THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 500, 6 May 1909, Page 7

THE TURF.

i>, ' 4 -— HAWKE'S BAY J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. TANGIMOANA WINS TffE CUP. ent ißwaßira—i'uß»B as3ocutioni ' Napier, May 6. Beautiful weather and a very large attendance favoured the opening day of tho Hawko's Bay Jockey Club's autumn meoting to-day, • and excellent sport resulted. The sum of ' £9586 Was passed through the totalisator, &s compared ,wii;h £8515 on tho first day last year, an increase of £1071. Fifteen book- ' makers were on tho ground at a fee of £20 , 10s. eadh, making a total of £307 10s. Tho following aro tho results :— ' .LONGLANDS HACK HURDLES. Oho mile and three-iiliArtors.'-Hon. u. V- urmond's b. g. North Head, by Birkenhoad-- ' Norsemaid, oyrs, lOst. 91b. (J. Delanoy), 1; 1 Mr. ,C. E. Twist's Nero, Ost. (J. Hefcock) 2; Sir' W../R. Jtussoll's Corazon, list. 31b. (J. Hall), 8. /Also started: Peregrine, lOst.; iLebeccio, 9st. 31b-; and Atanui, 9st. lho favounte, North Head, soon shot to tho I front, and when passing tho post the first time had a load of nearly twenty lengths. Peregrine unseated his jockoy (it tho tenco in front of tho judge's box. North Head ' maintained tho lead throughout, oventuolly winning hands down by about four length*, whilo threo lengths separated second and 1 thir v d. Time, 3mm. 18 2-ssec. MAIDEN HACK. Six furlongs.—Mr. E. J.' Watt's br. g. Bridge,'by Tho Possible— * Scotia, 7et. 71b. (H. Pfico), 1; Mr. S. Williamson's King's Pfl», Bst. 61b. (A. Oliver), 2;-' Mr. M. Johnson's Cork, Bst. 51b. (W. AVHttaW), 3. Also started • Mayflower, Bet.'Blb. /Water o . Milk, Bat. Sib. t Ru, fat. ' 81b.; ' Master Stent, Bst. 51b.; Ulmia, Bst. 51b.'; Polynices, Bst. 51b.; and Ambab, Bst, 61b.' Ambala was rathor badly loft. Bridge took command early, and was not afterwards headed, winning by a long nock from King s Prbio, who beat Cork by half a length. Timo, imin/16 2-sscc. ' NURSERY HANDICAP. Five furlongs. —Hon. J. D. Onaond's b. c. Xylotmono, by Birkenhead—Banjo, Bst. 711). (F, D. Jones), •ij'Mr G. P. Donnelly's Golden water, 7st. 81b. (L. Witsoft), 2; Mr. Highden's Boa- ' nerges, 7st. 131b (E. Lowe), 2. Also- started: Elysian, Ost. lib.; Theodoto, 9sl. lib.; Glissade, 7st. 01b.! Tβ Pttia, 7st. 91b.;'M«efflfere, 6st. 121b.; and Scots Fu&lhV, Gst. 71b. Xylophone wajs; soon in front, and kept his advantage till tho post was reached, Winning by a length from Qoldfen Water, who beat Boanerges for second placo by about three lengths. Time, lmin. 2 2-sseo. PORANGAHAU HANDICAP. Sis furlongs.—Sir. T. H. Lowry's l)lk. g. .Bobrlkoff, by Finland—Gossip, 4yrs., Ost. lllb. (Buchanan). 1; Mr. G. P. Donnelly's Gold Thread, Bst. 31b. (A. Rae), 2j Mr.'W. Cooper's Sunbonnet, 7st. 121b., carried 81b. over (A. Oliver), 3. Also started: Mon Ami, Bst. 81b ; Vi, 7st. 81b. j Diamond Star, 7st. 71b; , , Wimmera, 7st. 21b.; and Inoy, 6st, 71b. (carried 6st. 101b.). Gokl Thread took tho lead,, BobrikofE being last to move. Gold Thread Uept'itt'the van till tho distance post Had ' , been reached, where Bobrikoff camo fast, and 6cored bv,a Bare length. Sunbonnot ivas a , fair third. Time , , lmm. 14sec. < HAWKE'S BAY CUP, of 450 sovg (cup ' valued at £50, presented by Hon. J. D. Ormond, and £400 in' specie)! Ono ', mile and h half. Mr. D. Buick's b. m. Tangimoana, ,by < San Fran—Wningongoro, syrs., Bst. alb .'