SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15520, 30 January 1914, Page 9

SPORTING.

TAKAPUNA CKEY CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING

CUP WON BY TIRESOME.

RECORD ATTENDANCE..

The Takapuna Jockey Club inaugurated its summer meeting at Devonport yesterday under perfect weather conditions, and in the Presence of an attendance much in excess of that. of tho previous year, which stands out markedly as . a record for the North Shore grounds. The Takapuna meetings are deservedly popular with the general public, for the price of admission— shilling— tho return trip across the harbour in the ferry steamer. When the first race started the course bore a. bright and animated appearance, while the grandstand and long terraces were taxed to the utmost. Mr. R. Wynyard managed the gathering with his customary success, and from first to last everything passed off merrily, Mr. W. J. Ralph officiated as judge, and Mr. S. R. Speight as timekeeper, while the fields were sent on their way by Mr. C. O'Connor. On the track the going was hard, but the racing was of the interesting order. During; the running of the Calliope Handicap (for tuftj-year-olda), ! Delenda on a couple of occasions appeared to strike trouble, but eventually dead-heated with Chime. After the horses returned to scale, an inquiry was held, at the instigation of Mr. A. "W. Gordon, stipendiary steward, into the happenings to Delenda. Evidence ! having been heard, it was decided to caution ! Deeley (rider of Chime) and J. O'Shea (rider ! of Delenda).' The Auckland Garrison Band, ! under Conductor G. F. Cater, rendered a 1 "elect musical programme during the afternoon. .There was an abundance of money for! speculative purposes, for the goodly sum of j £28,745 was handled on the totalisator, compared with, £24,593 10s on the corresponding j day last year, an increase of £4151 10s. Details of the racing are as follows:— HANDICAP MAIDEN PLATE of lSOsovs; second horse 25sovs, and third 15sovs. One mile. Mr. D. J. Lynch's ch m Tripoli, 4yrs, by Obligado— 7st 131b (H. Robinson) ~.. j Mr. G. MoGlashen's b , m Pupura, syrs, by Extractor— 7st 41b (Kennedy) 2 Mr. Ernest Alison's ch g Centenary, 4yrs, by Seaton Dclaval— Nelson, 7st lib (Bennett) ' ... ... 3 Also started: Soultikofi, Bst 9lb (P. McDevitt); Mary Ann, 6st 131b (Cullum); Laverna, 6st lllb (Rice); Field Maid, 7st 21b (Chaplin); Lord Delaval, 7st 21b (Rowe); Goldfire, 7s 21b (Martin), Soultikoff was favourite. j Tripoli and Centenary were the quickest to J begin, and the first-named showed the way j passing the stand, followed by Centenary, | Mary Ann, Pupura, Laverna, and Goldfire, with Soultikoff and Lord Delaval last. Rounding the bottom bend Tripoli, Centenary, and Mary Ann were the leaders, but afor passing the half-mile post Pupura made a move forward. Crossing the top Tripoli was still tho leader, and she was first to head for nome, attended closely by Pupura and' Centenary. Over the concluding stages Pupura challenged resolutely, but was beaten by a length and " a-half by Tripoli, with Centenary a similar distance further away third. ■' Soulti- • kptt was fourth, and then came Mary Ann, Goldfire, Laverna, Field Maid, and Lord Delaval. Time, lm 44 3-ss. ZEALANDIA HANDICAP of 175sova; second ]* horse 30sovs, and third lOsovs. 1 Seven .furlongs. . _ ;+,. .v Messrs. Winder and Moore's ch g Tattoo, aged, by Leolantia—Signet 11., Bst IMb (H. Gray) , ■■■ ... ... - ... i Mr. J. H. Walters'# ch g Goldsize, syrs, by Gluten— Bst slb (J. ' - Buchanan) ... ... ; ... ..... ... 2 Mr. R. ; Hannoa's br f Tinopai, 3yrs,, by : Stopniak—Mignon, 7st 31b (H. Robinson) 3 „ Also started: 7 Princo Soult, 9st (B. Deeley): Salute, 83t lib (P. . Brady); . Overtime,' 7st 61b (J. Conquest); Worcester, 7st 3lb (C. Brown)Lady Alicia, 7st (J. O'Shea); Almeida, 7st (R. Berry); • Virtue, 6st 101b -.(Martin). : - Goldsize was favourite. Tattoo and Lady Alicia were first off, closely attended by Goldsize arid ■ Salute, and thus they, passed, the stand and raced out of the straight. Tattoo, Lady Alicia, Overtime was the order going along the bottom bend, and there was no change at the half-mile post. Racing along the back Tattoo led Lady Alicia by '• * length, and • then followed Overtime, Salute, and Tinopai. - Goldaize : was lying second ~ crossing the top stretch, and when the straight, was reached challenged Tattoo in, determined fashion, while Tinopai also, put in her claim. At the distance Goldsize was within . half-a-length : of - the leader, on whom Gray was riding an excellent finish. Running along truly, Tattoo lasted long enough to win ,by a short head from Goldsize, three clear lengths after whom came Tinopai. , Then finished Prince Soult, Worcester, Almeida, Lady. Alicia. Salute, Overtime, and Virtue. Time, lm 28 l-ss. HAURAKI HANDICAP MAIDEN HURDLES of 150sovs; second horse 25sovs, and third horse lOsovb. Over * six flights of hurdles. One mile and a-half and 100 yds. Mr. P. Conway's br m Vestal, 6yrs, by Battleship, 9st 31b (R. Percival) ... ... ... 1 Mr. T. D. Gordon's ch g Spalperion. Syrs, by Spalpeen—Sophia, 9st (J. Anderton) 2 Mr. Errfest Alison's b g Ruffy, aged, by Seaton Delaval— 9at 4lb (A. J. ;Mc£!iynn) ... .. ... ... ... . ... 3 Also, ,v ted , : . Manuwera, 9st 101b (H. Hastedt); Explosive, 9st 4lb (E. Murtagh)Hakn, s 9st 31b (R. .Wilson): Vic, 9st lib (H. Price); .-JSukuhau. 9st lib (J. Tutchen); Santiago, 9st (J. Roach); Providence, • 9st: Hukarera; 9at (J. Tierney); ' Sesame, Sat (T. Jones); Clare, 9st (W. McKinnon). Ruffy was favourite.

