THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 413, 23 January 1909, Page 7

THE TURF.

■•'■'■■ '■ . .'. '9 ''! . ;•■-.-■■ WELLINGTON RAGING CLUB'S SUMMER ;'■:■/: ■-'■-MEETING.''--.-. DAY.—A ,RECORD. ' : MUSKERRYvWINS THE HANDICAP. ';■'': "i A largo,section;of the Wellington public '■" has becoino/accustomed to associate Anni- ■■. yersary rDay with ■ tlip'tiirfy In. the old days —about which wb,all like to talk,-and some- - times write,' as tho'seasons crcop on —it was customary to desert-hearth and home for the ..-'•. .harbour. front 'to watch', tho white-winged yachts' thrashing"across tho bay to .Point ; Jerningham' in tho mild excitement 'of 7 .the Anniversary Day, Regatta, but commerce has '-' made '.- demands ;'. on ..the; old-timo mooring '■'-'•.;.-,■ grounds, and the number of yachts,worth .'■■ the riamo' is. a fraction of those of ~.; ' ,years ago., 'Now.the sporting: public go to ' Trentham, and spend tho holiday- ..hours breathing the ; sweet air of the,,Hutt Valley y' as they. endeavour, .with moro.or ■ less suc:cess, s to select the fleetest steed. -Racecourses of Old; )':■ .'•'■ -. - The. Trentham course is still new to many, . -but'- its future .is full of possibilities.: .In .-.-; point-.-of picturesquenessj it has'much in its '!■": lavour, and if.it were nearor town it would. ,: .6b. one of the most 'popular in New Zealand, ~:,:.;but the tedious,trkin journey of three-quar- ,\ : ' ters .of. an ;hpuiv,'willpreyeOT; it from : being -'; '■--.'-. considered such a popular sporting ground as ,;' ~:-. liiccarton,:for,"instance'.-' maguitie'ent ■ -racing area; ■•■ heyerblieless, with' scenic :.'■■'.: charma-vall Jts Vown,-;. and; the Racing Club • deserve-credit for tho manner in wnich it .is improving its natural', advantages,.- Trent-, -~; ham,, moreover,-is: a-fixture wHich, cannot, be . .said of other racecourses Wellington .:has: . . known?. \: Forty, years' ago : our.fatners' used ..',_/.. to go :tb Miramar' to see. horses run-'that had more,'bone than breeding. .A 'quarter of ■ ■;,- ,- a., century^,^or.'Hess: ; ,'ago ■:.'."capital.- '.-,';'. meetings'.'/ were ( :-held:' :at lslafld ilay, . now,,. a„;, flourishing -arm': of '• the city. Fifteen or.,'twenty;years'ago quite" a number ■■-; ;of/:Wellington's good": citizens will ; remember ',"'tramping over-the-Kilbirnie Hill to.see:the :.. ; trotters on; the'i'old; course -hidden':in. "the ; r : ; ,; Bands.'/, on-tlie ;isthmus (! between, Evans Bay ;-.: and I<yell::Bay,,;and':about; the same' time; ; . - .-, the; love .'of .racing induced many, people to'. ■:'■''■'"/ iourhejt..to'Pbrirua,,wherea course was.staked . ■}".-.off:■ pn^;the ' sands,' and to-day some of- the

:.,,' old/sticks may be seen :showing:above: the. -.'•';: wateri:at;,higli. tidev;;'Thoy had,;tb date the' _j_,:: ' races'accbrding.;.to; ; _ the.ticle, : and even then ■);;.-. B;vhoKe^ef;.;:flmphibious':qualities : well devel;i'.V;. oped : ar' ! good'thing'':;if.: the. . -:-' tide .was: upV; : :The'.'Hutt'," Park Course is .of' ',••■yesterday—Trentham'. is; ihat of :to-day/; .: ;■-■ ■l : ; ;v,:;A';RMpr^;bay. ;^;;v.;:;:: ..\.'''-:\ :''Tb-dayis a record, if you like," said Mr. ■: L"v'. WhyteVJ/tho..; .secretary; of : - the club, to ■>. ;. .: ■' DpMiNiON/represe'ntative.'"; "It is the biggest : ...meeting ;we' have ■ had—largest crowd and ;:;;.; biggest"gate.", ; - The'lawn-and;:flat, almost ;:. ;;':: crowded, .bore-'/testimbnyi'tp/tho fact.-. As '-~'■: : on, Wednesday there'•'■was a.very large attend- . -:; auob" of :tlia.;!fair.'"sex ) --;whos6:-charming, cos-, r.,tumes-iwere:;a;'constent .delight.;to-the eye,' .''.-■■ when '.">not;. engaged?'iri 'solving the'.' difficult ~.;.: problems presented by Mr. J. ; H.Pollock. The' : , ." fields.;;were big, -the' going splemdid, and the I;-,- jracing- excellent:?.; The,weather, was another ;: ; ',6tor\v:-It; was a'grey'day, -and. fairly breezy ;,"in;,tho .. Later in nor- :?,:-,- the'rly.:began' to bluster,'arrogantly,',-and at ; '.'.: 4.30, p.m.._a:,bank of misty,-rain :' surged ;.; : oyer the, hills from the westward, and even- .;,/' tually...yeile'drin the; moving scene.i ' But,'it ; :-■;'-; _,was: : '• ■' -:. ::with, ho: one's .enjoyment till tho 'last. .

■. ■-- ; Firianpb. G> :V ;.:';-/' >'.• ThoVtatafisatdi^bffi^als:;had""a 'busy; time, ; -thevbetting./beiiig; exceedinglyvbrisk .on all -..-..the'.races;' -JAt ."tlie 6'f tbe"day"tlie 'sum. ■:■ of ; -£23i468;.had/ibeen?'bandlea;' ; so."tbat' ; al-' ■'.. ;tlibugh; j theo'firsfc.:day's:;tptal .was,less -than :•.': v'tha': total' .for ytiia- firstj/dayylasi year : the '.;'■: aggregate ; for -.the?' first ...two;: .'days: ;this.l year: /■:■'. is/biggerr-thaaifthatifor .the'.-first days '' ;.ini.l9ftfea;;^ei>y^iatjsfacto ;. one. sbbuted'the'^odds.'yesterday ;v.''"-.rrMte6n.;.insido; x and. r .outside,' and' ..-' they all; appeared to 'be "a good' deal busier ;,' than on. Cup; Day.;. The fees accruing to the ', club, from' this 'sburte-'amounted'.to £sdV. : ' '.',' .'-The Wellington :Stakes -was'-won-by .Theo-. ,;■;. dore, 1 ;. whb:.jvledft- from ..-."■■ start to:..'finish/ •;■ Ad: ■■ feature :>..of. Athe ;■ .racing : ;:was K\ the :. 'forhv. shown .by'.progeny of. the Bill of Port- - -land borsej *<Merriwee'. .As on thei first day;. ' they; accounted forihree "of I the eight events, ..and; in, '.the;' Racing.-: Club '/Handicap'-, 'they fiii- .;; ished;first>a.iid'second;:.^ ; :-^S: :^' i! : :■■' ■■■■■■ f ■ >In ; the: big-;' race Oaf ; '■■■ Kampored ;away.'.6h: the -' rise;" of -the barrier, ;.,,and-kept'ahead'< to :'the'eiidi-much ! to the' ,': delighfe-of. the .public,-who, had:'backedVthe y ' . smart:little'niar.o heavily. ■";;; ■•'•>:' :'■':< -'•,' : ;/y ;;'; ■ ••":.'-y'-iS;. ohvthbrfirsfc day: good music was 'dis-' : coursedvbyy the Arlington Or-,.vchestraj-and'.a/first-rate dinner was provided ' by Mr. J. 'Short.; \.\'- ;-■■ ?■;-.' V : . <*>. >■'.'.'.•.: ~ Results,are ..as follow:'—'y.'■' •■■:-..'•'':.;':: •

