SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 9503, 5 May 1894, Page 6

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. New Zealand. May 10—Egmont Racing Club May, 19,Takapuna Jockey Club May 24—Wanganui Jockey Club June 6, Auckland Racing Club DATES OF COMING EVENTS. NEW ZKALAND. May 10—Eemont Steeplechase. May 24—wanganui Steeplechase Jane 9—Great Northern Steeplechase. June 22—Hawke's Bay steeplechase AUSTRALIA. ' July 7—V.R.C. Grand National Hurdle Race July 14—V.R.C. Grand National Steeplechase ENGLAND. May 9—Two Thousand Guineas May 11—One Thousand Guineas June 6—Derby Stakes June Oaks Stakes September 12—St. Leger Stakes ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. M.H.—Matau was killed at KUerslie while competing in the Autumn Steeplechase. Waoer.—St. Hippo was weighted at 7st when the handicap appeared, but he incurred a penalty of 71b by winning the Hawke's Bay Guineas and Spring Handicap, which raised his impost to 7st 71b. Yahoo. Thames.— Chester was beaten in the A.J.C. Derby by Woodlands. 2. Nordenfeldt started twice before winning that race. F.O'H., Waipiro.—At the Australian Jockey Club's autumn meeting in 189 i, Marrel defeated Carbine in the All Aged Stakes (one mile), and in the Cumberland Stakes (two miles) Carbine reversed the order. Both races were run under weight for age conditions, and on the same afternoon.

NOTES BY PHAETON. THE TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS. Ok Wednesday next the Two Thousand Guineas, the first of the great " classic" races run annually on the English turf, will be brought up for decision; and the fact of both Ladas and Matchbox, the first and second favourites for the Derby, being engaged in the Rowley Mile contest will serve to invest the race with much interest. As a two-year-old Lad&s won every one of his four engagements, while Matchbox had only to strike his colours on one occasion. The fact of Ladas being owned by the Prime Minister of Eugland surrounds his chance with much interest, and it will be extremely fitting, should he on Wednesday make a successful start in the direction of securing the " triple crown" for the popular Scottish Earl. When the last mail left the following were considered the most probable starters for the Two Thousand Guineas st lb Lord Kosebery*s be Ladas, by Hampton—llluminata 9 0 Sir J Blundell Maple's b c Grand Hampton, by Hampton— 9 0 Mr. H. Miluer's b f Jocasta, by St. Simon— Thobais 8 9 Lord Alius;ton's b c Match Box, by St. Simon —Mitch Girl 9 0 Mr. Douglas iird's b c Sempronius, by Wisdom—Hamptonia 9 0 Mr. J. H. Houldsworth's b c Woodcraft, by Galopin—Wood Anemone .. ..9 0 Lord Dunraten's b c Ilium, by Minting— Mamora 9 0 Prince Soltykoff's ch c Demetrius, by Galliard—Love in Idleness _ 9 0 THE EGMONT STEEPLECHASE. On Thursday next the Egtnont Racing Club hold their Winter Meeting. The prin- , cipal event on the programme is the Egmont Steeplechase of 150sovs. (about three miles), in which the following horses are engaged st. lb. St. lb. Whalebone,. M 12 3 Haven .. 10 0 Omata .. ... 10 13 Kegiilia *. „ 911 Bootless — .. 10 13 Jacob _. .. 9 11 Fright .. .. 1" 9 Dick.. „ .. 9 10 Union Jnck .. 10 7 Kama .. ..9 7 Crazy Kate .. 10 6 Rambler .. .. 9 7 Matariki .. .. 10 0 Booties won this race lust year under 10st 51b, and as he has only 81b additional to carry his chance must be a good one. Union Jack (lOst 71b) is a horse that I am of opinion we have not yet seen his best ; and I shall be quite prepared to hear of him winning this race. THI WANGANUI STEEPLECHASE. Acceptances for the above race, which is to be run on the 24th instant, became due on Tuesday last, and out of an original entry of sixteen nine horses are left in. The most noteworthy absentee from the acceptance list is Shillelagh, and the fact of bis dropping out would appear to point to a doubt of his standing a preparation, as with only lOst Slbs to carry, he was undoubtedly the pick of the handicap. The runuing at the Egmont meeting may be expected to throw some light upon the race; but at present I have most fancy for the chance of Whalebone (11st 81bs). The following are the horses left in the race : —

