TRENTHAM RACES

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 26, 26 October 1926, Page 14

TRENTHAM RACES

BEACON LIGHT WINS CHAMPION PLATE PEARCE HANDICAP TO PIUTHAIR SHIRLEY A BRILLIANT SPRINTER (By “The Watcher.”) The spring meeting of the Wellington Racing Club was concluded at Trentham yesterday in fine weather. A strong northerly wind made matters unpleasant early in the afternoon but it dropped after about the third race and conditions afterwards were good. The Champion Plate was won unexpectedly by Beacon Light, who reversed his first day’s form completely, and beat Seatown and Te Monanui. The Pearce Handicap was won by Piuthair from Avola and Modem, and in the sprint event Shirley showed great brilliancy and scored by a narrow margin from Royal Damon, with Merry Jest third. There 'was a large holiday crowd present, but the totalisator return for the day was only slighly ahead of Labour Day last year.

Beacon Light’s win was a regular facer for the general run of backers. He had faded out of the contest for the Wellington Handicap on Saturday after covering only seven furlongs, and it was hardly to be expected, good class horse though he is, that he would improve sufilcientlv to beat a strong field so decisively at weight-for-age. His win met with a mixed reception. Seatown proved himself again as a good three-year-old. He got the worst of the dispatch, but was taken to the front entering the straight, and only went down to a good horse. The favourite, Te Monanui, was finishing on very strongly. Beacon Light does not incur liability for further rehandicap for the New Zealand Cup as the result of yesterday’s victory. After the race the winner was paraded on the lawn in front of the main stand, and the Hon. C. P. Skerrett, formerly vice-president of the club, presented the gold cup to the owner, Mr. W. T. Hazlett. The best finish of the meeting was produced bv the handicapper in the Roseneath Handicap for two-year-olds. The first four horses went across the line with little more than inches between them. Ti Tree, who was the favourite, was unlucky, as she failed to get away on terms with the field, and was finishing strongly. At the same time, the win of Arrow Lad was form, as he ran a good race from the back the first dav. Yesterday he was always near the front. The Pearce Handicap was chiefly notable for the failure of the favourite, Indian Sage. He moved short in his preliminary, and was never dangerous at any stage of the contest. Piuthair scored nicelv after having the luck to get up on the rails from Avola, who ran nearer her true form than on the first day, easilv reversing positions with Diogenes with 131 b. advantage in the handicap, as compared with the first dav.

Shirley was -brilliant in the Naipai Handicap. From first to last her colours were always in the van. She was winning nicely a hundred yards from home, but Royal Damon came at her so strongly that she had to extend herself to win by a small margin. They were clear of the field, and in a halfhearted race for third money Merry Jest got the honour from Inferno, who ran quite a fair race Le Choucas, the favourite, was never dangerous, but Mireiisonta and Anthonie showed up well till a furlong from home, when they retired. Centrepiece again ran a creditable race, coming on strongly at the finish.

A good performance was witnessed in the Tararua Handicap, a mile race for hacks. Outfit led the field at a good pace, and was so clear at the distance that he looked unbeatable. Here Queen’s Choice, who had dropped back to tlie rear of the field at the half mile, came along with a paralysing run and scored comfortably. Only a good horse and only a good rider could have won from the position he was in three furlongs from home. Queen’s Choice, who is a three-year-old halfbrother to Chudic, an Easter Handicap winner, now has a record of three starts three wins this season. He is engaged in classic events in the near future, and should hold his own. The time of the race was'only half a second slower than that for the open mile, which had the added advantage of being run when the wind had dropped. There was a very large attendance, the train and motor- traffic being very heavy. The totalisator turnover, however, just held its own as compared with last Labour Day, being £72,332, as against £72,284 10s. an increase of £47 10s. The total for the two davs was £120,381, as compared with £119,070 for the last spring meeting, an increase of £l3ll. As the general tenl-

ency at present is to a decrease in turnover, the club is fortunate to conclude such a successful gathering with an increase and fortunate also to experience favourable weather. An inquiry was held concernin;’ interference in the Second Hurdle Handicap. After the evidence of the riders of Star Shell and Lady Passenger had been heard, and from their own observations of the race, the stewards found that the interference did not, in their opinion, affect the result of the race, and it was therefore decided not to alter the judge’s placings. It was resolved to administer a severe warning to Stratton, rider of Star Shell, for careless riding.

SECOND HURDLE HANDICAP. Carawock was a slightly better favourite for the Second Hurdle Handicap than Star Shell. Koauau was the best backed of the others. Through the straight the order was Lady Passenger, Gauntlet, Star Shell, Carawock, and Te Maire. Entering the back stretch Siar Shell took the lead from Ladv Passenger and Gauntlet. Te Maire heading the bunch. At the five furlongs post Star Shell led with Ladv Passenger from Gauntlet, Te Maire, and Radiac. Crossing the top the order was Star Shell, Lady Passenger, Gauntlet, and Te Maire. Koauau moved up approaching the straight, where Star Shell led from Lady’ Passenger, Gauntlet, and Radiac. Star Shell and Lady Passenger both hit hard at the last fence through interference, and nearly fell, but recovered, and Star Shell came on to beat Ladv Passenger by a length, with Radiac two lengths away third, a neck in front of Gauntlet. There was a gap to Carawock, Maunga, and Te Maire. SPRING TRIAL STAKES. Resinous was a firm favourite for the Trial Stakes, solid support being accorded Haze. Tholomon and Royal Picture were the best backed of the others. Roval Picture was left at the post, Bronstell showing out from the start from Jemidar, Resinous, Welkne, and Cerf. This was the order down the back. Welkne took charge at the top from Bronstell, Jemidar, Cerf, Haze, and Vesperus, Resinous dropping back. There were quick changes turning into the straight, Welkne dropping back from the lead, Haze, Tholomon, and Green Cloth in close order leading from Jemidar and Vesperus. Haze appeared to be winning at the distance, where Vesperus came along with a strong challenge, and, going on, won by a length from Haze, who was a length and a half clear of No Favours. General Wai and Jemidar wete only heads away, and then came Tholomon and Cerf. TARARUA HANDICAP. Queen's Choice was favourite for the Tararua Handicap, nearly twice as well backed as Black Duke, who was closely followed by Our Jack. Sovena was the best backed of the others. Inoe showed out at the start, followed by Gardant, Outfit, and Black Duke. Down the back, Outfit was in charge from Sovena, Gardant, Black Duke, and Lin Arlington. Crossing the top Outfit, Rascal, and Sovena were the leaders, with Gardant and Black Duke dropping back. Outfit ran into the straight from Gardant, Sovena, Rascal, and Lin Arlington, and was clear at the distance, where Queen’s Choice came through on the inside, and with a brilliant run cut Outfit down to win by a length. - Gardant was three lengths away, with Our Jack, followed by’ Rascal, Catcall, Sovena, and Lin Arlington. R. Reed rode a splendidly judged race on the winner, who lost a handy position at the five-furlong post. ROSENEATH HANDICAP. Ti Tree was a solid favourite for the two-year-old handicap, the best backed of the others being Arrow Lad and Frenzied Finance. Tom Bracken, Frenzied Finance, and Arrow Lad began best, and running for the straight the order was Tom Bracken, Frenzied Finance, Polydectes, and Arrow Lad. Once in line, Merry Mint joined the leaders, and in a slashing finish Arrow Lad prevailed by a nose from Merry Mint, who was only a head in front of Tom Bracken and Ti Tree in line, and then came Mandy, Frenzied Finance, Marsurd, Cosmetic, and Oscillation. T Tree failed to jump out well and this cost her the race. PEARCE HANDICAP. Indian Sqge was a firm favourite for the Pearce Handicap, some £7OO ahead of Diogenes, who was very evenly backed with Hipo, Piuthair, and Avola. Alyson showed out from the start, closely followed by Piuthair, Avola, Diogenes and Hipo, with Mali Jong last. At the five furlong post, Alyson was still leading from Piuthair, Avola, Modern, Hipo, Indian Sage and Diogenes. Crossing the top, Avola and P.iuthair were together from Modern, and Alyson. Avola led into the straight from Piuthair, Modem and Hipo. Avola came on and looked the winner .until Piuthair showed up on the rails and took the race by a long neck. Modern being a length away, with Hipo a similar distance behind. Indian Sage, Alyson and Diogenes were the next to finish. CHAMPION PLATE. Te Monanui was a hot favourite for the Champion Plate, The Hawk being a good second favourite from Seatown and Grand Knight. Seatown got away badly. Phaola led Rouex out of the straight, followed by Hyanna and The Hawk, all closely bunched. Down the back, Hyanna went to the front from Rouex, followed by Phaola, Te Monanui, Grand Knight, and Beacon Light. At the five furlongs. Hyanna took charge from Rouex, Phaola, and Seatown. At the half mile, _ Hyanna and Scatown were together in front of

