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Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 13742, 25 May 1910, Page 5

SPORTING.

NORTH OTAGO J.C.'S WINTER MEETING. •• ■ (SPECIAL TO "THE MlMi.") i ■ OAMARTJ, May 24. Tho North Otago Jockey Club's Winter Meeting opened to-day in fine weather. The goou acceptances and the prospects of some really first-clase racing, drew a largo attendance, and theao prospects were fully realised, as the racing throughout was full of internal, the finish in the waiorcka Handicap being particularly exciting. Tho course was in ■ capital order,' tho times registered being very sound for this 'season of the year. Speculation was brisk, tho totaliaator investments reaching JE4099, as against £382-1 lost year. Bookmakers' fcea realised .£205. Results: — EMPIRE HURDLE ' HANDICAP, of 100 soya; second 20 soya, and third 10* soys from stake. One mile and a. half. 2. T. Twomey's b g Stone Ginger, by Lord Roslyn—Komuri, 6yrs, lost 121b (A. McLcod) 1 ■1. ,H. Whitney's b g .Whatakura, aged, list 01b .. .. • (V. Cotton) '3 3. J. Richardson's br g Rifle Range aged, Ost 91b :. .. (V. Wilson) :t 7 Southern Cross list alb (E. Redmond), G Coy list (A. MacKay), 5 Riiigmon lOst slb (J. Hagerty), Cardiff lOst 2Lb (L. Hagerty), 8 Bluebell Oet lib (F. Douglau), And 9 Castout 9st (.T. Levin) also started. "(Winner bred by Hon. G. McLean, and trained by owner.) Riflo, Range and Bluebell at once Trent to the front, but the latter struck the first hurdle hard. She, however, ran up to . Rifle Raugo, with the rest of the field in closo order, except Southern Cross, who was tailed off. Half v niilo from home Rifle Range dropped back, and in a good finish between Stone Ginger and Whatakura the former won by a neck, with Rifle Kanjje six lengths away, and Ringman end Southern Cross u«xt. Time, 2min -52 1-Sth sec. i TOKARAHI WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 soys; 3econd 20 soys, and third 10 soys from stake. Seven furlongs. 1. G. Deinpter's eh g Waiju, by Waiuku— Julia, jsyrs lOst ..;. (W. Fletcher) 1 5. H. A. Knight 3 br g Fisticuff, Byrs S3t llb , • • • - • • CR. King) 2 6. A. Kerr'a br g Armamento, aged flat alb (W. HolmesV 3 7 Coo-ec Bst 131b (J. Beale), 3 Pinul gat 121b (J. McCombe), 2 Montreal Bst 1-Jlb, (H. Donovan), 11 Red Moru Bst 31b (J. Blythe), 9 Speculate Bst 21b (A. Wibou), 4 Inchbonny Sst (C. Hack), 8 Pretty Face Sat (J. McCluskey), .10 Strathfillan Bst (A.. McKay), 13 Fan- ■ dango Bst (T. Humphreys), and 12 Bombastes Set (J. Begbic) alao stnrtcd. (Winner bred by S. H. Gollan/ and trained I by A. p: Melvor.) j Fisticuff /\vas quickest to move, and led to the top turn, v.-hero Red Morn ran past him. j She was done, with bj the time the turn into the straight was reached, and Waiju, who had been running in the middle of «.he field, , made his effort. He cut down Fisticuff in j the straight, :md won by a long neck with j Armamento two lengths away third. Speeu- : late was fourth, and Fandango fifth. Time i Jnrni 30 1-oth sec. . I TKIAL PLATE, of SO soys: second 5 soys i ' irotn stake. Four mrlonjjs. ■ 13 C. Clark's b f Oblong, by Oblieado— Mountain Maid, iyre, Ssi 71b" i-l. J. F. Buchanan'3 blk g Beau Brocade, I 2yrs, Ssi -.. .. (J. Begbie) 2 |S. H. A, . Trikip'a br f Colleen Mary 2yrs, I , ••■'■•••••■ •• (W. HolmeH) 3 I 10. Glcnalaa 6?t 71b (J. Horn). 