WELLINGTON AUTUMN MEETING.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 785, 7 April 1910, Page 6

WELLINGTON AUTUMN MEETING.

RESULT OF RECENT BLOOD STOCK • SALES.

THOMPSON HANDICAP. a

ARMLET WINS COMFORTABLY,

STAKES WON BY FORMBY. •' Never, perhaps, has an autumn meeting of the Wellington Racing Club been held in more delightful weather, than- that which prevailed yesterday for the opening day of this year's autumn fixture. A clear blue sky overhead, and a fine mild atmosphere, with scarcely a breath of wind —these were the conditions at Trentham, and very pleasant they were after the oppressive' heat experienced at the summer meeting in January. Naturally the attendance was quite up to the average, for a Wednesday, and the course presented a gay appearance that was almost unusual for Thompson Handicap day. The grounds were in excellent order, and after the recent brief spell of mild weather the racing track was left in bettor condition than it had previously been at the same season of the year. As a result of this new time records for the Thompson Handicap and the North Island Challenge. Stakes were registered. Half of the events were easily won, and the other half produced very close finishes, though fortunately for backers it was the well-supported candidato that squeezed homo on nearly every occasion.'

The principal event of tho day,' the Thompson Handicap, was won by Armlet, who led from start to finish, and won by a good; margin from I'umut and North East. The weight-for-age race, North Island Challenge Stakes, was annexed by Formby, who had to be ridden out to beat the Multiform colt v Polymorphous. Both Armlet and Formby have always performed well on the Trentham course, and their victories were well received, Armlet meeting with a great ovation when she returned to weigh in.

Totalisator investments for the day amounted to £12,470, an increase of nearly .£IOOO on the figures for the corresponding 'day last year. On the outside a tenshilling totalisator was in use for (tie first time. It was "well patronised, but as the investments were all lumped toBf.ther the same dividend obtained for eoth machines. The only difference was that it threw a little extra' work on the officials. Nine bookmakers were licensed inside and fifteen outside, the club receiving ,£342 in fees. 'The results are as follow:—

FIRST HUEDLE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs., second horse to receive 35 sovs. and the third horse 15 sovs. from the * stake. One mile and three-quarters. 3 Mr. C. B. Pharazyn's br. g. Longner, by The Officer—Handsome Jack mare, syrs., 9st. 91b. (A. M'Connon) 1 2 Mr. H. Whitney's Whatakufa, lOst. (T. Pritchard) 2 1 Hon. J. D. Ormond's Audak, 9st. Hlb (Julian) 3 Also started: 4 Chaso Mab,-9st. (Cochrane). Longner and Whatakurii' jumped the first hurdle together a length ahead of the other pair. Going past' tlie stand Audax went to the front, and, running very wide, led to the five furlongs post, where Chase Mab took command. Longner came through again at the straight entrance, and won comfortably by a length from Whatakura, who was a couple of lengths ahead of Audax. Time, 3min. 20 3-ssec.

WAIiWETU HANDICAP, of 150 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and the third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. Seven furlongs. 1 Sir George Clifford's ch. c. Sharpshooter, by Clanranald—Weathereye, 3yrs., 9st. 111b. (F. E. Jones) 1 5 Mr. Hiddleton Melrose's Truganini, 9st. 71b (W. Ryan) 2 i Hon. J. D. Ormond's Bollin, 9st. 51b. . (F. D. Jones) 3 Also started: 2 Osiris, 9st. 121b. (Caircs); G Swimming Belt, -.'st. 91b. (Jenkins); and 3 Laius, Sst. (Oliver). From a good start Sharpshooter went to the front closely attended by. Truganini, Laius, and Osiris. • Sharpshooter was never headed, and won by half a length from Truganini, who was a length in front of Bollin. Laius was fourth. Time, lmin. 29sec.

SELVERSTREAM HANDICAP, of 100 sovs., second horse to receive 15 sovs. and the third horse 10 sovs. from the' stake. Seven furlongs. 9 Mr. J. Bretfs b. c. St'. Felix, by St. Ambrose (imp.)— Fauna, • 3yrs., 6st. 71b ; (L, Traill) 1 5 Mr. R. MTHiken's Explosive, 7st. (R. Xoung) 2 G Mr. Lance Wood's Ukraine, 7st. 41b. (Emerson) 3 Also started: 8 Hilarian, 9st. 41b. (Sid. R«id); 7 Royal Marine, Bst. 91b. (Fritchard); 10 Magneto, Bst. 91b. (Ryan); 3 Marengo, Bst. 51b. (Langstone); 4 Succession, Bst. 41b. (Oliver); 2 Idealism, 7st. 101b. (Carroll); 1 Penza, 7st. \4lb. (Mussen); and 11 San Lass, Gst. 71b. (Stan. Reid). St. Felix went to the front at the start, followed by Magneto, Penza, and Explosive,. while Hilarian was hopelessly left. St. Felix led throughout, and won comfortably by two lengths from Explosive, who was a head in front of Ukraine. Idealism was fourth, and Succession fifth. Time, lmin. 29 2-ssec.