MUNGARbAWELTER'HANDICAP, oMCKT ".-'■':'.: :';"V jl.;." : .'""s6ys.';\ Seven .furlongs. •.'.;• 2. Mr; M;vi. ; 'M'Grath's ch.>g.:Osiris;:by - :: " '.'.'■: San."Pran--Ismene J V4yrs; J '' v 'los : b;t2lb: '£ "^ - v " ;: ' !: (Hv'Telford). \l 7, Mr/. D..; 3uick's-' ABerb'rbthbck, :Bst. ' ■''■; ■'■<K : > !!' 6. ,Mr.;: Taiiira^ : • Bst. :•"•'. ; V."'.v,"v"': -h fvhi:K;-- 3 : ;',-Also^tartcd^^iingo^OSiiviiib^ (Jones); 8- Knight' Commander, : ''Bst. • 101b.' v ßyaii); 4 Aorangi;' ; .Bst.'lolb.'..(Hatch); -8 Yosami, Bst. 61b.■: (lii^Price);-and'•'i: : !Parablo,::Bst.< 61b. :(Oliver)^:;';,': : ;; ;-.,•■■'-:[:, .<'.,:■•' . 'VAberbrotlibck !was first to •break the; line, followed-by: Osiris-ahdj Parable;: At'the half.'milejPbst'Taiiira^weht.to. the:front and Parable : nad:droDpe.d;.back to■ last.t Tauira -led toHho -straignt,'followed byAorangi, Osiris; .and Aber.brbthock; A good finish resultcd.-in favour ; J 'df ' Osiris ; by ■ three-quarters•:' :of'. a who was half a length "in:: front' of r:Tauira.-:. Yosami ''was. : fourth. .i ; Time/-, lhiin. ■ 31scc.-: • - ■'■-: JANUARY; WELTER of 200 --,'';:;.. ; "soys.- : '-! One-mile. .;'./-:;-'■:.'.•..--.-". ,B..Mr. Highden's b...f.,.Vasa, by .Finland : .--:'; —Parora, 4yrs i , 9st..' ; 7lb;(H.- Cairns) 1 6. Mr.:L. iPascal's. Bourrasquo, 9st. 111b.""' - ""■■■ "■■;;- -' -;V;',>; J'Wilson) 2 6/ Mr, C. Macholl's Valdimarj Ssfc. 101b. ''.: (M'Clusky): 3 Also started: 1 St. Aidaii, 9st. Jib. (!''. D. Jones),';.. 4. Wailbthe,. 9st. 41b. • (Hatch) : 7 Lawn Rose, Bst.- Mb. :(Telford);-2 luira- ' .waka,V.Bst. ,81b.;.(Jenkins). ,

:.:Vasai'got'a slight advantage at tliestart, and led -from Wailethe, A'aldimar, and l£ura-waka,-:with Lawn Rose- last.- After going two: furlongs Valdimar took the lead and led to the straight, where Vasa challenged and won easily by three lengths from Bourrasquc, wno finislied:four lengths in front of Valdimar. ■ Kurawaka was fourth. Time, Imin. 42 4-ssec. .' "';'!.:; •"' ■'"■''■•.'...-■■ "■ •WELLINGTON STAKES, of. 500 -sovs; sec-, ond horse to: receive 75 f-ovs. and the third .'horse .25 : soys, from .the- stake. For - l two and .three-year-olds. Weight- ! for-ago,. .with':.' penalties and : allowances. Five furlongs '. / fl.-'Mr'.{p..-p. Neaglo's b.-'c. .Theodore, by . '' Merriivee—Heavenly Twin, 7st. lib. -.••'.;. ... ' - (R; Hatch) 1 1. Sir Geo.'Clifford's b.c. Broadsword, by•' '.. Clanranald—Safeguard, 7st. 121b. ■ .-•!•::- .(F. E. Jones) 2 6. Mr. T. H. Lowry's br. c. Meriwa,. by, Merriwee—Lady Helen, 7st. 31b'. -..■.-;■; ~- (B. Deeley) 3

Also started: T'Armlet; 9st. 31b. (Donovan); 4 Gipsy Belle, Bst. Gib. (Jenkins); 1 Sharpshooter; '6st., 121b. (Chapman); 2 Expansion, 7st. (Lowe); 7 Bally Shannon, 6st. 121b. (H. Price); and 5 Xylophone, Gst. 121b. (Wilson). ■ •.■•■. .'. :■..• From an ev:n start, Theodoro drew out ahead of Bally. Shannon; and Gipsy Belle. When a : furlong had been. travorsed, Gipsy Belle ran into second placo,.and Broadsword was several lengths behind the field, and jleriwa was second to last. Theodore continued in the lead and won easily by over a length/ A great race for second place resulted in 'Broadsword gaining the verdict from Meriwa. Sharpshooter was close up fourth, Xylophone fifth, and Armlet sixth. Time, lmin. 2 l-ssec;

Tho following aro previous winners of the race:— s , • .''-'- st. lb. m. s. 18-38-1 Ca'pt Enssall's-Tigress ... 7 4 1 2 1-5 1899 G.G. Stead's Cornier... 7 1 113-5 1900, G. H. Clifford's Cannio ■ Chid... -...-• - ... 7 0 1. 1,1-5 1901 G. G. Stead's Menschi- -■■•■.- --kbff"....•■• ... ; 712 1 31 1902 G! G. Stead's Cruciform 9 2 1 2i 1903 J. Monk's Achilles ... 9 5.1 1 1-5 190-1 G. G. Stead's Silkworm ... 712 1 2 2-5 1905 R. W. Paterson's Solution 8 9 ,11 1906 G. G. Stead's Cuneiform 9 5 12 3-5 1907 Sir Geo. Clifford's Guidwife ... ... ... - G 7 1 13 " 5 1908 Sir Geo. Clifford's Fleet- ,■■ -.- - ■-~ .-'.foot. . ; - ... ... ... ,7- 9.- I-. 1 .2-? WELLINGTON RACING CLUB' HANDICAP, of 600 sovs., second horse to recbive 100 sovs., and thothird.-horso 50 sovs. from.thostako.' Ono r niile,arid a quarter., ??.,. L Mr. B. J, Watt's br. m. - Merriweo — Mousquctcrie, 4yrs, . 7st. 101b. :....... '...'.(H. Price) 1 2. Mr. M. Melrose's b. m. Truganini, by ; Merriweo — Heart Whist, 4yrs, 6st. 101b. ......................... (R. : Young) 2 9. Mr.J.R. M'Donald's . ch. h. Gold .'■ Crest, by Gold- Reef—Nymph, '4yrs.,- '•• . Bst.-131b. .................. (F. E. Jones): 3