Wasganui Handicap Steeplechase. st lb st lb Gondolier „ _ 11 10 Raven .. .. 9 10 Whalebone ' ..11 8 lonely .. ... 9 10 Kaiinnnawa ..10 7 Pill .. „ _ 9 9 Booties .. .. 10 5 Nan&kia .. .. 9 7 Slrephon „ .. 10 i THE V.R.C. DERBY. Though on all hands it is regarded that the form displayed by the two-year-olds during the present season has left the matter of supremacy a somewhat open question, and that as a consequence the problem attaching to the V.R.C. Derby is rather difficult of solution, there seems to be a perfect consensus of opinion that Dreamland and Moorite are the two that stand out as most likely to earn distinction in the "blue riband." "Asmodeus," the talented contributor to the Melbourne Leader, who has invariably been very happy in his selections far the three-year-old race, deals with the subject in a recent issue of that journal, and from his remarks thereon I clip the following: The juvenile cracks have a3 a matter of fact left the right of ascension to the Blue Ribbonship a picturesque uncertainty. By virtue of His successful descent on the Maribyrnong Plate (his first and only appearance during the season) Dreamland may have some claim to priority, and it is more than likely that there will be a disposition evinced to promote him to the winter favouriteship. It must be readily admitted that Dreamland's victory in the "Two-year-old Derby" was a highly finished performance; the race has seldom been won easier, and as Forward, Moorite, Cobbittv, Dryden and other subsequeut performers finished behind him, there is no reason why he ought not to repeat his victory over those he so decisively defeated la3t spring. The style in which Dreamland silenced the Maribyrnong Plate field showed him to be a natural galloper. Then again, his conformation and family associationship are additional recommendations. By Trenton from Commotion's sister, Nightmare (darn of the Melbourne Cup winner, Mentor), does not suggest any apprehension on the score of stamina; on the contrary, Dreamland is bred on the ideal lines of a prospective Derby winner, and in this respect he holds an advantage over forward and Moorite, whose- parental connections are more suggestive of brilliancy in regard to pace than any transcendent family prestige on the score of stamina. For all this Gang Forward's two sons are magnificent specimens, and they have so far betrayed no signs of being deficient in staying qualities. It was by dint of sheer stamina and downright sameness that Moorite was enabled to win the Oakleigh Plate, which performance, viewed in the light of Hova's subsequent annexation of the Newmarket and Bourke Handicaps, was of the highest merit, since he defeated his elder opponent on level terms. Moorite won with 91b more on his back than the weight successfully carried by Camoola as a two-year-old in the same race. It was then that the son of Chester gave the first cue of his Derby victory, and it would be a singular coincidence were Moorite to follow Camoola's example by succeeding to Blue Ribbon honours. It is well to remember that when Moorite suffered defeat in the Maribyrnong Plate he was hampered by a 101b penalty, eo that he has yet to show whether he is not as good as Dreamland at level weights. Aloorite is such a powerfully built and muscular colt that he is not likely to be troubled by weight; it is the graver question of stamina and ability to survive the customary fierce struggle over a mile and a-half of ground which will be the chief cause of anxiety to the Moorite factiou when the time comes round for determining possession of the Derby diadem. . . Were I asked at this removed date to name one animal more likely than another to distinguish himself in the contest for the next Derby my choice would rest with Dreamland. JOCKEY HAYES V. THE AUSTRALASIAN. At last advices matters in connection with i the celebrated libel case Hayes v. The Australasian, were still in statu quo, and it was not known whether the plaintiff intended to take steps to have the action tried afresh. In referring to the matter in a recent issue the Melbourne Sportsman says The plain- j tiff's costs, so far, amount to about £750, while the defendant's expenses probably exceed £1500. Of this latter amount I believe Mr. J. L. Purves, Q.C., receives a cheque for 300 guineas for his ten days'services, while his juniors, Messrs. Mitchell and Isaacs, will between them probably draw other three "centuries." In the event of the plaintiff deciding to saddle up and weigh out afresh to fight out the dead heat over the same course, though possibly under a new judge, he will really be taking less than a three to one maximum about his chance— £4230 to £1500 in fact, even assuming that the jury award him the full amount of the damages claimed (£5000). He would be betting even money that he'ei get a verdict