An -raven despatch was effected, from which Providence, Ruffy, and Nukuhau were first away. At the initial obstacle Santiago led Baku, and the. pair were on terms at the second hurdle, wife Ruffy and Spalperion next in attendance: Santiago showed the way to Spalperion and. Ruffy at the third fence, but. passing the stand the second time Soalnorion was the leader, followed by . Ruffy. Santiago and Haku, with Hukarere last, Vestal took charge at the fourth fence, with Kuffy, Spalperion and Santiago next, and she led over the fifth hurdle from, Spalperion and Ruffy. Negotiating the last "hurdle boldly Vestal came on. and won by a length and a-half from Spalperion, who m turn was three *vr n L t, a ahead of Ruffy. Then came Santiago, Nukuhau, Clare, Haku, Vic, Sesame/ Hukarere and Providence. Manuwera pu led Un Explosive broke a leg " had to ft destroyed. Time, 3m Is. TAKAPUNA CUP HANDICAP of GOOsovs; second horse 75sovs, . and 'third horse half *' One mile three ; furlongs and anaif. Mr. E. W. Alison's ch m Tiresome, 6yrs, by Seaton Dejaval—Torment, 7st 91b (J. Conquest) .. .. ~ .. 1 Mr. J. J. Preston's ch g Holdfast, 6yrs! by Gluten— 6st 7lb (H. Robinson) .. Mr. F. M. Mills's br g Cheddar, 6yrs, by Merriwee—Brown Alice, Bst 81b (H Gray) Also started La Reina. Bst 51b (J. Buchanan) ; Jolie Fille, 7st 121b (R. Berry); Royal Irish, 7st lllb (J. O'Shea); Kakama, 7 5} llib (C. Brown); Tamainupo, 7at 81b (R. E. Brown); Kaween, 7st 31b (F. McDevitt); Admiral Soult, 7st 21b (C. Carmont) ; Devastation, 7st (B. Deeley) • Ovation, 6st 9lb (Kennedy), ' Cheddar was favourite.

