RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21411, 1 March 1935, Page 16

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

RACING FIXTURES

Worth Noting: Heather Glow, joined by Hacre Tonu at. three furlongs, ran six furlongs in lmin H 4-ssec, the last three in 37 2-ssoc. the pair finishing together. Chidden, with Sovereign Lady as a mate for the last half-mile, traversed a mile in lmin 47sec. She carried a big weight, close on lOst, but should have done belter if she is to fare well to-morrow. Top Rank and Tuirau ran six furlongs in. lmin 17 3-ssec, the last three in 40 3-ssec. The latter will soon return to the winning list. Exceeded Speed Limit Grecian Prince was sent out to do a working gallop only over six furlongs, but- ran the first three in 38sec, and the full journey in lmin 14 4-ssec. Smart Sprints Wino. assisted by Liberate, recorded the good time of lmin 2 l-ssec for five furlongs, finishing well clear of his mate. • Tooley Street sprinted three furlongs smartly in 36 2-ssec. Quebec had a neck advantage from Quietly with Colossian half a length away 'at the end of six furlongs in lmin 16sec. the last three in 38sec. Gold Label finished slightly m front of Convivial, with Royal Amphora tailing oft. after covering half a mile jir<in 2-rjscc. Manetho and Princes.* Rawoiio were sent half a mile, the last three furlongs Ink-ins 37 2-sscr. , , , Guardianella and Dover Patrol ran half a mile in 49 3-ssee.. Imperial Spear and Capital finished abreast after recording lmin 15 l-ssec for six furlongs, the last three in Jb 3-sscc The former is to start in the seven furlong race to-morrow. Silver Sight and Battle Queen ran six furlongs in lmin 17sec, the former not being pressed over the final stages. A Useful Task Fair Weather, joined by Jolly Beggar at six furlongs, galloped a mile m lmin 42.', sec, the second halt in 51 l-ss"c "The pair finished together, Fair"Weather staying on well. On the Course Proper Variant was galloped on the course proper under the new regulations by which a special fee is paid tor its use when it is not otherwise open fen last work She cantered a circuit, and then hopped off from the nine nu-long post, covering a mile m lmin; 44 l-sst< he first three furlongs in 39sec, and lirsl hall in 52 2-ssec. She was ridden bv' \ C Mcsservv, thus carrying about 7<t <\ rider could not be obtained fu,' her in the Peninsula Cup. and on hi. account she was withdrawn at 1 £ P m yesterday. An effort was made to secure the services of E. Leckic but he had previously been engaged for Sam Smith. Interesting Juveniles Owner-trainer J. H. Prosser jsat present paying attention to two likelvooking two-year-olds bred by himself. One is by Robespierre froin Theda. and is thus a half-sister to Great Sta whom she closely resembles. She hdh onlv clone slow work, but has indicated bv 'her long striding, yet easy action that she will be able to gallop fast when called upon. The second youngster is also by Robespierre from Hait-a-Brace. dam of Double Shot He also resembles his relation, and is likely loTevclop into a. solid racehorse Names are now being sought for th.s pair. Prosser has two colt foals muling on his property both by Robespierre. one from Theda and Ihe other from Call Girl, by Diacqucnod from Ilalf-a-Bracc.

March 2—Banks Ponin.-ula B.C. March 2. 4—Franklin and Bay of Islands. March 2—Napipr Park R.C. March 6—Rangitikei R.C. March 3, 9—Cromwell J.C. March 9—Napier Park B.C. March 9. 11—Waikato R.C. March 16—Kurow J.C. March 16—Clifden R.C. March 16, 18—Ohinemuri J.C. March 16, 18 —Wellington R.C. March 20—Opotiki J.C. March 21, 23—Oamaru J.C. March 22, 23—Manawatu R.C. March 23, 25—Bay of Plenty J.C. March 30—Hawke's Bay J.C. March 30—Birchwood H.C. TROTTING FIXTURES March 1, 2—lnvercargill T.C. March 2—Wellington T.C. March 0— Timaru T.C. March 13—Wyndham T.C. March 16—Cheviot T.C. March 23—Wairarapa T.C. March 23—Roxburgh T.C. March 23—Auckland T.C. March 30—Thames T.C. March 30--Manawatu T C. Tr.'KF GOSSIP Reminders Nominations for all events at the Kurow Jockey Club's autumn meeting, at Kurow on March 16, close with the secretary at Kurow at 8 p.m. to-day. Weights and handicaps will appear on or about Wednesday nexlt, and acceptances will close on Friday, March 8, at 8 p.m. Nominations for all events at the Oamaru Jockey Club's autumn meeting on March 21 arfd 23 close on Tuesday next at 8 p.m. Nominations for the Wellington Racing Club's nuHimn meeting will close at G p.m. to-day. Withdrawn Varum* was withdrawn from the Peninsula Cup at 12") p.m. yeslmlay. Kurow Improved The recent good ram.-; experienced st Kurow have materially benefited the condition of the Kurow racecourse, and everything is being put into first-class order for the club's autumn meeting on March 16. Track Work at Kktarton The final gallops for the Banks Peninsula Racing Club's summer meeting were held at Riccarton yesterday in favourable conditions. The No. 6 grass and plough tracks were available, most of the early morning work being done on the plough, while the majority of the after-breakfast gallops were done on the grass, both tracks providing fast going. On the Tloush Knock Out and Owlsglcam galloped five furlongs in lmin Gsec. and Fracas was not ridden out in running six furlongs in lmin 19sec. Impressive Work Polydora, Sam Smith and Minerval were again associated in a seven furlong task. Sam Smith led the. other pair into the straight, and just beat Minerval home, with Polydora some three lengths back. Sam Smith again went well, although Minerval appeared to be getting the better of him. The latter is once more showing good form, and will have to be reckoned with on Saturday. Polydora gave her worst displav for some time, probably owing to her dislike for the plough. The time was lmin 29 4-ssec, the first three taking 37 2-ssec and the first half 50 3-ssec. Improving Hack Bella Rosa attracted attention by beating Elloughton by a length after covering five furlongs in lmin 3 4-ssec. the last three furlongs in 39sec. The former is to be ridden by W. Jenkins to-morrow. Jerry Boy ran right away from Hot Stuff over the concluding stages of seven furlongs run in lmin 31 4-ssec, the last three in 40sec. A Fast Six Silver Ring recorded lmin lUsee lor six furlongs, the last three in 38 4-ssec. This was good time as the track was much heavier at this stage than for the later workers. Nightly and Abdication comfortably covered five furlongs in lmin 3 4-sscc. the last half in 50 4-ssec. Moonbeam, joined by Tamiki near the three furlong post, ran five furlongs in lmin 3 4-sscc, the last three in 37 4-ssec.

