THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2433, 12 April 1915, Page 6

THE TURF

RACING AT RANDWICK

THIRD DAY'S EVENTS

SPURN WINS THE ALL-AGED STAKES,

CUMBERLAND STAKES WON BY •ULVA'S ISLE.

(By Telegraph-Press Assn'.-Copyright.)

(Roc. April 10, 5.30 p.m.) Sydney, April 1(1. Tor the third day's events of the A.J.C. Autumn Meeting at Randwick (postponed from Wednesday last on account of the rain), the weather was good, but the course heavy, • The attendance was good. Merrimax was well supported, for the Second Hurdles, but was unplaced. Spurn, well ridden by MacLachlan, easily captured the All Aged Stakes. Mountain Knight, favourite for the Cumberland Stakes, was unable to last the distance against Ulva's Isle. Results:— SECOND HURDLES, of 500 sovs. Two miles and a half. Mr. W. Stafford's br. g. Jack Bice, by Rice—Explain, list, 121b t Mr. A. Mathowson's b. g. Clontaft, by Goodwin—Coogee, 12st. 6lb 2 Mr. C. Hebden's b. g. Hallmark, by Herloch-Hallevale. list. 101b. 3 Five started. Hallmark and Darrawa, made the most of the running, but Darrawa fell, and Jack Rice assumed conw mand. Won easily by eight lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Merriinax finished last. Time, smin. 6j;Scc. ALL AGED STAKES, of 2560 sovs. One mile. Mr. R. W. M'Fadyen's br. m. Spurn, by Ayr Laddie—Scornful, Sst. 121b. I Messrs "H. Bolton's" and W. Booth's blk. m. Brattle, by Maltster—Astron, Bst. 121b a Mr. L. K. S. Mackinnon's ch. c. Woorak, by Traquair—Madam, Bst.Blb. 3 Fifteen smarted. Brattle was first away from Two and Woorak. At the half-mile Two and Woorak moved up, and at the bend Two led from Woorak, Spurn, and Traquette. In the straight Spurn was leading from Two, Woorak, and Brattle.- At the distaaco the position was Spurn, Brattle, and Garlin. Won by four, lengths, with one length between second and third. Traquette ran fifth. Time, lmin. '41isec. COOGEE HANDICAP, of 500 soys. Ona mile and a. furlong. Mr. W. Reid's b. m. The Lintio, by Bobadil-Melly, 7st. 31b. ;.. I Mr. E. J. Craven's oh. h. Owen Roe, by Nonette—Gretchen, 7st. 91b. ...' 2 Mr. "W. T. NowlanV b. g. Modify, by Futile—Slowing, 6st. 7lb ,3 Nineteen started. Anrifer and Owen Roe made the early running. The Lintie snatched a victory at tho post, winning by a head. Two lengths separated second and third. Time, lmin. 551 sec. EASTER STAKES, of 750 sovs. Seven furlongs. Mr. Henry Moses's, junr., ch. c. Wallace Isinglass, by Wallace—Glass Queen, Bst. 21b '. J Mr. H. S. M. Simpson's br.' c. Agincourt, by Earlston—ArcTiery, Sst. 21b : 2 Mr. W. A. Parker's blk. c AJasco, by • Kenilworth—Queensly, Sst. 2lb. ..... 3 Fifteen started. Taste made the run. ning to the distance, but Wallace Isinglass overhauled him and won by a length and three-quarters. Four lengths separated first and second.. ' Time, lmin, CUMBERLAND STAKES, of 2000 sovs, Two miles. Mr. A. G. White's br. h. Ulva's Isle. ' by Positano—Lord Ullin's Daughter, 9st. ...; ii '.. I Mr. E. J. Watt's br. c. Mountain Knight, by Mountain King—La VeUle, Bst. 21b. ...- 3 Messrs. Robinson and Clark's br. h. St. Spasa, by St. Amant—Carlita, 3st. 111b 3 Also started: Onazer, 9st.; Carlita, Sst.; Sir Alwynton,- 9st. lib. The last-named was first away, leading from Onazer, Mountain Knight, and St. Spasa. Pass. ing the stand the order was Sir Alwynton, Carlita, Onazer, Mountain Knight. Bt. Spasa, and Ulva's Isle. The last-named assumed command at the seven-furlong post, and entered the straight ahead of Mountain Knight and St. Spasa. Won, by two lengths and a half, with' a head between second and third. Time, Smin, Sljsec. CITY • HANDICAP, of 750 sovs. Ona mile and five furlongs. * Mr. C. Hebden's blk. g. Narivo, by ' Prudent King-Cleopatra, 6st. 81b. t Mr. G. Main's b. m. Necktie, by Collar—La Laidi, 6st. 81b 2 Mr. H. Berry's b. g. Scotch- Artillery, by Royal Aitillerv—Scotch Annie, Bst. 71b. : 3

