THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2401, 5 March 1915, Page 7

THE TURF.

RACING AT FI2EMINGTON, VJLC. AUTUMN MEETING • SCaAQfUETTE- WINS LLOTO STAGES, . ♦BjpTelegrajihr-Rwii Msociation—Oonjrishi ' CKeo. Miarch 4, 8.10 p.m.) Flomington, March 4. ' The weather was beautiful for the third day's events of the V.R.C. Autumn MeetTbsie was on average-sized crowd. The people looked for keen racing in the weight-for-ago races, and got more sur-prises-than (ih-ey bargained for. The Lloyd Stakes was regarded as a gift for Mountain Knight, the only other horse attracting any attention being Jolly Beggar, whose form was good. Traquetto went' away with a dash,' and was never caught. .The performance was more pronounced in the Loch Plate, but in the ;Grst case- the race 'was won on merit. In iiha other case the other jockeys on Carand Land of Song, When finishing, jf«rere caaght napping.! Hayston was injreasing nis load while the other two were .etching each other. Hayston was loudi}-.' checred. Ouazor'a win. was regarded sa a foregone conclusion after his performance on the firet day. Results :— AUTUMN HURDLES. Three miles. Wisconsin, 9st 91b. 1 iVan Homreigh, tet. 71b.: . 2 Choss, lOst. 51b. 3 V Nine started. Chess led to'the last half .'mile, and Wisconsin led at.the turn. Won •by four lengtte, inth ten lengths between , eeoond and third. Time, smin. 46Jseo. ibLOYD STAKES, of 1000 eovs. .Weight- ■ for-age; One mile. i. ' >l£r.. J. Mills's br. f Traquette,'.by, Traquir—Siminert!;:. 3w?sV) Bsfc 31b,... 1 ' 3lr. P. A. Connoßy's b!k. Beg-, gar, by Ayr Laddie—L? ay Trenvilli, aged,,9st. lib. 2 3Te. E. J. Watt's br. c. iiountam Knight,' by Mountain King—La . ■ ■ Veille, 3yrs, Bst. 61b. 3 Also started: Blague, Sst. Gib:; Philio, &t. 121b. .

In a few strides Tra<ruette went to the front and led to the six-furlongs post by •three and a half lengths from Blague, who was fcTuree-gnarters of a length in front'of Mountain Knight, the last-named ■"being two lengths ahead of .Jolly Beggar and Philio. In. another furlong Traqnette had increased the lead by five lengths. Then came Blag<ue, a neck from Mountain Knight, Philio, and Jolly Beggar, all together. Traquette led round the turn by three . lengths, Mountain Knight and Blague being together, on •terms. - Jolly Beggar ' went after ' Tra•quette, ytho' won easily by a length. Half a length separated' second • and' third, ffime, lmin. SSseo. . , •(AUTUMN. HANDICAP. One mile and five furlongs. Onazer, Bst,.: 9lb. 1 (Atora, Bst. 3lb. 2 Abbey Craig, 6st. 81b. 3 Also started: Diabolo. • Abbey Craig led to the turn, with Onazer and Atora . disputing the second place. There wae •no pace in the race till the last, six furlongs, when Onazer made a ran at the distance, and won easily by half a length, with a neck between seoond and third. Time, 2min. 54l«ec. MARCH NURSERY HANDICAP. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. . Tkraso, 7st. ; lib. .... l One, 7st. 21b. 2 Karl, 6st. 111b. 3 Bight others started. One led to the •distance from Karl and Thraso. The latter challenged, and a.' 1 good finish rosuited. Won by a head, with half a neck between second and third. Time, lmin. 15seo. CLOCH PLATE, of 750 sovs. : Weight-for-age. Two miles. Mr. S. A. Rawdon'6 ch. c. Haystoii, by 'Eajlston—Velox,- 3yia.. 7st. 9lb.' I Mr. N. Falkner's ch. h. Land, of Song, by Llangibbey—Aliena, iyrs., Bst. 111b. '.J........ 2 Messrs. Rogers and Rivers'sbr. f. Carlita, by Charlemagne ll—Couronne,, 3yrs., 7st. 111b. 3 .fflso started: Pistol King, Sst. 111b. Hayston led out of the straight by eight lengths from Carlita,' who was four "lengths ahead of Land of' Song: ; Half a mile : from home," when the -pace: com-' menoed, n Hayston was three lengths from Carlita, 'and Land of Seng was three Jengths . further back. Hayston led round the turn two lengths from Carlita. ' Then land of Song, hard ridden, passed Carlita; but failed to displace Hayston, who won by a neck. Four lengths'separated second aid third.' Time, 3min. 41Jsec. RIVER HANDICAP. One mile and a quarter. '

