RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20492, 10 March 1932, Page 12

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

RACING FIXTURES.

ho has tho necessary courage, as ho has displayed at all his starts. 110 should win many more races for Mr J. S. Feehan, who is a member of tho V.R.C. Committee. In the Sydney Oup Middle Watch has 8-1, and is engaged also in the A.J.C. St. Leger, in which race he will have another clianco to prove his superiority to Amnion Ra over a distance. A.J.C. Classics. After his V.R.C. St. Leger failure, Amnion Ra is not a certain starter in the A.J.C. classic, but no decision is likely to be mado for a couple of weeks (says tht> Sydney "Daily Telegraph"). When Amnion Ra arrived from New Zealand some time back his owner, Mr C. C. Sheath, announced that lie did not; want to race tho gelding over a long distance in Melbourne, but Jamieson prevailed upon him to start him in the St. Leger. It seemed picking up easy money, but Amnion Ra failed as a stayer, and as he will again tackle Middle Watch at Randwick his connexions may decide to keep Amnion Ra within a distance limit, which he can successfully handle. Ammon Ra might got a milo and throe-quarters if he were expressly trained for it, but it would jeopardise his chances in tho shorter w.f.a. race 3, and perhaps he will run in the Spring Stakes and the All-Aged Stakes at Randwick. Against horses like Chide, Veilmond, and Nightmarch the Spring Stakes might not be severe, especially as a good three-year-old enjoys an advantage under the w.f.a. scale at Easter; and the scarcitv of good niilcrs should make the All-Aged Stakes fairly easy. Ammon Ra's absence from the St. Leger would cortainlv rob the classic of some interest, but it would not leave the race completely colourless, for the V.R.C. St. Leger winner, Middle Watcli, may find Johnnie Jason a far tougher proposition at Randwick, and Beelbee may 'add considerably to the opposition. Items from Hawke's Bay. Mr J. McCartin's steeplechaser Royal Elm was to have gone to Sydney on Friday with J. M. Cameron, who went over with Gold Trail and Lotus Lily, but he injured himself on the eve Of tho trip. Cameron, left instructions that the hurdler Gay Lass was also to go over if she showed sufficient form in the hurdle races at Napier. Gay Lass, however, hit the second fence on the first day so hard that she was unable to start on the second day, and she will not see Randwick. , Messrs McLeod and Slater are making arrangements to ship Ar&inah and Lady Alert, the two-year-old sister to Watch Officer, to Melbourne on March 18th, in charge of 11. S. Greeile. W. J. Brougliton will make the trip to do the riding. ! J. H. J'efferd has had to turn out the Magpie colt he was training for Mr L. K. S. Mackinnon, of Melbourne, but he haß his box filled by thp Chief :puler— Baylock colt purchased by Mr E. J. Watt at the Trentham sales last January. W. McKinnon, who recently took over Mr .7'. S. McLeod's team, is bringing My Own into work again almost immediately. He has* also in hand a couple of yearlings, one a gelding half-brother by Arausio to Toxeuma, and the other a colt, also by Arausio, out of a half-sister to Toxeuma. This mare never raced. A Veteran. Star Stranger was foaled in 1922, so that he is now in his tenth year and at an age when ho is definitely on tho down gfade. His showing in the Napier Cup, however, indicates that with a stand-up to his preparation he lias a chance of picking up another stake or two before going into permanent retirement. It is really the fact that the old fellow has done so well, coupled with the presentday weakness of handicap horses, that has prompted J. H. Jefferd to give him another trial. Although ho was Out for a good spell he did not put on the ÜBual condition, so that it watf easier to get him into racing Bhape. He had bqen galloping satisfactorily in private, and in tho race on Friday he made a very bold showing, a feature of his race being tho forward .position he occupied in the running. Usually he tails off early, but he was up with them all tha way. He is engaged at Trentham on tho second day of the Wellington Meeting, and he may make the trip.

