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■ ; ? RACING, FIXTURES . ; '■ ' < NEW ZEALAND. "January 6, 6-Whangarei Turf Club January 9,lo.—Poverty Bay Jockey Club :*■ , January 18, 17.—Giaborne Racing Club • February 15Rotorua Racing Club February 21, 22, 24—Dunedin Jockey Club March 8,9 —Wanganui Jockey Club f" March 17—Papakura Racing Club' ■ • March 17,16—Hawke'a Bay Jockey . Club - March 26, 27— Auckland Racing Club March 26, —Canterbury Jockey Club . ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. ftT.S., Onuhunga.—Nelson won the Auckland Cup ob New Year's Day, 1888. Query.— Robertson and the race-horsa SUvercnine were killed at Rand wick. E.J.T.—The sweep should follow the stakes: and as the third money in the Steeplechase goes to the owner of the winner, Despised, the holder of his name in the sweep is entitled to receive. Newton.—We do not think that Lottie ever quite • got her head in front in the Newmarket Handicap; we will endeavour to ascertain from her rider. J.T.M., Mauku. —The highest dividend paid on Despised was £93 15s, which sum attached to his victory in the last Great Northern Steeplechase. THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING. - - [by phaeton.] , Another Auckland Summer Meeting has to ■- s be numbered with events - of the past, j and though the gathering was in some degree marred by threatening weather on all three j ' days, it is nevertheless entitled to take rank with the most successful and enjoyable meetings thathave ever been brought off at Ellerslie. With a falling off of something like £800 In the totalisator investments on Cup Day as compared with last year, matters did not, it mum; bo admitted, bear any too hopeful a. poospect for a high record from the machine, but the money was in such strong force on the two remaining days that the total was raised to £28,875, which means an increase of no less than £5743 on the amount passed through at the Summer Meeting of 1892-95. This happy result should put the management on good terms with themselves, and it is a fitting result to one of the best meetings held since the club's inception. . The racing on Cup Day was fully dealt with in the Hekald of Saturday last, so that there is no necessity for me to again go over that ground. On the second day old Despised once again demonstrated what a great horse he is, by carrying 12st 6lb to victory with ease in the New Year Hurdle Race; a.nd, considering that he undertook to make the pace over the last mile, the performance was a first-class one: for W aterbur.y, though in receipt of 61b from the Cap-a-pie gelding, coula not really make him gallop. Ihe consistent Lottie (Sst slb) was found equal to the task of wirihing the Glasgow Handicap; and as she got over the seven furlongs easily in 1.30, there is plenty of evidence that the pace was very strong. James Kean's establishment also furnished the runner-up in this race with Retaliation (6st 101b), who had the bad luck to meet her stable mate. Notwithstanding that Three Star had the steadier of 9st to carry in the Midsummer Stakes, there was a strong contingent, headed by the owner, to again support the roan son of Castor. There were those, however, who argued that Nixie (Bst 7lb) would shine to better advantage over five than six furlongs, and that the daughter of Daniel O Rorke would wipe out the defeat which she suffered when Three Star put her down in tae Foal Stakes run on Cup Day. Pursuing the same tactics as in the race on the opening •flay, Nixie undertook to make a strong pace directly the Hag went down, and sailing along in great style Three Star was unable to catch her, and the filly fairly running over her opponent at the finish, she got home three lengths in front. Though Three Star again showed that there was none of the cur in him, I do not think he finished up his task in anything like the style which characterised his effort on the opening day; and I am inclined to think that Mr. Onnond s filly had the good fortune to catch him a little below himself, which view would appear to be borne out from the fact of his not being started on the concluding day. The Derby can be disposed of in a iew lines, for though Pegasus gamely endeavoured to make the contest interesting, Loyalty romped over him at the finish. The son of St. George i.3 undoubtedly a great cof.t, and if Mr. O'Brien has the good luck to keep him strung up, he "will, I fancy, win him several high honours before the present season concludes. After being on the invalid list for some time, St. Clements made a satisfactory re-entry by carrying 9st to victory in the County Handicap, and nothing could have been more satinfactory than the manner in which the sou of St. Leger acquitted himself. _ One of the most open races decided at Ellerslie for