Holdfast broke away once, and then the field was nicely despatched. Holdfast, Cheddar, and Ovation wore smartest to begin, and in a few strides the first-named drew out a clear length, which ho had increased to two at the end of a furlong and a-half, where Kakama was second, followed by Ovation and Cheddar. Racing along the back Holdfast was well clear of Kakama, Ovation, and Cheddar, and thus they negotiated the top stretch. When the straight was reached the first time Holdfast was still bowling along merrily in front of Kakama, and he showed the way past the - stand to the latter, with Ovation, Cheddar, Jolie Fille, Admiral Soult, Devastation, Royal Irish, Tiresome, and La Reina next. There was little alteration going out of the straight, while rounding the bottom bend Holdfast led Kakama, with Ovation and Cheddar next, and Jolie Fille following These horses were still in the van four furlongs from home, where Holdfast was a length in advance of Kakama, two lengths behind whom came Ovation. Tiresome now made a forward move, ,id at the three furlongs mark hud taken third position behind Holdfast and Kakama. Crossing the top Holdfast was going well in front, when Kakama began to fade away and Tiresome took second place. Entering the straight Hold•A rfl A sllßht , advantage over Tiresome, with Cheddar and Devastation coming alon" fast. At the distance. Holdfast. Tiresome", and Cheddar were battling it out resolutely, but over the final stages Tiresome outstayed her rivals and won by half-a-length from Holdfast, who in turn beat Cheddar by a head lor second money. Devastation was close up fourth, followed by Jolie Fille La Rema. Ovation. Royal Irish. Kakama', Admiral Soult. Tamainupo, and Kaween Time, 2m 29 3-ss. WINNERS OF THE•TAKAPUNA CUP (Since 1908). —Mr. D. Stewart's Scotty, 7.0... .2 29 3-5 1909—Mr. J. Nelson's Bully, 7.1 ...2 30 1910 Mr. N. Banks's Uranium, 8.3 2 32 1911— J. Roulston's Soultoria, 7.7. 28 4-5 1912—Mr. J. Roulston's Soultoria, 8.6..2 30 1913— J. D. Kemp's Jolie Fille, 7.7. .229 4-5 E t Miflpfi'f JuMome, 7.9,. J J2 ?0 3-5

FERRY HANDICAP of 135»0.Tg: .second horse 30sovs, and third lOsovs. Five furlongs and a-half. "' y y' Mr. M. Rybum's b g Munster. Syrs, by Spalpeen—Success, Bst Blb (A. McMillan) 1 Mr. R. Walker's' ch g The Celt,-; 6yrs, by Spalpeen— mare, Bst llib (B. Deeley) ... ... •... ... ... 2 Mr. W. C. Ring's b m Hinerewa, 6yrs, by Freedom—Black Watch, 9at (H. Gray)... 3 Also started:, Glittering Sands, Bst 13lb (B. Oliver); Merry Widow. Bst 101b (A. J. McFlynn); Tecoma, Bst 81b (J. O'Shea): Dandy Breeze, Bst 81b (J. Conquest); Lady Lynotte. Bst 81b (P. Brady); Maid 1 of Orleans, Bst 81b (R. Berry); Pakaka, Bst Blb (J. Buchanan); Chamman. Bst Blb (Gilchrist); Hawea, Bat 81b (R. E. Brown); Takanini, Bat 81b (C. Brown).' . * Tecoma was favourite.

Dandy Breeze was first to show out from a good start, and he led at the half-mile post from Munster and Lady Lynette. Crossing the top, Dandy Breeze tired, and .when the straight was reached, Munster was the leader, with Hinerewa, Lady Lynette, Tecoma, Glittering Sands, and The Celt at the head of tho others. In the run to the post Hinerewa and The Celt wont after Munster, but the latter, finishing up strongly, won by a length from The Celt, with Hinerewa half-a-length further away third. Glittering Sands was fourth and then came Tecoma, Merry Widow, Lady Lynette, Dandy Breeze, Maid of Orleans, Hawea, Takanini, Chainman, and Pakaka. Time, lm lis. CALLIOPE HANDICAP of 200sovs; second horse 25sovs, and third lOsovs. Five furlongs and a-half. For two-year-olds. Mr. G. E. T. Tuck's blk f Chime, by Royal Fusilier—La Cloche, Bst 131b (B. • Deeley) ... , ... • Mr. W. L. Thompson's ch f Delenda, by . .Obligado—Delania, 7st 51b (J. O'Shea)... • Mr, H. R. Mackenzie's ch f Lady Penury, by Penury— Given. 6st 101b (R. Berry) 3 Also started: Gold Necklet, 6st 10lb (C. Carmont); Attraction, 6st 101b (Preston); Zara,;6st 10lb (F. McDevitt); Marble Star, 6st 101b (J. Conquest). Delenda was favourite.

