SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIV, Issue 7957, 25 May 1887, Page 5

SPORTING.

THE DERBY. [REOTEB. I London, May 23. The following is the latest betting on the Derby, which will be run for on Wednesday, the 25th inat. :—5 to 4on The Baron, 7to 1 against Euridspord. 10 to 1 Merry Hampton, 12 to 1 Aintree, 6 to 1 Martley, and 20 to 1 Blanchland. Baird's colt Enterprise has brokeu down in training, and it is improbable that he will be among the starters. SYDNEY TURF CLUB MEETING. Sydney, May 24. The Queen's' Birthday meeting of Sydney Turf Club was held to-day. The weather was splendid and the attendance exoe edingly large, Lord Carrington being among the visitors. The following were the results of the principal races : — Royal Stakes. ■ s Centaur ... 1 Mitrailleuse 2 Felon 3 Twenty-three started. Mitrailleuse led up the straight, but was caught fifty yards from home by Centaur. A great race resulted in favour of the latter by half a length. Time, 1 min 162 sees. Queen's Biethday Car. Willeroo 1 Ringmaster 2 Fernandez ... ... ... ... ... 3 Twenty-six horses, started. Mitrailleuse made the ranning along the back of the course, but fell back at the turn. A great rase ensued between placed horses, Willeroo winning by half a length. Time, 2 min 26 sees. MELBOURNE HUNT CLUB. Melbourne, May 24. The Autumn meeting of the Melbourne Hunt Club was held to-day. The principal event, the Handicap Steeplechase, was won by Promotion. During the race,- the Hon. Pearson's Lady Aston fell. Her injuries were ao severe that she had to be destroyed. TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB'S WINTER MEETING. Had the Takapuna Jockey Club tho day for their Winter Meeting bespoke for them, it could not have been better, for following on two days' dry weather, with a slight tinge of frost, the day broke bright and pleasant— Queen's weather in the fullest sense of the word, —not the Queea's weather which has been prevalent in New Zealand, but that which is looked forward to in the joyous summer of the old conntry. We very much doubt if, in the summer of England, they had a finer or more enjoyable day than we in Auckland have had in our winter celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday.

The attendance was large, much larger than could have been anticipated, but the fine fleet of ferry steamers brought all safely and comfortably from shore to shore. The officers of the club worked admirably. Mr. W. Et. Fenton occupied the judge's stand.and Mr. T. Stephens wielded the starter's flag with his usual care and discretion. Mr. James gave Mr. James Mays a spell by taking his red jacket as clerk ot the course, allowing the former officer to see the first races he has been able to watch on the courae. Mr. Pitts stuck to his old position as clerk of the scales. A3 already atated there was a very large attendance, but the conduct of the public was so orderly that the police, under Senr.-Sergt. Pratt, were never once called on to interfere. The North Shore Band, under Bandmaster Morris, played a number of selections during the afternoon. The racing was excellent. Winners were difficult to pick, and contests were close. There were some accidents, but fortunately none of them were of a serious nature. The Birthday Handicap produced a series of mishaps, no fewer than four horses and riders coming to grief at the turn into the straight. The accidents may have interfered with the results of the races, but none of the horses are seriously injured, and although Aleck Sutherland got a severe shaking we are glad to find that he has no bonea broken, and that he can be around again in a few days. The following are the results of the races:— Selling Steeplechase of 35sovb ; second horse :to receive ssovs out of stakes. Twice round Steeplechase course. Mr. W. Russell's b g Rob Roy, 9st Sj^lb, including 4slb over (Fergus) 1 Mr. J. Morton's br g VV halebone, 93t lib (G. Laing) 2 Mr. J. Enko's