Racing and Trotting.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18450, 28 April 1928, Page 9

Racing and Trotting.

NOTES BY

“ARGUS.”

RACING NOTES.

Mr J Bridges, who acts as assistant to Mr P. D. M'Nab in his duties as a starter, met with a painful , acxident at the start of the Tekapo Hurdle Handicap at Washdyke yesterday. He was knocked down by one of the horses, and while on the ground was tramped on by another. One of his ears was torn slightly, necessitating a couple of stitches, and he received some injuries to his chest. He received medical attention and was sent bade to Christchurch by the express train. * * * * The Washdyke track was heavy for the first day of the South- Canterbury meeting, and it became worse as the afternoon wore on. To this cause must be ascribed the poor racing, for in no other way can it be accounted for. * * * * Bonatic won the Tekapo Hurdle Handicap in very attractive style. He is a very useful hurdler, who always has a chance when the company is not top class. * * * * The New Zealand Cup winner. Scion, ran a good race in the Tekapo Hurdle Handicap, and he was staying on much better than he has done in previous hurdle races. He shows promise now of winning his share of stakes among the jumpers. * * * * Royal Land was always prominent in the Tekapo Hurdle Handicap, but from the manner in which he was stopping at the end he lacks stamina. ****• Aberfeldy showed patches of speed in the Tekapo Hurdle Handicap, but after looking a possibility three fur longs from home he failed to carry on his run in the straight. It was. his first race for some time, however, and he will be a vastly improved horse very soon. * * * * Tarleton was near the tail of the field nearly all the way in the Tekapo Hurdle Handicap. He can be written off in the meantime. * * * *■

Goldtown and Red Heather were prominent in the Tekapo Hurdle Handicap for about a mile, but from there they gradually retired. On a firm track they would have lasted a long way further, and probably would have been in the money. * * * *■

Although Rotor won the Gladstone Hack Handicap by less than a length the margin could have been extended had it been necessary. His success was overdue after two good performances at Riccarton at Easter. Now that he has struck form again he may go on to more successes.

Amor ran a very creditable race in the Gladstone Hack Handicap, in which he was second to Rotor. He ran out the journey in fine style, and it seems probable that he is at his best at about a mile rather than in the shorter races he contested earlier in the season.

Crossbow went well for six furlongs in the Gladstone Hack Handicap, but from that point was well beaten.

Camisader showed up in the early stages of the Gladstone Hack Handicap, but he was beaten a long way from home. It is hard to credit that he revealed his best form, and probably he will do much better on a firm track.

Scoff was weighed out for the Electric Stakes, but after doing his preliminary he returned to the birdcage showing signs of distress. He is touched in the wind, and it was surmised by many that the trouble was due to the heavy atmosphere. After veterinary examination by one of the club’s officials he was found to be suffering from staggers and he was pronounced unfit to start.

Solgele, the winner of the Electric Stakes, was a smart two-year-old, but bis form this season has been poor. He has plenty of speed, but lacks stamina, and it came as a surprise to see him running on strongly at the end of five furlongs in the heavy atmosphere. * * * *

Greyfinch was going well most of the way in the Electric Stakes, but she is not a good stayer, and she was doing her best at the end to stall off Malmsey, who seems to lack the brilliancy from the barrier necessary for success at five furlongs. a a a a

Star Stranger 11. was a disappointment in the Electric Stakes. She was going well at the entrance to the Straight, but from there she collapsed.

A couple of Riccarton two-year-olds were in the Electric Stakes field. Amourette jumped out smartly, but §pon dropped back, while Merivale •ever seemed able to act in the going, being in difficulties from the rise of the barrier.

Battle Colours scored an easy win in the Timaru Cup, and in doing so he greatly enhanced his reputation. He was one of the front division all the way, and he never looked in danger of defeat after going a mile. He has come on well during the last few weeks, and he has not reached his limit yet. With average luck he will -win big races next season.

The Southland gelding. King Balboa, ran a good race when he finished second to Battle Colours in the Timaru Cup, as the pair beat the rest of the field by a long margin. King Balboa has some good form in the south to recommend him. and on his latest showing he is far from the end of his winning.

