SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17276, 27 September 1919, Page 11

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. September 27, October lAvon dale Jockey Club. September Wane rani Jockey Club. October 2—Kurow Jockey Club. October 4Napier Park Racing Club. October B—Hawke's Bay Jockey Club. October B—Horowheau* Racing Club. October 9, 10—Whansarei Racing Club. Oetober 10, —Dune din Racing Club. Octboer 11—Te Awamutn Trotting Club. October 16, 18—Masterton Racing Club. October 18, —Auckland Trotting Club. October 25, 27—Grey Trotting Club. October 25, 27—Wellington Racing Club. October 27—North Canterbury and Oxford Jockey Club. October —WaTerley-Waitotara Racing Club. October —Waipawa County Racing Club. • October 30, Poverty Bay Turf Club. November 8, 12—Auckland Racing Club. November 8, 10, 12, —Canterbury Jockey Club. November 15, 19 —Otahuhu Trotting Club. November 22, 26—-Takapuna Jockey Club. December —Bay of. Plenty Jockey Club. December 17—Taumarunui Jockey Club. December 26, 23, January 1, —Auckland Racing Club. December 26, 27, 29—Manawatu Racing Club. December 27, 80, 31Auckland Trotting Club. Tanuary 10Waikato Trotting Club. January Rotorua Jockey Club. January —Northern Wairoa Racing Club. January 29, 31—Takapuna Jockey Club. January 24—Kawafcawa Racing Club. February 7, 9—Hamilton Racing Club. February —Opotiki Jockey Club February 14— Kuiti Racing Club. —Waipa Racing Club. February 28. March —Te Aroha Jockey Club. i March 6, B—Ohinemuri Jockey Club. | March 17, —Thames Jockey Club. ; April 3. s—Auckland Racing Club. i June 3, 6, —Auckland Racing Club. j i I ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. I "fiigh Jump." — The necessity data bearing on the Question, is not available at the present time. When such comes to hand an. effort will be made to answer your query.

C.T.C., Ellerslie.The Possible started favourite {or the Auckland Cup won by Anita. The Possible, Impulse, and Folly fell during the contest. St. Hippo finished second to Anita.

" Waiuku."— horses from the same mare by different sires are referred to as half-brothers or half-sisters, as the case may be. It will be easily recognised that to apply the terms to horses got by the time sire from different mares would be very confusing.

"Wager."— Machine Gun -was sold privately by the late Mr. G. G. Stead in 1905 and the price paid by Messrs. Price and Nettlefold for the Hotchkiss horse cannot be stated with accuracy. It is a known fact, however, that Machine Gun was on offer at 500gns about the time named. Possibly you have confounded the dates of two transactions. In 190S Machine Gun was Bold by auction in New South Wales for ISOOgne.

" Subscriber)" Wliangarei —1. A dead-heat nas been declared on two occasions for tho New Zealand Cup. In the race of 1900 the judge was unable to separate Fulmen (7st IS) and Ideal C7et 51W, and in the race of 1914 Warstep (7st 111b) and Indigo (Sst 12lb) &ere the pair bracketed. 2. Warstep carried Bat 9lb when ache defeated Reputation (Sst lib) by a head in the Auckland Cub of 1914. At that date Warstep ranked ae a four-year-old and Reputation as a three-year-old. NOTES BY PHAETON. A PROMISING COLT. By leading off with a victory in his initial engagement at three years old, Affectation must be counted - to have placed himself well in the limelight. Tile field with which the Kilbroney colt had to contend against in the settlement of the Wanganui Guineas represented the best performers of a like age at present located in the Dominion, and the manner in which the victor scored left no room for doubt as to his superiority, and the fact of the race being run in lm 42 2-5s shows that the pace was solid. Affectation has many valuable engagements to fulfil at three years old, and it is to be hoped that nothing will come against him to prevent his making an effort to win Derby and Cup honours. VETERAN CLIENT. Until Client came out and won the Winter Oats Handicap at Trentham in July last under lOst 51b. an impression prevailed last season that the son of Elevation was on the down grade, for he had only succeeded on two occasions previously during the season in gaining a situation in the races he contested. In the decision of the Spring Handicap at Wanganui on Thursday last Client came out at the head of the field, and achieved his victory in such a dampl&ti© manner when carying Bst 101b, that he can very aptly be referred to as a well-preserved veteran. Client wag not nominated for the New Zealand Cup, so that his success at Wanganui throws no light on the big event set down for decision (it Riccarton on the first Saturday in November.

LEAVES FROM MY NOTEBOOK.

