SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15613, 20 May 1914, Page 5

SPORTING.

' ' RACING FIXTURES. . May2l, 23—Wanganui-Jockey Club. May 21, North Otago, Jockey Club.;.'■;. June B,' 6, B—Auckland Racing Club. ;;;,, June 8, Otaki Maori Racing Club;- ,|; Jub'eV3/4—Duheain ! Jockey | Club;.;).,: June 17, 18—Hawke'a Bay ■ Jockey Club. : June ; 24, : : 25—Napier Park ;, Racing Club. July 2, Racing Club. July 15, 18—Wellington Racing Club, v;

DATES OF COMING EVENTS. New Zim,and. May Wanganui Steeplechase. '■; June B—Great Northern Hurdle Race. : June 6-Great 'Northern Steeplechase..;■: Juno 3—Otago Stoeplecbase. June IHawke'a Bay Steeplechase. - . : - Juno 24—Napier,Steeplechase. , July 16—Wellington Sloolochaso. : :

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS,

. SrjßSCHißßE.—Gondolier is by Gipßy King. T.H.M., Komuera.—At the disposal sale of the Now Zealand Stud Company's stock at Sylvia Park in 1891, St. Legor realised, 400 guineas, and . Hotchkiss 855 \ guineas.' The firstnamed fell to the bid of fho lato Mr. L. D. Nathan, and the latter to Mr. T. Morrin.

: J.O'M., Gisborno.—We have 'no actual knowledge .of the manner in which- tho sweop in question is conducted; but understand that it is conducted somewhat on the linos mentioned in your letter. All sweeps are illegal in Now Zealand, and letters addressed to known promoters' would not be delivered. ■'.

NOTES BY PHAETON,

THE WANGANUI;'MEETING;

The Wanganui Jockey Club will inaugurate their winter meeting tomorrow, 'and the same concludes on Saturday. Both the. big events— Wanganui Stoeple chase and the Century Hurdle Race—come up for decision on the opening day, ami in each case Mr. G. Morse Has succeeded in throwing a strong', veil of uncertainty round tho issues. With 13 ■ horses still engaged in the cross country event, and that number including Bercola (12st), Glenmore (12st), and The Spaniard (list 101b), a deal of interest will bo centred in the result. When Glenmore scored last year he carried lOst 91b, so that means he will have Ist Sib more in the saddle when he sets out to contest to-morrow's race. Bercolf won the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase under list 31b, so that The Officer's chestnut. son has to face a rise of • 111b. The Spaniard won the Hawke's. Bay Steeplechase and Napier Park Steeplechase under 9st 71b and lOst 111b, respectively, and under, list he. ran Bercola to a head for first honours in the decision of the New Zealand. Grand National Steeplechase. Gondolier (lOst 21b) and Kauroa (lOst 131b) are another pair freely whispered about as likely to snine during the winter campaign. Eight horses figure in the Century Hurdle Race, with Espartoro (list) at the head of the ' list. Player (lOst 101b), who won a double, at the Hawke's Bay meeting in. really good Btyle, follows Espartero in the Wanganui handicap. The Sabretache gelding is by : all accounts a clever fencer, and as he is I considered a good horse in heavy going he should be equal to taking a hand in the (settlement of the question to-morrow. A flat event on to-morrow's programme, in the result of which a keen local interest will be manifested in local circles, is the Connolly Handicap, to contest which tho Auckland-owned Goldsizc has been transported to the scene of action. '; With 8«t 101b the Gluten gelding has probably received his full deserts, but in the decision of the Taranaki Cup he demonstrated that he could compass a . mile and a-quarter really well. Cheddar (Bst 41b), who won the Manaia Handicap at Egmont last week under only lib less than he will bo called upon to carry in the Connolly Handicap, may bo expected to rivet "a. deal of attention. ' :" : ''" '•"'•:'■'

. THE GREAT NORTHERNS. The fact that several horses engaged in the Great Northerns will be contestants at Wanganui will. servo to involve matters connected with the impendiug_ double, at Ellerslie, as stiff penalties for winners havo to be faced. For instance, if either Bercola or Glenmore win . the Wanganui Steeplechase ' such will entail 10vO additional for the Ellerslie cross country race, and as list 121b is opposite their respective names in the latter event the position would be seriously altered. Espartero and Cornelian are the pair engaged in the Century Hurdle Race which also figure in the Great, Northern Hurdle Race. A 101b penalty could be earned at Wanganui for the Elierslie race; but a win in the Century Hurdle Race would only mean 71b additional for the Great Northern Hurdle Race. •■'. :'•!;