...(A. Olivor)' 1 Trustees of tholato Mrs. A. M. CoomboVs , Master Soult, Bst. 121b. ...(R. Brown) 2 Mr. C. L. Lagor'a California, Bst. 121b. ' A ■ • (F. E. Jones) 3 i Also started: Downfall, Bst. 131b.; KopU, 7st. 131b.; Sir Tristsram, Bst. 21b.; Uhlando, 7st. 81b.; Waitapu, 7st. 81b ; First Mate, 6st. 101b.; Golden-Gate. 6st. 101b ; Awha, 6st. 71b.; Uonuku, Bst. 71b.; and Chamois, 6stl' 71b.< 'ITio largo Jield of thirteen was dispatched on fairly even terms, Waitapu getting a "- tit ; the'worst of ( it. Uhlando showed momentarily in front', andjtiien fell back. First Mate 'led into tho straight, and passed tho stand for the first time with Awha and • Vennkur in close attendance. Going' round the .back, First Mato was still in tho lead, tvith Uenuku, Tangimoana,'and Sir Tristram j his heels. California then began. x to,go up, and, at tho caretaker's bond, was 1 in third-■position.* Entering the Straight Sir Tristram, Tangiffioana ana California were almost abreast. At tho distance Tangimoana ebot io tho front, and at the samo timo i Maetor Soiilt made a forward rUii. A few yards from home Master Sonlt got to California, and a'glean set-to ensned. T-ingi- , moana won by half a. length from Master Soult, who bent California by' a bare head. Time, 2min. 38 l-ssco., KARAMU HANDICAP HURDLES. Ono inile and three-quarters.—Mr. F. Attfield's ' b g! Master Douglas, by i Douglas—Pearl Shot; syrs., lOst. 101b. (J. Hall) 1; Mr. P. P. Neaglo's Aroha, 9st. lllb. (E. O'Brien), 2; Mr. E. Wood's Capulet, Ost. 13lb. (H. FUteher), 3. Also started:' Waipu, list.; ' and Gold Dust, lOst. 101b. Master Douglas had 4he mco in hand all the way, and v>on comfortably by 4 threo lengths. Gold Dust fell. Time, 3mln. 2osec. POTJKAWA HACK HANDia\P. Five furlongs.—Mr Cattanach's blk. g. Mundic, by Gold Reef—Hopeful, 3yTs., 7st. 91b. (F. Cress), 1; Hon. J. D. Ormond'e Content ers, 9st. (?. D. iJones), 2; Mr. E. W. Col/Lns'e Tho Saint, Bst, 81b. Carroll;. 3. , , 'Also started: Illustrious, Bst. 71b.; Andrew -Mack, Bst. 41b.; Tho Limit, 7st. 121b.; Pk kipo, 7st. 91b. (carried 7st. 13fb); Caron ',7st. 71b.; Rangikura. 7st. 51b.; Magneta, 7st. 31b. (carried 7st. 61b.); Captain Jingle, Cpt. 121b.: Amato, Cst. 121b.: Appin, 6st. 121b. (carried 7st. lib.); High Flier, 6st. 121b. (carried 7st. 21b.); Obscurity, Cst. 121b. .Mundic hunj; at the post, but at tho tuin. into tho straight he was well up, and in tho •run homo took tho lead, winning comfortably by a longth. Time, lmin. 2 l-ssco. AUTUMN HANDICAP. Onco round.— '.Hon. J. D. Ormond's b. g. Bollin, by Birkenhead—Goyt, 3>rs., ,7st. 81b. (L. Wilson), 1; Mr. T. H. Lowry's Chnntouso, 7st. lllb. (J. Buchanan), 2; Messrs. Cameron and Fairbrother's Seaton Dalo, 6st. 71b, (F. Cress), 3. Also etarted: Gold Lace, Bat. lib.; Paisano, 7st. 101b.; Spate, 7st.; Mas- ' cow,'6st. 71b.; Lamsdorff, Bst. 71b. Bollin led all tho way, and won by & good length, lime,, lmin, 50 l-sscc.

