Sport of Racing

Evening Star, Issue 20133, 25 March 1929, Page 4

Sport of Racing

SOUTH OTAGO TROTTING CLUB IMPERIAL BINGEN WINS THE GUP [By St. Claih.] The Inaugural meeting of the recently registered South Otago Trotting Club was held on a track made on the show and sports grounds at Balclntha, in excellent weather and before a good attendance, orer £ll2 being taken at the gates. It was arigiuallv intended to hold the meeting on the course made about a year ago on the reserve next the river, but the big flood experienced last year damaged this so much that it was considered better to make a track on the outside of the show and sports grounds, which provided a circuit of about a chain Jess than' five furlongs. The recent wet Weather had made it wet in one or two places, hut the executive of the dub. by making extra drains and culverts, succeeded in getting rid of the water, and thanks to the frequent use of a heavy roller, provided a much better track than was expected. To get. as largo a circuit as possible some of the corners were a little sharp, and the straight was not nearly as long as it should have been, but these trifles played into the hands of the better riders and drivers. "With only one exception, the fields were good and the racing was quite interesting. The officials not only succeeded in running the meeting punctually, but also managed it well, and when a totalizator permit is available the ruling authorities need have no fear that the executive of this club will not be able to manage a race meeting well. During the afternoon several handsome trophies donated to the club were presented respective!v bv Messrs F. AVaite, M.P.,' D. T. Homing, M.L.0., and S. V. AVhito, mayor of Balclntha, each of whom wished the club luck in its attempt to secure a totalisntor permit, and congratulated the executive on the success of their first meeting. After the AVaiwera Handicap a complaint was made by P. Gallagher, driver of Silver Jack, for interference, hut the Judicial Committee, after hearing the evidence, decided to take no action. Results; CRESCENT HANDICAP, 18sovs, second 2, third 1. Saddle. Class, Jmin. l}m. Mr M. 15. Paget’s b g IMPERIAL BINGEN, by Nelson Bingen— Lndv Elf, 6vrs, scr (J. AValsh) 1 Air J. k Caldwell's b m Kenall, aged, scr (p. Campbell) ... 2 Air G. Brensall'fi br m Chiming Lass, aged, scr ‘ (M. Lawless) , ... ... 3 Others; Dolly Chimes scr, Miss 'Adonis scr, Orphan Annie scr, Massey Boy scr. Saponin scr, E tain be 12yds, Aiyrtle Wilkes 12yds. Kinsalo 12yds. Won by four lengths; three between second and third; Kinsalo a ha.d fonth. Times: 3min 53 3-ssec, 3miu 54 3-oscc, Jmin jio 3-osec. SOUTH MOLYNEUX HANDICAP, 20sovs, second 2, third 1. Eor unhoppled trotters only. Saddle. Class 4min. Itm. Air AA'. M’Lnchlan’s blk m AMBITION (late Doris Bingen), by Nelson .Bingen—Wild Cherry, 3yrs, scr "(0. .Reed) 1 Air i . Al‘Rood's h g Bob Elliott, oyrs, scr (Owner) 2 Air A. J. APKay’s I) g Fortress, aged, scr (R. AlTvay) 3 Othess; Kapiti, A'anquisher, f .aura King, Dunvegan, Farmer Bill, Hemlock scr, Major Dovno !)6yds. 1 Won by a length and a-qnartcr, 100 yards between second and third. Dun,vegan was fourth.- Times—Jmin 3 -1-5 sec, -Inin 4sec, Jinin 22 l-ssec. SOUTH OTAGO TROTTING CUP, 3osovs and cup value £lO 10s, second V, third 3. Harness. Class •3min It),sec. 2m. Mr M. E. Paget’s h g IMPERIAL BINGEN, by Nelson Bingen— Lady' Elf, Gyrs, 12yds hhd, inch 12ych pen. (J. AA’alsh) 1 Mr S. K. Maxwell's br g Drake, aged, 48yds bhd (F. C. Flock- *“ ton) 2 Air AV. Burrows’s br g AVeo Spark, aged, 24yds bhd (Owner) ... 3 Others: Jack Hobbs, Real Home scr, Homelight 12yds, Bob AA'ilkes 24yds, Doncliff 72yds. AA’ort. by two lengths, six lengths between second and third. Doncliff was fourth. Times—qmin 10 l-ssec, Cmin llscc, ojnin 13 3-ssec. OWAKA HANDICAP. 20sovs. second 2. third 1. Saddle. Class 4min 20scc 1 m and sf. Air AV. M'Lachlan’s blk m AMBITION (late Doris Bingen), by Nelson Bingen—-Wild Cherry, 3yrs, 24yds bhd, inch 24yds pen. (O. Reed) 1 Air G. AA 7 . Johnstone’s blk.m Saponin, aged, scr (Owner) . 