for £1500, and £1500 to £750 that he would retrieve his original stake (£750). Rather a plucky venture this in the teeth of the Chief Justice's summing up I < MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. A Sydney cablegram received this week announces the death of the Hon. J, Eales, the well-known New South Wales' breeder. For some time past it has been known that the deceased gentleman was in delicate health, and his friends would no doubt be fully prepared for the sad event. The Hon. Mr. Eales was owner of the Duckenfield Park Stud, and with the French-bred Grandmaster aa his champion sire, his establishment claimed several noteworthy winners.

''Oh, that's only Acacia; she's got no chance." Such was an observation that reached my ears as I loitered in that portion of the enclosure where the little King Cole mare was having her toilet prepared prior to the start for the Benefit Handicap at Ellerslie on Saturday last, and in which opinion I must admit I fully acquiesced, ior her defeat at the hands of the moderate St. Mary at Claudelands on the Monday previous seemed to have left her without the particle of a chance. However, subsequent events showed the flippant remark to be a very long way from accuracy, for directly the flag fell Acacia went to the front, and, making every post a winning one, she never gave her opponents a chance, and won easily by a couple of lengths from First Nelson. The victory of Acacia was just about as complete au upset of the pot as could well be conceived, and though it is quite true that the Mangere pony had an unfair advantage at the start, I am not myself prepared to contend that she would not have won in any case. The victory of Mrs. Lennard's •mare was well earned, tor the Mangere stable has been somewhat out of luck during the past few mouths.

I have all through held that Mr. Bobbett had the best of the deal when he secured £150 for Quadrant, and the inability of the Robinson Crusoe gelding to win either of his engagements at Ellerslie on Saturday last materially strengthens that view. There is plenty of evidence thatfhe Benefit Haudicap was regarded as a particularly " gftod thing " for the little chestnut, and he was backed accordingly. As they came into the straight Quadrant looked a, bit dangerous, but he was fairly in trouble before they got to the Derby stand, and he finished behind Acacia and First Nelson. It may of course be quite possible for Quadrant to reward his new owners with a big lump of interest for the outlay they made in his purchase, but at present I prefer to hold the opinion that he was well sold at £150.

After treating her party to several disappointments, Tingara, the three-parts sister to Manton, came out of her shell at Ellerslie on Saturday last and won the Shorts Handicap, beating a good field ; and as she was by no means favoured in the handicap with 83t 311), there was a dash of merit in her performance. Though the daughter of Nordenfeldt must have pretty well wearied her party, the fact that she started almost as good & favourite as Quadrant would appear to furnish ample evidence that her victory on Saturday did not come as a surprise to them. I may remark that Tingara was last season mated with St. Leger, and she is believed to be in foal to the Doucaster horse.

If for no other reason than that there is never any mystery attaching to First Nelson's name I should very much like to see the big chestnut land a good race for his straight-going owner. The son of Nelsou has however a very unhappy knack of invariably bumping up alongside of something just good enough to beat him ; and since the present season opened, he must have acted as ruuuerup in no less than half-a-dozen races. With the Takapuna meeting at hand the son of Nelson may be able to reward his almost wearied-out followers with a win.

Under so favourable au impost as Bst 21b in the Thompson Handicap I held a very firm opinion that Lottie would require a great amount of beating in the principal fiat race of the Wellington winter meeting; and this the consistent little daughter of Muskapeer very amply bore out, as she defeated those opposed to her in capital style. The field, which was a numerous one of sixteen, included some first-class performers, chief amongst which was Lady Zetland (winner of the Great Easter and Great Autumn Handicaps) and Vogengang (winner of the Wellington Cup). A capital dividend of £12 1& attached to Lottie's victory, so that her followers have every reason to be on good terms with themselves.