THOMPSON HANDICAP, of 500 sovs., second horse to reoeive 75 sovs., and the third horse 25 sovs. from the stake. One mile. 1 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's b. m. Armlet, by Menschikoff—Armilla, 4yrs., Bst. 13lb : (R. Hatch) 1 9 Mr. M. T. M'Grath's br. g. Tumut, by Merriwee—lsmene 6yrs., Bst. 81b (H. Cairns) 2 2 Mr. H. Macmanaway's ch. g. North East, by Euroclydon—Marianna, syrs., 9st. 61b (A. Oliver) 3 Also started: 10 Sir Tristram, Bst. 31b. (F. D. Jones); 6 Husbandman, Bst. 21b. (F. E. Jones); 7 Sir Frisco, BsL lib. (Ryan); 4 Lady Medallist, 7st. 111b. (carried 7st. 131b.) (Jenkins); 11 Waipaku, 7st. 91b. (E. Youug); 12 Ballarat, fist. 111b. (Emerson); 8 Adria, fist, 101b. (W. D. Young); 13 Mataari, Cst. 101b. (Stan, fteid); 3 Cronstadt, fist. 101b. (Monk); 5 Aboriginal, 6st. 71b. (carried 6st. 101b.), (Carroll). After considerable delay at the start, the field was dispatched on fairly even terms. Armlet immediately showed out in front, and Mataari was conspicuous at the rear. At the end of a furlong Armlet was almost clear of Ballarat, and then followed Tumut, "Waipaku, and North East, while the last three were I.ady Medallist, Mataari, and Adria. At the five-furlongs post, the order was much tlie same, except that Waipaku had dropped back, and Aboriginal had moved up to North East. Armlet came into the straight two lengths ahead)of Ballarat, but the latter was thon done with, and Tumut challenged Armlet. In tho run home Armlet drew away and won by three lengths from Tumut, who just lasted long enough to get second honours by a neck from North East. Husbandman was fourth, Lady Medallist fifth, Ballarat sixth, and Waipaku and Adria last. Time, lmin. 40 l-ssee-

The following are the previous winners of tho race st. lb. m. s. 1092 J. F. M'Andrew'g Kupenea 7 0 151 i 1893 TJ. Maruioaru's Eangipidii 7 7 1461*5 1894 J. Kean's Lottie 8 2 1 441-5 1895 S. M'Guinness's Waiuku ... 7 5 1 471-5 1897 'S. M'Guinness's WaiuUu...' 8 13 145 1898 S. M'Gninneßs's Waiuku... 10 3 143 4-5 1899 It. Oonnop'e Amoureux ... 6 9 1 42 t 1900 Hon. J. D. Ormond'B Jabber 8 6 148 1901 D. Gordon's Boreas 9 9 1 423-5 1902 D. Gordon's Ostiak 7 13 1 43 4-5 1903 8. L. Parson's Shrapnel .. 7 12 1 412-5 1904 E. A. Laurent's Pull Cry 7 10 1.43 1905 Sir G. Clifford's Bignalman 7 8 1 43 3-5 1906 G. Hunter's Mystification 7 2 1 42 4-5 1907 G. Moore's Holen Portland 7 3 1 412-5 1908* W. Cooper's Sunbonnet .. 7 2 1 43 4-5 1908* H. F. Nicoll's Sea King ... 6 11 1 43 4-5 1909 E. J. Watt's Aborigine ... 8 5 1 43 *Dead heat.

NORTH ISLAND CHALLENGE STAKES, of 660 sovs. Second horse to receive 100 sovs. and the third horse 50 sovs. from the stake; a further sum of GO sovs. to be deducted from the stake and apportioned for the encouragement of breeders. For ail ages. Weight for age, with penalties and allowances. Seven furlongs. 2 Hon. J. D. Ormond's b. c. Formby, by Birkenhead (imp.)—Gladisla, 2yrs., Bst. lib (F. D. Jones) 1 5 Mr. Highden's b. c. Polymorphous, by Multiform—Rumour, 3yrs., 9st. lib (A. Oliver) 2 1 Mr. R. W. Paterson's b. h. Penates, by Ruenalf—Housewife, syrs., 9st. 111b (R. Hatch). 3 Also started: 6 Gold Lace, 9st. 121b. (Ryan); 3 Flitaway, Bst. 121b. . (F. E. Jones); and i King So'ult, 7st. lib. (R. Youngj.

