THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2397, 1 March 1915, Page 3

THE TURF

RACING IN AUSTRALIA V.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING. MOUNTAIN KNIGHTi WINS THE ST. LEGER. Br Taleerftßl—Preoa AssoolaMon— OonyrigW (Rec. February 28, 7.15 p.m.) Melbourne, February 27. 'A big joyous crowd gathered at F'cmlngton. There was no falling-off in the usual gaiety of the occasion, and little if any in the numbers present, severe drought conditions notwithstanding. The course was good, and the weather bright. The fashionable attendance included the Governor-General (Sir. Ronald MunroFerguson) and a big party. Though some of the fields were small, the racing was very interesting, and at times exciting. Mountain Knight's time for the St. Leger. was one second slower than Radnor's previous record. Blague's win in the Newmarket was a comfortable effort. Flash of Steel, Herringbone, and Traquette all failed at the last furlong. Smart, who also rode last year's winner, rode a good race, and the win was very popular, form being sustained. The Essendon Stakes event was the most exciting race ever seen at' Flemington. Each redo to a vigorous finish on terms for quite a furlong. Di Gama's race gained him friends for the Australian Cup. . Results:— NEWMARKET HANDICAP, of 2500 sovs.

Six furlongs. Mr. "S. A. Rawdou's" b. c. Blague, by Bobadil—Circle, Bst. 21b. 1 Mr. A. M'Farlane's b. h. lownit, by Grafton —My Owen, 9st. 21b 2 Mr. P. A. Connolly's blk. h. Jolly . Beggar, by Ayr Laddie—Lady Trenveli), 9st. 71bi 3 HiLarlem was scratched. Flash of Steel .was the first to break the line from the centre, and others in sight were Amato, Golden Wire, Traquette, and Woorak. After a furlong the order' was Flash of Steel,' Blague. Ac'aernar, Miss Meadows, and Traquette. Blague crossed into the course proper, well clear, and the others showing out were Achernar, Miss 'Meadows, Dhuldnl, Traquette, and TrVoorak. NearLng the judge's box Blague was seen to have a good command over the others, with an advantage on a field strung right across, the nearest being Jolly Beggar, Ipwnit, and Hushmoney. Won by one length and a, half, vfitli half a length between second and third.- Hushmoney rati fourth, and Lucky Bean, and Athenic were' last. Time, lmin. 14Jsec. ST LEGER STAKES, of 1000 sovs. For' tbree-year-olds. Colts or geldings, Sst. 101b.;'fillies, Sst 71b. Sir ~Vv. Coopei's \>r. :c. Mountain Knight, by Mountain Vettle : 1

Mr. F. Bnrn'6 b. c. Naxbery 2 Messrs. P. Roger and J. River's b. or br. f. Carlita 3 Also started: Hayston. Carlita led the field to the turn, and at the Abattoirs was two lengths and a half out. Mountain Knight then got to work, and reduced Carlita's lead to half a length at the turn. He went to the front m the straight, and finished strongly a length ahead, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, 3min. OJsec. SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES, of 750 sovs. for two-year-olds; colts, ' Bst. lOtb.; filles, Bst. 71b. Six furlongs. Mr. N. Falkner's b. c. Red Signal, by Linacre—Rod Flag 1 Mr. J. V, Smith's ch. f. Rosama, by Wallace—Ophir 2 Mr. E. E. D.. Clark's br. f. Lesbos, by The Welkin—Cleis f Also started: Nicaiior, Alloa, and Thraso. Lesbos- led. for two fnrlongs, where Red Signal drew level, and led into the straight, winning by one length and a quarter, with half a length between second and third. Tinio, lniin. BRUNSWICK STAKES, of 250 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Winnipeg, by Royal Artillery-Arte-rius, Sst. J

