SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10018, 3 January 1896, Page 6

SPORTING.

THB AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING. President, Colonel Dawson; vice-president, Mr. Thou, Morrm: stewards. Messrs. W. R. Bloomfield, A. liuckland, Rtehard Duder, A: lianna, 11. T. Oorrie, Alfred Kidd, H. O. Nolan, J. C. Smith, W. D. Holgate; committee. Messrs, A. Buckland, A. Clark, J. Dickey, Richard Duder, B. T. Oorria, J. Kirkwood, W. McLaughlan. Gliomas Morrin, N. A. Nathan, J. Russell, H, Thompson, J. P. A. Philion; hon. Judge, Major Banks; lion, treasurer, Mr. J. Dickey; handicapper, Mr. J. O. Evett; star'er, Mr. George Cutis; Clerk of Scales, Mr. F. W. Marks; Clerk of Course, Mr, A. Selby; secretary, Mr. W. PerclvaL SECOND DAT. Beautiful weather favoured the A.R.C. on New Year's Day for the holding of the second day's racing in connection with their Summer Meeting. The attendance was fully up to that of Boxing Day, and it is estimatad that the number present was close on to 7000. His Excellency tho Governor, Lady Glasgow, and suite were present, and the vice-regal party remained till well on in the afternoon. Though at times the heat was a little severe, tho northerly breoze blowing throughout tho whole afternoon made the weather on the whole most delightful. Speculation was brisk during the day, and a sum of £10,971 was passed through the totalisator on tho eight oventa which composed the programme. Tho programme opened with the Glasgow Handicap, which attracted a field of eight, of which St. Laura was made favourite. The wiuuer. however, turned up in the littlo- thought of Anniversary, who won her first race for Major George. Seven horses weut to the post for the Hurdle Race, tho top weight, Dante, being installed favourite. However, he only figured in the race for a short time; for, in negotiating the second obstacle, he unseated his rider. After Ika Vuka had earied on tho running for about a mile and a-half, Ladybird put in her elt.im, and the daughter of Carbineer, heading her opponent iu the run across the top stretch, came on and won comfortably. The Great Northern Derby was the uoxt event on the programme, and as the contestants wore having their toilets prepared the greatest interest was manifested in tho proceedings. Osculator, though he looked bright ami well, was seen to be very sore when he emerged from his box; and, as he was required to run his race on a hard track, it was at once recognised that he would not shape satisfactorily, Fabulist was brimful of life, and the sound manner in which he strode round the enclosure was in striking contrast to the halting gait of Osculator. Armour who had been trained in private at Mr, Walters' estate at Papakura, created a most favourable impression, and he was a very different animal to what he was in the spring. He was credited with having registered a very satisfactory trial, and Mr. Bradley made no secret that lie expected his colt to got close to the winner. Mauser was another that seemed to be troubled with leg weariness; and Mr. Stead had little hope of the sou of Maxim prevailing against his opponents. St. Regel looked none the worse for the severe race that was exacted from him on Boxing Day, but followers of form declined tostaud him, for as Fabulist conceded him 71b in the Christines Handicap it was difficult to see how the son of St. Leger was to reverso places with that colt when meeting him on equal terms. When speculation opened iu real earnest on the race It was quickly seen that Fabulist would bo made favourite, and he carried the most money. When they wer*e sent on their journey. Armour wa< quickly into the lead, and taking his opponents along at a slashing pace he held command until the last four furlongs was entered upon, when Fabulist challenged him, and the latter heading his opponent in a few strides, he was first into the straight, and never afterwards giving his opponents a chance, he oame on and won by two lengths in fast time, Tne winner was subsequently led on to tho lawn and decorated with the blue riband, which pleasing ceremony was performed by Lady Glasgow, amid much cheering. Fabulist is another instance of a good colt being picked up "dirt cheap." He was bred at Sylvia Park by Messrs. L. D. and N. A. Nathan, and when those gentlemen sent up a batch of yearlings far sale in 1893 ho was purchased by Mr. W. Duncan for the small outlay of 25 guineas. Fabulist was got by St. Leger's half-brother Fabulous, and is out of the Leonidas mare liiisthona, Fabulist's victory in the Derby marks the fourth race he has won this season, and he is eutitled to be ranked as a good game colt. Oscillator was never in a prominent place at any portion of the race, but sore as he was he finished up his task like the game colt he is, and ran a dead heat with Mauser tor third place. However, from the manner in which Oscniator walked away after the race his exertion in the Darby is not unlikely to place him hors de combat for the remainder of the season. The Derby was run at a sound pace, and Mr. Stead, timed the various stages of the contest, with his wonted courtesy, gave the result to the press representatives, as follow'.—Quarter mile, '2745; half-mile, 535; three-quarter mile, lm 19.}s; one mile, lin 43-is; one and a-half miles, 2m 3915. The Derby contest over, atteution was directed to the Midsummer Handicap, for which the twelve youngsters coloured on the card all went to the post. It was the popular opinion that the winner would be found in either St. Paul, Armilla, or Defiance; but a pronounced surprise was in store, for the lightweighted Porangi Potae jumping into the lead directly the barrier went up, she stayed there throughout, and won au exciting race by threo parts of a length from St. Paul, who was a head in front of Armilla. The winner is a daughter of the imported horse Castor, and was picked up cheaply at the Wellington Park sale, last January, by Mr. S. C. Caulton for 25 guineas. Ten horses went tn the post for the County Handicap, St. Clemcuts being made favourite, and the son ot St. Lexer wou his race in good style. Stepfeldt, Peerless, and Deadshot being withdrawn from the A.P..C. Handicap only five were left iu to contest that race, the top weight St. Hippo being made a strong favourite. Anita and Dreamland carried on the running during the early stages of the race, but once in the straight St. Hippo settled down for a strong run and catching the leader Anita at the Derby stand he came on and won easily. The victory of the top weight was very popular, and Mr. Alfred Nathan was the recipient of many congratulations on the success gained by the bearer of the bluejacket. St. Hippo pulled up quite sound, and he may be expected to further distinguish himself ere taking leave of the turf. In the Pony Handicap Talisman bore out the running on Boxing Day by again defeating his opponents. The only one to be withdrawn trom the Maiden Handicap was Anniversary, whose victory in the Glasgow Handicap run earlier in the day, made her ineligible to start, and a field of fourteen went to the post. The three-year-old St. Simon being made favourite, the winner turned up in Miss Nelson, who scored a welldeserved victory for Messrs. Alison Brothers. The following are the details of the racing :—

