SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 9641, 13 October 1894, Page 6

SPORTING.

THE OFFICIAL CALENDAR.

The Auckland Weekly News has been appointed the Official Calendar for the publication of all racing notices affecting meetings held under the jurisdiction of the Auckland Racing Club.

[Rule 17. "Tho programme of each meeting in which the added money is £150 or upwards must be advertised in full once at least in the Official Calendar. The advertisement shall show that the programme has been approved by the Jockey Club— state the days on which the meeting is to begin and end, and the names of the Stewards, Judge, Starter, Clerk of the Scales, and Handicapper. Programmes of race meetings need only be published in full once, but any subsequent publication of a programme in a condensed form shall contain the words, 'For complete programme see the Official Calendar of .'» RACING FIXTURESnew Zealand. October 16, 17-Poverty Bay Turf Club. October 18 and 19— Wanganui Jockey Club. November 6, 8, 10—Canterbury Jockey Club. November 9 and 10-Auckland Racing Club. November Taratahi-C-rterton Jockey Club. November Marton Jockey Club. November 9—Waverley-Waiototaha Jockey Club. November 24— Avondale Jockey Club. November 22, 24—Wellington Racing Club. November 20, 30— Peilding Jockey Club. November 28, 30, December I—Dunediu Jockey Club December Takapuna Jockey Club December 26, January 1, 2 - Auckland Racing Club. December 26, 27—Thames Jockey Club. December 27 and -Auckland Trotting Club, December 26—Taranaki Jockey Club. January 1 and 2— (tangitikei Racing Club January 22, 24—Wellington Racing Club. January 26, 29— Takapuna Jockey Club. February 2—Canterbury Jockey Club. February 13, 14— Mgmont Jockey Club. February 20, 21, 23— Dunedin Jockey Club. February 20, 21—Taranaki Jockey Club. April 15, 16— Auckland Racing Club. May I,3—Wellington Racing Club. May 9—Egmont It -icing Club. May IS, 24—Takapuna Jockey Club. June —, Auckland Racing Club.

AUSTRALIAN October 13, Victoria Amateur Turf Club. November 3, 6, 8. 10—Victoria Racing Club.

DATES OF COMING EVENTS. NEW ZEALAND. October 18—Wanganui Derby. November New Zealand Cup. November B—C.J.C. Derby. November 9—Auckland Guineas. November 10— Princ-of Wales Handicap (Auckland) November 10— Canterbury Cup. December 26— Auckland Cup. January I— Great Northern Derby. January 2—Auckland Steeplechase. January 22— Wellington Cup. April 15— Easter Handicap (Auckland), April 16~Autumn Steeplechase (Auckland). June— Northern Steeplechase. AUSTRALIA, October 13—Caulfield Guineas. October 20—Caulfield Cup. November 3—V.RC. Derby. November 6— Melbourne Cup. BIRES OF THE SEASON. Thoroughbreds. APOLLO, by Anteros— Venus. Billingsgate, by Izaak Walton— Slander. Blairgowrie, by Vespasian—Atholine. Brigadier, by MuskeS—Punga were were. Castor, by Zealot—Lady Vardley Cuirassier, by Musket—Frailty. Cocksure, by Towton—ll liarbiere. Fabulous, by Leolinus— Hlantis. Handsome Jack, by St. Leger—Radiant. Hippocampus, by Dainty Ariel— Funny Fisher. Hotchkiss, by Musket— Petroleuse, Kalo, by Yattendon— Girl. McHeath, by Somnus—Carisuima. Penrose, by Muske'—Sultana. Royalist, by Captivator— Rang! St. Leger, by Doncaater— Atlantis. Sydney, by Maribyrnong— and White. Trotters. Albert Victor, by Albert W. Victorlne, I.a Rue, by Campaign—Clara D. Pleasanton, by Elector—Belle Bobbin. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. E.C., Mercury Bay.— Huzelmere started for the September Stakes. T.K., Hobson-street.—Three Star started ence (as a two-year-old) while in Australia. Hikurangi.— won two Victorian Derbies, one in the spring of 1307 and one on New Year's Bay, lStiS. The Derby has never been won by a horse named Waterwitch. ('abhiolet, Parnell.—l. Mersey was purchased in England by Sir Hercules Robinson for the Auckland Stud Company. 2. Nordenfoldt realised 5000 guineas when sold by auction in 1891. J.S., Ponsonby.— Blue Peter is a five-year-old horse, sired by The Pontiff. He was brel in Australia. 2. Koscius (by Gladiator) is returned as an aged horse, which of course means that he is over six years oid. I'NQUIRER—I. We have heard a statement such as you mention, but without proof of its correctness it would be dangerous to put the same in print. 2. The following is the rule bearing upon the ownership of horses :—" Any person entering a horse for any race may be called upon by the committee or stewards to declare the name of the bona fide owner, or, if more than one, of all the bona fide owners of the said horse, aud of all persons in anywise interested directly or indirectly therein. And if such person shall fail to prove to the satisfaction of the committee or stewards that the declaration when made is true, then the entry or entries of such horse may be declared invalid, the money paid for such entry or entries, forfeited to the funds of the club., and the sweepstake, for the benefit of the race or races in which the horse is entered." THE VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF

CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. |BY PHAETON.)

At CauLfield to-day, the curtain will be raised on another V.A.T.C. Spring Meeting, and as several of the cracks may be expected to sport silk for the first time since they retired from the scene last winter, the results of the principal events will be awaited with much interest. The Caulfield Guineas is one of the items on to-day's programme, and ticking off the list of probable starters, there seems every prospect of the mile race attracting a very large and high-class field to the post. Unfortunately no provision is made for an acceptance until scale-time, so that we shall be left in great uncertainty as to what will compose the field. From a recent Victorian paper the following are put forth as the likely contestants :—

at lb Mr. S. If. Gollan's b c Bonnie Scotland, by St. George— Fair Nell «8 12 Messrs. Bailey and Git's br c Dreamland, by Trenton—Nightmare 8 6 Mr. W. Bailey's br c Question, by Neckersgat Maritiini ..8 6 Mr. U. C. White's cb c Atlas, by Cranbrook— Millie 8 5 Mr. W. K. Wilson's b or br g Conflict, by Nordenfeldt—Maid of Honour 8 5 Mr. N. Wilson's br c Maroon, by Robinson Crusoe—Vauduville 8 5 Mr. A. Summers' ch c Moorite, by Gang For. ward—Haideo ..8 6 Mr. S. O. Cook's br c The Inquisitor, by Trenton—The Fortune Teller .. ..85 Mr. T. Hales'chc Carlton, by Oariyon—Sylvan Queen 8 5 Mr. W. Cashin ns b c Carlsbad, by Carlyon— Satanella .. .. 8 0 Mr. J. Redfearn's ch c Marusa, by Malua— Madcap 8 6 Mr. C. M. Lloyd ns chc Cobbitty, by Abereorn —Copra 8 5 Mr. C. M. Lloyd ns br c Malachite, by Chester —Moonstone .. 8 6 Mr. 0. S. Wallace's br c Dryden by MentorDuenna 8 6 Mr. S. Miller's br c Preston, by Robinson Crusoe—Blue Ryes 8 6 Mr. J. H. Davis ns b c Glen Unfitly, by Trenton-Princess Alice 8 6 Mr. T. K. Barr-Smith's b c Destiny, by Neckersgat- Hor tense 8 5 Mr. J. B. Clark's br c Chesterman (late Epitome), by Chester—Episode 8 6 Mr. S. Mordent's b or br c First Shot, by Nordenfeldt—Lady Nora 8 6 Mr. J. B. Clark's br g Reconstruction, by Grand Flaneur—Utopia 8 0 Mr. W. R. Wilson's b or br g Bradford, by St. Leger— Woodnymph 8 0 * Including 71b penalty.

