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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 5 April 1926, Page 7

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AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. WINDBAG WINS AUTUMN STAKES By Cable —Press Association—ConyrlgtH, Atstralian and N.Z. Cable Associat.on. (Received. 5.5 p.m., April 4.) SYDNEY, April 3. The autumn meeting of the Australian Jockey Club opened in brilliant sunshine. ' The course was a trifle . on the dead side, owing to heavy rams early in the week. ■The attendance reached 80,000. New Zealand had a few representatives running. Double Escape showed iip-Avell in .the "First Hurdles, and was lying third passing the stand the first time, behind- Gunnedah. One-l<or-Alj took the lend entering the back and he'd that position till entering the straight, when Royal Howard, who was always handy, came up and won rathei easily. A ... The Autumn Stakes was a race really between Windbag, Pilliewmkie and Heroic.' The ■ last named jumped out from the start, but David made the pace, and'soon had > load of several lengths ahead of Windbag. The held

bunched in the last six furlongs. Windbag, Pilliewinkie and Heroic fought out a desperate linish t Windbag gaining a narrow victory by a long neck. The he'd for tlio Doncaster was the smallest’for many years. Valicaro retained an .unbeaten reputation, and has now started in six' races’. "Valicare went to the front from the jump, and although pressed hard all the time, passed the post with a length and a half to spare. -Valiant and Irish Prince were always in handy i positions, and came up well in the straight. Vahcaro’s victory was very popular. Runnymede gave a disappointing exhibition in, the, St. .Luger. and was al-. ways several lengths behind the rest oi the hold. Tlio gelding ran off when entering the straight for the hmsli. Belgamba and Tibbie led all the way after leaving the straight. ' To Monanui Avas never prominent in a local handicap. Results : FIRST HURDLES, of 750 sovs; 2, miles. —Roval Howard 10.7, 1; Double Escape 9.5, 2; Mountaineer 9.2, 3. Sixteen started.' Giinnedah and Ono-For-All Jed early.;. Double Escapo led into the straight, where Royal Howard came strongly and yon by six lengths. Time, 3min 40isee/ AUTUMN STAKES, of 2500 sovs; 1} miles.—'Windbag (Munro) 1; Ddlicivinkle- (Young) 2; Heroic (Cairns) 3. Also started-—David and Pantheon. Heroin jumped out from the barriei, but David made the pace and led past the .-stand, followed by Heroic, Witidba", Pilliewmkie -and Pantlicon. This orefer was maintained till turning out from the back, when the hexl

| closed up. YYindbag led into the | straight, and in an exciting finish, I gained the verdict by a long neck, with pilliewinkie a neck in front of Heroic, i Time, 2min 34-2 soc. •' I DONCASTER HANDICAP, of 3000 * sovs; 1 mile.—, Valicare (Munro) 1; Valiant (Junes) 2; Irish Prince (Bar- ! don) 3.. All acceptors started. From j a good start, Valicare took the lead, closely followed by Perspective, Golden Voice, Brimming, and Mnnacre. The field .strung out, and the leader kept in front and led into the straight. Valiant and Irish Prince were not far j back. In a close 'finish. Valicare won by a length and a half; Irish Prince a ! longtli and throequarters behind Valij ant. Time, I min 37jjsec. A.J.C. SIPES’ PRODUCE STAKES, 'of 5000 sovs; 1 mile. —C.vden (Wilson) jl; Lady Constance (Young) 2; Cromwell (Duncan) 3. Eleven startedTroiseme made the early running and -led into the. straight, whore he fell i back. Clvden won by half a neck. Time | Imin 2(l)sec. I ST. LEG Ell, of 1500 sovs; IJ males. * —Belgamba. 8.10. 1; Tibbie 8.7, 2; Eri'danus S.IO, 3. .Six .startl'd. Belgamba : and Tibbie made most of the running and were locked together i,ill entering the straight, when Belgamba. forged ahead and won by five lengths. Time, 3min 4sec. : TOCAL HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs; 1J miles.—Shrapnel 8.2, I ; Naos 0.0, 2; Night Heron 0.12, 3. Eighteen started. The winner came up quickly in tho straight and won by a length and a quarter. Time, 2miu 33sec.

