SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11826, 2 December 1901, Page 6

SPORTING.

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB'S SPRING MEETING.

FIRST DAY.

TnE Takapuna Jockey Club's Spring Meeting was commenced on Saturday, when the club was favoured with delightful weather — (he sun's rays being tempered with a cool, fresh breeze —and a very good attendance of the public;. The T.J.C. authorities deserve credit for the manner in which they have catered for tho comfort and convenience of patrons at their prettily-situated course since undertaking the extensive alterations and improvements a season 01 two back, and with every meeting at the marine suburb those with an eye to the beautiful may note fresh attractions about the lawn and grounds, tho flower-beds down the walks of the enclosure especially claiming attention for tho manner in which they are kept by the caretakei, Mr. French, who appears to take a delight ill beautifying the grounds under his charge. The course was also found to be in capital order, and the of tho racing programme were carried out in a manuor that left no room for complaint by the secretary (Mr. R. Wynyard) and his fellow officials on the committee. There was, however, one matter concerning which the publie had just ground for complaint, and probably mention of it mil lead to rectification. The last race of the day was set down to bo started at a-quarter to six p.m., and, when it is remembered ths>t tho majority of the club's matrons arc drawn from the AucklanJ side of the harbour, and have to return to town by the North Shoro Company's ferry boats, and thence to their respective destinations by tram or 'bus, it will no doubt be seen that this hour is extremely late, as it is close on seven p.m. before the majority reach their homes. It is to be hoped that the club will in future make an effort to complete the day's sport not later than five to a-quarter past five p.m., thus giving- Auckland visitors an opportunity of reaching their homes at a reasonable hour. During the afternoon the sum of £6734- was passed through tho totalisators, under the supervision of Mr. \V. Bloomfiold, £3335 of the amount being handled on the outside totalisator, where the system of paying on first and second horses was observed, and £3399 on the inside totalisator, where dividends were paid on the first horse only. The judging was carried out 'by Mr. John Bollard, M.H.R. (vice-president); time was kept by Mr. George Read, and tho starting was in the hands of Mr. George Cutts. Mr. Wm. Knight's handicaps were productive of some close finishes. Impey's brass band contributed to the pleasure of the outing byplaying a number of catchy and pleasing selections, and luncheon was provided by Mr King.

THE RACING. A card of eight events was commenced with tho Trial Handicap, fo. which the starters numbered but four, Cavalry being served up a strong favourite. The muchfancied son of Light Artillery was one of tho first tc find his feet, and, with Lance Corporal as his closest attendant, he flattered the hopes of his admirers by staying at tho head of affairs until well into the straight, where Golden Rose dashed up, and, cutting down the opposition in the last lew strides, she won rather comfortably by a couple of lengths from Lanco Corporal, whe finished just in front of the favourite.

A field of seven went out for the Cambria Handicap, Mary Sea ton being 1 the one most in favour with investors. Swagsman was the first to begin, and he was responsible for the running until the straight was reached, where Mary Seaton ranged herself alongside, and the daughter of Seaton Deiaval having the best of it in the run to the box, she scored by about a length. Tho withdrawal 01 Coronet and Materoa left a field of fou- to contest the St. Andrew's Handicap, St. Ursula being the one to find the strongest following for the mile and a-quarter race, while Tauhei was next in demand. St. Olga was quickly into her stride, and, drawing away a couple of lengths going across the back stretch, she was still out making the pace when they rounded the turn and entered upon the back of the course tho second time. Here Sparkling Water, who had been handy from the main stand, got alongside, and a furlong further on she was having a bit the best of it. Rounding the turn Tauhei ran op to the leading pair, and St. Olga, fading out 01 the contest, it was left to this pair to fight it out. Just below the distance Tauhei had her head in front, but Sparkling Water answered gamely tc the call made upon her, and the pair dashed past the post looked together, the judge declaring a dead heat. There was a display of feeling at the conclusion of tho race, which was directed against St. Ursula. The stewards, however, took no action.

A good field of nine faced the starter in the Handicap Maiden Hurdles. Chancellor 11. was made a slightly better favourite than Royal Conqueror foi the event, and after making the running for the best part of the journey in company with Ballinger, ran home an easy winner by four lengths from Lady Dash, who mad. a good effort to get up from the distance. The second favourite was never prominent in any part of the race. Eleven filed out foi the First Hack Fiandicap, Lady Soult being the one selected as most likely to score. The daughter of Soult was always prominent, but suffered defeat by Nereid, a rank outsider, whe was also with the leading division right through, after a capital race over the last bit, a matter of a neck only. The winner paid a dividend of £54 on the inside totalisator.

