THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 328, 15 October 1908, Page 9

THE TURF.

OTAKI MAORI RAGINC CLUB'S SPRINC ' MEETINC. IRISH RIFLE WINS THE HANDICAP. The Ot*lci Maori Racing Club is not usually fortunate with the weather experienced for its race meetings, but it was an ideal day yesterday for the commencement of the spring meeting, and a large crowd was present. The rain which had fallen the day before had not materially affected the course, and the going was in capital order. The 2olds for the different events were scarcely up .to the average, but nearly all the finishes tvero well contested. Irish-Rifle annexed tho principal event, the Labour jay Handicap, after a good race with Swimming Belt. Tho totalisator investments for the day amounted to £5995, a decroaso of £1134 as compared with the first'day last year, but as eleven bookmakers wero licensed' the actual financial result would be better than on that occasion. The results,were all in favour of the bookmakers/ as several hot favourites were/beaten during tlio afternoon. Details of the, racing are as follow— FLYING HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Six -..furlongs. Mr. H. Stent's b.'g. Diiart, by Soult—■ • - Drudge, Syrs.j 6st. ; 'l3lb. ...(F. Cress) 1 Mr. 0. Austin's. Toa Tuhi, 7st. 121b. • (Lambess) 2 Mr. 'J.' Bull's; L junr. ; , Daisy Paul, 7st. 71b., carried, 7st. 121b. ......(Jenkins) 3 Also 7st. 21b. (Reid); Flotillaj 7st.,i2lty.»v(Carroll). . Lord Soult was'first away, and.after going; fifty yards was a couple of lengths clear ot Toa Tuhi, who vq.s followed by Duart, Daisy Paul,- and FlotiUa. ; in that order. Just before, entering tlio' straight Duart and Toa . Tuhi passed Soult, and in the run home Duart wbn3t>sf?a- couple of lengths. Daisy Paul >yas. { }yjpqor third, and Lord Soult last. ' 1p,:4-ssec.

HURDLES, of 50 Ono milo and a half. Mr.- Ej .Bdbreceny's b.g. Don Carlos, by Mansers-Pin money, 6yrs., 9st. 101b. . (Mitchell) 1 MrP'Sy-K'. -'Alexander's Whimper, 9st. uryu:.c':.' ; : (o'Conncll)2 Mr.' W. Davies's Yosami, 9st. ... (Cairns) 3 Also started: Papatoa, 9st. (Caddy); and Taiiira, 9st. (M'Connon). Yosami led to the first hurdle, but jumped badly, and Don Carlos and Tauira passed the stand, together, with Whimper third and Papatoa last.. Don Carlos drew out at. tho top, and jumping boautifully maintained the /ead tp the. finish. Whimper, was a couplo of lengths away second, and Yosami just headed Tauira for third. . Time, 2min 52sec. rE HIWI MEMORIAL STAKES, of 70 sovs. Ono milo. 1 Mr. T. Hall's br. m. Iranui,' by : Soult— ■Tauhoi, 4yrs., Bst. 41b. ... (W. Eyan) 1 Mr. A. Lislsirk's King Poßt, 9st. '■ (Jenkins) 2 Mr. G. Char'man's Scenery, 7st. 71b. : ; , v ■ (M'Kay) 3 The only starters. .King Post was' first out of the barrier, _ but Scenery then took the lead from Iranui, with King Post last. Iranui' jumped away, entering the straight, and won comfortably by two lengths, a head between King Post and Scenery. Time, lmin. 46 l-ssec. MAIDEN PLATE, of 60 sots. Six furlongs. Mr." A. Jackson's b. c. Roosevelt, by 'Menschikoff—Yankee Kate, 3yrs., Bst' 21b. < (F. Cress) ; 1 Mr. J. : It, M'Donald's Te Kahurangi, Bst. '' 21b. ■ (Jenkins) 2 Mr. G. F. Moore's Coy, Bst. 101b. (Cameron) 3 Also started: .Silver Light,Bst.„ 101b. (M'Morran); Cleniency, Bst. 101b. (Jackson); Notorious;-. Bst. 101b.: (La'uibess); Lady Paul, ?st.- ; 101b. .(Pritchard); Eeumac, Bst. 101b., carried Bst; 121b. (Young); Vinco, Bst. 101b.' (Cairns); Faux Pas, Bst. 21b. (A. Oliver); Waipunui, Bst. 21b. (Lambess); Marutoa, Bst. 21b. (Ryan). . ; Roosevelt was first out of the tapes, but To Kahurangi at once went to the front, and led-into the straight a length clear of Roosevelt,the others several lengths away. Roosevelt came with a rattle, passing the totalisator, and won by over a length. Coy was several lengths away third, just ahead of Marutoa. : Time, lmin. 17 3-ssec. LABOUR, DAY HANDICAP, of ISO sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs, and the third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. One mile. ' Mr. J. Bull's ch. g. Irish Rifle, by Musketry—Element, 6yrs., 95t....(5. Reid) 1 Mr. H. Gaisford's blk. h. Swimming Belt, by Captain Webb —Chatelaine, syrs., Bst. lib. (Jonkins) 2' Mr; A. Liskirk's br. h. Hiro, by Cyrenian—Epine, 6yrs., 7st. 81b., carried . '7st. 111b ..........i... (W. Ryan) 3 Also -started: Duart, 7st. 101b. (Cress); Probability, 7st. 41b'. (Carroll). Eiro was first away, but Duart then took the lead, and was in front till the straight, where he was passed by Irish Rifle". Swimming Belt finished fast, but hung into the rails, and was beaten by a length 'and a half. Hiro was a'couplo of lengths'further away and Duart fourth. Time, lmin. 44 l-ssec. FIRST HACK HURDLES; of 75 sovs. . One ■ , mile'and a half. Messrs. Bowen and • Corrigan's br. g. ■ Lyrist, by Tho Officer—Lyre, aged, lOst. 131b (C. Cochrane) 1 Mr.-E. Jackman's Paparaehi, lOst. 91b; ■ v, ' (Young) 2 Mr. H. E. Connop's-Papatawa, 9st. 121b. (Mitchell) 3 Also started: Hatley, lOsfc. 71b. (Pritchard); Waimaria, 9st. (M'Connon). . I Lyrist was first to show in front, but Paparaehi cleared the first jump ahead of the field, and led past'the stand with The Dane, while Lyrist and'Waimaria wero next. Paparaehi drew! out; at the top, and led till just before the last jump, where Lyrist caught him and won easily, by three lengths, Papatawa a head away third, and Hatley fourth. Time, 2min. SOs&W'

STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP, of 65 sovs, Six furlongs. Mr. J. Colvjn's br. m. Investment, by Atldftigton — Brown Spec, syrs. 7st.. 101b/"' > (T. Carroll) 1 Messrs:s!Gardner and Millen's Bluo Bell, 7A.f 111b ~.. (Ryan) 2 Mr. : J. 'Fuller's Glentui, 7st. 41b. (Cress) 3 Also "started: Whetumarama. 9st. 51b. (Futcher); Hereward, ;,7st. 111b. (Jenkins), Hereward led from Investment until the straight was reached, when Investment went to the. front, and won easily by four or five lengths from Blue Bell, who was a length to the good of Glentui, with Whetumarama next and Hereward last. Time, lmin. 16sec. WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 55 sovs. Seven furlongs. Mr. J H. Pressor's br. g. Playmate, by Stcpniak — Eketerina Passeropoulo, . Gyrs., 9st. 51b. (Jenkins) 1 Mr. T. R. Taylor's Zoraida, 9st. 31b. (Young) 2 Mr. J. Bacovich's Flintgun, Bst. 111b. (Ryan) 3 Also started: Rangiliacta, 9st. lib, (M'Knr); iiuoyant, Bst. 131b. (Lambess); Aotia. Sst. 111b. (Reid); Grand Myrella, Bst. 71!.' Carroll). n;ate wont off with the lead followed by VmU-u, Zoraida, ami Rangiliacta. In th« hisl furlong Zoraida ranged up alongside Plu, ijiute, But the latter came away again, ami .von bv nearly two lengths, with Flintgun a poor third, and Aotea fourth. Time, lmin. 31sec. ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY. The following are. the acceptances for the iecond day's events:— RAILWAY HANDICAP. Six furlongs.Lord Soult, 9st. 21b.; Toa Tuhi, Sst. 41b.; Duart, 7st. 121b,; and Flotilla, 7sL

SECOND HACK HURDLE HANDICAP. One milo and a half. —Lyrist, list. 111b.; Paparaehi, lOst. 131b.; Hatley, lOst. 61b.; Papatawa, lOst. 21b.; The Dane, 9st.; Yosanu, 9st.; and Waiinaria, 9st. OTAKI HACK HANDICAP. Soven furlongs.—King Post, 9st.; Bluebell, 7st. 131b.; Rangihaeta, 7st. 91b.; Roosevelt, 7st. 71b.; and Aotea, 7st. 51b. TRIAL HANDICAP.—Five furlongs.Coy ( 9st.; Roosevelt, 9st.; Notorious, Bst. 71b.; Clemency, Bst. 51b.; Muratoa, 7st. 71b.; Vinco, 7st. 71b.; Atom, 7st. 71b.; Longner, 7st. 71b.; and Reumac, 7st. 71b. DEMONSTRATION HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—lrish Rifle, Sst. 91b.; Toa Tuhi, Sst. 41b.; Swimming Belt, Sst. lib.; and Daisy Paul, 7st. 91b. RANGIURU WELTER HANDICAP. Ono mile.—Playmate, lOst. 21b.; Zoraida, 9st. 81b.; Flintgun, Bst. 121b.; Buoyant, Sst. 101b.; Sconci'y, Sst. 81b.; Don Carlos, Sst. 41b.; and Whimper, Bst. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Whetumarama, 9st. 61b.; Investment, Bst: 61b. j Tho Saint, Sst. 31b.; Bonnio Doon, 7st. 61b.; Glentui, 7st. 61b. ;and Silverlight, 7st. WELTER HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. —Irish Rifle, lOst. 101b.; Hiro, Bst. 121b.; Daisy Paul, Sst. 111b.; Duart, Bst. 101b.; Moata, Sst. 31b.; Rosegrove, Bst. 31b.; Flotilla, Sst. 21b.; and Probability, Bst. 21b. NOTES AND COMMENTS. ["By Glencob."| The withdrawal of Dusky Morn and Gipsy Belle (two Stewards' .Handicap candidates) took a little interest from the Flying Handicap. Dusky Morn was not brought from Wanganui. Moata was the other scratching. It was a really good betting race, Duart being installed favourite, but all the others were well supported. Lord Soult looked nice, but evidently wants another race or two before he will bo in proper racing condition. He showed 1 his old dash from the barrier yesterday, but tired very much in' the Inst furlong. Duart was kept behind for the first four furlongs, but once ho was asked to gallop he'bounded to the front and won very comfortably. Toa Tuhi, who got away badly, easily accounted for the other three candidates.

