarton, Execution appears to ha-ve the best prospects, and Bafrate aid Pacify may be her most formidable opponents. 1.38 p.m.— TBBAWBRA HIGH-WEIGHT Of 90 aovs. One .mile. st. lb. Taragona .. 8 13 Pi*'® Go. 1 * 1 0 0 Elude •• 9 10 Night Recital 9 0 ' Babel • • » 7 Adult ..90 Countermarch 9 5 Night Flyer 9 0 Ma Belle Nightcap .. 9 0 Polly 9 5 The field for the Terawcra Highweight Handicap will be almost identical with that paraded for the kindred event at the recent Biccarton Meeting, including the four plate-get-ters, Elude, Taragona, Nightcap, and Night BeCital. A newcomer is Adult, who showed a turn of speed for over six furlongs in the Trial Stakes at the same fixture. The issue appears to be exceptionally open, and each candidate will have a strong following, with preference - probably for .Countermarch; Night Flyer, and Adtilt. 2,26 p.m.— WAIREWA HANDICAP TROT, In harness. Of 90 sots. 3min 7sec class. One mile and a quarter. Betty Axworthy scr Midnight Sun scr Clem Dawe .. scr Marama Roso scr ■ Clapham .. scr Parramatta .. scr Directum .. iscr Prince Author scr Dark ,Girl • .. scr Renovo .. scr Dolly Huon .. scr To Kingl ".. scr Edna Worthy scr Tossy Dillon .. scr Elsie de Oro scr Tenor .. scr Glengowrie .. scr Town Crier .. scr Guy Desmond scr Vesti Ray .. scr Grand Finale scr Wild Guy .. scr Hard Words .. scr War Officer .. scr Locanda Lass scr Ayr Lass .. 12 Lord Lupin .. scr Gold Spear .. 12 Matchlight Doll Dance .. 24 ' Junior scr Tatsy de Oro 48 First Aid '.. scr Reylet .. 66 In the large field for the Wairewa Handicap Trot very little form has been disclosed by the majority of runners, but Midnight Sun, Edna Worthy, and Glengowrie are three likely to finish in the money. 3 p.m.— PENINSULA CTJP HANDICAP. Of 130 sots.. One mile and a quarter. st, lb. . «t. lb. Don Jose . . 8 9 Azalea • • 8 8 Martian Chief 8 8 Wise Choice 8 1 Adelphi . . 8 8 Riri • • 8 0 Minerval .. 8 5 Locksley .. 8 0 Ramo ~. 8 5 Juniper ( - 712 , There have been some memorabhs tussles associated with the Peninsula Cup, and this year's contest promises to* be the most interesting presented to the public for many years. The evenness of the field can be ( gauged from the fact that only 111b separate _ the top frc. ii the bottom weight, and it is safe to predict, that speculation will be correspondingly distributed. The form of all candidates lias been freely exposed of late, but that displayed at the Midsummer Meeting is not likely to act as a useful guide, as the track conditions to-day will bp quite different •from those existing at Biccarton, The change will be appreciated by some, including Don Jose and Biri, but will not favour others such as Martian Chief, Adelphi, and Minerval. Becent track form has shown all the candidates •to bo in their best order and a study of I the gallops staged during the past week ! would only tend to intensify the difficult problem confronting investors. The race is certain to arouse, widespread interest and the favourite division may eventually be comprised of Kiri, Minerval, and Bamo. 3.35 p.m.— AHUBIRI HACK HANDICAP, Of 90 sots. ■' Six furlongs. st. lb. ' st. lb. Pakitere .. 8 6 Homecoming 7 8 Monastic .. 8 6 Grand Review 7 8 Weatherly 8 4 High Tor 7 3 Hystride .. 8 3 Eclair .. 7 3 Lochlaggan 8 1 Sunworthy 7 3 Sailor'e Love 712 Tea Garden 7 2 Niggerhead 712 Gylena ' .. 7 0 Hunting Call 710 Fearsome .. 7 0

Some of those engaged in the Ahuriri Hack Handicap figure in tho concluding event. Monastic is one of these and he is entitled to serious consideration in whichever event he tackles. In his absence from the above, Lochlaggai), Weatherly, and High Tor make most appeal.

