SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 10347, 23 January 1897, Page 6

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES.

NEW ZEALAND. Jannity 23—Foxton Racing Club. January 26-Matakohe Racing Club. January 29,30, and February 7—Takapum Jockey Club. February 7—Canterbury Jockey Club. February 18, 19—Bay of Plenty Jockey Club, February 20,27-Otahnhu Trotting Club, February 24, 25, -Dunedin Jockey Club, March 17-Tologa Bay Racing Club. March 17,18-Hawke's Bay Jockey Club March 17, Avondale Jockey Club. March -Dunedin Jockey Club. April 19, 20, Ancklvid Racing dab. April 19,20-Canterbury Jockey Club. April 29, May I—Welling on Racing Club. May 22, 24-Dunedin Jockey Club. May 24, 28—Takapuna Jockey Club.

DATES OF COMIXG EVENTS. February 10—Egmont Cup. February 17-Taranaki Jockey Club Handicap. February 24-Dunedin Cup. February 27—Newmarket Handicap, February 29-V.R.C. St. Leger. Maicb 2—Australian Cup. Match 4-V.B.C. Champion Stakes. March 4—Wanganui Cup. March 17-Havrke'sßsy Cup. March 23- Napier Park Cup. April 16-A.J.C. St. Leger. April 19—Sydney Cup. April 19—Northern Champagne Stakes (Auckland). April 19-Kaster Handicap (Auckland). April 19-Gre»t Easter Handicap (Christchurch). April 20 -Autumn Steeplechase (Auckland). April 20—Great Autumn Handicap (Christchurch). April 20-C.J.C.Ch.Ulenpe Stakes. June s—Grand National Hurdle Race (Auckland), June 7—Great Northern Steeplechise. June 25—Hawke's Bay Steeplechase.

. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. J.H., Tauranga.-l. The Poet was got by Antetos from Fancy; Foul Play by Traducer from Fancy. 2. Nelson ran second to Spado Uuinea for the New Zealand Cup of ISSB. QuiRY.-Lord Uosebery furnished the winner of the Knelish Derby two years in succession, in Ladas, 1894, and Sir Visto, ISOS.

NOTES BY PHAETON.

Backkrs were once again brought face to face with a pronounced surprise on Wednesday last as the result of the running in connection with the Wellington Cup. During the last few hours preceding the contest there were some changes in the matter of favouritism, St. Laura, Douglas, aad Leda, who had been the ruling favourites since the declaration of the weights, each easing ; and when the investments on the totalisator were totted up it was found, to the surprise of not a few, that Mars held the position of favourite, the £2121 invested on the machine being distributed as follows:—£4o9, Mars (6st 121b); £399, Rangipuhi (7st 111b); £274, Skirmisher (Bst 61b); £274, Douglas (fat 111b); £21, St. Laura (Bst 51b); £217, Leda (7st 51b,; £195, St. Clements (Bst 51b); £136, Strathbraan (7sfc 71b). Now, if there was one horse engaged in the race that seemed to deserve the position as the outsider of the race that one was undoubtedly Strathbraan. But with that glorious uncertainty that o'erhangs the racing of the noble quadruped the despised one was able to command a dash of speed that few were inclined to give him credit for, and the son of Apremont, making every poßt a winning one, he ran fair away from his opponents, eventually rompiug home an easy winner by three lengths from Douglas. That Strathbraan did not attempt to loiter on the road the watch amply testifies, as he compassed the mile and a-half in the great time of 2m 395. The fact ot Strathbraan being in the same stable as Leda, combined with his indifferent running at the Manawatu meeting , on Boxing Day last, wheu he wa9 beaten ont of a place each day, were the main causes which led to his bein? so much overlooked for the Wellington race, for his stable mate Leda was the one that was backed; and she was the one on whom there is reason to believe the supporters of W. Davies' stable pinned their faith. Though Strathbraan is generally regarded as a softhearted customer, he was not without some credentials for an important race, for last season he won a number of races, aniougst which was the Manawatu Racing Club's Handicap, in which event be carried 7st 91b, and defeated Switt, The Miser, Pompom, Rangipuhi, Ngatuere, Three Star, and Tireuse. Strathbraan met with an accident early in the present season, and this, no doubt, had something to do with his indifferent displays at the Wellington and Mauawatu meetings. That Strathbraan is a very much better animal than he has been generally given credit for, does in>t admit of question, and his runaway feat in the Wellington Cup, was probably as much a surprise to his immediate connections as it was to the general public. The following are the leading lines in the winner's pedigree :—

