SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume L, Issue 15235, 24 February 1913, Page 4

SPORTING.

SOUTH AUCKLAND CLUB'S MEETING. MAXWELL WINS AGAIN. • (from ot® own CORRESPONDENT.] HAMILTON, Saturday. Heavy showers fell during the night, but the clouds dispersed after ten o'clock this moming, and the South Auckland Racing Club b annual meeting was concluded in fine weather, Ihe course was m capital order. There was a very lar-o attendance, and the racing generally was of an interesting nature. Speculation was very brisk during the day, the sum of £10,569 10s fceinc pat through the machine, making the total for the meeting £18,529 10s, as compared acaii!«t £13,957 for the meeting held last year, an increase of £4562 10,. The gathering was veil managed, and the afternoon passed off successfully. Mr. Angus Gordon, one of»the stipendiary stewards, was present, but his duties were very light. Stenning, ruler of Kotiropu, was mulcted in a penalty for cutting-m in the Waikato Handicap, and R. E. Brown was censured for not keeping Clare straight during the run to the post in ihe. opening event. Following are details of the racing:—

MAIDEN HANDICAP of 30sovs. Six furlongs, Mr J. Steel's eh m Salvia, 4vt.«, by SalvadanMoira Mackrel, Sst 101b (McHynn) ... ... 1 Mr. P. Bolton's b g Barbwire, syrs, 6«t 131b (Stcnning) ' — "■ , Mr. J. A.. On in 1 an's ch g Geneva, 3yrs (0 Shea) o Also smarted- Union Jack, Sst s)b: Clare, Sst; Romantic, 7«t 31b; Try Finite, 6st 131b: Toropuku, St 12lS Miss Motion, 6st lOib; Sir Stroud, bst 71b •

Salvia was favourite. Geneva was first away, followed by Clare and T'nion Jack, the favourite and Try Fluke being slow to move. Geneva led to within 50yds of ■he ro< art! then gave way to Barbwire, who was only beaten in the last few strides hy the favourite, who came with a great run from the half-distance. Time, irn IBs

SHORTS HANDICAP of 50sovs. Four furlongs. Jlr. T. Cunningham's br m Lucille, aged, by *'ijoult—Postmistress, 7st 61b (Trigger) ... 1 Mr. T. Morris's ch ft Positive, aged, Sst

71b (McMillan) - Mr w. C. Ring's b g Mighty Atom, aged, 7ft 81b (O'Shea) 3

\lfo start'/: Urekehu, Bst; Bowbe'ls, 7st 101b; Tripoli, 6sr, 121b; Monngatete, 6st Clb. Jrt-kcliu v.-a.'. favourite.

ZVXi'-hty Ato - .n was the first to break the line, end '"entering the straight- was showing clear of laicille and Powbells, with Positive a ;i d Urekebu further back. At the half-distance Mighty Atoi" to. still in front, but. Lucille, Positive, and ITrckeJ.u were moving up fast. In a great j,nisli, Luc lie, on whom Trigger rode an excjNt ran ■?•. gained the verdict by a, head, ■at ,ks :sr'- dug Positive, Mighty Atom, Ure'irliu, ant! liowbells Time, 50 2-ss.

HURDLE .HANDICAP of f-Osov*. One mile and three-quarters.

lit. Pi. Mcr-ougall'a b g Sunray, acred, by Lethe—Daybreak, 9st 71b (Flynn) 1 Mr. H. Windsor's b g Ambergris, aged, lOst

(Dee rey) ... ... 'i Jlr. G. Wallace's b g Seaman, aged, 9st 91b (Roach) 3 Also Parted: llo.in?a, lift 21b; smplu?, ICst; Waitangi, Sst : Captain Paul, Sst; Alia, 9st.

Hoanga was favourite.

Captain 'Paul and Surplus made all the early running, but the latter., was done with after nine furlongs had been 'ravers'd. Sunray then rail Ul) to Captain Paul, and leading over th« 'aso hurdle went n" to win with ridiculous ease by eight lengths. Ambivgris put m a big run from tho straight entrac.'.e, and beat Seaman by a length. Captain Paul Swing half a lenglii away. Waitaiigi fell. Time, Jni 24 4-5?.

