THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2686, 4 February 1916, Page 7

THE TURF

.— EGMONT MEETING. MERRY' ROE AND BIMETER WIN. AGAIN. , •. By, Telegraph—Press Association. .Hawera, February 3. Tlio Egmont Summer Meeting concluded ..ito-day in perfect iveather, and before a l good attendance. The totalisator figures for the day were "Ji19,700, against .£18,213 last year, making a. total of ,£39,735 for the meeting, compared with .£37,240 ifor the corresponding meeting last .year. 'The going was again good. - OK AIWA HACK HURDLES. One mile ' and' a half. 'Florist, llat.:slb. 1 Epworth, 9st. 91b ••••• 2 Collector, Ost. Olb 3 Also started: Cokely, Oat. 31b.; Inspector, 9st. . Won, by six lengths. Time, irnin. 49sec. WAIMATE HANDICAP. Sis fui'longs. Astor, Bst. 21b 1 Tree Lucerne, 7st. 10lb 2 Baltic Eve, 7st. Gib. ... 3 Also started: P.luiy. Off, '7st. 101b.; Tirana, 7st. 61b.; Tyson, 7st. 41b.; Black Ada, 7st. 21b.; Recorder, 7st. lib.; Lady Black, Gst. 71b. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, lmin. 15sec. FiEMiiSS' PLATE HANDICAP.. One .mile and a distance. Lord Nelson, lOst. 1 mite Blaze, lOst. 131b 2 llahlstiok, lflst.',-21b S Also started: Glacier, list. 10lb.; Dbod, lOst; .'l3}b.; Captain Miro, lOst. 51b.; The Guide, lC;t. 21b. Won. by half a length. Time, . 2min. 2sec. ' ATKINSON MEMORIAL STAKES. One mile and a quarter. . Mem Roe, Ost. 121b 1' Mould,. 7st 2 Crawford, 7et 3 Also started: Ineuru,. 7st. 81b.; Bertrada, ?st. 81b.; Byron, 7st.; ICaniki, Gst. 9lb. tVon'by a good length, with four lengths between and third. Time, 2min. 7sec. MAIDEN HACK SCURRY. Five furlongs., AutveTp, Sst. 71b. 1 Avena, Sst. 71b: "2, 1 Silver Webb, Bst; 71b 3 Also started:' Haupal, Bst. 71b.; Laura, Bst. 71b.; Pink' Pearl j Bst.' 71b.; Starengo, Bst. 71b.; (Freckles,- Sst. 71b.; Coronita, Sst. 71b.; Beautifonn, Bst. 71b.; Leah.. Kieshua, Sst. 71b.; Golden Fan, Bst. 71b.; Joey, Bst. 71b. , Won by a length 1 and a half. = Time, lmin. 3see. HAWERA STAKES. One mile. Bimeter, 9st. 71b. .'. , 1 Emperador, 9st. Sib. ; 2 Flying Start, 9st. lib 3 The: only starters. Won by a. neck. 1 Time, lmin. 42'2-sseo. ' INAHA HACK FLAT HANDICAP. Sii . furlongs. Hushmah, Sst. 81b : 1 Jilaid o' Gow'rio, 7st. 81b. ....'.. 2 Interlude, Sst. 91b. 3 Also started: Bisogne, Ost. lib.; Harbour "Light, Ssfe Gib.; Bivouac, Bst. 21b.; Belle Paul, 7st. 91b.; Vestalis, 7st. 8lb.; . Duriuii*, 7st.-81b.;.Iceberg, 7st. Gib.; New'vform, 7st.; Martingale, 7st. ' Won by a length. Tiriie, lmin. lGsec. NORMANBY WELTER HANDICAP. Eight furlongs and a half, i . Zetes, 9st. 1 Avon Park/ 9st. 31b .v ; 2 Sylvandale, 7st. 101b. 3 Also started: Lady Middleton.- Bst. 121b.; Combnstion, Bst. 01b.; Court Martial, Bst. 61b.; Royal Simon, 7st. 101b. Won by a' length and a. half. Time, lmin. 50 2-ssec.

