SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 9394, 28 December 1893, Page 6

SPORTING.

THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

THE CUP WON BY PEGASUS.

President : Mr. Win. Mcf.aughlan. Vice-president. Mr. L. P. Nathan. Stewards : Messrs. A. Kidti A. L. Ed wards, If. O. Nolan, Thos. Morrin, J. P. A. Philson, J. Russell, Lieutenant-Colonel V* wson, Messrs. H. T. Gorrie, Robt. Garrett, A. Buckland, Richard Duder, A. Clark, J. Klrkwood, H. Thompson, W. F. Uucklaiirl. lion. Judge : Major Banks. Hon. Treasurer: Mr. J. Dickoy. Starter: Mr. F. W. Edwards. Clerk of Scale* : Mr. F. W. Marks. Clerk of Course : Mr. T. A. Brown. Handicapper ; Mr. J. O. Evett, Secretary ; Mr. W. PercivaL Boxing Day broke dull and threatening, and heavy showers falling at early morning, matters looked rather doleful for the inauguration of the A. B.C. Summer Meeting. As the morning advanced, however, the weather cleared; and though several showers fell subsequently the rain was nothing to speak of, and the suu shining out brilliantly in the afternoon the meeting passed off most pleasantly. The bountiful rains with which we have been visited during the spring and summer season this year has had the effect of keeping the grass delightfully green ; and indeed Elierslie on Tuesday was dressed more in the garb of an autumn than a summer picture. The attendance was quite up to that on " Cup day " last year, and it is estimated that over 6000 persons were present. Both grandStands were well tilled, and the scene on the lawn was a picturesque and animated one.

The meeting was well conducted throughout, and by wisely placing the first event on the card "for uoou. the racing was got through in a reasonable time. As usual, the greater part of the work upon _ the shoulders of the secretary, Mr. W. Percival, and that gentleman is entitled to a warm meed ot praise for the smooth manner in which everything worked during the afternoon. During the afternoon the stewards held a meeting to enquire into a complaint lodged by the starter, Mr. F. Edwards, against Mr. Andrew Austin for alleged insulting conduct towards him. The matter was held over for future consideration, wheu it is understood that Mr. Austin will formulate a complaint against the starter. A subject of much comment during the afternoon was the untidy manner in which some of tiie jockeys were allowed to go to the post; and, indeed, the jacket of one of the riders in the Christmas Handicap presented such a tattered condition that it was a conundrum how it held together for the jockey to get inside. This matter of untidiness in jockeys is one that should certainly be taken in hand at once by the club. The toulisators were, as usual, under the management of Mr. \V. Blomtield, and everything in that important department was conducted satisfactorily, £7908 was invested on the eight events which tigured on the card. During the afternoon the tine band, under the leadership of. Mr. J. lmpey, rendered a choice selection of music, which was greatly enjoyed. As the horses went to the post for the first race, the Trial Handicap, a smart shower fell and the jockeys were pretty well soaked through before the Hag fell. Loyalty being withdrawn, Van Diemen was made favourite, but though well backed he failed to gain a place. Directly the Hag fell Annabelle dashed to the front, and there she remained to the finish, just lasting long enough to win by a neck from His Worship, who finished very gamely. With only two withdrawals from the Great Morthem Foal Stakes, a field of eight was left iu to contest that race, and as the youugsters paraded the paddock, the greatest interest was infused into the contest. Mr. L. D. Nathan supplied the favourite in the appropriately-named Three Star, who, though perhaps scarcely so taking to the eye