Stratlibraau is another instance of a horse with a dash of brilliancy, being thrown up as worthless before he was tried sufficiently. The son of Apremont was bred by Mr. P. Campbell, of Christchurch, and when be contested the C.J.C. Welcome Stakes of 1893, it was on all hands admitted that on looks he was " the gentleman of the party." However, though her an very promisingly, he failed to break his maidenhood at two yeara old. At three years old he was an even more pronounced failure than he had proved as a juvenile, and if my memory serves me aright, Mr. Campbell used him as leader in his tandem for some little time when that age. He was given a last opportunity to distinguish himself in Mr. Campbell's colours at the Grand National Meeting of 1895, when under 9at 81b he contested the August Handicap, but though ho had the services of an accomplished rider in R. Deirett to assist him, he failed to get into the placed division. After this Wretched performance Mr. Campbell placed him in the hands of Messrs. Pyne and Co., and on being submitted to auction he was allowed to go at the paltry sum of 47 guineas, being purchased by his present owner, Mr. J. Jorgenson. Strathbraan's first essay in his new owner's colours was at the Wellington Spring Meeting, when he finished out of a place. He, however, gave a return for the outlay made in his purchase the following month by winning a double at the Lower Valley Jockey Club's Meeting, and this feat he followed up at Wairarapa, subsequently winning the Welter Handicap at the Wellington Summer Meeting, and the Manawatu Racing Club Handicap. Strathbraan is said to be a really good-looking horse; and as he is a stallion his owner has certainly good cause to , rejoice over the excellent purchase he made when he took him at 47 guinea's 17 months ago.' THE NEWMARKET HANDICAP AND AUSTRALIAN ~ CUP, • - Mr. Dakin this week|issued the weights for the two big handicaps to be decided at the Victoria Racing Club's forthcoming autumn meeting; and as those races never fail to attract a large amount of attention at the hands of Auckland backers, they were eagerly scanned. In- the Newmarket Handicap, Hopscotch has been considered the one most entitled to carry top weight, and 10st Sib is the sou of Grand Flaneur's portion in the six-furlong dash. However, I like Hova (lOst 21b) better. The latter having only recently been put into active work again, after performing a short season at the stud, his trainer may experience a little difficulty in getting his horse ready in time; but should he succeed in nicking him, he will have a great chance. True Blue (9at 101b) and. Havoc (list 51b) are another pair of those amongst the top weights that may repay watching. The former especially is a very brilliant horse, and he can be depended upon to get well forward. Of those that figure in the list between 9.3b and Bst Whakawatea (Sat 71b), Laundress (Bst 71b), Vanitas (Bst 61b), Precaution (Bsg 21b), and Reka (Bst), stand out as a dangerous quintette. '.Whakawatea has done nothing for a long time past, but if he can be got back to the same form as he was the season . before . last, ■ when • lie: won the Oakleigh Plato under fee J3lb, he will have

a great ohauce. Two years ago Laundress won this'race under 121b less than she has in the race under review, and it would be unsafe to leave such a speedy cne out of the dangerous division. Vanitas, under 7st 111b, acted as rnnner-up to Laundress in the year which that mare won the great sprint handicap, He has not accomplished anything since, and as he had to be eased up some little time back owing to unsoundness, it will not do to favour his chance unduly until the state of his condition is known. Should he be got into his best form Vanitas must be dangerous. Precaution put down a speedy lot in the Carrington Stakes, at Rundwick, on New Year's Day last, but she had 161b less in thp saddle than the impost allotted to her in the Flemington race. Still such a speedy one may be quite equal to the task of carrying the additional weight. Reka is spoken of as a three-year-old that we have not seen the best of yet, and on that account the full brother to Portsea merits a tick opposite his name. Of those lower down the list, Pilatus (7st 131b), Creme d'Or (7st 121b), Woodford (7st 61b), and Milkmaid (7st Sib) bear a promising look. The half-dozen I have most fancy for are Hoya, True, Blue, Laundress, Vanitas, Precaution, and Reka, In the Australian Cup, Bloodshot (9at 91b) has been awarded top weight, aud with 91b over weight for age, the son of Maxim has undoubtedly been treated with some severity. Havoc (93t 41b) reads better: aud if the son of Nordenfeldt cin be landed at the post in the same form as when he won two years ago under Bst 71b, he may, I think, be safely put amongst the probable place-getters. O'Trigger (9st), though nothing very brilliant, is a good stayer, and he may have a chance. The Merry Boy (Bst 31b) has a handy weight; and may be expected to rnn well. Resolute (Bst 21b) is nicely treated, aud eliould he prove the best of Mr. Wilson's lot will repay watching. Damien (Bst 21b) and Fadl:uleeu'(Bst '21b) have each receut deeds to recommend them to notice, the former having won the Summer Cup, and the latter Tattersall's Cup; both of which were run over a distance. If Dreamland is ever to win a big race he is given a chance here with lit, 81b; but it would seem as though he played his best card at two-years-old. Of those lower down the list, St. David (7st 71b) and Woodford (7st 41b) read to me the best. The four I like best are Resolute, Havoc, The Merry Boy, and Woodford, IMPROVEMENTS AT TAKAPCNA RACECOORSE. Last year it will be remembered that the Takapuna Jockey Club entered into a new arrangement with the owners of the racecourse, under which the latter were to spend several thousands in improving the ground and in the erection of a new grandstand and other buildings. On several occasions when railing against the primitive urraugements that so long held sway at the North Shore ground, 1 was met with the advice to be patient, for it was said when a move was made in the matter of alterations it was intended that they should he of a most comprehensive character; and after paying a visit to the eround, which I did this week in company with the engineer and architect (Mr. H. H. Metcalf) and the secretary (Mr. R. Wynyard) 1 am bound to siy that the promise has been carried out to the utmost degree. Though the various works will not be completed by the approaching Summer Meeting, they have prosressed at the present time to such a stage as to constitute a perfect transformation scene on the old order of things. Proceeding on to the ground, the first thing, of course, that strikes one's view is the new grandstand. This ia a hand&omc wooden structure 75 feet by 3a feet, resting on a concrete base, and is erected on the flat about 3J chains eastward, where the old structure stood. There is a platform ia front connected by steps from the stand, a large stairway from each end of the platform enabling the public to go up or down either side. The seating accommodation is of the garden seat pattern, aud will provide for about 500 persons. The bottom storey of the stand contains dining-room, 35 by 33 feet, pautry, stewards, ladies' cloak, gentlemen's cloak, and refreshment bar, while a verandah 10 feet wide extends all round the building. The totalisator building lias been placed in a handy position, and with ample room all round tiiere should be no chance of discomfort from crushing, etc., as I may remark the paddock is now enlarged to about 2£ acres. Adjacent to the paddock is what is known as " the birdcage," which is about three-quar-ters of an acre in extent. Iu this enclosure there i 3 the secretary's room, weighing room, telegraph room, and press room, while in iv separate building there are comfortable quarters for the jockeys and trainers: and, in addition, twelve horse boxes are to be erected in this portion of the ground, half-a-dozen of which it is expected will be ready iu time for the approaching meeting, Though the erection of the new buildings is a moat important step, it is the extensive earthworks that are beini; carried on that show the far-reaching character and completeness with which the whole of tho alterations at the Takapuna ground have been mapped out. The hill, which has always proved such a vantage from which to view the races, has been terraced to its entire length, and a concrete retaining wall, four feet high and over 500 feet loug, erected. There are ten tiers of steps, and when completed this will undoubtedly be the most striking piece of work that has been effected on the ground. The sliiitingof the grand-stand and judge's box will, of course, give a longer run in the straight, which has now bemi increased by nearly four chaiua, and it goes without saying that this is by no means a small improvement, as under the old order of thitigb a horse had no chance if in a bad position at the home turn. The course over which the steeplechases are is decided has undergone some alteration, and, it can be also said, an improvement effected. Instead of the horses having to make a sharp turn as previously in racing down the hill to the water, they will now continue straight on through made ground to the obstacle, which has been placed »t about opposite the old five furlong post. It is ten feet wide, with a three-feet six-inch bush fence iu front. And as the ground both on the take off ami lauding side lias been well attended to the alteration very much reduces the chances of accident.