Dnil, Waimaria, and Tho Dane declined their engagements in the Maiden Hurdles, for which Tauira (Mahaki —Young TJira) was made a very hot favourite. He was palpably soro before going out, however, and though ho jumped satisfactorily, he was unable to see the journey out. He is a nice cut of a jumper and looks a likely sort for the big country. Don Carlos, the winner, fenced faultlessly throughout, and aft-er tho second hurdle lie had the race in hand. Yosami was the best-conditioned of the candidates, and showed plenty of pace between the hurdles, but her jumping was bad. 'Whimper, a half-brother to that useful mare_ Chatterer, looks as if he might be useful with a little moro experience. Of the three starters in the To Hiwi Memorial Stakes, King Post was made favourite. Scenery made play to the straight, whore King Post was a couple of lengths behind Iranui. Jenkins drew the whip on the favourite, but he was only able to boat Scenery, Iranui winning with a little in hand. The Soult mare is very well, and cut the mile out in good style. The good field of twelve went to the post in the Maiden Plate. Te Kahurangi was made a better favourite than Roosevelt, with- Clemency next in demand. Te Kahurangi was the best looking candidate, and was full of life in tho birdcage. Ho got away smartly, and had a good lead when tho straight was reached. Halfway up tho running ho appeared to be, winning comfortably, but little Cross got to work on lloosevelt, and stole a march on tho favourite, who was unable to battle it out with the Menschikoff colt. Roosevelt has evidently benefited by the recent racing ho has had, and he was excellently handled by Cress, who had ridden Duart to victory earlier in the afternoon. Tho Masterton lightweight is one of the most promising vof tho younger horsemen 1 - in' : tliis"'district ) and should have a good future before him. Co.v, who raced in the Maiden atWanganui last, rriontli, appears,.to improving, and might win a scurry later on in the season. Reumac, a full brother to Rendrook, was among the competitors, but failed to show up. Marutoa, by Malatua, showed a fair amount of paco for four furlongs, but tired towards v tho finish.

■ Tho sories of beaten favourites was broken in the Labour Day Handicap by the victory of Irish Rifle, who was much better backed than the second favourite. Swimming Belt. There was a good deal of delay at tlie start, causcd by Duart breaking through the tapes twice, and galloping a couple of furlongs, When the barrier was finally released, the Auckland horse quickly took the'' lead, and set a great pace to tlie straight, but the effort was too much for him, and was finally beaten out of a place. Since arriving at Otaki, he has not been eating too well, but is in great racing trim. Irish Rifle is very fit after his recent racing. Reid kept him in behind the leaders till the last furlong, and then took command. Ho had to be ridden right out to stall off the challenge of Swimming Belt, who was blacked badly when making nis run. Hiro, who was racing for tho first time since the Feilding Easter Meeting, finished , strongly, but had no chance with tho first two horses. The First Hack Hurdles saw another favourite, in Waimaria, most decisively defeated. Paparaehi led by several lengths till tho second to the last hurdle, where Lyrist overhauled him and won very easily. -The •Officer gelding was a class above the opposition, and I see no reason to withdraw the good opinion I formed of him as a hurdler at the Ma,rton meeting. Waimaria will evidently want more racing before he gets on the winning list. He was very' distressed after tho race. The Dane showed plenty of pace, but dwelt badly at his jumps. Papatawa finished strongly, and got within a head of the second horse.

