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Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1401, 29 March 1912, Page 6

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MAiTERTON RACES. ; FIRST DAY. MISC.)!; WINS THE CUP. fDr TelecraDli.-I'resa Assuclutlon.l Masterion, March 28. The Masterion liacing Club's autumn meeting opened on the Opaki racccourso to-day in lino weather. There was n large attendance, and excellent; racing resulted. The totalizator investments amounted to X92OK, which is an increase of J.-281!) o;i the opening day of last year. The Waipipi Cup was won by Mescal by a head from St. Felix. The lost race of tlio day, which fell to -Mr. 1). Buick's tlold.-ley, produced a sensational dividend. The following were the results:— MAIDEN" HACK RACE, of SO sovs. Weight for age. Five i'urlongs. 2 Daybreak, fist. 131b (Bell) 1 7 Miss Koberts, Sst. 111b (Rvau) 2 S l'anthea, Sst. 51b (B. Olliver) II Also started: 16 Waipuroka, 1 Toney, 17 Apoplectic, 2 Silver Pox, 19 Woolnotli, 20 Muster Webb, 12 Fighting Maid, 15 Ngote, 13 Ceylon, 13 Papamarama, 11 Borsil, G Astoniown, 3 Karoro, 3 Madeira, 8 "Ard Hi. 1!) Kingi Hori, 18 Elevated, 20 Wailuahora, 15 Kilmore, 4 Otter. Won by a length and a half with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin. Isec. MARCH HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. Six furlongs. 5 Te lioti, 7st. 41b (L. Nodder) 1 .'I Dirge, 7st. Gib (Emmerson) 2 G Negative, 6st. 101b (Weller) 3 Also started: 2 Full Rate, 9st. 51b.; 1 Rangiatua, Bst. 311>.; 4 British Maid, 7st. T01b.;.7 Purakau, Gst. 71b. Won by half a length, with tho same distance between second and third. Time, lmin. 1G l-ssec. MASTERTON HACK HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. One mile. 5 Mira, Bst. 21b. (W. Ryan) 1 G Glenfern, 7st. lib (O'Shea) 2 9 Kiugswell, 7st. 31b (Emmerson) 3 Also started: 3 Bonnie Boy, 9st.; 2 Gaby, Bst.; 1 Lord Renown, 7st. 101b.; 8 Lady Volley, 7st. 1011).; 7 Black Eeef, 7st. 71b.; 10 Mediterranean, 7st. Gib.; G Florence Nightingale, 7st. 31b.; 11 Waikohua, 7st. lib. Won by a length and a half, with a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 43sec. WAIPIPI CUP, of 170 sovs. One milo and a quarter. 1 Mr. A. Lester's Miscal, 7st. Sib. (Weller) 1 2 St. Felix, Ost. 101b (Emerson) 2 5 Golden Loop, 7st. 81b. (Tricklebank) 3 Also started: 3 Sir ICnox, 9st,; 8 Sea Queen, Bst. 71b.; 10 Tho Rover, Bst. 71b.; G lied Lupin, 7st. Sib.; 7 Sir Solo, 7st. •lib.; 9 llallv Shannon, 7st. 21b.; 1 San Pluie, Gst. 121b. Won by a short head. Golden Loop, who was left Ixidly, got within a head of tho second horse. - Time, 2min. 101-sscc. RUAMAIIUNGA HACK HANDICAP, of Co sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Nukuatu, Sst. 51b (W. Prico) 1 5 Merrimac, 7st. 1011) (Lorrigan) 2 I Aloha, 9st (Dceleyi 3 Also started: 4 Allurement, Ost. 71b.; 3 Rongomau, Sst. 31b.; G Miss Vena, 7st. 71b.; 7 Miss Alba, 7st. 71b.; 8 Miss Ambrose, 7st. 71b.; 9 Traylock, 7st. 71b. Won by a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 15 l-ssec. LADIES' BRACELET, of 50 boys. One milo and a distance. 5 Elfish, list. 71b (Mr. A. Hyde) 1 (i Princo Eddie, lOst. 711) ... (Taylor) 2 8 Matapouri, lOst. 71b.; ... (M'Donald) 3 Also started: 4 Nedra, list. 91b.; 2Goodform, list. 21b.; 7 Overheard, lOst. 121b.; II Acrostic, lOst. 121b.; 9 Fusilier, ]ost. 71b.; 10 Picrmont, lOst. 71b.; 3 Miriam, lOst. 71b.; 1 Dovinia, lOst. 71b.; 12 British Rifle, lOst. 711).; 13 Stronvar, lOst. 71b. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin. 55 2-sscc. OPAKI WELTER, of 85 sovs. One mile. 1 Negative, 7st. 01b (Emerson) 1 2 Master Sylvia, Sst. Gib (Barlow) 2 3 Afterthought, 7st. 71b (Ueeloy) 3 Also started: i Te Roti, Bst. 121b.; G Overtime, 7st. 131b.; 7 Moloch, 7st. 131b.; 5 Royal Marine, 7st. 131b. Won by a head. Time, lmin. 41 2-ssec. DASH HACK HANDICAP, of GO sovs.