Onazer, Bst J Beccasiite, 6st. 71b. •••••• 3 There were sixteen starters. _Larnez and Defence made the running. Winning Peg Tan into third place at 'the tura, and led into the straight, several lengths ahead of Onazer, who came up fast, but too late. Won by half a Jieclt, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 2min. 7sec. < PINES. HURDLES. of 300 sovs. Two miles. Dini&ulu, lOst. 21b. 1 Widden, 12st. 31b. 2 Chess, lOst. 51b 3 Twenty horses started. . Dinizulu was nearly last for a mile, and Benvitas led into the straight. The winner came up with a. strong dash and won by half a length, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, 3min. 494spc. / ESSENDON STAKES, of 800 sovs. . One mile and a half. Land of Song (imp.) 1 D.i Gama _ " Pistol Kins W 3 There were no other starters, and the three put on no pace until seven furlongs from home. Di Gamn then led by ore length and a half from Land cf Ron?, who was a similar distance ahead of Pistol Kins. Half a length unrated each horse round the turn, and Di Gama led into the straight hv half a length. Di Gama and Land of Song ran neclc-and-neck to. the judge's box, and amid great excitement-Land of Song won by a head, with P'stol King two lengths away, third. Time, 2min. sSsec. FLEMINGTON TRACK WORK. Flcminnton, February 26. Wishing Cm> beat Diabolo over twelve furlongs, which occupied 2min. 4S?ec.; Eeniun»rnHon rnn two miles in Smin. 42sec.; Camballi? galloped twelve furlongs in 2min. 4S=ec.; Dollar Dictator ran oleven furlongs in 2min. 30sec. The weather is fine. WANGANUI AUTUMN MEETING

EMPERADOR WINS JACKSON STAKES. LADOGA SCORES AGAIN. (By Telegraph.'—B»ocicl Correspondent.) Wanganui, February 27. The Wanganui Jockey Club's Autumn ; Meeting concluded to-day in fine weather an'd before another largo attendance. The totalisator handled £29,991 10s., as against £30,294 on the second day last year. ' Tho total for the meeting was ,£57,158, as against -£57,201 for the corresponding meeting in 1914. ' R«wi Poto was slightly better supported than Banksia in tho Autumn Handicap, and the two of them finished in the dividends. Aster was quickest to begin, but Te Hou Hou and Zotes soon disposed of him, and followed by Banksia they raced to the bottom turn,, where tho chestnut mare forged ahead. He was clear of tho field as the straight was entered.) Rewi Poto put in a strong challenge, but he had no chance wit'h< the light-weight, though he decisively beat the others. Leonta, ■ who is ooming back to form, was third, and AstoT, Crawford, and Austin finished together. The stewards inquired into the running of the winner, but the explanation tendered was satisGolc&tream was a- strong order in the Matarawa Hack Handicap. Jumping out well, he was nevor further back ■ than fourth,' and in the straight he had taken charge, and despite. a strong run by Black Heart he ran. in a comfortable winner. The second horse got a bad.bump at tho half-mile, and New York did not saddle up as well as on tho opening day. Bivouac, who made tho early running, was third, and Fortify fourth. Boldstroke played up as usual, and got badly left. . There were only four runners in the Jackson Stakes.. The Mason stable started both Binieter and Emperador. Flying Start and Dinner Gong made up tho field. Tho last-named whipped round as the barrier went up, and hit Bimetcr. This left Flying Start and Emperador out together, but Bimoter soon r&ceu to the two-year-old, and the pair ran together at a very fast pace, the first three' furlongs taking 36 seconds. Hero Emperador was five lengths away, but Wilson then took hini out a bit, and he improved h ; s position considerably on the better going. When the straight entrance was reached he was alongside the two-year-old, going comfortably, and in the run home lie won by a length. The Open Hurdles was a fine race, and incidentally it resulted in the. downfall of a hot favourite in Ke*S. At tho «hrt Glonorohy led Leapub and Kew, with

Flingot tailed off. ICew rushed. into the lead at the half-mile, but when in front he jumped badly, and Sty rax headed ■Mm three furlongs from homo. At the last fence Kew, Styrax, aJid Flingot took off together. The first day's winner made the best jump, but Hingot, finishing strongly, taught him on the post and beat 'him by a' neck. Kew was a fair third, and Glenorchy fourth. Naupata was mado a very hot favourite in the Hack Hurdles, but he fenced badlv, and after a good (inisli fie was . beaten by a narrow margin by Tirohanga, who seemed to bo much improved by his race on the first day. Master Strowan, who finished third, should have won, as he was galloping much faster than the others at the finish. St. Gate was second favourite. Ho led for five furlongs, but then lost his place and finished last. The whole of the acceptors started in the Stakes. Einaldo was a good favourite, but ho had to be content with second place behind Ladoga, who is now back to form. Deeley did'not get him out too well, but he got on to the rails, and never left them till he was in a winning position. Byron and Moutoa Girl were prominent passing the stand, but at the sis furlongs El Gallo had taken charge. Fair Rosamond and Rinaldo Tushed to the front at the half-mile, and Ladoga took third place. At the bottom of the straight the latter had taken charge, and in the run home he won nicely _by two lengths. Rinaldo was a head in front of Fair Eosamonrl. Kilrain and Invader were the next to finish.

