THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 129, 29 February 1928, Page 16

THE RACING WORLD

(By

“Vigilant”)

"Wager/'—(1) Ntiluer Gloaming nor Statuette started in a Wellesley Slakes. (2) A (Jlliver rode Birkenvale in the Wellesley Stakes in 191(1, and did not have a mount in the race in 1917.. 'The nominations received tor the autumn meeting of the Wellington .Racing Club are very satisfactory, and include practically every good horse of note in the Dominion. The Thompson Handicap has drawn an entry of forty, which includes such well-known performers as Hynanna, The Hawk, Reremoana, Star Stranger Set Sail, .Mandane, Kiosk, and ; Rapier, besides others of note. Altogether, they make a high-class field. j The Treutham Gold Cup has attracted I only six entries, but the quality is there, | and if Star Stranger, llvnanna, and , Rapier start, the race should be well ' worth witnessing.

The North Island Challenge Stakes promises an excellent field, and with such high-class sprinters as Kulalie, Reretnoana, Shirley, Gascony, and the season’s best two-year-old. Prince Humphrey, it should be an interesting race. Weights for the first day’s racing are due next Monday. Cohesion, who is engaged in the Dannevirko Cup to-day, was not alloget her judiciously bandied at Woodville, and with different tactics to-day is a possibility. Good reports come from Hawke’s Bay concerning Gesto and Dark Girl, both two-year-olds who have an engagement at Dannevirke to-day in the Maiden Plate. Gascony has not been nominated aiong with Mr. T. H. Lowry's other representatives, Doiee and Gloat. Charter, in the Thompson Handicap. He figures in the North Island Challenge Stakes, in which race he has escaped a penalty. In this race last year he carried a 141 b. penalty, and won from Lysander. Although Lysander has been disappointing this season, he has been given another chance to redeem himself, having been nominated for several races ai the Wellington Racing Cluo’s artumn

meeting. Knightlike, trained by J. H. Jeflerd, who showed promising firm early m ‘he spring, but who Has not raced foi some considerable time, has been nommured for the two-year-old handicap event to be decided at the coming Wellington Racing Club’s autumn meeting. Possibly he is returning to form. Kingfield, who won the Farewell Handicap at Te Aroha on Monday, has been a long time in striking form, but now that ho has done so, and being practically at tho bottom of the handicap, several successes should come bis way before they find his real worth. Great Star, the winner of the two-vear-old handicap at the recent Canterbury Jockey Club summer meeting, will again appear at Motukarara next Satuiday. The two-year-old .Amourette galloped in sufficiently good style prior to iho C.J.C.’s summer meeting to - warrant heavy support for her in the Lyttelton Plate. However, after beginning smartly, she was among the leaders for about four and a half furlongs, but after that she stopped quickly and was back in fifth place at the end. The racing is sure to improve her for future events.

If anything, says a southern exchange, recent racing appears to have improved the two-year-old Night March and Red Sea, trained on the Southland R.C. track by J. W. Pankhurst and F. W. Ellis respectively. Both are being kept up to the collar in view of home engagements tn the near future to say nothing of Hie fact that they are eligible for the C’.J.C. Champagne Stakes, to be decided at Riccarton at. Faster time. Childsplay is still being pottered about the tracks, but her tasks have been of the lightest nature since the Wellington meeting. It certainly did seem at one stage as if the brilliant daughter of Autumnus would go through the season with an unbeaten certificate, but the hard tracks undoubtedly brought about her downfall. Silver Coot has made great headway since he competed successfully at the Dunedin Jockey Club’s autumn meeting, and if appearances count for anything he is likely to show to greater advantage in the near future. Apart from his great speed, the Paper Money three-year-old has developed stamina, and it is noticeable that he has thickened out a lot since tho New Year. Silver Cool will be a runner at Trantham next month. It was feared the turf had scon tho las! of Rampion, but Mr. J. E. Brien mentioned in Sydney recently that he was hopeful he would race again. He is at present in Messrs. J. Stewart and Son’s veterinary hospital at Randwick, but after a rest of about four months another attempt will be made to put him through a preparation. The trouble with Rampion is that he inclines to grossness, and tho longer he. is away from the track the more difficult he will become to train. In five successive days’ racing at Colombo, B. Rosen, who did a fair amount of riding in New Zealand a fewseasons ago, rode 12 winners, inclusive of a dead-heat. He led off with six winners on the opening day. but on tho second and third days was unsuccessful. The fourth day gave him two wins, and on the fifth he scored four wins, three being in succession.

