SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13905, 12 November 1908, Page 7

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. THIRD DAY'S RACING. , DEAL weather favoured tho Auckland Itac- . »'S Club yesterday for . tho concluding day } °; ™ c,r sprin » mooting:, and tho attendance, although not so largo as on the second day (a public holiday), was tip to expectations. ' lhe sun shone brightly, and a calm broezo was blowing, but the rain which had fallen overnight kept down the dust— least so far as the course was concerned. Tho lawn« were in perfect order, presenting a delightful • appearance, while tho City Band, under ► Bandmaster West, was in attendance and rendered a number of enjoyable selections, r There woro no incidents to mar the pleasure i Of tho afternoon's sport, although in tho ) Hunters Steeplechase Warden foil, hi 3 rider receiving a shaking. Later, in tho Maiden ( Hurdle Race, Darkness came down, but for- , tunatoly his rider also escaped without serious injury. Tho meeting throughout was managed with conspicuous success by tho secretary (Mr. .T. F. Hartland), and tho starting of Mr. O'Connor was excellent. 1 ' ®° ni ° of his despatches, in fact, drew forth arm demonstrations of approval from those present. Mr. R. B. Lusk officiated as judge, and the -fact that he was called upon to decide many close finishes was a testimony to the handicapping of Mr. Morse. The sum of £10,255 was handled at the totahsatoM during tho afternoon, making a total of £31,894 10s for the meeting, as against last, year's total of £33,581, which J represents a decrease of £1639 10s. At the meeting just concluded, however, 46 book- ! makers were licensed at £20 each, and this with fees from clcrks brings in & total sum of £965. THE RACING. The programme opened with the Hunters' Steeplechase, for which Connecticut was a strong favourite. The son of St. Hippo was taking a hand in forcing tho pace in the early stages of the contest, but ho was in trouble when tho hill came to be ascended a third time; and an interesting race from tho head of the straight terminated in favour of Laddie, who was steered by Mr. D. B. Gorrie. After the race the stewards summoned Mr. C. Solby, the rider of Mozart, before them, and in expressing dissatisfaction with his riding advised him to ride his horse out in future. The sev en horses coloured on the card for the Wynyard Handicap went to the post, Santa Rosa and Royal Soult, being the popular fancies. Tho summing up in favour of Soult descendants was amply homo out, as they fought out the finish, victory resting with the latter. The Maiden Hurdle Race brought out a strong field of 11, Goldsmith and Waihekau being tho two most strongly backed. Neither succeeded in getting into the lead nt any stage of the contest. It does not require much space to recount tho history of the race, for at the end of three furlongs Lttscombe was out in front, and placing a wide gap between himself and his opponents his victory was qmto assured a long way from home. The 1 winner is a racy-looking son of the Hotchkiss horse Linstock, and lie may be expected to increase his record. The Parncll Handicap found nine horses at tho post, the top weight, Cambrian, being made favourite,' Royal Soult being most fancied of the others. The favourite settled the light weight, Tarina (who had been making the pace), at the distance; but no sooner had ho done so than ho was called upon to face a challenge on tho part of Royal Soult. The question was almost instantly decided in favour of the latter, and the littlo eon of Soult drawing away won his second race during the afternoon in taking style. The Ascot. Handicap brought out a field : of seven, and when backers got to. work they. ; made To Aroha favourite. The consistent daughter of Seaton Delaval endorsed the summing up in her favour. Lochbuhio and Sedition filled the roles of pacemakers, and the first-named was still in command at tho half-distance. Here Te Aroha shot tip, and once the bay marc came on the scene her victory was quite assured. Having been beaten by a narrow margin in each of her other engagements at the meeting it can be said that the victory of Te Aroha -was well deserved, and it goes without saying tbau i Mr. Walter Davie.