4.10 p.m.— KINLOCH HANDICAP, J 0£ 90 sovs. Minimum weight 7-7. Seven furlongs. ft. lb. st. lb. Oltarmcus© 9 11 Taku Tama 8 6 Ranelagh .. 810 Arrowmir 713 Ball Dress 8 9 Rational 11. 711 Shatter .. 8 9 First Raid 7 7 Wiso Choice 8 6 Hystride . . 7 7 The Kinloch Handicap can be suggested as being the most difficult of the clay's programme to win. Chapneuse will probably require some racing to bring lier back to form, and Wise Choice will probably contest the Cup. Ranelagh is galloping very solidly just now and this class of race will suit him. Ball Drefts will not find the ground to her liking, but there should be no excuse for Shatter, who has only to race up to his track form to be a dangerous proposition. Taku Tama is entitled to much respect following his attractive win at Eiccarton last month. Arrowmir lias evidently lost none of his pace, but seven furlongs will find him out. Eational 11. is a possibility under his handy weight, and will carry somo solid support. Another close contest is promised, and the final tussle may be confined to Taku Tama, Ranelagh, and Shatter. 4.45 p.m.— WAIHORA PARK HANDICAP TROT, In harness. OC 100 sovs. 3min 41scc class. One mile and a half. Ayr Litss . . ncr Victoreen . . scr Coral I'rince scr War Bird . . scr Dark Girl . . scr Wild Guy . . per Dolly Huon .. scr Arklow . . 12 Elsie de Oro scr Avaunt . . 12 Fisher . . scr Claranda . . 12 Gold Spear .. scr Harvest Time 12 Glengowrie • • sor Major Brent 12 Lord Lupin . . scr Raywood . . 12 Midnight Sun acr Reylet . . 12 Parramatta . . scr Indian Author 24 Reaper ..scr Autowin .. 3(5 ' Renova .. scr Le Fashion . . 36 Tatsy do Oro scr ( On Parade . . 72 In the Waihora Park Handicap Trot a guide may be taken from the running of the Wairewa Handicap. Form is best represented in this race by Midnight Sun, Tatsy de Oro, Warbird Harvest Time, and Eaywood. With the exception of Midnight Sun, these horses are all winners. Perhaps the final selections will be in favour of Tatsy dc Oro, Warbird, and Raywood. 5.20 p.m.— FORSYTH FLYING HACK HANDICAP, Of 00 sovs. Six furlongs. St. lb. st. lb. Pnkitero .. 8 9 Craigavnn 7 9 Monastic . . 8 9 Morepork . . 7 5 Red Royal 8 1 Vcrden .. 7 5 Hunting Call 713 Resort .. 7 5 Proud Knight 712 Balraizio . . .7 5 1 Ma Belle. Polly 7 11 Should Monastic be reserved for the Forsyth Flying Handicap, he will be in keen demand, while Pakitere and Red Royal will also attract attention. DANNEVIRKE R.C. ACCEPTANCES. (WtESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) DANNEVIRKNE, March 4. Following are the acceptances for the first day of the Dannevirka Racing Club's Autumn Meeting on March 9th: — HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of 50 sots. One mile and a quarter. st. lb. st. lb. Blacksmith 10 9 Decree Nisi 9 2 Arrowhead 912 Ex Dono . . 9 0 Flower .. 9 6 MAIDEN PLATE, Of 50 sovs. Weight 8-9. Five furlongs. Hoadland .Taupuapua Midnight Echo Tirinoa gelding Right Bower Chatter On DANNEVIRKE CUP, Of 110 sovs. Ono mile and a quarter. st. lb. st. lb. Habit .. 9 0 Arajean .. 7 9 Maliorn •.. 813 Chief Cook 7 9 Shrewd .. 8 9 Statuary .. 7 9 Jayson .. 713 Briar Hoot 7 5 Chopin .. 710 Imperial Teller .. 7 10 Fame 7 0 HACK HANDICAP. Of 50 sovs. Six furlonsß. st. lb. ' st. lb. Golden Alpinist . . 8 3 Shadow 8 9 Shenanikida 7 7 Chief Clerk 8 8 Thornproof 7 7 RAKIATAI NURSERY HANDICAP, Of 50 sovs. Fivo furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Copper King 711 Santoft . . 7 3 Ythan . . 7 8 Grumpy . . 7 2 Lady Alert 7 5 Chocksay . . 7 2 ORINGI HACK HANDICAP, Of 50 sovs. Seven furlongs. st. lb. St. lb. Air Laddio 8 6 Lady Ronald 7 5 Flower .. 713 Anemomoter 7 4 Gran Chaco 7 9 Sir Spear .. 7 0 PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, Of 90 bovs. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Moa Bird . . 9 5 Imperial Taranto . . 7 5 Fame 7 5 Juggle . . 7 7 MAKIRIKIRI HACK HANDICAP, Of 50 sovs. Ono mile. st. lb. st. lb. Laconic . . 8 12 Chief Clerk 8 5 Grand Lahu 8 11 Acrospiro . . 7 13 Baskier .. 8 6 Sir Spear .. 7 Lady Makero 8 5 AUCKLAND R.C. FIRST FORFEITS. (P3ZSS AH3OCIATION TEI.EORAM.) AUCKLAND, March 4. After payment of first forfeits, the following remain in the • GREAT NORTHERN OAKS, of 700 sovs; ono mile and a half—Mahkill, Flower, Isabella, Lotus Lily, br f by Gainseourt—Matatane, b f by Valkyrian—Galli C'urci, Fast Passage, Speedmint, Princess Bede, Barbacan, Azalia, b f by Shambles—Love in the Mist, Exaggeration, Lady Musk, Limeen, Gold Pit, Grand Review. In Vain. GREAT NORTHERN ST. LEGER STAKES, of 750 bovs; one mile and three-quarters— Psychologist, Chief Jewel, Golden Spahi, View Halloo, Gibraltar, Gay Court; Hunting Star, Black Songster, Royal Artist, Bronze Eagle, Peter Jackson, b g by Ruapapa—Maggie Paul, ch c by Campflre-"~lntermezzo, Flower, Isabella, Lotus Lily, b g by Valkyrian—Galli Curci; Barbacan, Azalia, b f by Shambles —Love in the Mist. GREAT NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES', of 750 sovs; seven furlongs—Con Fuoco, Inflation, Master Brierly, Hunter's Moon, ch c by Ruapapa—Guianforte mare, ch c by Lackham—Capitulation. Royal Highness, Ythan. Courtyard, Sea Ruler, Jonathan, Tea Trader, Gaine Carrington, La Moderne, Pink Page. Midinette, b f by Hunting Song —Sarah Grand.

