SPRING RACING CARNIVAL

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14214, 10 November 1909, Page 5

SPRING RACING CARNIVAL

AUCKLAND RACING . CLUB.

SECOND DAY'S RACING.

. Blue skies and bright sunny weather favoured the Auckland Racing Club yesterday, when; tho spring carnival was advanced another stage. The attendance for a spring gathering constituted a record. The grandstand onclosuro bore an attractivo appear-, ance, the lawn in particular presenting a most charming picture As usual, tho conduct of tho meeting by Mr. J. F. Hartland was excellent. Mr. R. B. Lusk efficiently filled the judge's box, whilo Mr. Chas. O'Connor was in his best form at tho barrier. Th© Auckland City Band, under Bandmaster John West, rendered a select programme, greatly enlivening the proceedings. : • » '■' ; . ..!-

During the afternoon tho stewards met-on several occasions. After the running of tho opening event, tho Spring Handicap, M. Ryan, rider of Tattoo, lodged a complaint against J. Fcrcival, rider of Carmania, for interference. After consideration the stewards hold that thero was somo interference, but it was accidental. Percival was warned to bo moro careful in the future. In the next event, tho Ponroso Hurdle Race, the top-weight, Shrapnel, finished last, whereupon the stewards reviewed his running. Tho trainer, T. [ Williams, and Robson, the rider, were questioned, and their explanations were' deemed Satisfactory. Tho top-weight in the Birthday Handicap, Ngapuka, also nnished last in his race, and M. Ryan, the rider, was reported by the club's look-out officer, Mr. Geo. Cutts, for not persevering with his mount. Mr. Cutts, F. McManemin (tho trainer), and Ryan were examined, the latter stating that his mount was interfered with at the soven-furlongpost. Whon the five-furlong post was reached, finding that he had no chanco of getting up, ho (Ryan) did , not unnecessarily persevoro with his mount. This explanation also was accepted as being satisfactory. Later on in tho day two tote bettors were arraigned and warned off.-

Mr. Harry H. Hayr and his staff had another busy day in the totalisator house, where £14,770 was handled, an increasp of £2536 10s over the corresponding day of last year, and making £25,173 10s for tho two days, an increase of £3534. Twentyfive bookmakers wore licensed at £20 10s each, as against 15 last year, making fees of £1025 for the two days from this source, as against £635 10s for tho same period in 1908.

THE KACING. The opening event of the programme was tho Spring Handicap, and in a field _of seven Wauchope was mado favourite. Waucbopo showed the way for about six furlongs, where Santa Rosa took command. Matters looked favourable for tho black son of Soult at tho distance, but ho had to succumb to a vigorous challenge on tho part of Maheno. who handled horself very attractively iu tho concluding stage. Eight horses were saddled up to contest tho Penrose Hurdlo Race, for which Reservoir was made favourite; but in a fast-run race ho had to strike his colours to Swagsman, who led all tho way homo from tho head of the straight. ';,' A strong field of 16 went to tho post for the Normanby Handicap, for which All's Well ruled" favourite. A strong "pace'was set, and ' the contest was interesting throughout. After Sea Elf had flattered the hopes of her admirers to' the distance she faded away, and Dr. Shimoso finishing well, ran homo a winner in front of the top-weight, Coromandel. ■_. A well-conditioned fiold of nino was saddled it upv ; to contest tho Birthday Handicap,' • for ; which Akarana was tho popular fancy, Advocate being second in demand., Aristocrat went out to make the pace, and the son of Explosion was still in command when the half-mile post was reached. ..Waimangu. was tho first to reach tho, Waikato horse, and ho had his rival beaten at tho fcome turn. As they drew up _ to the .'distance Advocate was "descried bearing down with a, fine run, and the' Hotchkiss gelding taking command opposite .the stand, ho ran homo- a winner ; by a length. Tho E pace was right' on throughout, the mile and a-half being cut out in 2m 35 4-sa, ' ■„"' *

The Musket Stakes, which was limited to the two-year-old division, brought out li youngsters, the top-weight, Ashby, being made favourite. The son of Obligado amply justified the confidence, for when his rider asked him to go up and win his raco inside tho distance the chestnut .-. was always a certain winner.

The nine horses coloured on tho card for the Onehunga Steeplechase went to tho post, and when backers got to work on the cross-country event, they speedily 'made First Barrel favourite. Loch Fyno met with a mishap at the water jump, but the others were all standing up when the last round came to be undertaken, and Le Beau and First Barrel racing stride for stride for over half a mile,' excitement was raised to a high pitch. It was all over with First Barrel shortly after tho stone wall was crossed, and Le Beau galloped home an easy winner.

Thirteen horses wore sent out to contest the Maiden Handicap, for which : Urania was made favourite. The daughter of Salvadan never got near the leaders, and the outcome of an interesting raco" was an unexpected victory on the part of Regain, who finished unplaced in the Normanby Handicap, run earlier in the day.

