SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 9307, 9 March 1889, Page 6

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. New Zkjujwd : '! I March —Henderson's Mill Turf Club. . '~..% March —Thames Jockey Club. March 18,19—Hawke's Bay Jockey Club. March 22, 25—Northern Wairoa Racing Clnb. April 2—Mauku Races. April 22, Canterbury Jockey Clab. April 20, 22—Auckland Racine Club. J une a—Auckland Racing Club. June 20—Hawise's Bay Jockev Club. DATES OF COMING EVENTS. March 2*—Liverpool Grand National Steeplechase. May I—Two Thousand Guineas. June s—English Derby. June 7—Oaks. TO COUNTRY RACING CLUBS. Secretaries of country racing clubs are notified that unless their meetings are duly advertised in either the New Zealand Hkrald or Auckland Wkkkly News the nominations, weights, and. .acceptances iu connection with their meetings cannot appear in this journal. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. D.S.—Manton finished unplaced iu tho Duuedin Cup. H.S.H.—Cinderella carried Ost Sib when she won the Klyiug Stakes at the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting ast year. That is, we think, tho highest weight lhe won under in Auckland. M.— title, C.J.C. Handicap, was dropped in ISB3, when tho New Zealand Cup took its place. Tamnan was the first winner of the latter raco. Querist.— St-oad r<«ted for some yoars under the name of " Mr. G. Fraser, ,, but after some severe strictures passed on him by the Otago Daily Times, and for which he entered a criminal action for hbol against the managing director of that journal, which, however, waa dismissed, ho decided to raco in his own name. THE V.R.C. MEETING. [BY PHAETON.] The V.R.C. Autumn Meeting last year waa spoken of as " the White period," by reason of the great successes that were achieved by tho horses bearing the popular blue and white banner of the Sydney sportsman; but from Loch id's dual victory in the .Australian Cup and Autumn Handicap, and Carbine's splendid achievement in tho Champion Stakes, this year's gathering might appropriately be christened " Te tan Maori" (the Maori year). What Mr. Stead would have been able to accomplish had both Maxim and Gipsy King kept right, it is indeed difficult to say, but if the Canterbury sportsman had had the good fortune to have those two strong additional strings to his bow, he would, I think, have pretty well swept the board of all tho principal prizes. LOCUIEL. Now that Lochiel has distinguished himself in such a noteworthy manner, my. readers will, I am sure, peruse his history with interest. The son of Prince Charlie made his first appearance on the turf at the C.J.C. Autumn Meeting of ISSS, when he waa saddled up with 7st 31b to contest the Challenge Stakes, six furlongs, but success did not attend him, ami he could get no closer than third to Trenton (Sst 91b), ami Russley (Sst Gib). On the same day. with 7st 21b, ho was sent out for the Consolation, one mile, which he won easily, beating Talebearer (7st), Taiaroa (9st), and two others. He w.is then seen out no more until the C.J.C. Spring Meeting, when he curried 7st 131b into third place for the New Zealand Cup, two miles, behind Fusillade (6st 71b), and Administrator (Sst lib). On the second day of the same* meeting he was saddled up for the Stewards' Handicap, six furlongs, in which he had Sst olb, and was made a hot favourite, but Turquoise (9st 4lb) beat him after a great race, by the shortest of nocks. With 7st l'2lb he went out for the Metropolitan Handicap, but he failed to gain a situation. A long period of idleness then ensued, and it was not until the following C.J.C. Meeting came up for consideration that the son of Prince Charlie was again seen in public. With Sst 21b he contested in the New Zealand Cup, when he finished third to Spade Guinea (list 101b), and Nelson (9st lUlb); and at tho same meeting, with Sst 111b, he figured in the starters for the Metropolitan Handicap, finishing unplaced. Journeying to Auckland, he was sent out with 7st 131b to contest the Cup but after making the running for about a mile and three-quarters he collapsed, and could get no closer than