Thirteen started. Scotch Artillery made the pace to the bend, when Nariva •came away easily and won by six lengths. A length and a half separated second and third. Time, 2min.' 52sec. AVONDALE ACCEPTANCES. IBy Tdegnrsti.— Press Association.) Auckland, April 10. Following are the Avondale acoupt« ances:— MAIDEN HANDICAP.; Six furlongs.Glenroy, 9st. lib.; Glenspire,- Bstis Kauri King, Bst. 101b.;'Hamlot, Bst. 101b.; Loloma, Sst. 101b.; Gold Necklet, Bst. 811).; Ruination, Sst. 21b.; Huua, Ejt. lib.; Parawai, Sst. lib.; Blueform, Sst.;'Siguo, 7st. 8lb.; Eosea, 7st 61b.; Opposition, 7st. lib.; Gallupin, 7st. 51b.; Gluepot, 7st. 41b.; Goldcatoher, 7st 31b.; Fionnulla, 7st. 21b.; Anne Devlin, 7st. 21b.; Rouma'nia, 7ot. 21b.; Eouvardia, 7st. 21b.; Monodon, 7st. 21b.; Crescendo, 7at. 21b.; N.ldah "st. 21b.; Miss Avalanche, 7st. 21b.; Brookfield, Ist. 21b. JUVENILE HANDICAP. Firo fm* longs—LoyalAToh, 9at. 131b.; Taj Mahal, 7st. 121b.; Lightning, 7st. 10lb.; Harlestone. 7st. 31b.; Tepapa, 7st. 31b.; Hiero, 7st. 31b.; Wartime, Tat. 21b.; Glissando, 7st; Colonnade, 7st.; Causeway, 7st.; Torotoro, 7st. MAIDEN HURDLES. One mile and (three-quarters.—Tirohanga, list.; Dogger Bank, lOst. 71b.; Valentine, Sst. 131b.; El Gallo. 9st. 121b.; Monathol.'9st 51b.; Ormoloid, Sst. 41b.; Starket, Sst 21b.; Wakanui, Sst.; Dandy Breeze. 9st; Master Kegel, Sst.; Luros, Sst. . • CHEVALIER STEEPLECHASE. About three miles.-Scots Guard, list. 31b.; The Chief, . lOat. 121b.; Vestal, lftst; lib..; Spalperion, 9st. 131b.; Ngatoa, 9st. 131b.; Coronade, 9st. 101b.; Golden Glow, 9at. iulb.; Barbwire, 9st. 71b.; Moehau, 9st. 71b.; Starwood, Sst. 71b.; Maisonette, 9st. 71b.; Nimbl«foot, 9st. 71b.; Nat Lupin, Sst. 71b. RAILWAY HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —King Lupin, 9st 31b.; Tinopai, Bat. 51b.; Potoa, Sst. 31b.; Toreador, Bst. 21b.; Prince Soult, Sst. 21b.; Goldffre, 7st. 111b.; Waiorewa, 7st. lllb.; Tripoli, 7st 81b.;, Bluestono, 7st. 61b.; Lady Middletou, 7st. 51b.; Tact, 7st. 31b.; Bluo Garment, 7st. 21b.; Muuster- 75t, 1 11b.; Christmas Rose, 7st ; lib.; Lolonia, 6st. 121b.; Ihupuna, Gst. 121b.; Chime, 6st. Sib.; Nildab, list. 7ib.; Hima, 6st. 71b. OAKLEY'HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. —Crown Pearl, 9st.; Jolio' Fille, Sst 91b.; Goldfire, Sst. 31b.; Tripoli, 7st. 131b.; Lady Middleton, 7st. 101b.; Cheddar, 7st, 91b.;' Soultane, 7st. 71b.; Munstcr, 7st. 71b.; Try Fluke, 7st. 61b.; Salvia, 7at, 61b.; Delenda, 7st. 61b.; Mirble Star, 7st, 21b.; Positive,-7st; Carbinns, Gst. 121b. TIRIRANGI WELTER HANDICAP. Nine furlongs.—Royal' Arms, Sst. 31b. i Achilledos, 9st.; Worcester, Sst. 81b.; Ard. fort, Bst. lib.; Gold Fran, 7st. 131b.; Kan whakahe, 7st. 121b.; Don Castor, 7st. 121b.; Lady Elgiva, 7at. 91b.; Tajarua Jack. 7st. 91b. „ ~ AVONDALE HANDICAP. ' One mile and a quarter.-Jack Delaval. Sst. 81b.; Colonel Soult, Sst. 131b. j KoyaUnsh, Rst. 51b.; Goldsizs, Sst. 51b.; Tinopai, Bst. 11b.; Mullingar, Sst.; Lady Penury, "st. 121b.; Prince Merriwee, 7st. 91b.; Phosphorus 7st. 51b.; Lady Alicia, Gst. 71b.; Seultikoff, Gst. 71b. TIMARU ACCEPTANCES. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.! Timaru, April 11. The following are the acceptances for t'ho first day of the Timaru Autumn Meetin™: — ' OTIPUA HURDLES HANDICAP, of 130 so vs. One mile and a, half.—Androa< 12st. 31b.; Margo, Hot. 51b.; Kingsway. list. 31b.; Commotion, list.; Mern- Valet' lOst. 41b.; Optician, 9st. .Mb.; Kim, 9sfc 31b.; Cov, 9st. 31b.; Peerless, 9st; Maa tor Staia. 9st. ROSEWILL HACK HANDICAP, of 10$. jLilj, &&