a long time past was the A.R.C. Handicap; and the great battle that it gave rise to will live long in the memories of those who witnessed it. When the field swept past the half-mile post, Thame (7st 101t>) dashed to the front, and when the Sword Dance mare reached the home turn a length in front of Tulloch and was still going strongly, a victory for her seemed very probable, but to the dismay of her admirers she collapsed like a pricked balloon before the Derby stand was reached, and then for an instant nothing looked so dangerous as Tulloch wst bib), with whom, next the rails, W right was saving every inch of ground; but when the lawn rail*; were reached Rosefeldt (Sst 101b) and Van. Diemen (7st6lb) came on locked together in die middle of the course at a great rate, and the trio fighting out a great battle to the post heads only divided them at the finish. No one but the judge could say with certainty which horse had won, and the decision was . in favour of Van Dieman by a head. The pace throughout was very fast, for the twelve furlongs were cast behind in 2m. 393., which is proof positive that there was no loitering on the road. Van Dieman's form on the opening day was not of a character to imbue one with favourable views as to his prospects, but a successful trip- to Waikato on the Saturday previous, when he won the South Auckland Cup, caused his party to again support him, and they won a good stake by his victory# Xu wiie Pony Handicap Komeo showed what a. j-eally panic customer he is by carrying Sst 21b to victory. In the Maiden Handicap Ben Godfrey showed himself to be a worthy halfbrother to Tulloch, and he won his race like a perfect tradesman much to the delight of Mr. W. Percival, the popular secretary of the A.R.C., who bred him. Ben Godtrey has only been in Adam Byers hands for a few weeks, and during that short time he has succeeded in placing that high polish upon him which is such,a characteristic in the horses tinder the charge of the young Aucklander. On the third day the sport opened with the Sylvia Handicap, which contest was.confined to the youthful division. The Welcome Stakes winner Doris 1 (7st 121b) was made favourite: but she could only get second to Lady Moth (6st 12lb), who got well away when the flag fell, and won all out by two lengths. Lady Moth won in the colours of Mr. E. F. Roche, who, I may remark, also bred her; and a win for the Te Aroha sportsman was one of the pleasing incidents of the meeting, for it may be said that gentleman loves the sport for sport's sake. In the Grand-stand Handicap Van Diemen showed that there was no fluke about his win on the preceding day, for though Mr. Evett placed 121b additional on him he settled his opponents in grand style at the finish, and won by two lengths. In the Auckland Plate Loyalty and Pegasus met 10 fight their battles o'er again. Major George was evidently determined that the Derby winner should again have to stretch himself, for, directly the flag went down, Pegasus earned the "black and. white hoops to the front, and "making the pace very merry .there the son of Nelson remained until their heads were turned for home, when Loyalty dashed up, and the son of St. George coming away, won easily. It was unfortunate for Major George that Loyalty should have been on the scene., for otherwise Pegasus would have been the "lion" of the meeting. Indeed, as it was, Pegasus is entitled to a high place, and before the season ends, I shall be surprised if his great gameness does not carry him through successfully in an important battle. The Steeplechase only attracted a field of five, and a noticeable incident in connection therewith is, that the totalisator investments were some hundreds stronger than in the Cup, notwithstanding that there were three starters more in the latter than in the former race. The cross-country race did not furnish anything like so exciting a contest as on many previous occasions; indeed it was very disappointing, for the only two to finish were Despised and Mangere, and the latter hobbled in on three legs. By winning the treble—First and Second Hurdle Races and Auckland Steeplechase—Despised has » placed himself on the same pedestal as Alanc arid "Uranus, each of which achieved that distinction in 1885 and 1888 respectively. The long string of victories : gained ■■ by Despised once again demonstrates what a thorough master his. trainer, J. B. ■ Williamson, is in dealing with jumpers; and • to win seven consecutive races right oil trie reel is a reoord that will require some wiping out. Notwithstanding that Van Diemen had - to carry top weight of 9s t Jib in the Newmarket Handicap, that a<d not prevent him from asain distinguishing himself; and the manner in which Mie Vasco di Gama gelding romped over his opponents at the finish of a rix furlong battle run li lm 15s was enough to .• make one rub his eyes and exclaim in the ; - wolds of Bret Harte : •C-- : ' • ! - Are things what they seem y, , . Oris visions about? . . i, Mr . Evett'.has always entertained a high opinion of Van Diemen, and there can be no i juestipn . that the v bay . gelding has amply