WAIKATO HANDICAP of 160sovs. One mile and die furlong.

Mr. V. Corn'nja's l> g Maxwell. 6yrs, by —Castorlinc, fst- 1211) (0. Brown) ... 1 Mr. J. Keen's 1> % rhosporus, 4yrs, 7st, 31b (R, E. Brown) 2 Mr. J. D. Kemp's b in Joiie Fillc, byn, Sat 81b (Conquest) ,. t ,-i ~«! i". 3

Also started: Dido, Ist 101b: Admiral Souli, 7st 61b; Kotirona, 6at 121b; Monocle, 6st Sib, Explosive, 6st fclb. Maxwell was favourite. The field got. away nicely, with Maxwell the first to move out. Kotiropu, hov*ever, soon assumed the lead, and going along the tick was leading Maxwell by a length, Admiral Soult, Dido, Phosphorus, and Jolie Fills being bunched a lengtli further back. Two and a-ha.lf furlongs Jj om home Admiral Soult headed the field, and Phosphorus. moved up into third position. Once in the strsighfc Maxwell went right away, ana flailing oil Phosphorus, who put in a fine _rur.; from the distance, won by two lengths, Jolio Fills being half a length further back, a. neck in front c;' Admiral Soult, with the rest beaten or Time, lm 56 3-ss. DISTRICT WELTER of 40?ovs. Seven furlongs. Mr. F. Potts'g br m Vic, 6vrs, by Salvadan Asthore, 7st 71b (J. Conquest) * Sir. J. Bettley's, junr., b g Hamlet., syrs, 7st 91b (Morris) 16 Mr. J. W. Timms's b ~ Peria, 4vr» : . 7st 101b (O'Shea) Also started; Union Jack, Est 121b; Romantic, 7st 121b; Napper Tandr, 7st 111b; Tenby, 7sti 81b; Clipper, 7st 81b; 'llavilah, 7st 71b; Campaign, 7st 71b, Vic was favourite. After indulging Havilah and Napper Tandy with the lead for two furlongs, Mo went to the front, and entering the straight had a break on the field. At the halt-distance Hamlet challenged, hut the favourite passed the post with a length's advantage, after being ridden hard over the final 50yds. Time, lm 31 2-5?. RUAKURA HANDICAP of 50sovs. For two-year-old?. Five furlong?. Mr R. Hannon's ch f King Lupin, by Lupin —St. Crispin mare, fist 31b (.Trigger) ... 1 Sir. Hy. Gyllie'B cli c Obdurate, 7st, (Conquest) 2 Mr. Vv'. Montgomery's b f Tikitapu, 6st 1211) (O'Shea) ... ... 3 > Also started: Tinopai, Sst 121b. Tlie winner, coupled with Tinopai, was favourite. Tinopai and King Lupin raced together to the straight) entrance, where King; Lupin commenced to draw away. Obdurate, uader tho whip, pub in a good run from the distance, but ?ould make no impression on the leader, who won by four lengths. Tiki top wag a length and a-half behind Obdurate, with Tinopai half a length further back- Time, lm 4s. WELTER HANDICAP of IjOsovs. One mile. Mr. C- Winder's ch g Tattoo, aged, by Leolantifr—Cygnet, Bst 101b (McMillan) 1 Mr. F. Dinnio's ch g Cloudy Dawn, 4yrs, 7st 91b (Roach) ... 'i Mr. F. Farnsworth's b h Master Jack, syrs (P. Brady) 3 Also started: Blue Garment, 9st 51b; Manurewa, 9st 31b; Mi£3 Livonia, 7»t 111b; Virtue, 7st 101b; Aristocrat, 7at 91b; Impulsive, 7st> Sib; Zuliema. 7n 71b; Almeida, 7st 71b. Tattoo was favourite. The field moved in line, but owing to crowding at the post several horses were .chopped out after traversing a few yards, Aristocrat being knocked back last. Crossing the top stretch Master Jack, Virtue, and Miss Livonia were leading Tattoo, Blue Garment, and Manurewa, with Aristocrat and Impulsive lying last. • Half-way down the straight Tattoo got through on. tho rails, and running along nicely won by a length and a-half from Cloudy Dawn, who finished very fast. Virtue was fourth, and! Aristocrat fifth, Time, lm 41 3-83.