Glasgow Handicap of lOOsots ; second horse to receive lOsovs nut of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Seven furlongs, In. Out. 39 40-Major 9. Nelson George's b m Anniversary, 4yrs, by Nurdenfeldt -Sister Agnes, fist 91b (Harrison) .. .. 1 23 18-Mr. J. Leather's ch h Lord Dunluce, 4yrs, by St. Leger-Lady Antrim, 7st, including slh over (Bird).. .. 2 220—209—Mr. Watson's ch m St. Laura, Oyr.s, by St. Leger-Mlss Laura, 9st (Creamer) 3 118 139-Mr. George Wright's ch m Doris, 4yrs, Bst 81b (Williams) 0 25 25-Mr. A. Klild's b c Klngsraan, Dyrs, 7st »lb (Stewart) .. .. .. 0 35 27-Mr. J. H. Howe's ch h First Nelson, Byrs, "st (Satman) 0 32 38-Mr. J. Clement's b m Peerless, flyrs, est 81b (Castleton) 0 3 6-Mr. Rlat'-n'i ch c Commodore, 3yrs, fls 71b(JiUings) _ 0 495 503 ' ; Mr. Cutis despatched the field to a capital start, and for the first few strides St, Laura, Doris, and Anniversary ran almost in line; but when the sixfurlong post wa* ft sacked Anniversary went to the front, and St. Life and Doris falling awa", Poorless went up secjVSs Anniversary led Peerless by three parts of A rtjffith going into the cutting, and at the half-mile jp'lji there was no difference in the position; but ait w strides fnrther on Anniversary drew avray front 1)$ opponent, and she soon had » three-lengths' .Mintage, while Lord Dunluce, coming with a stag run, took seoond place a* they raced into the stf i ftht, Anniversary held a length's advantage of LorfUvunluce when their head* were fairly in a linear home, but the latter coming gamely on he was-on terms when they reached the Derby Stand, and the pair fighting out an exciting finish, Major George's mare won by a neck, with Si l.aura two lengths away in third place, and Commodore a length away fourth. Time, Ira. 29} i. Dividends: Inside, £11 Ss; outside, £9 10s. New Year's Handicap Huroi.es of loosors, second horse to receive lOsovi out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles. Tire miles. In. Out.

155 114-Mr. B. H. Skipwith's b in Ladybird, syrs, by Carbineer—Winnlo, lo.it I2lb (S. Fergus) 1 17 17—Mr. J. Bland's b g Ik* Vnka. aged, by Ariel-Miss MirGrath, Bit (Wells) .. 2 32 10-Mr. J. Mu«grove's b in Economy, 6yrs, by Retrenchment - Abbess, Ost Chaafe).. • J 243 221—Mr. J. T. Moore's b g Dinte, oyn, list 101b (D. Laing) 0 43 45-Mr. 0. \V. S. Patterson's br g Belmont, aged, lost (McKinnon) 0 108 OS-Mr. J. MeasoH's b g Knapsack, 4yrs, 9sfc 31b, including Sib over (A. Williams) 0 30 20—Mr. F. Anthony's Waverley, aged, 9st 61b, including 6ft ever (Collins) „ 0 632 63? Ika Vnka was the first on bis legs, and approaching the first hurdle be was half a dozen lengths in advance with Economy next,. As they raced into the cutting, Knapsack took second place, and bo

' was within a length of Ika Vuka as they swept past the half-mils post, Ladybird and Economy being the most prominent of the others, Dante lying last. Ik* Vuka sailing along gaily, hold his advantage over the next hurdle, where Dante unseated his rider. Ika Vuka was the first into the straight, and passing the sUnd he Hold a couple of lengths advantage of Knapsack, Ladybird and Belmont following close handy, Kcoipony and Waverley racing together last. Ika Vuka drawing away from his opponent he held nearly a dozen lengths advantage when they reached the fifth hurdle. Here Lad third commenced to make up her ground, and wheri they came through the cutting she was within three lengthi of the leader who was seen to be in trouble. Ladybird drew up to Ika Vuka as they came to the seventh hurdle, and heading him in a few strides she was two lengths ahead when the straight wis reached, and coming on she won comfortably by four lengths; the same distance levanting Ika Vuka lrom Economy. Time, 3m. 665. Dividends: Inside, £3 13s; outside, £i 4s. Great Northern Dkrby of soosovs, added to a sweepstake of Itnovs each; second horse to receive lOAsovs; and third horse 25snvs nut of the stake. For three-year-olds. Colts, Sst 101b; fillies and geldings, Sst 61b. One mile and a-nalf. In. Out. 303 -Mrs. Wm. Dunean's hr c Fabulist, by Fabulous - Inlsthona, Sat 101b (Taylor) 1 148 142-Mr. S. Bradley's hr c Armour, by Hotchkiss - ilipporina, Sst 101b (Quinlon) 2 133 147-Mr. 0. 0. Stead's b c Mauser, by Muim-Auray, Sst 101b (Dcrritt) .. t 246 232—Mr. r). A. Mel.tod's br c Oscillator, by Howhkiss-Pungaworewero, Bst 101b (Dawes) t 116 85-Mr. A. li. Bvers' b c St. Itegel, by 'St. Lei;er—Friendship, Sit 101b (D. Morrigan) ~ „ 0 051 900 St. Regel was the first away, but they had only gone a fow strides when Armour shot to the front, and rounding into tho straight the latter was a length clear of Fabulist, after whom came St. Kegel, Mauser, and Osotilator in that order, Passing tip stanl Armour wis still a length in advance of Fabulist, St. Kegel two lengths away third, Mauser on tho latter'.* quarter, with o<eulator a couple of lengths away behind Mauser in last place. Rounding the bottom turn, Armour was a length and ahalf in advance of Fabulist, St. Regel still < lein* close up third, while Oscillator, who wis still last, was then early being hunted along. Armour held his own all th« way up the back stretch, but entering tne cutting Fabulist was on the loader's quarter, and Osculator here making an effort to pot near the leader ran up alongside Mtusor, who was third four lengths behind the latter. Rasing'up to the halfmile post, armour was in difficulties, and fabulist drawing up to the son of llotohkiss he disposed of him without very much trouble, and racing o < with a free stride he held a throe lengths advantage when the home turn was reached, Mauser and Oscillator being together (our lengths away. Half way up the straight Armour made another strong effort to get on terms with tho leader, but it was without avail and Fabulist holding his own comfortably ran home a winner by two lengths, while Oscillator and Manser, who were about the same distance behind, could not be separated by the judge, and a dead heat was declared. St. Regel was two lengths behind the latter in I is', place. Time, 2m. 891s. Dividends: Inside, £2 9s; outside, £2 15s. WINNERS OF THE DERBY STAKES.