FEILDING MEETING. BIG RACE TO BRIGHT DAY’. By Telesrapli—Press Association. FEILDING, April 4. The first day of tlic Pending Easter meeting was held in cold, dull, but fine weather. The crack was in excellent order. There was a large attendance, nnd tho tota lisa tor handled £35,00f, against £35,290 last year. . Results:--. KAWA KAWA HURDLES, of 200 sovs; 12 Jiiilos. —5 Knchrc (M. Conway) 9.11, 1; 8 Matu 9.7, 2; 9 Slump 9.0, 3. Abo ran —J Konium, b lon Tana, 1 Wilmoroana, 2 ..Pcndcnms, 3 Lark Hall. Won by six lengths. lime, 3mir. 13scc. ONGO HACK, of 200 sovs; 5) furlongs.—lo Roval Elm (J. S. Potter) 7.0 f 1; 5 Roval Land 7.8, 2; 3 Ben-, zora S.lO, 3.‘-Also ran—4 Star Shell, 2 Bonideer, 7 Now Moon, 11 Bil ikms, 1 Dobbin, 8 Eden Hall, 13 Merle, 0 Great Day, 9 Oreades, 14 'Arlington, .12 Lieutenant Bill. Won by a long neck. Time ] min 8 l-Ssec. 1 MANCHESTER HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; li miles.—Bright Day (Dclieu) 8.3, 1; 4 Allmarimba 7.6, 2; 7 Imperial Spark 85, 3. Also ran—6 The Lamb, 1 Martulla, 3 Alarm, 9 Roiiex, 2 Vaward 5 Euphonium, 10 Sanctuary'. Won ’by a length. Time, 2min 7sec. MAIDEN STAKES, of 150 sovs; 0 furlongs.—4 Paitonu (T. '11to) 1; J Moonface 2; 7 Acred 3. Also ran—6 Pardon, 10 Jen, 2 Coma, 5 Alarm, U Risk 12 Inanga, 3 Memsalnb, 1 Mister Gamp, 8 Puawhato. Won by one and a half lengths. Time, Imm 10 2-ssec. TAONUL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; 7 furlongs.—s Sovena (T. Green) /.o, 1; 3 New Moon 8.5, 2; 1 Monoghan 7.12 3. Also ran—4 Bon Marche, 8 Ohincnmri, 2 Bcnnaiiee, 7 Royal Mint, 6 Takaroa, 10 Wiltshire. Won by a head. Time, lmin 26 4-ssec. MANGAONE HANDICAP, of 300 sovsv furlongs,—4 ..Orchid (B. Moiris) 94, 1; 2 Quillfire 7.0, 2; 1 Rational 9.4, 3. Also ran—o Lay Bcntinck, 3 Star Area., 7 Miss Hupana, 9 Mcgalo, 8 Gold Box, 10 Some Rod, a Bright Knight. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 15-sec. ONEPUHI WELTER, of 200 sovs; SI furlongs.—6 Killoch (R. J- Ylackie) 9.4, 1 ; 7 Asleep 8.3, 2; 1 Rangi Sarto 9.5, 3. Also ran—4 Killmiss, 3 Lady Anstrutller, 12 Rawhero, 2 Panayt, 11 Capitulation, 9 Inoe, 5 Hovel, 10 loun, 8 Rapid Eire. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 49sec. BAI,COMBE WELTER, of 300 sovs ; 7 furlongs.—3 Gloiigarifi' (M. Conway) 8.10, l;.l Tioga 9.11, 2; 4 Attractive 7.11. 3. Also ran—2 Diogenes, 9 Megan, 8 Gareao, 6 Tongatotoa, 5 Road Hog, 7 Mountain Top, 11 Bonnie Gold, 10 Loyal Maid. Won by half a length. Time, lm:u 28sec.

ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. The following acceptances have been received for the second day: KIM BOLTON HURDLES, of 200 sovs- 1( miles. —Koauau 12.1, Mountain Bell 11.9, Euchre 10.10, Kareao 10.4, Sottano 9.12, Matu 9.11, Penxlennisi 9.10, Lark Hall 9.6, Ro.iuUu 9.4, Slump 9.2. REWA HANDICAP., of 200 sovs; 5J furlongs—Quillfire 9.4, Benzoin 8.11, Bonideer 8.9, New .Moon 8.9, Billikms 7.13, Monoghan 7.13, Dobbin 7.13, Has tori 7.12, Roval Land 7.12, Eden Hall 7.10, Paitoiux 7.9, Oreades 7.5, Lin Arlington 7.2. Kyla 7.2, Coma i.O. Darktown 7.0, Acred 7.0, Memsalnb ‘' AWAHURT WELTER, of 200 soys; 7 furlongs.—Monoghan 8 6, Royal Elm

8.3 diiincmuri 8.1, Bonnaue 8.0, Lady Anstruther 7.12, Great Day 7.12, Puwlicro 7.10, Anchor 7_.8, Capitulation 7.7, Lieutenant Bill 7. i, Takaroa 7.7, Rapid Eire 7.7, Mountain Jean 7.7, Puawhato 7.7. EASTER HANDICAP, of 350 sovs; 1 mile and a. distance. —Imperial Spark S.C, Aiaric 8.2, Glengarilf 7.13, Allmarimba 7.10, Roiiex 7JO, A award 7.6, Megan 7.4, Sanctuary 7.0. DENBIGH HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; 0 furlongs.—Orchid 10.2. Rational 9.4, Lady Bentinck 8.1, Quillfire /.!, Misu Hupana 7.5, Megalo 7.3, Gold Box 7.1, Attractive 7.0, Some Red 7.0, Bright. Knight 7.0. MAKING YVELTER, of 250 sovs: 7 furlongs.—Tioga, 9.11, The Lamb 9.10, Imperial Spark 9.9, Glengarilf 9.2, Diogenes 9.0, Santouio 8.9, Star Area. 8.8, Megan 8.4, Tongatotoa. 7.8, Attractive 7.8, Rond Hog 7.7. Bright Knight 7.7, Sir Fanciful 7.7, Mountain Top 7.7, Loval Maid 7.7. YVAIATA 'STAKES, of 150 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Jen, Acred. Alarm, Risk, Merle, Inanga, Moonface. Darktown, Mister Gamp, AA'ilful, Ranee, Awa, all 8.7.

OROITA CUP, of 350 sovs; 8* furlongs —Killoch 9.2, Star Shell 8.13, No Response 8.8, Raimi Sarto 8.8. New Moon 8.8, Benzora 8.5, Bon Marclie 8.0 ; Sovena 8.0, Kilmiss 7.12, A sleep 7.9, Bennnnee 7.5, Panart 7.1, Royal Mint 7.0, Wiltshire 7.0, Inoe 7.0, Panim 7.0, Pouri 7.0.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. GREAT EASTER TO REREMOANA. AUCKLAND, April 4. The first day of the Auckland Racing Club’s autumn meeting was held in fine weather. There was a largo attendance. The track was in good order. The totalizator handled £80,240 10s for seven races, compared with £99,797 for eight, races for the, corresponding day last year. Results : GREAT NORTHERN OAKS, of 700 sovs; 11 miles.—6 Dunne (McTavish) 1 ; 3 Anklet 2; 5 Queen Arch 3. Also ran —1 Cat Call, 2 Holymond, 4 Lomint. AA r on by one and a half lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 41scc. BRIGHTON HURDLES, of 600 sovs; 2 miles.—3 Archibald (Stanway) 9.8; 1 ; 7 Kuwini 9.2, 2; 1 Royal Abbey 11.5, 3. Also ran —5 Little River, 4 Black Cruiser, 1 Kitig’s Guard, 8 Miss Melva, 13 Explorer, 2 Kuwa, 6 Peter Annuls, 10 Kendal, 9 Bright Light, 11 Tuki, 12 Kaineliamcha. Won by ton lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, 3min 43sec. GREAT NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES, of 1500 sovs; 6 furlongs.—2 Lysnnder (L. Morris) 1; 5 Tea Bel! 2; 6 Pluiola 3. Also ran —3 Aussie, 7 Kkirus, 1 Joy King, 8 King Emerald, 4 Throadneedlo. Won by one and a half lengths, a length between second and third. Time, lmin 14 3-ssec. 1

