SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 12070, 13 September 1902, Page 6

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURE?. NEW ZEALAND. September Pafcnranga Hunt Club. September 20. 24. Avondale Jockey Club. October 8. 9—Havke's Bay Jockey Club. November 8, 10, 12—Auckland Racing Clnb. December 26, 29, January 1, -Auckland Racing Clnb. April 11. 13, 14—Auckland Racing Clnb. May 39, June 3, 6—Auckland Racing Club.

dates of coming EVENTS. New ZEALAND. September 20—Avondale Stakes. .September 20—Avondale Cup. September 24—Avondale Guineas. October B—Hawke's Ray Guineas. November B—Great Northern Guineas. November A.IJ.C. Welcome Stakes. November B—New Zealand Cup. November C.J.C. Welcome Stakes. November 10—C.J.C. 'Derby. November 12—Canterbury Cup. November 12—C.J.C. Oaks. November 12—Palmranga Hunt Club Cup. December 26—Great Northern Foal Stakes. December 26—Auckland Cup. December A.R.C. Summer Cap. January Great Northern Derby. January I—Auckland Racing Cinb Handicap January A.R.C. Royal Stakes. Janaarv 2—Auckland Steeplechase. April Northern Champagne Stakes. April A.R.C. Easter Handicap. April 13—A.R.C. Century Slakes. April 14—A.R.C. Autumn Handicap.

Australia. October 11—Caulfleld Guineas. October Caullleld Cup. November 1-V.R.C. Derby. November Melbourne Cup.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

WR S Hamilton.—Mitrailleuse was amongst the first' of Musket's progeny that started in public in Auckland. She ran second to Wapiti for the A.R.C. Welcome Stakes in her first engagement. WAGER.—Lavalette was got by Seaton Delaval from Miss Letty. He is engaged in tile New Zealand Cup with 6st 121b. Lavalette has not vet started in public. La Valiere is a three-vear-old full sister to Nonette. Sue started once as a two-year-old. running second to Spalpeen in tho Onslow Handicap at the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting. NOTES BY PHAETON. The A.d.C. Derby was brought up for decision on Saturday last, and in connection therewith' '-victory of the favourite" once again surmounted the cabled account of the raoe. Abundance, who distinguished himself a fortnight previously by winning the Hampden Stakes from a high-class field, was the cue held in most favour; indeed, the confidence in his ability to cope with the opposition was of such a pronounced character that he was sent out an odds-on favourite. Abundance was quickly into his stride when the field were slipped on their journey, and he won his race by a length and a-half from the high-priced Strata Florida. The time (2m. 455.) takes rank as the slowest record during the last four years, but as the favourite was practically in front from start to finish that fact has to bo taken into account in summing up the question. Abundance was privately bred by Mr. dames Wilson, of Victoria, in whose colours he competed at two years old. Some threo months back, however, the colt was purchased by Mr. R. Phillips, a member of tho Sydney ring, who took him at 1000 guineas, and with tho stakes attaching to the Hampden Stakes and A..1.0. Derby in hand Abundance has proved a lucky speculation. Abundance was got by Pilgrim's Progress (a son of Isouomy) from Beanfeast, a daughter of Plebian and Festival, so that it can be said he is bred on staying lines. Abundance has a number of valuable engagements which include the A .B.C. Derby, Caulfield Cup (7st Mb), .and Melbourne Cup (7st 51b).

The Epsom Handicap, annually run over a mile at Randwick in the spring, never fails to attract a big field, and on Saturday last 28 horses lined up at the post to try conclusions. A favourite was made of Cyanide, an aged daughter of Metal, who figured in the. race with Sst 31b, and who had some recent good form to recommend her to notice. Notwithstanding that the heavy burden of lOst 31b was down opposite the name of Sequence the son of Far Niente was so staunchly backed that he was only a point behind Cyanide in the betting. However, both the favourites had to strike their colours to Air Motor, a four-year-old daughter of Ayr Laddie, who figured in the race with the handy impost of 7st 31b. It was a close thing, however, between victory and defeat for Air Motor, as Sequence ran his lightweight rival to a neck. When Air Motor won a race at Rosehill recently she was selected as a likely winner of the Epsom Handicap, but she went out at 12 to 1 on the day.

The Metropolitan Stakes, run on Monday, found a. strong field at the post, and a screaming hot favourite, in the shape of Patronage, holding the pride of place in tho betting at 6 to 4. The supporters of the son of Grand Flaneur never had the satisfaction of once seeing their idol up amongst the leaders, and it was left to Queen of Sheba, a five-year-old marc that was put in at the minimum, to come home in front of The Persian and Air Motor. The winner is a daughter of the- Auckland-bred horse Niagara. She had no form of note to recommend her to notice, for out of 14 attempts last season she only scored three times, and her victories were gained in small events. According to a cablegram to hand, however, her party were quite prepared for a victory on her partj as they had her backed to win £5000.