fourth. Ho was engaged in the A.R.C. Handicap, run at the same meeting, in which Mr. Evitt put Sst 71b on him, apparently under the impression that he coutd have been much closer, up in the Cup had it been so desired- Anyway, Aucklanders were destined not to again sec him contest at the Summer Meeting, tor Mr. Stead withdrew him from the race, and ordered his shipment back to Christchurch. The weights for the Dunedin Cup were then eagerly looked for, and when Lochiel was found to have got iu at 7st 101b, the Southern public supported him with great force ; but, with Ssc in the Newmarket Handicap, and 7st 31b in the Australian Gup, Mr. Stead came to the conclusion to throw down the gauntlet at the V.R.C. Meeting. Success attended the venture, and after a great battle all the way up the straight, Clifford got hiin home a head in front of Abner, 6st lllbs, a big field being behind these two. In the Australian Cup he was steered by M. O'Brien, yet he never occupied a prominent place at any portion of the race, and finished in the ruck. He opened his six-year-old career at the CJ.C. Spring Meeting in 1887, when, with 7st 121b, he won the New Zealand Cup, l>eating Gipsy King (7st lib), Beresford (list), and others. This victory of the son of Prince Charlie will always retain a history, in that it had the effect of "cracking' the Southern ring, many of whom failed to settle their liabilities. Lochiel wae heard of no more until the following season, and when he was found to have been let off with the lenient impost of Bst 131b in the New Zealand Cup, lie was elected a warm favourite, but he was not by any 'means himself when the race came up for decision, and he finished unplaced. At the same meeting he was saddled up for the Canterbury Cup, in which he had to tackle Manton and Chainshot at weight-for-age, but after two miles had been completed he faded out of the struggle, and could only get third. Journeying to Auckland, he was found equal to the task of winning the Cup, carrying Bst 101b home in front of Hilda (7st 31b), British Lion (7st 31b), and others, and on New Year's Day he won the Newmarket Handicap with 9st 1011) in the saddle, while on the next day he put down Manton and Nelson at weight-for-age in the Auckland Plate, which was this year run over a mile and a-half. When the weights for the Newmarket Handicap and Australian Cup made their appearance, and Lochiel waa seen to have got in at 9st 3lb in the former, and Bst 71b in the- latter race, ho was on all hands voted one of the best handicapped horses in the race, and the result proved this opinion to be correct, for ho was only beaten three parts of a length in the 'sprint handicap by Sedition, to whom ho was conceding 281b, while he easily downed Carbine (Bst (Jib) and his other opponents in the Australian Cup. In the Autumn Handicap, run on Thursday, he had the big impost of 9at 91b to carry, but this did not stop him, and the cablegram announcing the result states that he won in a hard canter. Summed up, therefore, it will be found that Lochiel has been started on nineteen occasions, with the following result: —

First. Second. Third. Unplaced. At three years -.1 0 1 0 At four years .. 0 1 1 1 At live years ..1 0 22 At six years ..10 0 0 At aged .... 5 1 1 1 It may not be generally known that Lochiol was sired in England, and was foaled in New Zealand. His dam, Nelly Moore (in foal to Prince Charlie); was purchased by Mr. Stead during his visit to England, some eight years ago, dirt cheap, for 150 guineas ; and though the champion of the T.Y.C. has not been noted for getting stayers, he certainly got one in Lochiel, who has fairly earned for himself a place in the front rank of Australian thoroughbreds. CARBINE. By Carbine's meritorious performance in the Newmarket Handicap, in which he carried Bst 121b into third place behind Sedition (7st 31b) and Lochiel (9st 31b), his second in the Australian Cup with Bst 61b to Lochiel (Bst 71b), and his ultimate triumph over Abercorn in the Champion Stakes, at weight for age, the son of Musket has once more shown what a great colt Mr. O'Brien secured when he planked