* was warmly congratulat- j ed or. the success of hi colours. ! Eight two-year-olds went to the port for ; tho Juvenile Handicap, for which tho top I ■ weight. Salute, was a strong odds-on favour- j ite, but she lost ground at the'start. Sea > Elf jumped off with -.he lead, and though j julute made a game bid for victory she j could not get to within striking distance of ; the leader. Sea Elf won in the colours oi j Mr. J. J. Craig, whoso first racing success ! was thus registered. In a field of 10 saddled up to contest tho Gordon Handicap the top weight, Dogger Bank, was alway a good favourite. A mild surprise proved to he in store. Tho favourite was making a strong effort ell tho way lip the straight, but ho was in, distress at the distance* Oarmama, Hard Rock, and Rarata fought out an exciting battle over helast stage, and tho leading Jfrio flashed past the post almost in line. The verdict wan in favour of Carmania, who scored by a head. Tho concluding event of the programme was the Welter Handicap, for which Delegate was made favourite. The big son of Phoebus Apollo never got closer up than fourth. Inglis, who ranked one of the greatest outsiders, jumped off in front, and leading throughout ho just lasted long enough to vin by a head from Aristocrat. Tho following are the detail?, of the ! racing:

THE HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE (HANDICAP) of 70tors; second hor.»e to receive lOsovs out of the stake. About three, wiles. Bleisrs. F. P. Selbv and A. Hudson's b g Laddie, byre, by St. Hippo—Merry Maid, lOst 71b (Mr. D. B. Gorrie) ... 1 Mr. A. C. Selby's b g Mozart, aged, by Patchwork—Jean, lOst 91b (Mr. C. Selby) ... ? Mr. It. I). Tin Jail's gr g Bachelor, aged, by Lochinvar, 12st 3ib (Mr. J. A. Short) ... 3 Also started: Mawhiti, 12«fc 41b (Mr- W. Austen); Warden, lOst 81b (Mr. Murray);' Connecticut, lCut 71b carried Hit (Mr. D».nk»); Hardy, lOst (Mr. Dunlop); Irish Jig, lOst 71b (M'% Gordon); Tom Burns, lOst 71b (Mr. J. G. Robertson). Tom Burns took the stone wall first, Connecticut being immediately behind him. The {firmer wan two lengths in front of Mozart at the waiterJump, and they took the stone wall together. Running down to the old water-Jump Warden, Mozart, and Connecticut were racing' In that order, and so they went on to the hurdle at the back, where Warden fell. Moznrt led Connecticut by three lengths up the hill, which he increased to five at the post-and-raila, a wide gap separating Bachelor and Laddie. Mozart showed the way down the hill, and he was three lengths in front of Connecticut when they Jumped the stone wall, which advantage he was still holding when they got to the god wall. Connecticut was level with iii« opponent at the second fence of the double, and they leaped the stone wall together. Mozart was in fro.it again when they reached the old ivater-Jump, but Connecticut was racing him stride for stride at the back, and they were together when the plantation was entered a second time, Bachelor and Laddie lying some 10 lengths away together. . In the run up the hill there was a complete transformation, Bachelor being in command when they reached the post and rails, with Laddie and Mozart close handy. A faulty Jump oa the part of Bachelor, however, left Laddie with the lead, and the latter showing the way down the hill he jumped the stone wali just clear of Mozart, with Bachelor close handy. The trio came to the last hurdle well together, and Laddie :oming on ran home a winner by a length, Mozart being double that distance, in front of Bachelor, with Connecticut several • lengths away fourth, Time, 6m. 295. THE WYNYARD HANDICAP of l'saovs; second horse to receive 20sovs and third horse ssovs out of the stake. .Seven furlongs. Mr. S. G. Lindsay's br h Royal Souli, 4yrs, by Soult—Bavaria, 7st 91b (Buchanan) ... ... I : Mr. 0. Robinson's bit c Santa Rosa, 3yTB, by Soult— Rose, Bst (Wblttaker) ... 2 Mr. E. J. Watt's br m Muskerry, 4yrs, by Mer--■u)c«_Mouicjueterie, fist 2lb (11. Price) ... 3 Also started: Tui Cakobau, Bst''slb (Acfcroyd); Advocate, 7sfc 121b (Price); Rim lock, 6st 121b 'McMillan); Landlock, 6st 121b {Greenwood).

