THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1106, 20 April 1911, Page 6

THE TURF.

RACING AT RANDWICK. . THIRD DAY. TRAFALGAR BEATS COMEDY KING. By Telegraph—Press Association—Conyricht (Rec. April 19, 5.5 p.m.) Randwick, April 19. There was bright weather for the third day of tho Australian Jockey Club's meeting, but a strong, cold wind was blowing. The attendance was large. Trafalgar's win in the Cumberland Stakes was very popular. Following aro the results:— SECOND HURDLE RACE, of 300 sovs. About two miles and a half. Mr. E. W; Clancy's blk. h. Contorp, by Conqueror — Kokirikiri, 6yrs., lost, sib : 1 Nimrod, 9st. 131b 2 Boyong, list. 71b 3 Ten started. Won by two lengths, with a head between second and third. Time, dniin. s"lscc. ALL-AGED STAKES, a sweepstake of 10 sovs. each, with 2000 sovs. added. One mile. Mr. J. E. O'Brien's ch. li. Malt King, by Malster—Patrona, 4yrs., Ost. ... 1 Flavinius, 9st. lib 2 Beverage, Sst. 81b 3 Also started: Broadsword, 9st.; Lady Medallist, Sst. 121b.; Comedy King, Sst. 71b.; and Desert Rose, Sst. Gib. From a good start, Desert Rose and Beverage were first to move. Once they were fairly going. Desert Rose led by two lengths from Lady Medallist, followed by Beverage and Comedy King. At the seven-furlong post Desert Rose was Hires lengths ahead of Lady Medallist, and Beverage. There was little change to the half-mile, where Desert Rose still had three lengths lead from Lady Medallist, who was clear of Beverage, Flavinius and Comedy King. Before the 'three-furlong post was reached, Lady Medallist dropped back to fourth. Desert Koso led into tho straight from Malt King and Flaviuius. Malt King took charge at the distance, and a great race homo resulted. Malt King won by two lensths, with Beverage six lengths away. Lady Medallist was fourth. Then came Desert Eose, Comedy King, with Broadsword last. Time, lmin. 414 sec.

COOGEE HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Mr. A. B. Nagel's br. h. Bright Laddie, by Ayr Laddie (imp.)— Bright Alice, "4yrs., Bst. 61b 1 Kuringai, Sst. 3lb 2 Hartfell, 7st. 41b 3 Twenty started. The winner got away with a good lead, and was never overhauled. Won comfortably by two lengths, with' a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 57sec. EASTER STAKES, of 500 sovs. For two-year-olds. Seven furlongs. Messrs. W. and F. A. Moses's b. c. Jacamar, by Positano (imp.)— Jacinth, Bst. 21b l Borrosov, Sst 2 Ladies' Man, Sst. 21b 3 Eight starters. AVon by three lengths. Time, lmin. 30sec. CUMBERLAND STAKES, of 2000 sovs. Two miles. Messrs. P. and W. Mitchell's ch. h. Trafalgar, by Wallace—Grand Canary, syrs., 9st. 41b 1 By-Play, Bst. 121b 2 Comedy King, Sst. 71b. 3 Seven started. Bibbenluko led round the bend, witli Comedy King and Trafalgar closo together. At the mile Comedy King and Trafalgar were two lengths in front of Moorillaand By-Play, with Bibbenluko beaten off. Before reaching the seven-furlong post Trafalgar was in front, and at the five-furlong post led Coiriedy King by a length, with By-Play handy. Comedy King led into the straight from By-Play. Trafalgar again got on terms at the distance, and coming away won" by a length, and a quarter, with ten lengths between second ami third. Time, 3min. 32|scc. CITY HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. One mile and five furlongs. Mr. F. Merlon's ch. c. Aurofodiua, by Flavus (imp.)— Nereid, 3yrs., 7st. 71b 1 Mil, Gst. 121b ? Fatronatus, Sst 31b 8 There were nineteen starters. In a clattering finish. Aurofodina. won by half a length. Patronatus was a short length away third. Time, 2min. 51Jsec.

N.Z, METROPOLITAN TROTTING CUUB'S AUTUMN MEETING.

