THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 827, 27 May 1910, Page 9

THE TURF.

WANCANUI j.C. MEETINC. CONCLUDING DAY'S RACING. (By Teleeraoh—Press, VVanganui, Hay 26. : The Wanganui Jockey Club concluded its-steeplechase meeting to-day in fine weather, a large attendance, being present. The totalisator handled £10,306, making a total of. £21,212 for tho meeting, as against- £19,335 last year.. Reswts:— .WINTER' OATS HANDICAP, of 150 ' sovs. Six furlongs, air. E. J. Watt's br. o." Maori King, by Merriwee—lndian Queen, ' 3vrs., Bst. 111b. ... (H. Gray) 1 Mr. Alps: Hall's b, g. St. Bill, aged, Bst. 71b (W. Price) ' 2 Mr. W. Davies's blk. m. Ballarat, aged, 7st .'... (C. Emerson) 3 Also started: Penates, 9st. 111b. (C. Jenkins); Frisco, Bst. 71b. (W. Aycrs); Parula, 7st. 111b. (L. Wilson); Emblem, ~7st. 81b. (13. Deeley); True Shot, 7st. 71b. (E. Lowe); Kareroa, 7st. 31b. (L. •Noddcr); Overtime, Gst. 111b. (S. Reid); and Te Roti, 6st. 101b. (It. Young), i St. Bill got off well, followed by 'Emblem and Overtime, with Penates inext. St. Bill maintained his lead well, but at tlie bend into, the straight, Penates, Emblem, and Maori King ■made a forward move. / Half way • 'Tip the straight, St, Bill was holding this own, and looked to have the race fin hand, but Maori King , came up with a wonderful run, and cutting d.ownthe leaders in great stylo, won by nearly a length, with; Baljarat a neck away third, and Penates fourth. Time, lmin. ' ,152-sstc. " ' " ; " ■---'■■ Order of favouritism:—l Penates, nates, 5 Maori King, 11 Frisco, 2 St. Bill, 4 Parula, 3 Emblem! 6 True Shot, 10 Kareroa, 9 Ballarat, 7 Overtime, 8 To Hot;. 'GRANDSTAND STEEPLECHASE, of 250 sovs.; second horse to receive 25 sovs., and third horse 15 sots. from the stake. Distance about two miles ■ and a half, £&Ir. A. F. Douglas's c, g. Bullworth, by Bulldog—Badsworth mare, 10st. lib. .:.... (J. Pine) 1 3lr. J.. M. Cameron's _b; g. Kiatere, by Castor —Victoria, aged, 12st.' 21b, ~..,; (T; Pritehard) 2 Jiii. O, E, Brewer!? b, h. Sir Lethe, by Lethe—Master Agnes, mare, aged, JOst. 51b, .... V P (C.' Cress) 3 Also started; Lingerer,'9st. 111b. (H. •Tafce); Oryx,, 9st. 101b. (J. Lyford); and Senorita, Ost. 81b. (0. Cochrane). Sir Lethe and Bullworth. jumped into the straight together," followed by Lingerer and Oryx. Bullworth took the lead as fto back wns reached, and ]ed - tij|j the finish, winning by a furlong. Sir Lethe, Lingerer, an 4 Oryx followed the leader, into tho straight for' tho . second 'time, hut after {umping the hen-coop, Lingerer lost his rider. Passing the stand the order was: Bullworth, Oryx, and Sir Lethe. Tho last- • named ran into second place when gor ing / along the back, but Oryx then came strongly and, at tho hen-coon at the bend, was almost abreast of Bulk ■worth. Here his career was cut short, as he. turned a somersault, and broke' his back. The rider escaped injury. A great race ensued for second place, Kiatere, who had been last throughout, beating Sir Lethe by ft jongthy lime, snim. ]13-ssee, Order: of favouritism: — 1 Sir Lethe, 0 Kiatere,, 3 Bullworth, 4 ' Lingerer, 2.Oryx, 5 Senorita. BALGOWNIE HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs.; second horse to receive . . lo sovs., and third horse 5 sovs. from • the stake. One , mile" and 'a distance. Mr. Owen Caldwoll's c. - f. Mrai- ' mokp, by Menschjkoff—Nannie ' Mr i 1 Mr. i±. M'Manaway's br. g. Strathmoira, by Soult—Hakea, 6yrs., ~ 9 & #>■■••• (0. Jenkins) 2 St. Paul—Aggio Murphy, 4vrs., 'st. 101b. (g, BMley) 3 /u AI ??