Ararat and -Draft were evenly supported iu the Harrison Hack Handicap, and in. a fast-run race the Fordell mare won well. She was followed home by Sylvandale, Quo Vadis, and Draft _in that order. Sylvandale and Mahlstick wero prominent at the start, but at the l>alfmile Ararat moved up, and she took charge a furlong further oil. • Nothing could reach her in the run home, and, ridden out, she won by three lengths. Postillion had nearly halt the investments on the machine in the Farewell Handicap, but though ha did a smart preliminary ho failed badly in the race, which went to Belnsco, with Chakwana and Ineuru in the places. !By Telcerauli—Press Association.' The results are:— • AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and 110 yards. 2 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's b. m. Banksia, by Achilles—Tortulla, 4yrs. ! , fist. UJb. (G. Clark) 1 1 Mr. "Walter Raleigh's blk. h. liewi l'oto, iyrs., 9st. 3lb. ... (W. Young) 2 6 Mr. T. Bristol's b. g. Leonfca, aged,. Sst. 101b. s ' tC. Price) 3 . Also started: Astor, Sst. lib. (W. Bell); 8 Passadena, Ist. 101b. RA'DomiW); 3 Austin, 7st. Gib. (IX. Young); 5 Zetes;. "St. 31b. (Iv. Lambess^; 7 Te Hou Hou, 7st. lib. (VVatsoa); 9 Crawford, 7st. lib. (A. Eeid). Won pasily by three lengths from Rewi Pofco. Leonta ran into third place at the finish' a length away, and Crawford, Austin, and Astor were nest in order. Time, lmin. 48 l-ssec.

MATAKAWA HACK RACE, of 120 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Mr. J. R. M'Donald's Goldstream, by 1 Gold Crest—The Shannon, 3yrs., Sst. 41b (M*Donald) 1 5 Messrs. White and Mlcod's b. g. Black Heart,' 3yrs., Bst. (L. Wilson) 2. 6 Mr. B. T. Bennett's b. g. Bivouac, 6yrs., 7st. 41b. (H. Watson) 3 Also started: 2 New York, Bst. 121b. (C. Price); 4 Boldstrolce, Bst. 71b. (Deelev); 3 Fortify, 7st. 61b. (W. Bell); 7 Rosalys, 7st. 31b.. (G. Clark); 10 Kurapai, 7st. 21b. (C. Stowe); 9 Decside,. 7st. (Goldfinch); 11 Durane, 7st. (C. Monk); 8 Lad o* Gowrie, 7st. (H. 'Young). Boldstroke was badly left. Goldstream led into the straight, with. Bivouac and Black Heart a .length away. Goldstream won easily by a dear length from Black Heart. Bivouac was a length further back, and Fortify, New. Tork, Deeside, and Boldstroke in that order. Time, lniin. 15sec. i JACKSON STAKES, of 500 sovs. Six furlongs. Mr. G. D. Greenwood's b. g. Emporador, by Charlemagne ll—Lady Wayward, syrs., Bst. 111b. (L. Wilson) 1 Sir Geo. Clifford's ch. c. Flying Start, by San Francisco—Fleetfoot, 2yrs., 7st. (W. Bell) 2 Mr. .G. D. Greenwood's Bimeter, by Maltster—Comely, 3yrs., Bst. 71b. (C. Brown) 3 Also started: Dinner Gong, ;Bst. 41b. (Deeley). ' Dinner Gone; was left at the post and took no part in the Tace. Won easily by two lengths. Bimeter was three lengths away, 'rime, lmin. 142-ssec. FORDELL HURDLES, of 175 sovs.