as some of his opponents, had come through a searching preparation with such flying colours as to cause him to be heavily backed. Major George's beautiful filly Anniversary bore a well-trained appearance, and, so far as looks are concerned, she undoubtedly took the palm. The Welcome Stakes winner Doris looked well, and has improved the right way since she was last seen at ElSerslie. The only " stranger " inoiuded in the field was Nixie, a smart looking fifty by Daniel O'Rorke, who represented the Hon. Mr. Ormond. Mr. Edwards seemed to experience considerable difficulty with the field, and when the tlag was lowered Nixie had all the best and Anniversary the worst of an indifferent start. Nixie at once set out to make the pace a cracker, and as she increased her advantage to five lengths in the run across the top stretch, her victory was londly proclaimed, but Three Star, who had been running third, gradually closed up the gap, and when they reached the home turn lie was close handy. Halfway up the straight Gallagher endeavoured to get up on the inside with the favourite, but Nixie's jockey blocking him he had to pull out and go up on the outside. For a lew moments it seemed as if the race had been thrown away, but Three Star was found to be equal to the severe task set before him, and the big roan, finishing with the utmost gameness under punishment, wore down his opponent in the last few strides, and won by a neck amidst much excitement. Nothing could have been more satisfactory than the manner in which Three Star himself for he got badly away, was blocked at a most critical juncture, and then got up and won. It need scarcely be said that Mr. L. D. Nathan was warmly congratulated on the possession of such a fine colt; and the breeder of Three Star, the Wellington Park studmaster, Mr. T. Morriu, was not overlooked, and as the victory of the colt marked an important win to the imported Castor, that gentleman had every reason to be proud of the distinction which his establishment had gained. Three Star was purchased at the Wellington Park sale in January last by Mr. Nathan for 210 guineas; so that the colt has won more than his purchase money at the first time of asking, When the numbers were hoisted for the Cup it was found that there were no withdrawals, and that the eight coloured on the card were to go to the post. The three-year-old, Skirmisher, was the one most eagerly sought for, and the Vanguard colt pleasing his interviewers he held his position, and went out a strong favourite. Rosefeldt was, in the opinion of some, voted a trifle on the big side, but the Musket family always carry plenty of flesh, ana Rosefeldt's condition may be said in every way to have been satisfactory. Brigand was quiet and collected, and when the little son of Brigadier rattled off his preliminary in a resolute manner, he secured a large number of admirers. Brown Alice and Ida bore the trace of health upon their coats, and their respective patties were sanguine of a win. Thame looked well, and the Napier contingent fancied her chance greatly. Wheu Pegasus was brought into the paddock he broke out into a profuse sweat; and, as he had done little work since his return from Christchurch, those who had watched the training averred that Major George had been deprived of his only chance of winning the Cup when The Workman broke down the previous week. Subsequent events, however, brought homo Co the minds of backers in a most forcible manner the truth of the old adage, " You never can tell till the numbers go up," and never at Elierslie has it received a more apt illustration than in connection with Pegasus' Auckland Cup performance. When the flag went down Brown Alice dashed to the front ; but Strathmore's sister only occupied the position for two furlongs, when she melted into