Midsummer Handicap of ISOsots; second horse to receive lfisovs, and third horse 6sovs out of the stake. For two-yeir-olds. In. Out. 14 Mr. 0. Brimhlecombe's b f Poranci Potae, by Castor-Madcap, 6st 91b, inclndinj; 21b ovor (Perry) .. .. 1 123 121—Mr. J. Cha/ife's b c St. Paul, hy St. Lcirer-Satanolla, Ost 31b (J. Oliaafo) 2 183 207—M . Thomas Mnrrln'i b f Ariniila, by Castor-Necklace, Ost 101b (David) .. 3 137 93-Hon. J. D. Onnond's ch 0 Defiance, 101b (Dawes) 0 32 85-Mr. 0. 0. Stead's br c Epaulet, Bst 101b (Morrett) 0 42 28-Mr. (i 0. Stead's h c Uniform, 7st 111b (Connop 0 91 85-Mr. 11 Burke's b f Lady Anna, 7stlolb (Hammond) 0 29 21-Mr. J. chaifo'sb c St. Elmo, 7st 10b (Parker) 0 12 12-Mr. W. Walter's br c RwordOsh, 7st (Cutlatnn) 0 11 7—Major F. Nelson George's bk / drairal Hawfce, 7st (Harrison) 0 14 7—Mr. M. Goodson's ch g Kll'jln, 7st (Kartell) 0 11 fl— Messrs. Alison Brothers' ch c detector, 7st 21b, including 61b otar (dird) _ 0 702 627 Porangi Potae and St. Paul were the first away, and running into the cutting tho former hid a length's advantage of the Foal Slakes winner, itnbiu and Arraill i being the most prominent of the others. IMrangi Potie held her advantage in the rim across the top stretch, and when the home turn wis reached she was sill in from, with St. Paul her closest attendant, while Armllli could be stun coming fast on the outside. As they swept past the Derby stand St. Paul and Armllla were closely pressing the leader, but the daughter of Castor, finishing must (tamely, she hold her own to riio end, and won by three-parts of a length from St. Paul, who defend Arruilla by a head for second honours. St. Klmo was elos< up fourth. Time, lm. 4s. Dividends : Inside, £10 2s ; outside, £50 lis.

County Handicap of loOsovs. Keeond horse to receite lOsnvs out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards, six furlongs. In. Out. 251 193—Mr. F. Macmanemin's b h St. Clements, aged, by St. Legor-Satanclla, 9st Slb(Smith> 1 170 170—Mr. T. Morrin's ch f Forma, 3yrs, by Hotchkiss-Foimo, fist 01b (Davis).. 2 72 83-Memrs Alison Bros.' ch f Ml<s Nelson, Syrs. by Torment, lit lib, including lib over (Hammond) .. 3 47 48—Mr. Watson's ch m St. Laura, uyrs, Ost 211) (Creamer) 0 18 15-Mr. D. Stewart's blk f Hazelraere, 3yrs, 7it 81b (.Stewart) 0 19 111-Mr. J. 11. Howe's ch h First Nelson, 6yrs,7st ;!lb (Satman) .. «.. .. 0 44 29-Mr. J. Sutton'- b m H»e. syrs, 7st 21b, including libovot(Bird) .. .. 0 80 23-Mr. 0. F. Briinblecombe's b c Deadshofc, Syrs, «st 91b (Perry) 0 29 21— .1. Qulan's ch ra Pororua, fiyrs, 6st Sib (Holmes) 0 81 4S-Major F X. George's ch m Heart of OlMyre, «st 71b Harrison .. .. 0 718 CIS When tiny .settled into their strides neart of Oak shot out in front, and at the half-mile post she held half a length's advantage of Miss Nelson. Forma being next, Eft and St. Clements fallowing in that erder. Half my acrois the top stretch Heart of Oak fell away, and Mi" Nelson took up the lead, with Kto close handy, and St. Clements well up. Miss Nelson was first into the straight, hub when they came to settle down for the run home St. Clements dished past her, and coming on in great style the top weight ran In a comfortable winner three-parts of a length in front of Forma, with Miss Nel«on well up third. Time. In. Us. Dividends: Inside, £2 lis outside, It 17s. Auckland Racino Club Handscap of 350sovs; second horse to recilve SOsovs, and third horse lOsovs out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. One mil* and »-half. In. Out. 419 850-Mr. 1., D. Nathan's h h St. Hippo, orr<, by St. Leger—Hippona, Ost 9lb (Derrett) 1 116 91—Mr. R. Burke's b m Anita, 4yrs. by King Quill-Anna, 7st 71b, (Hammind) 2 186 146-Mr. J. Mulr's b m Folly, aged, by Captivator-'l'he Jilt, 7st slb (Gall) 3 77 92-Mr. Samuel Bradley's b g Impulse, aged, by St. Leger-Aida, Ist 41b (tyuinton) 0 103 58—Mr. D. McKinnon's br m Dreamland, aged, by Cadogan-Slesta, 7st Bib (Castliton).. M 0