ENGLISH RACEHORSES. , OPPORTUNITIES IN AUSTRALIA. (UXITED PKZSS ASSOCIATION—BY RLECTBIC TELEGBAPH —COPVaWHT.) , ADELAIDE, March 4. Mr H. Nathan, the English sportsman, who is returning to England after a visit to Melbourne, told an interviewer that he is so impressed with the opportunities fop good horses on the Australian turf that he intends to buy six vearlings and send them to Australia. They will be trained by the New Zealander, J. T. Jamieson.

INVERCARGILL T.C.

CUP TO LADY VOISIN. (TRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) INVEKCARGILL, March 4. The Invercargill Trotting Club's Annual Meeting opened to-day in showery weather. The attendance was fair for au off day. The track was in great order early, but became heavy later in the afternoon. The totalisator investments were £6968 10s, against £9901 on the first day last year. Results;— MAIDEN HANDICAP, lu harness. Of 80 sovs. 3min 45sec class. One' mile and a half. U jiAN 0' Fit ANZ scr . . Maconnell 1 s—Singles—Single Lee scr . . . . Todd 2 Our Treasure scr . . . . Walsh 3 ~15 Gold Flower scr; 9 Chiming Wave scr; 13 Gold Era scr; 1 Matchless Bingen scr; 3 Rollicking Wave scr; 7 Lindrum scr; 12 Suro scr; 14 Scotfree scr; 4 Review scr; 8 Tocsin scr; 10 Margarat Bell scr; 10 Winsome 801 l scr; 11 Martello scr also started. Won by three and a half lengths; threequarters of a length second and third. Margaret Bell was fourth. Times—3min S8 2-sscc, Dniin 40 2-ssec, 3min 40 3-ssec. MONOWAI HANDICAP, la saddle. Of 80 sovs. 3min 48sce class. One mile and a half. S—WILD KIDGE 1- . . -VcGregor 1 I—Kamaldar scr . . Cruiekshanks 2 2—Keen lJerby 36 . . McLellan 3 4 Bob Elliott scr; 12 Goodwood scr; 3 Worthy Merit scr; 10 Royal Stan 12; 7 Bell Norris 24; 8 Fernlee 24; 9 Bon Jour 48; 11 Sunny Gold 48; 6 Cathedral Rose 72 also started. Won by two and a half lengths; threequarters of a length second and third. Bon Jour was fourth. Times—3min 43 4-osec, 3min 45 2-ssec. 3min 42 3-ssec. CRESCENT HANDICAP, In harness. Of 85 sovs. 3rain 42sec class, One mile and a half. 9—PRINCESS THORPE 3fi W. Cosgrpve 1 2—Country Guy 12 .. • . . Walsh 2 3—Nellie Osborne . . Maconnell 3 10 Free Chimes scr; 5 Young Jess scr; 0 Sadie Bingen scr; 1 Nelson's Fortune 24; 4 Larsen 24; 8 Mitchie Chimes 36; 7 Lady Direct 60 also started. Won by two lengths; three-quarters of a length second and third. Young Joss wag fourth. Times —3min 35 3-sscc, 3min 39sec, 3min 38 l-sscc. INVERCARGILL TROTTING CUP HANDICAP In harness. Of 200 sovs. 4min 45sec class. Two miles.

