SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10079, 14 March 1896, Page 6

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES.

New Zbalanb. ' March 18-Tologa Bay Jockey CluU March 17—Ohlnemuri Jockey Club. March 17-Papakura Ractnf Clnb. March 17-Whakatane Racing Club. March 17, IS—Hawke's Bay Jockey Club. March 54. 26-Naplsr Park Racing Club. April I—waipa Racing Club. April 6, 7, 11—Auckland Racing Club, April 0, 7-Cant«rbury Jockey Club. April 0, 7—(■'eliding Jockey Club. April 29, May 1 -Wellington Racing Club. May 2—Arondale Jockey Club. May 6, 7-Egmoi>t Racing Club. May IS, Napier Park Racing Club. May 23, 25—Dunedin Jockey Club. May Tafcapuna Jockey Club. May 25—Wanganui Jockey Club. June 7,9- Auckland Racing Club. June 24, Hawke's Ray Jockey Club. Australian* April 4, #, 9,ll—Australian Jockey Club.

DATES OF COMING EVENTS. March Hawke's Bay Cup. April 4-A.J.C. St. Lager. April B—A.R.C. Roster Handicap. April Great Easter Handicap. April Great Autumn Handicap. April 7—C.J.C. Champagne Slakes. June 7—Grand National durdle Race (Auckland). June 9—Great Northern steeplechase. April S--Sydney Cup.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. H.R., New Plymouth. - Medallion defeated Crai'k-iiiot In the Great Northern Derby ; but on the following day in the Auckland Plate, runnier the .tamo distance, the Utter reversed the running. Wager.—l. Bessie McCarthy won the A.J.C. Oaks. It was in the V.K.C. Oaks that she was defeated. 2. Gipsy Grand is, we think, the first no (I only dcsccudiufc of Grunilu-fcster that has raced In this colony. , » W.-Tenauibra (dam of Pegasus) was got by The Marquis. . ~ ORUORU, Poroti.— horse should most certainly bare been dimialittod, And the stewards should hate marked their snuse of such conduct on the part of the owner by dealing with hiui also. W.J Pukekohe -Kingask was owned by Mr. 11. l.unn, He started in the Hurdle Race run at KlUrslie in January IMB, won by Alarlc. Wage*.-Bloodshot and Gipsy Grand carrying git 71b each, met in the Juvenile Plate run at Riccartonls Noteuiker last, when the first-named wop, Gipsy Grand finished third.

NOTES BY PHAETON. THE HAWKK'9 BAY MEETING. The Hawke's Bay Jookoy Club hold their autumn meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday next, and judging from the character of the entries and acceptances the gathering promises to be well up to any of its prede-

oesaorß. The principal event of the programme on the first day is the Hawke's Bay Cup, in which 11 horses are engaged. Gipsy Grand is said to have gone amiss, and therefore the son of Grandmaster must, I suppose, be regarded in the light of an uncertain starter. If North Atlantic (9st) can be landed at the post in the same form as when he galloped his field down in the Great Autumn Handicap at Riccarton last year the Nordenfoldt gelding will be entitled to a deal of respect, for the fact should not be overlooked that he carried a pound more on that occasion than he is now loaded with. Lady Zetland (9st) is a good mare that is always dangerous, and she is entitled to a place amongst the dangerous division. If Mahaki were the same M-ahaki as last season he would be dangerous, but judging from' his form at Wanganui I fear that he is not likely to trouble the judge in the race under review. Saracen (Bst 121b) might have had a chance under under Bst 71b, but with a slb penalty tacked on to his original impost, I cannot say that I fancy him. Brooklet (Sst lllb)"is undoubtedly a good mare, but I do not think she will be quite equal to winning this race. The Possible (Bst 7'b) has run badly of late, and until the sou of Nordenfeldt shows some improvement, I do-not feel warranted in respecting him for a big race. Bessie McCarthy (Bst 61b) is a mare for whom I have always entertained a great liking, and should Percy Martin have the half-sister to Tirailleur dressed in her best next Tuesday she will, I think, be found in a prominent place when the whips are cracking. Pompom (7st l'2lb) won the two big handicaps at the Taranaki meeting last mouth in a manner that stamped him as a much improved horse, and the sou of Wapiti cannot safely be left out of calculations for the race under review, still J. have an impression that the company will prove a little too strong for him. Searchlight (6stßlb) and. Qucensborough lost 81b) are, I think, a bit outclassed, aud I doubt either being able to gain a plane. In summing up the question i I must confess to having some difficulty in deciding as between North Atlantic, Lady Zetland, and Bessie McCarthy; but iu taking the last named I may have made the best