Scepaway was most liked for the Pony Handicap, fo. which the starters numbered half-a-dozen. The favourite, who was moving when the barrier went up, was never headed, and, having all the best of it at the business end, she camo on and scored very easily by ov&. a couple of lengths from Blue Paul. Trooper fell at the turn just before entering the straight, but fortunately the ridoi (Ross) was not seriously injured. The Handicap Hurdles was contested by ? baker's half-dozen, Regalia ii. being installed a decided favourite for the two-mile jumping race. Rufus was early out in the lead, and, setting a sound pace, the son of Muskapoer was never afterwards Leaded, winning by about half-a-length from Chancellor 11., who was handy all along, and fought out the issue gamely. Jewellery was a strong tip for the Cheltenham Handicap, for which the good field of 15 sported silk. Takapuna and natch were left at the post when the barrier shot tip, while St. Olga, who was one of the first to move, made practically all the running. The daughter of St. Leger was still in the van at the distance, but when the main stand was reached the leading division ran a bit wide, and the favourite, taking advantage of the opening', Hashed up on the rails and, finishing very fast, she won by half-a-length. Tolstoi and Orange and Blue fell, but the riders were not seriously hurt. Appended are the details of the racing: TRIAL HANDICAP of 60sovs; second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stakes. One mile.

97—Mr. J. Lynch's b m Golden Rose, 4yrs, by St. Leger— 7st 71b (Buchanan) 1 44Mr. J. B. Williamson's br c Lanco Corporal, 3yrs, by Cuirassier Dulce, 7st (Porter) 2 155—Mr. T. McKay's b h Cavalry, 4yrs, by Light ArtillervSunningdalo, Bst (Ryan) _ ... 3 61 —Mr. E. J. Sage's ch m Balbirnie, —— 4yr.<.', Bst 51b (Julian) ... ... 0

The quartetta moved off in good line, but when they fairly settled into their stride Cavalry was showing the way to Lance Corporal, with the other pair close handy. This pair continued to make the running past the stand and round the bottom turn to the back of the course, where Lance Corporal was within a neck of Cavalry. The leading positions maintained down through the turn, end Cavalry and Laneo Corporal were still battling it out when they settled down for the run up the straight, but when inside the distance Golden Rose shot up, and picking them up with every stride, she won rather easily by a couple of lengths from Lance Corporal, who' just beat Cavalry, for second place. Time, lm. 16s. Totalisator, 357. Dividends: Inside, £3 15s; outside, £2 14s. ] CAMBRIA HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second horse to receive lOsovs put of stakes. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 294 Messrs. L. D. and N. A. Nathan's 1) f Mary Seaton, by Seaton Delaval Bragela, 7st 51b (Buchanan) ... 1 82—Mr. J. G. Ralph's b g Swagsman, by Ben Godfrey—Problem, 7st 101b iSatman) ... 2 —Mr. A. Bray's ch f Seatona, by Seaton DelavalLeocant, 7st (Jenkins) 3 53—Messrs. R. and R. Dueler's b c Bastion, Bst (Blaschford) ... ... 0 —Mr. D. McLeod's br c Sensation, 7st 101b (Ryan) 0 108 Mr. J. B. Williamson's b g Irish, 7st 101b (Bealey) 0 95—Mr. J. Warner's ch g Wellcast, 7st ——- 51b (Sceats) 0 722 The field hopped off in good line, and Swagsman, who was the first to find his feet, showed the way into the back, closely attended by Mary Seaton, Wellcast, and Sensation. The first-named had drawn out to a couple of lengths in the run across the back, and he was still that distance in front i of Mary Seaton and Sensation as they raced

round the turn. Drawing up in the run to the straight Mary Seaton was up-sides with Swagsman as they settled down for the home suited in a length's win for the daughter of Seaton Delaval, Seatona two lengths away from Swagsman, in third place, Bastion was the last to finish. Time, lm. 6s. Totalisator, 722. Dividends: Inside, Mary Seaton, £1 17s; outside, Mary Seaton, £1 18s 6d; Swagsman, £1 19s.