Front Rank was in trouble all through the Timaru Cup. She could not act in the going, and after getting out well she gradually dropped to the rear, where she and Sir Roy finished. Sir Roy having been there practically all the way.

Rarely has a field of eleven horses, representing useful class, provided such a poor contest as was witnessed in the Timaru Cup. They commenced to string out early, and they made a long procession at the end of the journey. Probably the heavy ground was responsible. but whatever the cause, most of the competitors ran much below their best form.

Black Duke made his opponents look m cheap lot by the manner in which he disposed of them in the Smithfield Handicap. He has won a number of races this season, some of them in moderate company, and he has not beaten a good class field yet. The wavin which he wins under big weights, however, is convincing, and it is becoming apparent that if given the opportunity he could hold his own in good handicap fields. •r:=***•

Royal Fashion scored a very easy win in the Otipua Steeplechase. She is a great jumper with a fine turn of speed, and she only has to train on to win more pretentious cross-country the approaching winter

When Adjutor fell in the Otipua Steeplechase he was unable to rise, and it was feared that he had sustained serious injuries to his back. After a time, however, he regained his feet, and though he walked with difficulty he came round gradually. It is believed that a nerve in his back was affected, but no serious results are anticipated.

Carinthia, the winner of the Rose will Hack Handicap, has earned a reputation as a great track galloper since he cam© to Wingatui. but in his races he has failed to reproduce his training gallops. On this occasion, however, he was on his best behaviour, and he stuck to his task resolutely after being one of the leaders all the way. He only has to run like this to win more races.

Fair Exchange put up a good performance when he ran second to Carinthia in the Rosewill Hack Handicap. He was fighting it out with Carinthia all the way, and only succumbed by a head. It was a useful effort, and he should be on the winning list again very soon.

The imported horse, Honeycomb, ran a solid race in the Rosewill Hack Handicap. He had to be ridden hard for the first furlong to hold his position, and this left him with no reserve for a final effort, though he battled on gamely to the end. He will be benefited by his racing and he will do much better next season.

Wild Work was running on strongly at the finish of the Rosewill Hack Handicap after losing some ground in the middle stages.

The Southland gelding, Solzia, was backed very confidently for the Rosewill Hack Handicap. Starting from the rails, he failed to jump out smartly, and he gradually dropped back, with the result that he never became prominent. He is capable of something much better than he showed in this

Taboo has been racing without sue cess for some time, but he showed a glimpse of his real form in the Doncaster Handicap. He revels in a heavy track, and he showed his appreciation of the favourable conditions by winning as he liked. Now that there is a prospect of soft ground, Taboo is likely to win more races, and he will be worth following during the next few months.

Fairy Herald is an exceptionally good horse in mud, and as he had been galloping well lately at Washdyke he was expected to play a prominent part in the Doncaster Handicap. He failed to jump out smartly, and he was never seen on the journey.

Mire ran a surprisingly good race in the Doncaster Handicap, in which he beat everything but Taboo. He caused trouble at the start, but once on the journey he always was one of the front division, and he stayed on well.

Moratorium was going in good style in the Doncaster Handicap up to the home turn, but he faded out quickly once the straight was reached.

Apple Dighton set a hot pace for the Doncaster Handicap, but he was done with a long way from home. He finds a six-furlong run quite far enough for him.

Flying Mist showed up well over the final stages of the Doncaster Handicap. and an early win for the wellbred Martian mare is a possibility.

Gold Mint was not prominent in the early part of the Doncaster Handicap, but he was travelling on faster than any of his opponents in the straight, this run landing him in fourth place at the finish.

TROTTING NOTES. Nominations for the Oamaru Trotting Club’s winter meeting, to be held on Saturday, May 19, will close on Monday.