2 Air J. Simson, j tin’s b g Sasin, aged, 144yds bhd (A. A. Youngman) 3 Only starters. AVon by twelve lengths, 300yds between second and third. Times—4min 50 1-oscc, 4min 55sec, omin 15 2-ssec, AVAIWERA HANDICAP, 25sovs, second 5, third 2. Harness. 3rnin 13Jsec. IfmAir S. K. Marshall’s br g DRAKE, by Our Thorpe—King Harold mare, aged, 84yds bhd (F. C. Floekton) 1 Air P. Clent’s br g Real Home,. Gyrs, scr (A. M‘.Leod) ... • 2 Mr D. Todd’s b h Homelight, 6yrs, 36yds bhd (J. AValsh) 3 Others—Glen- Albert, Silver Jack, Chiming Lass scratch, John Peel, 12 yards, Glen Wilkes 132. AVon by four lengths; ten lengths between second and third. Silver Jack was fourth. Times: 3iniii 9 l-ssec, 3mm 18sec, 3min 22sec. MILTON HANDICAP, 30sovs, and cup valued 1 at £ls 15s, second 7, third 3. For unhoppled trotters. Saddle. Class 6min 20sec. 2m. Mr, A. M'Leod’s b g 808 EL- ■ LiOTT, by Petereta—Vanilla, ' -, syrs, scr (Owner) 1 Air R. H. Little’s b g Bob-Wilkes, aged, 144yds bhd (S. G. In- " ' ‘ dcr 2 Air A. T. M/JKay’s b g Fortress, ~ aged, limit (Owner) ... ■ ... 3 Others: Dunvegan scr, Farmer Bill scr. Major Do mo V2vds. Won by ten lengths- fifteen lengths between second and third. Dunvegan was fourth. Times: ,smm 29 2-ssec, omi,q 21 1-qsec, srnin 37 2-ssecv

Saturday’s Meetings

GLUTEI A VALLEY HANDICAP, 25 snvs; second 5, third 2. Saddle. Class 2min 35sec. Irn. .Air G. Samson’s b g GLEN AVILKES, by Marvin. AVilkcs Glenfoot, aged, 120yds bhd (O. Reed) J Mrs G. Aberuethy’s ch m Orplum Annie, syrs, scr (P. Gallagher) 2 Mr J. Caldwell’s b m Kenall, aged, limit (P. Campbell) 3 Others: Doily Chimes scr, Jack Frost scr. Adamant scr, Miss Adonia scr, Game Bird scr, Silver Jack scr, Etambe 12yds bhd, John Peel 12, Sasin 48, Wee Spark 72, Doncliff 84. .Won by two lengths, one length between second and third. Adamont was fourth. Times; 2miu 25scc, 2min 35 l-ssec, 2min 35 2-ssec, THE RAGING DESCRIBED In the Crescent Handicap, for horses that have not won a race at a totalisntor meeting, a good field of eleven went to the post. Orphan Annie led Etambe, Kenall, Chiming Lass, and Imperial Bingen over the first lap, then Orphan Annie broke, and Kenall led from Chiming Lass, Etambe, and Imperial Bingen. The latter ran to the front half a mile from home, and won easily by four lengths from Kenall, who was three lengths in front of Chiming Lass. Kinsnle was a poor fourth. Atr F. AVaite, M.P. for the district, presented J. AValsh with a gold-mounted whip donated by Alessrs Bilzou and Smart, and, in doing so, said it was fitting that after an interval of eighteen vears since hack racing was last held j.-i Balclntha that the first race should have ben won by a locally-bred and owned horse. Black Ard was withdrawn from the South Molyneux Handicap for unhoppled trotters. Ambition began the best of the limit horses and led Bob Elliott over the -first lap, the pahdrawing right away from Dunvegan and Fortress. With three furlongs to go Bob Elliott broke, hub quickly settling down again followed Ambition into the straight, but could not reach him by a length and a-qnarter. _ fortress was over 100 yards away third. Ju the South Otago Trotting Cup Invader was withdrawn. Real Home was the smartest of the limit horses to begin, and led Silver Jack, Jack Hobbs, and Imperial Bingen for half a. mile, then AVce Spark ran up to Silver Jack, and they followed Real Home into the second lap, Imperial Bingen and Duaclill also being close up. Real Homo led AVeo Spark, Imperial Bingen, Donelilf, and Drake into the last Jap, and with half a mile to go Drake ran round the field, and ho led Imperial Bingen and AVeo Spark along the back. Less than two Jurlongs from homo Imperial Bingen challenged Drake, and heading him before reaching the home turn won a good race, by' two lengths. Wee Spark was six lengths further back third. Doncliff was a good fourth, and Real Homo next.

Only Ambition (who was penalised 24yds for his previous win), Safonia, and Sasin went to the post for the Owaka Handicap, ami after the first furlong they ran in that order lor the remainder of the race, Ambition winning, easing up, by a dozen lengths, with Sasin a furlong and a-half off third.