FAREWELL HANDICAP of 70sovs. Five furlongs. Mr W. C. Ring's b g Hohungatahi, aged, by Freedom—Black Watch, Bst 6Jb {O'Shea) ... 1 Mr. T. Cunningham's b m Lucille, syrs, 7pt

121b (C. Brown) - 2 Mr J. A. Quintan's ch g Geneva, 3yrs, 6st 101b (Chaplin) 3 Also started: Urekehu, 3?-t lib; Dido, 7st 131b; Luperin, 7st2!b; Jena, 6st 131b; Salvia, 6st 121b; Tobias, fist 101b.

Hohungatalii was favourite.

When the tapes were released Hohungatahi dashed away, and after a furlong had been covered had a break of three lengths on the field. Nothing had a chance with the favourite, Lucille being liaif a. dozen l.ngths away when the port was reached, Geneva being two lengths further back. Time, lm 2 1-5?. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. CONCLUDING DAY'S RACING. BROWN OWL WINS BIG EVENT. [BT TELEGRAPH.PRESS' ASSOCIATION.] DcxEDiy,' Saturday. The Dunedin Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting concluded to-day in showery weather. The attendance was very good, and speculation was brisk, the ; talisator putting rough. £23,196, as against £16,626 for the corresponding day last year. The total for the meeting was £54,343, as compared with £41,950 10s last year. Following are the results :— OWHIRO HURDLE HANDICAP RACE of 115.«0v5. One mile and a-half. Mr. W. J. Marshall's ch g Ngawera, aged, by Brighton—Clxahtilly mare, 3st (W. Emeroo;a) "i Mr. It. J. Taylor's St. Kevin, list 131b (U Heffartv) ... , — Mr. R. Bird's Warsaw, Dst 111b (G. Feildmg)... 5 Also started : Rifle Range, lOst 91b; Simon Pure, Ost 131b; Redwing, Sit olb. Warsaw was favourite. Rifle Ear:so and Ngawera showed the wav over the first fence, the latter being: in. charge, troin? to the fe-ico at the mile-post Ngtiwera was leading Warsaw and Riflo Range. Along- the bock St. v Kevin was improving his position, but at the far turn Ngawer.i was a length ahead of Warsaw, the pair being fully seven lengths clear of Redwing and St. Kevin. After turning into the straight Ngawera drew out, and won easily by about, four lengths from St. Kevin, who beat Warsaw by half a length. Time, 2m 54 2-ss. FLYING HANDICAP of 2Cosovs. Six furlongs. Mr. L. C. Hazlett's br f Sister Radius, 3yra, by Charlemagne lI.St. Regis, 6st 111b (R. Berry) ... 1 Mr. J. 11. Prosser's Spccialform, 7st 31l> (C. Emarson) ... Mr. 11. Oassidy's Pilgrim's Way, Sst 111b (I/. Wilson) ' ° Also started Thistledown, Est 41b; Sea King, 8«t 31b; Winning Way, 7st 61b; Land Rose, /st 91b ; Maple Leaf, 7st 61b; Thuringa, 7st 61b. Specialfonn was favourite. The field got awav well together, Sister Radius and Maple Lea! being the smartest to begin, with Specialiorm lying next-. Running Tound the far turn Sifter Radius and Maple Leaf were two lengths in front of Pilgrim's Way and Specialform, with the rest close up. Turning into the straight the field v.-as headed by Sister Radius two lenfftha ahead of Pilgrim's Way. n the run home Sister Radius stalled off a challenge by Soecialform, winning by a head, -with Pilgrim's Way four lengths away, third. Time, lni 15 3-53. WARRINGTON HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. Mr. A. F. Roberts's Triumphator, rtyrs, by Martian—Clymente, list 41b (J. McCornbe)... " 1 Mr. W. Baird's Champ » : ie, Sst 21b (H. Donovanl ' ... 2 Mr. M. Stitt's Takahau, Sst lib (C. Emerion) 3 Also started: Bulletin, 9st; OptLmeform, Bst; Beta, &st; Ngapuna, Bst; Rongahere, Bst. Bulletin was badly left. Takahau took in tho running from Cliampagixe as they passed th ■ firefurlong post. At the far turn Takaliau wol. leading Champagne by two lengths, with Optimefonr. a "similar distance away, third, and Triumphator, closing up, fourth. Takahau was coming away as the. field turned into the straight;, but inside the distance Champagne and Triumphator challenged the leader, "and the Martian horse went on,"and won by a length and a-half from Champagne, who beat Takahau by three-parts of a length. Time, lm 19 1-53. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP of 500sovs One mile aad a-quarter. Sir G. Clifford's br f Brown Owl, 3yrs, by Treadmill—Glenowlet. 7st 31b (C. Emerson) 1 Mr. E. H. Taylor's Coroniform, 9at (F. E. Jones) > Mr. J. F. Buchanan's Tannhauser. 3st 51b (B. I)eeley) ••• 3 Also started: Sombrero, Bst 101b; Mira, Sst 91b; My Lawyer, Bst 51b; Parable, lit 131b; The Cornet, 7st; Troon, 6st 111b. The Cornet vas favourite.

