SPRING RACING CARNIVAL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 15141, 4 November 1912, Page 9

SPRING RACING CARNIVAL.

VICTORIA RACING CLUB

" A WET DERBY DAY. - WO LAW A WINS THE BLUE'RIBAND. > By Telegraph.—-Press Associationf— Copyright. . (Received November 2, 7.25 p.m.) i Melbourne. November 2. I The V.R.C Spring Meeting opened to-day I at Flemington in showery woathor. Showers fell during tho morning, and rain sot in at i noon, and fell steadily until th© Derby was I run. During tho Melbourne. Stakes contest rain again set in. and tho horses were, al- ' most obscured from view. ' Tho following arc tho details of tho rae- ; ing:— THE MAIDEN PLATE, a sweepstakes of ssovs each, with, 30dsov» added. Weight-for-ago. One mile. " t Mr. ,r. v. Smith** ch f Moo, 3vrs, bv Wallace— Mounia, 7st 91b " ..." i Mr. S. A. Rawdon's oh I Onega, bv St. Ambrose— Neva, 7«t 91h " ... ... 2 Mr. C. Moore's 1> g Waggle, l>v Pistol—Swine, fist 131l> ... ... ... ' 3 Also started: John McFJhone, Knight of Malta, liathfarnluun, and laoch Amos. Moo, utter a few stride?, took tboi lead from Onega, Loch .Vinos. and John Moßlhono, with Waggle last. Onega passed Woe, and led by two lengths, followed by John MoElhone, Rathfarnhom, and Loch Amos. Moe led round the turn, and increased tho lead every stride, and won by four lengths, half a length separating second and third, Tune, lm. 42 5-ss. THE MAMBTRKOXO PUVTB, a sweepstakes of 25sovs each, with 15C0eovs abided. For two-year-olds. Colts. Brt. 101 flllien. 9st 51b; weldinfrs at time of running allowed 31b. J'ive furlongs. Mr. J, E. O'Brien's br c Berragoon, hv MultU form—Wigeamar ... ". 1 Mr. J. X. MoArthur'f ch c Kildalton, by Wallace— in the Kins' 2 Mr. A. McCracken's bit o Scotch Malt, or Maltster—Last Loch .'.3 Ordinal was first tit break tho line, then MlUy Ililton, Bernigoon, Scotch Malt, and Pinkerton. Ordinal led over the tan well on the outside, llerragoon and Pinikerton following. Pinkcrton made his effort, and passed Berragoon, but the latter came again and eventually won by two lengths, threeKjuartow of p. length separating ■second aßd third. Pinkerton was among tho last to finish, Time, lm. 2s. THE HOTHAM - nA>T>TCAP. a sweepstakes of &w«, with 30Oaovs added. One milo and a-lialt. Mr. J. James's eh h Lord Alwvne, svrs, It St. Alwyne— Demure, 7st 111b ... .'.. ..'. 1 ' Mr. A. .T. Stauyhton's b h N'angar, Syrs, By Xewhaven—Control, B*t 51b ... .'.. ... 2 Mr. J. Meagher's b g Golden roint, syts, by Gfsrton— fob 51b ... 3 Also started: Hallowmas*. Sandbath. Shuja, Blind Harry. Mountain Oak. Adgio. Pearl King, Salvator Rosa, Unole Matt., and Deacon Skinner. Lord Alwyne iron by half a length, with four lengths between second and third. Shuja was seventh, and Salrator Hasa hist. Time, 2m. 36 3-ss. THE VICTORIA DERBY, a sweepstakes of.SOsova eaoli, with 3Coosovs added. Second horso to receive 50Cso\ii, and the t-hird 3Co?ovs, out of 1 the. Btak.\ For tJiree-vcaf'oWs. Colts or geldings. flirt 101b; fillies, "S?t 51b. One milo and ; a -half. J Mr. B. E. D. Clarke's br c Wolawa. by Wallace— Infanta 1 5 Hon. A. Wynne's b e Cider, bv Avr Laddie— * Praleen " ..." %

iTiiefn 5 Mr. W. BrowTi't oh I rerdita, by WAllace— Eloping; Lady ... 3 Mr. S. A. Jtawrion'* b c Charlatan, by Cbarlemajriio ll.—Fan Tan 0 Mr. R. Bradfleld's bo Burrawan?. by Simmer—Oarbitia . 0 Mr. R. Crawford's br o Effervescence, by Simmer—Oarbello -i.l 0 Mr. J. Thompson's b f Pymctris, by Maltster— Symmetry " 0 Mr. IX Chaffer's blk o RatMc.i, b.r Royal FusilierLiModurn 0 Mr. F. Merton'a bo Aurifei*, by Flurus— Qncen Bird - 0 I Mr. Hunter White's eh o Harpist, by Sir Tris- | I tram Choir Girl 0 I Mr. John S. Brunton's cb c Elyslan, by Si. I Alwyne— Reativc , .. 0 From a food etart Cider went to the front, | leaving th© straight from Aurifer, Charlatan. i RaJ.hlea, and Wolawa following, with Burrawang laat. The field, closed up to Cider round the back, where. Charlatan was second, Wolawa, Bathlea. Harpist, BuiTawang, Kffervcscenee. and Syrnmetrii following 1 in that order. . Burrowang rani into third plow, while Rathlea fell away last. Cider led into the straight from Wolawa, with Burrawaiisr and Aurifer next. Wolawa led nt tho distance, ami won by threp-qnartcrs of a length, with half a length between second and third. Aurifer was fourth, and Charlatan last. lime, 2m. 291*. I

WINDERS OF THE V.R.C. DERBY (Since 1830).