",:■'■ A ) COUNTRY ORGANISATION. The New Zealand Country Racing Club's Executive has issued a circular and proposed constitution, on which a vote is sought to be taken. The circular issued contains the following:—" The proposal to establish,a Country Clubs' Association has been before the clubs prominently during the past two years, and the merits discussed, and as the enclosed draft of the constitution and objects also details the proposition, the executive have little, to add, still they would earnestly point out that if all the country clubs in the Dominion will join and work together for their common weal, the combination will be one that the enemies of racing must seriously reckon with. The executive also wish to emphasise that the association will add strength to tho New Zealand Racing Conference, and will be the means of preventing clashing interests that practically have everything in common. 'The. executive cannot too strongly urge clubs to be alive to their interests, to not again allow their privileges to be taken away without practically having a voice in the matter. What has happened once will ■ happen again' unless the clubs, being forewarned will be forearmed.. Our enemies' strength lies in their combination; they are a compact fighting, machino thereby, so we may well copy their example in this respect. In the proposed constitution the objects of the association are stated to combine together the country racing clubs of the Dominion for mutual protection and support—particularly . in the following, viz. : —fa) To secure justice to country, racing clubs in the distribution of totalisator permits and also .to endeavour to seonro for the association a voice in the allotting of same; (b) to assist as far as possible in the election to Parliament of persons favourable to .the • retention of the totalisator ; (c) to endeavour to secure an increase of totalisator' permits to country racing clubs, commensurate with the increase of population, and the needs and desires of country inhabitants; (d) to endeavour to protect the interests of country racing clubs with roforence to the question of State taxation; (e) to endeavour to secure equal representation with metropolitan clubs on district committees; (f)' to prevent undue interference with the privileges of country racing clubs by any club or combination; (g). to be a medium of communication between country racing clubs and the New Zealand Racing Conference, so that tho strength of united voice and action may bo brought to bear on all questions affecting the : interests - of country racing clubs. . "'■ .'■:■'■■)■' ■"■ ■'.' ,

,'■/. '•;''.' ":f'' : i-"-;...y"'..i •■ .... ■-,;'■■■ .-■;?;■'•>,-•.' o .'•■. '• :.; A hbni'» that is being whispered about as likely;, to be'; heard of this ; winter is Kauroa. :':'At the Wanganui ■ meeting llast May. Kacirba. won '.l the two .steeplechases which,he' and no was given credit for; i most satisfactory performance when he.won the Grandstand Steeplechase. Kauroa iiii '.a descendant of 'Captain Webb, so that lie comes from a good jumping branch ol; ; the Traducer family.

Balrariald (by Positaho—Wakeful), who cost ..l4Qogns. as a yearling, won his first 1 race recijntly, when he beat a field of 11 in Tattetsiills Stakes. ; ■ As the race was limited to horses that had not received a sum exceeding SObovs but of any. one race at the time of starting, it may be inferred that '' class" was not , a strong : feature in -the:-field which Balranald beat. ■

■•v Sportsmen present at Awapuni would not 'be surprised at the finding of the Wanganui District Appeal Committee in upholdin the. appeal of Wilson and T. George in the Clajisis case. It was a case of starting Classis with the knowledge that she had no change of victory—generally believed to ha similar to the Walfalo case at Hawkesbury. li the event of the Manawatu Club taking the affair further to the racing conference judges, it should be interesting to note their finding.

Trainer Emmett Pope is having a very anxious time with the Great Northern Hurdles candidate, Cloudy Dawn, the chestnut struck '■■ himsolf last Thursday morning, and has been more or loss lame ever since. He was limping badly when seen last Saturday at Ellerelie and failed to put in an appearance on the track on Tuesday, : The chances of getting the son of Seaton Delaval to the post on June 3 aro, not very bright, and if he does face the barrier he cannot be expected to do -.himself jußtico after experiencing an enforced spell at this stage, when he should be indulging in the right work. Clo.ily Dawn threatened to play a big part in the decision of the 2i miles hurdles event, for he was in capital condition at the time of the mishap.

There is a tendency to support Sandy Paul strongly for tho Great Northern Steeplechase, in which event he has . not been ha.rshly treated in the matter of poundage, provided he takes kindly to the steeplechase country at Ellerslie. His trainer, Percy Johnston, should know what is required so win over the hill, for he has steered past winners of the Great Northern Steeplechase. : There is plenty of. good schooling country round Sentry Hill, where Sandy Paul is quartered, and no doubt the chestnut has received the necessary education.