down G4Q guineas for his purchase as a yearling; and it is extremely gratifying to find that good sportsman Mr. 1). S. Wallace getting a substantial return for the 3000 guineas which he paid for tho colt at aucti6u last November. Carbine has up to the present been started on eleven occasions, and with what a splendid result will be gathored from the following table of his performances:— First. Second. Third. Unplaced. At two years ..5 0 0 0 At three years ..3 2 1 0 Carbine will to-day have to undertake a_ very severe battle, for in tho Loch Plate, which is run under weight-for-age conditions, with penalties, over two miles, he will have to measure strides with his fellow-New Zealander, Lochiel, while the Hon. Mr. White is very powerfully represented with Cranbrook and Carlyon. The weights to be carried are : — Lochiel, 9st 41b ; Cranbrook, 9st; Carlyon, 9st; Carbine, 9st (the latter having incurred a penalty of 141b by his win in the Champion Stakes). If the eon of Musket " downs " this trio he will unquestionably have earned.a place for his name in the very front rank of three-year-olds that have been seen on the colonial turf. The meritorious victory of Volley in the V.R.C. St. Leger, on Saturday last, when she defeated •Lonsdale, Melos, Chaldean, Alphington, Pearl Shell, Snowfoot, and Ben-

zoo, shows unmistakably that when the daughter of Musket and Lady Vivian was called upon to fulfil her engagements in the A. J.C. Derby and other races, in the spring, that she was far from being herself. The pace in Saturday's race appears to have been very sound from the fall or the flag, and the journey was cut out by Volley in 3min lojsec, "which is only half a second slower than Abercom's performance in the same race last year, and which, I may remark, stands out as the fastest on record for this particnlar race. Now that Volley has shown her ability to stay, she will no doubt be further heard of in connection with some of the big handicaps. It was generally considered that if Mr. Stead's filly, Roae Argent, could clip Rudolph's wings in the Ascot Vale Stokes, she would land that valuable stake for the Canterbury sportsman. Rudolph started a red-hot favourite, 7 to 4 being laid on his ability to win, but it turned out that Spice (a full sister to Abercorn), who is also owned by the Hon. Mr. White, was the smartest, and she defeated Roso Argent by a conplo of lengths. From the character of the field that was engaged in the Newmarket Handicap on Saturday, it was generally anticipated that Cranbrook's performance last year in the race, when lie stepped over the six. furlongs in lmin. 14Asec, would be surpassed; but though tho day was beautifully tine, it took Sedition lmin 17isec to complete the jouruey. NOTES BY PHAETON. I would draw the attention of the stewards of country racing clubs to a notice appearing at the head of my article this week with referenco to tho advertising of their meetings. Some of the clubs around Auckland are apparently of opinion that they have a perfect right to expect the nominations, weights, and acceptances in connection with their meetiugs to be published in the news columns notwithstanding that they do not advertise these fixtures. This, to say the least of it, is rather mean, for in many instances nominations, &c, are forwarded by telegraph, which charges, of course, they consider should also be Dome by the newspapers. It will be just as well for thosu clubs who are labouriug under the impression that a newspaper is run on benevolent lines to disabuse their minds of that view as soon as possible, and to read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest the little reminder that heads the sporting columns to-day, for it is an edict the terms of which will be strictly carried out. A few weeks back, it will bo remembered, Mr. G. G. Stead, treasurer of the Canterbury Jockey Club, forwarded a communication to tho committee of tho Auckland Racing Club, suggesting that tho latter body should change the date of their Spring Meeting from the 9th November to a date prior to the loth October, and that, a-s a quid quo, the C.J.C. would probably see