Dreamland may be said to have been wrapped up in lavender since he won the Maribyrnong Plate last November, as he has not once faced the starter ; and trained as he is away from headquarters, it is difficult to say what his condition is, or indeed whether he will be amongst the starters. The fact of the son of Trenton holding his place so firmly in the Derby quotations, would of course appear to point to his being well, and some of the leading writers favour his chance for this race. On the other hand, some venture the opinion that he will not be started for any race until the Derby is brought up for decision. Moorite is a colt that is said to have furnished well, and he is generally regarded as i pretty certain starter. This son of Gang Forward showed himself at two years old to De the possessor of a great dash of pace, and should he be as well to.day as when he beat the Newmarket Handicap winner Hova at equal weights (Bst each) in the Oakleigh Handicap, he will, there can be little doubt, take a terrible lot of beating. It is not known what Mr. Gollan's intentions are with regard to Bonnie Scotland; but with the colt's pronounced defeat in the Biennial Stakes staring him in the face, in addition to the fact that he will be required to carry a 71b penalty, the Napier sportsman may not start him to-day. The son of St. George, it is true, won the A.J.C. Derby all right, but he is not, it is said, anything over the average. Destiny has been moving in great style in his work, and he will, it is thought, get very close to whatever wind. Destiny won a couple of good races last season, chief of which was the Ascot Vale Stakes, in which race Bonnie Scotland, Drydeu and eight others were behind him. Malachite, who is in the same stable as Destiny, has been responsible for some capital work on the track ; and he will, ib is thought, render a good account of himself. The Sydneyowned colts, Chesterman and Atlas, must each have a chance ; and they have recent deeds to recommend them to notice. If Dreamland and Moorite both start it will, I fancy, be left for them to fight out the final issue, and it will be no great surprise should the latter triumph over the Derby favourite, as by all accounts he can gallop eight furlongs at a great* rate.

Another event on to-day's programme in which a large amount of interest will be centred is the (Jaulfield Stakes, which is over a mile and a furlong under*Weight-for-age conditions with penalties attached. The following are the horses engaged :— Carnage Tarcoola Euroka Patron Stemehaser Lord llandolpb. Loyalty Ruenalf Elswiek Paris Pilot Boy Alpine Hova Port Admiral Walwa Malvolio Lady Trenton Nightingale Fortunatus Isaac Kronberg Jonathan Capstan Gaillardia Nobleman Question Maroon' Malachite The Harvester Forward

I may remark that Carnage has incurred a 141b penalty by reason of his win in the V.R.C. Derby last year, and he will therefore be required to carry lOst. On Saturday next the Caulfield'Cup will 6e brought up for decision. Cablegrams to hand this week show that Capstan has again hardened in price, and should he continue in his present position as favourite, it will be a strong tip to favour his chance, as the stable (A. Taylor's) in which he is located is equipped with some rare trying tackle. Bruin, a four-year-old son of Neckersgat, who has the handy impost of 7st 121b, is a horse that is freely mentioned as one likely to earn distinction, and it is said that his party are standing him for a big stake. Though Paris failed iu the Metropolitan Stakes under exactly the same impost (9st 41b) as he will be required to carry in tho Caulfield race, that circumstance "does not put him put of court, as it is considered that he can be improved in the interval. 9st 41b is a weight that has settled many a better horse than Paris in the Cuulfield Cup, and "the little galloping machine" has, I fear, a heart-breaking task bofore him to concede such a lump of weight to those below him.

NOTES BY PHAETON. THE TAKAPCNA JOCKEY CLUB.