GISBORNE MEETING

RUPAHU SCORES IN THE CUP. 'itfJT Teltsrapii.—n-isi. aiwauiuiu*.; Gisborne, February 8. The Gisborne Racing XJlub's summer meeting opened to-day in scorching hot weather. The attendance was below the average. Tho sum of .£11,536 was put through the machine, as against .£13,805 . for the same day last year. The results ' FIRST HANDICAP HURDLES. - One mile and a half.;, 2 Scorch, lOst. 71b. 1 4 Bravest, lUst. 101b. 1 ; 2 3 Fagot, lOst 3 Also started: 1 Kew,' list. 31b.; 5 Master Roger, 9st. Won by a length and a half, two lengths separating second and third. Time, 2min.. 47sec. . MAIDEN SCURRY. Four furlongs. . (Weight, Bst.) . **'9 Lady Gazeley 1 2 Herfon 2 5 Serbia .. ~. . 3 * Also started: 10 Pablo; 4 Con; 6 Colonel Arch; G Nordica; ti Cymer (last three bracketed); 12 Tauhinu; 8 Sea Chief; 1 • Boggits; 3 Pendant; 7 Natalite; 11 Halberd. Won by a head, two lengths separating second and third. Time, 48 4-osec. GISBORNE CUP.' One mile and a ' quarter. l.Mr. W. S. Davidson's br. j>. Rupahu, by Sabretasche—Frolic, Bst. 4lb. ' ■ (W. Ryan) 1 4 Mr. W. R. White's b. g. The Summit, 7st. slb 2 3 Sir. F. J. Lysnar's br. m. Pursefiller, 9st. 3 Also started: 2 Kooya, Sst. lOlb.j 5 -... Campeador, Sst. 71b.; 6 Waibrewa. 7st. 101b. Rupahu shot out at the start, and was never headed, winning by a couple jf lengths. There ivas a short head v between second and third. Time, 2min. 7 3-ssec. ' TE HAPARA HANDICAP. Seven | furlongs'. ' 5 Cleft 1 1 Otara, 7st. 9lb. 2 i. Brunswick, 7st. 71b.. 3. Also started: 3 Lord Ainslie, 7st. 101b.; 7 Loch Dhu, Tat. lib.; 2 Surtax, 7st. 21b.; 6 Woolahra, 7st. Won by two lengths, with one length between second and third. Time, 'lmin. 29sec. FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs. 1 Watchful, fist. 10lb 1 2 Zeus, Bst. 41b 2 3 Rewanga, Sst. 31b 3 Also started: 4 Asterias, 7st. 111b. Won by a-short head, four lengths separating second and third. No official' time was taken. - FIRST WELTER,"HANDICAP. One mile. 1 Multicipal, 9st. 61b. 1 2 Jem, lOst.. 131b 2 i Spain, 83t. 71b 3 Also started: 5 Multikolf, 9st. 91b.; 6 Rodloh,' Sst. Gib.; 8 Ardfert, Sst. 21b.; 3 Tipatipa, Sst.; 7 Gex, Bst.- Won by; a length, with ItSlf a length between second - and third. Time, lmin. 42 2-ssec. RAILWAY HACK . HANDICAP. Fivo furlongs. - , 1 King of Athol, Sst. 91b. , 1 '4 Lady Multifid, 7st. 2 2 Admiral Bcatty, 7st.''7lb. 3 Also started: 5 Carburettor, 7st. 51b.; 6 Auldana, 7st. 31b.; 3 Anxious, 7st. Won by a neclc, with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 2 7-ssec. PARK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. 2 Tavistock, 7st. 71b 1 1 Despatch Carrier, Sst. lllb 2 3 Similax, fist. 71b 3 The only starters. Won by. six lengths, with a nose between second and third. Time, lmin. 29sec. 1 •

ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY. Following are the acceptances for Saturday:— SECOND HANDICAP HURDLES. One mile and. three-quarters.—Scorch, list, 71b.; Bravest, list. 21b.; Kew, list. 21b.; Impostor, lOst. 91b.; Hikahakeke, lOst. 51b.; Fagot, ltet. lib.; Ardfert, Ost. MAIDEN SCUEEY HANDICAP.' Vivo .furlongs.—Anxious, Oat.; Lady Multilid, fet. 121b.; Serbia, Sst. lib.; Con, Bsl. I\h.; Anldana, Bst. lib.; Nordica, 7sti 131b.; Pablo, 7st. 131b.; Pearl Marie, 7st: 131b.; Ngaitu, 7st. 131b.; Pendant, 7st. 131b. TARUHERU HACK HANDICAP. One milo. —Slulticipal, 9st. 31b.; Mullifual, 9st. 31b.; Gazette, fist. 101b.; Pacific Slope, Bst. 91b.; Muraototara, 7st. 8lb.; Brimswick, 7st. 51b.; Anxious, 7st. Dlb.; Surtax, 7st. GISBORNE RACING CLUB HANDICAP. One inils.—Rnpahu, 9=t. 9!b.; Pursefiller, 9st. 81b.; ICooya, Bst. 10lb.; The] Summit,' 7st. 121b.; 'Waiorewa, 7st. 121b.; Tavistock. 7st. 101b.; Canrinoador, 7st. 71b. SECOND WELTER- HANDICAP.' Seven furlongs.—Jem, list. 41b.; Scorch, lOst. ,41b.; JCulticipal, lOst. lib.; Gazette, 9sfc. 111b.; Multikoff, 9st. Clb.; Smilax, B=t. 41b.; Redloh, Bst. lib.; Brunswick, Bst. 31b.; Carburetter, Bst. 31b.; Con, Sst. 21b.; Tinatipa, Bst.' GISBORNE STAKES. Six furlongsAsterias, 9st.; Penroe, Sst. 111b.; Hythread, Sst.; Hcxton, 7st. lib.; Boggits, 7st. lib.; Cymea, 7st. lib. AWAPUNI HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs—King of Athol, Dst. 61b.; Trials, 7st. 121b.; Otara, 7st. 121b.; Cleft, 7st. 101b.; Maraetotara. 7st. 81b,; Admiral

| Beattv, 7st. Sib.; Anxious, Tat. 71b..;' Carburetter, 7st. 21b. 1 FINAL HANDICAP. Seven furlongs,— Pursefiller, 9st. 131b.; Jon, Est. 121b.; Dispatch Carrier, Bst.- lllb.; Waiorewa, Sat. (ilb.; Zeus, Sst. Gib.; Scorch, Sst. 31b.; Tho Summit; Sst. 31b.; Cainpeador, 7st. 131b.; fjmilax, Cat, 71b.

T'ARANAKI .HANDICAPS.