WaHachia, 7st. 71b. | .... ..; 1 Bnrrinjack, 7st. 71b. 2 Fidelio, Bst. 31b 3 Twelvo started. Honorine and Chid (made the running to the turn,, Chid leading into the straight. Fidelio cut both ' down by a fast run, and was then challenged by Wallachia, who won by a .length. : The' third horse' was a length further , back. • Time, 2mii, ; 'Bs»c,, DANNEVIRKE AUTUMN MEETING . SONBIRD WINS THE BIG' RACE. (By Telegraph.—Pross Association.) Dannevirke, March 4. The Dannevirke Racing Club's meeting concluded to-day, when showery weather , made the track appreciably softer than on the opening day. The attendance / was again-large, and the fields good. The isum of ,£15,763 was put through the •machine, making a total of JC32,130 for •the meeting, as compared with .£29,595 tfor the corresponding meeting last year. The results are:— HACK SCURRY, of 70 sovs. Six furlongs. S Mr. J. O'Meara's Rongora, Bst. 101b. • , ' ■- (W. Ryan) .1 " 1 Admiral Beatty, Sst 101b. 2 fe 6 Holywell, Bst. 101b 3 Abo started: 3 Sinora, Bst. 101b.; 4 ■- Bst. 101b.; 7 Kawarau, Bst. 101b.; 5 Danger Signal, Bst. 101b. Won with ease by a length and a half, six lengths separating second and third. •Time, Imin. 'ISsec. MANGATERA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs.. Seven furlongs.- ; ■'i Mr. P. F. Wall's Suratura, Bst. 31b. (O'Halloran) 1 ' S Discussion, 6st. 71b 2 ! 8 His Eminence, 7st. 41b 3 • Also started: 1 Want, 9st. lllb.; 2 'Janitor, Bst. 91b.; 5 Tangihou, Bst. 31b.; ■7 Sir Moutoa, 6st. 71b.

Sir Montoa led into the straight, but . Suratura then moved up and won by two. lengths, with a nose between second and third. Time, lmin. 31sec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five. furldngß. 1 Mr..N. Gray's Loreto, Bst, 91b. (B. Deeley) 1 5 Carillon, 6sfc. 9lb 2 6 Spain, 7st. 21b. 3 Also started: 2 Sicily, 7sfc 111b.; 4 Pall 3JaIl, 7st.; 3 Plying Spur, 6st. 131b. Won easily by two lengths, a neck disecond and third. Time, lmin. ' 3 I-osec. ' HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and a quarter. j.'k 'Mr. A. Alexander's Sunbird, Sst. lib. ■f (H. Young) 1 ! 8 Midnight Star, 7st. slb. 2 3 "Sir Alba, 7st. lllb. 3 Also started: G Birkline, Bst. 131b.;. 4 'Orleans, Sst. 61b.; 3 Imarose, 7st. 91b.; 5 Invader, 6st. 101b.; 7 Lady Moutoa, Sst. Jib. ■ The public made Sunbird a hot order ■ jwith Sir Alba and Imarose next in demand. A good' dispatch was effected, !and, passing the stand. Invader occupied the leading position, closely attended by Imarose, Midnight Star, Lady Montoa, .and Sunbira bunched. Goin" along the back Lady Moutoa shotto the front, and remained there for a tovjile of furto&gs. Rounding the bend Rnnbird displaced her, and 'was followed jiv Midnight Star and Sir Alba. Sunbird Urad the race well in hand, and had no difficulty in beatinj Midnight Star, bv over two lengths. Sir Alba was a length Hwfly third, Imarose fourth,"and Invader •fifth. Time, 2min. 9 3-ssec. SECOND HANDICAP HURDLES, of 100 . sovs. One mile and a half. S Mr. P. W. Scallv's Ascalon, lOst. 111b. (A. Ward) 1 1 Merrie Guy, lOst. 3lb , ?• ■3 Caher Davon, lOst. lib. 3 Also started: 4 Glouria,' lOst. 51b.; 6 Golden' Water, lOst.; 5 Advancement, 9st. Glouria and Advancement fell. Ascalon .won easily by three lengths. Caber Davon ;gsa six lenzths .awy,