Wakeful, the appropriately named bonuie daughter of Trenton and .Insomnia, was on the-scene en Saturday last at Randwick to open her six-year-old career, and in the decision of the Spring Stakes she demonstrated beyond an atom of doubt that she retains that great dash of brilliancy which characterised her" efforts ou the same convincing ground last autumn. Wakeful, we are told, galloped down the mile and a-half attaching to the Spring 1 Stakes in 2m. i3is., and she won her race comfortably at the end. On the second day Wakeful was pulled out to contest the Craven Plate, which event is run over a mile and a quarter at weight-for-age, and again she made mincemeat of her field. As the daughter of Trenton compassed the ten furlongs in 2m* os., and won comfortably ac- the end, one is loft wondering what she could have accomplished had there been anything in the race equal to bringing her along. I think it is pretty safe to assume that a fic-h mile and a quarter record would have gone on the slate had there been one in the field equal to extending Wakeful. Since Wakeful passed into the hands of Mr. Leslie Macdonald in the spring of 1900, at 310 guineas, she has won for him in stakes alone £10,957. Wakeful'-- record to date comes out as follows: On- Stakes l«t. 2nd. 3rd. placed, won. At 4yrs ... 3 1 1-1 .€3.766 At S.vr.s ... 9 4 11 C,2,t At 6yrs ... 2 0 0 0 950 It 6 •22 £10,507 The Craven Plate, run annually on the third day of the Australian Jockey Club's .Spring Meeting, is an event in the result of which a large amount of interest is always felt. Some great equine battles are associated with the mile and a-quartor woight-for-age race, and it ranks as one of the few events ill connection with which no inferior horse has his. name entered as a winner. The following is a list of the winners of the Craven Plate:— i i ! Vr. Winner. j Pedigree. Wt. Time Wellington IPanic—Frmi Frnn .. 9 4 2 13 ISS-2 Stins " Grandmaster Queen 1 JJee .. ....on 2in IS&lr.e Grand .. Epigram-Legend .. 7 II.V-,3 HJ ISS-j'xir Moilied Tradncer—ldalia .. 0 4 .2 id'! 1880|Norden(eldt Mu-Uet—Onyx . 7 '.) 2 111 1836iTrident .. Robinson Crusoe—-i | Coconut .. .. 7 9 2 10J 1887 Trident ..Robinson Crusoe-'- | I Ciicoamit .. .. 00J2 12 1388 Abercorn ..Chester—Cinnamon.. 9 0 ,2 i:) 18S0 Abercovn . Cinnamon.. « 4 2 11 JS-Mi Carbine ..JMnsket— ..! 0 412 7 1891! Marvel .. Marvellous-La. Belle 'J i 12 11 1892 liungebah . . C i andmaster — A v ei line 0 I 2 301 Loyalty .. St. George—l'uir Nell 7 9 2 11 1394! Patron Grand Flaneur—oiga 9 0 i2 10 l'jtifi'i'el.iwaie .. Trenton-Gene*la .. 9 4 2 13 1891 Newhaven .. Newndnsler— Oceana 7 0 2 9 389. wire .. 1 renton—Genesta .. 9 4 2 111 1898 TheG rafter . Gozn -Industry .. '.) 12 IBJ ■■ISiWiI,!) Var .. Lochiel—La Valette « 4 2 9 1900 Paul Pry .. Lni-hiel—Busybody 9 112 B.} 19"l|Ha«tvillers.. Hunt Brioi— Karara 7 i) 12 8 ii»o2t Wakeful .. Trenton-Insomnia.. 813 12 8 ; Acceptances fell due last night for the various events to be run on the opening day of the Avondalo Jockey Club's meeting on Saturday next, and taken all round the result must be voted quite satisfactory. The Avondale Cup has an acceptance of a dozen, and the same number are still engaged respectively in the steeplechase and Flying Stakes. In all three races Mr. Evctt is given credit for v.-el! concealing the winner; ami in each case we may expect the interest to be well maintained to the post. In the event of the weather proving fine on Saturday next it may be taken as quite certain that the racing Reason will bo inaugurated in a fitting manner in Auckland.

Sceptre succeeded in her task in the St. Leger at Doncaster on Wednesday last, and the 10,000 guineas daughter of Persimmon and Ornament therefore now takes rank with Formosa as a quadruple classic stakes winner, she having previously annexed the Two Thousand Guineas, One Thousand Guineas, and Oak-. The mishap that, befell Ard Patrick alter fulfilling his Ascot engagements was viewed in so serious a- light when the last mail left England that the chance cf the son of St. Florian fulfilling his engagement at Doncaster was considered hopeless, and we may, I think, safely assume that the halfbrother to Galtee More was not amongst the starters. The absence of Ard Patrick from the St. Leger field no doubt made the task much easier for Sceptre, but while that may he so, it can be said for the little daughter of Persimmon that she has displayed grit that is rarely met with in a filly.

It tan be- safely said that Sceptre has been one of the most hardworked classic stake winners tliat has ever figured on the turf. Early in the present season she was required to tackle the Lincolnshire Handicap, and those who saw her go under in that race to St. Mac-lou must have been found doubting her ability to cope with the colts, for she was beaten at Lincoln under 6st 121b. However, Sceptre went on to Newmarket and won the Two Thousand Guineas and One Thousand Guineas. At Epsom she put her large army, of followers in the hole by failing to gain a situation in the Derby, but two days later made some amends by capturing- the Oaks. Sent over to France she made a bid for the Grand Prix de Paris, and was well beaten in tho attempt. Reshippcd across the Channel she was required to tackle three races at tire Ascot meeting, and won the centre of the bunch. Going on to Goodwood she was pulled out for a raw there, and ran a deadheat for first honours.. Sceptre must be a filly of rare constitution, or she could never have weathered such a severe campaign and put the coping stone to a remarkable three-year-old record by capturing the St. Leger at Doncaster.

