WORLD OF SPORT

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 16 February 1925, Page 3

WORLD OF SPORT

TARANAKI .JOCKEY CLUB

AUTUMN MEET"IN(

SECOND DAY S RESULTS

A beautiful day and a record crowd greeted the Taranaki Club lor > ts 'Second day’s racing on Saturday. Ihe vat ion s races, had been well filled and the public- had plenty of choice, but were not too successful in picking the winners, as only two favourites, came borne during the course of the day. Mr. Coyle did his work very well as handic-apper, while Mr. C. O’Connor, as starter, got his fields .away in great style. .... ■Speculation was very brisk indeed, a total of £32,758 10s passing through the .machines .as compared with £31.448 10s on the same day last year. The total for the meeting was £60.229 10 s as against £-59.795 last year, making an increase of £534 10s. Racing on the whole was very interesting, and some good finishes were witnessed. A very select field went out for the Elleventh Taranaki Stakes, and the public seized upon the two-year-olds as the most likely to. furnish the winner, but Motley, showing something of her form of last year, got into the lead enrlv and ran home in front of Siaosi, which, ran a surprisingly good race. The Paul Memorial Handicap was won by Town Bank, who returned a, parable dividend to his backers. The winner made up a- lot of ground and ran the r.ace in splendid time for the course — viz., 2.7 2-5.

Two accidents occurred in the Hurdles, Straight Fire falling on the flat after coming round the turn, and Mountain Gold falling over the hurdle in front of the stand. Kami, the rider of the latter, s'ufferetl an inpirv to bis liand. Mr. FI. P. Webster, the secretary, and ibis a.ssi'tan.ts are deserving of praise for the admirable arrangements made, which contributed so much to the pleasure of race-goers. OKOKE HURDLES HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; It miles. 4 Mr J. McDonald’s eh m Bonny

Rill, Gyrs, .10.4 (Boniform —Rill Graden) 1 1 Mr L. P. Hammond’s c g Demand (Demonstlienes Bonheur), aged, 10.10 (McDonald) 2 5 Mrs T. Anderson’s blk g White j Ranger (Foremost —Brusholi),

aged, 0.12 (Burt) 3 (Winner trained by L. Knapp, Marton.) Also started: 3 Mountain Gold 9.12 (Kaan), 6 Emerald Hill 9.0 (Edgar), 9 Straight Eire 9.0 (Edgeombe), 8 Husker 9.0 (Stanwav), 2 Roaming 9.0 (Mason), 7 PonC I-Toihi 9.0 (William). From a. good start Husker showed out, with Demand and White Ranger following. At the first hurdle Demand led from Bonny Rill. Straight Fire fell over the liunjie in front of the stand, and Mountain Gold c:lme to grief going out of the straight. White Ranger led from Bonny Rill at the back, and Kuhio showed uf) momentarily from White Ranger. Coming to the . last hurdle White Ranger led from Roaming and Bonny Rill, and in the running for home Bonny Rill took the lead to win by two lengths, with Demand one length in front of White Ranger. Time, 2.52 2-5.