Mr H. Shirley has been appointed caretaker of the Napier Park Racing Club’s course at Napier. Mr Shirley is well-known in Canterbury, having been caretaker of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s grounds for nine years. When Mr James French resigned his position as caretaker of the Metropolitan Trotting Club’s grounds at Addington, Mr Shirley was his successor and he remained there for about four years. The Canterbury Park Club then acquired the Addington ground and the Metropolitan Club placed Mr Shirley in charge of its new property on the Riccarton Road, which he supervised for about four years. As there did not seem much likelihood of the club ever racing on its new ground, and Mr Shirley being anxious to secure a position on a ground that was being used as a racecourse, he applied for the Napier Park position and secured the appointment from over a hundred applicants. During the time Mr Shirley was in charge at Canterbury Park and Addington the writer was in a good position to know his great value, especially his work in maintaining good tracks, one of which was grass and the other a dirt one. Mr Shirley was also very popular with owners and trainers, and whilst quite able to exercise his authority regarding the use of the tracks, he was always reasonable to the requests of the trainers. He will be missed by a large number of trainers and owners, whilst local pressmen owe him their thanks for the many kindnesses extended to them in his official capacity. Mr Shirley takes up his new duties at once.

Sheik, who has been sold to go to Western Australia and race there, performed prominently in the Dominion when raced by P. Riddle, among his wins being the New Zealand Cup in 1924, the Otahuhu Cup in 1923, and the Champion Handicap in 1926. He stepped 4min 25 4-ssec when he won the New Zealand Cup.

Kinney Dillon has been doing plenty of work in the south, and she should be a fit horse for the Forbury Park meeting. She was made favourite for the big race at Wyndham last month, but did not pace up to her true form and finished outside a place. The Harold Dillon mare has the pace to win from the mark she is on. Glen Farg is reported* to be doing well in his work for the Forbury Park meeting, on the first day of which he is. engaged m the Beach Handicap. At the Oamaru winter meeting last season the Marvin Wilkes gelding cleared right away from the mile saddle field, and w °" v ? ry ea f jl y in 2min ISsec, time which he could have improved

King Pointer showed tremendous bursts of speed in the New Brighton Handicap when running second to Colene Pointer. He lost a big stretch of ground at the start, but showed such speed in working up into second place by the time the post was reached as to leave the impression that good wins are ahead of him. He is in the mile r-ces forbury Park.

Nothing takes the eye as a prospective winner at Forbury Park more than Sunfish does in the Domain Handicap, says a southern writer. The Sungod gelding has shown himself to be possessed of speed, and the track at Forbury Park will suit him better than those he has previously raced on. Sunfish is a good looker, and it will be surprising if he does not develop into a good winner for A. M'Lellan.

BATTLE COLOURS HAS GOOD WIN.

UNPLEASANT WEATHER FOR TIMARU RACES. (Special to the “Star.”) TIMARU, April 27. The South Canterbury Jockey Club was very unfortunate in the weather experienced for the first day of the autumn meeting. Heavy rain overnight was followed by a day of drizzling showers, gradually working up to a downpour for the last race. The rain spoilt the attendance, also the racing. Good fields were the rule, but the course became heavier as the day wore on and many of the horses seemed unable to act in the mud.

Racing opened with the Tekapo Hurdles Handicap, for which Clarenson was scratched, leaving a field of twelve. Betting was light, Aberfeldy winding up with a good call over Hard Prince, with several others evenly backed after another gap. Heisler and Royal Land were first to show out, but Goldtown and Red Heather joined them after going two furlongs, while after a gap Hard Prince, Scion and Aberfeldy were at the head of the others. Royal Land took charge going along the back, and at the five furlong post he was showing the way to Goldtown and Red Heather, with Heisler, Aberfeldy and Scion next, a few lengths away. Heisler and Red Heather then dropped back beaten, while Bonatic commenced to move up. Racing round the home turn Royal Land had Bonatic as his nearest attendant, while after a gap came Scion and Aberfeldy, followed by a strung out field. Bonatic ran to the front on reaching the straight and won easily by two lengths from Scion, who outstayed Royal Land, whom he beat by three lengths. Aberfeldy was close up fourth. Goldtown was next, while a good bit further back came Red Heather and Heisler. The winner has shown frequently that he is a useful sort in moderate hurdle company, and he is very well at present. Scion was staying on and will win hurdle races later in the year. Aberfeldy ran well in patches and will improve with racing. Goldtown went fairly well, but failed to stay. Heisler and Red Heather were done with about half a mile from home, but stayed on a little better than Hard Prince. Tarleton never got near the leaders.