A most complete system of drainage hat been designed, and with water laid on all over the course, the T.J.C. will soon be able to boast of. a ground in every respect up-to-date. There i≤ abundant evidence chat the engineer, Mr. Metcalfe, has grasped the situation in the prosecution of these very extensive works iu a marked degree, and though they are eome way yet from completion, enough hue been done to give to his work as it were the Hall-mark of excellence. AUSTRALIA'S EQUINE JfHBNOHBKOif. It transpires that Mr. \V. C. Cooper iiai become the sole owner of Newhaveu. Mr. W. T. Jones, who was previously associated in the ownership of the colt, having sold his interest to his former partner. According to present arrangements, it is intended to only race Newhaven in the weight-for-age races at the T.R.C. Autumn Meeting, and have hirn shipped to England in order to reach the old country about the end of April. Walter Hickenbotham, who has had charge of Newhaveu duriug the past twelve months, was approached on tho subject of going to England with the colt, and staying with him for about 18 months, but the Victorian replied that it would lie impossible for him to go on any terms. Whether another Australian trainer can be secured to superintend Newhaven's preparation in the old country remains to be seen; but with Hickenuotham's refusal to journey to England with the colt before him, Mr. Cooper may elect to hand him over to one of the trainers in the old country. It is a pity that Hickenbotham and Newhaven will have to part, or it cannot be expected that a strange man will understand the condition and temperament of the Australian colt as does his old trainer.

I made mention iu my notes recently of the Sydney-owned filly Precaution having in the running of the Carrington Stakes on New Year's Day lowered the colonial record for six furlongs. Details of the race to hand show that the record credited to the daughter of ilartini-Heury is quite correct, and what is more, she silenced the opposition in a very easy manner. Although it was known to racing men for some time that Precaution was pretty slippery over a short distauce, they had no idea she was nearly so fust as she proved herself in the Carrington Stakes. Her time of lm. 13Js. heats the records of all the other great sprinters who have upset "old Father Time." The previons holders of the record at lm. 14s. over 6 furlongs were; Volcano, Randwick, April, 1886; Ascot Vale, Fiemington, January, 189.3 ; Walwa, Maribyruong, September, 1893; Vanitas, Rundwiok, January, 1895; Barmby, Ashburton, New Zealand, September, 1894; and Ordnance, Randwick, December, 1895. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. Of the colts that were sold at the Welling, ton Park sale in January, 1896, the chestnut non of St. Leger and Hazel was one that excited some of the strongest competition during the afternoon, and as several acknowledged judges were engaged in the competition for his possession, much interest is centred in the question whether his form on , the racecourse will, be in keepiug with his good looks. A contributor to the Canterbury Times recently paid a visit to Yaldhurst, and in referring to the youngster in question he says :—" St. Cyr, the two-year-old colt by St. Leger from Hazel, has developed into a. fine colt, something after the style of'tiold Medallist. Rumour credits him With being as good as the son of Corolla,

and as when fortune commences to shower its favours on racing folk there is no knowing where it may stop, it is possible that the' rumour is not altogether incorrect." St. Cyr, I may.remark, has not so far carried silk, and he will probably not be seen ont before the C.J.C. Autumn Meeting rolls round in April. The absence of Newhaven from the Australian Cup will, I should think, have the effect of making that event a very much better betting race than if the son of Newminster was in the list of contestants, for it goes without saying that if the chestnut flyer was engaged he would be favourite, even though Mr. Dakin put 9st on him in the two-mile and aquarter race. With no three-year-old in the Cup standing out far ahead of his compeer 3, and the even character of the other contestants, the long-distance handicap this year looks like drawing a capital field, and the result may be said to be decidedly open.

