SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 11206, 28 October 1899, Page 6

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. November 4. 9, 11—Auckland i'.acing Club. November 22, 23—Coromandel Bacing Club. November 25-Opitonui Racing Club. November 25, 29-Otahnhu Trotting Club. December 2, 6—Takapuna Jockey Club. December I and 6-Otaliuliu Trotting Club Spring. December 26—Galatea Bacing Club. December 26, 23, and January 1, 2—Auckland Eacing Club. December 26. 27, January I—Northern Wairoa Racing Club. December 26, 27—Thames Jockey Club. January 1, 2—Hawke's Bay Jockey Club. January 29, 31. and February 3—Takapuna Jockey Club. February 17, 21, 24—Otahubu Trotting Club Summer. March I&—South Auckland Racing Club. March 17, 19—Hawke's Bay Jockey Club. March 27, Napier Park Racing Club. April 16. 17, 21—Auckland Racing Club. May 24, 26—Takapuna Jockey Club. June 9. Auckland Racing Club. June 20, 22—Hawke's Bay Jockey Club. June 26. 27—(iisborne Park Eacing Club. June 27, 23—Napier Park Racing Club. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. W.J.. Waihi.—Sir Lancelot ran unplaced in the Sew Zealand Cup of 1897. J. 0.8.. Inglewood.— placed horses in the last Melbourne Cup were: The Grafter (9st lib), Wait-a-Bit (Bst 211)1, Cocos (7st 101b). War God I7st 61b) was fourth. Wager, Mangere.—' placed horses in the Great Northern Hurdle Race of 1896 were: Hopgarden, Donald McKinnon, and St. Hilda.

NOTES BY PHAETON.

THE NEW ZEALAND CUP. An acceptance of 22 for the New Zealand Cup augurs well for a capital field going to tho post for tho big Southern handicap on November 7. St. Paul having been allowed to drop out of tho race, the Hawke's Bay representative Douglas now heads the list in the two-milo race. A rumour has been current that the well-per-formed son of Crawford Priory is none too well, and tho fear that he will not be seen at his best at Riccarlon lias caused him to go out of favour. The training notes during tho coming week should furnish something

reliable to go upon in summing up Douglas' chance, and till such is to hand, it would

bo as well to leave Douglas alone. At Wa- I ligamii last week, Battleaxe showed that he ! was in form, and if we arc to believe all | that is whispered about concerning the son i of Hotchkiss, he is a much-improved animal. ! That lie will most certainly require to be if lie is to win the Cup, for on paper ho has the worst of the weights with Bst 51b. Castashore continues in tho race, but whether lie can stay out two miles is as deep a mystery as ever. The big son of Castor last season got to the end of a mile and a-half on two occasions in good style, and I should certainly not tike to lake the risk of dubbing him a non-stayer. If Explosion's display at Napier Park were to be accepted as Jiis true form, then most certainly the big son of Cuirassier could be written out of the Clip without tho slightest ceremony, but I think that running can safely be discarded altogether ill summing up his prospects in tho Riccarton race. It is stated that on one or two occasions while in training at Napier, Explosion showed symptoms of soreness, but as it is understood to have proceeded from a mild skin ailment, which has been, so it is said, successfully combated, there is reason to hope that the black horse will be seen at his best. Explosion can stay well, and with an impost 121b under weight-for-age, he should have something to say in the settlement, of the question. Uhlan has not been seen in public since last autumn, t when he wound up his five-year-old career i by annexing the Feilding Cup with j Bst 91b in the saddle. Aucklanders wit- | nessed the son of Cuirassier win two good races at Ellerslie last summer, and they at least will hardly require to be told that if dressed in like form next month he will run welt in the New Zealand Cup audur Bst 21b, for be stays well, and is a most resolute finisher. Summed up on bis poor display at. Hastings, Bush Rose can bo left out of calculations. The Dunedin-owned Fulmen is stated to bo training on well, and as ho beat everything but Tirant d'Eau in last year's Cup, his party have reason to fancy his chance under such a handy burden ' as 7st 91b. Djin-Djin managed to win the "| Dunedin Cup last season, but the company was poor, and I must admit that I am amongst the doubters as to the son of Apremont getting to the end of a soundly-run two miles. Tauhei is a mare to whom 7st 101b is of little consequence. The daughter of Castor ran a sound mile and a-half at Hastings this month, and her subsequent victory in the Napier Park Handicap over a mile and a-quarter was well obtained, but somehow I do not care to have her running for me in a two-mile race. Seahorse, there can bo no question, has been well tested up to a mile and a-half, and though the chestnut son of Nelson has in the race under review to carry 21b over wcight-for-age, his chance is entitled to great respect. There is none of tho squib about Seahorse. -Ho is one of the sort on whom it would seem safe to lay odds will go on improving, and with an unbeaten certificate so far at three years old, it can be most legitimately armed that he is a colt in every way fitted to survive to New Zealand Cup honours. Crusoe managed to win a fair race at VI anganui last week, but I do not look upon him as a dangerous candidate. Pitch and Toss is a mare that has won a good few races in her time, and under 7st 61b she may have a chance, as by all accounts she is very well just at present. Sir Lancelot had his chance sounded very tunefully during the past few weeks, and if the son of Dreadnought can really stay, he is; u.ido,nt nly given a great chance to distinguish himfeWWith but 7rt 411, to carry. That Sir Lancelot is lifted with pace he given plenty of proof, and we have only to C) back to the beginning of the present month to find him making a no race of it with his opponents, and that, too, under an impost in the saddle 211b m 'excess of that awarded to him in the event under review. In appearance. Sir Lancelot would not, it is said, be picked as a stayer, but looks are not always a safe guide in summing up such matters, and Tirant d'Eau, who won ast year's Cup, can be cited as a case in point, for he is but a mere pony in stature. Judging from the manner in which Sir Lancelot lias been supported from tho proper quarter, it- would seem safe to infer that he pad , irC ved to Stewart Waddol that a two-mile journey is not beyond his powers, and accepting suoh to bo tho case, I shall place an unmistakable tick opposite Sir Lancelot's name. Huku and Rubin are, I think, outclassed. but though Malatua has not so far accomplished anything in public that wouid warrant one in saying much in bis favour for this race, the son of Miihia is a horse that not a few capable judges consider lias a good race concealed about him. If Malatua ! »as any pretentions to being a racehorse, lie has certainly been accorded a