14 Oblique ; B*t 71b (D. King), 12 Lady Dirk Set 71b (A. Tnlford), 9 Alto Bst Tib (T. Humphreys), 1 Mediterranean Pst 7ib (G. Musscn), 7 Utakio Bst 71b (E. Cotton) 2 Thistledown Sst 71b (J. McCluskey), S Merribcck Set 71b (H. Doiiavac). G Pure Gold Bst 71b (J. McOaibc). 11 False Step Sst (H. Paul), 8 Crai» Athol 8s; (W. Kmmerson), 3 Soldiers' Chorus sst (A. McKay), and 5 Perm Bst (A. i Chapman) also started. ! (Winner trained by W. Buddicombe.) ! Oblong, Beau Brocade, and Soldiers' Chorus were quickest to begin. The firstnamed led practically all tho way, winning ; easily by three lengths from Beau Brocade, who wis two lengths in front of Colleen . Man% after whom came Soldiers' Chorus, ! Alto, and Merrjbeck. Time, oOsec OAMARU CUP, of 300 soys, including cup valued 75 soys; second 35 sevs, and third 15 fovs from stake. One mile. ■ C H. A. Knipht's br f Tikitere, by'Finland—Flame, iyrs. Bat 51b ; (R. King) I j 1. Mrs J. Ellia's blk c My Lawyer, 4yry, \ £«t Jib .. ..' (R. H. Ellis) a I 3 J. Grif&n's b g Silkwcb, aged, 7st 51b I <H. Paul) 3 ■ 4 Oiyoi 9st 9lb (R. Fletcher), 2 Paragon fist 31b (H. Price). 7 St. Aidan Bst 21b (F. Tarr). 8 Cronstadt 7st 111b (A. Chapman), 5 Genius 7st lllb (H. Donovan), 10 Rose Noble 7st 101b (J. McCluskey). 11 Lovelorn 7s: -lib (J. Bogbie). and 9 White Cockade 7.«t 121b (J. Tait) also started. (Winner bred br owner and trained by D. Roberts.) Tikitero was first to break the line, but j My Lawyer and Silkwcb quickly ran past fear, with. Cronstadt in close attcadajic*, amd

Lovelorn and Genius next. Silkweb and My Lawyer showed tho way into the straight, but when the Kill was reached they were challenged by Tikitore, who woro thorn down and won a pood raco by threo-parta of a length; My Lawyer defeating Silkweb. for second place by a. head,-then three lengths back came St. Aidau, with Cronstadt and Paragon close together. Time, lmin 41 3-sth WAIAREKA HANDICAP, of 100 soys; second 20 soys, third 10 eovs from stake. Six furlongs. H. A. Knight's b f Shindy, by Singlestick •ll.—Nenuphar, 3yrs, Bst 12lb (King) t 1. W. Davis'e b g Scagar, by Silkworm — Cigarotto, lyrs, 7st 7lb (car. 7st lllb) , (J.. Horn) t 5. R. Baxter's br m Miss Doric, aged, Bat 6lb .... .. (J. Baird) 3 6 Queen of Spades Dst 6lb (H. Donovan), 4 Kopek 9at 3lb (F. Y&rr), 7 Ristori 9st lib (J. McCluekey), 8 Eaglestono Sst 3lb (\V. Emmcrson). 1 Redmond 7et 12lb (D. King), 2 "Windward 7st lllb (T. Humphreys), 9 Lady Do Vero 7st lO.b (J. Blythe). and - 11 Captain Kidd 7at 7lb (C. Hack), also stajtedv (Shindy bred by owner, and trained" by D. Roberts. Scagar trained by R. J. Home.) Shindy was quickest to begin, but was at once joined by Scagar, and this pair, with Eaglestono in close attendance, carried on the running to tho straight. Hero Mies Done, on the rails, put in her claim, nnd an exciting finish ensued, the judgo being unable, to separate Shindy irnd Seagax, while Miss 'Done was only half a head away. Eaglestone was fourth. Time, lmin 17eec. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 50 soys; second 5 soys from etakc. Vive furlongs. 