sec. An explanation advanced t at an inquiry into Merry Guy's running at tie meeting was deemed satisfactory. TELEPHONE HACK HANDICAP, of 100 to vs. Six furlongs. 5 Mr. W. H. Bowden's Hushabye, 7st. «b. ........ (W. Bell) 1 3 The Nile, 7st. 71b 2 1 Multiplicity, Sst. 6lb. 3 . Also started: 2 Lady Daylesford, 7st. 51b.; 6 Lady Teazle, 7st. 21b.; 4 Rongora, 6st. 121b.; 7 Lord Laddo, 6st. 71b.; 8 Gold Bearing, Sat-. 71b.; 6 St, Omer, 6st. 711). ; 9 Pureeform, Gst. 71b. Hnshabye rushed to ft© front on entering the straight, and won by a short head, with three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. 17sec. KAITOKE WELTER, of 130 sovs. Seven . • furlongs. 2 Mr. E. J. Watt's Blackall, • 9st. • (L. Wilson) 1 4 Sir Donald, 9st. 2lb. —' - 2 3 Zeus, 9st.' 9lb. ...- 3 Also started: 1 Monologue, 9st. lib.; 5 Instep, 7st. 7lb. . Instep, led to the turn. In a splendid race to the post, Blackall won by half a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. 32sec. ' TAPUATA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile and 50 yards. 1 Mr. H. M'Manaways Melodist, 7st. lllb. ... (B. Deeley) 1 3 Perhaps .. .;. 2 2 Cherry. Blossom, Bst. lib 3 Also started: 4 Ringey, 7st. 71b.; 5 Tangihou, Sstj 91b. Won comfortably by two lengths. A neok separated seoond and third. Time, lmin. sQsec.

NAPIER. PARK WEIGHTS. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Palmerston North, March 4. ■ Wei edits declared by:' Mr. H. Coyle for the Napier Park Meeting are:— MAEANTJT HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters.—Sir Donald, list. 131b.; Chatmos, lOst. 31b.; Birkful, 10st.; Monologue', lOsi ; Glouria, 9st. 131b.;' Caher Davon, 9st. 61b.; Rock Ferry, 9st. 21b.; Eiya,_9st.; Con, 9st.; Ormoloid, 9st; . ESK HANDICAP. five furlongs.—Rupahu, Sst.; Multiplicity, Sst. 101b.; Allan Doone, Sst. 61b.; Powder Fox, Bst. 61b.; Black Heart, Bst. lib.; Raumanuhuri, Bit., lib;Falstone, 7st. 71b.; Sea 1 Lord, 7st. 7}b.; Royal Mary, 7st. 41b.; Hymen, 7st. 31b:; Watchful, 7st. 21b.; Mandoline, 7st. 21b.; Kind's Host, 76t. 21b.; Anguish, 7st. 21:0.,* Blacking", 7st.; Hima, 7sx.; Potentiality, 7st.; Admiral Beatty, 6st. 101b.; Sensitive, fet. 101b.; Crestfallen, 6st. 101b.; Dasher Boy, Gst. 71b.; ~ Oimcsby, Sst. 71b.; St Omer, 6st. .71b.; True Gun 6st. 71b.; Lady Teazle," Sst. 71b.; Tragedienne, fist. 71b.; Pureeform, 6st. 71b. : NAPIER CUP. One mile and a quarter—Ladoga, 9st. 61b.; Rewi Poto, Bst. J3lb.; Multiply, Bst. 101b.; Indigo, Bst. 81b,; Dispatch Carrier,. Sst. "lb.; Birkline, Bst. 71b.; Byron; Bst. 31b.; Bertrada, 7st.. lllb.; Raupani, 7st. 101b.'; Fair Rosamond, 7st. 91b.; Beldame, 7st. 81b.; Marshal • M'Donakl 7st. 71b.; Hyettus, 7st. 4ft.; Kimbombv.7st. '2lb.j Sir Alba- 7st. lib.; Jem, 7st.; Midnight Star, 6st. 101b.; Hiwifcapu, Sst. 91b.; St. Elmn, 6st. 71b.; Perhaps; 6st. 71b. WELTER HANDICAP. Seven fnrlongs. -Sir Alba, 9st. 121b.; Marshal MDonald, 9st. 121b.; Blackall, 9st. 91b.; Multikoff, Sst. 91b;; Birkful, 9st. 91b.; Settler, 9st. 61b.; Golden Sky, 9st. 41b.; Vi, 9st 41b.; Kaminohe, Bst, 121b.; Perceler, Sst.' 121b.; Caher Davon, Sst. 71b.; Rock Ferry, Bst. 71b.;.Hima, Sst;'7lb. 1 ' SAPLING STAKES. Five furlongs.— Desert Gold, 9st. lllb.; Gold Foil, Bst. 91b.; Dribble, Sst. 51b.; Loreto, Bst. 51b.; Eligible, 7st. 91b.; Carlvsian, 7st. 91b. ; Hyganis, 7st. 61b.; Gold Shot, 7st. 61b.; Finistere; 7st. 61b.; Maniareba, 7st. 61b.; Helsmgfors, 7st. 61b.; Queen's Fleet, 7st. 61b.; Canella, 76t.; Hyetnssa, 7st.; Sicily, Bst. 131b.; Tornea, 6st. 121b.; Spain, Sst. 101b.; Maroia, 6st. 101b.; Carillon, 6st. 71b.