The seven acceptors lined up for the Gladstone Hack Handicap. Rotor and Camisader monopolised the betting, Rotor finishing up a good favourite. Camisader, Crossbow and Amor were smartest out, but Crossbow soon drew clear. When two furlongs had been covered Crossbow had a lead of three lengths from Amor, with Camisader next, while Heather Doon, after a slow start, had run up to fourth place. Camisader dropped back a little after going half a mile, where Crossbow was four lengths in front of Amor, with Camisader two lengths away and Green Cloth closing up. A little further on Camisader retired, leaving Crossbow with an advantage of two lengths from Amor, while Rotor had moved up and was just behind Amor at the home turn. There was not much between these three at the entrance to the straight. Crossbow was beaten at this stage, and Rotor beat Amor easily by three-quarters of a length. Then there was a gap of four lengths, with Green Cloth third half a length in front of Camisader and Crossbow close up. The winner raced well in the spring and then went off. He came back to his real form recently, and two good placed performances at Riccarton prepared most people for this win. Amor ran a good race following on another smart effort at Riccarton, and he should win soon. Camisader did not seem at home in the greasy ground. Miss Marco, Scoff, Strongbird and The Bailiff were scratched for the Electric Stakes. Scoff was on the course and did his preliminary, but on examination he was found to be suffering from staggers, and was declared unfit to start. Malmsey was a warm favourite. Greyfinch, Sea Gay and Solgele were quickly in front, with Amourette, Star Stranger 11., Phastar and Red Jazz both going well in the next bunch. Amourette soon lost her place, Solgele going on from Greyfinch and Sea Gay, who were followed to -the home turn by Phastar, Star Stranger IT. and Red Jazz, with Malmsey closing up. Solgele was out clear at the entrance to the straight, where Greyfinch, Sea Gay and Star Stranger 11. were handy, with Phastar and Red Jazz next. Sea Gay and Star Stranger 11. then retired, while Malmsey put in a strong claim. Solgele had a good lead a furlong from the post, and he beat Greyfinch by two lengths, Malmsey being half a length away, with Phastar two lengths further back. The winner was a smart two-year-old, but he became touched in the wind, and he has raced moderately this season. Greyfinch was always prominent, but Malmsey only came on the scene late. Phastar ran a decent race, but his mate, Red Jazz, failed in the run home. Sea Gay went well for nearly half a mile. Merivale. Puff and Tearaway were always well back.

There were eleven starters for the Timaru Cup. It was one of the best fields seen on the course for a long time, but, strangely enough, it provided a very poor race. Battle Colours wound up a little better favourite than Overhaul, while Front Rank and King Balboa also came in for strong support. King Balboa and Battle Colours led Front Rank, Tintoretto and Don Jose past the stand, with Sir Roy bringing up the rear, while Gay Sonnet was moving up after getting off badly. King Balboa was just showing out from Gay Sonnet and Battle Colours at the seven furlong post, with Tintoretto. Fresco, Front Rank, Assurance and Overhaul following in that order. A littte further on Gay Sonnet ran to the front, and at the five furlong post she was two lengths in front of Battle Colours and King Balboa, with Don Jose and Carnot next,. Nearing the straight Gay Sonnet was showing clear of Battle Colours and King Balboa, the others, headed by Carnot and Don Jose, being well strung out at this stage. Gay Sonnet was done with when the straight was reached. The other pair went on together, but Battle Colours soon drew clear and beat King Balboa bv a good length. Carnot was three lengths away. Don Jose was four lengths further back, with Gay Sonnet, Assurance and Fresco following in that order. Sir Roy and Front Rank were the last pair home. Battle Colours won handsomely, and he is going to do still better. King Balboa added to

his reputation as a solid performer. The form of all the others was very disappointing. The Smithfield Handicap was a very poor race. The scratching of Booster, Solrose and Silver Coot reduced the field to five. Black Duke was a hot favourite, and he justified the* confidence of his admirers without any effort. Gold Brick jumped out in front, followed by Polydectes and Money Mine. After going two furlongs Black Duke was in third place, and a little further on he was second. He attended Gold Brick to the straight, and then went on to win with ridiculous ease fly two lengths from Money Mine, who beat Gold Brick by three lengths. Solferite, after being last in the early stages, ran past Polydectes in the straight to finish a poor fourth. Black Duke has been racing well lately and he beat this lot as he liked. It was a smart effort, but probably the heavy track anchored some of his rivals.