In the AVaiwera Handicap Kenall. Pino Flower, Imperial Bingen, and Auditress were withdrawn. SilverJack led out from Real Home, this pair being well clear ot John Peel and Chiming Lass at the end ol the first two furlongs. Silver Jack broke before the end of halt a mile, and Real 'Homo took charge, but after going into the last hip broke, too, and Drake took charge from Homelight ami Real Horae three furlongs from home. Homelight challenged Drake in the next furlong, but broke at a wet place about a furlong and a-halt Irom the post. Real Home followed Drake into the straight, bub the latter boat him homo by four lengths. Homelight was ton lengths further back third. Silver Jack and Glen AVilkes were next. Vanquisher, Black Ard, and Hemlock were withdrawn from the Milton Handicap for uuhoppled trotters. Farmer Bill led’ out from Fortress, Dunvegan, and Bob Elliott, bub the former broke at the end ol two furlongs, and Bob Elliott Jed Dunvegan, Fortress, and Bob AVilkes for the next mile and a-half. Then Bob AVilkes ran into second place, but could not catch Bob Elliott, who won, casing up, by ten lengths from Boh AA'ilkes. Fortress was fifteen lengths away third, just iu front of Dunvegan. The big field of twenty-two in the Clutlia A’alley Handicap was reduced by the withdrawal of Jack Hobbs, Massey Boy, Glen Albert, Ambition, Kinsale, Real Home, Myrtle AA'ilkes. and Drake. Orphan Annie was the only one of the limit horses to go away smartly, and she led John Reel, Kenall, Glen AA'ilkes (who went away very smartly), Etambe, and Adamant over tiie first half-mile. Then Glcu AVilkes ran into second place, and two furlongs from homo headed Orphan Annie. Glen AA'ilkes led into the straight from Orphan Annie and Kenall, and stayed on to win by tivo lengths from Kenall, who beat Orphan Annie by a length and a-half. Adamant was a poor fourth, and Donelilf next. THAMES TROTS CUP TO ROGKBURH The Thames Trotting Club's Meeting was held in fine weather. The course was fast, arid there was a good attendance. The totalisator handled £16,6021, against £17,714 last year—a decrease" of £l,lll}. The Minister of Public AVorks (the Hon. E. A. Ransom), who was touring the district, presented the cup to the owner of the winner. Results:— Hikutaia Handicap, lOOsovs. l}m. — I AVarspite 1- 2 Tewahia 2, 3 Gold Treasure 3. Others: 16 Bell Todd, 6 Bell Axworthy, 8 Carnui, 7 Don AVildman, 9 Dawdler, 3 Ronald (bracketed with Gold Treasure), ,14 Olive. Thorpe, II Margaret Wallace, 5 Princess Betty, 10 Patricia Bell, 4 T© Hon scr, 12 Black Ballin, 15 Royal Bob, 12 Great Ballin. AVon by half a length; ten lengths. Time, 3min 31soc. Kerekehi Handicap, lOOsovs. 2m.— 1 Peter Pirate 1, 7 Dad’s Hope 2, 'j. Regret 3. Others: 12 Edna Thorpe, 4 Koniniwood, 10 Polly’s Picture, 5 Haerangi Pai, 9 Hohoro, 6 Gold Sound, 3 Nella Dillon, 8 Child© Audubon, 11 (Nelson Mac Cormack, AVon by four