BEDCLIFFE HACK WELTER. One mile.—Perhaps, 9st. 51b.; Multifual, 9st. lib.; _Tricze, . Bst. 131b.; General Webb, Bst. 31b. i Multiano, Bst. 21b.; Bodenham, Bst- I^>-i Munje, Bst. lib.; Whakahoki, Bst.; Field Force; Bst.; Discussion, 7st. 111b.; Grajid Idea, 7st. • 91b.; Royal Favourite, 7st. 71b; ;• Bayihar, 7st. 71b.; King's Giard, 7st. 71b. FLYING HANDICAP.. Six furlongs.Chortle, 9st. 81b.; Croesus, Sst. 41b.; Beldame, Sst. 41b.; Bed Book, Bst. lib.; Banpan;,. Bst. lib.; Tete-a-tete, 7st. 111b.; Shaki,.7st. 21b.; Bvadno, 7st. 21b.; Golden Sky, 7st.: Husheen, 7st; Instep,'-fat. 71b. j Watchful, 6st 71b.; Dasher Boy, Gst. 71b. MASTERTON HANDICAPS. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

. ; Dannevirke, March' 4. . Weights for the Hasterton B.C. Meetin* are:— ■ LADIES' BRACELET. . On© mile and a distanoe.—Melodist, 12st. 51b.; Miriam, 12st. 4lb. i Amber and "White, 12st. 21b.; General Webb, list. lfllß.j I'angihau, list. Mb,j. Keynote, list. 21b.; Otakura, list, lib.; Overheard, list.; Jet d'Eau, list. HASTERTON HACK HANDICAP. One mile and a distance.—Want, 9st. 61b. j Banksia, 9st. 61b.; Prince Laddo, Bst. 7 b.; Merry Gain, Bst. 61b.; Janitor, Bst. 41b.; Arlington, Bst. 41b.; Nightshade, Bst. 21b.; Ruatangata, Bst. 21b.; Rerehari, 7st. . ,111b.; Martyress, 7st. 111b,; Tangihau, 7st: 111b.; Camulna, 7st. 101b.; Sylvandale, 7st„9lb.; Han Dha, 7st. 91b.; Ladv Nolan, 7st. 71b.; Elopement, 7st. 21b.; Otter,- 7st.; Ulys'es, 7st.; Doon, 7st. RUAMAHANGA HACK , HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Multiplicity, ' 9st. 61b.; Suratura, Bst. 121b.; George, Bst. 121b.; Montoa, Bst. 111b.; Lubriline, Bst. 101b.; Ladogeur, Bst; 91b.; Improve, Bst. 71b.; Whisperer, Bst. Sib.; Nightshade, Bst. 41b.; Melodist, Sat. 41b.; Amber and White, 7st. 131b. i Martyress, Bst. 121b.;' Casco,'7st. 121b;; Haumakaka, 7st. 121b.; Rerehau, 7st. 121b.; Rongora, 7st. 61b.; Alby, 7st. 41b.; Salado,'7st. lib.; Killaloo, 7st. lib.; Kiltie lass, 7st.; No Idea, 7st.; Conziska, 7st. ; Jean Laddo, 7st.; St. Omer, 7st.; Waipohi, 7st. DASH HACK HANDICAP. " Five furlongs.—Multiplicity, 9st. ' 71b.; , ' Powder Fox, Bst. 121b.:' Ladogeur, Bst. 101b.; Martlet, Bst. 91b.; Improve, Bs_t. 81b.; Whisperer, Bst. Gib.; Tirana, Bst." 41b.; Miraculous, Bst. 31b.; Royal Sleeves, Bst. 41b.; Saxtile, Bst.; The Diver, 7st. ,131b.; Veroneal, 7st. 101b.; Martingale, 7st. 91b.; Rongora, 7st. 71b.; Miss Trumps, 7st. ,41b.; Lady Daylcsford, 7st. 31b.; Lord Necklace, 7st. 21b.; Elope-, ment, 7st. 21b.; Killaloo, 75t.,21b.; Lady Teazle, 7st. lib.; Diploment, 7st.; Goldbearing, 7st.; Belgian Lass, 7st.; Kiltie Lass, 7st.; Marsinah, 7st.; Rockabye, 7st.; Multoe, 7st. MARCH HANDICAP. Six furlongsChortle, 9st. 91b.; Mummer, Bst. 91b.; Blue' Lake,' Bst. 71b.; Ruapani, Bst, 61b,; Zeus, Bst. 41b.; Simple Sam, Bst. lib.; Goldstream, 7st. 101b.; Powder Fox, 7st. 51b.; Chakwana, 7st. 51b.; Ararat, 7st. Gib.; Mowbray, 7st, 31b.; Marimba, 6st. 101b.; Miss Kelly,- 6st. 101b.; Sartovna, Gst. 71b. i MASTERTON CUP.. One mile and a qnarter.