The marked success whioh last season characterised the meetings held under the auspices' of the Takapuna Jockey Club, placed it beyond doubt that the report and balance-sheet for the current year would be a most pleasant piece of reading, and this has been very amply borne out. In the two previous seasons the club had suffered losses to the extent of £509. but the last season proved so successful that not only was this loss wiped off, but there was a credit balance of £333 left to the good. Under such pleasing circumstances as the above, it need scarcely be said that the chairman (Mr. E. W. Alison) did not fail to acquit himself in his happiest style at the annual meeting held on Monday last. In the course of his speech Mr. Alison made some pungent remarks with regard to the manner in which the racing conferences were arranged, which he stigmatised as "most extraordinary and unbusinesslike," and in support of this, he instanced the proceedings over the special Conference held at Wellington in August last, the business at which it was given out by the Auckland Racing Club authorities (presumably acting on information) was solely for the purposes of considering the provisions of the Gaming Bill. Yet, in the face of this, other business was allowed to be introduced. It was this proceeding which called forth Mr. Alison's caustic remarks, and a* the delegate of the Auckland country clubs, ho has very just cause for complaint at the slip-shod manner in which the business was arranged. Mr. Alison touched upon tho question of the proposed formation of a New Zealand Jockey Club. The Takapuna Jockey Club's chairman is at all times the type of caution ; and on this important question his wellknown quality in that respect was once again brought out. Mr. Alison stated that he was not at present prepared to say whether he should oppose or support such a club, but before supporting the establishment of what would really be a court of appeal he should have to be satisfied that it would insure justice to all. and that the country and suburban clubs were fairly represented on such a court. THE RACING CONFERENCE. At a meeting of the committee of the Auckland Racing Club yesterday afternoon, the following series of resolutions which it is proposed to bring before the forthcoming conference to be held at Christchurch next month, were brought up and adopted—

That with a view of assisting owners and trainers in nominating horse* for the several meetings, all nominations shall close on a fixed day in each week (siy Friday) throughout New Zealand. That to encourage breeders and others to castrate their colts, geldings be allowed Sib instead of 3lb in all weight for-age ami classic races. That at the annual conference, held at Wellington in July, five or seven members be elected from that body to act as a Court of Appeal; to hear any cases that have been heard by a Metropolitan club, and where parties to the enquiry are not satisfied.

That the «um of £000 mentioned in clause 4 of rule 22 shall be altered to the sura of £500 ; that the sum of £500 mentioned iu clause 5 of said rule 22 shall be altered to £400 ; that the sum of £300 mentioned in clause 0 of said rule 22 shall be altered to the sum of £200, Provided always that the foregoing rules shall only apply to clubs holding meetings distant at least 2C mile* from a metropolitan racecourse. That Rule No. 107 shall not apply to a meeting at which the totalisator shall not lie used. That the fee* as at presentpaid tojockeys in accordance with the provisions of rule 169 ire generally too high, and that the Conference take into its consideration some scheme for the adoption of a lower scale. That the Conference define the meaning of a " h'ick."

That rule 63 be altered to read "Any person entering an unnamed horse, if of the age of two years or over, shall pay a penalty of£s for every time he shall so enter such horse.

A name may be claimed for a horse either by entry or publication, as mentioned in the foregoing rules, or at any time by sanding the pedigree to the registry office. An owner or nominator shall not be allowed to claim a name for a horse if any other horse in New Zealand shall have been previously known by the said name, whether such horse shall be distinguished by the addition to the same of numerals or otherwise. If the same name is proposed or claimed for two or more horses at the same time the order of priority shall be determined by lot by the committee of the club. Any person entering a horse in contravention of this rule shall bo liable to a fine not exceeding £50. THE NEW ZEALAND CUP. The racing that has taken place at Napier during the past fortnight has, it must be admitted, failed to throw even the slightest ray of light on the New Zealand Cup ; and, indeed, of the horses that competed there who are engaged in the Canterbury race, the only one that would appear to be entitled to remain in is Westmere —and his brace of seconds to such moderate performers as North Atlantic and Golden Plover are certainly not of such a character as to invest his chance at Riccarton with a hopeful aspect. It is fair to assume, therefore, that the field will show a considerable redaction when the next paymeut becomes due on Friday next. Mr. Butler's representative, Au Revoir, continues to hold his place firmly at the head of the quotations, but as he is doing all his work away from Riccarton nothing is known, except from hearsay, as to the manner in which hhe son of St. George is acquitting himself in his work. A telegram to hand states that the Auckland representatives, Pegasus and Impulse, have arrived at Riccarton, and though the latter is said to have had a rough experience during his trip by the Takapuna he fortunately suffered no hurt. So far we have not heard whether or not Lottie has put in an aupearauce at Riccarton, but during the next few days we may expect to hear something on that head, and also of the doings of the other horses who are undergoing their preparation at headquarters. The following are the local quotations on the Cup :—