- S T^^ : §st. THb. (P. D. Jones)- Fjrst Consul, Bst.' (H. Gray); Beacon, 7st. 71b. (L. Wilson) ; Royal Aoungstor, 7st, 71b. (W. Men-, nett); Waitoto, 7st. olb. (D. M'Cauiev); Colaeno, 7st. 41b. (S, Reid); Te Whe'tu 7st. 21b. (W; D. Young); and Howler 7st. (C. Monk). : From a splendid' start Tam Glen was first to show out, closely followed by Strathmoira, Wajmoko, pnd Waitoto. Going, along the back Waimoko raced'alongside'Tam Glen, with Strathmoii;a 'on his quarters, ajid Waitoto closo up. • The throe loading; horses ran into the straight together, Research ajid First Consul lying next, Waitoto having fallen back. A groat race home resulted in Waimoko just winning by a hoad, Tam Glen half a Jength away third. Time, 2min. 0 l-ssec. Order of favouritism: — 1 Strathinoira, 3 Research, 4 First Consul, 5 Tam Glen, 7 Beacon, 9 Roval Youngster, 6 Waitoto, 8 Colaeno, 11 To . Whetu, 10 Howler; 2 Waimoko. BATA HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs., second horse to re. ■ • ceive 15 sovs., , and third horse 5. sovfi. from tho stake. Olio milo and five furlongs. ■Mr. J. Foreman's bTk. g, Maha-ranui, ' ■ by Sylvia Park—Paulino, aged, „ lUst (C. Cochrane) 1 Mr. A. F. Douglas's b. h. Wooloo- . mooloo, by Definition—Fartfiin- ■ , gale; }6yrs., lOst. 3lb. (T. Pine) 2 Mr. W. Tucker's b. m. Chase Mab, by Chasseur —Mab, aged, 9st. (N. Williams) 3 Also started: Pikopo, list. 61b. (J. , O'Connell); Merrie Lawn, lOst. 61b. ■ (W. Woods); Nicotine, lOst. lib. (F, 1 Flynn); Claremont, Ost, 131b. (T. Pritchard); Arc Light, 9st. lib. (\V. Bird) ; Ueeline, Ost. ■ (J. Lyford); and The Leader, flst. (R, Edwards). AVooloomooloo, Claremont, and Nicotino led over the first hurdle, whore Nicotine fell, and brought down Merrio , Lawn. Passing the stand Lyford foil .' off. Going along the back Chaeo Mab, ■who had been handy, went up to the leader, and Maharanui also oloserl up. At the top end Chase Mab waR in the lead, with Maharanui third. The trio entered tho straight togethor, and, in a lino finish, Maharanui drew out and won by a length, Chaso Mab a length away third. Time, 3min.. 6sec. Tho stewards inquired into' Maharamii's running on both days, but took no action. Order of favouritism:—4 Pikopo, > 3_ Merry Lawn, 1 Wooloomooloo, 2 ' Nicptini), 8 Mahnranui, fi Claremont, 8 Arc Light, 7 Chaso Mab, 9 Beelino, 10 The Leader. . JIAY HL'PvDLE HANDICAP, of 175 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs., and third horse 10 sovb, from the stake. One rnilo and three-quarters. ' . Mr. J, H. Pressor's br. g. Playmate, by Stepniak—Ekaterini Passeropoulo, aged, lOst. 21b. . .' ' (11. Telford) 1 Mr. W. Davies's br. g. Xavier, by aged, 9st. 51b (T. Pritchard) 2 ■ Mr. J. R. Mac Donald's blk. g. Aotea, by Linstock—Sou , - woster mare, agod, 9st. 31b. (N. Williams) 3 ; Also started: Gold Bird, lOst. 21b. (E. Murtagh); Maidi, 9st. 131b. (E. Ah- ■ bott); Pearl Reef, 9st. 61b. (C. Cress); Aorangi,.9st. 61b. (H. Futcher); Showman, flst. 4lb. (H. Breroton); Tonder- • ghie, 9st; (J. Flynn); and Waitapu, 9st. (E. O'Brien). , Playmate led from end to end, never being troubled. Time, 3min. 18 l-sscc. Order of favouritism i — 2 Gold Bird, 1 Playmate, 6 Maidi, 4 Pearl Reef, 1 Aorangi, 5 Xavier, '9 Showman, .7 Aotea, 8 Tondcrghic, 3 Waitapu. EMPIRE HANDICAP, of 175 sovs., second horso to receive 15 sovs..

