THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 311, 25 September 1908, Page 4

THE TURF.

RACINC FIXTURES. September 25.—Geraldirie RiC, Spring. ■ September 26.—Wanganui J.C. Spring. September 26.—Avondale J.O. Spring.- 1 October. 1. —Ohoka and Eyreton J.C. _. October I.—Knrow J.C. Spring Meeting. October 7 and B.—Hawke's Bay. J.C. Spring. October 14 and 15.—Napier . Park R.C. Spring. -. v October 14 and' 15.—Otaki-lfaori-— Spring WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. 'ABORIGINE' Wlf}fs TOE (JtJINEISf HATCH -RIDES THREE WINNERS. (BX TELEOBArn.—s'riCIAL COERESrONDENT.) . Palmerston North,' September 24. Gloriously ..fine weather.. prevailed .for the opening day of .the -Wanganui Jockey Club's Bpring meeting, and thero was a largo attendance of tho public, tho visitors-including Messrs. J. Duthie,, G. P.' Donnelly, J. W. Abbott,' 1 " and E. J. Watt. 'Tho lawn and saddling paddock .looked at .their .Tory best, and. the track was in a satisfactory condition for racing. Good fields went to tho post in each raco but. tho Okehu Hurdles, and some interesting racing was witnessed. Five starters contested the Wanganui Guineas, which proved a pretty race, though Aborigine won somewhat easily at the finish. The first'.two races fell'to New Zealand-Cup' candidates in Tiptoo and 'Bollin. Tho Treutham jockey, R. Hatch, was in good form during the day, ridiiig tho winners of tho three mile races. Twenty-four bookmakers were licensed to bet during the day, tho club netting aboijt ,£2BO in fees. ~ Tlio 'totalisator returns amounted to £7658, at. 'against £8708 for tho first , day last year. The following are the results: — FLYING HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. ' Six . furlongs. Mr. T V .;F. Goddard's', cli. g. Tiptoe. by Sylvia Park—Lark, oyrs., 7st. 71b. ' (E. Lowe) 1 Mrs. J. Bell's Irish Riflo;''Sst. 61b. (S. Reid) 2 -Mr. D. JSuick's Rangipapa,'Bst. 31b. > " -'• '• (Cameron) 3 Also started : r .King Billy, 9st. (EL Price) : Martyrium,' Bst'.', 31b. (F. D. Jones); ; Erl King, 7st. Sib. (M'Kay); Andrew Mack, 6st. 131b. (R. Young); and Catapult. 6st. 91b. (Traill). Andrew Mack took tho lead from Catapult, with Irish Riflo and King Billy next-. At four furlongs; Andrew Mack was still in front', ■ with Irish.Riflo"and?Tiptoo coming -fast.'The latter pair' took command at the entrance to the straight, Tiptoe on the'outside winning* easily by'three parts of a length, Rangipapa a length .away .thircL Andrew.Mack fourta, and Catapult; last. Time, lmin. 16 2-ssec.

MAIDEN HACK RACE, of .100 soys. I Special, heights.' Fire furlong 3.-• Hon. J. D. Ormond's b. g, Bollin, by Birkenhead —Goyt, 3yrs., 7nt. 71b. / . (L. Wilson) 1 SirGeo.,..Clifford's Inchbonny, "7st. ,71b. . ' (F. E. Jones) 2 Sir William Russell's Castigllona, 7st. 71b.. (R. Hatch) 3