EASTER HANDICAP, of 2000 sovs; 1 mile. —1 Reremoana (L. Morris) 9.11, 1 ; 7 Sun Up 7.3, 2; 2 Motley 8.2, 3. Also ran—s Lady Ridicule, 22 Income, 15 Town Bank, 4 Cawnpore, 21 Gala Day, 2 Tho Thorn, 6 Mimetic, 3 Hijio, 18 York Abbey, 9 King Merv, 9 Pelham, 11 Phoenix Park, 24 Desert Glow, 17 Scat, 8 Kilbronsytli, 5 Tall Timber, 14 Automne, 16 Charlady, 10 Dayguard, 23 Curraglimore, 12 Mosaic, 13 Master Doon, 20 Eh Timi, 9 Raceful. YVon by a head, two and a half lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 37, 3-ssce. MANGERE STEEPLECHASE, of. 350 sovs; 21 miles.—s Mahgoloirb' (McRae) 9.7, 1; 2 Peter Maxwell 11.9, 2; 3 Sansaiino 9.2, 3. Also ran —1 King Abbey, 4 Cui Bono, 6 Piikchuiu. Won by half a. head, 30 lengths between second and third. Time, iniin 55see. ONSLOAV STAKES, of 500 sovs; 6 furlongs.—2 Decoy Bird (Barry) 8111, 1 ; 1 Rascal 7.13, and 6 Eloquent 7.0 (dead heat) 2. A'so ran —5 Flying Juliet, 3 True Blood, 4 Value, 8 Arch Arrow, 11 Lady Robinson, 7 Saucy Lass, 10 Acushla, 9 Rronstcll. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 15 3-osec.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 630 sovs; l. J t miles.—B Princess Ronnie (Wiggins) 7.0, 1; 2 Mask 7.5, 2; 6 Ruapnpa 8.7, 3. Also ran —9 Musketoon, 3 Star’Stranger, 5 -Transformer, 1 Spoony, 4 Tarloton, 12 Gold Jacket, 7 Barometer, 11 Lord Star, 10 Muscuri, 15 Queen Emerald, 14 Uralla, 13 Royal Present. Won by a neck, threcquarters of a length between second and third. Time. 2min 7 3-ssee. ACCEPTAI I.!ES FOR TO-DAY. The following ure the Auckland RaeClub’s acceptances for Monday:— NELSON HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; 1 mile.- —Gauntlet 9.0, Chairman 8.11, Eh Timi 3.11, Quineoina 8.9, White Fang 8.8, llarangi 8.4, Ank’et 8.3, Aurumavis 82, Brushwood Boy 8.2, Rahepotu 8.2, Gay Comet 8.0, Quinsilia 7.8, Maveolish 7.8, Piton 7?8, Wencla.v 7.8, King’s Guard 7.8, Killute 7.7, Nucleus 7.4, Appellant 7.3, .Judge’s Box 7.1, Hnngawera 7.0, Blue Sky 7.0, Papatu 7.0, Gross Circle 7.0, Monday 7.0, Schorr 7.0, Odd Sox 7.0, Mangnhewa 7.0, Luxurious 7.0, Rangitahi 7.0.

liUIA HANDICAP, of 1000 govs; 6 furlongs.—Glcntruin 10.2, King Mcrv 5.7, Cawnpore 8.7, Deluge 8.7, Yorlc Abbey 8.0, Oration 8.0, Sun Up 8.3, Shirley 8.0, Lo Clioucas 7.11, Pelham 7.11, Hcisler 7.7, King Pot 7.7, Day Guard 7.6, Quinettc 7.0. Master Doon 7.0.

AUTUMN STEEPLECHASE, of 600 sovs; 3 miles.—Royal Abbey 11.5, Peter Maxwell 11.3, Tula 10.11; Explorer 10.0, Peter Aimins 10.0, Pittsworth 10.0, King Abbey 9.13, Ivawini 9.7, Mnligoloiro 9.2, A r ociferute 9.0, San =ulino 9.0.