DANNEVIRKE RACES TO-DAY (By "The Watcher.’*) The Dannertrko autumn meeting will be held to-morrow. With one or two exceptions, the fields are of lair size, but quality is not too well represented. There are six in the High-weight, but there will bo only one dividend, as Red I’lichsia and Merry Singer will be bracketed. Woodville form points to Lady (lay ami Red Fuchsia. 'They should both go well, but Revel is a useful sort, who is likely to trouble them The Maiden Plate Held contains several unknown quantities. On public form War Wings, who ran at Wanganui, has a chance. The Hastings two-year-olds, Dark Girl and Gusto, may show up The sprinters in the President’s Handicap do not represent very good class. On form, the top-weights look like doing best, and Miss Pat has the best credentials of the light-weights. Dobbin. Miss Pat. and Epistle may be most prominent in the Talioraili HouRican. The Wanr-inni form of Discoyrs--merits attention, but 0.3 is a big weight for a three-vear old I’dlv. Tanagra ami Hypnotic showed winning form at I’-ißi - '- Inn. ami Main "as a winner at Woodvilh>. Tanagra. Hypnotic, and Alain may do best. The D'nnoviri-e Cup field can ha’-dlv bo termed a good one as regards quality but it looks I'ke providing an interesting race, and mi"ht b n bard to Orntrix and Bonnoneo have Hie best form, and on Foml-Mton Handicap run■dnir Bonnanoo should he hard to beat. Cohesion looks the most likely of the others. Tn the Oringi Hack TL'mliean. T.mlv Cynthia represents the best form, and if -l irled. Tanagra should show un. There are one or two good sorts in Hie Rakaiatni Handicap, ami. if started. Tresham will probublv lie favourite, ami ho should justify (lie position. The Swell and Henna have Hie best form of the others. There is a weak field for the concluding event, the Makirikiri Handicap. Grand Natioiml uiivwlicrc near bis best should be prominent.

NOTES AND COMMENTS

■ AUCKLAND NOTES ■ Dominion Special Service. Auckland, February 28. True Blood gave an inglorious showing at Te Aroha, but he was obviously not iiunself and seemed to be tied up all round. At no stage ot the Cup could he show any freedom, and he is likely to be left severely alone until he shows’ freedom from ln< present trouble. It was a pity that there was interI ference al the emi of the Herries Cup, I as botli the winner and the runnerI up are owned by good sportsmen and I neither would appreciate winning by I other than the cleanest means, but opin tons differ as to how far the result 1 was affected by Gala Day boring on ; Transformer. 1 think Gala Day would still have wou had he kept straight, but the interference, altliougli accidental, was obvious, and nobody was greatly surprised when the committee reversed the platings. They suspended I’uohcy for the rest of the day—a light penalty that could have been dispensed with, as that light-weight did his best to keep his heavy-headed mount straight. In fact., he stopped riding him once to pull him away from Transformer. The two-year-old Gold Money was not well backed on the first day at Te Aroha, altliougli she had been sprinting in great style at Ellerslie. This I is accountable for by- the fact that she was making her first public-appearance and was ridden by a. jockey who has Had little success. She won in a canter and emphasised her worth on Monday by playing with a solid filly m Mithra. Gold Money has been in work a long time, although she had not laced up till Saturday, and local enthusiasts are now wondering how good she leally