Time. m. a

I£SG—Grand Flaneur. l>v Tatt*n<J«n ... i! 44 1881—Dare bin. by The Peer Z 41J 1882—Navigator, by Robinson Crusoe ... 'A 41i 1883—Martini-Henry, by Musket 2 39 Rufug, by King of the Ring 2 41} 1885—Nordenfeldt, by Musket. 2 48j Trident, by Robinson Crusoe 2 39 Australian Teer, by Darebin ... 240 1888—Ensign, by Grandmaster ... ... 2 451 1889—Dreadnought, by Chester 2 41 1890—The Admiral, by Richmond 2 463 1891—Strath more, by Nordcnfeldt 2 4U 1832— Oamool*. by Chester 242 Carnage, by JfordcnfelrH 2 39 1894—Harvester, by Sheet Anchor >, 401 1895—Wallace, by Carbine ■,; 45 1396Kewhaven, by Xewminster ..'. ... 2 39J1 Amberrte, by Carbine .• ... 239 i 11898—Cocob, bv Abercorn 2 411 1899— irerriwre, by Bill of Portland ... 2 41; 1900—Maltster, by BUI of Portland 2 48 1901—Ilautviliers, by Ha<it Brion 2 37 1902—Abundance, by Pilgrim's rrogrejs... ii 351 F.J.A., by Wallace 2 361 1904— Svlvanite, by Grafton 2 391 1905— Wallace, by Wallace 2 40 1906 Poseidon, by Tositano 2 40 1907—Mountain King, by Wallace •> 39 1908—AUw*, by Maltster / 35; 1909—Princ* Foote, by Sir Fo<)t.o ... ... j 37' Beverage, bv JfalHer ... 2Mi 1311—Wilari. by Wallace „ 2 383 1912— Wolaw;i, by Wallace 2 39£ THE MELBOURNE STAKES, a j-ww|>sta.kes of lOsovs, with IOOOoOVs added. One- mile and a-

quarter. Mr. .T. Baron's b h Duke Foote, svr!>, by Sir Foote—Ortelle, 9st 31b '. .." ... J Hmh Robinson ami Clark's ch h KudoruH, aged, by Forfarshire—Pennywise, 9st ~. 2 Mr. W. Brown's b or l>r h Piastre. 4yr«, by I'ositano — Beo Bee, 9?t ... .'. 3

Also started: Flavian, Captain White. Indiscreet, Cadonia, Aurofodina, Bobadea,. Eyo (ila.-»s, Artesian, Lady Medallist, and Wilari. Eyo Glass. Eudorus, and Captain White %vl for tiro furlongs, whan; Indiscreet went to tho front., Eye Glass, Duke Footo, and Wilari following. Duko Foote took charge round the turn from Aurofodina, with Eyo Glass, Piastre, and Lady Medallist next. Duke Foot© led into the straight, where he was warmly challenged by Eudorus, but he held the imported horse safe, and won by half a iengtb. Eudorus was three lengths in advance of Piastre, fiftcr ?iiom came Anrofodina. Tide, 2m. Ms. THE OOBESO STAKES, a handicap .«wceps£ake« of ssova each, with JOOsora added. One "mile. Mr. D. L. Doolette's cli g Walter Tyrril, 6yr3, by William Bufus—Dunover, 7rf 311> "... J Mr. E. E. T>. Clarke's blk f Deesidn, 3yrs, by Traqtuir—Fairland, 7st Jib ' ... 2 Hr. B. M- Hawke's b f Tadanga, Syrs, by Pistol—.Cardinal and Black, 7«t llllj ... ..'. 3 Thirteen" started. Walter Tvrril won bv two length?, l>imfrips foil in the'straight. Time., Im. 44J'. THE QUEENSLAND DERBY. Bv Telegraph.—Pres* Association—Copyright. Br.rgßA.Jff:, November 2. At the Queensland Turf Club's meeting-to-day the following wus the result of the principal event — THE QUEENSLAND DKR.BV STAKES of 600fovs, with a sweepstake of 10-ova each. One mile and a-!ialf. Mr E. J. Easton's b ■• Kinjr CHeo, by Goya— Cleo ' t Mr. 11. .T. Winter's br c Koatanui, by SOllU— Alannah ~ t Mr. I. J- Moore's b 0 Barambah, by SimmerMay Moon ... 3 Five hordes started. Kins Cleo and Koatanui ran a dead heat. Time, 2m. o7;«. THE REM OFF. The owners of King Cleo and Koatanui declining to divide, tho two colts were saddled tip later in the afternoon to run off the dead-li.-at, when King Cleo beat the New Zealand-bred colt. Time, 2m. 40 <- MOOREFIELD RACES. I'.t Telegraph—Press Association.—Copyright Svdnet, November 2. Ac f.looreflold to-day the principal events resulted as follow:— NOVEMBER HANDICAP.— 1: Boni 'Frisco 2; Dclorium, 3. Six started, Monoplane, won by half a length. Time, 2m. B{s. BEXLEY MILE.— West, 1; Mcpes, 2; Mandowa, 3. Eleven started. Wild West won bv a head. Time, Ira. 43.Ja.

OTAHUHU TROTTING CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. The following nominations, lodged* at Otahuhu, have been added to the list published on SaturdayOneJiimga Handicap: Bell Gray. PanroureHandicap: Lady LylUn. Epsgm Handicap: Mian Voia.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S SPRING MEETING.

OITT HANDICAP HORSES.

NEW ZEALAND CUP DAY.

DEFEAT OF THE FAVOURITE.

MIDNIGHT SUN WINS THE BIG RACE.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION'.

CnniSTCHCncn, Saturday. The weather was beautifully fine for the opening day of the. Canterbury Jockey Club's Spring Meeting at Kiocarton, Tho totalizator investments were £42,654. as compared Willi £39.851 last year. Following arc the result*: -

SPRING HURDLE RACE of 3Cosovs. Two miles. Mr. J. O'Meara's l> m Fashion riato, syr?. by Handsome ltongotca, 10ut 6lb (W. D. Young-) i Mr. A. F. Douglas's eh g Golden Loop. 6vrs, 10st 21b (H Dixon) 2 Hon. J. I). Ormond's b jr Bollin, flg«I, list 21b (A. Julian) ... 3 Also started: Gold Bird, list 21b: White Cockade, 10st Gib; Mercedo, lOst 31b; Gold Pin. 3*t 131b; Bracken, 9st 91b; Don Carlos, 9st, 101b; Aema, a^b. Fashion Plato was favourite. Bracken was the first 1o break tho line, and over tho flrsi fence was showing the way to Mereedo and Gold Pin. Ac they went out of the straight Mtrrcedo took charge, while at Cutis' Bracken dropped back. Running along tho back and towania the six-furlong port Mereedo was followed by Fashion Plate, Bollin, and Gold Pin, and this was the order as they rounded tho top. turn. Coming into the straight Fashion Plate took command, and taking tho last fence well clear of tho others drew away in the run home, winning easily by six lengths from Golden Loop, who was half a length in front of Bollin, with Mercedo, Don Carlos, and White- Cockade next. Time, 3m. 455 8 . ' |