VICTORIA HANDICAP, of 550 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Joy King 9.13, Deeov Bird 9.4, Threadneedle 9.2, PliaoUv 9.2, Aussie 8.12, Plying Juliet 8.9, Rascal 8.3, True Blood 8.1, Value 7.12, Clams 7.12, Eloquent 7.5, Saucy Lass 7.0, Bronstell .7.0, Lackland 7.0.

AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 1200 sovs; 1.1 miles.—Rapine 9.13, Income 8.11, 'Town Bank 8.6, Ruapapa 8.5, Princess Ronnie 7.7, Desert Glow' 7.6, Phoenix Park 7.6, Transformed 7.6, Spoony 7.6, Barometer 7.0, Lord Star 7.0, Royal Present 7.0, Passionate 7.0. ISLINGTON WELTER, of 650 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Gala Day 9.6, The Thorn 9.6, Kilbron.syth 9.3, Joy Ride 9.0, Seat 9.0. j Tall 'limber 9.0, Automne 8.13, Tarlcton 8.10, Charlady 8.10. Little River -8.9, Gold Jacket 8.9, Sleepy Sol 8.9, Muscari 8.6, Uralla 8.5, Nippy 8.3, Raceful 8.0, Gold Fern 8.0, Queen Emerald 8.0, Pompey 8.0, Curraghmore 8.0, Miss Vera 8.0, Daddy’s Girl 8.0.

ITAAYERA TROTTING CLUB. CUP TO DAPHNE WILDWOOD. By Telerraph—Press Association. HAWERA, April 3. Hie annual meeting of the H:iw r era Trotting Club commenced to-day in eo’d, dull weather, and on an excellent course. The attendance was large and the totalisator handled £'18,214, an increase of £2096 on the corresponding dav last year. Results: — AUROA MAIDEN HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; 1$ miles- —5 Karma, (AY. Head) ser, 1; 7 Loch Moigh ser, 2; 1 Goldfinch ser, 3. Also ran—] 3 -Lou Pronto. 6 Reamer, 8 lira Dillon, 9 Sylvie Logan, 3 Neb, 4 Bright Light, 2 Mar,' Audubon, 11 Pcreille, 10 Golden Stone, 12 Beatty. Won by one and a half lengths. Time, 3min 42sec.

MATAPU HANDICAP, of 110 sovs; 1} miles.—2 Raima (AV. Head) ser, ] ; 4 Miss Lcda 24, 2; i t Kaleto ser, 3. Also ran—l 6 Bavilaml, 17 llryon Bingen 10 Roma Bingen, 3 Miss Native, ] Petroleuse, 5 Mollie Park, 13 Dentistry, 8 Tui Bells, 9 Vanity Boy, 6 Hardy Grattan, 7 Alolly Audubon, 11 Lobster, 11 Peter Macdonald, 15 Some jazz,. AA r on by half a length. Time, 3min 50see. TROTTING CUP, of 600 sovs;. 2

miles.— 8 Daphne Wild wood (W. Hughes) 12, 1; 1 lvokiteritca 12, 2; 3 Peterwah 48, 3. Also ran —6 Jewel Pointer, 9 Grey Peter, 7 Bingen Starry 5 Grattan Thorpe, 2 The Shrew, It Ruapere, 14 lleliance, 18 Huon Grattan, 16 Respect, 11 Betty Moko, 10 Master Councillor, 1 Rockburn, 13 Cute Lad, 15 All Bell, 12 Goldman. Won bv a head. Time, 4min 46sec. STRATFORD 11 AND!CAP, of 200 sovs ; 11 miles. —7 Van Cap (P. Green) 120, 1; 11 Dillon’s Pride 12, 2; 5 Goldfinch scr, 3. Also ran —10 801 l Dial, 14 Caprice, 3 Gladys Cole, 6 Lockette, 9 Ursaline, 4 Aggie Bell, 1 Taipare, 3 Lady Ballin, 7 Great Kevin, 8 Hope Dillon, 13 Makauri Belle, 2 Bicolour. Won b,y hall' a length. Time, 3min 29 l-ssec.