7—LADY VOISIN scr . . McMurrav l I—War Paint 12 . . .. Rattray 2 3—Erin's Fair scr . . Cruiekshanks 3 9 Chimer scr; 5 Erin's Advance scr: 1C Godetia scr; 11 Ellegro scr; 8 Prairie King scr; 6 Erin's Boy scr; 13 Blade Friar scr; 2 Manteuvre 12; 12 Honest Dillon 12; 6 Jolly Wave 12; 4 Wehr Bingen 24 also started. Won by thrte lengths: one and a half lengths second and third. Erin's Advance vas fourth. Times—4min 43 i»ssec, 4min 4.'; 3-sscc, 4min 40 2-ssec.

THOMSON HANDICAP, In saddle. Of 85 sovs. 3min 27scc class One mile and a half.

2—BLUE MOUNTAIN scr .. Maconnell 1 6—Probationer 36 .. . . Edwards 2 I—Winning Wave 36 . . . . Walsh 3 i 5 Highland King 12; 3 Willow Ware 12; AO Jazolock 24; 9 Wave Soon 24: •» Reo Chimes 36; 4 Central Pointer 36; 7 Sea-» worthy 48 also started. Won by eight lengths: seven lengths second and third. Central Pointer was fourtj). Times —3min 31 3-ssec, 3min 31 l-ssec, 3mia 33sec. TRAVIS MEMORIAL HANDICAP, In harness. Of RO sovs. smin 4sec class. Two miles. 9 —SUNNY GOLD 48 .. F. Langford 1 s—Bon Jour 48 . . .. Clark 2 I—Earl1 —Earl Bingen 24 ..* Robinson 3 ' 8 Grand Lady scr; 8 Golden Bingen ser; 4 Edwin Bingen sor; 7 Worthy Merit scr; 11 801 l Norris 12; 2 Sea Mist 24; 8 Gardenelln 48; 10 Cathedral Rose 72 also started. Won ty one and a half lengths; length second and third. Edwin Bingen was fourth. Times —smin 3scc, smin 3 2-ssec, smin 6 3-ssec. MEMBERS' HANDICAP, In harness. Of #lO sovs. 2min Gssec class. One mile and a quarter. 4—COLDWOOD 24 .. McLellan 1 7 —Sunbloom 12 .. .. Thomas 2 B—Wave Soon scr .. Mitchell 3 5 Marvin Dillon scr; 3 Madam Locanda scr: 6 Matchmaker scr; 1 Manoeuvre 12; 2 Honest Dillon 12 also started. ' Won by a length; two lengths second and third. Madam Locanda -was fourth. Times — 2min 65sec, 2min 56 2-Bsec, 2min 58 l-ssec, TAKITIMU HANDICAP, In saddle. Of 85 sovs. 2min 24sec class. One mile. I—MOLLY DESBOROUGH scr * McLennan 1 2—Speckled Gold scr .. McLellan 2 B—Sunflash8 —Sunflash scr . . . . .T. Langford 3 ■ 5 John Logan scr; 7 Jock's Pal 24; 6 Shirley Bingon scr; 4 Grey Girl 12; 12 Jazolock 24; 3 Deste 24; 10 Reo Chimes 36; 9 Lady Freeman 36; 11 Juno Nelson 48 also started. Won by nine lengths: length second and third. John Logan was fourth. Times—2min I 20 1-sppc, 2min 21 4-ssec, 2min 22 l-ssec. NOTES ON THE RACING. (special to the pbsss.) INVEKCARGILL, March 4. The rain which commenced falling about an hour prior to the commencement of the racing spoiled the first day of the Invercargill Trotting Club's Meeting, and also upset the chances of wellfancied candidates.