the ruck, and was no more in the race. Pegasus carried the field along across the top stretch, down the straight, to the bottom turn, where Ida took command, and, closely followed by Pegasus and Rosefeldt, the King Cole mare held her advantage until they almost reached the straight, where Pegasus and Rosefeldt passed her. When they rounded the home turn, and the " black and white hoops " of Pegasus's jockey were distinguished in the van, and the Nelson colt was seen to be troing strongly, a loud cry went up in his favour, for everything else wan at the whip. Rosefeldt was fairly in trouble before the Derby Stand was reached, and though Ida came again very gamely under punishment and wore down Rosefeldt, she could not catch Pegasus, who, finishing as straight as an arrow, ran home a length and a-half in front of Mrs. Lennard's mare. If anything were wanting to show how popular Major George's colours are with the public, the win of Pegasus amply supplied it; for though tlie winner was one of the greatest outsiders in the race, he was received with a perfect salvo of cheering as he came back to the enclosure. The victory achieved by Pegasus is in every way entitled to be placed alongside the celebrated surprise brought off by his sire, Nelson, when the great son of King Cole unexpectedly came out of his shell, and won the Auckland Cup of 1385. Pegasus must.be a really good colt to have fought out the battle in the manner he did, for lie was never further away than third; and when his rider required him to make his final run at the home turn he shot ip at once, and finished up his task like a real game 'uu. Major George is to be congratulated both in owning and having bred the Cup winner, and to get such a colt in his second season is a high credential for old Nelson. The excitement over the Cup having cooled down, the Hurdle Race was brought up for consideration, a good-looking field of six going to the post. Lonely was made favourite; but he failed at the critical moment, and the consistent Despised leaving him at the last hurdle ran home a winner by three lengths. The Railway Handicap can be disposed of in a very few lines, for Loyal tv simply romped home in front. A capital field of twelve went to the post for the Nursery Handicap, of which, Stepfeldt

was made favourite, but the winner unexpectedly turned up in Norina, who won in a satisfactory manner. The Pony Cup attracted a large field of thirteen to the post, and again wan a surprise brought off, Sepoy just heading Romeo on the post. Eight horses went to the post for the Christmas Handicap, for which race Lottie was made a strong favourite. Annabelle was responsible for a very strong pace for the greater portion of the journey; but when Lottie dashed up at the Derby-stand the battle was really all over, and the consistent Muskapeer mare once more credited her popular owner with a win. The following are the details of the racing: — Trial Handicap of 70sovs. Second horse to receive lesovs out of the stakes. For three-year olds and upwards. One mile an d a distance. In. Out. 23 24—Mr. B. Burke's b i Annabelle, 3yrs, by Lionel—Anna, 7st 21b (Hammond) .. 1 21 23-Mr. G. W. M. Baker's b h His Worship, 4yrs, by Brigadier—Friendship, Ist 21b (Creamer) " 15 23—Major F. Nelson George's ch m Coalscuttle, 6vrs, by King Cole—Florence. 7st 41b (Stewart) 3 40 46— W. Bohbett'* ch ff Quadrant, aged, Bst 21b (Gilley) - 94 122—Mr. G. Wright's li g Van Biemen, aged, 7st 121b (Gallagher) - 61 69— Mr. A. K. Byers' br h Tulloch, syrs, 7st lOrb (Ke»n) • 12 14—Mr. A. Morgan's b h Master Pat, Oyrs, 7st (Wright) ■ 20 24— T. B. Bell's br m Retaliation, 4yrs, tist 71b, lib over (Davis) .. .. - 286 315 The field was desoatched well together, with the exception of Quadrant, who wan slow to move. Annabelle jumped away with the lead, closely followed by Ilis Worship and Retaliation, with Coalscuttle last. They ran in ihis order until half way across the top stretch, where Retaliation parsed His Worship, and took second place. Annabelle was first into the straight, at which point the field rabidly closed up; but though His Worship came again Tory fast in the last fifty yards, he could not quite reach Annabelle, who Won by a neck. Coalscuttle being a length behind in third place. Time, 2m. 455. Dividends; Inside, £11 3s; outside, £12 10?.