MANAIA HANDICAP, of 230 sovs; 2 miles.—3 Plunderer (S. Brightwell) 24, 1; 5 My Junior 108, 2; 8 Grace Grattan 84, 3. Also ran-—9 Vanity Boy, 7 Maori Peter, 4 Tiki, 1 Petersen, 2 Peter MacDonald, 6 Some Jazz. Won bv half a length. Time, 4n;in 48 2-ssec. ‘NORMANBY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; 1 mile. —2 Why Worry (Caddy) scr - , 1; 1 Mahon’s Day rcr, 2; 8 Ajax scr, 3. Also ran —7 Master Grattan, 6 Holiora, 12 Ce Adavieur, 10 Uramic, 4 Concertina, 9 Master Cute, 3 Rockawav, 5 Satinbird, 11 Rua Pere. Won bv half a length. Time. 2min 19sec. ' PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 230 sovs; 2 miles—6 Sparkling Chimes (McKenzie) scr, 1; 4 Gold Dial scr, 2; 7 Speed King scr, 3. Also ran —1 Van Rich, 10 Moko Chief, 5 Typist, 11 Moko Pete, 8 Lord Minto, 3 Jean Darling, 2 Zolock Palm, 9 Uncle Bert. Wow by threequarters of a length. Time, 4min 50sec. ISLTHAM HANDICAP, of 230 sovs; IJ miles.—4 Jean Darling (Cameron) scr, 1; 7 Bingen Starr 24, 2; 1 Master Councillor 48, 3. Also ran —6‘ Sungleam, 9 Profiteer, 5 Signorella, 8 Satinbird. 11 Reliance, 3 Blair Audubon, 10 Bawldv Loennda, 2 Rockburn. Won by a length. Time, 2min 57see.

TAUHERENIKAU MEETING. faster handicap to de luxe. Bf Tpleiri-arli- -Trent Association. CARTERTON, April 4. The Tauhercnikau races were held in fine weather, with a large attendance and good fields. Tho totalisator handled £20,128, as against £20,168 10s at the last autumn meeting. Results: — MAIDEN HACK, 6 furlongs.—Motion 1, Grand National 2, General YVai 3. Scratched—Air Line, Thomond. Time, lmin 15sec. MOKAI WELTER, 7 furlongs—King Brone.v 1, Red Fuchsia 2, Santa Fe 3. Scx-atched—Singer Day, To Kawanu. Time, lmin 28 2-sscc. RAILWAY HANDICAP, 6 furlongs. —Royal Damon 1, Morose 2, Peneus >fi Scratched—Epistle, Archeen, Startle. Time. J min 14 l-sscc. WAIRARAPA STAKES (two-year-olds), 5 furlongs.—Elthein 1, Hyanna 2, Royal Game 3. Scratched—Ladykiller. Time, lmin lscc. EASTER HANDICAP, If miles.— Do Luxe 1, Opa’2, Archeen 3. Scratched—Sartv. Time, 2min 10 2-ssec. TUHITARATA HACK, 1 mile.—Sir Moment 1. Killaddie 2, Sartv 3. Scratched— Pantagrucl, Moutoa Lady, Singer Boy. Time, lmin 43see. MARTINBOROUGH WELTER, 7 furlongs.—Agitato I, Royal Diadem 2, Eillette 3. Scratched;— Lightwood. Time, lmin 29 3-ssec. •

FERRY HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.— Indian Sage 1, Dubious 2, Strongholt 3.. Scratched—King Broney, Purseproud. Time, lmin 16sec.

