SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12401, 14 October 1903, Page 3

SPORTING.

' THE ECLIPSE STAKES. , The Victoria Amateur Turf Club will continue their spring meeting at Caulfield today. An event on to-day's programme in the result of which a great deal of interest will be centred is the Eclipse Stakes. "The distance of the race is a mile and three furlongs, and the conditions weight-for-age, with a scale of penalties and- allowances. Abundance having triumphed in the Caulfield Stakes, mulcts the son of Pilgrim's Progress in a 51b penalty. 1 Should Abundance win under his increased poundage, it will no doubt have the effect of making him shorten

still further in price for the Melbourne Cup. The following is a list of the horses engaged in the Eclipse Stakes:--

a i \, st lb etlb Abundance (in. Rhapsody ... 8 3 51b pen.) ... 9 5 Emir 7 11 Famous 9 0 F.J.A 7 11 St. Modan ... 9 0 Duke of Grafton 7 11 Wakeful 813 Sweet Nell ... 7 6 Air Motor ... 8 13 Hauturier ... 7 1 FootboP ... ... 8 8 Jacobite ... 7 1 St. Mars ..'. ... 8 8 Scottish King ... 7 1 St. Ambrose ... 8 5 Mallard ... ... 7 1 Billali ... ... 8.4 Czarovitch ... 7 1 Postillion ... 8 4 Corroboree ... 7 1 Bewitcher ... 8 4 Brown and Black 6 10 Fairy States ... 8 3 ftanangro ... ■ ... 610 Combat 8 3 Harvest Home ... 6 10 'the Idler 8 3 Chubb 6 10 Undecided ... 8 3 Nothos 6 10

THE NEW ZEALAND CUP. The reputed breakdown of Lady Lillian brought about a speedy alteration in the Now Zealand Cup quotations. A commission thrown into the market to back Wairiki quickly brought the Auckland horse into his old place at the head of the quotations, all the money offering about him down to 8 to 1 being accepted, and the best price on offer at the close was 6 to 1. . Ptoseal and Canteen show decided evidence of hardening, and no better price than 8 to 1 is now obtainable about the first-named. Sea. Lion has also been befriended, but the move in his favour •has not been sufficient to constitute what could ha termed a reliable lead. If the Porirua stable were to make a move with either Achilles or Sea Lion there can be little doubt that the one backed would speedily go to a short price. Hinetaura, Creusot, Strathavon, Mars. Lavalette, and Count of Kolmar have each been made the medium of support. The following prices were on offer in Auckland last night: —

6 to 1 v. Wairiki 20 to 1 v. G. Svmons 8 to 1 v. Roseal 25 to 1 Kingman Btolv. L. Lillian 25 to Iv. Lenoro 10 to 1 v. Canteen 25 to 1 v Bulawayo 12 to 1 v. Shrapnel 25 to 1 v. S. Society 20 to 1 v. Halberdier 25 to 1 v. B'dmaster 12 to 1 v. Pampero 33 to 1 v. Creusot 14 to 1 v. Kelburn 33 to 1 v. P. Marshal 14 to 1 v. Heroism 33 to 1 v. Auratus , 16 to 1 v. Achilles 50 to 1 v. N'l Gwynne 14 to 1 v. Sea. Lion 53 to 1 v. Bombardo 14 to Iv. R. Fusilier 50 to Iv. Sirius

16 to Iv. O. of K'lm'r GO to Iv. Bile Keyn'd 16 to 1 v. Strathavon 50 to Iv. Volley 20 to 1 v. Lavalette 50 to 1 v. Motor 20. to lv. Hinetaura 50 to Iv. Svchen 20 to 1 v. Mars 100 to 1 v. Great, Gun 20 to 1 v. Melwood 100 to 1 v. E. Shield The payment in connection with, the Oup falls due on the 23rd inst.

The veteran Mars executed a satisfactory gallop at Ellerslie on Monday, and he will probably be shipped Soiath next week. OTAHUHU RACING CLUB'S MEETING. . The Otahuhu Racing Club hold their annual race meeting to-day on the local course. The acceptances received for the various events are satisfactory, and in the. event of the weather proving fine ifliere should be some interesting snort. The following are the acceptances for the various events: —

MAIDEN PLATE. One mile.—Simple Simon 6.2. Seatonia B.o,Ngatoro 7.12, Mokomoko 7.10, Captain .Tack 7.4, xhe Hermit 7.0.