MOKAU HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs. 3 Mr. F. C. Faber’,si cb.m. Mountain Bell, 4vrs (Mountain Knight—Tinkler). 8.11. carr. 8.6 (J. Gray) _. 1 2 Air. Ja.s. Paterson’s b.m. Uralla 4 yrs (Pi eelm ont—Pers iano 11 o), 9.0 (McTavish) 2 1 Mr. C. "G. Mel mine's b.m. Tirol a,tiff lie, lyrs (Bl ack Jester —Menthol (W. Bagby) 3 (Winner trained by \V. F. -.Mantle. New Plymouth.) Also started : 3 Passionate, 8.11 (H. Gray) - 5 St-arshell. 8.6 (Pine); 3 Valencia, 8.0 (R. Reed); 8 Sunny A'ale, 9.1 (Barry); 7 Tai.taiia.ta, 7.3, 'carr 6.10 (T. Tito); 10 Closefire, 7.0, carr. 6.9 (Dombroski); 9 Interest, 7.0, carr. 7.21 (D. Watts); 11 Mountain. Ore. 6.13, carr. 7.0 (Ingram). Only a. fair start wa« effected. Fra Ilia, having the best of it, followed by Passionate and Starshell. Alter a furlong hail been covered Starshell went to the front, with Taitaiata. Fralla, Mountaiin Bell ami Orola.tiquo in that, order. R unning to the school bend Starshell still led from 1 rails. Mountain Bell and Passionate. Coming round the bend Uralla. went to the front, closely followed by Mountain Bell, Starshell and Droliatiqne. In the run to the post Uralla. looked a winner, but Mountain Bel! came with a good tain and got. home by half a length, with Drolatique a. length away third. Sunny Vale wa.sifoiirth,_ with Valencia, Closefire and Passionate next. Time, 1.27 1-5. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Mr. H. L. Russell’s hr. in. Civilly, 4yrs (Elysian—Civilisation), 8.4 (H. Gray) 1 7 Mr. C. H. AVasher’s b.g. ShutEye, 3yrs (Bisogne—Lady Napper), 6.7 (Dombroski) 2 3 Air. J. M. Hickey’s br.g. The Lamb. 4yr»s (Lord Multifid — Guianforte mare), 7.1 (Pine) , y 3 (AArinner trained by owner.) Also started : 2 Pouma, 8.5. carr 8.0 (AI. Gray); 5 Pelham, 7.11, carr. 7.13|- (McTavish); 5 Lady Bentinck, 7.6, carr. 7.1 (Ingram) ; 6 Nancy Lee. 6.7 (T. Tito). Quest, and Hipo were scratched which left a good field of seven sprinters to go to the post. A poor start was effected, , Pelham and ShutEye both being left at the post. The Lamb showed out from Lady Bentinck and Pouma, Nancy Lee and Civility. Running' to t>he ,scliool bend The Lamb still led from Lady Bentinck and Nancy Lee, Pouma and .Civility. Around the bend Nancy Lee was momentarily in front from Pouma. Lady Bentinck, The Lamb, Civility and Shut-Eve were both back a little*. Turning into the straight Civility and Shut-Eve could be seen coming through, iand a. good finish saw Civility reach, the post, three-quarters of a length in front of Shut-Eye, who was a r*ek in front of The. Lamb, with Pelham and Ladv Bentinck next ir. order. Time, 1.13 2-5.

ELEVENTH TARANAKI STAKES, of " 500 f,OVS, Six furlongs, o Mr. 0. M. Carrie’s, b.rn. Motley, 3yr>: (Absurd — Pennon), 8.4. (Alexander) 5 Air. H. L. Russell’s b.2. Siansi, 3 years (Ely .si an—Civili-ation), 8.7 (Mnek.ie) ? 4 Mr. V, Biddi ford's bllt.f. Merit, 5 years (Liadmuenos- —Latlv Mark), 8.11 (R. Reed) 5 (Winner trained by IV. Kayenr.) Also started: 3 Rational, 9.0 (H. Gray); 7 Gaillard, 8,7 (R. Morris); 2 Lady Bentinck, 7.11 (Barry) ; 1 Gold Acre, 7.10 (W- Bagby). •