About a- mile and three-quarters. 4 Mr. H. M. G-impbell's br. g. Flingot, . by Musketry—Lady Isabella, ayed, 10st. 131b. (J. O'Connell) 1 3 Mr. R. Hicks's ch. g. Sty rax, aged, lOst. 101b (W. Adams) 2 1 Mr. H. M. Speed's ch. g. Kew, aged. lOst. ,111b. (L. Traill) 3 Also started: 2 Leapuki, list. 9lb. (Edwards); 5 Glenorchy, 9st. 61b. (A. M'Donald). ' Kew went out in front of Leapuki. Kew and Glenorchy led past the stand from Leapuki and Styrax. Going down the back Flingot made - up his ground and was with the leaders entering tho straight. A good finish between Flingot and Styrax resulted in a victory for the former by a long nock, Kew being two lengths away, and Glenorchy close up fourth. Time. 3min. 15 l-ssec. OKOIA HACK HURDLES,, of 120 ,sovs. About one mile and five furlongs. 4 Mr. Jervis George's ch. g. Tirohanga by Stepson—Handsome Jack maro, aged, lOst. 51b (M'Flinn) 1 1 Mr. J. H. Prosser's br. g. Naupata, svrs., 9st. 5Tb (M'Sweeney) 2 3 Mr. F. S. Easton's br. g. Master Strowan, syrs., lOst. ... (J. Brown) 3 Also started: 2 St. Gate, lOst. 121b. (W. Adams). ' . St. Gate led over the first half-mile from Naupata and Tirohanga. Going along the back Tirohanga went up to Naugata, and St. Gate fell back beaten. Tirohanga forged ahead at the distance, and won -a close finish by half a length from Naupata. Master Strowan was a long neck away. Time, 3min. Ssec..

WANGANUI STAKES, of 500 sovs.' One mile and a half. 2 Mr. 7. Soames's b. £. Ladoga, by Sir Laddo—Happy Maid, syrs., Bst. 91b.. (B. Deeley) 1 1 Mr. Wire Tokena's b.. h. 'Rinaldo, by Charlemagne—Demeter, 4yrs., Bst. 81b (C. Price) 2 7 Messrs. White and M'Leod's b. f. Fair Rosamond, by King's GuestDear Heart, syrs„ 7st. slb.' • (M'Donald) 3 Also started: 4 Kilrain, Bst. 101b. (L. Wilson); 8 Byron, Bst. 41b. (W. Young); 9 Goldsize, Bst. (C. Brown); 6 Master Lnpin, Bst. (H. Young); 10 Marshal M'Donald, 7st. 51b. (R. Reid); Court Martial, 7st. (W. Bell); 11 Moutoa Girl, 6st. 121b. (C. Monk); 12 Invader, 6st. 121b. (A. Reid); 3 El Gallo, Gst. 71b. (G. Clark). A good start was effected. Invader first showed out in front, but was quickly supplanted by Byron and Moutoa .Girl. Passing the stand the order was Byron, Moutoa Girl, El Gallo, Goldsize, and Master Lupin. El Gallo was in front at tho six furlong post with Moutoa Girl, Goldsize, Master Lupin, and Fair Rosamond close up. Rinaldo and Ladoga put in great rnns at the far turn, and, passing their horses, Ladoga led into the straight in front, of Fair Rosamond, with Rinaldo coming fast. ' Ladoga won a great race by a length from Rinaldo, with Fair Rosamond a head away, and Kilrain, .Invader, and Master Lupin next. Time, 2min. 35sec. HARRISON HACK HANDICAP, of 120 sovs.' One mile and a distance. 2 Mr. Wire Tokena's ch. f. Ararat, by Advance—Ballarat, 3yrs., Bst. (C. Price) 1 7 Mr. J. Britton's ch. m. Sylvandale, 4yrs., 7st. slb (Brown) 2 1 Mr. R. Brongh's b. g. Quo Yadis, 4yrs., Bst. 61b (W. Bell) 3 Al6O .started: 5 Patronymic, 9st. 61b. (S. Reid); 4 Combustion Bst. 91b. (W. Ryan); 3 Draft, 7st. 9lb. (Deeley); 6 Mahlstick, -7st. (H. Young); 10 Vladian, 7st. (F. Fryer).