Formby was quickest to begin, and was followed by Gold Lace and Penates, with Polymorphous last. After going a couple of fiulougs, Penates ran up to Formby, and the pair raced together to the home turn, where Penates retired,: and Polymorphous challenged Formby. A good race resulted in a win. for Formby bif half a length from Polymorphous, with Penates three lengths away, and Gold Lace fourth. Flitaway was last. Time, lmin. 28sec. The following aie the previous winners of the race:— st. lb. m. s. 1899 G. 6. Stead's Screwgun ... 8 1 1 30 1900 G. G. Stead's Formosan ... 713 1 351-5 1901 G. G. Stead's Menschikoff 8 1 128 4-5 1902 D. Gordon's. Porirua 7 11 1 311-5 1903 Sir G. Clifford's Treadmill 8 1 130 1904 G. G. Stead's Martian 8 5 1 301-5 1905 J. Monk's Achilles 9 8 1 293-5 1906 J. Monk's Achilles 10 1 131 1907 Sir G. Clifford's Glenculloch 8 1 129« 1908 J. Monk's Diabolo *6 10.132 1909 W. B. Bidwill's Provocation B—l' 129 'Carried 6st. 131b. (31b. over). : PLtTNKET NURSERY HANDICAP, of 150 sovs., second hprse to rgceive 20 sovs., and the tkird horse 10, sovs. " from tho stake. For 2-year-olds. Five 1 furlongs. 1 Sir Geo. Clifford's ch. f. Tenterhook, ~ by Clanranald—To-morrow, . Bst. 101b. (F. E. Jones) 1 3 Mr. M. Melrose's Lord Kelvin; Bst. 41b. (Ryan) 2 6 Mr. C. Ross's Deploy, 6st. 71b. (Emerson) 3 Also started: 2 Selene, Bst. lib. (F. D. Jones); 5 British, 6st. 131b. (Bennett); A Dearest, 6st. 111b. (Traill); 7 Lady Eilcheran, 6st. 71b. (R. Young); and 8 Odessa, Gst. 71b. (MDonald). " Tenterhook led all the way and won nicely by half a length from Lord Kelvin, who was nearly a length in front of Deploy... British Maid was fourth. Time, lmin. 2-l-ssec.

RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs., second, horse to receive 2a 60vs., and the third horse IS sovs. from the stake. Sis furlongs. 1 Mr. J. W. Lowe's ch. m. Effort, by Advance—Endeavour, 4yTS., Bst. 91b (W. Kyan) I 2 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's Perle d'Or, . "«st 121b. '.... (Begby) 2 5 Mr. J. Monk's Gipsy Belle, 7st. (Traill) 3 Also started: 4 Kilindini, 7st. 131b. (C. Jenkins); 6 Advantage, 7st. 41b. (Emerson); and 3 Golden Loop, 6st. 71b. (11. Young). Kilindini was first to show, out, but in. a f ew_ strides Gipsy Belle had taken the lead,' and at the end of a furlong she was' joined by Advantage. This pair passed the half-mile post over two lengths ahead of Kilindini, while Perle d'Or was last. Soon after entering the straight Advantage was done with and the others closed up on Gipsy Belle. Perle d'Or, on the rails, was the first to draw level with the Stepniak mare, but at the halfdistance Effort was noticed coming fast on the outside.; The last 50 yards resulted in a great struggle between Perle d'Or and Effort, the latter gaining the verdict by half a head. Gipsy Belle was nearly three lengths away third, and Kilindini was fourth. Time, lmin. 15scc.

TINAKORI HANDICAP, of 100 eovs., second horse to receive 15 sovs., and the third horse 10 sovs. from the; stake. . Six furlongs. ' 1 Mr. C. E. 'Major's ch. f. 'Emblem, by Field Battery—Vapour, 3yrs., Sst. 21b (H. Gray) 1 3 Mr. J. R. MDonald's Kina, 7st. 101b., carried 7st. 13lb. (Jenkins) 2 5Mr. x R. M'MikenV Explosive,.' Gst. 111b 3 Also started: 2 Sea Queen, Sst. 101b. (Ryan),; 7 Faunns, Bst. slb. (Jones),; G First Battery, Bst. (W. Price); .4 Leahora, 7st. 111b. (L. Wilson); 8 Merriwing, 7st. lib. (Kemp); and 9 Ahuapai, 6st. 71b. (M'Douald). Emblem was soon showing out in front and thereafter she was never headed, winning easily by over two lengths from Kina, who was a similar distance in front of Explosive. Leahora was fourth, and Sea Queen last. Time, lmin. 15 2-ssec.