- HURDLES. One mile and a-half.—lnchcape 11.7. Perseverance 11.5, Dingo 10.13, Waimana 10.0, Mokomoko 10.0, Tuni 9.12, Terence 9.2, Boxer 9.0.

RAILWAY HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Camille 9.0. Blafrcarritr 9.0. Defender 8.12, Taplow 8.10, Swagsman 8.7, Lavadel 8.6. Sly Miss 8.2, lan 7.8. Delia Rose 7.4, Simple Simon 7.4,

Leo Delaval 7.4, Woodmount 7.4. Seatonia 7.2, Nfratoro 7.2, Jean 6.12, Seabrook 6.12, Cyclone 6.12.

- OTAHUHU TROT. One mile and a-half .-Bell Boy scratch. Rushlight 155.. K.D. 19a., Heiress 195., Miss Huon 325., Victor Hugo 365., Nat Gould. 365., Little Agnes 395., Black Diamond 465., La Rosier 465., Lady Love 465., Agnes B. 485., Marly 485., Miss Vola 48a., Kidney Pai 485., pan O'Connor 48s. "

OTAHUHU CUP. One mile and a*-quarter.— Solo 8.12, Defender 8.12, Taplow 8.10, Blaircarriff 8.10. Swagsman 8.8. Lavadel 8.6. Sly Miss 8.0, Francis Lovejoy 7.10, lan 7.5, Simple Simon 7.2, Ng'atoro 7.0, Seabrook 7.0.

PONY HANDICAP. Six furlongs.-Ouisine 8.12, Gladys Rose 8.12. Solitary 8.7, Leona 8.2, Kyra 7.10, Victorine 7.0. Soidtfbush 7.0. The first race is timed to be started at half-past one p.m.

N.Z. TROTTING ASSOCIATION AND ' THE AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB. [BY TEI7EGRAPIT.OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Ciiiustcht/k*ch, Tuesday. Mr. C. F. Mark, secretary of the Auckland Trotting Club, has been on a. visit here. As a result ot the favourable opinion of last week's meeting of tho Trotting Association a request was made by the Auckland Trotting Club for leave to advertise its next meeting before the time of tho special meeting, which is to be held shortly to elect new office-bearers. Seeing that the request was necessitated by. the fact that the Auckland Trotting Club is at present endeavouring to "Carry out the wishes of the association in the matter of reconstruction, it seemed a reasonable thing t-D ask the acting-chairman. However, he thought, otherwise, so nothing could be done, which was inconsistent with the strict letter of the rules, following on the letter recently forwarded by tho New Zealand Trotting Association. As a result of the recent inquiry the committee and stewards of -the Auckland Trotting Club have decided to resign, but will offer themselves for re-election at a special meeting of the club. A number of other reforms have also been determined on. While not recognising that there was any justification for the report of tbe committee, the Auckland Club has shown n laudable desire to meet the wishes of tho association. — '■■ 'i-— ' ■ ■' INTERPROVINCIAL GOSSIP. [BY 'rl-XF.ORA.PH.—OWN CORRFSI'OXnENT.J - CANTERBURY. Grrtstchubch. Tuesday. The form shown by Quarryman at the Ilawke's Bay meeting has brought him into.favour for the Stewards' Handicap. He will now have a 101b penalty, but even then he should be troublesome if he is started. As previously mentioned, I have always had a great liking for this colt, and I would not be surprised to see him turn out i the best of Sir George Clifford's three-year-olds.

Mr. Stead lias had some more bad luck at his stud. Some, months ago Golden Horn, the Multiform Aura' gelding, injured her fetlook. At finst her recovery was slow, but latterly she had been going on well and was putting as much weight on tho injured leg as on the sound ones. One morning last week she was found in her box with one of. her hind Jogs broken, and she had to bo destroyed. It is surmised that she slipped when rising. Apart from her breeding she. was a beautifully-made filly, and she looked like being worth a lot of money for the stud even if she was never fit for racing.