Glancing over the winning list attaching to the St. Lcger Slakes during the past 40 years reveals the fact that tho red riband has during that time fallen to a filly on 12 occasions, the successful ones of that sex being Achievement (by Stockwell), Formosa (by Buccaneer), Hannah (by King Tom), Marie Stuart (by Scottish Chief), Apology (by Adventurer)* Janottc (by Lord Clifden), Dutch Oven (by Dutch Skater), Seabreeze (by Isonomy), Memoir (by St. Simon), La Fleche (by St. Simon), Throstle (by Petrarch), and Sceptre (by Persimmon). Tho following is the list of winners of both sexes extending the list of winners of the St. Leger extending over the period named: — V: ■ Owner j Winner. I Rider. Time--1363 r I St.Vincent LordClifden J. Osborne 3 1"} IStii M . i'Ansoii .. Blair At hoi .1. Snowden 3 19 IS'!;. Or,. T/iar.in*e .. Oladiateiir Grinishaw 3 20,} 1866 Mr. .Sutton .. Lord J*yon Cw-tance ..3 23* ISO 7 Col. Pearson .. Achiev'm'nt.Challoner.. 3 1" ]3t) v .Mr. Graham ..Formosa .. dial toner .. 3 19 ISU!' sir .F. Ilawley.. Goiiipz Wells .. 3 21 18"f' Mr.T.I. Morgan Hawthoni'n Grinishaw 3 IS} 1-71 Iln. Hdhschiid Hannah .. M.aiilmrnt 322 187* Lord Wilton ..Wen .. Maidtnent 321 IST.- Mr Merry ..M'lie Stuart T. Oshoine 3 221 TS74 Mr. I.aunde ..Apology .. J. Osborne 3 liij IS7;'. Mr. Crawford.. Craig Miller (Jhalloner 320 IB7e Lord Onpplin .Petrarch .- J. (loiter .. 3 19} 1577 Lord Kilmouth Silvio ..'l'. Archer.. 3 27 IST- Lord Falmouth Janet .. F. Archer.. 3 20$ 1379 Ct. Lagrange .. itayon d O'i J. Goater ..3 21 1-80 Mr. Brewer .. It. the I>evi)| T. Cannon..ls 32 ISSI Mr. Lorillard .. Hroquois . F. Archer.. 3 20 18S2 Lord Falmouth Dutch Uvea F. Archer..;:) lfij iss;> Ok Of Hamilton 'ssia:i ..Watts ..:3 10 IS«4 Mr. 11. <:. Vyner I'heJ.am'k'n Watts ..3 13 1885 Lord Hastings. Melton ..|F. Archer. .3 15 I>jS«-. Ok. Westmitist'r Oinmndo ..|P. Amber.. 3 10 iSB7 j Lord Rodney .'.|Kihvarlin ..Robinson ..3 26 ISRslLoril ralthorpejSoalireeze.. Kulmiaon -.3 11 1888 Ok. of Portland Donovan .. F. JUmtt..j3 13 1890 Dk. of Portland Memoir ..J. Watts .. •> 13 ISOlNir .Johnston* Common .. G. Barrett 314 lM):>!!>avo!ideHir»cli La KI«cllO.. J. Watts ..|3 15 1893 Mr. McCalmonlUsiuglsss .. T. l.oates ..|3 13£ 1(??M siii-F..liihiislone throstle .. M. Cannon IS 12} lift;. Lord llwebery pir Vislo .is. l.oatos .. 3 iv'ir. I'iiiie of Wales Persimmon J. Watts 3 50 189, Mr.J.R.Gu»>bin> GulteeMore 0. Wood 3 'i\\ 1898 Ciipt. Greer Wildiowler ,C. Wood . 313 1509 Ik. Westminster Flying Fox iM. Camion 3 15 1! 00 Prince of .Wales Diamond | Jubilee 11. Jones .. 39} 19'llMr. L. da Roth I I scliild.. .. Derides ..iW.llalsey 3 8J 190'2'Mi-. R. S. SievierlSccptre ..i — — _ Prom Melbourne comes news of the death of the stallion Strati-more, the bay son of Nordenfeldt and Ouida. It was in the season of 1838 that Strathmore first saw the light at Wellington Park, and in the December of 1899, when submitted to auction as a yearling at Air. Morrill's estate, he was purchased by the late Mr. W. It. Wilson for 335 guineas. Zalinski, by Nordenfeldt—Frailty, was submitted to auction on the same afternoon, and opinion was altogether in favour of the latter in surveying the three-year-old prospects of the two colts. However, Strathmore was the one destined to earn most distinction for St. Albans. Strathmore's first essay at throe years old was tho Caulfield Guineas, in which he bowled over a red-hot favourite in the shape of Stromboli, and he went on to Ffemington and there won the V.R.C. Derby. In the Melbourne Cup Strathmore finished third to Malvolio and Sir William, and as he was . only a length away from the winner, after ; suffering much interference, the verdict was that he had bard luck to lose. Tho Y.Vv.C. Foal Slakes fell an easy prey to him at the same meeting, and so also did the V.11.0. St.. Leger, run in the following autumn. The Australian Cup was considered to be so entirely at Strathmore's mercy under Bst 101b that even money was laid on his ability to win, but in a peculiarly run race- he was beaten by Highborn. Mr. Wilson was not one. of those men to rail against his jockey in the hour of defeat, but Strathmore was ridden in such a. maimer in the Australian Cup that a change of horsemen was deemed advisable, and P. McGowan was in the saddle when the colt galloped home in front for the Champion Stakes. Strathmore subsequently lost his form, and he was defeated in the four races which he subsequently contested. There can be no question that Strathmore was endowed with a good dash of brilliancy, and as his staying capacity was beyond a doubt it is generally contended that he should have taken rank as a Cup winner. Strathmore has not so far been represented by anything of note on the turf, and he will have to be remembered solely as a good three-year-old. Sad to relates 11. Cusdin and P. .Met.owan. who respectively steered Strathmore in his engagements tit three years, both subsequently met their death while race-riding.

When Zalii.ski and Strathmore were submitted 'to auction as yearlings at Wellington Park in 1839 the first-named brought 950 guineas and the latter 255 guineas. Though Xalinski won back his purchase money Strathmore was a very much bettor investment for Mr. W. R. Wilson. However, though Strathmore. was the better racehorse of the twain, Zalin3ki has made a far greater mark as a .-ire, for he begat a Melbourne Cup winner in Clean Sweep, and also sired a dual Grand National winner in Colonel Shilinski.

" Ribbleden," of the Australasian, writes: Which horse may he considered the best steeplechaser thai. Australia has produced? it is a hard question; so don't all speak at once. Was it Sussex, or Whernside, or Redleap, or Daimio, or Dungan, or Domino, or Floater, or Colonel Shilinski, or ? Mr. K. H. Frew, who trained the horse, end, therefore, was personally interested in bis career, thinks that Domino has strong claims to the distinction; and furnishes mo with some particulars in support of his contention. Domino was bred by Messrs. T. and W. Mitchell, at Bringenbroug, on the New Mouth Wales bonier. Little or nothing is known of his dam, Belgra.via, but his sire. Landsborough, was by Goldsbrnugh from Maiden's Blush, the dam of Zulu, the sensational winner of the Melbourne Cup of 1881. For a while Domino was used as a hack; afterwards lie was exhibited, and it was at the Corryong show that All. John M'Donald, of Tallangatta, picked him up for the trifle of £25. It was intended to send Domino to England as a juniper, but a slight accident put an. end to the project, and Mr. George Russell, having been permitted to try the liorso in a run with the Fin don Harriers, was so pleased with his mount that ho gladly closed with Mr. M'Donald's offer, and got the horse--a rare prize—for £100. Epitomising his career on the turf, Domino won nine races out of the twelve in which he took part; was once second, once third, and oneo fell, his winnings in stakes amounting to £3057. The weights Domino won under, as hunter and racer, ranged from lOst 121b to 13sfc 101b, and only twice did lie carry less than 12st. " If he wins the Caulfield Grand National Steeplechase," said Mr. Russell, " Domino will retire from the turf." Domino won, and Domino retired; but. Domino still carries Mr. Russell's list 101b as jauntily as ever in the hunting field; and is still in show condition, with legs as clean as the flay he was foaled. No chase was ever too long for Domino, no fence too big, no weight too heavy; nor was lie ever sick or sorry. One great admirer Domino had the day lie won the four-milex at Caultield. He was just down from the bush, and, of course, knew something about "leppers." "My colonial!" he exclaimed, "he's no has-been, nor a will-be; he's a izzer!" Domino 1

When Mr. .T. B. Williamson secured the Ooldsbrough marc Windmill at the disposal of the Tocal Stud last year for Mr. Leonard Mar-hall ho camo bait to Auckland fully convinced that he had secured on© of the bargains of the sale. Air Motor, a four-year-old daughter of Windmill's, brought her dam's namo into notoriety on Saturday last at Randwick by winning the Epsom Handicap. Windmill is now in the Cambria Park Stud at I'apatoetoe,