' ' 'ACCEPTANCES FOR. SECOND DAY. The following are tho acceptances foi the Becond day:—, OHITI HACK HURDLES. Ono mi!o and a halt'.'—Corazon, lOst. 101b.; Papatowa, , lOsfc. 21b.; Peregrine, Ost. 121b.; Nero, 9st. 1 61b. ;>' Chicane, Ost.; Atanui, Sst,, and Lebeccio, Ost. • ' OtfAWA HACK HANDICAP.' Seven fUrlongs.—Gold Treasure, Osfc.; JHundic, Bst, 101b.; Voetgang. fist. 61b.: Illustrious, BSt. 61bV.Awha, 7st. 121b.; Pildpo, 7st. 121b.; King's Prjze, 7st, Sib.; Polynices, 7st. 21b.; Appan, 7st.; Water-o'-Milk, 7st.; and ObEcurity, 7st HAWKE'S BAY STAKES. Six furlongs and a'half.—Voetgann, Sst. 71b. ;,Piovocation, Bot. 71b., Maori King, Sst. 31b.; Theodore, 7et. 131b.; Xylophone, 7st. 81b.; E!yeian, 7st. 131b.; Fiddler, 7et. 31b.; Boanorgos, 7st 131b.; Clissado, 7st. lib.; Bliss, 7st. lib.; Thistledown, Cst. 81b.; and Mcrojnero, 6st. 81b. BURKE MEMORIAL STAKES. One nilo ftnd a (fnarter.—Bobriltbff, 9st, 101b.; i California, 9st. lib.; Tangimoana t 9st.; 'Aborigine, Bst. 101b.; Sir Tristram, Bst. 31b.; Sandstream, 7st. Dlb.; Kopui 7st. 81b.; Waiiapu, Tst. I fb. 5 hoy, fist. 71b.) Uonuku, 6st. fib.; and Lamsclorf, Cst. Tib. sdnitßY HACK HANDICAP. Jivo furlonga.—Coatendent, flst. 3lbi r Tho Saint, 85i.,81b.; Musiic, Bst. .81b.; Tbo Souatter, Bst. Gib.; AbSiwt Meek. 7st. 131b.; Tinatoa, 7st.'lllb.; Caron, 7al. 6tb.: Csrk, 7et. 31b.; Waiouru, 7st. 31b.; Raßgikura, Tub. lib.; •Magmrto, 6efc. VLih.; Kkuia, Gst. 111b.; Mayflowir, fist, lllb:; I««»t Maid, 6at. rib.; Master Stent, 6st. Tib.; ana Captain. Jingle, 6st. 71b. , MANGATAIUTA HANDICAP HTJRDliliS. One milo and three-quarters.—Mas- ' ter Douglas, list. 101b.; Waipu, lOat. 111b.; GolJ Bnst. VhK 81b.; KaujetiiietL lOst.

51b.; Aroha, Ost. 111b ; and Capulet, Dst. 61b.

OUVENILE HANDICAP. Fivo furlongs. f< -Boanorgcs, Ssfc. 3lb.j Golden Water, Bst. |V !lb.; Daybcam, Bst. lib.; Bridge, 7st. 91b.; 1Q I'o Puift, 7st. 91b.; Stotirtoti, ' 7st. 51b.; , Joleano, Ist. 31b.; Seraphic, 7st! 21b.; Amjala, 6st. 101b.; and Scots Fusilier, Ost. 71b. FAREWELL HANDICAP. Seven furongs.—Master Soult, Ost. 01b.; Gold Thread, Ist. 21b.; Moil Ami, fet. 21b.; Bollin, 7st. , '21b. i SUnbonliefc, 7st. 111b.; Ohartteilso, 7st. lib.; Vi, 7st. 31b.; Wimmora, Ost, 121b.; first Mate, 6st. 71b.; Seatondale, 6st. 71b.; ney, Ost. 71b.; Moscow, Cat. "71b.; Chamois, ye Ist. 71b.; and Sir Possible, Gst. 71b.' « Ci ' MAftLBOftOUCH RACES. H ' MAIORA WINS THE' CUP. M [BY TEDBUIiAI'JI-ritBSS ASSOCIATION.) SC Blenheim, May 5. jj ' There was good weather for the opening y. lay of the Marlborough Racing Club' 3 Au- T1 ,umn Mooting, which was well attended. df I'ho totalisiitor investments amounted to w 34274, as compared with £4033 for tho first lay last year. Tho following are tho reults: — hi 'HURDLES; .One mile and a half—Hip- or omatio, Ost. 91b. (N. Campbell), 1; Scenery, ti Ist. 131b., 2; Lerida, 10s*. 61b., 3. Also C tartedt Playmate, list filb.; and Burton, m 'st. 61b.- Wph easily. Time, 2imn. 53sec. (u MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP. Fivo fur- \i on'gs.