The six acceptors lined up for theOtipua Steeplechase but it was a very poor race. Adjutor was a good favourite, while Royal Fashion was a littlS better backed than The Babe! When the field settled down Royal Wink and Royal Fashion were showing the way, and at the end of two furlongs they were a dozen lengths in front of Sir Wai, with Adjutor and Whipcord next, and The Babe last. After going about a mile Royal Wink drew out from Royal Fashion, the pair being fifty yards in front of Sir Wai and The Babe. On reaching the straight again the two leaders were on terms. Adjutor fell at the first of the stand double, Sir Wai falling over him. The leading pair continued to show the way a long way in front of The Babe, with Whipcord tailing off. Royal Fashion drew away half a mile from home and won, easing up, by eight lengths from Royal Wink, who beat The Babe by a dozen lengths. Whipcord was a furlong further back. The winner showed some useful form last winter and she and Royal Wink may do some more winning during the next few months.

Money Mine was the only scratching for the Rosewill Hack Handicap, leaving a field of eleven. The imported gelding Honeycomb was a pronounced favourite, with Solzia easily second choice. These starting from the inside positions, were squeezed back at the rise of the barrier and Solzia never recovered. Carinthia and Fair Exchange were smartest out, with Solfello next, while Honeycomb', hard ridden, was fourth, with Wild Work handy. The Bailiff, after getting off slowly, soon moved up, and at the end of three furlongs he joined Honeycomb and Solfello two lengths behind Carinthia and Fair Exchange, while Wild Work was next. There was no change till they reached the straight, where Honeycomb went after the leaders but he never looked like overhauling them. Carinthia had drawn out a little from Fair Exchange at the entrance to the straight, but in a desperate finish between the pair Carinthia won by no more than a good head. Honeycomb was a little oyer a length away, while a length further back came Wild Work, who finished very strongly. The Bailiff was some distance away fifth. The winner has a great track reputation, but is said to be unreliable. On this occasion, however, he was always going well and he finished gamely. The Doncaster Handicap, the concluding event of the day, was run in heavy rain. Thorndale, Baldowa and Antrim Boy were scratched, and in a field, of nine Taboo was a little better backed than Fairy Herald, while after a gap Flying Mist and Moratorium were evenly fancied. Apple Dighton and Taboo were first to show out, but at the end of a furlong Apple Dighton drew away from Taboo, with Mime handy. When three furlongs had' been covered Apple Dighton was two lengths clear of Taboo, who was then joined by Flying Mist and Moratorium, while Mime was at the head of the others. Apple Dighton retired at the home turn. Taboo led Moratrium, 'Flying Mist and Mime to the straight, where Moratorium was beaten. Taboo went on to win easily by two lengths from Mime, who was in second place a furlong from the post, and just lasted long enough to beat Flying Mist by half a length. m Gold Mint, finishing strongly, was two lengths away, with the others strung out. Taboo has been racing a long way below his best form lately, but the heavy track was to his liking. He will win more races during the winer. Fairy Herald, another great mudlark, never got near the front.

BIG DIVIDENDS AT HASTINGS.

WOMEN HAD THE ONLY TICKET ON WINNER. (Special to the “Star.”) HASTINGS, April 27. A light rain overnight made the track at Hastings to-day ideal for the opening of the Hawke's Bay meeting. The Hawke’s Bay Stakes was a very interesting race, Joy King winning after beginning slowly, but Great Charter, who received a very bad passage, and was stopped twice in the straight, after being last at the turn, should have beaten him. Only one pound was invested on Keen, the winner of the Poukawa Handicap. This was held by four women. For the Mangatarata Hurdles Red Fuchsia was favourite at a liberal price in a five-horse field. Bonny Rill and Peshwa showed the way for a mile and % quarter to Red Fuchsia, Bonny Rill and Maunga on terms. Then Red Fuchsia and Braeman moved up and Maunga fell back beaten. Braeman and Red Fuchsia rose to the last fence on terms, and after a good neck-and-neck battle to the post Red Fuchsia beat Braeman by a short head. Peshwa was ten lengths away third, and Bonny Rill just beat Maunga home. Red Fuchsia had to be ridden right out to beat Braeman. Maunga looks in great order for this time of the year.