The second forfeit in connection with the Great Northern Guineas fell due on luicay last 'and from the list published in another column it will be seen that 24 horses still remain in the mile race, and that must be considered satisfactory. Seven of the f hordes that remain in hail from outside Auckland and maybe some of them will be found at LTlerslie when November rolls round, though 1 suppose it largely depends on the fcrm they display in the. interval whether thev will be sent up to try conclusions in the Auckland race. The Messrs. Nathan have still three to choose from in Lavalette, Grey Seaton and Northumberland Mr. Hugo Friedlahder claims a brace with Gladisla and Kelburn : Mr. G. P. Donnelly has two strings to ids bow with Gold Purse and Cold Dust, and Mrs. J. Lennard has a like hand with Idas and Lavadel. Seaton Deiaval is the most strongly represented sire in the A.R.C. race, he having nine to battle for him.

Nonette continues to give the utmost satisfaction in his training work at Eller-lie and those who have the son of Seaton Delaval backed for the New Zealand Cup have every reason to be on good terms with themselves. One day during the present week the chestnut was allowed to run along for a mile and ahalf on the tan, and in the accomplishment of his task he acquitted himself in that workmanlike manner that was so marked a characteristic of his form last season.

Another local candidate for New Zealand Cup honours in the shape oi" Lavalette, has been claiming some attention at the hands of the course-watchers during the present week. The three-year-old son of Seaton Delaval and Miss Letty was slackened out over a mile, and though the time recorded was nothing above the ordinary, there was, from what I can gather, an element in the gallop which caused it to be highly estimated. So far as the New Zealand Cup is concerned it may be doubted if there was anything in the shape of a reliable line about Lavalette's go, but the colt was subsequently made the medium of some strong support for the big Southern race, and it may be that George Wright has satisfied himself that Lavalette can stay out 16 furlongs. 1 have heard some cast a stigma on Lavalette to the effect that lie is inclined at times to turn a bit dirty, but there may be nothing in this. However, Lavalette is down for an engagement at Avondale on Saturday next, and as lie will probably be required to make his debut in the western suburb, we will not apparently have long to wait before seeing him under silk. :

Though Sequence suffered defeat in the Epsom Handicap, run at Randwick on Saturday last the bid he made for victory under the crushing load of lOst Gib practically carries with it all the honours of a win. The doughty son of Far Nicnte was up with his field at the distance, and as they dashed past. the winning post he was only separated by a neck from the winner. Air Motor, to whom he was conceding no less than 3st lib. In last year's Epsom Handicap, it may bo remarked, Sequence came in by himself under 9st 41b, and he cut out the eight furlongs in such style that day as to put up a fresh record —im. 38?s.

I learn from 'Mr. E. .'v. Price, managing director of the Cambria Park Stud Company, that the youngsters running at Papatoetoe are thriving splendidly. The yearlings by C'yrcniaii especially fill the eye, and the opinion expressed last; year to the effect that the son of St. Simon's second crop of foals were superior to those he begot in his first, I am assured, receives pointed confirmation.

Nonette has been nominated for the President's Handicap (seven furlongs), to he run on tho second day of the Avondale Jockey Club's Spring Meeting. With only Solo, Camiile, Maroon and Gold, and M'aro to dispose of, the crack may after all get a race before the New Zealand Cup. The. stake money attaching to tho President's Handicap being only lOOsOvs no penalty wiL attach should Nonette win that race.

■In tho running of the Duff Memorial Stakes on the third day of the A.J.C. "Meeting the Derby winner. Abundance, had his wings clipped in most- decisive stylo by Great Scot. Abundance was loaded with a 141b penalty, and, Great Scot beat him by six lengths. As the mile was cut out in lm. 40s. it, was a clipping performance for which, Great Scot was responsible.

Mr. R. S. Sievier has received many rebuffs at; the hands of Dame Fortune during his racing career, but it must be said that she had him under her wing when he secured the long price of 21,000 guineas for Duke of Westminster, when he sold that colt to Mr. G. Faber last year, and retained a gem like Sceptre in the stable. Duke of Westminster has not won a single shilling for his new owner, and it is regarded as quite certain that he will retain his place amongst the sensational priced horses that have proved duffers.

In referring to Abundance some few weeks back, in his interesting notes in the Sydney Mail, " Milroy" remarked :—" Abundance, though a genuine stayer, has no dash. He can run a mile and a-half at the same pace all the way, and is as game as v fighting cock, but any brilliant horse would surely account for the colt by waiting on him. Since Newhavcn 1 have not -ecu a three-year-old I liked better for a Melbourne Cup than Abundance, who, I feel certain, will stay two miles, and in that rare they never daw'dle, but will run it to suit, this undoubted sticker."

It is stated that Lord Rosebery's colours will be again seen on the English turf next season. All his- yearlings unsold are to be trained by W. Blackwell or Percy Peck. These two trainers were to decide by the spin of a coin which should have first choice, and then to .select from the remainder alternately. The return of Lord Rosebery to the turf will be generally welcomed, for he has always taken a keen interest in the great sport, and now that political cares do not weigh so heavily upon him he will be able to devote more time to the pursuit of winning another Derby.

A sale of raring stock was hold at the Durban) Yards (New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company) yesterday at noon, Mr. 11. U. Nolan officiating as auctioneer. The principal sales wore the three-year-old bay filly Austerlite (Soult—Rapplio) and the four-year-old brown gelding Sentinel (Soult — The Siielah), disposed of on account of the retirement of the owner from racing. Both went to Mr. J. Reginald," Austcrliiz at 175 guineas, and Sentinel at SO guineas. ■ The bay mare Lightning (Natar.or —Gladiator mare) was knocked down at 21 guineas, and a three-year-old brown filly by Soult—Dolly was passed in, the best offer being 50 guineas.

Business in the Auckland betting market in connection with the New Zealand ('up continues fairly brisk. The principal move made during the present week was in favour of Lavalette, about whom wagers of 500 to .25, 500 to 30, and 1000 to 55 were accepted. St. Michael was befriended at 500 to 35, and 500 to 15 was written about Bowman. Wei buck lias also been supported at 100 to 4- and 100 to 5. Nonelto continues a firm favourite at 6 to 1, and no better price than 7 to 1 is obtainable about Siege (inn. Tortulla is quoted at 10 to 1 and St. Michael at 12 to 1.