tllb.; Free, Sit. Sib.; Bon, Sst. lib.; Miss Finland, 75t.121b.j Caraid Dileas, 7st. •Hlb.; Barlovna, 7st. Ulb.: Dalkeith, 7st. 81b.; Cosy Corner, 7at. lib.; Steplook, .7st.; Charleville, 7st;; Lady Veles, 6st. 331b.; Red Shield, 6st. 121b.; St. Ewe. Bst. '131b.; Sartbuxn, 6st. 121b. SMITHFIELD. HANDICAP, o£ 120 wra. Pave fuTlongs.-Clynelish, Sst. 331b.; Obspno, ,9st. 101b.; Fabrikoff, 9st. alb.; Sveaborg, 9st. lib.; Meltchikoff, Sst. 111b.; Dinner Gong, Bst. 91b.; Charlotte, f&. °i}>-iVaftim<>, 7st. 121b.; Afton Lock, ffat. 91b.; Gunflash, 6st. 71b. TIMARU CUP, of 250 sovs. One mile and a quarter;—Specialforni, 9at.;. Golden 'King; Sst. 41b.; Scotch. Melody, 7st. 131b.; ■Jendar, 7st. 71b.; Bonny Rigg, 7st. 71b.; 7st. 71b.; Gold "Coin, 6st. 91b.; rAll Ready, 6st. 7ib. . LIVERPOOL STEEPLECHASE, of 150 sovs. Two miles' and a half.—The Polo, Ulst. 131b.; Daylight Bill, list. 121b.; Ngojtrruarrui, list. 91b.; Stone Ginger, lOst. Sib.; Stroller, lOst. 61b.; Fairy Finn, 9st. 831b.;' Tolstoi, 9st.. Ulb.; Wainono, 9st. Sib.; Patch, 9st. 71b.