Stol v. Außevolr 14 to I v. Pegasus 9 to 1 v. Royal Rose 10 to J ▼. Impulse 12 to 1 v. Lottie 16 to 1 v. Rangipuhi 12 to 1 v. Saracen 10 to 1 v. Hipponunes 12 to 1 v. Skirmisher 18 to 1 v. Clanranalu 12 to 1 v. Mugazine 18 to 1 v. Rosefeldt 14 to 1 v. Liberator 20 to 1 v. Three Star

The Dunedin writer Fusileer makes the following reference to the Cud candidates in training at Forbury:— Outpost will not be ready, out Hippomenes is striding along as if he meant business, notwithstanding the absence of his name from other events. No horse could look or move better than SkirI misher, and Dilemma has improved iu an • astonishing manner since our Hunt Club meeting. If he stands up, and there is no , reason to doubt it at present, he will be ' going like a bull dog when a lot of them are j feelinc the whalebone." i STUD NEWS I The result of the union between the famous ! Goldsbrough mare Frailty and the Don- : caster horse St. Lege/, who were mated to- ' gcther last season, was an event in through- | bred breeding that was being awaited with a ! great deal of interest, as a very general ; opinion was held that something of a very 1 high-class wtrald be furnished to the stud i book. However, so far as the first mating of the pair is concerned, it has terminated unsatisfactorily, as the mare on Tuesday last produced a dead foal. The following foalings have this week been announced:— Mr. T. Morrln's Cissy, by Musket—Frailty, filly to Mr. T. Morria's Albatross, by Malta—The Auk, filly to Cuirassier. Mr. T. Morrin's Ouida, by Yattendon—Gulnare, fllly to Cuirassier. Mr. T. Morrin's Lioness, by Leohnus— Laura, Ally to Castor. i Messrs. I)uder Brothers Belle, by Musket—Kate, Mr. V. N. Jones' Bridal Rose, by Black RoseRosalind, Ally to Hotehkias. Mr. W. Walters' Leorma, by Leohnus— colt to Blairgowrie. Mr. P. W. Roche's Cobweb, by St. Leger—Titania, colt to Blairgowrie. - . Messrs. Alison Brothers' Vasator, by Captivator Vacillation, Ally to Cuirassier. So far this season there have been 22 , foalings at Wellington Park.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. j The attention of racing clubs is directed to a notification which appears at the head of the sporting columns this week, which seta forth that the Auckland Weekly News has been re-appointed by the Auckland Racing Club the official calendar for this district. It is stated that the agents of an American breeder in search of a Musket horse recently approached Mrs. James White, requesting her to place a price upon Martini-Henry, and it is understood that she did so, naming 3000 guineas as the figure at which she was prepared to sell. Up to the present MartiniHenry has not, it must be admitted, given the turf anything that could be considered at all equal to himself, though he can lay claim to having sired a fair number of winners. If my memory serves me aright the son of Musket and Sylvia was sent to the stud in 1884, and from my raciug diary I find that up to the present he has sired the following 21 winners :—Rudolph, Singapore, Litigant, Donation, Ulric, Corvette, Marplot, Prelude, Sinecure, Syracuse.Tea Rose.Utter, Venapa, Arquebus, Anagram, Marco, Ruskinite, Mahee, Solon, Acmena, and Vanitas. An English cablegram to hand this week conveys the announcement that another well-known figure in the English turf world has joined the great majority, in the person of Sir John D. Astley. The deceased baronet lived a gay life, and he was undoubtedly one of the hardest searchers after sport that existed in the old country. A book which Sir John recently published, setting forth incidents in his life, showed that he had more than once received a crupl turn from Dame Fortune's wheel, out though old in years, he remained young in heart and spirits, and this kept " The Mate, by which soubriquet he was known to his intimate friends, strongly in evidence. The deceased baronet must have been over 80 years of age at the time of his death. Castor's son, Orion's Belt, added to his winning record at the Napier Park meeting on Tuesday last, when he scored in the Sapling Stakes? • On the following day, Wikitoria (byHotchVictoria) went very near to scoring another success for Wellington Park, and she was only beaten a short neck in the Nursery Handicap by Film, to whom she was conceding 9lbs. Film, who is by the English sire Eiridsford, was purchased in Victoria last March by Mr. Ormoud for 120 guineas. There was some talk of the A.R.C. Juvenile Stakes winner Forma being sent South with a view to her contesting at the C. J.C. Spring Meeting, but I understand that the daughter of Hotchkiss will remain in Auckland. The question of giving Gray's starting gate a trial in Auckland yesterday came before the A.R.C. committee. Mr. George Ellis, the New Zealand agent, stated that the machine would be established at the Pakurauga Hunt Club's Meeting to be held on Saturday next, and the committee decided that if the machine was found to act satisfactorily they would purchase one.