Rouex and Phaola. Hyanua and Seatown led into the straight from Phaola and Rouex, with Beacon Light coming up fast on the outside. Once in line, Seatown shot to the front, but Beacon Light came along with a well sustained run and won ..going ’ away by a length from Seatown, who was only a head in front of Te Monanui. Ilynsnna was four lengths back and then came Phaola, Rouex, The Hawk, and Grand Knight. NAINAI HANDICAP. Le Choucas was a firm favourite for the sprint, nearly £7OO ahead of Merry Jest, then came Mireusonta, Shirley, and Licinius very evenly backed. Merry Jest, Shirley, and Black Cat showed out at the start, but Merry Jest soon fell back, and, running on to the couise proper Shirley led from Mireusonta, Black Cat, and Royal Damon. Royal Damon came at Shirley very strongly over the last bit, and they drew out from the field, Shirley prevailing by a short head. Merry Jest came on again and took third money, four lengths off from Inferno, with Centrepiece, Nadarino, Epistle, and Gold Box next. . First and second horses paid exactly the same dividend. RUAHINE HANDICAPBallymoy II was a hot favourite for the concluding event, more than twice as well backed as Black Mint and Lucky Days, solid support also going to Gourmet and Imitation. The Bolter, Note, Volplane, and Ballymoy 11. were early prominent. Note led on to the course proper from The Bolter, Volplane, and Ballymoy 11. Once in line, Note was challenged by Black Mint, Volplane, and Gourmet. Black Mint came on to win by a length from Gourmet, who was one and a half lengths ahead of Volplane. Note Was fourth and then came Lucky Days, Lady Ideal, Ballymoy 11, and Imitation. The weight stopped the favourite . DETAILS/ OF THE RACING SECOND HURDLE HANDICAP, of 350 sovs., second 70 ,sovs. and third horse 35 sovs. . from the stake. One mile and a half. 2 Mr. H. P. F. Blundell’s b. g. Star Shell, by Battle Eve—Beacon Light, svrs., 9.12 (A. E. Stratton) 1 7 Mr. A. H. Symond’s br. m. Lady Passenger, by Spalpeen—Passive, aged, 9.0... (C. McGovern) 2 4 Mr. H. A. Rhind’s blk. g. Radiac, by Absurd—Cintra, aged, 9.0 (O. Cullum) 3 (Winner trained by G. New, Awapuni.) Also started: 3 Koauau, 10.12 (H. Burt) ; 6 Black Cruiser, 10.10 (J. McRae) ; 11 Many Colours, 10.5 (P. McBrearty) ; 9 Maunga, 10.2 (C. Mason) ; 1 Carawock, 10.1 (W. Bowden); 5 Gauntlet, 9.3 (I. Tilson) ; 10 Hokioi, 9.0 (D. Butler) ; 8 Te Make, 9.0 (A. Hobson); 12 Assert, 9.0 (Giles). Won by a length,_ two lengths between second and third. Gauntlet was a neck further away, and then came Carawock, Maunga, and Te Maire. Time, 2min. 47Jsec. SPRING TRIAL STAKES, of 300 sovs., second 60 sovs. and third horse .30 sovs. from the stake. Special weights. Seven furlongs. 9 Mr. H. McLaren’s ch. h. Vesperus, by Autumnus —Glenowlet, 4yrs., 84 (B. H. Morris) 1 2 Mr. G. D. Greenwood’s b. g. Haze, by Demosthenes—Scotch Light, syrs., 8.4 (J. Beale) 2 10 Mr. Ebb Simpson’s b. g. No Favours, by Kilbroney—Fair Fight, 4yrs., 8.4 (R. J. Mackie) 3 (Winner trained by R. S. Bagby, Woodville.) Also started:,4 Royal Picture, 8.7, carried 8.4 (W. Ryan) ; 15 Royal Pointer, 8.7 (D. Butler) ; 11 General Wai, 8.4 (E. A. Keesing) ; 14 Polyastra, 8.4 (S. Anderson) ; 13 Sole Mio, 8.4 (S. Wilson) ; 3 Tholomon, 8.4 (A. Didham) ; 5 Jemidar, 7.11, carried 8.0 (R. Reed); 7 Cerf, 8.0 (A. Hobson) ; 1 Resinous, 8.0 (L. A. Pine) ; 8 Bronstell, 7.11 (H. Wiggins) ; 6 Welkne, 7.11 (R. E. Manson) ; 12 Green Cloth, 7.9 (C. Eastwood) . , Won by a length, a length and a half between second and third. General Wai was a head away fourth, with Jemidar right up. Then came Tholomon and Cerf. Time, Imin. SOsec. TARARUA HANDICAP, of 300 sovs., . second horse 60 sovs., and third horse 30 sovs. from the stake. Seven furlongs. 1 Mr. C. Haldane’s ch. g. Queen’s Choice, by Clarenceux—Novoe Vremya, 3yrs., 8.4 ... (R. Reed) 1 8 Mr. W. McKenzie’s b. g. Outfit, by Mountain Knight—Vascovia, 6yrs., 7.5, carried 7.0 (C. Goldsbro) 2 13 Mr. J. Dealy’s b. m. Gardant, by Kilbroney—Maltegarde, syrs., 8.1, carried 7.12 (T. Stokes) 3 (Winner trained by D. Kemp, Hastings.) Also started: 7 Mint Leaf, 9.0 (R. S. Bagby) ; 6 Rascal, 8.8 (F. Waddell) ; 10 Sir Moment, 8.4 (R. E. Manson) ; 11 Royal Mint, 8.3 (H. Wiggins) ; 5 Kiliniss, 8.1, carried 7.12 (A. Brown) ; 3 Our Jack, 8.0 (C. Browne) ; 2 Black Duke, 8.0 (A. Didham) ; 12 Lin Arlington, 7.12 (R J. Mackie) ; 4 Sovena, 7.10, carried 7.11 (L. A. Pine) ; 9 Catcall, 7.8 (E. A. Keesing) ; 17 Conviction, 7.0 (W. H. Tones) ; 16 Tnoe, 7.0, carried 7.6 (S. Wilson) ; 14 Jazzy, 7.0 (E. Dunn) ; 15 Vexatious, 7.0 (C. Eastwood) . Won by a length, three lengths between second and third. Our Jack was fourth, followed by Rascal, Catcall, Sovena. and Lin Arlington. Time Imin. 41|sec.