Man o' Franz led neariy all the way in the Maiden Handicap and won very easily. Matchless Bingen, who was f. good favourite, did not go away well and skipped at the eiid of three furlongs,. .

The Central Otago-owned and trained Wild Ridge took charge over the last half mile in the Monowai Handicap and easily beat a good favourite in Kamaldar. Worthy Merit was well supported, but failed to settle down.

Princess Thorpe came very fast over the last two furlongs to snatch victory from Country Guy in the Crescent Handicap. Nelson's Fortune, a pronounced favourite, failed to go away at the start.

Erin's Fair led. Prairie King and Lady Yoisin to the straight in the. Invercargill Cup. Then the last-named drew out to win comfortably from War Paint, who left the commencement of a fast finishing run too late. Manoeuvre, who was a good second choice, did not appear able to handle the going, and never really was prominent. • Blue Mountain, who haß failed to leave the mark in his last half dozen starts in harness, moved better in saddle, and made no race of the Thomson Handicap, scoring the easiest win of the day. . ' Earl Bingen and Sea Mist, the two best backed in the Travis Memorial Handicap, were well beaten by an outsider in Sunny Gold who, after going away badly, swamped the opposition for pace over the last half mile. Manoeuvre, who was made a good favourite in the Members' Handicap, was badly interfered with at the start and had no chance. Goldwood was well placed throughout the last mile and won well. Matchmaker was slow to move away, and never threatened danger. Molly Desborougli, with the going to suit her, was made a pronounced favourite in the Takitimu Handicap, and after allowing John Logan to lead her for six furlongs drew out to win very easily from Speckled Gold. Deste, who was a good third favourite, failed to handle the going, which by this time had been cut up rather badly.

ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY.

TRIAL HANDICAP, Of 80 BOVS. 3min 45sec class. One mile and a half. Chiming Wave scr Silver Echo .. scr Matchless Weary Voyage scr Bingen scr Fair Noreen .. scr Gold Era .. scr, Review • • scr All's Well .. scr Margaret Bell scr Single Leo .. scr Shirley Bingen scr Wee Scotty .. scr Our Treasure scr Lindrum . . scr Tocsin • • scr Sure ... scr Winsome Belle scr MURIHIKU HANDICAP, Of 80 govs. 3min 48sec class. Ono mile and a half. Grand Lady . . scr Earl Bingen . - 36 Kamaldar >. scr JKecn Derby .. 36 Bob Elliott .. scr Wild Ridge •• 48 Worthy Merit scr Bon Jour . . GO Royal Stan .. 12 Cathedral Rose 72 Bell Norris . . 24 Sunny Gold . . 72 Fernlee . . 24 SOUTHLAND HANDICAP, Of -00 sovs. ,4min 45sec class. Two miles. Erin's Advance scr War Paint . . 24 Erin's Fair .. 6cr Wehr Bingen 24 Ellegro . . scr Lady Voisin . . 36 Elite Bingen scr" Master Roy* . . 60 Prairie King scr Sunny Morn . . 84 Manoeuvre .. 12 COLDSTREAM HANDICAP, OC 85 sovs. 3min 42scc class. One mile and a half. Matchless Nelson'* Bingen scr Fortune 12 Young Jess '.. scr Lnrsen ■ . . 24 Single Lee . . scr Country Guy 21 Sadie Bingen scr Mitchie Chimes 36 Man' o' Franz 12 JELLICOE HANDICAP, Of 110 sovs. 2min 55sec class. One mile and a quarter. Chimer . . scr Princess Thorpe scr Nelbar . . scr Manosuvre . . 12 Matchmaker .. scr Jolly Wave .. 12 Wave Soon .. scr War Paint . . 24 Erin's Boy -. scr Sunbloom .. 21 VISITOR'S* HANDICAP, Of 85 sovs. 3min 37sec class. One mile and a half. John Appear .. scr Blue Mountain 86 Master Jack scr Molly Willow Wave.. 12 Desborough 36 Jock's Pal . . 24 June Nelson . . 48 Jazolock • • 24 Probationer . . 48 Central Pointer 36 WAIKIWI HANDICAP, Of 80 sovs. smin 4sec class. Two miles. Golden Bingen scr Gardenella . . 48 Sunny Nelson scr Bon Jour . . 60 Edwin Bingen scr Cathedral Rose 72 Earl Bingen .. 24 Sunny Gold .. 84 Sea Mist • • 24 AU REVOIR HANDICAP, Of 100 sovs. 2min 20see class. One mile. N Marvin Dillon scr Prairie King . . scr Madam Locanda scr Speckled Gold scr Matchmaker scr Molly