R. Mason was down at Riecarton with some of his team lust week. Grand Rapids accounted for Bagpipes and Cruciform over six furlongs, but tho St. Leger mare, who bears a seasoned look, was under a strong pull. Royal Plumes went a round, finishing up fast. He moved very attractively. Taggart is taking several horses to Wellington. Pallas is well treated, and he should be very hard to beat in any race he starts in. By the way Kelburn may be worth watching at Wellington. I believe his connections are not averse to a penalty in the New Zealand Cup, as at the present weight Donovan will have some difficulty in rifling him. When Vladimir broke down a few weeks ago it was stated that he had sprung a suspensary ligament, but it now appears that the injury is on the fetlock joint, and it is therefore not so serious as was at first anticipated. Vladimir has been blistered. A sister to Vladimir, that promised to turn out smart, has gone lame, and is an unlikely starter for spring events. Pipi is in work with a view to racing at Auckland at Christmas. Sir George Clifford's 'colts, Treadmill and Quarrymaiij have arrived back at Riccarton. Both look well. Machine Gun is a strong favourite for the Stewards' Handicap. Oxydonor, the Lochiel two-year-old colt in work at Wingatui, is putting in some attractive gallops, and promises to be a good ! one. I The two-year-old Master struck himself I last week, but nothing serious is anticipated.

• ;', WELLINGTON. : ■ •'.

''■'-'■• " ' - " "Tuesday. It is reported that C. Jenkins is laid up with tynhoid fever. G. Price rode the Porirna colt Boris in the Hastings Stake?, and will do the riding at Otaki. He came down from Hastings to Porirna yesterday. A. Shearsby returned from Sydney on Wednesday last, bringing back with him Westguard and Awahuri. The latter has an unsightly-looking hindleg. Westguard failed to strike form in Sydney, and would be benefited by a spell. Matuku and Solution returned to the Hutt after the Wanganui meeting, and Kingman and "Unawares came home from Hastings yesterday. Kingman can have no chance in the New Zealand Cup on his form at Wanganui and Hastings. The thoroughbred stallion Glenapp. purchased in England by the Department of Agriculture, was brought out by the Kapanui. The horse was landed on the 7th, and sent to Weraroa experimental farm, Levin, for stud purposes. Glenapp is a bay, with black points, and was bred in England by. Mr. J. H. Honklsworth. The horse, which is five years old, is by Enthusiast, dam Finnart, and has had a racing career. As a three-year-old Glenapp started 11 times. ; winning oncethe Chesterfield Cup at Good- j wood — being placed twice. Last season he won the Chesterfield Handicap at Doncaster, and at Newmarket run off for the Newmarket October Handicap, after a deadheat with Sinopi. The price paid for Glenapp was 200 guineas. Silkworm came back from Hastings last night in charge of R. O'Donnell. Applications are invited for the position of secretary to the Wellington Racing Club. The salary is £550 per annum, with permission to undertake such other work as the stewards may approve. Although the nominations received for the Otaki meeting were small the acceptances were good. Dr. Bill ran well on the second day of the Hawke's Bay meeting. He has been accepted for at both Napier Park and Otaki, but cannot be at both places. Skobelcff has been engaged in the Masterton Cup. ' With the exception of a halfmile sprint the Stepniak gelding has not done much fast work since joining P. Higgot's stable. .He is generally allowed to run out in the day time with Fakir and Waikakaho.

Waiwhera is now one of J. Lowe's working team at the Hutt. She has done a good deal of trotting and half pacing, and shows no signs of a return of the ailment which caused the temporary retirement of the Winter Cup winner last season. Kingman was worked on Sunday morning at the Hutt.. The Castor gelding looks somewhat light on it, after the travelling and racing he has done recently. Friends of C. Jenkins, the well-known horseman, will regret to learn that he is laid up", and was unable to attend the Hawke'a Bay meeting. : G. Price, who rode Boris in tho Hastings Stakes, came down to Porirua on Friday, and will ride for the stable at Otaki this week. It is reported that C. Jenkins is laid up with an attack of scarlet fever. The Flintlock horse Ngatiloa is now trained by his owner, W. Walsh, of PetoKe, and walks over to the course every morning. He may be put to hurdling later on. He is by Scott's Flintlock from a mare by Young Grandmaster, bred in Australia. Silklock, another of the Hutt horses in R. Wheeler's' care, is by McKinnon's Flintlock from Links (St. Andrew—Labra). The latter is a good' sort of galloper, and with ordinary luck should win a race this season. Tho brothers Telford did not wait for the Napier Park meeting, and returned home on Friday night with Stepson. During their absence Good Spec was. in charge of C. I. Pritchard, and worked with that trainer's team.