borne that view out. Considering the in- ; different manner in which Stanmoor had performed on many occasions it was a surprise to a good ntany people to find the disappointing half-brother to Nordenfeldt so extensively supported when business came to be transacted on the Musket Stakes, but thanks to a vigorous piece of riding on the part of Gallagher, the colt secured a victory by half a length. This was, I think, the first win Stanmoor has recorded, and he must have cost his trainer a nice sum, in addition to the 400 guineas paid for him, sinoe he has had him in his hands. In the Pony Hurdle Race Little Tom managed at last to give his owner a win ; and the curtain was rung down when Manton's three-quarter sister Tingara secured the Recovery Stakes, the filly winning her maiden victory in good style. J . . _ Thus ended the Summer Meeting of 189394, which, to do it justice, must be estimated " a pronounced success." On all three days there were many pleasing incidents in the racing, which will serve to make the gathering one to be long talked of. In connection with the handicapping in some of the minor races on the first day I had occasion to spnak plainly o£ some errors which, in my opinion, Mr. Evett had fallen into in framing his adjustments. Such a course is never pleasant to me; but if duty compelled me to pen a pungent criticism of that gentleman's work on Cup Day, he. has given me good cause to pay due homage to his adjustments on the following days, and this I very readily do. The finish that was fought out in the A.R.C. Handicap was a high tribute to the handicanper's judgment, ana I congratulate him on ms work. Major Banks showed himself to be in every way up to the judge's duties, and he extricated himself most satisfactorily from a great task when Van Diemen, Tulloch, and Rosefeldt finished within heads of each other in the A.R.C. Handicap. In such a close finish some can always be found to question the judge's decision, but in this case the disappointed ones were singularly quiet, which Major Banks may take as a high compliment. The starter, Mr. F. Edwards, failed to get his fields away well together on several occasions, and it would seem that he has not that control over the jockeys which came out so strongly at the spring gathering. The meeting was throughout well conducted, and Mr. Percival and his staff are entitled to a compliment for this happy resuit. Honours amongst the sires were fairly well distributed during the three daya of the meeting. The respective victories of Despised in the First aud Second Hurdle Races and his win in the Auckland Steeplechase, together with Romeo's victory in the Pony Handicap, place old Cap-a-pie at the head of the list. St. Clements, Ben Godfrey, and Lady Moth placed three wins to St. Leger s credit; Loyalty put up like performance for St. George, and Van Diemen accomplished a similar feat for Vasco di Gama.Norina and Tingara each scored a win for Nordenfeldt; Lottie put up a like record for Muskapeer; and Nixie and Little Tom won respectively for Daniel O'Rorke. The other sires represen ted by winners were Nelson (Pegasus). Castor (Three Star), Lionel (Annabelle), and Ingomar (Stanmoor). ■ ~ , As was the case at the last Summer Meetins, that well-behaved horseman J. Gallagher heads the list amongst the winning jockeys. On the opening day he steered Three Star to victory in the Foal Stakes; on the second day he had a successful mount on Van Diemen in the A.R.C. Handicap, and on the third day he annexed the double—Grandstand Handicap and Newmarket Handicap—with the same horse, and with Staumoor he won the Musket Stakes. Loyalty's treble enabled H. Cusdin to get a prominent place, and A. Williams scored a like number of victories on Despised. W. Smith won a double on Lottie, T. Hodson scored on Norina and Romeo, and W. Connop sot a like number with Lady Moth and Tingara respectively. The following riders scored one win each; —T. Taylor (St. Clements), D. Stewart (Pegasus), Hammond (Annabelle), Wells (Ben Godfrey), Collins (Little Tom), Lindsay (Nixie), and Davis (Sepoy). NOTES BY PHAETON. THE WELLINGTON PARK SALE. Those croakers who were indulging in pessimistic utterances regarding the WeilingtonParksale now certainly must hide their diminished heads.' There may be cause for some little disappointment as to the prices obtained for certain individual lots, for undoubtedly several went a long way below their true value; but taken