Search 10—Dannevirko R.O. (second day). March 11, 12—Cromwell J.C. March 12—Bay of Plenty J.C. March 17—Opunake B.C. March 17—Waimate R.O. March 17, 19—Wellington R.O. March 17, 19—Ohinerauri J.O. March 10—Otautau R.O. March 19, 31—Weatport J.O. March 23—Opotiki J.C. March 23, 24—Oamaru J.C. March 26, 28—Wairarapa R.O. March 26, 28—Feilding J.C. Mar eh 26, 28—Auckland R.O. Mareh 26, 28, 29—Riverton R.C. Marsh 28—Beaumont R.C. Mareh 28—Waipukurau R.O. March 28—Kumara R.C. March 28, 29—Canterbury J.O. Mareh 30—Weatland R.O. Mareh 26, April 2—Greymouth J.C. TROTTING FIXTURES. Mareh 12—South Wairarapa T.O. Mareh 12—Timaru T.O. Mareh 16—Manawatu T.O. Mareh 16—Wyndham T.C. Mareh 17—Waimate R.O. (two events). March 19, 21—Weitport J.C. (two eventa each day). March 26, 28—Hawera T.C. March 26, April 2—Oreymouth J.O. (two •renta each day). March 26, 80— N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. April 2—Taranaki T.O. April 9—Cheviot T.O. TURF GOSSIP. Reminders. General entries for the Canterbury •Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting, acceptances for the Great Autumn and Great Easter Handicaps, and first forfeits for the Champagne and Challenge Stakes are due at 8 p.m. .to-morrow. For Trentham. F. D. Jones had both Shatter and Moorbird nominated for the Thompson Handicap, but the latter has not done well during the past week, and Shatter, to be ridden by A. Messervy, will represent the stable. It is likely, however, that Moorbird may be on hand to race, on the second day of the Meeting. A Big Team. Mrs A. McDonald, who is now the leading trainer with 20 wins, will take « large team to the Wellington Meeting. It will includp Blacksmith, Chief Cook, Chief Marionette, In Vain, Inflation, La Moderne, and Chief Clerk. In Vain was entered at Napier, but hurt herself, and could not run. Mrs McDonald recently received from Miss E. D. Robinson, of North Canterbury, the well-known Catmint gelding Royal Mint, who will be prepared for winter racing over hurdles. Novice Steeplechaser. Overhaul continues to school well over the steeplechase fences at Wingatui. He was sent once round one day last week, giving a finished display 1, of clean and fast jumping. Tho Tractor gelding may play a prominent part in somo of the important cross-country events in the winter. He has started a good deal earlier than his northern opponents, who have been unable to do much schooling on account of the hard tracks. Derby Candidate Lame. A cable message from London states that Lord Astor's Mannamead, who was second favourite for the English Derby, to be run at Epsom on June Ist, has become lame, and it is doubtful whether it will be possible to prepare the youngster either for the Two Thousand Guineas or the Derby. Lord Astor has had remarkable ill-fortune with his Derby candidates. Sydney Racing. When the last mail left Sydney, the order of favouritism for the two big Randwick events at Easter was as follows: —Doncaster Handicap: Winooka; Gallantic, Legislator, Pentheus; Lady Linden, Myles . le Coplen, Pavilion, Stephen, Waugoola; Dermid, Greenline, Lady Pam, Lightning tylarch, Middle Watch, Maybe, Sua Eagle, Spoon, Waterline. Sydney Cup: Middle Watch, Pretzel; Chide, Century Tire, Homedale, Shadow King, Veilmond; Johnnie Jason, KoOmeela, Mira Donna; Ormolu, Pentheus, Second Wind, Strength. } Amjnon Ra Outstayed. That Ammon Ra id not a genuine stayer was the opinion expressed by the majority Of racing men at Flemington on February 27th after tho \New Zealand three-year-old had been comfortably defeated by Middle Watch in the St. Leger Stakes, says tho "Argus." On the faco of that performance their opinion seems corroct, but excuscß can be made for Ammpn Ra. In tho early stages of the race he did not obtain a clear run, and was not able to stretch out comfortably. Approaching the five-furlongs x>oat he was at the rear of the field, but a littlo later McCarteii gave him his head. Ammon Ra went past tho others at a great pace, and at the straight entrance was With the leadors. A furlong and a half from homo he had Johnnie Jason beaten, but immediately he was challenged by Middle Watch. For a stride or two he sofcmed likely to hold off that colt, but Middle Watch gradually wore him' down, and over tho last half-furlong went right away to defoat him by two lengths. McCarten was blatne€ for having mado too much use of Ammon Ra between tho half-mile and the straight entrance, but no doubt he considered it wiser to allow him to run along rather than to run the risk of interference. Possibly with a clearer passage in the earlier stages of tho race Ammon Ra would have made a better fight, but that does not detract from tho merit of Middlo Watch's performance. He was with Ammon Ra at the rear of the fiold six furlongs from home, was giving that horso a fair start at the top of the straight* and fairly outstayed him. In appearance Middle Watch is not a champion, but

Ohrysology Improving. None of the progeny of the great mare Desert Gold have approached her class, but Ohryßblogy ihas proved a useful performer, and his win in the Napier Cup last week indicated that he may be at home over longer journeys than he has attempted hitherto. He has been successful previously up to a milo, and lias won races at Takapuna, Auckland, Wellington, and Riccarton, but last week was his first effort beyoftd a mile. It was thought that he had a good prospect, and the general opinion was that it would be enhanced if he was held in behind. However, he went to- the front early, and led over the last seven furlongs, which made his effort look the better. He will run in the Thompson Handicap next week, He is a good beginner, and has a handy weight, 7-12, and must be placed well up in the list of possibles for the mile race. Cape Royal Fails.