Royal Rose, Three Star, and The Dancer were this week brought back to New Zealand with a view to fulfilling their engagements at the Canterbury Jockey Club's Spring Meeting, and a telegram to hand Btates that the Auckland-owned trio arrived safely at Riccarton yesterday.

The A.R.C. committee yesterday passed the following programmes ; —South Auckland Racing Club (December 29), Whatawhata Racing Club (January 1).

It is thought to be likely that F. Macmauemin will take a team South with a view to competing at the Canterbury Jockey Club Spring Meeting next month. Should it be decided to do so, St. Clements, St. Patrick, and the two-year-old Haselmere will probably comprise the team.

It rarely happens that the same mare is responsible for two winners on the same afternoon and at the same meeting. This distinction was, however, last week gained in Canterbury by the Musket mare Engagement, whose two sons Magazine and Strathbraari won their respective engagements at the Plumpton Park Meeting. Magazine was got by St. George; Strathbraan by Apremont.

The following licenses have been issued by the Auckland Racing Club Committee :— Trainers, E. Kelly, W. Harrison ; trainers and jockeys, Michael Maher, Alfred Patterson ; jockey, T. Hodson. Permission was given to W. E. Ryan to train his own horses. Horse thieves are once again proving very troublesome both in Victoria and New South Wales. In the first-named colony, the stallion Day Dream (by Newminster —Nightmare) has been stolen, and so far the thieves have successfully eluded the police. A valuable thoroughbred foal, by Trenton out of Springtime, belonging to Mr. S. G. Cook, has also been stolen from a paddock at Mr. Cook's farm at Loch. Wheel tracks were discovered near the spot, indicating that the foal, a filly, had been carted away during the night.

Great things are heard from America about a son of Sterling, called Loyalist, who is own brother to Paradox. The Prince of Wales gave 3500 guineas for him as a yearling, and he turned out a dead loss, proving topheavy. Matthew Dawson, who competed with the Prince for his possession, said that he wai absolutely the most perfect yearling he ever saw. He was ultimately sold for a small sum to go to America, where he has been responsible for some first-class stock. The will of the late Mr. Martin Loughlin (of whose death we heard recently from Victoria) shows that the deceased sportsman has left property, chiefly realty, valued at from £240,000 to £250,000. It comprises the Glengower Estate, 18,000 acres, a large interest in the Seven Hills Estate, Kingston, and in Queensland station property, mortgages on land and station property, Melbourne tramway, bank, and other shares. The executors are Messrs. Wm. Leonard, Toorak ; W. M. Acheson, of Ballarat, who has for several years managed the business of the deceased : and R. S. Whiting, of Messrs. Taylor, Buckland, and Gates, lawyers, of Melbourne and Geelong. About £15,000 is to be at once paid in bequests, including £5000 to the deceased's brother, Michael Loughliu, farmer, Ireland, who is at present in Ballarat; £5000 to the Roman Catholic Bishop of Ballarat for the benefit of the Roman Catholic Schools and other institutions ; £500 each to the Ballarat Hospital, the Ballarat Orphan Asylum, and the Ballarat Benevolent Asylum ; £2000 to distant relatives in New South Wales; and sums ranging from £100 to £300 to his godchildren. The residue is to be managed for the benefit of his brother, Michael Loughlin, and the two sons of the latter, Michael and Thomas Loughlin. The funeral took place at Ballarat on September 25, and was a very lengthy one.