'Also started: 4 All Red, 9st'-' 81b. (Jenkins) ; 8 Apa, Bst. 71b. (Oliver)-; 10 Tangi-moana,-Bst; 41b. (Reid); s'Blue Ribbon, 7st. 111b. (Lowe); 7 Glenculloch, :-7st.' 71b. (Chap-., nian); 11 Moloch, 7st, 31b. (Dceley); 3 Ikon,. 7st. 21b. (Wilson): 6 Merrio Zealand, .7st. lib.. (Carroll)/,.. ~'.'• ? -:"'..;, '■?■'?,.., ' Muskerry was first away from Apa and All Red, while Merrio Zealand and Blue Ribbon, who got caught in the- tapes, .were, last to leave the mark. Going along tho top, Truganini and Gold Crest moved up to All Red, .and' at tho six furlong post the order was Muskprry, Truganini, Gold Crest, Glenculloch,' Apa, All Red, with.Merrie Zealand, and Blue' Ribbon last. Except that-Merrie Zealand, and Blue' Ribbon improved their positions, •and Glenculloch dropped back to last, the order was' practically . the same, into the straight. Muskerry came on full of running,' and. won; comfortably by -nearly two lengths, from Truganini; who was; a similar distance in front of Gold Crest. All Red was close up fourth, Apa .fifth. Ikon sixth; and Tangimoaria and Glenculloch last. - Time, 2mm. 8. 2-osec. '■■■'.'.-; '.: ?,?- ? '- ; .' The. following are'previous .winners of the race:— ■■' '.' ■ ■:'■■'.:> st. lb. m. s.' 18734 T. V. Brown's Lochinvar 6 0 — '•■ •1874-5Ji Watts's Parawhenua B^9■.'■'-. "—,'y 1875-6 H. Redwood's Guy Fawkes 8 o'—. '■:■■ 1876-7 H. Redwood's.Guy. Fawkes .—.: ..— ,1878 R. Ray's Titania ,'.;. -.. .... 713 - '—..-- 1679 P. Butler's Laertes '■:■ ...-7 10, , —'-. 1880 .E.H. Vallance's Vampire 6 ,4 . ~'■—'■'■ ,1881 -W,.Walters's Libeller ... 8 4 3 131 1882' v G.ißate's The Poet;,..' ■'..:: 8: 1 ;3,15 ,-■ 1883 D...O'Bribn's Tasman : '..-. .8 10: 3 llf.-. 1884',R.:Hi'Vallance's Salvage 1 "8?10 - l'-3 13;; •' 1885 P. F.'Tancred's' Adminis-:*-'-'-*. "•'. - '-";•'■■ '.•'■ ■ trator v :' : :..' ''... :^..;:8; 0v- 3 13- ■'■? 1886 T.H. Hill's Pasha-- :...;8 10- '3 13 18S7 Capt; Ru'ssell's'Tigredia... 8 .6 -;3 11;, 1888 W. Bobbett's Lady Norah -7 12 : 310 :.'■ 1839 H. Hammond's Sultan... '8 7. 3.10 „■•-.. 1890 G.,Ellis's Lady Florin,...'-8 3 .2 13::1591 G. Hunter's Cynisca .;: 8 9-.2 12 2-5 1892 G. H.. Clifford's Crutch- .;■ -: ; 'field ... ■■■' ... ;.."'..; 8 5,:.2 ; 13;2-5 1893 'J. ; D. Ormond's Queen of: V.-W- Trumps : ... \ ........ 7,.2 213 '■ ' 1894 H. Lunn's Clanranald . ... 8.9 212 , , 1F95 U. Marumaru's Rangipulu. 7 6'. ,2 11 '■ - .1896 R.,Allen's Saracen ir ~;«'!;' 2 113-5' 1597 U. MarumarVs Earigipuhi .7 12 ■-.- .2 11: ■ 1893 •J.Chaafe'sSt.Panl;,.. ...10 2-210 1899 11. D;' Nathan's Explosion -7 10 ~, 2 10 1-3 1900 D. Gordon's Boreas ,' :...:-9.13 , 2 13.', 1901 D. Gordon's Boreas:',; ■..."• 9 10., 2..-13 ;■:'..- 1932: E.,J. Watt's The Shannon,.?-. 7- ..2,-12,;.., ■1903 C.Machell's Pallas '.?: ■■'■::, :,l r ,i :-' ; 2 : 8.1 : 5 1904 W. Young's."Convoy 5 •-.'...; 7 12. •>':'.; — ','■»'. 1905-S.'. W. 1 : Tatliam's'Jeanne ;■ '~:,;:'■ .;' -■'. •':■•-!-D'Ar'o.-- '■:';.'.-' / I.i ; 7:10 .'; 2 /?• : '•„ 190S 1 W. : Cragg's Letherin ... 71 ' Gll ' .2 8 ; 2-5 1907 J. Monk's Aohilles- ;;^v:- 9 1908-D. Buiok's .Tangimoana-:,. .-7;'.4;~- 1 .2 7.4-5 Previous: .to 1890 the distance -was- ono mile ■(iid- ; three-quarters.- .':.;-. -,', ■;:■■. : - ; -."

-of?. 200' soys. ■: 'For Five (! 'fu ; rlon n gS. ;•?<'' listVby.St. Alwyne' , .'■A '; 7st.; y /:;.-:.;;V........:;: v :i/B, f ;peeloy)'.:l ) 5. Mr? C;' MacheU's Cymbiform;" Bst.V.' 7 Y ' ;yy :iy:" l ;-y>":"' : '' :- :i '.' ■•• I ■'-a7 .(M'Glusky)~2 i. 'Mr.'yF? Preston's 'Milan I ,'; 65t...:131b.. ~,". •:-■,;.'.' ;fe-",:.:?:.'/;.. v,.:y'yy7;-- (Carroll).; a; ■ i'Also started:.2'Daydream;.Bst..Blb..y(FvDy. Jones); 1 Bo.anorges, Bst. (Hatch); 1 Celaeno, : , .7st:y'4lb.! : (Cress) j .'.B -Bridge,",'7st...(Price); '-6. Royal Guard, 7st. (Shanahan);, 7.'Masterful, 7st. r (Chapman); '11 ■ vChauvelin,, ,7st. (WilLaoe: Collar} 65t.111b.; (Traill); 10 Subdue, ,6st; ,71b. (Young) ; .and. 9 Amphianser,.6st.:7lb.(Lowe);': y. : :y- ; yy ■'-'-'■ ;■. w y Daybeam was quickest to 1 , begin, followed by .Boanerges,.-Cymbiform, and I/ady Medallist, yiwhilßyLa'ce Collar ; ; aud ■Chaiiveliriiwero' last to mpve^i:;Daybeam ; led ,tb;-'iheystraightj; where.. Cymbiform;, took ichargo,*yahdV;liady : . Medallist ■;c6mniericed;i.to,:nibve'.>upy i cin ; ;tH6 outside.;.. Afte- a.good finishyJj'ady- Medallist won; by; a .length, ..with Milan 'two .lengths' away third, .Daybeam fourth, .Bridge 'fifth, and Subdue-last.- Time, lmih;.3soc.. : ■;'.; 7--