880 738 There was one breakaway befoio they were sent on their journey, and wii.it; would have bom fin excellent start was destroyed by Dreamland hanging at the post. St. Hippo, Imnulse, Anita, and Fully ran stride f>r stride (or the first hundred yards, when St. Hippo forced to the front, and rounding into tin straight the top weight held half-a-length advantage ■>£ Anita, Impulse and Colly running together, a length away next, while Dreamland was half-a-dozen lengths behind, last. Pacing the stand, St. Hippo had increased his advantage to i length, Anita being still his most dangerous opponent, while Folly and Dreamland, who had closed. np their ground, running side by side, close handy next. Rounding the bottom turn St, Hippo fell back, while Anita and Dreamland wir„ racing together in the lead, Folly being close up third, with St. Hippo next, and Impulse last. Anita and Dreamland raced stride for stride for a short distance, but passing trio seven furlong post, Anita held half a length's advantage of her opponent, at which point St. Hippo could be seon miking a-forward move, Folly wi, the same time falling hack. Dreamland got on terms with Anita in the run up the back stretch, and that pair were still together when they reached the cntllng, where Folly made a strong run, and at the half-rail« post she was level with the Cnp Tinner, while Dreamland falling away, St. Hippo was loft in flrit place. Anita and Folly raced on close terms across the top stretch, and entering the straight Anita drew away a length in front, which caused a cry to go up in her favour; but it was all too soon, for once fairly in the straight St, Hippo came with a great run, and the son of St. Leger dashing up between Anita and Folly jus before (hey got to the Derby stand, he drew »way from thorn at once and won an excellent race by two lengths, Anitadefeatin i Folly by a length for second honours. Dreamland was foartb, and Impulse last.; Time, , sm. <ujs. Diridendo: Inside, ■« 178; 4117 a.

PONY HANDicijfef SOsova. Second horse 'to receive lOsovs, and. third horse Ssovs out of the stake. For ponies 14 hands ■ 2 inches and. under. For three-year-olds and upwards. Six furKmgs. In. Out. ; .» -■ ■'''• % >-. i I '*' 228 193—Mr. J. H. Martin's b g Tallsmfm, 6yrs, ! by Derringer — Nemesis, list , Mb " (Buchanan) .. • .. ... .... 1 83 82-Mr. J. Clument's ch m Marourneen, aged, by Anteros,9st 91b (Pennell) .. 2 147 138-Mr. J. Sutton's b m Fidget, 4yrs, by Brigadier-Mayflower, Bird) .. 3 60 42-Mr. J. C. Booth's b m Romp, 6yrs, Bab 121b (LfiinK) 0 14 16-Mrs. J. H. Jllllng*B br m Bit o' Fashion. 4yrs,Bst(Duff) .. .. .. .. 0 35 25-Mr. R. Moore's ch m Kit, 6yrs, Sab (Davis) I .. ..0 87 47—Mr. W. J. Greenwood's b m Cupid, aged, 7stlolb (Kelly) 0 63 68-Mr. J. Sklnwlth's bin Valencia, 4yrs 7st 61b (Connop) - .. .. - 0 «53 603 Cupid was first away, and led into tho straight when Talisman went to the front, and coming on the lattur won by a length from Mavourneon, with Fidget close up third. Time, lm. IHJs. Dividends: Inside, £2 lis; outside, £2 14s. Maiden Handicap of lOOsovs. 'Second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stake. For throe-year-olds and upward*. For horseo that have won Elisors at time of starting. One mile. In. Out. 63 48—Messrs. Alison Bros.' m Bliss Nelson, 3vrs, by Tfirment, list 61b (Murrigan) 1 108 72-Mr. T. B. Bull's b f Mantle, 3yrs, by Tas-man-.Mnntilla, 7st (Castleton) .. 2 1)2 101—Mr. James Keail's ch g Yattenfeldt, 6yrs, by Nnrdenfeldt-Yattacy, Bst 71b (Creamor) 3 45 38-Mr. F. Davis' b h Repeater, Cyrs, Sst 61b (Davis) , 0 81 10-Mr. J. Chaafe's br e Pirate, 3yrs, Bst (Chaafo) 0 20 8-Mr. J. C. Booth's b m Captivity, Eyrs, 7st 101b (Perry) ... i 0 146 134—Mr. It. 11. Sklpwith's b c St, Simon, 3yis, 7st91b(WoodlloId) .. .. 0 79 61-Mr. J. Sutton's cli g Rex, 3yrs, 7st 71b (Bird) 0 12 8-rMr. J. Bland's b h Stamford, aged, 7sb (Farrell) 0 40 29-Mr. J. Chaafe's b g Fronlignac, 4yrs, 6st Mb (J. Chaafo) 0 88 22-Mr. G. Hill's c m Ongo, aged, est 111b (Biilonl 0 104 68—Messrs. Alison Brothers ch in Lady Agnes, 3yrs, 6* Mb (Hammond) .. 0 7 6-Mrs. R. Perry's ell g Jukor, Gym, fist 71b (Satman) 0 0 15— .1. Clements 1 !! Viceroy, aged, fist 71b (CaUin) 0