My Lawyer led to the first turn from Parable and' Brown Owl. Racing to the mile post Brown Owl joined My Lawyer in the lead, Mira and Sombrero bringingJip the rear. I.rev. a Owl took charge at the seven-furlong 1 post, with Troon, The Comet, and Tannhauser in that order. Parsing the six-furlong post My lawyer had dropped back last, and shortly after Parable also fell away. At the far turn Brown Owl was still leading, with Troon, The Cornet, Mira, and Tannhauser next, two lengths away. Brown _ Owl landed first- into the. straight, with Troon still in close attendance, and Corciifu' x improving his position. The Treadmill fii'> Tic,-1 her ad'Antag", and beat Triform by a D-rftti. and ilialf, the latter .voting Tannhau£®c by a head. Time. 2m 10 2-s.''.

HOPEFUL HAXi.fi of IWsovh. For two-year-olds 01.;y. Vive furlongs Mr. ,T. B. Be id's b c Ocfier, \<y Cbarlernagae— Nautiloid, 8«t 'lOib (I. 'louse) .... .. 'i Sir (i Clifford's Veritas, " i 'G. Z.neruc.') ... a Mr. R. Rewcastle's Ave Ay;, fist. 71b ('.;. Berry) 3 I Also started: Fender, fist 71b; tni'cd S«r»i<:e, I 7st 101b; Sea Maid, 6«t Vib. ' : Ogier was favourite. I Sea Maid was chopped out at. tbo start-, and ] Veritas led at the far turn from Aye Aye. The I field closed up at- the t-hree-furlon# post, and j Sea Maid made up some of Iter lost ground, j Veritas and A ye Aye landed into the straight 1 two lengths ahead of Ogier. In tho run home i Ogicv? came through, and won comfortably oy two , lengths torn Veritas, who beat Aye Aye by a i length, with Fender well up, fourth. Time, Ini I 5, ABBOTSFORb WELTER HANDICAP of 130sov*. j Seven f'.irlong-. ! .sir. A Dcmnt-'llan's blk x VTaifcehau, syrß, by Vv'aiuKu, Bst, 4l!> (L. Wilson) 1 j Mr. J. K. JJojjprs'? Kir»s Torrent, Sat 2ib (J. I Ol£eti) 2 Mr. G. It. McLean's Kimono, 7sfc 71'.j (R. Berry) 3 Also started; Baringdale, Est 121b; Rod: Ferry, Set 101b; Lupuiite, Bst 31b; Keuwinpp, 7ert 111b; ' Peppin, 7sfc 71b; Red and Black, 'at 71b. J Rock Ferry was favourite. Lupulite and Rock Ferry got away very badly. Redwing led AV&ikehau and Peppin* past ih© siifurlong post, but running into the far beitcTTVajkehau and Peppin drew out from Ki.ug Torrent, and Bed-wins - . 'Waikehau landed into the litraijbS