: ; -DOURO : :CUP; (Handicap)i rot 250 soys'/>; ':'!■'. v : ''' '■'': Sixfurlongs. A;;' '■ ~,; . !,!..! ! ■,'■■■[ 6.- Mr. W. E;Bidwili , s.b.^m..,Cbnsoiation i : , ■■'■; .. by -Birkenhead ' ;(imp;)'r-Ascensiori,' :'-.: ;,r,':4yr5.;.75t;;61b.,;..;..i.;.....V:(8.,Dee1ey) '1. 3. Mr.. J. Ames's Merrivbnia,?Bst. 71b: A •■'*■ ■ "Cr .->-'-i;.:,:..';:', '/■- v v (Reid)i-2 10. Messrs. Cameron and "'Fairbrother's .;.'■: Seatbh.Dale!' Bst.. 81b. ..:..'.':(oliver)' 3; •'; Also started: 8 Lorigiier, 9st;! bell) ; 4 Eclogue, 9st. Sib. (Jenkins) .; 12 Passion, •95t.:,.. (Pine) ; ,9V Passive,; : Bst".vlouv' . (Cairns): ;--5.c Miss: Mischief; Bs"t.'4lb. ; '(D6no- ; van);:l4rWabriki,: 83t.V2lb. ; !(Lbwe)f2 Rock Ferry,' Bst.-" 21b'. '(Hatch) j 1 Eflfortj, gst; 21b.' (Ryan); 7; Strategist, Bst. (G. Price); 11 .North.. Pole, 7st. 91b, (Wilson):; .13: MerryChristmas; 7st., 61b. 16 ■ Llanwern, :7st. (Carroll); 15 Ukraine,: 6st., 101b.'. (H. Price); and 17 Vinco,:6st. 71b;.(Smith). . •;;Whon- the barrier, was released Waorikiwas first to show.out,;but before a furlong had been..covered ho gave place to Merrivonia,:. who was followed ' by.';' Rock .- Ferry, Wabrikiy; Effort, Passion,' .Consolation, and Seaton Dale. .Merrivonia, had a'clear lead at" the home bend, where Consolation, Miss'Misclliif,. "Waoriki, and Seaton Dale were the mbst prominent, of the others. Consolation caught Merrivonia in the last half-furlong, and won by ■*■■ little 7 over a length: Seaton Dale was a fair third, : Waoriki, fourth, Passion fifth, Miss' Mischief sixth,... and Merry. Christmas last. North Pole and Llanw.orn fell at the five furlongs'• post.. .Time,:lmin. • 15• 3-ssec. "

DISPOSAL STAKES,; of, 120 : soVs;.- Special' ',:,'" weights,; Five furlongs. ; l.Mr.'J. M'Laughlin's b. f. Splash, by ."■■" San Fran—Spring, 3yrs., Bst. '■■"•■:.■ '■■:■:■;■■■ '-. "■ '•■■'■.:-. ■■.■.■■ v (A; -Oliver) : 1 7.'Mr. F. Higgott's Sweet Lethe,:Bst. lib. •.', ■"".-."' : -.:. (Hatch) 2 5. :Mr. ; J. H. Prosserls Playmate, Bst. lib..'. (Jenkins) 3 Also started: 0 Cyreno, Bst. 81b. (Barlow); 11 Conquer,. Bst. 81b> (Reid);. 10 Mania, 3st. 81b. (Cairns); .8 Golden Cairn, Bst. 81b. (Jones); 13 • Togo, : Bst., lib.- (Price); .12 Oblivion, Bst.' lib. (Williams); 2 Axito,\Pst, lib. (M'Combe); 3 Lucretius," Bst. lib. (Langstono); 9 Mythical, Bst. : :llb..'(Pine)'; and 4 Miscast, Bst. (Jones);,..,;. Sweet Lethe led to the.straight, followed by Conquer, Axite,' and Splash.' About oho hundred yards off tho post: Splash headed Sweet Lethe, and won by a bare- length!: Playmate was a fair third, Golden ■'. Cairn fourth, and Lucretius fifth. Time, . Imin. 3 l-sscc-METROPOLITAN, HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Six furlongs. •".'.'" 2. Mr. M:,T. M'Grath's br..g. Tumut,!by. ',' "•-Merriweo—Ismene, syrs., Bst! 91b.■."'.'• (H. Cairns) 13.'Sir Geo. Clifford's ch.f. Flitawayj by , Clanranald—Elusive, 3yrs., 7st. '81b. (Jones) 2 ( 4.Mr. D. Buick's br. h/Rangipapa;'by : Papakura—Elusion, syrs., 9st. lib.- . '■' ,'(Reid) '3

.-. Also started: 6 Ballarat, Bst. (Price); 1 Taitoko, 7st. 111b. (Hatch); C Mon Ami, 7st. 71b. (Docley); 7 Momrty, 7st. ,61b. (Price); 9 Iranui, 7st. 51b. (Shanahnn); 10 All Guns, 7st. 31b. (Hack); and 8 Woodhey, 7st. 21b. (Wilson). Tumut was first away, and Elitaway was last to leave the mark. Tumut soon gave place to Rangipapaand All Guns, who M past the four furlong post followed by Tumut, Moriarty, and Mon Ami; while Taitoko nad drifted back to last. All Guns led into the straight, just ahead of Rannipapa md

Tumufc, while Flitaway could bo seen coming tli rough tho field at a great rate, and Taitoko. was making a run on tho rails. Ttimut. headed All Guns at the distance, and finisning strongly, won by nearly two lengths from Flitaway, who heat Rangipnpa on tho post for second place. Taitoko was fourth, All Guns fifth, and Woodhoy last. Time, Imin, luscc.

NO7E3 ON THE RACING. [By Glgncos.] With the exception of Yosami, who was the outsider of the field, all the candidates in the Alungaroa Welter wero liberally 'supported. Parable finished up, a slightly better'favourite than Osiris, hut the Merriweo filly, tailed .off: befomths field.had gone far, and finished along way behind the place horses. Telford timed his run on Osiris beautifully, and the chestnut won quite comfortably at the finish., Taiiira was well in it at six" furlongs, and should improve with every raco. Aberbrothock, too, is coming on .very fast, and should . not be long in losing his maiden statxis. :■'--.' On recent form, St. Aidan is not the horse that one would expect to start favourite in a race, but when the: betting closed on tlie January Welter Handicap, ho was the best backed, of tho seven starters, Kurawaka and Vasa being next in demand. Thero was -some delay at the start, caused by Vasa and Wailethe, and; eventually the first-named got away,in front of the field. The Finland mare usually wins her races from end to end, but she was pulled in behind tho leaders on this occasion, and saved for a run in the straight,- when she easily settled the others for pace. •'■, Valdima'r was pacemaker for seven' furlongs, but tired badly after that. Bourrasque finished with a good run, and though'ho had no chance with Vasa,: he-is improving.enough to suggest that ho will be a winner again this season. "Lawn Rose arid Kurawaka were evidently knocked out bytheir efforts on' Wednesday, as neither ran as well yesterday. . ) A field of eight for the Wellington Stakes gave promise' of a very interesting raco, but therb.was not.nearly the excitement at the finish as that manifested in last year's contest, between Fleetfoot and Armlet. Tho latter was among the field, in yesterday's race, and notwithstanding the fact that she carried full penalties she was the actual favourita'at the. finish; On the totalisator, Sir Geo. Clifford's bracket (Broadsword, and Sharpshooter) carried, exactly the same - number of tickets as Armlet. ...