NOTES ON THE RACING. Gold Bird was withdrawn from the First Hurdle Handicap, and the field was thus reduced to four runners. Audax opened favourite, and maintained his position until the close of the betting, but Whatakura and Longner were nearly as well supported as the Birkenhead gelding. Audax, who is a trifle on thebigside yet, jumped well, and showed a lot of pace for a mile and a quarter, but he covered, far more ground than any of the others, and eventually finished third. The gallop, however, should greatly benefit him, and he should bo seen in winning form before long. Longner, who was making his first appearance in a hurdle race, jumped well enough, but appeared extremely lucky to win. He got a lucky run on the rails at the home turn, and once over the last hurdle he easily beat Whatakura for pace. Whatakura was the fittest looking candidate of the four, but he appears to bo nothing more than a moderate, stayer.

In a field of six, Sharpshooter was made a good favourite for the Waiwetu Handicap, and after leading all the way ne won by a small margin from Truganini. There was very little difference between the two at the finish. The luck was against Trnganini, as she had to cover a little more ground than.the winner, who was on. the rails from the start. Osiris and Laius, who were the wellliacked candidate after Sharpshooter, scarcely ran up to expectations. Swimming Belt, who_ was very' troublesonie .at the barrier, finished last.

Penza, who won a maiden race at Masterton last month, was the favourite selection in the Silverstream Handicap, but after running prominently in the first furlong 6he was beaten out of a place. The winneT proved to bo St. Felix, who, with the exoeption of Magneto and San Lass, was the biggest outsider in the field of eleven. As a two-year-old, St. Felix showed exceptional promise on the tracks, but she contracted influenza at that age nnd won only one race. In yesterday's event she led from start to finish, and won quite comfortably. Now that shei has struck form further races should be within her compass. Explosive, who oame all the way from Auckland to compete at the fixture, finished second. He came out again in the concluding event, and ran third behind Emblem and Kina, Swimming Belt (who had started earlier in the day), Equitas, and Effort wore withdrawn from the Thompson Handicap, leaving thirteon starters. The scratching of Equitas and Effort somewhat detracted from tho interest of the race, and Armlet was at once . made a warm favourite, wliilo North East carried' a good deal moro money than any of the others. Generally the candidates were a well-conditioned lot. Considerable delay was caused at tho start, principally owing to Adria refusing to stand up to tho barrier. Eventually a very good yitart was effected, Mataari getting

slightly the worst of it. The favourite was quickly into her stride and she set a terrific pace down the back stretch. Ballarat and Tumut made great efforts to keep with the Menschikolf mare, but when the straight was neared it was apparent that Armlet was going as well E ' s any of the candidates behind her and though she may have been fully extended at the finish she won by a good margin. It was the first occasion that Armlet had over won a mile race and the time she registered _ was over a second faster than the previous best on record for the lhompson Handicap. Any doubt that had existed as to her ability to stay out a fast-run mile was dispelled by the performance. North East ran a great race m k'S impost and he was catching Tumut at every stride towards the Ju was n °£ heavily supported on tho machine _ and returned his supporters a good dividend for second place, Ballarat was in second position for nearly six furlongs, but failed to see the journey out. Cronstadt, who was third favonrite on the totalisator, was never in a prominent position.

Six .horses went to the post for the North Island Challenge Stakes, and Penates was made the hottest favourite of the day. This time, however, backers were wide of the mark as Penates, after running with Formby for five- furlongs, died away, and could only finish third, and Formby won his third race on the Tremthaan course. This is the first occasion on which the Hon. J. D. Orinond has owned the winner of the race. It ie interesting to note that Formby has won every race that he has competed' in at .Trenthain, and has up till the present captured all of ths club's races that carry' premiums for the* breeder of the winner. Polymorphous, who was . turned out in great condition for the race, was unable to commence as fast as Formby, and. the couple of lengths he lost at the start cost, him the race, for he finished with a great run, amd got to within half a' length of the winner'. In the :,-ace book Polymorphous appeared as weighted at Stet, 81b.. but it was pointed out that his correct weight should have been 41b. less, and the stewards, on being called together, agreed'that he should weigh out at 9st. ,41b.