By Telegraph—Press Association. Hawera, Fein-nary 3. Weights for tho Tai'anaki J.C. meeting are:— . ■ . WAITAKA HURDLES. One mile and a hull' ami 101) yards.—Florist, IJJst. lib.; Vladian, list.; Tirohunga, lflst. lfllb.; Tararu Jack, lOst. 21b.; Epworth, l)st. 01b.; Gallupin, 9st. 81b.; .Cornice, 9st. Sib.; Clemency, yst.' 81b.; Simple Sam, Ost. 81b.; Collector, Ost. 61b.; Nila, 9st. -lib.; Scrutineer, Ost. lib.; Royal Patron, Ost. lib.; Lea 'fcleshna, 9st.; Sir Multifiil, 9st.; Wee Paul, Ost.; Inspector, Ost. FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Bimeter, 9st. 121b.; Emperudor, Ost. 101b.; Merry Roe, 9st. 101b.; Crown Pearl, 6st. 131b.; Astor, Sst. 121b.; Flying Start, Sst, 12lb. j Denise Ovine, Bst. 01b.; Avon Park, Bst. 71b.; Tinopai. Sst. 51b.; Tree Lucerne, Bst.; Lady Middleton. 7st. lllb.; Seddul Bahr, 7st. lllb.; Playoff, fst. 01b.; Battle Eve, 7st. 71b.;.Self, 7st. man, 7st. 61b.; Chudic, 7st. 61b.; Kaniki, 7st. 41b.; Tirana,' 7st. 41b.; Depredation, 7st. 21b.; Need, 6st. 121b.; Lady Black, Gst. 71b.; Bonny Jean, 6st. 71b. STEWARDS' HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Bimeter, Ost 1 . 131b.; Denise Oripe, 9st. 101b.; Cilenroy, Bst. 21b.; .Tree Lucerne, Bst. 21b.; Playoff, 7st. lllb.; Battle Eve, Tst. 91b.; Chudic, '7st. 81b.; Hushman, 7st. 61b.; Tyson, 7st. 61b.; Depredation, 7st. alb.; Bisogne, 7st. 41b.; Recorder, 7st. 21b.; Interlude, 7st. 21b.; Hymettus, 7st.; Coropet, 7st.; Grattan, 6st. 131b.; Need, Gst. 131b.; Epworth, 6st. 131b.'; Munition, Gst. lOlbs; Ziun; Bst'. 10lb.; Maid o' Gowrie, fist. 91b.; Mel'ripoto, Gst. 91b.; Martingale, : 6st. 71b.; Gold Bearing, 6st. 71b. TAEANAKI CUP. Ope mile and a quarter.—Merry Roe,'lOst. 41b.; Welcome Nugget, 9st.; Emperador, Sst. 131b.; Rewi Poto, Bst. 10lb.; Master Lupin, Sst. 91b.; Square Deal, Bst. 71b.; Tinopai, Bst. slb. ; Mauiaroa, Sst.; El Gallo, 7st. 71b.; Seddul Bahr, 7st. 71b.; Ineuru, 7st. 51b.; Ber-' trada, 7st. 51b.;; Ratana, 7st. 51b.; Muuster, 7si. 41b.; Sloulu, 7st. 31b.; Goldsize, 7st. 31b.; Want, 7st. 31b.; Tirana, 7st. ; Adjutant, 7st.; Playoff, 7st.; Crawford, 7st.; Self, 6sfc. 121b.; Byron, 6st. 101b.; Lady Nolan, 6st. 71b.; Thoolomi, 65t.71b,; Court Martial, Gst. 71b. TIMARU HANDICAP. Sis furlongs. —Husliman, ; 9st. 61b.; Coropet, 9st. ; Bisogne, Bst. 131b.; Paraoa, Bst. 71b.; Maid o' Gowrie, 7st. 131b.; Pateonga, 7st. 101b.; Royal Chef,- 7st. 81b.; Veto, 7st. 81b.; Housewife, 7st. 71b.; Vestalis, 7st. 61b.; Glucian,"7st. 61b.; Iceberg, 7st. 51b.; Durane, 7st. 51b.; Analogue, 7st. lib.; .'¥haki, 7st. lib.; Classis, 7st.; Sylvia Roa, 6st, 131b.; Avena, Gst. 131b. OKATO HANDICAP. Eight furlongs and a half—King Chiara, 9st. 41b. ; Florist, Bst. 131b.; Lady Nolan, 7st. 91b.; Svlvandale, 7st. 91b.; Collector, 7st. Gib.; Belle Paul, 7st. 61b.; White Blaze, 7st. 61b.; Glucian, 7st. 31b.; Dood, 7st. lib.; Captain .Miro, Gst. 121b.; Newform, Gst. 101b.; The Guide, 6st. 101b.; Henry . Clay, Gst. 101b. MIMI WELTER HANDICAP. Eight furlongs and a half.—Ratana; 93t. olb.; Lady lliddleton, Bst. lllb.; King Chiara, Sst. 101b.; Byron, Bst. 101b.; Wild Lupin, Bst. 81b.; Patronale, Sst. 81b.; Calais; Bst. 21b.; Sylvandale, Bst. lib.'; .Royal Simon, Bst.; Cbaminade, Bst.; Thoolomi, Bst. •. : C.J.C. ACCEPTANCES.