TUAPEKA JOCKEY CLUB. BIG RACE TO COURTLY ROSE. DUNEDIN, April 4. The Tuapeka races were held on Saturday in fine weather. There was a. fair attendance, and the totalisator returns increased by £7UO, as compared with last season. Resu'ts:—■ TRIAL PLATE, of 80 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Gay Raiment (Rusk) 8.7, 1; Clutha 3.8, 2; Mudlark 8.7, 3. Also fan —Clareina, Purple Iris, Bon Hope, Mark Twain. Time, lmin ISsec. TUAPEKA HANDICAP, of 105 sovs; li miles. —Courtly Rose (Lloyd) 8.12, 1; AH Stylo 8.6, 2; Twinkle 8.2, 3. Also ran —Vico Grand, Coastguard, Aid, Power. Time, 2min 14sec. PRESIDENT’S TROT, of 95 sovs; 1-} miles —HaQothea (Johnson) 3d, I; Wild Flight 48, 2; Shiela Fleetwood 48, 3. Also ran —Cabin Spark, Pere Pointer, Kinsale, Mavbird, Jock’s Pal, Pert Pointer, Celestial, Cocoa, Lily Audubon, Hereweka, Gold' Chimes. Time, 3min <l2 l-ssee. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, of 80 sots; 5. furlongs.—Clutha (Powell) 9.5, 1 ; Purple Jris 9.0, 2; Buoyant 10.5, 3. Also ran —Bon Hope, Clarion, Overproof, Clothikle. Time, lmin 4 4-ssc.c.

LAWRENCE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; 6 furlongs.—ilurdv Gurdy (Ellis) 8.7, .1 ; King Sol B.S, 2; Beauty Light 8.7, 3. Also ran —Arrowmir, All British. Time, lmin 19 l-ssoe. DASH TROT, of 81 sovs: 1 mile Dillon Blnko (Rood) ser, 1; Hereweka 12, 2; Gold Chimes GO, 3. Also ran — Red Chequer, Red Shiner, Prairie Chimes. Massey Maid. Kinsale, Adamant, Britt Audubon, Aard, Bonny Boy, Ivy Rothschild, Borina Pointer, HonestNod. Time, 2min 25sce. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 90 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Jolly Glad 9.7, 1; Overproof 8.3, 2; Mudlark 8.3 3. Also ran —Ahuriri, Happy Hawk. Time, lmin 32sec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 90 sovs; G furlongs.—Hurdy Gurdy (Ellis) 8.9, 1; Buoyant 8.0, 2; Quiekform 8.0, 3. Also ran—Bloom, Marmont, Clothilda. Time, lmin 17sec. Riverton racing club. RAVENNA WINS BIG RACE. INVERCARGILL, April 4. The Riverton Racing Club's annual meeting opened in dull weather in the presence of a good attendance. The track was holding. The totalisator put through £19,f>31 10s, against £21,383 last year. Results : TRIAL HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; 7 furlongs,— 3 King Cup (A. E. Ellis) 8.6, 1; 4 Cassolette. 8.0, 2; 1 Flying Mist 8.0, 3. Also ran —2 Spear Maid, ■5 French Belle, 7 Jolly Fellow, 8 Soldier’s Dream, 6 Swimashorc. Won by a length, four lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 31 4-oscc. WAIAU STEEPLECHASE, of 200 sovs; 2 miles. —6 Mystic Boy (E. Ross) 9.7, 1; 4 Irish King 9.7, 2; 2 Osterliiau 9.12, 3. Also ran —1 Mar,anna and July Spark .(coupled), 3 Do Cruse, 5 Grand Fleet, 7 Koraki. Won by three furlongs each way. Time, 4min 46 2-ssec. APARIMA HANDICAP, of 245 sovs; 6 furlongs.—4 Ecuador (L. ' Hunt) 7.9, 1; 1 Circulation 8.9, 2; 6 Dancing Days 8.3, 3. Also ran —2 Warhaven, 5 Eaton Bells, 8 Va’damo, 7 Fulmar. 9 Bugle, Note, 3 Jack o’ Lantern. Won by a short length., a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 17soe. LONG WOOD HACK, of 125 sovs; 7 furlongs.—2 Pink Note (J. Andrews) 9.3, 1; 1 Paris 7.7, 2; 3 Bilbo 7.7, 3. Also ran —5 Obligio, 3 Sol/ae (coupled with Bilbo), 4 Highborn, 6 Vogue, 7 Flight. AVon by a nose, one and a, half lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 32sec. RIVERTON CUP, of 560 sovs; Li miles.—2 Ravenna (A. E. Ellis) 8.9, 1; 3 Full Swing 7.5. 2; 7 Kilfano 7.5, 3. . Also ran —6 Mountain Lion, 4 Ger- I anial, l'Apache, 5 Queen Balboa. AVon ! by a neck, three lengths between sec- j ond and third. Time, '2min 11 1-nsoe. ] GREAT AVESTERN STEEPLE- 1 CHASE, of 450 sovs; 3 miles.— 3 Undo j