lengths; half a length. Time, 4nun 42sec, Parawnl Handicap, lOOsovs. l-l-ni..—-1 Tengutu 1, 3 Nelson Girl 2, 5 Wild Doivns 3. Others: 10 Albert Cry, 8 Catchup, 9 Crackebou, 5 Mcrrimax (bracketed with AVild Downs and Tcmuka,) 4 Carwood, 6 Lochade, 2 Paradigm. AVon by four lengths; five lengths. Time, 3min 47sec. Puriri Handicap (saddle), HSsovs. 1m. —3 Ursulin 1, 5 Dad’s Hope 2, 10 llnon Grattan '3., Others: 15 Golden Stone, 9 Lady Linda, 13 Lady Yvonne, 14 Patricia Bell, 12 Princess Betty, 2 Zealous, 8 Gold Cast, 1 Golden Hope, 4 Charming Pronto, 6 Joe Rockway, 11 Scandal, 16 Brutus. AVon by four lengths; length. Time, 2min 18 3-5-see. THAMES TROTTING CUP, 350sovs. 2m. 7—Rockburu, 3Gyds (O’Kane) ... 1 0— Tony Victor, 48yds (Broughton) 2 3—Concertina (Long) 0 9—Stanmoor, 60yds (August) ... 4 Others; 11 Maid of the Mountains, 8 Andover, 1 Grand Light, 2 Carmel, 6 Limosa, 4 Cornelian, 10 Goldman. Won by a neck; length and a-half. Time, 4min 36 2-ssec. Turun Handicap, llosovs. Ijm.—3 Dealer I, 1 Gold Treasure 2, 12 Gold Sound 3. Others: 11 Black Ba 11 in, 10 Great Ballin, 4 Moko Fly, 9 Zealous, 5 Vanity Boy, 6 Hacrangi Pui, 8 Golden Hope, 11 Ursuline (penalised to -18yds), 2 Regret. AVon by five lengths; two lengths and a-halt. Time, 3iuin 33 1-oseo. President’s Handicap, 200sovs. 2m. —8 Direct Action i, 2 Billy Carbine 2, 6 Royal Bob 3. Others: 10 Carwood, II Lochade, 9 Peter Brown, 3 To Ngntu, 4 Roez, 1 Don Zolock, Leo Mauritius, 7 AVon by a neck; nose. Time, 4miu 55sco. Kopu Handicap, 135sovs. Ljm.— 6 Tony Victor 1, 9 Rockaway 2,2 Nella Dillon 3. Others; 10 Gold Cast, 4 Admiral Lock and Horizon (bracketed), 1 Alountaiu Dell, 3 Grand Light, 7 Rockburu, 5 Florent, 8 Stanmoor, 11 Goldman. AVon by two lengths; length. Time, 2mm 47 2HOHORATA GLOB CHIDE WING THE CUP The totalisator investments were £10,856}, compared with £7,983}- la»-6 year, and the gates also showed an increase.- Concluding results: — GLENDORE TROT HANDICAP (Harness), OOsovs. Class 3.42. Ijm. s—Mr C. E. Lindsay’s b g SONOMA, by Sonoma, Harvester —Flossie Dillon, 4yrs, scr (M. Holmes) 1 I—Air C. M. 01 livicr’s Mussolini, syrs, 12yds behind (D. AVithers) ... ~ [.(—Air E. F. Ward’s Devon Child, 6yrs, scr (Owner) 3 Others; 10 Child de Oro scr, 4 Ellesmere Chimes scr, 2 Joan Dillon scr and Kate Logan 12yds behind (coupled), J2 Reaper scr, 11 Halswell Park 12yds behind, 3 Silver Sea 12, 8 Meritor 12, 13 Forward Maid 36, 9 Harold Logan 36, 6 Proud Dillon 48, 7 Lady Ref 48. AVon by 50yds; neck. Times: 3min 30sec, 3min 35sec, 3min 36 l-sscc. HOHORATA CUP, 34Usovs and silver cup valued at 20sov.s. lim. 1— AU- G. Alurra v-Aynsley’s ch g CHIDE, . by Paladin—Re proachful, 3yrs, 7.9 (A. H. Eastwood) 1 e--_Mr J. G. Alacdonald's Thomdale, aged, 9.2 (A. E. Ellis) ... 2 3 Mr F. T. Buchanan’s Gay Sonnet, oyrs, 8.13 (C. Emerson) 3 Others: 5 Nincompoop 7.P2, 4 Lady Clarciiceux 7.4. Won by a- length each way. Time, 2min 7 2-osec. SANDOAVN HACK HANDICAP, 9Usovs. 61. 2 Air P. Dclargey’s ch f CATERPILLAR, by Paper Money— Tortrix, 3yrs, 7.2 (A. Eastwood) 1 3 Air At. O’Brien's Winsome Boy, aged, 9.0 (C. Emerson) ... 2 s—Air L. R. C. Mad aria ne’s Greyfinch, oyrs, 7.13 (L. Evans) 3 Others; 1 Sea Raid 8.0, 7 Soll'ello 7.0, 4 Amourette 7.10, 6 The Atom 7.1). Warn by three lengths. AVinsome Boy beat Sea Raid by nearly two lengths, with Grc,v finch fourth. i/. J. Ellis, the rider of Sea Raid, could not draw Ids weight, and Grey-finch was placed third. Time, Imin 15 2-sscc. BRA C REND A LE H AND 1C A R, 9Uso v 7f. 4 Airs A. Champion's blk h ARCH ARROW,' by Arrowsnjith— Loyal Arch, syrs, 8.4 (L. J. Ellis) ••• 1 1— Air G. Gerrard’s Silver Coot, 4yrs, 7.13 (AA r . Pascoc) ... ’2 2 Messrs ' G. Elkus and .1. L. Brown’s First Raid, 3yrs, 8.3 (J. T. Humphries) .... ... 