• Mr. O'Connor despatched the. field to a. beautiful start, niKl the contestants ran in a cluster for several strides. As they raced past the sis-furlong post Tui Cakobau, Royal Soult, and Rimloek were together. At the flve-furlong post Muskerry and Santa Rosa Improved their positions, and the former joined lUnilock in the lead at that point. That pair were out in front across the top stretch, where Santa Rosa dashed up, and the latter showed the way into the straight. When heads were in a line for home Royal Soult came along with a stiff challenge, and getting the best of his opponent at the distance lie came on and won easily by a neck. Santa Rosa was four 'lengths m advance of Muskerry. Rimloek was fourth and Tui Cakobau fifth. Time, lm. 27 4-tis. THiTMAJDEN HURDLE RACE (HANDICAP) of IlOsovs; second horse to receive l&sovs out of the stake. One mile and a-half. Mr. ,T. .Sutherland's br g Luscombc, 6rr», by Linstock—Little Nell. Bst (Cowan) "~. 1 Mr. P. I). Parsons' li g San Paulo, aged, by St. Paul—Fishfag, 9at Jib (Jones) ... ... 2 Mr. J. McNicol'g ch ft Mark Time, 6jts, by Lcolantis—Castanet, 9«t 41b (Julian) 5 Also started: Crispess. lOst slb (J. O'Coilnelh; Waihekau, 9st 111b (Raker); Goldsmith, 9st 101b (Brady); Carlyle, Sat (AlcKitinon); Recreation, 9it (Porter); Roya. Shot, Sst (Gray); Kotiti, !)st (Deerey); Darkness, 9«t (Wilson). The field jumped awsy well together, and as they ran round the bend Mark Time, Han Paulo,' and Kotiti were together. Matt Time showed the way over the first hurdle, where' Darkness tell. In the run .tip to the second hurdle Luscombe took command, and when they reached the third obstacle he had a five lcagths' advantage, which lie increased to 10 by the time the cutting wag reached, and, striding along, he never gavo his opponents a chance, winning easily by four lengths from San Paulo, who just beat Mark Time in the Inst stride for second honours.* Waihekau was fourth. Time,- 2in. 01 3-ss. THE PAR NELL HANDICAP of 150sovs; second horse to receive 20sov* and third horse lOsovs out of the stake. Six furlongs. Mr. S. G. Lindsay's br h Royal Soult, 4yrs, by ! —Bavaria, 7st 101b (ituchnuan) ... 1 I Mr. P. W. Arnold's b h Cambrian, syrs, by Cj'renlan—-Miss Annie, 9st bib (Ryan) ... 2 Mr. C. Weal's blk g Haldane, 4vrs, by Hotch- . Mantle, 7*t 91b (Price) "... ... ... 3 Also started: Foremost, Bst 6lb (Whittalcer); Devonport. Bst 51b (Ackrovd); Maheno, 7st 6lt> (Pell): Tarina, 7st 41b (McMillan); Waihuka, 7»t 21l> (11. Price); Gutdwife, 7st (Brady). The whole field jumped off In perfect line, and as they settled into their strides Tarina took command, and she was a length In front of Devonport at the live-furlong post, Cambrian being most- prominent of the others. Running down to the half-mile post Tarina still had Devonport as her nearest attendant, with Royal Soult ami Cambrian close handy. ' At the centre of the top stretchy Cambrian improved his position, and lie was almost on terms with the leader when they rounded into the straight. They came on together to the distance, where Cumbrian got the best of it. Royal Soult here rattled up with 'a good run. and settling the top weight without any ditlkulty he drew away and won by st length and a-half, Ilaldane being three-quarters of a length away third. Devonport was fourth and Tarina filth. Time, lm. 15 3-sa. THE ASCOT HANDICAP of SOOsovs; second horse to receive 50jovs and third horse £ssovs out of the. stake.. One mile and a-quarter. Mr. W. Davies" b m Te Aroha, aged, by Seaton Delaval—Lottie, 7st 12!b (Buchanan) ... I Mr. W. 0. Irwin's br g Loohbuhie, Syrs, by Cyrenian—Sappho, 9st (Whittaker) ... ... 2 Mr. A. F. Douglas' b h Moral, bvrs, by Tho Possible—Fair Nell, 9st 21b (J. O'C'onnell) ... 3 Aborigine. -Est 61b (H. Price) ... 0 Tan San, syrs, 7rt 13!b (Price) ... ... 0 Douche, ajred, 7.«t lllb (Brady) ..' " ... 0 Sedition, Syrs, 6st- 121b (KiliiclO ... ... 0 From a beautiful start the fteld came on together in perfect- line. Racing tip to the stand Douche, who was next the rails, had a slight advantage, but at the end of the lawn rails Lochbuhie took command. Sedition being his closest attendant, and Te Aroha lying last. As they rounded out of the straight Lochbuhie had a two lengths advantage, but when they got to the back stretch Sedition raced up level. Aborigine being moat prominent, of the others, with Te Aroha still at the tall of the field. Loclibuhie and Sedition laced stride for stride into the cutting, Aborigine being well up.third, wi'.h Te Aroha improving her. position. At the half-mile post Lochlniliio and Sedition were ill together, with Te Aroha and Aborigine close handy. In the run up to the irtra?trht the fleM were ail of a bunch. Lochbuhie showed the way up to the distance, . where Te Aroh.i shot, up,'and the daughter of Seaton. De'aval getting the bent of it drew away and won by a length and a-half from Lochbuhie, who in turn was a head in front of Moral, after whom, at a short- interval, came Douche; then came Aborigine, Sedition, and Tan San in that order. Time ?m. 8 4-ss.