4. W. Bunt's eh 5 Palette, by Palloe— Bealoy, 3yre, Set 51b .. (11. Donovan) 1 1. Mrs J. Ellis's blk c Optimciorru, 3yrs, Bst. 21b (R. Ellis) 2 3. Mrs M. Crooks's blk c Royal Stop, 4yrs, Bst 51b .. .. (W. Fletcher) 3 2 Bed, White and Blue Sst 3lb (F. Yarr), G Ppridot 7st 71b (E. Harrison), and 5 Larkspur 7st 7lb (J. Horn), aleo started. (Winner bred by Dr. Robertson, and trained by R. McDonald.) Red. White and Blue wag first out, but scon dropped hack, and Palette and Optimeform took up the running. Turning into the straight Palette drew away and won by a length; half a length separating second and third. Red, White and Blue was fourth. Time, lmin 2sec. STEWARD'S HANDICAP, of 150 soys; second 20 soys, and third 10 soys from stake. Sis furlongs. H. Portland's eh All Guns, by PallasGreek Maid, syrs, Sat 21b (Donovan) 1 1. W. Hastie's br m Cute, Gyrs, 6st 6lb ' (F. Yarr) 2 5. Mr Farbce's eh g Balaclava, syrs. Bst 31b •.. (R. lihig) 3 6 Octave Bst 3lb (J. Blytlic). 7 "st Olb <A. Wilson), 2 Gapon 7st -lib (H.Pnul), 3 Officious 7st 3lb (F. Beale), 3 Rock Ferry 7st (J. Tait), and 8 Pretty Nell Get 71b (J. Begbie), also started. (Winner bred by T. Sheenan, and trained by W. McDonald.) Officious and Octave got away badly. AJI Gun*. Gapon and Obsono showed the way for the first furlong. All Guns was first into the straight, and, stalling off a strong run by Cute, won by a length- and a quarter. Balaclava, who made up a lot of ground, was I a, couple of lengths away third, just getting , up in time to boat Obsono. Time, lmin 16 l-sth sec. , . . SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. WAIKAURA HURDLES, of 100 soys; one mile and three-quarters—Whatakura list 131b, Southern. Cross list 13lb, Stone Ginger list lllb, Coy lOst 121b, Ringnian lOat 4!b, Rifle Range 9st lib, Cnst Out 9st,- Hazard Ost. PARKSIDE WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 £o»-s; seven furkmgs—Balaclava 3st lllb, Armarnento 9st 91b, Cute Ost 'fib, Fisticuff 9at 91b. Coo-co Bst BJb, Montreal Bst 81b, Pinul Bst 81b, Speculate,7st 131b, Red Morn 7s t 12lb, Inchbonny 7si 10lb Fandango 7st filb, Pretty Face 7at, Sib, StrathfiKan 7at 71b. Bomb'aetes 7st 7lb. THE SHORTS, of 50 soys; five furlongsLarkspur Sst, Lady Dirk Sst, Mediterranean Sst, Royal Step Bst, Sauta Claus Bst, Merribank Bst. Palette Bst, Red, White and Blue Bst, Otakio Sst, Optimeform Bst, False Step 7st 71b, NHhsdale 7st 71b, Beau Brocade 7st 7lb, Colleen Marr 7st 7!b, Craig Atho' 7ft 71b, Soldiers' Chorus 7st 71b. Perm 7si 71b. VICTORIA HANDICAP, of 150 soys; one mile—My Lawyer Bst 81b. Waiju Bst 81b, Paragon 7st 131b, St. Aidan 7af 13lb, Silkweb 7et 9lb. Genius 7st 9lb, Cronetadt 7_st 91b, Lovelorn "et. White Cockade 63t 13lb. REDCASTLE HANDICAP, of 100 £ovs; six furlongs—Shindy 9st 3ib, Miss Doris 9st, Seagar Bst 9lb, Eagleetone Bst s!b, Blue Bell Bit 21b. Windward Bst, Redmond Sst, Menhick Tst 91b. Lady Devero 7st 91b, Can tain Kidd 7st 71b. PUKEUEI HANDICAP, of 50 soya; four furlongs—Palette 9st 9lb, Thistledown 9st slb, Optiraeform Bst lO'.b, Royal Step Set JOlb, Pure Gold 7st 7st 101b.' Alto 7st 9lb. Larkspur "st 71b, Peridot 7st 7lb. MEMBERS" HANDICAP, ft 130 soys; five furlongs—My Lawyer 9si Sfj. All Guns Ost 21b, Cuto 9st lib, Balaclava 831 9lb, Octave Sst 9lb. Obsona 7st 13lb, Gapon 7st 91b. Officious "et Olbi Queen cf Spades 7st 7lb', Kostroma 7st 31b, Rock Ferry 6st lOlb.