Backed as if thoro was no settling day, the New Zealand two-year-oM, Cape Royal, gavo a shocking display in the Gibson Camicliaol Stakes on March 2nd, at Flcmington. At Caulfield, on Futurity Day, Capo Royal won tho second division of tho Alma Stakes from Lady Joy and Kuvera, and the form looked really good, when Kuvera w6n the Sires' Produce Stakes on February 27th. He hovered between odds on and odds a'gainst for some time, and finally closed at short odds on. He was running second to Brave Boy when the field settled down, and later ho managed to get his lread in front of Bravo Boy, but it was for a few strides only. On reaching the straight Cape Eoyal failed to respond to the whip and was only fourth when the judge's box was reached, * Brave Boy winning comfortably from the outsiders, Suble and Dutchie. Derby Possibilities. The two-year-old races at Napier -were interesting, although there was no youngster of decided superiority. The first day's winner, Chief Marionette, and the runner-up, Aesculus, and her victor on the second day, Courtyard, were the best. At this period of the year it is usual to lteep an eye on two-year-olds with a view to noxt season's classics. Our earlier cracks, Inflation and Lack, both suffered defeat, and in any case, their showings did not suggest stamina next year, although Inflation, being out of a Boniform mare, way get the Derby distance. Closing Time, who was by general consent deemed one of the leading two-year-olds at the Auckland Summer Meeting, where he ran in handicaps, has proved definitely in Victoria that his forte is sprinting and not staying. Possibly next year-'s Derby colt may bo in a South Island stable, but ao far as the North is concerned, Mr T. H. Lowry has 9 couple of possibilities in Aesculus

and Courtyard. The former is by Night Eaid from Tinihanga, by Absurd from the Multiform marc' Formless, and Courtyard, bred by Mr Lowry himself, is by Grandcourt from First Blow, by Finland from "War Talk, by Martian from Gossip. Ho is a half-brother to Gascony and Second Wind. They have not had much racing experience, and opinions seem to be divided as to which is the better of the pair. For a Derby proposition a number of good judges in the Bay incline towards Courtyard. TROTTING NOTES. Reminders. Nominations for the New Zealand Metropolitan T.C.'s Easter Meeting close to-day at noon. Acceptances for tho Manawatu Meeting close to-morrow at (i p.m. Acceptances for the Wyndliam T.C.'s Meeting close to-morrow at 5 p.m. Changed Hands. The four-year-old gelding Lemoro, by Key do Oro from Dilemma, has been disposed of by M. B. Edwards to Mr J. Guy, in whose name Don Chenault races. Favourably Commented Upon. A trotter in the south whose form to date has caused her to como into favourable discussion is the five-year-old Kamaldar, who made her first appearance on a race track this season. She is a sister to Merco Bingen, and she is expected to develop into a very useful performer with a littlo more race experience. Prospects for Timaru Cup. As tho result of form disclosed in tho R. A. Armstrong Memorial Handicap, decided at Wellington last Saturday, the prospects of Cranleigh and Anon in the Timaru Gup, to be decided on Saturday, appear to be more favourable. Although Araehne stood on th.; mark in her Wellington Handicap, she is not likely to come into much disfavour on that account, and it may be expected that she will be among the best supported for Saturday's race. Waimate Owned and Trained. ' Included in tho acceptors 'for the Morven and Hook trots at the Waimate Meeting to be held next week is tho Waimate owned and trained gelding Irish Bingen. lie is a three-year-old by Nelson Bingen from Irish Whispers, who was sired by Logan Pointer from a hiaro by Rothschild from Violet M., the dam of tho good Waimate performer Vilo. Irish Bingen is owned by tho well-known .South Canterbury sportsman, Mr T. Twoniey. Iu Form. Major Lind drew attention to his Timaru prospects by the style in which he covered two miles at Addington yesterday morning. Colonial Boy made the pace for him over one mile and a quarter for Major Lind to go tho rest i of the distance alone. Beaching the ] mile and a half in 3min 23scc, he took 4min 30 2-sscc to complete the journey, but it was a pleasing effort throughout. A Slow Beginner. Stanley Bingeu has gone on the right way since he ran third to Quincey Thorpe and Great Burton at the last New Brighton Meeting, and he i% in good order for his Timaru engagement. His trouble at present is that he takos a long time to settle down in his races, but when he learns to. begin smartly, he should not be long in annexing another stake. Will Have Friends. Winning so convincingly at her last start, Princess Tliea iB likely to have It larger army of supporters when she is next produced than when she won at New Brighton. There is no doubt about tlie mare's brilliance, but sho has more than once mado a bad begining an occurrence which has robbed her of the chanfcc of winning more races. Likely to Race Prominently. The Motukarara winnctrs Ciarandai and Midnight Sun are down to compete at thp Timaru Meeting, and judging by their most recent form it is likely that they will again race prominently in their near engagements. Names Claimed. Mr J. It. McKcnzie's three two-year* olds by Great Bingen, which last season showed such exceptional yearling speed at Adidngton, have had the following names claimed for them:—The Blapfast gelding will race as Prince Roydon, tho Nyallo gelding as Taxpayer, and the Glbndora gelding will race as T'ollgate.