Erin's Fair . . scr Desborough scr Lady Freeman sc* War Paint .. 24 Elite Bingen scr Jolly Wave .. 24

NAPIER PARK R.C. CHRYSOLOGY WINS CUP. (PBBSS ASSOCIATION TELEOJUU.) HASTINGS, March 4. The Napier Park Eacing Club's Autumn Meeting opened to-day in perfect weather, -with a fair attendance. The totalisator investments were £4897. There was no Meeting last year. Eesults: —

OMABtmtn HACK HANDICAP OTJRDLBS, Of 80 sovß. One mile and a half.

2—ROYAL LINEAGE 9-11 .. »>ilieu 1 I—X/ing Wangs 9-2 . Jenkins a 3—Lochaby 9-0 . - Trlc « l S btt ? k n 4 Tall Timber 9-2; 6 Ex Dono 9-0; 5 Gay Lass 9-0 also started. Won by two lengths; ten length! aecona and third. Time, 2mjn 48 l-ssee.

ESK HACK HANDICAP, Of 75 sovs. Six furlongs.

4—IMPERIAL FAME 8-12 .. Atkins 1 3—Royal Hunting 8-5 .. Young 2 2—Chief Clerk 7-0 .. Wiggins 3 1' Sabatinl 9-13; S Fondle 7-0; 5 False Scent 7-5 also started. Won by a neck; three, lengths second and third. Time, lmin 14 l-ssec.

SAPLING STAKES, Of 75 sovs. Five furlongs,

J—CHIEF MARIONETTE 8-1 B. H. Morris 1 2—Aeseulus 7-6 .. .. Voitre 2

s—Speed 7-13 .. Broughton 3 3 Princes* Bell 8-2; 4 Slippery ear. 8-1; 11 Blue Boy 7-6; 8 Grumpy 7-3} 7 Margaret Rose 7-0; 10 Royal Sash 7-0,; 6 Marais 7-0; 9 Santoft 7-0 also started. Won by half a length two lengths and a half second and third. Time, lmin 1 4-ssec.

NAPIER CUP HANDICAP, Of 176 bovs. One mile and a quarter.

2—OHRYSOLOGY 7-13 .. K. Voitre 1. 3—Shrewd 7-11 .. W. McDowell 2 4—Malahat 7-9 .. H. Wiggins 8 6 Star Stranger 8-13; 1 Esteem 8-2; 5 Grand Lahu 7-0 also. started. After the field settled down Grand Lahu showed out from Ohrysology, Esteem, and Shrewd. Down the back Ohrysology went to the front and Esteem moved into third plaoe. At the turn Ohrysology was in charge from Malahati and Shrewd. The lastnamed threw out a challenge, and in a hardfought finish Ohrysology won by a bare halflength, with the third horse two lengths away. Time, 2min 7 8-Ssec.

AUTUMN HANDICAP, Of 100 sots. Seven furlongs, I—TELLER 8-9 . • .. Voitre 1 4—Toxeuma 10-2 .. .. Tinsle'y 2 s—San Quex 7-7 .. McDowell 8 2 Moa Bird 9-11; 3 Chief Oook 8-6 also started.

Chief Cook finished first, but was 41b underweight, and the other horses were moved up accordingly. Won by a long neck; three-lengths second and third. Time lmin 28 3-Gsec. '

As a result of an enquiry McDowell, the rider of San Quex, was suspended. for the remainder of the Meeting for interference with Moa Bird, which was pushed on thp rails. B. H. Morris sustained an injured foot and damage to saddle straps, which forced him to pull. up.

MAIDEN SCURRY, Of 60 sovs. Five furlongs.

2—SHENANIKIDA 8-7 . . Barry 1 3—Joy 8-7 . . . . Gilmoro 2 s—Journet 8-7 .. .. Deslandes 3 1 Thornproof 8-7; 4 Chatterton 8-7; 6 Gold Ruler 8-7 also started. Won by a length; neck second and third Time, lmia 2 l-ssec.

REDCLYTFE HACK HANDICAP, Of 80 sovs. One mile.

I—MONARCHY. 8-5 .. B. H. Morris 1 s—Rapallo 8-4 . . Voitre 2 2—Blacksmith 9-8 .. McDonald 3 2 Laconic 8-5; 1 Jenny Diver 8-3: 4 Lady Spy 8-2 ;• 8 Baskier 7-8; 9 Lady Makere 7-9; 7 Anemometer 7-7 also started. Won by a length; head second and third Time, lmin 42 l-ssec.

ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY.

OMAIIU HACK HURDLES, Of 80 sovs. One mile and a half. St. lb. st- 119 - Blacksmith 11 8 Lochabjf -• 9 2 Royal Lineage 10 11 Tall Timber 9 0 King Wanga 9 8 Ex Dono .. 9 0 TELEGBAPH HACK HANDICAP, Of 75 sovs. Six furlongs. st. lb. st- lb _; Imperial Chief Clerk 7 3 Fame i> 8 Falsfl Scent 7 2 Royal Hunting 8 9 Inflame • • 0 Sabatini ..79 KTTAO HANDICAP, Of 75 sow. Five furlongs. st. lb. ■ ' Ef ' ,b " Chief B.lue Boy • • 7 4 Marionette 8 12 Lallah Rook f 7 3 Courtyard 8 6 Margaret Kose 7 0 Princess Bell 8 0 Freeze ■ • 7 0 Speed -. 8 0 Martur • ■ 70 Slippery . - 8 0 PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP, Of 115 sovs. One ipilo and a distance. st. lb. st - ,b - Shrewd . . 8 2 Chopin - . 710 Esteem . . 8 0 Peiva ..75 Teller . . 7 12 Imperial Fame 7 5 Malahat .. 710 Rory Mor .. 7 0 AHUBIBI CUP HANDICAP, j Of 141 sovs. One. mile. st. lb. st. lb. Monarchy r 8 9 Grand Lahu 7 4 Rapallo • ■ 8 2 San Quex .. 7 2 Laconic -• 711 Lady Makere 7 2 Thresher . . 710 Court Lady 7 2 Jenny Diver 7 8 TBIAL HANDICAP, Of 65 sovs. Six furlongs. st. lb. *t. lb. Shenanikida 9 0 Fondle .. 8 5 > Journet . • 813 Thornproof 8 2 Sir Spear 8 9 Gold Ruler S 2 joy . . 8 7 Chatteron . . 8 2 ST. PATRICK'S HANDICAP, Of 100 sovs. Seven furlonfts. st. lb. st. lb. ! Great Charter 8 9 Imperial Fame 8 S Souchong 813 Statuary .. 8 8 Teller .. 813 San Quex .. 7 7 Chief Cook 8 9 WELLINGTON T.C. TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME. The Wellington T.C. will hold its Meeting at Hutt Park to-day. While the fields- are not large, there is ample, material engaged to ensure good contests and class is well represented throughout the programme. As usual, Canterbury horses predominate, I and it is expected that there will be a good, representation of Christchurch sportsmen at the fixture, which has been increasingly popular with each Meeting that has been held. The programme is as follows: — 18.10 p.m.— INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP, Of 130 sovs. Bmin S7sec class. One mile end five furlongs. Edith Voyage < scr Todd Lonzia . . 36 Quincey Thorpe acr Wfth 86 Hiss Leda .. 12 Deceitful ... 48 New Brighton form points to the prospects of Quincey . Thorpe in /the Introductory Handicap, in which she should be most troubled by Edith Voyage and Todd Lopzia. 12.55 p.m.— GRACE PIE LD TBIAL HANDICAP, Of 100 sots. Smin 7sec class. One mile and a quartet. Auspicious .. acr Silver Bird .. scr Arion Axworthy scr Wild Goose .. scr Astral .. scr Venetian Lady scr Bingen Junior scr Bara Gold 12 Caligula .. scr Jean Parrish .. 24 Desert Maiden scr David McElwyn ; 36' Historian .. acr In the Gracefield Trial Handicap, Caligula, I>y his forward running in the Juvenile Handicap at Addington last month, is likely to claim solid support. Desert Maiden is an improving mare and has, a little form in her favour, while the imported colts, Arion Axworthy and David McElwyn, ar© likely to bo favourably considered. The favourite trio may be Caligula. Desert Maiden, and David McElwyn 1 .