Cheat Northern Foal Stakes of 300sovs, added to a sweepstake ot" lOsovs each. The second horse to receive SOsovs, and the third horse 25sovs from tho stakes. For two-year-olds. Colts, Sst 101b ; tillies and geldings, Sat ulb. Sis furlongs. In. Out. 209 114—Mr. L. P. Nathan's rn c Three .Star, by Castor — Vivandicre, Sat, IMb (Gallaghor) 1 75 63—Hon. J. D. Ormond's ch f Nixie, by Daniel O'Rorke—Water Baby, est 51b (Lindsay) " 79 01—Mr. W. Walter's ch f Doris, by St. Leger —Ophelia, Sat 51b (Smith) .. ..3 30 17—Mr. J. Low titer's ch c Lord Dunluce, by St. Lexer— Antrim, Sst 10lb (Creamer) . . .. .. . ■ 53 44—Mr. G. H. M. Baker's ch f Her Ladyship, by Nelson— Phantom, Sst 51b (Kean) - 21 IS-Mr. K. Burke's b f Anita, by King Quail —Anna. Sst 51b (Morrigan) .. 42 34— G. Wright's br f forme, by Noruen-' feldt—Formo, S*t Bib (Cusden) . . - 60 31—Major George's b f Anniversary, by Nor•ionfeldt—Sister Agues, Sst Mb (Taylor) _..„«--• 089 379 Nixie had the best of an uneven start, of which Anniversary had the worst. Major George's Ally losing several lengths. Nixie at once tn-t out to make the pace a cracker, and when they swept past the four furlongs post, she was four lengths in front of Her Ladyship, after whom on close terms came Three Stat." Nixie continued to hold her advantage all the. way across the top stretch ; but, as they swept into the straight, Three Star was seen to have reduced the sap separating him from the loader to a couple of lengths. Nixie was, however, going so well that her victory whs loudly proclaimed, but Three Star continuing to creep up, he was close at Nixie's heels at the distance. Gallagher popped his horse up on the inside ; but, Lindsay uuickly drawing Nixie in, G&lhgher had to pall his"horse out. and go upon the outside. For a few moments it looked as if the favourite would go down, but Gallagher renewed the attack with great peristeucy, and the roan son of Castor, responding in the gamest manner possible, came again, and wearing his opponent down, won amidst intense excitement by a neck, lime, lm. 19J&. Dividends: Inside, £2 lis ; outside, £2 9s. Pedigree of the Winner. THBtiE STAB. vTvandiere 1 Castor •a 2 P 8 s g g S. a k a »< <*■ cr cr g S. 5" _ << THE Auckland Cl'P HANDICAP of COOsovs. added to a sweepstakes of lOsovs each. Second horse to receive lUOsovs, and third horse 25sovs out of the stakes. For three-year-old') aud upwards. Two miles. In. Out. lii— 3S Major F. Nelson George's ch c Pegasus, 3yrs, by Nelson— Tenambra, 7stslb (Stewart) 1 38— 61 Mrs. J. Lennard's b m Ida, 4yrs, by King Cole - Br,igela 7st 4lb, ljlb over (liodson) 2 ltO— Mr. W. Douglas' br m Rosefeldt, syrs, by Nordenfeldt— d'Amour Bst 51b (Lindsay) .. .. ..3 231—353 Mr. J. B. Keid's br c Skirmisher, 3jtn, by Vanguard— Ottida, hst 2lb (McGrath) • 58— S3 Mr. J. B. Keid's b h Dilemma, 4yrs, by Rubezahl — Lady .Emma, 7st 111b (Cusden) • 51— Mr. H. le Kani Peri's b h Brigand, nyrs, by Brigadier—Gannett, 7st 81b (Davis) • IDS—I 24 Hon. J. D. Orniond's br m Thame, 6yrs, by Sword Dance— Lady Mersey, "st 51b (Connop) • 47— 57 Mr. T. Motrin's b m Brown Alice, 4yrs, by Nordenfeldt—Outda, "st 41b, lib over (Gallagher) .. ~ • 701 993 Mr. Edwards sent the field away to a fair start. Brown Alice was the first to show in front, Ida and Pegasus being close up, then