THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1257, 12 October 1911, Page 2

THE TURF.

MARLBOROUGH RACES. FIRST DAY. BIG If ACE WON BY ST. FELIX. (Bj Telecrapl:.—Press Association.) Blenheim, October 11. Tho Spring meeting of tho Marlborough Racing-Club opened to-day, in splendid weather and l>eforo a good attendance. Tho course was in good order. Results:— MAIDEN HACK, of 40 sovs. l r ivo furlongs. 2 Mr, G. T. Seymour's Portland Lady, "st. 101b (I). Deeley) 1 3 Mr. H. Hodge's Inveran, Sst. 31b. ... 2 1 Mr. B. Coleman's Alofa, 7st. 101b. 3 ■ Also started: 6 Tho Cingalee, Bst. 13!b.; S Gallily, Sst 111b.; 8 Excitement, "st. 121b.; 1 Indra, "st. 101b.; 7 Cyra, list. <lb. Won easily by tivo lengths. Alofa was three lengths away third. .Time, lmin. 3 2-ssec. FIRST HANDICAP TROT, of 10 sovs. One mile, and a halt. Mr. M. Mailer's Lord Roanchild, 33sec. (Owner) 1 Mr. A. Fleming's Terry L., 24fee 2 Mr. J. M'Lcnnan's The Banil, 19sec. 3 Also started: Angelina, 31sec.; Rannerdale, scr.; Plain Joe, 33scc.; Kui Kel, 33sec. The winner led throughout, and won by six lengths. Time, 4min. 23sec. WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. Seven furlongs. 4 Mr. A. Dwyer's Kopanc, 7st. 81b. (B. Deeley) 1 5 Mr. L. Gibson's Astonishment, Bst, lib 2 2 Mr. H. W. Parata's Rongomau, Ost. 41b 3 Also started: 6 Beacon, lOst. 91b.; 1 Abercoad, Bst.; 7 Embrocation, 7st. 81b. j 3 Portland Bill, 7st. 71b. After a well-fought finish Kopane won by a neck. BLENHEIM HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 2 Mr. J. O'Neill's St. Felix, Sst. (B. Deeley) 1 3 Mr. L. Gibson's Bracken. Sst. 121b. 2 1 Mr. W. Davics's First Battery, Bst. !)lb 3 Also started: 4 Hirini, 7st. 71b. Bracken led from tho start to the straight, where St. Felix put in his claim and won a good race by two lengths from Bracken, who just beat Field Battery for second place. Time, 2min. 13scc. SPRING HACK HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Mr. P. Baldwin's Ladrone, Sst. 21b. (Porter) 1 1 Mr. C. do Vere Teschomaker Shutc's Daunton, Sst. lib 2 3 Mr. Whitney's Ahuapai, 9st 3 Also started: •! Katua, Sst.; 5 Indra, 7st. 71b. Katua was left at the post. A good race between Ladrone and Dauntou. Won by half a length, with a neck between second and third. Time, lmin. 17 3-osec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Mr. T. Septor's Glenspring, Ost. 91b. (R. Tapp) 1 3 Mr. G. Delaney s Toanga, Bst. lib. 2 2 Mr. J. J. M'Grath's Royal Marine, 7st 3 Also started: 1 Leahora, 7st.; 5 Aetna, Gst. 101b. Glenspring went to tho front after a quarter of a furlong, and was never headed, winning easily by two lengths. Time, lmin. lCsec. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 50 eovs. Five furlongs. 2 Mr. W. Nidd's Emma, 7st. 3lb. (M'Danald) 1 1 Mr. ,T. Brown's ICatua, 7st. 131b. ... 2 3 Mr. H. Whitney's Ahuapai, Sst. 131b. 3 Also started: 4 Rongomau, 9st 2lb.j 5 Amberstone, 7st. 91b. Emniii led the .whole way, winning by two lengths from Katua, who got away badly.' Time, lmin. 3sec. The totalisator handled ,£4932, as against .£2619 for the first day last yoar. NOTES ON THE RACING. (Br Toleeraph.-fioeclal CorresoontfonU v Blenheim, October U. The Spring meeting of the Marlborough Racing Club was held on the Riverlands course to-day in beautiful weather. Tho track was in perfect order, and somo good racing was witnessed. Tho crack Auckland horseman, B. Deeley, won three races on end, alid his followers had quite a good time. As to the public, there was a good attendance, these including a large contingent of Wellington visitors. A good performance was registered by the Achilles lilly, Portland Lady, in the Maiden Hack liace. Indra (Itenuwti— Searchlight), in a Hutt stable, was