Old Whakawatea seems to retain his pace. At the Sydney Tattersall's Meeting, held on the 29th ultimo, at Rand wick, the Apremont gelding was slipped for the Tramway Handicap (six furlongs), and though weighted with the severe impost of 9st 101b, this did not prevent the New Zealander from winning, and he got home in front of his field in the great time of Im. 15s.

The first race that was ever run at Flemington took place on Friday, March 3, 1840. It was a match between Lieutenant Vingolle's two-year-old Conrad and Mr. Gibson's two-year-old Hassan. It was run in heats of two miles and a distance, and was won by Conrad.

It is stated that an offer of £800 was recently made and refused for Ranfppuhi.

Word comes trom Sydney to the effect that it has been found necessary to throw the Auckland-bred Collarette out of work, and the speedy daughter of Castor and Necklace will be treated to a six months'spell. The Victorian sportsman, Mr. J. Redfearn, sustained a serious loss recently through the death of the chestnut gelding Marco, who fell and broke one of his shoulders while being driven to the paddock with some other horses. Marco was a highly-bred horse by Martini-HenryMelanie. Beadonwell has arrived at Riccarton with a view to finishing his preparation for the New Zealand Cup. He is said to look well. The final payments for the Caulfield Cup become due on Tuesday next. With the view of extending the trade in horses between Australia and India several of the New South Wales studmasters, including Hon. H. C. Dangar (Neotsfield), Messrs. T. Cook (Turanville), Vincent Dowling (Lue), and White (Muswellbrook), despatched a splendid shipment of horses to Calcutta by the steamer Melbourne, which left Sydney for the East last week. Light Artillery is said to be looking somewhat light, as the result of his exertions at the recent A. J.C. Meeting.

Summing up the Caulfield Cup, " Nemo' (Sydney Mail) considers that the prospects of Ruenalf, Bruin, Paris, Brockleigh, Capstan, Uabba, and iEolus are the brightest. Some very fast trotting and pacing was done recently in America, and fresh records came very near being established. Robert J. by Hartford, paced a mile in 2m. s|s., which was the third of five single mile heats, and he also beat Marcot three one-mile heats in 2.8, 2.8, and 2.6fc. Ryland T., by Ledger Jr., trotted three one-mile heats in 2.8£, 2.7£, and 2.8f d; and b m Alix, by Patronage, got down to 2.8. The following acceptances have been received for the Poverty Bay Turf Club' 3 Spring Meeting, which takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday next: —

Spring. Handicap—St. Kilda 10.9, Mahaki 8.7 Lord Raven 7.12, Royal 7.0. Hurdles.—Dainty 11.0. Disturbance 10.11, New Year 10.10, Worth 10.7, Tewhakahawea 9.7, Glenora 9.0, Beanley 9.0. Flung Handicap.-St. Kilda 10.12, Mahaki 8.7, Poinsettia 7.13, Samoa 7.4, Cocheco 7.4, Royal 7.2, Tho Shaiper 6.9 The New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase winner Norton is amongst the entrants for the Steeplechase to be run at the V.A.T.Q, Meeting to-day.