collectively the sale must be regarded as a pronounced success, and I am inclined to think that it will prove to be the sale of the year in Australasia. It was quite in keeping to fiud a big competition for the Castor—Frailty colt, and when such a shrewd judsre as Mr. D. O'Brien is found putting in a bid at 1500 guineas for the youngster, it must be accepted as a high compliment to the imported sou of Zealot. However, New South Wales was once again too strong for New Zealand, and the halfbrother to Trenton went to Mr. S. Hordern. With not a few others, I was inclined to think that the Castor—Necklace colt would be very close to the priced ones, and if looks are any criterion Mr. Hordern did not pay a penny too much for him with 1050 guineas. As the Sydney sportsman has a lull sister (Collarette) to the colt in question, which he purchased last year for 700 guineas, \ie may take it as quite certain that she has shown her ability to gallop. It was fitting to find .Mr. - John Marshall at the ring-side bidding for Necklace's youngster,-for in the " all black " of that gentleman the famous Musket mare won many a" stirring battle; and he stuck moat heroically to the contest for a. long time until his plucky, bid of 950 guineas was capped. I should very much have liked-to see Mr. Marshall get the edit, for he is one of ourselves, and the name of Auckland is something more than a' mere figure of speech with him. However it is at the same, time - very gratifying 'to - see these ■ two beautiful colts • go ■ into such hands as those of Mr. • Hordern, in whose palatial establishment - they will have full justice done them, and that is a circumstance over which Mr. Morrin has good cause to rejoice. Another very fine youngster that was secured for the ' other side" the colt by Hotchkiss from the St. Leger mare. Rose of Wellington, and I shall indeed be disappointed if he does not turn out well. The colt by Ctsfcor from Bangle want well within his value to the Napier sportsman, Mr. T. P. Lowry, at 290 guineas, and I have reason to believe that that gentleman's commissioner was prepared to go to a higher figure than that which he paid for the possession of the colt. One of the best colts offered was undoubtedly secured by Mr. D. McLeod, who got the yearling son of Hotchkiss and were were for 325 guineas, and if the colt'has the good fortune to steer clear of those many ills that beset a racehorse s path, I fancy that the plucky young Aucklander will have no cause to J regret his purchase. Another youngster that I was pleased to see retained in Auckland was the colt by Tasman from Rubina, whom Mr. Alfred Kidd secured at 225 guineas, after a spirited battle, characterised with great good humour, with his fellowtownsman, Mr. John Marshall. If there was one filly more than another that i had a desire to see remain here, it was the chestnut daughter of Hotchkiss and Formo, and the Ellerslie trainer, Mr. G. Wright, got her wonderfully cheap at 200 guineas. This filly is a rare bred one, and if nhe proves as good as she looks, the owner of Van Diemen Lodge will not, I opine, be without at least one good two-year-old when next year's juvenile races come to be considered. The total amount realised for the thirty lots offered by Mr. Morrin was 5253 guineas, an average of 17a guineas, which must be considered very satisfactory. The Wellington Park studmaster richly deserves such a handsome result, and I congratulate him accordingly. HIGH-PRICED YEARLINGS. The fact of two of the yearlings bred by Mr. T. Morrin having realised over 1000 guineas each, will, no doubt, cause many turfites to brush up their memories to find out the highest price paid in years past for Auckland-bred yearlings. The first big sale recorded in New Zealand was that of MartiniHenry, but he scarcely comes within the yearling category, as he was purchased privately at eight months' old by the late Hon. . J. White for 1250 guineas. The following list shows the highest prices paid for Aucklandbred yearlings during the past tea years,with the purchasers' name; — 1834 —Nordenfeldt*, by Muikft-Onyx, Hon. J. White .. »• •• •• •• ■** * Jacinth*, by Musket— Mr. Hamilton Osborne .. • ■ •• •• 8 w 1886— KnUla«le, by Musket— Onyx, Hon. W. Robinson .. •• " B,>o 1887—Forest Queen, by Musket—Sylvia, Mr. T ChirnsMe .. •• •• • •• ii*aj 18S7—Beryl, by Musket-Onyx, Mr. T. Chirnnicle ' ••*''''•• •• •• Avi»u Necking ' by Musket—Locket, Mr. J. Marshall .. .. •• 650 —.Steadfast, by Nordenfeldt —Nelly Moore, Mr. W. B. Wilson .. .. •• •• 1025 1839—Zalinski, by Nordenfeldt—Frailty, Mr. W. R. Wilson .. .. .. 900 1890—Mousquetaire, by Nordenfeldt Mr. S. H. Gollan ... ■ .. .. -- 2026 1891—C'ulloden, by Nordenfeldt—Nellie Moore, Mr. S. H. Qollan .. .. .. ..1050 1891—lireur, by Nordenfeldt— Florence McCarthy, Mr. S. H. Gollan .. .. .. 950 1892—Havoc, by Nordenfeldt -Frailty, Mr. W. R. Wilson . .. .. .. .. 2200 1893—Noidsnfeldt — Oukla filly, Mr. S. Hordern .. •• •• ,900 1894—Castor— Frailty colt, Mr. S. Hordern .. 1575 1891—Castor-Necklace colt, Mr. S. Hordern 1050 * Sold in Sydney. The highest price ever received for a yearling in Australasia was that paid for Lord Randolph (by Newminster—Primrose) at the St. Albans sale in 1891, viz., 2300 guineas. >