By: Telegraph—Picas Association. Christchurch, February 3. Acceptances for the Canterbury Jockey Club's summer, meeting are:—

HORNBY WELTER. One mile.—Ringform, 9st. 91b.; Fabrikoff, 9st. 71b.; Slogan, 9st. 61b.; Briar Patch, Dst. olb.; Snapdragon,' Ost. 51b.; Multum in Parvo, Sst. 131b.; Curator, (Sst. 121b.; Gold Coin; 6st.; Glenowl,' Sst.

MIDSUMMER HANDICAP. One mile and a half.—Bee, 9st. lllb.; Specialform, Est. 81b.; Findhorn, 7st. 131b.; Adjutant, 7st. 121b.; Down,' 7st. lllb.; United Service, 7st., 81b.; Moddite. 7st. 71b.; Jeannot, 7st. 41b.; Countess l'olstoi, 6st. lllb.; Roumania, 6st. 91b.; Rongaliere, Gst. 71b. LYTTELTON PLATE. Five furlongs. —Thestiiis, Sst. 91b.; Don Pacifico, 7st. 131b.; Kilkce, 7st! 71b.; Swale, 7st. 31b.; Furling, 7st. 21b.; Glentanner, 7st. 21b.; Ayeliffe, 7st, 21b.; Subterfuge, 7st. 21b.; Aire,. 7st. 21b.; Partisan, 7st. 21b.; Madam Butterfly Gst: 9lb. CRAVEN PLATE. Seven fnrlongs.Meltchikoff, 9st. 21b.; Reval, Bst. lllb.; Nightwatch, Sst. 41b.; Kaminohe, 7st. 91b.;. Peronilla, 7st. 91b.; Xanthos, Jst. Olb.; - Multoe, I 7st. -31b.; Mnlvolia, 6st. 101b.; Twelfth Night, Gst. 101b. HALSWELL HANDICAP. Nine furlongs—Marc 'Antony, 9st.; Bandy, Sst. lllb.; Treadfire, Sst. 31b.;( Glenyar, Sst.; Melford, 7st. lllb.; British Rose, 7st. 71b.; St. Ewe, 7st. 41b.; Dan Cameron, 7st. 41b.; Waterspray, - 7st. . 31b.; Harlequin, 7st. 31b.; Cincinnatus, 7st. 31b.; Moneymaker, 7st. - , POST HANDICAP. One mile-Find-horn, Sst. 101b.; Peg, Sst. 81b.; ddngform, Bst. 61b.; Jeatinot, Sst- lib.; United Service, Sst. lib.; Martuk, Sst.; Countess Tolstoi, 7st. 121b.; The Cornet, 7st. 12lb. ; Multiuu in Parvo, 7st. 121b.; Roumania, 7st. 51 b.; Gnome, Gst. 131b.; Treadfire, Gst. 121b. •' " , ■ TRIAL STAKES. Seven furlongs. (Special weights.).—Harlequin, Sir Malt, Te Anan, Don Francisco, Countess Tolstoi, Riga, Forest Belle, Multoe, Martuk, Horahiki, Melford, Bonation, Marc Antony, Fiery Cross, Silent Way, Cincinnatus, Dcltonio, Merry Hold, Fairie Knight, Malvolia, AVingform. , MIDDLE PARK PLATE. Six furlongs. (Special weights.).—Rose Pink, Nones, Greenstreet, Good Hope, Killcna, Ivilboyne, Kilkie, Wnrdancer, Madam Butterfly, The Toff, The Mbnk, Bon d'Or, Kocsian] Wishful, Bonny Dream, Executive.