and third horse 10 sovs. from tho stake. Ono mile and a distance. Hon. J. p.-Ormond's b, m. Wopdhoy, by Birkenhead—Goyt, oyrs., 7st. 71b (L. Wilson) 1 Mr. H. Spratt's b. g. Mendip, by St. Paul—Sou'-wester marn, 4yrs., 7st. 101b (H. Gray) 2 Mr. A. Jackson's br. g. John, by Cuirassier — Alataniiitnharakeke, 4yrs., Cst. 121b (C. lUoiilq 3 Also started: Bridge, Sst. 71b. (F. C Halloran); Parable, 75t.,71b. (J. Kemp); - Cleniora, Bst. oil). (IS. Deeley); Sir An--1 trim, Bst. 41b. (C. Price); Waipaku, 7st. I 71b. (D. M'Caulay); Mcrrivpnia, 7st. v olb. (0. , JSmeraon) j Lethean, 7st. 41b. (E. Lowo); Lady McuschikoiV, 7st. lib. 3 (R. Young); Marton, 6st. 131b. (W. Bennett); and Mulga Bill, 6st. 71b. (B. iVl'Donald). Bridge and Parable were bracketed. 1 John led past the stand from Waipnku, Alulga Bill, and Merrivonia. Going into 2 the back Waipaku broke away with a lead of several lengths from John and 3 Merrivonia, but tho three, were .to- ,_ gether when turning for home, with '. -Mcndip and Cleniora noxt. Waipaku then dropped back, and John, Mcrri- ,_ yonia, and Mendip entered tho straight ,_ togethor. Woodhey was then fifth, but, . coming with a great run on the outside, won by a nose, Mendip a neck j in front of John. Merrivonia was last. s Time, lmin. 58seo. [ 1 Order of favouritism: — 4 Bridgo •, and Parable coupled, 2 Clemora, C Sir g Antrim, 3 Mendip, 1 Waipaku, 5 Woods' hey, 9 Merrivonia, 7'Lethean, 7 Lady e, Mcnschikoff, 8 Marton, 6 John, 10 e Mulga Bill. ||' FAREWELL HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs., second horse to J receive 15 sove., and third 5 sovs. ' from the stake. Six furlongs. Hon. J. D. Ormond's br. g. Faumis, by The Officer —Fawn, oyrs.. 9st. [> • 41b. (F. 1). Jones) 1 '' Mr. J. Smith's ch. g. Gpldon Loop, u by Lupin—Docility, 3yrs., 9st. 0 lib (R, Barlow) 2 Mi-.T. JF. Nolan's ch. g. lieolanter, f by aged, 0 -7st. 91b (L. Wilson) 3 AJso started: Anihrpsjan, 9st. 51b. t (R. Hatch);' St. Felix, 9st. (C. Jenkins); Moree, Bst. 61b. (E, Lowe); Attention, Bst. 51b. (A. Oliver); Royal Marine, Bst. 51b. (F. Cress); Valentine, 1 7st. 13!b. (H. Gray); Vora, 7st. 131b. (F. Coleman); Idolatress, 7st. 71b. (J. Graham); Apollinaris, 7st. 61b. (C. 2 Monk); Andrew Maok, 7st. 51b. (W. . Bennett);: Prancer, 7st. 51b. (B. Deeley) ; Merriivipg, 7st. 41b. (J. Kemp); 3 Lady Moutoa, 7st. 31b. (T. Carroll); St. .. Lumsden, 7st. 31b. (C. Emerson); ; Blend, 7st. (S. Reid); Seawind, 7st. (A. Ward); and Serenity, 7st. (R. Young). 0 Fauiius got away quickest, and was - never caught; winning by a length ■ and q a half. Golden Loop came through on 1 entering the straight. ■ Time, linjn. . 15 4-sseo. ■ . ■' ,• Order of favouritism: — 11 Am- ° brosian, 1 Faunus, 3 Golden loop, 1 7 St. Felix, 6 Moree, 2 Attention, ' 4 Royal Marine, 8 Valentine, 5 Vocaj ■"•. 10 Leolanter, 12 Idolatress, 16 Apollinaris, 17 Andrew Mack, 9 Praiicor, 20 „" Merriwing, 14 Lady Moutea, 18 St. ; Lumsden, 15 Blend, 10 Seaweed, 13 i Serenity. _. . P NOTES ON THE RACINC. (By Telegraph.