A. well-hacked field saw Gold Acre favourite. Lady Bentinck being next iu demand. A good si ail uas elfooted, from which Gnillaid got tbe advantage in. from ol Lady Cavendish, Motley and Gold Acre. Alter a lurlong had gone Gull lard led Irom Alotlev, hut going to the school bend. Motley took the lead from Lady Cavendish and Merit. Lady Cavendish next got her head in. front Irom Alotlev. Gold Acre and Merit, hut once round the bend Motley went to the front and sustained her ran to win, by a, neck from Sino-i. who was a length in front of Merit. Time, 1.13. PAUL MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 466 sovs. One mile'and a quarter. 6 Mr E. R. Baddile.v’s b.g. Town Bank. 3yrs (Archiestown —Lily Bank). 7.0 (Pine) 1 1 Afr F. Earl’s b.g. Spooney, 4yrs (Nassau— Cooing), 7.8 (Bagby) 2 3 Mr John Paterson’s eh.h. Surveyor, aged < (Nassau —Pedometer). 9.8 (McTavish) 3 (Winner trained by A. J. Julian.) Also started: 4 Quest, 8.8 (Alorris); 2 Bright Dav. 7.11 (L. Alanson); 5 Landslide, 7.9 (Bound); 7 Irapuka, 6.9 (T Tito); S Maltour, 6.7 (Dombroski). The full field went to the post, and Spoonev was picked out as favourite, with Bright Day and Surveyor next in order of fancy. A good start was effected, from which Alai atour showed out, followed by Town Bank and Quest; Landsile and 'Bright Day were last. Coming into the straight in front of the stand for the first time Alalatour led from Irapuka. Quest, Spooney and Surveyor. Town Bank and Landslide lying last. Going into the hack Irapuka led from Alalatour, Quest, Spooney and Surveyor, Landslide and Town Bank still whipping the field. Running to the bend at the school Irapuka and Alalatour led by about six lengths, and .rounding the bend Irapuka still led. but the field was closing ui). At the turn Town Bank had gone ’ into the lead, followed by Spooney, Quest and Surveyor. When fairly going for home Town Bank still led from Spooney, and maintained his advantage to win by half a length, with Surveyor two lengths away third, and Bright Day fourth. Time, 2.7 2-5. ITBENITI ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Five furlongs. 2 Air J. C’asserley’s br.g. No Response, 4yrs ' (Lord Muhifid — Applause),' 8.7 (McTavish) 1 6 Air T. Ryan’s b.g. Monaghan, 3yrs (Bisogne—Kathleen Mavourneen), 8.7 (L. Edwards) ... 2 5Mr L. A. Butterworth’s b.g.

Roaming, aged (Manchineei — Lupin mare). 8.7 (R. Reed) ... 3 (Winner trained by W. F. Mantle, New Plymouth.)

Also started: 7 Herculean, 8.7 (McCarthy); 1 Master Lucerne, 8.7 (H. Gray); 4 Insurance. 8.7 (L. Alanson); 8 Lady Estelle, 8.7 (L. Pine) ; 3 Gi-and Lupin, 8.7 (B. Alorris). A splendid start was effected, all the horses moving off together. After settling down Lady Estelle took the lead from Alaster Lucerne and Insurance, with the others bunched. At the bend Alonaghan took the lead, with Alaster Lucerne iiext, followed by Lady Estelle and No Response. In the straight Monaghan still led, with No Response moving up. In the run to the post No Response came away to win by one and a half lengths from Alonaghan, with Roaming a head away third. Alaster Lucerne was fourth. Time. 1.2 25.

NURSERY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Five furlongs. 3Mr T. AleAviiilie’s ch.g. Gold Box. 2vrs (Taunaha —Lady Svkes), 8.8 (Alaekie) 1 1 Mr 'AI. J. Carney’s ch.g. Dal Eaton, 2yrs (Eaton Lad —Persianello), 8.0 (Bagby) - 2 Mr E. George’s b.f. Xastori, 2yrs (Nassau —A! a dam Riston). 7.3 (J. E. Gray) 3 (Winner trained by owner.) Also started: 8 Mosaic, 7.2 (Watts); 8 Gold Collector, 7.0 (Tito); 9 Bon Don, 6.13, carr. 6.8 (Dombroski); 5 Boyal .Mint, 6.10, carr. 8.2 (B. Reed); 6 Sovena, 6.7, carr. 6.11 (Pine); 7 Orazone, 6.7, carr. 6.9 (Bound). Orazone- was badly left at the start. Gold Box hopped out from Dal Eaton, Xastori,'' Sovena and Gold Collector. At the school bend Gold Box still held command from Dal Eaton, Mosaic, and Xastori. Coming into the straight the order was. Gold Box, Dal Eaton, Nastori and 'Alosaic, and this order eontinned to the post, with Gold Box a winner by two and a half lengths and Nastori two lengths away third. Mosaic was fourth. Time, 1.2 2-5. OMA.TA HACK HANDICAP, uf 175 sovs. Six furlongs. I Air. Jas. Paterson’s b.m. Uralla, lyrs (Piedmont! —Pcrsianello), 9.2 (AlcTavish) 1 II Air. R. D. Glimie’is br.g. Wee

Sandy, aged (Absurd —Sequine.tto). 7.0 (Page) 2 4 Air. J. Casserley’s b.g. Blue Peter, 4 years (Husbandman — Spanker), 7'.0 (D. Watts) 3 (Winner trained by W. H. Patterson, Ellerslie.)