Five furlongs. 15 Goldsloy, 7st. 81b '. (Bell) 1 .1 Gay Lawless (I'ritclrard) 2 8 Ijcapuki (Meagher) a .Also started: 1 Makara, {Ist. 81b.; 12 Mulotear, Bst. lib.; 10 Kina, 7st. 131b.; 1 Hiss Augusta; 7 \Veo Rose, 7st. 1011).; 13 Strathcona, 7st. 91b.; 11 Amber and White, 7st. 71b.; 1) Ladino, 7st. 51b.; G Puketotara, 7st. 51b.; 2 Aratiatio, 7st. 51b.; 5 Simple Sam, Gst. 101b.; 14 Foreshot, Gst. 101b. Won by half a length. Leapuki was a length away third. Time, GO2-ssee. NOTES ON THE RACING. (Bj Telegraph.—Snocial Corresoondcnt.l Masterton, March 28. It was a most beautiful day at Opaki, and a record crowd turned out to witness the racing, which proved to bo the best ever seen on tho course. The principal event was tho Wnipipi Cup, which went to tho Fordell-trained Miscal. Tho win was well received, as tho animal in question ran with no hick at both tho Wanganui and Dannevirko meetings. The accommodation provided for backers proved insufficient, and several times during tho day tho starting times were delayed till tlio money could bo rung on tho machine. Tho racing throughout was very good, and somo keen finishes resulted. This was particularly tho caso in tho Open Flying, Welter, and tho Dash Handicap events. All of these races were won by head margins only. In tho concluding event tho record dividend of tho season was paid by Goldsley, who defeated Gay Lawless by a head, with Leapuki in a lino and tho whole field bunched. A very big field started in tho Maiden Hack race, but the public estimate of the possibilities was sound, and tho second favourite, Daybreak, won nicely. The Napier two-year-old was in charge soon after the start, and, with her big pull in tho weights, won comfortably. Miss Itoberts, tho second horse, hails from Marton, and can gallop well. SII9 wa3 fully extended down the long straight, but did not flinch, and beat tho rest as comfortably as Daybreak beat her. Toney, who was raado favourite, is a good horse, but seems to want a distance of ground as he cannot begin well. In tho March Handicap liangiatua, who looked 111 perfect: condition, was mado a better favourite than Dirge and Full Rate, who were evenly backed. The black colt took charge at tho start, and led to the home turn, where Te Eoti took his place at the head of affairs. Dirge then came very fast, and a most interesting struggle took place. TIIO Porirua mare appeared to be getting rhe better of tho struggle, but her rider mistook tho winning post and stopped riding, with tho result that Te Eoti got a neck advantage. Einnierson, upon realising his error, was unable to reduce Negative was a fair third, then came Full Hato and Rangiatna. Tho Foxton gelding, Lord Renown, was a strong fancy in tho milo Hack race, and may have been a trillo unlucky to lose. His rider appeared to hold a "winning hand at the turn into tho straight, but 110 got chopped out and then failed to get clear again. The grey horse, Mira, was hard ridden with tli'o stick for over a furlong, and answering every call she won by a length from Glenfern, ivho had made the running throughout. Kingswell, who was placed third, camo. very fast over tho last furlong. There were 110 scratchings in tho Cup, favouritism being divided between Son Plnie and St. Felix. The start was a good one, all but Golden Loop leaving in a line. There was no pace over the first quarter, and-soon alter passing tho mile post St. Felix went out. As they van across the bottom of tho course Miscal galloped up to the bay horse, and tho pair entered the straight just clear of The Rover and Sir Solo. The last-named was unlucky half->vay down the straight when (tying to get. np between tho two leaders. Half a furlong from homo Miscal appeared to be winning comfortably, but St. Felix ran on well, and Golden Loop also camo fast 011 tho outside. A great struggle then took placo over the last one hundred yards, and Miscal won by a head, with Golden Loop half a length away, followed by Sir Solo.