801 617 Captivity was tho first away, and alio lod for about a furlong, when Rex took command, anil closely followed by Lady Agues, the litter led round the turn, up tha hack, stretch, and across the top, when Lady Allies was done with. Rex was first into the straight, but he was beaten before tho Derby stand was reached: and Miss Nelson here taking command, she came on and won easily by a length from Mantle, who was two lengths In front of Y-ittonfeldt. Tims, Ira. 40s. Dividends : Inside, £11 gs;outsiilo, £11 lis. THIRD DAY. The third and concluding day's racing of tho Summer Meeting took place yesterday in bountiful weather. There was again a very largo attendance of the general public, and everything passed off most pleasantly. . Major Banks, who occupied his usual place in the judge's box on all three days, had several close finishes to decide on the concluding afternoon, and ho gave his decisions with promptitude and accuracy. Mr. G. Cutts was all through very successful in despatching his fields, and his knowledge of the vagaries of excitable horses enabled him to deal with troublesome candidates in a manner that prevented many annoyances.

During tho afternoon the sum of £11,109 was passed through the totalisators, which, added to the £'20,690 invested on the first and second days, gives a total of £31,799 for the meetiug. The totalisator arrangements wero well carried out by Mr. W. Blomfiold ami his staff, and throughout the whole three days thero was not a single dispute. The fine band, under the leadership of Mr. Impcy, rendered a choice selection of music, which, as usual, was given in finished style. Mr. T. McEwin and his staff had a busy time in the catering department, but the arrangements were so perfect aa to give the utmost satisfaction.

The racing oponed with the Ascot Handicap, which attracted a field of ten, Doris being made favourite. The daughter of St. Leger was the first away when they were sent on their journey, and never being headed she won with the greatest of ease from Mauser. A field of seven went to the post for the Sylvia Handicap, for which Lady Anna wis the most extensively backed. Porangi Potae was the first into her stride, and entering the straight with a two lengths advantairo she looked like repeating her victory of the previous day, but as they drew up to the lawn rails Antares shot up, and the son of Castor won au interesting race by a neck from Uniform. There was only a field of rive for tho Grandstand Handicap, Dreamland being made favourite. She was prominent for the first four furlongs, but after that (listattoo had been completed she was dtinc' with. St. Hegel, who had always beeji; in a prominent place was in front when the last naif-mile was entered upon, and he just lasted lons enough to win by a head from Yattenfeldt, who put in a strong run in the last couple of hundred yards of the journey. Seven horses went to the post for the Steeplechase, for whioh Tiritea was made a warm favourite. Fishmonger carried the field along at a capital pace lor the greater part of the journey, but when th«y got to the postand rail fences at the top of the hill tho third time Tiritea headed Ins opponent, and though Mr. Hayr's game little horse stuck gamely to Ids opponent when he ran dawn the hill, it was easily recognised, when they landed over the stone wall, that the Napier horse had a lot left in him, and leaving Fishmonger as they raced to the head of the straight, he romped home an easy winner. The Newmarket Handicap only drew a field of five, Acone being made favourite. He was in a prominent place when the home turn was reached, and ran home an easy winner. A capital field of ten went to the post for tho valuable Royal Stakes, upon which event the speculation was very brisk. The support accorded to Mr. Stead's colt Bloodshot was such a persistent character that he was a warm favourite almost from the first stroke of the bell, The favourite gave some little trouble, indeed his behaviour at tho post was such as to cause his admirers some anxiety, as he showed an inclination to shirk the question. However, when the barrier went up Bloodshot was quickly into his stride; and after St, Ouida had accompanied him for a short period in the journey tho son of Maxim came on and won by a couple of lengths from Fabulist. On weighing in both tho winner and runner up were accorded a well-deserved cheer. The Pony Hurdle Race attracted a field of five, Little Tom being made favourite. Failing to jump off, however, ho was never in the hunt, and the winner turned up in Valencia, who won easily, iThe concluding event of the programmo was [the Recovery (stake, the handicap for which IMr. livetfc declared on the course. It gave rise capital contest, Eve dofeating St, he Recovery ktake, the handicap for which rlr. livetfc declared on the course. It gave iso to a capital contest, Eve dofeating St. Tilda by a neck. I The following are the details of tho facing :—

Ascot Handicap of lOOsovs; second horse tore* celre lOsovs from the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. One mile. In. Out. 252 217-Mr. George Wright's ch m Doiis, 4yrs, by St. Leger — Ophelia, 7st i2lb (Davis) .. .. 1 99 135-Mr. 0. 0. Stead's b c Mauser, 3yrs, by Maxlm-Auray, B<l 4lb (Barrett) J IC3 87-Mr. Watson's ch m St. Laura, fiyr.i, by St. Leger— Laura, Bst'7lb (Creamer) I 17 18-Mr G. Wright's b g Panoply, Syrs, Sst lOlh(Kesn) 0 18 10—Mr. A. rtidd's b c Kingsman, 3?m, Tab 91b (Stewart) 0 18 18— J. n. Howe's ch h First Nelson, fiyrs, 7st Mb (Salman) 0 41 37—Mr. .1. Lowtber's ch h Lord Dunluco, 4yrs, Tst 21b, including !lb ovor (Bird) 0 0 12-Mr. 11. 11. Skipwlth's be St. Simon, ayrs, est 131b, including 21b over (Toomey) 0 43 38—Mr. I). McKinnon's b h Harla, 4yrs Ost 1011) (Castletnn) 0 12 7-Mr. G. Biimlilecomhe's be Deadshot, 3yrs,Bst Mb (Firry) , 0 013 680 There was a lot of delay at the post, owing to Kingsman persistently refusing to join the field. At length they werogot away on fully even terms. Doris was the first to show out in front, and being joined by Kingsman as thoy raced round the bottom stretch, that pair led the field at a slashing pace up the bick stretch ; St. Laura and Mauser who wore lying a couple of lengths away, being most prominent of the others. When they reaches the cutting, Kingsman began to fall away, and Doris had a two lengths' advantage as they swept past the hall-mile post, at which point, Lord Dunluce ran into second place. Doris held her own along the top stretch, asd she was first into the straight, Lord Dunluce and St. Laura being the most prominent of the others. Half-way down tho straight Mauser put in a strong run ; but though he finished very gamely, he could nut catch Doris, who came on and won comfortably by two lengths, Mauser defeating St. Laura by a length for second honours." lard Dunluce was fourth, and Haria fifth. Time, Im. 425. Dividends: Inside, 11 Us: outside, £2 Bs. Sylvia Handicap of lOOsovs. Second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stake. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs.