—gpecial Correspondent.) '- WJnganHi, May 26. ,•• The racing to-day was very exciting, and the finishes, excepting tho Steeples, were very close. Bookmakers and the a machine were alike well patronised, aud the weather \ia,s ideal. { The opening event was most disas- , trous to backers, who made Penates ' an odds-on favourite. St. Bill and Eni- \' 'blein were the only others .inquired for at all. As in the opening "event oh the first day there was again a long delay at the post, hut when the start was [ made it was a fair one.' St. Bill and Emblem were quickest into their stride. The favourite lay about fifth in the I run down iho back with 'Frisco and Maori King i» tlie rear. Passing tho football ground, Penates improved his } position, and at the turn lie slipped up on the rails, and momentarily headed St. Bill, who previously had shaken oft '. tho attentions of Emblem. The favouil, ite's victory was loudly proclaimed, hut j a change ' quickly resulted as St,i Bill catno away again, and the favonrilo , collapsed a chain 6|f the post; llallarat then appeaVod, and was cjispospcl "of by i St, Bill, and just when the rpoe was 1 almost ovey Mauri King enmo with a - great rattle, and snored by half a d rlengtli. The winner's performance was - a great ono, as at the t'our-fiirlong post 3 ho was stJQQnd to last,- After this ho s got a clear run on the rails, till tho -' straight, where ho was on the outside i of no fewer than seven horses, and hart rowly escaped collision with tho' henfc coop. Tho race for tho Grandstand Steeples was marred by a couple of falls at a " time .when the finish promised tq bo j interesting, J3u)Jworth led from end ■ to end, and won by fully a hundred 3 ye\rds, ..Sir Lethe was made favourite, but his backing' was unjustified, ahd ho , neither looked well, galloped well, nor • jumped well. As a matter »f fact, he a had eaton practically nothing since 3 tuosday's race-, and was quickly in trouble, He jumped cleverly, but gained nothing on the others, and, in fact, showed'no dash at all. Bullworth 1 jumped very cleverly, and so did Oryx, until he camo to the hencoop at the back of the course, Hero ho took off 2 too far, and came down very badly. , For a time it looked us if the jopkey, Lyford, was hurt, but ho quickly re--3 covered. The horse, however, was . fatally injured: Lingerer took off too . far at tho other hencoop, and came . down when in a prominont position. - .Tho remaining three horses were in a ; lino at the last fence, but tho aged a Kiatere had most paoo, and got second money. Bullworth was slightly lamo - after the race. 5 The hack race furnished the most ox- ] citing race ■ of tho meeting, and at the finish the placed horses wore locked 5 together. Tam Glen and Waimoko wero " ulnar of the fiold passing tho stand, 3 but then Beacon got in front and led ] down the back, At tho