—Multiply, 9st. 51b.; Sir Knoi, Bst. 131b.; Byron. Bst. 101b.; Leonta, Bst. 101b. s Snnbird,' Bst. 81b.; Mummer, Bst. 71b.; Gold Soult, Sst. 41b.; Rene. Bst. 41b.; R-aupani, Bst. 41b.; Orleans, 1 Sst. 21b.; Banksia, 7st. lllb,; Sir Alba, 7H. lllb.; Kimbombi. 7st. 91b.; Sir Donald, 7st 51b.; Plunder,, 7st.' 21b.;, Immer, ' 6st. 121b.; Prince Laddo, 6st. 101b.; Camulus, 6st. 71b. ,

OPAKT WELTER HANDICAP. One mile.—Gold Sonlt, Sst. 111b.; Multikoff, Sst. 91b.; Sir Donald, flst. 41b.; Monologue, 9st. lib.; Kina, Bst. 101b.; Austin, Bst. 151b.; Merry Gain, Sst. 41b.; Caher Davon, Sst. 1 lib.; Sartovna, Sst. RANGITIKEI NOMINATIONS. The following nominations have been received for the first day of the Rangitikei R.C. Autumn Meeting:— SCOTT MEMORIAL HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—lniprove, Powder Fox, To Hou Hon, New York, Goldstream, Simple Sam, Ineuru, Melodist. TRIAL PLATE. Five fnrlongs.— Gwynne, Mahlstiok, Black Ada, Ohan, Vladincss, Eockabye, Assistant, Ringey, Klyasma, Escort, Dnrane, Namur, Awapuni, Tiora, Princess Lucy, Waitohi, Gold Rush, Cokelev. Depredation, R-ewa-rcwa, Coropett, Pohui, Indrabarah, Icebertr. A. Jackson's b. z. OHAKEA HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters.—Sarbonite, Moutoa Girl, Chief Officer, Naupata, Jackman, Captain Mockay. Serenity, Lndv Renown, The Diver, Ivatua, Agatha.Green, Silver Tim, Warea. CARNARVON HACK HANDICAP. Sis fnrlonss.—Tangihou. Mnhlstick, Draft, New York, Fore, Mnrtyress, Ringey, Bivouac. Janitor, Vladineau, w Rewarewa, Blue Thrend. Avou Park. RANGITIKEI CUP. One mile and a quarter.—Combustion, Master Lunin, Lndv Moutoa, Imarose, Ararat, Gold Sonlt, Byron. Square Deal, Invader, Chnminnrle. Fore. PUKENUI WELTER HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Waitonio, Vladian ; Com.jMiatiflfe. Masfcer Mpatoa, Hia Eninanca^

Crown Head, Klyasma, Assistant, Durane, Flying Camp, Melodist, Ladogeur, Janitor, Ruapara, Sylvandale, Glentulloch, Sir Fisher, Classis, Son, Kurapai. PAREWANUI WELTER HANDICAP. One mile and 100 yards.—Sweet Van, Fore, Austin, Lubriline, Bold Stroke, Chaminade, Son, Monologue, Ratana, Alelodist. NGATIAPA HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Powder Fox, Ohau, Sir Houtoa, Hushabye, Tyson, "Wild Daisy, Lady Daylesford, Escort, Bivouac, Tho Divor, Glacier, Martingale, Vladineau, Martlet, King Cbiara.