Aloha was the favourite in the si.v-fur-lons hack racc, with Xukuatu nearly as well backed. The former was unlucky enough to K"t into trouble rounding I lie bottom bend, anil this gave Xukuatu a useful break. Mervimac eaine fast over •he last. bit. and cut the favourite nut pf second nlnco. Allurement, showed up well till half-iv&y dowu the straisht, njid

w coming back to form, but Rojigomau, ! Who got out well, failed to go the pace, and finished in Iho roar. Tho issue in tho Ladies' Bracelet was voted most open, and backer.-! did not 1 display any great desiro to invest their money. Tim si art was a .splendid one, Good Form being the quickest to find her : feet. With a couple of furlongs gone Matapouri joined her in the lead, and : (lie pair led a bunched field down the : back, tlu» mist prominent being .Miriam, IVinco KdJie, and Elfish. As they came into a line for home, Elfish took "charge, and thence onwards (lie issue was not in doubt. Tho rest of the field were strung out badly, and Sironvar, who finished a furbng away, was greeted with ironical cheers. Tlie Welter was a good race for seven furlongs, but after I hat paint was reachcd Master Sylvia and Negative left the field, and the latter won by u nose at the finish. Aiterthough'. anil Master Sylvia led to the straight, where the field closed up. Aiterthongnt compounded n long way off the post, but. Master Sylvia finished well, find Negative only got up in tho last fifty yards. Moloch and Royal Marine were, tailed off. Tho winner finished very fast in the open six-furlong handicap, and on this pccuunt was made favouriie in the race under revieiv. The betting in this race was decidedly oven, the first four favourites being evenly backed. The concluding event was a big scramble but the finish was a stirring one. After a slight delay at the barrier a fair dispatch .was effected, all but Aratiatia leaving the mark well together. Goldslcy was first away, but Gay Lawless soon headed iijin, and' put a break of thrco lengths on the field, which at the end of a furlong was strung out. Gay Lawless led to within a few strides of the post, when Goldslev caught her and beat lior by a head. "Leapuki came very fast and got third money, and several others were well HP- " . SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. (By Telecraph—PrcEs Association.) Mastcrton, March 28. Tho following are tho acceptances for tho second day's races:— GRANDSTAND HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Bonnio Boy, Bst. 121b.; Mira, Bst. 121b.; Rongomau, 7st. 10lb.; Glcnforn, 7st. 91b.; Merrimac, 7st. 91b.; Lord Renown, 7st. 'Jib.; Goodfonn, 7st. 71b.; Kiugswell, 7st. 71b.; Black Reef, 7st. 41b.; Florence Nightingale, 7st.; Prince Eddie, Gst. 101b. TELEPHONE HACK HANDICAP. Fivo furlongs.—Naumai, 9st. 111b.; Rangiatua, Bst. 101)3.; To Roti, Bst. 101b.; Dirge, Bst. 31b.; Waiouru, 7st. 71b. HACK SCURRY. Five furlongs.—Mies Roberts, ftst.; Panthea, Bst. 41b.; Karoro, Bst. 21b.; Fighting Maid, 7st. 131b.; Papamarama, 7st. 131b.; Waipureka, 7st.. 131b.; Miss Vena, "st. 111b.; Ceylon, 7st. 111b.; Rahanf, 7st. 111b.; Woolnoth, 7st. 111b.; Borsil, 7st. lllb. HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP. Ono mile.—Elfish, 12sf. 71b.; Strathcona, lOst. 131b.; I'l-ince Eddie, lOst. 131b.; Matapouri, lOst. lllb.; Overheard, lOst. 91b.; Fusilea, lfist. !)lb.; Toney, lOst. 91b.; Waikeliua, lOst. 711>.; Master Webb, lOst. 71b.; Miriam, lOst. 71b.; Divinia, lOst. 71b. AUTUMN HANDICAP. One mile.— 1 Tho ltover, Bst. 71b.; Sea Queen, Bst. 41b.; Golden Loop, Bst. lib.; Sinapis, 7st. lllb.; Rod Lupin, 7st. 71b.; St. Felix, 7st. 41b.; San Pluie, 751.; British Maid, 7st.; Negative, 75t.; Ballv Shannon, Gst. 101b. RAILWAY HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Aloha, 9st.; Nakuatu, 9st.; Goldsloy, Bst. Gib.; Allurement, Bst. 51b.; Leapuki, Sst. 21b.; Merrimac, Sst.; lCingswell, 7st. 91b.; Simple Sam, 7st. 91b.; Florence Nightingale, 7st. 31b.; Jlediterramean, 7st. ; Asternown, Gst. 71b.; Foreshot, Gst. 71b.; Miss Vena, Gst. 71b. FINAL WELTER. Severn furlongs.Full Rate, lOst. 31b.; Effort, 9st. lllb.; Master Sylvia, 9st. 41b.; To Roti, Sst. 131b.; Negative, Sst. lllb.; Overtime, Sst. 31b.; Afterthought, Sst. ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Fivo furlongs.—Makara, Sst. 31b.; Gay Lawless, Sst. 01b.;'Allurement, Bst. 21b.; Leapuki, Bst. 21b.; Muleteer, 7st. 131b. j Kina, 7st. 101b.; Miss Augusta, 7st. 101b.; Wee Rose, I 7st. Sib.; Puketotara, 7st. 511).; Aratiatia, 7st. 51b.; Amber and White, 7st. 41b.; Miss Roberts', 7st. 41h.; Ladino, 7st. 121b.; ■ San Port, Gst. 101b.; Silver Fox, Gst. 101b, ; i liangi, Gst. 101b.; Rahoni, Gst. 101b. I SOUTHLAND RACES.