When the result of the Doncaster St. Leger came to hand a fortnight back and Lord Derby's filly Keysoe was announced as the winner of that race it seemed as though such would have to be accepted in the light of a surprise. London papers to hand this week, however, show that Keysoe distinguished herself in the Nassau Stake® at the Goodwood meeting in August and she stayed out the mile and threequarters attaching to that race in such a manner as to considerably strengthen her prospects of- capturing the St. Leger. Keysoe was trained by the Hon. G. Lambton.

The Auckland Racing Club's book programme for the season made its appearance during the present week. In every respect it is similar to its predecessors in respect of completeness, and in writing £49,550 as the sum allotted in prizemoney, the secretary, Mr. W. G. Snence, had the pleasure of affixing the record figures so far 36* the Dominion's racing is concerned.

Seasprite, who scored an easy victory in the Patiki Handicap at Wanganui on Thursday last, is a highly bred mare by imported Hallowmas from Seaspray, and on the dam's side she traces to the celebrated Sylvia, dam of that doughty pair, Goldsborough and Martini-Henry. Seaspray can boast of two strains of Musket blood on the dam's side at a short remove, as her dam was got by Torpedo (son of Musket) from Nymph, who is out of Woodnvmph (daughter of Musket). Summed up on her pedigree, Seasprite should be equal to playing her part in very select company.

The Australian Jockey Club's Derby comes up for decision on Saturday next, and reports of the training work at Rand-■fc-ick during the coming week may be expected to furnish some idea as to the prospects of the New Zealand candidates.

The Demosthenes gelding Crenides, who failed in every race he contested after registering his surprise victory over Surveyor and company in the A.R.C. Royal Stakes, run at Ellerslie in December last, figured among the starters for the Wanganui Guineas, when he filled the role of runner-up to Affectation.

Probity, who met her death while contesting the Patiki Handicap at Wanganui 011 Thursday last, was a four-year-old mare by Bezoniaji from the New Zealand Cup winner Tortulla. At the Wellington meeting, held in July last, she Drought off a surprise in the Crofton Handicap, in which she beat a field of ten.

Nursing Sister, winner of the Maiden Plate at Wanganui, is a three-year-old filly by Solferino from the Pilgrim's Progress mare Miss Dalrymple. She was purchased at the Sile of the Burnside yearlings for 200gne. by Mr. J. Goring Johnstone. On the occasion of the Whangarei Racing Club's meeting the Northern Steamship Company announce that the s.s. Manaia will leave Auckland on October 8 at 10 p.m., and return from Whans»r«i on October U at 11.30 a.m.

NOTES FROM ELLERSLIE. MuJluigar won the Avondale Cup last year with 81b more on his back than what he is required to carry in the same event this afternoon. He bled during the running of the Jellicoe Handicap Mil© at Ellerslie a fortnight back, but has been working satisfactorily in the meantime, which may fill his party with some hope that a repetition of last year's victory is within the bounds of possibility. However, horses who bleed such as Mullingar are always doubtful propositions, and on that account he is not largely in favour for to-day's cup.

A light weight engaged in the Avondale Cup who has been placed in his last three engagements . over mile coursesis Meltschikoff. He is well aged, and his last performance—he faded irom the lead during the Jellicoe Handicap into third when the numbers were hoisted—■ certainly did not suggest that he would see out a mile and a-quarter. However, he is down a stone in the poundage to-day, but of course will be pitted against a much more spirited field than he met at Ellerslie on the 13th of the month. On that account he may not be in strong demand, but E. J. .Rae can be depended upon to turn him out well, the aged gelding's seasoned condition may bring him into prominence at some stage of the journey. Meltschikoff is generally regarded as mere of a consistent than a brilliant performer, though if he chanced to be reserved for the Henderson Handicap he would be one of the main fancies for that event.

Recent form suggests that Emerald Hill may be expected to show up among •-he leaders at the close of the Madden Plate at Avondale to-day, for she finished a fair second to War Tank over a furlong less at Ellerslie a fortnight back and did not appear to be shirking her task. Of course it may be reasonable to believe that some of those, who were unplaced on the occasion referred to may show improvement with the race indulged in, but nevertheless Emerald Hill's second was creditable.

Admiral Advance is engaged in both the Maiden Plate and Hack Welter at Avondale this afternoon, and will probably have the services of McFlynn if started, which fact will command Asprey's charge a fair chare of support." The son of Advance -was not a competitor at the hunt meeting, and has still to break his maiden status. His best public performance so far was a second to General Stephen in a six-furlong maiden event at Avondale last autumn. , Bifchoiia, No Mistake, North Lob urn, and Demoiselle are some of those likely to gain attention if started in the Maiden at Avondale, while Formalin, who was a keen disappointment last season, has again come into slight favour since she defeated Phyllon-a over six furlongs at Ellerslie early in the week. Phyllona will be remembered finishing third to War Tank and Emerald Hill at tie Hunt meeting recently. P. Hannon has a candidate I for the honours.