selection. The Hawke's Bay Stakes will be the big event of the second day, and with '20 horses engaged much interest will be centred on the result, though the probable absence of Gipsy Grand will have the effect of depriving the race of much of the interest that would otherwise attach to it, as the meeting of the son of Grandmaster with Bloodshot was being eagerly leoked forward to. Bloodshot will be very hard to beat notwithstanding his 71b penalty, aud with Gipsy Grand out of the road the son of Maxim may find the two-year-old Armilla (OJt 121b) the most troublesome to dispose of.

The following are the acceptances Hawke's Bat Cup of 400 soys. One and a-half miles. stlb st lb Gipsy Grand .92 The Possible ..87 North Atlantic .. 9 0 Bessie McCarthy.. 8 6 Udy Zetland „ 9 0 Pompom .. .. 712 Saracen .. _*8 12 Searchlight ..6 8 Mahaki .. .. 812 liueensborough ..0 8 Brooklet .. .. 811 • Including slb penalty. Railway Stares of liwsovs. Three-quarters of a wile. at lb st lb Bessie McCarthy.. BIS St. Regel _ „ 711 King's Bowman .. 810 Stepfelllt .. .. "11 solitaire .. _8 3 (Irion's Belt ~7 8 Flying Shot „8 2 Searchlight ..7 8 Torpiua .. ..8 1 Popgun _ _ 8 8 Acuiie .. ~8 1

Eawke'3 Bay stakes of COOaovs, Six furlongs. »t lb Mr. 0.0. Stead's be Bloodshot, 3yrs.. ..91 Messrs. Stephenson and Hazlett's b c Gipsy Grand, 3yrs 0 1 Mr. T. H. Lowr/s b c Orion's Kelt, 3yrs .. 8 8 Mr. A. K. Byers' bll St. Kegel, iyrs .. ..8 8 Mr. A. Portland's l>r c Kip Van Winkle, 3yra 8 8 Mr, William Douglas" br i The P.reok, ayrs „ 8 5 Mr. F. Mueller's l>t e Torpiua, 3yrs .. _ 8/> Mr. George Kllis' b c Popgun, Syrs .. „ 712 Mr. J. E. Mclvor's li f Moiri, Syra .. ~7 9 Hon. J. D. Ormond's ch c Defiance, 3yrs _ 7 2 Hon. J. I). Oriiioiid's br f I'rentalto, 2yrs .. 813 Mr. T. Morrin'.* b f Arinilla, 2yrs .. —6 13 Mr. S. J. Mercer's ch f Belle Clair, 2yrs .. 0 13 Hon. J. D. Ormond's ch c Dauntless, 2yrs .. (i 9 Mr. George UunterS br c Lurenzo, 2yrs ..6 9 Mr. W. M. Brighton's ch f Forest Rase, 2yrs 6 6 Mr. J. Kennedy's b g Dormouse 2yrs .. fl (1 Mr. J. Kennedy's br f Hide and Seek, 2yrs .. 6 6 Mr. H.O. Caul ton's br f She-it Lightning, 2yrs 0 8 Captain fluaaellS br g Katooinba, 2yrs ..8 0

THE V.R.C. MEETING. A deal of interest was centred in the meeting of Hova and the crack two-year-old Newhaven in the All-aged Stakes, which event was run over a mile at weight-for-age The two-year-old was in front two furlongs from home, and according to the cabled account of the race appeared to have the best of the battle at that point, but a little further on Hova put in one of those marvellous runs for which he has become