Also started: d Passionate, 8.11 (Mulvihill); 2 Lipsol, 8.6' (R. Reed) ; 3 General Pryde, 8.5 (SHvanson); 6 Rehutai, 8.4, carr. 8.6 f (Alexander) ; 7 Lucernal. 7.6 (W. Bagby) ; 8 Empire Gamp, 7.0 (L. Pine); 9 Mountain Ore, 7.0 (J. Gray); 10 All Wind, 7.0 (Bound). Bevis, Nancy Lee, Sunny Vale and Roburite were withdrawn, which left a field of ejpven of which Uralla was made favourite. Passionate was left at the start, and after a little distance had been covered Empire Camp was seen to be in front from Lipsol, Wee Sandy, Rehutai, General Pryde and Blue Peter. At the school bend Lipsol led from Empire Camp, Wee Sandy, General Pryde and Blue Peter, and at the turn practically the same order continued. When in the straight Uralla took command and went on to win, by two lengths from Wee Sandy, with Blue Peter close up-third. Time, 1.15. MASTF.ETON MEETING. MASTERTON, Feb. 14. The Alnsterton Racing Club’s autumn meeting was held to-day in hot weather and on a hard and fast track. The totalisator handled £12,583, against £12,830 last year. Results: — Trial Stakes, five furlongs. —Lady Ideal (A. Brown) 1, Birthmark 2, Otaurii 3. Also started : Daphne Brace, Red Glow. Singer Boy. De Luxe, Gold Pan, Tempean. Rnwhiti, Stuart was anti;.ned for making had use of his mount. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, 1.1 1-6.

Telephone Handicap, six furuongs. Lake Urn (Al. McDonald) 1, Ronomel >, Miss Odiile 3. Also started: AAUllow VVai, Bonlita, Mountain Jean. Won bj half a length, a length and a half between second and - third. Time, 1.14 3-5- ' , Flying Handicap, six furlongs.— Avonlea" (C. Butler) 1; Peneus 2, Lady Fingers 3. Also started: Tinohari.

Won by a head four lengths between -cicnd and rliu d. Time, £. Li 3-5-Autumn Handicap. li miles. (C . Butler) 1, Kiltairo 2, Little River 3. Also started : .Merry .Day. AN on by a nose, a length between second and third. Time, 2.11 2-5. Juvenile Handicap, live iurloiigs.— inoc (R. Martin) 1, Motion 2, Peggy 'Ford 3. Also started: Grand National, Saandat'd. Sleet, Avazone, Atruda.. Won ljy a length, the same distance between second and third. Time, 1.1 2-5. Masteitoii Welter Handicap, seven lurlongs.— Lady Gay (T. Acting) 1, Birthmark 2, Bonny Nurse 3. Also started: H .vain a. Bonoxnel, Otauru, Manchester. Won by a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.29. Stewards’ Handicap, one mile. Pronto (Brown) 1, Ivilceit 2, Aeriform 3. Also started : Jackaroo, Comedy Prince. AYon by three lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 42 1-osec.

Dash Handicap, six furlongs.—Blonde (R. 8. Bagby 1, Lady Gay 2, Pillage 3. Also started: Bonrina, Lake Urn, Daphne Bruce. AA’on by a. length and a half, a length between second and third. Time, 1.14 2-5.

DUNEDIN EVENTS

SECOND DAY’S RESULTS.

DUNEDIN, Feb. 14

The second day of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s autumn meeting was held to-day in fine weather. There, was a large - attendance, and the track was fast. The totalisator handled £33,703, compared with £31,855 on the second dav last year, making the total for the meeting £65,929 10s, compared with £60,591 10s last year. Results: — Owhiro Hurdles, one mile and a half. —Frenchman (A. E. Ellis) 1, Cairnmuir 2. Raconteur 3. Also started: Red Admiral, Londonderry, Camel Amble, Soldier’s Pride. Won by four lengths, ten lengths between 1 second and third. Red Admiral, Londonderry, Soldier’s Pride and Camel Amble fell. Time, 2.51 2-5.