lit to alter the date of their Summer Meeting to the middle of January. The matter was fully discussed at a meeting of the A.R.C. committee on Wednesday last, when it was decided to forward an answer to Mr. Stead to the effect that at present the A. R.C. conld not see their way to adopt the suggestion. In his communication, Mr. Stead pointed out very strongly the great advantages that would accrue if there was no clashing of dates, but though quite willing to go a certain way with him, I do not think it would altogether have the effect of bringing about the rosy picture he has painted. In these days it is, in most cases, only the "top sawyers" that travel, and if an Auckland owner lias a three-year-old that he thinks can win the C.J.C. Derby or an animal good enough to win the New Zealand Cup, our spring meeting would certainly not keep him at home, while on the other hand experience has taught us that when the Canterbury division are worthily represented at Auckland, the C.J.C. summer meeting has not kept them from visiting us. In my opinion the A.R.C. had all to lose, and very little to gain, by the proposed alteration, and I think they acted wisely in dealing with the matter as they have. The in-and-out running of Dudu in the Dunedin Cup and Dunedin J ockey Club Handicap, and tho resolution passed by the stewards on the subject, still continue to Ikj a leading topic in Southern circles. All the turt writers agree that it was one of the most startling reversals of form that could possibly be brought about, and Mr. Cutts, iu whose name the mare was running, is quite unable to account for it. Half a mile from home in the Cup race she was, according to those who watched the race from tho turn, fairly beaten, and yet on the following day, in the Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap, with 61b more on her back, she romped away from her field as if they were glued to the ground. There seems to be no grounds for believing that any unfair tactics were resorted to in order to stop the mare in the Cup, and as all the statements made before the stewards altogether favoured that view, it is generally held that that body have attached au undeserved stigma to Mr. Cutts' name by, bringing in an open verdict. Mr. G. 11. Clifford, than whom there is no straighter racing man in New Zealand, and whose horses have for years past been located in Mr. Cutts' establishment, writes the following letter to the Canterbury Times, on the subject :— " Sir, — The formal expression of opinion by the stewards of the Dunedin Jockey Club, that the running of Dudu at their recent meeting was unsatisfactory and suspicious, obliges me to state publicly that, with a full knowledge of the facts of the case, I am certain that the mare was run honestly on her merits. Were it otherwise, I should feel constrained to remove my horses from her owner's care. I was present at the inquiry, being examined as a witness. I was struck by the inexplicable spirit of partisanship exhibited by some of the stewards, and I was more than astonished that any body of men acting in a judicial capacity should, without one title of evidence produced to support their censure, have cast a cruel and unmerited slur upon a trainer whose whole career has given a conspicuous example of integrity in his profession." The success whicli attended Mr. W. Bobbett on Wednesday last at Wanganui, where his mare Lady Norah won the Cup, was, I need scarcely say, heartily received by all Auckland turfites. The little daughter of Cadogan and Steppe won her victory in firstclass style, which will be fully gathered from the fact that she cast the milo and threequarters behind her in 3min 7soc. Mr. Bobbett did not, I notice, gain the race without liaving to undergo a protest, the owner of Dudu, who finished second, alleging that Lady Norah crossed his mare, but the stewards declined to entertain the objection. Lady Norah is engaged in the Huwke's Bay Cup with 7st 101b, but her victory at Wanganui mulcts her in a lOlbs penalty, and her inmost will therefore be raised to Sst 61b. The letter forwarded to the Auckland Racing Club by the