famous, and the big horse settled his youthful rival without very muoli difficulty. As the traversing of the mile took lm. 45Js. it cannot be said to have been run at a great pace. In the Loch Plate, run later on in the afternoon, which event is run over a mile and three-quarters under weight-for-age conditions, with penalties and allowances, Hova was again pulled out. The crack, who had to put up 51b penalty, was opposed by the champion dead-beater Quiver ( penalised 101b), O'Trigger, and Auraria, and after a great race with the first named, Hova won by three-parts of a length in the good time of 3m. 7k The great race that Quiver ran with Hova in this race, only once more demonstrates what a truly great mare she is, for she was meeting her brilliant rival at only a difference of lib in her favour. The three desperate races which Wallace had to undertake in the St. Leger Stakes, Australian Cup, and Champion Stakes, run respectively on tlr three first days of the V.R.C. meeting, would have sapped the constitution of the hardiest thoroughbred, and with the ii.stincts of a good sportsman, Mr. Wilson struck him eutof all engagements on the conceding day of the meeting. Wallace, I maj remark, is engaged in the A.J.C. St. Leger, to be run next month, and as his conqueror in the V.R.C. St. Leger, Cabin Boy, is also engaged in the Sydney race, the son of Carbine will havo an early opportunity of wipiugout the annoying defeat which he met with at Flemiugton on the 29th ull., at the hands of the sou of Gozo.

THE SYDNEY CUP. The weights lor the Sydney Cup made their appearance during the present week. The doughty performances recorded by Quiver did not leave much room for doubt that she would occupy the post of honour, but with 9st 91b Mr. Thompson has given the little daughter of Trenton that which will get her into serious difficulties should the field be anything like a strong one. Wallace has been apportioned Bst 121b, which is only 21b more than that under* which he contested the Australian Cup when beaten a short head by Idolator. With a quarter of a mile shorter to travel in the Sydney race, Wallaco cannot be left out of calculations, though it cannot be denied Mr. Thompson has set him a very difficult task. Of those lower down the list that stand out as well in, The Trier (Bst olb . Aomona (Bst 411>), True Blue (Sat lib), laranaki (Sat), Fort (7at 41b), wd TOslor (7gf), read W me the is|W

THE THREE-YEAR-OLD OF THE SEASON. The Canterbury Times of las.t week has an article on the much-debated question as to which is the best three-year-old in New Zea- ■ land this season. In its comments the Times threshes out the matter thoroughly, and as South Island critics are in a better position than we in the Worth to settle the point of supremacy by reason of their having witnessed most of the cracks performing, the remarks of the Times are entitled to much weight. The Southern journal says:— " Which is the best three-year-old in New Zealand? Undoubtedly we possess three colts which are a good deal abore the average, and as the Australian three-year-olds are unusually good this season, we may take it that 1892 was a sort of vintage year in respect to foals. Euroclydon, Gipsy Grand, and Fabulist would, if a plebiscite were taken, each have a fair proportion of supporters. The Aucklanders would probably still support the claims of Fabulist, while the Southerners would be divided between Gipsy Grand and Euroclydon, with a slight preponderance in favour of the former. Racing folk proverbially worship the rising sun, aha as each colt has had his term of success they have fallen down and made obeisance to him. Curiously enough, neither Euroclydon nor Fabulist won many races as a two-year-old, and although Gipsy Grand won the Dunedin Stakes ami the Dunedin Champagne Stakes he was well beaten on the three remaining occasions on which he started. It _ is, therefore, on their performances this season that these three great colts must be judged. Although perhaps not actually on account of the merits of his performances Euroclydon must come first, because he has not been beaten this season. Three of his victoriesthose in the North Otago Cup, Canterbury Derby, and Canterbury Cup — were achieved with ridiculous ease. However, the class of horse opposed to him in these events wa6—taking it from the beat standpoint of excellence—not high. For instance, although Lady Zetland, who finished second in the Canterbqry Cup, is a really good mare, she has no pretentions to be classed with horses like Maxim and St. Hippo; while the less said of the field which Euroclydon defeated in the Derby the better. Certainly, Manulicher may be a good colt, but he was lame, and was short of work into the bargain, while Mauser is, at the best, clearly a second-rate animal. We must, therefore, fall back on Euroclydon'S victory in the New Zealand Cup, and this is quite sufficient to stamp him as a superior colt.