ST. ANDREW'S HANDICAP of 200sovs; second horse to receive 25sova out of stakes. One mile and a quarter. —Mr. J. A. Harding's gr m Tauhei, aged, by Castor —Vivandiere 7st 61b (Ready) ... ••• ... ... Z 79— R. Emmerson's eh m Sparkling Water, 3yrs, by St. Hippo—' iriata, 6st 101b, including 31b over (Satmar.) ... ••• ••• + 286—Mr. J. Chaafe's b m St. Ursula, 6yrs, by St. Leger—Satanella, Bst 41b (Chaafe, jun.) 3 142— J. Chaafe's b m St. Olga, 4yrs, 7st 121b (Searle) 0 690 X Tauhei and Sparkling Water ran a dead heat. The colours of St. Olga were the first into prominence, and she was having a bit the best of Sparkling Water going across the back, St. Ursula being next in order, with Tauhei cloee handy. Cutting out a strong pace St. Olga had drawn out to a couple of lengths going down through tho turn, St. Ursula two lengths away from Sparkling Water in third place. The field closed up a bit in the run down the straight, and as they dashed past the stand Sparkling Water was within a neck of St. Olga, St. Ursula and Tauhei racing together a length and ahalf away. Sparkling Water was having a trifle the" best of St. Olga when they settled down for the run up the back, with Si. Ursula and Tauhei still locked together three lengths in the rear. Going through the turn Tauhei improved her position, and she had ranged herself alongside Sparkling Water and St. Olga just before they landed into the straight, -where the last-named began to fade away. A bit further on Tauhei appeared to have a shade the best of it, but Sparkling Water camo ngain, and a hard race home between this pair resulted in the declaration by the judge of a dead heat, St. Ursula, who finished fast in the last bit, being over two lengths away in third place. Time, 2m. 12 355. Totalisator, 690. Dividends: Inside, Tauhei, £1 17sSparkling Water, £4 3s. Outside, Tauhei, £1 9s; Sparkling Water, £3 13s.

HANDICAP MAIDEN HURDLES of 70sovs; second horse to receive lOsovs out of stakes. Ovev six flights of hurdles. One mile and a-half and 100 yds. 270—Mr. S. Meredith's ch h Chancellor 11., 6yrs, by St. Leger—Bragela, lOst 121b (Mitchell) 1 —Mrs. M. J. Hodson's b m Lady Dash, aged, by Lord of the Isles, 9st 41b (McGregor) 2 —Mr. A. C. Gill man's b g Yarra, aged, by Cap-a-pie—Little Nell, 9st 101b (Berry) 3 218— T. lie's b g Royal Conqueror, aged, 12st 41b (Fergus) 0 102 —Mr. M. Dneble's ch g Sudden, aged, list 31b (Deeble) .... 0 150—Mr. H. Franks' blk m Firefly, aged, lOst 61b (R. Hall) 0 29—Mr. J. Jack's br g Ballinger, 6yrs, 9st 81b (Phillips) 0 11 —Mr. .T. Arnaboldi's br g Puffing Billy, aged. 9st (Whitelaw) ... 0 26— J. G. Ralph's ch g Peter Simple, 6vrs, 9st 51b, including 51b over (Burns) 0

Yarra was the quickest to move, and landed over the first hurdle a length to tho good of Ballinger, but gave way to the latter as they ran through the bottom turn. At the hurdle at the back Ballinger had a length's advantage of Chancellor 11., then came Puffing Billy and Peter Simple, two lengths away on terms. As thej came into the straight Chancellor 11. was on terms with the leader, and Peter Simple was a couple of lengths away third, and passing the main stand Chancellor 11. and Ballinger wero four lengths to the good of Peter Simple, and Lady Dash had improved her position. As the back, was again covercd Ballinger was momentarily in the van, but at the hurdle at the three-furlong post Chancellor 11. again asserted himself, and along the top stretch was half a length to tho good of Ballinger, with Ladv Dash and Puffing Billy next best. Chancellor 11. came into tho straight full of running, and safely negotiating the last obstacle came on. and won well in hand by fou. lengths from Lady Dash, who came fast at the distance, with Yarra half a length behind the latter; then followed Puffing Billy, Royal Conqueror in the order named, with Sudden and Firefly tailing off the field. Time 3m. 2is. Totalisator, 880. Dmdends: Inside, Chancellor 11.. £2 18s. Outside, Chancellor 11., £2 4s; Lady Dash, £3 10s.