Also started: Longnar, Bst. ~21b..„ (Canip?_ bell); Tauhaura, Bst. 21b. (Roiti); Mania, Bst. 21b. (F.. ,D. Jones); Pleiades, Bst. 21b. (Tim Jones); Sir Single; .Bst. i2lb. (Jenkins); Coy, Bst. 21b: (Cameron) j'Gkirlt, 7»ti! 7lb.'';(H.. Price); Tho Raft, '7s't. "71b. "(Alf. " Oliver); Shannon Lash, -7st. 71b. (Raynar); Conquestina, 7st. 71b. (Sceat); Rohepafcae, 7st. 71b. (Pearco); and Marshal, 7st. 71b.' (W. Price). | Inchbonny wasvfirstout of.!the...tapes, .but Conquestina and .Longnar quickly supplanted him raced''td^ethef' to -the .homo vbeiid/i I where Inchbonny was third,. Castigliona fourth, and : JBoJlin, at tho .head of, the next.; division. Inchbonny took.thq lead entering the straight, but Bollin came' with - a great run on tho outside and iron by a neck, with Castigliona a length, and a half Airay. third. The Raft was badljr left. Time, lmin. 5 S-osee. WANgBtUI "GUINEAS/ ..' i ' %eepsthk6 of' 10 sovs. each for star tors,-with 300 sots. added; second horse to receive 50 sovs. from the stakes.'. . For .three-year-olds. One .mile.... . •• Mr. E.' J. Watt's blk. g. Aborigine, by Merriwee—lndian • Queen, Bjt.. 51b. ■: (B. Hatch) 1 Hon. J. D. Ormond's b. c. Diamond Star, .by Birkenhead—Solitaire, Bst. 101b. - y ..-•••(?.• D„ ,Jones) 2 Mr. J. Monk's blk. c. .Diabolo, by. Stcp r ! Bst. -(Jenkins)... •»•>' 3Also started: Formative, Bst. : '101b.' (S. Reid); Husbandman, Bst. 101b. (F. E. Jones). A good start saw Aborigino take tho lead from Diamond Star and Diabolo. With two furlongs gone'tho order was Aborigine, Diabolo; Husoandroan,. Diamond Star, and Formative. Going' d&wn tho back tho field was bunched,, but!- three.' - furlongs .from _ home 'Aborigiiie-.'cbrJmencetl to draw away from tho other four, of. whom. 'Husbandman >was'- the leader. Abofi'&iiiS'won under a good piill Sy three lengths frbsa Diamond Star, who wao a length;clear;,of Diabolo. Formative 1 ' wiia, a neck away 'fourth, and Husbandman last. Time, lmin. .46/1-5. sec. The following table, allows previous winners cf the race. 11 ' ■■ : " v . ; ' ( Owner: Winner.; m. sec. ;. : ■■ ■ ; m. ssc. 189S Captain Russell Tigress- 1.48'. 1899 E.!J,'; Watt '• ' St. lifnrk .M 7.1-5 1900 J; D. Orir.ond . IJeiiown- : 1.46, 1901 iSir G. 'Clifford Wiridvrhistle'.l.'i7 1-5 1902 J. -Monk: ! fl- Achilles 2-5. 1903 Kir' G.'Clifford Treadmill \M ' . 190-1 Sir- G. Clifford Signalman '...... 1.47 15 1905 H.; J. Watt ';Kin ? Billy .1:47 4-5 1906 J. 'D. Ovniond Ito .- ; 1.44 1-5 1907 ... :Bur.yan ; 1.4 D;' ' OKEHU ; HACK -HURDLES, of 125;'30v5. About ono niilo and thrce-rjuarters. Mr. J. Monk's br: g. Exmoor, by Grafton —La Vivandicre, aged, lOat. - 91b. - (H. Telford) 1 Mr. H. Harper's. Showman, 9st. Gib.■ : (Jno. O'Connell) : 2 : Mr. J. M. Currin's Climax, Oat. ;.. • • (Cochrano) 3