THE JUVENILE HANDICAP of llOso-vs second horse to receive 15i«ovh out of the stake. For two-year-oldj. " Four furlong*. Mr. J. «T. Crdie's b f Sea Elf, by Sea ton Delaval—St. Evelyn, 7st 111b (Buchanan) ... 1 Sir. P. E. Ross' br ( .Salute, by Soult—Lady Mu»fc*t, 9»t £!?> (Brady 1 * ... 2 Mr. F. W. Arnold's br f Etna. Vv Eton—lrnin. 7»l 101b (Trier) .. ... ... 3 Abo started: Hyperion, 8«t .fDayry}; Royal Scotland, 7»fc Ob (H. Price*; Monsieur Soul*. 7» 91b (Oliver); Effulgence, 7st D!l> (Whiltafcer); IVaiuU. 7st 91b (Pell). " Sea Elf fchot oat in trout iro:n the start and VI Etna by two lengths to the tutu, with Salute ■•veil up third. In the run up the straight Salute cut down Etna, but she couid not resell Sea Elf, ivfn ran house a winner by two length*. Salute beat. Etna by a length and a-half !rr second honours, while i Ilvperion van fourth. Time, « 4-;». " THE GORDON* HANDICAP of lOOiow, second horse to receive ICeovs out of the staice. Five furlongs. Mr. .T. B. WilliapHon's oh m Carmonia. 4vr», by San Francisco—Campanfci, 7st <lb (McMillan) 1 Mr. P. Moriarty'g ch g Hard Rock, 4yr*, by I-eolautis— mare. 7at (Green'.cood) ... 2 Sir. F. W. Arnold's b a lUrafa, Zyri, \,y Eton —Peace, Bst 91b (Price) ... ... 3 Also started: Denser Bank. Out (Ryan); Lady Prunceg, 7«t 121b (UScVton); Ngapufcn, 7ft 1010 [Brady); Silent, 7.«t 4H» iii. Price): Leo Grand, I*l (Spar kern; Aristos, 7si (VVhilUkcr); Tolika, ht (J. Brady). Finm a good start Curmania was the first to tliO'.v in front. and they had uot. gone far before Hard Rock dashed Into the lead, and ho (bowed the way itcross the top stretch tad into the ftraiifht, Carmania, with Lady Frances and Dodger liar;':, being- close handy. ' Currnania and llar&ta drew up at the distance, # and the trio lighting out an exciting finish Carmani* sained the verdict by a head trcni Hard Rock, who was i similar distance in front of Eaiala, after whom :»mt I>oygor Hank, -Larly Trances, and Totlba, p.ho finished close together. Time, ltn. 3s. I7IE VFEIjTKR HANDICAP of iSCsovs; second horse to receive 23sovs and third hone lOsuv* out of tbs stake. One lulls. Mr. A. Hanson's b g Inglis, s~rs, by llotchkias —Lady Marion, Bst lib (Wbiltaker) 1 Mr. P. AlbertJon'* b g Aristocrat, 6yrs, by Seiton —.Tadeatone, S-.st 71b (Buchanan) 2 Writ. Lennord'i hr c- Waitr.angu, 3yra, by —Roxaua, B*t 6lb (Price) : 3 Also started: Delegate. 9af. lib (.Julian); Celtic, )st (Ryan); I'ohutu, But Sib (Chatfej; Sanattreatn," fist, 71b, carried fist 81b (Ackroyd); Lord Beaton, Set Jib (Gallagher); Dardanue, Bst Sib , Brady). ■ v' As they Unshed aruy, Tnglia, Sandfttcaro, and tVaimanifU were the Inr.ile;?, ind'as (hey ran up 1.1), back Infill was t""0 lenp;thr. uhead. When the six-lnrloaa posh #0.1 "riai-lieU Uixlts was leadins Waimansu and Smids'rra n by two lengths. [n-ili# held hi? advantage through the cutting, but ivhsrt they got. to the ceutte of the top stretch IVaUnanau was on his <|ttsrtpr and fiandstream vas tiio-tr prominent of the others: Inglis showed lie way into lite utraigbi, where the Held I>uocbe>l up At the distance Wairnangu Was "till challenging: Inglis for the lead, and a little further on Aristocrat, getting a clear run nest the rails, shot up. The leading trio fought out an exciting finish, which terminated in ft head victory for Inglis. Aristocrat being a like distance in front of Wairnangu, with Sandstreatn close up fourth. Time, lm. 10 2*5». THE WINNING PAYMENTS, The follo-.vinjr is a list of the winning- payments mado over the meeting • i . i £' Mr. E. X. Watt—lst Great hem Guineas £400, 2nd Musket Makes S3&, 3rd Epsom Handicap £10, 3rd Wvnyard Handicap £5 450 Mr. A. LRiiiiftrri—lst Birthday Handicap £350, 2nd Oiiy Handicap £50; ... • ... 400 Mr. Frank E. Ross—lst Wdcome Stakes £200, Ist Musket Stakes £150, 2nd . _ Juvenile Handicap £15 ... • ... . ... 365 Mr. W. 0. Irwin—lst City Handicap £300, . 2nd Ascot Handicap £50 ..." • ... ... 350 Mr. Walter Davies—lst Ascot Handicap £225, 2nd Birthday Handicap £75, 2nd Flying Handicap £20. i. - 320 Mr. A. F. Douglas—lst OnehUng* Steeplechase £150, Ist Flying Handicap, 13120, 3rd Ascot Handicap £25 295 Mr. R. W. Duder— Shorts Handicap £120, Ist Sprinff Handicap £120 ... ... 240 Mr. K. W. Arnold— Epsom Handicap £120, Ist Normanby Handicap £90, 2nd Parnell Handicap £20 230 Mr. S. (1. Lindsay—lst Parnell Handicap £120, Ist Wynyard Handicap £110 ... 230 Mr. A. Baird— Penrose Hurdle Race £120, 2nd Manukau Hurd e Race £20 ... ... 