made favourite, but sho jumped back when tho barrier rose, and so lost any chance which sho possessed. Invera'u, who drew No. 2 at the barrier, was quickly into his stride, and, with a furlong gone, was out by himself, with Lady in second place. Entering the straight, the race appeared to be all over, but, to tho surprise of everyone, Portland Lady came with a rattle, and, the weight telling on tho Wairarapa horse, ho stopped quickly, and the Blenheim filly, ridden by Deeley, won very comfortably. Alofa, who came fast at tho business end, was third, and Indra fourth. The winner is a big, raking filly, but is very backward, and carried no condition. Gallily broke down during the race. There was some little excitement prior to tho start of the trot, tvs Woodville got rid of her driver, and careered twice round the track. By permission of. the stewards she was then scratched. Lord Roanchild, on the limit, took charge soon after the start, and led the whole way. Tho placed horses, Terry L and Tho Bann, were the only others to finish, and they (with other starters) broke up several times. lCopane, who was recently sold out of tho Highden stables, had the master hand of Deeley "up aloft" in the Welter Hack Handicap, but, nevertheless backers preferred three other horses in preference to him. At tho start—a good one—Portland Bill led from Beacon and Rongomau, with Kopanc and Embrocation at the tail. Entering tho last quarter, ICopane ran through with Astonishment, and tho leaders were quickly done with. 11l a good finish, Kopann got the last run in, and won by a necft. Rongoman was a fair third. Negative was withdrawn from the big handicap, leaving only four runners. First Battery and St. Felix monopolised the betting, and both moved attractively in their preliminary. At the start First Battery led, but was steadied, and Bracken took charge with St. Felix in the rear. This order was maintained till thn bottom bend when St. Felix moved up. At the last furlong lie was level with Bracken, and hod the field in trouble. Ho came on full of running, and won very easily. The winner has an attractive record for tho Riverlands course, having started there three times, aud won on each occasion. Ho was recently sold to the local sportsman, Mr. ,T. O'Neill, and this is his first win for his now owner. Tho Blenheim-owned Daunton was the chief preference in the Spring Hack Handicap, with Ladrone and Ahuapai next in demand. Katua jumped back when tho barrier rose, and took no part in tho race. Daunton and Ladrone led the whole way, and the Awapmii gelding eventually won a good race by a length with Ahuapai close up. This made tho second win on tho pari of 'Sir Laddo stock during the afternoon. Glenspring, who was a hot favourite in thi/ Flying Handicap, led from tho start, and wan easily. Royal Marine became entangled at tho barrier, and lost a dozen lengths, but ho then put in a wonderful run, aud was just beaten for second money. Toanga pulled up very sore, and may not' run again at tho meeting. Tho winner, who is owned in Blenheim, was greeted with cheers throughout the race, this demonstration being renewed when ho returned to the bird-cage. There is no doubt about his galloping ability and., were he sound, lie would bo amongst tho first (lighters in Now Zealajid. Katua, who had boon left on the mark in his first race, was made a better favourite than Emma in tho concluding event. Tho field moved off in a beautiful lino, but Enuna, toon asserted herself, and led across tho bottom bend lrom Katua and Amberstono. Katua then put iu his claim, but lost' ground in negotiating tho final bend. Tho Wellington maro, who was well suited to the curve by her size, than came on, and won easily.