SPRING PLATE of 400sov». One mile. Sir Geo. Clifford's blfc c Quarantine, ovrs, br Treadmill— 7«t 71b (C. Emerson") 1 Mr. W. O. Ring's b o Potoa, 3vrs, 7st 71b (J. O'Shea) . .' ... 2 Hon. ,T. D. Ormond's b £ rcftrr, Gvrs, 7st 131b (W. Ryan) .' 3 Also started: Lad rone. 7st 131b; Phroso. 7st 111b: Canute, 7«t 711); Carolus, 7st 71b: Kadrea. "ft 61b; Imagination, 7*t 21b; La.lv Mama, 7«t 21b. Quarantine was favourite. Quarantine and Carolus began quickly, with Lady Marcia and Ladrono at tho head" of the others. Before they had gone more than a couple of furlongs Lady Marcia ran to the front, and she had Carolus "as her nearest attendants this pair being two lengths clear of Quarantine and Ladrone. As they rounded the turn a little further on.- Quarantine lost his place, and at thci distance Potoa and Peary ran to tho frontQuarantine, however, finished strongly, and overhauling the loaders in the last 50yds won by a good head from Potoa. Pearr was a nee.k away, third, with Canute a length' further lock, followed by Carolus and Ladrone. Time, lm. 4 2-sj. RICCARTON WELTER HANDICAP of 400sovs. One .mile. Messrs. W. a. and V. L. Stead's bo Ron Ton, 3yrs, by Boniform— 9st 71b (W. Young) 1 Mr. L. MeKenzie's b g yandstream, aged, 9et 41b (H Griffiths) ... ... 2 Mr. H. W. Whitney's eh f Ceylon, 4vrs, Est 31b (L. Wilson) ... ... 3 Also started: Norlb-Easfc. 9st 01b; Mira, Sst- 61b; Merry Frank. 9st 21b; Countermine, Bst 131b; Gnome, fist. 101b; Ngatimuru. 84 101b; Beacon. Bst 101b (including 101b penalty); Kilts. Bst 91b; Scatondale, Est 91b; Kilraeny, Bst 31b; Troon, Sst. Bon Ton was favourite. Kilts, Merry Frank, Beacon, and Ceylon formed tho leading division when the field settled down, and they wero followed .at close intervals bv >orth-East and Bon Ton, while Troon, who was slow to get going 1 , was several lengths in tho rear of the lield. Going round (he top bend Kilts and Merry Frank still led, with Bon Ton and Ceylon next, and North-East and Countermine in good positions. Onco into the. straight. Bon Ton improved his position, and at the distance port had ranged alongside tho leaders. From this out. the Boniform colt fairlv held his own, and eventually won by a bare length! Sandsiream, who ramo with a'very fust run from the distance post, was second, half a length sway from Ceylon. Kilmony was fifth, and Troon, who e.-jmo very fast at the finish, next. Time Lid. 42 4-ss.

SEW ZEALAND CUP of 2000sov*. Two mile* Mr. E. .T. Watt'.-) br h Midnight Sun. 4vrn, l.v Multiform—La Xotte, Put. (L. Wilson) ..'. 1 Sir O. Clifford - bli Masterpiece, 4vre, 7sfc lolb (F. E. .Tone*) 4 ... " 2 Mr. A. 11. Duranfa b* * Sinapis, 4vr«, oil ttib (R. TWeklebank) ..; 3

Abo Parted: Viee-Admiral, 9»t 111); Bronze, Bst 81b; Undecided,. Bst 41b; lAdv I,ucr, fat 71b; Domino, Bst: Goldfin<2e.r, 7st 9ib; Soldiers' Chorus. I"? „ s ,'£ ! Allegory, 7st: Odessa, 6s 91b (carried o*t 111b); Haskayne, 6sfc 81b; Obligant, 6st 71b. Masterpiece was .'nrourite.

Hartayno at one* went to the front, and as they came into this course proper was showing tlx» way to Odeum, Soldiers' chontt, Obligunt 1 and Midnight Sun. As they passed the stand ! there was little ehs.mre in the> order, except that Soldiers' Chorus had taken second place'from Odessa, whifo Allegory w:is running at. tho h'-ad of the other.?. rissing Cutts" the order of the leading division was unchanged, and so thev ran to the .mile post and along the Iwck, where Haskayno «r;i? followed In* Obligant, Odressa, antf Soldiers' Chorus, with Undecided at the head of the others. A furlong further on. Haskavuo was still in charge, but ncaring the five-furlong post Masterpiece, who had been running alongside Allegory, improved his position, and took liftii place As the top turn, was reached. At. this stage, llaskayne was still in fronj., with Undecided and Soldiers' Chorus at tho head of the others. As they rounded tho turn into the straight Masterpiece pui in his run on tho outside, and half. way down had taken, charge. Midnight Sun put in his claim, and finishing well got up in time to beat. 2i.iMerpifH-e by half a head. Sinapis, who ettnw from a lone way back, was a, length and a-balf away, third, with Soldiers" Chorus a. length further hack, fourth. Then came J fan. kayne, Odessa, Goldflnder. and Vice-Admiral, with Bronze li-t. Time, , T ;m. 27 l-ss.