..'(By TelcsraDh-Prcss Association.! Christchurch, April 19. The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's autumn meeting was continued today in fine, but windy, weather, the track being in fair order. The totalisator investments amounted to .£15,031 10s., as against ,£BB7B last year. The following aro the results:—

APRIL HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. One mile-and a half.—Cora Lynn, 12sec, 1; Red Cloud (late Redlock), 13sec, 2; Clotah, Bscc, 3. Also started: Mambrino Girl, Gsec; Millk- C, Bsec; Bold Maid, 12sec.; Armamenter, 12sec.; Idaho, 13sec; Kavalli, 13sec; Gold Lace, Hscc.j Black Pride, 14sec.; St. Trclla, losec. j Rosechild, 17sec.; Restoration, 17sec. Won by two lengths. Time, Smin. 43s v ec.

HARVEST HANDICAP, . of 120 sovs. Two miles. Clingstone, 17sec, 1; Electrocute, Gsec, 2; Rubican, loscc, 3. Also started: Albertorious, scr.; Adventuress, Bsec; Lady Cherry, lOsec.; To Kuiti, lasec.; Bellwind, 17sec.; Master Raymond, 17sec.; Vanguard, 17sec.; Miss Nganara, 19sec; Lulu Child, lOsec.; Clevewootl, IDsec.; Lord Cardigan, 21sec. Won easily by twelve lengths. Time, 4min. 57 l-ssec. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, of 185 sovs.—Two miles.—Aberfeldy, 3sec, 1; Princess Louise, Bsec, 2; Croesus, 9sec, 3. Also started: Piecework, Jsec.; Ravenschild, sscc.; Ribbons, sscc.; Rubys, Gsec.; Dr. Chutney, "sec.; Royal Vesta, Bsec.; Gianella, Bsec; Little Tib, Bscc. Won by three lengths. Time, linin. 3!) sec. A protest for alleged inconsistency was dismissed. EASTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Two miles.—Bay King, 20sec, 1; Wild Tree, lfjsec, 2: Pansy, 23sec, 3. Also started: Bribery, Gsec; Bell Car, lOsec.; Viowmont, 14sec.; Prince Wilkin, 14sec; Clive, 17scc.; Lady Saywell, 20sec. ;iEsma, 22sec.; Cedric, 23sec.; Vigorous, 23scc.; Urgent, 23sec.; Ngarafa, 21sec. Won by a length. Time, Jniin. 53 d-ssec. BEGINNERS' HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. One mile and a half.—Rosemary, llscc, 1; Violet C, 3sec, 2; Prince Raynard, ,isec, 3. Also started: Restoration, Gsec.j L.E.A., Ssec; Applepie, 9sec.; Pepperwood, 13sec. Won easily. Time, 3min. 4G 2-s*ec. SPEEDWELL HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. One mile.—lmperial Polly. 2sec, 1; Franzie, osec, 2; Belroy, s;ec, 3. Also started: Verax, «cr., Royal Ribbon. l?ec.; Lady Clare, 2sec.; Mains, 2sec; Marie Xarelle, 3sec.; Eofcbery. 3sec.; Havoc, 3sec.; Elector, 4sec.: Bellis, 4sec.; Blueboy, 4sec: Factory Boy, 3sec.; Miss Burlington, 5 sec; Alliance. ssec.; Cinders, ssec.; Ripon Child, ssec; Little Arthur, Ssec; Vihnn, ssec.; Seychelle. sspc. • Won by a neck. Time, 2min. 21 2-ssec

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile.—Vibon, ssec, 1; loin, 7sec, 2; Neil Egan, s;ec, 3. Also started: Miss Florrio C, scr.; Miss A. R. T. Wilkcs, 2»ec.; lanto, 4scc.; Viewmont, ■ Gsec.; Princo Randle, 8?ec; Jackaroo, Gsec.; Lucky Mount, Gsec; Ferira, Bsec. Won by twelve lengths. Time, 2min. 21sec. "fLYKTJS , HANDICAP, of 10n sovs. One mile.—Jingle, ssec, 1; Onward, 4sec. 2; Ned Corbett,. 3sec, 3. Also started: The Needle, scr.; Mada, Isec.; Harold Minto, lsec; Dayspring. 2sec.; Adonis. 2sec.; Dominion. 3sec.; Cdranz, 4sec.; Uniform, 4 sec; Grampian. ssec.; Kinny K., ssec. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min. 24

WESTLAND RACING CLUB'S ACCEPTANCES.