is. Royal Doulton has always been regarded as a good mare, and after Te Aroha she is still more in favour. After being cut out.at the start of the first sprint at Te Aroha, she ran a good second to I’aganclli. This effort prepared backers for her success in the big event on the second day, when she won with her ears cocked. Royal Doulton is getting better ail the time, and being already a winner at ten furlongs, is sure to be an early favourite tor the Franklin Cup, to bo run on her home track at I’ukekohe. Young Pretender, a promising hack trained by F. Tutchen at Te. Rapa, burst a bloou vessel while working last week and died shortly afterwards. lie was just leaching his best, so that his loss is a ral-Jier severe one. A. Tucker- has just blistered Mervette for her joint trouble, so that a further appearance by tile Lucullus mare will be delayed for some time. Ladies’ Boy was not sighted on the journey at Te Aroha on Saturday, but on Monday the Matamata winner was first- out and soon put a six-lengths’ break on the field, and, battling it right out, won like a good one. He is a rather small but compactly made son of Some Boy 11, and should soon win Ins way out of the hack class. Appellant won in great, stylo on Saturday. but failed badly over an extra furlong on Monday. He carried more

weight over a furlong further in bad ground, so that any one of three things may have brought about his downfall. It will ho wise possibly to overlook his defeat, as his first effort was impressive, and he is certainly a fine-looking horse, and a rare galloper. He is, however, a roarer, but that, may not prevent him from winning over short courses, as his condition is not yet all that could he desired. Appellant is by Westcourt from Wolaroi Lasr. Tho hurdlers seen out at To Aroha were not a good lot. Uralla stood out at her only start. and Lady Cinlra won i on the second day by superior condi- , tion. Red Comet appears to be gelling stale and needs freshening up, and of ; Ihe others Lady Spalpeen is not a stay- | er. and Ring Potoa was not quite ready. He did well enough to suggest possibilities in the future. I Ballymoy II failed badly among the ; sprinters at Te Aroha. She now finds i difficulty in going with good beginners in the early stages, and in future nay t second her best deeds over even fur- t longs and a mile. No excuse cculd bo found for her on the score of amlition. t Le Choucas looked a possible winner 1 of the Herries Cup t furl mg from s home, when he weakened slightly. He 11 was withdrawn on account of the rain 1 on Monday, but he is still a possibility ' for a middle distance handic-'.p. 1 Tea Time was all right at Te Aroha, v and was to start on the se. on I day, l-ut his connections regard him ns a poor performer in heavy ground, and lie was v again scratched. If he is only to rare s on firm tracks, his opportunities during l the remainder of Iho season limy be Jim- o ited. i

V.R.C. MEETING ACCEPTORS FOR NHWAIARKET AND AUSTRALIAN CUT. (Rec. February 28, 7.15 p.m.) Melbourne, February 28. The acceptors for the Newmarket Handicap are as follow: —Gothic, Quintus, lliskra, Highland, Avant Courier, Cannon, Simeon’s Fort, Sans Calotte, Lady Thrill, I’repostercr, Euston, The W’ensum, Baringhup, Chrystal, Borrodale, Black Duchess, Switzerland, Alargaux, Thracian Helle, Numenia, Lady Yarborough, Rou Miki, Donace, Murnini, Wiinmba. Australian Cup.—Pilliewinkic, Textile, Naos, Valwyne, Imitator, Frilford, Brown Rajah, Spear Maiden, Ninhela, Kentle, Cobranveil, Tea Money, Tordilla, Kingun. Sailing Home split a hoof while galloping. Highland, Cannon, Ron Miki, Wiiumba, acceptors for the Newmarket Handicap, are engaged in the open' handicap at Mentone to-morrow.

MELBOURNE TRAINING NEWS Melbourne, February 28. For the gallops at t.aultield this morning the weather was line, and the going good. Bariughup (S. Lynch) ran six furlongs on the grass in Imin. lusec., the first three taking 3Gsec., the last two ilisee. Stallion just beat Salzach over six furlongs on the grass in limn. ISsce. Imitator (11. Knevitt) defeated Naus and Kenlle over twehe lurloiigs on the grass in 2mm. I7see. Avant Courier, looking well, lati six lui lings outside evens. L’repostever i,l. E. Pike) beat Biskra (p. Dempsey) bv three lengths over six furlongs in Imiu. llisec. Amounis (J. Daniels) galloped ten furlongs in dmi'i. 20scc. Lady Yarborough sprinted lour furlongs in .ilsev. Euston rim live furlongs in Imiu. !) Sans Calotte covered lour furlongs outside evens. Parsec and Simeon's port ran six furlongs in Imin. lllsec. At Pleminglon on the grass Trivalve ran len furlongs in .’min. 12see., assisted by l.e Sourii en 11 over I lie lasi five jn llilin. tsee. Chrvslal and Miirnini ran live furlongs up the straight in Imiu. lifsec. Wiiimiba galloped six furlongs in I min. lusec. Thracian Belle beat Quinins over six furlongs in Imin. lusec. Pilliewinkie run a mile in Imin |GJ see. Mnrriipu ami Toorin dashed over three furlongs in ,'TJscc.