Theodore, ridden by Hatch, scarcely .carried, as much money as might havo been expected after' his first, day's win.. The Merriwee colt was quickly into his stride, and led, throughout tho journey, being over a length' in front of. the second horse at the finish';:-, As the?'five-furlbrig'starting-post is. on- a peculiar-; angle it..is'-;not .easy %;'judge-' a- start"from.?th'b s'tarids, ; ; biit"-Theodore appeared.to secure ah" advantage' at the'start' and Broadsword looked to :be loft. -At'any rato Broadsword was at the rear of tho field as they swept along'the.bottom',of the cburso,;and being sb'badly placed Wb chances' were' spoiled. In the straight he finished at a ', terrific rate,"and was - fairly flying past the field 'when the post was reached, but his,run was top late to be availing. However; it left no doubts? as, to his courage. Monwa was' the best of the others." It took him'a long time to. get properly, under way, but he" was going well in .the last furlong, and was only beaten by a narrow margin by Broadsword. Armlet never her baokors any hope of "collecting a dividend, .the weight being sufficient to. stop her against such brilliant two-year-olds. ''•'•''■...' ■ -~^

7 Artilleries withdrawal'' from '-the'Ra"c- r ing 'Club'Handicap;;.left'- eleven"--staftovsV-.to go to' the*-'post for".-"thaty event.-'< Muskerfy. ;was ;installed-' a'-hot favourite; with Truga-: nini-and Ikon next in demand.. After some delay at tlie ; .start, Merrie Zealand arid Bine' Ribbon:were hampercd-by the-tapos, and ■ were the :last; of. the field .as it-swept out of the straight. >v Muskerry took/charge from the start, aiid was;-n'ever"hbadpd.''yßeing al:lowed;.toi'makb'.jher'own .p'a^o''yesterday- sho, won 'with'-somethillg 'in''reservo'i*; arid'cb'uld doubtless have' improved' on tho time, had it' been.: necessary.' 'Truganinij. who'has recently had_:a" cha'ngd.'/'of "stables, also 'bad' a change of jockeys, but- there'■■ was no change' in..iher luck, arid 'once '■'• more' she; was."in .second'"position wheii'\the;'winning 'post' was- ! reached. '■.' 'Glehculloch',- i'hd;'-was'running:in a good pbsition;at'half-the;distarico, finished last. Gold'' .Crest"- ran : botte'r;_than, generally expected, 'and beat.his stable-mate'.All Red,; iwho was conceding, him 91b." •'. ' ;.

'.Another: large'field contested' the Fitz-. Herbert Handicap for '. two-iyear-blds.. '■ ißdanerges • andCelaono, who were' bracketed, 'carried most money, but neither of the 'pair succeeded in-gaining a' place; though Boanerges, .was iWell; placed:-in: the' early "stages..*, ."Lady.Modillistj' yKo-'i» : 'usually]--'* got away ; : ,: . 'fairly. ''w'elly;' B 'anH7'"oVer:' , tho; Tast. tivo' furlbhgs ; lier : pace wtts'"miperior r tb' any.of: the others. . Daybeam- abted as,pace-, .maker,'over the' first part;: but drifted back, to'fourth- position at' the finish. He 'evidently gallops : bettor when the going"'is soft, ,as it-was when hewon.in the spring. Cymbifarm.is a good colt and one susceptible to : a lot' of improvement. ' ' r.Te Kahurangi, who went slightly .lame after his race' on Wednesday, was the only withdrawal from the-.Douro Cup; As this: is one pfvtlie richest races in "New Zealand for hacks,' it was generally expected that.in addition: to, 'attracting a' big field,. it would produce, a'great contest; Effort was the favourite ,: selection, :: with' Rook Ferry, next in de- . mand,- but' this .pair failed, to gain'places. Consolation! who finished' sixth in the Maiden Plato 6h-:Wcdne"sday t - ? *as.racing.under'mofo; advantageous ; c6'nditi6n's : --iff;:'jis' f *^"Ypg;ai : ds i f'' w.cight;'-.ahd it'made a-lofc'-{of '' : Ridden' by.: Deeley,"'". she" was"' always!" 'well placed,: and.scored'rather easily attho finish.' The ; great, disappointments'of the field wore Longner and' Eclogue,' who did noi look' liko winning at any stage.' Eclogue is likely to do better at ' longer ■ distances. ' . Longner" was racing for a positio.i in tho first furlong, but the field was very crowded, and he received a couple 'of i bumpsj which effectually, settled his chances! otherwise :he,must: havp had a say in tho finish. In..the.scTimmagOiat the same: place,'' North Polo .-received -a severe bump, and came down, and Llanwern fell oyer'him. : Fortunately tho'^riders, -L; Wilson and T. Carroll, wro not injured. . ißackers. were'iairly : firm in their opnidn as to the = probable result of (the Disposal Stakes, Spash, with Oliver in the saddle, being voted a good thing. :The.opposition was fairly "weak, for Sweet." Lethe was ablo' to lead the field until the last'half-fuflohg,:when Oliver brought.Splash along -ahd won com-i fortably. -. After the race'the' winner 'was sold to Mr.- H.' Hodge, of Bushy for 150 guineas. ■:'■'."' '-''-'-.; ; '■ '' ; In the Metropolitan Handicap, Tumut,-' who had"bnly been raised' 101b. for his first day's win,': was reckoned to have a chance second to none, but a lot of support was forthcoming for Taitoko, and_ the ..son, 1 of .Stopmak finally ended .up a slightly, better favourite than Tumut. Taitoko got away fairly well, but ho had. a bad rim, and at the end of two.furlongs he had drifted back to last. Ho; got a' run through on the rails' at the straight ontrance,. but then had. no chance of gaining a place. , Tuniut was actually first out of the barrier, but as on the first day. Cairns' allowed' someone else, to make the pace, and he : brought Tuinutalong again in tlio straight, and won nicely, though. Flitaway, who was last to leave tho mark, finished bettor than any of the others, and with an; even start must have pushed Tumut very hard for premier position. Tumut has improved' wonderfully since the ; spring. When he raced.at Horowhenua'ih September he was- paddock trained, ahd was*.;ftn ,cxcit 7 able animal at the post. -.The"'travelling, he! has had in-ihe interim_spems ened ,liim'down,- as ho is: easy to manage at ,the barrier. "He is now stabled regularly, gets through his work'with relish,' and seems to improve a stone with every couple of races. .It speaks' a good dear for his. trainer's ability that ho jias succeeded in winning so riianv races with a horso that many a trainer \yould have never persevered with.

Bookmakers are notified in the advertising columns that applications for licenses' to bet at the Takakn races on February 2 muat be made to'tho secretary by to-night. The Pahiat'ua Racing Club and the Hawke's Bay Trotting Club insert a notice to bookmakers in the advertising columns; Owners, are notified in'_ this issue that nominations for the Woodvillo Jockey.Club's raceß closes on January 30.