clear of Kimona and KSng Torrent. Wsdkcha.a won easily by o'oaa en four lengths from King Torrent-, who beat Kizncna by a head. Time, lm 31 3- 5a WAJHOLA. HANDICAP of lOCfeova. Six furlongs. Mr J. F. Buohajir.a'a b a Ihrax, 4yr», by MartianHebwrw Maid, Sat 101 j (B. Deelev) 1 Mr. J. A. Holmea'a Pleasure Bent, 7st 131b (R. King) 2 Mr. J. 0. K. Griggs's Britain Crown, Est 11.1b (J. Beard) 3 Also started: Caraid Dilesui, lOst 21b: Champagne, Bst 13b; Tympan, Bsfc 101b; Steperina, Srt 5I1>; Punchinello, 8«t. 51b; Safety Piu, Sst 31b; Eidleform, 7st 111b; Otakeho, let 101b; Lavidia, 7sf. 81b; Robert Bell, 7sfc 71b. . hrax was favourite. Steperina got badly away, and Champagne took up the running from "Eidleform and Pleasure Bent. At the far turn Champagne was ill two lengths in front- of Eidleform, and then came Tympan and Safety Pin, with Caraid Dileos last, and pulling 1 up. Inside tho distance Thrax came with a, great run, and Pleasure Bent, also put in a claim. Thrax won by half a length torn Pleasure Bent, with Britain Crown clcso up third. Time, lm 19a. WIXGATUI HACK HANDICAP of 150sov«. Seven furlongs. Mr. ,T. P.. Fu.ae's b h Medallist, aged, by The Officer—'Target, Bst 91b (H. Donovan).'- 1 Mr. H A. Knight's Mumura, 7si 91b (C. Emerson) 2 Mr. J. McDoaild'a San. Severo, 7st 111b (R. Berry) 3 Also started: Obsono, 93t lib; Thistledrrvn, 9st lib; Mahuri, Bst 71b; St. Petersburg, Set 31b; Pock Ferry, 7st 101b. Medallist was favourite. Rock Ferry got away well from a moving start, Mahuri being a bit slow on. finding his feet. At the six-furlong post- Obsono had joined Bock Ferry, the two being a couple of lengths in front of Medallist and Mumura. Rock Ferry and Obsono were still in front at the far bend, with the field closing up, with, the exception of Ft. Petersburg, who was two lengths in tho roar. At the home turn. Medallist raced up to the leaders. He and Mumura were in charge -when fairly in the straight. Medallist then drew away, and won comfortably by three-parts of a length frorr Mumura, who headed San Severo by three lengths. Time, lm 31 1-5?.