WAXGAXTjI J.C.'S WINTER. MEETTXG-. (rEESS ASSOCIATION TELEGBA3I.) WANGA..UI. may 24. Tho Wangar.ui Jockey Ciub's Winter Meeting opened to-dey. The weather was Sue bnt rather cold, ar.d there v.-se a iarge attendance. The racing wae marked by big fields and good finishes. The totaiisator staff hard.cd JCIO.DCe, as a.g3ins*. £*22G on the first day last year. Twenty-one booaHjakers pik-d their ca'.licg. the club benefiting to the extent of £328 Itte. Results: — BOROUGH HANDICAP, of .150 foys, ih-coocl 15 soys, and third 10 soys from staie. Six furlongs. 1. Mr Highdoii's br c Boarier<»ee. by Pilgrira'o I'zo^rcss—Pcicra, 3yrs, Oat 3jb - % A. Oliver) 1 5. Hon. .T. D. Ormond'i I. i Parulr. 4yrs. Tat 71b .. ■ .. .. Wilson) '- 2. C. E. Major's eh f Emblem. T.yrs. 7st 61b ..' .. .. CB. "Decteyl 3

S Lord Souk Ost lib (C. 'Price),'l3 Frisco ssl 111b (W. Avrcs), !) St. 3131 Sst 10!b fft*. Price). -1 Truo Sbot Trt 10lb (F- Cnleman). 14 K<ucrca Tat 21b (L. Nodder), 12 Ballar.it Tst 21b (C. Efficrson)', 11 Mnlsa B:!l 6st lllb (C. Monk). 7 Overtime- 6st lllb IS. Keid). 3 Te Itoli 6st lOib (R. Youncr), C W.iicurn 6?t 101b I.E. Low>. and 10 Bornl Marine 6st 7:l> )M. also started. (Winner bred by Hoc. W. W. Johns-ton, and trained by G. Price;) The field o.tis«i considerable trouble at tho j>ost. Karcroa and Bal!?rat were badiy left. St. Bill and Pnru'a being first civ ay> with Boar.crses zr.d tmblcai hanoy. St. B:ll led to -the straight, where Boanerges wont to the front, and won e<isily by a lenfrtli and a half. Tbc third horse was half a lengtii away, with St. Bill fourth, end Overtime fifth. Time, Irain 15 4-sth fee. WA-NGANTI STEEPLECFTA.SE HANDICAP, of 425 soys: r-econd 30 jovg, snd third 03 soys from stake. About tiireo rules. 2. A. Ellingham's b g J.ick Pot. by Cbainlink— Gcorgiua, a god, W«t 12".b (A. JulirrO 1. •1. X. "Wilson's br c Lovell, aged. Ost lo'.b >H. To! ford) 2, 3. "VT. Homes'* b g Oryx. njred. i)st !)lh (J. Lyford) 3 1 El Dorndo ll?t Tlh (R. Thompson), 5 Mocassin iOst 51b (T. Pritchsrd-l, 1 Sir Lethe lOst 51b (C. Cres?j, 4 I3a:iworth Mst 41b (TPino), 6 Linscrer 10*t ill. Tato). and 7 Pherof 9st 71b (E. O'Brien), also started. ' (Winner trained by A. Ellingharn.) The field -was sent away well. Sir Lethe !<vidin<r from Lovvl, Bulivrorth. Mocassin and Jack Pot, with Oryx last. Sir Lathe was early out of th« race, nvr.nin? through nn opening into tho insido course v. couple of furlongs past the stand. Lovell then went to the front, and when turning: <vuf, of the back had a lead of about ton ]<mglhs from Bullworth, El Dorado being a. otiiiplo of lengths in front of Jack Pot, with Lingerer nest. Passing tho stand tho order was Lovell, Jack Pot, Bulhvnrth, Mocaesin, and Lingerer, with Pharos whipping in. Tho same condition of affnrrs obtained during tho next liiilp, but tho field had clawed up when p-asainf; the stand. Hero Bullworth's saddlo s.ipped, and though. Pino rode gamely on tho „horse's loins his chance vv;is epoilt. Oryx,' who had been lying fifth and sixth, improved his position, end Mocn3sin stopped before tho back was reached. Going aiong tho back stretch .Jack Pot closed up ou Loveil, Buihvoith lying third, and El Dorado fourth, with Oryx handy. 'iurning for homo Jack.Pot drew almost lovol with Lovell, who, however, again led by a couple of lengths just before the straight woe reached. An exciting finish then took place, Jack Pot again challenging Lovell, and led him over tho hencoop. Lovell was on the rails, and appeared unab.o to get through, Jack Pot winning by a bare length, with Oryx two lengths away third. El Dorado was fourth. Lingerer and Builrrorth next, end Pharos many lengths away last. Time. Gmin 7 <-sth sec." ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 100 eovs; second 15 soys, and third 5 soys from stake. Six furlongs. 2. Hon. .T. D. OrmondV br g Faun us, by The Officer—Fawn, oyrs, Bat 41b

(F. D. Jobos) 1 1. J. Smith's c g Golden Loop, 3yrs, Bsrt lllb .. .. .. (R.-Barlow) 2 6. S. Woodill'e br f Voca, 4yrs 7st lllb (F. Coleman) 3 5 St. Felix 9st 3lb (C. Jenkins). -1 Moreo Bst 71b (J. Lyford), 9 Yelcntine Bst 21b (H. Gray), 8 Leolanter 7st 12lb (L. Wilson), 12 Idolatress 7st 101b (C. Monk), 3 Andrew Mac 7st 7lb (B. Deelcy), 7 Pranoer 7et 71b (H. Batten), 14 -St. Lumsden 7st- 6lb (0. Emmerson), 10 Lady Moutoa 7st olb (E. Lowo). 11 Blend 7st lllb (S. Reid), 3 Serenity 7st (R. Young). 16, Grey Eagle 7st (W. Simpkins), and 15 Seawind 7st Ward) also started. (Winner bred by owner, and trained by S. Waddell.) Faunus got away quickest, and led easily throughout, winning by a length. Golden Loop and Voca were , his nearest attendants all through tho journey. St. Felix was fourth. Time, lmin 16 l-sth sec.