Young Trainer's Team | E S. Jennings is getting together a useful team, as in addition to Hunting Call and Arrowin, he has two rcccm additions, one a four-year-old gelding by Arrowsmith from a Gay -^ aa — Furling mare, thus a brother to Arrowmaid and Arrowin. He will race as Arrowglen. He is a typical Arrowsmith, and is built on stronger lines than his relations. The other newcomer is a three-year-old filly by Masterpiece that has just been broken in. Arrowmaid. formerly in the stable failed to recover from the effects of a mishap while returning from Blenheim last year, and will in future do duty at the stud. Ability to Jump Frenchie, who is the first horse appearing in the programme of the Banks Peninsula Racing Club's programme, is a three-year-old gelding by Chief Ruler from Moulin Rouge, dam of Latin Quarter. He has not yet raced, but has shown promise, while, by a display yesterday, he should bo worth keeping in mind from a hurdling point of view. He was being ridden on lo the plough track by G. I-lum-p)v-:-c when he swerved in towards ihe vLi fence encircling the course proper, and jumped it sideways. His rider was taken by surprise, but hung on well, and soon had him pulled up. Frenchie gave no trouble on his second visit and ran six furlongs m lmin 21sec. New to Game Other novices engaged in the Motukarara Juvenile Stakes include Land Raid, by Night Raid from Missland, trained by H. Nurse for the West Coast owner, Mr A. B. Spiers; Tooley Street, by Surveyor from Cantrip, owned by H.'Rama; Convivial, by Lord Warden from Jazz Girl, owned by Mr M. M. Friedlander, and trained by him; Gold Label, by Robespierre, from Sundance, owned and trained by C. J. McGregor; Malvasia, by Valkyrian from Malmsey, trained by J. B. Pearson for Mr S. G. Holmes; Cape Gabo, by Cape Horn-from Missland. recently purchased by S. Barr for Mr H. Archer; Guardianella ,by Lord Warden from Moisclle, owned by Mr E. Hay, and trained by T. H. Gilletl; Pink Abbey, bv Pink Coat from Some Abbey, trained by J. B. Pearson for Mr J. D. Bundv and Pol Roger by Polazol from Weepiele, dam of Royal Amphora, and owned by Mr R. Sutherland; Lady Nan, who will be having her first race in the district, in the Kinloch Handicap, is a four-year-old filly by Tea Tray from Margarethe, by Birkenhead, and is trained by M. B. Edwards for Mr H. Murphy. Related to Wharncliffc Tybalt's sudden burst into prominence at the Te Aroha meeting might have been anticipated by students of form, for. although five years old, he was named only late last year and ran two thirds in the best hack company at the Auckland summer meeting in his first two public appearnaces. In four subsequent starts prior to last weekend he certainly did not reproduce that form, but two such efforts at El-)oi-.-,lie were very distinctly promising. Tybalt was bred by Mr E. Alison, and lie was bought by his present owner, Mr W. J. Wilson, of Auckland, last July, he is a brown gelding by Romeo from the Thurnham— Takahau marc Akahau, who was a sister to the; jumper Wharncliffc, winner of the Grand National Hurdles, and a halfsister lo Pure Blend, a winner in Australia. Akahau did not race herself, and Tybalt is the first of her three offspring to have been seen out under colours. Leading Rider Retires