THE TURF IN AUSTRALIA. VICTORIA AMATEUR TUEF CLUB'S MEETING. By Telegraph.Press Association.— Melbourne, February 22. The V.A.T.C. meeting wag continued at Caulfield to-day. The following was tho result of the leading event: THE SIXTEENTH CAULFIELD FUTUKI'Ii' STAKES of 23COsov8 ; second horse ACOsovs, third aOdsovs; nominator of the winner lOOsove. Weight for age, with penalities and allowances. For two-year-olds and upwards. Seven furlongs. Messrs. Clarke and Robinson's) cb h Eudonis (imp.), aged, bv —Pennywiso (allowed 31b), Sat *12Ib ... ' 1 Messrs. Palmer Brothers' b h VoUloane, Syra, by Volpone—Tacita. (including 101b penalty). Bst 11 ib 2 Mr. Agar Wynne's bo Older, 3yrs, by Ayr Laddie — (including 151b penalty), 9st 61 b ... 3 There were 12 starters, including Broadsword, and Ireland. The latter, with Popinjay and Eudorus, made the running to the turn. Popinjay led into the straight from Eudorus, who went to the front At the distance, and . etalling off Volsloane's challenge won by half a length, Cider being two lengths and a-half away, third. Time, Ixn 27is —equal to the record. WINNERS OF THE CAULFIELD FUTURITY STAKES. Time, in. s. 1898—Resolute, by Trenton, 8.1 1 30i 1899Bobadil, by Bill of Portland,.B.l2 151 1900—Palmer, by Progress, 6.12 1 S&i 1901—Aureus, bv Wallace, 6.13 1 29 1902— Foot-e, "by Sir Hugo, 6.10 ... 1 28$ —Sir Leonard, by Impetus, 9.0 ... 1 29i 19C4 —I'layaway, by Carbine, 6.7 ... ... 1 23£ 1905—Gladsome, by Seaton Delaval, 9.7... 1 29J 1906—Gladsome, by Seaton Delaval, 9.13 1 2&J ISo7Corroboree, by Harmonist, 9.1. ... 1 28$ —Antonio, by Prisoner, 9.8 1 29 —Soultline, by Soult, 9.8 ... ' ... 129 1910—Comedy King, by Persimmon, 6.12 1 27} 1911—Blairgour, by Wallace, 8.5 ... 1 274 Popinjay, by Maltster 1 2Si 1313 —Eudorus, by Forfarshire, 8.12 ... 127 ALMA STAKES.— 1, Quair Burn 2, Xndelosia. 3. There were 26 starters. A great '9msh. Won by a head. a. length and a-quarter separating second and third horses. Time, 1 ll}s. STANLEY STEEPLECHASE.— Rule 1, Booligal 2, Pinpress 3. WARWICK FARM MEETING. By Telegraph.—Press Association.—Copyright. (Received February 25, 5.5 p.m.) Syditet, February 23. , WARWICK FARM PACK WELTER HANDICAP. —000 l Air 1, Webimble 2, Ash-by 3. Won by a head. There were 13 starters. Time, lm, 16^3. NEW ZEALAND HORSES FOR AUSTRALIA. [ay TELEGRAPH.own CORRESPONDENT.] WemjsgtokV Saturday. ,T. M. Cameron left for Sydney yesterday, taking with him Sir Lethe, Merry Lad,- Seatondale, Golden Glade, and St. Emne. - . , ' I WANGANUI TRAINING NOTES. [BY TELEGEAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WANGANUI, Saturday. Rain yesterday and throughout the night greatlv benefited the tracks, which were in splendid order this morning. Autuinnus beat Masterpiece by a length in a mile. Phroso and North-East were too good for Arnako over sis furlongs in 1.13. Denise Orme pleased better than Aviatrix over five furlongs in L 5. Tiresome, Allegation, and' Tone;*, whicn arrived yesterday, were restricted to Blow work. Serenity shaped "well over five hurdles. 'TE ABOHA JOCKEY CLUB. The following weights have been declared by Mr. F. W. Edwards for events to be run on the opening day of the To Aroha. Jockey Club's meeting, which takes place on. March :— TRIAL HANDICAP, five furlongs.—Lady Thorn 9.0, Tripoli 8.10, Prints Merriwee 8.7, Vic 8.4, St. Lewis 8.2, Sir Walter 8.1, Geneva 8.1, Clare 7.13 Hinuera 7.12, Barbwire 7.10, Peria 7.9, Ham. let 7.8, Irish Maid 7.8, Zennie 7.7, Lady Wairiki 7.7, Maungatete 7.6, Troublesome 7.5, Pearl 7.4, Mirier Bill 7.3, King's Guide 7.3, Fetuoa 7.3, Spalperion 7.3, Miss Motion 7.2, Tohora 7.2, Sadie 7.0, Golden Grain 7.0, Hammerless 7.0, Pupara -0DOMAIN HANDICAP, six furlongs.—Blue Garment 9.0, Marangai 8.5, Lucille 8.2, Niikuhaa 7.11, Flying Soult 7.9, Parawai 7.7, Spalfisfa 7.5, Explosive 7.2, Luperin 7.1, Impulsive 7.0, Sir Rupert 7.0, Frontjno 6.13, Grenadier 6.12, Lady Cuirassier 6.12, Tobias 6.8, Faida 6.7. RUAKAKA HURDLES, one mile and a-half. Hoanga 11.2, Sunray 10.5, Surplus 10.0, Dentiea 9.10, Seaman 9.9, Rangihaeta 9.9, Pip 9.6, Bonnie Jean 9.4, Captain Paul 9.4, Ileyboy 9.2, Eglintoa 9.2, St. Wood 9.1, Stroller 9.1, Kaiwaka ' 9.1, Laddie 9.1, Icel 9.1, E;ho 9.0, King 9.0, Ocean Bird 9.0, College Lac !;.0, Paeroa 9.0, Bon Cyr 9.0, Ruffy 9.0, Icel 9.0. Waitangai 9.0.