FIRST HACK HANDICAP of 60sovs; second horse to receive lOsovs out of stakes. Five furlongs. 25—Mr. J. Jack's _b m Nereid, 6yrs, bv Blairgowrie—Fishgirl, 7st 101b ("Phillips) ... ••• ••• 1 253 Mr. T. McGrath's br f Lady Soult, 3yrs, by Soult—Hipporma, 7st 101b (Buchanan) _ ••• 2 79—Hon. H. Mosman's ch f Jessamine, 3yrs, by Musketry— 7st 91b (Chaafe, jun.) 3 141—Hon. H. Mosman's b f Cressy, 3yrs, Bst 101b (Taylor) ... 0 183— J. C. Booth's ch f La Polish, 3yrs, Bst 101b (Sceats) ... ... 0 16—Mr.' L. Marshall's b f Etona, 3yrs, Bst 21b (Julian) ... _ 0 54 —Mr. J. Warner's b g Ding Dong, 3yrs, Bst (H. Barr) ... ... ••• 0 6—Mr. D. Scully's ch g Cyclone, 6yrs 0 7st 121b (Jenkins) 0 14—Mr. J. Hill's oh m Goldweb, 4yrs, 7st 81b (R. Smith) 0 226—Mr. C. M. McCabe's b m Sea Nymph, 6vrs, 7st 71b (Searle)... 0 11Mr. G. Thomas' b f Amhantas, 3yrs, 7st (Heaps) ... ... ... ... 0 1008 Etona and Jessamine got something the best of a bad start, and they carried the field round the turn and across the back stretch, where Nereid ran up third, and was close handy to the leading pair, with Lady Soult next in order. Jessamine got her head in front at the turn, and she was still having a bit the best of the deal when heads were turned into the straight, with Lady Son It well up. A capital finish ensued, in which the judge's verdict went to Nereid by the narrow margin of a neck. Time, lm. ss. Totalisator. 1008. Dividends: Inside, on Nereid, £54; outside, on Nereid, £20 19s; on Lady Soult, 18a.

FIRST PONY HANDICAP of 60sovs; second pony to receive lOsovs out of stakes. For three-year-olds and upwards; 14 hands 3in and under. Six furlongs. 433 Mr. M. Friedlander's b m Step aw ay, syrs, by Stepniak—Kate Greenaway, Bst 41b (Buchanan) 1 152 Mr. J. Warner's b g Blue Paul, syrs, by Seaton DelavalMiss Leger, 9st 121b (Quinton) 2 53Mr. T. Cunningham's br m First Whisper, 6yrs, by St. Andrew— Whisper, Bst 101 (Barr) 3 23— W. Ring's br m Weira, 4yrs, 7sfc 41b (Cotton) 0 178—Messrs. Pollard and O'Sullivan's b m Mamoa, aged, 7st 21b (Satman)... 0 96—Mr. F. Kelly's b g Trooper, aged, 7st 21b (Ross) 0

Stepaway, who was on the movo when the barrier went up, clashed away with a lead, and sho made the running through the turn and into the back a length in front of Mamoa. Mamoa drew on terms a few strides further on, but Stepaway was again clear of her opponent when the turn was reached, and, coming on full of running, she won very easily by better than two lengths from Blue Paul, First Whisper third. Trooper fell at the turn just before the straight was readied. Time, lm. Totalisator, 985. Dividends: Inside, on Stepaway, £1 10s; outside, on Stepaway, £1 16s"; on Blue Paul, £1 4s 6d.

FIRST HANDICAP HURDLES of lOOsovs; second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stakes. Two miles. 142 Mr. R. Hannon's eh g Rufus 6yrs, by Muskapeor---Haricot, 9st (Berry) 1 116—Mr. G. Meredith's ch h Chancellor IT., 6yrs, by St.. Leger—Bragela, 9st 51b, including 51b penalty (Mitchell) ... ... ... .. 2 117—Mr. M. Deeble's br in Princess of , Thule, aged, by Lord of the Isles —Lady Sarah, 9st 11! (Deeble) ... 3 —Mr. L. Harris' br g Cavaliero, aged, 13st 131b (Howard) ... ... 0 376 Mr. D. McLeod's b g Regalia 11., syrs, list 61b (Wilson; ... ... 0 40—Mr. F. 15. Ross' gr g "V tip-cur 11., aged, 9st 121b »E. Ross) ... 0 23—Mr. J. Jade's gr g Pungarehu, oyrs, 9st (Phillips) 0 879 Voltigenr 11., Rufus, and Chancellor 11. moved away together, but. n the run up to the first hurdle Rufus look coii.mr.iid", and with Chancellor 11. in ,-losj e-mpany, ho showed the way round to the second fence in the straight, and in this order they ran past the stand to the obstacle iust tie low the press box, where Voltigeur 11. was lying third and Princess of Thuls fourth, with Cavaliero next in order. iufus and Chancellor 11. continued to nold their places through the turn and into the back stretch, and with Princess of Thule jloso l.andy they carried the field over the next twe fences and passed the stand a second time almost