Sylvandale led Mahlstick down tho back stretch, but the big horse retired at the far turn, when Ararat ran up to Sylvandale, and Draft closed on the leaders. Ararat was first into the straight, the Advance mare running home an easy winner by two lengths from Sylvandale, with Quo Vadis two lengths away and Draft, Combustion, and Mahlstick following in that order. Time, lmin. 58sec. FARISWELL' HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.

Six furlongs. 4 Mr. ,T. Monk's ch. g. Belasco, by Vasco—Belle Clair, 7st. (G.. Clark) I 7 Messrs. V. and E. Riddiford's b. f. Chakwana, Gst. 121b (A. Reid) 2 5 Mr. Hun. Binhop'a br. m, Ineurti, { aged, Gst. 131b. ; (R> Reid) 8

Also started: 1 Postillion. Bst. 81b. (W. Young); 6 Gladiole, Bst. 3ib. (C. Price); 2 K<?<f Book, 7st. 121b. (Deeley); 3 Marimba, 6st. 12lb. (H., Young). Marimba was first out from an excellent start, but Belasco almost immediately took the lead from Gladiolo and Chak* vrana. Belasco led into the straight, and stalling off Chakwana won comfortably by a lengch. Ineuru ran iuto third place on the post, half a length in , front of Gladiolo and Postillion. Time, Imm. 14sec. MASTHRTON NOMINATIONS.

" (By Tolecraph.—Oireoial Correspondent! Maiterton, February 27. The folloivinc; nominations and entries ' for the Maiden Hack Race have been received for the Autumn Sleeting of the Masterton Racing Club, to be held on March 18 and 19:— . MAIDEN HACK RACE (weifrbt-for-age). Five furlongs.—Rockabye—Marengo celdinpr. Sir Ronald, Client, Two Lights, Camulus, 'Botanist, Carillion, La Ban, Achilles filly, Thoughtful, Pall Mall, Diplonient, Sundown, Master Bons, Bronk, Deveal, Grey Fleet, Assistant, Marsinan, Depradion, Try Again, Rewa Rewa, Hauani, Collector, Occasion. MARCH HANDICAP (open). Six fur-longs-Blue Lake, Chakwana, Goldstxeam, Marimba, Powder Fox, Mowbray, Mummer, Zeus, Sartovna, Miss Kelly, Ararat, Simple Sam, Chortle, MASTERTON HACK HANDICAP. One mile.—Martyress. Arlington, Tangihou, Nightshade, Rerehau, Want; Ruatangata, Elopement, Prince Laddo, Boon, Janitor, Lady Nolan, Merrio Gain, Otter, Ulysses, Sylvandale, Banksia. Hap Dha, Camulus. MASTERTON CUP. One mile and a quarter.—Gold Soult, Plunder, Mummer, Prince Lacklo, Kimbombi, Leonta., Sunbird, Banksia, Camulus, Multiply, gir Donald, Sir Alba,. Immer, Byron, bir Knox. Orleans, Ruapam, Rene: RUAMAHANGA HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs—Martyress, George, Amber and White, Ally, Improve, Nightshade, •Rerehau, Haumakaka, Montana, Salado, Eongaro, Killaloo, Ladogeur, Suratura, Waipohi, Conziska, t Casco, Jean Laddo, Multiplicity, Melodist. St. Omer, pcrer, No Idea, KIHcLa-s, PnWi«m. . LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP. One mile and a distanoo.-Amber and White, Overheard, Otakura, Miriam, Oenjeral Webb-Jet d'Eau gelding, Keynote, I Melodist. Tangihou. OPAKI WELTER (open). One mile.Gold Soult, Kina. Sartovna, Monologue, Merrio Gain, Sir Donald, Multikoff, Caber Davon, Austin. i . DASH HACK HANDICAP. Five fnrlongs.—Rockabye, Improve. Powder Fox, Veronal, Rongaro. Gold Necitlace, Dinloment, Ladogeur. The Diver, Martlet, Marsinah, Rwval Sleeves, Multiplicity, Mmcnlous, Martingale, Tiraiia, Killaloo, I Elopement, Gold Bearing. SaxaUlt, M\js Trumps, Ladv Teazle. Whisperer, Lady ■nni-Vsford, Multoe,, Belgian Lass, Kiltie I Lass. I ....... iMj-re