The concluding event, the Epsom Handicap, brought out a field of 10, Tamainupo being a better favourite than Salute, with Bally Shannon best supported of tho others. When it came to racing Salute won easily in fast time, with Sir Artegal and Hyperion in the places. -Sir Artegal put in a brilliant spurt at the finish, but could not reach tho Waikato filly, who was bleeding freely from a wound on the near foreleg.

The following aro the details of the racing:— ''■ _

THE SPRING HANDICAP of l7ssovs; second

horse to receive 25sovs, and third horse lOsove. out of the stake. One mile. ;

Mr. W. Davies' br m Maheno, syrs, by Soult— Lottie, Bst lib (Buchanan) ... ... ... 1 Mr. G. Robinson's blk h Santa Rosa,. 4yrs, Bst 71b (Conquest) ... ... . ... 2 Mr. W. C. Ring's b h Wauchope, syrs, Bst (F. Cress) ... ... ... ... 3 Also started: Lochbuhie, 9»t (Deeley); Tattoo, Bst 81b (Ryan); Bully, 7at 131b (C. Brown); Carmania, ,7st 101b (Percival). •

i From an even despatch. Wauchope was first to show out, and after going half. the journey, ■' was leading Santa Sosai by four lengths. Racing across the top stretch the latter got on terms with the leader,' and the pair entered the straight together. Santa Rosa quickly had the measure 'of his rival, and looked a : winner until the distance post was reached, where Maheno challenged, and the latter, coining on full of running, won by a length from Santa Rosa, with Wauchope another three lengths away, third. Lochbuhie waa fourth, and then followed Tattoo, Carmania, and Bully. Time, lm. 40s. Maheno and Tattoo were bracketed.

THE PENROSE HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, of 175eovs; second horse to receive 25so<vs., and third horse lQsovs. out of the stake. Two miles; over eight flights of hurdles. Mr. W. Douglas* br g Swagsman, aged, by Ben Godfrey—Problem. 10st 121b (Julian) ... 1 Mr. W. S. Davidson's ch g Reservoir, aged, lOst 81b (Jones) ... 2 Mr. J. B. Williamson's b g Irish, aged, 10at 31b (O'Brien) 3 Also started. Shrapnel, list 61b (Robson) ; Leo, 9st 131b (Howard); Cymri, 9st 131b (Deerey); Commander, 9st 131b (Deeble). . Old Irish was early out in the lead, and lie piloted the way for a mile and three-quarters, the septette jumping faultlessly. Entering the straight, Swagsman was at the head of affairs, with Reservoir and Leo next. Negotiating the last obstacle safely, Swagsman came on, and. stalling off Reservoir, won by two lengths, with Irish, another six lengths away, third. Leo was fourth, and at intervals came Cymri, Commander, and Shrapnel. Time, 3m. 48 2-sa. THE NORMANBY HANDICAP, of 12550 v«; second horse to receive 2Cfeovs.. and third horse lOaovs. out of the stake. , Seven furlongs. Mr. R. J. Matthews' b h Dr. Shimose, syra, by Advance— Bst 31b (P. Brady) ... ... 1 Mr. W. Gall's b h Coromandel, 4yrs, 9st lib (Oliver) ... ... 2 Mr. A. H. Tapper's br m Zinnia, 4yrs, 7st 101b (McMillan) ..... .... ...V, ...... 3 Also started: Sea Elf, Bst 21b (Ryan); Waio- ■ tahi, 7st 131b (Buchanan); Impulsive, 7«t 131b (R. E. Brown) ; Mistime. 7st .101b (F. Cress) ; All's Well, 7sb 91b (Deeley); Regain, 7st 51b (Conquest) ; Prince Leo, 7st lib (Accola) ;- Monsieur Soult, 7st lib (Greenwood); Monocle, 7st 21b (C. Brown); Lady Jane, 6st 121b (Ross); Scotch, 6st 121b (Foy); Seldom, Bst lib (Julian). The colours of Sea Elf were first out, and the daughter of Seaton Delaval, followed by Impulsive, Regain, and Dr. Shimose, made the running to the cutting, where Impulsive' got on terms. Crossing the top, and entering the (straight, Sea Elf was in front, but coming to the distance Coromandel, Zinnia, and Dr. Shimose, closed on her. The latter dashed into the lead approaching the stand, and, holding everything safe, ran in a winner by two lengths from Coromandel, half-arlength after whom came Zinnia, with Sea Elf fourth and Impulsive fifth. Time, lm. 235, ...."..'■