140 Mr. R. Haunon—lst Manukau Hurdle Race £120, 3rd Penrose Hurdle Race £10 ... 130 Mr. A. Hanson—lst Welter Handicap £120, 2nd Normanby Handicap £10 ... ... 130 Mrs. S. Lennard—lst Maiden Plate £90, 3rd Great Northern Guineas £25, 3rd Welter Handicap £10 ... , ••• 125 Mr. P. Albcrtson —Ist President's Handicap £90, 2nd Welter Handicap £20 ... 110 Mr. 3. 3. Craig—lst Juvenile Handicap £95, 3rd Musket Stakes £16 110 Mr. O. Robinson—2nd Great Northern Guineas £7&, 2nd Wynyard Handicap £30 93 i Mr. J. G. Sutherland—lst Maiden Hurdles... 05 Mr. W. C. Ring—lst Hobson Handicap ... 90 Mr. J. B. Williamson—lst Gordon Handicap 90 Messrs. Selby and Hudson—lst Hunters' Steeplechase ... ... ' ... 60. Mr. D. McLeod—2nd ' Welcome Stakes ... 40 Mr. A N. Dingie—2nd. Ooehunga Steeplechase 35 Mr. W. S. Davidson— Penrose Hurdle Race £20, 3rd Manukau Hurdle Race £10 30 Mr. J. Rouiston—3rd City Handicap ... 25 Mr. W. Young—3rd , Birthday Handicap ... 25 Mr D. Stewart3rd Welcome Stakes .... 20 Mrs. Walter Davies«-2nd Shorts Handicap ... 20 Mr. M. McLean—2nd Spring Handicap ... 20 Hon. .1. CiirrolMSnd Epsom Handicap ... 20 Mr 11. Mun',l—3rd Onehnnga- Steeplechase... 13 Mr. F. E. Parsons—2nd Maiden Hurdle Race 15 Mr. S. Darra(.'h—2nd President's Handicap... 10 Mr C. Nicholson3rd Shorts Handicap ... 10 Mr. T. Wvllle— Hobson Handicap ... , 10 Mr. J. C. Colbeck—3rd Flying Handicap ... 10 Mr G. 11. Millar—3rd Spring Handicap ... 10 Mr. W, Howard—2nd Maiden 'Plate' ... 10 Mr. A. C, Serby—2nd Hunters' Steeplechase - 10 Mr. C. Weal—3rd Parnell Handicap v ... > • 10 Mr. P. Moriarty—2nd Gordon Handicap ... ' 10 Total " h ... ... «•. ... . '■ £4/410

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. THIRD DAT. SIGNOR WINS THE CANTERBURY CUP. [Br TBLECnAPH.—PHE33 ASBOCUtIOS.] iSTcncncH, Wednesday. After a dull and showery morning fie weather turned out beautifully flue for the third day of the New Zealand Cup meeting. The attendance was very good. The racing generally was interesting, and,' as has been the case throughout the meeting, the times registered were fast. Sign or put up an Australasian record of 3m. 53 2-5s for two miles and u-quarter iu the Canterbury Cup, the previous best being Seahorse's 3m. 56 l-ss. in the same race nine years ago.. Artillerie's time in the Oaks is the fastest on record for that race, and BobrlUofl, by winning the Jockpy.CTifb Handicap in lm 33 4.5, citablished a new mile record for Riccarton. The totalisator investments amounted to £19,920, as ngoinßt £20,216 last year, while the bookmakers' feeß amounted to £695. The following arc the results of the racing:— SUBURBAN HURDLE HANDICAP of 200«ovi. Once round and a distance. Mr. D, Rutherford's ch h Stronghold. 6yrs, by Clanranajd Safeguard, lOst slb (W. O'Conncll) 1 ; Mr. R. Patrrnon'e br g Snip, aged, list (O'Brien) 2 Mr. 11. Friedlander's ch g Leonardo, aged, lOst 7.b (W. Retter) ... ... -!. ... 3 Also started: Playmate, lOst 91b; Farley Grove, Stronghold, Snip, and Leonardo made the running out of the straight and past Cults', but. going along the hack I'laymaic went to the front. The latter, however, soon retired, and Leonardo and Snip led round the top turn, with Strongbold third. Turning into the straight Stronghold ran up to the leaders and won easily by two lengths. Snip being a neck in front of Leonardo, f.irley Grove was fourth. Time, 3m. 4 l-ss. SPRING NURSERY HANDICAP of 350sovs. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. Sir George Clifford's b c Kilwinning, by Kiloheran— 7st 10lb (F. E. Jones) ... 1 Sir George Clifford's br c Applegsrth, Bst (J. McCluskey) ... ... ... 2 'tr. A. « McFarlane's ch f Boutade, 6sfc 111b (A. Chapman) -.. 3 Also started: Day Beam, Bat. 51b; Merigal, 7st 51b: Cvmbilorm, <st 51b; Caspian, 7st 51b; Caelano, 7st 41b; Latchet, 7st; Aema, 6st 71b. Boutade led on to the course proper, but at the distance was overhauled by Kilwinning and Applegurtli, the former winning by a-length. Boutade was a length away third, with Day Beam fourth. Time, 60s. AVON' WELTER HANDICAP of JOCsovs. Seven furlongs. Hon. ,T. D. Onnond's l> c St. Aidan, 3yrs, by Birkenhead—Moutdrcad, Est 31b (F. D." Jones) 1 Mr. F. Ifiggott's b h Prism, Avis, 7st 81b (R. Hatch) '. 2 Mr. H. K-ieebone's br g Grenadier, 6vrs, 93t 131b (if. Young) * ... 3 Also started : Petrovna, Sst 71h; Prim, Bst, 121b; All Guns, Bst 1211); Sweet Angelus, Bst 51b; Golden Cairn, 7sl 131l>; Lady Lucy, 7it l*!h; Contender, 7st l>'lb; Tsitsihar, 7ft 71b; fours Beauty, 7st 7lb.