Also started: Reptilso,yPjit; : ;.Sl% (Higgins). Exmoor and (aini^''lcd'y9r" / tho\(irss. mile, when the other furlongs from homo Exmoor,»Clima3t'", ! |'and Showman were abreast, : and;H_hen;;Kxiiioor and Showman cleared outSfhim.tthe' others. Onco over the last jump. ;Exm6flr::, : assumed command, and won comfortably by -a length. Time, 3min,. 21 ' ' GONVILLE HACK HURDLES,'of 100 sovs. One milo and three-quarters. Mr. A. Tucker's ch. g. Tondergbio, by Daunt—Fleka, aged, 9st. ; 81b. • ' ■ •r:V - (A'. Nealn) ' 1 Mr. H. ,W. Jamos's Gleam, "lOst. '71b:' •'•" ..' i (O'Connell) 2 Mr. G.'S." Fulton's 'Spec'iosn,' 9stl 21b. (Campbell). ,3;' Also, started: Papareahi,■ lOst <'l3lb. • (Young); Snip, lOst. 101b.-(Pritchard) ;'Ota-;, | ' raoa, Ust. 81b. (Hall); Cloudy, Morn, 9st. .llbV ; (Abbott); Bon Cyr, 9st. (Leath); Wainiario,'. 9st. (Sfcswart). ' ' . Otaraoa. at onco took th« lead from Papa'. I Ttohi arid Bori Cyr, with Waimarie last. I The latter fell at tho first hurdle passing the I stand. Otaraoa was just ahead of Speciosa,' ! with Gleam, Bon Cyr, and Tonderghio noxt, : and Snip and Cloudy Morn last. Going down ■ tho back Otaraoa, Gleam; Tduderghio, and Bpociosa were almost ou terms.. Otaraoa' j was done'witfr'at the 'last "turn. A good ! race between the other three | ■ win by .a. couple ?of lengths from Gleam,- ; Bpeciosa a good third, Snip fourth, Otaraoa ; fifth, Cloudy Morn and Paparealii last. I Time, 3min." 3sec. Waimarie fell., ~• PUTIKI HACK EACE,' of' 100 lova. On« mils. Mr. W.\F. M'Beth'f b. 'f. Orncinella, by ! San : Francisco—durante; "4yr's., 7st. 81b.- (R.'Hatch) 1 i Mr. J. E. Foreman's ?: ! " (S. . Reid) 2 I Mr. G. Frimley's,Research, .7st. 1,31b. . • 1 (W r -Prioo) 3

Also started: Windage, Bst. Gib. (Wilson); LamsclorfE, fist. 3tb'.;,/(M'Kay); Illustrious, Bst.! lib: (Jenkins)'lnvestment, 7st. 91h. (Carroll); Anemone, 7st. lib. (Coleman); Grand Myrella, 7st. (H. Price). Crucinblla, Research, Investment, and Illustrious. got away together; wliilo Anemouo and Lady Lucy were left'a couplo of lengths. Half a mile from home, .Crucinella had run Tight away from of the field, which was headed by BescarcK, Mallet, and'lllustrious. ■; Crucinella won easily by four lengths .from Mallet, who was a length in front of) Research.,' Lady Lucy was fourth, Investment fifth, Windage mid Illustrious last, "pine, lmin. '46 l-ssec. SPRING' HANDICAP., of 12f sovs. Ono mile.,Jlr, J. R. M'Donald's br. c. Taitoko, by " ; Stepjiiak—Whirlpool, 4yrs., 7st. ; - (R-. Hatch) 1 Mrs: J. -Hull's Irish Rifle, Bst. 51b. : (S. Reid) 2 Mr. :F. G. Faber's Seaman, Bst. 71b. i 1 , , (Geo. Price) . 3 Also started: The Lark, 9st. (W. Price); Uhlando,' Bst. 101b. (Barloiv); GlenuUin, Bst. 21b.. ; (Cress); Tan San, Bst. (Wilson); ;iUonuku;J 7st. 121b. (Rao); Golden Gate, 7st. 121bl (01ivcr)>' Berengaria, 7st. 61b. (Tim Jones); ;Lethean, Gst. 81b. (H. Pritchard). Uhlando and Golden Gato got tho best of the start, Glenullin, The Larl\, and Uenuku being loft several lengths. Going along tho .top Irish Riflo rail up alongside Golden Gate, arid this, pair .'led tho field, down the back. .Taitoko had run into third placo at tho halfijnile post, with' Berengaria next and Seaman ;jnoving up. Before the straight was reached JGolden Gate was done with, and Taitoko jlpasscd Irish Rifle and won easily by three; lengths. ' - A great race for Second place between Irish Riflo and Seaman resulted in favour of the former by a nose. Tan San was fourth. .Time, lmin. 45 2-ssec. NOTES AND COMMENTS. All Red-..and Mon Ami were withdrawn from thc^Fljing-Handicap, for which the New Zealand- Gup candidate -Tip Too was made a good favourite, while Martyrium and Irish Riflo were next/in demand. Tiptoo did not get away- any too well, but ho made up his ground steadily, and was nicely placed when the straight was reached. Then, with his long strides, he settled: Irish Riilo without any particular effort. He had been doing good wofk since his arrival in Wanganui, but ho does;not appear to be thoroughly wound up yet. '. He is ;one: of t the light-weight division in jtho.-'New-Zealand Cup. Irish Rifle., ran ! meritoriously, but was no match, for the winner at the weights. Martyrium did not begin in his usual good style, and never looked a;, likely winner.