WINNERS OF THE NEW ZEALAND CUP. Time, in. s. 1883—Mr. I). O'Brien's Tasman, 8.9 ... 335 1884 Mr. W. Robinson's Vanguard, 8I) 3 491 1865—Mr. .1. PUbrow's Fuiilarfc, 6.7 ... 3 371 1886—Mr. K. Mason's Spade Guinea, 6.10 3 2°t 1887—Mr. G. G. Stead's Lochiel, 7.12 .. 3 341 1888—Mr. ]». Butler's Manlon, 6.10 .. 3 31J 1889— Mr. S. Gollan's Tirailleur, 6.8 ..' -5 xii 1090—Mr. J. Brett's Wolverine. 6.11 3 33* 1831—Mr. T. HusgcrDrd's British Lion. " 2 6.11 . 3 34. 1802~Mr. L. D. Nathan'* St. Hippo. 7.8 3 SOi 1893—Mr. W. Douglas's Kosefoldt, 7.7 ... 3 294 1894—Mr. S. Bradley's Impulse, 7.9 ... 3 w 1895—Mr. 11. Craig Kuroolvdon, 7.0 .. 3311' 1896— Mr. M. Robbs's Lady Zetland, 8.9... 3 30* 1897—Mr. S. McGuinness'"Waiuku, 8.6 3V" 1898—Mr. S. 11. Gollan's Tirant d'Eau, 7.7 3 29" 1899— Major George's Seahorse, 7.8 3 31 •< 1900—Mr. J. Borelaud'B Fulmen, 7.13, ami the Hon. J. I). Onnond'a Ideal. 7.7 ... ... 3 -v.. 1901—Mr. 1). Gordon's Tortnlla. 8 2 " 335 1902—Mr B. T. Bennett's Halberdier, 813 331 1903—Mr. A. Mom's Canteen. 7.11 3 071! 1904—Mr. G. Q. Stead's Grand Rapid... 8.5 3 311 1905—Mr. G. G. Stead's Koctuiform, 7 6 3 9011 1906—Mr. It. Shore's Star Rose, 6.7 . 3§, 1907—Mr. F. Preston's Frisco, 7.2 '" 3 2345 130S-.Mr. T. H. Lowry's- Downfall. 7.8 "'. 3 S 3"? 1909-Mr. V. Tiller's Lady Lucy, 7.1 . 3 5812 1910-Mr. K. J. Watt's Bridge, 7.10 " 395 1911—Messrs. W. G. and ft. L. Stead and (5. D. Greenwood's ViceAdmiral. 7.8 .'. 3 533 5 1912—Mr. E. J. Watt's Midnight Sun, 8s!; 327 1-5

: WELCOME STAKES of ICOOpovs: second- horse to receive 2CO3OV* ami third lOOrovn from the Make, For two-year-olds. Colts. £*t Gibfillies, Ssfc. Four furlongs. Mr W Nidd's br 1 Peronclli. by Achillea— Prelude, Est (C. Emerson) «. I W V *?• £• Watt's b g Tattcrley, by Birkenhead—Tatters, Bst 511> (L. Wilson) 2 Mr. T. n. Lowry's hr f Tho nague, by Stcpniafc—Peace, Set (Tricklebank) ... ... 3 Also started; Mowbray, 9»t lib (including 101b penalty); Salzburg, Set Sib; Jason, Bst slb- Prineo Laddo. Eat 51b; Nightwatch, Bst slb; Storiette Bat; Whizz, Bst; Adelicia, Bsf; Culture, Bst,; Bonny Helen, Est; Warstep, Sst ; Flora McDonald frit; Garavie. Nightwateh ra. favourite. . Nightwateh was left at the start, and took no I part in the race. Porouella shot out with a clear passage as the lost of the field closed in. I and showed the way into the- course proper, with Tauerley and Bonny Helen at the head of tho other*. In the run home from the distance I eronella held her advantage;, and won easily by two lengths from Tatteriey, who was a length in front of The Hague. Storiette wan half a length further back, fourth, with Salzburg and Bonny Helen close together. Time, 48 2-5.?. LINWOOD HANDICAP of ISCsovs. Seven furlongs. Mr. T. Sheenan'3 eh 111 Hesione, 'flvrs, by Pallas—Antigone, But ill. Donovan) ' 1 Mr. J. Grigg's b f Foam Flake, 4vrs, 7«ti 91b (II Tricklebank) " 2 Mr. 0. D. Greenwood's b g Tevioldale, 3vre. Bst 61b (15. Deeley) " ... 3 Also started: Oxonliojx?, »>t 31b: Editah, Bst 41b; Pleasure Bent, Est 51b: Courtier, 7st Olb, Su.su, 7st, 91b; Warlight, 7.5r,711> (curried 7st 101b)Gold Ring, 7st 41b: Owlietoro, 7st; Stambout b'-t 9it.: Daylight Bill, 6st 91b (51b allowance! • Scotch Melody, est 91!> (Mb allowance)- Truman. 7at. >.tF Teviotdale was favourite. Warlight hopped out very smartly, and led tho way to the «ix-furlong post, closely attended by Coiirtl«ry and Ileal with Teviotdale and Owhetoro following eloselv, and Foam Flake -it the head.of the others. Pound the turn Iloionc moved up, and coming into tin straight \\'arlight dropped back, while Oxenbop,. -~!,! Teviotdale closed on the leaders. At. the diVtunce, po--t Hesiono assumed the lead, and stalling off a challenge from Foam Flake and Teviofdato won ' by two lengths, with Teviotdale a head away third, followed bv Osenhope, Gold King, and' Owhetoro. Time," lm. Zti i-ss. ■""STEWARDS' HANDICAP of IGC&ov-:. Sis furlongs. Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Slead's b g Bon Rove, 3yrs, by Bon 1 form—Dreamer, Sst (\V Young) [ » Mr. C. G. Dalgety'g b g Stardanecr, 3vi? by Martian—Stepdancer, 6ct 71b (It. Berry) ... • Sir Geo Clifford's Heatlierbrae, 4vr6j 7si 10H> (C. Emcxron) .' 3 Also started: Bobrikoff, Ssfc 81b; Gipsy Belle Bst 131b; Culprit, 8.11 131b; Theodore, fist lllb'-' Pcirene, Bst. 101b; Crown Pearl, 8«t 71b- , King, 3st 21b; Glade. 7ft s!b; Krniengarde, Bs't '< 21b; Blue Lake. 7st 121b; Piriwai, 7«t 311, • pj] ! griin's Way, 7st 61b; Duvolo, let 61b; Hc'rrai'a, ,