Mr. VV. Lyons, who old Aucklanders will remember as one of the leading New Zealand penuiilers a decade back, but who during that time has been residing in Sydney, came over to Auckland by the s.s. Rotomahana this week on a flyin» visit. Mr. Lyons still has a warm word for Maoriland, and he tells me that he may ac no distant date return to take up his residence here, and that would, I suppose, mean that the old firm of Lyons and Blaikie will again be a power in the land. When R. Mason was in Auckland recently with the Mr. Stead's pair Gold Medallist ana Multiform conversation one day turned 011 the sale (or I would be more correct to say, non-sale) of the horses last season, when they were placed in the hands of Messrs. Pyne and Co. Asked as to what price would have bought Gold Medallist the Southeru trainer replied that 200 guineas was the reserve, but that only halt that amount was bid at the riug side. What a bargain the beautiful chestnut would have been at the 200 guineas reserve placed upon him ! It would, I doubt not, require fully five times that amount now to cause Mr, Stead to part with the son of Medallion.

Mr. A. D. Willis informs " Spectator " that the tenth volume of the New Zealand Stud Book is being pushed forward with all speed. Breeders and owners of thoroughbred stock wishing their mures to appear in the volume, should send particulars of foalings for the first six seasons to the publisher, without delay.

Some comment has been made on the action of the Thames Jockey Club in dismissing the protest lodged against Sterling being declared the winner of the Hurdle Race, run thereon Boxing Day, on the grounds that his owner, Mr. N. Dickey, is in the forfeit list. It transpires that tho Thames Club received information from the authorities of the Tauranga Club, that Mr. Dickey does not owe them any money. Mr. W. T. Jones writes that an offer of £SOOO was made for Newhaven in England. This was refused He savs: " I believe we could easily get £10,000 for him." A nice price this, but with fair luck Newhaven might easily earn the mouey in England. It is said that the reason Merry Maid was so little fancied for the Turangu Stakes hist week (which event she won, paying a dividend or £47 9s) was due to the fact of her being oft* her feed. The connections of the mare had, I understand, £2 on the daughter of Hotchkiss. St. Leger was deprived of the services of two of his most brilliant representatives after their efforts in the Wellington Cup, St. Laura and St. Clements having both broken down while contesting that race. With a brace of brilliant two-year-olds such as Gold Medallist and Multiform, with the possible addition of another in St. Cyr, Mr. Stead must regret not having entered his youngsters for some of the valuable juvenile races to be decided in Australia during the coming autumn. Advices from the South state that Douglas has been purchased by Mr. E C. Richardson, for £500, and that the son of Crawford Priory ran in his new owner's uaine at the Wellington meeting, Owing to the totalisator houses being so widely apart, and telephonic communication uot being laid on, it has been decided to pay separate dividends on the inside and outside machines at the approaching Takapuna Summer Meeting. The contributor to the Canterbury Times selects the Cuirassier—Rubiuii filly as the one most likely to give Mr. Stead an early return for the outlay he made at the recent Auckland sales, The absence of Wallace's name from the list of entries for the Australian Cup would lead to the impression that the lameness which utUicted the son of Carbine in the spring is still in evidence. However, as the horse is engaged in the Champion Stakes he may be seen carrying Mr. Wilson's colours in that event. A (lead heat of three has seldom to be recorded in connection with hnrstj rutins:, and the judge's decision in the Juvenile Stakes on the first day of Tattcrsall's Club reunion at Randwiek, in which El Norte, Syeria, au'l Forulico liuished in line, is (says the Sydney Mail) only the third that has been registered on the metropolitan heath since it has been dedicated us the headquarters of the national sport. The committee of tbe Australian Jockey Club recently had an appeal before them in which a suburban club had disqualified the owner, horse, trainer, and jockey. It was shown that the owner was absent in another colony when the alleged swindle was perpetrated, and it was thought that the sentence in his case was rather severe. The A.J.C. committee, however, have declined to disturb the verdict, and in doing so passed tliefollowing common-sense verdict:—"That, ill the opinion of the committee, an owner, notwithstanding his absence, is responsible for the runniufc of his horses, aud for the conduct of those persons to whom he entrusts its management, unless he can prove to the satisfaction of the committee that such persons have been guilty of fraudulent conduct towards him, and, therefore, that the appeal be dismissed " The trotter Fibre, who w6n the Auckland Trotting Club Handicap (says a New Plymonth write; , ), beating the standard-bred Bellman, was bred by the Maoris in Taranaki. Her first owner in town was Mr. W. Kirkby, who gave £4 os for her, with saddle, bridle, and stirrups thrown in. Mr. A. George next owned her, and after changing hands she finally got into Mr. J. Russell's hands, and that trainer eventually took her to Auckland and sold her there. The Sydney Sportsman says :—Mr. W, R. Hall experieuced a slice of ill-luck recently, when the beautiful colt foal by Trenton from Florrie, who had been running in the paddock with his dam, was found with one of his legs broken, and the well-bred youngster hud to bn destroyed. The list of winning owners for the English racing seusou, which closed on the 28th November, is headed by Mr. Leopold do Rothschild, whose total came to £46,766. H R.H. the Prince of Wales comes next, with £26,819. The other sportsmen whose winniugs run into five figures are the Duke of Westminster, £23,016; Lord Rosebery, £'20,595 10s: Lord Derby, £12,843 10s: and M. R. Lebaudy, £11,906 & Sd. Fly, the Californian horse who has been pacing in the East, is (says the Spirit of the Times) a remarkable illustration of the skill veteriuary science has reached. After a few races last winter he fell lame and was turned out in a paddock with another horse, who kicked him. The blow fractured Fly's skull, but the veterinarian trepanned the skull, using an X-ray (the first on record), and the horse not only recovered, but is gradually regaining speed, and promises to be as good as ever.