TROTTING

N.Z. HETEOPOLITAN HANDICAPS. By Telegraph.—Press Association. ! Christchurch, February 3. Handicaps for the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's February meeting are: —' ADDINGTON HANDICAP (saddle). .'Two miles.—Bushranger, scr.; Mushroom, 3sec.; -Whispering Willie, 3see.; Aokau, isec.; Paul fluon, iscc); Kaikauui, 7sec.; Havana, 9sec.; Able Boy, 9sec.; Albertoria, 9scc.; Rummy, 9sec.; Bellwind, Usee.; Arcadian. Usee.; Parolo Bells, Usee.Macwood, lGsec.; To-night, ISsec. ; lludston, lGsec.; Pine Bell, ITsec.; Gay Wilkes, ITsec.; Maildor, ISsec.; Idol,- 18 6ec.; King William, ISsec.; Joe M'lCinney, 18sec.; Striker,.2osec.; Happy Jack, 20sec.; Ivory Bells, 20sec.; Jessie's Dream, 20sec.; Blvthe Lad, 20sec.; Dubosc, 20sec..; Lulu Child, 20sec. ' SPREYDON HANDICAP (harness). One mile and a half—Ottawa, scr.; Sweet Agnes, 3scc.; Eena Pointer, isec.; Annie Dillon, Oscc.; Lord Audley, 7sec.; Van Coronado,- 7scc.; Sinoda, Ssec.; La Franz, Bsec.;> Flora Tracey, 9sec.; General Wilkes, 9sec.; Gee AVhiz, lOsec.; Nordica, lOscc.; Reggie Huon, lOsec.; Joyful, lOsec.; Lucille, 116ee.; _Dan Mac, Usee.; Bernio L., llsec.; Good Child, Usee. / PARLIAMENTARY HANDICAP (harness). Two miles.—Admiral Wood, scr.; Jingle, scr.; Prince Berlin, lsec.; MandcriiHY L'scc.; St. Kevin, 2sec.; Wallace Wood, 2sec.; Tommy C„ 3sec.; Persuader, 3sec.; Fraiidocia, Usee.; Evelyn Sherwood, 3sec.; Adonis, 4sec.;. Princess Sherwood, ■lsec.; Succeed,- 4sec.; Minston, ssec.; IStauley's Child, Ssec.; The King's General, 6sec.; Master. Raymond, 6sec.; Moneymaker, fisec.; Electrocute, Gsee.; Lord Ilcathc'ote, Gsec.; Frahzalcna, (iscc. FEBRUARY HANDICAP (saddle). Two miles—Stanley's Child, scr.; Pliingari, Ssec.; Fusee, Ssec.; Wallace Junior, fjsec.; Tamarisk, 7sec.; 0.1.C., 7<sec.; Capriccio, 7sec.; Gold Crest, 7sec.; Tho Chief, 7scc.; Oinako, Bsec.; Voter, Bscc.; Bushranger, Bsec.; The Limit, Bsec.; Wingatui, 9sec.; Gertie L., lOsec.; Ga-lindo-Lou, lOsec.; Wood Drift, lOsec. MKMBHItS' HANDICAP (harness). Two miles —Muricata, scr.; Master Raymond, scr.; 'Electrocute, 2see.; Quincey, 2sec.; Betel Nut, Ssec.; Mystic, 9scc.; Olive L., Ssec.; Imperial Crown, 9sec.; Whispering Willie,. 9sec.; Brina, 9sec.; Mushroom, Dsec.; Paul Huon, lOsec.; Chub, ]2sec.; Whisht, 12sec.; Red Heather, ISsec.; Bon Ami, 13sec.; Adventuress, Usee..; Theseus, Usee. SPEEDWELL HANDICAP (harness). . Ono mile.—Mintson, scr.; The Whip, , scr,; Lovelock, scr.; Hal Zolock. sci\; Rose Dillon, lsec.; Lindetta, 3sec.; Radi- : ant Morn, 3sec.; Rotheida, 3sec.; Desde- ' mona, 3sec.; Sweet Agnes, 3see.; A 1 Franz, Usee.; Crown Prince, Usee.; Lnw Chimes, i fccc.j Disannear, 3scc. i Soda, 3f,ec,;Bqge'