Bob (J. Langford) 10.10, 1; 7 Blazing Light 9.0, 2; 4 Greenstone 9.0, 3. Also ran—l Kipling, 2 Frenchman, 5 Mettle Drift, 6 Flag Lieutenant. AVon by 300 yards. Time, 7min 10 4-ssee. VISITORS’ HANDICAP, of 125 ' sovs; 6 furlongs.—l Miss AViukie (A. E. Mis) 8.3, 1; 9 Spear Mai 7.2, 2; 7 Bran Pie 7.10, 3. Also ran —2 Frivol, 3 Irish, 4 Bluo Dragoon, 6 Schottische, 5 Silver Lining, TO lliviiiial, 8 Rippling Lake, 11 Quarrelsome, 12 French Belie. AVon by threequarters of a length, four lengths betweeii second and third. Time lmin 20sec. POURAKINO HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; 1 mile. —3 Fr'(ieaise (T. Metcalf) 7.6, 1; 1 Soltoo 8.0, 2; 4 Roman Archer 7.0, 3. Also ran —2 Happy Days, 6 Heather Lad, 5 Ivilbarry, 7 Soldier’s Pride. AVon by-a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 47 3-ssce.

ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. The following are the acceptances for the second day of the Riverton liieet--1 iii£X: — ! PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; 1 mile.—Roman Archer 9.5, Obligio 8.6, Solzia 7.12, Fairy Ring 7.10, Highburu 7.10, Bilbo 7,y, King Cup OTAITAI STEEPLECHASE, of 200 sovs; 2 miles. —Flag Lieutenant 11. 0, Kilkee 11.3, Greenstone lI.U, Mazama 10.5, .Mystic Boy 10.5, Osterimin 9.12, July Spark 9.9, Irish King 9.7, De, Cruse 9.7, Grand Elect 9.7. FLYING HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; 6 furlongs—Circulation 8.13, AVarliaven 8.9, Eaton Bells 8.7, Dancing Days 8.4, Ecuador 8.4, Vaklamo 8.1, Fulmar 7.13, Bugle Note 7.7, Jack o’ Lantern THORNBURY HACK, of 125 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Miss Winkio 9.0, Frivol 8.6, Irish 8.5, Blue Dragoon 8.0, Scliottischo 7.13, Brail Pie 7.10, Silver Lining 7.8, Spear Maid 7.7, Quarrelsome 7.5, French Bello 7.0, Flying Mist 7.0, Cassolette 7.0. ■ EASTER HANDICAP, of 400 sovs; 9 furlongs.—Gernnial 7.11, The Cheat 7.11, Circulation 7..10, Full Swing 7.9, Kilfano 7.6, Roman Archer 7.1, Francaise 7.1. RIVERTON STEEPLECHASE, of 350 sovs; 21- miles. —Kipling 11.10, Uncle Bob 11. f, Frenchman 11.3, Noble 10.13, Mettle Drift 9.7, Greenstone 9.1, Ostermau 9.0, Mystic Boy 9.0, Barrister 9.0, Blazing Light 9.0. AVALLACE HACK, of 130 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Jack o’ Lantern 9.0, Paris 8.6, Highburu 8.5, Bilbo 8.4, Brail Pie 8.4, Rippling Lake 8.1, Spear Maid 8.1, Voruo 7.11. Flight 7.9. , FAREWiILL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; 1 mile. —Happy Days 9.0, Full Swill" 8.9, AVarhaven 8 8. Apache 8:4, Sol toe 8.4, Heather Lad 8.2, Queen Balboa 8.2, Ivilbarry 7.4, Obligio 7.4, Soldier’s Pride 7.0. j