Rosefeldt, Brigand, Thame, and Dilemma, Skirmisher being last. As they swept past the six furlong post Brown Alice had a length's advantage of Ida »nd Pegasus, while Dilemma was last. As they ran up the hill Brown Alice fell back, and Pegasus took up the running, a length from Ida, then came Bosufeldt, Skirmisher, Brigand, Thame, and Brown Alice. At the halfmile post Pegasus was still a length in front of Rosefeldt, Ida and Skirmisher following, with Brown Alice still last. Pegasus held his place all across the top stretch, Ida and Rosefeldt being close up, and so they came into the straight. Brigand here moved up. and got on terms with Rosefeldt, who was in third place. In the run down the straight, and passing the stand, Pegasus had a clear length's advantage of Ida, next to whom was Brigand and Rosefeldt, then Thame, Skirmisher, Dilemma, and Brown Alice, three lengths away last. At the bottom turn Ida closed up on the leader, and soon had an advantage of a length, Rosefeldt, Brigand, and Thame being together. Ida led Pegasus a length up the back stretch, and Rosefeldt, and Skirmisher and Thame could he seen making a forward movement. As they swept through the cutting Ida still held her hall length's advantage of Pegasus. Passing the half mile post Rosefeldt challenged Ida, while Pegasus could be se«n coming fast on the outside. Half way across the top stretch Ida, Kosefeldt, ami Pegasus were racing almost on terms ; but as they ran to the home turn Rosefeldt began to show signals of distress, and Lindsay could be seen hard at her, while McCrathwvaa seen to be at work on Skirmisher, who was labouring badly. Pegasus was tlrst into the ! straight, half a length in ffront of Rosefeldt, with Ida close handy. Once their heads were turned for home, Pegasus began to draw away, and before the Derby Stand was reached he was a clear length in front of tlosefeldt, with Ida close handy. The whips were oat all round, but Pegasus showed no signs of compounding, and though Ida came again in the last fifty yards aud wore down Rosefeldt, she could not catch Pegasus, who ran home a length and a-hali in front, Ida being half a length in front of Kosefeldt, after whom came Thame and Brigand; Skirmisher, Dilemma, and Brown Alice being the last to finish. Time, 3m. 395. Dividends : Inside, £35 ; outside, £23 10s. Pboiorek op the Winner. PEGASUS Tenamdra 1 Nelson ? i & * as" a ■ & c £« £ ■ S* r- §— 3 a s> S. X 3'

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by Ika Vuka and Marechal Neil, and with the exception that Despised improved his position as he ran across the top stretch, there was little alteration in places. As they raced down the straight Otakeho and flta Vuka were just clear of Marechal Neil and Despised, bub as they ran round the bottom turn Despised shot to the front. The oneeyed son of Cap-a-pie held his advantage all the way up the back and half-way across the top stretch, when Lonely, who had been gradually creeping up, showed a bold front, and closing up to Despised, the pair ran into the straight on close terms ; the leading pair came on to the last hurdle locked together, but as they rose to the obstacle, there was a slight colllson, in which Despised came off best, and striding away, he ran home three lengths in front of Lonely, who was about the same distance in front of Otakeho, after whom came Marcehal Neil, Waterbury- being last. Time, 4m. ss. Dividends: Inside, £* 2s ; outside, £4 15s. Railway Handicap of lOOsovs. Second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stake. F.t three-year-olds and upwards. Three-quarters of a mil*. In. Out. ViO ISO— Mr. D. O'Brien's br c Loyalty, 3yis, by St. G»orgo — Fair Nell, Sst 111b (Ctisden) .1 17 29—Mr. J. Forth'* ch h Firs* Nelson, 4yrs, 7st 81b ""until) 2 26 37— W. Bobbett's ch g Quadrant, agad, &st 41b (Gillie) .. .. ..3 12 14—Mr H. A. Watson's br h The Bulldog, 4yr», 7st 81b, 21b over (Keau).. .. . 