But if there was a great deal of merit in Euroclydon'B performance, there was just as much in that of Gipsy Grand, who was giving the winner 6lb, and, after running unkindly, finished third. The son of Grandmaster, too, wns not disgraced when next day he failed to give those speedy colts Bloodshot and Musketry a rather lengthy start over five furlongs in the Juvenile Plate. At the Duuediu Soring Meeting he failed in the Otago Cup, principally because the going was heavy, and it was perhaps not a startling performance to make such an exhibition as lie did of Prime Warden in the Onslow Plate. Likewise lie had nothing to beat in the Dunedin Cup the other day, but his performances in the Forbury Handicap and Marshall Memorial Stakes were something to remember, and will certainly bear the most searching investigation. Saracen, whom he defeated so easily, may not be actually first-class, but he is at the very top of the second division, and he was exceptionally lit. Only the other day we saw him carry 91b 61b and win the Craven Plate in grand style, and allowing that Gipsy Grand gave him only a 51b beating in the Marshall Memorial Stakes, it means that Mr. Stephenson's colt eould have won tlia Craven Plate with 9st 71b on his back. Fabulist we are disposed to regard as a firstclass colt, but even at the risk of offending our Auckland friends, we are inclined to estimate him some pounds below Euroclydon and Gipsy Grand. This is not on account ot his defeats at Taranaki; doubtless the son of Fabulous was a trifle stale. His victory in the Takapuna Cup was doubtless a most meritorious performance, but until he has easily defeated a horse like Saracen at practically even weights, or won a great handicap like the Mew Zealand Cup, he lias certainly not earned the right to be classed with Gipsy Grand and Euroclydon. We have purposely excluded Bloodshot trom the list, although many will doubtless think that he lias a right to be there. Of course nobody doubts the great sprinting abilities of Mr. Stead's colt, out until he shows that he can do something more than win over six furlongs, it would be unwise to class him with colts who can both gallop fast and stay well."

THE BKTTINO MARKET. Messrs. McLeod and Cleland report a fair amount of business overjhe Hawke's bay Cup and Railway Stakes, about which combination 100 to Bis offered on the field. The following are the quotations on the Cup 6 to 1 North Atlantic, Bessie McCarthy, anil Pompom 6 to 1 Brooklet, l.ady Zetland 8 to 1 The Possible, "-aracen 10 to 1 Searchlight, Queen-thorough

On the double Cup and Railway Handicap 100 to 5 is offered on the field, Bessie McCarthy, North Atlantic, aud Lady Zetland being the principal selections for the firstnamed race, coupled with Solitaire, Acone, and King's Bowman for the six • furlong event.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. A proposal was mooted yesterday amongst sporting circles to get up a benefit race meeting for Mr. Matthew Edgar, and to make an effort to obtain from the Colonial-Secretary permission for the totalisator to be used at the meeting. Mr. Edgar is one of the old identities of the turf in Auckland, and was at one time the owner of horses, including Ariel, who thrice won the Auckland Cup. Mr. Edgar's straight-forward conduct was proverbial, and his numerous friends must regret that in his old age he requires the assistance of a benefit.

One of Spindrift's legs bore a very suspicious appearance when the son of Nordenfcldt was sent out to contest the Wanganui Cup last week, indeed the limb was in such an enlarged state that many took the view that there was a tinge of cruelty in starting him. Stewart Waddel, the trainer, did not, it is said, entertain a hope of Spindrift prevailing against his opponents; but his owner, the Hon. Mr. Ormond, is credited with putting £100 on' his horse on the machine; and his little "div." over the victory of Spindrift is reckoned to be little short of £1000. An old scriptural proverb rails-" Unto him that hath shall be given." The surprise victory obtained by Spindrift tor Mr. Ormond once a<;ain brings home to our minds the truth of the old saying. The form displayed by Fabulist at Wanganui was not considered sufficiently encouraging for his party to send him across to Napier with a view to his contesting at the Hawke's Bay Meeting; and George Ahsolum brought the colt back to Auckland from the West Coast by last Wednesday's steamer. With a little rest from the large amount of racing which he has been called upon to undertake during the past six months, Fabulist may recover his form by the time the A. R.C. Meeting rolls round next month.

The nominations received by the Auckland Racing Club in connection with the autumn meeting are scarcely so good as might have been expected. The only " strangers" engaged in the flat races are Sprindrift, North Atlantic, and The Possible, while the poor entry of nine for the steeplechase is altogether confined to the local horses. The weights for the Easter Handicap and Steeplechase are due to make their appearance on the 23rd instant. The announcement that Gipsy Grand has gone amiss is a most unwelcome, as it is a surprising piece of news, for the son of Grandmaster was regarded as one of the soundest horses in training. It will be a pity should the ailment from which Euroclydon and Gipsy Grand kre suffering prevent that pair from settling the question of three-year-old supremacy next month at Riccarton.