Rose of Tralec finished slightly in front of Final Shot after running six furlongs in lmin in l-ssec, the last three in 39 3-ssec\ Went Well Courtyard and Lowatcr were given a useful task over a mile, taking lmin 43 l-ssec, the second half in 53sec, with Lowater holding the advantage at the post. Colombo. assisted by Starlight, covered five furlongs in lmin ssec, the last three in 39scc\ On the No. G Grass Land Raid and Nardoo covered half a mile in oOscc. the last three furlongs in 37scc. . Polygraph ran half a mile in i>l 3-sscc, and Thcatin was half a length in Iron* of Gay Crest, with Gas Mask beaten off at (lie end of a like distance in ft I sec. (he last three furlongs m '.Hi rs-li.sec. The two first-named went well, but Gas Mask was very disappointing. Knowledge was always two lengths in front of Tout le Monde in a six furlong gallop taking lmin 18scc, each three in 39scc. Grand Review ran live furlongs in lmin sscc.

L. G. MoiTis, who has held a trainer's as well as a rider's license for some time past, has decided to hand in his rider's ticket, owing to increasing weight, and to confine his future energies to training. Morris has proved himself one of the best jockeys New Zealand has produced in recent years, and has always been near the top of the list of winning riders. He has won over hurdles and over country, but gave up this branch of the profession some few years back. Morris has a large Icam of horses in work al- Mnrt.cn, mostly belonging to Mr T. A. Duncan, Cor whom he has won mi•'■•••Dtis races.

TROTTING NOTES

BANKS PENINSULA R.C.

Reminders Nominations for the Cheviot Trolling Club's annual meeting will close on Monday at 9 p.m. Nominations for the Wairarapa Trotting Club's autumn meeting will close on Monday at 8 p.m. Acceptances for the Timaru Trotting Clubs autumn meeting will close on Tuesday. Acceptances for the Wyndham Trotling Club's annual meeting will close on Friday next. A meeting of the Board of the New Zealand Trotting Association will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. A Promising Pacer Gold Valley, engaged in the Monowai Handicap at Invercargill to-day, is a four-year-old colt by Adioo Guy from Lovematch, and at the Gore meeting showed promise of developing into a good pacer. Lovematch is by Four Chimes from Bay Belle, and therefore a full-sister to Matchlight, a very good pacer a few years ago. At the stud, Lovematch left several moderate performers, including Matchmaker, who now pulls a carrier's cart in Christchurch. The Acid Test Gold Salute, the four-year-old brother to Roi I'Or, will have an opportunity to establish himself as a good racehorse in the Thomson Handicap at Invercargill to-day, when lie will meet some smart locally-trained pacers. At Iho Timaru meeting in January. Gold Salute won the Improvers' Handicap of a mile and live fiu-lon;*?, but lie gave an uneven display and almost fell when he passed the post. Gold Salute is plucky with plenty of stamina, and his exhibition at Timaru may have been due to lack of experience. Since I hen his trainer. B. Jarden, has had a chance to correct any failings Gold Salute may have had, and he may be a greatly improved horse for to-day's race.

PROGRAMME FOR TO-MORROW The summer meeting of the Banks Peninsula Racing Club, to be held on the Motukarara racecourse to-morrow, promises to be one of the most successful from every viewpoint held by the club for some years past. All the fields have filled well, and the class ol horses engaged is such that there should be some exciting finishes. The track is reported to be in great order, and the win and place system of betting will be again in use. The programme is as follows: 12.30 p.m.—JUVLNJLE STA.KKS. of 90 sovb. i'ive furlongs. St. lb. at. lb. Fioncliio .. 8 8 Malvasia .. 8 5 Gasmask ..8 8 Owls-leam .. R » Land Kaid .. 8 8 Pompeii •■ 8 5 Botokino .- 8 8 Princess Tamiki .. 8 8 Kawene 8 •) Tooley Street 8 8 Cape Gabo .• ' - Convivial •• 8 5 Guardianelle Gl3 Desirable .. 8 5 Pink Abbey .. 613 Gold Label .. S 5 Pol Roger .. 013 The Juvenile Stakes, for horses that have not won a race, has drawn a mixed field, but there are several that have shown promising form both m races and on the tracks. These include Gas Mask, Rotokino, Malvasia, Owlssleam, Pompeii, and Desirable, and the best supported may be Rotokino, Owlsgleam, and Malvasia. l.fi p.:n.— TKKAWKI.'A lIICH-WKIGIIT HACK ' HANDICAP, of ino s „\:;. Minimum ueb'lil. '.) 0. • >ne mile. si. lb. *'-l''. ] ir ,,,,,i,i 11., i suift .. •' i: Spear J u o Quebec •• '•> " T,,p Rank .. 10 1 .lolly lic-;ar '.) 2 Mnunii-nm .. I) 13 Chidden • ■ ■' " Poltvysco d 912 Silly Owl .. '■» ' Jerry Loy .. '.) 3 Bov>utcr ..0 0 Imperial Spear, top-weight for the Terawera High-weight Handicap, is likely to be reserved for his later engagement. His prospects m the former looked good, but a suitable rider could not be secured. top Rank has been a failure this season, and it will be interesting to see how he fares in this class of race. Moonbeam will no doubt be favourite, as she has raced well over a mile, and A E Ellis booked the mount on her come time back. Of the remainder, Chidden no doubt will have a strong following, as she has shown very fanform of late, and she will have the services bf D. O'Connor, who has had a remarkable record in high-weigni events this season. Quebec. Bcttwyseoed. Jolly Beggar, Silly Owl, and Lownter have all reasonably good form to their credit, while Hot stun raced prominently at Trcntham. but has not done well since. The placed division may be comprised of Moonbeam, Chidden, and Top Rank.