There , were fifteen starters in the Maiden Hack Race, Cork'bcipg selected favourite, tho other w.ell-backed candidates being Bollin, Conquestina (late Subdue), and Castiglione. Mania was fractious ~at ,tbe barrier,, and unseated hpr jockey before the start. The Raft -was turned round when the barrier wao releaked, and was, nover. able to got within strike of the leaders'. The rest or the field were ini;a fair lino when the dispatch was' effected,' but they immediately strung out into a long-ling?" Bolliii' got a bad position in tho first Furlong, and racing second to last his chances of success looked almost hopelosa. Wilson " immediately commenced to push him along with hands and heels, and gradually worked his way through tho ruck, but rounding into the kfraii;h£ .he win. only fifth, and still dtibnfi' 'fout" behind the leader. WhenV'tbilclied'with'..whip, he fiirly Sew ovor the last 'furlong, and won a great race by a neck. It was a groat performaneo especially when it is taken into nccount that the Karnmu horse is a New Zealand Cup candidate, and is being given * preparation for the two-mile, event Clanchattan's three-year-old sister showed a good turn of pace in this eVcnt. She, wits ono of the first to show out, but; dropped back third until the straight, where she took' ehargc again and looked like winning... ..until... challenged by Bollin, Tho best of:.'thct' others was. Castiglione, who got"'.b'adljv ■ but ; finished strongly. COTk,_by : M'erriwee, never showed v qp,?! Congfi'estini, who raced well at Levin a fortniglityago, in front for a few fur]ongs lh and.'w>.s attended'by Longnnr, but both were hopelessly out of it at tho finish. \

The race for the Watiganui Gninefts was a very! pretty onje. '." Diabolo /and Aborigine wore' the favourite"! selections. Diabolo looked in great fettlo, moved freely in is' preliminary, .but though, he reced Veil in the first few furlongs ho failed badly at tho.;finish, Aborigino showing too much brilliancy.; i. The - winner was very fit,. end ran the'mile'Out without any difficulty. He ■had ' such • a' break on tho field when the straight l - was reached that many expected liirn to tiro quickly, but lie won with a lot in hand. Formative, the only Cup candidate in the race, : s a. beautiful colt, but is evidently not forward enough yet. Diamond Star, full-brother. to Zimmerman, ia on the big side as yet,'arid-.-perspired freely after 'the race,'..so that in running second ho registered a good performance. Another week or two should work a great improvement in him,' atid 'he-may-be-'expected to win a good race before long. - Husbandman was well placed for six furlongs)\biit..tired to nothing in straight, ant] .Wished, list.'