good chance to distinguish himself in this race, as Mr. Kcnvy has let him off with the nice impost of 7st. Double Event is a steady 41 old file" that may be depended upon to run well under 7st. And now I come to Miss Delaval. This little daughter of Seaton Delaval gave her followers a sharp shook last month at Avondale, when she finished outside of the placed division in moderate company; but that her running at the Auckland suburb was til wrong she very conclusively proved in the running of the Hawko's Bay Guineas, in which event she ran the winner, Seahorse, to a short neck. That, however, was only a mile race, and it is a very different question that is before the bay filly in the Canterbury race. I: is a big task to exact from any three-year-old in the spring of the year to run two miles, and especially is this the case with a filly That Miss Delaval is a very genuine bit of stuff cannot be questioned, and she may beat more than beat her. Sant llano is pretty much of an unknown quantity at present, and I should require to know with tolerable certainty that he would be sent to the post before recommending him to my readers. lam told that Sant liario is by no means sound. Laborer had a couple of tries to get on the winning list in sprint events at the Hawke's Bay meeting, and though 011 each occasion he suffered defeat, he ran well. The fact of Laborer being stable companion and owned in the same interest as Seahorse, causes his Cup chance to be less favourably reviewed than would otherwise be the case, for it would seem that the 5 chestnut was the best of the pair. During •;* the present week a good wager was accepted >,about Laborer, and it may not be quite safe to conclude that Seahorse has the undivided ? support of bis party. Jupiter has been rey, sponsible for some very passable form since the present season opened, and with only bit 101b to carry lie is undoubtedly given a great chance. The Dunedinites maintain that the 1 son of St. Clair can stay, and if that bo so, ho must be accorded a place in the danger,,'v ous division. Skobeloff, who figures as bottom weight with 6st 81b, is a three-year-old , Bon of Stepniak, that hails from Mr. s > Stead's stable. He is stated to bo a useful I? 'looking sort, but as he lias not yet made Jl' his appearance, it is very difficult to gauge ft < his prospects. The receipt of doings on the R training ground during the coming week may W'. be expected to assist in clearing away some %:? •> of the mist '.that at present obscures the Cup Sissue; but after, weighing the pros and cons f ' of the question patiently, it seems to iv mo that the trio most likely to earn distinc- < . tion are Sir Lancelot, Explosion, and Seahorse, ; 7' .

THE CAULFIELD CUP. I

A field of 21 was found at the post for j the Caulfield Cup on Saturday last, and the Sydney parties connected with Mora having at almost the last moment been allowed a cut in the money whioh had been secured 6ome little time back about the daughter of Malua for the mile and a-half race, she was slipped, and that, too, in tho position of first favourite. The presumed "good" thing, like many other voted "morals'' for the Caulfield race, went down badly under tho crucial test. Mora flattered the hopes of her admirers five furlongs from home, but she faded out of the battle at the finish, which was left to Dewey, Gauleon, and Ballistite, and as the result of an exciting battle homo from the distance, Dewey won by threequarters of a length. Dewey apparently won his race by downright gameness, and as the mile and a-half was got over in 2m. 38Js., it was a meritorious performance. Still, it must be borne in mind that Dewey only carried 6st 121b, and as he was all out to win by less than a length from Gauleon, there is not a great deal of inducement to go into ecstasies over the performance, for Gauleon ha? yet to win a record as a good horse. At the Australian Jockey Club's meeting last month, Gauleon (when favourite) was decisively defeated in a small event, and though ho subsequently scratched home in front for tho Maiden Stakes, the victory which ho obtained in that race is said to have been one of those instances where discredit was wrapped up in a win. Dewey won his race, however, and it may not perhaps be safe to attach much weight to the fact that he had a big fight with a moderate, from whom he was in receipt of a stone. The collapse of Scorn must have been a big blow to tho St. Albans stable and their large army of followers. The cablegram announcing tho result of tho race states that the son of Bill of Portland was first into the straight. Ho was, however, quickly in difficulties when the stiffest part of the battle came to bo waged, and ninth was his position at the finish. Those who have been contending that Scorn is not so good as his looks would lead one to give him credit for would appear to have the best of the argument. From the following tabulated list of winners of the Caulfield Cup it will he seen that Dewey's victory marks the fourth occasion on which a three-year-old has triumphed in tho Victorian event: —

) In these years the race was 1} mile and a distance. * Tim Sniveller, flyvs, 7.;t Mb, came in first, hut was disqualified for interference, and the race was awarded to Sainfoin. t Including alb penalty. THE Y.R.C. DERBY. It is many years since there have been such ups and downs in the matter of favouritism : for the V.R.C. Derby as has this year been placed on record in connection with the blue , riband betting. Cranberry, who, after boing i sent back to 7 to 1, shortened up to 2 to 1, j has again been sent to the rightabout, and, ] according to a lato Melbourne cablegram, 1 1200 to 200 was laid against him on Tues- ; day night. It is quite evident that Cran- j berry is not doing well in his work, but as | the son of Cranbrook is stated to wear a most healthy appearance, lie may bo able to show a very different result with tho colours up. , One thing, however, is quite certain, that the Flemington touts will not at present stand him for the Derby. Scorn's inability , to gain a situation in the Caulfield Cup has ' caused him to lose caste, and as no excuse : can be urged for him on the grounds of condition, one can simply conclude that the son of Bill of Portland is not the top-notcher that the St. Albans peoplo have been contending. As to Lancaster, well, ho is apparently a fair puzzle. The work accomplished by tho brown son of Holchkiss prior I to the opening of tho Caidficld meeting was assessed highly, but ho ran a fair duffer >n the Caulfield Guineas, and though lie to some extent made amends by registering a very . different performance in the Eclipso Stakes, a weak performance in the winning of the 'Maiden Plate on Saturday last is said to have been very much below Derby form. Further than that ho has shortened to 6 to 1 for the Derby, nothing has been heard of Trcmarden since the son of Trenton unexpectedly bowled