, i berry, .'iscc.; Queen, 3sec.; Vermont, 3sec,; Quincey, 3sec.; Sir Elmo, dsec.; 0.1.C., lsec.; Lodestar, iscc.;.Child. Belilon, 4see.; Princo Toronto, lsec.; Bertha Bell, ■isec.; Wild Elm, lsec. STEWARDS' HANDICAP (harness). Onemilo and a quarter.—Einmeline, scr.; Don Caesar, lsec.; Solo, lsec.j St. Kevin, lsec.; Jingle, 2sec.; Admiral Wood, 'Asec.; Eccentric, Sscc.j Frank 'J'raoey, 2scc.; Cromstall, 2sec.; Wallace "Wood, 3sec.; Tommy C., 3sec.; Maiulerine, 3sec.; Sherwood, -lsec.; BWght Alice, Isec.; Little Tib, 4sec.; Albert H., •lsec.; Princess Sherwood,- Iscc.; 'Cello, 4sec.; Sydney Wilkes, isec.; Persuader, 'lsec.; isec.; Bell Metal, -tscc. , FINAL HANDICAP ' (saddle). One mile.—Dahvinnie, scr.; Sherwood, scr.; Bright Alice, scr.; Mountain Hose, lsec.; Seychelles, lsec.; Lord Dillon, laeo.; Breeze, lsec.; The King's General, lsec.; PrandDcia, lsec.;'Mintson, 2sec.; Phingari, 2sec.; Bequest, 2sec.; Franz Josef, 2sec.; Lovelock. 2sec.; Baweni, 3sec.; l?oso Dillon, 3sec.; Miss Advocate, 3sec.; Barmaguie,, .lsec.; Tamarisk, <teec.; Disappear, 4sec.; Vermont, -lsec.; Aberl'eldy, 4sec.; Lindetta, 'Ifsec.; Lwli, Iscc.; fiiosobery, lsec.; Desdemona, 'Iscc.

NELSON ACCEPTANCES, By Telegraph—Press Association. Nelson, February 3. The following acceptances have been received for the Nelson Trotting Club's meeting on February 9:— . PIONEER TItOT. One mile and a half—Niobe, lisee.; Bobby 8., 15sec.; Flora Dillon, ITsec.; Harold Chimes, 2isec.; M'Cormack, 24sec.; Bay Lincoln, 2Ssec.; Miss Tabor, 28sec.; Arab Belle, 26sec.; Alex, 2Ssec.; Bookwood, 28sec. WAIMEA 'HANDICAP. One mile.— Lady H„ lOsec.; Bergen, llsec.j Josephine S., Usee.; Heirloom, Usee.; Miss Marion, llsec. • t

.LADIES' BRACELET. Two miles.— r rekiu, 7sec.; Verve, Usee.; Ciovevflor ack, 18sec.; Bay William, 2-lsec.; M'Gorl'ack, 24sec.; Wairoa Bell, 30sec.; Lady Vin, 30sec.; Miss Tator. 30sec.; Wildmoor Jilly, Msec.; Alex, 30sec.; Bay Lincoln, 30aec. • NELSON TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP. Two miles.—Chorus. Girl, 12sec.; Luna Bell, 13sec.; Admiral Drake, lGsec.; Stella Lcigli, lGsec.; Major Election, 16sec.; AVoodvrild, 16soc. RICHMOND HANDICAP. .One.mila and a half.— I Tomtit,-Msec.; Delia Norval, Usee.; Harold Chimes, ISsec.; Deltic, 21 sec.; M'Cormack, 21sec. BRIGHT WATER HANDICAP. Two miles—Admiral Drake, 9sec.; Major •Election, 9sec.; Stella Leigh, 9sec.; Wrekin, 12sec.; Bobby 8., 18sec.; JosephineS., 20sec.; Governor Jack, 23sec.; Kaukel, 29sec.; Bay William, l!9sec.; Littlo John, 31sec.; Arab Bolle, 35sec. i 1 DASH HANDICAP. One mile—Jaya Bell, 6sec.; Luna, 6sec.; Woodwild, Gsec.; Niobe, -9sec.; Lady H.. Msec.; Bcrgnn, llsec.; Flora Dillon, llsec.; Heirloom', llsec.; Verve, llsec.; Miss Marion, llsec.

NOTES AND COMMENTS

' IBt -3i,encoe.l Matters are very quiet on the Trenthain tracks since the recent meeting. "Most of the horses working there have just come in.from a few days' spell, and since the meeting very little fast work has been done. %

Weights for the Woodville meeting are duo on Monday, and acceptances closo on the following Thursday.