ROSENEATH HANDICAP, of 400 sovs, second 80 sovs. and third 40 sovs. from the stake. For two-vear-olds. Five furlongs. 2 Mr. E W. Collins’s br. g. Arrowlad, by Arrowsmith—Jean Laddo, 7.8' (carried 7.9) (S. Anderson) 1 4 Mr. L. G. Clare’s b. g. Merry Mint, bv Catmint—Merrv Roe, 7.13’ (H. Wiggins) 2 10 Messrs. Dwan Brothers blk. g. Tom Bracken, by ArrowsmithSweet Tipperary, 7.6 (B. Rosen) 3 (Winner trained bv J. Sullivan, Woodville). Also started: 6 Cosmetic 7.6, carried 7.11 (R. E. Manson). 1 Titree 8.5 (B. H. Morris), 3 Frenzied Finance 8.3 (R. J. Mackie), 11 Oscillation 7.9 (W. H. Jones), 15 Royal Lineage 7.6 (E. Dunn), 9 Marsurd 7.6 (C. Browne), 5 Panther 7.6, carried 8.2+ (R. Reed), 12 Grey Mist 7.5 (A. Brown), 8 Polvdectes 7.4, carried 7.5 (H. Lee). 13 Exhibition 7.1 (C. Goulsbro), 7 Mandv 7.4, carried 7.9| (T. Stokes), 14 Priceless 7.3, carried 7.6| (S. Wilson). Won bv a nose, inches between Merry Mint, Tom Bracken and Ti Tree. Mandv was fifth and then came Frenzied Finance, Marsurd and Cosmetic. Time lmin. l|sec. PEARCE HANDICAP, of 500 sovs., second horse 100 sovs., and third horse 50 sovs. from the stake. One mile. 4 Mr. R. A. McKenzie’s br. f. Piuthair, bv Kilhroney—Black Ada, 4yrs, 7.5 (W. H. Jones) 1 5 Mr. T. O'Donnell’s ch. m. Avola, by Bisogne—Avena, 6 yrs., 7.8 (carried 7.10+) .(!/,. A. Pine) 9

8 Mr. J. O’Meara’s b. m. Modern, by King Soult—Velour, syrs., 7.5 (carried 7.6) (C. Browne) 3 (Winner trained by T. Lloyd, Woodville.) Also started: 1 Indian Sage, 8.5 (B. 11. Morris); 2 Diogenes, 8.4 (bWilson); 8 Hipo, 8.0 (H. Wiggins); 6 Mali Jong, 7.8 (carried 7.13 J) (R. JMackie); 1 Alyson, 7.0 (carried 7.2) (A. Brown). Won by a long neck, a length between second and third. Hipo was another length off, with Indian Sage, Alyson, and Diogenes following. Time, Imin. 41sec. CHAMPION PLATE, of 1000 sovs. (including gold cup value 100 sovs), second TOO sovs., and third horse 50 sovs. from the stake. Weight-for-age. One mile and a quarter. 6 Mr. W. T. Hgzlett’s b. g. Beacon Light, by Boniform—Simper, 4yrs., 9.0 ... (F. Waddell) 1 3 Mr. J. Frederic’s ch. g. Seatown, bv Archiestown—Seasprite, 3vrs„ 7.11 (L. A. Pine) 2 1 Mrs. W. D. Graham’s b. _h. Te Monanui, by Potoa —Unity, 6 yrs., 9.4 (R. S- Bagby) 3 (Winner trained by S. Waddell, Greenmeadows.) Also started: 2 The Hawk, 9.4 (R. Reed) ; 4 Grand ‘Knight, 9.4 (B. H. Morris) ; 8 Rouex, 9.4 (P. Mcßrearty); 7 Hynanna, 7.11, carried 7.12 (R. J. Mackie); 5 Phaola, 7.7 (W. H. Jones). Won by a length, a head between second 'and third. Hynanna was fourth four lengths further away, followed by Phaola, Rouex, The Hawk, and Grand Knight. Time, 2min. B|sec. NAINAI HANDICAP, of 400 sovs., second 80 sovs., and third horse 40 sovs. from the stake. Six furlongs. 4 Mr. J. D. Ormond’s b. m. Shirley, by Absurd—Hov, 4yrs., 8.10 (F. Waddell) 1 12 Mrs. A. R. Hutchinson’s ch. g. Royal Damon, by Polydamon— Royal Moment, 4yrs., 7.7, carried 7.9 'S. Anderson) 2 2 Mr. J. Gleeson’s br. m. Merry Jest, bv Absurd—Yes, syrs., 7.13 .'. (H. Wiggins) 3 (Winner trained by F. Waddell, Greenmeadows.) Also started: 3 Mireusonta, 8.12 (J. Beale) ; 1 Le Choucas, 8.10, carried 8.11 (R. S. Bagby) ; 10 Inferno, 8.6 (L. Young); 5 Licinius, 8.1, carried 8.21 (B. H. Morris); 6 Nadarino, 7.12, carried 7.131 (R- Reed) ; 8 Centrepiece, 7.7 (C. Eastwood) ; 11 Black Cat, 7.7 (C. Browne); 7' Anthonie, 7.2 (W. H. Jones); 14 Misgovern, 7.0, carried 7.2 (A. Brown) ; 13 Epistle, 7.0 (E. Dunn); 9 Gold Box, 7.0 (C. G.oulsbro). Won by a short head, four lengths between second and third. Inferno was close up, with Centrepiece, Nadarino. Epistle, and Gold Box following. Time, Imin. 12}sec. RUAHINE HANDICAP, of 300 sovs., second 60 sovs. and third horse 30 sovs. from the stake. Hack conditions. Six furlongs. 2 Messrs. W. H. Ballinger and A. Goodman’s b. g. Black Mint, by Catmint—Black Amie, 4yrs., 8.11 (A. Hobson) 1 4 Mr. J. F. D. Corry’s b. g. Gourmet, by Tea Tray—Lady Lucullus. 3yrs., 7.5 (W. H. Jones) 2 8 Mrs. Sleightholme’s b. g. Volplane, by Warplane—Sinapis, 3yrs., 7.0 (C. Eastwood) 3 (Winner trained by A. Goodman, Trentham.) Also started: 1 Ballymoy 11, 10.4 (W. Ryan) ; 5 Imitation, 9.2 (R. E. Manson) ; 3 Lucky Days, 8.7 (B. H. Morris) ; 6 Note, 7.12, carried 8.0 (R. Reed); 9 Hvmestrason, 7.8, carried 7.13 (R. J. Mackie) ; 10 The Bolter, 7.0 (C. Goulsbro) ; 7 Lady Ideal, 7.0, carried 7.2 J (A. Brown). Won by a length, and length and a ■half between second and third. Note was fourth and then came Lady Ideal, Lucky Days, Ballymoy 11, and Imitation. Time, Imin. 13|sec. WAVERLEY MEETING NOVAR WINS THE CUP ‘ BY TBLEGBAFH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION. Wanganui, October 25. ■ The Waverley races concluded in showery weather, but there was a large attendance. The going was good. The totalisator handled £20,316 against £26,092 on the same day last year. Results :— TRIAL STAKES HANDICAP, of 155 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Raukura 7.12 (J. S. Potter) 1 4 Rising Star 8.0 2 11 Lethal 7.0 ...< 3 Also started: 3 Airtight 8.6, 10 Musket Vein, 5 Bloey, 13 Gold Ginks, 7 Manaiy, 2 akini, 12 Whakapai, 9 Lady Acre, 6 Billett, 8 Advance Camp, 7.0. Won by a length and a half, same distance between second and Time Imin. IS 4-ssec. BREWER HANDICAP, of 215 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 Bonogne 7.5 (P. D. Adlam) 1 5 Lady Bentinck 7.8 2 2 Kiosk 9.1 3 Also started: 1 Pouma 8.5, 4 Shut Eye 8.0. Won by half a length, two and a half lengths between second and third. Time Imin. 16sec. HANDICAP HACK HURDLE RACE, of 170 sovs. One mile and a half. 3 Tawehi 10.3 (R. D. Morris) 1 6 Ratapiko 9.9 2 2 Kareao 10.7 ••••_• ? Also started: 4 Gold Peak, 7 laitaiata 9.9, 1 Halginas 9.8, 5 Roman 9.2, 9 Pikimai, 10 Seaview, 8 Gilgai 9.0. Won bv a head, a neck between second and' third. Time 2min. 51 3-sse. WILSON HACK HIGHWEIGHI STAKES, of 125 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 Lady Anstruther 8.12 (A. McCormack) 1 4 Blue Peter 8.6