The two sprinters, Blazer and Goldspur, have been good slaves to their respective, owners (writes " Crackshot.'') Blazer has been racing five seasons and is now seven years old, while Lioldspur has been on the go during the same time, but is two years older than the St. Clair gelding. Both arc still bale and hearty, and finished up at Hie (.'..1.C. National Meeting sound, Goldspur scoring in one event and running second in the' other. Old Bumble foot," as he has been termed, is a wonderful old horse, for, despite his infirmities, he keeps on winning races with heavy imposts. During last seasoil ho raced 21 times, and scored no less than nine times. During his racing career lie has faced the starter on 65 occasions, and has been placed first in 29 races. Ho did W. Pine and J. McLoughlin splendid turns at the commencement of his career, but they disposed of him for a mere song when i e went wrong. He then fell into '!.'. Godfrey's hands, and the ex-milkman and now lay of odds must have won a ton of money with the old fellow during the last couple of seasons, as lie has seldom missed wh?n fancied. There also appears to bo mote races in the old chap yet, despite the fact that he suffers from rheumatism. Blazer has not had to rough it like Goldspur, and bas started on 52 occasions, winning on 20— many of which were in sprint w.f.a. events, He has remained the property of Mr. S. ,Solomons, of Dunedin, during the whole of his career, and has been trained by H. .lackson, who has ridden him in most of his races. The plain St. Clair gelding (id rather an inglorious figure at the recent National Meeting, and it is thought that In* has turned " knowing," and is not so fond of doing his best as he has been in the past. In any case, he has done his party gent service all along, and perhaps will now be pensioned off.

Local turfites will be. sorry to learn of the death of Mr. T. 13. Bell, who passed away on Wednesday last at the comparatively early ace of 37. Mr. 801 l raced a number of horses in Auckland during the past 15 years, and in connection therewith it may be said that he received more rebuffs than favours from Dame Fortune.

BREVITIES. Wakeful has won in stakes to elate £10,969. In Adelaide the totalizator shops arc incorporated as club?, and carry on business openly. The Fakuranga Hunt Club hold their sports meeting at Alexandra Park this afternoon. The Rangitikei Racing Club will hold their spring' meeting en Wednesday and Thursday next. T'f.n New Zealand Cup candidate Lavalctte has two engagements at Avondalc on Saturday nest. The Shannon lias been sent up in Auckland in order to fulfil her engagement in the Avondale Cup. The estate of A. A. Wood, formerly judge ! of the V.A.T.C., deceased, has been sworn at £3577 16s 6d. The Wanganui Jockey Club have received capital nominations for the events of their spring mooting-. Several New ZAland Cup candidates are clown for engagements at the Rangitikei meeting next week. In his fourth essay at years old the high-priced .Strata Florida managed to get his name on the winning list. The Auckland-bred horse Escutcheon has a good hurdle racer running for him in South Australia in the shape of Scatum. Racing is booming in West Australia. The Kaigooriie- Club is said to have spent no less a sum than £25,000 en its course. (>. Price, the well-known Wanganui lightweight, has been engaged to ride for the Messrs. Nathan at the Avondale meeting. In referring to the purchase of' the stallion San Trait for New Zealand the Sydney Mail refers to this colony as "the land of Seddon." During the present week the stable mates Grey Scstqii ami Lavaictte were backed for the Avondalc double— and Flying Stakes. An Australian trainer, lately in England, gays that some of the machines he saw used in (lie Old Country wore rowdy enough to frighten working bullocks. Prior to recording his'victory in the A.J.C. Derby Abundance was backed for the Y.It.C. Derby and Melbourne Cup to will a good .stake at 1000 to 30. The totalisator tax in Queensland having been increased by live per cent, tho Queensland Turf Club have decided to deduct 133 per cent, from investments. The Australasian states that the best backed horse for the Caulfield Cup to date is Bonnie Chic!. At 100 to 4, 5. and 6, he has been backed to win about £10,000. Air Motor, who won the Epsom Handicap on Saturday last, is engaged in the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup, for which races she has incurred respectively 14-lb and 101b penalties. The twin foals thrown by Lady Moth this season are thriving splendidly, and there is every reason to hope that they will go on all right, «us they are both of a remarkably healthy stamp. Word comes from Taranaki to the effect that old Dummy has had a recurrence of his blood-poisoning trouble, and the latest information is that the Mute, gelding is in rather a bad way. An interesting fact in connection with the breeding of the A.J.C. Metropolitan Stakes winner, Queen of Shc-ba is that her sire and dam (Niagara and Happy Land) were respectively bred in Auckland. All 'interesting fact connected with the breeding of the A.J.C. Derby winner Abundance is that his paternal grandsiro (Isonomj) and maternal grand-dam (Festival) were by Sterling out of Stock-well mares. By winning two out of the three races for which he has been started since the present season opened Abundance has nearly repaid his new owner the 1000 guineas expended in Ins purchase three months back. Sequence put tip a good performance at Randwick on Saturday last by running the winner of the Epsom Handicap to a neck under the steadier of lOsfc 31b. Sequence won tho race in question last year under 9st 41b. San Fran, of whose purchase by Mr. W. J. Douglas, owner of Te Mahanga Stud, we heard last week, contested 26 races during his career, his record being four wins, seven seconds, three thirds, while he was unplaced 12 times. Commenting on the use of the starting machine, the Australasian says: —In the days of St. Albans we have seen young ones at the machine for ail hour at a time, and more difficulty was experienced with Wakeful than any other horse tried. Descendants of the Chester horse Carlyon aro scoring well this season ill the two-year-old races in South Australia, three leading events having fallen to them since the present season opened. In the Morphetville Plate the three placed horses were all sired by him. Ibex (by Gossoon—Angora) registered a good performance at Randwick on Wednesday last, when he won the Suburban Handicap easily under lOst 31b, running the mile in Itn. 41s. This is the first success that lias fallen to lb-ex since he won the Caulfield Guineas last spring. The following horses are engaged in the Randwick Plate, two miles and a-quarter, to be. run at. Randwick to-day:—Wakeful, Abundance, Tho Persian, Brakpan, Glenore, Aula 5 , Sir Leonard, Cyanide, Blue Metal, Patronage, Felicitous, , Philiberg, Maltster, Lord Middleton, and Homeward Bound. The first and second horses in the A.J.C Derby take rank as high-priced youngsters. There is. however, a difference in their respective cases. Abundance was privately sold at the back end of his two-year-old career for 1000 guineas, while Strata Florida cost 1300 guineas, when offered by auction as a yearling. John Wails, the famous jockey, whose death has since been reported by cable, was seized with a sudden illness outside the weighing-room-at the Sandown Park meeting on .July 19, and his condition was so ori.fioal that it waft deemed advisable to allow him to remain in the ambulance without being shifted. Blue Spec, a. three-year-old son of the Auckland-bred True Blue, nearly succeeded in getting his name on tho winning list at Randwick on Saturday last. ,lu a field of 22' ho. ran the winner to a head for the Kensington Handicap. As tho seven furlongs were cut out in Im. 28Js., there is evidence that the field was galloping.