Hopeful Handicap, five furlongs.— Centrepiece (Jones) 1, Quickform 2, Circulation 3. Also started : Overhaul, Haphazard. John Bradbury, Margaret Berney,. Gay FLaweT. AYon by three lengths, heads between second and third. Time, 1.2 2-5. Warrington Handicap, one mile.— Apache (McKay) 1. Barmaid 2, Jubilance 3. Also started: Obligio, Hungry Hill, Fairy Ring, Fresco, Roman Archer. iV'oii by half a length, the same distance between second and third. Time, 1.39 4-5.

Flying Handicap, six furlongs.— Eaton Bells (O’Connor) 1, Winkie’s Rest 2. Geranial 3. . Also started: Dancing Days, Monoxide. AYon by half a length, four lengths between second and third. Time, 1.14. Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap, 11 miles. —DeueaLion (Beale) 1, Alountain Lion 2, Ravenna 3. Also started: Listening Post, Stai Ranger. AYon by ball a length, six lengths between second and third. Time, 2.5 —easily beating the track record. Waihola Handicap, six furlongs.— Apple Dighton (Araight 1. Rapier 2, Clontarf 3. Also started: Maytime, Bonnie Lake, Royal AVink, All Style, Sweet Alelody, Cornflower, Nope, Armchair, Solway, Benjamin. AYon by three lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 1.14 1-5. 11 azlett Memorial Plate, one mile. — Red AVink (Emehson) 1, Louglirea 2, Sun Up 3. The onlv starters. A great finish. Won by a short neck, a head between second avid third. Time, 1.40 1-5. Abbotsford AYelter Handicap, seven furlongs. —All British (Metcall) 1, Sartist 2, Gay Juliet- 3. Also started: Kilfane.i, Top Score. Bonnie Winkie, Monoxide. Castellan, Hurdy Gnrdv, Kilbarry. Incursio. AA 7 on bv a short neck, a length between second and third. Time. 1.27 2-5.

POALERTY BAY RACES

CONCLUDING DAY'

(BY TT2LEGRAPH- —PRESS ASSOCIATION GISBORNE, Feb. 14,

The Poverty Bay Turf Club’s summer meeting concluded to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance and the going was good. The totalisator investments amounted to £19,832, against £18,819 on the second day last year, an increase of £lOl3. The investments for the two days were £37,902, compared with £34,09] for the summer meeting last year, an increase of £3Bll. Results:

Epsom Handicap, one mile. —Mangatoetoie (Nixon) l, Good Sport 2, Battle Knight 3. Also started: General Carrington, Sweet Heather, Martini, Smoke. Won by a neck, a neck between second and third. Time, 1.43 1-5. Second Hurdles Handicap, one mile and a half.—Monte (Nixon) 1, Birlta 2 Demagogue 3. Also started: Merry Bells, Silvertish, Whispering Sam. AYon by half a head,, a neck between second and third. Time, 2.48. Cook Hack Handicap, six furlongs.— Waioeka Jack (Nixon) 1, Huikai 2, Polyphemus 3. Also started: Night Song, Semplice, Merekara, Te Kupenga, Sangfroid, Dutchie. AA 7 on by a neck, a neck between second and third. Time, 1.15 3-5. Sunderland Stakes Handicap, one mile. —Startle (Hobson) 1, Desert Glow 2, Te Kuri 3. Also started: Scotch Mixture Correspondent, Dissertation, Haurangi, Theic, Smoke, AATianoko. Won by half a length, a head between second and third. Time, 1.41 3-5. Publicans’ Purse Handicap, five furlongs. —Tutankhamen (Hunt) 1, Civilfonn 2 Royal Bonus 3. Also started : Port George, Serenade, Merekara. Avon by half a length, a head between secosd and third. Time, 1.2 2-5. Maiden Handicap, six furlongs.—Car niola (Dixon) 1, Only Hope 2, Mixed Heather 3. Scratched: Royal Bonus, Sangfroid. AYon by three-quarters ol a length, a length between second and thirdT Time, 1.16 1-5. Roseland Hack Handicap, seven furlongs.—Semplice (Heath) 1, Blue Jay 2, Charming Prince 3. Also started: Jubilee Call Bov, King’s Up. AA on by half a length, three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time. 1.27. . Farewell Handicap, six furlongsKoodoo (E. Manson) 1, Crisis 2, Heathersprig 3. Also started : Prowlei. AVoti by two lengths hair a length hetwees second and third. Time, 1.14 _-o. declaration of weights.