5 Anolo 8.0 ••••• “ Also started: 1 No Response 8.13, 3 Gold Collector 8.0.

Won by three lengths, — — Won by a length, three lengths between second and third. lime lmin. 31 3-ssec. WAVERLEY CUP, of 3*5 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 5 Novar 7.10 ... (N. F. Johnston) 1 2 Euphonium 9.0 - 9 Alaric 7.8 •••■;••. d Also started: 1 Yoma 8.10, 6 Shining Armour 8.1, 4 Glengariff 8.0, 3 Star Area 7.11, 8 Sunshot 7.9, 11 Kilm 7.4, 10 Captain Gazeley,: 7 Crossfire 7.3. Won by a neck, a length between second and third. Time, 2min. 13 FLYING HACK HANDICAP, of 145 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Popoff, 8.12 ... (F. L. Butterworth) 1 3 Tip Tree, 7.12 2 5 Roval Elm, 8.5 ••• •’ Also started: 1 Bank Note, 9.0; 5 Flving Shot, 7.12; 6 Bent, 7.6; 7 Grand Lunin; 8 Lucernal, 7.0. . Won by half a length. lime, lmin. 17sec. MOUMAHAKT H\CK STAKES HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile. 1 Monaghan, 8.11 (C. France) 1 2 Bisox, 8.6 2 5 Closefire, 7.10 3 Also started: 3 Subjection, 9.0; 4 Empire Camp, 7.4; 6 Taketake, 7.0. Won bv half a length, five lengths between second and third. Time, Itnin. 45sec. JACKSON HACK MEMORIAL STAKES, of 135 sovs. Five furlongs. „ , A . 7 Ouillfire, 9.3 (H E. Ryder) 4 2 Argue, 9.0 (AL Gray) T 9 Skypoint, 8.3 3 j-Dead heats

Also started: 5 Royal Land, 8.6; 6 Grand Lupin, 8.5; 3 Orcades, 8.1; 1 Erin-go-bragh, 8.2; 4 White Ringlet, 8 Molto, 10 Fortalice, 12 Craigui, It Eka, 8.0.

Won by a neck. Time, Imin. 4 l-ssec.

P. D. Adlam, rider of Bonogne in the Brewer Handicap, was suspended for the rest of the day for careless riding. NOTES ON THE RACING Dominion Special. Wanganui, October 25. Raukura, the warm favourite for the Trial Handicap, duly won, but he was hard pressed for a time by Rising Star. Airtight, the second favourite, was first away, soon to be displaced by Raukura. The order into the straight was Raukura, Bloey, Rising Star, Manly, Takini, Lady Acre, and Airtight, and in the run home Raukura won br a length from Rising Star, with a rank outsider in Lethal a similar distance away tlurd. Then came Manly, Takini, Airtight, and Rillett in a line.

There were only five runners in the Brewer Handicap, and Pouma was a good favourite, £27 more being invested on her than on Kiosk. The favourite, Kiosk, Lady Bentinck, and Shut Eye was the order along the back, and at the lialf-mile Kiosk had his neck in front of Pouma. The latter led to the straight from Kiosk, Lady Bentick, and Bonogne, and in the run home Bonogne did best, beating Lady Bentick by half a length, with Kiosk two and a half lengths away third. Pouma, who was next, was badly interfered with at the half distance by Bonogne, although she was already beaten. The winner tan a bad last the first day. Bonogne’s rider (P. _ Adlam) was suspended for the remainder of the dav.

Halgina, making his first appearance over sticks, was favourite in the Hack Hurdles, but betting took a wide range, both Kareao and Tawehi being at good prices. Gold Peak made nearly all the running, but as they came to the straight the second time Kareao and Halgina were together, followed by Sea View, Ratapiko, and Tawehi. The favourite stopped quickly from the last hurdle, and Ratapiko and then Tawehi joined issue with Kareao in a slashing finish. Tawehi won by a head from Ratapiko with Kareao a neck away. Sea View was fourth, and Halgina and Gold Peak next. Another five horse field contested the Wilson Hacfi High-weight, No Response and Lady Anstruther carrvingj the bulk of the investments. Anolo Blue Peter, and Lady Anstruther were prominent at the start, with Blue Peter taking up the running at the five furlongs. The order into the straight was Blue Peter, Lady Anstruther, No Response, and Gold Collector, and in the run to the judge Lady Anstruther won from Blue Peter by a length, with Anolo three lengths away, and No Response fourth.

Of the eleven runners in the Waverley Cup backers showed a preference for Yoma over Euphonium, £lOl separating them. Glengariff was the early leader from Yoma, Star Area, Novar, Kilia, Alaric, and Shining Armour, but at the « half mile Alaric was making play from Shining Armour, Sunshot, Yoma, and Captain Gazeley. Into the straight the order was Alaric, Sunshot, Crossfire, Shining Armour, Yoma, Novar, and Euphonium, with Star Area last. At the distance Alaric was in charge, when Euphonium and Novar appeared on the scene, the latter getting up in the last few strides to win from Euphonium by a neck, with Alaric a length away third. Glengariff was fourth, and Shining Armour, Kilia, Sunshot, Crossfire, and Yoma next to finish.