' THE A.R.C. COMMITTEE. ' Vacillation has been so a prominent feature with the 'A. R.C. committee that I must confess I never feel much security in supporting them in any line they may take up. 1 thought, however, when it came to dealing with " the walkiug totalisators," they might for once be relied upon to stand to their guns. But the old trait has come out again, and after going to the trouble of , ho'.ding a hurried meeting, gettiug wrrning off notices drawn up in legal style and delivered in due form to the suspected parties, they decided to re-open the question, with the result that with a " beg-your-pardon : kind of style they backed down—the warning off notices were withdrawn; and the " walking totalisators " scored. If ever there was a question that required unflinching firmness from the committee this was one. Here was a matter that might be said to strike at the base of their finance, and yet in dealing with it there was a lack of backbone that would have been unbecoming in a mere country club. A3 a reason for the committee's action, we are told that no proof could be obtained that these visiting bookmakers were laying totalisator odds. In answer to that, I can only say that one of the moat prominent members of the committee stated to me positively that he had seen it going on himself on Cup Day, and that the secretary was in his company and also witnessed it. Of course if the committee are prepared to stand quietly by and see their revenue threatened, I have nothing to say; but for heaven's sake do not let us again have such a ludicrous specimen of "backing and filling" as that which characterised the committee's recent action. BARGAINS IN HORSEFLESH, It is not a little remarkable that two of the greatest performers at the recent A.R.C. Meeting should have been picked up, as the saying goes, "for a mere song." Despised stands out most prominently as one of the greatest bargains that was ever picked up in this colony, and during his present ownership he has done little else than win. Since being sold in Auckland last May for 60 guineas, the, following are the performances which Despised has recorded :— Auckland Winter Meeting: Second in Maiden Steeplechase, 12st; won by Chester, 12st; won Great Northern Steeplechase, 9at 711). New Zealand Grand National Mee ing : Unplaced in New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase, lOst slb: won by Watorbnry, lOst Sib: unplaced in New Zealand Grand National Hurdle Itace, 9<t 81b ; won by Liberator, lOst lulb; won (final Hurdle Race, 9st 121b. Wanganui Spring: Second In First Hurdle Race, lOst 61b; won by tStrephon, 9st 21b; won Second Hurdle "ace, lOst 91b. Auckland Spring : Won first Hurdle Race, lOst 41b; won Second Hurdle Race, list 2lb; won Steeplechase, list 71b. Auckland Summer : Won First Hurdle Race, 12st; won Second Hurdle Race, 12 <t 01b; won Steeplechase, list 111b. This consistent old horse is certainly entitled to have the heads of his pedigree brought out in tabulated form, and this I give Delow, DESPISED Mavis I Cap-a pie. 3 2 « 3 Q. o" 5* P I 3 « £ ".res* o* » 2 » *" "3 $ <§ 3 c o « a 99 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. It was only to be expected that the great reversal of form shown by Van Diemen would form the subject of a good deal of comment. On the opening day he failed to get a place in either of the two events in which he started, but on the second and third days nothing apparently could stop him. The committee could not allow the talk that Van Dieman's form gave rise to go unheeded, and they called upon the owner (Mr. G. Wright) and the rider (J. Gallagher} for an explanation. At a special meeting oi the stewards held yesterday both owner and rider made their statements, and after hearing them it was determined that no further action be taken. During the present week Mr. Evett issued the weights for the Wellington Cup, and so far as I can see he has succeeded well with his task. The top weight, Prime Warden (9afc 41b), has received no more than his desserts, and summed up on his best form, should have a chance. RosefeHt(Bstßlb) must be dangerous, and I have a high regard for the chance of Hippomenes (Sst 3lb). Pegasus (Bst) has a chance, and so has Ich Dien (7st 91b) : while amongst those lower down the list Thame (7st 4lb) reads well. The low prices