The trotting stallion Albert Victor was brought to Auckland by the e.s, Takapuna, with a view to the impending match with Pleasanton.

Conscript, who is epgaged in several of the jumping races at Takapuna, was brought up from the West Coast this week ia order to fulfil his engagements. When the whole of the improvements that are in progress at Takapuna racecourse are completed it is expected that they will have cost fully £5000. F. Macmauemin brought St. Clements back to Auckland by the s.s. Takapuna. The C.J.C. Derby wiuner Uuiform is at present enjoying a rest. Grey horses are said to live longest, with roans a good second. Black seldom pass twenty years, and a cream over fifteen is a phenomenon. Philson, by Tasmau-Rose and Black, won a couple of races in Singapore recently. The Auckland-owned Sabretache led up to the distance in Tattersall's Cup, when he collapsed and eventually finished seventh. At lasfc advices Mr. Gollau's pair Sternchaser and Mousquetaire were still in the sale list in Euglaud. Two noteworthy absentees from the entrants for the Australian Cup are Newhaven and Wallace. Cravat, the four-year-old full brother to Armilla, is to be treated to a spell. St. Paul figures amongst the entrants for the Midsummer Handicap, to be run at' the C.J.U. Meeting on the 6th of February. Lord Rosslyn, who went amiss just prior to the last New Zealand Cup, is again reported to be sound, and is in work at Forbury with a view to contesting in the Dunedin Cup. Fabulist and Bombardier, continues the favourite selection for the Takapuna Cup and Steeplechase, 12 to 1 being now the beat ptioe o'utaiuable about that combination. The weights for the Taranaki Jockey Club Handicap are due to make their appearance to-day, and those for the Egmont Cud on Monday next. One of the plunging school laid 600 to 500 on a horse called Perverse for the Selling Race ruu at Caulfield on Boxing Day, and got beaten, Euroclydon is favourite for the Dunedin Cup.

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

The following are the acceptances in connection with the above meeting :—

FIRST DAY. Takapuna Cnp Handicap of 200sovs. One mile and a-hiilf. st lh s t ib Fabulist .. -9 7 Merry Maidt ..7 0 Nestor ... ..9 2 Antara- .. _ 612 Folly .. -S 4 Lady Anna.. _ 612 Miss Nelson ..7 9 Mantle .. „ 612 Doris .. .! 1 Norinj m „ 5 J Panoply „ .) ) Peerless .. . ( I Anita „ ..7 5 Poraagae-Potal „6 7 Handicap Maiden Plate of 35sovs. One mile. stlb s tlb Hetiliation ..9 0 Peerless .. „ 7 4 Sh>rp« .. >8 i Mangakawa. .1 j Ldy Anna • .8 { Dorothy .. „ 7 4 Archduke „ ..8 2 Seabreeze .. 6 10 Playboy .. ..7 8 Oruba .. _ 610 Ladv Agnes „? I Cleopatra ~ .( J Admiral Hawk .? J Great Scott _6 7 Alt .. .. „ 7 6 R.inbow .. _ 6 7 Pirate „ _ 7 6 Resolute .. „ 6 7 Zealandu Handicap of 60sovs. Fivo furlongs. stlb st lb Lady Cuisine _7 12 Nightingale k? 0 l.ufra .. .I i Ornba „ „7 0 The Sharper _7 6 Napoleon .. _0 10 Kei .. ... 11 7 4 Norina „ _ 610 ..7 0 Cleopatra .. ..6 10 "First Handicap Hurdles of 75sots. Two miles, stlb stlb Levanter „ _11 12 Sterling .. „ 9 i Bombardier „11 10 Gipsy Prince .9 4 Miss Nelson .. 10 8 Hukatere „. «. 9 0 Autshadowey .. 910 Belvedere „ _ 9 0 Claude .. ..9 4 Calliope Handicap of 60sovs. Six furlongs. st lb st lb Miss Rose _ _ Sl2 Canopus ... _ 7 2 Volcino „ .! ! Bhircarrig.. _ 612 Kqio „ „ 712 The Owl ~ . j 1 Miss Anna „ .. 710 Revenanb .. _ 6 7 JIAIDKN HINDICAF HURDLES of 1530V5. One mile and three-quarters. at lb stlb Forella _ » 10 2 Wanigal .. _ 9 4 Dentist _. „ 912 Glenlora .. .. 9 2 Scotland _ _ 912 Jemette .. ..9 0 Awatuna „ „ 912 Maid of Honour.. 0 0 Hukatere „ „ S 1 Hairy Legs . ) « Reflection.. .. 9 5 Pony Handicap of iosovs. Six furlongs. stlb lb lb Mav.-utneen „ 910 Lena .. _ 7 7 Fidget „ _ 9 8 Sweet Lavender.. 7 7 Napoleon „ „ S ! Purvoke . ..7 7 St. Owen.. .. 7 7 SUkworm.. .. 7 4 stewards' Handicap of 6050v3. Six furlongs. st lb at ]b Lady Marion _ 8 u Peerless .. _ 012 Lady Cuisine „7 10 Anniversary „6 12 Lady Anna ..7 8 Cleopatra .. „ fi 7 Fair Nell „ ~7 6 Polite .. „f j Lillie .. .. 7 C Porangi Potae _ 6 7 Litfra .. „ 7 4 Norina „ .(17 Lady Agnes „ 7 11