1.40 p.m.— WAIWETU HANDICAP, Of 180 aon. Bmin 63»ea class. One .mile and five furlongs. Highland Derby *cr Tennessee's Lady Coronado acr Child 1$ Murchimes .. acr Actor" .. 24 ' Slater Eose .. act Dbnna Gulrallis 36 Nimbus ~ 13 Hilltop . . 60 Thsy are not a strong lot in the Waiwetu. Handicap, but Sister Rose and Donna Gulvalus were returned as

winners during January and ««£SS' . the most. recent• form ,to" wwffl.-'; ' them. Murchimes is not f chance, and the best of thn i may be Nimbus. 9 Perhaps Sister Rose. Donn. ' ' lis, and Nimbus will SnS 1 * strongest claims at the finjsh . 2.25 p.m.— . B. A. ABMSTBONG MEMOEIAL HAW Of 300 sovs. 4min 34scc class. Anon .. scr Nimble Db«t * Brentlight .. scr Grand Canvn.' 8 Cranlcigh . . scr Stanley T " **■> Baron Bingcn 12 Ayrmont OhfoL'* Colonial Boy .. 12 Impromntu * *" Festival .. 12 •"j." The 11. A. Aimstrong Memorial w.~* ■ dicap lias drawn a good field nS??* ■ well-iought-out contest should S,u* Anon looks easily the pick of theS' horses. .In view of her WelSwJ? and Addington victories, B he ig iSS to strong support. The 12 £3sß*' " sion represents a iormidabla which Festival may prove tlie best fl ■ her b-st start she ran second in 3 ' 5 t ,°, Ar I ; i chn o a . nd she finished on -J 1 .Nimble Direct is a proved stayer his main chance of success lies in iU * direction. Impromptu heralded aain! proach to form bv his Auckland reS" nmg, and he may be fancied mor« *vr" Ayrmont Chime, on th. Form points to the prosneri* nt kZ ■ r d f","!; 1 ' Ith1 th ferred of the others. « 3.10 p.m.— PALMER HANDICAP TBOT, Of 150 sovs. 4min 52sec clan. T*o aiW Edith Voyage scr Todd Loniia g< Hydro . . scr Wah .. . 1 Quincey Thorpe ser Beccitful '"'j. Miss Leda ..12 " The field for the Palmer Handicati 1 rot is comprised of the same romar ' that are in the opening event ■ ' the addition of Hydro. Unless' standing form is shown in the eariwr race, Quincey Tliorpe, Edith Votm* - and Todd Lonzia should again figure T prominently at the finish. . 3.55 p.m.— . ~ TAITA HANDICAP, , 01 100 sovs. 4min Ssee class. 0n» "nih and five furlongs. >a Arion Axworthy «cr Desert Vtldu Astral .. «cr Chapter Auspicious .. scr Silver Bird ~> Bara Gold .. scr Mihad _ Caligula .. ser Huit Maid " Arion Axworthy may be capable of good effort in the Taita Handuafraa?! which Desert Maiden is likely to race conspicuously. Mihad at the last Meeting held on the course, and from 48 yards will enter caculations. Silver Bird yn»y?. also be considered. The finish confijied to Arion Axworthy, Maiden, and Mihad. i 4.40 p.m.— , 1 MABCH HANDICAP, j ' Of 120 sovs. 2min 56sec class. x ''one*"ail»? : : and a, quarter. • Automatic .. scr Sister Ross ~45 Highland Derby ccr Actor • • Lady Coronado acr Lightwood viStta! Silver de Oro acr Donna Tennessee'a Zella t . sSafflgy| ' Child acr Automatic won over a mile viiijSilSfl half at the last Forbury Park= but he _ was beaten into fonrtb in a mile race at New Brigtifaai Saturday after being in frefit good oart of the journey. ®iafc "Wife a faster run race than the dicap is likely to be and he' expected to finish closer up, Sflrer'j®| Oro raced well on the «ame> itour»,»g| the last Meeting, and looks more than a front. Automatic, Lady Coronado aw ' | Of 200 aov»,. r -eIM». -Ost inll* I and a quarter. \ a : Arachne \ i/iet Pftrur '■ aaJB Ayrmont 'Ohimtt ier Cr*ulel|k Baron Binges str * Gtopfa Bey .. "jiW Grand Canyon acr Colonial Boy . Morning San ter Warplan# Nimble Direct #CTEleven horses wiH paradfr Au Bevoir Handicap, ft yards separating the front ajid , markers. Arachne can Epriiri; as stay, and aa she appears M'dffpip;had overcome bar inclmationa, at the barrier, Bhe is Jikely sponsible for most of the danger is likely to be ■ ioritonU|Hra from George Eey and - George Roy is very well and Warpldne has done cent track t&Bks. In what i# Q|W||wfe provide a very exciting Goorge Rev, and Warplatte' those to fill tlie