SECOND DAY'S RESULTS. (By Telenraph—Press Association.) Invercargill, March 28. The Southland Racing Club's Autumn meeting concluded to-day, in better weather. Tho investments on tho totalisntor Amounted to ,£7545, as against ,£7039 for tho corresponding day last year. The total for the meeting was J!IG,S3G, as against i!H,BIG last year. Tho following aro tho results:— SECOND HURDLES, of 80 sots. One mile and a half. Feathcrstone, lOst. 9lb 1 Pinul, lOst. 2lb 2 Warsaw, 9st. 121b 3 Also started: Fisticuff, Won by about three lengths. Time, Smin. NEW RIVER TROT, of 100 bovs. One mile and a half. Young Edith, 15sec 1 Monsoon, lOsee 2 Top Note, 17sec. I 3 Scratched: Franssalina and Sweat Child. Won by six lengths. Time, tain. 3sec. AWARUA HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Ono milo and a distance. Wairaki, 7st. lib 1 Magdala, Gst. 101b 2 Directoire, Gst. 121b 3 Also started: Parable, Waikaraka, Routine, Queen's Prize, Gapon, Alfreda. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min. ssoc. MYROSS WELTER, of 70 sovs. Six furlongs. Silvorio, Bst. 91b 1 Speybank, Bst. 91b 2 Golden Webb, 7st. 71b 3 Scratched: Aphaea, Gryta, Fitzosborne, Overland, Summertime. Won by about four lengths. Timo, lmin. 22sec. PRESIDENT'S WELTER, of 80 bovs. Seven furlongs. Sombrero, Bst. 101b. 1 Abo, 7st. 111b 2 Soekashore, Bst. 111b 3 Also started: Grafton Laddie, Peerless, Pure Gold, Ring, King Torrent,-Eous. A closo finish. Time, lmin. 35 l-ssec. DISPOSAL STAKES, of 70 sovs. Seven furlongs. Miss Signal, 7st. 121b 1 Cuirossettia, !lst. 21b. | 2 l'reak, Sst. lib 3 Also started: Gold Dredge, Larkspur, Auchmor, Radiator, Lady Margaret, Vale, Mnsketator, Summertime. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin. 37see. Tho winnor was bought in by tho owner at seventy | guineas. DASH TROT, of 75 sovs. One mile. Sweet Child, ssec 1 Monsoon, Bsec 2 Miss Reckv, 3 Scratched: Sirrah. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min. 32 2-sscc. WINTER OATS, of 90 sovs. Ono milo. Directoire, Gst. 121b 1 Palisade. 7st. 131b 2 Obolus, Bst. 31b ; 3 Also started: Fcodor, King Try, Magdalen. Won by fcur lengths. Time, lmin. •18 3-ssec. WANGANUI TROTTING MEETING, THE ACCEPTANCES. tßy Teleeraoh—Press Association.; Wanganui, March 28. Tho following acceptances havo_ been received for the first day of tho Wanganui trotting meeting:— MAIDEN lIAN DlCAl'.—Mnhuraiigi, scr.; Pukeluirn, ssec.; I;'. E. Franz, 12sec.; Qwyho, 15»«c.j Mangatim, ISsec.; •Madam Butterfly, losnc.; Sister Mine, ISsec.; Walter 18sec.; Native Child, 18scc.; Wild Maid, 18sec.; Wvnotto, ISsec.; Miss Clarice, ISsec.: New Vita, ISsee.; Minting, ISsec.; The Ganger, ISsec.; Real wood, ISsec.; Tat, ISsec.; lieninU, ISscc.- Master lima, ISsec.; Koeka, 2150 c.; Kitt.v 0., 21sec.: Daphne, 21sec.; Bellmore, 21sec.; Oottiage Bell, 21see.; Ngaiome, 21sec. KIRKWOOl) HANDICAP. Ono milo and a half.—Golden Rose, wr.; Reneo Clair, 7scc.; Worcloud, 12sec.; Uoadicea, ISsec.; Benalla l!oy, ISsec.; Casey, lfcec.; Wnikino, 21sec.; Glenidol, 2lsec.; Ella Hell, 27see.; Ed.vard I!., 27sec.; Miss Lonsdale, 27see.; Ting Peri, 27see.; Iloly Maid, 2750e.: Sonnv, L'Tseo.; Wild Maid, 27scc.; Lord Rothschild, 27see.; lromvood, 27see.; liolh'oliild T,ad, 27sec.