Taking a line through Spindrift's running in the Wanganui Cup, the Hon. Mr. Ormond made a mistake in not accepting with the son of Nordenfeldt in the Hawke's Bay Cup, in which race Mr. Henry let him oil with 7st 121b.

Mr. D. A. McLeod is in receipt of advices from Sydney to the effect that Sabretache continues to train on nicely, and it is probable that he will lie given a run in the A.J.C. Champagne Stakes next month. Armilla was taken over to Napier this week with a view to fulfilling her engage' ments at the Hawke's Bay meeting. Mr. Morrin informs me that it is not his intention to send the daughter of Castor to Christchurch ; and after the Napier meeting she will be brought on to Auckland with a view to contesting the Northern Champague Stakes next month. St. Paul's form at Wanganui last week was so very inferior that John Chaafe's contemplated trip South with the son of St. Leger with a view to the C. J.C. Champagne Stakes and Challenge Stakes was abandoned, and the colt was brought back to Auckland on Wednesday last.

Tartan (by Nordenfeldt—Maid of Athol) died recently in Napier, " Spectator" states that the mare received a nasty injury from a stake running into the fleshy part of her thigh. After the wood had been removed from her leg, it was thought that she would recover, but she must have died in great agony, as during the night she got her box door open and struggled about outside, where she was found dead. The Hon. Mr. Ormond's team of horses in training was last week reduced by one. Fearless, the two-year-old son of Dreadnought and Gabble, falling dead after PsWU)ing a i mllob at his owner's estate,

Nautilus (by Hermit—Barchettina), for whom Sir Thomas Elder paid a high figure in England some few years back, has not so far succeeded in getting anything of note since he waS brought to Australia, It will be a pity if lie doe* not turn out better for the South Australian breeder than did Gang Forward, who has, bar ono or two exceptions, failed to get anything 1 in keeping with the large number of chances lie has received. Tl\e wretched form shown by Yattenfeldt last week in the South Auckland Cup evidently had the effect of making James Kean tired of the son of Nordenfoldt.'for the chestnut is amongst the absentees from the A.R.C. Easter and Autumn Handicap. Auraria's indifferent form at the recent V.R.C. Meeting, would lead to the impression that the (laughter of T-enton is far from the mare she was in the spring of the year.

The Papakura Racing Club hold their annual meeting on Tuesday next (St. Patrick's Day), at Mr. Walter's estate, and should fine weather prevail the gathering may be depended on to attract a capital attendance.

The racehorse Woodford, along with a buggy mare, was recently stolen from Mr. A. Hooke's station, New South Wales, but the thief was quickly run down and relieved of his booty. From the evidence adduced it appeared that the horses were missed on the morning of February 19, and information was at once sent to Walcha police station, about 23 miles to the west, while a stockman named

Dunn started eastward, following the tracks of the horses. Dunn saw the light of a tire some little distance from the road, and on reconnoitring cautiously he recognised the two horses behind an old hut, where Clinton was camped, but being alone, and not knowing what reception ho might get, he concluded to come on to Yeldnam, and to send for the polico. On reaching Yeldham he found Constable Wilson, from Wauchope, and the constable and Dunn then returned towards the hut, but on arriving there found that Clinton had gone with the horses. They managed to track him, however, and came upon him about nine a.m. at the foot of a very steep gully. Clinton owned at once to the theft of the horses from Tin Station. Clinton was well provided with rations, and had a tent, a horserug, and everything to enablo him to make a journey of three weeks. In the early fifties Admiral—then Captain —Rous wrote " With nine horses out of

ten the whip and spurs are detrimental in a race. It may bo considered a bad compliment to a jockey to ask him to ride without them, because they arc naturally considered an essential part of his costume, and he is supposed to possess sufficient discretion not to make an unwise use of them. But a featherweight ought never _ to be allowed spurs; wheu the boy gets tired he hangs on by them. He should not have a whip unless the horse is a notorious slug, because when his horse is in difficulties he is thrown off his balance by using it, and be abandons his reins when, to use the common expression, ' he ought to keep him fast by the head.'"