Every sportsman and racing club official in New Zealand knows full well that there is only one totalisator worthy of the name in use in tho Dominion—the Ellorsjie machine For Te:ording especially, .it is absolutely beyond suspicion, besides being up-to-date in other respects. Yet it is said more startling improvements are',to bo made in the future, and EUerslie will require all these improvements to satisfy the ever-increasing multitude which goes a-racing at the popular rendezvous.

Returned Auckland trainers and sportsmen generally are very loyal to Ellerslie racecourse, which, they contend, more than favourably compares as a racing and training resort with the best of the Southern tracks. Caretaker Albert Hill and his staff are just now busy putting everything in order for, the winter gathering. ...,.;.."..

No less than half-a dozen ■. Great Northern Hurdle candidates claim ' engagement in the big steeplechase, and the fact that there is three days between the two races may influence tho owners of most of these to saddle up in both Great Northerns. Peary, Sandy Paul, Bercola, Huffy, Donzel, and Kauroa are the candidates referred to.

Ruffy is to start in both the big hurdles and steeplechase at. Ellerslie next month, and his. parly make no secret of the fact that they favour his prospects of success in the "double." That it is a hard task Ruffy is undertaking, was proved in the case of Sol .and Napper in late years...

Dr. Ring recently operated on Black Northern and removed a substance from his back, which is said to explain the peculiarity possessed by the Salvadan gelding, of stopping in his races. It is to be hoped that the surmise will prove correct, and that in the future Black Northern will at least seo his races out.

Huia 'and Gondolier, are two Southern candidates engaged. at Wanganui tomorrow likely to come in for strong support in the Century Hurdles and Steeplechase respectively. : Neither has defeated' better than second-class company .as yet, but their training efforts suggest they. are both capable of doing better than has been recorded by them. .

Barbwiro's absence is noted .■ from the Maiden Hurdle nominations for Ellerslie, which can only be taken to mean that his joint owners intend starting. him in the Great Northern Hurdles, for which event he is claiming a few friends. He is certainly going along nicely in his work at Ellerslie, but is being set quite a hard task to capture the Great . Northern Hurdles with only one ; previous effort over fences. ■ ■ ' ,_ : .

Old Paritutu,, who has been paid np for ! in the Great Northern Steeples, is said to be in great heart at New Plymouth—*> lively as a two-year-old," ,said a, returned Aucklandcr the other day. The evergreen fencer is expected to put in an appearance at Ellerslie during next week.

The successful two-year-old Bedford, must be intended for early spring racing, for ho is being kept in active training, without being sot any hard . tasks. Hadj is another rising three-year-old that is being kept moving by his mentor.

The Renown—Mystic gelding at fillers-, lie is training on satisfactorily under his owner-trainer's care, and should do well with the colours up. He got over seven furlongs easily in 1.35 on Tuesday morning. Most of Renown's stock which raced won.

It seems rather peculiar to learn, that ft jockey who was suspended by the Whatawhata racing officials some months ; ago should be allowed to'go on following his profession "and riding winners until quite recently. Such is said to be a fact, the truth being that the country, ' officials failed in their duty to notify the ruling authorities. .-.'

' Mark Ryan ■' has a rising three-year-old in/ hand at Ellerslie which is claiming moro than passing attQntion.. It is by Marble Arch—Soult Girl, is well grown, and if genoral appearances count for anything,. should turn out a useful performer.

Goldsizo wdljl .barry the confidence of Aucklanders in the Connolly Handicap at Wanganui to-morrow, when he will be ridden by J. Buchanan.. Telegraphic reports state the little, son of Gluten has been galloping well in. his work. .

The owner of Mcrrimax has somo idea of talcing tho son of Mcrriwee to Australia later on in. the winter, i, He should d-> well with the gelding across the water> where it is not hard to .< placo hurdle-pei formers to win. '..:■ : .:■' - _ ■ ; ■ There is a rumour current that Idealism may not fulfil his Great Northern Hurdles j engagement. He would certainly need to show vast improvement on his : Hastings j efforts if his prospects "of.i, success could j be heralded.'' : •;•• '.;•/:' •_ ■::;] J;•'••';■.,. •■.;-.-;;.! McFlynn was offered the >, mount': on Master Tupuhi in the Century Hurdles at .\v"angaiiuL to-morrow, but had ;;::. already contracted: for Aruake, .'and; arranged/ for Tilsliiy: to: go South and steer:; the light weight, , ' Hs-utere was being- led about at Ellorslie on Tuesday morning, 'but. bore a > very, bulky appearance, and ; gave: ho : evidence that he could bo toned down sufficiently to have. A reasonable 'chance in the. Great Northern Steeples. i

' . Playing football 'on Saturday \ last,' E. PercivdJ, the {hurdle "horseman, sustained injurieit \ which have kept j himout of the saddle during the week, A bruised bone is tie bauble. ' ; , IB ■..■; i ■■ ■>-."' IS ■:■■:■.■. ..■:"■:;'-,-■ ' !