Ataman beat Brown Rajah and Spear Maiden over a mile in Imin. 461 sec. On the tan Gilt Edge neat Jyiung over six furlongs in Imin. lllsec. Mytanis and Nyamba covered six furlongs in Imin. P.ljsec. Ash Queen ran tive furlongs in Imin. (.'I sec. Cannon and Switzerland dashed over four furlongs in Msec. Demos Deux galloped four furlongs in 53sec. FAMOUS SIRE DEAD Adelaide, February 28. The thoroughbred horse Pistol is dead. He sired approximately 730 winners of I (JIM) races, of the value of nearly £250,000. FIXTURES Feb. 29. March I—Dannevirke R.C. Autumn. March 4. s—Marlborough R.C. Summer. March 3—Banks Peninsula R.C. Autumn. March 9. 10—Napier Park R.C. Autumn. March 10, 12— Franklin R.C. Annual. Marcli 15—Waimate R.C. Annual. March 15, 17—Wellington R.C. Autumn. March 17—O pun a Ice R.C. Annual. March 21. 22—Rangitikei R.C. Annual. March 23. 24—Oamaru J.C. Autumn (al Wingatui). March 21, 20—West port R.C. Autumn. March 30, 31—Masterton R.C. Autumn. March 31—llororata R.C. Annual. March 31—W hangarci R.C. Autumn. April 12—West land R.C. Autumn. April IS, 19—Manawaiu R.C. Autumn. April 21. 23—Marlborough R.C. April 28. 30—Waikato R.C. Autumn. May 3, s—Nelson J.C. TROTTING FIXTURE?. February 27 —Inangahua T.C. March 2 —Marlborough T.C. March 2, 3 —lnvercargill T.C. March 3 —Waikato Tjl. March 7 —Manuwatu T.C. March 8, 10—Timaru T.C. March 14—Wyndham T.C. March 15, 17—New Brighton T.C. March 23, 24 —Oamaru J.C. (at Wingotui), lour events. March 24 —Thames T.C. March 24—Wellington T.C. March 29. 31 —Wanganui T.C.

(By ■‘Overcheck.”) Owners are reminded that nominations for the Wellington Trotting Club’s autumn meeting close on Wednesday next. March 7, at 8 p.m., at which hour the telegraph office at Pctone closes. The programme has been drawn up most carefully, and it is hoped that owners will show their appreciation of the club’s efforts bi’ a generous response of nominations. As has been previously pointed out, (he principal open race is lor horses that can do 1-.3S or better, and carries a prize of ,1:351), while the free-legged horses arc specially catered lor by the High Class Trot Handicap, of 1-it) sovs., for horses that, can do 4.37 or better. In Escapade, Peterwali, Moneyspider, Trampfast and Peter Swift we have I he nucleus of a splendid field, and a race confined to these horses alone would be well worth goiug a long way to see. But there are a number of horses eligible for the event, and a strong- entry is confidently anticipated. Tn Terence Dillon and Author Jinks, Author Dillon is represented by a pair of young horses that appear destined to rank with the best. I hat we have had. In stepping t. 25 when lie won the (Jtahuhu Cup the first-mimed has already registered time that has 1.-eon bettered try less than a dozen horses, and, speaking from memory, I do not think il has been bettered by one of I.is own age. He is trained by J. Henderson, whose stable also shelters another greatly improved horse in Dalnahine. Terence Dillon is endowed with both pace and stamina, and should be capable of winning plenty of money yet, notwithstanding the tight mark he has reached. Alachine Gun ran his best race Io date when he finished second to Terence Dillon at Olahuhu. Like Sea Pearl, with whom he was bracketed, he seems to race better at Auckland than elsewhere. Good reports of Machine Gun have been circulated from time to time, but it was not until the (Jtahuhu Cup that he registered somewhere approximating the time that lie is said to be capable of. Had Peter Swift been reserved for Hie less important of his two engagements at (llaliuhu on Wednesday last lie would have been a hard horse to beat. As it was he finished out of a place, the earlier race having taken some ot the lire out of him. Vai Logan again ran consistently al Greymoutli, registering a second and a Hurd, which made her record for the season live seconds, two thirds, and once unplaced. She is a five-year-old mare by Logan Pointer —Valkyrie. It will be surprising if her consistency does not soon meet with its due reward.