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. (By TclceraDlJ.—l'rcts Association.! Blenheim, October 11. The following are the acceptances for the second day:— MAIDEN SCURRY. Six furlongs. All 9st.~lndra, Blue Blouse, Lady Had, Amberstone, Papoose, Alofa, Curio, Portland Bill. OMAKA HACK. One mile.—Beacon, list. 51b.; Lailrnne, 9st.; Kopane, Sst. 71b.; Astonishment, Bst. 51b.; Abercoed, 7st. lllb.; Embrocation, 7st. 31b. RIVERLANDS HANDICAP. Ono mile. —St. Felix, Ost.; First Battery, Bst. 01b.; Beacon, Sst. 81b.; Curator, 7st. lllb.; Ilirini, 7st. 31b. DASH HACK HANDICAP. Four furlongs,—Ahuapai, 9st. lib.; lvatua, Bst. 41b.; Emma, Sst. 31b.; Portland Lady, 7st. 71b.; luveran, 7st. 71b.; lndra, 7st.; Runpara, 7st.; Amberstone, 7st. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Bracken, Ost. 31b.; Toanga, Bst. 51b.; Curator, 7st. 1211).; Royal Marino, 7st. 31b.; Leahora, Gst. lllb. SECOND WELTER HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Kopanc, Bst. 101b.; Daunton, Bst. 81b.; Katua, Sst. 21b.; Emma, Sst. lib.; Abercoed, 7st. 131b.; Portland Bill, 7st. 71b. SECOND HANDICAP TROT. One mile and a half.—liannerdalc, scr.; Woodbell, Osec.; Tuatara, 13sec.; The Bann, 17sec.; Terry L., 21sec.; Cinderctte, 23sec.

DUNEDIN J.C. SPRING MEETING,

AUTUMNUS WINS THE STAKES. !By Telcgraph.-Press Association.) Duncdin, October 11. The Duncdin Jockey Club's spring meet- j ing was commenced to-day in beautifully finn weather. Considering tliat the day was: not a holiday the attendance was good. The patrol stewards- reported K. 11. Ellis, rider of Adjudge, for crossing in tihe Electric Handicap, ajid after hearing the evidonoo of tho ixiy and tho rider of Clanmena, it was decidod to caution Ellis, and to inform him that in tiho evont of a similar thing again happening his riding license would bo cancellcu. The totalisator investments amounted to .£8758 10s„ which is .£1350 in excess of tho investments last year. Results:— SPRING HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile awl three-quarters. Mr. J. Paulin's Redmond, by . Black and Rod —Irish Girl, agod, Ost. Oil). (L. Hegaj'ty) 1 Mr. C. W. Hammond's Gold Pin, Ost, 21b (L. V II. Coleman) 2 Mr. A. Donnellan's lto, 9st. 71b. (W. Rotter) 3 Also started: Ringmaa, lOst.; Freak,t 9st. 131b.; Simon Pure, Ost. Ito anj.l Simon Puro were in front when the straight was reached for ■the first time. Ito led out of the straight, and at tho mile post was joined by (fold Pin, with Redmond close up. Redmond and Gold 1 Pin left tho others at the fivefurlong post, and after a splendid finish the former won by almost a head, with Ito seven lengths away. Time, 2min. 24 3-ssec. TRIAL PLATE, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. Sir G. Clifford's Somersault, by Soult— Sprite, syrs., Bst. 21b. (F. E. Jones) 1 Mr. H. A Ivuighfs iWii, Bst. (C. Emmerson) 2 Mr. J. Lindsay's Red, White and Blue, Sst .' (T. Humphries) 3 Also started: Optimcform, Sst. 51b., Mahuri, Sst. 51b.; Nikon, Sst. 