(By Telegraph—Press Association.) Hokitika, April Ifl. Following are tho acceptances for tho first day of the WesHand Racing Club's meeting:— OPEN HANDICAP. Seven fui-longs.-Aberration, 9st. Sib.; Divorce, 9st. lib.; Miss Sylvia, !)st. 41b.; Ilillspring. Bsl. 111b.! Obligate, Sst. lib.; Pure Rose Bst. 111b.; Wairarnpa, 6st. 91b.; The Orient Gat. 91b.

TRADESMEN'S HANDICAP. Five furlongs and a half.—Kuril;, lOst. 131b.; King Try, flst. 131b.; Jto, !).-l. 71b.; Surmount, Osl.j Motoa, Bst. 21b.; Montague, Sst.; Expansion, 7hl. 101b.; Glcnrock, 7*l. 31b.; Supplement, 7sl. lib. AUTUMN HANDICAP. One mile.Aberration, Ost. 311).; North Pole, Ost.; Kiirik, !)si. 21b.; King Try, Sst. 101b.; Ho, Bst. 91b.; The Cornet, Bst. i)lb.; Gold Braid, Bst. 8Ib.; Waiwarewarc, 8«t. 011).; Nordon', Bsl. Gib.* Negative,. Bst. ..lib.; First View, 7st. 81b.; Tho Orient, 6st. 71b.; Wairarapa, Gst. 71b. HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP. Six furlongs and a half.—Eurik, list.; North Pole, lOst. 61b.; Ito, lOst. lib.; Tho Cornet, lOst. lib.; Waiwarewme, Ost. 121b.; Negative, Ost. 101b.; Divorce, Ost. Gib.; First View, 9st.; Hillsnring, Ost.; Katua, Sst. 121b. RAILWAY HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—King Try, 9st. 131b.; Miss Sylvia, Ost. dlb.; Ito, Ost. 71b.; Surmount,' 9st.; Balmy Breeze, Bst. Gib.; Motoa, Bst. 21b.; Montague, Bsf.; Yeodel, Ssi.; Expansion, 7st. 121b.; L'Aiglon. 7st. 101b.; Jennie Colleen, 7st. 101b.; Millionaire, 7st. 21b.; Glenrock, 7sl. INTRODUCTORY TROT. One mile.Menola, scr.; Comrade, 3sec.; Amber Tips, oscc.; Loyal, ssec.; Rita, H., Gsec.; Ruatapu, Gsec.; Terrisima, Gsec. ; Westland, 7soc; Chins, Bsec.; Convent Bell, Bsec. ; Victory, 1250 c.; and Andante, 12sec.; Malabar, 12sec.; Early May, 13sec.; Lady Nut, 13sec.; Wedgwood, 14scc.; Royal Princess, lasec.; Old Ginger, 18sec.; Sidns, 13 sec.; Omega, 18sec.; lit. Camelback, 18sec. BOROUGH TROT. One milc.-Black-£aid, scr.; Comrade, ssec.; Amber Tips, Gsec.; Loyal, 7sec.; Euatapu, 9sec.; Convent Bell, llsec.; Chips, 12sec.; Andante, 17sec.; Victory, 17sec.; Maimot, 17sec.; "Wedgwood, 22sec.; Omega, 2Gsec; Sidus, 2Gsec.; Vivitta, 27sec.

WELLINGTON R.C. HANDICAPS.