ACCEPTANCES FOR THIRD DAY. Tho following acceptances have been received for tho third day's events at tho Wellington Racing Ch.o's summer meet-, iug:— WALLACEVILLE WELTER. Six furlongs. St. lb. ' St. lb, Passivo ... 9 3 Aberbrothock 8 0 Consolatiou...' 811 ' Tauira ... 7 12 Strategist ... 8 5 Faux Pas .... 7 10 ■Waikaraka.. 8 0 MELROSE WELTER HANDICAP. Seven furlougs. st.' lb. St. lb. Probability ... 9 1 Kurawaka ...-8 o St. Aidan ... 813 Waioriki ...'8 0 Eclogue .. .8 13 Maiora ' ... 713 SeatonDalo 8 9 Sail Fernando 711 Valdimar " ... '8' 9 Playmate ... 710 Adr'ia;"■". . ... 8 6 Yosami ... 7 7 CONSOLATION HANDICAP. One mile and 1 a quarter. ■ St. lb. St. lb. All Red ... 9 7 Ikon ... ... 7 0 Apa ... '-;... 8 4 Chanteuso ... 6 9. Tangimoana... 8 2 Adria ... 6 7 Sir Frisco ... 710 Woodhey ... 6 7 Truganini ... 7 2 Lawn Rose... 6 7 'HOPEFUL STAKES. Four furlongs. ■-'■<■ : st. lb; ' ' st. lb. -Theodore 9 2 Aema 7.1 Expansion ... 8 9 Celaeno ...... 7 0 Cymbiform ... 8 5 Sea Queen ... Gil Xylophono ... 8 3 Chauvelin ... 6 7 Lady Medallist 8 0 Lace Collar ... 6 7 Boutade ... 7,11 Raupare ...... 6 7 Sharpshooter.. 7 9SUMMER HANDICAP. One mile. > St. lb. . st. lb. Tumut .;.... 9 1 Taitoko 7 0 Goldbeater ... 7 13 Iranui 7 0 Full Rato ... 713 Sir Tristram 7 0 ; Artillorie:,-?: ... 7,13 Truganini ... 7 0 '.' Sir Frisco ; ... 7° 12 Merrie Zealand .7 '0 'Aborigino: , ... 7 6 Sir Antrim ... 612 Ikon', .......... 7 3- Chanteuse ..i 6 12. Vasa ........... 7-2 Passive ...... G 7 KAITOKE HANDICAP. Five furlongs. St. lb. '■'-' ;'' st. lb. Passion ....... 811 Miscast ...... 610 ,Te Kahurangi 8 S lilanwern ... 610 Consolation... 8 3 Ukr'aino .„ 6 7 ■•' Rock -Ferry... 712 .'• Toanga 6'7 Effort - ...... 712 Mania 6 7 Merrie Christ-. To Ru ...... 6 7 mas ........v 7 2 Vinco ...... 6 7. Sweet Lethe...; 7 2,; CITY'HANDICAP. Six furlongs. : . : st. lb. st.lb. Gold Crest .. v , 9 :4 Martyrium ... ;7 6 Rangipapa ... 9 0 Chanteuso ... 7 2 Artillerie ... 8 2. AH Guns, 613 Flitaway ....... 711 Serenade' ... 69 ■ ; :Ballarat ... ; 7 10 ~' , -. ''.SELLING PLATE. Six furlongs. s -«-..;,.; a t.lb; — st.lb; • i D.er'Witte ... 8 8 Lucretius '..;':-8 .8 'Prism ' 8 8 Conquer ... 8 8 ' Cyrene ...... 8 8 Oblivion ... 8 8 Togo- .-... 8 8 Miscast .......80 Playmate ... 8 8 - - Splash 8 0 'Mythical .:. 8 8 Faux Pas •... 8 0 , Golden Cairn 8 8' '■.'-:".

FOXTON RACING CLUB; ■■> " . FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. tBT IKLKaItArU.—BI'JiCUL eotittEsrONnßNT.l Palmorston North, January 22. ' Fino, weather prevailed ■ for tho first day of ,the" Eoxton' Racing Club's. Mooting, and. there was a large, attendance The fields were ,lai;ge in,all:the events, but, despite that fact; tho, tqtahsator returns showed, a .'considerable passing through the machine as. compared: with £8258 last year. Bookmakers fees :" showed, .an increase, .'fourteen metallicia'ns being licensed. Their fees .totaled';£2s2. Results :— HACK HURDLES, of 80 sovs., second.horse .. 10 sovs;; third. 5 bovs from tho stake. .. Ono.milo and a half... ' ■'.".. 2i-' , Mr/.3V'';-,o'Neill.'s. ch'. .g. Coy, by Sou'- -' ' wester—Puss,, aged, lOst. .21b. ■■.' ;.!*}?. I -jfc/iW. ■'~■ (Q.; O'Neill) 1 5; Mr; H. ■ Alexanderls b. g. .'Whimper,' '.' 6yrs., Dst. ............: (H. Kingham) 2 4. Mr. A. Atw.ood's br. g..Reumac,'4yrs., •9st. f,;:;.'.;.'...'..,>.'..;....:.....(W. Young) .'"'3 ■. '.Also,:" started:.- 3. Don .Carlos, -lOst.' 111b. (C. Cress);; Mooso, : lOsfc.,-71b. (J.■• Connell); 9st. (J.Morris); 6 Sedgmore, 9st. (H. Copestako). . Moose led.to .the five furlong post, where Coy headed him, and won easily by a length and a half. Don Carlos fell. • Timo, 2min. 53sec. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 80'sovs, .. second lidrso 10 sovs., third 5 sovs from "-.'.' the'stako'. Six.furlongs'. ■3i-3lr<'"H. ; --Spr'att's-b.'.'.g".. Mendip, .by: St. , ivv'; Paul—Sou'-wester mare, 3yrs.', ißsfc. ■ :-■« 51b: i .:t..'......;'........:.....(C:'Jack50n) ,1 2i"Mr. S; Mcssena's b. g. Waitote; Syrs:, . . •:• - Bst. .■.:;:... ;..;.....:....... 2 7. Mr. F.'Glover's br g. Buoyant,'syrs., J ■v Bst. 91b.■'.;.'; ...........:. (Lambess) 3 Also started: 1 Nortt-East, Bst. 91b.. (T. Pritchard); 6 Taumano, Bst. 41b. (W. Jennings) ; 4 \A.wha, Bst. 41b. 1 (W. Young); 5 First Mate, Bst. 31b. (T. George);'B Marion,. 7st. 41b. (J. Coleman). : Mendip took charge at tho home turn and won a good raco by a. neck, half a length separating second and third horse. Tinie, lmin. 16 2-ssec. .. FOXTON CUP, of ; 200 sovs., second horso 30 sovs., third 15 sovs. from the stake. 'One mile and. a. quarter. ■'■■ J.Mr. J. Hafdley'sb.g. White Star/ by , ."' ; ~Daystar—Rejected, Oyrs., 7st. 21b. :i-^v' ~ '",:'-; ■■■?■•. -(Gilbert); 1 ! ,4.VMr. A. Robertson's ch. g. Kilmarnock, /-.aged, 7st. sib. ...............(Clareburt).. 2 2. Mr. A. Jackson's'b. c: Roosevelt, 3yrs., " . 7st. 71b. ..(R. Lambess) ■ 3 .Also started: 1 Waitapu.Bst.l2lb. (M'Kay); 6 White Lie, Bst. 81b. (C. Price);, -6:Staybo'y, 7st; 131b. (W. Price); 8 Research, 6st. 111b. (J. Coleman); 3 Tangeroa, 6st. Ayres). :','.• . .From a good start White Star,, Research, •and Waitapu were first to show out, and they, raced together to tho stand, 'White .Star being slightly in front.'.At.'tho top turn Waitapu displaced; Research, White Star being out a length in front of the Foxton horso. The order round tho back was unaltered.till tho.five furlong post was reached, where Waitapu dropped; back, Tangeroa taking second place, with Kilmarnock and Roosevelt'close up.' White Star was first into tho straight,, Kilmarnock.lying second, and positions wore unaltered in ; the run to the por.t, White Star, scoring easily by a length and a half. Roosevelt camo with a. late.-run that landed.' him .third, a head behind Kilmarnock. Timo;,;2min;'.losec. i-'