—Twinklo (H. Tolford), 1; Waiata, 2; r )verrato, 3. Also started: Iphatus, Emma, •* jiidy Pearl, Campaign, Recollection, Brav- Y, ry, and Bonlu . Twinklo got'well away, and ?' .•on by a length. Time, lmin. 4 l-fised. g MARLBOROUGH CUP. Ono mile and a luartor.—Maiora, Bst. 41b. (H. Cairns), 1; Silken Rein, Bst> 41b., 2; Osiris, 7st. 121b., . Also started: Memo Rose, Bst. 81b.; Jaisy Paul, Bst. 21b.; Lawn Rose, Bst. lib.; .latoari, 7st. 121b.; add Gaelic, 7st. 111b. - Yon by a neck. Timo, 2min. Usee. , OI'AWA WELTEII HANDICAP., Seven d urlongs.—Gold Bird, Bst. 61b. (F. Lang- p tono), 1; Aotea, Ost. lllb., 2; Flintgun, R at., 3. Also started: King Post, lOst. 61b.; e ioator, 9st. 10lb.; Quarry Girl. Sat. lllb.; „ nd« Oblivion,'Bst. lib. Won by a length. B 'unc, lmin. 33 3-sseo. • j, •FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— o 'umut, 9st. 101b. (H. Cairns), 1; Irish Rifle, a it. 101b., 2; Rook Ferry, 7st. 61b., 3: Also « tarted: Toa Tuhi, 7st. 121b. Won by a « ongth.. Time, Imm, 15 4-ssec. , |' AUTUMN HACK HANDICAP. Six fur- j? shgs.—Curator, fist. (R. Hatch), 1; Glen, , st./41b., 2; Luoretius, Bst. 131b., 3. Also e tarted:, Sealer, 9st. Won easily. Timo, „ min. 16 3-sscc. j TJGBROOKE WELTER HANDICAP, v Jevon furlongs.—Aberration, 9st. lib. (H. kirns), 1; Sandix, Ost. lib., 2; San Fortianlo,'ost. 131b., 3. Also started: Belario, 9st. Von by a neck. Time, lmin. 31 3-ssec. 'ELECTRIC, HACK HANDICAP. Five urlongs.—Waiata, 7st. (L. Lambess), 1; rlatira, .7st., 2; Glen, Bst. 61b., 3. Also c tarte<l: To Ru, Bst. lllb.; Axito, Bst. 51b.; jeahora, 7st. 121b.; Merrv Xmas, 7st. 01b.; . Jloutui, 7st. 91b.; and Provail, 7st. 41b. ' Yon by- a length. Time, lmin. 3 4-flscc. - \ ' ACCEIT ANCESTOR SECOND DAT. I The following are tho acceptances for the t econtl'day's events;— ' ' , HURDLES—Playmate, list. 31b.; Diploo'atic,, lOsty lllb.j Lcnda, lOst. Gib.; and Scenery. lOst. lib. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP.—Maiora, 9st. lib.! Silken Rein, Sat. 91b.; Mcrrio Rose, Ist. 31b;'; Osiris,.Bst. lib.; Lawn Rose, 7st. lib.: Sandix, 7st. 91b.; Gaelic, 7st. 51b.; rtd Belario, 7st. 21b. OWAKA HACK HANDIOAP.-KingPost, \ Ist. lib.; Curator, Bst. 81b.; Scalor, Bst. 41b.; Hen, Bst.; Quarry Girl, 7st. '41b.; and Over- i ate, 7st. t 21b. ' ' TELEGRAPH HANDICAP.-Tumut, lOst. ' ilb.; San Fernando,' Bst 01b".; Daisy Paul, St. 121b'.; Lawn Rose, 7st. 121b.; Rock i i'erry, 7«t. 91b.; Toa Tuhi, 7st. 71b.; and ting Post, 6st. lllb. i SEDDON WELTER .HANDICAP.—Irish , tifle, lOst.; San Fernando, 93t. 101b.; Abcration, Oat. 101b,; Sandix, 9st. 81b.; Rock 9st. lib.; Mataari, 9st.; Gold Bird, Ist. 71b.; Bnrton, 7st. 121b.; and White Ribion, 7st. 121b. * '" FINAL' WELTER HANDIOAP.-Cnrator, Ist. 51b.;'Lucretius, 9st. 41b.; To Ru, Ost.; ■lion, 9st.; Vinco, Bst. 31b.; Quarry Girl, Ist. 31b.;-Flintgun, Bst. 21b.; Lcahora," 7st. ,31b.; and Recollection! 7st. "101b. . RIVERLAND9 HACK HAKDICAP.-To }u, Bst. 81b.; Twinkle, Bst. 61b.; Axito, Bst. ilb.; W'aiata, 7st. 131b.; Leahora, 7st. 81b.; \loVry Xmas, 7sl. -61b.; Matira, 7st. 51b.; JUentui, 7st. 41b.; _ Lady Paul, 7st. lib.; Jmrno, 7st.; Campaign, /st.; and Bravery, f st., HIGH' WEIGHT HANDICAP.