/ V Kilmeny, which is said to be one of the most ";r promising hurdlers owned?, in ..the South tor years; is: doing everything asked of him ! at Riccarton, but will' not sport silk again until the.Trentham Winter Meeting. -;.

: : Espartero, the Great; Northern candidate, recently cut himself : while schooling at Hastings^. and lost i lot of blood, but nothing serious is anticipated, and he is expected ■ to" fulfil * His • engagements at Ellerslie.' . , ' ' "■

- Con the Shaughraun and Iscarion are the latest to ; be despatched across the water for racing. The pair, went over in charge of L. Hagerty, who will ride them in Victoria* , Owner Nurse also accompanied the fencers, which left the South last week.

G. P. Moore has finally decided not to race Hallowmas in. the Dominion, but will accept a limited number of approved mares for that sire at Bushy Park Stud next season. - : ;.

: The TVaipukurau (H. 8.) Jockey Club intend raising stake money next year to £1100, which will be the largest amount given by any one-day meeting in the Dominion.

Frank Lind, now private trainer to MrG. Donnelly at Greenmeadows, has made a start with that sportsman's team of jumpers, and has El Dorado, Otatara, and Gold Lock in work. . .

Messrs. F. Macmanemin and W. Casey returned from their hoilday jaunt to Australia on Sunday last, both looking hale and hearty after an enjoyable- trip.

, Jack Lambess sprinted his pair of rising two-year-olds in company over a furlong and a-half on Tuesday morning, both shaping well for beginners.

A. J. McFlynn may journey across to Australia during the winter to steer one of the Auckland jumpers likely to be taken across the water. .•

: Arthur Julian tripped South to Wanganui this week to ride The Spaniard and Golden Water in their engagements at the Southern fixture.

The stake won by King Try at Avondale is said to be in dispute. It is reported to be a question of ownership which is engaging the authorities.

, Sir Solo is spelling in the Wairarapa, prior to being taken up to receive a special preparation for events at the next C.J.C. Spring Meeting.

The withdrawal of Papalitz from the Century Hurdles at Wanganui would be a severe blow to keen followers of the turf who rushed in to support him early.

Cornelian is expected, to run a great race at Wanganui to-morrow." In fact, the stable double—Cornelian and Bercola— is being largely talked of.

The famous Tod Sloan is now proprietor of the New York Bar in Paris, which is known as the "Tod Sloan Bar." ,

. The country benefited to the extent' of £1000 13s 9d as a result of the tax reaped from the Hawke's Bay Cup fixture.

Toreador is back at P. Jones's stables after his spell in the paddock, but is not yet in active commission.

Ngapuka is to be taken along to Helensville to-morrow to make a bid for the cup at that fixture.

J. Williamson, the Ellerslie ownertrainer, will be amongst the visitors at Waganui meeting this week.

Arthur Oliver . has recovered from his attack of influenza, and will carry the " Highden " colours at Wanganui.

Antiphone is eating the oats of idleness just at present, though <ho is still under P. Jones's care.

Bercola is to/bo ridden by E. Copestake in the Wanganui Steeplechase.

Paoli was very sore 'after racing at Hawera.

TRACK WORK AT ELLERSLIE.

Yesterday morning broke fine at Ellerslie, and Trainers Macmenamin, Thorpe, and Moraghan were 'out before breakfast with the best of their strings. .

Bouvardia, .'.-'■ Had j, .•■ Valhambrosa, and Sigo were some of Macmanemin's team indulging in sprinting tasks. Kakama covered a mile, the last seven furlongs in.lm 365, not being asked to extend herself. It took Prince Soult, Tragedy King, and Soultikoff about the same to cover seven furlongs on the inner grass, but they were slow to move the first part. The trio finished together, without being extended. After breakfast, Ngatiruanui and Try Fluke were associated together for six furlongs on the inner grass, the latter finishing in front, though the former seemed to be staying on better. ! Mai'sie Pop was indulged in useful work on the same track. . . Christmas Rose was noticed sprinting with her usual dash, the last four' taking 52 2-ss. ■ Glittering Sands and Wee Olga were not asked ,to do any better than lm 23s for sis furlongs of the inner grass track. Bluestone was again worked on the tan, but was not asked to go fast. Admiral Soult easily accounted for Pip over a round, of the sand, the son of Soult {[oing particularly well at the close, and ooking the picture of condition. Stenning's pair of chestnuts sprinted three furlongs on the sand as well as expected. Tripoli had a little the best of Tangawai in a sprint, the last three in only fair time. Goldfire seemed to hit out nicely when exercised en the sand. Fleet Arrow and Ngapuka finished akad of Hazelton over half-a-mile on the inner grass, the last- three in 395. Worcester worked on the sand. La Rcina defeated Self on the inner grass over a sprint journey. Scotch and Atahere covered three furlongs on the sand in the vicinity of 40s. The well-seasoned but disappointing Pupura was observed getting through useful work on the sand.