CHRTSTCTJURCH MEETING

CHRISTCHURCH, Feb. 15. The Canterbury Jockey Club’s handicaps for their autumn meeting have been declared by Air Henrvs as follow: Hornby AYelter, nine furlongs.—Carpentier 11.3, Barmaid 10.11, En E° u t e 10.9, Jubilant. 10.4. Hungry Hill, Gphir 10 1 Fresco 9.13, Prompter 9.11, Camel Amble 9.8, Goldspinner 9.0, Haze 9.4. Pelio 9.3, Kilhirie, Solway, Winkie’s Rebel 9.0. Midsummer Handicap, one mile and half.—Pilliewinkie 9.9, Deucalion 9.0, Count Cavour 8.8, Palestrina 8.6, Tarleton 8 4, Mountain Lion 7.9, Footfall 7.2, Lucinette, Rivalry, Jubilant Lyttelton Plate, five furlongs.—A Tictorv Bond 8.13, Centrepiece 8.6, Joyeuse 7.7, A 7 esperns, Philanderer 7.6, Goldstep, Precious, Padding Hour 7.4, Waterloo 6-12.

Craven Plate., seven furlongs.— Limelight 9.13, Winning Hit 8.13, Moorland 8.8, Los Ambus 8.1, Top Score 7.13, Gay Juliet, Winkie’s Best 7.12, Kilris 7.2, Monoxide, Will Oakland, Crown Lady 6.13. Finora, Ferino 6.7.

Halswell Handicap, six furlongs.— Apple Dighton 9.5, Kilris 9.0, Barn Owl, En Boute 8.9, Finora 8.1, Clontarf 8.0, Rob 7.13. Ferino, Temne 7.12, Relic 7.9, Deep Drive 7.8, Cumbrae 7.7, Goldspinner 7.5, Sarty, Rapier 7.2, Proliliman, Lytup, Gold Brick, Yore, Olympia, Lady Clarenceux, Armchair, Bonito, French Rose. Horatitie 7.0.

Post Handicap, one mile. —Tarleton 9.1, Palestrina 8.13, Giantkiller 8.5, Los Ambus 8.3, Top Score 8.2, Rivalry, Winkie’s Best 7.13, Lucinette 7.12, Starmist 7.11. Sartist 7.9, Carpentier 7.8, Brown Lady 7.5, Will Oakland 7.1, Castellan 6.12, Ophir, Red Kriss, Kilbirnie 6.7.., WOODVILLE HANDICAPS. WELLINGTON, Feb. 15. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr. J. Henrys for the Woodville Jackey Club’s meeting: Oringi Hurdles, one mile and a. half. —Waimatao 10.11, Sunray 10.9, Sir Wai 10.6, Suspicion 10.5, Haligan, Sling Camp, The Emperor 9.13, Bestir 9.11, Athens II 9.8, Bonifant 9.6, Cushat 9.5, Diamond Nap 9.3. Bonomel 9.2, Roaming, Emerald Hill. Manchester, Pisna, Kvla, Pouri Hoiho, Ladp Dolwiil 9.0.

Woodville Cup, one mile and a quarter—Avola 9.0, Merry Day 8.1.2, Te Ivuri 8.11. Cleasanta §.B, Correspondent, Kilceit 7.13, Little; River, Tresham 7.8, L’Amour 7.1, Agitato 6.13, Fillette 6.7.