Kibo Kibo had the reputation of being one of the best mares produced in Southland, but two defeats at the last Forbury Park meeting resulted in this reputation being somewhat discounted. It should be remembered, however, that very good horses in Wise Guy and Llewellyn's Pride brought about her defeat, and in the less pretentious company she is asked to meet in Southland to-day. she may be capable of giving away starts up to 7L! yards in a two miles race. The si rouge; I opposition may come from All Sunshine, a fivr-year-old marc by Simgod irem Ihe New Zealand Cup winner, Win Soon, who has been gradually improving. At the Winlon meeting during the Christmas holidays. All Sunshine, from 60 yards behind! wen the Southland Handicap ol two'miles in 4min 35 3-ssee, a recommendation for her chances in the Invercargill Cup in which she is handicapped on 4min 44scc. Harold Wrack When Harold Wrack won at Wellington last month he registered 3min 22sec for a mile and a hall', and speculators who regard time as an infallible guide will fancy his chances in the Crescent Handicap at Invercargill today, for he figures on a 3min 39:-ee mark. In this race. Harold Wrack mav be put to a more severe test than he'was at Huft Park, for on the limit is a promising pacer in Royal Drive, who made his first appearance at Ihe Gore Racing Club's meeting and won the Electric Handicap in 3min 29 1-5 sec. Roval Drive is by Happy Voyage from Logan's Drive, bv Logan Poinler

1.10 p.m.- - £. WAfI.'KWA IIAXMCAT TII'iT, of 1(0 „>■•?. ::,, ; , n a r,cc rl;iw. (mis mile, flll'l ;i qoailor. Ari : n-y Di'loii .. »■•!' Pnncc de <>'o .. fc'T 110,,>1,>v Cirl .. *, r I'rin-c Koylon t-.-r )l r] ..:,die:- .. hit KeckeHn .. k.t Jjn.lil" - - i-cr H-,val thread .. kit C'o-iel I-)o;-ry scr Silit Honny . . scr i;, nri ,! 'l'i'iie Kcflcction : J iT S.iniCiel.l m< r Voluntary •■ »'■ Han.lic,,!ie,- .. w- Wee Wrack • «"T 11.,|,|.'M Cliul-m f'T Wheal. Tool .. ."'T M|.-h Vn.ili . SiT Will'leW 8,,r ()-,v,. Km- •■ aer MvMcry Yet .. -IS Native Sell .. -"T With ;<II but one of the Planers in the Waircwa Handicap on the limit, (he draw for barrier positions may count in llic result or the race. Handicanper has been racing solidly without much luck, and Wee Wrack. General Hidden Charm, and Native Son should add interest, to the .-;><•- The betting public may select General Sarsfield. Wee Wrack, and Handicapper. M.jn li.in. |'l'\|\sri.A cr;' HANDICAP. ~; i.-.oj s,c- (iiicindiii': Ki'c er cop viCue 1 .'> s,.vs, ~,,.,.!, !,v Mr J. D. I'liuviy. One »'d<i ami a. quail.:. v ;;, »'■• h'. i |.,,' ,1 ~a :i ii -lout V Mon,io 7 11 |.',..,,.;,,, .. nil Manetho .. 7 H ; Mnierv.,l .. s 7 Fair Weather 7 2 Sail) Smith . H :! <->»" t •• ' " Silver Si-ht s 1 Courtyard . . ' " Variant . " 1The club has been fortunate in getting such a strong field for the Peninsula Cup, and the even quality of the horses engaged is certain to ensure a close contest. Polydora has enough weight in the face of her recent poor races but is always liable to reproduce her attractive track work. Fracas impressed by her close second placing to Cuddle in the Midsummer Handicap, and is likely to dispute favouritism. Minerval has shown gradual improvement of laic, and may surprise. Sam Smith galloped well on Tuesday and again yesterday, but 10 furlongs may find him out. Silver Sight is handily placed following his course record over a similar journey at Wingatui. Variant is an interesting contestant, and if produced will command respect. Tout le Monde is in his usual position of "can if he will." Manetho and his