In the High-weight Handicap Mountain Heath, Calluna and Royal Elm wei’fe the only ones backed. Clavers, Mountain Heath, Crishna, and Calluna led out of the straight, and at the six furlong post Clavers and Crishna led Royal Elm, Calluna, Mountain Heath, Molong and Timi Pouri. Molong moved up to the leaders, the pair racing for the turn, and Clavers, Crishna and Royal Elm led into the straight from Molong, Calluna and Mountain Heath. The last-named received a run on the inside, and challenged Royal Elm, who had run into the lead, but Royal Elm hung on to win by a length. Calluna was three lengths away third, and Crishna and Clavers were well up next, just ahead of Ballyfarnon. Royal Elm was ridden well by an amateur. Calluna and Crishna are liable to improve. For the Nursery Handicap Miss Ransom was backed down to odds on, with Briar Root Millais best backed of the others. Gold Bag, the winner, paid one of the best dividends of the season. Miss Ransom, Tane, Briar Root, Dark Girl and Gold Bag began best. At the end of a furlong Clarendon * lost his rider. Tane and Briar Root led round to the turn from Miss Ransom, Gold Bag. Millais and Dark Girl. Gold Bag and Briar Root drew away in the run in to fight out the finish, Gold Bag beating Briar Root by a head. Sylvan Dell, who stuck on well, was two lengths away third, and then came Miss Ransom, Tane, Connoisseur and Millais. Gold Bag,, who is by Gasbag from Bradman te, hung on very well. Both

Briar Root and Sylvan Dell pleased, especially Sylvan Dell, who is a promising half-sister to Wassail. Miss Ransom and Millais were complete disapappointments.

In the Hawke's Bay Stakes, Joy King and The Hawk carried half the investments, with Raasay third choice. Raasay and Joy King were both slow away. Banket and Kaihoro led down the back and across the top from Great Charter, Crown Area and The Hawk. The Hawk, Raasay and JoyKing all moved up fast going to the turn, while Great Charter dropped back to last. Banket, Kaihoro and The Hawk just led Raasay and Joy King as they straightened up for home. Crown Area came through on the rails, and Joy King on the outside, while a furlong from home the two-year-olds were all weakening. Great Charter, who had been in trov.ble all the way down the, straight, came up between Crown Area and Joy King. The two forged past the post almost in line. Joy King won by a head from Crown Area, with Great Charter a short head away third. Raasay and The Hawk were next. Joy King and Crown Area were both lucky to beat Great Charter, who received a very bad run. The two-year-olds and The Hawk all failed to see out the journey. In the Hawke's Bay Cup Lady Desmond was a pronounced favourite, with good support for Tresham and the Vertigern-David Garrick bracket. Cohesion went out to make the pace, and was well clear for a mile from Lady Desmond and Vertigern, with this pair closely followed by Addlepate, Tresham and David Garrick. Four furlongs from home Vertigern, Lady Desmond and Tresham closed in on Cohesion, Lady Desmond getting up orCthe inside at the turn. She was soon beaten, however, and Tresham, settling Vertigern a hundred yards from the post, drew away to win by two lengths from him, David Garrick finishing fast two lengths away third. Then came Addlepate, Lady Desmond and Cohesion. Tresham at the end won easily, but Vertigern was not disgraced with his 9st lib. David Garrick finished well, but Lady Desmond was a complete disappointment. In the Poukawa Handicap the totalisator staff closed down early and less than £4OO was invested on the race, most people being caught unawares, and the eventual winner. Keen, was practically overlooked. He paid one of the biggest dividends 3-et returned in the Dominion. Callanmore began smartest and led across the top from Le Champ, Rapiata, Keen and Hinehoro. Callanmore led to the turn from Le Champ, Hinehoro, Aston, Tom Byrne, Hinekatorangi and Keen. Callanmore was well clear at the turn and looked a winner, until Keen came fast to beat Callanmore by half a length, with Rapiata half a length away third. Dreamy, Royal Picture and Hinehoro were next.