NOTES AND COMMENTS

rßi Glbhcob.l Acceptances for th© Opunake Meeting close to-morrow night. _ ■ Emperador's victory in the Jackson Stakes last Saturday brings his total winnings to 1340 sovs. • At a meeting of the Licensing Committee of the Wellington . Racing Club, held this week, W. H. M'Kay was granted a jockey's lioense for a further three months, but the application of R. Hatch, who baa just finished a twelve-months' term of disqualification, was held over. . Several horses whioli are to compete at the Nelson Meeting next week are being shipped to-morrow. Amongst tho number are Rerehau, in charge of H. Telford; Mount Victoria and Ronmauia, in charge of C. Pritch.ird; and the Porirua team, Gold Soult and Goldstream. .. Good acceptances have beto received for the Akaroa Meeting, which takes place to-morrow. Amongst the runners in tho Oup is Nightwatch, 9st. slb. Sir G«o. Clifford's horse has been off the sccne for some considerable time. Chrysotis, 7st. 31b., having such a big pull m the weights, may be able to hold the opposition safe. In the Hurdles White Cockade, who has beon off the scene for nearly two years, will be a runner, as will Daylight Bill, who haa not raced since the winter.

Daytime, ivfco was purchased out of the Selling Plate at Trentham in January, will make his first appearance in Mr. A. Rutherford, junr.'s, colours in the Forsyth Flying, five furlongs. The distance will suit the Karamu-bred filly. Prior to. the Dannevirke Meeting, Merry Guy ha<l done very little work at Trentham, so considering this it oame as no surprise to find him defeated by Ascalon on Doth days. When next the pair meet, the positions may be reversed. Traquette, winner of the C. M. Lloyd Stakes at Flemingtori yesterday, is by the defunct Traquair, who left several smart sprinters, including Ventura. Traquetto was in a class by berself as a two-year-old, and she was as far ahead of Carlita as .the latter was of the remaining youngsters. Her sire "was once under offer to a leading breeder in the Dominion, but his final choice rested on another horse. Onazen, who ohanged hands at Flemington this week, for 1200 guineas—the buyer being Mt. Si Hordern—was one of E. A. Connolly's numerous team. He has had a great reputation as a galloper, but las failed to run up to it in public.. Horses that Connolly allows to pass out' of his stables do not win out of their turn' for other owners. Sir George Clifford's Nightwatoh is being treated nith a shampoo and massage after work at Riccarton to see if it will reduce the stiffness he .suffers from. At the finish he is cooled out under a sheet, as. trotters are.

At the Kempton Park Meeting, England, a few weeks ago, a horse named ■ Black Plum broke down badly while running in a selling steeplechase, but his rider, T.Gowland, instead of pulling him up at onoe, persevered with him nntil the poor brute could go no 'further. The stewards summoned the jockey before them, and, considering that he had been guilty of "j*ross cruelty"—to employ the official wording of the sentence—suspended him from riding for the rest of the day and fined him £20. Black Plum lb ad. to. be destroyed after the race. With the first day's winner out of the way, Sunbird, rnnner-np in the Dannevirke Cup, had no difficulty in sooring yesterday. The localiy-orajcd Rongora. and.Admiral Beatty monopolised the attentions of backers in the Hack Scurry, and.the former won. Suratura, for whom a win is long overdue, credited her owner with the Mangatera , Hack Handicap, seven furlongs, aiid. was allowed to pay a false price. A rank outsider in Discussion was placed second.

FIXTURES. March 10 and 11—Nelson J.C. Annual. March 12 and 13—Napier Park B.C. Antumn. March 17—Opunaie R.C. Annnal. March 18 and 19—Masterton B.C. Autumn March 24 and 25—Bangitikei R.C. Annual.