AUTUMN STAKES, of 100 sots. Four ifurloags.—Bridegroom, Bst. 91b.; Tester,. Bst. 91b.; Pleasant Way, Sst. 91b.; Par•lorna, Bst. 91b.; Hard Shot. Bst. 91b.; Charleville, Sst. 91b.; St. Hobra, Sst. 91b.; 'Bothnia,: Bst.9lb.;.Skirl, Bst 91b.; Lady iVeles, Bst. 81b.; Themis, Bst. 91b.; Cleome, Jst. 111b.; St.' Hilary, 7st. Ulb.; Ayo Eeady, 7st. 111b.; Thaddeus,'7st. 111b. GLADSTONE HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sots. Six. furlongs.-En-icpre, 9st. 911>.;. Leading Way, 9st. 81b.; Saxtpmarfc, 9st. lib.; Sir Brigid, 9st. J lib.; iMedley, Bst. 101b.; Trireme, Bst. 101b.; Steperina, Bst. 81b.; Caraid Dileas. Sst. Sib.; Bandy, 7et. lib.; Moneymaker, 7st. j.Ub.; Bed. Robe, 7et. lib.; Countess Tolstoi, 7st. lib. •» DONCASTER WELTER HANDICAP »f 150 sots. .Soveir furlongs.—Wild Pilgrim, 9st. 131b.; Briar Patch, 9st. 91b.; Olenpwl, Bst. 91b.; Leading Lady, Bst. 91b. ■ John Bunyan, Bst.; Foam Flake, 7st. Üb..

REEFTON ACCEPTANCES. Telegmjm.-Press Association.) Reefton, April 11. . The Reefton J.C. acceptances are— •, TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Five fur-lougs.-Clanmena, 9st. 101b.; Rurik, Get. filb.; King Star, 9st. 41b.; Golden Morn, Sst;; Wild Bird, Bst. 101b.j Parawanui, Bst: 71b.; Irish Gift, Bst. 21b.; Federal, 7st. 121b.; Nahcyfoim,'7st.; Miss' Masterful, 7st.; Kopaross, 7st. BOATMAN'S HANDICAP. Six furlongs and a half.—Divorce, lOst. 31b.; Royal Dragoon,: 9st. -71b.; Waikehua, 9st. 51b.; Glenongly, 9st. 31b.; Royal Marine, Bst: 41b.; Stargazer, 85t..11b.; Kina, Sat.; Impulsive, 7st. 121b.; Mollymawk, 7st. 71b.; Combination, 7st. 61b.; Tyne'Lass, 76t. 41b.; Bonny Boy, 7st; The Nut, 7st. AUTUMN HANDICAP. One mile and •a. quarter.—Royal Dragoon, 9st. 31b.; Waipunni, 9st. lib.; Curator, Sst. 131b.; Waikehua, Bst. 121b.; Invader, Sat. llb.;itoyal Marine, Sat. lib.; Wild Bird, 7st. Ulb.; Bonny Boy, 6st. 71b.; The Nut, fot. 71b. COUNTY HANDICAP. FiTe furlongs. —Morton, list. 31b.; Divorce, lOst. 31b.; .Eurik, 9st. 31b.; Glenongly, 9st; Wild Bird, Bst. 111b.; Invader, Bat. 41b.; Kina, \7st.. Ulb.; Impulsive, 7st. 91b.; Mcllyimawk, 7st. 41b. .1 FLYING HANDICAP. Five furlongs. —Divoroe, lOst. 61b.; Royal Dragoon, 9st. lOlb.j: Clanmena, 9st. 101b.; King Star.' 9sfr 41b.; Golden Morn, 9st.; Parawanui, Bst; 71h.; Irish Gift, Bst. 21b.; Federal, 7st.. 121b.; Nancyform,'7st.; Yeodel, 7st.; Kopaross, 7st.: FAREWELL HANDICAP. Six furlongs' and a half.—Divorce, lOst. 31b.; Curator, 9st. 121b.;. Waipunui, 9st. 61b.; iWaikehua, 9st. Sib.; Glenongly, 9st. 81b.; ' Totatenui, 9st.; Wild Bird, Bst. Ulb.; Invader, Bst. 71b.; Royal Marine, Bst. 41b.; Stargazer, Bst. lib.; Kina, Bst.; Combinatk>n,.7st. 61b.; Tyne. Lass, 7st. 41b.; Tho ■Nutt, 7sfc'r Bonny Boy; 7st. PROGRESS TROT. One mile and a tfuarter.—Mada, scr.; Ned Corbett, .2sec.; KJopara Dick, Ssec.; : ' Sighoretta,'ssec.; Bisa,.7seo.; .Malabar, Bsec; Miss Clarice, Jos°c; Red, Prince, Usee.; Ethel Ball, 13sec.; Triumph, 13sec.y.Zeppa, 13seol REEFTON TROT. Two miles.-Voter, scr.; Fiction, 2seo.;' Kopara Dick, Gsec.; Signorotta, lOsec.; Bisa, 135e0.; Telltale, ■ISsec.j Malabar, Usee.; Sergeant Havelock, 176e0.; Red Prince,. ISsec.; Fairy, .Whispers, 20550.; Goldseeker,26seo.; Triumph, 26sec.; Special lass, 26sec; Zeppa; 26sec.; Counsel,. 26sec.;'/ Retrace, 26sec. •'.. , MOONBRIA SOLD.'{By l Telegraph—Press 'Assn.-TCopyright.) (Rec, April 11, 3.30 p.m.) w ,i • « ' ■ Sydney/ April 10. . ■ Messrs. Heath Brothers have purchased Mr, E. J. Watfs Moonbria. It transpires that the horse broke down during thfr race for the Sydney Cup.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB

CONCLUDING DAY,

(By. Telegraph.—Press,Association.) mi 1 , \_ '■ -~ A u(lklan <l, April io. . The Autumn Meeting of the Auckland Trotting Club was concluded at Alexandra Park to-day,' in : perfect weather. There waa a large attendance, and the -totakeator registered .£31,319 for the meeting, as,compared, with' X 25,138 for the corresponding day last year—a record for any Auckland ■ trotting meeting, fine.results are:— . MEMBERS', HANDICAP TROT (Har-ness-),-'of 80 sovs. One mile and a half— 1 Mr. W. Seotfß Whisht, 12scc. (Scott), 1; 3 Congo, lOsec. (Greenwood), 2; i Scientist, • lOsec. (Paul), 3. Also started: 5 !AucMand Girl, scr.;- 15-Salvie Daih, Ssec; 7 King of Diamonds, 4see.;l2 Hotomanuka, 4sec.; li.Papatma, isec; 8 Mar,via Downs, 4sec.; 9 Lady Heiress, 126ec.; 16 Desmond, 12sec; 10 Lady Huon, 12 sec.;. 13 Norsemaid, 12sec.,; 6 -Roskill (Belle. ISsec.; 11 Doris Salisbury, 13sec. Congo-led all the way into the straight, and wa6 then headed by Whisht, who ;wdn by a length. Time, imin. 0 2-ssec. MANUKAU HANDICAP (Saddle). One mils and a half.— i Mr. A, Mattson's George K., 13sec. (Herbert), 1; 6 Cliff, 12sec. (Paul), 2; 5 Striker, 18sec;, 3. Also 'started: 8 Nut Ansel, 950 c.; 2 Euretta, 13 sec.; 7 Moorish Chief, Usee; 3'Mount 'Albert, 16sec; 1 Belgian Queen, IBsec; -10 Walter D., 21sec; 9 Bronze Patch, 21sec. Cliff, after leading from the start, .was only headed in the straight, George K. won by two lengths. . Time, 3min. 42 1-Ssdc. ■LIVERPOOL HANDICAP (Harness), «f 250 sovs. Two miles. 3 Mt. W. G. Abbott's St. Ursula, lsoc. (Abbott) 1 S Walnut, 3sec ~,.. (Richards) 2 8 Bell Gray, Vs<lc (Lowe) 3 Also.started: 6 Airana, scr.; 7 Prince Kufus, sscc; 5 Wallace M., 6 sec.; 9 Lady jiWilmington. Bsec; 1 Granger, lOsec.i i Hova, lOsec. : Granger disappeared after leading for Si mile and a half, and St. Ursula and iWalnut fought* out an exciting finiuh. the former winning by a length. 'Time, 4min..33 3-»soc. AUTUMN HANDICAP (Harness), of 150 soys: Two miles.-2 Messrs. K. and SJ. Holland s Prince Berlin, scr. (Bryce) 1; 3 Lieutenant, 2sec. (Hall), 2; b Kin' tiriroa. Usee. iHird), 3. Also started- 1 Grattan Abbey, 16sec; i Lady Zeppeliu Ifeec. Won easily, after a well-judged race. . The favourite faded out in tho ]ast.half-mite. Time, imin. 42 3-ssec ADAMS MEMORIAL HANDICAP (Harness), of 150 sovs. One mile and a Salf.—2 Mr. B. Edwards's Canzoneth, 8 sec.' (Bryce), 1; 1 Buff, scr. (Edwards), 2; f> Resurrection, lOsec' (Cameron), 3. Also started: 5 Linotype, Usee.; 7 Miss\ Dulce, ,4sec.'; 3 Floranz, 6sec; i Huon Patch,. ISsec., Won by a longth', after, an interesting finish between the two placed horses. Time, 3min. 27 2-ssce. HILL TEOT HANDICAP (Harness), of 150 sovs. Two miles.—Mr. Jas. Pettie's Auckland Girl, 27sec. (Pettie), 1; 2 Grattan Abbey, 23sec. (Edwards), 2; i Blackthorn, ISsec. (Wyatlt), 3. Also started: 3 Airana, scr.; 6 Clive, Msec; 5 Kirifciriroa, 18sec; Autocrat, 21sec.; '7 Nut Ansel, 21sec.; 10 Lady Love, 24sec.; 8 King Capitalist, 27sec. A close finish between the limit horses. Won by a length. Time, Imin. 59 3-ssec.