three-furlong i post Beacon cried enough, Wnimoko I and Tam Glen being left in front. Whon i in a lino for home, Jenkins brought 0 Strathmoira up, and in a punishing hn- - ish the three past the post in an . almost perfect line. It was a grand , finish, and one not soon to bo forgot--1 ten. ' . ~ ', The Hack Hurdles was also producj tivo of a fine finish. Tho win of Maharanui came as a groat surprise, con--5 sidoring his position on the first day, 0 when ho finished tailed o(V. His runi. ning was inquired into by the stewards, d but tho decision of the judge was allowed to rest, r Wooloomooloo was scarcely ridden to advantago, and should have won. Nicotino and Merry Lawn, two well-backed candidates, fell, 1 and so ditl Beelino, who was ridden by Lyford. This was tho latter jockey's second fall during tho afturnoon, as he 2 was on Oryx in Iho Steeplechase. Playmate was a fresh horse in iho May Hurdles, and with Aorangi he was „ made favourite. Tho little Slepniak f gelding has boon yory lamo lately, but J ' ho was kept jogging about before the " start, and seemed to,throw it olf. He ,' was first over the initial obstacle, and '" then was steadied till the jump oppor" sito tho stand, where he again rushed '■ into the lead. From this out ho was in the van, and won by a length from !r Xavicr, with Aotea on Iho latter's :, quarters and Aorangi fourth. Tho winil nor and Aotea showed great ability as rl jumpers, Xavier ran very gamely. !' Woodhey got up in tho last stride of the Empire Handicap, and defeated ~ Mendip and John. Waipaku made the ~ pace verv fast, aud had a big lead

3 from hor opponents in the run down tho back, but she stopped quickly, and Merrivonia and John took the lead. At the turn Clemora and Mendip joined 1 in, and the. latter was lucky enough lo got up on the rails. For a time lie looked like winning, but \Vondlu\y 2 came with a terrific rush and won on tho post. Tho FarcwoH Handicap was a run--3 away ail'air for Fiutnus, who started . actual favourite. Several ot tho other ; runner j wero cienly hatkeii. P. D. . Jones, on the l'avouiito, was, as usual on the alert at t|io barrier, and ho somewhat anticipated the gentleman [ who controlled the lever. With two furlongs gone, Faunus held a commanding lend, and though Goldon Loop made strenuous efforts he was unnblo to get closer than half a length to the leader. A number of the other horses ' finished in a line, and it was with dif- ' ficulty that the third horso could bo placed. 1 , . WINNING OWNERS. 1 (By TelcEraDh-Press Association.) *_ Wanganui, May 26. j Following aro tho winning owners at tho Wanganui Jockey Club's meeting:— '■ Mr. E. J. Watt, £410; Hon. J. D. " Ormond, £360; Mr. A. Ellingham, 1 £350; Mr. A. V. Douglas, £225; Mr. ■ G. Castles, £200; Mr. J. H. Prosecr, £145; Mr. Highden, '£125; Mr. J. De--0 laney, £80; Mr. F. Preston, £80; Mr. r Owen Caldwoll, £S0; Mr. J.' Fore- - man, £S0; Mr. Noel Wilson, £50; i' Mr. J. Smith, £30; Mr. W. Davis, £30; Mr. J. M. Cameron, £25; Mr. ■ W. Homes, £25; Mr. H. M'Manaway, - £20; Mr. Alexander Hall, £20; Mr. J. 3 Northcott, £13; Mr. H. Sanders, £15; . Mr. Ross Allen, £15; Mr. C. E. Brewer, £15; Mr. H. Spratt, £15; Mr. C. E. Major, £10; Mr. S. Messona, £10; Mr. .J. R. M'Donald, £10; Mr. 1 A. Jackson, £10; Mr. S. Woodill, £5; Mr, W. J. Douglas, £5; Mr. G. Moir, £5; Mr. W. Tucker, £5; Mr. T. I' , . 