Tho Hawera Stakes, one mile, of JlflO, only drew three runners; yesterday, and of these one stable supplied two. This would be very disappointing to tho club, who will lose money over tho race. During the last few years tho wcight-for-ago events havo produced bettor contests than previously, .but the Hawera Club is'uni'ortuiiato that its meeting comes on just when most ■freight-for-age horses are feeling the effects of the grueling they voceivo at tho holiday meetings and also at Trentham,

There will be no racing to-day, but tomorrow tho Gisborne meeting will bo brought to a conclusion, and the C.J.C. Midsummer Meeting will also be got off.

When Snub reappeared on tho tracks at Riccarton after a few days' • spell he was found to bo very stiff in his movements, find it is now thought that ho will not bo seen out . again until tho Dunedin Cup meeting. Acceptances for the Taranjki meeting are duo to-morrow night. A unique coincidence in connection with the. weights issued for the Newmarket Handicap and Australian Cup is that the adjustments for both races are headed by mares, Traquetto and Carlita. . .But for the war, Cherubini would now be in the Government stud in Germany (says a Sydney writer). He was practically sold to a representative of the German Government at a high figure just about the time that the war was declared, and nullified the transaction. The foreigners were hero in search of classic winders, and Cherubini, haviiig won the New Zealand Derby, was chosen. The good-looking black horso Bimeter won both weight-for-ago races at Hawera. His success yesterday was the first achieved by him over a mile course. The son of Malster 'has now won close on £1500 in stakes this season. The^two failures of Bertrada at Egmont must be causing licr trainer a lot 'of thought. On the tracks the mare gallops well, but either sho cannot, or will not, repeat it in her races.' In this reject she is tho reverse of lier sister, Carlita, wbo is a poor track worker, but very free with the colours up. This will probably be Bertrada's last season on tho racecourse. It is. not. often that the two big events fail to tho' same liorso on both days of a meeting, but this is what occurred at Hawera. -tin the opening day Astor scored iu tho Flying Handicap, with 7st. 41b., and yesterday ho repeated tho performance -with an additional 121b. In the Cup Merry Roo sailed homo with 9st. 21b., and a rise of 1011). failed to stop lier on the second day. It will bo interesting to see how tho Auckland mare is treated in the Taranaki Cup.

It has been definitely decided that the champion trotter, Our Thorpe, will leave for . America early in March in charge of liis trainer, A. Fleming.

A writer in tho "Referee" this week makes tho astonishing assertion that there is a fall of forty feet from tho start to the finish of-tho straight, six furlongs, at Trentham, and he even quotes a known JI.'P. as; his authority. This is, of course, absurd. There is a fall certainly, but it is less than one-fifth of what tho southern writer - states.

Owing to tho disorganised boat service to Gisborne, sovoral sportsmen who wished to visit the meeting had to stay-away. xV number of riders were also compelled to cut out tho meeting, but the Aucklanders, J. Buchanan jmd W. Ryan, took tho tram to Nnpier and motored from there. RACING FIXTURES. Feb. 3 and s.—Gisbonio E.C, Summor. . Feb S.—C.J.C. Summer. l.'eb! 9 anil 10.—Taranaki J.C. Autumn. Feb. 10 and 12—Poverty Bay T.C. SumFob!"l2.'—To ICuiti E.C. Annual. Feb. IG, 17 and 19.—Dunedin J.C. Auturnu. Feb. 18 and 19.—South Auckland R.C. Annual. Feb. 19.—Tologa Bay J.C. Annual. l-'eb. 23. —Kotorim -i .C. Annual. Feb. 21 and 26.—Wangauui J..C. Autumn. Jan. 2a an<l 'Sl.—Wairoa Couhty K.C. Annual, March -1 and G.—To Aroha J.C. Annual. March 8 and 9.—Nelson J.C. Annual. March 10 and 11.—Napier Park R.C. An. tunin. April 22, 2i, 26 and 29.—Australian J.C. Autumn.