All the acceptors went to the post .for the Nursery Handicap, amd Temterhook was installed favourite. He led all the' way, but only soored by a nairow marfin from the Multiform colt Lord Kelvin. The latter had not raced since December last, and considering this he showed ex-, cellent form. Boanerges, who lost a little condition on,the trip to Riccarton, was withdrawn from the Railway Handicap Hon Ami was also scratched. Effort was "favourite, but Kilindini,. Perle d'Or, and Golden Loop were , also well backed. Gipsy Belle and Advantage set a warm pace for the first half mile, but neither was able to keep the pressure on, and Perle d'Or and Effort were left to fight out the finish. They crossed the line abreast of one another, the judge deciding in favour of Effort. Perle d'Or- was rather unlucky to be beaten, for when half the distance, had been covered she was absolutely last. She was ahead of Effort at one part of the straight, but the favourite /got up in the last few strides. . Kilindini got away well, but is apparently not quite in her best form, and she finished outside a place. For the . concluding event Emblem, ridden by H. Gray, was installed favourite, and she won from end to end. Sea Queen, who was second favourite, got away badly, and would not gallop by any means kindly. She finished, a dozen -lengths behind the field. Kina cape with a late run and got into second place, but was .unable to extend the winner.

Owners are reminded that acceptances for the second day's handicap events close at 1 p.m. to-day with the secretary, Mr. A. E. Whyte. ■ . WEIGHTS FOE SECOND DAT. ! Mr. J. , ff. Pollock has declared the following, weights for the second day (Saturday) of the Wellington Racing Club's meeting:— SECOND HURDLE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and a half. St. lb. st.lb. ■ Makn 11 6 Xavior 10 0 Tauira 10 12 Pipoko 9 13 Waiouelo 11' Moose ".—9 ", 8' Reuinac' .10 10 Mt.' Cook' ... 9 8 Maida 10 6 Aotea 9' 2 Exmoor 10 5 Showman .... 9 2 Whatakura ..10 9 Waipunehu ; 9 0 Longner 10 9 Chasemab ... 9 0 ■ Audax 10 3 Merrie Lawn 9 0 Polytmthus... 10. 3 Ratepayer .. ! 1 Hydrant 10- 3 Pakau 9 8 Gold Bird ... 10 2 HUTT HANDICAP", °f ISO sovs. One i mile. st.lb. st.lb. Iranui — 30 11 Aboriginal ... 8 7 Effort 10 U Curator 8 5 Tru'ganini ... 9 9 Ballyshannoa 8 5 Bridge 9 9 Fasnakyle ... 8 5 Bollin 9 i Passive' ....... 8 3 Hilarian ...... 9 2 Dazzling ...... 8 3 Sivimming Ambrosian ... 8 3 Belt 9 1 Dreadless .... 8 3 Mataari 9 0 Waxy i 8 0 Adria —8 13 Laius 8 0 MTJRITAI HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. , Seven furlongs. st.lb. st.lb. Hilarian ...... 9 ,0 St. Felix .... 7 6 Golden Loop 9 0 Explosive .... 7 4 Royal Marine 8 6 Ukraine 7 2 Magneto, '8 3 Merrie' Goer 7 2 Marengo 8 0 Royal Maid 612 Succession ... 8 0 Stepalong .... 6 7 • Eaglestone ... 7 11 Laius — 6 7 Idealism 7 7 San Lass...;.. 6 7 Leahora 7 7

AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. One mile and a quarter. St. lb. St. lb. Crucinella ... 9 3 Waipaku — 7*3 North East... 9 0 Osiris 7 3 Gold Lace ... 8 9 Ingoda ........ 7 3 Equitas' 8 9 Truganini ... 7 2 Iranui 8 9 Parable 7 1, Effort 8 9 Tamainnpo... 7 1 Sandstream... 8 6 Bollin .......... 613 Husbandman ~8 0 Taitoko 6 13 Diabolo 8 0 Swimming Sir Antrim... 8 0 Belt 6 12 Sir Tristram 8 0 Kopu 6 10 Sir Frisco ... 7 12 Adria C 7 Advocate 7 10 Cronstadt .... 6 7 Merrivonia... 7 9 Ukraine 6 7 Gwendolina... 7 9 Reformist ... G 7 Flitaway 7 5 Passive 6 7 Lady iiedal- Dreadless .... 6 7 list 7 5 Perolina 6 7 Bridge 7 4 Ambala 6 7 PACIFIC HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Five furlongs. Polymorphous .9 13 , Killaloo .... 7 6 Kilindini .... 9 8 Gold Top .... 7 0 Perle d'Or ... 9 6 IVuo ICnight 7 4 Tenterhook 9 3, Gold Finder 7 4 Warsong ..... 811 Jean ......... 7 0 Emblem ...; 811 Gloss Gl3 Sea Queen ... 8 8 • Tangaliau ... 6 10 Parula 8 8 British Maid 6 10 Golden Loop ,'B.B Dearest 6 7 Dreadless ... 8 6 Virtue 6 7 Formeden 8 6 Deploy 6 7 Lord Kelvin 8 5 Lady Fasnakyle ... 8 1 Kilcheran G 7 Expansion ... 8 1 Lohgstep 6 7 , Magneto ... 711 Complexity 6 7 King Soult 7 9 Longwood ... 6 7