Court Beauty was hist away, and as soon as the field bad settled down Contender, Golden Can Sweet Angelus, and Grenadier were the leading division. Rounding the lop turn Sweet Angelus took charge, followed by Golden Cairn, Grenadier, Contender, and Lady Lucy. Sweet Angelus led into the straight, but. was "then done with, and Lady Lucy and Grenadier were in front. just clear of I'etrovna and St. Aidan. Inside the distance St. Aidan came with a strong run and soon had the measure of Grenadier and Lady Lucy, winning by a neck. Prism came verv fast at the finish and beat Grenadier by a necft for second place. Lady Lucy being lourth. Tune, In) 23 Ks. CANTDRBL'RV CHP of TOOaora. Welght-for-age. Two miles and a-quarter. Mr. 0. F. Moore's b h Siguor, 4yrs, by Pit{Trim's Progress—Ma Jlic Rosette, Sat (R. Cameron) ... 1 Mr. J. Monk's blk c lilabolo, 3yrs, 7st 61b (R. Hatch) ... 2 Mr. T. H. Lowry's ch h Downfall, 4yi«, 9?t (F. Davis) "... 3 Zimmerman, fl»t 511> 0 Master Delaval, 9st 31b .... ... 0 Husbandman, 7st 611> 0 Diabolo and Downfall were the first to'bieak the line, followed by Zimmerman, Signor, and Master Delaval. , I>ial>olo led the way into the straight, and passing the stand the first time he was well clear of Signor, Zimmerman, Downfall, and Husbandman. Going along the back Husbandman fell back, while Master Delaval improved hi« position. At the mi.e post Dialiolo was still in fiottt, followed by Master Delaval and Signor. with Zlmmemun tome distance back. Rounding the tup turn Diabolo and Master lieiavnl were clear of 2iin:neruisn. with Downfall closing up. Oucc in the (straight Signor closer! on the leaders, and went on and won by four lengths from Dintold, who finished five lengths in front, of Down-' tall. Master Delaval was tcuit!>. Husbandman a lung way hiti-Ii next, and Zimmerman last. 'lime, 2ui. 53 2-5.'. WINNERS OF THE CANTERBURY (TP. 'lime. II! S. 136-—Mr. D. PrOUdioot's Sir Modred, So 4 16 1383—Mr. J. lMbro«'« Welcome Jack, 3.0 413 1884—Mr. J. Pi'brow'a Welcome Jack, D.3 * 15' 1085—Mr. W. Reeves' Stonyhurst, 7.6 ... 4 lli 1696—Mr. I'. Butler's Artillery, 7.0 ... 4 30j ISB7—Mr. G. G. Stead's Maxim. 7.5 ... -1 ii 1883—Mr. I'. Butler's Mniton. 7 6 ... 412 1899— Me. S. 11. Gillian's Tirailleur, 7.6 4 3 ISM —Mr. P. Butler's CSnckfhot, V.6 ... 4 4j 1891—Mr. D. O'Brien's freedom. 9.0 ... 4 b-i 1892—Mr. O. O. Stead's Stepnial;, V.6 ... 4 4« 1893—Mr. J. R. Ueid's Skirmisher, 7.6... 4 4J — Mr. M. Hobbs' Prinie Warden, 0.6 4 2} 1695— Mr. li. Craig's F.uroclvdon, 7.6 ... 3 57> 1596—Mr. M. Hobbs' Lady Zetland. 0.1., 3 531-5 1597—Mr. G. O. Stead's Mutifornt. 7,6 ... 4 3 3-5 lfgl—Mr. li. G. Stead's Multiform, 7.6 ... 4 3 3-5 1899—Major F. X. George's Seahorse, 7.6 326 1-5 1900—Mr. D. Gordon's Advance. 9.0 ... 3 7 2-5 1901—Mr. (». O. Stead's Menscblkoflf, 7.10 3 7 4-5 190J~Mr. G. G. Stead's Cruciform, 8.9... 4 9 2-5 —Sir O. Clifford's Treadmill. 7.6 ... 3£9 2-5 I 1904—Mr, G. (». Stead's Martian, 8.7 ~ 423 4-5 ' 1906—Mr. G. G. Stead's Noctuiforni, 7.6 4 23-5 I 1906—Mr. D. O'Brien's Multlftd, 9.0 .. 4 34-5 190?— Mr. W. E. Bid well's Wevatlou, 7.6 4 11 2-5 1 1903 Mr. O. F-. Moore's Slttnor, 9.0 ... 553 2-5 Note.—From IBS to ISO'S Uie distance was two rnfli-s nnd a-fjuort*r. The distance was altered in 1300 to one mile and three-quarters, remaining so in the following year, the original distance (two miles and a-quarter) being reverted to in l&Oj.

JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP of 600jov. One mile. Sir. T. 11. Lowry'a bit: jf Tk.brikoH, 4vr», by Finland—Oowip, Sat, (F. Davis) ... ... 1 Trustee# of the late Mrs. Cooinb«'s b c Master Soult, • 3yrs, ?st 131b (G. Brown) ... ... 2 Mr. 0. Foreman's br g Full Rat*, 6vrs, 7st 111b (L. Wilson) ... ... ... : ... 3 Also started: Kir Frisco, an IClb; All Red, 8»t 101b; A pa, Bst 6lb; Glenctillorh, Bst 41b; Dawn, B*t 2lh; Moriiirty, 1»t- 01b; Tiptoe, Vst (lib; Mo}loch, 7tt 71b; Hose Noble, 6iit 111b; Nobel, Git IClb; ilarvcufer, 6st 71b; Outlaiuler, &?t 71b. (flenetilloch, Master Moult. Bobrlkoff, Full Rate, «rid Dawn wore th« (jMleltest to show out. and the two firat-iiamed led round the top turn. When the straight was tenclird Glrtvullo'h was done with, mid Bobilkoff ran into Hefoiui pl.ee behind Muster fimilt. Hie rent. of the Held bei:i£T headed by Full Hate and Mnriarty. At the. dintance Bobrikotf had Master .Souk's measure and won by half-a-lencth. Full Rate being: three length* away third and Jloriatty fourth. Time, Itn. 35 4-ss. THE OAKS STAKES of 400aov». For three-rcar-o)d Allies. Weight, Bst 101b. One mile arid a--1)»!f, Mr .1. S. Thane'» b f Artlllerie, by Royal Artillery—Nantes (R. Hutch) ... *.. ' 1 Mr, T. 11. rwowry'a b f Chan tonne (K. Davis)... 