-Pleasant the dun of Damieny. Dnlnahine. and Jolly Wave. Royal Driv: is trained at W;. nrlham In- Iv j Todd. At Hutt Park Casino, from C. S. Ronald's stable. | is likely to see a ve; " short price in j the Autumn Novice Handicap at Hutt Park to-dav. and patrons will not have forgoUcn the form shown when she ran second to Harold Wrack at last month's meeting. She has a mile and a half record of 3min 24sec, and now off 3min 43sec, her chances make a direct appeal. The field opposed to her is a very weak one, and not one of her opponents has any outstanding public performance to its credit. Casino is a four-year-old filly by Jack Potts—Mustapha. Drivers and Trainers Statistics published in the New Zealand "Referee" show F. J. Smith to be at the top of both the trainers', and reinsmen's list for the season. He has turned out 23 winners from his stable, but is closely followed by C. Dunleavey with 22 winners. Others well up in the list include: M. B. Edwards 17. R. B Berry 10. J. J. Kennerley 10, L. A. Maidens 10. C. S. Donald O.'and E. C. Mcßermoft, L. F. Berkott, and J. T. Paul 8 each. Smith has driven 22 winners, and is followed by J. Fraser, jun., 19. P. Gallagher 17, J. Bryce, jun., 14, E. C. McDermott 14. M. B. Edwards 12, R. B. Berry 11, and M. Holmes 10. Handicapping The following paragraph appears in the "New Zealand Referee":—"Owing to the late arrival of the official handicaps for the second day of the Gore meeting, and the fact that acceptances were actually due an hour alter the declaration of handicaps, the Gore Club called upon Mr Harry Pierce to make the adjustments. The public could find no fault with the work of Mr Pierce, as his work produced two very exciting finishes." It is rather unusual nowadays to hear of credit being given the handicapper for "exciting finishes." The rules governing the handicapping system allow the handicapper very little latitude to make a good or bad job of the business. Horses are assessed on certain marks, and the handicapper during a race meeting can only inflict the penalties allowed by the rules. In Ihe slower class races the size of the penalty rests with the handicapper, but even then not much latitude is allowed.

stable mate Fair Weather are m two races, and the latter is 1o start in this. | He has given every satisfaction lately, but has yet to tackle 10 furlongs, but in the face of his recent gallops over a mile, he has lo be given a chance under his light impost. Cleaner and Courtyard can only be considered as light-weight possibilities. This should be a very even betting race, and the final summing up may be in favour of Fracas, Silver Sight, and Sam Smith. 3 p.m.— AHUKIKL HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. si, lb. st. lb. Emissary ... 0 » Bella Rosa .. 712 Cnpilii-1 .. H K Rose, of Trftlco 711 Moniporo .. 8 H Azovcdn .. 7 5 Tuirau .. K H War Knight 7 5 Colo.nl io ..9 2 ]Wk Tli mat 7 5 Anov.-inid ..HI Dover Patrol 7 5 Wino .. "' V-'> LiiieUii ..7 5 Kllou;;1llnri .. 7 I:i Emissarv actually stands out in the Ahuriri Hack Handicap, as in addition 1o being a.classic winner, and a placegetter in the Wellington Stakes, he has reeled off some brilliant track sprints. lie certainly has a big weight., and will need the luck of: the race on a turning track to succeed, but all going well with him he should beat this Held. There are others capable of keeping him busy, including Capital, Tuirau. Colombo, Mompere, Wino, Eiloughlon. Rose of Tralce, Aze,vcdo, and Bella Rosa, and any one of these may create a surprise. Form, I however, points to the prospects of I Emissary, Capital, and Elloughton.

;i.:ir> p.m.— KIN LOCI I HAKDICAJ.'. of 111) soys. Minimum woi;,'hl 7-7. Seven furlon-s. si. 11) St. lb. C- ; iv Crest .. i> " Colossi:)') ..7 8 Ma'iifllio .. S|l Lndv Nan ..7 8 Kainvealli.r 8 M Heather Glow 7 7 Crocinu I'rineo. s ."> Wise Choice. 7 7 QuidUv .. 7 1:1 Royal Sceplre 7 7 lmpciial Spear 7 f. Gay Crest's reappearance in ihe Kinloch Handicap will be an interesting feature. At his best he would be troublesome at his weight, but although he has done a good deal of work in the last few months, lie will need a race or Iwo to be right again. Manctho will bo started in this, and over his favourite distance will be in strong demand. Grecian Prince will not have many friends after his southern performances, while Quietly could do with a race or two. Imperial Spear is a likely starter under the control of L. J. Ellis, and Colossian would read belter in this than in his hack engagement later. Heather Glow has been working exceptionally well, and has to be given a good chance. Investors may ultimately' show must confidence in Manetho, Heather Glow, and Colossian.

4.10 p.m.— WAIHORA PARK HANDICAP TROT, i,t 100 sovk. 'Jiniii JOsec class. One mile and a half. Ari>oli3 .. ser Our Fay •• ser Betty Jinks .. ser Real Pal .. ser Cam Dillon .. ser Rollicking: Wave ser ..Dandy Locanda sir Royal Travis .. ser Levity .. ser .. ser Myslerv Yet .. ser Waving Corn .. ser Olivo Kin- .. fie: l'innebro<ru.' 2 4 At the Horo.-ata meeting in December Argolis gave two solid perform-

INVERCARGILL T.C.