over the crowd opposed to him in tlie Caulfield Guineas a fortnight back. At the time Tremarden won it was sought to he shown that Scorn had bad hick to lose, but it would seem as if the friends of the latter were presuming a little too much. The " Special Commissioner." who at all times argues a matter in a very fair spirit, sums up the question thus:—"After all, it might be just as well to take no heed of the excuses put forth for the beaten ones, as detracting from the merit of Tremarden's victory. When the sting of disappointment at the defeat , of the fancied ones is forgotten for a moment, [ and the facts fairly judged, it will bo seen j that honours of the 'race were almost entirely ; with the winner. Thero was nothing of tho ' fluke' about it. After being tho last horse to leave the barrier, Tremarden was soon out disputing the lead with the speedy Promontory. Tremarden would not be shaken off, and rounding for home it was Trenton against Bill of Portland, and Trenton won the ''ay. It is difficult to see how any of tho credit of victory should be taken from Tremarden. While Scorn, Lancaster, and Co. wero boing punched along to try and reach the leaders, Tremarden was right there, ready to win at any moment, and when it was time to shift along he settled Promontory, then went on and captured the Guineas. Thero could be . no mistake about that Tremarden got the ; judge's verdict as the race was ran, and i who is to say that the result would not have j been the same undor any circumstances? No ! hcrse could well do more than he did. He ' was asked a certain question, and his reply . was convincing enough, surely. Tremarden j left no room to find fault with his perform- i ance, and all honour to him." "It will scarcely bo arugued (writes 'Reginald' in the same paper) that Tremarden quite fills tho bill as a typical Derby colt. 'Built for speed' would be the verdict in nine cases nut of ten after an inspection of him. His body was always a long way from the ground, and he went further to leg after going into .retirement in the autumn." Whether ho is constructed on staying lines or not, it is, however, plain that Tremarder< has some idea of going the journey. _ His neat action, fine pace, and kind disposition will always be of assistance to him when there is a distance to be travelled, and, above all these things, perhaps it should not be forgotten that lie represents a family noted for stamina.' Parthian ran poorly at Randwick last month, and his display in the Caulfiold Guineas, in which he failed to gain a situation, did not augur well for his Derby prospects. Grand Flaneur's son is, however, stated to be on the improve, and a gallop which ho got through on Thursday morning with Australian Star, is stated to have been sufficiently good to warrant his being votod a dangerous candidate for blue riband honours. With a double win to the credit of Dewey in Iho Caulfield Guineas and Caulfield Cup, tho son of Loehiel is now luoked upon as tho one likely to win tho Derby, he having been exalted to the position o.' favourite for the blue riband since ho scored in the Cup on Saturday last. There can be »o question as to Dewey being a good three-year-old, but whether he is up to the standard required to win a Derby is a point in which there may be room for doubt. The training work during the coming week will be awaited with keen interest by thoso who have set themselves the task of endeavouring to solv: the Derby problem. THE MELBOURNE CUP. A couple of mares that appear to possess really excellent oliances in the Melbourne Cup are Contrast and Mora, who figure in the two-mile race at Bst and 7st 101b respectively. During the past few weeks each of these mares have proved equal to winning at woight-for-age, and even though it may be soundly argued that these weight-for-age contests very often prove unreliable as a guide to handicap events, it must be admitted that both mares are decidedly well treated at the weights named. Contrast, who is a four-year-old daughter of Commotion and Contessina, last season won the Adelaide Cup in rattling style, and that she is being specially trained for two miles, we have pointed proof in that her owner struck her out of the Caulfield Cup several weeks back. Contrast is given credit as a really genuine sort, and she is acquitting herself so well in her work as to cause her chance to bear a most hopeful aspeot. The Mora party, it is understood, hold the ring liable for something like £25,000 in connection with their mare's chance in the Melbourne Cup. Mora, who is a five-year-old daughter of Malua and White Star,' has not put up what could be termed a good record, but one tiling in her favour is that at three years • she demonstrated that she could stay, as at that age she carried 7sfc 81b to victory . -'/■flllll

in the Adelaide Cup, which was run over a in the Adelaide Cup, which event was run over a mile and five furlongs. In looking over the list of Melbourne Cup winners it will be seen that only twice has the weaker sex triumphed in the Flemington race. In 1876, Briseis (a three-year-old daughter of Tim Whifflor) got homo first, and in 1895 Auraria (a three-year-old daughter of Trenton) beat the field. On several occasions a mare has, however, finished in a place in the great Flemington race. The first to gain such distinction was Musidora, who was beaten a length by Banker in the Cup of 1863. In the following year Roso of Denmark was third to Lantern and Poet, while the succeeding year found Riverina in a like position behind Toryboy and Panic. In 1867, Queen of Hearts acted as runner-up to Tim Whifflcr; Shenandoah was third to Glencoe and Strop in 1868, while in 1869 Phoebe finished '.bird to Warrior and The Monk. In 1871 Romula ran second to The Pearl; and five years then elapsed before a representative of the weaker sex claimed place distinction, but in securing first and second places, Briseis and Sybil mado big amends for previous failures of the weaker sex. It was not until the Cup of 1885 was reached that a mare was again found in a place. Grace Darling ran second to Sheet Anchor in that ever-memorable race. Grace Darling was only a head away from the winner, and to this day it is held she should have won. hi the interval only twice has a mare finished in the placed division. In the race of 1894, Nada was third to Patron and Devon, and in 1895 Auraria scored her memorable triumph over Hova and 34 others. Contrast and Mora may, of course, prove equal to taking a leading hand in the settlement of the big question set down for the 7th of next month at Flemington, but .the history of the race demonstrates that the mares are best left alone, and though it cannot be disputed that the two mares mentioned appear to have capital chances on paper, many will no doubt trust to one of the stronger sex in the search for the Cup winner. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S " SPRING MEETING. The A.R.C. will inaugurate the racing season at Ellerslie on Saturday next, and, judging from tho very satisfactory character of tho acceptances received, the ball will bo set rolling under most auspicious circumstances, should the metropolitan body be favoured with fine weather for the holding of tho gathering. The principal event of the oponday day will be the Auckland Guineas, for which race it is expected there will bo a field of half-a-dozen, and as tho issue is voted to be very open, a great deal of interest will be manifested in the three-year-old contest. St. Peter, the full brother to St. Paul, is the one that is held in most favour at Ellerslie, but while this is so, no one seeks to place him in the same class as hi? doughty brother. Up to date St. Peter only takes rank as a moderate, but he strikes a moderate year so far as this race is concerned, and it may be up to him to treat old John Chaafe to his second win in tho milo race. When Jim ICean raced at Avondalo last month, ho bore the appearance of a "possible" for the Guineas. Tho chestnut son of Seaton Delavai has not, however, in the interval held his condition as lie should, and I do not now view his chance hopefully. Tho Messrs. Nathan claim a double string to their bow in the shape of Lretitin and Hastings, and as it is stated that both will bo started, it may bo inferred that there is very little between them. Cadiz and La Gloria, though in separate interests, hail from the same stable. At one time I looked upon tho ! first-named as a colt of promise, but ho has failed to fulfil expectations, and I don't too i how he can be given a clianco. La Gloria | is galloping nicely, and it may not bo over i safe to sum up her ohancc on her braco of | inferior displays at Avondalo last month, for i there can bo no question that sho is an im- ' proved filly. The Messrs. Duder claim a - oi spectahle-looking representative in the shapo ' of Halberdier, who, I am informed, is train--1 ing on nicely. The son of Cuirassier bears tho appearance of one that will gallop it out very gamely, and I shall be quite prepared 1 to find him doing well when tho whips are out. So far as quality is concerned, the field for the Guineas may be much below what wo ! could wish, but still the fact of 110 horse ■ standing out unduly will servo to make in- | teiest in tho issue even keener, and a good race may, I think, bo anticipated with certainty. LEAVES FROM MY NOTE BOOK. Mr. Spencer Gollan has inado sure of ex--1 patriating at least one good horse from Australia. A Melbourne cablegram to hand states that the three-year-old Australian Star has passed into his hands, and it is intended . to ship the colt to -England after he has fulfilled his engagements at tho forthcoming V.11.C. meeting. Australian Star has undoubtedly proved himself a really good colt, and the victory which he achieved in the Caulfield Stakes a fortnight back stamped him as a first-rater. A good deal of curiosity will bo evinced as to the sum which Mr. Gollan paid for Australian Star. It has [ been stated that prior to the opening of tho . V.A.T.C. meeting his late owner was ap- i preached, but 2000 guineas failed to tempt j him to part with tho son of Australian Peer, i It may therefore be inferred that the figure paid by Mr. Gollan for the colt is well over the sum quoted. In tho autumn of 1897 Australian Star was picked up dirt cheap at 30 guineas at tho sale of tho Duckenfield Park yearlings, so that he has given thoso connected with him a rich golden harvest. ! I don't think (writes "Terlinga" in tho j Australasian) I ever saw a horse ridden in , a moro foolishly confident manner than Fielder rode Australian Star in the Caulfield Stakes. He must have wonderful confidence in tho colt's ability. Directly they started Fielder pulled back last. After going threo furlongs he tried to improvo his position on the inside, and was stopped. Then I thought he would go round. Not he. Ho mado another attempt for the rails, and again he dropped back last. Things now looked a little serious, but Fielder once moro camo along on tho inside. With Guinano on tho rails and Gough next, there was no chance of slipping up entering the straight, and things looked very blue for backers of the 1 Star until the rider of Gauleon took pity on 1 Fielder and let him through. Then it was ; all right; but supposing Gauleon had closed I in instead of opening out and letting Ausi tralian Star up to win? What could the ! stewards liavo thought save that tho rider ■ of Australian Star wanted to get stopped? i The incident only shows how difficult it is to ! tell when a horse is trying and when he is not. Had Australian Star been beaten, it would have been very difficult to make people believe that his jockey had tried to win, and yet as a result of the colt getting his clianco at tho last it was made clear that the intentions of the rider were perfectly honourable, but that he wanted to win the race in a certain way. Finally he had to compromise, and come outside two horses, but it must be admitted that ho did not relinquish his cherished plan of giving the field a fair start and then passing them all on the inside, until there was absolutely no chance of carrying out all his ideas. It is pleasing to learn that the stock sired In Australia by the Auckland-bred Medallion give promise of making a name for their sire. Gonaro, who is the first of Medallion's Australian foals to face a starter, was saddled up for the Two-year-old Stakes decided at Rosehill on the 14th inst., and (writes " Milroy") bravely did he keep up the fame his sire brought with him from New Zealand. Below the distance Gonaro looked to have no clianco of winning the lace, but settling down to his work like an old stager, he came through his field like a thunderbolt, and catching Cryolito inside the half-distance, passed her as if blio was standing. Before the field bad gone two furlong! of the four odds were laid on Cryolite and 6 to 1 freely offered against Gonaro, who at tho turn was iully 10 lengths behind the leaders, bis ridei hard at him, and Cryolite going easily in front. It looked guineas to gooseberries on Cryolite at the distance. Onlookers down the lawn couldn't realise that the Medallion colt ever got up, as it looked an impossibility for him to do so when he passed the division of the lawn and tho Leger stand. Gonaro was picked up cheaply as a yearling for 80 guineas. In referring to the success of Mr. George Lee's filly, Wygelmar, in the Debutante Stakes at Caulfield, "Milroy" writes:—Wygelmar showed great pace the first day she was tried. She is quite a different style to her half-sister Diffidence, who won tho last Sydney Cup, being taller, thicker, and much more even all over. She was bred by tho Hon; George Leo, "a one-mare man," who has bred from famous old Sappho and her descendants some remarkable horses. From the old mare herself he bred Savanaka (Australian and Sydney Cup), Kingsbrough (A.J.C. Derby and St. Leger), Lecturer (Champagno Stakes), Nellie (A.J.C. Derby and Maribyrnong Plate), Spinningdale (Champagne Stakes), Saionara, and Emily. From Nellie he bred Democrat 11., Epi, Wilga (Champagne Stakes), Tarran (Maribyrnong Plate), Etra Weenie (Maribyrnong Plate), and Athata. From Etra Weenie lie has got Wygelmar 'ind Diffidence. Mr. Lee does not keep stallions, and never more than two .or three' mares, generally only one. Before the advent of Kingsbrough and his brothers, Mr. Lee bred The Barb, who is still regarded by old-timers as the best stayer that Australia ever saw, and out of The Barb's dam he got Barbelle (Sydney Cup) and Barbarian. The original Sappho bred him racehorses 40 years ago, s9 Mr. Lee can claim to .be one of the oldest breeders in' Australia.'. ' ' W'