WAXGAXIM (TP. Two milos.~All>crlovions, M-r.; Golil Hell, srr.; MyrtJoVnhn, ISspc. ; Mahur.Tiiyi. 'Jflfrr.: Viintlrive, iOtrr. ;• Violet. 0.. S2w.; Biiy l'atcliom, !22ss<\: To A\rnlinri, 2C?oc.i Ding Dong. •10? or.; ■'olm 13.., 32soi\j Cn?ny, Sfist'c. s i'cgfy Q., iOeec.j Mies Moore, 40sec.;

Erin's TVacoy, 4050 c.; Glonidol, iOsec.j Lucky Child, 40sec.; Grattan Chimoi 40soe. HAMMOND HANDICAP. Ono mile.Our George, scr.; Golden Hose, ssoc.j Mahurangi, lOfec.; Cindeiotte, lOsoc.; T« Awahuri, ISsec.; Casey, lGseo.; Owyho, 2flsec.; llmlam Butterlly, 20sec.; l/oxly Gen. oral, 2flsec.; Bazclla, iiOsec.; Mansoenita, 20sec.; Jioaiv.'ood, 20sec.; Ladv Victor, 20sen.; Jewel Chimes, 20sec.; Ironwood, 20sec. CASTLECLIFF HANDICAP. Ono mil# and a half.—Golden Hose, scr.; Waitipipi, 7sec.; Reneo Clair, 7sec.; Wnrcloud, 12scc.; Flywheel, Jsscc.; The Flasher, ISscc.; llfss Moore, 22sec.; Manxman, 22sec.; Mangatini, 22stc.; Glonidol, 22sec.; Owyho, 22sec.; M'aikino, 24sec.; Waller D.,'27sec.; Wynotte, 27sec.; Sonny, 27sec.; Minting, 27se'c.; Lord Rothschild, 27scc.) Bcllmore, 27sec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Two miles, —Allwuod, scr.; Elsie's Child, Bcr.; Ding Dong, (isoc.; Ben-.Ula Boy. Csce. jTo Wnnv lian, Bsec.; Waikino, 12sec.; Tiny Peri, llisoc.; Edward It., lGsec.; New Vita, lGsec.; Kitty 0., lGsec.; Peggy G., IBscc.; Erin's Tracey, lGsec.; Grattan Chimes, lGsec.; Ella Bell, lliscc.; Ironwood, lGscc.j llot liKchild Ltul, lGsec.; Bazclla, lGsec. DASH. HANDICAP. Ono milc.-Onr George, scr.; Miss Dili Co, ssec.; Cinderetto, lOscc.; Pukekura, 12scc.; To Awahuri, 13scc.; John 11., lGseo.; Madam Butterfly, 2050 c.; Jewel Chimes, 2flscc,; Lady General, 2050 c.; Miss Moore, 20scc.; I.ueky Child, 20-scc.; Manscenita, 20sce..; Lady Victor, 20sec,; Daphne, 20sec.; Flywheel, 20sec. C.J.C. MEETING. THE HANDICAPS, mi Toleeratih.—Prcas Adioct&.ttoß.l Cliristchurch, March 28. The following handicaps have been ds« clarod for the Canterbury Jockey Club's meeting:— KILDARE HURDLES, of 150 bovs. .Two miles, fit. 11). 6t. lb. GoM Bird ... 12 5 Dorando 10 0 Fisticuff ... 10 !) Jack Ashore... 9 0 RUSSLEY PLATE, of 250 soys. Fiyo furlongs, st. 11). tt. lb. Canute • 8 9 Obligant ... 7 6 Bon Ton 8 5 Bonitas 7 8 Stardancer ... 7 12 Oxenhopo ... 7 G Glenfinnaa ... 712 Lockwobd ... 613 Seatondalo ... 