SUBURBAN HANDICAP, of 200 sots. Sis furlongs. Armlet 0 12 Adv;uitage 7 0 Gold Lace .:. 9 8 . Hon Ami ... 6 12 North East !) 8 Aboriginal (i 11 Tumut 8 0 Liza (i 11 Kilindini ... 7 13' Warlock ... ii 7 Flitaway ... 712 To Kahurangi G 7 Porle dOr ... 7 8 Waiata .... 0 7 Boanerges 7 8 Glenspring... 6 7 Sharpshooter 7 8, Parula fi 7 Tamainupo 7 7,' Dreadless .... G 7 Ballarat ... 7 4 Dazzling C 7 Taitoko 7 4 Toanga ..... 0 7 Gipsy Belle 7 2 BELMONT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. Ambala .... 9 0 Rongomai ... 7 5 Emblem .... 813 Brilliancy .... 7 5 Lace Collar 8• 8 Explosive ... 7 5 To Kahurangi 8 8 Penza 7 l Koyal Marino 8 7 Undecided ... G 13 . Magneto 8 4 Mei'ric Wing GIS Faunus 8 3 Reformist ... GlO Succession ... 8 2 Stepalong .... G 7 Kina 713 Bourbon G 7 First Battery 7 12 Laius G 7 Ainnvell .... 710 Merrie Time G 7 Lenhora --78

SOUTHLAND RACES.

ASTRAKHAN WINS THE CUP. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Invercargill, April 6. The weather was . cold, with light showers, _ and there was a heavy gale for the opening day of the Southland autumn meeting. The course was heavy. The amount put. through the totalisator was .£1605, as against .£3362 last season. Twelve bookmakers, nine inside and three outside, obtained permits, the fees totalling ,£177. Results:— FIRST HANDICAP HURDLES.—RoyaI Shel], 1; Boy, 2; Homeward, 3. Homeward made the running, N but jumped weakly at the stand. Won easily. Time, 3rain. 38sec. SOUTHLAND CLASS . Daplyn, 1; Sir Christopher, 2; Lady Maid, 3. Won by a head. Time, smin. 23 2-ssec. \

SOUTHLAND CUP HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. One mile and a quarter.— Astrakhan, 1'; Eous, 2; Warsaw, 3. Won' by two lengths. Time, 2min. 20sec. ROSLYN HANDlCAP.—Officious, U Firebell, 2; Strath£llan, 3. Won by two lengths. Titae, lmin. 22 l-ssec. PLYING HANDICAP.—Gapon, U Lupuljte, 2; Hy Lav.'yer, 3. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin. 11 4-ssec. INVERCAEGELL TEOT.—Sir Ckristopher, 1; Master Pat, 2; Hinerata, 3. Won by tiv© lengths after a good race. Time. 4min. 6 4-ssec. _ FIRST COUNTRY HANDICAP.— Baron Northburn, 1; Wairakei, 2; Cc coon, 3. Won by a head. Time, Imrn. 38sec. . TRADESMAN'S HANDICAP.—Rifta Rang, 1; Alfreda, 2; Cuiroeettia, 3. Wott i on the post. Time, lmin. 53sec.

. ACCEPTANCES FOB SECOND tut, Invercargill, April 6. The' following are the acceptances for the second day of the Southland Racing Club's meeting:— SECOND HANDICAP HURDLES One mile and a half.—Coy, 11.7; Homeward, lOst. 121b.; and Royal .Shell, lOst. lllb. . ; AWARUA V HANDICAP. One mile and a distance. —Wainui, 9st. 41b.; Astrakhan, 9st.; Stratagem, Bst. 71b.; Obsono, Bst, 21b.; and Jack Ashore, 7st 21b. WELTER HACK HANDICAP. Sis furlongs—Torohunga, lOst. 81b.; Officious lOst. 81b.; Busyland, lOst. 21b.; Bluebell, 9st. 41b.; Adage, 9st. 21b.; Feodor, 9sfc.lib.; Seagar, 9st.; Firebell, 9sf.; Petard, Sst. 101b.; Sombrero, Bst. 101b.; . Merribeck, Sst. 81b.; Lady, Ranald, Bst. 41b.» Radiator., Sst. 41b.; Captain Kettle,. Bst; and Ngaripua,; Bst. PRESIDENT'S" WELTER HANDICAP Seven'furlongs.—Eous, 9st. 121b. ;MV Lawyer, 9st. lllb.; Loftus, 9st. 31b.; Rifle Range, 9st. ■ 21b.; Gold Dredge, Sst. 71b.; Strathfillan, Bst. 71b.; Mango, Bst. 41b.; and Invinciblo, Bst. SECOND COUNTY HANDICAP. One' mile.—Wairakei, lOst. 41b.; Baron Northburn, 9st. 41b.; Grafton Laddie, Bst. 131b. i Cocoon, Bst. 61b.; - and Musketator, Bst< 41b. WINTER OATS HANDICAP.—Ona mile.—Lupulite, Sst. 41b.; Cuirosettia, Bst lllb.; Warsaw, Bst. lllb.; Stratagem, Bst 91b.; Eous, Bst. 81b; Alfreda, 7st. 81b.; Jack Ashore, 7st. 31b. Adage, 7st.; and Mango, 7st. •