In. Out. • , 21 2T—Mr. J. Chaafe's br c Antaris, by Castor - Hilda, Tat (Parker) .. .. ~ 1 73 flO-Mr. 0. G. Stead's br c Uniform, by Hotchkiss-Formo, 7st 31b (Goiiuop) 2 30 81— G. rtrimbleeombe'.i b f Porangi Pntao, by Castor-Madcap, 7sb 51b, , (PW'rt .' 3 6 10-Mr, E. A. Price's Sappho, Tat Tib (Mfccr) 0 102 67—Hon. J. 1 l>, Oimond'g br t Daring, Tat (Whit*) 7 .. .. o 83 88-Mbmh. Alison Bros.' eh e Nestor, 7b* (Bird) ~ o 05 «6~Mr. J. Chaafe's b c St. Elmo, Tst 6lb (J, Chaafo) ~ ~ 0 138 159-Mr. It. Burke's b ( Lady Anna, 7st (Hammond) .... 0 23 11-Mr. H. Goodson's cli g Rubin, Sat 13ii>, including 31b over (Varrell) „ .. o 647 608

Porangi Potae and Rubin wore the first away, and the former led Into the cutting and across the top stretch, when St. Elmo took second place.' Porangi Potae was first into the straight, and she looked like winning; but as they raced te the Derby Stand the field closed op, and half-a-dozen seemed to have equal chances. As they drew up to the lawn rails. Uniform was nearly level with Porangi Potae; and here Antares, whe had been coming very gamely In the centre of the field, shot out and finishing most gamely secured a neck victory over Uniform, with Porangi Potae close up, third. Time, lm. IDs. Dividends: Inside, £23 Ss; outside, £1813s. Grandstand Handicap of HOsovs; second horse to receive 20sor.i one of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Winner of any ia« after publication of weights to carry lib penally. One mile and a-qu&rter.

In. Out. 168 176-Mr. A. K. Byera' b c St. Regel, 3yrs, by St. Leger—Friendship, Tat 12lb (J. Chaafe 1 75 CO-Mr. James Kean's ch g Yattenfeldt, 6yrs, by Nordonfeldt—Yattacy, 6st 1311), including slb over (Farrell) .. 2 108 88—Mr. J. Mulr's b m Folly, aged, by Captivator -The Jilt, 7st3lb (White) .. 3 204 119-Mr. D. McKlnnon's br m Dreamland, aged, 7st 91 (Connep) 0 111 10)-Mr. R. Burke's b m Anita, 4yrs, Tub 81b (Hammond) 0 662 653 Dreamland and St. Regel were the first away, and Folly joining that pair the trio raced almost in line passing the stand. Rounding the bottom turn Dreamland and St Kegel were still racing on terms, withVattenfoldt a length away in thirdulace. As they swept up to the seven furlong post Folly put in a strong run, and dashing up into first place she led the Sola up the back, her nearest attendants being St. Hegel and Dreamland. Folly led Into the cutting, but as they raced up to the half-mile post St. Kegel took command, and tho son of St. Leger showed the way across the top stretch and Into the straight, and looked to be winning easily, but as they raced np to (he Derby stand Yattenfeldt set out on a strong run, and dashing past Folly he challenged the leader, and the pair fighting out an exciting finish, St. Regel just lasted long enough to win by a head, Yattenfeldt defeating Folly by a couple if lengths for second honours, Anita fourth, and Dreamland last, 'lime, 2m. 12s, Dividends : Inside, £3 lis; outside, £3 6s. Auckland Steeplechase Handicap of 260sovs; second horse to receive 30sovs, and third horse ' lOsovs out of the stake; About three miles and a-half. In. Out. . . _~. 80S' 377—Mr. Riipuka Te Hianga's b R Tlrltea, aged, by Hippocampus-Wairuare<ia, list 1211. (Redmond) -• .-• •• x 189 199-Mr. U. H. Hayr's hr g Fishmonger, aged, by Isaac Walton-Accident, lOst Sib (Fergus).. .. -- - * 76 67-Mr. U. Collins' bglka, aged, by Piscatorious, lOst (Collins) 3 222 207-Mr. R. Burke's b g Bombardier, fiyrs, by Brigadier-Kate, list 01b (MornKan) •• 0 68 75-Mr. A. B. Byers' br g Mozel, 6yrs, by Turquoise, lOst 31b (Pennell).. •■ 0 47 S9-Mr. J. Sutton's b k Ditto, syrs, by The Dauphin-Fair Lillian, Ost 121b, Including 61b over (Wells) .. .. 0 88 so—Air. .1. Clement's iltheen, aged, by Kingfisher, Ost 71b (Windsor) .. 0