Improving. Great Bell has shown gradual improvemont since she>. has been trained at Addiiigt&n, and there still SCettis a chance that she will regain form approaching that which she displayed several seasons ago, when trained in the south. AGUA CALIENTE HANDICAP. PHAR LAP'S HOOF HEALING. ("UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION —BY BI.ECTKIO TETEORAPH —COPYMGHT.) (Received March 9th, 7.15 p.m.) AGUA CALIENTE, March 8. It is estimated that there will bo eleven to thirteen starters in the Agua Caliente Handicap on March 20th. Phar Lap's injured hoof is healing satisfactorily. DISPERSAL SALE. MR G. J. BARTON'S TEAM. [THE PRESS Special Service.] DUNIiDIN, March 9. There was r. good attendance at llie dispersal Bale of Mr G. J. Barton's racing team tiiis afternoon. The sale being at such short notice, the horses that, are not in training did not look at their best. In opening the sale Mr K. Austin expresses the feeling of ail those at tlje ringside when 'he said he regretted that such a good owner was retiring from the game just now and hoped it would be only temporary. Following were tho Bales: Qns. Antrim Boy (Some Boy ll.—Flare Gun), Byrs; W. McLaughlin (Dunedin) .. 30 Ituling Pen Ruler—Penella), 3yrs; Wright, Stephenson and Co., as agents ... .. ..15 Worship (Pombal —Homage), 'iyre; Nicholson, Wingatui, aa agent .. 300 llayara (Tea Tray—Puttee), 2yrs; M. Twefidie, Kiverton .. ... ..40 Gallant Fox (Hunting Song—Smoke Concert), Syvs; Nicholson, as agent 360 A 1 Jolson (Limond--Motley), 4yrs; Wright, Stephenson and Co., as agents .. .. .. .. 130 Scgrave (Arausio —Marty), 4yrs; W. McLaughlin, Dunedin .. ... 65 Academy (Lcighton—First Class), syre; E. J. Wilson, Moagiol .. 110 Erown colt by Hunting Song—Misslove, ' , lyr; Cotton Bros., Waipori .. 66 Bay colt by Paper Money—Artistic, lyr; 8. • G. Ware, as agent .. .. 55 Bay mare, Artistic (Leighton—Statuette), Gyrs, with colt foal by Paladin at foot; S. Blaekie, Mosgiel ... .. 46 The total realised for tha eleven lots was £1276 16a.

DANNEVIRKE R.C. CUP TO ARAJEAN. (MESS ASBOCIXTXOII MLKGBAM.) DANNEVIKKE, March 9. The Dannevirko Racing Club's Autumn Meeting opened in showery weather. The attendance was small and the track soft. The totalisator investments were £2117, against £5536 10s on the corresponding day—Earthquako Meeting—last year. Results:— high-weight handicap. Ot 50 sovs. One milo and a quarter. 1 FLOWER 9-6 .. A. Jenkins 1 Blacksmith 10-9 .. A. McDonald a 2—-Arrowhead 0-12 .. M. H. NicOl S 4 Ex Dono 9-0 also started. Won by ft neck; head second and third. Time, 2min Bgsec. MAIDEN PLATE, Of 50 sovs. Weight 8-9. Fire furlongs. 2—RIGHT BOWER ' .. H. N. Wiggins 1 1-—Headland . . - • }<■• Goitre 2 4—Chatterton ■ • B- «. Morris 8 H Midnight Echo; 5 Liana also started. Won by three lengths; four length* second and third. Time, linin 2 2-ssoc. DANNEVIRKE CUP, Of 110 sovs. One milo and a quarter. 7—ARAJEAN 7-0 .. 1 I—Jayson 7-13 .. K. Voitre 2 B—Briar Root 7-5 . . J. M. Pine 3 6 Toller 7-10; 2 Chopin 7-10; 4 Chief Cook 7-9; 5 Statuary 7-9 also started. Won by a head; two lengths second and third. Time, 3min 9 2-ssec. TAHORAITE HACK HANDICAP, Of 50 sovs. Six furlongs. ■> ALPINIST 8-3 •. W. Broughtoa 1 s—Golden Shadow 8-9 . . M. Gilmore 2 I—Chief Clerk 8-8 . . 11. N. Wiggins 3 4 Shenanikitla 7-7 also started. Won by a head; a length and a half second and third. Time, lmin 15 l-sscc. RAKAITAI NURSERY HANDICAP, Uf 50 sovs. Five furlongs. O—YTIIAN0 —YTIIAN 7-8 . . . - K. Voitre 1 7 —Copper King 7-11 .. H.S.Wiggins 2 •i—Santoft 7-IS . . L. Bradley 3 The only starters. by a short head; three lengths second and third. Time, lmin 3 X-ssec. ORINGI HACK HANDICAP, Of 50 sovs. Seven furlongs. 