The acceptance of a wager of 1000 to 35 about Laborer for the New Zealand Cup during the present week has, it need hardly be said, been freely discussed, seeing that the son of Robinson Crusoe is in the same interest as Seahorse, who is generally believed to be a vastly superior colt to his stablemate. From a letter which I received during tho present week from a Napier friend, it would socm that the party who operated on Laborer had some grounds for the move in favour of Robinson Crusoe's son, as in a mile and a-half gallop there a few days prior to their shipment South, Laborer hold his own with his chestnut companion. Clarion, who has cost his party dearly on many occasions, more especially in connection with the last Melbourne Cup, when, by sheer weight of money, he was Eent out favourite, is stated to be shaping well in his work, and according to a Melbourne cablegram received during the present week, he was supported for the Melbourne Cup to win £3000. "A greatly overestimated horso is Clarion," is the strain in which one Sydney writer refers to Carbine's son, and it must be said that he can adduce much argument in support of such a contention. One of Sir Lancelot's forelegs is stated to bear a very suspicious appearance. The splendid ploughed gallop which is attached to the Hon. Mr. Ormond's establishment at Napier, it is contended, is largely responsible for Sir Lancelot being kept on his legs. Some of [ho Napierites express fears of tho ' son of Dreadnought surviving his Cup preparation should ho have to take on hard Carbine's five-year-old son Ballistito ran two good races at the V.A.T.C. meeting last week. In the Coongy Handicap he was within a length of the winner, while in the Caulfield Cup bo finished in third place. A good few of, Carbine's descendants have shown a dislike for punishment when under pressure, but Ballistite is stated to be a marked exception in that respect. Ballistite is engaged in the Melbourne Cup with 7st 51b, and as he is said to stay well, ho can be marked "dangerous." It was rumoured in Auckland last week I hat Rosdla was suffering from navicular lameness, but it is pleasing to find tho statement to be incorrect. The chestnut daughter of Seatou Delaval 1 s been accepted for in tho Stewards' Handicap, C.J.C. Derby and Oaks, and the Messrs. Nathan liavo every hope of the filly carrying silk next month at Riccarton. A Capetown correspondent, who had been t) see the half-drowned Chesney aftor his rescue from the wreck of the s.s. Tliermopvln?, writing to the Australasian, says: — "To all appearances, the horse looks as if he bod undergone severe treatment from Hie breakers and rocks whore ho landed. He, has on the wither, whore tho saddle would sit, about- the most of his apparent injury, a large flesh wound, which is giving him sorao pain. The extent of the injury is not jet known. Tho next bad place is on the off binding, apparently a contusion, badly bruised and much swollen; a small cut on tho off fore fetlock, and various pieces of hair knocked off on the near hindleg and hock, but these are only trifling." "Milrov," of tho Sydney Mail, writes: At this period of the year the greatest interest is manifested in the first appearances of tho many two-year-olds that have for months past been ill training for the "young" events. A largo percentage of racing men think they see future winners of Derbies, St. Legers, and like events among early two-year-olds, hcnco their interest in them. Others delight in a field of untried two-year-olds on account of their freshness and innocence of the ways of a racecourse, and because they may bo depended upon to do their best— their riders let them-as at their time of life they have not been thrashed into thieves and rogues, as have so many of the older division that they regularly lose their money over. It is the whip and the early racing that ruins so many horses, and, if wo a'ro to have two-year-olds raced in spile of all nature's laws, it would be wise to make it compulsory that no jockey should carry a whip or spur, or any other instrument of torture on such ft young unfurnished animal. A two-year-old seldom forgets a good hiding, and after a couple from one of the many jockeys of tho butcher-hoy order, his heart fails him when the dreaded " flail" comes out, and he gracefully curls up and puts his gambling owners in the ditch, a place that is too good for any man who allows a tender foal to be chopped up for the sake of money. How many two-year-olds that raced at Fleming!on, Caulfield, and Rosehill since the beginning of the month are actually two years old? Very few, I should say. A correspondent writes:—The last English St. Leger provided some peculiar betting, as tho following figures will show. A Bold of five faced the starter, their prices being I 7 to 2 on Flying Fox, 33 to 1 again Caiman, ! 50 to 1 Victoria May, 300 to 1 -Scintilla, j , 500 to 1 Skopos. A " monkey" hook would ' 1 show, roundly, 111 to 383j against Flying ■ ■ Fox, 495 to 15 Caiman, 500 to 10 Victoria i ; May. -500 to 13 Scintillant, 500 to 1 Skopos. | Field money £416 i to pay £510 the worst or ; £499| the best, every horso in the race being a loser. This means that any backer with capital and a knowledge of figures could have mado a certainty of winning about 13 per cent, on all cash invested by backing tho whole field. It is to he hoped that the Australian ring will occasionally indulge in the St. Leger luxury of giving tlioir cash away. Referring to tho lameness of tho English crack, Cyllono, the Sportsman says:— Cvllene is never able to run again, lie will add one more to the long list of distinguished victims to the disgraceful state of tho course at Ascot. Scarcely a season passes without ono or two valuable animals being hopolcssly stumped up by their races on tho Berkshire Heath, ant', yet year after year goes by and no effort is made to remedy a scandalous state of affairs. Doos the Duke of Westminster wish to soil Flying Fox '! pertinently asks an oxchange. Wo are led to make this query by reason of the manner in which the colt is being persistently "bonneted up" by the friends