KAITOKE HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 100 soys; second 15 sovb, and third 5 soys . from stake. One mile and threequarters. 2. J. Delaney's br g Merrio Lawn, by Mcrriweic—Lady Loxnc, oyrs, 9st lib '"■'l ..■.:■:-.■...•.■.■*■■ : X-■■ .' . - <W. WoodsX 1 i. J. "Northcott'e b m. Kightmare. Gvrs, lOst lib ~. .. (E. Abbott) 2 5. W. J. Douglas's-b g.Pikopo, Syra, list 51b .. • ;• .. (J. O'Connell) 3 1 Maharanui lOat slb (C. Cochrane), 3 Clemency 9at lllb (J. Roache), 8 Somali 9stlllb (J. Barlow), 5 Arc Light 9st 41b (W. J. Bird), 9 Cbaso Mab i)st lib (F. Flynn), 10 Starlight 9st (F. Coleman), 0 Beolirie Ost (Lyford), and 7 Sleacombo 93t. (Willis) also started. (Winner trained by_ J.- Decley.) Nightrncro led tho .first timo round and: up to the straight entrance,' where Merrie Lawn closed upon hor. Merrio Lawn maintained his position, and was first over the last hurdles, whore Pikopo also joined issuo. Morrio Lawn etovo off Nigutmare'e challenge, and won comfortably by two lengths and a half; Pikopo a length otway third. ' Time, 3min 7 2-sth sec. HURDLE HANDICAP, of 300 floys; second 35 soys, and third 15 soys from stake. About two miles and a quarter. 4. E. J. Watt's br g Wimmera, by Merriwee—Mousqueterie, 4yrs, lOst 31b (C. Cress) 1 1. xion. J. D. Ormond's b g Audax, B»ed, lOst 3ib .. .. (A. Julian) 2 6. H. Sanders's eh g Hydrant, aged, lOst Ut> •• .. (T. Pritchard) 3 12 Compass list 21b (H. Tate) 2 Main 1 lOst 131b (J. O'Connell), 5 Gold Bird lOst 3lb (J. Murtegh), 7 Maidi lOst 21 b (E. Abbott), 10 Xavier Ost 9ib (A. Freenpy) 3 Aorangi 9st Gib v *i. Futcher), 11 Tonderghic- 9st 3lb (H. Tdford), 9 Waitajju 9st 2lb (E. O jorien), and 8 Woolloonaooloo Ost (J. Pine) also started. (Winner bred by owner, end trained by T. Quinlivan.) Wimmera got away quickest, and led from end to end, winning easily by three lengths. He was never troubled, and at one time had a lead of nine or ten lengths. Hydrant was second, and Audax third when passing the stand for the first time, und this order was observed till turning for honre, when Audax surplanted Hydrant, tho remainder of the I field tailing off. Audax finished three lengths in front of Hydrant. Woolloomocloo was fourth, and Waitapu fifth a couple r of lengths separating them. Tim«, 4min 15sec. CONNOLLY HANDICAP, of 250 sove; ttcoiid 40 soys, and third 10 soys from stake. One mile and a quarter. 6. G. Caatlo's b c Clemora, by St. Clem4yrs, 7st 61b (B. Deolcy) 1 1. ij. J. Watt sbr c Maori King, 3yrs. Sst a<? Xx ■: , -tt. •• (H - Gra y> 2 i. i>. Mcssenas b m Waipaku, Gyrs, "st » slb ■ - • ■ O). McCaulcy) 3 10 Ponates 9st 51b (C. Jenkins), 2 Sir Antrim Bst 71b (A. Oliver), 3 Mendip 7st 121b (F. Colemau), 3 Wooduey 7st 101b (J Graham). 5 Parable 7st 10lb (J. Komp). 9 Merrivonia 7st 91b {L. Wilson), 12 Lethean 7st Tib (R. Lanibcak), 14 Moloch 7et 51H ,'C. Emincrson), 11 Lady Menschikofi 7st slb (R. Young), 7 Marton 7st lib <W. Bennett), 15 Wnikaraka 7ft (S. Reid). 8 John 7st (J. Monk). 