4—ANEMOMETER 7-4 H. N. Wiggins 1 2 —Gran Chaco 7-9 . . K. Voitre 2 I—Ladyl—Lady Ronald 7-5 . . W. Broughton 3 3 Air Laddie 8-6 also started. Won by two lengths; neck .second attd third. Time, lmin 29b«c. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, Of 90 sovs. Six furlongs. 2—IMPERIAL FAME 7-5 .. P. Atkins 1 3 —Juggle 7-7 . . J. M. Pine 2 I—Moa Bird 9-5 '.. B. H. Morriß 8 4 Taranto 7-5 also started. Won by a length; three-quarters of a length second and third. Time, lmin 14sec. MAKIRIKIRI HACK HANDICAP, Of 50 «ov«. One mile. 2—LADY MA KERB 8-5 .. W. Broughton I I—Grand Lahu 8-1] .. L. D. Berry 2 s—Baskier5 —Baskier 8-0 K. Voitre 1 Laconic 8-12; 6 .Chief Clerk 8-5; 4 Acrospire 7-13 also started. Won by half a length; lengtli second and third. Time, liniu 43sec. ACCEPTANCES FOR .TO-DAY. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, j Of 50 sovs. One mile and a quArtcr. I st. lb. s|. lb. Blacksmith 10 13 Freehold .. 9 8 Arrowhead JO 2 Ex Dono .. 9 0 Easterly .. 9 13 NOVICE STAKES, Of 50 sovs. Weight 8-5. Six ftirlorigs. Midnight Echo Chatter On Ah Deek Headland H ART GILL HANDICAP, Of 110 eovj., One mile. st. lb. *l. 111. Habit . . 9 1 Chief Cook 7 8 Jlahora . . 9 0 Teller . . 7 7 Arajean . . 8 6 Statuary . . 7 7 Imperial Briftr Root . . 7 <> Fame 8 1 Billion . . 7 o Chopin ..79 I TAPUATA HACK HANDICAP, i Of 50 sovs. Six furlongs. st. lb. St. lb. Alpinist . . 9 0 False Scent 8 9 Golden Chief Clerk 8 1 Shadow 8 9 Right Bower' 7 11 TOTARANUI HACK HANDICAP, Of 50 sovs. One mile. st. lb. st. lb. Lady Makere 8 5 Gran Chaco 7 11 Grand Lahu 8 2 Baskier . . 7 7 Air Laddie 7 13 Kalmuk . . 7 r> Fairway 7 11 KAITOKE JUVENILE HANDICAP, Of 50 sovs. Five furlongs. st. lb. 1 st. lb. ChieT Foreign Marionette 8 i 3 Queen 7 0 Ythan . . 8 3 Santoft . . 7 0 Copper King 7 13 I GLENGARRY HANDICAP, Of AO sovs. Six furlongs. st. lb. si. lb. Moa Bird . . 9 7 Golden All Humbug 8 6 Shadow 7 0 Juggle . . 7 13 Taranto . . 7 U TIRATU HACK HANDICAP, Of 50 sovs. Seven furlongs. st. lb. s t, li,. Anemomcter 8 2 Lady Ronald 7 0 Chief Clerk 7 0 WELLINGTON R.C. ACCEPTANCES. (MUSS ASSOCIATION TgLEQttAM.) WELLINGTON, March 9. Following are the acceptances for the Wellington Racing Club's Autumn Meeting, which opens on March 17th: — RIMU HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of 160 sovs. One mile and a quarter. st. lb. st. lb. Landmark . . 11 2 Air Laddie 9 11 Blacksmith 10 5 Sailor's Love 9 8 Conjurer 11, 10 1 Flower .. 9 4 Taragona . . 9 12 .Mies Hastings 9 2 TRIAL PLATE, Of 160 sovs. Weight 8-0. One mile and three-quarters. Chief Clork Sailing Goy The Mirror Morrath Lady Noel Mullaboden Kalmuk PACIFIC HANDICAP, 0/ 250 sovs. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Inflation ..' 1 9 6 Might . . 7 11 Head Lady 8 13 Wasteland . . 7 11 La Moderne 8 10 Chief Gaine Marionette 7 10 Carrlngton 8 8 Late Jest .. 7 6 Midinette .. 8 7 Clangor .. , 7 6 Tout le Mond 8 4 Copper King 7 5 Hilary .. 7 t Pacify .. 7 2 Courtyard .. ,7 12 Gay Song .. 7 0 THOMPSON HANDICAP, Of 500 sovs. One mile. st. lb. st. lb. Cadland .. 9 5 Ohrygology 7 12 Gay Crest .. 9 4 Awaken .. 7 10 Hunting Cry 9 1 High Falutin' 7 9 Autopay . . 8 10 Pomp . . 7 2 Arrow Lad 8 8 All Humbug 7 0 Cricket Bat 8 4 Shatter .. 7 0 Jaloux .. 8 1 Grecian Arikira 8 0 Prince .7. 0