23 20—Mr. D. Stewart's ch f Tingara, 3yrs, 7st (Stewa 1) .. IS 16—Mr. D. Bum's br I Sunbeam, 3yn, Cat 10 (Davis) 2CG 257 Tiugara and The Bulldog wero the first away, and the former carried on the running until tile turn was readied, when First Nelson and Loyalty shot tip, and th.i latter coining away at the lawn rails, ran lmnw three parts of a length in front of First Nelson, Quadrant being a length behind in third place. Time, ira. 20Js. Dividends: Inside and outside, £18s. NURSERY Handicap of 70sovs. Second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stake. For two-year-olds. Winner of Great Northern Foal Stakes to e*rry 101b extra. Five furlongs. In. Out. 45 35—Mr. A. K. Abbott's ch t Norina, by Nordenfeldt — Rosariua, 7st 101b (Hodson) 1 43 13—Mr. M. S. Laurie's ch f Lady Marion, . 61b (Duggan) 2 42 35-Mr. O. H. M. Maker's ch f Her Ladyship, 7st Gib; Davis) .. .... 3 95 142— L. D. Nathan's br f Stepfeldt, Sst 41b (Gallagher) • 13 15—Mr. G. S. Budge's br f Brown Mantle, 7st 101b (Keau) - S6 77—Mr. J. Sutton's br i Ivy, 7st slb (Creamer) 69 55—Mr. K. F. Roche's ch f Lady Moth, 7st 3lb(lvy) 14 19—Mr. G. Siuipkln'sch f Topsail, 7st 21b (Kva) 6 Mrs. .J. Leonard's b c The Barge, 7st 21b(Quinton) 14 17—Mr. 1). McKinnon's b f Lufra, 7st (Wright) - 5 o—Mr. 11. S. White's br f Bit of Fashion, 7st (Munro) .. 28 £5— R. Burke's b f Anita, 7sb .. „ -

450 457 There were a largo number of breaks away before the flag fell. Ivy was the first away, and she held command until the Derby Stand was reached, at which point she fell back, and Norina shooting to the front ran home two lengths in front of Lady Marion, who was half a length in front of Her Ladyship. Time, lm. 7s. Dividends: luside, £9 : outside, £12 10s. POXY Cup Handicap of lOOsovs. Second horse to receive 'fi-ovs, and third horse ssovs out of the stake. For ponies 14 hands 2 inches and under. For three-year-olds and upwards. One mile. In. Out 41 25— C. Philpott's rng Sepoy, 6st 101b. 21b over (Davis) 1 133 ISl—Mr. W. J. Greenwood's b g Romeo, Sst 121b (Donovan) 2 32 27—Mr. O. 11. M. Baker's b in Carbuncle. 7s <ilb(Creamer) 3 112 179-Mr. W. Howard's firm Pearl 11., 9st 71b (Uickton) - 60 65—Mr. A. K. Clover's ch m Storyteller, 9st 31b (Karrell) - 20 16—Mr. J. K. Thorpe's ch m Silkworm, Sst 61b (Gallagher) - 15 16—Mr. J. Firth's h m Sweet Lavender, Sst 01b (Morrigan) ■ 2S 24—Mr. W. McManemin's m Red Rose, Sst 51b (Duttiu) • 37 37— J. Rowo's bg Little Tom, 7st 01b (Kean) - 9 B—Mr. A. Christie's ch f Zephyr, 7st 51b (Wright) • 25 11—Mr. J. Armstrong's hr g Direct, 7st slb, 2lb over (Buckeridge) .. .. .. - 22 39—Mr. W. Howard's ch in Ruby, 7st, lib over (Cusden) - 9 9-Mr. M. Brings" br g Siwash, est 101b, lib over (Connop) .. — .. .

554 627 Romeo was first away and 1«<1 until within a few stride's of the post, where Sepoy challenged him, and the latter lasting the longest won by a neck, with Carbuncle close up third. Time, Ira. 51.5. Dividends : Inside, £12 3s ; outside, £2* lis. Pearl, Si wash, and Sweet Lavender (ell shortly after the start. Christmas Handicap of lOOsovs. Second horse to receive ltlsovs out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Winner of any handicap after publication of the weights 10 carry 51b penalty. One mile and a-quarter. In. Out. 15(5 162 Mr. James Kean's l> in Lottie, by Muskapeer — Ladybird, 4yrs, Tst 121b (.smith) .." 1 35 30—Mr. A. K. Byers' 1) h Tulloch, by Sword Dance—Welcome Katie, :>yrs, "stOlb .. .. .. .. ..2 35 37—Major K. Nelson George's ch m Coalscuttle, 6yrs. 7st 21b (Stewart) .. 3 24 30—Mr. H. Te Kani Fere's b u Brigand, f>yrs, Bst 41b (Taylor) .. 