AUTUMN RACES-FIRST DAY. Tho following handicaps have been declared by Mr. J. 11. Pollock for the first day of the Wellington Racing Club's autumn meeting:— FIRST HURDLE HANDICAP. Of 100 sovs. One mile and three-quarters, st. lb. . st. lb. Ribstone Torbdlo . .... 0 10 Pippin 11 i BallyTo Kμ 10 13 shannon ... 9 5 Waipuiere ... 10 13 Whitestouo 9 0 Sunray 912 British Rifle 9 0 WAIWETU HANDICAP. Of 125 sovs. Seven furlongs. St. lb. st.lb. Full Rate ... 10 13 Bracken .... 811 Irish KiHo ... 'J 13 'roangn, 8 9 Genius 9 11 Kilostcri 8 9 Countermino 9 9 Floater 8 5 Mero-zo .;.!) G I'cnzß. 8 4 Kauroa 9 :) Thetis 8 2 Cullinan .... 9 3 Succession ... 8 0 Sea. yueen ... 9 3 ililarian .... 8 0 Flingoii 9 2 Miss St. Felix.' ... 813 Advance .... 8 0 Arioin 813 Llanwern ... 8 0 Morecarabe 8 11 Miro 8 U Bourrasirue ... 8 11 SILVEESTREAM HANDICAP. Of lot) sovs. Seven furlongs. St. lb. St. lb. Floater 9 0 Moutoa Girl 7 7 Brown Trout 811 Silver Bullet 7 7 Longwood ... 8 5 Icel 7 2 Beacon 8 2 Ira 7 2 The • Native 8 0 Golden Age ... 7 0 Canterbury 8 0 Lady Volley 7 0 Laius 712 Foreshot ... 7 0 Deploy 712 St. Brandon 7 0 Jargon 7 10 Bandolero ... 7 0 Odessa 7 7 Retainer .... 7 0 PLUNKET NURSERY HANDICAP. Of 125 eovs. Five furlongs. St. lb. st.lb. Culprit 9 12 Ancilla 7 G Bootlo ....... 9 G Sinapis ...... 7 G Avarice 8 8 Altear ' 7 3 Royal Scotch 8 8 St. Petersburg Gl3 Apflaea 8 3 Mazurka ... G 9 Bellah 8 0 Abercoad .... 6 7 Bandiera .... 712 Aloha G 7 Sea Pink 711 Lambton .... IS 7 Terebinth ... 711 Mt. Victoria G 7 Khamsin ... 7 7 THOMPSON HANDICAP. Of 500 sovs. One .mile.- -"■•'• ! st.lb. ' "■ ■'■' st. , lb. Los Angeles 10 0 My Lawyer... 7 G Equitas 9 2 Form by .... 7 7 Obsono ?..... '.) 0 Domino.. 7 7 Gold Lace ... 8 12 The Rover ... 7 7 Full Rate ... 8 12 Winimera ... 7 G Madam Genius 7 G Madcap ... 812 Sunboimet ... 7 3 Miss Mischief 811 Kauroa 7 3 Penates ...... 8 9 Flingot 7 2 Boanerges ... 8 9 Colleen Mary 7 1 Iranui 8 9 Cullinan ... 7 1 Effort 8 G Sea Queen ... 7 0 Sharpshooter 8 5 Mcrozo Gl3 Sunburnt ... 8 4. Vi 613 Vice-Admiral 8 4 Gunboat 613 Merrivonia ... 8 4 Birkline .... 610 Kakama 8 2 Mulga. Bill ... G 10 Husbandman 713 Vibration .:, 610 Tβ Puia 7 12 Merrie Frank G 7 Hermia ■ 7 12 Penza G 7 Gipsy 8e11e... 7 12 Julian 6 7 Sir Tristram 711 Zealand G 7 Irish Rifle ... 7 10 Teotane G 7 Dearest 7 9 Aimwcll 6 7 Flitaway ... 7 8 Stevens G 7 Woodhey .... 7 8 Izdubar G 7 Cheddar 7 8 Lady Moutoa ' G 7