SILVERSTREAM HACK HANDICAP, Of 160 sovs. One mil*. «t. lb. at. lb. Joie de Val 9 0 Earthquake 7 11 Landmark •• 8 11 Lyrical «« 7 10 Winsome Fairway *.7 0 Hind 8 3 In Vain *-«■ 7 4 Aialis •• 82 Capetown .. 7 3 Bed Sun .. 713 Lady Ronald 7 0 RAILWAY HANDICAP, Of 250 sovg. Six furlongs. St.. lb. st. lb. Karapoti . • 9 8 Arvada . • 7 7 Lady Quex 9 5 Chief Cook 7 5 Cimabuo .. 9 2 Tobacco Land 7 5 Autopay • » 0 Korokio .. 7 2 Silvermine 8 7 Grecian Golden Wings 8 6 Prince 7 0 Huntingdon 7 11 TINAKORI HACK HANDICAP, Of 160 sovs. Si* furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. The Quortt 9 0 Eminent .. 7 6 St. Roger ... 8 4 Normanby .. 7 6 Miladi .. 8 1 Waratah ..72 Royal Bengal 712 White Squall 7 0 Weatherstep- 7 ft Pass On ..70 Merry Peel 7 8 OHINEMURI J.C. ■ —— • HANDICAPS. j " j Following are the handicaps for the first day of the Ohinemuri Jockey Club's Annual Meeting, to be held on March 17th and 19tk: — HANDICAP HURDLES, Of 150 sovs. One mile and a halt. st. lb. st. lb. Blacksmith 11 2 To Homai .. 9 6 Pennyplain 11 0 Full Measure 9 0 Luminary ..10 4 Sports King 9 0 Simeon . . 10 4 Homelight .. 9 0 Standfast . . 10 4 West Abbey 9 0 Ruffles ..10 1 Arcade .. 9 0 >l e il ..10 1 Imperial Quinsilia . . 30 1. . Prince 9 0 Hit the Deck 10 1 Trowbridge 9 0 Golden High ComWedding 10 0 mlssioner 6 0 Airtight . ■ 9 9 Dominican 0 0 Biform -. » High Finale* fl 0 Principal ..96 KARANQAHAKE HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs. About five and a half furlongs. st. lb. ' St. lb. Gigantic . . 8 6 Hawlri . . 7 2 Miss Lorraine 8 0 Greek Gold 7 2 Foreign Safe Bank .. 7 0 Money 8 o Ornamental 7 0 Sea Ruler .. 7 13 flood Run .. 7 0 Master Con Filoco 7 0 Brierly 712 Erlnation .. 7 0 Maungatoon 712 Master Musk 7 0 Welcome Lu 7 9 Eva Rose .. 7 0 Gay Marigold 7 8 Whirlalong 7 0 Te Waipu . . 7 8 Holly Lu -.. 7 0 Jonathan 7 2 NOVIOE HANDICAP, Of 100 sov». About Ave and a half furlongs.. st. lb. *t- lb. Chateau"- .. 9 0 Lapstone .. 7 7 llluminelli 8 4 Keith Hall 7 7 Sileue . . 8 3 Phenomenon 7 7 Star Lap . . 8 2 Puss Moth 7 7 Kanapa 8 2 Clan Ronald 7 7 Dark Marble 7 12 Bisogne— Booklaw .. 710 J miner Wilton .. 7 10 gelding 7 T Reviver 7 9 Twenty-four Momonatui 7 7 Carat 7 7 Free Air . . 7 7 iloseric . . 7 7 Rangi King 7 7 Tralee .. 7 7 Trickle .. 7 7 Lady Is'oreen 7 J Grandiloquent 7 7 Lapidary filly 7 7 OHINEMURI HANDICAP, Of 400 govs. One mile and a quarter and 20 yards. st. lb. st. lb. | Antique . . 9 9 Chief Jewel 7 0 Volimond . . 9 3 Limeen . . 7 0 Taneriri . . 9 0 Te Monet . . 7 0 Paganelli . . 8 9 Jaeldy KarO 7 0 Chief Joy . . 8 8 Mosque 7 0 Royal Brampton . . 7.0 Doulton 8 6 Bronze Tray 7 0 Leitrim . . 8 6 Alloy . . 7 0 Arikira . . 8 4 Grand Talk 7* 0 Puriri Park 7 1 1 Glenstftr . . 7 0 .Speedmint .. 7 11 Earthquake 7 0 Malahat 7 JO Indolent .. 7 0 Gold Day 7 9 Tecis . . 7 0 Royal Artist 7 9 Gay Idea . . 7 0 Sir Mond . . 7 7 Tauruft . . 7*o Eager Rose 7 4 King's Knave 7 0 King's Great Archer 7 3 Emblem 7 0 KOMATA HANDICAP, ' Of 200 sovs. About seven furlongs. st. lb. • st. lb. ' Marechal . . 9 8 Lady Musk 7 _ S L'Allegro . . 9 1 Psychologist 7 4 Karangapai 9 0 Pateena .. 7 4 • Great Emblem 8 1,1 Searcher . . 7 4 Wild Country 8 11 Woodfull .. 7 3 Imamint .. 8 7 Welcome Bey 7 f? Princess Bede 8 3 Last Lap .. 7 3 Steady Fire 8 2 Wee Prince 7 3 • Exaggeration 8 1 Limex .. 7 3 Grand Talk 8 1 Escalus . . 7 3 Royal Survey 713 Show Lap .. 7 2 Ruby Dawn 73 2 Lady Lulu .. 7 2 Earthquake 7 12 Don't L4p .. 7 0 Glenrata . . 711 Lucidus .. 7 0 King Win • • 711 Valroina . . 7 0 Knight of Eagle 7 0 Australia 7 10 Mamior&te 7 0 Alpina . . 7 10 London . . 7 0 lliata • ■ 7 9 Marshland 7 0 Luval • • 7 9 Aga Khan .. 7 0 rji ee l K . . 7 7 Valor's Knight 7 0 Indolent .. 7 7 Abbey Dream 7 0 Good Idea 7 7 Mahkill . . 7 0 Attentive • • 7 5 ST. PATRICK'S HANDICAP, Of 250 sovs. Siz furlongs. st. lb. st. lb. Leitrim ... 9 0 Tea Chat . . 7 6 Paganelli. - ■ 9 0 Soloist . . 7 6 High Comedy 811 L\icky Alice 7 1 Gay Lap .. 8 7 Persham . . 7 0 Itefresher . . 8 4 Chromadyne 7 0 Mnnawhenua 8 2 Kitig Ford . . 7 0 Gold Day . . 