THE BIRTHDAY HANDICAP of oOOsova; second ■ horse to receive lOOsove., and third horse 25sovfl. out of the stake. One mile and a-balf.; Mr. J. C. Colbeck's b h Advocate, syrs, by;, Hotchkiss— 7«t 131b (Deeley) ... '>..- r l Mrs. S. Lennard'e blk h Waimangu, 4yr», 7at 61b (Conquest) - ... .... r ... ■, ». ' —• 2i Mr. P.J. Delaney'e b g Aristocrat, aged, 6st 111b; (R. W. Brown) ... ;.» - ••; 3 Also started: Ngapuka,'9st (Ryan); Coronetted,' Bst lib (Y. Cress); Sedition, Set (J. Chaafe); Te Aroha, Bst (Buchanan); Akarana, 7st 41b-(R.E. Brown); Delegate, 7st 31b (C. Brown). ; " The field moved off iff perfect line, from which Te Aroba waa first. to show out. - Coming into the straight, Aristocrat was in charge, and passing the stand was two lengths in front of Akarana, a length after whom came Waimangu, followed >by Delegate and Ngapuka, with Sedition last. Going out of the straight, Aristocrat still Tield his advantage, but bad- increased it to five lengths racing along the back stretch. At the cutting, Aristocrat was just clear of Waimangu, and then came Akarana, Te Aroha, and Coronetted. Half-a-mile from home the field closed on the leaders. Waimangu was in the van at the turn for home, with Coronetted second, and Advocate making his way to the front. In the . run over the concluding stages, Advocate came on like a racehorse, winning in good style from Waimangu by two lengtlifi, with Aristocrat another, three lengths , away third. Akarana was fourth, and in the following order finished Te Aroha, Delegate, Sedition, Coronetted, and Ngapuka. Time, 2m. 35 4-ss. WINNERS OF THE BIRTHDAY HANDICAP.

.'."•'.'■■'■'* '. ~ r " ■' 'Time. "'-.'< "' m. s. 1901—Bluejacket, by St. Leger. 9.1 ... 2 40 3-8 1902-NoneUe, by Seaton Delaval, 9.11 ... 2 « 190.V-Wairiki, by Soult, 7.12 ... i •>•- 241 a 1904—Zuleika. by Seaton Delaval, 6.13... 240 1905-Grenade, by Urafton, 6.9 ... 238 Apologue, by rhcebus Apollo, 7.9 2 39 2-3 UW-Uhlander, by Uhlan, 7.11 ... 237 1908— Rosa, by Seaton Delaval, 8.0 2 33 Advocate, by Hotchkiss, 7.13 —2 35 4-5

THE MUSKET STAKES HANDICAP, of 200sova. For two-year-olds. ' Four furlongs. Mr. M. McLean's cb g Aehby, by Obligado— . Tournament, Bst 131b (Buchanan) .... ; — 1 Mr. George Dunnet's b g Obsidian, ost 61b (Julian) ... ... • •■• ••• 2 Mr. E. J. Watt's br ,f Winning Post, Bst lib (F. Cress) ... .:. ... - 3

Also started: Doughboy, 7et 121b (Greenwood); Geldflnder, 7st 81b (R. K. Brown); Merrigee, 7st 81b (J.-Brady); Vivace, 7st 71b (Percival); Silver Heels. 7st 31b (R. W. Brown): Lady Waterford, 7st 21b (C. Brown); Princess Soult, 7st lib (Conquest); Wee Olga, Tat 51b (Deeley). Doughboy gave a most unruly display at the post, but a nice start was effected, from which Obsidian was first into his stride, followed by Winning Post and Ashhy. This trio raced along in that order until the straight was entered, the leader having two lengths . advantage over Winning Post, with Ashby three lengths further behind. Heads straightened for the run home, Ashby ran through without an' effort, and won by two lengths from Obsidian, who, in turn, was a neck to the good of Winning Post, with rnnccss Soult. Lady Waterford, Vivace, and Merrigee, finishing In that order. • Doughboy was last. Time, 50s.

THE ONEHUNGA STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP of 200sovs; second horse to receive 35sovs and third horse 15sovs out of the stake. About three miles. '

Mr. K. McMiken's bg Le Beau, aged, by Leo- - lantis-Belle, list lib (Jones) .... 1 Mr. J. B. Harris" br g Cavaliero, aged, 9st 111b (Howard) • ••• • 2 Mr. F. Seccombe's ch g First Barrel, 6yrs,- ftit . 121b (Julian) ...'...' — — 3 Also started: Loch Fyne, list 101b (O'Brien); Pierre, lOst. (Deeble); Red McGregor, 9st 121b (Percival); Laddie, 9st. 81b (Mr Selbvl; Good Faith, 9st 81b (Mr. A. C. Selby); Coch-y-Bondhu, 9st 71b (C. Pe.rcival).