RAILWAY HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs. Six furlongs. ■J. II). ■ st.:ij. Equitas !) 10 Formby 7 10 Obsono ' !) 10 True Shot ... 7 8 Gold Lace !) ■ 4 Kilts 7 G Boanerges ... 9 3 Sea Queen ... 7 G - Effort 810 Tigerine .... 7 3 Tumut 810 Hohungatahi 7 2 Sharpshooter 8 !) Sea King. ... (i 13 Gipsy Belle 8 9 Winning Post Gl3 Heriuia 8 0 Mon Ami ... Gl2 Sunburnt ... 8 8 Tenterhook Gll Vice-Admiral 8 8 Silkweb 611 Formless .... 8 8 Merrie Frank G 7 Nyland 8 3 Thetis G 7 Faunus 8 0 Tekahurangi fi 7 Flitaway .... 712 Zealand 0 7 TINAKORI HANDICAP. Of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. ft.ib. ft. ib. Vibration ... 0 7 Makara 7 8 Montiform ... 8 12 Parawanui 7- 7 Amaru 8 11 Miss Murphy 7 7 Beacon 8 8 Septimus ... 7 3 Allurement 8 G Golden Age 7 0 Dircctoiro ... 8 3 Turna 7 () ... 8 0 Lady Master Sylvia 713 Kilcheran 7 0 Big Blast .... 711 Tetikura .... 7 0 Deploy 7 11 Royal Knight G 7 Kina 7 8 St. Bees '. G 7 Palestine .... 7 8 Varna 6 7 Rongomai ... 7 8 Egypt 6 7

AVONDALE RACES.

(By Telegraph-Press Association.) Auckland, April 19. The necessary permission having been obtained from the Hon. D. Buddo, Minister for Internal Affair?, the committee of the Avondalc Jockey Club ham acceded to the request of the Citizens' League and postponed the opening day's racing of the Autumn meeting till March 2(1, in order not to clash with the municipal and Harbour Board elections.

The following handicaps have been declared for the opening day:— MAIDEN HANDICAP. Six furlongs.Ardfert, 9st. ; Cariiso,- Bst. 121b.; Haku. Sst.-31b.; Miss Wairiki, 7st. Ulb.; Lloyds, 7st. 111b.; Joli Fille, 7st. 111b.; St. Wood, 7st. 111b.; Columbia, 7st. 91b.; Mary \mi. 7st. 91b.; Denbies, 7st. 41b.; St. Amans, "at. lib.; Leafirc, 7st. 41b.; Sir Walter, 7st. 31b.; Hamadryad, 7st. 21b.; Tipua, 7st. 21b.; Seatonella. 7st. 21b.; Madam Paul, 7st. 21b.; Erindale, 7st. 21b.; Rutter, 7at.; Goodwin Sands, Gst. 131b.; Veitalia, Gst. 131b.; Miss Folly, fist. 131b.; La lieina, Gst. 131b.; Bell Crispin, Gst. 1311).; Kingswcll, Gst. 131b.; Kauhoo, Gst. 131b. CHEVALIER HANDICAP. Four furlongs.—Jack Delaval, 9st. 41b.; Haku, Sst. 81b.; Miss Wairiki, Bst. 31b.; Mangatete, Bst. lib.; Lady Betty, 7st. 131b.; Harenoa, 7sl. 131b.; Blue ■ Mount, 7st. 101b.; Lealire, 7st. 91b.; St. Amans, 7st. 91b.; Sir Walter, 7st. 8lb.; Seatonella, 7st. 71b.; Osgodby, 7st. 71b.; Wee Rose, 7st. 71b.; Musterer, 7st, Gib.; Miss Regal, 7st. 31b.; Cordon Rouge, 7st. 31b.; Reno, 7st. 31b.; Miss I.enore, 7st. 31b.; Alma] Rose, 7st. 31b.; Manga, 7st. 31b.; Misere Ouvert, 7sl. 31b.; Tipnerarv, 7st. 31b.; Tetekura, 7st. 31b.; Toa Tore, 7st. 31b.; Miss Folly, 7st. 31b.; La Reinn. 7st. 31b.; Lady Thorn, 7st. 31b.; Bell Crispin, 7st. 311). OAKLEY HANDICAP. Five furlongs. —Blue Garment, %l ; Moreykoff, Bst.. lOib.; Jena, Bft. 51b.; Kanewara. Sst. 21b.; Lucille, Sst. 21b.; Tlrukehu, 7st. 81b. j Toa Tuhi, 7st. 71b.; Fremantle, 7st. 71b.; Pmet Pryde,' 7st. 71b.; Froatino, 7st

