THE RACING WORLD

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 120, 15 February 1926, Page 12

THE RACING WORLD

MOTLEY WINS TARANAKI STAKES GLENTRUIN BEATS COUNT CAVOUR HANDICAPS TO IMPERIAL SPARK AND BALDOWA Chief interest in the racing world on Saturday centred in the Taranaki and Dunedin meetings. At New Plymouth Motley just got up in time to defeat Oration in the 12th Taranaki Stakes, with Lady Cavendish close up. This makes Motley’s second successive win in this race. Imperial Spark won the Paul Memorial Handicap from Yoma and Income. At Dunedin Glentruin was successful in the Hazlett Memorial Plate over her stable mate Count Cavour, with Circulation third. Baldowa scored in the principal handicap from Tommy Dodd and Mantua. In the Rotorua Cup Scat and Mount Marta ran a dead heat, defeating the favourite, Gala Day.

NOTES AND COMMENTS (By “The Watcher.”) Acceptances for all races on the first day of the Woodville District Jockey Club’s autumn meeting will close on Thursday at 8 p.tn. Nominations for all events at the autumn meeting of the Dannevirke Racing Club to be held on March 3 and 4 will close to-morrow night at 9 o’clock. The telegraph office at Dannevirke closes at 8 p.m. Nominations for all events at the annual meeting of the Nelson Jockey Club will 'close to-night at 8 o’clock. Nominations for all events at the annual meeting of the Rangitikei Racing Club will close on Friday at 9 p.m. The Rotorua meeting will be. concluded to-day. Chief interest this week will centre in the autumn meeting of the Wanganui Jockey Club and the summer meeting of the C.J.C. at Riccarton on Saturday.' - The most surprising item of Saturday’s Racing was the come-back staged by Irapuka in the open sprint at New Plymouth, his dividend being a substantial one of double figures. Irapuka will be ten years old next foaling, so he can be said to have done well at this stage of his career in defeating some fairly smart sprinters as he did on Saturday. When in his prime Irapuka was a good class sprinter, also capable of running a middle distance. He is well bred, being by Our King (sire of another good sprinter in Royal Blood) from Iranui, sister to Mira (Soult —Tauhei). He showed at Hawera that he might soon be running prominently by finishing third in the Open Welter at Uralla, but the form did not seem sufficient to make his chance on Saturday look as good as it proved. Congratulations to Mr. G. M. Currie on Motley’s second Taranaki Stakes can be extended to include Mr. Newton King, and the connections of the three-yean-old colt Oration for their sporting attitude in running him against the filly at weight for age, when he was in handicaps at ten to twelve pounds, lighter. This kind of thing, and this class of racing, makes for all that is best in the sport, and although the field on Saturday was small the stirring finish gave the public a thrill which they will long'remember. Haying been trained for long journeys, it was not surprising to find Count. Cavour unequal to the task of defeating the brilliant Glentruin at the mile in the Hazlett Memorial Plate on Saturday at Wingatui. Two years ago Glentruin ran second in the same event, beaten by a neck by Many Kittle, with Gold Light a bad third. Rarely has so bad a start been witnessed on a metropolitan course as that which spoilt the contest for the Dunedin Publican’s Handicap (says “Argus”). Of fifteen starters only five had any chance of Success, the others being in a hopeless position when they settled down. Most people thought it was a false start, and expected the horses' to be ordered back, while it looked from the stand as if this was also the view of the riders. Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Greenwood were interested visitors at Wingatui last week, when Gloaming was paraded for inspection by the crowd at the Dunedin Jockey Club’s meeting. The old champion was first photographed in the birdcage, after which he was led down the course past the stands. There was not much excitement about the affair, but the public showed its appreciation by cheering the veteran' when he returned to tile birdcage. The imported English horse Roscnor made his first appearance in a race at Wingatui last week, and attracted a lot of attention. He is reported to be a well-grown chestnut, a trifle light behind, but with a bold and attractive style of galloping. In the race he failed to jump out smartly, and his chance was settled by the unseemly haste of his rider to reach the front. As a result he was beaten when the straight was reached. Enough was seen of him, however, to show that he has plenty of speed, and he will win good races when he becomes seasoned. Mr. R. O’Donnell, one of the bestknown trainers in the Dominion, who is en route to Melbourne, where lie intends to establish himself as a trainer, was for fifteen years associated with R. J. Mason at Yaldhurst, and after the death of the late Mr. G. G. Stead he trained for the sons, Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead. Subsequently he trained for Mr. G. L. Stead alone, while latterly lie has‘been associated with the stables of Messrs. K. Duncan and W. Higgins at Trentham. During the time he was ■ with ' the Stead brothers, ; such good horses as Bon Reve, Bon Ton, Culprit, and Los Angelos, amongst others, passed through his hands. He also took Almoner to Australia about seven or eight years ago, and was successful in winning (he Breeders’ Plate at Randwick. Last time he was over he won the Rosehill Handicap with Kilmoon,- who also ran'third in the Derby to Gloaming. Mr. O’Donnell also owned the wellknown sire of jumpers, ' Guianforte. This stallion has left some fine progeny, Passin’ Through being an excellent example. Mr. O’Donnell is one of the best-known and most competent trainers in;New Zealand, and he has been very successful. His many friends in the Dominion will wish him luck on the other side. Mr. O’Donnell will act as agent for Mr. W. G. Stead at the disposal sale to be held in Sydney shortly, Mr. Stead having entered a "tmber of his young horses there.