Zoraida, who was reserved for the Welter Hack, was the only withdrawal from the Stewards' Hack. Whetumarama was the favourite selection, but after playing up at the post he got badly away, and raced behind the field until the last hundred yards, where he got fairly into his stride, and finishing strongly was close up fourth. He was unlucky. Heroward, who looked very much in the rough, led for half a. mile, but eventually dropped back to last. _ Investment was less fancied than anything save Glentui. She was always handy, however, and won rather easily at the finish. In the Welter Hack, Playmate, Zorajda, Rangihaota, Buoyant, and Flintgun were all well supported on the machine, but Playmate was tho bookmakers' favourite. He led from start to finish, but had to be ridden out to beat Zoraida. Flintgun was slow to commence, but with better luck could scarcely have troubled the winner, who is a better horse on the flat than generally be-, lieved. Grand Myrella was last throughout the race. Lord Carlyon, who won tho Moonga Handicap at Cauliield yesterday, won £ho Goodwood Handicap, six furlongs, at tho Adelaide Autumn meeting last May. He had 9st. 31b. on that occasion, and tho Now Zealand horse Grenadier was asked to concedo him 111b., so the South Australian handicapper must have hold a good opinion of the. son of Soult. Grenadier has only Bst. 111b. in the Stewards' Handicap to be decided *t Riccarton next month. Welcome Trist, winner of tho Coongy Handicap, is engaged'in tho Caulfield Cup, with Bst. Probable, winner of the Mosgiel Handicap at Dunedin, has now incurred a penalty for tho New Zealand Otip, but as hia original weight was . only 7st., the penalty should really be useful, is it will most likely mean that the Possible horse will now havo tho services of a stronger jockey. Probable has now won in his last threo starts. At the Waikanae Stud early in the week, Lady Principal (The Officer—The Shrew) foaled a colt to Achilles. The Park Stakes at Grcennioadows is tho first race in which California has competed without gaining a place. The well-known local owner, "Mr. A. Barclay," returned by tho Malieno yesterday from a holiday trip to Australia. C. Jenkins and R. Hatch are running one another very close in the jockey's winning

list. Jenkins drew level with Hatch at tho Hastings meeting, but Hatch rodo two winners at Greenmeadows yesterday to Jenkins's ono at Otaki, so that tho younger horseman is in the lead again. A private cablo message received in Wellington a few days ago mentioned that Mr. J. F. Buchanan had grown tired of Noctuiform, and that the horse was'to bo submitted to auction on October 14 (yesterday). It is possiblo that Multiform's son may return to New Zealand, as a local owner cabled home a commission to buy at a certain price. Racing will bo continued to-day at Otaki, at Napier Park, and at Dunedin. The Victorian Amateur Turf Club's mooting will be concluded at Caulfield on Saturday, when tho Cup will be decided. . NAPIER PARK RACINC CLUB'S SPRINC MEETINC. KING BILLY WINS THE PARK STAKES. CALIFORNIA NOT PLACED. (ni TMKGEAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Napier, October 14. The weather was fine in the morning for the first day of the Napier Park Club's spring meoting, which commenced to-day, but several showers fell in the afternoon. Tho course was m splendid condition, and thero was a capital day's sport. The sum of £6732 was invested on tho totalisator, as compared with £9533 on tho first day or tho last spring meeting, showing a deficiency of £2806. As against this, however, thirteen bookmakers' fees amounted to £193, which equalled, so far as the club's profits were concerned, additional investments _on the machino of £2412. Only two favourites won during tho day. The following are tho results:— GREENMEADOWS HACK HURDLES, of 80 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. Mr. G. H. Hamilton's ch. g. Forest, by New Forest —Patience, aged, 9st. (T. Pine) 1 Mr A. Hyde's Ancyle, 9st. 81b. (D. Watt) 2 Mr. E. J. White's Oakbourne (John O'Connell) ,3 Only the three started. Forest established a strong lead, which ho maintained to the finish, winning comfortably by half a dozen lengths. Oakbourne was a poor third. Time, 3min. 20sec. TRIAL HACK HANDICAP, of 60 sovb. Six furlongs. Hon. J. D. Ormond's b. f. Pellicle, by Birkenhead—Film, 3yrs., Bst. 111b. ' (F. D. Jones) 1 Mr. C. L .Mackersey's Tho Cockatoo, Bst. 101b (W. Whittaker) 2 Mr. D. E. Davies's Rock Ferry, 7st. 101b. (A. Olliver) 3

Also started: Separator, 9st.; Perchance, Bst. 101b.; Polynices, Bst. 61b.; Thaler, Bst. Pellicle soon assumed the lead, and was never afterwards troubled,- winning comfortably by a clear length. Rock Ferry was second at the distance, but The Cockatoo came with a strong run and beat him on the post by half a length. The favourite, Separator, finished about fifth. Timo, lmin. 12sec. TAR AD ALE HANDICAP HURDLES, of 100 sovs. Ono mile and three-quarters. , Mr. W. S. Davidson's ch.' g. Reservoir, by Jet d'Eau—Cartouche, syrs., 9st. 111b. '..... (J. Jones) 1 Mr. J. Rollo's Monarquo, 9st. 81b. (J. Boyd) 2 Mr. J. Munro's Gold Dust, list. 101b. (J. O'Connell) 3 Also started: Aroha, list.; Bullworth, 9st. 41b.; Rosoplot, 9st. (carried 9st. 21b.). Monarquo moved quickly to the front, and led for the greater part of the distance, and when tho straight was reached ho looked all over a winner. At tho distance, however, Reservoir, who had been lying second for the latter part of the journey, came to light and won cleverly by a bare length. Gold Dust was a poor third. Time, 3min. 17 2-ssec. COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, of 60 sovs, One mile. Mr. A. R. Whito's br. f. Voetgang, by San Fran—Ngaio, 3yrs,, Bst. 41b. (E.Lowe) 1 Mr. J. S. O'Neill's Highdon, Gst. 101b. (H. Price) 2 Mr. E. J. Watt's Parable, 7st. 41b. (R. Hatch) 3 Also started: Lamsdorff, Bst. 41b.; Tuatahi, 7st. 61b.; Splash, 7st. 51b. (carried 7st. 81b.). Splash made tho running to the straight, with Tuatahi and Voetgang close up, and the others in a bunch a few strides away. Voetgang took the lead on the run home, and Hignden, coming fast from the rear, challenged hor. Ilighden just failed to got up, Vootgang winning by a good length, with Parable about tho' same distance behind Highdon. Time, lmin. 44 2-ssec.