71b.; Mighty Atom, 7st. Gib.; Aristos, 7rt. lib.; Bogey, fist. 131b.; Pnictiers, fist. ■131b.; Castle Jllnncy, Cst. 131b.; Pairnwaatu, list. 1311). HANDICAP HURDLES. Two milcsPaisano, 12sl. 911).; lloanga, 10. St. 131b.; Paritulu, 10.-1. 8lb. ; Maidi, Hist. 51b.; Delegate, lO.st. 311).; Sol, lOst.j Don Quox, 9st. 1211).; Lady Patricia, 9st. Jib.; Castadrift, 9st. 41b.; Seldom, list, lib.; Commander, 9st. lib.; Miss Explosion, list.; Celtic, list.; Pukenni, 9st.j Kxcalibur, 9st.; Master William, 9st.; Taiha, Ost.; Dinkum, 9ft. JUVENILE HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Malwa, 9sl. 21b.; Tranquil, Bst. 41b.; Worcester, 7st. 131b.; Condamine, 7st. 131b.; Glad Tidings, 7st. ,131b.; Goldsize, 7st. 111b.; Scawai, 7st. 71b.; Harri(?nn, 7st. Clb.; Cloudy Dawn, 7st. 41b.; Glad Heart, 7st. 21b.; Master Rambler, 7st.; Master Dix, 7st; Kawcen, 7st.; Solitude, .7st. AVONDALE HANDICAP. Ono mile and a quarter.—Royal Soult, Ost.; Antoinette, Bst. 111b.; Tattoo, 7st. 101b.; Sedition, Bst. mil).; Santa Rosa, Bst. 51b.; Soultoria, Sst. 41b.; Elcctrakoff, Bst. 31b.; Monoplane, 7st. 131b.; Domino, 7st. 131b.; Uranium, 7st. 81b.; Coromandel, Cst. 131b.; Master Theory, Gst. 121b. i Flying Soult, Gst. 121b.; Sea Elf, fist. 121b. j 'Master Jack, Gst. 101b. ; Peacemaker, Ost. 101b.; Scotch, Gst. (lib.; Regain, Gst. alb.; Valentine, fist, fllb.; Miss Advance, Gst. 9!b.; Duma, Gst. 71b. RAILWAY HANDICAP. Six furlong. -North Head, {Ist.; Sir Artegal, Bst. 101b.; Clemora, Sst. Mb.; Miss Winnie, Sst. 21b.; Jena, 7st. 81b.; Solus, 7st. lib.; Tea Tulii, 6st. 121b.; Urukchu, Gst. 121b.; Taka, Gst. 101b.; Tetekura, Gst. 101b. TITIRANGI HANDICAP. Seven fur-longs.-Royal Soult, ilst. 71b.; Sir Artegal, Bst. 71b.; Clemora, Sst. Gib.; Grenadier, Bst. lib.; Master Wairiki, Sst.; Ardfort, 7st. 121b.; Zinnia, 7sf.; Master Jack, "St.; Solus, 7st.; Peacemaker, fist. 131b.; Captain Soult, Gst. 131b.; Scotch, fist. 131b.; Valentine, Gst. 131b.; Impulsive, Gst. 121b.; Epsom Lass, Gst. 121b.; Minstrel, Gst. lllb. ; Sphinx, Cst. lllb.j Duma, Gst. lllb.; Fuss, Gst. lllb.; Presently, Gst. lllb.; Madam Paul, fist, lllb.j dedmon, fist, lllb.; Taka, Gst. lllb.; Weiiouah, 6st. lllb.; Wee Olga, Gst. lllb.

SYDNEY YEARLING SALES.