2 Mr. O. D, Greenwood's !> f Sunglow (Donovan) 3 Also started: Pelllele, Santita, Dabchlck, Bountiful, and Tikltere. From a splendid start, Chanteuae and Artlllerie were the first to break the line., with Pellicle close up. Artillerle led the Held past Cutis' and round to the mile post, where site wan Joined by Pellicle. DaUdiicU and Chanteuse being together, * length away. Kntering the straight. Artlllerie wgii still In front, Pellicle, Dabohick, and Uounti. ful'following In that order, with Sunjrlow moving: Up. In the run home Artillerie held tier advantage and won by a length and a-half from Chanteuse. who was the same distance in front of Sunglow Dabcliick Was fourth. Time, 2m. 37 4-os. ASHLEY HANDICAP of 120sovs. Six furlongs. Mr. Itiddleton Melrose's bile m Advantage, 4yrs, by Advance— Spec, ?st 111b (L. Wilson) 1 Mr. C. O. Dalqrety's cb g Orsino, 6vrs, Bst 21b. (R. W. King) .. ... 2 Sir George Clifford's ch t Inchbonny, 3yrs, 8»t (F. K. Jones) ... 3 Alio started: Mythical, Sat 101b; Tremulous, 8«t 91l>; Hellanthes, Bst; Sant Itosaleer, 7st 101b; Love Wisely, 7st 91b; Cavutlna, 7st 21b (carried 7st 41b) j Montague, 7st; Merry Lass, 7st; Vologda, 7st; Obligate, 6»t 131b; Musterer, 6sC 71b. Inchbonny led round the top turn and into the straight, but here Advantage and Ornino put in their claims. Advantage winning by a length. Time, lm. 15 3-ss. ELECTRIC PLATE of 350sovs. Weight-for-agc. Four furlongs. Sir George Clifford's b C Broadsword, 2yrs, by Clanranald—Safeguard, 6st 61b, earned 7st 31b (L. Wilson) 1 Mr. Were Pewene's b g- Naumal, 4yr», Bat I lib (R. Hatch) ... : ... ... 2 Mr. G. 1). Greenwood's b f Armlet, 3yrs, 7st lllb (H. Donovan) ... ... ... ... 3 Also started: Lupulite, Bafc 121b; Volodia, cut 101b; Flituway, 7st lllb; Gipsy Hell, 7st lllb; Passion, 7st lllb; E.yslan, 6st 61b. . Broadsword, who caused some delay at the pout, and Naumai were quickest away, while Annlet and'Elysian lost two or three lengths at the start. Broadsword was in front all ilia way ami won by two lengths from Naumai, who was halfa:lenglh in front of Armlet, with Ulyalan another half-u-.en'gth further back fourth and Flitaway fifth. Time, 48 3-ss. , FOURTH DAY'S RACING. The following handicaps have been declared for the principal events to bo decided on the fourth day of the meeting (Saturday), MEMBERS' HANDlCAP.—Bobrikoff 9.13, Gold Crest 9.9, Penates 9.7, Downfall 8.12, Sir Frisco 8.11, Count Witte 8.11, 'Husbandman 8.6, Glencullocli 8,6," Master Soult 3.5, Dawn 8.5, Gold-

beater 8.5, Full Rate 8.1, Sea King 7,11. Sunbonnet 7.11, Moriarty 7.11, Tiptoe 7.10, Stratagem 7.7, Sweet Angelus 7.7, Truganini 7.7, North Head 7.0, Mon Ami 7.4, Sunglow 7.4, Gipsv Bell 7.2, All Guns 7.0, Prim 7.0, Nobel 6.13, Lady Lucy 6.12, Chief Lochiel 6.10, White Cockade 6.10, Rose Noble 6.9, Outlauder 6.7. FENDALTON HANDICAP.—DownfaII 9.0, All Red 8.13, Apa 8.11, Tangimoana 8,10, Husbandman 8.7, Glenculloch 5.6, Mahuta 8.5, St. Aidan 8.0, White Lie 7.13, Moloch 7.12, Stratagem 7.12, Heorthen 7.12, Uhlando 7.11, and Slam 7.10, Probable 7,i1, Tiptoe 7.8, Riftemaid 7.6, All Guna 7.6, Sunglow 7.5, -Armamento 7.4, Prim 7.3, Glenulliti 7.2, St. Michael 7.2, St. Joe 7.2, Field Gun 7.0, Dabchick 7.0, Lady Lucy 6.13, Harvester 6.9, Rose Noble 6.9, Golden Cairn 6.9, The Libyan 6.9, King Post 6.7, Outlander 6.7, Monkey Puztle 6.7, Tsitsihar 6.7, Somarort 6.7, Tremulous 6.7, Santila 6.7. WAIHt HACK RACES. . [Bt TELEGRAPH,—OWit COIIREBrOSDBNT.J Waihi, Wednesday. The following acceptances have been " received in connection with the Walhl Hack Racing Club's meeting, to be held on Saturdav next:— MAIDEN PLATE.—Luros 9.0, Lady Aroha 8.11. Liberty 8.8, Searchlight 8.8, Analogy 8.7, Grleelle 8,5, Koroheko 8.5. Biddy Curran 8.5, VJatatua 8.4,. Romantic 8.0. Taiaha 8.0, Agincourt 8.0, Pengillan 8.0, Chimo 8.0. p • , ■ , . a HANDICAP.— 9.0, Fremantle 8.12, Waikuku 8.2, Winhaston 7.12, Newnham 7.9, Agincourt 7.7, Hokomai 7.7, Pengillan 7.7. - - . oX' A l ln HANDICAP. Hall 9.0, St. Tul 8.10, Anna Lombard 8.9, Luros 8.7, Winliaston r HACK HANDlCAP.—Fremantle 9.0, Dainty 8.10, Luros 8.10, Lady Aroha 8.7, Searchlight 8.6, Weka 3.6, Grizelle 8.5. Winhauton 8.5, Analogy 8.4, Koroheke « 8.4, Biddy Curran 8.4, Newnham 83, Mntatua 8.2, Taiaha 8.0, Hokomai 8.0, Romantic 8.0, Agincourt 8.0, Chimo 8.0. Pengillan 8.0. BOROUGH HANDICAP.