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME The Invcrcargill Trotting Club's annual meeting will be opened to-day. With the exception of the race for the Invcrcargill Cup the fields will be of good size, and good racing may be expected. The following horses should race prominently.— Maiden Handicap—Glencrcc, Gold Valley. Autogo. Monowai Handicap—Sylvia Moko, Lady Sonoma Parrish Chimes. Thomson Handicap—Vologda, Happy Knight. Ready Money. invercargill Cup—All Sunshine, Wrackette, Kibo. Crescent Handicap—Harold Wrack, Royal Drive, Hard Times. Travis Memorial—Minstrel, Lee Boy, Parrish Chimes. Members' Handicap—Royal Guy, Lynwood, Frank Mac. Takitimu Handicap—Vologda, Rocks Ahead, Lynwood. The programme is as follows: 12.30 p.m. — MAIDKN HANDICAP, of 100 bovs. 3min 4.3 sec class. One mile and a half. Autogo .. .scr Lady Its .. scr Bluo .Spark . . scr I.eitrim . . scr Chevalier .. scr Master Garry scr Chief Drusns scr Mishap .. scr Kililli (I'riittan Ki-r I'ncha .. scr Kjrlintnri .. fcr Silver (!».v .. scr Lightem Carat scr Storm <Jhimfs (ilencrco . . srr Jiuir. scr llnlil Valley srr Sunny Orovo .. fcr Urand Mogul scr Worthy Claire scr J.lO p.til.-- - MONOWAI HANDICAP, of 100 k o vr. For trotters. omin 4U3cc class. One Vnile mid a half.

Alister-Ong . . scr Molly King .. scr -Anna's Voyage scr J'arrish Chimes scr Annie Moko scr Sandy Drusns scr Ann Parrish scr Turi Boy . . scr Ballet Boy . . scr Goodwood . . 24 Dine Logon scr Lady Sonoma HO Burns . . scr Kilbirnie Dan 4 8 (iipsy f.eo .. scr Sylvia Moko 48 Leeway .. scr Bon Haven .. Hi 1.50 p.m.— THOMSON HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. 4min u.'Jscc class. Two miles. Carillon Chitnos scr Ready Money scr Lrin's Chief scr Vologda .. scr Cold Saluto . . scr Bronze Wave 24 Moko Child . . scr Happy Knight 24 Nelson's Fortune scr 2.30 p.m.— INYI KCAKOiI.B CUP, of 200 sovs. 4tnin •17h''c class. Two miles. Wra.-k-Uo .. scr Liberal .. 48 Lindrmti . . J 2 Margaret Bell 00 All Sunshine 30 Kiho . . 72 Brio's Fair :n". 3.10 p.m.— CKIOSf'KNT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. 3min ■lOsec class. One mile and a half. (Jtivwin .■ scr Kairhavcn .. 12 Happiness .. scr Hard Times .. 12 Ducky l.ir. ~ her Harold Wrack 12 Murit'y Chimes scr Red Clow .. 12 Knyal Drive scr Sir Rowan . . 12 Stalwart . . scr Sunny Suncttp . . scr Southland 21 Carillon Chimes 12 Dusky .. 36 3.50 p.m.— TKAVIS MK.MOUI \L HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. for trotters. .'imin 40scc class. One mile and a half. \niia's Vovage scr Journey's l'Jnd 21 Coreopsis " .. scr l.ee Boy .. 30 Coodwond .. scr Bern Haven .. -18 Ca.lv Sonoma scr (lolilen liingen 18 Leeway . . scr Helen's Bay . . 18

I'iirri/li Chimes sit Ki|»|>agh .. -1* Turi I'.ov . . fr Minstrel . . -IS Kilhirnie Dan 1- Cathedral Rose 00 ■I.SO p.m. -- Mi..Mlil-:i;s' lIANIMCAI', r.f 100 M iv,. L'win ;,SM't class. One. mile and a quarter. Ai, 111 >i m .. mi- l'.in-.'n Wrack 2i Bri-lit Vnyaze r-er Frank Mao .. '-'1 N.11i.) (Klu'irne mt Scotfrce .. 'J I Koval Cny - . fr .Sergeant l.yiiuofxl .. CI Dallas 'J I Mountain ..'evil 1 - Iv.-in's liny . . 30 5.10 p.m.— TAKITIMU HANDICAP fin saddle), nt 300 sovs. 2min •Jllsei; class. One mile. Aiithiuti . . kit Vologda . . scr Klin's Star .. scr Weary Voyage 1Miinnrii Leo .. scr Lymvood .. "1 Nelson's Kocks Ahead :i(i Fortune, scr Scotfroo . ■ 'OC MELBOURNE TRACK WORK VINTAGE'S COURSE RECORD MELBOURNE, February 28. On the Caullield tracks, on the course proper Vintage beat La Trobe, favourite for the Australian Cup, over a mile in lmin 43isec, a course record. Closing Time beat Winooka by half a length over five furlongs in lmin Isec. Homer beat Carnarvon in the same time.

WELLINGTON T.C.