b g Wildboy, lOat Sib, including 21bs over (Frewin) 3 Fisherman (list lib), Zip (lOafc 2Lb), Native (lOat lib), Larrikin (list, including 131b over), Artist (lOst lib), and Muscatel (9at 41b, including 71bs over), also ran. Quilp (lOst Sib) was scratched, being reserved for the big steeplechase. Zip was made favourite for the race in the paddock and on the machine, with. Rob Roy second in demand and Larrikin in requeet. From a cluster Wild Boy was first in front, and led over the double jump in the straight, followed by Whalebone and Eob Roy, and this order was maintained round the flat and up the hill, but in the jumping country at the back of the grandstand Rob Roy was brought to the front, and the order in clearing the water-jump was Rob Roy and Whalobone, the others extended in the rear. Rob Roy simply increased his lead to the finish, and spreadeagled the field, winning as he liked by six lengths from Whalebone, the latter making a game effort at the finish. Fisherman was pulled up hopelessly beaten at the back of the flat course. Totalisator dividead, £5 14s. The winner was pat up for sale by Mr. Carr, and bought iu by the owner for £31. We believe thafa Mr. Rusaell had not his horse backed for a shilling, and his win is therefore a loss to his owner, as he had to buy him in at more than the stake was worth. Zip, the favourite in the race, was never prominent, and finished hopelessly in the rear. Selling Race of SOsovs. One mile and a quarter. Mesera R. and R. Duder's ch m Rosie, 3yrs, 7sfc 121b (rJodson) 1 Mr. A. Sutherland's oh f Weasel, 55sovs, 3yrs, 7st 121b (Durston) 2 Mr. T. Millen's b g Tupaki, 4yrs, Bst 21b (Farrell) 3 The Cat, Yankee, Zip, and Dncas also ran. Empress and Artist were scratched. Rosie and Tupaki were the favourites. Weasel gave a great deal of trouble at the start, and twice in succession broke away, and carried Durston halt way round the courae, but at length the flag fell to a fair sturt, and Weasel was again to the front, followed by Cat and Yankee, with Rosie on the outside, and so they raced past the stand. At the back of the courae Tupaki, on the outside, came up with the leaders, and raced them through the home turn, looking all over a winner, but the gelding died away in the straight, and Rosie took command. Weasel was then three lengths behind, but Durston called on the chestnut filly with all hie strength, and answering gamely, she ranged alongside Rosie so closely that there was every prospect of a dead heat, but Duder's mare managed to keep her nose in frout, and thus won a victory, which would have been wrested from her had there been another stride to go. The dividend was £5 2s. The winner was bought by the owner for £28.

Handicap Hukdles, of 45 sovs, second horse to receive 5 . bovs out of stakes Over seven flights of hurdles. Distance two milee. Mr, Brown's bg Orangeman, 6yrs, 9at2lb (Hadiield) 1 Messrs. Lyons and Blaikie'a b m Pipi, aged, 9st 101b (G. Hope) ... 2 Messrs. R. and K. Doder's b m Belle. syre, 12et61b(Rae) 3 Mr. Kean's Magnesia (Nolan) also ran. Peter Osbeok, IS'ew Year, Fair Play, Zip, Rob Roy, and Native were scratched. Belle was favourite at even money Ir\ the paddock and on the machine. From the start, however, the favourite disappointed her friends, for ehe took up last position, and was manifestly sluggish. Orangeman took the lead over the first hurdle, with Magnesia, Belle, and Pipi close up, and the same order was maintained to the baok of the course. Passing the stand the second time, Orangeman and Magnesia were together, and Hope moved up with Pipi. Belle's admirers were looking for her effort, but she still held back, and Magnesia took command, bat stumbling at the hurdle at the baok of the course, the chestnut mare dislodged Nolan, and continued the course riderless. Orangeman, thus left in command, won as he liked by ten lengths from Pipi, Belle being double that distance in the rear of Pipi. The dividend was £4 10s.