Exriioor opened favourite for tho Okchu Hurdles, but'-'Showman'vwsis slightly better backed at the'"finish. Exmoor wont to tho frontat -.the. start,.; and was attended by Climai for a mile and a; quarter, and Showman joined him- in tho last half-mile,'but he won comfortably at the finish. Ho jumped beautifully throughout' the jcrurney, stepping I over each of tho obstacles in his strido. A. :M'G'orinoij, usually,:rides for tho Porirua ; stable; is ■-•iiow" i gctti'ng over' his' broken collar-bone, but ho was not well enough to por/nit, of'his riding Exinoor or Waimarie .'yesterday: Climax, whp.was running in a hurj die rate for, thg first time, showed a wonderful ;aptitude for Me, game, and with his un- ' doubted pace shoiila soon get on tho winning ;list.; jShowniaii "kept a long way off ' in the, early stages of tho race, but under no [circumstances. could, lie. have had much : chance of" boating Exmoor. ,■

Of tho''hin£~ starterslii the Gonvillo Hack Hurdles,—Waimnrie was made a solid favourite, with, Gleam and Snip next in demand. Thovfirst: jump.jproved fatal to tho chances of; Waimario., ,mio eamo a nastj cropper, bjVfc horse andrridcr, were uninjured. The start of this raco.ftifs'dolayed some time,. ■Paparaehi(having.;t6v ; retiirn to- the paddock through somo defective ■' jjoar. Toiidcrghie, who was the. biggest outsider excepting Cloudy Morn, ipbk.'a, prominent position' wiien halfgtho jojirnejfjhnd been covered, .and. after a good a. couple of lengths fromjGleafc. /Iliejliitteivran a'good race, but Snipi was jycry <'-• . :

The toils, the , Putiki' Hack Handicap starter..... Crucihella was made:a T hot';fft^onrite; f aiid amply justified the her, by going to f the front at thoVbarrier lifto and winning very' easily by sev'eraliengths. She is a-half •sister, •to Nonottefand Bonheiir, • and should not bo. long: before '.'"scoring further success. Lady .Lucy, wh(j;w&s the -.next best backed to Cru- ' cinplla, gqt' away'.very badly, and could get jio ! 'nearer*'than l 'iourth. Mallpt, a New: Zcaland.'Curi 'candidate,.'.ran fairly well, but does "not strike'one'is",.possessing any chaiico at Iticcartonj;' j.-y-.i v • ■ .'Tho olefin starters in" the Spring Handicap included four Cup liorses, but none of them /ran into a ,: place. Tnitoko"; was made a pronounced favouritc,v.andi though ho was not .well '.place'd in the lirst.half of tho journey ho won ypry easily at the' finish'. Irish I■ Rifle, whofmadp bis second appearance during' the affornoon,' was'm tho lead until.tho I straight, ;jl£ finished' very gamely, and just' 'lasted long enough tomcat Seaman for-*oe- ■ ond placs,?' <- ■ i ; . j DAY.. 'j»t #SLEaiUPIt—PI'.ESS ASSOCIATION.) ■JO] % Wanganui, Sep'tcmbor 94. . Thb follojring are'tttS 'weighti for ths i»cond day ofHhe Wangnnui races: — ARAMOHO; HACK HURDLES. About ono milo and ■ a Half.—Top Rosa, list, lib.; The Stake; lOst. 121b.; Gleam, lOst. 121b.; Pepa'rachi, : 10stl 91b.; Snip, lOst. 81b.; Tonderghio, 10st.Vjn01b.; rs ,/3hipai, lOst. Sib.; Siicciosa, ■9stt'J.'ilßlb?.? , J'Eferegrine, 9sfc. 91b;; Otaraoa, 9st. • Bagatelle, 9st. 51b.; Dnil, 9st. 51b.; Tho Dano, 9St? lib.; Aneyle, 9st.; lib.; Cloudy•'MbrlvFSStJ; Whimper'; 9st.; Netherby, 9at.; Waimarie, 9st.; Sedgemoor, 9st.Bon Cyr, 9at,; and Moose, 9st.