TARANAKI MEETING STAKES WON BY MOTLEY IMPERIAL SPARK WINS HANDICAP “Dominion” Special. In contrast to that of Thursday last, the weather was warm and summerlike for the second day’s racing of the Taranaki Jockey Club’s autumn meeting, which took place before a very large attendance. The course was in splendid order, and the racing firstclass. But for the unfortunate circumstance that there were two races with only three runners, the totalisatdr figures must have shown a good increase over the meeting last year. The investments for the day amounted to £28,134, against £32,578 last year, and for the meeting £55,219, against £00,329 10s. last year. Motley’s finishing effort in the Taranaki Stakes wa's a really brilliant one. The Paul Memorial provided a fine finish between Imperial Spark, Yoma, and Income OKOKE HURDLES. Santiago was withdrawn from the Okoke Hurdles, and of the nine runners Bustler counted on most money from bettors, while Koauau, Bonny Rill and Mountain Bell came in for f.jir support. From a good start, Uncle Dave Jed Frizzier, Sunny Vale and Mountain Bell over the initial jump, and at the next obstacle Uncle Dave still led, followed by Ratapiko and Mountain Bell. At the stand Ratapiko was in charge from Uncle Dave, but going down the back stretch Bustler ran through to second position behind Ratapiko. Three furlongs from the winning post Mountain Bell took charge, and led Bustler and Koauau into the straight. There was little between this trio at the last jump, but once over Koauau drew out to win by two lengths from Mountain Bell, with Bustler about three lengths further back, just in front of Sansalino. Sunny Vale struck the second hurdle hard, and pulled up. In the hands of A. McDonald Mountain Bell gave a much improved display; MOKAU HANDICAP. Several of the contestants for the Mokau Hack were well supported, but at the close of the betting Royal Form was £l5O better backed than Vaward, who in turn carried only ten tickets more than Curraghmore. The tapes rose to a good start, Curraghmore being first to show out, and over the first furlong her closest attendants were Roval Form, Empire Camp, and Toapiti. At the four furlong post Curraghmore was just in front of Lady Anstruther, with Royal Form, Empire Camp and Toapiti following. There was not much between Curraghmore and Lady Anstruther turning into the straight, but over the last furlong Curraghmore ran on best to win by nearly a length from Vaward, who came from second last over the concluding stages of the race. Empire Camp was only half a head behind Vaward, with Lady Anstruther and Royal Form close up. STEWARD’S HANDICAP. The scratching of First Acre and Le Choucas reduced the strength of the field for the Steward’s Handicap. Of the starters Hipo was a £2GO better favourite than Ring the Bell, while Sleet carried 130 tickets less than Ring the Bell. After some delay the field left to a splendid start. ‘ After going a short distance Shut Eye ran to the front from Merrv Jest, Hipo, Sleet and Papaponga. At the end' of two furlongs Merry Jest took charge, her nearest attendants being Sleet, Hipo and Shut Eve. At the straight entrance Merrv Jest was just clear of Shut Eve and Hipo, but once in the straight Shut Eve took charge, only to be challenged and headed by Irapuka, who, finishing well, went on to win bv two lengths from Papaponga, who finished on better than usual to beat Pouma for second honours. Shut Eve arid Sleet were next, with Ring the Bell last. TARANAKI STAKES. A disappointing field (three) saddled up for the 12th Taranaki Stakes, for which Motley carried 58 tickets more than Lady Cavendish. Oration carried only half Motley’s total. From an even dispatch Oration began quickest, to lead Lady Cavendish by half a length over the first furlong, with Motley four lengths away. At the home turn Lady Cavendish joined Oration. As they drew in line for the judge, Oration again took the lead from Lady Cavendish. With a hundred yards to go, it looked like Oration winning, but Motley, coming with a great burst of speed, got up in the last stride to beat Oration by a nose, with Lady Cavendish a length awav third. PAUL MEMORIAL. For the Paul Memorial, Imperial Spark carried £BO more than Bright Day, with Surveyor and Yoma best supported of the other winners. Income was quickest to find his feet, and led Daylight, Bright Day, and Euchre over the’ first furlong. Passing the grandstand Crossfire had taken the lead, ami was followed by Income, Davlight, Euchre, Yoma, and Surveyor. Racing along the back stretch Crossfire was still in charge, with Daylight, Yoma, Bright Day, Euchre, and Surveyor in the order written. Four furlongs from the winning post, Barry rushed Imperial Spark into the lead, and opened up a good gap on Crossfire,' Yoma, Income, and Daylight. Racing into the straight