8 0 Imamint . . 7 0 Orapai . . 8 0 Hampton Park 7 0 Awatere ... 8 0 Lord Vttl .. 7 0 Green Linnet 7 11 AVeratft, . . 7 0 Marechal ..79 jMcGUIRE .MEMORIAL STEEPLECHASE, Of 175 sovs. About two miles and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Wiltshire .. 11 8 Pangolin .. 9/6 Wedding Whftka King 9' 6 March 10 13 Airtight .. si 6 f Mangani ..10 1 Foxhound .9 6 Advance Camp 9 12 T© Homai . . 9 2 Glenotus . - 9 9 Quinsilia ..92 Spalpiko . . 0 9 Slump . . 9 o Star of East 9 9 Town Beauty 9 0 Nassock . • 9 9 NETHERTON HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs. Eight furlongs and a halt. st. lb. »t. lb. Eaglet • • 10 12 Cruachan . . 8 0 Taurua ■ • 9 7 Lu cy Rose .. 8 S Flying Prince 9 0 Valueless .. 8 2 Jaeldy Karo 810 Trishna .. BO Vandyke .. 810 Prince Lu .. 8 0 Royal Ruler 810 Gay Idea .. 8 0 ■Vlloy • • 8 10 Earthquake 8 0 Mosque -■ 810 Imperial Bronze Tray 8 10 Prince 8 0 Brampton .. 810 Holly Holm 8 0

OTAUTAU R.C.

ACCEPTANCES. (PKE66 ASSOCUTIOS! TtLEGft^At.) INVERCARGILL, March *J. The following acceptances have been received tor the Otautau Racing Club s Annual Meeting on March 19th: CROWN STAKES, Of 40 sovs. Six furlongs. • t. lb. CilSnham Brown Pearl 8 0 Lark 8 7 Night Moth 8 0 ■ Lady Topsy 8 0 Talkie • ■ " 8 0 Some Breese 8 0 Boa Lassie 8 0 Signaller . . 8 0 SonSftce . . 8 0 Jovial .Friftr « 0 Ada • • 8 0 Adorn .. 8 0 Trooper Mill Winston & 0 No,th e 0 WALLACE harness trot, Of BO sovs. Bmin 45sec class. One mile . and a half. Lindrum .. scr Goldwyn .. scr ,Fair Noreen .. scr Dark Voyage scr Weary Voyage scr Azure ■ • *' r Black Shadow scr Vologda • • *cr Playmate . ■ scr Sunny Gold .. 3G Hard Timet . . scr Sergeant Dallis 48 OTAtTTAtr COT, Of 80 sovs. Gne mile and * quarter. st. lb. St. lb. . King Balboa 9 0 Money Mine 7 2 The Smuggler 8 It Night Maid 7 2 First Money 8 3 Ohai • • To Night Rose 7 6 RINGWAY HACK HANDICAP, Of 40 sovs. Five furlongß. st. lb. Kt.lb. Royal Sceptre # S Milliner .. ■ 7 * Orubenmore » 0 Sdrne Queen 7 2 ■ Steetftn .. 2 Glenham Mies Redowa _ S l Lark 7 o Insolvency 'B MiBS Winston 7 0 Palftda • • 78 Sonahce ..70 Slaeinish ..78 ' OTAVtAXT STEEPLECHASE, Of (55 st>vs Two nvilaa and a hair. st. lb. a', lb. Paris ... 11 11 Ngahue .. 9 0 Mfttu" .. 10 8 French Fleet 0 0 Overhaul 10 1 Calham .. 9-0 IVrtawiM! - - 10 i Gienboa .. o 0 Tarnmoa .. 0 12 Balvasco .. 0 0 Apache ..99 BAYSWATER SADDLE TROT, Of 48 sbvs. 3min 45src Class. One mile and a half. Camper . . scr Sea Wave . . scr Ohimeaway .. scr Dark Voyage "scr Playmate - - scr North Chimes scr Goldwyn .. scr Sunny Gold .. 36 ' Young Frank scr Man o' Frans 48 Chiming Lou scr STRATHMORE HACK HANDICAP, Of 40 bovs. Sii furlongs. Sf. Ib. -st, lb. Royal ScAptre d 2 Rioter .. 7 8 Enwood .. 9 2 Palada .. 7 6 TbtolOftiai 8 13 BrougliShtmfe 7 6 Steeton .. 8 l Milliner .. 7 2 Memories . . 7 12 iMaka . . 7 0 WAIKOURA HANDICAP, Of 60 sovs. Seven furlongs. st. Ib. st. Ib. Inevitable 9 3 Leading Boy 7 12 First Money 0 1 Filoiol .. 7 10 Red Boa .. 8 8 Thornton .. 7 7 Royal Duke 8 4 Cousono .. 7 7 MANAWATU T.C. HANDICAPS. The following handicaps have been declared for the Manawatu Trotting Club's Annual Meeting, to -be held at Ashhurst On March 16th: — LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP, Of 55 eovs. 3min 45seo clas*. One mile and a half. Bolinda King scr Storm Queen scr Goldtone ■ • scr Tararua .. gcr Historian .. *cr Salvage .. g c r King Bruce .. scr Wisteria .. scr Mahaki . • scr Shaun Spudah g C r FlOrrie Real .. set Marvin Bingen scr GORGE HANDICAP, Of' 55 sovs. For trotters Only. 3min 50aec class. One mile and a half. Amy 1 Etawah scr La Campion . . 60 Summertime .. scr Aerial Boy .. 60 Nelson's Request scr Lucky Voyage 72 El Merit . . 36 Hue Coronado 120 Hardy Grattan 60 DASH HANDICAP, Of 60 sovs. 2min 246ee class. Otie mile. Cracker '.. scr Wairongomai gcr Drift Wave .. scr Electric Gold 12 Daddy Longlegs scr Special Sun .. 12 Free Logan .. scr Teri Kingi .. 12 Latest Fashion scr Wild Hebi .. 12' Marvin Bingen scr i Lady Coronado 24 Tui Coronadq ser Mr Guy .. 24 i Victor Kyle .. scr Murohimes M 24