7 9 Lady Marcia (i 11 Bon Soir 7 9 Martian Maid 6 11 Achilla 7 7 Editah 6 7. British Crovm 7 7 SOCKBUHN HANDICAP, of 800 eoy«. One xnilo and a quarter. 1 st. lb at. lb. Lob Angeles... 9 13 Maitioie 7 9 Midnight Sun 9 2 St. Felix .... 7 9 Masterpiece... 9 0 Outlander ... 7~ 2 Rose Noblo ... 8 9 The Cornet... 7 1 Byron 8 7 Royal Marino G/U Bonny Glen... 8 1 True Knight GlO Odessa 8 0 Gold Coin ... GlO Coroniform... 8 0 Foam Flako G 7 Tannhauser... 8 (I Probable .... 6 7 Mumura 7 10 COURTENAY WELTER, of 300 soys. One rnilo. et. lb. St. lb. Theodore ... 10 9 Colleen Mary 812 Byron 10 G Royal Marino 8 11 Effort 10 4 Lupulito ... 810 Bonny Glen... 10 :t True Knight 8 10 Coroniform... 9 13 Bellah 810 Hoathorbrae Ul3 liitnona 8 5 St. Felix .... 9 11 Miss Advance 8 3 Martino 9 9 Tbrax 8 3 Thistledown 9 9 Golightly ... 8 0 > Bandeira ... 9 9 Kilmeny ... 8 0 Tikitero .... 9 G Probable .... 8 0 I Medallist .... 9 i Daylight Bill 8 0

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

[Br Glxnooi.] Owners aro given a final reminder that nominations lor the Wellington Racing Club's autumn meeting closo this evening with the club's secretary, Mr. A. E. Whylc.

Tho well-known Auckland sportsman, Ml'. H. R. Mackenzie, arrived from Auckland yesterday afternoon, and leaves for Sydney by tho Moeraki to-day. Ohsono, who has been racing without much success in Victoria for some months past, will, it is. understood, be ehortly brought back to Now Zealand.

Acceptances for the Feilding Jockey Club's meeting closo on Tuesday next. In referring to B. Deeley's recent performance winning eight races at tho Nelson meeting, the Wellington correspondent of tho Auckland "Weekly News" states that tho ex-jockey J. ]?arrell registered a better performance than this iiy riding ten wiuners out of thirteen mounts at one of the meetings in the Auckland provinco many years ago. The Auckland jockeys, J. Conquest and M. Ryan, who wero injured recently at country meetings in tho Auckland district, havo both made good recoveries, and are now riding at Ellerslio each morning.

FIXTURES. March 29 —Masterton J.C. Autumn, . April fl and B—Wairarapa R.C. Autumn. April 6 and B—Auckland R.C. Autumn, April B—Waipukurau J.C. Annual. April B—TatSa R.C. Annual. April 8 and 9—Canterbury J.C. Autuml . April 8 and 9—Feilding J.C. Easter. April 8 and 9—Riverton R.C. Easter. ■