Some idea of the amount of riding a leading jockey can command in the Old Country is pointedly brought out in the case of. W. Lane, who has suddenly leaped into fame. From the opening of the season in .March to the end of July Lane had no less than 422 mounts. Of this number he way oil the winner 95 times. The crst-Aucklander Regalia 71. went near to winning a good race for P. Nolan at Bandwick on Wednesday last when he acted as runner-up to Cyanide in the Sydney Handicap of 500sovs. As the mile and a-half was cut out in .2m. 36',5., and Regalia 11. Was within a couple of lengths of the winner, there i* evidence that the performance of the son of Regal was of a meritorious character. AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. The following acceptances were received last night, by Mr. H. 11. Hayr in connection with the Avondale Jockey Club's Spring meeting, which opens on Saturday next: — AVONDALB CUP HANDICAP of 30030V8 : second, 40sovs; third, ICsovs. One mile and a-ctuarter. St. Hi st lb Val Rosa 3 5 MatamataharaThe Needle ... 8 .5 keke 7 7 Formula, ... 8 2 Up-to-Date ... 7 6 St. Olga 7 13 Soto 7 5 The Shannon ... 7 11 Grey Seaton ... 7 4 Tresham ... 7 10 Kelbnrn ... 7 2 Durable 7 0 PLYING STAKES HANDICAP of lOOsovs ; second, lOsova. Six furlongs. st lb st lb Highlander ... 9 6 Landlock ... 7 7 Bluejacket ... 8 12 Lavalette ... 7 7 Formula 8 9 Durable 7 6 St.. Olga' 8 7 Spalpeen ... 7 5 .Jewellery ... 7 7 Gladisla ... :.. 7' 5 Wairiki 7 7 Orange and Blue '/ 0 MAIDEN* PLATE.— Valerie 8.7. Mechanic--8.0, Rosiphele 7.12, Sly Miss 7.11, Drudge- 7.51. Cvgniet 7.10, Seatona 7.7, Waimana 7.7. Gold Web 7.4, Romeo 7.4, Strowan 7.0, Aurega 7.0, La Polish 6.12, lota 6.10, Strathavon 6.10. FIRST HURDLE HANDICAP.-lfars 1-1.6, Tim 10.10, Caimongate 10.8. Bellman 10.4, Dingo 9.7, Commodore 9.0, Winsome 9.0, Mokomoko 9.0, Sirdar 9.0. FIRST HACK.--Lavale.tte 8.11. Marshal Soult 8.5, Irish 7.12, Litigant 7.10, Ben Blair 7.7, S*at.ona 7.7. Ha vera 7.7. Hippowai 7.7, ■ Borneo 7.4. Hinstono 7.3, Loch Fyiie 7.5, Strathavon 6.10, Minna 6.10. FIRST STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP.-Can-nong'Rte 12.4. Nor'-west 11.10, Dingo 10.5, Tarragon 10.4. Hineraoa 9.12. Stockman 9.10, Punaarehu 9.10. Matarawa- 9.10, Kowkai 9.9. Pullack, 9.7. Gipsy 9.7, Sirdar 9.7. FIRST PONY HINDIOAP.-Rt. Loinda 8.10. Sentinel 8.5, First Whisper 8.0, Girton Girl 7.8, Werekino 7.5, Avalanche 7.5. The privileges in connection with the Avondale Jockey Club's Spring Meeting'were, sold by auction yesterday at Messrs. A. Buckland and Sons' Kaleyards, the total amount realised being £529 15s. made up as follows:— dates, £255, Mr. Coster: outside refreshment booth, £120, Mr. W. Abbott; inside refreshment booth. £115, Mr.W . Abbott; fruit stalls. £6. Mrs. Murphy; stabling, £3 Ids, Mr. D. Parker. Mr. C. G. Brookes was the auctioneer.

STUD NEWS. ' It transpires that another Australian-bred rire Is to journey to New Zealand with San Fran. This is Cardigan, who is being sent to Auckland by the Hon. Mr. Mosman for the purpose of being put to stud unties at the Maiv/ero estate, owned by the Queensland sportsman. Cardigan is a highly-bred horse, lie being got by Golusbrough from Algeria, by Blinkhorlio from Adrastia, by St. Albans. Cardigan is expected to arrive from Sydney by the 3.5. Elingamite on .Monday next. There it one St. Simon sire imported to the colonies that has so far proved a bit of a failure, and that. too. in the face of his having been given a good chance to distinguish himself. The horsi I refer to is Clique, who occupied a. box at the Wilton Park Stud. Gique i* 0111 of Danoeaway (a daughter of Doncaster), who is ■ inbred to Touchstone. Should Gique fail to . give the turf a real good one, students of breeding will be confronted with a nice problem. It is now quite certain, that His Majesty'? horse Persimmon will this year head the list of winning sires in England. When the last mail left Persimmon's defendants had won in stakes over £27,000, and Sceptre's victory in the St. Legcr will further increase the winning total of the King's horse. At last advices St. Simon was second with £19,000, 'anil Carbine third with £13.000. When the Stallion Inspection Bill was before the House of Representatives, an objection was raised by several speakers that there was no schedule of hereditary diseases attached to the measure. Though the Bill has been thrown our, it is understood that at a recent mooting of veterinary surgeons in Wellington a list of hereditary diseases was agreed upon, ant! it is posisble that this will bo added to the Bill should it again be introduced.