At one time Henry Harrison seemed to have apretty difficult handful in endeavouring to get Swiftsure to cut a becoming figure, but the hacking about to which he subjected her has had a good effect, and on Saturday last, at Ellerslie, she scored her initial victory for Major George. The sister to Pegasus at one time looked to be hopelessly out of it; but she made up her ground well over the last four furlongs, and getting the best of a challenge to which she treated Grenadier, she came away afld won in good style. Swiftsure* is susceptible of much improvement, and should her excitability not again make its appearance she may yet win a good race for Wapiti. H r Though the fact should not be overlooked that Grenadier was called upon to concede lumps of weight to his opponents in the Maiden Plate, it cannot be said that the two-year-old son of Brigadier finished up his task in that race at all satisfactorily. Entering the straight he was going extremely well; but directly Swiftsure challenged him, approaching the Derby Stand, ho seemed to collapse very badly. In the Shoots he ran a much better race; though in that contest He swerved considerably at the tail end of the journey, finishing under the judge's box. I am afraid that Grenadier is not such a. genuine customer as his looks would lead one to suppose.

The Wellington Steeplechase, run on Thursday last, proved quite a chapter of accidents, and resulted in a victory for one of the greatest outsiders in the race. The top-weight, Norton, was made a, very strong favourite, but they ha<J not proceeded far on the journey before he fell, and he was thus thrown out of the race. The winner turned up in Timothy (flat 71b), who led almost throughout the whole journey, a dividend of £22 4s attaching to his victory. Out of the nine horses that started, no less than seven fell; but fortunately neither riders nor horses were injured.

Mr. Evett will not declare the weights for the Grand National Hurdle Race and Great Northern Steeplechase until after his return from Wellington. The handicaps are expected to make their appearance on Monday next.

There is plenty of evidence that a very Eowerful effort is to be made ia Victoria to ave the totalisator legalised there this year. The severe cutting down of stakes which the committee of the Victoria Racing Club have been called upon to undertake is bound to assist the movement greatly, for there can be little doubt that were the totalisator in existence the stakes would go up in a rapid bound, and Victorians would once more be able to boast of providing a £10,000 stake to be raced for.

When Potentate made his debut as a steeplechaser I had very little hopes of his ever becoming a very reliable customer, but the manner in which he negotiated the EUerslie country ou Saturday last shows that he has got rid of much of that shiftiness which has come against him on several occasions. As he and Crazy Kate roso at the last fence on Saturday a slight collision took place, owing to the mare swerving; but Potentate was evidently in one of his best humours, and well and vigorously ridden by W. Henwood, he lasted the battle right out, and won an exciting race by a length.

From the manner in which Pansy won the Hurdle Race at Ellerslie on Saturday the sister to Belmont gave plenty of evidence that ! she had been much under-estimated, for after the first couple of furlongs of the journey had been traversed she went to the front, and never afterwards gave her opponents a chance, eventually winning very easily from Mangere's full sister, Skittles. Though Marechal Neil did not look at all forward, his party considered that he had a, chance, but the Black Rose gelding was really never dangerous, and he could get no closer than fourth. If anything were wanting to show the acute depression existing in Victoria at the present time, the unsparing manner in which the V.R.U. have felt compelled to apply the pruning knife to the added money in connection with next season's programmes abundantly supplies it. The stakes in connection with the Spring Meeting alone have been cut down from £20,000 to £12,800, and the stakes at the other meetings have also undergone considerable reduction. It is felt now that the V.R.C. made a great mistake in not taking in sail some two years ago, tor had that been done the severe shearing which the committee have now felt it incumbent to perform would have been considerably abated. Australian inventors are still busy in endeavouring to perfect an apparatus to supplant the starter. The latest invention consists of a couple of poles about 12 feet high placed about a similar distance apart at each side of the track, the uprights being connected with a rod of iron on ,au. incline plane, standing about five feet from the track and finishing about nine feet from the surface at. the further end. This acts as a guide-rod, and on it is fixed a carriage which carries a barrier of webbing reaching right across the track. The forward end of the carriage is attached to & strong niece of indiarubber, the tension from which supplies the motive power. This apparatus was recently tried in Sydney. It is said to have worked extremely well, and it is pronounced by competent judges as a distinct advance in solving the difficult question.