Bibthday Handicap of 75sovs; second horea to receive lOsovs out of stakes. One mile ' and a half. Mr. G. Wright's b m Friendship, Bsfcslb . (T. Taylor) ....... ... .4 Mr. Thomas Clarke's br m Antelope, 6st 101b (W.Clarke)... .... .. , m 2 Mr. W. Bobbett's br h Libeller, 7at 81b (Hickton) ... ..... 3 Turquoise (g«fc 121b), Tamora(Bet), Ma Petite i<ille (7st 61h). Bangalore (6st 51b), and Britannia (6st 31b) also r3n. This race resulted m a chapter of accidents. It was very open, so much so that the betting wae 3 to 1 on the field, but Turquoise and Tamora had the oall as favouritee, but the light weights, Antelope and Britannia, were also baoked, and Libeller was also considered as having a rosy show with hia light weight. A very fair start brought Britannia's colours to the front, and the Sterlingworth filly, half sister to Victoria, meant to cut out the running, with Antelope in second place. Turning into the straight where there is a somewhat sharp bend the ground is very slippery, and here Britannia came to grief, falling somewhat heavily, and displacing her rider. Just then Turquoise stumbled and threw Sutherland heavily, and Ma Petite Fille also came a cropper, spilling Morrigan and giving him a severe shock. The remainder swept past! the stand, Bangalore in the front, with Libeller second and Antelope third. At the back, Taylor moved on Friendship, and brought the mare up with the leaders, and all were close together in the home stretch. Bangalore led to the turn, but came to grief at the eame'spot as the others, throwing O'Meara ftnd was of course out of the race. Friendship then came away and won as she liked by six lengths from Antelope, Libeller a moderate third, and Tamora fourth. The dividend was £3 ss. Novel Race of 3030v5. Winner to be sold ; immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the club. Lowest weight Sat 71b. Distance, 1 mile. Mr. W. Bond's Sirloin (Hodson) ... .„ 1 Mr. McLeod'a Yankee (McMiniman) «„ 2 Mr. T. Wall's Mignonette (Farrell) „, 3 Uncas and Empress were scratched. Yankee was the favourite, but soon after the start; Sirloin was taken to the front, and never headed, winning easily by four lengths, Mignonette a hopeless last. The dividend was £4 Ss. Handicap Steeplechase of 75sovs ; secondf horse to receive lOsovs out of stakes, Distance, about three miles. Mr. J. Kean's ch g Victory, 9et 71b (Collins) .., ... 1 Mr. Brown's b g Orangeman, 9st 71b (Hatfield) , 2 Mr. J. Chadwick's blk g Fair Play, 9at Sib (G. Laing) 3 Falcon (list 31b), Quilp (lOst 21b), Torpedo (lOst 2lb), Magnesia (lOst), Rob Roy 71b), and Tawhiao (9at 71b) also ran. New Year, Native, and Zip were scratched. There was little betting on the race in the paddock, although there was a fine field and an open race. They were let off at the first offer, and Fair Play took the lead, followed by Quilp and Falcon, the latter running into second place at the back of the course, and in this order they rose to the hill, Torpedo labouring at the rear. Falcon led over the water jump, with Fairplay next, and all took their jumps very prettily. Just then people began to look out for Victory. It was hie first trial over cross country, and the ability of the little chestnut aon of Feve to accomplish the taek before him was greatly doubted, but he not only negotiated his fences correctly, but he kept in a good position. On the second round, in crossing the water, the same leaders were in front, but Orangeman was in third position, and Victory had then moved into fourth place. Torpedo fell at the back of the flat course, and was disposed of, but the rest continued the journey, and Victory was two lengthe ahead of Fairplay over the waterjump for the last time, and then the race was virtually flat. Orangeman disposed of Fairplay, but could never reach Victory, ! and the gallant little chestnut won his first cross-country race by fully four lengths, Fair Play a poor third, and Falcon fourth. The handsome dividend of £14 3a was paid by the totalisator. Victoria Handicap of 40aovs ; second horse to receive ssovs out of stakes. Winner of the Birthday Handicap to carry a penalty of 51b extra. Distance, one mile. Messrs. Lyons and Blakie's b c Catesby, 7st(Kidd) ... 1 Mr. M. R. Halcrow'e ch g Snake, Bsfc 51b (Pearson) ... .;. ... ... ... 2 Mr. E. Mitchelson's b m Reproach, 6at 61b (Myers) 3 Tamora (Bst 41b), Wat Tyler (7st 61b), Antelope (7st 21b), Britannia (6st 81b), Pink Rose (6st 51b), Empress (6st), and Tip (sst 71b) also ran. Friendship, Libeller, Bangalore, and Kosie were scratched. Tamora and Wat Tyler were favourites, at 2 to 1 each. Reproach was first to the front wheu the flag fell, followed by Snake, and up to the last the race was a very open one, but at the finish Catesby, who had held a command' , ing position for some time, took the front, and won without much effort by three lengths. The totalisator dividend was £4 12a.