Bank Note was again entrusted with big money in the Flying Hack, but again he' let his supporters down. Royal Elm, Bank Note, Gram! Lupin, Pop Off, Tip Tree, and Lucernal was the order from the barrier, and at the half-mile post Grand Lupin was in charge, leading to the straight from rlying Shot, Bank Note, Tip Tree, Bent, Royal Elm, and Pop Off. Over the final bit Pop Off did best, beating Tip Tree by half a length, with Royal Elm a length away third. Grand Lupin was fourth and Bank Note fifth.

Monoghan, a first day’s winner, was entrusted with the bulk of the investments in the Moumahaki Hack Handicap, and, drawing the rails, the Bisogne gelding led from start to finish, defeating Bisox by half a length. Closefire was five lengths away, with Subjection and Empire Camp next. A dozen came out for the Jackson Hack Handicap, Erin-go-Bragh being made favourite. When they had gone a furlong the order w T as Argue, Erin-go-Bragh, Quillfire, Skypoint, and White Ringlet, and there was no change to the straight. A great finish resulted in Quillfire, Argue, and Skypoint going over the line almost on terms, the first two dead-heating, with Skypoint a neck awav, and a length in front of Molto and White Ringlet. Quillfire paid a false price. WAIKATO HUNT MEETING HAZELBURN’S DOUBLE WIN BY TELEGRAPH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION. Hamilton, October 25. The annual meeting of the Waikato Hunt Club was held at Cambridge to-day, in glorious weather. There was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £42,240, a decrease of £4496 10s. on the figures of last year, when the meeting was held at Hamilton. Results: — MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE, of 200 sovs. About two miles and threequarters. 3 Hazelburn, 9.0 (Jarvis) 1 2 Sea Comet, 9.6 d 9 Wharenui, 9.0 "",Y" e Also started: 1 Bahadur, 10.12; 5 Mangapiko, 9.2; 10 Torch, 8 Peka Pai, 11 Tamaki Boy, 12 Pattern, 7 Miss Penury, 6 Lady Cullus, 4 Tres Bon, 9.0. Won by two lengths, third horse 100 yards away. Pattern was fourth. Time, smin. 36 4-ssec. BARDOWIE HACK HANDICAP, of 200. sovs. Six furlongs and a halt. 4 Tinoiti, 7.8 (Poster) 1 11 Daytaro, 8.0 ‘ 3 Macroom, 8.3 * Also started: 7 Green Bonnet, 9.0; 1 Luxurious, 8.11; 2 King Arch, 8.3; 8 Branson, 12 Bright Comet, 16 Royal Dav, 9 Coma, 6 Awarere. 17 Mangoetea, 19 Gold Glide, 15 Bayly Damon, 4 Bracken Abbey (coupled with winner), 8.0; 5 Arinagour, 18 Miss Comet 16 National Lass, 13 Day Lass, 10 Lucv Glitters, 11 Day Rose, 7 8 Won'bv « neck, half a length between second and third, lime, Imm. 26sec. Luxurious was fourth.

MANGATOA HUNTERS’ HURDLES, of 350 sovs. About one mile and three-quarters. 2 Hallowmorn, 9.5 (A. McDonald) I 10 Gold Rep, 9.0 ..1 2 5 Bourn, 9.11 ' Also started: 6 Revel, 10.11; 7 Flowing Bowl, 10.0; 3 Star of the East, 9.11; 8 Marble Crag, 4 Tnmakana, 9.7; 9 Fair Abbev, 1 Ngarara, 9.0. Won by a head, a length mid a half between second and third, rime, 3min. 23sec. Flowing Bowl was fourth.

MEMBERS’ MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 450 sovs. About one mile and a quarter. Master Doon, 7.0 1 2 Gold Jacket, 7.0 2

5 Te Kara, 9.12 3 Also started: 1 Lord Star, 8.7; 7 Bright Day, 7.12; 4 Barometer, 7.9; 3 Charlady, 7.0. Charlady and Master Doon made the running for a mile from Gold racket. The latter joined issue with Master Doon in the straight, but the latter stayed on well to win by half a length from Gold Jacket, with Te Kara a length and a half away third. Charlady was fourth, followed by Barometer, Bright .Day and Lord Star. Time, 2min. 12 l-ssec. HUNT CUP STEEPLECHASE, of 700 sovs. About three miles. 5 Hazelburn, 9.0 Jarvis) 1 7 Advent, 9.10 2 5 Raymond, 9.0 3 Also started: 8 Oakleigh 12.7, 9 Hypothesis 10.12, 4 Cureaform 10.9, 6 Ngahinepouri 9.8, 1 Banjuke 9.7, 2 Beau Cavalier, 3 Lupineel 9.3,: 11 Tres Bon, 10 Dimlight 9.0. Beau Cavalier and Advent made the pace early from Banjuke, Oakleigh, Dimlight, and Cureaform. Entering the last mile, Hazelburn, who won the Maiden Steeples earlier in the day, closed on Beau Cavalier. The latter fell three fences from home, leaving Hazelburn (who is owned by Mr. James Taylor, president of the hunt) to win easily by eight lengths from Advent, who was a length and a half in front of Raymond, with Hypothesis fourth. Lupineel and Curaeform were the only others to finish. Time 6min. 27sec. BRUNTWOOD HACK HANDICAP; of 200 sovs. One mile. 4 Tinokoa 7.6 (Poster) 1 2 Wenday 8.4 • 2 3 Wiltshire 7.7 3 Also started: 7 Quinsilia, 5 Winsome Boy 8.0, 1 Papatu 7.12, 6 Luxurious 7.10, 8 Farndon, 10 Red Comet, 9 Ballachulish, 12 Redwar, 11 Day Lass 7.0. Won by a length and a half, third horse half a length back. Time Imin. 45 -l-ssec. Dav Lass was fourth. LADIES’ BRACELET HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 5 Pouri 10.7 ... (Mr. H. Matthews) 1 1 Ngarara 10.12 2 2 Bizarro 10.12 3 Also started: 3 Tamakana 11.5, 7 Bourn 11.2, 4 Kamehameha 10.12, 6 Gold Rep, 8 The Drifter 10.7. A neck each wav. Time 2min. 18 4-ssec. Kamehameha was fourth. INSTOW HANDICAP, of 360 sovs. Six furlongs and a half. 8 Arch Opal 7.0 (Poster) 1 5 Aussie 7.2 2 3 Kingfield 7 ;5 3 Also started: 1 York Abbey 9.3, 6 Pavo 9.0, 2 Quincoma, 4 Day Guard 8.0, 9 Master O’Rourke 7.4, 7 Master Doon, 11 Dobbin 7.1, 12 Curraghmore, 10 Flving Juliet 7.0. Won by a neck, a length between second and third. Time Imin. 23sec. Master Doon was fourth. GORE MEETING RAVENNA’S CUJ? Br Telegraph.—Pless Association. Gore, October 25. The Gore Racing Club’s spring meeting opened to-day in glorious weather, and with a good attendance. The track was fast. The totalisator handled £19,515 10s., as against £23,054 10s. last year. Results: PUKERAU HACK HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 Good as Gold, 8.1 1 9 Soldier’s Hope, 8.2 2 6 Mudlark, 7.12 3 Also started: Arrowmir, 9.0; Sweet Melody, 8.10; Obligio, 8.8; Solzia, Real Glad, King Cup, 8.4; Olympia, 8.0; Royal Kilt, 7.12 (coupled with Mudlark) . Won easily by four lengths, third horse a length away. Time, Imin. 15sec» MATAURA TROT (harness), of 140 sovs.; 4.54 class. Two miles. 1 Wood Pointer, scr 1