.King Try covered seven furlongs at' a sound pace only, the last six taking lm 255.:.-'.." - ■" -.<■ r

Lady Alicia sprinted, the last three in something under 40s. Selection ran out four furlongs in 545. ' Vestal, Ingenkender, . Bedford, Ruse de Guerre, Bejabers, Dandy Breeze, and many others were.seen out indulging in useful work. .THE FENCERS. First Wairiki (Roach) cleared a couple of hurdles during the breakfast hour, and then got over two circuits of the sand track. He seems to have lightened up with the racing he had at Avondala. Master Kegel (Webb) fenced much better than Merrimax (Rae) over a round of the hurdles. Hauera, the G.N. Steepleß candidate, fell at tie first fence of th~o double, but was afterwards. remounted by Adolph, an* cleared' the steeplechase ', fences: in the straight faultlessly on two different occasions. ' \ ' ■.' .':'.■' .', :' : y. • ■

The Pol)> (Conway) and Providence (O'Connor) were seen ; out together over hurdles, but'neither impressed onlookers. Salvannie cleared a couple of fences in the straight in good style. >; Over more than a circuit of the fences, Hnku (Conway) 'was always in the lead of Ooleraine.^ (TUtey);■■ and ; Lady Sabretache (Rae), the two flatter making somo faulty efforts.-, Recap (Kelly) joined in over the last five fences, and actually finished second to Haku at the dose. *'

• Captain? Jack : ("Webb) .acted as pilot to shunter,; Chriv (Rae), over both the hurdles and some of the lesser steeplechase obstacles, both making a bold showing.- ■ r,Golb<irne (Tilsey) arid Siola (Roach) gave a ;ffair-exhibition, ; of jumping over the steeplechase obstacles in the straight. .The Celt (Roach) gave as good a display of jumping', an anything seen; out. He worked in company with Matawerewcre (Tilaey) over two fences."; THe latter wants a'little more education before be can be-' comeentirely ,-proficient;-' ■ '~"■.'- ■~.-.

INTER-PROVINCIAL GOSSIP.

[BT TELEGRAPH.—OWN COBBESFONMQTn, WELLINGTON. Tuesday. The imported horse Hallowmass will not he rated in New Zealand. He takes up stud duties this season. In tho event of the Hon. J. D. Ormond not having a representative in the Century Hurdles at Wanganui, F. W. Mc Cabe will* ride Darby Paul. The Karamu cast-oft Formby, who has* done a season at the stud, will make his reappearance under silk at Wanganui this week. He will contest the open sprint event each day, and will be ridden by W. Bell.

Goodwin Park is coming into the reckoning for the Century Hi rdles at Wanganui. The old gelding is now carrying more condition than ever before, and )ie seems to be thriving on the preparation F Tilley is giving him. The want of a race may tell against him, and probably he may be seen to more advantage in "the May Hurdles, on the second day of the meeting. He won this event last year.

The Tcport that Mr. Jas. Bull, of Hunterville, has purchased Ibhar, is contradicted. * The new owner of the horse is Mr. W. Oldfield, of Marton.

The Marton trainer, T. Lloyd, is taking five horses to the Wanganui meeting. .

Glenmore is a doubtful starter in the big steeplechase, and Mr. H. J. Cameron will rely on Kauroa in that event, while Waterworks will start in the Hack Steeplechase. W. Adams will ride Papalitz and Kauroa in the Wanganui double.

J. Hathaway has the 'chaser Windage in work at Awapuni, The Euroclydou gelding will bo seen out at Otaki next month.

A prominent local sporting medico is sending to the Trentham trainer, J. Ayers, a two-year-old brown filly by Martian from Black Bes3, and a four-year-old gelding by Ghoorka from the same mare. Black Bess is by San Fran from Lady Bevys, dam of Mediterranean and Top Note.

Ermengarde is still in regular work at Awapuni. and the two-year-old Parifonn is doing light tasks, but the other " Highden'' horses, with the exception of Bertrada, have been eased off for the winter

G. Price has four or five rising two-year-olds in hand, but the only one said to be of much account is the half-sister (by Elevation) to Boanerges.