SECOND DAY. First Steeplechase of lOOsovs. About three miles and a-half.

st lb et lb Bombardier „11 in Belvedere m „9 10 St. Simon .. _10 (1 Sterling .. 9 7 Conscript „ mlO 4 filenlnra „ _ a 7 Moze! .. _10 2 U-llectioii _ .l) Miss Nelson ..10 0 Clarence .. 9 7 Aughadowey _ 910 St. Leonards . 91

SALE OF PRIVILEGES. The privileges of the meeting were offered yesterday by Messrs. T. C. Bealo and Co., at the Brunswick Mart, when the following prices were realised :-Sole right publican's booth (outside), Mr. P. QuinUn, £158; publieau's booth (inside), Mr. P. Quinla.ii, £131; refreshment stalls. Mr. Hunt, £14; cards, Mr. A. Cleave, £137; gates, Mr. Bruce, £241.

THE WELLINGTON RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING. [BY TBLEGRAFH.-PRKS3 ASSOCIATION.] Wkllinotok, Friday. Lovely weather prevailed for the concluding day's racing, and there was a large attendance. The amount put through the machines was £10,619, making for the two days £20,020, which is £2748 more than tor tho same meeting last year. As usual at the HutD race meetings the train arrangements were of the most unsatisfactory nature, and proves that the Department is incapable of coping with the holiday traffic The following are the results:— JiNlUnv Handicap of lOOsovs; second horse lOsove from the stakes. One mile and one furlong. 151-Jlr. A. W. Cave's b g Sea Ssrpent, aged, by Pisuatorius-Rumour, Ost 91b(Uercock).. 1 216-Mr. J. H. Prosafrr's ch g The Miser, Oyrs, Bst (I'. White) .. .. .. ... 2 51*—Hon. J. D. Ormond's Trentalto, 3yrs, Bit (F.Davis) .. ..3 Also started,: a>9, Blarney, tat 31h; 183, Rip Van Winkle, 7st 71b; [10, St, Elmo. 6st 7lli. From nil excellent start, without the aid of the machine, So* Serpent and St. Elmo were quickest on Iheir wilh tho others moving off like a line of cavalry. Leaving the straight Sea Serpent had drawn ont cle.ii, and entering'the hack was three leu c th-= in (rant of at. Khno, after whom Mine Miser ami Rip Van Winkle, with Blarney las;. Kicine along opposite the stand St. Elmo was done with, and tht. favourite drew up alongside Misor, mill this pair cloiod on the leader. No chance took place until rounding the bend into the straight, when Trenbilto appeared to be overhaulins S«.'a Serpent, but the latter was not done with, nor wai Misur, and when heads were turned for home the latter was vigorously ridden by White, and though be shot past Trentalto he suffered a defeat by half-a-length, the winner finishing very namely under tho whip. Hip VaD Winkle was fourth, and Blarney last. Tims, lin. 5S 2-ss. ■malisitor, £138 i Dividend, £S Is. UURHLK IIANDICAP of lOOsovs; second horse lOsovs from the stakes. One mile and three-quarters. 25-2-Mr. K. Whakatua's b r Tangaroa, by Sou , . wester, aped, lOsi 71b (W. HiggllM) .. 1 224-Mr.O. Cooper's ch m Much Ado, aged, lOst, (W. Buckeridgt) 2 143-Mr. T. b m Aquafortis, syrs (W. lietter) s Alfo started ; 181, Bush Girl, lOst 61b: 110, Revolt, lust 31b. Revolt ami Aqu.ifortis carried on the runninc over the Urst two hurdles, but on passing the stand, were joined by Much Ado, with Revolt rapidly passing to tho rear. At the back, the favourite joined Much Ado, and the pair sailed along three lengths in (rout of Aquafortis and Bush Girl, who ttiolt the hurdle opposite the stand together. Tangaroa took a couple of lengths lead, as the last hurdle was reached, but in the straight, Much Ado caine again, and a good race home saw Tangaroa landed a winner by naif a length. Time, 3m. iUs. Totalisator, £919; dividend, £3 ss. Revolt, who was the hat to finish, staggered shortly after the winning post was pissed, and fell dead. His rider, Percy Johnston, escaped injury. The supposed cause is affection of the heart. Racing Club Handicap of 250sovs; second 25sovs, and third lOsovs from the stakes. One mile and a-quarter. 178-Mr. A. Marumaru's b h Rangipuhi, aged, by Peve-MystoryGirl, Bst(T. Coiiuop) . l UO-Mr. J. Clmie's b c St. Paul, Sst 51b (J, Chaafe) . » 242—Mr. W. Jorgenson's b h Strathuraan, 6yrs. Bstlolb(l'.Kingan) .. „ .. _ 8 Also started: 243, Skirmisher, Bst 71b; 236. King's Bowman, 7st 101b; 249, Mars, 7stßlb; 218, Leda,7.t"lb. From a good start the field swept past the stand pretty well in a bunch, with the exception of Mars, who was four lengths behind the leading division, which consisted of Strathbraan, King's Bowman, and St. Paul. By the river Strathbraan drew out a couple of lengths cl-ar of St. Paul, while Rangipulu was racing with King's Bowman in third place. Then came Skirmisher, nt their girths, Led* being four lengths away, and Mars tailing off hopelessly last. Much tlie saino order was maintained to the road, and speculation was rife as to whether the son of Apremont would repeat his victory of the previous day. Sweeping into the straight Strathhraan on the rails had a length the best of St. Paul, but when fairly ii; the straight Rsngipubi put in his claim. At the distance post St. Paul was in front, but a few yards further on Rangipuhi assumed command, and racing on very gamely won rather comfortably by a length, two lengths separating tho second and third. JKine,s Bowman was fourth, and Skirmisher next, with Mars a bad list, 'lime, 2ra. 11s. Totalisator, £1806 j dividend, £9 2s. A protest against the winner was lodged on the grounds of crossing. The stewards dismissed tho protest, and said if there was any jostling »t all it was the result of the rider of Rangipuhi breaking a stirrup leather, and did not affect the'result of the race, Juvenile Hakdidap of lOOsovs; second horse 26sovs, and third horse liisovs from the stakes, For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 384—Hon. J. J). Ormond's c c DeUant, by Dread-nought-Legacy, Bst 111b (P. Davis) .. 1 272-Mr. F. Martin's b c Choroid, by Chainshot -Retina, Bst 91b (11. Donovan) .. ..2 192-Mr. I). Mitchell's b f Maybud, by Medallion -Rosebud, 7st 121b (P. White) _ ..3 Also started: 105, Dotterell, 7sllMb. On the word "Go," Choroid jumped away in front, with Defiant and Maybud handy. After getting fairly into his stride the leader drew further away, and later on was a couple of lengths in front, when Defiant besan to move up, and was almost on terms witli the leader as they swept round the top turn. Maybud, too, had crept up a little closer to the leader. Choroid hail a slight advantage as tnoy came into the straight, hut Defiant had him beaten at the distance post, and won by a length and a-balf. Maybud, who came very fast down the centre, was n neck behind Choroid, Dotterell being beaten oS some lengths away. Time, Ira. 31-5 s, Totalisator, £1013; dividend, £2 7s, Metropolitan Hasdicap of lfiOiovs; second horse SOsovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 188-Mr. V. Harris b g Belligerent, 4yrs, by Artillery-luna, 7st 21b (U. Donovan).. 1 316-Hon, J. I). Ormond's ch g Daredevil, 3yrs, Sst 61b (F. Davis) 2 81-Mr. W. Douglas , br c Waterstone, 3yrs, 6st Mb (W. Lister) 3 Also started. , 293, Flying Shot, Sst 111b; 300, Marquis of Zetland, Sst 81b; 114, Rip Van Winkle, Bst; 75, Splinter, (Ist 71b (carried 6st 91b). Flying Shot and Belligerent moved oS the mark together, with Daredevil last. After traversing a furlong Flying Shot was a quarter of a length in front of Belligerent, while Marquis of Zetland and Hip Van Winkle were close up. At the four-fur-longs post Belligerent deposed Flying Shot of the lead, but at the road Ilyine Shot was ngain on terms with him, and Marquis of Zetland was only a neck away, with Waterstone coining fast on the outside. Belligerent led into the straight, and here both Flying Shpt aud Marquis of. Zetland fell away, and Daredevil on the inside went in pursuit of the leader, but although ha ran very true under the whip, could not quite get up, and was beaten by a length, Waterstone three lengths away third, with the others pulling up, Hip Van Winkle last. Time, lm. 16 1-5 s. Totalisator, £1367; diiideud, teios. M ■;■