Imperial Spark was just in front of Yoma and Income, and over the final stages a great race eventuated, which resulted in Imperial Spark winning by a short half-head from Yoma, with Income three-quarters of a length away,' third. Then followed Bright Day, Surveyor, and Crossfire. URENUI HACK. The field for the Urenui Hack was a large but moderate class one. Cocoanut was again made a big favourite, the best supported of the others being Royal Land, Sovcna, and Bonona, this trio being evenly backed. When the barrier rose Wlienuanui whipped round and took no part in the race. The early leaders were Bonona, Sovena, and Roval Land, and there was little between them racing into the straight, but over the last half-furlong Sovena drew out to win well from Paitonui, who came from some distance back. Royal Mint and Kiwini were next. NURSERY HANDICAP. With only three runners for the Nursery Handicap, there was only a small “pool” on the totalisator, and Scatown was made a good favourite. He began best, but in a few strides Baby Bun took charge. Two furlongs from home the trio were practically in line but in the straight Seatown drew out 'to win easily by four lengths from Atane, who unexpectedly beat Baby Bun by two lengths. OMATA HANDICAP A dav of good racing concluded with the Oiiiata Hack Handicap, and in a big betting race Horomea carried over twice the amount invested on Sea Star, Benzora, and Willow Wai. When let go, Argue soon got to the front, and attended by Adavale, Benzora, and [■‘lying Shot, led into the straight. Over the last furlong Argue tired, and Benzora beat him by nearly a length, with Horomea two’longthp away, and WUlo’’; Mlax fourth.. ■ I

DETAILS OF THE RACING OKOKE HURDLES, of 200 sovs. Om mile and three-quarters 2 Mr. J. B. Gaisford’s br. g. Kaouau, bv All Red—Harmonious, Gyrs., 11.3 (W. Bowden) I 4 Mr. F. C. Faber's ch. in. Mountain Bell, syrs., 9.2 ■■ 2 1 Mr. J. Paterson’s ch. g. Butler, Gvrs., 11.3 '• 3 (Winner trained by bwner, Bulls.) • Also started: 3 Bonny Rill, 10.4; 6 Ratapiko, 9.G; 7 Frizzled, 9.0; 5 Sansalino, 9.0; 9 Sunny Vale, 9.0; 8 Uncle Dave, 9.0. Won by a length and a. half. Time, 3min. 13 l-ssez. MOKAU HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs. 3 Mrs. F. D. Mclver’s ch. m. Curraghmore, by Archiestown —Lady Gwendoline, 4yrs., 7.10 (A. McCormac) 1 2 Mr. W. Pine’s b. g. Vaward, 3 yrs., Bst. Gib 2 5 Air. P. Cox’s br. g. Empire Camp, aged, 8.2 3 \v inner trained by M. J. Carroll, Frankton Junction.) Also started: 4 Glctigariff, 9.G; 8 Toapaiti, B.G; 1 Royal Form, 8.5; G Monaghan, 7.13; 7 Lady Anstruther, 7.7; 9 Mountain Top, 7.5; 11 Lucernal, 7.5; 10 Fire Brigade, 7.4. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, Imin. 29sec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Six furlongs. 7 Mr. G. Tremlett’s br. g. Irapuka, bv Our King—lranui, aged, 7.8 (T. Tito) 1 5 Mr. F. N. Sampson’s blk. g. Papaponga, aged, 7.10 2 4 Mr. A. W Rudgc’s ch. m. Pouma, aged, 7.13 3 (Winner trained by A. J. Shearsby, New Plymouth.) Also started: 1 Hipo, 9.4; 2 Ring the

Bell, 8.1; 3 Sleet, 7.8; 9 Merry Jest, 7.8; 6 Shut Eye, 7.0; 8 Attractive, 7.0. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin. losec.