Amongst Australian brood mares, Frou Frou is one of the oldest at the stud, and was 24 years old when she gave birth to her daughter Flash, who recently won the Two-year-old race at Caullield. Frou Frou's

fillies have not been a success, but she claims some well-performed sons in Wellington, The Duke, Napier, Dividend, Harrington, and Kallara. Frou Frou has experienced a rather extended and varied field of operations, having during her lengthy oareer visited the following horses: Panic (twice), King Cole (six times), Bethnal Green, The Hook, Progress, Guesswork, Dunlop (four times), Enfilade (twice), and Malua.

A trial which has attracted great interest in sporting circles in Berlin has just come to an end. Au American named Kneeba had a horse run at races in Germany under the name of Nelly, and hail won many prizes. To these races only horses were admitted which had not run before. The victories of Nell however, awoke suspicion, and it turned out that Nelly was Kneels' wellknown horse Bethel, which he had brought to Germany under a false name. The accused was sentenced to eight months'imprisonment aud to pay a fine of £50. It is fortunate for some of our New Zealand gentry who have been caught at "ringing-ill" practices that they are not in Berlin.

Nordenleldt's full brother Enfilade. who is now located at the Linwood Grange Stud in Victoria, is said to be getting some really tine stock. "Ribbledou," who recently interviewed the son of Musket, Bays Enfilade is gradually filling out into a very line horse, but there is more of the Fisherman than the Musket style about him. A dark brown or black, standing over 10 hands, he possesses great length, good bone, a capital middle piece, and is a very blood-like horse, but behind the saddle lie is not a Musket. lie does not possess that extraordinary development in the quarters and thighs which marks the average Musket. On the other hand, his stock should bo much more durable than these of most Musket horses. Enfilade is young at the stud, and at first his prospects were not of the brightest, but each year sees an improvement in his foals, and some of the yearliugs to be sent up by Mr, Smith next month will be a revelation. They are great fine colts, with any amount of bone, and look fit for anything.

There can hardly be a doubt after his recent running that Music is a thorough rogue (says "Goodwood "). After the V.R.C. ,Spring Meeting, last November, Mr. A. Baxter gave something like Jt'"oo for the Tasmanian. In the Autumn Cup, run at Caulfield, he was heavily backed by his party, who considered him a " good thing" for that race. However, he sulked and refused to take hold of his bit, and Hayes was at him nearly all the way, and eventually lie finished in the rear, alongside another fraud in Chesterman.

Commenting on the debut of tlio New Zealand Graud Natioual Steeplechase winner Norton in a cross country event in England recently, the English correspondent of the Canterbury Times says Considering the weight he had to give away Morton performed very well in getting third. He is a splendid fencer and pretty fast, hut he is not, 1 think, sufficiently powerful to negotiate the Grand National course at Liverpool successfully under anything above list, and it is almost certain that he will get more than that.

Mr. Rutherford, the owner of Artillery, has, it is said, received word from America that the son of Musket was eagerly sought after on his arrival iu America by owners of stud matrons, and that his list was more than full for the season. It is also understood that inquiries have been made by American studmasters with a view to Artillery's purchase.

The racehorses First Nelson (by Nelson— Corcyra) and Neptune (by Nelson—Tenambra.) were offered for sale by Messrs. Hunter and Nolan, at the Durham Yards yesterday. The former was purchased by Mr. ft. Armitage for £10, but Neptune was passed in when the bidding had reached £19.

Mr. H. Redwood's horses were submitted to auction recently at Spring Creek. Very poor prices were realised, indeed, it must have been quite heart-breaking to the veteran to allow his pets t« go at such miserable figures as those which were bid for them. The Canterbury writer, " Spectator," who has seen a lot of racing on the West Coast of the North Island during the past couple of months, picks out Le Grand as likely to make a capital hurdle horse. It is understood (says " Castor") that overtures for tho purchase of Bloodshot for Australia were made last week. The price asked for the son of Maxim was 500gs, and no business was transacted. The Avondale Jockey Club have been suoccssftil in obtaining a totalisator license for an Autumn Meeting, which it is proposed to hold on the 2nd of May.' The Wellington Cup winner Vogengang is now beiug used as a hack. It is doubtful if lie will ever race again. The Australian-bred gelding Paris is amongst the entrants for the Great Metropolitan Stakes and City and Suburban Handicap to be run in England at an early date. Dreamland, Vanitas, and Rackarock have been scratched for the Sydney Cup. Mr. R. Burke did not wait for the second day's racing at Wanganui; and Morrigan brought Anita back to Auckland by the 8.8. Takapuna on Sunday last. A lull brother to Coil—a foal—is stated to be the finest youngster yet produced by Copra. The Egmont Cup winner, Yattcnfeldt, was offered for £30 in Waikato last week, but even at that paltry figure he could not be quitted. It is Mr. D. O'Brien's intention, to have Response mated with either Abercorn or Gossoon before the daughter of Duulop returns to New Zealand.