J* 81b Peroneal, 6st 131b; Monnt Victoria. 6st a i J« 181 '""' 6sfc 71b (parried 7st); Glenowl, est 71b; Stopmaid, 6?t 71b; King's Favourite, 6st Bon Revo wan favourite, coupled with Culprit. From a good start Piriwm" and Bon Keve were tho quickest to break the line, arid, with Pil- ; grim s Way on the outside, led the way for the first furlong:, while Bobrikoff, who was slow to move, was running in the rear of tbo field. A3 they reached tho course Boa Iteve was well clear of Pilgrim's Way, Blue Lake, and Piriwai, while Stardanoer, who was in the middle of the field, put in a fast run. At the distance Bon Revo was still in front, but Stardanoer came up with a very determined challenge, and in. a great finish tho i«iir flashed past tho post together, the judge being unable to separate them. Heathevbrae wan two lengths away, third, followed by Blue Lake, Culprit, Beircne, and King's Favourite. Time, lm. 13 2-sb. APPRENTICES* PLAIT; of ISOsovs. Weight, 7st 71b. One mile. Mr. Middlepark'g ch g Armstrong, syns, by Golden Knight or Calibre—Gist, (D. Anderson) 1 Mr. 0. Machell'a br g Genius, 6yrs (.T. Campbell) 'i Mr. J. Furze's b g Medallist, aged (F. Holmes) 3 The winner was bred bv Pvne and Boyle, and trained by W. McDonald." Medallist was favourite. \ ; Medallist and Armstrong ran on terms, well [ clear of Genius, until the straight was reached. Here Genius closed on Medallist., but was unable to reach Armstrong, who won by a length. Medallist was four lengths away. Time, lm. 42 4-ss. ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAT. [.IT TEI.EORA.rn.— association.] CnBISTCHTJBCH. Sunday. The following sto tho acceptances for tho second day of the C.J.C. metropolitan meeting :— MIDDLETON HURDLES.—Fashion Plate 11.13. Bollin 11.6, Hawick 11.2, Gold Bird 11.1, Golden Loop 10.9, White Cockado 10.9, Gold Pin 9.13, Don Carlos 9.2, Aenla 9.0. CRITERION HANDICAP.— Gypsy Belle 8.10, Culprit 8.10, Soldier's Chorus 8.9, Pelrene 8.9, Heaitherbrae 8.1, Rootle 8.1, Tannhauter 7.12, Stardancer 7.9, Merry Frank 7.9, The Cornet) 7,2, Seatondalo 6.13, Beacon 6.11, Ceylon 6.9.

IRWELL HANDICAP.— 9.1, Tattes ley 9.0, Warstep 5.2, Glcneannkh 8.2, Cherobi 8.2, Leus 8.2, Tip-Top 8.2, Garanr 8.2. Bungeeba 8.2. Culture 8.0, Holtano 7.2, Feeder 7.11, Brad, matfta 7.11, Idealise 7.11, Joan 7.11, Briar Pate 7.11, Imnier 7.4, Sartovna 7.0. ' NEW ZEALAND DERBY STAKES of 1350sovi one mile and Autumnus 8.10, Bon Rev 8.10, Bon Ton 8.10, Canute 8.10, Carolua B.K Gnome 8.10, Haskayne 8.10, Brown. Owl 8.5. EPSOM HIGH-WEIGHT.—Crown Pearl 10.: Blue Lake 9.11, Hermia 9.3, Pilgrim's Way 9.2 Mv Lawyer 9.3, Styx 9,3, Peroneal 9.3, Query 8.12 Balaclava 8.9, Totoa 8.9, Peary 8.9, Glenilnnai 8.8, Kilts 8.8, Mount, Victoria 8.5. Colleen Mar; 8.0, Oxenhope 8.0, Teviotdole 8.0, Early Mori 8.0, Aratiatia 8.0, Bracken 8.0, May Dalrympl 8.0, Lady Maroia- 8.0, Distinction 8.0, Andrea 8.0 METROPOLITAN HANDICAP.— Angelo 9.13, Bobrikoff 8.1, Undecided 8.12, Masterpieci 8.11, Sea Queen 8.4, Ooronlform 8.3, Domino 7.13 Merrivonia 7.12, Mcndip 7.12, Ooldflnder 7.8 Sinapis 7.5. Sandstream 7.4, Brown Trout* 7.3 Allegory 7.13, Mira 7.2, Hnskavne 7.2, Odesst 6.12, True Knight 610. ASHLEY HANDICAP.—KiImeny 9.3, Seottisl Star 8.12, Canute. 8.12, Phroso 8.10, Thrax 8.5 Foam Flake 7.13, Editah 7.13, Courtly 7.5, Golt" Ring 7.2, Warlight 7.0, Umeraboy 7.0, Britain'! Crown 7.0, Owhetoro 7.0, Scotch Melody 7.0. JUVENILE Ermengarde 8.2, Ventura 8.2. Warsiep 7.2, Prince Laddo 6.11. Martel 6.11, Nightwateh 6.11 Tlie Hague 6.6, Bonny Helen 6.6, Secret Link 6.6,. NOTES ON THE RACING. [BT TXLEGRArH.—OWST CORRESrOXDKXT.] CuiusTCMJßcn, Saturday. Glorious conditions prevailed for *he- opening or the Canterbury Jockey Club's meeting. The racing truck was in first-class order, the going being fast. The attendance was very large, among those present being representative sportsmen iron all parts of the. Dominion. From a racing point of view the brightest anticipations wero realised, the fields throughout the day being large, and the sport all round of a very interesting description. The contest, for the. New Zealand Cup while providing certain disappointments wag full of excitement, which lasted right up to the posting of tie numbers by the judge. The finish between Midnight Sun and Masterpiece was exceptionally close, the result being in doubt till the. post was reached. Midnight Sun. the winner, occupied a good position in the middle of the field during the greater part of the journey, always htiving Masterpiece handy to him. The pneo was wt by Haskayne, who was assisted in his task by . 'Odessa, Ohligant, and Soldier's Chorus. Of this quartette Obligant. was the first to crack, dropping out about five furlong* from horn*. The other three however were still going well as they raced round tins turn, where Masterpiece made a fast run with 'Midnight Sim In close attendance. When.they landed in the straight Masterpiece and Soldier's Chorus took charge, Masterpiece going so well that victory • looked certain. A little further, on he was 'out, clear, but Midnigbfc Sun then appeared on the scene, and catching Masterpiece in the last stride he won by it bare head. The, finish recalled the last (J re at Autumn Handicap, when Midnight Sun Just failed by a neck in catch Masterpiece, though on that occasion it was only second place that was in the issue, Los Angeles being out. i well clear. The performance of the winner was very creditable, and there can be no doubt that he is a good horso on his day. Midnight Sun is a four-year-old brother to Noctuifonn. who won the New Zealand Cup in 1905. He is described in the stud Book as havinjj been bred bv Mr. t E. .1. Watt, but the credit is roaUy due to thelate Mr. G. G. Stead, as La Nolle was earrving Midnight Sun when Mr. Watt purchased her at. the Taldhurst sale. Midnight Sun did not come to hand early, but probably ho will be all the bettor -for having be«>n given a ehaneo to mature. Masterpiece ran an excellent race. It struck me that Jones was in too much haste to get, to the front, to do which he had to make a run on the outside round the turn. The result however quite disposed of all arguments as to Masterpiece staying. Saturday's race amply demonstrated the fact that Masterpiece- is a greatlv improved horse. He has filled out a lot, and looks in every way a more solid customer than in his younger rdays. Pinapis, after being a long wav back in the early stages, finished up well in third place. Under a light weight it is evident, she is a verv useful mare. Soldier's Chorus registered a good performance, as it was only in the. last bit that he failed, and the Southern sportsmen were not so far out after all when they selected him as a likely winner over two miles. Haskayno ran the journey out much better than mo*t people expected, and he must be regarded as a useful three-year-old. Odessa created a surprise by his good display, as his recent running was a long way below Cup requirement.*. Goldfinder ran fairly well without ever flattering his supporters as a likelv winner. Vice-Admirai registered a decent performance—much bettethan was expected— and from an earlv stage it was apparent that ho had a great' chance of finishing in front of his stable companion the much-boomed Allegory. I pi,.* Vice-Admiral as a horse likely to win a big race later in the season. As for Allegory he. let his followers down badly as at no stage of tho race did ho really look like a winner. It is now evident that ho is a long way from being a good one, but at the same time I cannot credit that we saw the best of him. Domino did not look ready for a two-milo contest, and he was never prominent. Undecided! wasi a great disappointment. He was going strongly for about a mile and a-ha!f, when he faded out. Bronze was in a good place Just behind Masterpiece half-a-mile from home, when she got a bad bump, and dropped right out of the contest. J lie Stewards' Handicap also provided a great finish between two horses. The new six furlong, course, nominally straight, but really boomerang shape, 13 first-class for the horses, but it, does not provide a good view of a race for the public From 'what could be seen Bon Iteve. Tiriwai" hrmengarde, Blue Lake, Crown Pearl, and Pilgrim h Way were- prominent in the earlv stages At the end of three furlongs Bon Reve was iii charge, a few of the others having retired. \t this distance the Yaldhurst three-year-old looked like winning easily. Then Stardanccr put in j a good run, which just landed her ron terms i m_tho hist stride. |