Ditto is likely to be missing from the j Grey Lynn Hurdles field at Avondale to- | day, and Deviation is deported amisg. Signature on Southern form will be favourits, while Marconi is in the list. The son of Soult has been doing fairly well in his work lately, but j is far f«rom being thoroughly strung up yet. Benzine and Tenacious were both fair performers over hurdles of the remainder last) season, while Te Onga certainly stays on well, but is not the horse he was. Sir Agnes may make his debut as a hurdler in this district, and is stated to give promise of making good at the game. The Taranaki pair, Alteration and , Depredation, may share favouritism for 1 the Avondale Cup this afternoon, as both have been going on the right way during the week, and have been .subjected to keen inquiry. Depredation appears to be most in demand of the pair, and if the nature of the course happens to be to his fancy must be expected to make a bold showing, for he has recently given evidence on the training tracks that he has not lost all his previous brilliancy, and is very handily weighted, which should j afford him the opportunity to race into a suitable position early. However, it is a hard matter for a horse with unsound tendencifes to oome right back and stand a severe test, though should he endure the strain and lead the field to-day at the business end the victory would be deservedly popular after all the unsuccessful, though game, efforts made by the son of Campfire since registering his meritorious win in the Auckland Cup. Nevertheless, there is always a doubt about any horse " coming back " in important handicaps nowadays, and though Deprelation, impressed onlookers by his creditable fourth in the mile event at Ellerslie a fortnight back, it is just possible he may hit out more boldly on that springy turf than on the suburban course.

With McFlynn in the saddle Alteration is not likely to lose any support intended for his Avondale Cup prospects, and a he lias improved vastly since competing in the Jellicoe handicap at Elleralie, when he -was finishing on at the right end, it is reasonable to conclude he will strip a much better horse this afternoon. However, he will not be so well suited by the course conditions, and' the turns may prove troublesome to him in what promises to be a fair-sized field. If the race was decided on a more roomy track, quite a number of enthusiasts who will pass him by to-day would become enthusiastic once his prospects, for his winter form at Ellerslie showed him to be possessed of galloping ability. However, he is in at a .handy impost, and is on the upgrade. It is generally believed Vagabond will be all the better for a race or two, which, belief is evidently responsible for the son of Martian not being inquired after to any marked extent, while the other Hawke's Bay candidate (Sweet Corn) in the Avondal Cup is more keenly discussed. However, Sweet Corn is more of a sprinter than anything approach inn: a stayer, and though she may be expected to figure prominently in the picture round the Avondale turns, where pace ulavs a part in gaining a suitable position early, when the final pinch comes in the straight she ma.v be sorely tested. Those of her sex seldom improve with age, and though she defeated a field of sprinters over six furlongs at Marton early in the month they were a spiritless lot, while to-day she is asked to win over a ten-furlong course. Her connections are stated to be quietly confident that the distance will not prove beyond her. However, that remains to be proved, and keen enthusiasts do not regard 'to-day's cop field as a team, of moderates.

Horsemen likely to be engaged in the Avondale Cup this afternoon are : —Hockey. Vagabond ; W. Rennie, King Lupin ; R. Reed, Sweet Corn; A. J. McFlynn, Alteration; W. Ayre, Depredation; W. Ryan, Mullingar; L. H. Hewitt, Gold Kip; C. Carmont, Housewife; Bagby, Ohinewairua ; H. Goldfinch,'Killard ; 0. Sinclair, Waiuta ; Downing, Fabriquette; Hamilton. Windorah ; W. Percival, Meltschikoff; D. O'Shea, Blue Cross; Dennison, Llansannor. _ Uncle Ned has been scratched for the Avondale Cup, but if started in the Flying Handicap he would not be entirely discarded among the sprinters, the majority of whom cannot be referred to a s anything approaching first-raters. Killard was noticed going on nicely at the right end of the Jellicoe Handicap at Ellerslie a fortnight back, and has gamed a few friends for to-day's engagement on that account ; but he is not regarded as entirely reliable. On his best day, he mav be capable of the task set him, but has to be taken on trust. Blue Cross is a light-weight engaged in the Avondale Cup who has been doing fairly well throughout the winter, but is not brilliant, at a,tiy time, though he can go at a, good even "pace throughout any distance event, and will be rv-nembered as finishing third in the last Auckland . Cup. Fabriquette. who captured the Jellicoe Handicap mile at Ellerslie from several Avondale Cup candidates, does not appear to be in the boom for her handicap engage, ment to-day, most people treating her victory of a fortnight back in a light manner. However, her last two public efforts have proved successful, on which performances it would seem she must be worthy of at least passing consideration if she goes to the post. Of late years, King Lupin has given evidence that he requires a little racing at the start of the season, before being caught right at his beat, and it is probably due to