TRIAL HACK;RACE; of 60 soys.,-" second horse. .10 sovs., third. 5/soys.', from, the I ~ stake. Six furlongs. • 3. Mr. H.'-M'Manawaj's 1). m. Castig- . liono, by Birkenhead—Carleon, 3yrs., '-. Bst.-21b. '..'.......A:.... .(Pritchard) 1 2. Mr. G. Castle's b. c. Clemora, 3yrs., ..-',,-Bst. '21b.■': !'.J;...'.'-. (C. Cochrane)' 2 8. Mr. E.. Stevenson's ch. g. Leolantcr, . "-." aged, Bst. 101b;.] (J.j.Lyford) 3 Also started: Hi Kiwi, Bst. 101b. (C. Price);- 10 -Lulu, Bst. 101b. (Clareburt); 5 Finessour, Bst. 101b. > (M'Kay); 7 Heathorley Lass, ,Bst. ,101b.-. (W. Younp)'; 9 Amokura, Bst. 101b. (W. Price); 6 Kimmerian, Bst. 101b.- (T. George); 1-12• Colossus, Bst. 2ib. (W.- Jennings); 4-Merry Messenger, Bst. 21b. (W. Ayres). > . - Clemora led to tho half distance, where Castigliono drew, up.on terms, and, in tho :run .to- the" post, won by half' a head, Leolanter A couple of lengths away third. Timo, lmih. 17 2-osec. - ;■-' AAVAHOTLHACK ;WELTER HANDICAP, of ,80- sovs., .second horso 10 sovs., and third 5 sovs. from tho stake. ■" One mile. 2. Mv. W. Giescii's rn. m. Maidi, by " Handsomo Jack—Ruby, aged, Ssfc. 91b. .............................. (M'Kay) 1 1 Mr C. L. M'Kersey's b. f. Tho Cockatoo, 4yrs., Ost. 71b. ... (T. Pritchard) 2 3. Mr. M. AViuriington's b. m. Billow, 9st • •• -'(C Cochrane) '3 Also started • 4 -Windage, 9st. (W. Prico); D Scenery,' Bst. 121b. (C. Price); 6 Anemone, Bst. 111b". (Rayrior); 7 Liquid Air, Bst. 71b. (W. Young). , ... . . ■ . Liquid Air took charge from the jump, and, with The Cockatoo next, showed the way to the:half-distance, where The Cockatoo was in front./ Opposite the stand, Maidi camo with'a rush, and, passing Tho Cockatoo, won by a' head, Billow closing up'third. lniui. 45 l-sset>-

FLYING HANDICAP, of 150. sovs., second . horso 20 sovs., and third 10 sovs. from tbo stake. : Six furlongs. 3. Mr. G. Clarcbnrt's b. in. Lady Mcnschikoff. by Menschikoff—Sister Frances, 3yrs., 7st. 121b. ...... (Cla'reburt). 1 1. Mr. C. E.- Major's b. f. Ki'rsty, 4yrs., 7st. 121b. (C. Jacknon) 2 4. Mr. W. Withcrs's b. g. Lethean, 6yrs., Sst. 21b. '....... (W., Young) 3 Also started: 6 Lord Soult, 9st. (C. Price); 7 Ton-Tubl 7st. 111b. (AY. Price); 5 Waicola, 7st. 81b. (M'Kay); 2 Cute, 7st. 41b. (W. Ayres). Lord Soult was quickest on bis feet, and, with Cute next, led to tbo home turn, where they gavo way to the .placed horses, Lady Menschikoff winning by a head. Time, lmiu. 14 3-sscc. • '~.. DASH HANDICAP, of 60 : sovs., second ' horse 10 sovs., third 5 sovs. from the stake. Four furlongs. '. 4. Mr. C. Hammond's blk. g. Genuine, by Bona Fide—Loneley, Gyrs., 7st. 91b.,, carried 7st. 131b....(W. Young) 1 3 Mr. J. M. Johnston's b. m. Cute, syrs., ; 9st. 71b. (Pritehard) 2 2. Mr. M. Roberts's b. g. Langshan. aged, 9st. lib. (C. Cochrane) 3 Won, easily by a length, Langshan close up third. Time, 51 l-ssec. .' HERRINGTON WELTER HANDICAP, of 110 sovs., second horse 15 sovs., third 10 sovs. from the stake.. Seven, furlongs. .'.■■■.■■■'■ 3. Mr. G. Penfold's br. m. Flotilla, byTorpedo—Bonny Blink, 6yrs., Bst. 101b. ......................... (H. Mason) 1

8. Mrs. F. Robison's ch. h. Rangihaeta, ' 6yrs., Bst.: 51b. ......... (C. Price) 2 1. Miss Dempster's b. m. Astraea, 4yr5.,,. Sst. 31b. ;..... (W. Raynor) .3 Also started: 7 Moscow, Bst. 131b. (Miller) ; 10 Mussel, Bst. 111b. (W. Jennings); 2 llosegrovo (AV. Young); 9 Mallet, Sst. 51b. (Cochrane); 11 Lothair, Sst. 51b. (T. George).; 5 Miss Vera, Sst. 31b. (W; Ayres); 4 Belario, Bst. 21b. (W.. Price); ■ 6 Highden, Sst. (T. Pritehard). ' Flotilla took command at. the home turn, and won all out by a neck, a neck separating second and third horses. Time, lniin. 30 2-ssec. ' ' ■■ ■ ....