(C. Percival)., • Pierre, Cavaliero, and Good Faith was the order crossing the sod wall and the water-jump, but Coch-y-Bondhu blundered at the latter obsU.-le and brought Loch Fync down. The old water-jump was taken in the same order. Good Faith was still in the van racing over the fences along the back, and up the plantation led Le Beau by two lengths, but racing down the hill Le Beau was four lengths in front of Good Faith, with Pierre third. Le Beau was first over the stone wall at the head of the straight, and crossed the double jump in front of the stand 10 lengths in front of Good Faith. Racing at the stone, wall First Barrel ran up second, while Coch-y-Bondhu lost his rider. ~ After passing the old water-jump the second time First Barrel went up to Le Beau, and this pair ran almost stride for stride up' the plantation and down the hill the last time. Le Beau re-asserted himself when the stone wall was taken coming into the straight, and, making no mistake over the last hurdle, the son of Leolantis ran home the winner of a fine race by four lengths from Cavaliero, who in turn beat First Barrel for second place By eight lengths. Pierre was fourth, Good Faith fifth, and Laddie sixth. Red McGregor fell.on top of the hill. Time, 6n£ 20s. MAIDEN PLATE of 125sovs; second horse to re- , ceive 20sovs and third horse lOsovs out of the stake. One mile and a-quartcr. Mr. W. J. Brown's br g Regain, 4yrs, by Rcgel • Nikau, 7st 31b (Conquest) ... 1 Mr D. McKinnon's br g Rimlock, 4yrs, 7st 101b (F. Cress) 2 Mr. J. McKenzie's br c Beach, 3yrs, 7st (Brady) 3 , Also started: Continuance, Bst • 6lb (O'Brien); Urania, 7st 121b (Buchanan); MichueloS, 7st 101b (Percival); Freevata, 7st 101b (R. E. Brown) Rohepotae, 7st 51b (Deeley): Flying Soult, 6st 121b (R. W. Brown); Spectre, 7st (C. Brown); Royal Scotland. 6st 1211) (Foy) ;*: Lloyd's, 7st (Greenwood); .Totika. 7st (Areola). .... ... .

Michaeloff, Spectre, and Royal: Scotland misbehaved ;at 'the '• start, but the 13 starters got well away, Rimlock setting out as pacemaker, followed by Beach, MichaelolT, and Regain. Rimlock was still in front going through the cutting, but halfway across the top was joined by Regain. A good race ensued between the pair, but Regain, taking Rimlock's measure in the straight, shot up. and won by a length, with Beach two"lengths further away, third. Freevata, Rohepotae, Spectre, and Royal Scotland were the nest to finish. 1 Time, 2m. 10 4-ss. '

EPSOM HANDICAP of 175sovs; second horse to receive 25aovs and third horse lOsovs out of the stake. Six furlongs. '

Mr. F. E. Ross' br f Salute, 3yrj, by Soult— Lady Musket, Bst 21b P. Brady) ■•'... ... 1 Mr. T. A, Williams' oh g Sir Artegal, 4yrs, 7st i-. 91b (C. -Brown) ... ... . ... ... - ... 2 Mr. R. Millett's br c Hyperion,' 3yrs, "7st lib (Accola) ... ... ..;-....- ...— 3 Also started: Tamainupo, Bst 131b (Deelev); Dogger Bank, Bst lllb (Ryan): Turbine, 101b (Buchanan): Bally .' Shannon, 7st- 81b - (F. - Cress); Jena, 7st 71b (R. E. Brown); Aiinwell, 7st 61b (Conquest);. Admiral Soult, 6st 10U> (R. W. Brown).

Salute was first to break the line from a good start, but- after going a "furlong Turbine was lln the van. Racing to the turn Turbine, Salute, Hyperion, and Sir Artegal was the order, .but Salute, who was always in ' a handy position, dashed up at the distance, and, stalling off a fast sprint by Sir Artegal, ran in an easy winner by a length, with Hyperion another length: and a-half away,;third. Admiral Soult was fourth, and then came, Turbine, Jena, Tamainupo, \ Dogger Bank, Bally Shannon, and Aimwell. Time, lm. 15 3-ss.

WEIGHTS FOR THIRD DAY'S RACING. Mr. Morse has declared the following weights for Saturday's races : —.*"''■ WELTER HANDICAP, one mile.—Dawn 10.2, Coronetted 9.13, Waimangu 9.12, Wauchope 9.2, Delegate 8.12, Bully 8.9, Aristocrat 8.9, Scotty 8.8, Rauparaha 8.6, Regain 8.5, Dr. Shimose 8.5, Celtic 8.5, Coromandel 8.3, Hyperion 8,2, Continuance 8.1, Octoroon 8.1. Urania 8.0, Flying Soult 8.0, Master Crispin 8.0, Mlohaeloff 8.0, Freevata 8.0, Prince Leo 8.0, All's Well 8.0, Blue Mountain 8.0, Lloyd's 8.0, Rohepotae ': 8.0, . Epsom. Lass 8.0, Azof! 8.0. ( .:■".'

GORDON HANDICAP, five furlongs.—Hobungatahi 9.5, Wild West 8.12, Jena 8.12,' Admiral Soult 8.6, Blue Garment 8.3, Miss Advance 8.3, Regain 8.2, Sea Elf 8.1, Fleet Arrow 8.0, Lady Frances 7.13, Hard Rock 7.12, Urania 7.11, Impulsive 7.11, Waiotahi 7.10, All's Well 7.7, Positive 7.7, John 7.5, Nora Soult 7.2, Mary Ann 7.1, St. Kildare 7.1, Miss Stella 7.1, Dazzling 7.1, Tumatahi 7.0, Pairawaatu 7.0, Lady Doon 7.0, Soultoria 7.0, Lady' Dot 7.0, Roselike 7.0, Cuirasimon 7.0, Hoango 7.0, Aristos 7.0, Lady Weasel 7.0, Aoroa 7.0, MaykofT 7.0, Scotch 7.0, Stepsonicle 7.0, Madam Soult 7.0, 'Ben Battle 7.0, Rob the Ranter 7.0. ' PARNELL HANDICAP, six furlongs.—Devonport 9.0, Salute 8.11, Kakama 8.5, Dogger Bank 7.13, Sir Artegal 7.13, Loongana 7.12, General Soult 7.10, Mahinga 7.7, Turbine 7.6, Bally Shannon 7.5, Seldom 7.5, Necktie 7.5, Jena 7.5, 'farina 7.4, Aimwell 7.2, Admiral Soult 6.9, Hard Rock 6.7.