stewards of the Takapuna Jockey Club, with regard to the fine of £25 imposed upon Messrs. Brimblecombe and McLeod for laying totalisator odds at their meeting on Anniversary Day, and which line has not been paid, came before that body on Wednesday last, when, after some discussion, it was decided to refer tho subject to the club's solicitor, Mr. A. E. Whitaker, in order to ascertain whether the club would bo acting rightly in endorsing the action taken by the Takapuna Club. Though it was generally anticipated that Hilda would not journey to Wanganui to fulfil her engagement in the Derby if Manton was on the scene there, it was fully believed that with only 7st 121b opposite-her name in the Hawke'a Bay Cup, sho would be sent down to fulfil her engagement in that event, but she was amongst those which passed out of the race on Tuesday last, from which we may conclude that all is not quite right with her. The Hawke's Bay Cup docs not [promise to draw a very large field to the post, as after the '< final payment on Tuesday last, only the following ten remained in : —Silence, Bst Gib ; Escutcheon, Bst 21b; Lady Norah, 7st 121b; Lady Florin, 7st 10lb; Recluse, 7st Blb ; Salisbury, 7st 51b; Meta, 7st; Partner. 6st 131b ; Leopold, 6st 121b ; Foxton, 6st Gib. As St. Patrick's Day this year falls on Sunday, the Henderson's Mill Turf Club have been compelled to alter the date of their race meeting which is annually held on that day. At one time it was thought that the Monday following, being a bank holiday, would be the most suitable day, but it has since been decided to fix the meeting for Saturday next, which, I feel persuaded, is a wise decision. There is, I am pleased to say, every prospect of this popular gathering being as great a success as in previous years. Though Musket has now to be placed amongst the sires that have been, the New Zealand Stud Company have the good fortune to possess Nelly Moore (the dam of Lochiel), and Mersey (the dam of Carbine). The firstnamed last year produced a fine colt to Nordenfeldt, while Mersey has one of the most beautiful fillies, by the same sire, that has ever been foaled at the Park. An even £50 was recently betted (says the Dunedin correspondent of the Referee), that Manton puts Cuirassier down in the Great Northern St. Leger, to be run at Auckland next month. It is a pity to spoil this piece of information, but it may be news to the Southerners to hear that Manton was never entered for the race in question. In order to keep the number of proprietary and country race meetings within proper limits the V ictoria Racing Club last year laid down a rule to the effect that clubs holding meetings within a radius of ten miles of Melbourne would be required to give £400 per day in stakes in order to secure registration. It has now been decided by the committee to go still further in this matter, and at an early date the question of increasing the radius to 25 miles of Melbourne will come up for dis--1 cussiou.

The Dimedin Jockey Club made a profit of £1500 on their recent Autiimn Meeting. The price paid for Cynisca (the two-year-old daughter of Apremont and Nautilus) was £300. Mr. A. Drake, who left Dunedin recently for Melbourne, took the hurdleracer/Peter Osbeck, and seven ponies with him. S. Fergus went in charge of the horses. It is stated that the stakes in the forthcoming English Derby will be the smallest that have ever been raced for in connection with the " blue riband" for the post twentyfive years. * Mr. Lyons' colt Too Soon was sent out lirst f-wonrite at 4 to 1 for the Election Handicap run at Roaehill on the 23rd ult. There was a field of 25, and Too Soon was beaten three lengths by La Valette. The total amount of money passed through the totaliaators at the recent Dunedin meetin"- was £30,390. This ia £696 more than last year, and nearly £1400 more than in 1887. The year 1886, however, beat the record, the total* amount then being £34,000. A gentleman was beginning to tell a number of Australian children a story which was supposed to have a " moral to adorn it." Before making a start he addressed one of the urchins with, " Do y