together. The leading positions remained unaltered going round the back, Rurun, and a good finish between the pair refns had a length's advantage of Chancellor 11., who was foux lengths out irom Princess of Thule, and then, a couple of lengths away, came Regalia 11. Bowling along in good style, Rufus still had a bit the best of his opponent when the last nurdl© in the straight was reached, and a rare battle home resulted in a half-length victory for ."he Muskapeer gelding, Princess of Thule being the best part of four lengths away from Chancellor 11. in third place. Regalia 11. finished fourth and Cavaliero fifth. Time, 3m. Totalizator, 879. Dividends: Inside, on Rufus, £6 ss; outside, on Rufus, £3 16s 6d; on Chancellor 11., £1 Us 6d.

CHELTENHAM HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second horse to reccive lOsovs out of the stakes. Five furlongs. 322—Mr. D. McLeod's br f Jewellery, 3yrs, by St. Leger—Necklace, Bst (M. Ryan) 1 —Mr. J. Chaafe's b m St. Oig-a, 4yrs, by St. —Satanella, Bst 12lb (J. Chaafe, jun.) 2 69—Mr. O. C. S. McGee's br m Delia Rose, 6yrs, by Blairgowrie—Hipporina, 6st 121b (B. Smith) ... 3 116—Messrs. R. and R. Dudcr's br h Takapuna, 4yrs, 9st4lb (Blaschford) 0 13—Mr. 11. Franks' br g Tolstoi, age 1, Bst 121b (McKay) 0 91— W. Foss' cli g- Sundial, aged, Bst 61b (Julian) 0 —Mr. J. G. Ralph's blk m Lady Avon, 4yrs, Bst 31b (Scexts) ... 0 59—Mr. J. Lovett's ch g Solo, 6yrs, Bst 21 (Jenkins) ... 0 89—Mr. T. Barr's br m Orange and Bine, 4yrs, 7st 121b (Lindsay) ... 0 12—Mr. R. Wright's b m Rosiphele, 4yrs, 7st 91b (Buchanan) _ ... 0 16—Mr. J. Sinclair's eh g B'aircarng, syrs, 7st 81b (Searle) ... ... 0 27-Mr. J. B. Williamson's br m Cuirasette, aged, 7st 41b (Porter) ... 0 —Mr. R. Blaikie's b m Sly Mis 9. 6yrs, 7st (Satrnan) 0 —Mr. H. Hyland's ch f Despatch, 3yrs, 6st 121b (Barr) 0 —Mr. W. Ring's ch nx Tota, 6yrs. 6st 121b (V Cotton) ... ... 0 1213 Despatch and Takapuna wore left at the post, but the others had not gone far before St. Olga, Solo, and Sundial were out in the lead, just in front of a closely-bunched lot, and St. Olga, who had a bit the best of it, stayed in front until well into the straight. Passing the stand the leading division ran a bit wide, and Jewellery, taking advantage of the opening, shot up on the rails, una, finishing faster than anything in it, she won by about half-a-length from St. Olga, Delia Rose a good third, and Sundial right up fourth. Tolstoi fell just coming to the 'bend, and Orange and Blue toppled over him, the riders, however, escaping with nothing worse than the loss of a little skin and a bruise or two. Time, lm. ss. Totalisator, 1213. Dividends: Inside, on Jewellery, £2 16s; outside, on Jewellery, £3 5s 6d; on St. Olga, £3 9s.