The Torpedo—Lady's Maid filly in W. Davies' stable at the Hutt has been named Companion. She has been a regular attendant on the Hutt tracks for some weeks, and will probably make her first appearance- at the forthcoming meeting. Tho weights framed by Mr. Chadwick in connection with the Wellington meeting have been well received. Evening looks well in the hurdles; Gold Seal, Starshoot, and Pure Silver in the Shorts; Hinotaura, Canteen, and Shrapnel Shell in the Wellington Handicap: Sea Lion and Betsy in the Wainui Handicap; Sir Percivale and Galahad in the Nursery Handicap: and Rawiri, Madrigal, Ghoorka, and Pure Silver in the Flying Handicap. Shrapnel will be a competitor at the Hutt next week on his way to Christehurch. A. Peter's pair, The Guesser and Pure Silver, are galloping well at the Hutt, and should, pick up a stake or two during.tho next few weeks. Pure Silver will be ridden by the Southern light-weight,. L. Thomson, at the' local meeting, and is sure to make a respectable show. The extensive improvements being effected at the Taratahi -Carterton course, including the erection of a new grandstand, are almost completed.

NEW ZEALAND CUP NOTES. [BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN COBEESPC&DENT9.,] CiiEiSTQinJECH, Tuesday. The item of most importance to record in connection with the New Zealand Cup is the development of lameness on the part of Lady Lillian. The little mare had been going so extremely well as to lead to the assumption that she would be very hard to j beat, and her owner is to be sympathised >■ with. * ; Since his arrival at Riccarton Strathavon has been carefully overhauled. The general opinion is that ho is a useful sort, but as to his ability to win the Cup there is mors doubt. So far ho has not been stretched, but he is moving along in nice, free style. Roseal put in an appearance on Saturday. He carries a seasoned look, and he is evidently well forward. He bears a likeness to his half-brother, Rosemere, who was a. speedv customer. Eose-al's Cup chance is hold in considerable respect, and he is likely to see a very short price before the day of the race. Wairiki has completely thrown off the effects of the cold that was troubling him, and he is now in active commission. So far lie has been restricted to light tasks, his chief work being trotting and cantering with a sprint home. He'is galloping in resolute style, and he evidently relishes his tasks. His style has made, him many friends. At the same tune, even allowing for his being a )iors« that thrives on a light preparation, it is rather difficult to see how ho is to win the Cup'on so little work, as he has had since he came to Riccarton. His connections do not appear sanguine about his chance over sprint courses at Oamaru, but they are no doubt wise in deciding to give him a- run there. Lavalette is doing well, and his owner : is very sanguine about his chance, but I cau t ! recommend him at present. ! The other local Cup horses are doing well. i Kelburn is in good heart, and will be given i a run at Wellington. Betting on the big race is very dull, very little business having been transacted during tin, ' week A line of 500 to 60 was laid about Wairiki. Others supported varying amount were Kelburn. Count of Kolmar, Strathavon, and Sinus. Names, Tuesday.

Judging by the way the New Zealand Cup j entrants performed; at the Hawkey Bay Jockey Club's meeting, there will be a further decrease of the field foi the big handicap of 'the year when the nest payment lax the race falls due this month, and I am forced to this conclusion by the "'different display of Bandmaster, Provost-Marshal, Royal Fusilier, and Kingman, who, along with Creusot, were the New. Zealand Cup horses seen out at Hastings under silk la*, week It will be noticed that . I have not included Creusot in the indifferent lot. and I might also further add that from the time the weights were posted I inclined to his prospects before the other local candidates engaged, with the exception of Hinetaura. In his favour it may be said with confidence that he is a stayer and a determined galloper, who is always seen at his best when the going is on the top, and it mav be reasonably expected that next month the running path at Riccarton will be solid. On the debit side of the ledger the fact remains that he is not a boy's horse. Still, I will give him a chance, as I believe him to be a'stayer. Kingman started twice arid was never aggressive throughout the journeys; lie looked well and bright. Royal Fusilier started once— the Guineas. tie led for three furlongs and a-half, but after that dropped back, and was the last of the five runners to finish. There is this to be said in his favour, that he gave the idea that he was not quite ready, but even with this allowance I will not give him a possible in the Cup. Provost-Marshal toed the. mark upon a couple of occasions, his record being once first and unplaced in the Guineas. lie got fourth in this event, but it was a poor Position, for ho was quite 20, lengths away from Quarryman and Treadmill as they reached the post. His victory was achieved in the Maiden Hack Race of seven furlongs, and he was kept busy to silence Spoil, whom lie only conquered by a nose. Ho carried 7st 41b. and the time for the trip was lm. 33s.—a performance which certainly does not noint to a successful issue in the Cup. Bandmaster carried silk once, getting third place in the Spring Handicap (one mile and a-quarter). He had fet'-lOlb in the saddle, the winner's (Dexterity) time being 2m. Ibis. for the journey. She won by a length, and the cerise bearer was a none too good third.