Bon Revo, who has not yet been beaten, is! by Coniform, who locks like proving a great success as a Rive. Stnrdancer claims as her sire Martian, who is a half-brother to Boniform. Third place in the Stewards' Handican was filled by Heatherbrae, who did not get out too well, but Unfehed strongly, and she should win a race soon. Blue Lake ran a good race, a, remark which also applies to Culprit and Ir-rene, and these three mares should be worth watching. Crown Pearl and Ermengarde showed plenty of pace, but stopped badly when the pressure had to be' applied. _The Welcome Stake* was a disappointing race. ,1 { l w °! m el»twfl*oh being left at the post robbed it of considerable interest to start with and the whole field was so straggling at the end of three furlongs that I am not prepared to regard the r&co as a decisive test of the merits of the two-year-olds. I have no wish to detract from the merit of Peronilla's win, but I am certain some of the defeated youngster* are a lot better than this form would suggest. I'en.nllla was in front, practically all the way, and The Sue th ° ltastto « 9 Paif'TattersieV and The winner was bred by Mr. I. G. Duncan l«)ins Vaß She has proved a last bargain, tor lOOgns. She has proved a great bargain, as this was her second win, the only other Virt WriIUSW^ 1 ln , a " WOnd *° in he He. Lesley Mates. I am prepared to see Welcome > conceded™ 1 badlV " l * Cl m ° «■• ™««S™ i

tJ\l ?- U,tl ™ ! ran ' ]l ™P. end«d In a hollow win for lastaon Plate, who in evident) a very us" ...1 horse, though the class represented in the,' nolo was not particularly high. Whit* CockLl «■ going well in the early Stores, but » *Sft jump completely settled his chance K proved a very dangerous lK>rse to 'the 1/ A?' 1 competitors, running down his fences very .".rf r mid eventually trying to run off. y p lull - v - The Spring Date introduced to notice § v i . one good lioriw, the three-year-old Out „ i? aßt Ho was in a prominent position in 7, raatXa Btages, but juat before reaching the dropped right batik, having apparent/ ; r EI, > I a bump. Whet, he was got underway ever he cut down the leader* in VllllE?* J»ST and won handsomely. If Quarant/,, ant Btyl . e ' sound I feel sure heTwould te afe ?" 0,, ! but unfortunately lie has been Vn£ life. His dam, Fairbaven, was "ST? $„. >? and never raced, but «ho was » eU-bred rSa're' being by Pilgrim's Frogre«_K lu^. ' ,™ "a„w-on-Eleusis. A, Quarantine ', bv Treadmill t is no surprise (taking his Jim- '„„,,,' consideration), that he . '/*£? <& *lta 'hat i^'U 0 T re^K B ° Ulld «m Plenty of races The Riccarton Welter. 'Handicap saw the Stead stable Playing a prom^,, w t part Bon Ton winning derisively from . 4 ndßtream, who finished , well, and Ceylon, vV.c should win a race very soon. J liked the / ervbniian.ee of Bon "Ton, hit