SECOND DAY. Mr. Knight has declared the following weights for the second day's racing: — STANLEY HANDICAP. Four furlongs. St. lb. St. lb. Hohoro 10 0 Delia Rose ... 7 5 Telephone 9 10 Lady Soult ... 7 6 Takapuna . 9 10 Cuirassette ... 7 4 St. Peter 9 6 Little Wonder ... 7 4 Tolstoi 9 4 Despatch 7 2 Lady Avon ... 8 6 Sly Miss 7 2 Orange-and-Bluo 8 OLa Polish 7 0 Highlander ... 7 12 lota 6 10 Lady Dash ... 7 12 Liquidator ... 6 10 Scout 1 710 Gold Web 610 Crecy 7 10 Camille 6 10 Hikipene 7 9 Tiki 6 10 Rosiphele 7 8 Amahantas ... 6 10 Himilaya 7 8 Lady Desborough 6 10 SECOND HANDICAP HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters. St. lb. St. lb. Cavaliero 13 8 Chancellor 11. ... 9 12 Cannongate ... 12 2 Dingo 910 Haydn 11 12 Rufus 9 10 Regalia 11. ... 11 2 Volt.igeur ... 9 9 Vanquish 10 2 Firefly 9 7 Tim 10 2 Miss Drury ... 9 6 Nor'-west 10 0 Puriri 9 0 Royal Conqueror 9 13 Pungarehu ... 9 0 Princess of Thule 9 12

SPRING- HANDICAP. One mile. St. lb. St. lb. Rosella 9 12 Solo 8 0 Val Rosa 9 3 Red Lancer ... 8 0 Formula 8 13 Materoa 7 8 St. Ursula ... 8 8 Scotty 7 8 St. Olga 8 4 Ladv Avon ... 7 4 Tauhei 8 2 .Sparkling Water 7 4 Sundial 8 2 Belfast 6 10 SECOND HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. St. lb. St. lb. Cressy 8 7 Hypatia 7 8 Rocket 8 4 Lance-Corporal 7 6 La Polish ... 8 0 Ding-Dong ... 7 5 Up to Date ... 7 12 Gold Web ... 7 0 Ladv Soult ... 712 Sea Nymph. ... 7 0 Mechanic ... 7 12 Hippowai ... 6 7 Capford ... 7 8 Amahantas ... 6 7 Evert 7 8 CAUTLEY HANDICAP. Six furlongs. St. lb. St. 11). Rosella 10 0 Lady Avon ... 7 10 Val Rosa ... 910 Sparkling Water 710 Takapuna. ... 9 2 liosiphele ... 7 3 St. Olga ... 9 0 Highlander ... 7 6 Tauliei 8 8 Blaircarrig ... 7 4 Red Lancer ... 8 4 Camille ... 7 0 Scotty 8 0i SECOND PONT HANDICAP. Five furlongs. St. lb. St. lb. Orange and Blue 10 2 Ukase 712 Blue Paul ... 910 Trooper ... 7 Ift Stepawav ... 9 8 Nannie 7 8 First Whisper 9 0 Mamoa 7 3 St. Loanda, ... 9 0 My Lord ... 7 3 Princess Royal 8 0 Weira 612 WELTER HANDICAP. Ono mile. St. lb. St. 11). Sundial 10 6 Balbirnie ... 8 12 Materoa 10 2 Belfast 8 8 Solo 10 2 Kb am a 8 B'' Red Lancer ... 10 0 Cavalry 8 8i Admiral llawko 910 Golden Rose ... 8 7. Vanquish ... 910 Paul Seaton ... 8 4' Highlander ... 9 2 Blue Paul ... 8 0 Hikipeno ... 9 0 Cuirasette ... 7 7 Blaircarrig ... 8 1? The Frenchman 7 7 Acecptanecs close to-night at nine o'clock.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB'S SPRING" MEETING. SECOND DAY. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Dun'edin, Saturday. The second day of the Dunedin Jockey Club's races eventuated to-day. There was a good attendance, among those present being His Excellency the Governor, Lady llanfurly. and suite, the Premier, and Sir Joseph Ward. Rain fell in the morning, and there were a few showers during the afternoon, but nothing worth speaking of. The fields were again small, but the racing was good. As was expected there was a big drop in the investments. The total for the day was £3878 10s, making £6725 10s for the mooting, as against £10,535 last year. Following are the results: — NOVEL HANDICAP of 50sovs. Six furlongs.