NEW. RIVER CLASS TROT. One mil* and a half .—General Abdallah',' 25sec. i Happy Lad, 22sec.; S.M., 20sec.; Essie, 20sec.j Sir Lex, 19sec.; Encore, 19sec.» Brownhill, 19sec;; Toney, 19sec.; Gold Guard, 125e0.; Belle Childe, 12sec.i Silver Black, 9sec.; Darwin, Bsee.; Royal Col< ours, Gsec.; Duncan Macgregor, ssec.; and Dragoon, ssec. DASH TROT. One mile.—Chief Eoho, 24sec.;\ Maira, 24sec.'; Maori Chieftain, 24sec.; Musician, 24sec.; Richmond Grove, 24sec.; Sparkling Kola, 24sec.; Sterling Queen, 2-lsec.; 8.X.L., 24sec.; Burly Bob, 24sec.;. Prince Retty, 22sec.; Marven, 22sec.; The Dairymaid, 21sec.; Lady Merlin, 20sec.; S.H., 20sec.; Sir Lex, 19sec_; Myrtle Bell, 19sec.; Dreyfus, 19sec.; Mas-, tej Pat, 17sec.; Evening Star, 1650 c.; Regina Belle, 13sec.; and Sterling Kina Dsoc.

REEFTO.N RACES,

(By Teleeraoh.—Press Association.! Reefton, April 8. For tlie Reefton races the mornilg vraf wet, lint cleared. There was only a fail attendance. The racing was good. Totalisator investments totalled £2160. B«« suits:— SHORTS HANDlCAP.—Montague,' 9st, lib., 1; Hillspring, Bst. 121b. 2; Supplement, Bst. ,71b., 3. Scratched: Lubra, and Miss Gift. Time, 51sec. PLYING HANDICAP.—BIesbok, Bsfc lib., 1; Mangrove, 9st. 21b., 2; Platinum, Sst. 121b., 3. .Scratched: Investment, 1 and Bonny Jean. Time, lmin. 4 4-ssec. PROGRESS TROT.—Miss P, 28sec., 1; Sweet Eileen, 33sec.,_ 2; Fiction, 29sec., 3, Scratched: Silver King, John, Miss Kock land, and Loyal. Time, 4min. 212-Sscc. AUTUMN HANDICAP.—First View, 7st. 101b., 1; North Pole, lOst. 111b., The , Orient, 7st. 51b., 3. The only starters. The last named led till half way round, when. First View and North Pole had a struggle, the former winning by half a length.. Time, lmin. 58 3-osec. BOATMAN'S HANDICAP.-Miss Gift,' 7st. 81b.,'1; Contingent, fist., 2; Divorce, 7st. 121b., 3. Also, started: Wairarapa, and Ahaura. Continent and Divorci came up the straight together, the.for-" mer leading, when Miss Gift came with a rush and won by a neck. Time, lmin, 17 4-ssec. GRANDSTAND TROT.-Wild Cry, 25 sec., 1;. Sweet Eileen, 45sec., 2; Rosamond, 15sec., 3. A tame race. Thirteen starters. Time, smin. 43sec. ' PLATE.—Mangrove, Bst. 71b., 1; First View, 7st'. 101b.,-2; Hillspring, 7st. 101b., 3. Scratched: Nordoff, Awha, and Gracilis. A close finish. Time, lmin. .33 3-osec.