Cabin Boy, who brought off a surprise in the V.R.C. St. Leger by defeating Wallace, was bought as a yearling for 55 guineas. Mr. W. R. Wilson, who it is pleasing to learn, has made an excellent recovery from his recent illness, intends making a trip to England next month. The English sportsman states that Saintly (by St. Simon), who was a very successful two-year-old, and Dorcas (by Bend Or), are to be mated with the Auckland-bred Carnage. Miss Maxim, by Maxim, has been one of the best winners at the San Francisco meetllie Ohinemuri Jockey Club hold a day's racing oil St. Patrick's Day, the acceptances for which will be found in another columu. St. Regel was taken to Napier by the s.s. Flora on Thursday last with a view to contesting at the Hawke's Bay Meeting. Intelligence from Canterbury states that Mr. P. Butler is seriously ill. Major George's two-yenr-old filly QuickGro is training on nicely at Ellerslie. Bloodshot ii reported to be in great uick,

Training notes from Napier state that the Auckland owned Acone is galloping in fine form and is voted to be very dangerous in the Railway Stakes, to be run at Hastings „„ Tuesday, in which race the sou of St. Leger is weighted with Sat lib. The thoroughbred stallion Melos was in a dangerous condition when the last mail left Sydney, and grave doubts were held as to his recovering. The Australian Cup winner Idolater was not long in finding a purchaser after achieving his victory in the big Victorian handicap as a Melbourne cablegram states that the Bon of Newminster has been purchased for India, presumably with a view to contesting in the' Viceroy's Cup next December. Dilemma, who went badly amiss after his efforts in the Dunedin Cup last month, has it is thought run his last race.

PAPAKURA RACES. The following acceptances have been received in connection with the above meeting, which takes place on Tuesday next, March 17 sPapakura Cup Handicap. One and a quarter miles.—Doris 9.7, Lilly Marion 8.0, Ha 8.0, Retaliation 7.12, Marklnch 7.4, Deadshot 7.2, Re»enge 7 0 Mantle 7.0, Pirate 0.12, Cleopatra 5.12, Nelson —Hippnrina filly 0.12, Stamford 8.12, Norina 9.7. Handicap Hurdle Race. One and three-quarter miles. - Kildara 11.6, Carbuncle 10.10, Dorothy in.#, Loch Ness 10.0, Ida 10. Kalo 9.i, Glenlora 0. Starlight 9.0. Handicap Pony Hack. Six furlongs.—Lady Thornton 812, Kit 8.6, Vampire 3.0, Bit o' Fashion 7.0, silkworm 7.6, Storyteller 7.0. Handicap Steeplechase. Three miles. — Ilea 11.12, Kildare 11.12, L'arbunsle 10.7, Dorothy 10.0, Gienlora 9.7, Kalo 9.7 Flying Stakes Handicap. Six furlongs.— Doris 9.10, The Sharper 8.6, Wohley 8,3, Grenadier 82, Retaliation 8.2, Markinch 7.11, Loch Ness 7.U, Pirate 7.4, Cleopatra 7.4, Nelson— Hipposrilf filly 7.4, Norina 6.1(1. It a i ay Plate Handicap. One mile.—Doris 0.8, Lady Marieu 8.12, The Sharper 8.3. Grenadier 8.0, Mantle 7.4, Pirate 7.2, Cleopatra 7.2, Nelson— liippogriff Ally 7.2, Norina 6.8. ■ Maiden Plate Handicap. One nille.-Webley 8.10, Revenge 8.0, Nelson—Hippogriff filly 7.7 Hope 7.3, Stendance 7.". Sei.i.ino Race. - Nelson-llinporina Ally, nil; Cleopatra, nil; Neptune, nil ' Hope, lOsor.; First Nelson, 2050y.; Dorothy, 30sov. Further acceptances may be lodged at Papakura.