I Casket, the two-year-old son of Castor and Bangle, is not to be raced again this season. The Dunedin' sportsman, Mr. Ronald ! McMaster, is going to Western Australia. A half sister to Quadrant, by .Fusillade, from Radiance, has been awarded the name of Sparkle. " Spectator" thinks that St. Clements will, sooner or later, show that he can gee further than six furlongs. " Terlinga" is of opinion that if Lochiel can only get a stayer, he will at once become a most popular sire. Virgin, the winner of the Pony Race at Ellerslie on Saturday last, was got by the Musket horse Tetfora. A mare in America has given birth to three colts, all of which, according to the latest accounts, are doing well. In three seasons Sir Tatton Sykes has had only two St. Simon yearlings to sell, but he got 9000 guineas for them. The well-known jockey, C. Ettridge, is said to have severed his long-standing connection with Mr. I. T. Carslake's stable.

A full sister to Norton has been awarded the name of Tomboy. As the filly is out of Romp, the name is not a bad selection. A Mr. Stoddart, a prominent owner on the English turf, was recently warned off by the stewards of the Jockey Club for unfair practices. _ An English sporting writer remarks that the English turf is smothered under a pile of vexatious turf rules and by-laws which are not wanted.

Mr. Gollan's pair, Sternchaser and The Possible, appear amongst the entrants for the Birthday Haudicap to be run at Flemington on the 24th inst. Maxiinus is the appropriate name conferred upon the Maxim —Miss Kate colt. The youngster in question is half brother to Prime Warden ana Sultan.

Mr. H. B. Bromhead, a well-known contributor to Baily's Magazine, and who was also " Boris" of the Referee, died in March last in England, at the early age of 42. The disappointing Spinfeldt (by Nordenfeldt—Spinnaker) is t» be given a chance of distinguishing himself over country, and as the initial step in this direction, he is to be hunted this season.

Cremorne, who has recently been taken up after a spell is said to have furnished into a very fine animal. Fairly treated, this son of Glorious will be worth watching for the next Caulfield Cup. A clever observer describes the Duke of Beaufort as "a genial, open-handed representative of the Euglish country squire, with the title of a great peer ana the topdressing of a man about town." The last act in the dispersal of the once celebrated dley stud took place in England duriug March last. Extremely poor prices were realised, and the 48 lots submitted only realised 2000 guineas. When the last mail leit England the following was the betting on the Derby concerning the favourites: 3to 1 against Ladas, 9 to 2 Matchbox, 8 to 1 Son o' Mine, 8 to 1 Bullingdou, and 12 to 1 Arcano. A horse bred and born in South Africa has been entered for the English Derby. The owner is a Mr. Abe Bailey, a successful racing man at the Cape, and the horse is the colt Afrikander, by Garb Or—Esther Stockwell.

Crazy Kate is to be shipped to New Plymouth by next Moudays steamer, with a view to fulfilling her engagement in the Egmout Steeplechase, which race is set down for decision on the Thursday following. The contest for seats on the V.R.C. Committee is expected to be of a very lively character when the next election takes place. The latest aspirant for a seat is Mr. W. T. Jones, who is regarded on all hands as "a strong man." Old Fishmonger came with a great run at the finish of the Steeplechase at EUerslie on Saturday list; and it is just possible that had he not been allowed to lay so far out of it that he would have finished in front of Potentate and Crazy Kate. The stallion Bill of Portland, purchased recently in England on behalf of Mr. W. R. Wilson, is to fulfil several engagements before being shipped to Australia. It is, however, expected that the son of St Simon will be landed in Victoria before the Ist of August next.