1005 1053 Hcaltheen was the quickest on his legs, and he was first to the hurdle, bis nearest attendants being Fishmonger, Tiritea, and Bombardier. Before they I got to the next hurdle, however, Fishmonger was in front, and raring Into the plantation he was three lengths ahead of Soaltheen, with llritea two lengths away in third phice, Bombardier being about the same distance behind fourth. Fishmonger Increased his advantage to nearly fifteen lengths in tho run up the hill, Tiritea being his nearest attendant, as they crossed the post and rails, which all tot over in safety. As they ran down the hill Tiritea reduced tho gap .separating him from the leader, and when they cainn to the stonewall he was within three lengths of him, Bombardier being well up third, Scaltheoii, Ika, and Moz?l following, while Ditto here ran off. Fishmonger showed the way through the rails, and when he reached I lis sod wall he was nearly half-a-dozen lengths In advance, but when they camo to the water Tiritea was within three lengths or his opponent, Bombardier two lengths away third, Scaltheen and Ika being close up, while Mozel was a long way in the rear. Fishmonger readied the old water jump six lengths in front of Tlritta, and led up the b\ck, and through the plantation, having at loast a dozen lengths idvantage of Tiritea when he reached the post-and-r'lils for the second tlmo, Borobardlur being still well up third. Coming down the hill very strongly Fishmonger held th« advantage; but making a faulty lump in negotiating the stonewall Tiritea got within a half -a • dozen lengths «( him when they opened out on to the fiat. Fishmonger was first to the sod fence, Tiritea being still six lengths away; a similar distance separating Bombardier, who was third, Ika, Sealtheen, and Mozel following in that order. There was no alteration in places over the double, which all the horses negotiated in safety. Fishmonger showed the way over the stonewall and down to the old water jump, where Tiritea got within three lengths of his opponent, while Bombardier was still third, half-a-dozen lengths away. In the run up the back stretch Fishmonger began to draw away again from Tiritea, and bounding oter the hurdles in (treat style, he was nearly a dozen lengths In advance of the Napier horse, while Bombardier was within a length of the latter. As they ran up the hill however, Tiritea quickly reduced the gap separating I him from the leader, and he was within three lengths of him when they ran into the plantation, I with Bombardier well tip third. In the run un the hill Tiritea continued to improve his position, and catching Fishmonger at the post and rails he was a clear length in front of him when they landed over the obstacle, while Bombardier was still In third place The two loaders cleared the next fence in safety ; •nt Bombardier jumping slovenly fell. The two leaders raced down the hill on almost equal terms, but when they r-ached the stone wail It could easily be seen that Tiritea was going tho best of the two, and the latter drawing away from his opponent In the run tip the straight, lie ran homo an easy winner by nearly a dozen lengths, Ika being about tho same distance behind Fishmonger third, with Scaltheoii and Mozel following in that order. Time, Bm. 86s. Dividends ; Inside, £2 9s ; outside, £2 10s.

Newmarket Handicap of lOOsovs; second hors* to receive lOiots out of the stake, For three-year-olds and upwards. Six furlongs. In. Out. 121 163—Mr. A. Davis' eh g Acone, Syr- by St. Aconite, Tst 101b (Davis) .. 1 8 9-Messrs. Alison Bros." ch m Miss Nelson, Srrs, by Torment, Tst Sit (Bird) J 119 121— Mr. T. Maemanemln's b h St. Clements aged, by St. SatanelU, lust (Smith) 3 II 17-Mr. A. E. flyers' b gSt. Kilda, Syrs,' Ost (Morrigan) 0 18 fl-Mr. Oeorge Wright's eh m Doris, 4yrs, &st 71b, including (lb penalty (Williams) 0 16 10-Mr. O. Brtmblecombe's blk % The Sharper, aged, 7st lulu 0 11 15—Major F. N. George's b m Annlreisary, 4yrs, 7st 2lb (Harrison) ft 8 15— J. Oleawts' bra Peerless, Syrs, Ost Tib .. .. - 0 310 SIS Miss Nelson and Anniversary were the first away, and they raced prominently across the top stretch, but when they reached the turn for home Acone shot to tho front, and disposing of Miss Nelson, he came on, arid stallln? off all opposition, drew away and won by tiro lengths from Miss Nelson, who was three parts of a length in front of St. Clements. Time, tin. IDs, Dividends; Inside, £! Os; outside, It The Rovai. Stakes of 600sovs ; second horse to re ceire 20 per cent., and third horse 10 per cent, out of the stake. For two and three year olds. Weight for age. Winners after Ist August, 1895, of any race or 'races collectively, of the value of SuOsnrs, lib: of JOOsots, Bib; of 7f>osovs, 71b; of lOOOsovs, 101b. Maiden three* year olds at time of starting allowed 101b ; two year olds Tib. Six furlongs. In. Out.

203 200-Mr. 0. 0. Stead's b c Bloodshot, Jyrs, by Maxim-Iris, Bst Mb (Derrett) .. 1 176125-Mrs, W. Dimeau'i b c i-ahullst, 3yr«, by Fabulous—lnUthona, Sit 131b, including 71b penalty (Taylor) .. 2 30 18-Mr. A. K; lljerf b c St. Bejel, 3yr.i, by St. Friendship, Sab Sib (Mor.' rlgan) •;. : .. ''~'.■ 8 119 78-Mr. 0. 0, Stead's h c Musketry, 3yrs, : by Maxim— Bst 9lb, in. eluding 31b penalty (Connop) ~■ 0 77 08—Mr. Thomas Motrin's ch f Forma, 3yrs. - by Hotchkiss-Formo, Bst 3lb (Davis) 0 03 67- Mr. Sam Bradley's h c Armour; 3vrs, by HotchkiM-Hippnrlna, Tst 101b, 10lb allowance (Qulnton) 0 134 60-Mr. John Chaafe's b c St. Paul, by St. Satanflla, 7at lib, Including' 81b penalty (Perry) 0 23 Hon. J. D. Orraoml's eh e Defiance, 2yrs, by Dreadnought-Legacy, flat 121b {mm .. 0 83 48—Mr. J. A. McGniness'b t St. Outda, 2yn, by St.. Clair-oulda, est 121b, including alb penalty (Hammond) ~ 0 13 7—Messrs. Mcleod and Uleland's br c Sabretache, 2rrs, by Culraihlor-Boio, Oat ((lb, lib alluwano* (Barlow) ... 0