of Kingcle.ro on tho sporting press. This is a form of partisanship at which certain writers are adopts, and the "gush" which is being circulated in connection with tho son of Orme reminds us of nothing so much as the way a few interested scribes sought to enhance the merits of Galtee More when that overrated hero of the "triple crown" was on price to tho Russian Government. On that occasion all sorts of questionable tactics wore resorted to, and one smiles in remembrance of the efforts which were made to persuado pooplo that the Irishman at ono time looked like -winning the Cambridgeshire, whereas as a mattor of fact he was never in the race at all. Amongst tlio yearlings paraded for sale at Doncastnr 28 years ago was a great slashing Slockwcll colt, bred by that sterling sportsman, Sir Tatton Sykes. _ The colt certainly looked somewhat above himself when led into tlio ring, and a bystander commented on the fact to a companion. "He's as fat as a, bullock," began the captious critic, in a tone loud enough for everyone to hear. " I'll bet ho never wins his saddle." "Therel" remarked Sir Tatton's head man, Snarry, turning to Mr. Tattersall; "listen to that. They're never satisfied. If wo bring 'em lean they ask us if wo reared 'em in the workus, or on ' skillygolce,' and when we bring 'em beefy they ask us why wo don't sell them by the pound at Langham. I don't suppose they'll find him over fat by Derby Day." Snarry's words were prophotic, as the colt, who was trained by the late Mr, Robert Peck, and was named Doncaster, duly won tho Derby, starting at the healthy odds of 45 to 1. / Tlio Arabs, according to an American traveller, quoted by Dr. Louis Robinson, have a curious theory concerning the "chestnuts" on the legs of the horse. They believe that these callosities mark the spots where the fore-legs and hind-legs are respectively joined together in the unborn foal, assigning as the reason for this supposed junction of the limbs that if the embryo's legs were free their movements might produco serious injury to the dam, The strength of the new-born foal's limbs is probably the circumstance that loads the Arab to this curious theory. A pseudosciontifio writer a few years ago, in seeking to account for the presence of tho useless chestnuts, propounded the rather startling idea that they are the vestigial remains of the supplementary hoofs which some of tho prehistoric members of the horse tribe possessed on either side of and above the central hoof. This authority, however, omitted to account for the presence of supplementary hoofs in so singular a situation as above the leneo and hock; they would certainly have been not useless only, but very much in the way. The splint bones, perhaps, it is needless to say, are regarded as the vestigial remnants of the supplementary hoofs of the prehistoric horse. Science has not yet succeeded in explaining the use of the chestnuts. The Thames Jockey Club have issued the programme in connection with the summer' meeting, and the amount "of prize money allotted shows the marked progress which the gold fields' club has made. Tire big event of lliu meeting is the Goldfields Cun, which is endowed with lOOsovs, and besides this there is the Thames Plate of 80soys, and a steeple- .' chase of 75sovs. Nominations fall , due.' on ■ November 24. The programme will be found j published in full in another column,' r Aj

BREVITIES. V.R.C. Derby day next Saturday. Parthian is stated to be improving. ' I Lancaster is regarded as a Caulfield puzzle. j Firefly is looking and going well at El- ' lerslie. . „ , , , j The Melbourne Cup is fixed to be run 1 next Tuesday week. ' Battleaxo is going well in the New Zealand Cup betting. Three American jockeys had mounts in the last Doncaster St. Leger. The Melbourne Cup candidato War God is voted a greatly improved horse. The Hon. Mr. Ormond has no less than 23 horses in training this season. The A.R.C. will inaugurate thesracing season at Ellerslie on Saturday next. Newhaven is advertised to stand the next season in England at 45 guineas a mare. The final forfeit in connection with the V.R.C. Derby falls due on Thursday next. The final forfeit in connection with the Melbourne Cup falls due on Tuesday next. Cocos and Le Var are both reported to be doing well in their training work at Flemington. Fishgirl (dam of the Wanganui Cup winner Swordfeh) has this season produced a filly to Soult. A final payment of lOsovs in connection with the New Zealand Cup becomes due on Thursday next. Of the 10 horses which have been loft in for the Canterbury Derby no less than six were bred in Auckland. Tho Hon. J. D. Ormond lias allowed all his horses, save Sir Lancelot, to drop out of the New Zealand Cup. G. Fordham, tho famous English horseman, held that two good hands were more useful to a rider than one good whip. Nominations for the various events to be run at the Coromandel Racing Club's Spring Meeting close on Friday next. The Wanganui Spring Meeting this year wad one of the most successful gatherings held by that popular institution. All tho racehorses in Johannesburg wero taken out of Transvaal territory before the trains were stopped by Oom Paul. Nominations for all events to bo run at tho Otahuliu Trotting Club's Spring Meeting closo on Friday next, at ten p.m. With a view to witnessing his colts perf >rm at the C.J.C. meeting, Major George proceeded South during the present week. The draft programme framed in connection with tho Takapuna Jockey Club's Spring Meeting will bo found in another column. Tho C.J.C. are likely to secure a capital field to contest the Welcome Stakes, 16 youngsters having boon left in for the event. Mr. W.- R. Wilson's oxtonsive string fared badly at tho V.A.T.C. Meeting, only one paltry race falling to the owner of St. Albans. Splinter and Rod Lancer is the favourite combination for Hurdle Race and City Handicap to be run at Ellerslie on Saturday next. Everything being in order, it is agreed that Sir Lancelot will not pay a £3 dividend in tho Now Zealand Cup should he win that ovent. Field Rose, tho two-year-old full sister io Screw Gun, would appear to be amiss, as her name is missing from the C.J.C. Welcome Stakes. Mr. "Dan." O'Brien is stated to possess a very promising two-year-old named Military (a son of tho Trenton horse Light Artillery). It is anticipated that all the Now Zealand Cup candidates will have put in an appearance at Riccarton before the end of the present week. Promontory having been scratched for all engagements at tho V.R.C. meeting, it would seem as though the son of Bill of Portland had gone amiss. Tho Chief, who is stated to bear a wasted appcarance, has not been ontored for any of tho weight-for-ago races at tho V.R.C. Spring Meeting. Vampire, dam of the " triple crown" victor, Flying Fox, has a brother to that celebrity at foot, and tho youngster is valued at 10,000 guineas. I learn from Mr. Wallers that Swordfish is in steady