NAPIER PARK RACING CLUB'S . SPRING MEETING. *v

v FIRST DAY. [BY TELEGRAPH.—KRESS A>SSnOIATTO.-J. J Napier. Tuesday. The weather was gloriously fine to-day {or the first day's racing of the Napier Park Racing Club's Spring Meeting, and there was a good attendance, though speculation was very limited, only £3990 being put through the totalisatore. Tile racing was good, moat of the finishes being well fought out. The club desired to substitute a telephone for the telegraph office on their course, but. the Department, refused to permit it. and as the club maintained.an independent attitude the Department established a temporary office on private property close to the course. The following are the results: —

MAIDEN HACK RACE of 50sovs. Seven furlongs.

36—Hon. J. D. Ormond's b g Trent, 3yrs, by The Trentaito, 7st ■ 101b (G. Kirk) ... ■•■ ••• 1 150—Mr. E. J- Watts Spoil, /st 91b (Hewitt) ••• - 2 s?_Mr W. Rathbone'3 Anser Anser, Bst 121b (Davis) 3 Also started: 28, First Foot, Sst; 36, Flono, 7st 101b. ". , , . . ■ ■ First Foot was in front for four furlongs, when Trent took command, closely followed by Spoil. This pair ran a great race to tlio post, Trent winning by a neck. lime, Ira. 31 l-ss. Dividend, £7 lis.

HANDICAP HURDLES of 70sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 101—Mr. A. Leicester's rn m Midia, 6yrs, by Handsome Jack—Southern Chief mare, 9st 111b (W. Price) ... 1 16S—Mr. T. H. Dowry's Comfort, list (H. Moore) ■•- 2 94— W. Hickey's Eclair, ljlst 1010 _ (McLaughlin) ° Also started: 25, Tirea, lOst 91b; 66, lings, lOst 51b; 16. Wilson, 9st. Tirea and Eclair led for a mile and aquarter, closely attended by Comfort and Midia. The last-named ran into .first place three furlongs from home and won easily by five lengths. Time, 3m. 21 2-ss. Dividends, £3 2s and 12s. Wilson broke a blood-vessel in the head and was pulled up.

COUNTY HACK HANDICAP of sQsovs. One mile. 50— J. Hollo's li g Oasis, by Jet d'Eau—Kie Kie, 6st 71b (Dennchy) 1 117—Mr. A. Effingham's Defoe, Bst 21b (Hewitt) • - 2 246— 0. Bennett's Asteroid, . osfc lib (Davis) 3 Also started: 77, Pantaloon, 7st 101b; 63, Henniniw, 7st 71b; 53, Nukunraratia, 6st * llb - , • , ' , i Oasis led from start to finish and won by half-a-leiu?th. Time, lm. 455. Dividends, £7 18s and £1 2s. NAPD3E, STAKES of 250sovs. Five furJongs. 80— T. H. Dowry's Royal Fusilier, 3yrs, by Hotchkis-s—-Janet, Bsfc Mb (Wilson) 1 87—Mr. E. J. Watt's Melodeon, Bst 101b (Hewitt) 2 72—Hon. J. D. Ormond's Galahad, ost 71b (Anderson) •■• 3 Scratched: Rose Madder and Sir Peroival. Royal Fusilier got the best o. the start and maintained his advantage to the end, winning by a length from Melodeon, who swerved in the last hundred, yards. Galahad, though losing ground at the start, ran exceedingly well and finished close up. Time, lm. 3 4-ss. Dividend, £2 ISs.

PARK STAKES HANDICAP of 150sovs. One mile and a-quarter.

135— J. D. Ormond's b m Menura, by Flintlock— 7st lllb (Kirk) ... ..-- ... 1 62— G. E. G. Richardson's Hinetauro, 9st (T. Wilson) ... ... ... 2 132— A. Ellis' Dexterity, Bst 101b (W. Price) ... 3 Also started: 141, Float, 7st 131b; 72, Creusot, 7st; 67, Optimist, 6st lOib. Creusot cut out, the running for ha'.f-a-mile, when Menura collared hum, and, galloping strongly, led into the straight-, with Dexterity, Float, and Creusot in close order next, and Hinetaura coming fast. When heads were turned for home a great bftt&e ensued, Menura lasting long enough to win by a length, with heads between Hinetaura, Dexterity, and Float. Time, 2m. 13,1-ss. Dividends, £5 and £2 4s.