3 Others; 5 Nincompoop 9.5, 5 Decoy Bird 7.13. G Atone 7.7, 7 Royal Chiron 7.7. AVon by half a length; length. Time, Jmin 28 l-ssec. JUBILEE TROT HANDICAP (harness), 95sovs and a silver cup valued at lOsovs. Class smin 2scc. 2—Mr J. F. Hoff’s b m REGIME, by Realm—Rothlield, _ oyrs, 12yds bhd (AV. J. Tomkinson) 1 1— Air ”.f. R. Frizzell’s Sonoma Laddie, 3yrs, scr (F. G. Holmes) ..-. 2 I~Air E. F. AVard’s Devon Child. Gyrs, scr (AI. Holmes) 3 Others; 4 Ellesmere Chimes scr, (coupled with Devon Child), 18 Glenlako scr, 12 Joan Dillon scr and Asset 84yds bhd (coupled), 8 Aluri scr, 13 Salute scr, 15 Torchlight scr, 11 Regol A’oyago -scr, 14 Adore© 12yds bhd, 19 Boii .Elect 12. 9 Routine 12, 9 Kntomu 24, 3 Tahoe 36, 17 Lady Bee 48, 1,5 Nonsuit 60, 7 ’Springtime 72. o Ligbtfoot 84, G Golden Ore 120. AVon by a- neck; three lengths. Times: 4min 47 l-ssec, 4min 48 2-ssec, 4min 49sec. RACECOURSE HILL HACK HANDICAP, OOsovs. 6f. 2 Air P. Delargey’s blk f CATERPILLAR, by Paper Alouey— Tortrix, Oyrs, 8.0, including .71b pen. (A. Eastwood) ... i I—Air F. P. Claridge’s Evening, 4yrs, 8.11 (A. E. Ellis) ... 2 7—Alessrs J. C. Clarkson and J. B. Pearson’s Sfiipshape, oyrs, 7.6 (AV. Pascoc) 3 Others: 6 Greyfinch 8.4, 4 After Ten 8.3. 3 Star Stranger 11. 7.11, 5 Kantane 7.8. AVon by two lengths; three lengths. Time, Imin losec. WESTPORT CLUB FIRST DAY The first day of the AVestport Jockey Club’s Meeting was hold in beautiful weather and before a, largo attendance. The totalisator handled £8,425, compared with £8,559} for the first clay last year. Results:—■ . Trial Hack Handicap, QSOsov/j 6h ; — 2 Royal Lover, 8.0 (APCarthy) 1,- 3

Lucklaino, 7.11 (I?. Orange) 2, 6 Gourmet, 8.1 (M. Kirwin) 3. Others: 1 Shining Star 9.3, 4,Hina Maunga 8.1, 8 Seventh Heaven, 7 Bowser, 9 11avine, 3 Fair Go 7.11, Won by a length and a half; a length Time, Imii 20scc. Boiler Handicap Trot (saddle), SOsovs. Im. —1 Great Adventure, 84yds bhd (T. Bennett) 1, 4. Logan Pointer (Spillane) 2, 3 Prompter (Thompson) 3. Others: 6 Charlie Bells, 7 Kitty Audubon scr, 5 Charles Lincoln 3G,yds bhd, 2 Rita Kelson 48. Won by three lengths; two lengths. Time, 2min 26|sec. Morley Handicap, ISosovs. Im.— L Raineses, 8.8 (Olsen) 1, 3 Smithereens, 8.5 (Wilson) 2,2 Baby Bun, 8.3 (AUCarthy) 3. Others; 5 Goosestep, 8.4, 4 Fairy Tidings 8.3. Won by three-quarters of a length; two lengths. Time, Imin 46 2-ssec. Electric Handicap, 80sovs. sC.—l Fee Simple, 8.12 (C. Jenkins) 1, 5 Spode, 8.0 (R. M'Cann) 2, 4 The Dove, 7.13 (S. Wilson) 3. Others; 3 Moorland 9.10, 6 King Cheops 8.10, 2 Saggitarius 8.5', 7 Shut Eye 7.10, 8 Lady Graham. Won by a head; halt a length. Time, Imin 3 4-ssec. Granity Handicap Trot (harness), 80sovs. Ijm.—l Denver Hinds, scr (T. Bennett) 1, 4 Reta Kelson, 72yds bhd (F. Lyncii) 2,2 Flying Kate, scr (C. Noble) 3. Others: G Hilda M'Kinney scr, 5 Jessie Bells 36yds bhd, 7 Kitty Audubon scr, 8 Charlie Bells scr, 3 Val Logan 72vds bhd: Won by a length and a-half; eight lengths. Tune, 3min 45sec. Scanlon Handicap, 95sovs. 7f. —1 Deludgc, 8.8 (C. Jenkins) 1, 3 Para, 8.5 (S. Wilson) 2, 4 Killaddie, 8.0 (4 Jennings') 3. Others: 2 Some Lad 8.7, 7 Wreath of Myrtle, 6 Corn Rigs, 5 John Dix 8.0. Won by a length and a-half each way. Time, train 31 2-ssec. Orawiti Handicap, SOsovs. Cjf-—2 Lucklainc, 7.7 (Orange) 1, 1 Miss Mercia, 8.12 (Kirwin) 2, 3 Lord Middleton, 8.0 (M‘Cann) 3. Also started, 4 Ravine, 7.7. This was the best race of the day, the three placed horses flashing past the winning post in line, separated only by noses. Time, Imin 23sec. Karamea Handicap, Sosovs. Of.