DIPLOMA COLT TOPS THE LIST. Bj Telegraph—Press Association-Oopyriebt Sydney, April 19. At the sales, one hundred and fifty-eight yearlings brought a totaj of 20,425 guineas. A Positano—Diploma colt (half-brother to Lady Medallist and Moorilla) topped the list at 1100 guineas, a Fositano—Lady Trenchant colt realised 610 guineas, nnd a Flavus—Gold Grip filly (sister to the Caulficld Cup winner Flavinius) 875 guineas. ME. E. R. WHITE'S LOT. (R«c. April 19. 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, April 19. In addition to other sales, including the high-priced Flavus—Gold Grip filly, purchased by/Mr. J. B. Reid, of Canterbury, Ihe following sales were effected on account of Mr. E. R. White:—Colt, by i'lavus—Latein (dam of Tanami), 300 guineas; colt, by Flams—Lady Cardigan, 340 guineas; brother to Flavigny (Flarus —Eily), 235 guineas; sister to Flaxen (Flavus-Many Colours), IGO guineas; sister to Pimento (Flavus—Philopena), 270 guineas; filly, bv Flavus—Lady Kernel, 150 guineas; filly, bv Flavus—Busy Heo (sister to Ganlus and The Grafter), ■|)0 guineas; colt, by Flavus—Seamoon i.sister to Seahorse), 200 guineas; colt, by l'Javns —My Katie, 110 guineas; filly, by l''lnvus—Spanish Lady, 120 guineas; colt, by Flavus—Chestnut, SO guineas; filly, by Simmer—Queenslcy, 105 guineas. HON. J. D. ORMOND'S YEARLINGS. On account of the Hon. J. D. Ormond, Hawke's Bay, the following lots wero sold:—Filly, by Birkenhead—Trcntalto, 120 guineas; filly, by Birkenhead—Eos, 115 guineas; filly, by Birkenhead—Witchelt, 90 guineas; filly, by Birkenhead—Snooze, 90 guineas. .i • ""■' -'• '^OTHER,'SALES. On account of Mr. W\ Ryan, Auckland, a Soult—Morni colt was sold for 180J guineas. On , account of Mr. G. P. Donnelly, Hawke's Bay, a brother to All Red was disposed of for 475 guineas. Mr. i!. J. Watt, of New Zealand, purchased a True Blue—Lady May colt for 2,"0 guineas, and a Traquair—Sonoma colt for 420 guineas. Mr. Reid, of Oamaru, secured a Royal Artillery—Sofra filly for 155 guineas.

DEATH OF HAVOC,

By Tekeranh—Press Association-Copyright Sydney, April 19. The death is. announced of tho wellknown stallion 'Havoc (Xordeufeldt— Frailty), who sired Irishman, Hymau, and other brilliant , sprinters.

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

[By Glexcoe.j The bay mare, Happy New Year, has been leased by ]~ Freeth to Rangi Kerchoma, and will in future be trained by L. Carrick at Hastings. Stamp duty, to the amount of £111 lls. 2d., is payablo by tho Wairarapa Kaeing Club in connection with its recent meeting- . Winchester was heavily backed on both days at Feilding, where two failures were recorded against him. In his first attempt his rider took a lot out of him in trying to keep him behind, and, in addition to this, Ho covered more ground than anything else in the race. The result was that he was doing his best when acting as pilot half a mile from home, and, with an additional furlong gone, Xavier had him beaten. In tho Jvimbolton Hurdles, he was in charge for the major portion of (he journey, and certaiuly seemed to go more kindly when allowed to sail along in front. l3ut tha result was no better, for ho was beaten by Jlarton at the finish. Such a (caraway customer as tho St. Crispin gelding will always be better suited over a twelve furlong course, though it must be admitted that A. Attwood has worked a big improvement in him since Christmas, when he first faced the starter. Prior to the Patea meeting, Valentino defeated Clemora in a gallop, and the St. Paul gelding was heavily backed for the big handicap at tho meeting named, but he could only run third to Ht. Lnmsden and Jargon'. J.ater, he was again saddled up, but with no belter result. On the .simo evening he was railed to Wnngnnui, and taken on to Feilding next morning, whero he failed in the HackWelter Handicap, which was wen by Cuik. Probably the racing and travelling were too much for the little fellow, but. his owner fully expeclE him to rim up to his trial at Hawcra next month.