Chime dashed away smartly, followed by Attraction and Delenda. At the half-mile post Chimo still led Attraction, with Gold Necklet third, while Delenda appeared -to meet with interference. Chime, Attraction, JJelenda, was the order going along the back, but two furlongs from home Delenda .got into trouble and almost stopped. Chime was first to head for home, but in the straight was notly pursued by Delenda, who came with a well-sustained run, and dead-heated in. the last stride. Lady Penury was a length Sway third, and then came Marble Star, Gold Necklet,, Attraction, and Zamora. Time, lm 11 1-58. . On tho initiative of Mr. A. Gorden (stipendiary steward) an inquiry was held into alleged interference with Delenda. and after taking evidence it was resolved that the result stand unaltered. Deeley and O'Shea were cautioned. ■ OREWA HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 200sovs; second horse 30sovs, and third horse ISsovs. Over seven flights of hurdles. One mile and three-quarters. . Mr. D. Thompson's ch g North-East, aced, by Euroclyaon— 12st (F. Mo Cabe) ; ... ... 1 Mr. J. . Molloy's b s Surplus, 6yr», by Wamki—Bonus, 9sfc 91b (A. Julian) ... 2 Mr. J. Hooker's b m Kotiripo»?6yrs, by St. Crispin—Phyllis, 9st 51b (J. Tutchen) 3 _Also started: 'Lloyds, lOst 101b (A. J. McFlynn); Pip, lOst 51b (J. Anderton); Cloudy Dawn, 9st 10lb (J. Roach) Kremlin, 9st (it. Perciyal). North-East was favourite. ' •

Surplus at once set the pace and piloted the field over the first hurdle, followed by Cloudy Dawn, Kotiripo and North-East. Surplus, Kotiripo, North-East was the order passing the stand, and at the second fence this trio showed the way to Cloudy Dawn, Kremw> Pip, and Lloyds. Surplus, Kotiripo, and Worth-East were separated by a length each way at the third obstacle, but going over the top stretch North-East was in the van. NorthEast, Surplus, Kotiripo was the order at the fourth, hurdle, and at the fifth, fence, .after passing the stand, North-East was four lengths clear of Surplus, a similar distance behind whom came Kotiripo, with Kremlin, Pip, Cloudy Dawn and Lloyds following at long":intervals. North-East- still led Surplus, by -.four lengths at the sixth hurdle, with Kotinpo another ten lengths., away, and Cloudy. Dawn fourth. The same order was maintained over the top stretch; and crossing the last obstacle. Surplus challenged on the flat, but North-East easily held his own and won by four lengths, with Kotiripo six lengths further away, third. Cloudy Dawn was fourth, Pip fifth, Kremlin sixth, and Lloyds last. Time, 3m 19s. -