Sapling Stakes, live furlongs.—Hold Box 9.1, Mime 8.5, Oreum 7.11, Standard 7.9, Kaiti 7.8. Butter Scotch 7.5, X'aword. Purple Lilac, Clarence 7.0, Lin Arlington, Sleet 6.12, Bcrinthia. Addlepate 6.9, Avazone, Atvuda .6,7. Ruahine Handicap, six furlongs.- — Peneus 9.11, Degage 8.6, Santosio 8.5, Ilka, Last Crust 7.13, • Crown Gem, Simonette '7.7, Avonlea,- Tinoliari, Blonde 6:10. West broke '6.8. Birka. Some Red 6.7.

County. Handicap, six furlongs. — Rafa 9.9. Zaza 8.13, Kenyon 8.9, Idpsol 8.8, Clarinda. 8.5, Loyal Maid 7.13, Stymie 7.11, Miss Odille, Ronriiia'7.9, Bonny Marion, Willow Wai 7.8, Beaumont, Peradesiya 7.6, Bonideer 7.4, Coot, Juliette 7.3, Birthmark 6.8, -Solrino,’ Quilllire, Mountain Gun 6.7:; President’s Welter, seven furlongs.— Imperial Spark 9 P Tresham . 8.13, Megan, Strategy 8.12, Lady Joyce, 8.9, Aeriform 8.6, Martulla 8.5, Avonlea, Amber Tips 8:4, Prince Hal 8.3, Esthonia 8.2; Fillette 7.12, March On, Treadwell, ' Probate, Comedy Prince, Crown Jet 7.11. Victoria Hack Welter, seven furlongs.—Kenyon 9.13, Wildersess 9.8, Beza-n 9.5, Mountain Top, Cushat 9.3, Cherry Pie 9.2, Rangimoana 8.13, Black Rock, ldanoe, Charleston 8.9. Phoenix Park 8.8, Merry Queen 8.6, Pillage Bonomel 8.3, Road Hog 8.2, Slump, Rebuff 8.0, Ardfinnan, Asleep 7.13, Birthmark, Bonlita, Sansahno, Doylestone Masehester, W illys Knight 7.11. ‘ ' REHANDICAPS FOR WANGANUI. - The following re-handicaps have been declared by Mr H. Coyle for the first dav of the' Wanganui meeting.— Victory Welter. —Mountain Bell 9.0 (8.8),' Ural la 8.13 (8.4), Troilus 8.0 Wanganui Cup. —Stork 8.6 (7.10). Juvenile Handicap.—Oration 8.13 (8.6), Gold Box 8.11 (8.5). Petre Handicap.—Rafa. 9.10 (9.2), Ural la 9.6 (8.5). o n /Q •' Flying Handicap.—Civility 8.3 (8.0).

AUSTRALIAN R.ACING

CAULFIELD MEETIN G. MELBOURNE, Feb. 15. Tlhe weather for the Caulfield meetins was fine -and the tracks were m Sood order. Thei'e was a. large attendance. Principal results: Federal Stakes, five furlongs.— Postscript 1, Wailu 2, Lavous-e 3. There were twenty-two starters. A good finish. Won by a neck. Time, Bond Cup, one mile and a hall.—-. Lemina. 1, Accarak 2, Prince Floriza! 3. Eleven starters. Won comfortably by a length. Time, 2.33*. Oakleigh Plate, five and a half turlongs.—Adrift 1, Skirling 2, Valid vis 3. Thirty starters, including Fathers Voice and Pale Light. .There was a long delay in getting the big field away. Vivandra, did the early running, hut later gave place to Mis* Widderin. Price piloted Adrift to the straight, where the • last-named took charge below the distance apd.. won easily by three lengths. - Half : a bead separated- Skirling alid Validus. Father’* Voice ran well . early in -the race, but faded out. Light., finisbed eleventh. Time. 1.6 V. St .George’s Stakes, one mile and one furlong. The Hawk 1, Night Patrol 2, Amalfi 3. Six starters.. The Hawk led .past the mile,, when Sir Dei.ghton took charge. With three furlongs to go' Night Patrol went to the front and led The Hawk into the straight, where The Hawk came away and- won. easily hy three lengths in 1.51? —>a record for thp course.