John Poole, who met with an accident while riding Rebel in the hurdle race at the Timaru Meeting on April 5, died on the 21st of the same month. He was progressing favourably, and hoped to be able to be removed to Dunedin, but took a turn for the worse, and gradually sank. The Baron de Soubeyran, one of the leading French racing men, has had to sell off bis horses in training aud at the stud, owing to financial difficulties. There was & very large attendance of Continental bidders, and some .very good prices were realised, the total reaching just £39,000. It is rumoured, says " Sir Modred," that a trotter which was warned off" for life for fraudulent practice on the part of its connections,' and which was for some time resident in Southland, has gone north, and has, it is further stated, appeared in a trotting race without success or discovery. Yattenfeldt, the three-year-old son of Nordenfeldt and Yattacy, has been transferred to James Kean's establishment. The big chestnut has so far only been successful in a couple of minor races; but a few months' tuition under Kean's charge may work a wonderful improvement in the colt. In addition to some £250 collected at Tattersalls' Club, Sydney, for the jockey, R. Longford, who recently lost one of his legs owing to an accident which he met with while riding at Randwick, the committee of the Australian Jockey Club have voted him £200 from the Distressed Jockeys' Fund. John Porter (says a writer in the London Sportsman), seems inclined to think that Rosicrucian was as good as anything he ever trained, for, said he, "He could beat the fastest of his day over five furlongs, and the best stayer, Musket, over three miles, giving him 71b—he was a 101b better horse than Blnegown.'' Intelligence from West Australia indicate* that the Carnage gold mine is just now a better paying concern to Mr. W. R. Wilson than the racehorse of that name. The master of St. Albans is so deservedly popular that general satisfaction was expressed when the welcome news recently appeared in the Melbourne papers.

Mons Meg (by Martini-HenryMalacca)— who was one of the team sent to England by the late Hon. J. White, and who was sold there on the death of the Sydney sportsman, is in foal to Donovan, and she will, it is said, beputto Saraband. Mons Meg was bought by Mr. D. Cooper, late of New South Wales, whose property she still remains.

Baron de Hirsch has again distributed the gross winnings of his horses last year— amounting to £7500— London hospitals; but. not content with following his own precedent, he has this year "gone one better," by giving the same amount in " added money," making a total of £15,000.

Who that is learned in Yorkshire turf lore, says an English writer, has not heard of Lord Glasgow offering £90,000 to £30,000 against Venison for Bay Middleton's Derby, ''each man to post his money," and jumping in his hot youth on the inn table at York to overtrump John Gully with 28,000 to 1000 against Brutandorf when the cautious commissioner had only offered it in hundreds ?

Ladas, the favourite for the English Derby, is thus described : In colour a bay, without white save for a birthmark under the saddle, Ladas stands within a shade of 16hds, and is a colt of exceptional length and quality. With the best of shoulders aud plenty of heart room, scarcely a fault can be found with his conformation except that he has somewhat rounded joints, which might prove a source of trouble in the event of the ground being hard in the spring.

' Mr. Wilson, of St. Albans, has christened his yearling colt by Trenton —Girofle, " Goldseeker." It is not so much on account of the fitness or unfitness of the name that I men* tion the youngster (says a Brisbane writer) as of the extraordinary contrast between the value of this colt, who would probably not be sold under IOOOgs, and the price offered the other day, in a Brisbane saleyard, for his halfbrother, for whom the highest bid was £2 2s.