TE AROHA RACES. [Br telegraph.—OWN correspondent,] Te Aroha, Friday. The Te Aroha Jockey Club held their annual meeting yesterday under the most favourable auspices. The weather was everything that could be desired, and there was a large attendance of the general public. The management anticipate that the revenue from all sources will suffice to meet all liabilities, and place the club in a sound financial position. The Bum of £557 was passed through the totalisator, all in ten shilling tickets. One of the events yielded a sensational dividend. This was in the case of

Hairylegs, a rank outsider, in the Hack Race, and as only the owner had p. ticket on the horse, the dividend yielded £61 4s. Two protects were lodged against the winners of the Maiden Plate and Hack Race, but were dismissed. Mr. W. Herries and Mr. Geo, McUulloch acted as judge and starter respectively, giving every satisfaction. The following art 'lie results of the various events

Maiden Pi.ate of 15so»s. Seren furlongs.—.l Hie s Blackfriar Bst 71b (Hall) 1; It. Ralph's Arena, 7»t 121b, 2; Sam Dickey's Sterling, Bst, 3. The dividend was 18«.

UI'RUM'S Handicap of 25sovs. One and threeqimrte miles.—J. Clements' Viceroy, lost 61b (J. Pennell) 1; .1. Hae's Kingswood, lOst 51b, 2; S. Collins' Wally, O.it 12lb, 3. The diridend was £1 Hi.

Tk Aroiia Jockey Club's Handicap of 50sov». One mile and a-hilf.-T. Hodson's Merry Haiti, 7st slb (Parker) 1; J. Absoluin's Ida, Bst 101b, 2; J. Mnlr'« Folly, est 41b, 8. The dividend was £3 Ss. Handicap Pony of i6sovs. six furloncx.—P. Jones' Leona, 7st (Stewart) 1; J. Clements' Libeller, 7stloli>, 2; J. Hinton's To Papa, Ost lulb, 3. The dividend was 12s.

MINERS' Purse Handicap of ISsovh. One mile and aquarter.—J. Booth's Captivity, 7nt 121b (Perry) 1; J. Rae's Rlackfrair, 761, 2; J. Jackson's Rebel, Bat 71b, 3. The dividend was IDs. Hack Hack of lOsovs. One mile. K. Beeson's Ilairylegs (Morris) 1; S. Collins' Wally, 2; J. Photon's Trevata, 3. The dividend was £61 4s. Railway Plate Handicap of 20sovs. Threequarters of a mile.—P. Jones' I.illie, Oat 9lb (Hall) 1; J. Muir'a Folly, 94 51b, 2; 0. McQlasban's Heart of Oak, 7st 'lib, 3. The dividend was 19s.

THE HAWKE'S BAY MEETING. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRKS9 ASSOCIATION.] Napier, Friday. The following acceptances were received to-night for the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting

Autumn Handicap. One mile.-Saracen 9.7, Acone 8.9, Flying shot —, Torpina 7.11, Jfetribu•tion 7.9, Martyrdom 7.5, Moonraker 7 5, Aio 7.2, Flaneur 6.11, (fold Cup 6.10, Tire us j 6.7. FIRST HukdLßS.—Liberator 12.12, Kapua 13.5, Hopeful 11.8, Donald McKinnon 11.8, Tiritei 11.6, Revolt 10.11, Ilangipat 10.5, T Rose 10.4, Zaccbo 9.0, Tally- 9.0. High Weight Handicap.— Shot 10.5, Lotion 10.2, Hlarney 9.12, Three Star 9.9, Sylvanus 9.5, Triton 9.2, Mars 9.3, Kingsman9.2, Free Lance 0.0, Heavenly Twin 8.0, Sparkle 8.0, Caben 8.0, Kouge 8.0. Nursery Handicap.-Annilla 9.3, Trentalto 8.10, Fearnought 8.7, Bijou 7.8. First Whisper 7.7, Katoomba 7.7, Forest Rose 7.7, Sheet Lightning 7.0 Loreuzo 8.10. Trial Handicap. — Aphony 8.10, Triton B.BL Streamlet 8.2, Inapn 7.8, Mysterious 7.0, Glen* feldt 7.0, Sparkle 6.9, Scrap Iron 11., 6.7,

Mahaki has been scratched for all engagements.