THE DONOASTER ST. LKJER. HOW LADAS WAS DEFEASED. 'j American papers to hand contain details of the sensational surprise brought off n the j St. Leger at Doneaster last month, wh6i Sir I p. Johnstone's filly Throstle defeated the! Derby winner Ladas. The following it,an Ij, account of the race:— \ J** the St Leger Stakes of 2580V3 each. For tnri. a year-olds. Colts, 9st; fillies, 111b. gr Sir F. Johnstone's b f Throstle, by Petrarch— j£' Thistle . . . • • - • ■ • • • • ■** 15" Lord Rosebery's be Ladas, by Hampton- Illumm- U, Baron Hirsch's b c Matchbox, by St. Simon- ft Dukt tCL f Portland's b £ Amiable, by St Simon- t Mr! Milner's ch f None the Wiser, by Wisdom i mi- Corrie Roy . •-> *» •* .. ■ • ,• • u Lord Bradford's b c Hornbeam, by Chippendale —Hemlock . ••«,:•.. •• ° Lord Alington's br c Legal Tender, by Minting— Duke'of Portland's br'cGaiston, by AyrshireDorothea ** ° Betting at the post: &0 to 1 against Throstle, 11 to 10 on Ladas, 2 to 1 against Matchbox, 10 to 1 Amiable, 20 to 1 None the Wiser, 50 to 1 Hornbeam, ICO to 1 Legal Tender and Galston. Throstle made the running from the fall of the •flap, followed by None the Wiser and Matchbox, with Ladas last. Upon reaching the old mile Matchbox took the lead, Throstle dropping back to the rear. Half-a-mile from home None the Wiser was running abreast of Matchbox, the pair leading Hornbeam and Amiable, with Ladas gaining upon the leaders. Matchbox entsred the straight just clear of Ladas, who was followed by None the Wiser, Throstle, and Hornbeam. On the line for home Matchbox was beaten. Lad is drew clear of him, and was followed by Throstle, who challenged the Derby winner, and, amid a scene of the wildest excitement, the outsider drew away and won by three-quarters of a length. Ladas finished two lengths ahead of Matchbox. Time, 3m. 16 l-sth s. PAKURANGA HUNT CLUB MEETING. The following acceptances have been received in connection with the Pakuranga Hunt Club's Meeting, which takes place at Ellerslie on Saturday next : — Hunt Club Cup Steeples. Three miles and a-half.— Malabar 13.0, Detainer 12.4, Molly Hawk 12.4, Mystery 11.0, Carine, 11.0, Jimmy 11.0, Dandy 11.0. Tally-ho Steeples. Three miles.—Malabar 12.10, Defamer 12.0, Platch 11.7, Spectator 10.10, Bonanza 10.7, Tommy 10.0, Clarine 10.0, Peter Jackson 10.0, Guy 10.0, Mystery 10.0, Dandy 10.0. Members' Hurdles. Two miles.Nap 12.7, Malabar 12.0, Rabelais 11.10, Molly Hawk 11.7, Bonanza 11.0, Platch 10.7, Clarine 10.3, Tiki Queen 10.0 Ladies' Bracelet. One Rabelais 12.0, Baldoyle 11.10, Cynical 11.10, Villiers 11.10, Nap 11.7, Lucy Locket 11.4, Bonanza 11.4, Decoy 11.0, Tiki Queen 10.0, Jimmy 10.0. Flying Handicap. Five furlongs. -Dorothy 8.10, First Nelson 8.7, Annabelle 8.4, Grenadier 8.4, Lady Marion 7.12, Master Pat 7.7, Joe Sedluy 7.5, Her Ladyship 7.4, Linstock 7.2, Markinch 7.0, Brown Mantle 6.13, Lord Dunluce 6.11, St. Vincent 6.10. Open Handicap. One mile.—lda 8.9, First Nelson 8.4, Grenailier 8.1, Annabelle 7.13, I.ady Marion 7.9, Master Pat 7.5, Lieutenant 7.0, Cleopatra 6.7. Open Hurdlks. One mile and three-quarters.— Magpie 11.0, Belmont 11.6, Fishmonger 10.3, Warrior 9.12. Derry 9.0. Pony Handicap. Six furlongs.—Queen of Sheba 8.4, Brown Mantle 8.4, Cupid 8.3, Silkworm 7.13, Reil 7.10, Nelly 7.7, Virgin 7.6, My Sweetheart 7.0, Frisco 0.7, Direct 6.7. For the first time in New Zealand Gray'a Starting Machine, which has proved so successful on Australian racecourses recently, will be used on Saturday next at the above. The introduction of the mechanical starter will be watched with keen interest by New Zealand sportsmen. The privileges of the meeting were sold yesterday by Messrs. Tonks and Co., at the Brunswick Mart. The inner bar was purchased by Mr. S. C. Caulton, Central Hotel, for £31 10s, and the outside lean-to bar by the same purchaser for £20. The refreshment stalls were bought by Mrs. Mcintosh tor £2, the cards by the Scott Printing Company for £10, and the stabling by Mr. Parker for £3.