MANAWATU TROTTING CLUB PLATE | HANDICAP, j Of 125 govs. 4min 4§sec class. Two miles. Lady Coronado sor Capilano •• 36 Speculator . . scr Silver Jack. . . 48 Native Berry scr Rangihau ... 60 Highland Derby 12 Saudown .. CO Silver de Oro 24 Hilltop " H Tennessee'* Whippet .. '*• Child 24 Araboljd . . 96 KOMAKO HANDICAP, Of 60 eovs. 3min ssec class. One mile and ft quarter. Belinda King *cr Victor Kyle .. &cr Florrie Real . . scr Warchild - • scr Historian . - scr Shttttn Spadah . scr Hardy Grattan sci Wairoagomai s<-' r Jean Parrißh scr Craeker . . 12 King Bruce . - scr Goldeft Oaks . . 12 Luminate . - scr David MeElwyii 12 Matvin Bingen scr Tai Coronado 36 Storm Queen scr Mihad . . 36 Tararua - . scr Latest fashion 48. Rector • • scr POHANGINA HANDICAP, Of 60 SOVS. 3min 40sec class. One mile and a hfclf. j Daddy Longlegs scr Rector •• scr Drift Wave . . scr Winslotv . . scr David Mcßlwyn scr Native Berry .. 12 j Mount Logan scr Electric ©Old .. 36 ! Miliad .. scr j Astral's handicap withheld. Mcdonald handicap, Of 75 sov«. For trotters only. smin ssec, clues. Two miles. I Amy Etaw&h .. scr La Campion .. 48 | Nelson's Request scr" Aerial *Boy . • 48 Summertime .. scr Lucky Voyage CO I El Merit .. scr Hue Coronado "120 Hardy Grftttatt 36 PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, lOf 75 Sovs. 2min 57see class. One mile and a quarter. Free Logan . . scr Tennessee's Lady COronado scr Ghild 12 Murchimes .. scr Lightwood .. 24 Mr GuJ? .. scr Silver Jack .. 36 - Native Berry scr All Red .. 48 Special Sun. .. scr Sandown i V 48 Tui Cbfonado Bcr Hilltop .. 00 Terl Kingi . . scr Jewel Elect . . 60 Highland Derby 12 Whippet .. 00 Silver de Pro 12 KAIKOURA T.C. MEETING OF COMMITTEE. A meeting of the committee of the K.ai■koura Trotting Club, was lield on Tuesday t iglit, Mt S. Bonnett (president) presiding. Those present were Messrs S. Betiitett, W. 1'". Pcrria (secretary), T. Alexander (treatmer), J. Cooper, J. A. Johnßton, A. W. Barkar, T. Drsbble, I. Slape, S. Bliarpe, F. Hefesnnt, A. B. Clark, J. J. Mackle, A. Koenan, E. H. Workman. Tile president expressed his thanks to tho committee and officials for their services, and the Ground Committee for having prepared such an excellent track. It wa.B regrettable that the races had to be postponed, but the racing had proved interfering and tho meeting very popular.' Mr E. F. Healy, M.P., wrote congratulating the club on the success of its annual meeting, notwithstanding the postponement, und forwarded £1 Is towards the club's funds. Stakes and accounts were passed for payment. The secretary submitted a summary of receipts and expenditure, the former amounting to £3Bl 18s 3d, and the latter £549 19s Id, stakes absorbing £432 ss. The president said that outstanding subscriptions for the year were set down at £SO, and Government taxation amounted to £253. It- was resolved that the offer of £2OO from a member be accepted in order that all accounts might be wiped off, and a rote of tbankß was accorded the member. It was decided to have grass seed sown on the track during the week, and to make arrangements with the lessee to keep stock off the track, and to have the track enclosed with netting. The president and Mr J. J. Mackle were aj pointed to revise the rules and report to the annual meeting.