BARR HANDICAP (Harness), of 200 soys. One mile and a quarter.—2 Mr. George Paul's Alf M'Kinney, 6sec. (Paul), J; IS Silver Black, 7sec. (Hall), 2; 5 Specialist, 7sec. (J. T. Paul), 3. . Also started: 6 Master Park, scr.; 9 St. Ursula, lsec; 7 Ludski, 3sec;j 7 Dick Fly, ssee.; 3Menston, ssec.; 1 Normintson, ss.ee.; 4 Futurity, ssec; 13 Master Ham, 6sec.; II Huia Grey, Usee.; 12 Victor G., 9sec.; 8 Reuben, 9sec. Won all the way by-fotir lengths. Time, 2min. 51 2-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP (Saddle), of 125 sovs, One mile.-2 Mr. A. Tim's' G'.M., 4sec. (.1. T. Paul), 1; 8 Flora M'Kinney," lOsec. < (Malcolm \ 2; 3 StTella, Osec.

(Orange), 3. Also started: 3 Casling, scr.; 6 Annoyed, l6ec.; 4 Grampion, 4sec; 1 Uniform, 4ssc.; 13 Miss Dulce, ssec.; 10 Lady Rosier, 7sec.; 9 Lady Child, 7sec; 11 Lord John, Ssec; 7 Resurrection, 9sec; 12 Tableau, lOsec; The Scout, Msec. Won by three lengths. Time, 2niin. 17 l-sseo. •

NOTES AND COMMENTS

rßiGtiHCOi.l Immediately the weights for the first day of the Manawatn Meeting appeared, R, J. Mason scratched Bimeter and Emperador. Acceptances, for the Manawatu Racing Club's first day, and final payments for the 7th Sires' Produce Stakes and Uth Manawatu Stakes close on Tuesday, April 13, at 10 p.m. . The New Zealand rider L. Hagerty rode Mr. L. Robertson's Yiraille home a. winner in the Bush Steeplechase, run at Aspendale on March 27. Tho Auckland horseman, J. ,o'Shea, who has been standing down since November las.t, has been relicensed by the district committee of the Auckland Racing Club. O'Shea will ride Mr. T H. Lowry's horses at the forthcoming Trentham meeting.

By an ' inadvertence Goldstream, 7st. 131b.," was omitted from the published list of acceptors for the Thompson Handicap. The son of Gold Crest is a certain starter in.the big mile, and will be ridden by M. M'Donald. • Chudio has been paid up for .in both th« Thompson and Railway Handicaps on Wednesday,' but the genera] impression is that Mr. J. R. Hart's chestnut will start in the short race.

■ The horses owned by the late t Henry Hodge are to be offered for sale by auction' at Wellington oti Thursday next, the day after tho Thompson Handicap. The team i» nominated for the second day's handicaps at Trentham, and buyers will have a dhance of winning a 6ta'ke early. The horses to be sold are the well-known performers Chillies, Borsil, Margarita, Elevate, Negativej Maun, and Chattia. They are all in racing condition.