1051 76! Bloodshot /rave a little trouble at the posh, hut at length Mr. Outti got them away to a beautiful start. Bloodshot (lashed to the front directly the hanior went up, and entering the cutting he was half a length in front of St. Onlda, and a little further on the latter got on twins with, his opponent, and they ra-«d locked together for a furlong, "forma hem* the most prominent of the others. Bloodshot was.flist into the straight, and St. Onlda falling away beaten Bloodshot came on by himself. Passing the Derby stand Bloodshot was still in the Tan, and though' Kabnlist.came with a strong' run he could hot got nearer than two lengths to the leader, which Bloodshot won by; St.

Regel being a length behind Fabulist, with Forma fourth. , Time, lm. 16}s., Dividends: Inside, £3 Is J outside, £2 lOs. ' '•" '•-■ Pony Handicap Hurdle Race of Wsovs; second borne to receive lOsovs, and' third horse Csovs out of tho stakes. ' For ponies 14 hands 2 inches and ' under, Over six flights of hurdles. One mile and a half. ', In. Out, 110 194-Mr. J. Sklpwith's b m Valencia, 4™, by Derringer-Virginia, lust (Wood. field) ... •• v a 163 133-Mr. J. Sutton's bra Kathleen, Aged, by The Dauphln-Sleevelmk, lOst HbOVella).. .. .. ... •• 9 40 82-Mr. ,T. Clement's Libeller, aged, by Cap-a-pie, lOst 4tb (Pennell) .. .. 8 Stt M7-Mr. S. Bradley's Little Tom, aged, lost 91b (Collins).. .. •■ • • ° 184 140-Mr. F. Maemanemln'g The Dove, aged, lOstolb(Fergus).. .. r. - 0

840 706 Kathleen was the first to got going, followed by Libeller, with The Dove and Valencia close np, the favourite, Little Tom. being badly left at tho post Kathleen held her lead over the first hurdle and past the stand, with Libeller a length away second, and The Dove in third place, and this order was maintained round the back stretch, where Valencia challenged the leaders, and coming on with a great run was well in the van as they negotiated the last obstacle and entered the straight, winning easily by nearlya dozen lengths from Kathleen, Libeller three lengths away third. Time, 2m. 60s. Dividend I Inside, £5 8s; outside, £6 is. Recovery Stares Handicap of BOsovs. Second horse' to receive lOsovs out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards, pontes excepted, that have nob won or received place-money during the meeting. Five furlongs. In. Ont. , _ , 42 88-Mr. J. Sutton's b m Eve, 6yrs, by Brl-gadier-Jllb, 7st Bib (Hall) .. .. 1 266 145-Mr. A. Byers' b g St. Kilda, aged, by St. Leger-Matakana, 9H 91b (Morrigan) 2 68 44-Mr. Brlmblecomhe's br g Sharper, Byre, by Kalo-L»dy Maxwell, 7sb 121b ' (Perry) ~- -.8 88 SB—Mr; J. Clement's bm Peerless, Oyra Ost 71b (Castleton) 0 24 16-Mr. .1. Chaafe's b g Frontlguac, lyre, Cst Mb, including 21b over (S. Chaafe).. 0 142 81—Mr. F. Stcnning's br h Linstock, 4yrs, Bsb 71b(Mobmley) 0 86 28-Mr. C. Clarke's ch g Pororua, 6sb Mb, Including 21b over (Hammond) .. 0 70 2fi-Mr. D. Stewart's bile f Hazelinero, fab Mb 0 120 75—Mr. J. Sutton's ch g_Rex, Syrs, 7at, including fib ever (Bird) ...... 0 805 480 Tho field moved away to an oxcellent start, but before many strides had been covered leve and Linstock showed to the front, and as they entered the-bend St. Kilda came away from the ruck and took up third position. When the home turn was reached Linstock fell away, and St. Kilda taking up the running a grand struggle up the straight was witnessed between him and Eve, the latter lasting long enough to win by a neck from the topweight, The Sharper being a length away in third place. Time. lm. 3Js. Dividends: Inside, £17 6s; outside, £1110s,

WHATAWHATA RACES. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] There was a large attendance a*' these races on Tuesday from all parts of the,district), and all passed off happily with the "exception of the accident met with by the iockey Meredith, riding Glenrowan in the Maiden Plate, who in riding was thrown off while turning one of the corners. He was severely hurt. Dr. Brewis, who was on the course, was at once in attendance, and found that Meredith was suffering from slight concussion of the brain. The Ngaruawahia Band was present, and played throughout the day, which greatly enlivened the proceedings. The following were tho events, which were won as under :— Hurdles: Lifebuoy, 1. Whatawhata Cup was won by Mr. A. Booth with Eclipse. Settler's Race: Una, 1. Ladies' Bracelot: Lifebuoy, 1. Galloway Race was won by Noble's Eclipse. Maiden Plate: Strathmoro, 1. Handicap Trot: Harry, 1. Consolation Stakes : Mr. Harwood'a Carbine, 1. [BY. TELEGRAPH.— OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Hamilton, Thursday. Tho young fellow Meredith, who was thrown at the Whatawhata races yesterday, is still unconscious. He was admitted to the hospital last night, and the doctor considers his case a very serious one.

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