SPRING WELTER HANDICAP of SOsovs. Seven furlongs. !; V \

191— J. D. Ormond's br g Bancv master, 3yrs, by The Officer Lyrebird, ■9st 91b (Davis) ... ■■■..., \1 165—Mr. V E. White's oh g Taura, syrs, 9st 21b (A. Neale) ... ... ... 2 43—Mr. G. McDonald's- oh g Oracle, . aged, 9st 31b (O. Wright) ... 3 Also started: 57, Lady's Link, 9st 21b; 54, Benefactor, Bst 131b: 53, Warwick, Bsfc 151b. Bandmaster hopped away in front and led all the way, winning' easily by eight lengths; Oracle a good third. Time, lm. 32 4-59. Dividends, £1 19s and 15s.

AHURTRI HACK HANDICAP of 50:fovs, Five furlongs.- ; 81—Mr. T. H. Lowry's b f Rose Madder, 3yrs, by Steoniak—Madder, &rt 21b (Wilson) ... .... - - : 1 199—Mr. •J. Paul'." Contingent, Sst 21b (Hewitt) I ' ... ... .- -. 2 61— W. Hoggard'.* Wet Reef, Bst (Kemp) ... ... .... ... 3 Also started: 111, Repulse, Bst 131b;; 41, Opal, Bst 91b; 131, Merope, Bst 21b; 8, Gargoyle, 6st 13lb; 8, Gold Trip, 6st 101b; ,10, Sleeping Beautv, 6st Tib; 9, Paymaster, 6sl; Tib. - • Rose Madder got the best of an indifferent start, and was never headed, winning by a clear length from Contingent, who was a head in front of Wet Reef. Time, lm. 4 2-ss. Dividends, £5 9s and 14s. ■ RAILWAY HANDICAP of SOsore. Six furlongs. -~■■>; 115—Mr. T. H. Lowry's br m Madrigd, 4yrs, bv Stcpniak—Maddei*, 'Bst 131b (Da-vis) ... ... .V. ... 1 82—Mr. G. E. G. Richardson's br g Gold Seal, 4vrs, 9st bib (Wilson) ... 2 95—Mr. E. .1. Watt's eh, g Starshoct, 3yrs, &t 91b (Hewitt) ... ... 3 Also started: 79, Ra-ngitat-a. Bsfc 13lb: lA. Gold Dust, 7st 91b: 24, The Rioter, 7st lib; 91. Provost-Marshal, 7s t. and Enna, 6st 131p (coupled); 9, Anadeja, 6st 71b. ' ' ', Gold Seal got quickly into his stride, and was the first to show out, but Madrigal wa'p running well up second, and entering the straight she came away and won by half-a-length, Starshoct, who finished fast, being heaven bv a head for second place. Time, lm. 13 2-ss. Dividends, £3 5s and £1 10?.

SECOND DAY. The following acceptance? have been received for the second day's racing: — Puketapu Hack Handicap of 50$ovs, one mile: Creusot 9.5, Idea 8.12, Defoe 8.2, Oasis 7.3, Nukumaratia 6.7. White Squall 6.7. Second Handicap Hurdle Race of 70»0v.s one mile and three-quarters: Evening 11.10, Comfort 11.1, Midia 10.10, Eclair 10.10, Rugs 10.2, Nance O'Neill 9.10, Nadadoi 9.0. Two-year-old Handicap of 60sovs, tour furlongs and a-halt: Electric Gun 7.11, Forest Ranger 7.9, Carnelian 6.9, Hibernate 6.9. Racing Club Handicap of lOOsovs, one mile and a distance: Dexterity 8.9, Tradewind 8.3, Rangitata 7.8, Gold Dust. 7.2, Pro-vost-Marshal 6.12, Asteroid 6.9,■/■Benefactor 6.7, Optimist 6.7, Taniwha 6.7. ; : Caledonian Handicap of 50sovs, en: furlongs: A.8.N., 9.9, Repulse 9.6, The Rioter 8.10, Lady's Link 8.8, Pantaloon 8.7, Warwick 8.2. , , rn ! Telephone Hack Handicap of 50sovs, six furlongs: Wet Reel 7.13, Merope 7.10, Trent ' 7.5, Seraphine 7.2, Paymaster 6.9, Anaj deja 6.8, Nukumaralia 6.7. Grandstand Hand of 60sovs, sever furlongs: Gold Seal 9.8. Rangitata 8.7, Perfection 8.4, Rose Madder 7.9, Idea 7.9, Asteroid 7.4, Gold Dust 7.3,- Taura 7.2, Enna 6.7. .