Pageant, who Jias failed to secure a winning bracket when expected to do so more than once, duly accounted for Hie Explorers’ Handicap at Gre.vnioul h on Saturday. It must b'- said, however, Hint the field was not a strong one. The name of Silurian, winner of the Visitors’ Handicap on Saturday, did not appear in the list of acceptors that 1 had before me when reviewing the fields. This horse bobs up occasionally, and |>a,ys a nice price, as he did on Saturday. He is an aged gelding by Pelcrela—Globelia, but is only just a moderate. That Kitty Patch should have been allowed to go out seventh favourite for Hie race she won at. Greymoutli was somewhat surprising, and evidently I hose on tho course were not familiar with her record this season. Prior to Hie race in question she had started eight times for two wins, three seconds, ami two thirds. Being only a six-year-old she should be capable of improving upon past performances On .Saturday she made no race of it. twenty lengths separating her from Hie second horse.

MARLBOROUGH PROSPECTS The Marlborough Trotting Club’s meeting will bo held on Friday, the first race being the Trial Handicap of one mile and a half, 3.15 class. There may bo some budding champion amongst those on scratch, but on the princinle' that it is better to have on your side a horse that has done something than one’that has not, patrons will r.o doubt place most reliance on Our Nelson, Great Wilkes, and George Again. The former ran a second mid a third at Nelson recently, while the latter registered a first and a third at the same fixture. In the Improvers’ Handicap Our Nelson was third ami George Again unplaced when there was 12 yards between them; now Our Nelson comes in on’ 12 yards better terms. Horses that make the strongest appeal in the Stewards’ Handicap are Rebecca, Tidewater, Peter McMillan ami Maori Peter. Peter McMillan was second Io Molly Audubon at Nelson, with Rebecca, who was in receipt of 18 yards, unplaced. Now there is only 36 yards between them, so one is inclined to favour Peter McMillan’s chances. Maori Peter won the Foxhill Handicap Hom Slti yards behind, Tidewater, 81 yards, being amongst Hie "also started” division. The mt ter now receives 36 yards and may be able to reverse positions. Rebecca ran a deadheal with Dipnoi at West port on Boxing Day, registering 3.51 4-5 lor the 12. J furlongs. If she goes as well on this occasion she may be too good for Tidewater. Peter McMillan and Rebecca iimv do best.

The field for the Marlborough Handicap is a small one, and on form il is liavd lo go past Zella, Dillon’s Pride, ami Mercury. The former won a double at Carterton during the holidays, subsequently running third in I lie Hawke’s Bay Cup and winning the Farewell Handicap of nine furlongs. The Hawke’s Bay Cup was won in 1.1(1; now Zella is on u 1.1.8 mark. Mercury won (he Progress Hamheap, of one and a quar ter m:lis, a| Nelson, but was implaeeil tn the Cup. which Neerson won in 1.12 ■’>-■'>- Mercury was conceding llm latter two seconds, ,-t> would have lunl Io do about I-.-10 to have won. Her dis feat was not therefore surprising Dillon’s I’riili- is a useful sort, ami earliei m Ihe season ran second to Ryann 111 Wellington, second In Amlilress al Greymouth, and Hurd lo Lady Malchlight