2 Nolan, £5. Total, £2470. 3 OTAKI IV|AOPI R,C. WEIGHTS. (By TeleeraDh-Press Association., Wanganui, May 26. 1 Mr, J. H. Pollock has declared tho :, following handicaps for tho first day's . events at the Otaki Maori Racing Club's . meeting:— :• FLYING HACK HANDICAP, of 90 • sovs. Six furlongs.—Golden-Loop, Ost. " 21b.; Agculou.'Sst. lllb.; Repeat, Bst.; > Dreadless, Bst.; Royal Marine, 7st. '; 131b.; Bowbells, 7st. 91b.; Miss Alba, > 7st. 71b.; Rongomai, 7st. 71b.; Leo- • hmter, 7gt. 71b.; Andrew Mack, 7st. ■ 21b.; Celobrity, 7st. 21b.; Prauoer, 7st.; • Latchot, 7st.; Seaweed, 6st. 121b.; I Kimmerian, Ost 121b.; Katipo, Ost. II 71b.; and Fighting Maid, 6st. 71b. HACK HDRDLE HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. One mile and a half.—Pikopo, - list. 41b.; Maharanui, l'Ost. 81b.; Nighti mare, lOjst. -41b.; Glen, lOst. lib.; M'a- > hnta, lOst.; St. Amelia, 9st. lllb.; ililli pond, 9st. 41b.; Pakau, 9st. 41b.; Himi- - tangi, 9st. 41b.; Gaelic, 9st. 21b.; Lo- > thai.r, 9st.; Stariike, 9st.; Beelino, 9st.; • Waipaku, 9st.; Rosegrpye, 9st.; and J Arclight, 9st. RAUKAWA CUP, of 300 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—-Penates, 9st.; Sir Tristram, Bst. 131b:; Clemora, Bst. 71b.; Sir Antrim, Bst, s|b.; California, Sst. 31b.; Woodhoy, 3s,t. 31|i.; Waipaku, 7st. 121b.j Kopu, 7st. 121b.; Parablo, 7st. > 91b.; Ambrosian, 7st, 71h,; Moloch, 7st. ' 31b.; Whitu Lie, 7st. 21b.; Uhlando, B . 7st. 31b.; Research, 7st:; St. Felix, Ost. 1 131b.; Tam Glen, 6st, 131b.; aud Marathon, Gst. 71b. - . OTAKI HACK HANDICAP, of 110 3 sovs. One .mile.—Golden Loop, 9st.; " Ambrosial!, Ost. • Tcotane, Sst. lllb.; r .Amat0,..85t;...91b.-; " Shining Star, Bst. ' lib.; Skyo, 7st. 131b.; Repeat, 7st. 131b.; Tam Glen, 7st, 131b.; Idealism, ; 7st. ,131b.; Mallet, 7st. lllb..; First Consul, 7st. 101b.; Beacon, 7st. 71b.; Laius, • 7st. 51b.; Miss Alba, 7st. Sib.; PlantaI tion, 7st. 51b.; Rongomai, 7st. 51b.; 1 Petrolius, 7st. 21b.; Waitoto, 7st.; St. ' Lumsduu, 7st.; Royal Maid, 7st.; Miss J Poatty, yst.; Howler, Gst. 71b.; Merri- } 6st. 71b.; Serenity, 6st. 71b. • J Giorinda, 6bt, 71b.; and Goldon Ace 1 Gst, 71b. [ RANGIURU. HANDICAP, of 150 [ sovs, Six fiirloiigK.—Penates, 9st. 3 101b.; Lord Soult, Bst. 1311).; St. Bill, t Bst. lllb.; Sir Frisco, Bst. 81b.; Herj mitt, Bst, 61b.; Gipsy Hello, Bst. 31b.; i Mon Ami, Bst.; Parula, 7st. 1011).; , Inoz, 7st. 8Ib:; Aboriginal, 7st. 91b.; t Afterthought, 6st. 121b.; Lace Collar, i 6st. 121b.; Karoroa, 65t..12|b,; To Roti, b 6st. 101b.; Thetis, Gst. 101b.; Waiouru, j Gst, 71b,; Royal Marino, 6at. 71b.; Skye, i Gst. 71b.; Aimwell, 6at. 71b.; Splash, j Gst. 71b.; and Morco, Gst, 71b. ■ BIRTHDAY HACK WELTER HAN- ■ DICAP, of 90 sovs. Seven furlongs.