—Lady • Frcnch 9.0, Front.uo 8.5, St. Tui 8.2, Waikuku 7.8, Liberty 7.8, .Newnham 7.3, Hokomai 7.0, Taiaha 7.0. TROTTING HANDICAP.— Olive Kcratch, Mack ' ler^- V Lady Ss.. Rothschild If. 165., Rogue iOs., Waikino 245., Flukcm 265., Black Mystery 30*. Biddy Curran 30s. RAILWAY HANDICAP.—IIikuaI 9.12, Lad y Jreneh S.io, Melton Hall . 8.2, Frontino 8.0, St. Tui 7.12, Anna Lombard 7.10, Luros 7.9,-Dainty 7.9, Analogy 7.7. Grieelle 7.5, Weka 7.5, Win' haston 7.5, Biddy Curran 7.5, Romantic 7.0. AUSTRALIAN RIDER'S SUCCESS. By Telegraph,— Association.—Copyright. loupos, November 10. During the past week tho Australian jockey frank Woottoxi has ridden winners in nine races." SALE OF RACEHORSES. By Telegraph Press Association.— MKtnoURNE, November 11. At a sale of racehorses yesterday Mr. Qulnn scoured Uaipuna for 300 guineas and Mr. Skirving Waj-Ila for 280 guineas. Soultline was pasted in at BoQ guineas, but was subsequently sold privately to Mr. Mackay for 1000 guineas. THE TAURIKI CASE. TO TUK SPORTISO EDITOR. Sir,—You were good enough to publish a letter i from me anent the inquiry being held by the I»kanuu» Jockey Club into the ownership and identity of the more Taurlki, that won certain races at Talc.ipuna in May last. In that letter I c.iftllenged the club to prove that the, marc was other thai) os nominated or that anyone other than Mr. Grant owned her. At the request of the committee of the club I have already attended two meetings and given evidence. J also mode a statutory declaration as to the breeding arid sale of the mare, and the same was. I under, stand, put before the committee by Mr. Grant, rrom the time of - making such declaration I have not received a notice or request, of any sort calling upon me to attend any meeting or to make any further statement (without replying). Indeed, it would be impossible for me to alter or amend what I have already said in any way, os I am thoroughly well acquainted with the responsibility one undertakes when making » statutory declaration. It is truo that I sent a letter to yon for publication, but I wa* compelled to do this in self-defence, as all sorts of tumour* were current about my connection with Tauriki, and I desired to nip them in the l>u.l. Judge, then, cf mv surprise at the follow. inff notification from, the "1.1 La pun a Club being served on mo to-day—: "Mr. 8. I>arragli: Dear Sir,Re Tauriti Inquiry: A further meeting of the committee of the club will be held on Thursday, November 12, at three p.m., at the club's olhce. High-street, Auckland. The committee ore most anxious to complete the above inquiry, but require further evidence from yourself and other* before arriving at a decision. You have been notified on several occasions to attend and give evidence before the committer, but you have deliberately ignored the demands of the committee for your attendance. Throrgh the refusal or neglect of yourself and Mr. Grant to be in attendance and give evidence the inquiry has been unnecessarily pro onged. I am directed to notify you that if you fall to attend the above meeting the committee will certainly mark their disapproval of your defiance of the committee and the Rules of Racing.—Yours faithfully, It. Wy.vtarp. Secretary." I emphntlcaly deny that I have ignored any notice I ever receive'! from the Takapuna Jockey Club, It is true that I did not attend every meeting, but in such cases I always wrote fully Personally I have nothing whatever to do. with j Tstjrilfi, and every trip to Auckland cost mo fully , ,£3. Does it . not reeui absurd that I should bo ! called upon or required to lose my time and go j to this expense on ti matter that, does not interest j mo In the slightest? But. in any case, I protect most strongly against the attitude taken up by Hie * Tskapmii Jockey Club throughout ihe whole of tills inquiry. "Just imagine the stakes being withheld for six months on some imaginary protest, respecting which the only evidence appears to be some cock and v, bull statements gathered by a detective, which the committee absolutely declined to permit the owner or any. one connected with him to peruse! The whole procedure seems to me to smack of the Slar Chamber, and I am confident that if such tactics are allowed to continue racing must go to tho wall, a? owners have no consideration whatever shown to them. Sam. D.iniUGn, Tauranga.