BRUNSWICK; HURDLES. One milo and a half. —Exmoor, list. 101b.; Lethean, lOst. 101b.; Showman, 9st. 111b.; Toil Rose, 9st. 81b.; Gleam, 9st. 41b.;, Snip, 9st. Jib.; Reptdse, ,9st.; Peregrine, 9st.; and Otaraoa, 9st. ; . . .... OWEN HANDICAP.- Five furlongs.— Aborigine, 9st. j'St. 'Claimer, Bst. ]lib.Tiptoe, Bst. 61b.; Rangipapa,'Sst. 41h.; Martyrium, 83t. 'lib.; Kareroa, 7st. 131b.; T ru " ganini, 7st. 91b..; Erl ting, 7st. ; Splendid Idea, 7st. 51b. ; Andrew Mack;' 6st. 101b.; Saint Maria, 6st. 101b.; Inchbonn.v, 73t< lib.; Castiglione, Cat. 121b.; Dr. Shimose, 6st. 81b.; Lethean,' 6st. 71b.; Catapult, 6st. 71b.; Chase Mab, Cst. 71b. MARANGAI HANDICAP. Ono mile.— Frisco, 9st. 21b.; Mahuta, 9st.; Tangimoana, Sst. 131b.; Irish Rifle, Bst. 81b.; Seaman, Bst. 71b.; Uhlando, Sst. 61b.; Tiptoe, Sst.; Taitoko, Bst.; Glenullin, 7st. 121b.; Tan San, 7st. 111b.; Goldon Gate, 7st. 71b.; Landwern, 7st. 61b.; Hinetitama, 7st. 51b.; Bcrcngnria, 7?t. lib.; Mallet,. 7st.; Lethean, Gst. 71b.; Dr. Shimose, 6st. 71b.; Silvcrlead, Gst. 71b.; Nicotine, 6st. 71b.; and Ruapure, 6st, 71b. HIGGIE HANDICAP. One milo and a quarter.—All Red, 9st. lib.; Tho Lark, Bst. 91b.; Irish Riflo, Bst. 71b.; King Billy, Sst. 71b.; Seaman, Bst. 61b.; Glenullin, 7st. 101b.; Tan San, 7st. 1011).; Landwern, 7st. 51b.; Hinetitama, 7st. 41b.; Loiret, 7st. 21b.; Husbandman, 7st.; Berongaria, 7st.; Mallet, 6st. 121b.; Dr. Shimose, 6st. 71b.; Anemone, 6st. 71b. •MOTOA HACK. Three-quarters of a mile. —Whctumarama, 9st. 31b.; Crucinella, Bst. 81b.; Advantage, Bst. 51b.; Windage, Bst. 21b.; Research, Bst. lib.; Bollin, Bst. lib.; Stylish, Bst.; Recreation, 7st. 121b.; Illustrious, 7st. 121b.; Nicotine, 7st. 91b.; Splash, 7st. 81b.;' Lady Lucy, 7st. 81b.; Llanwern, 7st. 81b.; Investment, 7st. 71b.; Ballyheigh, 7st. 51b.'; Dr. Shimose, 7st. 51b.; Eclogue, 7st. 21b.; Clemency, 7st. 21b.; Marathon, 7st. 21b.; Cork, 7st. 21b.; Coy, 7st.; Mania, 7st.; Longnar, 7st.; Gordon Park, 7st.; Maori Rifle, 7st.; Grand Myrella, 7st., and Pleiades, 7st. , RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Royal Maid, 9st.; Advantage, Bst. 81b.; Axite, Sst. 81b.; Bollin, Sst. 41b.; Stylish, Bst. 21b.; Andrew Mack, Sst.; Flying Wind, 7st. 121b.; Overtime, 7st. 121b.; Inchbonny, 7st. 101b.; Chase Mab, 7st. 101b.; Llanwcni, 7st. 101b.; Rock Ferry, 7st. 81b.; Wimmera, 7st.-81b.; Ballyheigh, 7st. 61b.; Dr. Shimose, 7st. 61b.; Sylvan Song, 7st. 41b.; C'onquestina, 7st. 21b.; The Raft, 7st. 21b.; Shannon Lass, 7st. 21b.; Clemency, 7st: 21b.; Mania, 7st. lib.; Rohipotae, 7st.; Tauhare, 7st.; Coy, 7st.; Waddv, 7st.; Rifleshot, 7st.; Waiari, 7st., and Miss Flirt, 7st. ACCEPTANCES FOR AVONDALE RACES. (BY TBUEORAPIt—PRBSS ASSOCIATION.) Auokland, September 24. The following acceptances havo been received in connection with Saturday's races at Avondale: —