and Great Form at the same fixture. 11c is an aged gelding by Harold Dillon—Lisa lluou, and lias already shown ability to go two miles by winning the Wanganui Cup last April in 1.51 -1-5 on a track thut was described as being in fair order, the weather being dull and showery. The Waterlea Handicap will afford Ivanguioon an opportunity of rehabilitating himself, but unless he begins correctly Country Life and Clive Bell should beat him. Country Life, 72 yards, ran third to Naldera and Red Iley at Nelson the second day, being ten lengths behind Hie winner, whose time was 3.3 b 3-5. Country Lite is now only set to go 3.39. Clive Bell won the Farewell Handicap of one mile and a half Hie same day, registering 3.38 3-5. Country Life therefore reads best to me, seeing she is in receipt of 24 yards. Palm Leaf, Great Wilkes, and George Again are a trio in the Ladies’ Bracelet, from which the winner may come. The first-named wou at the Wairau Valley meeting (non-totalisator) on December 26, but the time was slow, being LO 3-5 tor the mile and a half. Form in the Stewards’ Handicap will provide a useful guide when the claims of Hie horses engaged in the President’s Handicap are under consideration. I would again select the same horses I have mentioned in the Stewards’ Handicap, but it would be as well to inspect I'ille de Ballin closely, for as a four-vear-old she showed great promise. At Wellington she ran second to Grace Grattan in the Laiubton Handicap, registering 4.54 1-5; now she is on a 4.58 mark, and if she is well should be able to reduce these figures. Zella. Mercury, and Audubon Mac are preferred in the Dash Handicap. If either of the two first-named incur a penally as a result of the decision of the Marlborough Handicap, Hie one .that escapes will probablv be made favourite. Country Life, Clive Bell, and Our Nelson appear to have the best nrospects in the Farewell Tlamlican. with which Hie day’s programme will be concluded.

INVERCARGILL ACCEPTANCES MAIDEN HANDICAP (harness), of 120 b'ovs. One mile and a half.—John Appear, El Caron, Black Friar, Carillon, Kola Wilkes, Ardoch Beils, Musical Chimes, Play Wave, Spot Locanda, Nelbar. Mountain Queen, Erin’s Own, Alva Lass, Harold Lee, Campanula, scr.; Sunbell, 12yds. behind; Jolly Maid, *‘»oyds. behind. MONOWAI HANDICAP (saddle), of 125 sovs.; for unhoppled trntters; 3.52 class. One mile and a half.—Gardennella, Harold Moor, Lucky Voyage, Jessie McKinney, Dummy Bingen, Blue Lady, scr.; Kyra Sason, Snider, 12yds. behind; Marvin Bell, 24yds. behind; Helen McGregor, 3Gyds. behind; Major Domo, 48yds. behind; Bob Wilkes, Watersong, 60yds. behind; Lady Russell, 84yds. behind; Midland, 96yds. behind; Alpha Wilkes, Buck ()p. 132yds. behind. CRESCENT HANDICAP (harness), of 125 sovs.; 3.45 class. One mile and a half.—jßaby Jean, John Appear. Reta McKinney, Ardoch Bells, Musical Chimes, Midnight Bell, Fescue Bill, Coy Bells, Campanula, scr.; Ilaerera, Lady Zita, Quo Vadis, 12yds. behind; Sunshade, 24yds. behind; Vasiliki, 3Gyds. behind, Poolburn Lad, Bricklayer, 4Syds. behind; Vitalis, 60yds. behind; Sea Hawk, 72yds. behind. IN VER C A R GIL L O' R OTTING CUP (harness), of 300 sovs.; 4.50 class. Two irdles.—Emulight. Malice, Needles, Caesar, Cardinal and Blue, scr,; Lou Thorpe, Turi Chimes, Uushabye. Rollicking Bells, 12yds. behind: Freeman, Kibiringi, Miss Adonis, Warepa, 24yds. behind; Spring (’himes, 3l»yds. behind; Slump, Nelson McElwyn, 60yds. behind; Lenamhor, 72 yds. behind; Lucky Harold, 96yds. belli nd. THOMSON HANDICAP (saddle), of 130 sovs.; 3.42 class. One mile and a Goldwood. Luath, Alva Lass, Coldstream. Guard, scr.; Willie Wilkes. Silbon. 12yds. behind; Young Bingen, Red Abbey. Eiffel Tox(»r, Pool burn Lad, Matilda's Match, 24yds. behind; Snowcap, 36yds. behind; Princess Thorpe. 60yds. behind. TRAVIS MEMORIAL HANDICAP (harness), of 125 sovs.; 5.8 class. Two miles.— Sunny Gold, Secret Link. Snider. Saxon, Exotic, Ruby Bingen, Bon Fleur. Lucky Voyage, scr.; Arctotis, Lady Bingen. Wallacetowu, 72yds. behind; Jade, Jock Bingen, 84yds. behind; Midland. 96yds. behind; Peter Boy, 144yds. behind; Kerrwood Bell. 168yds. behind. MEMBERrS’ HANDICAP (harness), of 155 sovs.; 3.0 class. One mile and a Quarter. — Emulight, Caesar, Needles, scr.; Marinca. 12yds. behind; Kibiringi, Cardinal and Blue. Azaleas, iMiss Adonis 24yds. behind; Dillon Gold, 60yds. behind; Liberal, 72yds. behind. TAKATIMU HANDICAP (saddle), of 125 sovs.; 2.28 class. One mile. General Pointer. Sissy Locanda. Smoker, El Caron, Eous, Coldwood, Grace Bingen, Kola Wilkes, Pere Pointer Reo Chimes, Georgette. Erin’s Pet, Chiming King, scr.; Sunshade. 12yds. behind; Bricklayer Perfect Pointer. Sonata. 24yds behind: Silbon, 36yd$. behind; Great Count, 60 yds. behind; Scottish Maid Jazolock, 72 yds. behind.