Mr. J. MeKenzie's b g Senior Wrangler, aged, by Medallion—Flattery, Bst 121 (Brown 1 / ... ... ... ... ... 1 Mr. 11. Harding's eh g Sharp Shot, 6yrs, £st 51b'(Emmerson) 2 Only two started. "Won anyhow. Time, lm. 20 3-ss. . There were no investments. SECOND WELTER HANDICAP of 60sovs;

second ssovs. Seven furlongs. 1082 — W. George's bile g "Vandyke, aged, by Vanguard—Lady's Maid, 9st 71b (Hewitt) ... ... ... 1 53jMessrs. McLean "Brothers' fo m Wild West, aged, lOst 21b (McLean) 2 50i — ,T. Gray's eh g Dartmoor, aged, Bst 91b (S. Smith) ... ... ... 3

Also started,: 48£. Spider. 9st 91b; 122, First Light, 9st 31b; 205 i, Foray, Bst 71b; 12?, Blackpool, Bst; 27£, Billet Doux, Bst. After a lot of trouble all got wel l away, except First Light. When they had settled into their stride Foray was leading, with Vandyke in second position. Wild West and First Bight in the rear. Foray was still loading at the top of the course, and going strong, when she stumbled md bumped against the rails, losing much ground and leaving Vandyke in the lead, with Spider next, and the rest of the field well up. Vandyke led into the straight, and was never troubled, winning by three lengths, but Wild West, Spider, and Dartmoor had a struggle for second place, Wild West gaining it by a short half length from Dartmoor, who was a neck in front of Spider. Time, Im. 34- 2-ss. Dividends: Vandyke, £3 18s; Wild West, £2 12s. ST. ANDREW'S HANDICAP .>f 125„0v5; second 15sovs. One mile. 240 —Hon. G. McLean's eh h Pampero, 4vrs, by St. Clair—Minstrel, 9st 101b (Hewitt) 1 131 —Mr. H. oilman's ch m Cherrystone, aged, 6st 121b (S. Smith) "... 2 110£ —Mr. A. Moss' g e Canteen, 3yrs, 7st lib (King) 3 The trio were sent off on level terms, Cherrystone at once showing in front, Pampero being two lengths behind Canteen. This order was practically unchanged, except that Pampero closed tip a little, until rounding into the straight, when Canteen tackled Cherrystone, but the latter came away again. Pampero then put out a challenge, and coming on .von a good race by a length, the same disl:v.ic;e separating Cherrystone from Can oen. Time, lm. 455. Dividend, £1 16s.

STEPHENSON MEMORIAL STAKES of lOOsovs; second 15sovs. Five furlongs. 11 — T. Godfrey's b g Gold Spur, aged, by Rubezahl—Rose Spur, 9st lib (Godfrey) ... ... ... ... 1 50Mr. S. Solomon's b g Blazer, aged, Sst 51b (Jackson) 2 Gold Spur jumped off with the lead, and Godfrey kept him going at top. When Jackson tried to get up Blazer could not quite manage it, and a great race resulted, to the general surprise, in a win for Gold Spur by nearly a length. Time, lm. 4s. Dividend, £4 18s. The old horse was heartily cheered on returning to the scale.

SECOND HACK HANDICAP of 45sovs. Six furlongs.

188£ —Mr. J. Brett's b g Ayrdale, 4yrs, by Ayr Laddie—Gymkana, lOst lib (McComb) ... ... ... 1 165a —Mr. J. R. Longfellow's br g The Serf, 6yrs, lOst lib (J. Lindsay)... 2 75 —Mr. W. Paul's b g Silver Rupee, 6yrs, 9st 51b (C. White) 3 Also started: 75£, First Light, 9st 121b; 151, Lady Madge, :7st 121b; 112, St. L'lva, 7st 91b; 27, Secret Service, 7st 71b. Ayrdale soon showed in front from a good start, with Silver Rupee second, and The Serf third. Turning into the straight Lady Madge on the inside and The Serf on the outside challenged Ayrdale. A punishing race home resulted in a win for Ayrdale by a long neck. Time, lm. 20s. Dividends, £2 16s, and £1.

GRANDSTAND HANDICAP of 70sovs; second ssovs. Seven furlongs. 165 —Mr. J. Brett's ch c Red Gauntlet. 3yrs, by Lochiel—Russett, 7st 91b (S. Smith) 1 246£ Mr. A. A. McMaster's eh f Petrovna, 3yrs, 9st (Lindsay) ... ... 2 95 —Mr. J. Griffen's b m Edelweiss, aged, Bst 71b (J. McComb) ... 3 Also started: Spider Bst. Edelweiss was taken to the fiont at the start, with Red Gauntlet a length away, Petrovna third, and Spider last. Rounding towards the straight Spider improved his position a little, but 110 change took place till rising the hill, when .Gauntlet and Petrovna tackled Edelweiss, and after a sharp struggle passed her. Petrovna could not quite get up on Gauntlet, who won by lialf-a-lcngth, Edelweiss being two lengths away, third. Time, lm. 335. Dividend, £2 18s.