This brought the Winter Meeting to a close. The club haa every reason for congratulation on the success of their Winter meeting; and the Ferry Company deserve all credit for the admirable arrangements made for conveying the passengers from and to Auckland. Not a single bitch or delay occurred, and the service, worked with the full fleet, was in every respect satisfactory. WANGANUI RACES. j[BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wanganui, Tuesday. The Wanganui Steeplechase Meeting came off to-day, the attendance being good, and the weather all that could be desired. Good dividends were paid throughout the day.' The meeting was remarkable for the jumping qualities of the horses, especially those running in the Maiden. The rider of the Nun broke his arm in the Hack Steeplechase. Altogether the meeting was a great success, and the introduction of the flat races into the programme made it more interesting, besides benefiting the club and bringing more horses on to the field. The races were cot off sharp to time. Waitangi, the exhack, showed good form by winning the Maiden very easily and running very forward in the Handicap Steeplechase. Orient made good time in the big Steeples (6min 43£ sec), running as true as steel, and the owner, A. Suereby, had him looking very well. Maiden Steeplechase. Mr. D. Scott's Waitangi, aged (Scott) 1 Mr. W. Holmea' Maminga (McLasky) ... 2 Mr. D. Thur.fcon's Merrylegs (Cameron) 3 Jubilee an \ Wideawake also started. Dusk was scratched. This was a splendid race throughout, all jumping grand, not one making a mistake. Waitangi led over the first obstacle, followed by Maminga and Merrylege, Jubilee last. Maminga led to the water jump, when Waitangi took charge of t<he field, and won hard held. Time, 4min 38isec. Dividend, £2 17s. Flying Stakes Handicap. Gem (Huxtable) " 1 Ruapehu (Peachey) . . 2 Hagar (McCormisky) 3 After a little delay at the post, they all got away together except Semiramis, who waH left standing. Mermaid made play for half the distance, when she gave way, and Rua« pehu came up fast, but could not get on terms with Gem. Ruapehu was beaten half a length, Hagar a length away, and the favourite shot clean out of it. Time, Imin 19sec. Dividend, £3 ISa. A protest was entered against The Gem on informal nomination, and after being considered by the. stewards was given in favour of her.: Hack Flat Race,—Harold (Barnes), I. Eight others started, including Rangiora and Promotion, who were made big favourites, but the pot boiled over by an outsider cropping up. McCormack was holding a good position on Officer, but ran into. the trees, and put himself out of it. Time, 2miu 9£secs. Dividend, £7 19a. Wanganoi Handicap Steeplechase. Orient (McConkey) ... ~;, l Waitangi (Peare) „ 2 Victor (Lyford) ... .„ 3 Jilt, Merrylegs, Reform, Landeeer, and Pathfinder also started, Duck being scratched. Victor showed the way, and led over the first jump, and let Waitangi h"ave the lead, Orient third, Landseer fourth, and the Jilt last. At the bottom turn Reform and Merrylegs fell. Waitangi led past the stand and over the water jump, Victor cltae on his heels, and Orient well np, going strong. In the oricket ground Orient went to the front, Victor changing places with Waitongi. Coming past the stand Pathfinder was going very strong. jProm this stage they ail made the most of their mounts. The Orient had a good lead, and won two from Waitangi, Victor being a length for third place. PathSuder

ran in lame. Victor was made on the machine, Waitangi a etrong favourite. Time, 6min. 43.fsecs. Dividend, £4 2a. Handicap Steeplechase, 50 sovs. Mr. Moßeath's Allegro, lOat (Mitchell)..,. 1 Butoher Boy, 1(M 71b ... .... ... 