ACCEPTANCES FOE SECOND DAY. ; (BY TELEGRAM—rRESS ASSOCIATION.)': ■ Palmorston North, January 22. . Tho following acceptances have, been received for the second day of tho meeting:— HURDLES. Ono mile and three-quarters. —Coy, list. 21b.; Maidi, lOst. 131b.; Don Carlos, lOst. 81b.; Moose, lOst. 51b.; Scenery, lOst.; Grenado, 9st. 121b.; Lothair, 9st. 91b.; Whimper,. 9st. 41b.; Montague, '9st. HACK HANDICAP. Sovon furlongs.—. Astrae'a,- 9st.; Mendip, Bst. 101b.; Miss Vera, Bst. 31b. ;• Buoyant; 7st. 121b..; Gastiglione, 7st. ,71b.';..Taiunano,.7st., 61b.; Sir Possible, 7st. 61b.; Billow; -7st. 61b.; Kimmerian, 6st. 9ib.: • ' : i..~-\: ." ! PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. _ One mile' and a distance. —White Lie, ' Sst. . 61b.;; Flotilla, Bst. 31b.; AVhito Star, Bst. 21b;; Lethean, 7st., 131b.; Kilmarnock, 7st. 111b.; Roosevelt, 7st. 101b.; Waicola, 6st. 131b. ; Tangeroa, 6st. 71b.CARNARVON HACK WELTER: HANDICAP. Seven furlongs—Tho Cockatoo,.lOst. 121b.; Cute, 9st. 91b.;- Maidi, 9st. 21b.; North-East, 9st, lib.; Windage, ,Bst. ltjlb.; First Mate, Bst. ; 91b.: Clemora, Bst. _ 61b.; Anemone, Bst.; Liquid Air, Sst. ;. Waiouru, ,Bst. ■■■ .-■ :■ ■■;• ■'. ;:..':. ; NEWMARKET, HANDICAP. Five : fur9st.: 61b.;'■ Lord' Soult; Bst.' 131b/; Lady Menschikoff,' Bst: 101b.; Waipaliii, Bst. 31b.; Kirsty, 'Bst.*. lib;; Cute; 7st. 61b.;' Lothair, 1 7st. 21b.; Mussel, 7st;; ,Toa Tuhi, 6st. 131b.; Surmount, 6st. 71b. / TELEPHONE .HACK HANDICAP. '. .Six furlongs—Genuine, Bst. 121b.; Awha, Bst. 31b.; Taumano,- Bst. 31b.; Bonnie' Doon, 7st. 131b.; Clemora, 7st. lllblj. Notorious/ 7st. 81b;; Marion, 7st. 71b. . . ." : ; .. .;;, ■■■ MOUTOA .WELTER One mile.—Moscow, 85t.;..131b.;v : Rangiliaetaii;Bst 101b.; Rosegrovo, Sst. ■ Mb.; Bclario, Bst. 41b.; Mallet, Bst. 41b. ;■', North-East,;' Bst.; Bst.; Highden,.Bst.7 Billow, Bst., ' TAICAPUNA : JOCKEY CLUB'S SUMMER -•'■■;•:; ■■^■;- :: :-; MEETINC; ."';.,'.' ' v."' --, ".. Cut TEr.EGitirn—i'ltESS association.) : v Auckland, January 22. The following acceptances have been received in connection; with ' tho' Takapuna Jockoy Club!s summer meeting; which openson.Friday next:— .:■ . TAKAPUNA CUP. of 400. sovs.' One mile and a half.—Leonator, Bst. 121b.; Paritutu, Sst; 91b.; Uranium; Bst; 61b.; Uhlando, 7st.. 131b.; Advocate, 7st.. 61b..; Inglis, 7st., 41b.; Pohutu, 75t..31b; : ; Ngapuka, 7st.';'.Tui Cakobbu; TstT; FifstlGun',: 7st.; "Bully,., ; .6'st.vlolb;;' : Maherio; 6st,'' 101b..'; Rimlock,- 6sC 91b';-' ! ';:<■.i : : ;STEWARDS' HANDICAP, '.of 100 sovs. Fivo, furlongs and a half.—Dovonport, Bst. 31b.; Wauchope, Bst. -21b.;; Miss Winnie, Sst.; Tm. Cakobau, 7st.. 91b. ; Tarina, 7st 91b.; Haldane, 7st. 61b.; Waihuka, 7st. '41b..; Grizello, 6st. 101b. ■ ZEALANDIA HANDICAP,'of 100 sovs; Five furlongs and a half .—Dcvonport, 9st.; Wauchope, Bst, 131b.; Miss' Winnie, Bst. 111b.; Tarina, Bst. 61b.; Sir Artegal, Bst. 51b.; Imprimus, Bst. 21b.; Wailiuka, Bst. lib.; St. Tui, 7st. 121b.; Dogger Bank, 7st. 61b.; Lady Frances, 7st. lib..; Miss Ad-, vanco, 7st.; Azoff, 6st.' 131b.; . St. Maria, Cst. 111b. : . .;. :....:'. : ;' ; v CALLIOPE ' HANDICAP, of; .100 , sovs. : Five ■ furlongs-.and, a ; , half.—Sea i.; Elf, ■ Bst;101b.; Snowfobt,' Bst. 61b.;': Hyperion, 7st. '111b.;, Tetrazzinnij 7st. 91b... Caruso, 7st. 51b.; Fleet Arrow, 7st. 51b.; Impulsive, 7st. 31b.";. Tuku Tuku,. 7st. 31b.; Curtain,: 7st.. 31b.; Elegance,. 7st.; Fighting Fish, 6st.' 121b.; Excalibur, 6st. 131b. . : ,•■■■.■.• ', FERRY HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. ~. Five furlongs and a half.—Hard Rock,: 9st.';'Grizblle, Bst. 131b.; Winhaston, Sst. 61b.; Explosive,. Bsb. 51b.; Durability, Bst. 51b. ;,• Meiitira, Bst. 31b.; Bon Battle, Bst. 21b.; Aimwell, Bst. lib.; Master Paul, Sst. lib:-;"Gold-win, Bst. lib.; Fuss, Sst. lib.; Flying Soult, Sst. j Zinnia, Bst.; Miohaeoff,. Bst.; ■ Aristbs, Bst.; Jena,. Sst.; Censure, Bst.; Tattoo, Ssti OREWA HURDLE RACE, of 100 sovs v One mile and three-quarters.—Hautapu, 12st. 51b.; Nbteorini, lOst. 71b.; Waihekau, 9st. 51b.; Mozart, 9st.: lib.; Okaihau, 9st., MAIDEN PLATE, of 80 sovs. One mile.— Paul, 9st.; Lord Crispin, Sst. 101b.; Dainty, Sst. 81b.;'Biddy'Curran, Sst. 51b.; Explosive, 7st. 131b.;. Mohtira, 7st. 111b.; Kapurangi, 7st. 81b.-; Armagh, 7st. 81b.; Hinuera, 7st. 81b.'; Blue, Rocket, '7st. 81b. • ) ■ PONY HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. Five furlongs and a half.—Mighty Atom, ,9st.. 91b. j Glenora, Bst. 111b.; Paul Beaver, Bst. 71b.; Mistime, Bsi, 71b.; Cyroria, Sst. 41b.; Mahinga, Sst. 31b.; Carmania, 7st. 111b.; Eto'nia, 7st. 31b.; Carmania, 7st. . 111b.;. Laurel Wreath, 7st. lib.; Elenore, 7st.; Maika, 7st.; Nora. Soult, . 6st. 131b.; Peggy Pryde,.6st. 121b. Additional acceptances may be received at Devonport. VVANCANUI J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. In this issue we publish' the programme for tho Wanganui. Jockey Club's autumn meeting, which is to bo held on Thursday and Saturday, March 4 and 6. This club continues to allot excellent • stakes for the different races at the meeting, and owners will no doubt show their appreciation when the' nominations fall due on Monday night. Mr; C, O'Connor has recently been appointed starter for the. meeting, Mr. W. H.-{-tartgill will act as judge,- and Mr. Geo. Morso.will as usual prepare tho weights. Satisfied with tho excellent entries and the good fields tho Wanganui Cup has drawn in tho past, tho club has decided to still run this race over a course of a mile and three-quarters, and with'it goes GSO sovs. in stakes. The •Wanganui Stakes, ono mile and a half, on the second day, is worth 350 sovs., and all the other ovents aro well widowed. Owners of hurdle horses should note that the club places two jumping ovents on each day's programmo, one for hacks and one for allcomers. Nominations for all ovents, except tho Jackson Stakes, close at 9 p.m. on Monday next, January 25, with tho secretary, Mr. Wm. Hall. The Jackson Stakes ■ has already closed with 91 nominations. Messrs. Lewis anil Co., of Wanganui, have a >ood little erouory business for sale. Pruticu--I'aia die given is an advertisement.