STEWARDS' HANDICAP of SOOsots: second horse. 35sovs, and third 15aovs. Five furlongs and a-half. Mr. D. J, Lynch's ch m Tripoli, 4yrs, by Obligado—Cyrenaica, 7st (J. O'Shea) ... , 1 Mr. R. Hannon's ch c King Lupin, ~ 3yrß,' • by Lupin—St. Crispin mare, 9st (H. Gray) ... ... ... ... ... ... g Mr. C. Dawson's ch g Glad Tidings, Syrs," by Gladstone St. Mary, , Bst 61b (8.. Deeley) ... ■■"' •... ... ... ! 3 Also ; started: Spalfisli, Bst 61b ' (J. Conquest); ; Goldsize, Bst - Gib (J. Buchanan); Apellon, Bst (C. Brown); Selection; 7st 121b (R. E. Brown); Worcester. 7st 41b (Goldfinch); Miss Livonia, 7st 81b (C. Carmont): Sign6.'.7Bt(Rice);Salina,6St-13lfc(R.-Berry); Spinster, 121b (T.,Chaplin). , v .;. ' King Lupin was favourite. Spinster misbehaved at the post, but when the tapes were released the field got nicely away and ra£cd in line for a-couple of chains until Tripoli drew out. Racing along the back Tripoli led Glad Tidings, Miss Livonia, and Spalfish. Crossing the top stretch Tripoli slipped her field and, coming on full of running, won nicely by . a length and a-quarter from King Lupin, half-a-length behind, whom came Glad Tidings, ; third. , Goldsize was fourth, and then finished Apellon, Miss Livonia, Spalfish, Signo, ' Salvia. Worcester, Selection, and Spinster. Time, lm 9 2-ss. NOTES ON THE RACING. , , One favourite won . and another deadheated, during the day, and a similar record was put up by second favourites. A fourth, a fifth, a sixth, and two seventh favourites also won races. For the opening event, the Maiden Plate, the nine horses carded went to the post, with SonltikoS a little better backed than Pupura, with Centenary and Tripoli next in request. . Taking command from the barrxer a rise Tripoli, won from end to end, with Pupura and Centenary in the places. .Four withdrawals reduced the Zealandia Handicap field to 10, with most support forthcoming for Goldsize, Tattoo, Prince Soult, Salute, Worcester, and Tinopai. Tattoo was early in the lead, and ably handled by H. Gray lasted long enough to win in fast time by a head from. Goldsize, with Tinopai third. Ruffy was heavily supported for the Hauraki Maiden < Hurdles, with Haku, Spalpenon, Manuwera, and . Vestal next " in favour. When it came to racing Vestal -won in good style from Spalperion, with the favourite in third position. Ruatangata was withdrawn from the fortieth Takapuna Cup contest, for which a field of a dozen went to the post. Cheddar, Who drew No. 1 at the barrier, was the populaa: choice, with Royal Irish, La Reina, Kakama, Devastation, Jolie Fille, Tiresome. Holdfast,* Ovation, Tamainupo, Kaween, and Admiral-Soult backed in the order written. Holdfast, followed by Kakama, acted as pacemaker until a furlong and a-half from home, when Kakama dropped back and Tiresome took second place. Holdfast was first into the straight, but over the concluding stages was challenged by Tiresome, who beat hun home and won by half-a-length, with Cheddar a head away, third. Devastation was close up fourth, and then, almost in line came Jolie Fille, La Reina. and Ovation, with Royal Irish next. Last year Jolie Fille won by, a short neck from La Reina, -with' tiresome a short head further away, third. J. Conquest, who piloted Jolie Fille last year was on Tiresome yesterday, and as in the case of the former, a remunerative dividend was returned. Tiresome is owned by Mr E W. Alison, who also bred her. The placed trio are six-year-olds. Betting was brisk on the Cup, the sum of £5584 being invested, compared with £4732-} twelve months ago. Tecoma, Hinerewa, Glittering Sands, Dandy Breeze, The Celt, and Munster were backed as written for the Ferry Handicap, which went to Munster, with The Celt and Hinerewa divid <} 68 ' 0 winner returned a good S^' G °. two-year-olds faced the starter for the Calliope Handicap, for which Delenda and Chime oarried nearly two-thirds of the money invested. A dead-heat resulted between this pair, but had it not been for the rough passago experienced, Delenda should have won. Lady Penury took third money. „ In , field of seven for the Orewa Hurdles, North-East was backed at odds-on, with Cloudy Dawn and Surplus next in demand. A mile from home North-East was in front, and holding the others safe from this oh he won comfortably from Surplus, with Kotiripo third.

The concluding race, the Stewards' Handicap. attracted' 12 of the 18 horses carded, and. most money was invested on King Lupin, with Glad Tidings, Apellon. Spalfish, Goldsize, Salvia, and Tripoli next m request A nice start was effeoted. from which Tripoli Was first to set the pace, and never leaving the issue in doubt, the Obligado filly won all the way, with King Lupin second and Glad Tidings third. The winner returned the largest dividend of the afternoon. SECOND DAY'S RACES. The following weights have been declared by Mr. George Morse for Saturday's racing:— HOBSON HANDICAP, four furlongs.— Chime 9.10, Delenda • 8.1, Mon Emma 7.11, Last Call 7.2. Kitty Belairs 7.2, Lady Penury fi'i b 3 1 : °' Go d Necklet 6.12. Graduate 6.12, Attraction 6.12, Golden Petal 6.12, Lucitama 6.12, Carnation 6.12, Zamora 6.12, Marble Star 6.12. 9 '