5 Nihilist Junior, scr 2 2 Lingfield, 24yds. behind 3 Also started: Cardinal and Blue, 12yds. behind; Quickmatch, 24yds. behind; Roving Don, 36yds. behind; Mate o’ Mine, Luckv Prince, 48vds. behind; Rollicking Bells, 60yds. behind; Lucky Dillon, 72vds. behind; Ding Dong Bell, 84vds. behind. Won by a length, third horse 100 yards back. Time, 4min. 51 4-ssec. GORE CUP, of 275 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 1 Ravenna, 9.2 1

2 Full Swing, 8.5 3 Kilfane, 7.5 ? •■■•••••■ 3 The only starters. Kilfane led from the start, but fell back round the back stretch. Full Swing led to the straight, where Ravenna challenged, to win by three-quarters of a length, with Kilfane well back. Time, Imin. 7 2-ssec.~ WAIMEA HACK HANDICAP, of 12a sovs. Seven furlongs. 3 Sweet Melody, 8.8 J 6 Jolly Glad, 8.9 - 1 Equerry, 8.4 8 Also started: Bilbo, 9.0; Jack o Lantern, 8.13; Strathnaver, Hungry Hill, French Belle, 7.9. . Won by two lengths, third horse three lengths away. Time, Imin. 29 l“ssec« LABOUR DAY TROT (harness), of 130 sovs. One mile and five furlongs. 7 Sandown, scr 1 15 Jock’s Pal, scr -

13 Golden Dawn, scr 3 Also started: Carillon, Mac s Lady, Needles, Dawson Bingen, El Caron, Haerera, Nelson McElwyn, Queen Betty, R’osaleen, Sunsliower, Vasiliki, Young Bingen, scr.; Aard, 12yds. behind; First Water, Quo Vadis, 24yds. behind. \\ r on by three lengths, five lengths between second and third, lime, 3 min. 58sec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 145 sovs. Six

furlongs. 2 Corn Money, 8.2 1 7 Comic Song, 8.8 2 5 Master Sandstone, 7.12 3 Also started: Ecuador, 8.7; Vatdamo, 7.5; All Stvle, 7.0. Won by two lengths, third horse three lengths back. Time, lmin. 13 3-ssec.

EASTERN HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 2 Soldier's Pride, 9.12 1 1 Coastguard, 10.12 2

3 Maungamoe, 9.0 3 Onlv starters. Won by two lengths. third 'horse a head away. Time, 2 min. 15sec.

MURIHIKU HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Overdrawn, 8.13 1 6 Warhaven, 8.13 2 4 Corn Rigs, 8.3 3 Also started: Bugle Note, 8.5; The Cheat, 8.3; Miss Winkie, Receipt, Doleful Dittv, Soltoe, 7.7. Won by a’ head. Time, lmin. 27 3-5 sec. HANDICAPS FOR SECOND DAY By Telegraph.—Pres? Association. Handicaps for the second day are:— GORDON HACK HANDICAP. of 120 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Sweet Melody, 9.2; Arrowmir. Tholomon, Jolly Glad. 8.12; Bilbo. Jack o’ Lantern. 8.11; Divinal, 8.8; Obligio. 8.7; Equerry, 8.6: Battle Colours, French Belle, Hungry Hill. Strathneaver, 7.7. UTAMA TROT HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. One mile and a half.—Beau Chimes, Bob Derby, Robert Bell. Rosalene. Buck Up. Cocola. El Caron. Ferry. Stream. Gillie Callum, Haere Ra. Legathete, May Bird,