21b.; Obi, Bst. 21b.; Baron Lowburn, Sst. 21b.; Muiroock, Sst. 21b.; Summortime, Sst.; Quota, Sst; Good Time, Sst.; Sjieybank, 7bt. 131b.; Pleasure Bent, 7st. lllb._ Optimeform, Summertime, Nikon, and Pleasure Bent jumped off together. Obi being the last to move. Optimeform was loading by a nock after two \ furlongs, Troon and Nikon being handy. Nearing tho straight Someraiult rushed to tho fromt, and had the race won at tho distance. She got home easing up by two lengths or more from Troon. Red, Whito and Blue was a good tlunl. Time, lmin. 18 l-ssec. MOSGIEL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Ono 'aiilc and-' a quarter. Sir G. Clifford's Countermine, by Quarrymaa-r-Saifeguard, 4yrs., 7st. gib ..(F. E. Jones) 1 Messrs. J. and A. Furze's Outlander, Gst. 131b (R. Berry) 2 Mr. L. G. D. Acland's Coroniform, Sst. 81b. (R- W. King) 3 Also started: The Cornet, Bst. 31b.; Puaka, 7st. 21b. From a good dispatch The Cornet shot away, and was clear at tho turn out of the straight. Passing the half-mile post, The Cornet began to go back a little, and Countermine caught him threo furlongs from homo and went on for a comfortable win. Outlander put in a good run in the straight, and finished second ono length and a quarter away from Countermine. Coroniform was a length furthei behind. Time, 2niin. 10 4-sscc. DUNEDIN STAKES, of 250 sovs. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. Sir G. Clifford's Autumnus, by Trcad- ' mill—Gold Leaf, Sst. (F. E. Jones) 1 Mr. 11. Friedlander's May Dalrymple, 7st!. 9lb (A. H. Wilson) 2 Messrs. Pyno and Boyle's Pawky Lass, 7st. 91b (J. Olsen) 3 Also started: Sister Radius, 7st. 01b.; St. Robera, 7st. 01b. The field got away to a good 6tart, but Autumnus at once showed in front from May Dalrymple, Sister Radius being last'. When they wore strung out, Autumnus increased his lead, and never being challenged, won by close on two lengths. Pawky Lass was about a length and a half further away. Time, 50soc. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Six furlongs. Mr. A. B. Armour's Thistledown, by Clanranald—Elusivo, syrs., 7sl. 121b. (A. H. Wilson) 1 Mr. J. Ellis's Adjudge, 7st. lllb. (including 41b. over-weight) (R. Ellis) 2 Mr. J. W. Skinner's Stcpmoter, Gyrs., Sst. 81b (J. Humphries) 3 Also started: Colleen Mary, 7st.. 131b.; Clanmeua, 7st. Gib. (including 51b. allowance). Thistledown was the first to break tho line, but Adjudge was a bit slow on his legs. Clanmena stumbled going along Iho back, and dropped behind half a dozen lengths. In tho run home, Thistledown won by threo lengths from Adjudge, who beat Stepmctor by a similar distance. Time, lmin. 15 3-osec. TAIOMA HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. Mr. C. Newman's John Bunyan, by Pilgrim's Progress — Catherine, syrs., Bst. lllb. ... (T. Humphries) 1 Mr. 11. Cunningham s Conteudent, 9st. lllb (L. G. King) 2 Mr. J. Flaneur's Larkspur, Sst. (J. M'Comb) 3 Also started: Nithsdale, Ost,; Takclio, Sst. 121b.; Daringdale, Sst. 