2 Tommy, 7lb _ ~« 3 Telegram, 10st; Clarice, 9st 71b ; The Nun, 9st 71b also started. This wns a chapter of accidents. Butoher Boy led off with Tommy next, but he and the Nun fell at the big furze hedge. Allegro took command. Clarice struck the double very bard, but the rider stuck to him very well. He then went the wrong course, leaving Butcher Boy, Allegro, and Telegram to themselves, but fell at the stone wall. Then Allegro had it all his own way, winning easily ; Butcher Boy finishing second. Dividend, £3 15s. Consolation Handicap Steeplechase of 40aovs. Mr. P. Holmes' Maminga, aged, Sat 71b (Pell) 1 Mr. H. Frank's Victor, list 101b (Lyford) 2 Mr. D. Thurston's Reform, 9st 71b (Holmes) 3 The Jilt (lOat 51be) and Wideawake also Started. This was another grand race, all of them jumping in splendid form. Maminga showed the way over the first hurdle with Victor next, Reform and the Jilt bringing up the rear. As thoy passed the grandstand the order was the same, all fencing in grand style. Going through tho cricket ground Victor drew up near Mamiuga, and a good race home resulted in Maminga winning by half a length from Victor, Reform was beaten by a head for third place. This horse came up very fast in tho last few strides'. Dividend, £5 10s. Winter Oats Handicap (flat), of 1003Ovs. Mr. D. Campion's Laurel, aged, Sst (McCormick) 1 Mr. A. Comyns , The Gem. 7et Sib ... 2 Mr. J. Kennedy's Rimu, 6at Sib .„. ... 3 The Shah (9st 91b), Charmer and Ruapehu (7st 101b), Hagar (7st sib), Tongariro, (7st 41b), Goth (6st 7lb), Steelboue (6st), also ran. Goth and Tongariro had all the best of the start, Rimu third, and Ruapehu running on the outside. Passing tho stand Goth led, Charmer second, and Steelhone third, The Shah last. At the back of the turn Laurel improved her position, and at the bottom turn came through her horses. The Gem also coming very strong, but could not quite get up, Laurel winning by a length from The Gem; Rimu beaton by half a length for third place. Dividend, £9 43. Time, 2min a72aec. DUNEDIN J.C, BIRTHDAY RACES. Dcsedin, Tuesday. The weather was dull and cold to-day at the commencement of the winter racee of the Donedin Jockey Club, but there was a large attendance. The results were as follow :— Selling Hurdle Race of SOaovs. One mile aud a half. Mr. Lnnn's b g Kingask, by Hero—Toi, list7lb (O'Connor) ,~ - 1 Mr. J. W, Cotton's b g Fishhook, 9st (owner) - Mr. J. Poole's b g Mayboy, 9at (Poole) 3 Mr. J. Lefevres b g Bagshot (lOat). Mr. T. SSheenan'a b g Az\m (9st, carried 9st 21b), and Mr. J. Loughlin's b g Dunlnce (9it) also started. Fishhook and Mayboy weut to the front at; the fall of the flag, and ran together in the van for a mile, with Kingask and Dunluce a few lengths behind, also going en side by side. .Azim did not appear able to get near the front, while Bagshot waa quite out of his element, and lagged behind all the way. In the last six furlongs Fishhook drew away from Mayboy, but simultaneously O'Connor let Kingask out, and coming with a rush on the outside, he cleared the last hurdle in advance, and easily stalled off a determined challenge from Fishhook, and won, with a lot in hand, by half a length, Mayboy pulling up was third, Dunluce fourth. Time, 3min 13sec- Dividend : Inside, £3 6s ; outside, £3 6*.

Maibi:>- Plate of oOaovs, weight-for-age, one mile and a quarter Mr. J. W. Cotton' 3 b or brg Snapshot, by Musket — Venture, 4yrs, Sit 111b (owner) ... ~ 1 Mr. E. C. White's b m Jealousy, 4yra, Sst 121b(Lawson) .'2 Mr. P. Manger's b g Dutchman, 6yrs, Set 121b (Jackson) 3 Mr. W. S. Ford's b m Maid of F.rin (aged, Sat 131b). Mr. S. Green's b m Beta (6yre, Sst 131b), Mr. P. Reahy's b g Comet (6yrs, Sst 121b), Mr. C. Coombea' oh g Tiko (aged, Sst 121b), Mr. R. Ray's ch g Fog (aged, Sst 121b), Mr. T. George's br g Shamrock (6jrs, Sat 121b), Mr. J. Sewell's blk g Tenakoe (4yrs, Bst llibs), also ran. The lot were sent away well together, arid as. they came to the stand all were In a bunch. The leading file were Snapshot, Tenakoe, Jealousy, and Shamrock. Bounding the turn to the right Jealousy forged slightly ahead of Snapshot, but the latter still retained place, and they ran along the back of the course about neck and neck, with Comet going on third, Tenakoe fast dropping back. Fog here, to his backers' dismay, was almost in last place, and never showed prominently. Meanwhile Snapshot and Jealousy were apparently running a desperate race, but when they reached the home turn the Bon of Musket drew away, and won with ridiculoua e3ae, Cotton lying right back in the saddle. A good finish for second place ended in Jealousy gaining the barren distinction by a head from Dutchman. Time, 2min. 22fseca. Dividend : Inside, £3 13s6d ; outside, ±'3 9s 6d.