effort being in every way highly satisfactory. As a trial for the Derby it had a lot to recommend it, and it is evident that he has come on a lot since tho autumn, when hi* form was; quite attractive. The competitors for the Lin wood Handicap included some useful hacks, but the feature of the race, was the form shown bv Hesione, who has improved out of all knowledge during the last few weeks. Sho was very moderate last season,, but the consistent way 'in which she hits kept on winning in tho hack class this season suggests that, she may be. worth watching in open company later on. Of those behind her 1 nave most fancy for Teviotdalo and Oxcnhope. °"£h neither may develop champion form. Tho day's programme was concluded with a selling race, tho Apprentices Plato, for which "•ere were only threw starters. Armstrong just heat Genius, with Medallist three lengths iiwav. it was a miserable race, and might well be done away with, even with tho alternative of having only seven races on the porgrarame. THE DERBY. | The field for the. ■ Derby will include several 1 horses that raced on Saturday, but there will also be Autumnus, who was the best . two-year-Md of last season, and who completed his Derby preparation on Saturday with a brilliant effort over a mile and a-quarter. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S SPRING ', . MEETING. TRAINING NOTES. Saturday morning broke dull and misty, with ft dreary drizzling rain prevailing, and conse-. quently tho early training operations at Ellcrsli« were carried out under conditions tar from favourable. Caretaker Albert. Hill threw open ' the 'gates about 4.30, the tracks available being the course proper, outside the trestles, the inner grass, tho tan, fcand, hurdles,-and steeplechase course. Owing to the thick, mist at tidies, the horses wero almost indiscernible along the back, but after breakfast the weather clenterd. In view of the near approach of the A/R.C. Spring Meeting most of the horses galloped on the course proper, where notwithstanding the rain, tho going was good. With the exception of work otherwise mentioned, all the gallops took placo on the course proper.

Kakama was the early bird, her mfcAiori being '• a resolutely run circuit of the sane/, the last 6 mile, being disposed of in lm. 46 2-ss. This* '> mare is shaping well. Waimangu 'and Goldsize went o>tt«4ogethe.r. : and after skipping along for a round dashed i, away ,or a fast spin over another <'ircuit, with waimangu on the inner side. TVie pair ran , along freeiy throughout, covering the journey ? in 2m. 3 2-55., the last mile taking lm. 495., the i ".? fwlongs lm. 225., and tile concluding • half-mile 54 3-ss. Antoinette had the Great, Northern Guinea* candidate Prince Soult as a companion, but the « latter did not appear to view his 'tftsfc with over- ! much favour prior to setting out, over a circuit. , Antoinette quickly set. the pace, but after going • {"•"'-'■•ay Prince Soult began to slacken down I, half-way along freely Antoinette finished up well Bowling along freely Antoinette finished up well i, in advance of the colt, whose display was of a, disappointing nature. Antoinette disposed of tho i i round in 2m. 3 2 -- the last mile in lm. 49 <5-55.. and the last half-mile in 54 2-s*. ' «. Jc i h f. in °' M»»ted by Master Jack over ; the full distance, and by Amicida over the last five furlongs, cut out a milo briskly in lm 43 3-sr, tho last four furlongs In 54 *l-ss. Master . Jack was outpaced at the finish. Master Wairiki strode oxer a mile and ». ?^ ar l 6r Tl ;,}° 2 ;55., the last mile takbtf lm. 51 3-55., and the last .four furlongs 565. La Reina was allotted a, couple of rounds of useful pacing on tbo tan, hitting out freelv. Flying Soult was responsible for « mile and aquarter spin, the last mile being left behind in lm. 50 4-ss. Haku joined issue at the five furlongs post, and finished' well in front, this in lm P £ nof the J° unac being negotiated Waiowora and She Gretit Northern Guineas •avounte Blcriot were, associated in a useful fettle' ° n ta "" B ° th fill eß art! in gre " t ti,« M n L V ln ,? R P? 8 « 1 of » circuit' in 2m. 95.. the last half-mile being covered in 57 l-ss. The . witrhis ko worf. eldinE: did mi hy ™* d °* GUINEAS CANDIDATES. Onr King started out, with Dido to ran sit furlongs but at the five furlongs post were &'„ n( £ *7 Ins!,, who happened to be on the track. In the straight Royal Irish kept at Oiir King, and there was little between, the pair when the post was reached, with Dido over two clear lengths away. Four, furlongs hZ I «-5s » while th ° " ,X furlones °* Monorail, with Sea Pink as a companion, galloped seven furlongs resolutely in lm. 35 l-5s Monorail went well. . Lady Elgiva had the call over Pekerangi over six furlongs, disposed of in Ira. 225. THE TWO-YEAR-OLDS. Roltykoff and Rosea, a pair of Welcome Stakes candidates, set out over five furlongs, the former having much the better of the gallop in lm. Lady Alicia and her stable companion Scorch dashed over four furlongs in 545.. tho Utter holding the two-year-old at the finish. _ Merry Roe skipped over five furlongs nicely m lm. 5 i!" 6 *?. Self bringing he* home, over tho last half-mile. _ Marshal McDonald was apportioned useful pacing on the inner grass. " 1 The Southern-trained Marconi, and C Coleman's pair Tikitapu and Kiakaha. started out over five furlongs, the first-named being the •lowest to begin. ' At, the finish there was little between the trio, tho watch registering lm 6 2-ss, the last half-mile in 535. J GENERAL WORK. J Little Jack Delaval held his stable-mate De. j variation safe over five furlongs in lm. 5 4-55.. and is fast getting back to his best form. I Monoline and Tripoli sprinted five. fur)ongs | smartly, the first-named holding the advantage I at the finish. I

Prince King finished up six furlongs reso- | lutely in lm. 20 3-Js. I , Wee Olga disooscd of seven furlong* attractively in In;, Si 2-55.. the last, six in lm. 20?. Goodwin Sand galloped nix furlongs freely. not. being wit to make time. AnMphone, Zcnnic. and Pea. Uiflo sprinted four furlongs along tho back in 52 2-55., Antiphone going nicely. Blue Mount traversed a mile and a-half, but tired over the concluding stages, tho last four furlongs falsing 58 4-sb. The hurdle, 'horse Bully was responsible for a circuit at. ft smart gait. Solitudo cut out four furlongs in fit 4-ss. Abner ran once round on the inner ' giass running six furlongs in Int. 265. , "' Tangiwai. Watchehain, and Lucille sprinted five furlongs, the former having a little ■'•he better of Watchehain. in lm. 6 2-55.. „-itli Lucille several lengths away. The last half, mile took 52 1-os. i