PARK STAKES HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; second horse to roceivo 20 sovs., and the third 10 sovs., from the stake. Ono inilo and a quarter. Mr. E. J. Watt's _br. h. King Billy, by Merriwee —Indian Queen, Gvrs., Bst. 31b (R. Hatch) 1 Mr. 11. H. Pharazyn's Comedian, 6st. 111b (H. Price) 2 Mr. G. P. Donnelly's Uenuku, 7st. 41b. (J. Percival) 3 Also started: California, lOst. 41b.: Gold Thread, Bst.; St. Aidan, 7st. 111b.; Loiret, 7st. 31b.; Chanteuse, Vst.; Chicane, 6st. 91b. • , After a capital start Comedian was first to show in front, with King Billy and Loiret well up. At the seven-furlong post, Gold Thread had moved up into second place, with Loiret third and King Billy fourth. At the home turn, Comedian was well in front, with King Billy coming fast, and tho favourite California, who had had a bad passage throughout, lying fifth. Half-way up the straight,. Comedian gave way to King Billy, and California seemed to be in trouble. King Billy continued strongly, and, although Price rode Comedian vigorously, ho could not reach the leader, lung Billy passed the post a comfortable winner by a length, with Uenuku a good third, Chanteuse fourth, and California fifth.'Time, 2min. llsec.

JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. Mr. E. J. Watt's br. c. Bally Shannon, by Mcrriwee—The Shannon, 7st. 131b. (R. Hatch) 1 Mr. G. P. Donnelly's Golden Water, 7st. 71b (A. Rao) 2 Hon. J. D. Ormond's Idealism, '7st. 21b. (L. Wilson) 3 Also started: Theodore, 7st. 101b; Seraphic, 7st. 91b.; Merigal, 7st. 51b.; Raupare, 6st. 121b.; l'icotee, 6st. 121b.; Perhaps, 6st. 71b. (carried 6st. 101b.). Bally Shannon led all tho way, and won by a length and a half. Idealism was second at tne homo bend, when lie gave way to Golden Water. Time, 51 4-ssec. AHURIHI HACK HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Fivo furlongs. Mr. E. J. Watt's br. g. Wimmera, by Merriwee—Mousqueterie, 3yrs., 7st. 21b (H. Price) 1 Mr. L. Furr's Stylish, 7st. 121b. (B. Deoley) 2 Mr. G. P. Donnelly's Gold Treasure, 6st. 121b. (J. I'ercival) 3 Also started: Auldearn, 9st. 21b.; Andrew Maclc, 7st. 111b.; My Darling, 7st. 71b.; Roso Lethe, 6st. 101b.; Wonderbohm, 6st. 101b. (carried 7st. 31b.); Magneto, 6st. 51b. (carried Gst. 121b). Stylish was first to get-away, but Wimmera was in front at tho homo turn, and, coming away full of running, won by a baro two lengths, with Gold Treasuro a fair'third. Rose Lethe fell after about a furlong had been covered, but neither horse lior jockey was injured. Time, lmin. 4sec. ■RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. Mr. T. H. Lowry's blk. g. Bobrikoff, by Finland—Gossip, 4yrs., Ost. 61b. (l'\ Davis) 1 Mr. E. J. Watt's Muskerry, Sst. 31b. (W. Price) 2 Hon. J. D. Ormond's Martyrium, Sst. 121b (D. Jones) 3 Also started: Ikon, 7st. 61b.; Chantress, 6st. 91b. (carried 7st. 31b.). Bobrikoff won all the way. Ikon was badjy left at the post, Time, lmin. 17 2-sseo s

ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY. The following aro tho acceptances for tho second day:— CALEDONIAN HACK HURDLES. Ono railo and a half.—Ruabon,' lOst. 131b.; Commander, lOst. 101b. j Forest, 9st. 111b.; Ancyle, 9st. 101b.; Oakbournc, 9st.; Whareponga, 9st. PUKETAPU HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Auldearn, 9st.; Separator, 7st. 91b.; Tuatahi, 7st.; Splash, Gst. 131b.; Highden, 6st. 121b. KOROKIPO HURDLES. Ono mile and three-quarters. Gold Dust, list. 101b.; Aroha, lOst. 131b.; Reservoir, lOst. 81b.; Monarquo, lOst.; Rawhiti, 9st. NURSERY HANDICAP. Four furlongs and a half. —Ideate, 7st. 111b.; Seraphic, 7st. 41b.; Thcodoro, 7st. 31b.; Merigal, 7st. 31b.; Porhaps, Gst. 71b. RACING CLUB HANDICAP. Ono mile and a distanco. —Moral, 9st.; Comedian, 7st. 31b.; Polyanthus, 7st. 21b.; Chanteuse, 7st. lib.; Woodhey, 7st.; Voetgang, 6st. 121b.; Chicane, Gst. 91b.; Lamsdorff, Gst. 91b. TELEPHONE HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Voetgang, Bst. 71b.; Wimmera, Bst. 21b.; North Pole, Bst. lib.; My Darling, 7st. 51b.; Andrew Mack, 7st. 41b.; Golden Treasure, 6st. 131b.; Wonderbohm, 6st. 91b.; Rose Lethe, Gst. 71b. SCURRY HACK RACE. Five furlongs.— Simois, Bst. 71b.; Merrie Lawn, -Bst. 71b.; Perchance, Bst. 71b.; Vi, Bst. 71b.; Magneto, Bst. 71b.; Kaolin, Bst. 71b.; Ngahero, Sst. 71b.; Hapuka, Sst. 71b.; Sir Possible, Bst. 71b. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP. Fivo furlongs.—Downfall, 9st.; Martyrium, Bst. 131b.; Muskerry, Bst. 31b.; Stylish, 7st. 31b.; Tarin, 6st. 101b. , DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. MOSGIEL HANDICAP WON BY PROBABLE. ATiAf A WINS THE DUNEDIN STAKES. (nr TELECRArH—rEESS ASSOC'ATIO.W) Dunedin, October 14. The Dunedin Jockey Club's Spring Meeting opened to-day with a very good attendance. The weather was showery and somewhat cold as tho day wore on. The totalisator investments totalled £6267, as against £6788 10s. last year, a decrease of £521 10s. Tho following are the results: —

SPRING HURDLES, of 100 sovs. One 'milo and three-quarters. Mr. H. Friedlander's ch. g. Leonardo, by Euroclydon, aged, 9st. 131b. (W. Retter) 1 Mr. F. Blakcly's Smallshot, 9st. 91b. (including 61b. overweight) (J. Cotton) 2 Mr. C. Machell's Leeside, list. 131b. (W. O'Connell), also started. Leoside unseated his rider at the first fence, through cannoning into Smallshot, who almost stopped at the fence. Leonardo had mattors all his own way, and won very easily, by about 20 lengths from Smallshot. O'Connell was none the worse for his spill. Time, 3min. 36 4-ssec. TRIAL PLATE, of 70 sovs. Six furlongs. Mr. C.' Machell's b. g. Valdimar, by Pilgrim's Progress—Tsaritsa, 3yrs., 7st. 131b (M'Chcsncy) 1 Mr: 13. M'Eldowney's Lady Ranald, Bst. (Rae) 2 Messrs. Baird and Sharp's Warsaw, Bst. 51b (Ratcliffe) 3 Also started: Ngawero, Bst. 21b.; Adjudge, Bst. 21b. ; Royal Shell, Bst. 21b.; Cashier, 7st. 131b.; Optional, Bst. 21b.;' Invincible, Bst. 21b.; Vagrance, Bst.; Montreal, 7st. 131b. From a beautiful start Lady Ranald was first to show out, and was joined by Valdimar and Cashier. Running up the hill, Lady Ranald led from Cashier and Montreal, with Valdimar next. Once in a line for home, Valdimar moved into second place, and catching the leader a few strides from the post, beat her by a lengthj with Warsaw about three lengths away. Time, lmin. 19 4-sscc.

MOSGIEL HANDICAP, of 125 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs., and the third 5 sovs. from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Mr. Goo. Palmer's br. h. Probable, by The Possible —Primula, 6yrs., 9st. 31b. (Donovan) 1 Mr. J. R. Hart's White Cockade, 7st. 61b. (Cotton) 2 Hon. G. M'Lcan's Apollodoris, Bst. 31b. (Harrison) 3 Also started: Armamento, Bst. 51b.; Saga, 7st. 81b.; and Fandango, 7st. 21b. Probable and White Cockade were smartest to movo. Running to the mile post Fandango took charge, and was immediately joined by Saga, with Probable third. Before reaching the home turn, White Cockade joined the leaders, and Fandango dropped back. With heads turned for home, White Cockade was about half a length ahead of Probable, but the latter passed him in the, straight and won by a length, with Apollodoris six lengths away. Time, 2min. 13 3-ssec. A protest was lodged against Probable for crossing, going out of the straight, but after hearing the' ovidenco, it was dismissed.