In the Autumn Handicap, Vesperus was at a reasonable price, all things considered. Princess Nata and Hypnotic led to the turn from Lin Arlington, Avazon,e, Vesperus and Othon. Vesperus forged ahead in the straight, and although Gaze finished well under punishment, Vesperus beat him by half a length. Othon was a length and a half away third, and then came Princess Nata, Hypnotic and King Midas. Vesperus won well, but Gaze put in a good run over the last furlong. Princess Nata is a likely light-weight. In the Porangahau Handicap, First Acre, Royal Damon and Kaiti were the favourites in a fair betting race, but another low-priced outsider rolled home in Jeanette. Coot showed out first, but Jeanette soon streaked to the front from Plain Sailing, Kaiti, Shirley, Royal Damon, Sarchee and First Acre. So they raced to the turn, where First Acre moved up on the rails. Jeanette, however, stuck to her work and beat First Acre home by two lengths. Plain Sailing was three lengths away third, and then came Moa Bird, Royal Damon, Shirley and Kaiti. Jeanette won without the semblance of a fluke. First Acre ran right up to his best form. He was a little unlucky.

ACCEPTANCES

FORBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. Per Press Association. DUNEDIN. April 27. The following acceptances have been received:—

NELSON JOCKEY CLUB. Per Press Association. NELSON, April 27. The following acceptances have been received:— NELSON CUP, of 275 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Black Mint. 9.0. Oerf 8.2, Discourse 7.12, Twink 7.1, Lady Gay 7.0, Steel Bar 7.0, Closeflre 7.0, Wild Form 7.0. HOPE HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs—Borselene 10.6, Mandarine 9.2, Vexatious 8.13, Bissac 8.11, Freeze Out 8.8, Smithereens 8.5, Dick 8.0, Jazzy 8.0, Handsome 8.0. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 140 sovs; six furlongs—Royal Game 8.9, First Acre 8.6, Miss Pat 8.5, Kilperon 8.1, Quillflre 7.5, Corn Rigs 7.0, Anthonie 7.0, Rameses 7.0, Rash 7.0, Bestire 7.4, Wet Stick 7.0. ' ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; six furlongs—The Bolter 9.0, Reckless 8.9. Arch Arrow 8.8, Atone 8.6, Rameses 7.13, Freeze Out 7.11, Mark Mint 7.9, Little Queen 7.7, Second Thought 7.7, Red Courier 7.0, Jazzy 7,0, Wet Stick 7.0. WAIMEA HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; seven furlongs—Gamecock 9.0, Borselene 8.13, Hallownoon 8.9, Tip Tree 8.3, Corn Rigs 7.11, Pickaninny 7.11, Mandarine 7.11. Rlverna 7.11, Bissac 7.11. RICHMOND TROT HANDICAP (in harness), of 100 sovs; class 3min 42sec; one mile and a half—Palm Leaf scr, Waipuki scr. Sea Nymph scr, Lord Denver scr. Black Locanda scr, Nelsonian scr, George Again scr, Bessie Dillon scr Ocean Whispers 12yds bhd, Dillon Chimes 12yds, Red Rey 12yds, Country Life 24yds, Crusader 36yds, Fair Lad 36yds, Aifdubon Child 60yds, Clive Bell 60yds, Nellie Parson 60yds, Ricardo 108yds. WAI-TTI TROT HANDICAP (in harness), of 100 sovs; class 3min 3sec; one mile and a quarter—Ocean Whispers scr, Palm Leaf scr. Totara Jack scr Sea Nymph scr. Black Locanda scr! George Again scr, Halloween scr, Star Cluster scr, Bessie Dillon scr, Great Wilkes scr, Reta Nelson scr, Dillon Chimes scr, Mona Logan 12yds bhd Country Life 12yds, Crusader 24yds’ Fair Lad 24yds, Native Hero 24yds’ Dillon’s Pride 36yds. Mabon's Day 36vds’ Audubon Child 60y&s. *

WAGGA GOLD CUP. (United Press Assn.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) SYDNEY. April 27. The Wagga Gold Cup, one mile and a quarter, resulted:— Chariot, 8.4 1 Sailing Home, 10.0 2 Reonui, 8.11 3 Nine horses started, including Araounia. Won by two lengths. Time —2min 5 4-ssec.—Australian Press Association.