"Milroy," of the Sydney 'Mail, must he accounted to have doYie the honours admirably in referring to Mr. W. J. Douglas' purchase of San Fran. The Sydney writer says:— expatriation of such a horse as San Fran is without doubt a serious loss to this State. His purchase by Mr. W. .1. Douglas cannot be construed into a reflection upon the enterprise of our breeders, for had the seasons been anything like propitious during the past five years instead of bang so droughty the son of C-ozo would not have been long' waiting for a purchaser, fur it it not every day such a horse is on the market at a reasonable figure. Except C.aulus, San Fran is the only first-class son of'Gozo entire, therefore the staying blood of Wild Dayrell's descendant is wonderfully scarce, in spite of the large number of foals that he has sired. San Fran is one of the bestlooking horses ftozo has yet sired, and he was certainly the best racehorse the old horse has begotten, yet he went begging for months at a price at least 10 times lower than the money such a performer would, fetch in England*. The Maoriland studmaster was wisely advised from this end. and closed for the horse at 650 guineas, while our unfortunate breeders were waitia-j for rain and better times. The "book" mak?* San Fran out the best, horse of his lime over a distance in Australia. 'It w; s admitted last November that in private Revenue was better than Wakeful over two miles, yet San Fran gave Revenue 251b and ran him to half a length for the Melbourne Cup. When San Fran won the Sydney Cup as a three-year-old he was nothing like the horse he was iu the spring, but he beat Advance, tho Carbine of New Zealand, over throe miles (weight-for-age), .though ,he fell .1 victim to La Carabine himself. _ With the New Zealand mures San Fran is likely to do better than with the mares in this State, for over .there they have no end of Musket, Traducor, and St. Lcger blood to give him, besides, having been raised in a warm coiner of this State', he will be likely to do better in. a colder clime, and with mare-* of thicker blood than his own. Wo don't often see New Zealand horses with such tensile cords and clean hard Ixme as San Fran. The sinews in his legs arc. like large fiddle-strings, and he is devoid of that- bull beef which is so common in horses bred iu co-Id climates, where the natural feed, having plenty of moisture from regular never-failing rains, is of a "squashy" character and is first-class pasture foe horned cattle. West of the main eastern range in this State clear, hot, dry conditions prevail, and 'tis there horses do well, inasmuch as they throw off in a generation many of the ills and infirmities which arc so common in their English ancestors, and become sounder till over, though often inferior to their cold-country forbears in speed. San Fran will go to New Zealand a sound horse in wind and limb, with bone and sinews that are sure to attract the attention of our friends across the water, and I feel sure he will help considerably to improve the island horses in bodily, soundness, action, and stamina Anyhow, I sincerely hope ho proves as successful as such a game, good horse df serves.

The president of the Indian Horse Breeding Commission, which recently issued an exhaustive report upon bora© breeding and management of horses in India, gathered some interesting matter at the Duke of Westminster's famous Eaton Hall stud in Cheshire after the arrival of the commission in .England. Mr. Chapman, who has been stud groom at Eaton for 27 years, gave the head of the commission much valuable information about rearing blood-stock. All the young stock are reared in the most natural fashion, and the stallions 'arc never groomed or rugged even in winter. Orme", who earns £9000 a year in stud fees, and is valued at £40,000, lives in a paddock summer and winter, is is never groomed or allowed a.'rug. The Stud Hook returns show that Orme is very sure with his .mares. Orme's granctsire, Bend Or, being 25 years old, is stabled at night in cold weather, but he is never touched with a brush and is never clothed. Both he and Orme have perfectly clean legs, and open, strong, well-shaped feet. This method of keeping stallions lias ibeen, J take it (writes Milroy), practised at Eaton for generations, for ''The Druid" tolls us of . Touchstone's open-air life and his toughness and freedom from all ills until the filial break-up came at the ripe age of 50 years. Touchstone knew not the taste of physio after lie. hud left the training stable, and he ran in his paddock at Eaton for nearly 25 years without requiring any. I have no record of how Pot-8-os and Uoncaster—two famous Eaton Hall stallions— kept. I'ot-8-oa. died at Eaton, aged 27 years, but Donoaster was sold to go to Hungary sometime in the. eighties, and died there aged 22 years. A natural life beats all for horse or man. Stallions running in the bush with mares do four times as much work as a led horse, yet the former live -ongcr than the average stabled horse, andure,surer with the mares. It was once feared that Delaware was sterile, but when Mr. T. "Walker got him he let him go in the bush with the marcs, and made him cut his own food and battle as best ho could for himself. The experiment was a distinct success, as only two out of some 25 mares missed. At Tucka Tucka each stallion has a paddock to himself, and the Oliuda stallions get as much exercise- as they require, but ail arc well and carefully groomed. . The following foaling* have been reported during the present week: —

Mr. T. Morrin's Lady Augusta, bv St. Lecer —Brown Alice, colt to Hotchkiss. Cambria Park Stud Company's Silk, by Grandmaster—Clirysophrase, filly to Cyrenian. Cambria Park 'Stud Company's Dolly, bv Kandv.'ek— filly to Brigadier. Mr. YV. Walters' Hotcherina, by Hotchkiss— Hipporiua, colt to Soult,

INTERPEOVINCIAL GOSSIP.

[from our own* correspondents.] WELLINGTON. The decision of the conference to allow hacks to win £200 in hack events before passing to open company will give several Hutt horses that; have won over £150 in hack events, and have beejj competing in handicap company with success, an opportunity of again figuring in second-class company until their collective winnings amount to £200. T. Qiunliven, sen.,* has shifted his quarters from I'almcrston North to Woodvillo. He has in training a five-year-oid gelding by Flinders, a four-year-old filly by Quilt and Laureate.' The New Zealand Cup candidate King-man has been engaged in the maiden and open hack events at the Rangitikei meeting. Oilier Ilutt, horses entered are Kinglet, Shrapnel Shell, Molwood, and Motor. The Porirua representatives arc Dodona and Shylock. Inclicape, who changed hands after the, Grand National Meeting, appears among those engaged in hurdle and steeplechase events. A meeting of the Ilutt Park racecourse trustees was held last night. The balance showed a credit of £37 lis Id from last year. The sum of £150. for rent was received from the Wellington Racing Club. A fresh lease is to he made by the Wellington Racing Club, the terms of leaso for the first seven years being £75 per annum; for the second seven years, £100; and for the third seven years, £125. The lease is only for racing track and one chain on either side. The remainder or the park will be used as a public recreation ground. . , T.' Dick, a trainer, licensed by the Wellington Racing Club,' died at Fentherston on Tuesday last. Of the horses sold after the Grand, National Meeting at Ghristeh'ureh Zither appears likely to turn out the cheapest, He changed hands for 50 guineas, and won a £4-5 stake at the first time of asking for his new owner.