01b.; Miss De Vere, Sst. 81b.; Mosgiel, 7st. lllb. (including 41b. over-weight). Takeho got' a shade tho best of the start. The field closed up going up tlio hill, and Larkspur took charge inside the distauco where John Bunyan also joined the leaders and, wearing down Conteudent, who had run into tho lead, won by a 6hort head, Larkspur being next. Time, lmin. 17sec. OCTOBER WELTER HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Ono mile. Mr. H. D. Roborts's Tangeroa, by Son-of-a-Gun—Tally, aged, Bst. (R. King) 1 Mr. J. R.. Furze's Medallist, Ost. 91b. (11. Donovan) 2 Mr. A. Boylo's Armstrong, Sst. 121b. (R. ■ Ilat'ch) 3 Also started: North Polo, Ost. 41b.; Fir Bell, Sst. 131b.; Officious, Bst. 91b.; King Try, Sst. 91b.; Field Gun, Sst. 21b.; Pinul, Bst. Field Gun got chopped out and Armstrong took up tho running to tho first turn. Racing past' tho six-furlong post, Armstrong, King Tl7, Pinul, and North Polo wero running in a bunch, Medallist lying next. Armstrong was first into tho straight but, insido tho distance Tangeroa joined tho leaders and, going on, won by a short ncck from Medallist, with Armstrong two lengths away. Time, lmin. 411-ssoc. SECOND DAY'S HANDICAPS. ' (By TclcEraDh.-Pro6s Association.) Duncdin, OctobeT 11. Tho following handicaps have been declared for tho second day of tho Duncdin raccs :— WAKIRI HURDLES, of 100 sovs. Ono milo and a lialf.—Sto.yboy, tlst. 91b.; Redmond, ltet. Oil).; Warsaw, Ost. 131b.; Forest, Ost 121b.; Gold Pin, Ost. lllb.; Ito, Ost. 011).; Ringman, Ost. Sib.; Freak, Oft. 71b.; Simon Pure, Ost.; Shillelagh, list.; Optimoforin, Ost.: Zero, Ost.; Erskino, Ost.; Black aad Brown, 9st.

BURNSIDE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—Knglestono, list. 31b.; John Bunyan, lOst. 21b.; Directoire, Ost. 01b.; Somersault, Ost. 711)., Nithsdale, Sst. 1311).; Puro Gold, Sst. 101b.; Obilccho, Bst. 101b.; Miss Do Vere, Sst. 91b.; LarlCTur, Bst. 81b.; Troon, Bst. 51b.; lied. White mid Uluo, Sst.; Optimeform, Bs't.; liusso, Bst.; Good Tine, Sst.; Maliuri, Bst.; Pleasure Bent, 8-st.; Snoybank, Bst.; Baron Lowburn, Bst.; Clcarhend, Sst.; Golightly, Bst.; Hosione, Sst.; Jlint, Bst.; Mettle, Bst. RANFURLY HANDICAP, of 150 -ovs. One mile.—Oiyoi, Ost. 311).; Counterinilio, Bst. 10lb.; Crai Kolohol, Bst. Sll>.; Coroniform, Bst. 71b.; Tho Cornel, Sst. 2lb.j Adjudge, 7st. 71b.; Avorico, 7st, 71b.; Tangiroa, 7st. 31b.; Outlander, 7st, 31b.; Armstrong, 7st.; Fircbcll, Oat. lllb.j Punka, Gst. !)lb.; Field Gun, Gst 71b. j Pinul, Cst. "lb. dominion handicap, of 120 wvs. Four furlongs.—'Triercinc, Bst.; Carpet Knight, 7st. IJlb.; Amia, 7st 01b.; Annacrovna, 7st. 91b.; Ediath, 7nt. 911. j Pawky Law, 7sl. 9ib.; Sister Radius, 7vt, 31b.; St. Robert, fat. 101b. SHORTS HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. furlongs.—Mr. Lawyo-. flst. lib.: Thi-stio-dawn, Bst. Hlb., Stepmeter, Bst. 91b.; Lupulito. Sst.; Collesn Mary, Bst.; Av;irico, 7st. 101b.; Cknmeaa, 7st. 91b.; King Try, Cst. 71b.

NAPIER PARK RACES.