WAIWERA HANDICAP HURDLES, one mile _ and three-quarters.— 13.0, Merrimax 10.8, Watchchain 10.6, Lloyds 10.6 £'P 10.1, Surplus 10.1, Cloudy Dawn 9.7, Vestal 9.6, Kotiripo 9.5, Ruffy 9.0, Prestwich 9.0, Dogger Bank 9.0, Kremlin 9.0, Explosive 9.0, Sunrose 9.0.

ANNIVERSARY WELTER HANDICAP. Cheddar 9.9, Tattoo 9.9, Tiresome 9.7, Jolie Fille 8.9, Kakama 8.9. Spalfish 8.6, Devastation 8.4, Kaween 8.0, Admiral Soult 8.0, Holdfast 8.0, Tinopai 7.13, Ruatangata 7.12, Worcester 7.10, Maui.Nina 7.9, Soultikoff 7.8, Ovation 7.7, Almeida 7.7, Matawerewere 7.7, Fleet Arrow 7.7, Pupura 7.7, Centenary 7.7, Virtue 7.7. SUBURBAN HANDICAP, five furlongs and a-half.— Lupin 9.3, Waiorewa 8.9, .Spilfieh 8,3, liipojj 8.0, Salute B*o, ApeUon

7.10.' Selection'7.B, Overtime 7.3, Loloma 7.1, Worcester 7.1, Monoline 7.1, Miss Livonia' v 7.0. Maui Nina 7.0, Bogey 6.12, Signo 6.10, : Salvia 6.7, Tikitapu 6.7,- Spinster 6.7. RANGITOTO HANDICAP, five furlongs and : a-half.—Tripoli 9.11, Loloma 8.12, Signo 8.9, Spinster .8.5, Ruse de Guerre 8.2, Makura 8.2,' Salvia 8.1, Munster 8.1, Yankee Doodle 8.1, Lady Elgiva 8.0, Tupura 7.13, Hinerewa 7.7, Harenoa 7.6, Glittering Sands 7.5, Centenary 7.5. Spalperion 7.5, Cordite 7.3, Tocoma 7.2, Hawea 7.2, Dandy Breeze 7.2, Cognent 7.2; Maid of Orleans 7-.2, Pakaka 7.2, Chainman 7.2. . MAIDEN HURDLES \ HANDICAP, one mile and a-half .and 100yds.—Vestal 10.6, DaWn 10.4, Tiri 9.9, Spalperion 9.8, Manuwera 9.7, Ruffy 9.5, Prestwich 9.4,. Lady Dot 9.3, Sunrose .9.3, Mortite 9.2, Explosive 9.1, Haku 9.1, Vic 9.0, Nukuhau 9.0, Santiago 9.0, Hukurere 9.0, Sesame 9.0, Oki Oki 9.0, Clare 9.0, Chainman 9.0, Navy Blue 9.0, Weka 9.0. < T.J.C. HANDICAP, . one mile and a auarter. — Merriwee 9.0, Cheddar 8.9, Tiresome 8.8, La Reina 8,2, Prince Soult 7.13, Goldsize . 7.11, Jolie Fille 7.9, Kakama 7.9, Royal Irish 7.8, Devastation 7.4, Tamainupo 7.4, Gloy 7.1, Holdfast 7.1, Kaween 7.0, Admiral Soult 6.13, Virtue 6.8, Ovation 6.7, Almeida 6.7. MOANA HANDICAP, seven furftngs.— Munster 9.4, The Celt 9.2, Merrimax 8.13, St. Francis 8.11, - Glittering Sands 8.8, Centenary 8.8, Goldfire 8.5, Mary Ann 8.4, Merry Widow 8.4, Dandy Breeze 8.4, Laverna 8.4, Lady Lynette . 8.4, Field Maid 8.4, Takinini 8.4, Lady Wairapa 8.4, Flying Feather 8.4, Te Coma 8.4,' Lord Delaval 8.4. Acceptances close at noon 'to-day, KAWAKAWA RACES. [BT TEtIGRAPH. — CORRESPONDENT.] . Kawakawa, Thursday. The Eawakawa races were held to-day. There was a record attendance and ideal weather. The .Cup was won by Nimrod by half a-head, with Othello second, after the finest race ever witnessed on the course. CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. WEIGHTS FOR MIDSUMMER MEETING. [bt telegraph.