m know what the meaning of a l moral' is ?" " Why, yes," said the bov " of course, a ' moral'is a ' dead bird. The following programmes have beon passed by the Auckland Racing Club :— Manku, April 2 : Otamatea, April 27 : Huntly March 30 ; Matakohe, March 5 : Mauugakaramea, March 7; Hakaru, March 8; Thames, March 18 ; Northern VVairoa, March 22 and 23; Henderson, March 18; Toroa Steeplechase, April 22; Kihikihi, March 16; Ohinemuri. • ,__, . , At the Sale Turf Club's Meeting (Victoria) held last week, the Hon. W. Pearson had a couple of wins with Firelock and Whitwortlv (two sons of Musket). Firelock ran a dead heat with Dexter for the principal event of the day, while Whitwortli won the Latrobe Handicap. These are the first victories gained by these two hitrhly-nriced colts. Away "up in Northumberland, at Hexham, a strange substance has been found in the carcase of an old horse. It seemed as if the poor animal had swallowed a cannon ball, for the phosphatic calculus, as it is declared to btt'is3lb lOoz in weight, and nearly 15\ inches in circumference. It is very dark brown in colour, there are two dark lines on it, and it has a polished appearance. The privileges in connection TTith the Henderson's Mill Races were offered for sale by auction at Messrs. Tonics and Co.'s mart yesterday, and realised the following prices : —Publicans' booth, £28, Mr. Quinlau ; temperance booth, £4, Mrs. Luther; cards, £20, Scott Printing Company; stabling, 15s, Mr. Gorman. The gates were put up, but only £41 being bid, were withdrawn. It is stated that the accident which caused the withdrawal of The Australian Peer from all his engagements at the V.R.C. Meeting was brought about by the son of Darebin playing-up while at exercise. He had been heavily supported by his party for the Newmarket Handicap ; and, from the nature of the gallops which he had performed over tho six furlongs, it was believed that the record of l.l&i would have had to be lowered to beat him. ~ , , Out of the 27 Australian Cups which have been decided, the three-year-olds have annexed no less than nine of them. The fourI year-old have only managed to place four to their credit, whilst the five-year-olds have won but three. Amongst the senior division ' the six-year-olds have appropriated three. Counting in Lochiel's victory on Tuesday last, the aged horses have succeeded in gaining a winning bracket in the Australian Cup on eight occasions. At last Nice (France) races the police made an attempt to prohibit " ready-money" betting, ai« so force the public to the pan I mutttxh (totalisators), from whicli the race committee draw a percentage. Most of the riivmcn resented the interference, and ultimately the Englishman, ; Mr. H. Bull, better known as " Chippy Norton," was arrested. The stewards arranged for his release, but the police retained possession of £300 winch was on his person. This action, it is thought, will deter English sportsmen patronising French meetings. Writing of the two-year-olds thatcompeted at the Dunedin Meeting last month, ' Mazeppa " says :—" Scots Grey (the son of Musket and Maid of Athol), who is a sort of a baby horse, has great power yet being undeveloped, ran very well indeed, and 1 shall be surprised if this knowing-looking youngster does not ripen into owe of the best of next season's three-year-olds. He has size and power and speed, and in fact shows great promise of being able to carry weight and stay when he has done growing. Mark my words : Next season, if all goes well with him, he will beat all those of his age that ho met at this meeting." Of the hundreds of colts which are bred yearly (says the Melbourne Sportsman) there are not a dozen which can be ranked in the first-class at all distances, while in most years only one, or at most two, of all those which fall into the trainer's hands can be included in that division. Of bonajide stayers which can carry their four or five-year : ohl weights and get over two miles at £ lemington under 3min 30aec, the number bred during the last 15 or 20 years may be counted on one's lingers. Twice as many have been first-class two-mile horses, and