NOTES AND COMMENTS

(By Maecenas.)

The southern trainer who recently priced Te Kawa asked for a two weeks’ option at the price quoted. This was granted. After runiyma three very indifferent races Bonnv Rill, at New Plymouth on Saturday, suddenly the form she displayed at Martoii at New Year, and of course, won easily. One of the fittest animals that raced at the Egmont and Taranaki tneetings

was Mountain Bell, and trainer W. F. Mantle deserves praise for the condition and consistent form. The autumn meeting of the Wanga - nui Jockey Club opens on Thursday next and concludes on Saturday; As a rule the Taranaki province is well represented at the Wanganui meetings, and this week’s fixture is no exception. They may do well, too. Lady Cavendish is still troubled slightly with the cold she caught in the spring of the year. N° doubt this accounted for the inability of the filly to run on in the Taranaki Stakes on Saturday last. . The good races put up' by SiaosL and Shut Eye on the second day of the. Taranaki meeting draws one’s attention to Oration, a two-year-old. .that , beat this pair on the opening day. •- ■.* Nastori was a “bg tip” for the Juvenile Handicap on the second dayat New Plymouth. She was creditably ridden by young Joe Gray, but on the' day was no match for. the pair that, beat her. ‘ - The recent meeting of the Taranaki - Jockey Club was a .most enjoyable one - from every point of- view, and it is - doubtful if this popular body ever had a better meeting. ■ At one stage it looked as if the Tara-., naki Jockey Club would have to delete the classical race (Taranaki Stakes) from their programme, but the good . response this year has given the race a further life. In. this respect a ce.r-:. tain class of owner should support -tlic Prior to the running of .the.TT.aranaki Stakes, Gaillard had been pleasing Ins trainer, but in that event the rider of , Gaillard appeared to be unable-to get. Absurd’s son out of trouble. Gaillard-. will be ridden at Wanganuiby. L. Pine. As it is usual to '‘slate - a boy should lie; ride a poor race;; then m fairness to jockeys good or improving horsemanship should lie .noted, and in_ this respect young L- Pine is entitled to a word of praise, - as the writer has - seen this lntl ipv© excellent cliS" / In Civilfofm., Siaosi, and Wilderness the brood litare Civilisation has P ro " duced three sons all of which show . speed. Fast as Civilforin lias.proved to 'be, the form, of Siaosi, at..the fast lew meetings suggests that he will turn out the best of the.trio. . " Last season, as a two-year-old, Siaosi showed great speed on occasions, but did not prove too reliable,, and it was decided to unsex the finelooking son of Elysian. The move was a successful one, for Siaosi xs now racing most generously. ‘ . The race .track at New Plymouth lias never been in better order than last, week hence the. times were fast on many occasions. In some quarters - these fast times were doubted, but competent private watch-holder s were even inclined to make, the times faster than th Is °Hie I: Taranaki Stakes, Motley put mi her best performance since being twivear-old, f 9 r, teghuimg very smartly the Wauganui-tramed . fillj was always going better than the smart two-year-olds, Lady Cavendish and Gold Acre and in the last fnHong Motley had sufficient in reserve to hold her rivals off. . ~. Surveyor -was not ridden with the best of 'judgment in the Taranaki Cu£> of Thursday last, for, carrying 9 8 the son of Nassau was rushed to the front with a fast run five furlongs from home, with the inevitable result that Surveyor tired over the last half f i Ion o - to he beaten by a- narrow margin into''fourth place. On the strength ot this performance Surveyor was looked on af”oood” for the Paul Memorial bv many” keen judges, but at no stag - es the chestnut horse dangerous. As The Banker is still furnishing, and ,Ims had a fair amount of racmj for a three-year-old, it was decided to forfeit his second day engagement at the Taranaki Jockey Club s meeting. The Banker will also misst he coding meeting of the Wanganui Jockey Club, but will be specially prepared for t tafdif ■ not ‘show the phenomenal speed . J£h tuition , and time. sWW develop into a "ood stake-earner. Dal Eaton is a remarkably lug' youngster; inf a .. should he still grow much lie may be cumbersome as. a racehorse. _i_