—press association.] ~ . Christchtjrch, Thursday. The following are the Canterbury Jockey Club's handicaps for the forthcoming meeting:— ' HORNBY WELTER, seven furlongs.— Kilts 9.13, Merton 9.10, Teviotdale 9.8, Gnome 9.7. Mount Victoria 9.1, First Glance 9.1. Flower of the West 9.0, - Glenowl 8.13, Sun beam 8.7, Vanquish 8.6, Gregory 8.6, Armwell 8.3, Miss Kolmar 8.2, Judith 8.0, Re spond 8.0, The Joker 8.0. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, one mile and —Tannhauser 9.0, Emperador 8.11, Thrax 8.9. Martius 8.9, Rinaldo 8.8, Flora, Macdonald 8.3, Specialform '8.0, Glenfinnan 7.13. Stardancer 7,12, The Cornet 7.2, Odessa 7.1, Council 6.13, Britain Crown 6.7, Gold Coin 6.7, Lady Marcia 6.7, Aphaea 6.7, Troon 6.7. > : LYTTELTOisr " PLATE, five" ; furlongs.—: Honesty 8.11, Charmilla 8.8, Bee 8.3, Marsa 8.3, Roumania 7.12, Boldstroke 7.9, Moulu 7.9, Wise Bird 7.9, Bonny Maiden ,7.9, St. Helen 7.9, Olga Carlovna 7.9, Stewe 7.9, Fastradi;7.9, Tuniso 7.6, Atheldana 7.3, Snapdragon 7.3, Angelina 7.3,' Gargaron 7.3, Asgard 7.3. ' ,CRAVEN PLATE, seven furlongs.— bray 9.0, Martius 8.13; Salzburg 8.4, Imagination 8.3, Stardancer 8.2, Vocation 7 J. 3, Kilts , 7,12, Merton .9, Veritas 5.7, Teviotdale 7.7,' Silver Shield 7.5, Mount Victoria 7.0, First Glanoe 7.0, Briar Patch 6.13, Baritone 6.13, Flower' of the West 6.13, Historiette 6.12, Snowraker 6.7. HALS WELL HANDICAP, one mile.— Canute 9.5, Counsel 9.3, Joan 8.9, Slogan 7.12, Owhetoro 7.11, Bonne Bounche 7.11, Ada Merling 7.10, Bravest 7.9. Forest Belle 7.8, i Firm ; Hold 7.7, Kingsway 7.3, Bridegroom 7.2, Respond - 7.2, Moneymaker 7.0, Sir Hamilton 7.0, Scratch Melody 7,0, Martial 7.0. Free 7.0. Trilby 7.0. Glee 7.0. POST HANDICAP, one mile.Tannhauser 9.7, Specialform 8.13, Mowbray 8.12, Imagination 8.2, Salzburg 8.2, The Cornet 7.13, Gnome 7.9, Canute 7.9, Counsel 7.7, Veritas 7.6, Aphaea 7.2, Lady Marcia 7.2, Glenowl 7.0, .Troon 7.0, Aimwell 6.7. ' ROTO|UA JOCEEY CLUB. -■ The handicapper ■ (Mr. Robert Wynyard) states that owing to the wires being down the - weights for the Rotorua Jockey Club's meeting will not be published until Monday morning. TE KUITI RACING CLUB. , Acceptances - for all events to be run at the Te Kuiti : Racing . Club's - Meeting n close' to-night at 9 p.m. SOUTH AUCKLAND, RACING CLUB. Nominations f^r. the . South Auckland Racing Club's meeting, to be l , held on February 20 and 21, close with the secretary (Mr. W. I. Conradi), Hamilton, and with Mr. F. D. Conge, Vulcan Lane, Auckland at nine o'clock this 'evening, • - SALE OF BLOODSTOCK, The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company will offer for sale at the Albert Yards to-day * the i> racehorses : Santa Rosa,- Overtime, and Decorate. 1