there have been four times as many which have been brilliant up to a mile and a-half. Of milers we have ten times as many as of mile and a-half horses, whilst the list of those which can run five furlongs, or half a mile, at a great pace is indeed a long one. The number of second class horses is thus shown to be enormously greater than that of _ those of premier force, and these find their field m handicaps. Of third-rate horses there are hundreds, and it must be remembered that these have cost their owners more in purchase and infinitely more in keep tnan the owners of the cracks of the day have expended on their favourites. WANGANUI RACES. Wanganui, Friday. The attendance at the second day of the W J C Autumn Meeting was about the same as yesterday, 2500. The weather was delightful and the racing excellent, the Derby resulting in one of the best finishes ever seen on the course, Manton winning by a neck ahead of Recluse. Acceptances for the Wanganui Stakes were very poor, only three out of twelve facing the starter. Ine following is a description of all the events :— Waxgaxui Derby of 200sovs, added to a sweepstake of lOsoys each for starters. One mile and a-half. Colts, Bst 101b; fillies aud geldings, Sst 51b. Mr. P. Butler's Manton, 3yrs, by Musket— Traducer, Bst 101b (Derrett) 1 Mr. J. Kennedy's Recluse, 3yrs, by Daniel O'Rorkc—Voltaira, Sst 101b (Kennedy) 2 Mr. Paul's Foxton, 3yrs, by Somnus— Lioness, Bst slb (Belcher) 3 Foxton led at first, and cut out the running, but Manton was close at hand, and assumed control at the half distance. Recluse made a big effort at the bend, and was crowded on the rails by Derrett, who won fairly easily by half a-length, Foxton about three lengths away. Time, 2min 44Jsec, about the quickest on record. Totalisator : Inside, £1 Us; outside, £1 103. Second Handicap Steeplechase, of lOOsovs. Second horse to receive lOsovs. About two miles and α-quarter. Mr. D. Scott's Alma, aged, by Painter— Cornelius, lOst lOlbs (Scott) 1 Mr. l<l. McElwain's Oddfellow, aged, 9st 7lbs (McTaggavt) 2 Mr. S. Bristal's' Maribyrnong, syrs, 9sfc (Higgins) 3 Mangaohanc (list 4lb), Armourer (lOst 4lb), Germaine (9st Mb), Reputation (9st), Blue Bell (Sst 101b), Ruapchu (Sst 71b), and Blue Gown (Sst 71b) were scratched; and the others who started were :—Shillelagh (lOst), Kangaroo (lOst), and J ubilee (Sst 101b). At the start Oddfellow took the lead with Kangaroo and Jubilee close up. At the stand Shillelagh swerved, and jumped into the lawn enclosure, rather nastily hurting himself. Ahua was last, and lay in that position for a considerable time. In the straight Maribyrnong still led, but Tommy Scott made a good effort coming at the bend, and won easily in the straight. Time, 4min 27sec Inside totalisator, £5; outside, £2 Wanganui Stakes Handicap of 200sovs; second horse to receive 2030vs out of stakes. For three-year-olds and upwards. One mile and a-half. Mr. E. Cutts' Dudu, by Somnus—Fame, 4yrs, 9st lllb (Matthews) 1 Mr. C. Bercsford's Leopold, 3yrs, 7st 71b (Lindsay) f 2 Mr. F. Hill's Strenuous, 6yrs, Bst 21b (MeCormick) ... 3 Lady Norah (93t), Escutcheon (Sst), Camomile (7st), Rufus (6st 91b), Eclat (Gst 71b), Leander (Gst 71b), Prudence (Gst 51b), Paradox (Gst), and Wanda (6st), were the scratched horses. Dudu had the race in hand all the way, although she did not go to the front till half the distance had been travelled over. Leopold made the running for a time, but when overhauled, had no show. In the straight, though the whip was out on Leopold, Dudu was never asked to go, and won. by a length easily. Dividend, £111s. Nobsbry Handicap of GOsovs. Two-year-olds. Six furlongs. Mr. J. Tancred's Rosa Bonheur. 7sfc Sst, by Black Rose—Fair Agues (Edwards) 1 Mr. D. Scott's Omaha, Sst, by Annancnt —Cornelia (Higgins) 2 Mr. F. Hill's Lette, Bst 41b, by Cadogan— Siesta (McCorrnick 3 Mr. C. H. Gibson's The Bear (7st) also ran. Letto jumped away with the lead, aud maintained it for half the distance, when Omaha got on even terms with him, and ti great; race ensued up tho straight, Omaha liaving a slight advantage. When about iv dozen