TARANAKI STAKES, of 500 sovs. Weight-for-age, with penalties and allowances. Six furlongs. 1 Mr.. G. M. Currie’s b. f. Motley, By Absurd—Pennon, 4yrs., 9.0, inc. 31b. penalty (B. 11. Marris) 1 3 Mr Newton King’s br. c. Oration, by Ciceroi—Elsie Hart, 3yrs., 8.7 (J. Barry) 2 2 Mr. G. F. Moore’s ch. f. Lady Cavendish, by Absurd—Bonny Portland, 3yrs., 9st., inc. 101 b. penalty (L. G. Morris) 3 (Winner trained by W. Rayner, Wanganui) The only starters. Won by a nose. Time, Imin. 14 3-ssec.

PAUL MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 400sovs. 1| miles. 1-Mrs. C. P. Nash’s blk. g. Imperial Spark, by Crown Imperial ll.— Electric Spark, 6yrs, 7.7 (J. Barry) 1 4 Mr. A. W. Budge’s br. g. Yoma, 6yrs., 8.2 2 5 Mr. E. Andrew’s b. g. Income, aged, 8.2 3 (Winner trained by F. Higgott, Otaki). Also started: 3 Surveyor 9.0, 2 Bright Day 8.12, 6 Daylight 7.10, 8 Crossfire 7.0, 7 Rehutai 7.0, 9 Euchre 7.0. Won by a head. Time 2min. 12sec.

URENUI ELECTRIC HACK, of 150 sovs. Weight 8.7. Five furlongs. 3 Mr. T. O’Donnell’s b. f. Sovena, by Bisogne—Avena (R. Reed) 1 9 Mr. P. Tito’s ch. c. Paitonu, 3yrs 2 7 Mr. W. G. Emery’s b. g. Royal Mint, Syrs 3 (Winner trained by W. Price, Hawera). Also started: 1 Cocoanut, 4 Botiona, 13 Popular Win, 14 Sweet Lupin, 8 Whenuanui, 5 Kiwini, 6 Petal, 2 Royal Land, 15 Apathy, 11 Toy Box, 10 Paul Lucerne, 12 Aropeta. Won by two lengths. Time Imin. 3 2-ssec.

NURSERY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 1 Mr. J. Fredric’s ch. g. Seatown, by Archiestown—Seasprite, 8.8

(R. Reed) 1 3 Mr. W. Pine’s ch. f. Atone, 7.2 ... 2 2 Mr. H. B. Philcox’s br. f. Baby Bun, 7.13 3 (Winner trained by W. Pine, Hawera.) The only starters. Won by four lengths. Time, Imin. 2 2-ssec.

OMATA HACK HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 Mr. C. Preston’s b. g. Benzora, by Bisogne—Lady Ora, ; 4vrs., 7.12 (A. McCormac) 1 6 Messrs. Darragh and Howden’s br. g. Argue, 4yrs., 7.7 2 1 Mr. J, Elieray’s ch. m. Horomea, 4yrs., 9.1 3 (Winner trained by C. Jackson, Hawera.) Also started: 4 Willow Wai, 8.8; 2 Sea Star, 7.11; 8 Adavale, 7.10; 9 Flying Shot, 7.6; 7 Orcades, 7.6; 5 Gold Collector, . 7.6. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, Imin. 15Sec. Adavale fell on the turn into the straight.