BAYFIELD HANDICAP (in liarn ess). of 200 sovs. Class 4.3 3. One and five furlongs. Repute scr yds bhd Snider scr Hawkesbury Dummy Pride 24 Bingen Kitty Patch 36 Todd Bingren Wee Patch 4 S Ette Bells Jade 48 Tot Logan Commander Victor Bingen Bingen 60 Ruby Bingren Tohe Roa 60 Jock Bingen Kerwood Bell 34 Harold Moor 12 Merry Bingen 06 Wattle Patch. 12 Petroleuse 156 DOMAIN HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 sovs. Class S.57. One mile five furlongrs Erin’s Chance vdsbhd Rose Marie Great Patch Hazel Triumph 24 Guide Rang! Dick Logan 24 Author Franz Winnie Fair Dillon Chrysler 24 Wild Nita Sheila Le Thorpe Fleetwood 24 John Apear Petronius 24 Kola Wilkes Decoy Bells 24 Lady Bingen scr Shady Spot 24 Locandaline Alva Lass 36 Adois Springnote 3f, Lily Harold scr Florrie yds bhd Pointer 36 Sunflsh 12 Needles 4$ Mary Locanda 12 Warepa 48 Ardgour 12 Storm Bell 60 Drake 12 PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP (in harness), of 450 sovs. Oass 4.32. Two miles. Moneysplder yds bhd Dalmeny Daphne Jolly Chimes 12 Figrht Ever Pluto 24 Billy Sea St Maura 24 Zenith Logan Chief 48 Colene Pointer Author Jinks 48 Peter Swift Machine Gun 72 yds bhd Dalnahine 84 Trimmer 12 ST CLAIR HANDICAP (in 'harness), of 320 sovs. Class 4.42. Two miles. Swiftbine vds bhd Proud Ata Bonny Spec 60 yds bhd Cannonball 72 Audobell 12 Engagement 84 Real the Great 12 EJzear 108 Petroleuse 24 Moneyspider 120 Blue Thorpe 36 Trampfast 132 RENOWN HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sovs. Class .502. One mile live furlongs Slump bhd Denver's Doll Kreisler ydS 24 Sunstorm Tennessee’s Exclusive Child 36 Hush-a-bye Nelson John Dee M’Elwyn 3 6 Free Pointer Neerson 2 6 Vican Wenlo 3 6 yds bhd Firpo 3 6 Roi 1'Or 12 Hector’s Own 36 Royal Four Bells 3 6 Authoress 12 Miss Adonis 4 S Logan King 13 Revolt 60 White Sun 12 Shadowland 60 Anti Acido 12 Fashion Queen Kinney Dillon *12 Jolly Pet Wild Flight 24

PLYING HANDICAP (in harness) , of 275 sovs. Class 2.16. One mil< Sahib yds bhd Sungleam King Pointer 12 Audi tress Desert Star 24 Direct Vesuvius 24 MorningRey Logan 24 Cannonball Trimmer 24 Dillon Gold Daphne Parkwood De Oro 2 6. yds bhd Jean M’Elwyn 36 Maiwhareti 12 Fight Ever 48 Kate Thorpe 12 Brentloc 60 BEACH HANDICAP (in saddle), of 250 sovs. Class 2.17. One mile. Marinca yds bhd La Sonette Dillon Gold 12 Liberal Firpo 12 Glenfarg Firelight 24 Lenamhor Queen's Miss Adonis General 24 yds bhd Maiwhareti 24 Sungleam 12 Kate Thorpe Logan King 12 24 Caprice 12 Mountain Lochree Chimes 3 6 Lucky Dillon 12 INNOVATION HANDICAP (in harness), of 220 sovs. Class 4.52. Two miles. Jade yds bhd Secret Link Burnie 48 Peter Boy. Katute 60 yds bhd Merry Bingen 72 Bon Wood 12 Sea Queen 72 Avalanche 24 Swiftbine 06 Kerwood Bell 24 Len Wood 120