Provincial, Handicap of 200 sova. One mile and a half. Hon. G. McLean's blk g Mokoia, by Korari—Malice, Git 71b (Buddicombe) 1 Mr. J. Stepheneon's b h Everton Lad, 7st 81b (Sharp) ... 2 Mr. C. O'Connor's ch c Moana, 7st 31b (Sales) ... ... 3 Mr. M. Sberwln's b g Quibble, Sat 121b (Derrot), Mr. G. G. Stead's b m Marion, Sit 121b (Jackson), Mr, A. Drake's Teddy Ynille, 7et 91b (White), Messrs. M. and C. Hobb'a b h Borderman, 7at 31b (Doclde), also started. Mokoia rushed first to the front, and took a lead of four or five clear lengths, Teddy Yuille lying second just clear of Everton Lad, the rest well together. As they passed the stand, half a mile from the Btart, Mokoia was still well in front, but Moana had run up into second place, and Everton Lad bad a half length advantage of Teddy Yuille. Bound the far side these ?our spread out into single file, but at the mile poet Everton Lad closed on Moana, ind getting his head in front looked like collaring the leader also. Mokoia, however, held his own, and turned into the straight with a lead of a clear length of Moana and Everton Lad, which pair alternately headed Bach other, Everton Lad, under punishment, gradually getting away from Moana, but could never catch Mr. McLean's horse, which won an interesting race by three«quarters of a length but with a bit in hand. Marion was fourth, ten lengths away. Teddy Yuille had shot his bolt some distance back, whije Quibble was never in it. Time, 2min 4S£sec. Dividends: Inside, £3 !9e; outside, £4 14s. Pony Trotting Match of 2050v3; no weight under Hut. Two miles. Mr. J. Allan's blk h Tom Thumb, lOsec (owner) 1 Mr. A. Bain's b m Biddy, scratch (Allen) 2 Tom Thumb won by a length. Time, Smin isec. The toUlisator waa not open on this event. There was some hooting at the finish, there being an impression that Biddy was palled. Max Handicap Trot of 75»ovs. No weigh under lOst. Three miles, Mr.'- T. Chatnell'a Chanticleer, 55aec (Owner) ... ... .-■ - 1 Hi. T. Foeter'e br m Wanderer, 50seo (Carter) 2 Mr. W. Kerr's blk g Rockwood, 47sec (Kerr) .... ~. ... 3 Mr. H. Gossley's (jun.) b m Bonny Jean (703 ec), Mr. J. Pearce's b in Maggie (70aeo), Mr. J. Molntosh's b g Tommy (65sec), Mr, J. Fairley's b m Bella (65sec), Mr. J. G. Downea b m Idle Girl (60seo), Mr. J. Stewart's br m Minnie (60sec), Mr. Thome's ch g Dark Days (55sec), Mr. T. Xitt'e roan g Reefer (55seca), Mr. W. Taggart'e g g Fox Coacher (50aec), Mr. J. Hutchison's br m Maaher Maid (45sec), Mr. M. McKenzie'e ch g Foremast (45sec) Mr. J. S. Mercer's b m Mabel (4(hec), Mr. J. Lefevre's b g J3awkin (35sec), Mr. K. Taggart's g g Silverbill (SOeec), Mrs. J. Mercer's ch g Axe (30aece), Mr. J. Fleming's b, m Duchess (scratch), also started. Bella, Chanticleer, . and Wanderer went away well from the start, and at the end of the first mile the first named was in front, but, soon beginning to break, Chantioleer overhauled him, and took a strong lead, Wanrleroo, however, was coming fast, and several times he looked like catching the favourite, but broke repeatedly, Xα the end, Chanticleer wqu