Welter Handicap ot lOOsovs; second hotse iosots from the stake. I Seven furlongs.: 150-Mr. J If. Pressor's ch r The Miser, 6m. by Puriri-Gernnne, lOst 31b (P.' White) \ 1 169-Mr. W. Doughs' br m The Brook, 4yrs, U (W, Clarke) M „ „ „ . .. %

BS3-rMr. F. Mover's br g Torpina, iyn, lost 51b(Derrett) .. .. 3 Also started: 230, SolUaire, lost 3b; 126, Tnhiwai; 190. On Dit, 9st 31b; 146, HUlstone, Sst 21b.

Torpins, The Brook, and On Dit jumped away together, and carried on the running to the turn into the straicht, where The Mi-er and Brook put in their chim, and cutting down the leidersat the distance post, The Miser won rather easily at the fini-h by a couple of lengths. Torpina was a good third; Solitaire fourth, Hillstone last. Time, lie. 31 l-slh s. Totalisator, £1300; dividend, £710s. Hack Handicap of 60sovs; second horse lOsovs from the stakes. One mile.

2SS-Mr. F. Bart's Petroline, by PetroleumBrunette, 4yM, Ss 1111b (P. White) .. 1 137-Mr. \f. Clay's c m Koseleaf, 3yrs, 7st 111b (C. o'Xcill) 3 162-Slr. W. Strang's b g Nero, 4yrs, Sst 131b (J. Ayers) .* 3 Also started: 147, Marino, Bst 3b; 162. Oracle, 7st 111b; 152, Warnote, 7at lUb; 242, Boreas, 7st Sib.

Koseleaf wa3 the first away and led to the straight, but then Petroline oaine with a wet sail and won easily by six lengths. Time, lm. Ms. Totalisator, £1300; dividend, £4,

Electric Handicap of lOOsovs; second horse lOsovs from tha stake. Five furlongs.