Judging: by his Riccnrton displays, where the conditions were entirely suitable it s-eems as if Penates is now "a lisht of of her days." He was prominent in the early portion of both Iris races, but finished" well back, and. next season, we may expect, to find him retired to tha stud. It is stated that the price given for Big Blast was 300 guineas, and net 200 guineas as published. In the Scurry at' l'eildlng, Lady Van, who carries the same colours as To Roti, showed a great burst of speed for tho first furlong, when she met with interference, and was knocked, back. The St. Paul mare had done a particularly smart gallop on tho New Plymouth plough track before leaving home, and her owner supported her for a lot of money. She should not be long in securing him a return, ami, when next she starts in a Scurry, she will probably bo at a much shorter figure than was' tho caso on Tuesday. Jockeys W. Price and "Sid" TCeid wont overland to the' West Coast yesterday, and will bo riding at tho Hokitilja mating. ■ ' When he won tho Scurry at the Egmont meeting in February, it. was thought that Montiform, the Multiform colt bolonging to JUr. E. J. Watt, was likely to turn out particularly useful, but, since then, his record has been one of repented failures, broken only by his win in the Autumn Plate at the C.J.C. meeting, when he defeated a weak field, and had to be ridden right out to do so. Next day he was made favourite in the Open Welter, over a seven-furlong course, but he was ono of the last to finish, and, at no portion of (he race, was he dangerous. As the end of (ho fijt season is approaching, there docs not sr.Qta to be much hone for the hav colt.

By common assent Los Angeles is now voted tho best horse in New Zealand.

One ell'cct produced, by the win ofl Moorilla in the Sydney Cup was to attract attention to the Positano—Diploma, colt, which was offered at auction bv" his breeders, Messrs. W. and V. A. llosos. A cablegram, received from Sydney, states that the colt was bought for lli)C guineas. • Advices from the south stale that Danube is not himself, and is consefluently unlikely to face the starter in the. St. Legcr at Treutham. Mr. C. Griffiths, of the Marlborougl Racing Club, was present at Tauheri. nikau last week, and made a number of inquiries from trainers as to tno accommodation likely to be required at ■Blenheim' next month. Restates that the club is assured 'of a record meeting, and already hotel accomnio> tlatwii is being freely booked. . Nominations for the Wanganui meeting close to-morrow night, when Mr. Hall will take entries for the following events: —Borough Handicap, WonKaum" Steeplechase, ■ hlcetric Hack Handicap, Kaitoko Hack Hurdles, Century Hurdle Handicap. Connolly Handicap, Purua Hack Handi■cap, Winter • Oa'.s, Grandstand Steeple-, chase, Balgownie Hack Flat, Rata Hack Hurdles, May Hurdle Handicap, Umpire Handicap, and Farewell Hack Handicap. Au incident of considerable importance, Doth to owners and to racing clubs, cccurred at a recent race meeting. An own- «. acting in the usual way, entered his horse for races on each day's programme, and after the declaration of handicaps foi the first day, wrote to the club acceptwLn°!'i S ■ h? f c , for all engagements. \\ lien the weights for the second day were posted, no acceptance was received bv tho club, and consequently l],o name o'f the lior e did not appear on the second day's card, Shortly before the race for which the horse had beon entered was due to start, the owner asked the secretary whv his horse had been omitted from the race card, and was informed that he had not boon accepted or The owner maintained, that the words "all engagements" referred to tho second day as well as the first, and that, therefore, he should be allow*' l ' o start his horso - Tlio club's oincial, however, stated that the hor*- was not eligible to start, and, if permitted to do so and he should happen to win the race, he would have little chance, of scouring the stake. Legally speaking, tho owner had some ground for his contention, out, on. the other hand, any competent racing tribunal would decree that,' according to custom, the club was riekt ill reading the words "all engagements" as referring only to the rases for which weights had been published. However, the point having been raised, it should bo an easy matter.for racing clubs to notify in their programmes that the words "ai" engagements" should refer only to racc-i ior which handicaps have been declared unless an owner specifics otherwise. Nominations far all events, in connection with the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's a l"" mn , meeting close to-morrow 'evenine at 8 o dock. "

FIXTURES,

Apr; 20 and 21-Westland R.C. Autumn. April 28 ami 29-Wellington R.C. Autumn Mny 3 and 4—Marlborough R.C. Annual. May 10 and 11—Hawko's Bay J.C.- , Autumn. May 11 and 12—Ashburtou County K.G Autumn. June 2 and 3-Duncdin J.C. Winter.