I Glad Tidings was responsible for four furlongs in 51 3-ss. I Motiorosae and Turbine. left balf-a-mile behind lin Ms. on tho sand. The. latter is rounding nicely into form. Cloudy Dawn and Trageds King covered five fnrlongß in lm. 7k., but neither was doing his 1 best in the straight. Spalfish went well in a smart sprint along the back. Duma beat Manuwera and Vestal over six furlongs in lm. 21*. Vestal was not' doing her best. Tact, with C. Brown in flic saddle, cut outfivo furlongs in lm. 45., the. last half-mile Id 50 4-ss. Our Queen dashed over five furlongs in lm 7 l-55., hitting out nicely. Captain Paul ran once round in 2m. a t.sp the last seven furlongs taking lm. 40s. He tired towards tho finish, and was blowing considerably. First Wairikl strode over seven furlongs, ou the sand in lm. 31 4-55., the last six in, lm. 18s. Wairikl Rose went onco round on tho sand, finishing up with a burst over three furlonsrS in 33 4-ss. * Matakana, who looks well, traverser'/ a. couple of rounds of the sand at a serviceable, gait Bluest-one and Lady Betty ran lir/f-a-mile in 535., tho latter having half a- length'* advantage at the finish. '

Maoriland had a little the WJfcr of Bonnie Jean over a soundly run circuf (-.. Mahlnga ran seven furlongs, the first four in 545., with Miss Livonia. TV e latter give a very poor display, being out/,accd bv her compnnionfl. ' • Overtime short sprinted, covering three furlongs smartly. Light Blue loft six fiirlou g 9 behind in lm. 235. Geneva beat Takanini over five furlongs in lm. Blue' Garment beat Lubricator over three furlongs. Apellor. disposed r/.. five furlongs in lm. 6 2-os. Hoftnra joined ■i n over the last, half-mile, run in o3 l-ss. xr S,in s' NeUu "'. J . nt i Fuss, a trio of Maiden Hurdle Raco candidates, ran once round in company, coming bony . j n the order written. Sphinx, with a light-weip ht in the.. saddle, placed daylight between hy-rself and the others, and cut out the journey , n ;>m. 'B*. Hautero finis/., e d up useful work with a brush homo over, for, r furlongs in Ms. Oondaimnft disposed of six furlongs on »he inner grass r n i nl , 21 2-ss. THE FENCERS. Davie au i (J. Jones) was sent over the sehooling nui'jiflg, and negotiated the lirst three tencfis 'safely, but slipped at the fourth, and 11La ,jjy came down. Ho then pulled up. ~.„il ' Stroller (J. Brudy) was given schooling worlv, and fenced in lino stvle. or .rplus (J. Roche) and Tifi (11. Webb) set out. ™ negotiate a round of the hurdles, and the P'lr were practically on terms crossing the first t'.vo obstacles. At the third fence Tiri got in .rant, but at the next two they were running neck and neck. Tin then drew out a li'He and led over the sixth hurdle, which Surplus struck, and sent Roche out of tho saddle. Tho latter made a splendid recover}', and regained I his seat. At the first fence Surplus put up ono of the biggest Jumping feats ever seen at tillerslie. The round occupied lm. 53 4-&s. Lloyds (J. Deerey) and Arawa, (J. Tilscv) also took on a round of the hurdles. The first fence was cleared on terms, Lloyds led by half-a-lcngth over the second and third hurdles', while the pair were again on terms at the fourth. Lloyds held a slight advantage at tho fifth, and then showed the way over the last fence, Arawa ! tiring a bit towards! the finish, lime, lm. 57 2-ss.

Pyrmont (J. Roche) and the Cuirassier—Gipsy mare (H. 0 Connor) disposed of a similar task, the p*»r taking the first and second fences together. Pyrmont led by a small margin at each of the next three obstacles, and was faster to the last hurdle, which, however, he cut out. Jfahonga (F. Spaakman), Egltaton (J. Roche), The Chief (Mulcahy), and Sky High (F. Tutchen) started from below the sod wall on a. round of the steeplechase course. Eglinton led Hahonga over the sod wall, but Malionga led him in turn by ' a length at tho water jump, with Sky High and The Chief next, and thus they raced at tho stonewall, wheer Sky High struck, went into the air, and then came down with an ugly, crash, rolling over bis rider. - Cross-

ing the old water jutop Eglinton «u two lengths in front of Mahonga, eight lengths after which came The. Chief. Going up the hill MffJjonga and Eglinton were on -terms, and the former led to the first ifenco on top "by Hire© lergtho, but at the next Eglinton way again in the Head, and he showed the way down the Mil, aiid over the stonewall nt the head of the* Rtraighl. Fencing niceJv Eglinton led over the souwall and stand double, flninliing. up Are lenpths in front of Mahonga over the. stonewall, with The Chief last. Sfahonga tired a bit ?iJI tho lal!t sta * es - Tiitohen, rider of Sky inch, wa* badly shaken and N bruised, and considering the uglinesß of. the spill his eiieape was man-ellou?. Captain . Jock (R. Tercival) and' Tangitna (J. 1 ee, *- 9,M> went *>v#r tl "» big country, and -need together almost, throughout. Grousing the Rod wall a), the head of the straight Tangi- L «a held an a i lv: ">3ge of balf-a-lcngt.h, but at the Bod wall the second time the pair were in lint*. and then raced to tire water juinp vhcre Captain „,ick pulled up. THE VISITORS. It. Harmon arrived from the Walkato on SafcurVi w iv U tne two-year-old TlnoDai (late .Teu a t-sprit). Semolina, and the steeplechaser SheHarp cf Erin! r S,!Tftro, H " iS " ,ayillg *' thC with , i" l r Jr ,i reßChc ? , ElI " Blfc on Friday night with The Stroller and Master Jack. tJ\S 0lom ?'. arrived at headquarters from Kete and^ h ., 0 ". Saturday with the steeplechaser w t. • hurdler Kin-? Try. with ♦£,"« "l. i , nin appearance on Saturday in? ,l hC «hikoff-Electra homo ElertrakoS. VT Sharp quartere<l at the Royal 0* with rt,'!-' l :an, " on arrived *"»»» Mi* South on Saturday by tho Rarawo, bringing with him the steeplechase Wheturangi Br the same steamer E. George brought, up Rawiriia, P Cofftv brought up Darby Paul, W. Mantle brought up \gotin.anu. while Master Tupuhi and Raneitane were also arrivals. ««igi-