The latest horse to come into favonr for (lhe Thompson Handicap is Allon Docne. On Saturday- evening a wellknown speculator coupled the Hastingstrained animal with Chudic. F. E. Jones has been engaged to ride Chortle in the Thompson Handicap on Wednesday. ■' • -

. When tho Messrs. Thompson, of New South Wales, gave 3200 guineas for Charlemagne II at the dispersal sale of Mr. J. S. Reid'6 stud, it was generally thought that tho' imported horse had been well sold, but this has proved to be a mistake. His yearlings are every year bringing big prices, and last week there were several 700-guinea lots sold which claimed Charlemagne II as their sire. Evidently owners on tho other side are trying to find another Carlita.

Merry Roe arrived from Auckland on Saturday. Present intentions are to start the mare in the Trentham and Awapuni Gold Cupß.

The Varco—Adria colt, which brought 575 guineas at the Randwick sales >on Friday is a full-brother to Mr: T. H: Lowry's Marco Bello, a winner at Trentham in January.

Caher Davon changed hands last week, and will in future bo trained by J. R. Franks at Riccarton. The chestnut gelding, should be useful on the West Coast end at tho smaller iheetings in. Canterbury.

The acceptances received -for th» different handicaps at Trentham this week are highly satisfactory. The big race has a payment from twenty-one owners, and the three lop weights havo stood their ground. At the present time Chortle, 95t..41b., and Ladoga, 9st. 21b., are the ruling fancies, and both promise to be dangerous at the finish. With the present state of the weather there is every prospect' of good going, and the top .weights will thus; be greatly advantaged. It will occasion no .surprise if a fresh time record is established.

Mr. J. Grigg was in treaty, last week for the purchase of Maitegarde. from Mr. G. D. Greenwood. The negotiations fell through, however, and the three-year-old daughter of .•Charlemagne; 11-rAnnabello; will remain in R. J. Mason's stable!

By the Wahine, which arrived from the south yesterday, the following horses arrived, to take part in the Wellington' Baeing' Club's Autumn Meeting which opens at Trentham on Wednesday :r-G. Murray-AjnslfiT,' WaTstep and Snub; B. Longley, Sartorze and Banian; H. Cutts, Plying Start, Adjutant, Gowanbra?, Court Martial, and Don Francisco or Snapdragon;. K. J. Mason, Emperadof, Bimeter, Banksia, Nones and Xanthos; E. O'Donnell, Sauci, Bonny Dream, and Recorder.

Belaeco has boon scratched for all engagements at the Manawatu Boeing Club's Autumn Meeting.

Nominations for the Marlborough Kecihg Club's Autumn Meeting close on Friday next.

The South Canterbury Jockey, Club have erected a new grandstand in brick, to seat one thousand- people. Under the stand are luncheon' rooms, etc., and a separate tea pavilion.- On these and other improvements iOOOOhas been spent. —Press Association.

Cross-country events are notorious for strange happenings, and the contest for tho Great Western Steeplechase at Riyerfon on Easter Monday must have provided plenty of excitement. Of the nine competitors, four fell at the very first fence, but Tolstoi was remounted, andwent on with the game. At subsequent obstaclea all the otherß either fell or ran off, but that did not prevent four of them finishing the course. Golden Grape, the winner, ran off early in the contest. Eventually he was got over,' and, profiting by the mistakes made by. those in front of him, gradually worked hie way to the head of affairs, where he remained to* the finish.

The Chokebore-bred gelding Pull Sail, by Pilgrim's Progress—Windwhistle, was recently sold at auction in Perth for £5 Bs. A good price was paid for hiin when he was sold by Sir George Clifford to the Australian. sportsman, Mr. S. P. Mackay.' He won a number of races in Victoria aud West Australia, but he has been unsound for some time. It is understood that another effort will be made to train bun. '

Garlin, winner of the Doncaster Handicap, cost Mr. John Wren 2000 guineas in the spring, after he had run seoonS in the' Epsom Handicap, and won the Clibborn Stakes at the Aj;C. Spring Meeting. A split hoof prevented hjn running in Melbourne, and until he scored at Hawkesbury a week before the Dor.caster Handicap, he had won nothing for his new owner. Mr. Wren gave the amount of. the stake to the Belgian Fund.