JUVENILE HANDICAP of gOsovs; second lOsovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 251 —Hon. G. McLean's ch f Lady Rosslyn, by Lord Rosslyn— Gertrude. 7st 131b (McComb) ... 1 132 Mr. James' br c Navarro, 7st 111b (King) ... 2 169£ — E. 11. Hankin's ch c Sarchedon, 7st 101b (T. Buddicombe) 3 Also started: Noblesse, Bst lib, coupled with Lady Rosslyn; Boscobel, 7st 101b, coupled with Sarchedon; 65£, Bombardo, 7st 51b. Boscobel hung at the post and lost a lot of ground. Lady Rosslyn shot to the front at once and put two or three lengths lei ween herself and Navarre and Sarchedon. This order was practically never changed, Navarre and Sarchedon failing to get up to Lady Rosslvn, who won by two lengths, Sarchedon four lengths behind Navarre. Time, lm. 5 2-ss. Dividend, £2 4s. FAREWELL HANDICAP of 40sors; second ssovs. One mile. 183 —Mr. J. Boreland's b h Fulmen, oged, by Castor—Hilda. Bst 131b (J. McComb) t —Messrs. McLean Bros." br m Wild West, by Silver Mark, Bst lib (T. Buddicombe) i" 59 Mr. G. Smith's b m Red Banner, aged, 7st 111b (King) 3 Also started: 187J, The Spinner, Bst 31b; 37, Edelweiss, 7st 101b; 555.-. Peerage, 7st 21b. Peerage began badly. Wild We' t went to the front, followed by Red Banner, The Spinner and Fulmen, and that order was maintained till the three-furlong post, when Peerage joined the field, and shortly after Fulmen dropped right away back. Wild West had a good length lead turning into the straight, with Red Banner and The Spinner next. In the run home Fulmen came right from the rear with a surprising run, and just made a dead heat of it on the post. Time, lm. 455. Dividends: Fulmen, £1 16s; Wild West, £1 Bs.

FEILDING JOCKEY CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. [by TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Feilding, Saturday. The lollowing were the results at the Feilding meeting: — FIRST DAT. Flying Stakes of 70sovs, six furlongs: Torowai, 6st 131b, 1; Muscovite, 9st 31b, 2; Warwick, Bst 51b, 3. Scratched: Jemima, Derringshot, Motor. Time, lm. 17s. Dividends, £2 10s and £3 14s. Maiden Plate of 50sovs, one mile and a distance: Van, 1; Convoy, 2: Last Spec, 3. Scratched: Cashier, Shell Drake, Artful Jack, Velocity, and Explorer. A beautiful finish. Dividends, £7 and £1 Bs. Hurdles: Hempie, 1: First Shot, 2; Stockade, 3. Scratched: Right Metal. Time, 3m. 23 2-ss. Dividends, £2 12s and £2 3s. Waituna Hack: Nea, 1; Tokatea, 2; Bones, 3. Scratched: Rimu. Time, 2m. 56 3-ss. Dividends, £12 2s and £1 lis. Aorangi Flat: Benefactor, 1; Cavalier, 2; Elusion, 3. Scratched: Last Spec. Time, 2in. 13s. Dividends. £2 7s and £1 9s. Kiwitea Stakes: Motor, 1; Fashion, 2; Perfection, 3. Scratched: Indian Shot and Gipsv Queen. Time, lm. 445. Dividends, £3 lis and £2 Bs. Fitzroy Flying: Reclaimer, 1; Roseplot, 2; Hard Work, 3. Time, lm. 18s. Dividends, £1 14s and £1 17s. SECOND DAY. Cheltenham Hurdles: Evening Wonder 1, Stockade 2, The Hempie 3. All started. Time, 2m. 575. A good finish. Dividends, £3 8s and £1. Manchester Handicap: Toa 1, Legion of Honour 2, Robin Adair 3. Scratched, Fakir. Time, 2m. 12 l-ss. Dividends, £14 18s 6d and £2 10s 6d. Welter Hack Handicap: In the Van 1, Taplow 2, Tokatea 3. Dividends, £14 7s and £1 17s. Railway Handicap: Motor 1. Warwick 2, Lady's Link 3. Scratched. Perfection. Time, lm. 30 2-ss. Dividends, £2 3s 6d and £3 ss.

Final Handicap: Convoy 1, Tyrone 2, Range Total 3. Time, lm. lis. Dividends, £3 0; 6d and £3 lis.