DUNEDIN MEETING I CLUB HANDICAP TO BALDOWA GLENTRUIN’S PLATE By Telegraph.—Press Association. Dunedin, February 14. The second day of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s meeting was held in mild weather, with occasional light showers. The totalisator handled £41,807 10s., as against £38,742 for the corresponding day of last year. The total for the meeting was £88,550 10s., as against £65,929 10s. last year. Results :— OWHTRO HURDLE HANDICAP, of ■250 sovs. One mile and a half. 1 Relic, 9.0 (A. H. Ruthven) 1 2 Kaikahu, 10.5 2 3 Happy Warrior, 10.3 3 Also started: 4 Coastguard, 9.9; 5 Soldier’s Pride, 9.0. Coastguard slipped after getting over the second hurdle, and, though righted, took no further part in the race. Soldier’s Pride lost his jockey in the back stretch and was remounted, but was no longer in the picture. Won by six lengths, ten between second and third. Time, 2min. 53 2-ssec. HOPEFUL HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Five furlongs. 4 Battle Flag, 7.6 (Dwyer) 1 1 Paper Bov, 8.0 2 2 Pink Terrace, 8.12 3 \ Also started: 3 Dismantle, 7.13. Battle Flag jumped out in front and won all the way. A neck separated second and third. Time, Imin. 4 2-ssec. WARRINGTON HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile. 6 Apache, 9.1 (McKay) 1 1 Full Swing, 9.2 '.... ’... 2 3 Cornstalk, 8.2 ;,... 3 Also started: 7 Courtlev Rose, 8.6; 4 Roman Archer, 8.4; 5 Obligio, 8.2; 2 Goosestep, 8.2; 8 King Cup, 7.7. Cornstalk and Roman Archer made the earlv running. Full Swing joined them as they straightened for home, but failed to resist the challenge of i Apache. Won by three-quarters of a length, half a length between second and third. Time, Ipiin. 44sec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 450 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Lava, 7.6 (Didham) 1 1 Set Sail, 9.0 2 10 Corn Money, 7.0 3 Also started: 4 Sun Up, 8.9; 9 Eaton Bells, 7.13; 8 Arpent, 7.13; 3 Geranial, 7.11; 5 Volant, 7.8; 11 Dancing Days, 7.7; 6 Celerity 11, 7.6; 7 Carnot, 7.3. Corn Money led Sun Up, Dancing Davs, and Set Sail into the straight, Lava lying fourth. In -the run home Lava came through to win by a short neck, with a head separating second and third. Time, Imin. 16 4-sscc. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, of 1100 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 3 Baldowa 8.9 (Jones) 1 2 Tommy Dodd, 8.9 2 6 Mantua, 8.2 3

Also started: 1 Ravenna, 8.12, and Overdraw.!, 8.3 (coupled); 4 Mountain Lion, 8.5; 7 Happy Days, 7.12; 5 Retrospect, 7.0.

The field was in close order throughout, Ravenna always making the running, with Overdrawn and Mountain Lion, Happy Days, and Tommy Dodd. Coming into (he straight, Ravenna, Overdrawn, and Tommy Dodd came from the back. Bal-Jowa, who had always been close up, then made the tun and came into the lead outside the distance. All the horses were under pressure to the post. Won by a neck, half a head between second and third. Time, 2min. llsec. Mantua came wv’l on the outside with a fast ran third place. WAIHOLA HANDICAP, of 250 sews. Six furlongs. 2 Rob, 9.7 (Beale) 1 5 Soltoe, 8.10 2 3 Pink Note, 8.0 3 ■Also started 1 Tione, 9.4; 10 Silver Lining, 8.12; i Receipt, 8.12; 7 Arrow-

inir, 8 3; 6 Jolly Glad, 8.2; 9 Margaret Binney, 8.0; 8 Gay Bird, 8.0. Pink Note and Arrowmir led out, Rob and Soltoe following. Rounding the far turn Rob and Soltoe were leading, and entering the straight Rob took the lead, with Pink Note and _ Soltoe following. Soltoe got up in time to beat Pink Note by a head. Rob, running easily, was four lengths aheadTime, Imin. 17 3-ssec. HAZLETT MEMORIAL PLATE, oi 600 sovs. One mile. 2 Glentruin, 9.5 (Emerson) 1 1 Count Cavour, 9.7 2 3 Circulation, 8.7 3 Also started: 4 Los Ambus, 9.6. The field went away together, Circulation leading from Count Cavour, with the other two close up. The order was unchanged until half a furlong from home. Count Cavour led into the straight from Glentruin, who had moved up. -Glentruin at the distance was half a length ahead of Count Cavour, and came on to win bv a good length, without effort. The first part of the race was run slowly, but the pace was clapped on from the far turn. The third horse was ten lengths further away. Time, Imin. 43sec. ABBOTSFORD WELTER HANDICAP, of SOOsovs. Seven furlongs. 7 Valdamo, 8.1 : 4 1 The Harp, 7.13 * “Dead heat. 3 The Cheat, 8.4. 3 Also started: Will Oakland 8.8, 10 Monoxide 8.8, 2 Queen Balboa 8.6, 5 Enare 8.1. 12 Corn Rigs 7.12, 6 John Bradbury 7.9, 11 Viewpoint 7.7, 9 Fulmar 7.7, 8 Rene Mavip 7.7. Queen Balboa, Will Oakland and Corn Rigs formed the leading division to the straight, where Queen Balboa showed out. Valdamo and The Harp, in a great run home, finished a dead heat. The Cheat being one and a half lengths away third. * Time Imin. 13 2-ssec.