ißy TelestxL'' h —Pre«= A~w.lfl.tloo.) Wangariui, February 28. Weights for the Opunake Meeting are: HURDLES HANDICAP. One mile and a half.—Ascalon, Iflst. 21b.; Clemency, 9st. 91b.; Katua, 9st. 91b.; Master Sylvia, 9st. 71b.; Advancer, 9st.; 9st.; Captain Dick, 9st.; Joey, 9st.; Confirm, 9st.; Tabora, 9st.; Adam, 9st. OPUNAKE CUP. One mile and a quarter.—Chaminade, 9st. 51b.; Ngapoto, Bst. 121b.; Quo Vadis, Sst. 21b.; Styrax, Sst. 21b.; Draft,' 7st. 91b/; Silver Flood, 7st. 51b.; Patronata. 7st. 21b.; Red Coral, 6st. 71b.; Lad o' Gowrie, Sst. 71b. FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Calais, 3st.; Avon Park, 9st.; Glenroy, Sst. 121b.; Lady Amai. Bst. lib.; Cabtain Miro, 7st. 101b.; Fortify, 7st. 51b.;' Bay Prince, 7st. 51b.; Rosalys, 7st. 21b.: Vestalis. 7st. 21b.; Bill Paul, Bst. 131b. ' PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. One mile. -Chaminade, Sst. 71b.; Ngapoto, 9st.; Quo Vadis, Sst. 41b.; Styrax, Sst. 41b.; Lady Amai, Bst.; Cantain Miro, 7st. 91b.; Classis. 7st. 51b.; Patronata, 7st. 51b.; Bay Prince, 7st. 41b.; Bell Paul. - ' 6st. 121b.; The Reiver. 6st. 101b.; Top Twig, Gst. IOHi.; Boutictte. 6st. 101b.

WELTER HANDICAP. Seven. furlongs—Lady Amai, 9.=t. 101b.; Eosalys, Bst. 121b.; Patronata, Sst. 121b.; Classis, Bst. 121b.; Idol. Bst. 101b.; Waren. Bst. 81b. ; Hed Coral, Sst. 71b.;'The Reiver, Bst. 71b.; Flying' Cami), Srf. 71b.;, Mani'fost, fist. 71b.; Nita, Bst. 71b..; Antwerp, Bst. 71b. OTAHUHU TROTTING CLUB rm) wmi it watt, a pi?

CUP WON BY WALLACE M. (By Telegraph—Press A isocfat.loiM Auckland, February 27. The.Otahuhu Trotting Club's Summer ■Meeting concluded to-day in perfect weather. The totalisator registered .£27,260 for the meeting, as against ,£25,136 last' year. .Tho results are:— , ■ TRIAL HANDICAP (saddle). One mile and a half.—2 Mr. W.-A. Scott's Springbok,. 6sec. (Scott), 1; 12 Miss Huon J.unr. (owner), 2; 4 Galcola, 9sec. (May), 3. Also started: 9 Lady Meldon, scr.; 10 , Salvie Dash, scr.; 8 Marvin Downs, lsec.; 6 Kotiri, Ssec.; 15 Myrie, 9sec.; 13 Roan Lady, 9sec.; 1 Singlet, 9sec.; 15 Favour Royal, 9sec.; 16 Lady Roberts, 9sec;; M Seaclued, 9sec.; 5 Special Constable, 9sec.; 3 Striker, 9sec.; 11 Special Bloom, lOsec.; 7 Lb Lawn, lOsec. Won by seven lengths. Time, 3min. 57 2-ssec. FEBRUARY HANDICAP (harness). One mile.—s Mr. A. Paul's Lady S., 10 sec. (owner), 1; 4 George K., 9sec. (Herbert), 2; 3 Huon Tatch, 4sec. (M'Mastor), 3. Also started: 1 Mount Albert, 6sec.; 6 Miss Lonsdale, 9sec.; 2 Belgian Queen, 9sec.; 10 Captain Hosier; lOsec*; 7 Special Huon, lOsec.; 9 Young Specialist,' lOsec.; 8 Derby Dillon, lOsec. Won by five lengths. Huon Tatch was badly pocketed, and otherwise would have won. Time, 2min. 32sec. OTAHUHU TROTTING OTP. Two miles. 9 Mr. J. Motley's Wallace M., Ssec. (Price) 1 10 Mr. J. Burke's Walnut, 4sec. (Richards) 2 7 Mr. George Paul's Hova, lOsec. (Paul) 3 Also started: 1 Steel Bell, scr.; 4 Jack Ashore, 2sec.; 2 Stop It, ssec.; 8 Prince Rufus, ,ssec.; 3 Annoyed, Ssec.; 6 Lady Wilmington, Bsec.; 5; Sfattie, 9sec. Wallace M. led for the ,greater part of tlie distance, but broke and lost about seven lengths when crossing the top. He came through again in the straight, and won bv half a length. Time. 4min. 44sec. ASCOT HANDICAP (harness)! One' mile and a half.—4 Mr. F. Woine's Lieutenant, 12sec. (Hall), 1; Erin's King, 12 sec. (Bryce), 2; 6 Linotype, ; 9sec. (Baker), 3. Also started: 9 Miss Dulcie, Ssec.; 3 Sundial, 9sec.;. 7 The Scout, 12sec.; 5 Flora M'Kinney, 12sec.; 8 Ben P., 13sec.; 2 Silver Grid, 15sec.; 10 Moorish Chief, 15sec. Lieutenant could not be shaken off by the favourite and. drew away in the straight to win by a length and a half. Time, 3min. 33 2-ssec.