— Teotane, Ost. 131b.; Zornidn, Ost. 31b.; s Leolanter, 9st.; First Conswl, 9st.; Qleinain, B§t. 131b.; Envoy, Sst. 121b.; , Laius, Bst. 121b.; Beacon, Bst. 121b.; j Plantation, Bst. 101b.; Pumona, Sst. I 101b.; Rongomai, Sst. 101b.; Niwaru, Bst. 101b.; Royal Maid, 9st. 101b.; Miss J Peatty, Sst, 101b.-; Pptrnhus, Bst. 1011).; r Newport, Bst. 71b.; Blend, Bst. 71b • j Howler, Bst. ,711),;' Serenity, Bst. 71b.; s Gold Battery, Bst. 7!b.; and Kakanui, , Bst, 71b. t Aecoptanoos close at Otaki on Monj day, May 30. i —, —— > KING'S RACEHORSES. f By Telecranh-Preas Association-OoDrrUM T . ' London, May 25. i, Lord Darby, the well-known sportsman, will run tho King's racehorses s until tho end of the year. > \ Y/IMMERA. i Wimmera, like another of T. Quin--1 ljvan jun.'s pupils, Roseshont, won his 1 first race on tho second day of the 3 Hawko's Bay Jockey Club's Autumn mooting, and then went on and scored in tho Century Hurdlos at Waugnnui ■ tho same season. Roseshoot (a Napier J writer points : out) was installed f«1 vourite for the Great Northern Hurdles 3 after his success at Wanganui, and on j tho day was first selection for tho con--1 test, but failed to got a plaoo, tho winl ner being Aka- Akn, who bad run third 3 to Roseshoot in tho Century Hurdles. 1 Through his aunoxation at Wanganui l on Tuesday Wimmera has incurred a " seven pounds penalty for tho Great j Northern Hurdles, and his impost in J this event will now be lOst. 91h., or six ' pounds more than ho won tho ConturyHurdles with. In addition he will havu - to go a quarter of a milo further and - have an extra huvdlo to jump nt Kl- - lorslio. L r p to the present Waipu is , tlie only horso that has succeeded in - winning both races. I DEATH OF LEO, j When the telegraphic message was I received concerning the accident that '' befell Leo, while schooling at Ellcrslio ' last week, it was not mado clear { whether tho horse had had to he dc- ' stroyed or not. Auckland papers to 3 hand by last night's mail state, however, that his condition was so ho|)c----3 loss that he was shot immediately after s the accident. His owner was on the 1 course at the time of tho accident. 2 TROTTIHG PERFORMANCE. 3 At the Kurrnjong Trotting Club's 1 mooting liiit week the trotting stallion : Belmont M. put up one of the finest, ' performances yet seen in Australia 1 (says the "Sydney Morning Herald"). 1 Going against tho record for tho truck, 3 Bolm'ont M. put the milo behind in ' 2min. 13 3-55 CC. Belmont M. is by 5 the great New Zealand sire Rothschild, who is also sire of Sal Tasker, 2min. f 20scc. as a two-year-old; Australian ] Dan Patch, 2min. 9 3-ssoc.; and A|0 mont, who holds the three milos pacing I 1 championshix> of the world. . ]