DUNEDIN STAKES, of 250 sovs., second horse to receive 30 sovs., and the third 20 sovs. from the stake. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. Mr. H, Whitney's br. f. Alma, by Stepniak—Consomme, 7sfc. 91b. ...(Hack) 1 Mr. L. C. Hazlett's Maud Gonne, 7st. 91b. (M'Cluskey) 2 Hon. G. M'Lean's br. f. Wabun, 7st. 91b. (Bealoy) 3 Also started: Adage, Bst. Adago lost several lengths at the start. Maud Gonne and Wabun were smartest out of tho barrier. Entering the straight Alma took charge, and won by two and a half lengths, with Maude Gonne half a length in front of Wabun. Time, ,52 3-ssec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. Six furlongs. Mr. J. C. N. Grigg's ch. f. Dabchick, by Formosan —Aqualis, 3yrs., 7st. 91b. (Douglas) 1 Mr. J.' Giesking's Sweet Angelus, Bst. 31b. . (M'Comb) 2 Mr. J. Jeff's Petrovna, 9st. 51b. (Cotton) 3 Also started: Ard Reigh, Bst. 51b.; Octave, 7st. 91b. After going a furlong, Sweet Angelus drew out and Petrovna dropped back. Sweet Angelus landed in the straight a couple of lengths clear of Dabchick, but inside tho distance tho latter wore the leador down and won by half a length, with Petrovna three lengths away third. Time, lmin. 18 l-ssec. TAIOMA HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Five furlongs. Mr. S. Nettlefold's b. c. Serenade, by Obligado—Rosiphele, 3yrs., 7st. 51b. (A. Chapman) 1 Mr. J. Toomoy's Flavour, 7st. 61b (Rae) 2 Mr. S. J. Carlton's Wardland, Bst. 111b. (Douglas) 3 Also started: Spinning Flight, Bst. 111b.; Erskino, Sst. 81b.; Pronun, Bst. 51b.; My Lawyer, Bst. 51b.; Kaikomako, Bst. 31b.; Cockleshell, 7st." 131b.; Linda, 7st. 101b.; Lo Russo, 7st. 71b.; Little .Medallist, 7st. 21b.; Ngawero, 7st.; Liza, 7st. Liza was slowest oil her logs, whilst Wardland was first to show out. Landing in tho straight Kfl.ikomako and Erskino wore in the van, but Serenade came through from fourth and won by close on threo lengths. Time, lmin. ssec. OCTOBER WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Sevpn furlongs. Mr. G. R. Harris's ch. g. Lone Star, by Stepniak—Evening Star, syrs., Bst. 61b (Yarr) 1 Mr. F. H. Wilson's Mango, Sst. 51b. (Holmes) 2 Mr. D. M'Nab's Heirloom, Sst. (M'Comb) 3 Also started: Harvest, 9st. 91b.; Mythical Sst. 111b.; Rifle Range, Sst. 101b.; Luresome! Set. 101b.; Red and Black, Bst 91b.; C'uirosettia, Bst. 81b.; Grand Stand, Sst. 81b.; Sam Woller, Sst. 51b. ; Sonmterin, Sst. From a beautiful start, Cuirosettia and Rifle Rango wero iu tho van. Heirloom sliowod out aa tlioy turned for homo, but

Mango took charge at tho distance. Lone Star caught Mango a few strides from homo, and won by .1 short length, Heirloom threeparts of a length away. Time, lmin. 32 4-ssofi. ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY. Tho following acceptances have been received for the second day of the Dunedin Jockey Club's races: — WAIKARI HURDLES, of 100 sovs. Ono mile and a half.—Lecside, 12st. -51b.; Grand Stand, list. -51b.; Leonardo, lOst. 101b.; Kaikomako, 9st. 31b. BURNSIDE HACK HANDICAP, of GO sovs. Six furlongs—Mythical, lOst. 101b.; Sam Wellor, 9st. 111b.; Spinning Flight, 9st. 71b.; Linda, Bst. 131b.; Warsaw, Bst. 71b.; Montreal, Sst. RANFURLY HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Ono mile. —Armamento, Sst. 91b.; Dabchick, Sst. 51b.; Harvost, Sst. 21b.; Lono Star, 7st. 111b.; Apollodoris, 7st. 81b.; Saga, 7st. .'Jib.; Red and Black, 7st. lib.; Luresome, Gst. 131b. DOMINION HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Four furlongs.—Alma, Sst. 131b.; Maud Gonne, 7st. 121b.; Chinook, 7st. 51b.; Adage, 7st. 31b. SHORTS HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five •furlongs.—Lupulite, lOst. 21b.; I'otrovna, 9st. 71b.; Sweet Angelus, Sst. 91b.; Ard Rcigh, Bst.; Octave, • 7st. 131b.; My Lawyer, Gst. 71b. KAIKORAI HACK HANDICAP, of GO sovs. Fivo furlongs.—Wardland, Bst. 121b.; Assault, Bst. 51b.; Erskine, Bst. 41b.; Valdimar. Bst. 31b.; Flavour, 7st. 101b.; Cockleshell, 7st. 101b.; Little Medallist, 7st.; Optimist, 7st.; Liza, Gst. 101b. TELEGRAPH WELTER. Seven furlongs. —Lone Star, 9st.; Mythical, Bst. 111b.; Fandango, Bst. Gib.; Mango, Bst. 21b.; Red and Black, Sst.; Cuirosettia, Bst.; Luresome, Sst.; Rifle Range, Bst.; Spinning Flight, 7st. 81b.; Heirloom, 7st. 71b.; Casque, 1 7st. 71b. V.A.T.C. MEETING. ALAWA WINS THE ECLIPSE STAKES. (by teu.ghaph—rnEss association—coi'Titiauv.) (Rec. October 14, 7.20 p.m.) Melbourne, October 14. Tho weather was warmer for tho second day of tlfe Victorian Amateur Racing Club's spring carnival. Tho course was in excellent order. There was a good attendance, largo numbers of interstate sportsmen taking keen interest in tho performances of tho Cup horses. The results were as follow: — EMO HURDLES, of 250 sovs. About two miles. Rogues March, 9st. ; 1 Aringa, lOst. lib 2 Red Fly, list. 111b 3 Ten others started. Won by half a length, with eight lengths between second and third. Time, 3min. 52} sec. MONA NURSERY HANDICAP, of 600 sovs. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. Hon. A. Wynne's b. f. Apple Pie, by Ayr Laddie —Praleen, Bst. 81b 1 Mr. E. E. D. Clarke's Barm, Sst. 51b. ... 2 Mr. 11. D. Allardyce's Boniface, Bst. lib. 3 Also started: Tho Tinman, Hayficld, Bescemer, Paul Valmar, Sperry, Kambrook, Lady Dudley, Tinker Bell, Maura, and Tea Cosy. Sperry led off the mark. Apple Pie tool; chargo at the homo turn, and won cleverly by three parts of a length. . Two and a half lengths separated tho next pair. Time, 51} sec.