by twenty lengths, almost walking in, while Wanderer was second. Kookwood, who came well in the last mile, was third, Duchess fourth. Time, 9mln 9|eeo. Dive : Inside, £2 12e 6d ; outside, £2. Selling Rack of 50sovs. One mile and a distance. Weight for age. Mr. J. Stephenson's b h Everton Lad, £30, Bst (Sharp) ... — ••• — * Messrs. M. and G. Hobbs , b g Melville, £30, 7stlllb(Dodds) - 2 Mr. 0. O'Connor's Mazurka, 7et (Kills) .... 3 A. Drake's bm Vinaigrette (7st 121b), Mr. H. Goodman's b h Puck (7st lib), Mr. M. Sherwin's b h Vickery (Get 51b), also started. Kverton Lad and Vinarigrette led for half a mile, when Mazurka went to the front for a few strides. Everton Lad theu came away, and won rather easily by three lengths from Melville, with Mazurka third. Time, 2min 7jjseo. Dividend : Inside, £2 19s ; outside, £2 14s. Tradesmen's Handicap, of lOOaove j one mile. Mr. H. Goodman's Bard, 7st 71b (Price) 1 Messrs. M. and C. Hobbe' b g Jack, 7st Slbs (Dodge) 2 Hon. G. McLean's bo St. Glair, 7st 121b (Buddicombe) ,„ ..3 Mr. M. Milner's br f Mirella (Sst), Mr. E. C. White's br Jealousy (6at 71b), Mr. T. Ketts' gr m Ironaidee (Gst 61b), also ran. Bard led all the way, and won easily. Time, Irain ssec. Dividend : Inside, £3 93 6d ; outside, £4 4a 6d. The Hack Raok was won easily by Mr. A, Walker's Camerine, with Viking second, and Sweetbriar third. PORIRUA RACES. Wellington, Tuesday. The Porirua Races were run to-day at the Hutt Course. The attendance was poor. The results were :— Porixua Stakes of 2030v5. Seven furlongs.—Kangaroo, lj Prinoeas Royal, 2; Smooth, 3. Dividend, £2 7s. Hdbdlk Handicap of 25sovs. One mile and a-half.—Kangaroo, 1 ; Ngatoto, 2; Romance, 3. Dividend, £1 15s. Maidkn Hack Race, woa by The Flower. Dividend, £2 17s. Qoeen's Birthday Cup of 50sovs. One mile and a distance.—Strenuous, 1; Deceiver, 2 ; Voltigeur, 3. Won easily. Dividend, £2 6s. Novel Rack.—Fabrication, 1. Dividend, £1 13?. Selling Race of SOsovs. Oue mile.—Dβceiver, 1 ; Princess Royal, 2; Fabrication, 3. Dividend, £1 17s. Just; as the last race finished rain sot in.

HEATHCOTE RACES. Christchukgh, Tuesday. The Heathcote races were well attended. The following were the results :— Open -Handicap Hurdles, two miles.— D. Rutherford's Irish King (lOst 101b), 1 ; R. Shepherd's May wood (lOat 2lb), 2; J. Higgin's Secretary (lOat 81b), 3. Maiden Plate, one mile.—Brown's Mont D'Or (Sst 71b). 1; Russell's Arcade (Sat 61b), 2 ; Duncan's Kate Hayes (Sat 71b), 3. Birthday Handicap, one mile and aquarter.—W. C. Webb's Ruby (Sat 91b), 1; J. Grigg's Mountain Deer (7at 2Ib»), 2 ; W. Stark's Spec (6st 101b), 3, Time, 2min 23& sec. AUCKLAND COURSING CLUB— PLUM PTON PARK. The above Club held a very successful meeting yesterday, at their grounds at Plunipton Park, and a large nrunber of persons availed themselves of the special train put on by the Railway Department for the occasion, while others journeyed thither in vehicles of various descriptions. The total attendance amounted to over 500. The ground was in splendid condition for the coursing, not a single accident occurring to one of the large number of dogs engaged, while the hares were plentiful and ran very strongly. The various courses were tightly contested, all the animals showing much better condition than at the last meeting. Mr. Henderson held the onerous position of judge, and discharged the duties thereof to the satisfaction of all, and Messrs. Smith and Alexander were equally happy in acting as slipper and flag steward