, GRANDSTAND HANDICAP. One mile.— Leonator, 9st. 61b.; Lochbuhie, 9st. 51b;; Grenadier, Sst. 121b.; Wailethe, Bst. «71bi'; Douche, 7st. 101b.; Millie, 7st. Gib.; Lord Soaton, 7st.; Daraanus, Cst. 131b.; First Guri, 6st. 81b.; Rimlock, 6st. 81b.; Sharkeyn, Get. 71b.

STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP. Three miles.—Cinque, lOst. 121b.; Crcusot, lOat. 01b.; Goldsmith, lOst. 31b.; Pipi, 9st. 111b.; Sun Paulo, 9st.;. 71b.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Four furlongs.— Nanm&i, lOst. 101b.; Tnmiirmpo, Bst. Gib.; Lncio, 7st. 111b.; Guidwifo, 7st. 71b.; Lady French, 7st. 51b.; Quadroon, 7st. 21b.; Russley Maid, 7st. 21b.; Golden Dream, Bst. 121b.; Elenore, Cat. 101b.

MAIDEN HURDLE RACE. One mile and three-quarters.—Poplar, lOst. 121b.; Crispcss, lOst. 71b.; Goldsmith, lOst.; Mark Time, !)st. Sib. ;■ San Paulo, 9st. 611).; Roykl Shot, D.st. 31b.; Carlyle, 9st. 21b.; Darkness, 9st.; Kotit-i, 9st.

NEWV.LYNN HANDICAP. . Five furlongs.—Mistime, Bst. 61b.; Frontino, 7st. 1311).; Field Marshal, 7st. 61b.; (ioidon Dream, 7st. 51b.; Silent, 7st. 41b.; Ngapuka, 7st. 41b.; Michaeloft, 7st. 31b.; Fideles, 7st.; Okaihau, 7:t.

WELTER. HANDICAP. . Six furlongo.Foremost, 9st. 121b.; Haldano,' : 9st. 21h.; Octoroon, Bst. ■ 81b.; Waihuka, ■ Sst. /51b.; Soult Maid, Sst. 41b.; Lycia, Bst. 41b.-; Cymri, Bst. 31b.; Haorcmai, Bst. 21b.; St. Cyren, Bst.; Luros, Bst.' MEMBERS' HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Royal Soult, Bst. 61b.; Sedition, 7st. 121b.; Aristocrat, 7st. 121b.; Dardanus, 7st. 91b.; Mikot-ahi, 7st. 71b.; Inglis, 7st. 41b.; Epsom Lass, 7st.; Sharkeyn, 6st. 101b. PUBLICANS' HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Foremost, 9st.; Hald&ne, Sst. 31b.; Imprimis, 7st. 101b.; Dogger Bank, 7st. 91b.; Waihou, 7st. 21b.; Talepitcher, 6st. 121b. CEHALDINE SPRING MEETINC. (BT TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.) . v - Timnru, September 24. Tho Goraldine Spring Meeting opened today. Tho; weather v/asj fin.o and tho attendance largo. The following are tho results :— HACK AND: HUNTERS' HURDLES.Leonardo, 1; Antony, 2; " Casabianca, 3. Mat-amua scratched. Won by tlirco lengths. Time, 3min. 55 l-ssec. SQUATTERS' HANDICAP.—VoIodia, 1; All Guns,2; , Whirlwind, 3. Restless scratched. Won by half-a-dozen lengths. Timo, lmin. lCscc. ORABI TROT.—Silver Ribbon, 1; Elsio, 2;. Mary Lincoln, 3. A very closo finish. Timo, 2min. 44sec. ' GERALDINE CUP. 14 miles.—Probable, 9st. 41b., 1; Field. Gun, Bst.' 7ib., 2; Monkey Piinrfo, 7st. 31b., 3. Also started: Armamonto, 9st.; SomarofF, 7st. 121b.; The Orient, Gst. 131b.; Ringman, Gst. 101b.; A.L., 6st. 71b.; and Harvest, Bat. 101b. Won by a length. Timo,' 2mm. Usee. OHAPI HACK lIANDICAP.—ObIigate, 1; Miisterer, 2; Steplink, 3. Won by threequarters of a length. Time, lmin. 2sec. GERALDINE TROT.-Starborough, 1;' Woodbury, 2; Bell Wind,.,3,' Won .by. three' lengths. ' ' BELFIELD WELTER.—GdIden Outlander, 2;- Zoinoss, 3. - Won Iby. half a length. Tho following are tho acceptances for tho second day :• — ' . ';