BOBRIKOFF WINS THE PARK STAKES. (By TeicErauU.—Press Association.) . _ Napier, October H. •Ino Napier Park races wore held today in lino but threatening weather. Ther« was a large attendance, the amount put through tho totalisator being ,£10,994, compared with .£11,210 for the two daya last year. The following are results:— GREENMEADOWS HACK HURDLES, Ono mile and a half.—ldealism, 9st. Gib., 1; Pukctotara, Ost. Sib., 2; Stourton, 9st. 91b., 3. Also started: Cullinan, 10st.; Polynices, 9st. 101b.; Granton, 9st. 21b. j Shoemaker, Ost.; Castleside, Ost.; Suffragette, Ost. Idoalism led over the last fenco and won comfortably by two lengths, a length and a half separating the second and third. Time, 2min. 57 4-sscc. TRIAL HACK HANDICAP. , Five furlongs.—Loch Maben, Ost., 1; War Scare, Bst. 51b., 2;.Ngaknu, Bst. 131b., 3. Also started: Runaway Girl, Bst. 101b.; Ranfurly, Sst. 101b.; Kirkby, Sst. 101b.; Wee Rose, Bst. 91b.; Hatana, Bst. 81b.; Marblo llead,' Sst. 61b.; Waitai, Sst. 51b.; Lord Kilcheran, Bst. 51b.; Stcllaris, Sst. 51b. Won by a length, Ngakau being a fair third. Time, lmin. 4 l-ssec. TARADALE HANDICAP HURDLES. One milo and three-quarters.—Windage, lOst. 41b., 1; Fond Memory, Ost. 2; Espartero, 12st. 71b., 3. Also started: Napper, list. 41b.; Te Whetu, lOst. 101b.; Donzel, Ost 21b.; Leolanter, Ost. 21b.; Dan Lcno, Ost. Wou by two lengths, four lengths separating tho second and third. COUNTY HACK HANDICAP. One mile.—Mcremore, Sst. 21b., 1; Fleetweek, 7st. 81b., 2; Composed, 7st. Gib., 3, Also started: Gold Circle, Ost. Gib.; St. Gozo, 7st.; Estrieh, 7st.; Fusilea, 7st.; Tho Nut, 6st. 101b.; Bandalero, Gst. 101b. Won by half a hfiad, with two lengths _ between tho second and third. Time, lmin. 44sec. PARK STAKES HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Mr. T. 11. Lowry's bile, g BobrikofF, by Finland—Gossip, Cyrs., lOst. 131b (A. Oliver) 1 Mr. Highden's Ivilostcri, 7st. 101b. ...... 2 Mr. W. S. Davidson's Goldfinder, Bst. 71b 3 Also started: Sir Antrim, Sst. 81b.j Sandstroam, Bst. 81b.; To Puio, Bst.; Ariom, 7st. lllb.; Peacemaker,. Gst. 101b. j Separator, Gst. 71b.; Aiuato, Gst. 71b, Entering tho straight Bobrikoff got in front and stayed there, winning ill grand stylo by a head, a length separating tho second and third horses. Tinio, 2min. 10 1-stcc. JUVENILE HANDICAP. Four furlongs—Beldame, Sst. 31b., 1; Haskync, Bst. 21b., 2; Mrs. Wiggs, 7st. 1211)., 3. Ala) started: Sir Daniel, Bst. 51b.: King's Favourito, Bst. 21b.; Bonbon, Bst.; Daybreak, Bst. Won by thrco lengths, _ with a .length between tho second and third. Time, 50 2-ssec. AHURIRC HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Allurement, Sst. 71b., 1J San Pluie, Qst.. 2; Seraphic, 7st., 3. Alto started: Vega, Bst lib.; Gold Bond, Sst 21b.; Merrie Lad, 7st. 71b. j Mcrrimac, 7st.; Ngakau, 7st.; Tuatahi, Gst. 101b.':' Frieze, fst. Won. by a neck, the.fhini. liorso being a length and a half away. ; I RAILWAY. HANDICAP. . Six furlongs. —Bluo Lake, 7st. 21b., 1; Sea Eagle, Sst;, 2; Lord Soult, 7st. 121b., 3. Also started: Faunus, Sst. lllb.; Voetgang, 7st. 71b.; Formulate, Gst. 91b.; Erin, Gst. 71b. Won on tho post. Timo, lmin. lGsco,

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