13 Research 6st 71b (A. Ward), and 16 Tarn Glen 6at 7lb (W. Young) also started. (Winner bred by M. Goodeon). From a beautiful start P«natee led past the stand from . Maori King, Waipaku and Sir Antrim. Round tbe back Penates and Waipuku went on in front of Maori King, Clemora and Mendip. with Marton, John nnd Merrivonia handy. Maori King and Waipaku led into the straight, where Clemora came on the outside with a strong run, and won comfortably by a length. Waipaku was half a length "away, with Mcndip. Mtrrivonia, Marion and John following :n thnt order. Time, 2ciin ITsec. PURUA HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of \CO »o"; second 15 novs. and third 5 sots from atakc. One mile. 2 F. Preston's eh f Ambrosian. by St. Ambrose—Neva, 3yrs, Bst 71b " i

(A. Oliver) 1 6 Boss Allan's br f Attention, 4rra. Sst _ , r , (H." Batten) -2 9. H. Mcllanaway's br h Strathmoira. 63rrs. 9st 4lb .. .. (C. Jenkins) —First Consul Bst 3lb (H. Gray) I B?j----con "st.Olb (F. Coleman). v> Clemaine Tst 81b (R. Lambess), 3 Waitoto 7?t 7lb <E. Lowe), 7 Celefino Tst 6lb (S. Heidi. I Patiobus 7*t s!b {B. Deelcy). 11 Te Wlietu -»t 4lb ("VV. Bencettj, 10 Howler Tst 2!b 'C. Monk), 13 MemwiDir 7st 21b .'.J. Kemp). >:? Waimoko 7.0t (H. Youn?). 15 Clorind.i 7«t (W. Shnpkin), and U Golden Age Tst IC. Emmerson) rlso ?tart«d. (Winner bred by J. p. Ho:d.) Celeano was first away, with Aujbrosiun. Attention, Strathmoira and Patrobus close handy. Ambrosian Was first into xhn straight and, fctallinf* eff a fust rxjn by Attention. Tron comfortably br a length; Strathmoire half a. length away. Time, iroin 56scc. SECOND DAY'S BLINDICAPS. WINTER OATS HANDICAP, of ISO soys; cix furlongs—Boanerges lOst 21b, Pcaatcs. 9rt lllb, Lord Soult Bst 121b. Maori King B*t lllb, Nyland Sst 9lb. Ciemora Bst Sib. Frisco Bst 71b, St. Bill Bst 7'.b, Dabchick "st 10lb, P*ru]» 7st 121b, Emblem 7st 81b,

HANDICAP, of 175 eovs; one mile and a aiitwico-Cracmella 3sl lllb. PM.ta 9*t, Lady Mcd-iiist tist "«- Kins Sat O.b, Sir Xnstrani Sst 9ib, Bridge Sst Tib. Clciaora Sst 31b, Su- Antrim , tat U». KOO6QVCI: ««: 31b, Mendip :«} WJb. ««- L«t 71b, Koran 7et ?li>, Parabio 7st 71b, Kopu 7<t 71b. Truganini 7at 71b, Ixlerrivoma <»t olb, tfabciv.ck Tst olb. Lethean 7st 41b, l*\iv.bo*.t -it -Z). Moloch Tst lib. U»dy McMchikoff 7< lib. Marten G?t K'.ib, Waikaraka 0?t lab. b:riti»n>oira Usi 12. U. John &t Ooodwai Park Gst 10lb. .Uhlando. C?t 0!b. lain I'icn 6-, i 71b, Golden Wuter 6st Tib. M»iga_ 0?' Tib. Ovcrrime Cβt 71b, Ke.sca.rch f.st .:o. BALGOW.MK HACK HANDICAP, oi 100 soy»; one mile and a distance—Sirathmoira ■?it 51b, Kcsearch if;t llib, AttoKtion fist 41b. b':r.it Consul fist, Ta:n U.e.u 7*l lUib, i-vrst liatteo- Tst 101b. Aiba 7st 3!b. San Lass iV 91b Beaco;: Tst 71b Koyal 'ioungsto: Tst 71b, Capiaui Jingle 7ft Tib, Clcmanco 7«.t s! ; j. \\'a:'.uto 7st olb, Kaiiroj Tst oib. Ce-lcano Tst lib, i'ctrobus 7st" lib. Lord Truil! Tst 31b. Tewhctu Tst ilb, Cheshire ?!=! 2!b, Uo«-!rx 7rt, liolden Ace 7ft, C!o----riiida 7»t. Stonulignt Tst, VTaimoko Tst, Maori Hide Tst.