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTE*. [by telegraph.—-press association.] CHRiSTCHritcn, Tuesday. .Something went amiss with Lady Lillian, the New Zealand Cup favourite, this morning. She was ssnt for a long steady gallop on the plough track, and after traversing a couple of miles well within herself pulled up lame on the off foreleg. The injury seems serious.

VICTORIAN TRAINING AND BETTING NOTES.

By Telegraph.— Association.— Melbourne, October 13. Heavy rain fell again last night, and i\ie tan and sand tracks were closed to-day. On the inside winter track Flagship, with a feather-weight, ran a mile in lm. 46-i., the last four furlongs occupying 52is. Nothos and Bruntwood ran six furlongs in lm. 205.; Florin one mile and a-quarter in 2m. life. On the cinder track BillaJi skipped over five furlongs in lm. lis. —a record gallop. Earnsbaw, trainer of Nothos, distinctly dedares that none ot the money taken about Nothos yesterday was for the stable. Nothos 16 in good demand locally for the Canlfield Cup. After all the money available was taken, he finished up an equal .favourite with Sweet Nell at 8 to 1* >

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB'S SPRING MEETING, -

[by tei.l'X;uavit.—press association.] , ;'A . Wellington, Tuesday. > The following acceptance. l } have been ve> ceiveci in connection with the Wellingtai ". . Racing Club's? Spring Meeting:— ' ' WELLINGTON HANDICAP of Attorns. On» mile arid a-quarter. c . , '■■■';-' st lb st lb" Shrapnel ... 8 10 Ghoorka 7 4 J «!J:is g 9 Heroism ... ... 7f, Huietaui:. ... 3 C Menura 6 12 Terrapin 7 11 Kinsman 6 j.; ™- h \ lvn ... .. 7lt Royal Fusilier ... 6it £ , " d . ie 711 Perfection ... 611 gatUeaxo ... 7 6 Provost Marshal 6 V iioat 7 6 Optimist ... .. &•- OCTOBER HURDLE HANDICAP of lOOser*. One mile and three-quarters.—Evening 1015 Mourner 10.2, Kohunui 9.13, Defiance 9 i §° m j>*f2f a 9 - 8, Killarney 9.5, Levant 9.3. Dr. Bill 9.0. SHORTS HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Five Hr . longs.—Field Battery 9.0, Gold Seal 8.9. Starshoot 8.0, Full Cry 7.6, Gold Crown 7.6. Mitutu ,5. Platypus 7.4. Te Taiaha 6.13. Auratoiv 6.13, Ideal 6.13. Pare Silver 6.12. Regiment 6.10, Suss Hamilton 6.7, Green .Sleeve 6.7. WAINUI HANDICAP of lCOaovs. Seven furlongs.— Sea Lion 9.5. Fieka 9.2, Hinokoa 8 12 Betsy 3.11. Da la Bey 8.9, Platypus 3.7. Faliir 8.7. Bandmaster 8.2. Maro 8.2, Lis?a 3.2, Wi'il-o'-the-Wisp B.S. NORSE BY HANDICAP of 120sovs. Four firlongs.—Ptvrdey (Musketry—Fatigue colt) 7.13, Promotion 7.11, Master Mix 7.10. Veneer 7:0, Forest Ranger 7.10, Albefcra 7.8. Valoia 78, Solution 7.8, Possibility 7.5, Stepmar 7.8, Companion 7.8. Unawares 7.4. FLYING HANDICAP of 150sovs. Six furlongs.—Okoari 9.6, Pallas 8.13. Field Battery 8.10, Gold Seal 8.9. Bawivi 8.9, Madrigal 8 3. Starshoot 7.12, General Symonds 7.10, Black Reynard 7.5. De la Key 7.3, Full Cry 7.5, Maluku 7.4, Auratus 6.12, Pariitutti 6.12. Idea 6.12, Pure Silver 6.10, Will-o'-the-Wisp 6.7.