that ruled at Major George's sale on Saturday last are not very encouraging to that gentleman, but I much mistake the owner of Wapiti if he relaxes his efforts to kep his establishment going. That Nelson is a success as a sire the son of King Cole has amply proved, and as Major George leaves shortly on a visit to the old country I will not be at all surprised to learn that either on his way there or at home he secures several mares to mate with his great horse. When the records of the present season come to be made up the sons of Musket will be found in a very prominent place amongst the winning sires. At the A. J.C. Meeting on the 23rd ult., Trenton had two fresh winners added to his list in the four-year-old Bliss and the three-year-old Burton, the former winning the Villiers Stakes of 250sovs. and the latter the Trial Stakes. -At the same gathering Mahee (by Martini • Henry) won the A.J.C. Handicap. A gamer horse than Trenton never carried & saddle, and hiii great quality comes out in his progeny in a remarKable degree. Nominations for the Newmarket Handicap and Australian Cup came due on Thursday last, and the list cabled shows that New Zealand is worthily represented in both races.'-In the Newmarket Handicap wo have Loyalty, Launcestou, Merganser, Goosander, W hakawatea, Bessie McCarthy, Sternchaser, The Possible, and Response : while in the Australian Cup there is Stepniak, Merganser, Sternchaser, Loyalty, loh Dien, Launceston, and Culloden. The weights are due to make their appearance on the 15th instant. The Canterbury Jockey Club's Midsummer Meeting has never proved -a success financially, and this -year s gathering may be expected to again come out on the wrong side of the ledger, as the attendance is said to have been very poor. The sooner the C. J.C. realise the fact that it is of no use opposing the Auckland Meeting the better will it be for their finances.* The total amount paid away in prize money was £4061, of which sum Major George takes the largest share with £641, and then follows Mr. D. O'Brien with £631; Mr. G. Wright, £631; Mr. J. Sutton, £460; Mr. L. D. Nathan, £327 ; Mi*. J. Kean, £190; and the Hon. J. D. Ormond, £180. Tiie Auckland-owned Impulse (Tat 91b) was amongst the starters for the Summer Cup run at Randwick on Boxing.day, but he could get no closer than seventh. Niagara (by Anteros— claimed another winner at the A. J.C. Meeting on Boxing-day, at which gathering his daughter Laura won the Nursery Handicap in splendid style. J. Gallagher has ridden the winner of the South Auckland Cup three years in succession. In 1891 he had the mount on Loch Ness, in 1892 he steered Ida, and in 1893 he pulled through successfully on Van Diemen. Horseowners should bear in mind that nominations for the Great Northern Foal Stakes aud Great Northern Derby, to be run at the A.R.C. Summer Meeting of 1895-96, are due on Friday next. < ' . , Van Diemen- and Lottie were shipped to Gisborne yesterday for the purpose of fulfiling their engagements at that meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday tiext. Van Diemen, who performed such good service for Mr. G. right at the recent A.R.C. Meeting, was picked up very cheaply in Napier about two years ago by the Ellerslie trainer for something like £34, and though I do not think he got a single race out ot the Vasco de Gama gelding during the whole of last season, the bay horse must be a long way on the right side of the ledger. Lakeshcll, the three-year-old half-brother to Cynisca and Pygmalion, who has up to the present proved somewhat of a disappointment, came out of his shell at Riccarton on Tuesday last and won the Middle Park Plate. It is now thought in Christchurch that the last has been heard of the Challenge Stakes lawsuit. Quadrant appears to have lost all form, for though Mr. Evett mercifully dropped him to 7st 101b .in the Recovery Stakes he could only get third to that pair of moderates Tingara and Vivat. Major George leaves on a trip to Englaud at an early date. . Mangere pulled up very lame after his efforts in the A.R.C. Steeplechase, and the Billingsgate gelding will not, I fancy, be seen out again for some time.
POVERTY BA.Y TURF CLUB'S MEETING.
Gisborne, Friday. The following are the acceptances for the two principal events of the above Meeting, takes place on Tuesday next Turanga Stakes of 200.sors. One mile and aquarter. st lb St lb VanDieraen .. 8 1 Musketeer ..7 3 Brigand .. .. 7. 13 Link .. ..7 0 Lottie .. .. 7 12 Allan-a-Dale .. 6 8 King Cannibal .. 7 11 Lord Haven ... 8 7 Retribution .. 7 4 Flying Handicap. Van Diemen ..-8 0 Retribution ..7 4 Paul .. .. 7 18 Allan-a-Dale .. 7 0 King Cannibal ..7 9 Avis •.. .. 6 7 Musketeer.. ..7 9 Glanvona .. ..6 7 Link.. .. .. 7 6 ." '
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