WYNYARD HANDICAP, seven furlongs.—Santa Rosa 9.0, Grenadier 8.12, Tamainupo ; 8.12, Dawn 8.11, Maori King 8.11, Waimangu 8.10, Maheno 8.9, Miss Winnie 8.6, Tanekaha 8.5, Sir Artegal 7.12, Carmania 7.9, Inglis 7.6, Bally Shannon 7.4,? Rarata 7.4, Jewellery 7.3, Tetrazzinl.7.3, Mistime 6.12, Flying Soult 6.7, Blue Mountain 6.7.

MAIDEN HURDLE HANDICAP, one mile and a-half.—-Waipunehu 10.7, Landlock 9.12, Pukenui 9.12, Eblis 9.12, Master Paul 9.7, Tui Cakobau 9.6, Dogger Bank 9.6, First Barrel 9.5, Red McGregor 9.5, Luminator 9.5, Dunborve 9.3, King 9.0, Sabre 9.0, Castadrift 9.0, Totika 9.0, St. Maria 9.0, Cen--sure 9.0. ■ .

JUVENILE HANDICAP, four furlongs.—Ashby 9.8, King Soult 8.12, Obsidian 8.8, Winning -Post 8.1, Apellon 7.13, Solus 7.12, Doughboy 7.9, Monoplane 7.9, Duma 7.7, Domino 7.7, Master Wairiki 7.7, His Highness 7.7, Irritation 7.6,- Ooldfiuder 7.4, Merrige? 7.4, Echo 7.3, Royal Seaton 7.3, Monolope 7.2, Sea Slave 7.2, Miss Ada 7.2, Puhi 7.2, Vivace 7.1, Silver Heels 6.13, Ladv Waterford 6.13, Princess Soult 6.13, Wee Olga 6.13, Blue Vale 6.13, Hamadryad 6.13.

ASCOT HANDICAP, one mile and : a-quarter.— Ngapuka 9.0, Dawn 8.2, Lochbuhie 8.1, Coronetted 8.0, Te Aroha B.o,'Sedition 8.0, Maori King 7.13, Santa Rosa 7.13, Uranium 7.13, Waimangu 7.12, Tattoo 7.10, Maheno 7.7, Akarana 7.4, Delegate 7.2, Aristocrat 7.0, Dr. Shimose 6.13, Coromandel 6.13, Earata 6.12, Bismarck 6.10, Epsom Lass 6.7, Michaeloff 6.7, Royal . Scotland' 6.7, Spectre 6.7, Rohepotae 6.7, Zinnia 6.7. Jl Acceptances close to-morrow at noon. ' • , WAIPAWA COUNTY RACING CLUB. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] '.-,., ' 'J « '■'- Napier, Tuesday. Fine weather prevailed for the Waipnwa County Racing Club's annual meeting, and there was a large attendance. The totalisator investment* amounted to £3995, as compared with £3311 last yeari an increase of £684. Two bookmakers were on the ground, at a fee of £20 each. The results arc:— MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs — Ariom, 7st 111b, 1; Retort, Bat 101b, 2; Sleecombe Bst 111b (carried Bst 13±lb), 3. ; Also started : Takeley, Faronite, Rabbiter. . Arabian Lass, Ukuia, Stepgate, Furqueena, Vida. Won by a long neck. Time, lm. 20s. WELTER HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. —Motukawa, < Bst 21b, 1; Pumoana, . Sat 51b, 2; Moscow. 9sfc 131b, 3. Also started: Nadine, Stormlight. , Won by a 5 length. Time, lm. 345. "" ■ -.-.".:'-*'■' WAIPAWA COUNTY HANDICAP. One mile.— Glissade, 7st 91b, 1; Lamsdorf, Ssi; 51b, 2; Voetgang, Bst 21b, 3. Also started: Corazon, Peregrine, Mysticism. Won after a- great, punishing finish, by a nose. Time, ? 1m..44 2-5s. v< . • ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs. i —Mayflower, Bst 51b, 1; Merri Valet, 7at 41b, 2;

Waioriki, tat 61b, 3. Also started: Magnet*, DoneeL Brown Belt, Won. by 5 three length*. Time, lm. ss.