JI.W HCRKLE HANDICAP, o> 175 soys; one niilo .-..id thrcc-titiuriers—Coninnas lOat 13ib. Polyanthus 1C:: 131b. Paisano lOst lllb, Maku lOst 10!b. I'rophet lOst ».l>. Hydrant 10-' , . lilb, Keiiraac lOst 51b, Continuance 11-it s!b. Gold Bird K'3t Clb, Corazon last lib, ilaidi Os: iaib. Pearl i-ieci '.Ist Cib, Aoraugi U>. i>!b. Xa-vjiT 'J=: sib. Spccioia '.)H Ho. Showman I.st -lib, Aotea Ost. alb, John Sht 3ib. t'eu dz Jolc %*t Biu. Tondcrghio Ost. Alaharanui 'Jft, WaiMjiit 9st. AVaipunchu 9.-t, Clq:uj.iicv 9st, Playmate Ost. KAI-α" HACK IICItOLESs, ol 100 soys; one mile and live furloags—Paisano list 21b, Uontiiiuance lift 13!b, Pikopo list (51b, Outlandcr lOst lllb, Waipuuehu 10t.: Sib, A'ightniare lOst Tib, Merrio Lav:n lOst Gib, Woolloomo3lo>] lOst Sib. Niootints JWsl Üb, Mar hsranui 10.it, Clnrcmoiu 9st 13!b. Bay Lupin fisi 10.b. Clemency Ost Sib, Somali U«t Mb. Millpond 3ft 21b, "Warndroware 9st 211), Arclight 'Js,l lib, Chase Mab '.hi, Lochguhrd Cst, 1.-jgncr Ost, Lbibuir 'Jst. Stariiko .a."!, Slcaeombe 9;:, tSetiine 9ct, AVaipuhi Ost, bU'uT.rdcss Ost, The Leader Ost, Gold Spur Ost.

GRANDSTAND STEEPLECHASE, oi ioO soy;; tr.-o miles and a halt—/.Ciutsrc I'-st Olb, Jack Pot list lllb, El Dorado list lllb, 'Lovell lOst lillj, Sir Letho lOst olb, Tilson lOst 41b. Mocassin lOit lib, Bullwcrth lOst lib, Lingeicr 9»t lllb, Oryx Ost 101b, .Needlework 9st 91b, Anthony Ost Sib. Scnoritu. Ost 81b, Roscplot IJPt 7.b. Kauroa Ost ' 71b, Bay Lupin 9:,: 7ib, Teddy 9at Tib. i'liaros Ost Tib, Ciarrison Oft 711j, Corona »st Tib.

FAKKWELL HACK HANDICAP, of 100 Fova: six furloc^r-. —Ambrosian 9s! 51b, Faunas Ost lib. Stourton Ost "31b, Golden Loop Ost lib, St. Felix 9Bt. Morco Sst Gib, Amaru Sst 51b, Attention Sst olb, Royal Marine 6st s;b, First Consul Sst 21b, llugneto Set 21b, Valentine 7ht 13lb. Voca "st 131b, Miss Alba Tst lllb, Leolanter 7st 01b, Beacon 7et !))b, Contralto 7tt Sib. Idolatress 7st 71b. Starboard 7st 7!b, Apolli.'iavis 7st Gib, Andrew Mack 7st s!b. Trancor 7at S'.b. Mcrriwiiiß 7st lib. Lady Moutoa 7st 31b, St. Lumsdon 7st .lib, Blend" 7st, Golden Ago Tst. Grey Eagle Tat, Lady Heroine 7st, Rangiwhetu 7st, Soawind 7st, Silver Fox 'st, Maowa 7si, Serenity 7st, Suurose 7st, Youug ilaiona 7st, Soulito. 7st. NOTE.S. . Leo.' second favourite for the AiK'kland Steeplechase, while schooling at Ellerslic yesterday morning, fell heavily, and could not rise. Ho will probably have to be destroyed. There- will be racing to-day at Oamant and Takonuna. Tikitore secured for Mr H. A. Knight yesterday his second Oamaru Cup, his previous victory having been gained by Lapland in 1907. In Mr Knight's absence the handsome trophy attached to the raco was handed to II is trainer, D. Jtoberts. Apart from Tikitere, Mr Knight's other representatives were in good form, as Shindy ran a dead heat with Seagar in the Waiareka Handicap, and Fisticuff was second in the Tokarahi Welter.