Mr. G. L. Stead has purchased from Mr. F Bailey, of Bulls, a five-year-old gelding by Vladimir from Tauhou. He intends using the horse as a hunter, and may in the event of bis showing any pace, race him in hunter events at the Grand National and Amberley fixtures.

J. Olsen, the South , Island horseman, who went over to Australia to ride Sister Radius in her engagements after the Dunedin meeting, returned to New Zealand by the Sydney boat, which arrived lastWednesday. Olsen rode a winner in Sydney the day before he left. He has three mounts at the Oamani meeting.

Owing to his having contracted a severe cold, A. Oliver did not journey to the Egmont meeting last Wednesday, but he goes to Wanganui to ride Bertrada there this week.

The locally-owned Fashion Plate was schooled over the big' fences £t Trentham recently and acquitted herself well. She will not go to the Wanganui meeting, and her first 6tart over a steeplechase . course will bo at Otaki next month.

CANTERBURY. Tuesday. The Birkenhead — yearli.ig purchased by Mr. A. W. Rutherford, jun., at the Hon. J. D. Ormond's safe, has arrived at Riccarton, and has gone into McCaulay's stable, which should be strong in two-year-olds next season.

L. Hagerty left for Sydney on Thursday with Con the Shaugraun and Icarion, who will be raced in the Commonwealth during the winter. Emperador and Valhalla have been having an easy time since their return from the North. Canute, in the same stable, has also been eased off.

Gnome will not be raced at Oamaru and Dunedin. His connections have decided on a Northern trip, commencing at Hastings next month, and taking in Napier Park and Wellington before returning here for the Grand National Meeting.'

Eight of Sir George Clifford's yearlings have been ridden, and they are being exercised daily. They present a promising appearance, and they look equal to any draft of youngsters ever sent from the Stonyhurst stud. As for the older members of Cutters team many of them are on the retired list. . The two-year-old filly Wise Bird is in this category, as she has not recovered from the effects of a .splint which she developed some time ago. Masterpiece is also-in the paddock with an enlarged off foreleg. Snapdragon is sore, and has lightened up a lot, necessitating a spell. Others in the stable having an easy tinis include Quarantinp. Wharfinger, Winning Way, Beggar Maid, and Commerce.

R. J. Mason has recoramissioned Meltchikoff, the two-year-old brother to Mowbray (by Menschikoff—Lady Melton). He has done no racing yet, and he looks as if he would require careful handling, as he has the appearance of being a tricky customer.

W. Pine has the Orzil gelding Ovar in. work, with a view to hurdle racing. This trainer's team has iust been strengthened by the arrival of two mares, four years old, by Nuptial Rite and Finland. ■ 11. W. King is hacking Query about the roads. It is a trifle doubtful, I should say, if he will survive a severe preparation, but King should bo a good judge of most things concerning this speedy gelding, whom he rode in most of his races.

Kilmeny is very well at present, and is striding out in good style in his work. The programme mapped, out for him includes hurdle races at the Wellington Winter Meeting and then at the Grana National fixture.

Sunbeam was schooled over the pony hurdles at Riccartcn on Friday. He gave a fair display, and hopes are again entertained that he may develop into a jumper. . Acajoyery, in C. Bourne's stable at Riccarton, fell" and broke his neck while being schooled over the hurdles on Friday. He was a good sort, and gave promise of developing into a decent hurdler. Stevedore is doing good work at present, though his feet are causing some trouble. He lias been a disappointment, and I am afraid he' is not quite 60 smart a« was hoped in the spring.. Peg appears none the worse for her two races at Ashburton. She is bowling along in nice style, and she should not ho long before she wins a race. A brother to the successful jumper, Gold Pin (by Terrapin—Reject) has gone into Bridge's stauie at Riccarton. Flora Macdonald is still being spelled. The leg which has given so much trouble has fined down a lot, and she will shortly bo taken in hand again. If Bhe fails to stand a preparation she will be retained by Mr. Friedlander as a brood mare. A promising yearling colt (by Charlemagne— "has just been broken in by M. Hobbs. Stardancer is being hacked about the roads. She is a useful galloper, but for some time past she has not shown her true form in public.

Mr. P. D. McNab, the newly-appointed custodian to the Canterbury Jockey Club, has taken'up his duties. : His predecessor, Mr. M. Mitchell, was entertained a few nights ago by the trainers, and was made the recipient of a presentation. Corrie (by Sant Ilario— Lynn) and Counterpoint (by Count.. Witte—Poinsfitti) are the latest recruits to the jumping team at Riccarton. Milo, who broke down while racing over hurdles at. Ashburton, will not be further persevered^ with, and will be returned to hi? owner.