LAWN TENNIS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING. A meeting of the management committee of the Wellington Provincial Lawn Tennis Association was held on Monday. M. E F. Airey presided, there also being present: Messrs. M. E. Denniston, G. F. Penlinglon, C. G. .Swinburne, G. A. Dawson, W. G. Morgan, W. Harbison, W. Cobbv (secretary). Details concerning the Easter tournament were discussed, and Hie catering arrangements were left in the hands of Mr. M. F. Denniston. Approval was given Io the 1’ongola! College to utilise five hard courts over” Alonday ami Friday from 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. The secretary was instructed to senn a leHer of thanks to Mr. G. N. Goldie for so al.lv managing Wellington’s Anthony Wilding Shield team.

CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION THORNDON BEAT MA RIST. Under the control of the Wellington Catholic Lawn Tennis Association. Thorndon met Marist at Thorndoii court, the former winning by 13 sets to 9 and 112 games to 104. Detailed results are as follow (Thorndon names mentioned first) Men’s Singhs.—McElligott lost to A. Costelloe, 3—6; L. Reed lost to H. Carruthers, o—6; 11. Wilson beat Knight. B—6; E. Ellison beat Foully, 6—4; W. Lewis lost to E. Smith. 5 —7; J. Harris lost to J. Simpson, 5—7. Ladies’ Singles.—Miss Downing lost to Miss F. Donnelly, 2 —6; Miss Anderson beat Miss G. MeDavitt, B—6: Miss M. Rogers lost to Miss T. McGreevy, 4—6; Miss B. Berry beat Miss L. Gould, 6 —3; Miss G. Rogers lieat Miss C. McGreevy, 6—l; Miss D. Churchouse beat Miss N. Davies. 6 —o. Men's Doubles.—T. MelJligott and Ellison beat Knight and Carruthers. 6—2; L. Reed and IT. Wilson lost to Smith and Fouhy, 5 —7; W. Lewis and J. Harris lost to Costelloe and Simpson. Ladies’ Doubles.—Misses Downing and Anderson lost to Misses Donnelly and MeDavitt, 2 —6; Misses M. Rogers ami 11. Berrv beat Misses T. McGreevy and Gould, 6—3; Misses G. Rogers and Churchouse lost to Misses C. McGreevy and Davies, 4 —6. Mixed Doubles.—-McElligott and Miss Anderson lost to Costelloe and Miss Donnelly, 5—7; Reed and Miss Downing lost' to Carruthers and Miss MeDavitt. B—9; Wilson and Miss M. Rogers beat Knight and Miss Gould, 6—2; Ellison and Miss B. Berry lost to Fouhy and Miss T. McGreevy, 3—6. At St. Joseph’s Court, St. Joseph’s Tennis Club had an easy victory over St. Peter and St. Paul’s (Lower Hutt).