TB AROHA CUP, ose mile and a-quarter. Jolie Fille 9.7, Maxwell 9.6, Master YTajrifci 8.6, Worcester 7.13, "Stastcr Jack 7.10, Phosphorus 7.7, Semolina 7.6, Dido 7.5, Jlanapouri 7.3, Flying Soult 7.2, Cloudy Dawn 6.12, Miss Livonia 6.10, Manuweri 6.9, Virtue 6.9, Monocle ■ 6.7, Almeida 6.7, Elegance 6.7.

FLYING HANDICAP, four and a-hajf furlongs.— Positive 9.0, Marangai 8.5, Urekehu 8.2, Bowbclla 7.10, Ilikuai 7.10, Spalfish 7.5, Tripoli 7.2, Tipperarv 7.2, Heyboy 7.0, AUworthy 7.0.

GORDON HACK HANDICAP, sis furlongs.— Prince Merriwee 90, Vic 8.10, St. Lewis 8.9, Geneva 8.7, Barbwire 8.4, Zennie 8.1, Hamlet 8.1, Irish Maid 8.1, Lady Wairiki 8.0, Bon Cyr 8.0, Monotone 7.11, Tenby 7.10, Icel 7.10, Fetuoa 7,10, Automatic 7.10, Freelance 7.10, Parapara 7.10, Brookside 7.10, Artistic 7.10, Vila 7.10, Cinders 7.10, Delilr.h 7.9, Miss Motion 7.9, Spalperion' 7.9, Le Sylph 7.8, Sadie 7.7, Sir Stroud 7.7, Ho-mmerless 7.7, Pupara 7.7, Glen spire 7.7, Slang 7,7, Campaign 7.'/,

WAITOA WELTER HANDICAP, seven furlongs. Tattoo 10.9, Blue Garment 10.1, Worcester 9.13, Lucille 9.7, Nukubau 9.4, Manuwera 9.0, Virtue 9.0, Cloudy Dawn 8.12, Aristocrat 8.10, Ambergris 8.9, The Chef 8.9, Explosive 8.9, Almeida 8.8, Zuleima 8.8, Matawerewero 8.7, St. Lumndea 8.7 Pacroa 8.7, Grenadier 8.7. '

TOURIST HANDICAP, rive furlongs.—Positive 9.0 Maraiigai 8.5, Urekehu 8.4, Dido 8.2, Ikwbells 7.9, Bluestosio 7.8, Spalfish 7.5, Surplus 7.2, Lup'iin 7,1. Jena 7.0, Frontino 6.13, Lady Cuirassier 6.10, Tobias 6.8, Faidi 6.7.

Acceptiiiice-f dote with the secretary a-t To Aroha, Saturday, March 1.