TO-MORROW'S PROGRAMME The Wellington Trotting Club will hold another of its popular fixtures at Hutt Park to-morrow, and while most of the horses engaged are trained in Canterbury, there is a fair sprinkling of North Island pacers and trotters in the list of acceptors. The track is in excellent order, and the winners will probably need to improve a good deal on their handicap times. The day's programme is as follows: INTRODUCTORY TROT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. 3min 43sec class. One mile and a half. Arapai .. sir Sonoma King 2-1 Annul Boy . . sir Billy Sundy . . 36 Dilfasliion .. VI Guy o' Mine 72 Header .. 12 Wahnooka .. 84 The field of unhoppled trotters in the Introductory Handicap is not a strong one, but the form of Sonoma King at the Forbury Park meeting draws attention to his chances. He twice won over a mile and a half, and though he is meeting better class this time he should hold his own. Header and Billy Sunday may prove the best of the remainder. AUTUMN NOVICE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. .lmin 43sec class. One mile and n half.

Gold Trail beat Flail and Eastern Chief over 10 furlongs in 2min 16sec. King March and Contact ran 10 furlongs in 2min 14sec. Arachnc dashed over four furlongs in 4tUscc. Capris and Sir John did the same. Synagogue beat Havana over six furlongs in lmin 16£ sec. Count Ito (K. Voitre) did a record live furlongs in lmin, the first three in 36sec, four in 47] sec. The previous track record, lmin lsec, was put up by Amata and Scotland. Both won the Newmarket Handicap. Young Idea beat Airkloof over four furlongs in 48;|sec. Kaylah beat Strathardale over five furlongs in lmin 2Jsec. Dark Chief and Whittingham covered six furlongs in lmin 16sec. Burlesque and Rogilla accounted for a mile in lmin 44i|sec. On the grass, Calulu King went five furlongs in lmin lsec; Sunclad ran six furlongs in lmin 16:isec, and Dark Sky did six furlongs in lmin ISsec. At Flemington, on the course proper, Verberry beat Theo over seven furlongs in lmin 31Jsec. Sylvandale covered 10 furlongs comfortably in 2min 22scc, the last three in 38sec.

Casino . . scr Silk Cord . . scr Forest Maiden scr Charteris Vale 24 Kaitawa .. scr Guy Zolock .. 24 Orleigh Mills scr Supertax . . 24 At the Wellington meeting last month Casino finished second to Harold Wrack and registered 3min 24 sec for a mile and a half. This performance is good enough to send him out a warm favourite for the Autumn Novice Handicap. Charteris Vale and Supertax look the best of the remainder.. WAIWKTU HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. 3min ;;7sec class. One mile find a half. Allworlhy .. scr War Betty .. scr Do Soto .. scr Irish Peach .. 12 Kdsar Wallace scr Full Hand . . 24 (■'olden Square i-rr Dundee . . 36 Red Gold . . scr The Waiwetu Handicap comprises a field of improving pacers, and of those on the limit the strongest appeal is made by De Soto, who has not raced for some time. Dundee would only need to do his best lo be troublesome, and Full Hand should also fill a place.

The Manic and Topical went live furlongs in lmin Gsec, and Spearman did a mile in lmin 48sec. Cuecsun defeated Supervalvc over a mile in lmin 45sec, and Ticklish covered six furlongs in lmin 19sec. Veilantif went five furlongs in lmin 4sec, and Rapsonia accounted for five in lmin 3isec. On the tan, Treyford and Petau ran 10 furlongs in 2min 26Asec, the last two in 25Jsec. Preference defeated Gilt over six furlongs in lmin 20sec. Ray Wilson will ride Waltzing Lily and A. Cooper Blue Shot. Great Legend galloped brilliantly to cover half a mile in 48i(Sec. Gordon's Leap has drawn the favoured outside farrier marble for the Newranrket Handicap. Arachne is No. 24. Winooka 22, and Count Ito three. The imported stallion, Portofino, arrived in Melbourne to-day. He will go to the stud.

ances. and proved himself at home on a grass track. Waving Corn has also been racing well without winning, and Cam Dillon, Mystery Yet. and Our Fay are more than useful. The finish may be confined to Argolis, Cam Dillon, and Our Fay. 4.45 p.m.— FORSYTH HACK HANDICAP, of IUO aovs. Seven furlongs, si. lb. at. lb. Colossian Final Shot Knock Out , Top Rank Monipero Grand Reviev Bettwyscoed 9 3 Red Dance .. 8 13 Knowledge 8 13 Quebea 8 7 Polygraph 8 7 Liberate 8 4 Narrloo 8 0 War Knisrht Six of those carded for the concluding event figure earlier in the programme, comprising Colossian, Top Rank, Monipere, Bettwyscoed, Quebec, and War Knight, and of these Monipere is a likely starter. The field lends itself to a close dispute for favouritism, but in all probability the list of investments will be headed by Knock Out, Monipere, and Grand Review.

ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 200 govs. 3min 25sec class. One mile and a half. Cnlriwood .. ser Moenst .. 12 William Toll ser Bracken . . 24 Worthy King ser Roy Spec, inc.. Affile . . 12 12 pen. 48 Biiifrpn Palm 12 Rey Spec's performance at New Brighton on Satur/day showed him to be a good class racehorse, and even a 12 yarcjs penalty may not be sufficient to even up the field. The distance, a mile and a half, will suit Agile and Bracken, and the former may be the favourite, while Bingen Palm at his best would have to be seriously considered. The public may prefer the chances of Agile, Rey Spec, and Bingen Palm. I'AI.MKK TROT HANDICAP, of i:io mjvs. 'tniiii 59f.fi: cliiss. Two miles. Arapai .. ser Sonoma King ."o" Aerial Doy .. mt Hilly Sun.ly .. 4K Header . . 12 (iuy o" Mine 9l\ Dilfashioii . . 2t Walmooka . . 108 Karl Bingen . . ofi In the Palmer Trot Handicap most of the starters will be making their second appearance for the day, and while Wahnooka is set to give away a long start, the two miles might suit him better than the shorter journey. Sonoma King and Header should again race prominently and will be the favourites. TAITA HANDICAP, of 100 govs. 3min ssec class. One mile and a quarter. Casino . . ser Orleigh Mills se.r Forest Maiden ser Charteris Vale 24 Kaitawa . . ser Supertax . . 24 A small field in the Taita Handicap \vP\ give Casino a chance of adding to Ais record, and with Charteris Vale and Supertax he should be strongly supported.

MARCH HANDICAP, of 330 sovs. 3min class. One mile and a quarter. Alhvorthy .. scr Stella Derby .. scr ])e Soto . . scr War Betty . . scr Golden Square nr Irish Peach .. 12 Max Havoc . . scr Full Hand ' . . 2 1 Red Gold . . scr Dundee . . 36 Rongomai . . scr If he escapes a penalty for an earlier performance De Soto should be the elect of backers in the March Handicap, and Rongomai will be well suited by the distance. War Betty, Dundee, and Full Hand will all have friends, and a likely trio includes De Soto, Rongomai, and Full Hand. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. 2min 49sec class. One mile and a quarter. Coldwood . . scr Moeast . . 12 Great Antrim scr Purser . . 24 Worthy King per Taxpayer . . 24 Agile . , 12 Key Spec . . 24 Bingen Palm 12 Several smart sprinters claim engagements in the Farewell Handicap, for which the chances of Taxpayer, Agile, and Rey Spec will be favoured. WAIAPU K.C. GOLD STITCH WINS STAKES

TUPAROA HACK HAHMfIiP. Of 40 sova. One mile and i Mas I—BOTHWELL 9-7 .. •• ** 3—Unexpected 8-3 .. •• 2—Gold Stitch 9-5 .. •• *** 5 Wolsey 8-3; 4 Valadore 8-0; ■ ■ AVon bv half a length; three least" l " iind third. Time, lmin 50set. MATITI HACK RANDICW. Ot 35 sovs. Sir fttrlott '' I—BONNIE SONG 8-5 •• 3—Peggy Defoe 8-0 .. 2—Fortene 9-2 .. Mca, J 4 Foreign Money 9-8 »lso »•* Won by % neck; a length .etosdul® Time, lmin 15 l-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of 45 sovs. Sii talons _ I—GOOD HUNTING 10-7 »™ - —Hunting Day 9-2 •• s—lialajjerts—lialajjert 8-0 .. iTfl 4 Purse 9-5; 5 Flying Mimic dore 8-0 also started-. , , \ Won by a head fa length second and third. Time, 1®

(PRESS ASSOCIATION TEI.EGBAM.I GISBORNE, February 28. The Waiapu Racing Club's meeting was held to-day in good weather. The totalisator handled £ 3447, against £2517 last year. Results were as follows: MANUTAHI SCUREY, Of 35 sovs. Fivo furlongs. 2—WHIMPER 8-0 . . . . Atkins 1 I—Unexpected 8-0 . . . . Young 2 s—Summer Hill 8-0 ..." .. Davis o 7 Whanua 8-0; 4 Hunting Lass 8-0; il Rockhampton 8-0; 6■. Taksrua S-0 also started. Won by a length and a quarter; two lengths second and third. Time, Imin 2 l-ssec. HIKUEANGI HACK HANDICAP, Of 40 sovs. Seven furlongs. I—FORTENB P0 .. McNaughton I ,'i —Prince Henry 8 3 . . Scullin 2 4—Purse 9-10 .. .. Davis 3 2 Foreign Money also started. Won liy three lengths; half a length second and third. Time. Imin 27 ljscc. WAIAPU STAKES, Of 55 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 2—GOLD STITCH 8-5 . . Young 1 I—Bothwell 8-7 .. .. Davis 2 3—Hunting Day 0-0 . . . . Atkins 3 Tho only starters. Won by half a length; half a length second and third. Time, 2min 12sce. COUNTIES' HACK HANDICAP, Of 30 sovs. Six furlong.-. 3—PRINCE HENRY 0-7 .. Wal-h 1 I—Peggy Defoe- 8-;! . . . . Atkins 2 ti—Summer Hill 8-3 . . . . Davis :; 4 Flying Mimic !>-2; 2 Malajiort 8-12; 7 Takttrua 8-0; 5 Audica 6-0 also started. Won by a length: half a length second and third. Time, Imin ICisec.

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