respectively, while Mr. C. Wallnuti;, the club's secretary, was, as usual, indefatigable in looking after the arrangements of the meeting. For the Birthday All-aged Stake 28 dogs competed, and the details of the running of the first round are as follows :— Mr. A. Cairns' Cliqnot beet Mr. T. Stafford , Victoria, after two undecided courses Mr. 11. Dervan's Clarenee beat Mr. J. 0. Evitt's Bridesmaid Mr. J. Hunt's Sailor Boy beat Mr. W. C. Griffith'* Coolie Mr. W. C. Giiffith'a Dingo beat Mr. J. Wheeler's Lady Jane, after an "undecide" Mr. A. Cairns' Union Jack beat Mr. Hunt's Black Rose In the absence of Mr. Dignan'a Lassie Mr. P. Qulgley's Capital ran a bye. Mr. w. T. Raymond's Miaehief beat Mr. Stafford's Master Mciirath Mr. T. Stafford's Favo beat Mr. A. Todd'S Mnsk Mr. A. Cairns' Maia?chino beat Mr. Wheeler'* 80-peep Mr. W, C. Griffith's Caradoc beat Mr. F. Foster* Blue Hat Mr. M. Dervan's Martini-Henry beat Mr. Watson's KapM Mr. P. Quigley's Smuggler beat Mr. Culpan's Lady Stair Mr. A. E. Isaacs' Lord Lynn beat Mr. E. 0. Evitt's Belginvia Mr. A. Todd'e Belinda beat Mr. E. O. Evitt'e Belfry Skcoud BOUND. Cliquot beat Clarence Sailor Hoy beat Dingo Union Jack boat Capital ■Favo beat Mischief Caradoc beat Maraschino Smuggler beat Martini-Henry, after two ♦' undecides" Lord Lynn beat Belinda AUCKLAND BITCH PUPPY STAKE. First Round. Mr. J. Martin's Lady Hinemoa beat Mr. J. B. Bull's Blue Bell Mr. J. Gillard's Wild Mint be&t Mr. Porter , Cinderella Mr. I', Macrcadr'B Market Lass beat Mr. B. Shorson'a Cora Lynn Mr. J. Wheeler's Yatterina beat Mr. Cutler's Clndorella No. 2 Mr. J. McOabe's Cambria beat Mr. Ferguson's Bangle Mr. T. Macready's Crocus beat Mr. Carter's Lady Norah Mr. Hogan's Kathleen beat Mr. D. Watson's Smut Mr. T. 4. Shove's Sylvia ran a bye, Cora Lynn acting as runner-up AUCKLAND DOG PUPPY STAKES. . Mr. J. Martin's Brian O'Lynn beat Mr. F. Forater'a Flue Hat after two undecided courses Mr. K. Kelly's Foul Shot beat Mr. D. Watson'e No Name Mr. K. A. Isaacs' Lynnhurst beat Mr. Qillard's Petronelll. Mr. F. Kewell'i Nelson beat Mr. Evitt'e Emulation aft<-r running an undecide Mr. A. E. Isaacs' Master Crlchop be&t Mr. Brown's Trenton Mr. G. Cutlor's Napi Napi ran a bye. The final rounds of the three events will be run to-morrow, and great interest is being manifested in the probable results, Sailor Boy and Lord Lynn being fancied the most for the Birthday Stake. The train left Plumptoii at five o'clock, and conveyed the bulk of the persons attending to Auckland, occupying on the journey one hour and twenty minutes. CHRISTCHURCH PLUMPTON PARK MKETING. . Christohubch, Tuesday. The Plumpton Park May Coursing Meeting concluded to-day. The results were as follows : — Derby.—Messrs. O'Brien and Butler's r w d Bob Hastie (by Van Diemen—Girofla), and their f w d John Drum (by Rockwood— Luna), divided the stake. Oaks.—Mr. T. Howe's w b Molly Bawn (by Taraban—White Flag), and his r w b Keareage (by Taraban—White Flag), divided the stake. The Birthday Cop (final).—Mr. J. B. Courtney's (ns) blk w d Stirling (by Stair Lad—Patience) beat Messrs. O'Brien and Butler's b d O'Sullivan (by Mornington— Swallow). May Stakes.—Mr. D. M. Ross' w r b Haroun Alraachid (by Hurlingham—Harmony) beat Mr. J. W. Mcßae's blk w d Waikari (by Bordeaux—Comassie),