Oblong, the winner of the Trial Plate at Oaniaru yesterday, paid a sensational dividend of well ov£r half a century, there being only £0 invested on her in tho machine.

The racing at Oamani yesterday was extremely interesting throughout, and with good fields contesting the majority of tho events, tho totalisator investments showed a marked improvement on last year's figures. Leo was withdrawn from all engagements at the Auckland Racing Club's Winter Meeting at 2.55 p.m. yesterday. Out London cprresTKjjrdent writes , ;—7, During the sale at the Park Paddocks, JN'eivmarket, a racehorso was bought which will shortly be shinped to Now Zealand. Mr Allison, the purchaser, gave 500 Epiineas for Ahab (uy Cylleno out of Stream of Gold, by St. Angelo). When the late Edivin Couch trained this horse for Mr Byrne, great expectations were formed regarding his prospects, but they were not fulfilled. Whatever his abilities, Ahab can scarcely bo described as a handsome horse, and he is quite unlike Cylleno iv appearance. Tho annual meeting of tho.Amberley Steepleehaso Club was held on Monday, afternoon. Present: —Messrs F. S. Courage (chairman). G. D. Greenwood, H. Acton-Adams, It. Allan, H. P. Olney, C. Wells, F. G. F. Coleman, A. McLaren, D. Brown, J. McDonald, A. S. Clarksou, H. H. McLean. G. N. McLean, W. 11. Rhodes, and R. J. Parsons. The chairman, after congratulating tho club on the progress made, read the balance-sheet, showing an actual credit balance of £259 5s 2d in the bank, with liabilities nil. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows:—Patron, Mr-G. W. Forbes, M.P.; president, Mr F. H. Courage; vice-presi-dents, Messrs G. D. Greenwood, T. H. Lance, and H. Acton-Adams; stewards, Messrs W. Bowman, F. Coleman. T. W. Johnston. H. H. McLean, R. Allan, C. Wynn-Williams. J. G. McDonald, A. McLaren, G. N. McLean, A. S. Clarkson, C. Wells, Jas. Taylor, D. Brown, W. H. Rhodes, G. L Stead, and H. A. Boddington; judge. Mr T. H. Lance; handicapper J. E. Henrys; starter, H. Pipor; clerk of scales, Mr W. H. Rhodes; treasurer, Mr FT. A. Boddington: clerk of course, Mr F. G. Lcwton; timekeeper, Mr G. N. McLean; lion, surgeon, Dr. P. Pearce-Baldwin; secretary, Mr R. J. .Parsons. Several new members wero proposed and elected. Mr G. D. Greenwood informed the Tneeting that he would be pleased to donate a handsome silver cup to be, run for at the forthcoming meeting. • The annual meeting of the North Canterbury Jockey Club was held at Rangiora on Monday evening, sixteen members being present, Mr A. .S. Clnrkson (president) in the chair. The balance-sheet, with a credit of £310. was adopted. It was decided to pay off p. loan of £300 on the racecourse property. The officers elected were:— Mr Clarkson, president: Messrs W. Cunningham and J. G. Mac Donald, vice-presidents: Messrs P. McCracken, A. White. H. D. Van Asch, J. Moikle. W. Midgley. H. Hudson. W. Parsons, W. A. Kelcher. (i. B. Starky. J. H. Power, X. G. McLean, and C. C. P.itorso)i. stewards. Messrs Midgley, Van Asch, A. Fear, Power, Hudson. Kolcher. Pardons, Paterson, and McCrncken, were elected tho managing committee; Mr Mark Scott was re- I elected treasurer, and Mr A. J. Tuttou .secretary. The committee was nuthorised to have, a new grand ttand erected. At a meeting of titc committee were made for a race-, meeting on July 28th. Mr W. Cunningham was appoint-ed judge, Mr A. Fear clerk of tho course, Mr A. Evans clerk of the scales, Mr W. S. Shilton timekeeper, and Mr H. Thompson starter. The nrogramme was drawn* up, increasing tiie amount of stakes iv the aggregate by £20.