614—Mr. P. F. Tancred's ch g King's Bowman, by Forrester—Princess Boyal, Sst 121b (P. White) 1 241-Mr. R. McKae's Wk b Loveshot, syrs, "st 81b (1.. M-itthews) 2 214 -Mr. F. Young's g g Flying Shot, aged, SJst (C. Pritclwrd) 3 Also started : 139, Belligerent, Sst 21b, including 101b penalty ; ICS, St. Elmo, 7st 41b; 13S, Mist, 6st 101b; (jl, Splinter, Ost 101b. From an even sfeut Loveshot soon took up a length's lead, and maintained it to the straight, where King's Bowman, who was a hot favourite, shot up to him, and a ding-dong race home resulted in a victory fur the son of Forester by a nose. Time, lm. 2 3-59. Totalisator, £1672. Dividend, £2 6s. The followiiijt are the principal amounts won at the meetin? :-.Ur. W. J. Jorcenson, £413 5s ; Hon. J. J). Ormond, £251 15s; Mr. A. Maruuiaru, £204 ss; Mr. P. F. Tancred, £147 03; Sir G, Clifford, £U6 l(3s; Mr. V. Harris £12310s; Mr. 1). Mitchell £114; Mr. J. H. Prosser, £114; Mr. F. Moutsjumery, £104 10a ; Mr. F. Moeller, £104 10s; Mr. E. Whakaahu, £99 15s; Mr. A. W. Cave, £'J5; Mr. F, Burt, £Gllss. Smaller amounts increase the total to £2217 63.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. Dunedin, Friday. The following acceptances and entries have been received for the D.J.C. Autumn Meeting j—

Dunedin Cup, of 500sovs. Ofte mile and three-

st lb at lb Euroclydon _10 0 Plotter „ _ 7 3 Siracen ~ ..8 11 Lordßoslyn „7 2 Skirmishet ..8 5

PUBLICAN'S , HANDICAP o( 150.50V3. Seven fur-Inngs.-Saracen 9.3, Heather Bell 7.13, BeUe Clair 7.13, Aldershot 7.1:!, Victim7.ll, Arliiie7.lo, Martin 7.10, Bizurre 7.5, Missflie 7.6, St, Ouiila 7.6, Arquebus T.i, llancor 6.12, Campbell 0.10. First Hurdles of lOOsovs. Two miles.—Belmunt, Rebel, Silveistreaui, Hex, Clarence, Lobo. Stewards' Purse Welter uf lOOsovs. Six furloiißs.-Alilersliut. Vandyk.', St. Patrick, Tale of War, Lady Prioress, Maximilian, Gran i Guard, Goldspur, Lady Lear, Remorse 11., Tiara, Bimetiillist, Miss Charm, Kield Marshal, Marino, Tangi Maid, .■stimulant, .Molly Darling, foil, Rancor, Black and Bed, Marquis of Zetland, Euimeline, The Gleaner, I.eona, Victim, St. Ouida, Toxa. Second Hurdles of 75sovs. Ono mile and ahalf.—Dunlucu, Clarence, Invader, Lobo, Belmont, Ilex, Saladin, iirln, Highland. THIRD lIURDLES of SOsovs. Two miles and a distance.—Belmont, Rebel, Silverstream, Ilex, Clarence,Lobo. Eclipse Stakes. — Wakawatea haa been

SOUTH ISLAND TROTTING ASSOCIATION. Uhwstchdrcii, Friday, The South Island Trotting Association resolved that it could not uphold the decision of the Canterbury Trotting Club in depriving Electioneer, Ruadin, and 11am, the first three horses past the post, of the prizes in the New Year Handicap. The Association was of opinion that the Canterbury Trotting Club acted injudiciously in not allowing the owners of the disqualified horses to explain their running. The Association declared the second race null and void.

STRATHBRAAN. Engagement I APItliMOXT Sylvia I Mmket ) Arauraria Mnrtemer ■ £ a A t T\ ? 2 ° I if w, II 11 § la I I "1 I I The following is the list; of winners of the Wellington Gup :— I ! Yr. Owner. | Winner. A. I V.'gt. Tm. I j st lb IE. s. •1874Mr.D.O'Brien ..jTambnrini.. 6 ! 9 13 i 5 1875 Mr. H. Redwood IKorari ..3 6 10 3 57 1877 .Mr. H. Redwood Guy Fawkes 6 9 0 3 52 Mr.Bolton ..iLara ..6 7 9 13 44} 1879 Mr. R. Ray ..iMaritana ..a 9 4 3 48J 1880 Hou.W.Uobinson Foul Play .. 5 8 4 J3 37 1851 Hon.W.RobinsonXaUtof ..6 8 1 J 38 1852 Mr. 0. Bate ..Hilda .. i 6 4 3 45} 1883 Mr. P.Martin ..Mischief ..5 10 3 41 1884 Mr. G. Bate ..ThePoeb .. C 7 1 3 48 11835;Mr. D. O'Brien.. iTasman .. (i 0 6 3 331 1880 Major George ..Nelson „ 5 8 4 3 30 1887 Mr. T. Hill ..Pasha ..5 8 4 lit SSJ 18SS Mr. G. Stead ..'Ikresford „ 5 7 8 3 37 1889 Mr. E. Cutts ..[Dudu .. 4 7 7 it 37 1890 Mr. G. Hunter .. iCynisca „ 3 7 1 |2 39 189l|Mr. G. Hunter .. Cynisca ..4 7 12 \t 40 1892iMr. G. Hunter ..CjTiisca .. 5 8 12 2 4! 1S93 Mr. F.Martin ..Retina .. 0 7 7 2 40 1894 Mr. T. Nhetsnan Vogengairg 4 §7 7 2 41 1895Mr.Te Kaui Pere Maluki .. i 8 8 2 311 1596 Mr. W. Doujtlas Brooklet ..4 7 3 2 30} 1597 Mr. J. StratllUiaan 5 7 C 12 39