ALEXANDRA HANDICAP (harness). Tiro miles.—l Mr. T, G. Knight's Blackthorn, Usee. (Wyatt), 1; 9 Clive, scr. (M'Master), 2; 8 Kirikiriroa, 7sec. (Hird), 3. Also started: 7 Gray W., 7sec.; 1 Autocrat, lOsec.; 6 Stranger, llsec.; 10 Lady Lore, 12sec.; 11 I?obex, llsec.; 2 Auckland Girl, 16sec.; 3 Edward R., 17 sec.; 5 Marvin Downs, 17sec.' Won all the way. Time, 4min. 57sec. PAPAKURA HANDICAP (harness). One mile and a half.—Mr. G. Paul's Alf. M'Kinney, scr. (J. Paul),. 1; Lady Wilmington, 4sec. (M'Gammon), 2; Phylliatina, scr., and Huia Grey, 2sec., dead lieat, 3. Also started: Wereoa, scr.; Floranz, ssec.; Pearl d'Or, ssec.; Kirikiriroa, Bscc.; St. Trella, Ssec.; Resurrection, 1 8 sec. This was the best race of the day. All finished within a spaco of three lengths. Time, 3min. 29sec. PRESIDENTS' HANDICAP (saddle). One mile.—l Mr. F. Martin's Lndski, 6 sec. (Julian), 1; i Master Park, scr. (Cunningham), 2; 13 Miss Dulce, 7scc.' (Redshaw), 3. Also started: 6 St. Ureula, 1 sec.; 9 Annoyed, Ssec.; 7 Casling, 4sec. ,• .8 Stop It, 4seo.; 5 Dick Fly, 4-sec.; 10 Bellgray, 4sec.; >11 Silver Black, 4sec.; 12 Master Ham, &©c.; 3 Uniform, Gsec.; 12 Reti,ben, 7sec. _ The favourite won as he liked. Time, 2min. 19 2-ssec.

FAREWELL HANDICAP (harness). One mile and a quarter—l M T - E.. Payne's Mintson, 6cr. (Richards), 1; 2 Victor G., 3sec. (Lynch), 2; 5 Grampian, 2sec. (Julian), 3. Also started: 8 August Child, 3sec.; 9 Lord Specialist, 3sec.; 6 Lady Rosier, ssec.; 7 G.M., ssec.; 10 Jungle, Gsec.; 3 Floranz, Gsec.; 11 St. Trella, 7sec.; 4 Ben F., Bsec. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 2min. 84 1-ascc. FIXTURES. March 3 and 4—Dannevirke B.C. Autumn. March 10 and 11—Nelson J.C. Annual. March 12 and 13—Napier Park R.Ci Autumn. , March 17—Opunakc R.C. Annual. March 18 and 10—Masterton'R.C. Autumn March 24 and 25—Rangitikei R.C. Annual.

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