—Aotea, 'Set. Tib.; Lucrotius, list. 101b.; Glen, list, lib.; Glentui, lOst. 121b.; Oblivion, lOst.; md Pharo, lOst. 71b. ADELAIDE GUP. - by TiMOßArii—raEss' association—corYEianT.) ( (Rcc. May 5, 10 p.m.) Adelaido, May 5. Tho following is, the result-of the — ADELAIDE CUP, of 800 sovs. Ono mile md five furlongs.—Mr. S. J. Jacob's br. h. Kooi-inga,' by Bobadil—Lady Augusta. syrs., Ist. 51b., 1;' Willy Wally 75t.,61b., 2; \fctal Queen, Bst. 51b., 3. Nineteen started. Won by a length and a half, with wo lengths botweon second and third. Time, 2min. SOJscc. TAHUNA PARK TROTS. FIRST, DAY'S RESULTS, (at MtEGttAr-n—r-i'.Ess issociatiok.j Cuncdtn, May 5. Tho Forbury Park Tiotting Club commenced its winter meeting at Tnhuna Park to-day in lino weathor. Tho totalmtor investment's wcro £3940, as against £4255 last year, and, twolvo bookmakers wore licensed. Tho following are tho results:— MARRAM PONY HANDICAP. One milo and a half.—Lady Owyneo, 27sec., 1; Dayehift, 25sec, 2; Young Edith, Usee., 3. Also started: Blackeye,' 19spc; Murod, 25 sec; Quickturn, 27scc.; Neglected, 30scc. Won by threo lengths. Timo, 4min. lu 2-o

TRIAL HANDICAP. Ono milo and a half. —Vo'couo, 185ec.,,1; Bribery, 18sec, 2, Stringwood, 203 CC., 3. Also started: Sadio Mac, 6cr.; Friscoj Bsec.; Fin Mac, lOsco.; Lady Arena, lOsoc.j Dick Traccy, 12scc.; Master Patchen, I2sec., Bessie Trace}', lascc.; Tanglefoot, 15scc; Pearl M., 18seo.; Grimard, 20ijcc!.; Craigmoro. 20sco.j Musician, 20scc; and Murad, 20seo. Won by four longths. Time, 3min. oSscc. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Two miles.— Myall, lOsco., lj Ima D., lOsoc., 2; Royal Colours, 7seo., 3. Also started: Flower Child, sct. ; and Major Taylor, 13sco. Won by a head. Time smin. 12 3-ssec. i MAIDEN HANDICAP. Ttvo lnilos.—Bobort J., \Loscc., 1, Acrobat, 153c0.,'2; Turtlo Dove, 12sec., 3, Also started: Trucoy Lcc, 123 CC.; Wild S., 125c0.;, Clingstono, 12scc; Miss Dorecn. losce.; Maggie May, 15scc., Groneral Gordon, lSsec.; Aidlochen, 16scc.; and Fair Playj lSsec. Won by eight lengths. Time, smm. 44sec. BEACH HANDICAP. Two miles.—Little Georgo, fiscc., l;Conocrah, 6scc.,2;D'Eaglosliold, lOscc., 3. Also started: Walnut, scr.; Battleaxo, Gsec.; Separator, Cscc.; Ahnont Junior, Bseo.; ami Bornlaline, Bs.ee. Won by a lenstli. Time, 4min. 59 3-Ssoc. FIRST AMATEBH HANDICAP. Ono railo and a half.—-Stringirood. 20ecc, 1; Lady , Maid, lojco., 2; Sadio Mac, scr., 3. Scratched: Ikssio Trnooy, Lady, Constance, and General Gordon. Won by eight longths. U'lniO) ifarfhi. 6 2-sscc. ST. CLAIR HANDICAP. Tno miles and a half.—White Rock, 20icc., 1; Harold's Child, I4sec., 2; Frisco, 20scc, 3. Also started: Joe L., ITsco.; and Imnginatton, 22scc. Won by sh loiigths. Time, 6mm, 43scc. DASH HANDICAP. Ono mile.—Conoorah, osec., 1, DrajManj 2; Duncan

M'Giegor, Bseo., 3. Also started:—Captain Traooy, scr.; Walnut, 2eoc. ; Viceroy, 3sco.; Bollbird, Ssco.; Lady Cherry, Bscc.j Bloomfonteiu, Bscc., Lisuio G., 9sec., S.M., 9sec.; Decoy, lOiec., Teddy, lOscc.; Mino Vet, lOsec,; and All Black, lOscc. Won by eight lengths. Time, 2mm. 27 l-Ssec.