—l Spode, 7.11 (M/Canu) 1, 1 Fee Simple, 9.3 (Jenkins) 2,2, Baby Bun, 8.2 (Alesservey) 3. Others: 5 Moorland 9.?', 3 Tip Tree 8.5, 6 Corinthic 7.7, Three-, parts of a length each way. Time, Imin 18 2-ssec. BAY OF PLENTY CLUB The Bay of Plenty Jockey Club’s Sleeting was held at Tauranga in ideal weather. There was a record attendance, and the track was in excellent condition. The totalisator handled £16,236, compared with £14,1121 last year. Results;— Trial Plate. 50sovs. of.—9 Tnrrapcen 1,2 Tanetoa 2, 3 Lady Mestor 3. Won by a head: half a length. Time, Imin 3 l-ssec. Scratched: Wnitekohe, Jack Jumper. Dainty Manners, Kiwinui, Lovely Boy, Winter Boy. Maungamii Handicap, Sosovs. (if.— 1 Brilliant Light 1,2 Prince Val 2, 4 Flying Tresses 3. Won by a neck each way. 'lime, Imin 14 2-oscc. Others: High Rose, Arcade, Flappcrette. Cragsman. Tauranga. Cup. 2(,K)sovs. i.jm.— i Queen Arch 1,2 Desert Glow 2, 4 Hakanoa 3. Won by two lengths; length. Time, 2min 8 4-ssec. Others; V\ enemy, The Author, Far North. Kerries Memorial Hack C»p, 125sovs Im.—3 Kaha 1, 6 Wnitekohe 2, 9 Otantihaku 3. Won by two lengths; half a length. Time, Imin 4,3 l-ssoc. Scratched: Brampton, Flapperette, Lupin Abbey. Tarrapeen. Greertou Handicap, lOOsovs?' 71.—3 Town Bird 1, 1 The Thorn 2, 5 Maurea. 3. Mon by a length; half a neck. 'Time, Imin 30sec. Scratched; Lucy Rose, Value, To Money. President’s Hack, lOOsovs. Of.— I Jack Jumper 1,2 Joy Germ. 2, 4 Night Comet 3. Won by a length; half a length. Time. Imin 14 4-osec. Others; High Bose, Lady Castlcmaine, Flappcrottc. County Stakes, 65sovs. 6f.—7 Spring Abbey 1. 4 Swiftliglit 2, 1 Waitekohe 3. "Won by a head: bead. Time, Imin losec. Scratched: Jack Jumper, Dainty Manners, Bryan, Kosovo, Jlomai. Orthodox. Flying Handicap, 125sovs. Of.—2 Town Bird 1, 3 Hakanoa 2, 4 New Moon 3. Won by a length land a(|iiarter; length. ’Time, Imin 12 1-osec. Also started; Ned Kelly, Value, Te Wliaka, AValtzer. TUAPEKA ACCEPTORS ’Trial Plate. 6f.—Wild Berry, I'll Boa, Solatium; On AVatcb, Broadlield, Larkaway, Radiant Knight, Star Tractor, Gay Fashion, Green Cloth, Joy Bridge—all 8.7. Members’ Handicap, of.—Fatly Blue 9.0, Miss Marco 8.12, Broadlield 8.10, Little Queen 8.9, Star Tractor 8.0, Solanum 8.0, Wild Berry 8.0, El Boa 8.0, Larkaway 8.0, Nanette S.O, Joy Bridge 8.0, Radiant Knight 8.0. Lawrence Handicap. 61. Mart is 9.0, Dancing Days 8.7, Margaret Birncy 7.12, Vnldama 7.10, Crossbow 7.7, Lady AUKemia 7.2. Tuapeka Handicap. lira- —Roseday 9.3, Carnot 8.12, Roman Archer 7.12, Crossbow 7.10, Green Cloth 7.5, Lady M'Kenna 7.5, Umtali 7.2. Stewards’ Handicap. Cf.-—Crossbow 9.0, Miss Marco 8.10, Green Cloth 8.9, Lady AUKenna 8.9, Star Tractor 8.0. Flying Handicap. sf.—Martis 9.2, Dancing Days 8.9, Margaret Birney 8.0, Valdamo 7.12, Hurdy Gurdy 7.7, Lady Blue 7.2, Nanette 7.0, Gay Fashion 7.0. Dash Trot. Im.—Dolly Chimes scr, Logan Fay scr, Jack Frost scr. Imperial Bingen scr, Ambition scr, Hereweka 12yds behind, Cytheria 12, Drake 12, Alassey Maid 12, Doncliffo 24, Thrift 24, Princess Pointer 36, Alaybird 36, Rosalecn 36, Dawson Bingen 84. President’s Trot. Lim. Dolly Chimes scr, Real Homo scr, Imperial Bingen scr. Ambition scr, West Star scr, Knowledge scr, Hereweka 12yds behind, Drake 24, Princess Pointer 48, Alaybird 48, Rosaleen 48, AVehr Bingen 96, Lucky Harold 108, Dawson Bingen 120, Bingen Patch 132. BEAUMONT ACCEPTORS Trial Stakes. Weight-for-age. of. — Star Tractor, Wild Berry, El Boa, Solamun, Larkaway, Gay Fashion, Nanette, Marcel Wave, On Watch, Radiant Knight, Joy Bridge, Umtali. Beaumont Handicap. 