lengths from home, Rosa Bonheur shot up unexpectedly from the outside, winning easily by two lengths. Time, lmin 19sec. Dividends; Inside, £4 19a; outside, £5 Is. Autumn Handicap of lOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter. Mr. T. Bristol's Camomile, 7st 51b (Powell) 1 Mr. W. Wilson's Eclat, 6st 101b (Priest) ... 2 Mr. W. T. Owen's Leander, 6st 101b (Colledo) ... 3 Escutcheon (Bst 71b), Chudleigh (7st 71b), and Rufus (7st) also ran. This was one of the best races of the day. Leander going away with the start led the field for thi~c jarts of the distance, Eclat being immediate* attendant. On passing the stand the first time the field was in a cluster, but on going round the back of the course Camomile took up the running, and Eclat and she raced home, the black horse winning bv a length. Time, 2min 34sec. Dividend, outside, £9 3s. Handicap Hack Race of 20sovs. Threequarters of a mile. Mr. Kennedy's Cyclone, 7st 71b, by Somnus —Zephyr (Kennedy) , 1 Mr. Ogle's Maira, Bst 31b ... 2 Mr. McElwain's Ngaire, 7st 3 Eight other horses started. Dividends, £3 8s and £3 19s. Consolation Handicap of 50sovs. Mr. W. T. Owen's Leander, 7st2lb .., 1 Mr. Tancred's Forester, 9st 2lb 2 Mr. Boboett's Patchwork, 7st 3 Ruapehu (7s c 51b), Rufus (7st 21b), Armourer (7st 71b), Wanda (7st 71b), also started. _ The total amount put through the machine in the two days was £11,300, or nearly £3000 more than last year. THE V,R.C. MEETING. Melbourne, March 8. Lochiel (lOst 71b) has been scratched for the Place Handicap to-morrow. Carbine, by his victory in the Champion Stakes, incurs a penalty of 141b in the Loch Plate. Pearl Shell lias been scratched for ail engagements at the meeting. A.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING. Nominations were received as follows yesterday evening iu respect of the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting, by Mr. W. Percival, secretary :— Easter Handicap.—Lady Norah, Cuirassier, Silence, Kotuku, Sir Walter, Tetford, Lcorina, Leopold, Escutcheon, Hilda, Stoat, Nelson, Mautilla. Autumn Handicap.— Lady Nor&h, Cuirassier, Silence, Kotuku, Tetford, Pnschka., Loorina, Leopold, Escutcheon, Hilda, Stoat, Nelson, St Michael. Stkepi.kch.vse. — Mangaohane, Ma Petite FHlo, Recruit, Volunteer, Orangeman, Guy Fawfces, Messenger, Artist, Prospector, Shillelagh, Huntsman, Bon, Waterloo, Forest King, Tairoa, Le Clair. HENDERSON'S MILL TURF CLUB. The following acceptances have been received in connection with the Henderson's Mill Turf Club's annual meeting : — Hendkrson's Mill Cup, one mile and α-quartor. —Tetford, 9st 31b ; Leorina, Sat 81b ; Pretender, Sst; Mantilla, 7st 101b ; Fusee, 7st 61b ; Capella, 7st 31b ; Carbineer, 7st; Haricot, 6st 101b ; Lioness, Gst 101b ; Puschka, Ost 101b ; Signess, Ost 71b ; Eruption, 6st; Lorace, Ost. Handicap Hurdles, two miles.—Artist, lOst 121b ; Orangeman, lOst 10lb; Ma Petite Fille, lOst 71b; Guy Fawkes, 9st 41b ; Rosie, Sst 121b. Railway Platk, six furlongs.—Squire, Ost 91b; Tupaki, Ost 41b ; Totford, Ost 41b ; Balista, Bst 121b; Pretender, Sst 71b; Fusee, Sst 21b ; Mantilla, Bst; Satyr, 7st 51b ; Capella, 7st 21b; Carbineer, 7st; Signess, 7st; Memorandum, 7st; Haricot, Ost 101b ; Lioness, rtst 71b ; Eruption, 6st; Lorace, Gst. PONY Race, six furlongs.—Dynamite, lOst 71b; Makiri, 9st 01b ; Little Nell Sst 101b ; lhumata, Bst Gib; Venetia, Sst Gib; Forget-Me-Not, Sst 31b ; Pica, Sst 21b ; Nipper, 7st Mb ; Sandfly, 7st; Katie, 7st; Tiger, 7st; Cyclops, 7st; Lady Flora, Gst 71b ; LitUo Minnie, 6st 71b; Motbe, Ost 71b; Kittie, Ost 71b; Rosebud, 6st 71b ; Little Mary, Ost 71b ; Baker, Ost 71b ; Feve, 6st 71b. Maiden Plate, one mile.—-Toatoa, S.it 21b; Dynamite, 7st 101b; Memorandum, 7st 101b; Octopus, 7st 101b ; Muskerina, 7st 101b ; Banter, 7st 7lb ; Orangeman, 7st; Jessie, 7st; Sneak, 7st; Hune, 7st; Lady Lonsdale, 6st 71b ; Premier, 6st 71b. General entiies were also received as follow :— Selling Race.—Squire, 50sovs; The Duke, 30sovs; Leila, 20sovs ; Dollar, lOsovs; Premier, nil; Octopus, nil; Lady Lonsdale, nil. Hack Race.— Leila, lOsovs; Octopns, lOsovs; Black Joe, lOsovs ; Sir Bedevere, nil; Barber, nil; Ringtail, nil.