Specialform was more seriously injured through .being galloped on at Timaru than was at first realised. Her leg has filled badly, and it will be some time before she is able to race again. . R, BerryV riding engagement with M. Hobbs's stable will come to an end at the close of th© Dunedin: Jockey Club's Win- • .. , - ■ ■•, ■

ter Meeting next month. He will then (jo to Sydney for the '. winter, returning' in time for the epring racing. He will be associated with Mr. E. J. Watt's team. WANGANUI. '. : Tuesday. Although Zetes was not started at Hawera on the first <lay, it is said that he is in splendid fettle, and on the work ho is doing at Waveiley is expected to be very hard to beat in whatever he starts at the Wanganui meeting. Mr. J. Casserly sold the gelding Encore the other day to Mr. Itiddifcrd, of Christchurch, for £450. It is understood that the fonr-year-okl son of Maniapoto—-Ap-plause will be put to the jumping game, though it may be that he will be given an opportunity to win a race or two on the flat first. The gelding has a great dash of pace, and should be a good 6take winner either on the flat or over hurdles, as he has shown that he can jump. St. Gate was heavily supported in both j his races at Hawera, lout a second and a third was the best be could do. Hia failure on the first day must have been very disappointing to his owner, Mr. W. R. Tuck, who was very confident of the gelding's success. He ran well for over a mile and jumped cleanly, but when tackled by Sam Pan did not lespond to the challenge at all resolutely. It may be that the going was not to his liking, but his displays at the meeting were considerably below what had been expected by those who regarded him as a champion up to a mile and a-half over the small sticks.

Gondolier has been responsible for a couple of attractive displays over the big fences during the week, and from tho way he has shaped siicc arriving here ho has made a number o; friends for the big event next Thursday The Gipsy King gelding and Riio Atu [a stable mate) went a round together the other morning, both jumping well, though Gondolier's, display was rather more impressive than his companion's. On Thursday Riro Atu went over the country by himself, and acquitted himself very well indeed. It is probable he will be a starter in the Hack Steeples in preference to the tig event, for which Gondolier will be the chosen of tho stable.

Bercola and Cornelian arrived here last Friday, both looking very fit, particularly Bercola. The latter is said to have been doing excellent work recently, and his connections are confident he will make a bold bid for victory on Thursday, despite his weight, 12st. Cornelian has thrown elf the' effects of the mishap at Riccarton, and is evidently back to nis best form, which means that ho must have a good chance in the Century Hurdles, as not only is he a fine jumper, but he has paco and stays with the best of them. Darby Paul is another Century Hurdles candidate which must be hard to beat. He shaped well iii the Ladies' Puree at Hawera, and those- who saw him galloping round the bend in that event put a mark against him as a likely candidate in the big hurdles here. Aruake has been going on as well as his best friends could wish lately, and if nothing unforseen happens should strip as fit as ever he was in the Century. He is one of the most fancied of the lightweight division, but it/ remains to be seen whether he can stay cut the distance, two miles and a-quarter. If he can and the going is firm he must be very handy at the finish.

Kurapai, the Pajiakura gelding in Peachey's stable, ran a good race in the Railway Handicap at Hawera, being only beaten a nose, This fellow is improving, and should not, be long in winning again. The many friends of Mr. Tom Bristol were pleased to see him score a win with Leonta in the Mcßae Memorial" Handicap. There was no fluke about the son of Conqueror's win, as he was absolutely last three furlongs from home, but cut his field down in fine style. On his form in this event .he must; be hard to beat in the Connolly Handicap, despite the fact that he will have to carry a penalty. Goodwin Park, in the same stable, is much fancied by his connections for the Century Hurdles, while another stable mate in. Postillion ie sure to be well supported for the Borough Handicap.

WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB. . WINTER MEETING. [BY TELEGRAPH.—I'BESii ASSOCIATION.] Wanganut, Tuesday. The following acceptances have been received for events to bo run at the.Wanjramu Jockey Club's Winter Meeting, which opens on Thursday:— WANGANUI STEEPLECHASE, three miles.-Bercola 12 0, Glenmore 12.0, The Spaniard 11.10, Sir Lethe 10 13, Kaurpa 10.13, Moriniko 10.5, Gondolier 10.2. Passive 9.12, Tewhetu 912. Jackmsn 9.11. Northern 9.<. Sportsman 9.7, Biro Ata 9.7. CENTURY HURDLES, tt.o miles and aquarter.—Espartero 11.0, Pltvyer 10.10, Goodwin Park 10.0. Darbj Paiii 10.6, Cornelian 10.5. Huia 10.0. Aruake 9.0. Master lupuhi 9.0.