work at Papakura, and that tho black horse is shaping nicely with a viewto his spring engagements. The namo of 801 l bird, conferred upon Record Reign's four-year-old half-sister, boing already in use, Mr. Roitlslon has renamed tho I daughter of Winnie Miss Blair. Sirocco, who distinguished himself last week by winning tho Wanganui Stakes, is a five-year-old half brother to the Now Zealand Cup winner Euroclydon. Tho New Zealand Cup favourite, Sir Lancelot, was shipped from Napier by tho s.s. Talune on Thursday, and all going well ho should arrive at Riccarton to-day. On the Wednesday prior to landing tho Caulfield Cup last year, Ilymottus scored a win in tho Coongy Handicap. As Dewey got off a like performance, history repeats itself. It has been popularly supposed that Bluccap i was ongaged in tho Auckland Guineas, but 1 unfortunately for Mr. Booth the son of , Muskapeer was not nominated for tho milo ! race. Affection (dam of the Newmarkot Handicap winner Amiable) has this season produced a colt to Lochiel, who thus claims full brothership to " the queen of the Flemington straight." Elraiveenio has produced a filly foal to Haut Brion. The littlo lady is, therefore, half sister to the Sydney Cup winner Diffidence and to tho Debutante Stakes winner Wigelmar. La. Gloria, the three-year-old daughter of St. Leger and Charente, is shaping nicely in her training work at Ellerslie, and some are inclined to give her a chance in the Auckland Guineas. Aurum's half-brother by Robinson Crusoe, who raced in Australia under the title of Auriferous, has been re-named Stormbird. So far Auriferous has failed to run promisingly in England. Tho Australian racehorse Erl King took part in tho Milton Stakes (selling plate) at tho Doncaster Septomber Meeting, but though starting favourite, ho finished sixth in a Hold of seven. Though Mr. Stead claims a double string to his b'W for tho New Zealand Cup in Sant Hario and Skoboloff, it is doubted in certain quarters whether either of the Yaldhurst pair will see the post. The fact of Hermosi boing allowed to drop out of the C.J.C. Stewards' Handicap would appear to point to something being amiss with tho little daughter of St. Leger, as with only 6st 121b sho was given a great clianco. Satisfactory accounts continue to come to hand regarding the manner in which Miss Delaval is shaping in her training at Riccarton. A Victorian scribe, who has a weakness for ascertaining the meaning of racehorses names, writes that Etraweonio is an aboriginal word, meaning "go quickly," and her daughter's name, Wigelmar, means "make haste." It should bo the aim of all clubs to earn tho confidence of evoryone connected with tho sport, and the time has surely arrived when tho Racing Conferenco should suggest tho appointment of paid judges.—Canterbury Times. The fates have interfered to prevent a meeting between tho two English cracks, Cylleno and Flying Fox. Advices to hand state that Cylleno will not run in public again, and will bo relegated to the stud next season. Dan O'Brien's Australian importation, Malatua, has so far failed to bring much grist to his owner's mill, but the son of Malua is ticked as one likely to earn early distinction. Malatua is stated to be training oil well. Val Rosa, tho two-year-old son of Seaton Delavai and Vioux Rose, is stated to liave improved a lot since ho raced at Avondalo, and his party fancy that he will render a good account of himself in the A.R.C. Welcome Stakes. At the Hawke's Bay show last week the Hon. J. D. Ormond's Australian horse, The Officer (by Robinson Crusoe—Marie Louise), took first and champion in either class. He only had one opponent, viz., Chainlink (by Chainshot—Nautilus). Though Red Lancer was decidedly well treated in the C.J.C. Stewards' Handicap, with 7st 131b, Mr. Joel considered it politio to allow the little son of St. Clair to remain at Ellerslie, and he will, therefore, bo a contestant at the A.R.C. Spring Meeting. The Sydney pony Minerva lias been scratched for all engagements at the A.R.C. Spring Meeting. Tho daughter of Metal was nicely treated by Mr. Evett, and her being withdrawn from her engagements at. Ellerslie is simply due to the fact that she is at present in hospital. It will be time enough to talk about the V.R.C. Derby of 1900 when that of 1899 is an event of the past, but it will do no harm even at this early stage to place on record the fact that Haut Boy, who won a Nursery Handicap last week at Caulfield, iB regarded as a colt likely to survive to the honours. I In America trainers and people who have to do with horses make a practice of weighing the animals under their care. There is a'lot to recommend it, and one of the most successful colonial trainers, Mr. William Forrester, believes it to be . an excellent idea, so writes " Martindale," of the Sydney Town and Country Journal. Sir J. Blundell Maple's mare, Nun Nicer, by Common from Priestess, journeyed to the : Cologne (Germany) September meeting, -and • starting an' odd ; on favourite for.the leading : event, the t Preis-Von Donaueschingen of . 125050v5., and a gold cup presented by H.S.H; . I Prince Furstenberg, one mile and three fur- ,: I longs, won' easily under 9st 51b». • j'

STUD NEWS. Day by day the fact continues to lie brought out that the mating of tho St. Simon and Musket families is a happy nick. The latest illustration of success attending such an alliance is in the case of Portague (a daughter Bill of Portland and Coin), who won the Granville Stakes at Rosehill recently. Coin, I may remark, is a daughter of Nordenfcldt. At the V.A.T.O.'s recent meeting, two English mares both got by the same parent (Harden) claimed winning descendants. The | mares iii question are Lady Harden (dam of Tremarden) and Meridian, dam of Haut Boy. Duenna (dam of Amberite) has this season produced a filly to Wallace, a son of Carbine. Consequently the youngster is very clotely related to the famous Amberite, who is by Carbine out of Duenna. Lochiel is to bo Duenna's next mate. Windmill, a daughter of Goldsbrough and ! Merry-go-round, who is one of the six mares purchased in Sydney recently by Mr. J. 0. Williamson on behalf of Mr. Leonard Marshall, has produced a colt foal to the imported sire Gossoon. Windmill and her youngster are to be shipped to Auckland at an early date. There is a growing tendency to denounce the idea of going too far back into the pedigree of our racehorses. A well known English authority says, with much point: Tho Turks and Barbs are so very remote that in the j degress of longevity in man compared with the horse, it would be like tracing red hair or Roman noses to the Conquest, or, at any rate, to Edward the Fourth. When the mail left England, Orme, by Ormonde, stood at the head of winning sires with £37,033 to his credit for the current season. Thanks to the success of 10 Ameri-can-bred winners in England, the American stallion Sensation was second in the list with £15,438, and