N.Z. TROTTING ASSOCIATION,

(By TeleKrapb.—Press Association.) Christchurch, April 6 At a meeting of the New Zealand Trotting Association, held ■ to-day, the committee that was ' set up to consider a scheme for submission to the conference for encouragement of a. modified fonn of "free-for-all" racing proposed that any club during the year must give stakes for "free-for-alls" (open, to all, horses) as follows:—If holding four days' racing, "at least one stake of .£100; sis days' racing, at least two of JSIOO each; three arlmore meetings, an amount at least equal to one of ,£IOO each for each meeting. The limits to be:—One mile, 4sec.; one."mile and a quarter, ssec.; one. mile 'and i half, Gsec.; two miles, Ssec. Distances td ■be left lo each club's discretion. Tha report was approved and directed to be included iu the suggestions to be brought before the conference in July.

By Telegraph—Press Association—CopjriEHt< Sydney, April 6. The amount realised by tlie recent Wood stock sales totalled • ,£IOO,OOO. [Last ; Saturday's "Daily Telegraph" states:—'"The yearling sales of 1910 concluded yesterday, when 161 lots were eold for "29,787 guineas. Thus in their two, days Messrs. W. Inglis and Soii disposed ; of 230 yearlings for a total of 47,262. guineas, while oil their . erne afternoon Messrs" H. TJhisholm aad Co. found buycxo fat' 132.10ts for a total outlay 'of 22,-195 guineas, so that the three days' sales returned a grand total of .£73,244. — These are stupendous figures, and were, never dreamed of when Mr. T. S. Clil> boru did all the selling in the saddling' paddock at .Bandwick Eaoeoourse, and. eae.li year's business was easily disposed of in cue day. The highest price of the sales was made yesterday, when 1750 guineas was paid for the colt by Malster, from Winkfield's Lass (imp); 1000 guineas were paid yesterday for Still's brother, 1500 guineas for Peru's brother, and' . 110 guineas for the brother of Dnilius.V colt by Wallace from Mylae, and that' youngster was purchased bya. lady, Mrs.' T. Longu'orth, who has evidently designa oh the Derby. During the three days of the'sales no fewer* tlum 13 lots realised from 1000 guineas each upwards. It will-

■lw veryinteresting to watch the manner 'in .which; this, season's crop of yearlings : 'accjuit themselves on, the .'turf, if indeed \.some of' them ever reach it. - Those who ■ patched the sales all through had manv ;• .surprises.';.; Some yearlings which seemed; 'k»rtam to bring a lot of money went for \(considerably'.less than others who were :.- jixot nearly iso sound-looking or good-look-..'ing,- while in a nnmbar'ot instances .the .purchasers bought beef that will cnl,y be .'taken off - at the expense of constitution t#nd legs."]

■ NOTES AND COMMENTS. • TBi Glkncob.l . An experienced raoing official, discussing, the-relative merits of North East ind Armlet on yesterday's running, remarked that if the weights had been reversed—Armlet 9st. 61b., NorthJ3astßst. 131b,—the Thompson Handicap of .1910 would, .have .resulted, in *,a dead heat between, the .horses'named; - :

> Polymorphous put up a very: fine performance in the Challenge Stakes in : beating:.Penates : at .a ; difference. of 31b. The handsome Multiform colt caine with a .'tremendous, rattle at the finish,, and was .galloping, over everything. ■ Trainer Mason was unluckyfnot to bring off a nice double at Trentham yesterday. • After Armlet-, had . won the Thompson Handicap from end to end, -Mason had. Perle. d'Or, as: his second etring in the Railway Handicap,. The filly (was nicely in at 6st. 121b., and w;as'well ifancied by the-publio as well as by the (table. She got the worst of the start, however, and although a remarkably fine inn in the straight placed'her in front and kept her there almost up to the judge's: box, Effort'-just managed to get her nose in.fijont and snatch victory on the post' t St. Felix, who paid the biggest dividend of'the day at Trentham yesterday, is on the small side, and was passed over by many punters on that account. One. lady,• however, "guided mpre'by her heart than her ; head, persuaded a companion to join with her' in taking a 10s. ticket .on "the little pony)"- which was so sadly neglected on the machine; ' and!.,/this sympathetic ■soul wasjhandsomely'TOwafded; '

A Sydney paper states that-' the'.'New [Zealand horse Downfall was to have' been' (submitted to;auction in Sydney on Tues•day last. v. '. • '. THE SYDNEY CUP WINNER. ' ! Vavasor, the winner of the Sydney Clip, run last. week, .is to go to India, and it is to be hoped'.: (says a Sydney writer) that he Will be- attended by. better luck thanhis ex-stable companion Peru, whel was too lame to run at the Calcutta meeting. .However, the tatter's. case is far from ■hopeless, as shown by his already being supported in doubles on the next Trials •and Viceroy's Cup.i •