101 113— J. Lsnnard's br in Ida, 4yrs, 7st lllb(Cusdeu) • 35 41—Mr, G. Wright'* be Van Diemen, aged, 7»t 111b (Gallagher) • 43 29—Mr. A. Kidd's cli c Royal Rose, 3yrs, 7sff Olb(Uull) • 47 67—Mr. R. Burke's b f Annabelle, 3yrs, Tst (Hammond) „ ~ M .. • 470 519 Mr. Edwards (dipped the field to a good start. Annabelle jumped away with the lead directly the flag fell, and parsing the stand she led Tulloch a length, the others being close handy. When they reached the back of the course Aniiabelle was two lengths in front of Tulloch, after whom came Van Diemen, Brigand, Ida, Lottie, and Coalscuttle. With the exception that Tulloch git a little closer i to the leader as they ran through the cutting, \ there was little alteration, but afier the half-mile ; post was left behind, the field began to box up rapidly, so that when the home turn was reached they were'all in a compact bunch. Aniiabelle was first into the turn, her nearest attendants bring Tulloch. Ida, and Vitn Diemen, with Lottie next. So they came on to the Derby stand, at which point Smith dashed up on the inside with Lottie, and the daughter of Mu-.kapeer, coming away from her opponents in splendid style, romped home a length in front of Tulloch, Coalscuttle, who came very fast in the last hundred yards, securing third place, with Brigand and Ida close up. Time, 2m. 13Js. Divideads : Inside, £2 14s; outside, £2 lis. Second Day. I Mr. Kvett last night declared the following weights for the various events of the second day's racing :— New Years Hurdles of lOOsovs. Two miles. st lb st lb Despised „ _12 6 Fright .. „. !) 7 Waterbury.. .. 12 0 Skittles .. _ D 5 Belmont .. .. 10 10 Ik* Vuka _ . 1) (I MarechalNeil .. 10 3 Otakeho ... „ 9 0 Lonely - .. 10 3 Pony Handicap. at lb st lb Pearl 11. .- -. » 7 Bob 7 6 Cupid .. - 9 3 Ruby .. ..7 6 Storyteller.. .. 9 3 Carbuncle.. .. 7 4 Borneo .. ..9 2 Little Tom.. ..7 4 Nannie .. .. 8 11 Neil .. „ ..7 0 Sweet Lavender .. 8 5 Direct .. ..7 0 Silkworm .. .. 8 5 MotherShipton ..7 0 Topsy .. -83 Ruby .. .. 6 12 Red itose .. .. 8 0 Eunice .. .. (i 10 Banhridge.. .. 7 12 Kathleen .. „ (i 10 Sepoy .. .. 7 10 Zephyr 6 10 Ramrod .. .. 710 Maiden Handicap of GOsovs. One mile st lb tt lb Ben Godfrey ..8 7 Rose and White .. 8 0 The Bulldog .. 8 5 Stanley .. ..7 7 Dorothy .. ..8 4 Sunbeam .. _ 7 0 JoeSedley.. .. 8 2 Dark Rose.. .. 6ID Acacia .. ..SO Decoy .. ..0 7 Vivat .. ..8 0 CO unit Handicap of 50sots. Six furlongs. st lb st lb St. Clements „ !) 0 Vieux Rose .. 7 0 St. Kilda .. .. 8 12 Heart of Oak .. 0 11 Brigand .. ..HO Tingura .. .. 011 Annabelle .. ..7 8 Acacia .. „ 6 11 Bulldog .. ..7 7 Marguerite .. oin His Worship ..7 7 Stanford - ..0 8 JoeSedley.. ..7 5 Pearl II .. ..0 8 Gay Deceiver ..7 3 Sunbeam .. ..0 7 A.R.C. Handicap of 4uOsovs. one mile and a-half. st lb st lb Uosefeldt .. „ 810 Royal Rose ... 7 2 Skirmisher.. — 85 Coalscu'tlo ... 7 2 Dilemma .. .. 7 11 Annabelle .. ..7 2 Thame .. .. 710 Ben Grdfroy .. 7 0 Ida 7 10 His Worship ..7 0 Van D emeu ..7 0 Nianmooi .. .. 7 0 Tulloch .. ..7 6 Eve 6 11 Brown Alice ..7 0 Gay Deceiver .. ti in Brigand .. ..7 5 Aeons „ ..6 9 Vattoufeldt .. 7 4 j Glasgow Handicap of PfOsovs. Seven furlongs. st lb st lb ! Thame - _. 8 7 His Worship -7 5 Lotti« .. ..8 5 Ken Godfrey ..7 6 i Sword belt .. ..8 4 First Neison ..7 2 Van Diemen .. 8 0 Dorothy .. ..7 2 Quadrant .. .. 8 0 Gay Deceiver ..7 1 Brown Alice .. 7 12 Master Fat ..7 0 Brigand .. .. 711 Retaliation .. 610 Stanmoor .. .. 710 Sunbeam .. ~07 Annabelle .. ..7 0 Midsummer Handicap of 150sovs. Five furlongs. st lb st lb Three Star.. .. 9 0 Her Ladyship .. 7 (5 Nixie .. ..8 7 Ad .. ..73 Norma .. ..8 5 Tonsa.il .. .. 610 Forme .. ..84 Lady Moth .. 010 Doris .. .. 8 3 Ivy 0 9 Stepfeldt .. ..8 3 Lord Dnnluce ..0 9 Lady Marion .. 7 11 Anita .. ..09 Anniversary .. 7 9 Bit of Fashion .. 0 9 Cleopatra .. ..7 6 Brown Mantle .. 6 9 Acceptances for the above are duo to-night at nine o'clock.