', GRANDSTAND HACK HANDICAP. - One- mile. —Comedian, tat 51b„ 1; Polynices,. 7«t 91b, 2; Rose. Lethe.' 8«t 81b, 3. Also started: Nadine, Cork, Amato, Ukuia. Won by a length. Time, lm. 43 4-ss. •. t . - i -< SCURRY STAKES. Four furlongs—Amaru, tat, 1; Donegal, tat, 2; Progress, tat, 3. Also started : Takeley, Castle, ■.. Cantle, Impossible, Captain Jingle, Faronite, Needlemaid, Mies Pigeon. Won by two lengths. Time, 51 ,4-&s. RAILWAY HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Olis* Bade, Bst 71b (including 101b penalty). 1; Voet-i gang, Bst 41b, 2; Millennia], 8»t, 3. Also started: Retort, Reformat. Won by four lengths, .lime, lm. 17 l-ss. HACK FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Waioriki, tat 31b, 1; Mayflower,, tat (including 101b penalty), 2; Stormlight, 7st (carried 7at olD), 3. Also started: Cock Robin, Link, Pumoana. Won by a neck. Time, lm. 19 3-ss. -' .■ ' WAVERL-EY-WAITOTARA RACINGS I "■;, Y. CLUB. '&%*'£&* ;■■' [BY TELEGRAPH.—PEBSB ASSOCIATION.] Wangantji, Tuesday. The Waverley-Waitotara "Racing Club's annual meeting was held to-day before a very . large-: attendance. Some good racing, was witnessed, ine results are;-'- •..<-■:.■•? ''■ . l| ""'■ ,:; "'-*' MORTON MEMORIAL MAIDEN HANDICAP, seven furlongs.—Golden Loop, 1; Guiding Step, 4 v Nupuhau, 3. Also started : Silver, Marshall, Golden Glow, Queen's Scarf, Marutoa, Tsushima. Won easily by a dozen lengths, Guiding Step beating; Nupuhau on the post for second place. lime, lm. 30s. ■'■'■■■: ,''.-' FLYING HANDICAP, six furlongs.— Roti, 1;. Notorious, 2; Dervish, 3. Also started : Te Whara-. roa, Timothy, Kedwing, Pauline, Belle, Solemn,. Ambergris. Won easily by six lengths. , Time, lm. 17s. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, one mile and half.—Regulation, 1; Taupo, 2; Stayboy, 3. Also started: Whimper, Hatlev, Anemone, Moose, Chasse, Loch Guard, Rocket. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 2m. 535. > ■ , WAVERLEY-WAITOTARA CUP, one mile and aquarter.—Koran, 1; Goodwin Park, 2; Guiding Step, 3. Also started: Bismarck and Maidi. Won by a couple of lengths. Bismarck's rider was unseated during the race. Time, 2m. 13s. WILSON STAKES, four furlongs.— 1;; Bow Bells, 2; Emblem, 3. Sixteen others started. Time, 535. PRINCE OF WALES' HANDICAP— Shannon Lass, 1; Notorious, 2; Starboard, 3. Also started: Redwing, Dervish, Highden, Nupuhau, Queen's • Scarf, Ambergris. The winner led all the way, winning easily. Time, lm. 30s. MOMOHAKI STAKES, one mile and a distance. —Koran, 1; Timothy, 2: Gilia, 3. Also started: Bismarck, Midian, Tarn Glen, Lavender, Marshall. Won easily by half-a-dozen lengths. Time, 2m. Is. JACKSON MEMORIAL STAKES, five furlongs.— Overtime, 1; Waiari, 2; Apollonaris, 3. Also started: Debonnaire, St. Maria, Sedgemoor, Scarlet Woman, Cauldron. Won by several lengths. Time, lm. 3s. '/".''■ . *' ; ;■

TARATAHI-CARTERTON RACING CLUB. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] .. Mastkrton, Tuesday..... ■ The following: are the results of. the TaratahiCarterton meeting, held today, in fine weather :—• TARATAHI HANDICAP HURDLES. One mile and Diplomatic, 10st 51b, 1; Kelso, . lust 61b, 2; Lucretius. 9st, 3. Also started :> Silken Rein. Won by. a length and u-hali. Time, 2m. 645. •' '•"■'','.'" ■• :-.^:--'-.;:

BELVEDERE HACK HANDICAP. >•Six furlongs. —No Trumps, 7st lib, 1; Swallow, Bst, 2; Leahore, 7st 21b, 3. • Also started: Splash, Merrie- Land, Undecided, Wheturangi, Anjie. Won'/by two j lengths. Time, lm. 16s. RAILWAY HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— ncr,'9st, 1; Full ' Rate, Bst 61b, 2; Sunbonnet, 7st 101b, 3. Also started: Inez, Bat 81b; Admiral, 7st 91b; Ami, 7st 21b; Expansion, 7st 81b; Purakau, 7st 71b; Toatuhi, 7st 31b; Investment, 7st 21b; Waiwareware, ost 101b. Won by two lengths. Time, lm. 16 l-ss. WAIRARAPA HACK GUINEAS. Seven furComposed, Bst 51b, 1; Vite, Bst 51b, 2; Fifi, Bst 51b, and Heapuki, Bst 51b, dead heat, 3. Also started: Foreshot, Est 51b; Micertolma, Bst 51b. Won by half-a-length. Time, lm. 34 l-ss. _ WAIRARAPA COUNTY CUP. One mile.— tas, 6st 131b (R. Young), 1; Mataaii, oat 91b, 2; Sis Frisco, 9st 51b, 3. Also started: Iranui, 9st 9lb; San Fernando, 7st 41b; Moloch, ! Bst 21b. Won by two lengths. Time, 2m. 10s. , KINO EDWARD HACK HANDICAP. One mile. --Miscast, Bst, 1; First Consul, Bst 31b, 2; Pukewai, 7st, 3. AUo started: Hilarian, Bst 71b; Awha, Bst 21b: Rose Herald, 7st 31b. ■■• Won easily, .Time, lm. 455. ... ,*;> :■.■■•■■; ;-:";"' ';,'; ;' *j..;'■, TRIAL PLATE. Six furlongs—TeUtuaku&(t 131b, and Happy New Year, Bst 71b, dead heat, 1; Shimose, Est 101b, 3. Also started: Campaign, Bst 91b; Lady Shannon, 7st 131b ; Subdue, 7st 131b; ' Ben Lee, 7st 131b. Time, lm. 16 2-ss. GLADSTONE HACK; WELTER HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.— Bst 91b, 1; Buoyant, Bst 31b, 2; Haiwera, Bst 81b, 3.- Also started: Gold Bird, 9st 121b; Captain Bell 9st 101b; HUarian 9st7lb; Knight Commander, 9st' 41b; Rawhetu, Bst 101b; Black Pearl, Bsf, Epsom Downs,. Bst; Raipu, Bst; Traylock, Bst. Won by four lengths. Time.'lm. 31s.:;'.'. /Vj /' '/.*

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. [BY TELEGRAPH.— ASSOCIATION.] CHRiSTCHtTRCH, Tuesday. . Following are the. acceptances for the third ] day of. the Canterbury Jockey Club's Metropolitan Meeting:—* SUBURBAN HURDLE RACE of 200sovs, once round and a distance.— Cross 11.4, Kairoma 11.0, Whatakura 10.10, Tyrannic 10.Q, Sea Dog 9.0, Ratepayer. 9.0. ' . - SPRING NURSERY HANDICAP of 350sovs. four furlongs.—War 50ng.8.13, Saxifrage 7.11, r Tremble 7.11, Martyr 7.10, Tenterhook .7.10, Crown Derby 7.8, Antoinette 7.3, Sea Eagle 7.0, Susa 6.9, Deploy 6.9, Achray 6.9, Enyo 6.7. ASHLEY HANDICAP of 130sovs, six furlongs.— Nyland 9.7, Dolce 9.3, Contendent 8.13, Vologda 8."10, Montreal 8.6, Gunboat 8.6, Wet Day 8.11, Merrie Lawn 7.13, Magneto 7.9, Sapience 7.8, Blue Bell 7 8 Brasenose.7.B, Lovelorn 7.8, Thistledown 7.8, Wind Gun 7.8, Eaglestone 7.5, Obligate 7.0, Chameleon 6.11. Glenficld 6,10, Musterer 6.10, Captain. Kidd 6.10, Aunt Sally .6.10, Royal, Lucia 6.10, Queen of Spades 6.10. , ■••*. \] .->.' v "'■'-'' <" ' . AVON WELTER HANDICAP of 300sovs, seven furlongs.—Aberbrothock 10.5, Diabolo 9.6, • Effort 9.3, Sharpshooter 9.2, Theodore 9.2, King Post 13, Dolce 8.12, Diamond Star 8.7, Dabchick 8.5, Zetland 7.13, Grand Slam 7.13, Gold Braid 7.12, Do Witte 7.7, Wet Day 7.7, Heirloom 7.7. JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, one mile.—Husbandman 8.12, Aberbrothock 8.5, Muskerry 8.4, Roosevelt 8.2,. Ringdove 7.11, Gwendoline 7.11, Sandstream 7.10, Bollin 7.6, Miss Mischief 7.2, Chantense 6.13, Federal 6.11, Merrivonia 6.10, Truganini 6.8, Valdimar 6.8, Swimming Belt 6.7, Oronstadt 6.7, Full Sail 6.10. . ! : - ELECTRIC PLATE.—Claymore, Penates', Naumai, Hermia, Armlet, Flitaway, Gipsy Belle, Ormolu, Broadsword, Nautiform, Formby, Kohinoor, Sunburn, Antoinette, Deploy, Fireglow, Tenterhook. CANTERBURY CUP.— Red, Downfall, First Gun, Merrie Zealand, Sir Prize, Lawn Rose, Elysian, Taskmaster.; ■ :■.;.-.■. '■■ '■'.'.'■■ '■'-;{ OAKS.— Ristojri, Kilindini, Scotch Plaid, Ambala, Milan, Ambrosian, Dreadless, Aema, Ingoda, Fasnakylc, Celaeno. " " < NEW ZEALAND METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB. /~- ~ FIRST DAY. .'" . '' »' [SI TELEGRAPH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION.] .'"."'/ '".:..,■-,• ■„.,■" Christchurch, Tuesday.■ The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's Spring Meeting was opened to-day at Addington in fine weather. The track was in first-class order, and the attendance was the largest seen on the opening day of a Novernber meeting. The. totalisator investments amounted to £16,291, as 'against £10,606 10s last year. The results are:— SPRING HANDICAP ,of 150sovs, two miles.— Maori Child, 75., 1; Yankee Lass, 10s., 2; Adventuress, scratch, 3. Also started : Troubadour, 75.; Sunny Boy, 125.; Glenroy, 14b. ; Lone Hand, 145. ; Mine Yet, 155.; Mainot, 155.; Matariki, 165.; Rosadora, 165. ; Silver Q., 16s. Won by a head. Time, sm. 0 l-ss.

LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP of 75sovs, one mile and a-taalf.—Lord . Ashton,. 65., 1 General Black, 45., 2; Lady's Maid, scratch, 3. ;". Also started: Gold Lace, scratch ; Lenore, scratch; Silverette, 25.; Gold Ribbon, 25. ; Beetle Nut, 25.; Rexcordium, 25.; Navigator, 2s; ; Nell Gwynne, 45.; Thelma T., 45. ; Childe Beldon, 4s. ;■' Master Baymond, 45. ; Rosemary, 45.; Iney Woodburn, 45."; Wallace M., 45. ; Sister Julian, 45. ; Bravo, 45.; Tiny Child, 55.; Gold Guard, -65.; Lord Rothschild, 65.; Prima Donna, 75. ; Marilla, Bs. -Won by 12 lengths. Time, 4ni. 7s.

NEW ZEALAND CUP HANDICAP of 700sovs. '■>-' Two miles.

Mr. W. Kerr's Wildwood Junior, 5«. ... ... 1 Mr. H. Wells' Terra Nova, 5.5. .'. . ,i 2 Mr J. Cooper's Lord Elmo, scratch ... ; ... 3

Also started: Durbar, Is.; Revenue, 4b, ; Albertorious, 65.; Imperial Polly, Bs.; Verax, 95.; Master Poole, 95. ; King Cole, 10s.; Elector, 10s.; John M., 10s.

Wildwood Junior established a commanding lead before the end of a mile, and won, pulling up, by 40yds. Time, 4m. 395. " •

EMPIRE HANDICAP of 17Ssovs, two milesBribery, 135,, 1; Phosphorus, 165., 2; Kohine, 10s., 3. Also started: Laudervale, scratch; Pansy, 55.; Sonbrino, 10s.; Gladsome, 125.; Slewec. 125.; Implore, 125. ; Sir Joe, 155.; Troubadour, 16a.' Won easily by 15 lengths. Time, sm. 4 3-ss. •:, RICOARTON HANDICAP of 175sovs, one mile and a-hall— 125., 1; Lady Clare, 75., 2; Derringcotte, 55., 3. Also started : Woodburn Lad, 75.; Miss Wilson, Bs.; Tuxedo Chief, Bs.; Roseibery, Bs.; Little Arthur, Bs.: Marie Corelli, lis.; Silver Cry, 12s. Won by 'four lengths. Time, 3m 425.'- .•.'"•. "",.•>. t *:,. .' MIDDLETON HANDICAP of 200sovs, two miles. —Welfare, 135., 1 ; Adventuress, 65.; 2; Lord Ashley, 175., 3. Also - started. Electrocute, 55.; Te Kuiti, Bs. ; Lord Vivian, 95.; Mahunui, lis.; henape, 125.; Ravendale,. 145.; - Effle Wood, 145.; White Rocjc, 165.; Yankee Lass, 16s. Won by a 'length- and a-half. Time, sm. lis. 1 AU REVOIR HANDICAP of 175sovs, one mile.— Willowwood, 10s., 1; Wildflower, 125., 2; Dan Traoey, lis- 3. • Also started : Wild- Duck, scratch; Hamlin, 55.; Little Arthur, 75.; The Middie, 75.; Plush, 95.; Huon Hue, 10s.; , Ella, lis.;, Mada.v lis ; Piecework, 125.; Phosphorus, ■ 12s. Won easily by 12 lengths. Time, 2m. 245. > r : ST. ALBANS HANDICAP of 175sovs, one mile.— Banneguie, Bs.; 1; >;,' Wildflower, 10s., 2; , Queen Mab, 65., 3. Also started: Ned Egan, 35. ; Luoky Mount, 35.; Early Dawn, 45.; lanto, 4s. ; Chatham, 55.; Joy, 55.; Cora Lynn; v 65.; .Wild Wave, . 65.; Mambrino Akabah, 75.; Dusky Morn, 95.; tt'iby S., 10s.; D.C.L., 10s.; The Hobo, 10s.; Miss Vera, 10s'. Won comfortably. ' Time, 2m. ; 23-3-ss.