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB'S WINTER MEETING. The following weights have been declarod by Mr. W. Knight in connection with the first day's racing of the T.J.O. Meeting, which takes place on the 24th inst. : — Handicap Maiden Plate of 30sovs. One mile.— Dorothy 9.4, Ladybird 8.4, Edna 8.0, Swiftsure 7.12, St. Mary 7.7. St. Patrick 7.7, Derry 7.2, Stanley 7.0, Ballyhooly 7.0, Black friar 7.0, Storyteller 6.12, Virgin 6.12.. First Handicap Hurdle Race of SOsots. One' mile and three-quarters.—Union Jack 11.3, Mare.' dial Neil 10.7, Belmont 10.7, Pansy 10.4, Otakeho 10.0, 'Fattier 9.12, Fishmonger 9.8, Bombardier 9.3. Skittles 9.8, Chester 9.7, Ika Vuka 9.6, Catchein 9.6, Try Fluke 9.4, Belle 9.4, Warrior 9.2, Myrtle 9.0, Killuloe 9 0, Salute 9.0. a toll 9.0. Britanni v Handicap of 60iovs. Nine and threequarter furlongs.—St. Clements 8.8, St. Kilda. 8.0, First Nelson 8.0, Tulloch 7.10, Ida 7.10. Eve 7.8, Sunbeam 7-8, Folly 7.8, Kai-Iwi Lady 7.4, Master Pat 7.n, Gay Deceiver 6.12. First Pony Handicap of 35sovs. Six furlongs and a-half.—Romeo 9.12, Norlna 8.12, Onpid 8.10, Kathleen 8.5, Storyteller 8 4, Silkworm 8.4, Brown Mantle 8.4, M.C. 8.0, Little Tom 7.12, Bed Hose 7.10, Virgin 7.7, Kosher 7 6, Riel 7.2, Topsy 7.2, Carbuncle 7.2. Nelly 7.0. Fauntleroy 7.0. First Handicap Steeplechase of 65so*s. Three anil a-half miles.— Flukem 11.12, Shillelagh 11.6, Crazy Kate 11.4, Union Jack 11.0, Potentate 11.0, Parnt-11 10.6. Malabar 10.6, Bombardier ,10.4, Chester 10.4, Otakeho 10.0, Nero 9.12, Fishmonger 9.12, Pansy 9.12, Cingalee 9.10, Belle 9.10, Little Tom 9.8, Catchsm 9.10, Killaloe 9.7, Kiora 9.7, Platch 9.7. Royal Handicap of 40sovs. Five and a half furloii'/s.—St. Kilrta 9.6, Tingara 8.10, N"rina 7.10, Dorothy 7.8, Gay Deceiver 7.8, Forme 7.8, Kai Iwi I.adv 7.4. Swiftsure 7.4, Ladybird 7.4, Brown Mantle 7.2, Master Pat 7.2, Ivy 7.2, Her Ladyship 7.0, Joe Sedley 7.0, St. Mary 6.10. j

WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB. (BIT TELEGRAPH ASSOCIATION.) Wanganui, Friday. At a meeting of the stewards of the Wanganui Jockey Club to-night, it was decided that the stakes in the first Hack Raae at the Autumn meeting be paid over to the owner of Strayshot, and that Dandy and his nominator (John Stevens) be disqualified for life, on the grounds of misrepresentation. The totalisator money will follow the stakes. I UNITED HUNT CLUB MEETING. Wellington, Friday. The acceptances for the United Hunt Club. Steeplechase to-morrow, are : — Open Hurdles -Timothy, Karen, Moonlight. Hunt Club Steeplechase. — Elk, Captain Boisson, M.8., Ginger, Kerry Lad, Halecore, Huia. Open Steeplechase.—Timothy, Dick, Dromedary, Raven, Flywheel, Gladstone, Ginger. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. [by telegraph.PßESS association.] Dunedin, Friday. The following weights have been declared for the principal event of the D. J.C. Winter Meeting:— Birthday Handicap, one mile and a-balf.— Stepniak 9.2, Prime Warden 9.2, Au Reroir 8.12, Voeeneang 8.10, Liberator 8.9, Hippoioenes 8.8, Lady Zetland 8.4, Skirmisher 8.2, Beadouwell 7.13, Wolaeley 7.9, Dilemma 7.8, Mariner 7.7, Blizzard 7.5, Remembrance 7.2, Tempest 7.0, Exile 7.0, Melinite 6.10, Galtee 0.10, Speculator 6.7, Black Cloud 6.7.