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STAKES WON BY PRINCESS RONNIE Br Telegraph—Press Association Gisborne, February 13. The second day of the Poverty Bay Turf Club’s simmer meeting was held to-day, in fine weather. There was a large attendance, and the going was good. The totalisator for the day handled £16,693, as against £19,832 for the second day of last year, a decrease of £3139. The total investments for the two days were £31,245, compared with £37,909 for last year, a decrease of £6664. Results:— EPSOM HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile. 2 Garzon, 8.0 (J. Nixon) 1 1 Othon, 8.1 2 5 Carnicda, 7.7 3 Also started: 4 The Author, 10.7; 3 Startle, 9.13. Won by a short head, half a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 41 2-ssec. i SECOND HURDLES HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and. a half. 2 Monte, 11.3 (C. Stratton) 1 1 Waioeka Jack, 12.3 2 3 Radio, 9.7 3 Also started: 4. Mahia, 9.12; 5 Le King, 9.0. Won by two lengths and a half, a head between second and third. Time, 2min. 49 3-ssec. , COOK HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Royal Damon,, 9.2 (F N. Johnson) J 7 Mantitai, 8.4 (M. McDonald) T 5 Polar, 8.9 3 •(•Dead beat. Also started: 2 Night' Song, 9.3; 3 Tino Maunga, 8.5; 4 Kenyon, 8.3; 8 Cohesion, 7.10; 6 Welcome Sound, 7.0. A dead heat, third horse a length away. Time, Imin. Ifisec.

SUNDERLAND STAKES HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile. 1 Princess Ronnie, 8.13 (IL Wiggins) 1 2 Mangatoetoe, 8.5 2 3 Haurangi, 9.0 3 Also started: 5 Chaplin, 8.3; 4 Pita, Won by half a length, a neck between second and third. Time, Jtnin. •10 4-ssee. PUBLICANS’ PURSE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Five furlongs. 5 Startle, 8.12 (C. Stratton 1 .1 Epistle, 8.7 2 4 Jeanette, 8.0 3 Also started: 3 Civilform, 9.8; 2 Vivo, 7.12; 6 Three Kings, 7.0; 7 Prince Randall,. 7.0. Won by half a length, a similar distance between second and third. Time, linin. 2 l-sscc. MAIDEN HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Sixfurlongs. 3 Rapiata, 8.3 (J. ..Hockley) 1 10 Patutahi, 8.0 2 6 Night Gambler, 8.0 3 Also started: 2 Kilroc, 9.0; 1 Lcntenac, 8.9; 7 Radio, 8.0; 9 Evensong, 8.0; 12 Sophia,. 8.0; 8 Mountain Slide, 8.0; 4 Night Nurse, 8.0; 5 Perle de Rouge, 8.0. Won by one length and a half, the same distance between second and third. Time, lniin. 16 2-ssec. ROSELAND HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Seven furlongs. 5 Carniola, 7.10 (E. Dunne) 1 2 Serenade, 8.2 ~ 2 1 Princess Nata, 9.13 3 Also started: 3 Chrisha, 8.6; 4 Red Autumn, 8.5; 7 King’s Up, 8.1; 6 Royal Heather, 7.10; 8 Three Kings, 7.8; 9 Kingi Pita, 7.0. Won by one length, two lengths between second and third. Time, linin. 28 l-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Epistle, 8.5 (N. Johnson) 1 4 Jeanette, 7.10 2 3 Manutai, 7.3 3 Also started: 2 Tari, 8.3; 5 Tana Maunga, 7.0; 6 Mark Over, 7.0. Won by three-quarters of a length, a head between second and third. Time, linin. 15sec.