Quo Vatlis, Spring Chimes, Wallace Mac, aor.; Celestial, ilarawaka, Nelson Fay, Ngareta, 12yds. behind; Kiuc Pointer. Prairie Chimes, South Star. 24yds. behind; Chimes, Nihilist Junior, First Glance, Silbon. 36yds. behind; Lingfield. Sandown, Socialist, Mate o' Mine, 48yds. behind; Lucky Harold, Hylas. 60yds. behind; Free Lance, 96yds.' behind. WAIKAKA HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and a distance.—Full Swing, 9.0; Warhaven, 8.12; Mountain Lion, 8.6; Corn Bigs, 7.12; Kilfane, 7.3; Bonnie Winkie, 7.2; Geranial, 7.1 ; Soltoe. Divinial, 7.0. DOMINION HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Six furlongs.—Sweet Melody. 9.3; Arrowmir. 9.0; Jack o’ Lantern, 8.13; Frivol, Good as Gold, 8.8; Snearmaid, Piton, 8.7; Battle Flag. 8.6; Soldier’s Hope, 8.5; Flying Mist, 8.4; Feal Glad, Solzia, 8.3; King Cup, 8.2: Mudlark, 8.0; Olympia, 7.13; Warseer, 7.12; Sightseer, Credit. Battle Colours, Ballinagard. Itoyal Kilt. 7.10. BALFOUR HANDICAP TROT, of 125 bovb. One mile and a quarter.—Baritone. Aard, Carrie Lancley, Carillon, Chiming King, Coy Bells. Darkstrea.n, Dawson Bingen, El Caron, Ecus. Four. Days, Gillie Callum, Hereweka, Joy Chimes, Lady Zita, Lily Audubon, . Mattie's Girl, Needles. -Nelson McElwyn. Pert Pointer, Queen Betty. Quo Vadis, Mac s Lady. Sea Hawk, Stockade Junior, Sunshower, Tangarine. Vasiliki, Wee Spark, Young Bingen, scr.; Day Pointer, Dillon Blake, Minimax. 12yds. behind: Jock’s Pal, First Glance, 24yds. behind; Hoving Don, Socialist, 36yds.' behind; Golden Dawn, First Toll. 42yds. behind; Wood Pointer. 60yds. b STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Six furlongs.-Set Sail. 9.2; Corn Money, 8.12; Ecuador, 8.5; Master Sandstone, 8.0; Bugle Note, 7.9; Corn Rigs. 7.7. Receipt, Valdamo, 7.5; All Style. 7.2; Ardona, Apple Dighton. Dangle. 7.0. WANTWOQD HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. One mile and a distance.—Coastguard, 11.5; Soldier’s Pride, 11.1; Equerry. 10.0; Avrovski, King Cup. 9.7: Quarrelsome. 9.3; Prompter. Red Art. Mangamoe. Grand F CHARLTON HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Corn Money. 9.7; Wayhaven. 9.5: Bugle Note. Corn Rigs, 8.o: The Cheat. 8.2: Miss Winkie. Receipt. 7.13: Valdamo. 7.12: Some Kid 7.9; Bilbo, Soltoe. Atepo, Dangle, Doleful Ditty, 7.7. NORTH CANTERBURY MEETING RANGIORA CUP WON BY TARLETON B? Telegraph.—pbbss association Christchurch, October 25. The North Canterbury Racing Club’s annual meeting was held at Rangiora to-day in fine weather. The track was in good order. There was a large attendance and the totalisator handled £17,872 10s., compared with £18,047 10s. last year. Results: — HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. One mile. 2 Goldtown, 9.13 (W. Scobie) 1 6 Gay Juliet, 10.13 2 1 Sir Rov, 9.8 3 Also started: 10 Prince Ferouz, 10.9; 5 His Majesty. 10.6; 3 Sayonara, 10.4; 8 Sporting Girl, 9.13; 14 Thorndale, 7 Solfello, 9.3; 4 Royal Head, 9 Clare Crag, 12 Horatius, 13 Sunny Mac, 11 Ascetic, 9.0. Won by half a length, third horse two lengths back. Time, Imin. llsec. TRIAL PLATE, of 110 sovs. ; Five furlongs. 4 Saggitarius (E. Jones) 1 5 Gaybird 2 3 Assurance 3 Also started: 1 Couleur de Rose, 7 Crossbow, 6 Bonito, 12 Chivalry, 2 Gold Mint, 11 Queen’s Bounty, 9 The Atom, 9 Vaninni. Won by two lengths, third horse three-quarters of a length back. Time, Imin. 2 4-ssec. RANGIORA CUP. of 325 sovs., One mile and a quarter. 4 Tarleton, 9.4 (C. Emerson) 1 5 Margaret Birney, 7.1 2 1 Starmist, 8.0 3 Also started: 9 Red Wink, 9.1; 3 Goosestep, 7.8; 2 Front Rank, 7.7; 6 Jarretiere, 7.4; 7 Lady Clarenceux, • 8 Cornstalk, 7.0. Won by a length and a half, third horse four lengths away. Time, 2min. 7 2-ssec. VIEW HILL TROT (harness), of 145 sovs.; 5 class. Two miles. 1 Wee Gus, scr. ... (E. McDermott) 1 4 Meb, scr 2 2 d’Artagnan, scr 3 Also started: 7 Genuine, 3 Tliraneen, . 11 Franzy Pointer, 9 Silent Member, 6 Routine, 14 Roldina, 12 Fred Logan, 8 Peter Nash, scr.; 10 Copra, 24yds. b • hind; 13 Pegasus, 72yds. behind; 5 Alvira, 132yds. behind. Won by three-quarters of a length, ten lengths between second and third. Time, 4niin. 47 2-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 170 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 Booster, 8.5 (J. W. Jennings) 1 2 Volant, 8.8 2 1 Moorland, 8.10 .*. 3 Also started: 6 The Harp, 8.1; 4 Finora, 7.11; 5 Erne, 7.3. Won by a head, two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin. 14 l-ssec. OXFORD HACK HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. Six furlongs. 6 Solfello, 7.3 (W. Brown) 1 7 Oriflamb, 8.8 2 3 Gold Mint, 7.2 3 Also started: 2 Serotina. 8.11; 1 Peho, 8.8; 8 Lytup, 7.13; 5 Taboo, 7.9; 4 Lancer, 7.8. Won by half a length, a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 15sec. FERNSIDE HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. Seven furlongs. 5 Kilns, 8.1 (H. Were) 1 I Gold Brick, 8.9 2 4 Corinthic, 7.9 3 Also started: 3 Ronaki, 8.10; 8 His Majesty, 8.4; 2 Grey Lass, 7.13; 7 Brown Lady, 7.8; 6 Waterlow, 7.7. Won by half a length, a length and a half between second and third. Time, Imin. 27sec. ASHLEY HANDICAP TROT (saddle), of 145 sovs.; 2.24 class. One mile. 4 Macanda, 48yds. behind (G. White) 1 7 Nepia, scr 2 II Koraki, 12yds. behind 3 Also started: 2 Imshi, 13 Pegasus, 10 Copra, 6 Peter Nash, 1 Ashley Dillon, scr.; 8 Lyon wood, 12 Henry Tracey, 12yds. behind; 5 Wirey, 24yds. behind; 9 King Abdallah, 3 Alvira, 36yds. behind; 11 Energetic, 48yds. behind. Won by a length, third horse a neck away. Time, 2min. 18scc. WAIPAWA MEETING COUNTY HANDICAP TO MOROSE By Telegraph.—Press Association. Nauier, October 25. Ths Waipawa County Racing Club held its annual meeting to-day in fine weather. There was a’ large attendance of the public, and the totalisator handled £11.883, against £12.398 last year, a decrease of £515. Results: Maiden pi,ate of es sovs. Special weights. Five furlongs. 3 Aloepan (C. Butler) 1 4 Addlepate 2

5 JTakawai 3 Also started: 9 Mysturo. 11 Logis, 9 Mountain Mist 2 Perle de Rouge, 15 Eventide, 13 Gordon Swift. 12 Chama. 8 Eloquent. 14 Strive, 10 Tiiuknri, 1 Ahn. lama, 17 Molong, G Kaliu Ariki, 7

Wreath of Myrtle and Basil (bracketed), 16 Desiree. Won by a head, third horse a length away. Time, Imin. 2 l-ssec. JUMPERS’ FLAT HANDICAP of 120 sovs. One luiel and a quarter. 2 Lombardo, 9.8 ......... (J. Hockley) 1 3 Theic, 10.8 2 4 Mixed Heather, 9.1 3 Also started: 1 Mount Clyde, 9.9; 5 Woden, 9.7; 7 Fairfield, 6 Haumaire, 9.0. Won by half a length, third horse two lengths back Time 2min. 13 l-ssec. WAIPAWA COUNTY HANDICAP of 200 sovs. One mile. 4 Morose, 7.4 (S. Fanning) 1 5 Road- Hog, 7.8 2 1 Peneus, 9.3 3 Also started: 6 Lipsol, 3 Wristlet, 7.12; 2 Esthonia, 7.9; 7 Mountain Top, 7.2. A length each way. Time, Imin. 41 3-5 sec. HOMEWOOD HACK HANDICAP of &5 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 Starboard Light, 9.0 ... (J. Hockley) 1 1 Mountain Star, 7.7 - 3 Coot, 8.5 3 Also started: 5 Boy Blue, 6 Sweet Chimes, 4 Avazone, 7.11. "Won by a' length, three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin. 30 l-ssec. , NOVICE STAKES, of 80 sovs. Special weights. Six furlongs. 2 Addlepate , (A. Praters) 1 3 Taranto -2 6 Heather Blend • 3 Also started; 1 Beth, 9 Mystum, 5 Jen. 10 Gordon Swift, 12 Imperial Speck, 8 The Heathen, 11 Strive, 4 Perle de Rouge, 7 Mint Julep. Won by a length, third horse two lengths away. Time, Imin. 17sec. EPSOM HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 2 Foreign, 10.7 ... (Mr. A. Plummer) 1 1 Lombardo, 11.0 ~ 3 Mixed Heather, 10.8 3 Also started: 2 Arch Salute, 11.9; 4 Logic, 6 Fairfield, 5 Merry Wanderer, 10.7.Won by two lengths, third horse three lengths away. Time, 2min. 12 4-sseC. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 4 Lipsol, 9.0 (A. Dixon) 1 1- Tongatotoa, 7.11 i 2 2 Arataura, 7.13 3 Also started: 5 Theic, 8.4; 3 Morose, 7.13. Won by a length, third horse two lengths back. Time, Imin. 15 4-ssec. HACK FLYING HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Starboard Light, 8.4 (J, Hockley) 1 2 Calluna, 7.7 - 3 Coot, 7.11 3 Also started: 4 Ahalama, 7.4; 6 Eventide, 5 Tarikari, 7.0. Won by three lengths, third horse two lengths away. Time, Imin. 15 3-ssee. MASTERTON HANDICAPS The following weights have been declared by Mr. J. K. Henrya for the first day of the Masterton Racing Club meeting, to be held on the Trentham course on