CANTERBURY. The form shown by the Perkin Warbeck 11. —Reverie colt Welbeck, at tic South Canterbury meeting, lias drawn attention to hii C.J.C. Derby arid New Zealand Cup prospects, and i should fay that if the distance doe-, not trouble him it. either event he must be regarded a* possessing a, Cur chance. He could gat no nearer than second to Ken-mere on the first day over six furlongs; but in the principal mil* event on the second he. kui kept in a handy position until well in the' straight, when he tackled the leaders and beat them home. It may be said that ha defcited nothing much, but it was the why he did it and the way he pulled up that prompts me to Purest that lie might win something better later on. He is a line big colt, and despite the rumours as to his unsoundness all I can say is that he did uot show it at Tiniaru. But little reliance can be attached to th*> report -. I; is generally admitted that the all-round excellence of Mr. H.nrys' work in connection with the Steward ' Handicap, has greatly puzzled investors, and though many Kiiggest that Cruciform has received too much I '.un inclined to think that, tit and well on the ' day, she will not lie far away .rum the leaders when the judge is in sight. There is a grand lot of brilliant animals in this race, and full two-thirds of those engaged can be trusted to register a fast six furlongs. However, quality i; what one must lock for in a rac- of this description, and I expect to .see the whole <d the topweighta a difficult lot to defeat. Blazer, iiohoro, Ostiak. Pampero, Gold-pur, Achilles, (trio:)', Canteen, Tsaritsa, Srotty, Pallas, and Ghooika are a lot who ought to run well. Welbeek has incurred a s!b penally, but at present his owner-- have i.«> intention of starting the colt in the short race, as they confidently affirm that their hor--e can stay.

The following business has been transacted during the week iu connection with the New Zealand Cup:—soo to 25 against Sirius. 500 to 25 Pvmamti. 400 to 20 Porirua, 200 to 6 Sarelnvlon, 200 to 26 N'onette, 200 to 14(Menaladale, 200 to 10 Bedding on, 200 to 5 Dr.ndas. Siege- Ctin is the favourite here at' 7 to 1, but Nonette's mice is only a shade longer. Glenogle has been thrown, out of work, and will probably cover a few of Sir G. Clif« ford'= mares at bis Fla\bourne estate. []. Cntts: is getting better, and says that he hopes to lie pitting in his usual place near the tracks in a few days. Oalibiv is gradually improving, awl his trainer and owner are hopeful that, the Light .Artillery horse will yet credit them with a .substantial stake. The Dreadnought gelding Roller broke s. blood vessel in his head whilst running at the Timaru meeting and fell heavily. Hi* rider. L. J*. King, had his left shoulder-bone broken. The horse was in ' a very weak state when brought back to the paddock. The Southland Racing Club spent £500 in improving its course last year, but even ac it now only owes £140. The Taicri Amateur Turf Club has made arrangements to race at Wingatui next season, this oiii'so being taken, it. is presumed, to save a large sum in rants. Golden Vein, who is engaged in the Wanganni Guineas, has registered some capital work lately, as also has Windwhistle, who will probably accompany '.he colt to the North. The Guard has so far improved as to enable him to be shipped home to-morrow. Imperatcr is gradually recovering from his indisposition and is now pottering about the roads. Huku «ill be (rained for the hurdle races to be decided at the C..1.C. November fixture. Canteen was backed in Dunedin last week to win the Now Zealand Cup at 1000 to 30. Pampero and Vladimir are. reported to bo accomplishing capital work at Wiugatui. NAPIER. !■ Some tune ago the Napier Park Racing Club arrived at the decision that the» offices of handicapper and secretary could not be satisfactorily carried out by one person, and on that account they decided to separate the positions. Mr. Danvers, who has been associated with the club since its inception, was given his choice of handicapper or secretary, anil as the. hitter office is the most lucrative one he took the secretarial duties, Mr. Henrys being selected to till the role cf handicapper. The Shannon did a slashing mile and aquarter gallop at Hastings on Saturday morning. King was associated with her for the last six furlongs of tho trip. The marc easily; held him at the finish. Abergeldie has been putting in real good work over the hurdles during the past, week. His younger hall-brother, by Robinson Crusoe, made his debut over the sticks th& other day. Ho got through his task all right. Ted Wooley acted as his pilot. During his trip to Wangauui to assist at the Marion fixture Mr. F. Rhodes purchased Rose-plot. The gelding arrived at Hastings on Saturday night, in company with A.B.N. and The Gryphon. Like the other members of the Gisborne sport's team he will receive his education from .1. Griffiths. Searchlight, and Tigress are to bo mated with Birkenhead this season. The former marc is the property of Mr. George-Hunter, of Pnrangabau. Tigress, who is in foal to M'erriwee, is the property of Sir Win. Russell. Maid Marion is now one of the brood mares on the Mangatara estate, Mr. Gollafi's manager, Mr. L. do Piliehet, having purchased Forester's daughter (who is in foal to Robert McCarthy) from Mr. C. O'Douoghuo for stud purposes. . .. Bonne.}, the three-year-old son of Captain. Webb, one of Collelo's charges, pulled up very groggy after doing a gallop on Saturday morning at. the Napier Park preparing ground. • Hellespont, .who left here last week to carry out his engagements at the Marton fixture, will for-the future be trained at Wangamii. Yila. and Miss Kalm arc in Kulnine's visit. " ing list for this term. ■ ■ ■■

Bandmaster ami Idea, two of the Hon. J. D. Ornioud's two-year-olds, were on the Hastings track on Saturday afternoon. Judging by their appearance and abilities they will win heaps of praise. The two are by The Officer.

Bluejacket's younger full sister El id lim been responsible for first-class work on the Hastings track since I last wired. She shows a want of pace and determination on her task.

BaJlynicty, who is now trained by T. Jones at Pakipaki. has grown into a fine stamp of a horse. He looks and gallops well, and should be a. hard lot to beat when ha lines up for the fray next month. The brood mares Tireuse, by NordenFlorence MacCarthy, and Tirade,' by Mosquetaire— MaoCarthy. will accompany Moifaa, Shellback, and Mcta MacCarthy when they take their denarture for. the Old Country. They will be' served to( English time.

HAWKE'S BAY JOCKEY CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. . . : , . [BY TELEGEAMI.PRESS ASSOCIATION'.] . _ Napier, Friday. The following are the nominations received], for the principal eve" of the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's Spring Meeting: — King Edward Handicap of oOOsovs., one mile and one furlong: Kaimwai, Meta McCarthy, Ballyneety, The Shannon, Kiwa, Ideal, Kelpy, Sinus, Kelburn, Windwhistle, Goldcrn Vein, Ostiak, Porirua, Hinotatira,. Tukapa, Inspan, Fairy Dream, Queen's Guard, Ghoorka, Laureate, Maro, Daredevil, Mangonui, Grey Seaton, Lavalette* Convoy, Fleka.