7f.—Martis 9.G, Carnot 8.12, Margaret Birney 8.10, Lady AUKenna 7.10, Green Cloth, Alias Marco 7.9, Crossbow, On Watch 7.3. Dunkeld Trot. Class 3.39. IRn, — Real Home, Imperial Bingen, Knowledge, West Star, Rosaleen, Cytheria, Doncliffe scr, Alaybird 24yds "behind, Slump, Wehr Bingen 60, Lucky Harold, Honest Ned 72, Storm Bell, Bingen Patch 96. Easter Handicap. Im.—Roseday 9.2, Carnot 8.13, Margaret Birney 8.9, Hurdy Gurdy 8.0, Lady AUKenna 7.12, Gay Fashion 7.0. .President’s Hack Handicap. Cf. — Green Cloth 9.0, Broadfield 8.11, Lady Blue 8.10, Miss Marco 8.9, Little Queen 5.2, Radiant Knight 7.13, Wild Berry 1. 12, Nanette 7.10, Solanum, El Boa, Larkaway, Joy Bridge, Star Tractor .7.5,

Alol.vneux Handicap. 1 fm. —Roseday 9.0, Carnot 8.11, Alartis 8.8, Green Cloth 7.11, Roman Archer, Lady AUKenna, Humboldt 7.10, .Umtali .7-7, Crossbow 7.3. Electrics Handicap Trot. Class 3.3. I'm. —Rosaleen, Logan Fay, Cytheria, Ambition, Thrift, Doncliff, Alassey Alaid, Imperial Bingen. Wee Daphne scr, Dawson Bingen, Slump 48yds behind, Honest Ned, Lucky Harold 60, Stormbell 84. Railway Handicap. Of.—Alartis 9.7, Valdamo 8.9, Dancing Days, Hurdy Gurdy 8.0, Lady Blue 7.10, Crossbow', Nanette 7.5, On AVatcb 7.4, Radiant Knight, Star Tractor 7.0. MIDDIEIWARCH HANDICAPS Sutton Handicap, 22sovs. 6f.— Alartis 10.13, Green Cloth 9.0, Barney Google 8.7, Hurdy Gurdy 8.7, Rotorex 8.5, Crossbow 8.3, El Boa 8.0, Radiant Knight 8.0, Bowline 7.12, Star Tractor 7.12, Hadclon Hall 7.12, Bolstade 7.12, Solanum 7.12. Glemvye Trotting Handicap, 30sovs. 2m. —Gentle Aiac, AVest Star, Knowledge, Erin’s Own, Auto, King Low, Alinimax, Peter Patch scr. Master Peter 96yds behind, Great Heart 156, Bingen Patch 208. Middlcmarch Racing Club Handicap, 30sovs. 11m. —Alartis 10.5, Killorna 9.5, Green Cloth 9.0, Hurdy Gurdy 8.3, Crossbow 8.3, Radiant Knight 8.0, Star 'Tractor 7.12, Bowline 7.12, Humboldt 7.12. Arden Trotting Handicap, 18sovs (for unhoppled trotters only). IRn. — Kismet, Etambe, Queen Wilkes, Dunvegan, Peter Patch, Ettie Bells, Farmer Bill, Fur Trader, Persian Rose scr, Ambition 12yds behind, Alajor Domo 24, Alastcr Peter 48. Garthinyll Handicap, 22sov.s. 7f.— Martis 10.10, Green Cloth 9.0, Barney Google 8.9, Hurdy Gurdy 8.7, Rotorex 8.7, Crossbow 8.5, Radiant Knight 8.2, El Boa 8.0, Bowline 7.12, Star Tractor 7.12, Haddon Hall 7.12, Bolstade 7.12, Solanum 7.12. Alile Dash Trot Handicap, IBsovs. Im.—Gentle Aiac, Etambe, King Lou, Alinimax, Dan Huon scr, Knowledge ]2yds behind, Erin’s Own, Ambition, Auto 24, Alajor Domo 36, Alassey Alaid 6.0, Great Heart 108, Cytheria 120, Dawson Bingen 144, Bingen Patch 144. G.J.C. WEIGHTS Kildare Hurdles, 250sovs. l|m. — Aberfeldy 11.9, Troilus 10.12, Rangitahi 10.8, Lancer 10.6, Diana’s Lad 10.3, Airtight 10.2, Radiate 9.13, Guncase 9.5, Kapuna 9.7, Amorist, Kulrangc 9.0, AuTumn Plate, 250sovs. Im.—Paper Boy 9.0, AVinsome Boy 8.11, Evening 8.7, Bonrose 8.6, Viscount 8.2, Louise 7.11, Starshooter 7.9, Miss Alercia 7.9, Phaster, Hurly Burly, Amourette 7.7, Star Stranger H. 7-3, Karitane, Swoopalong, .AA'rigley, Thurso, Poetess 7.0, Bnsslcy Plate, 250sovs. of.