NOTES OIJ THE MARYBOROUGH RACES. I |Dt TKLEOBirU.—S?JCIA!. CCmitISPONIIENT.I Blonhslm, May 5. It was on ideal day for tho Blohhcllii races yesterday, and tho sport was of a , high order. Several exciting finishes took placo, notably tlioso between Maiora nnd Silken Rein in tho Cup, Tumut and Irish Riflo in tho Flying Handicap, and Abei ration and Sandix in tho Welter, Diplomatic won tlip hurdles from ond to ond, Twinkle got a big itfefik m tho Maiden, and juat lasted long enough to score by a length, Telford anticipating tho barrier and spoiling an otherwiso good start. Mr. AngU3 Keith Was starting for tho first time at Blonheira, and was very successful. Tho Cup was a splendid faco, Osiris led down tho back by five lengths, and tho boy Tv as hard at him the Wholo way. Tho San Fran gelding is a big, awkward horse, and tho rider was beat beforo him, otherwise ho might havo won. H. Cairns was seen at his best on Maiora, and also on Tumut and Aberration. Daisy Paul had a very bad run in tho Cup, being chopped all over tho course. Tumut started an. outsider in tho Flying, on account of hi 3 bad track form, Irish Riflo being 'a hot ordef. Tho distance of tho open Welter was not far onough for Bolario, who was finishing strongly. Tho Electric Handicap was a big scramble. Waiata got tho best of 1 tho start, and won by a length. To Ru was I left, or ho would liavo troubled 'tho winnen .Ho finished very fast.

-.'-.': CANTERBURY .JOCKEY CLUB. ,; {HI TBLEGBira—JtIESS ASSOCIATION.)' " r ■: : ' "■; ,'--■,.'■ Chrlstohureh, May ';s'..'■'■.', . : A-mdnthly cflinniitteo, meeting., or i the Canterbury Jockey Club. Was held on Tuesday, when" Sir Geo.' Clifford and Mf. F. H, Pyaowero"appointed to represent tho dub at'the , next sitting of .the -Racing Conference. ilt>as decided to niovo tho following; Dow rule at , the Racing Conference:. "That when any licensed.trainer'or jbckoy be called before the stewards or committee of any club and punished, reprimanded, or Warned,, a report of. : tho:proceedings, shall bo sent to the Metropolitan Committee, who shall for? ward it to tho secretary of tho Racing Conference, such report to be entered in n. book kept for tho purposo, to ho open for inspection by officials of any club? , . It was reSolrcd that in future no ridor in steeplechases or hurdle races shall bo weighed out unless wearing a patent skull cap. It was decided to pay second dividends in ,futuro when six or more horses started in a race. NOTES AND COMMENTS. TBl GIdSNCOB.I Tlw Maryborough mooting will be aoncludcd at Rivcrlands to-dny. At the Hawko's Bay Jockey Club's meeting to-day, tho priilcipil ovent to bo decided is the fourteenth contest 'for tho Hawko's Bay Stakqs. 1 Bookmakers desirous of betting at tho Miramar pony rnce3 on Saturday, aro notified by advertisement in this issuo that thoy I must apply for licenses before ■ 4 'p.m. toi morrow. /