[Bt Gw.ncoe.l The Dunedin Jockey Club's meeting and the Marlborough Racing Club's fixture will both bo concluded to-day. Acceptances for tho 'first day's events at the Wellington Pacing Clubls Spring meeting close to-morrow night with the secretary,-Mr. A. E. Whyte. Acceptances and gonoral entries for tho Waverloy-Waitotara Racing Club's annual meeting close to-morrow night with the secretary, Mr J. W. Macfarlane. General entries for tho Auckland Racing Club's Spring mooting doso to-mor-row night. At the same time acceptances for tho City Handicap are duo. ' Truo ICnight has been scratched for tho Wainui Handicap at Trftntham, and Vico-Admiral has been withdrawn from tho Wellington Handicap at tho eame meeting. Bluo Lake, who won tie last race at Napier Park yesterday, was not among tho list of acceptors telegraphed last week. Jockeys W. Holmes and J. Pine returned from Sydney by tho Warrimoo yesterday. Tho Auckland jockey, B. Deoley, will probably bo at the head of the list of winning horsemen by tho time that tho Afarlborough Eacing Club's meeting ia finished. Lady Lucy, who for tho past eighteen months has been trained at Meinington, was back to New 7ealand hv the Warrimoo yesterday. Trainer IV Tilley camo to Wellington •to meet tho steamer, and will tako tho Now Zealand Cup candidate back lb her old .quarters at Fordell this morning. Recent fOalings at Waikanio incl'.nlo tho following Purity (dam of Masonic, True Knight, mid Puro Lass), br. i to Achilles; Strathspey (dam of leviotdale), br. f. to Achilles; Berceuse (Birkenhead Achilles; Marseillaise (dam of Massilia), br. f. to Achiellcs; Berceuse ißirkcuhca4 —Lullaby), ch f. to Achilles; Viceraiuo (Birkenhead—Eoie), br. f. to Charlemagno XI; Snowstcll (sister to Fleetfoot and Broadsword), b. c. to Martian; Mayhap, ch. c. to Vascb; Eketcruia Posseropoulo (dam of Playmate), br. f. to Vasco. Mr. Gleeson's Amyris (by Gold Reef) has also foaled a filly to Berxmiau, and Mr. P. Macmaneniin's Latona (dam of Apellon) has foaled a chestnut colt to tho same sire. W. J. Ryan, the Trcntham jookcy, was expected back by the 'Sydney Ixiat yesterday, and Trainer J W. Lowe camo into town to meet him. Kyan, however, did not arrive, and it is reported that ho has gone on to Victoria to rido Bridge in the Mclbourno Cup. Bobrikotf's pcrformanco in winning tho Park Stakes at Napier yesterday with lOst. 131b. in tho saddlo (minimum Cst. 71b.) seems to bear out tho statement' that the black champion is at present better than ever he was. In reference to a paragraph that appeared in Tuesday's issue concerning tho hurdle horse Captain, tho owner writes in correction:—"First, you class the horso as a gelding, which lie is not, and then you say lie is being given trap work ' to see if he will get sound aeain.' Beyond being troubled with thrush in tho feet (which you should know is duo to sUblo ncgloct) Captaiii has never been unsound in wind or limb, and is as sound to-day as the day he was foaled. He has been driven in a light gig for tlio past four or five months to get him into good fettle for tho approaching summer racing as 1 consider him better on hard comwes than on soft ones. Captain was only a four-year-old last season, and, as ho started in five hurdle racos, and secured two wins and two Keconds, 1 considered him too good to knock about, and, consequently, kept him at light gig work to let him acquire age. The efficacy of tho treatment can be judged by an inspection of the horse to-day.—l am, etc., Sydney Harrison,"