HACK AND HUNTERS' HURDLES... One and three-quarter miles. Antony, lOst. 121b.; Casabianca,'lOst. 61b:; Matamua,.lost, 51b.; Thunderstorm,—9,-t.- 71b: ;- Springtime, 9st. 71b. N .

STEWARDS' STAKE -HANDICAP. -Seven furlongs.—The Seer, . 9st. 91b.; Lady Disdain, 9st. 91b.; Ivanoif:' Bst. 101b.;; ZoinessJ Bst. 91b.; Whirlwind, Bst.; Truthful, Bst.; Cavatina, Bst.

DOMAIN TROT HANDICAP. Ono and a half miles.—Submarine, scr.; Opihi, lsec.; White Rock, lGsoc.; Bell Wind, 18sec.; Silver Cry, 29sec.; Starborough, 20sec.; Silver Ribbon, 20sec.; Necklace, 21sec.; Gladsome, 21sec.; To Rangi, 22see.; Jolly Tom, 25scc.; Boss lrvington,'2ssec.; R-ed Rothschild, 26 see.; Gold 26sec.; Urgent, 27see.

SPRING HANDICAP. One mile.—Harvest, Bst. 91b.; Golden Cairn, Bst. 51b.; All Guns, 7st. lllb.; Monkey Puzzle, 7st. 41b.; Tho Orient, 6st. 101b.; A.L., Gst. 71b.

WAINUI HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Obligate, . 9st. 81b.; Jlustercr, Bst. lllb.; Stopllnk, Bst. 61b.; Ennuis, 7st. 71b.; Bandit, 7st. 71b.; Little' Fairy, 7st. 71b.; Glenfield, 7st 71b.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP TROT. One milo. —Elsie, scr.; All Day, ssec.; Mary Lincoln, Usee.; Wicklifl'e, Usee.; David Ha rum, 12 3«:.; Silrer Cry, 12sec.; To Rangi, 13scc.; Torn»d», 14&ec.; Jolly Tom, lGsec.; '.Urgent, 17sec.; Prince Gift, 170 cc.; Areida, 18sec.; Majestic, 18sec.; Gold Reef, 18sec.; • St. Onier, 18sec.

SHORTS HANDICAP. Four fnrlonga.Volodia, 9»t. 51b.; The Seer, 9st. 21b.; Pronun. 7at. 81b.; Lady. Orizon, 7»t. 71b.; Porsuader, 6st, 101b.; Ambiucads, Cat. 71b.; Bcnzolino, 6«t. 71b. ■.

A single T««r of plague deprires India of more able-bodied men than ten years of emigration. It is not the "submerged tonth" of India that emigrates, but tho younger sons of small zemindars and of village craftsmen. India can ill afford to loso annually somo of its best sous.—"Civil and Military. Gazette," Lahore.