St. Simon was third with £13,208. The following foalings have been announced this week: — Mr. W. Walters' Fisbgirl. by Yattendon— Fanny Fisher, Ally to Soult. Mr. W. Walters' Hipporina, by Hippocampus—Yatterina, filly to Soult. Mr. T. Morrin's Hilda, by Musket—Ouida, colt to St. Leger. Mr. T. Morrin's Lady Peer, by Ituskapeer, colt to Oastor. Messrs. L. D. and N. A. Nathan's Innisfail, by Nordenfeldt— filly to Scaton Delaval. THE BETTING MARKET. Wagering on the New Zealand Cup ha 3 beon pretty brisk in Auckland during tho week, and several strong lines have been written, chief 'of which may be mentioned 1700 to 32 Laborer, 1000 to 55 Malatua, and 1000 to 40 Crusoe. Sir Lancelot holds his position as favourite firmly, and an offer made yesterday to take 100 to 20 about the son of Dreadnought remained unsatisfied. In the early part of the week Explosion was going badly in the market, and 100's to 6 and 7 were laid about him. He subsequently hardened, however, and 100 to 10 is now quoted about him. The following prices were on offer in Auckland last night:— 4 to 1 agst Sir Lancelot. 6 to 1 — Seahorse. 10 to 1 — Fulmen. 10 to 1 — Battleaxe. 10 to 1 — Miss Delaval. 10 to 1 — Jupiter. 12 to 1 — Explosion. 12 to ) — Uhlan. 14 to 1 — Castashore. 14 to 1 — Pitch and Toss. 14 to 1 — Double Event, 16 to 1 — Douglas. 16 to 1 — Malatua. 20 to 1 — Taubei. 20 to 1 — Djin-Djin. 25 to 1 — Crusoe. 25 to 1 — Bush Rose. 25 to 1 — Sant Hario. 25 to 1 — Skobeloff. 40 to 1 — Laborer. 50 to 1 — Hnkn. 60 to 1 — Rubin. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. Tho following acceptances haip been received in connection with the A.K.C. Spring Meeting HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of lOOsovs. One mile and three-quarters. st lb st lb Shylock 10 8 Crusado 9 3 Splinter 10 8 Favona 9 3 Troubadour ... 10 8 Forty-seven ... 9 0 Straybird ... 9 10 Korowai 9 0 Dentist 9 10 Tip 9 0 Verdi 9 4 Opona CITY HANDICAP of 300sovs. One mile and a-quarter. st lb st lb Record Reign ... 9 2 St. Crispin ... 711 Waiorongomai... 810 Red Lancer ... 711 Swordfisli 11. ... 8 7 Lillie 7 0 Coronet 8 6 Doctor ... . ] 612 Crusoe 8 5 Knight of Athol 611 Cavalier 8 3 Corvette 6 8 Bluejacket ... 8 3 Hamoa ... 6 7 Firefly 712 Regalia 11. ... 6 7 St. Ursula, 7 12 PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP of lOOsovs. One mile. _ , , st lb st lb Pokomoko ... 8 7 Solo 7 3 Miss Blair (late Corporal ... 7 1 Bollbird) ... 8 7 Castaside ... 7 0 Swiftfoot ... 8 3 Tho Needle ... 7 0 Castroline ... 8 0 Khama 7 0 St.. Jack 712 Chancellor ... 7 0 Wellington ... 7 7 Hamoa 711 St. Innis 7 C Tamalti 6 7 Toroa 7 5 SHORTS HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. st lb st lb St. Clements ... 9 8 Blairina 7 3 Rex 9 6 Miss Blair (late St. Elmo 8 7 Bcllbiril) ... 7 3 1 Sultan 8 5 Porangi Potae 7 2 Cuirasette ... 8 3 Toroa 7 0 Hastings ... 8 0 Blaircarrig ... 610 Laetitia 7 12 Milo 6 7 Moment 7 5 Kaitiri 6 7 FLYING HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. „ „ st lb st lb St. Clements ... 9 5 St. Jack 7 5 Firefly 8 10 Moment 7 2 Cavalier 8 7 Blairina 7 0 Cuirasette ... 8 0 Porangi Potae ... 7 0' Hastings 711 Chancellor ... 610 Lsctitia 7 8 The Needle ... 610 Da.vntree 7 8 Brilliant 6 8 Picklock 7 6 Winsome 6 7 FIRST PONY HANDICAP of SOsovs. Seven furlongs. st lb st lb Lena 8 7 Texas 7 7 The Slave ... 8 5 Edison 7 7 Clansman ... 8 2 Miss Lane ... 7 6 Nora 8 0 Blue Paul ... 7 4 Cuisine 7 12 Mamoa 7 0 Rangiurn ... 712 La Rose ... 610 Pipiwharauroa 712 Francis 6 7 Kitty Flynn ... 7 10 HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE of 70sovb. About three miles and a-half. fit lb st lb Riot 13 0 Lindon 10 7 Jim 12 7 Cannon 10 7 Charcoal 11 10 Mountain ... 10 7 Nap 1110 Kaiser 10 7 Glenarm 10 10 Tenewaitia ... 10 7 Clonmel 10 7 HUNT CLUB HURDLES of 50sovs. Two miles. st lb st lb Jim 12 . Tenewaitia ... 10 6 Riot 12 0 Lindon 10 0 Ongo 11 2 Turk 10 0 Thelmn 11 2 Mountain ... 10 0 Glenarm 11 0 Kaiser 10 0 Waitress 10 9 La Belle 10 0 Bullion 10 7 FARMERS' STEEPLECHASE of 30sovs. Once round Steeplechase course. st lb St lb Cannon 11 7 Miss Drury ... 11 0 La Belle 11 o Hops 11 0 Peter Simple ... 11 0 Success 11 0 Gayboy 11 0 Snowy 10 0 SALE OF PRIVILEGES. The privileges in connection with the meeting wero submitted to auction yesterday by Messrs. Churton and Co. The buyers were:—Grandstand bar, £140, Mr. Abbott; lean-ton bar, £90, Mr. Hardy; No. 1 booth, £72, Mr. Donovan; No. 2, £46, Mr. Dunn; No. 4, £39, Mr. Dunn; refreshment stalls, £30, Mrs. Murphy; cards, £233, Sporting Review. The total amount realised was £650, as against £577 last year. THE TURF IN ENGLAND. THE DEWHURST PLATE. London, October 26. At the Newmarket Houghton Meeting today, the following was the result of The Dewhurst Plate of 300sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 25sovs each. For two-year-olds. Special weights, with penalties attached. Seven furlongs. Lord William Beresford's ch g Democrat, by Sensation—Equality (bred in America) 1 H.R.H. the Princo of Wales' bo Diamond Jubilee, by St. Simon— 11. ... 2 Duke of Westminster's br o Goblet, by Grey Leg—Kissing Cup 3 CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. [by telegraph.—press association.] Chbisichukch, Friday. This was an off morning at Riccarton, and the work done was of an unimportant chari acter. Most of the New Zealand Cup horses I did healthy exercise. Uhlan and Battleaxe were exercised for the first time since their arrival. The former seems somewhat big in condition. A CORRECTION. [BT telegbaph.—press association.] Wellington, Friday. In tho report-of the Wanganui races "last week, it was mentioned that the rider cf Battleaxe in the Marangai Stakes was sub- : pended during'the pleasure of the club. By some mistake, Connop was given as" the jockey's name, but this : was. incorrect, and , it is necessary in fairness to him to make i I this correction. -VA/ ' " ~ | _- i ■ , .1 / •' I -

Yr.i Owner Winner. AlWfc. Time; 1879 Mr. T. Chirnside Newininster .. 58 10 2 45 1850 {Mr. T Jones ..Tom Kirk .. 6,8 3 2 28} 1851 J Mr. H. Yeencl .. Blue Ribbon a 7 3 2 30} 1881 {Mr. T. Ivory .. Master Avenel 4(7 12 2 20 1882 Mr. W. Branch.. Little Jack .. 6:6 11 2 41.J 1833 Mr. D.Wallace Gahna.. .. 38 2 2 42} 1884 Mr. R.O.-Talbot Blink Bonny.. 4 7 3 2 40 1S85 Mr. J. G. Reul.. Grace Darling 6|7 10 2 40} 1886 Mr. Strickland Ben Bolt .. G|7 6 2 42 1557 Mr. M. Loughlin Oakleigh .. 5,0 9 2 41 1558 Mr. O'Shannawy Chicago .. 517 4 2 3S| 18S9 Mr. J. Cripps ..Boz .. .. 517 9 2 43} 1S90 Mr. Blackwood.. Vengeance .. 510 13 2 38 1891 Mr. Woodforde.. G'Naroo .. 5j7 13 2 36 1*02 Mr. Monasrhan Paris .. .. 58 8 2 38 1S93 *Mr. I. Carslako Sainfoin ,. b\l 13 2 33} 1894 Mrs. H.C. White Paris .. .. a'O 4 2 38 IMS Mr H. Oxenlmm Watorfallf .. 3|7 3 2 3(1 ISOli Mr. J. Mitchell Ciemnrne .. aS 9 2 38} 1*97 Mr. W. Dusg«i Amlmrite .. 3 7 6 2 37? 1S93 Mr. J. Patterson Hymettus .. 47 0 2 30$ 1899 Mr T. Pay ten .. Dewey ..I 3j0 12 2 33J