—Franco--lin 9.2, First Aloney 8.9, My Own 8.3, Courtliko 7.13, Juniper 7.10, Disorder, Belcaire 7.9, Desert Song 7.8, Straight Course, Leader 7.4, Auda, Duellona, Stately 7.3, Sir Roland, Leading Boy, Arrowshield, Charmeuse, Aliss Nightraid 7.0. Ginicrack Handicap SOOsovs. 6f.— Paper Boy 9.2, Bernera, AVinsome Boy 8.13, Noteworthy, Bonrose, Evening, Proud Knight 8.9, _ Caterpillar _8.4, Smithereens 7.13, Aliss Alercia, Starshooter, Impertinence 7.11, Sea Raid, Night Effort, After Ten, Amourette 7.10, Moy Hall, Star Stranger 11., Royal Chiron, The Bailiff, Bon Raid, Alcntone, Hounslow 7.7. Sockburn Handicap, JOOsovs. 9f.— Pink Note, Count Cavour, Hoylake 9.3, Beau Geste 8.12, Sea ton n, Battle Colours 8.8, Amor 8.5, Thorndale 8.2, Tresham 7.11, Chide 7.9, Alendip 7.7, Rotor, Nincompoop, Prickles, Buoyant, Front Rank, Quarterdeck 7.0. Courtenay Handicap 300sovs. 7f.— Battle Colours 9.9, Aloadow Lark 9.2, Rin Tin. Tin 8.13, Countersign, Chide 8.12, Magna Cliarta 8.11, Tommy Dodd 8.10, Aberfeldy 8.6, Nincompoop 8.3, Sudden Storm 7.1-7, Gold Brick, Buoyant 7.12, Arrowmir 7.11, Rameses 7.8, Silver Coot, Paper Boy, First Raid, Tri pa way, , Decoy Bird, Quarterdeck, Moratorium 7.7, TURF IN AUSTRALIA STREPHON BEATS LIMERICK Pre«6 Association—By Telegraph- -Copyright. SYDNEY, March 24. Following are the principal results at the AVanvick Farm Meeting:— CHIPPING NORTON STAKES. AV.f.a. l.OOOsovs. lim. Air S. Green's ch c STREPHON, by Saltash—Soldier’s Love, 3yrs, 8.11 ....... 1 Air H. A. Knight’s blk g Limerick, bj' Limond—Aledlcy, 9.6 ... 2 AVinalot, 9.7 3 Six started. Strephon led all the way, attended in the earlier stajges by Locpiacions and Jocelyn, with AVinalot and Limerick handy. The field closed in on Strephon, who was only a couple of lengths ahead on entering the straight, but he won comfortably by a length and a.-lialf, Limerick beating Winalot by half a length. Loquacious was fourth. Time, 2miu 7sec. Autumn Cup, l,ooosovs. IJm. — Kidaides (7.6) 1, Crucis (7.5) 2, Leadlight (8.1) 3. Seventeen started. Won by a length and a-quarter; length and a-half. Time, 2min 29sec. Cambranmtta Handicap, 300sovs. Im. —Rosso (7.10) 1, Bravado (9.0) 2, Koorathclla (7.4) 3. Nineteen started, including Puff, Boston, and Catkin. Won by a neck. Time, Imin 40|sec. Gothic lias been scratched for the Doncaster Handicap and the Sydney Cup. TURF IN ENGLAND THE GRAND NATIONAL DEVELOPING INTO A FARCE. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, March 23. Despite the fear that the colossal field would spoil the world’s greatest steeplechase, the Grand National was a successful race. It is notable that the long-priced winners of both the Lincoln Steeplechase and the Grand National Steeplechase belonged to women. Airs Gemmell, the owner of Gregalacb, won £13,000. About a dozen horses fell at the open ditch in front of the third fence, twenty-nino negotiated the canal fence, and two fell at the brook. The ‘Morning Post’ learns that, despite the unwieldy field the conditions of the race will not be altered. The contrary view is that of Mr Trevor AVignall, who, in the ‘ Daily Express/ says that owners and winners are unanimous in declaring that the Grand National is developing into a farce, and is no longer a race. Unless something is speedily done the National is a doomed race. , Nowadays it is not even a reasonable gamble, and the attendance has’ grown smaller every rear.—Australian Press Association.