MELBOURNE NOTES (Rec. October 25, 8.50 p.m.) Melbourne, October 25. Limerick’s injured foot is still sore, and he was absent from Flemington toOtway Falkiner has purchased in Adelaide the two-year-old Ragazzo for «£3OOO. N. Percival will ride Naos in the 'Melbourne Cup, A. Fullarton will ride Beedos, and R. Medhurst Longworthy. , Scratchings for the Cup include Epilogue, Cj’den, Affirm, Valorem, hupsan, and Accarak. LIMERICK’S BAD LUCK BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIA1 I".' Melbourne, October 25. A loud and prolonged outcry was raised during the running of the W. S. Cox Plate at ..the Moo”ec Valley races, when Limerick was suddenly knocked back several lengths. At the subsequent inquiry Green, the rider ot Limerick, stated that his mount went to the front at the start, although the jockey did his best to check him. Going along the back stretch Metellus ran tip to him and was just a little ahead when Limerick swerved out and struck Metellus. Limerick, being the lighter of the two horses, came off worst and fell ;ack. Heroic had been three lengths

behind the pair, but Cairns dashed Heroic out of Limerick’s way, and was soon in front with tlie race well won. Green attributed Limerick’s swinging out to the fact that the horse had been racing in Sydney, where they race m the opposite direction to Victorian tracks. The stewards decided to take no action. In to-day’s issue the Railway Department advertise special cheap excursion fares and train arrangements in connection with the races at Trentham. The fares to Trentham from country districts are at a reduced rate, compared with holidav excursion issues. Patrons to the race meeting on October 29 and 30 from the Wairarapa and Manawatu line are catered _ for in regard to cheap fares and train arrangements, while liberal services are provided between Wellington and Trentham Full particulars will be found in our advertising columns. . FIXTURES. October 25. 27 Gore RC ri„h October 28 30 Poverty Bav Turf C>'"’ October 29. 30—Masterton RC. (at irenr haito. , ~ . i ( ,l>i. :U>— Banks Peinusul K.c. October 30, November I—Thames J-C. November 2, 3-Cromwell J.C. •< iveniber t —Birchwood Hunt . •or- mlxT 6. B—Auckland R.C. •bury .1 .C.

October 29 and 30:— _ „ HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, cf 150 sovs. One mile an d a Quarter. Santiago 10 13 Revel 7 Star Shell 10 9 Ardfinnan 5 Koauau 10 8 Mount Clyde . 9 1 Ladv Gay ... 10 6 Bonecto 9 0 Insurrection .. 10 6 Hokioi 9 0 Gauntlet ...» 9 13 Matu 9 0 Lady Ben 9 12 Polvastra .a 9 0 Pantier 9 11 Fiery Comet .. 9 0 Carawock Asleen 9 11 Stream ......... 9 9 9 8 JUVENILE HANDICAP. cf :50 sovs. furlongs. Five Glen Innis ... 9 3 Starbird 5 Spode 8 13 Reckless 5 Royal Game ... 8 12 Ganymede 5 Note 8 11 Irish Lad 5 Beth 8 6 Royal Ceves ... 5 Welkne 8 5 Cosmetic 0 Jemidar 8 3 Priceless ’ 0 Merry Mint .. 8 1 Laity ... 0 Frenzied Rory Mor 0 Finance 8 1 Exhibition (1 Teri 7 13 Lady Spear ... u Tom Pracken 7 8 Mandy 0 Humoresque .. 7 7 Grey Mist 7 5 Par Money ... 1) Hymill 0 Jazz Babv .... 7 5 Eostra () Lady Killer . 7 5 Bourse 0 LAWN HANDICAP, of to sovs. One . mile. Queen's Choice 9 1 Bronstell 5 Mint Leaf 8 13 Hymestrason . 4 Vesperus 8 9 Vivo 2 Kilperon 8 9 Thom uid 2 Gauntlet 8 2 Jazzy 0 Koval Mint .. 8 1 Lady Passenger 7 0 Gardant 8 1 Strongholt .... 9 Kilmiss ......... 8 0 Pegpv Ford .... 0 Our Jack 8 0 Inoe <1 Sir Moment ... 7 11 Mister Gamp . 7 10 Mountain Jean I (1 Outfit (1 Sovena 7 9 Vexatious (1 No Favoirs .... 7 9 Conviction 0 Catcall 7 7 Paraki II Asleep Pangolin 7 7 Petal 7 5 0 MASTERTON CUP. of 300 sovs. One and a quarter. mile Degage 9 9 Mah Jong 3 Ngata 8 13 Olympic I 3 Merry Dav ... 8 9 Queen’s Choice 7 3 Tanadees 8 8 Kilfaire 3 Indian Sage .. 8 1 Kilperon 0 Clarinda 8 0 De Luxe . I 0 Piuthair 8 0 Jubilance7 0 Diogenes 8 0 Mint Leaf I fl Vaward 7 13 Bay Dighton . 7 n Star Ranger 7 6 Alyson i (i Opa 7 6 Panart 7 fl Beaumont Perle de Leon 7 6 Garda ut 7 4 fl FLYING HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. furlongs. Six Orchid 9 0 Oration .... 7 9 Mlreusonta . 8 13 Joybird .... 7 3 Fool’s Paradise 8 9 Gold Box ... 7 1 Inferno .... 8 8 ' Epistle 7 1 First Acre .. 8 2 Lady Fingers 7 1 Royal Damon 8 1 Anthonie- ... 7 0 Nadarino ... 8 0 Misgovern 7 9 Avola 7 13 Lucky Days . 7 0 High Pitch .. 7 12 ’’onideer 7 0 Black Cat .. 7 9 Tempean 7 0 Polyphemus.. 7 9 Vivo 7 0 LANSDOWNE HANDICAP, of 150 Six furlongs. sovs. Mime 9 0 Royal Land . 3 Glen Innis .. 8 11 General Wai.. 7 3 Note 8 5 Peggy Ford 7 Frivolous 8 3 The Bolter .. 1 Outfit 8 1 Joyeuse .... 1 No Favours . 7 13 Humourcsquc 7 1 Gourmet 7 12 Hymgreat .. 7 0 Resinous 7 11 Molto 0 Hymestrason 7 10 Royal Pointer 7 0 Hypnotic 7 9 Sole Mio .... 0 Bronstell 7 9 Archon .... 7 0 Volplane 7 7 Kllmezzo ... 0 Thomond 7 7 Riverna .... 0 Royal Time.. 7 5 Propeller 0 Silver Tray . 7 3 Dominion Rose 0 Lady Ideal .. Calluna .... 7 4 Theodolite .. 7 3 0 GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 150 Seven furlongs. SOVS. Tlega 9 7 Willow Wai.. 13 Hipo 9 IS Alyson 7 12 First Acre .. 9 3 Blonde 9 Beaumont 9 1 Santonlo 7 9 Polyphemus . 9 1 Agitato .... 7 9 Prince Hal .. 8 13 Sir Pam .... 9 Modern 8 12 Jubilance 7 9 Black Mint .. 8 11 Bay Dighton 7 Imitation 8 '8 Counter Attack 7 Birthmark .. 8 3 Benmure 7 7 Killocra* .... 8 2 Stream .... 7 7