ECLIPSE STAKES, of 600 sovs. Weight-for-age, with penalties and allowances. On© mile and three furlongs. Mr. H. Gordon's br. c. Alawa, by Malster—Crossfire, 3yrs., 7st. lib 1 Mr. .W. Rcid's Knox, Sst. 81b. 2 Mr. K. S. M'Leod's lolaire, 9st. 41b. ... 3 Also started: Destinist, Tulkcroo, Waipuna',; Trafalgar, Jack Smith, Bobby, Whiteriga. Alawa, was first off the mark, but was soon overtaken by lolaire, who led past, the judge's box and out of the straight from Alawa, Wintcriga, Trafalgar, and Knox. lolaire was still leading down the back. At tho far turn Waipuna moved up, but at the five furlongs lolaire was still ahead. The order at tho distance was lolaire, Knox, Alawa, and Bobby. Alawa then drew away, winning easily by two lengths from Knox, while iolairo was three lengths away third. Then came Tulkeroo, Bobby, Waipuna, Destinist, Trafalgar, Winte'riga, and Jack Smith. Time, 2min. 21Jsec. AUSTRALIAN HUNTER'S CUP STEEPLECHASE, of 250 sovs. About tlireo miles and five furlongs. Player 1 Hynam 2 Black Sea 3 Seven others started. Won by four lengths. Time, 7min. 55fsee. COONGY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and three furlongs. Mr. W. E. White's b. h. Welcome Trist, by Sir Tristram—Welcome Qucenie, ■lyrs., Bst. 31b l Mr. R. Bradfield's Woorooma, 7st. 91b. ... 2 Mr. J. M'Ewan's Willy Wally, 6st. 91b 3 Also started: Sergeant Bruo, Lord Desmond, Moani, and Pretty Peg. Welcome Trist was last for five furlongs, but then camo away and won easily by five lengths, eight lengths separating tho second and third. Time, 2miu. 21 isec.

MOONGA HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Five and a half furlongs. Mr. J. James's b. h. Lord Carlyon, by Carlyon—Thora, lOsfc. 31b 1 'Mr. E. E. D. Clarke's Cleis, Bst. 1ib.... 2 Mr. It. Ritchie's Canticle, 7st. 71b 3 Also started: Akim Foo, Galeria, Little Mary, Royal Scot, Windlostrae, Monodist, Duke of Preston, Two Step, Dunolly, Sinderby. Lord Carlyon led from start to finish, winning by four lengths. Time, lmin 9 J sec. GREY TROTTING CLUB'S MEETING. FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. . CBY TELEGRAPH—FRESS ASSOCIATION.) Croymouth, October 14. The Grey Trotting Club meeting opened tn-day in fine weather and before a splendid attendance. The totalisator investments amounted to £2876. The following are the results: — INAUGURAL TROT.—Sir Bedivere, 1; Kamella, 2; Goldseeker, 3. Scratched: Quack, Brookfield, Seddon's Terrace. Time, 3min. lOsec. INNOVATION HANDICAP.—WiId Palm, 1; Enterprise, 2; Quicksilver, 3. All started. Time, smin. 40sec. HURRICANE HANDICAP.—Ruatapu, 1; Romany Rye, 2; Sir Bedivere, 3. Scratched: Nil Desperandum, Mawhera, Rubin. Time, 2min. 45 4-sscc. LABOUR DAY HANDICAP.—The Manager, 1; Enterprise, 2; _ Joe Davis, 3. Scratched: Woodland Whispers. Time, smin. 20 3-ssec. TRADESMEN'S HANDICAP.—Romany Rye, 1; Sir Bedivere, 2; Sir John, 3. Scratched: Blacksand, Vagabond, Ruatapu, Brookfield, Pirate, Bess, King John. Time, smin. 26sec. WHIRLWIND HANDICAP.—Croesus, 1; Lord Ashley, 2; Sandow, 3. Scratched: Royal Money, Ngatimaru, Lilla Huon, Ding Dong. Time, 2min. 49sec. COUNTY HANDICAP.—Tommy Allcrton, 1; Rubin, 2; Ruatapu, 3. Scratched: Miss Keeper, Joe Davis, Loyal. Time, 4min. 13 2-osec.