BOROUGH HANDICAP, six furlongs.— Postillion 9.1, Patrons le 8.1. Sir Moscley 8.4, Poronilla 8.3, Wild Lupin 7.13, Adroit 7.13, Great Mogul 7.11, Spalfiiih 7.9, Play Off (including 7lb penalty) 80, Sanguinary 7.1, Epworth 6.12, General Madero 6.7.

CONNOLLY HANDICAP, one miie and a-quarter.— 813, Goldsize 8.10, Leonta (including 710 penalty) 9.0, Bed Book 8.6, Bertrada 8.5, Maniiau 8.0, Rewi Poto 7.13, Cheddar (including 7!ib penalty) 8.4. First Consul 7.8, Settler 7.0, Manitoroa 6.9. HACK STEEPLECHASE, two miles.— .Leolanter 11.5, Gondolier 11.0, Waterworks 10.8, Exotio 10.7, Silver Monarch 10.5, Karimoi 10.5, Piufus 9.10. Northern 9.7, Makiri 9.7.

KAITOKE HURDLES, one mile and three-quarters.—San Pan 12.2, -Aruako 11.2, St Gate 10.11, Kujnalpi 10.10, Manawakaha 9.10, Clemency 9.8, Waldemar 9.5, Parawanui 9.4, Royal Medal 9.11, Praefectua 9.0, Sweet Brcezo 9.0.

PURUA HACK, tight furlongs and ahalf.—Square Deal 96, Sty rax 9.3, Master Lupin 9.0, Firing Line 8.9, John \VilUe 8.9, Conncy 8.9, Princess Moutoa 85, Kurnalpi 84, Sir Donald 7.10, Lady Elgiva. 7.10. Minova 76, Combustion 7.5. Grey Guard 7 5 Dekkho 7.3, Bivouac 7.0, Tahora 70, White Plume 7-0, Move On 7.C, Reconnoitre 7.0, Gay Guard 7.0.

WANGANUI -TRAINING NOTES.

[dy telegraph.—press association.]

Wanganui, Tuesday. This morning was fine, and some good work was dons on tie tracks. Goldsueran a fast mile pleasingly. New York beat Grey Guard over six furlongs, running the last five in 1m 4 3-ss. Gondolier and St. Gate did a mile on the flit in lm 60s. Bercola, Riro Atu, and Silver Monarch went twice over the fences, jumping well. Karimoi and Horihiko did a couple of rounds of the fences, jumping nicely. Cornelian appeared better than Aruake over the hurdles, doing two rounds. Gladiole beat Kurapai and Fidessa easily over six furlongs in lm 19s. Lady Elgiva and John Willie did six furlongs in lm 20s, Master Lupin seven furlongs in lm 345; Spalfish.five furlongs in lm 3*B, and Square Deal seven furlongs in lin 345. Arrivals ' include The Spaniard, Byron, Adroit, Red Book. The Settler, and Espartero. " ~ « * ■

DISQUALIFICATION REMOVED, [BY. TKLECEAPH.—PEES3 ASSOCIATION.] Wanoakoi, Tuesday. The Wanganui District Committee last night upheld the appeal mado by T. Wilson, owner and trainer oil- Classis, and T. George (jockey), against the six months' disqualification imposed upon them by the Manawatu Racing Club on April 29, in connection with the running of Classis in the Linton Hack Welter.

DUNEDIN 'WINTER MEETING.

[BY TELEGRAI'H.—rBESS ASSOCIATION'.]

DdmkdiNj Tuesday. - The following handicaps hare been declared for the Dunddin Winter Meeting:—

OTAGO STEEPLES HANDICAP of 350sovs. About two miles (our furlongs and a-half.— Ora 11.6. Kingsway 11.6, True Blue 11.2, Fritz 10.13, The Brewer 10.13, Sportsman 10.13, Renee 10.11, Kaipotipeti 10.9. Silver Blaze 108, Royal Medal 10.!!. Black Sea 10.0, Ribston Pippin 9.13, Makiri 9.12 The Gunner 51.11, Red Troon 9.9, Notthem 9.9, Bugle 9.s', Otehau 9.8. Tolstoi 9.1, Patch 9.7.

HUNTERS' STEEPLE HANDICAP, -f lOOsovb. - About two Hingsway 12.9, Shillellafjh 11.13, Otaio 11.13, Otehau 10.13, Zingabee 10.12, Tolstoi 10.11. Patch 10.9, The Jew 10.9, Pu'kewai 10.9. Casesto'; 10.7, Fairyland 10.7, Wcllwood 10.7, Tawanuijlata Spanker) 10.7. Sterin 10.7, Silyerdirk.lD.7-. '