that belief that his Avondale Cut) prospects have not been largely discussed. He would certainly not be considered to have a prohibitive impost if caught at his best, for round the Avondale track his pace ■would make things merry for the opposition. However, few turf followers appear prepared to rick his prospects of success thus early in the season. Of those engaged in the Flying Handicap to-day, Canzonet gave Prince Charleroi a start last Thursday over five furlongs, and inflicted defeat on the latter, and should strip a better horse to-day than at Ellerslie a fortnight back, when he ttnished third to Escaped and Crowhurst. It is said R. Reed will be up from Wanganui to include Canzonet in his riding engagements. Gaycium and Bedford are others in the Flying who sprinted well at Ellerslie on Thursday morning, while War Tank and Elyan are hack winners at the Hunt meeting who will attempt to win in the open class, which may prove beyond them. Both have race, but may want more racing before being expected to defeat? some of those above them in poundage. Mill-o'-Gowrie, at the head of the handicap, is a proved sprinter, and may find Uncle Ned (if started) and Canzonet most troublesome to defeat. « Signature's improved form over obstacles on his southern tour during the winter would command him respect if reserved for the Hack and Hunters' Steeplechase to-day, bat he may not start, in which case Ulster, who got on the winning list at Ellerslie in June, is sure to gain most attention on the machine. Southi land and Oakleigh may be considered fair I hunters, but Kurnalpi has to be taken on ! trust.

Gold Kip was -worked at Ellerslie over a middle distance on Thursday last, but was not asked to do his real best. He hit out with perfect freedom, but that few days' journey on the train from Wellington may have put him back just a shade, and interfere with his Cup prosrects at -Avondale this afternoon. Nevertheless, his admirers are not dismayed. Of those likely -to contest the Henderson Handicap this afternoon, Escaped's winning performance over Crow hurst, at six furlongs a fortnight back may be responsible for sending him out favourite. Meltschikoff may start in the Cup, otherwise he would be in some demand, while the fact that Tabasco bled during the Jellicoe Handicap makes him out to be a risky proposition. Hyllus does not seem ready, while Hopfijld. Rekanui, and Penona are all capable of being in the picture at some stage at their best. Stilts j occasionally runs a fair . seven while Archie, a light-weight maiden, was a long way behind Housewife in their last gallop at Ellerslie early in the week. There is likely to be spirited competition in the Hack Welter at Avondale this afternoon, and it is hard to suggest wit! any degree of certainty what will b favourite. Pierrot has plenty of weight, while Tamaroa has only arrived from thr south a few days. Lady Energy is back in her right class and has been working well, while Canowindra is bulky enough to carry his welter weight if good enough. General Ste'phen works Well over sprint distances, but last season gave no evidence that he would be suited by a nip furlong course, but may have improved in that respect. Of the others Multiplane, I Maori Tikaaga, Forest Gold, Persian Prince, Lady Elstow, and Entente Cordiale have won in minor company over middle distances, while Admiral Advance, Manukau, Rathlin, and St. Carl each have a quota of supporters. There is certainly a reasonable chance of a fair dividend being returned^

H. Goldfinch (Colonel Soult), P. Brady (Uranium) and W. Percival (Bleriot) are horseman figuring on previous •winners of the Avondale Cup who may be engaged in that event this afternoon.

Prince Charleroi has only one race to his credit so —the Avondale Stakes of last season. He has been working satisfactorily at Ellerslie of late, and will be nibbled at in his engagements at the western suburban course oh that account. The son of General Latour can muster up a deal of pace for a few furlongs, out he has yet to prove that he will relish anything approaching middle distances.

Waiut-a, who finished second to Fabriquette in the Jellicoe Handicap mile at ELlerslie on the 13th of the month, is a quiet selection among Thames enthusiasts for, the Avondale Cup. She was certainly hanging "on to her task well in her last public effort, but is an unlucky performer, besides being just a shade below the firstraters.

The successful light-weight horsemen, L. G. Morris and W. Bagby, are due to arrive from Wanganui this morning, and will be fully engaged at Avondale. The former will have the mount on Bestir in

the Avon dale Stakes, in which event Bagbv -will steer Kildee. The pair mentioned. also Caricature (who will probably be ridden by R. Reed), will come in for a deal of attention in the birdcage. The visiting trio are all reputed to have shown speed in their track essays.

H. Robinson left by the express train on Wednesday night for Wellington, en route for Sydney, where, it is thought, he may be seen on some of the New Zealand horses engaged at Randwick. He had several riding engagements to fulfil had he remained over the Avondale meeting. AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB. The programme submitted by the Auckland Trotting Club in connection with the approaching spring meeting at Alexandra Park, is cast in. such attractive hue that it may be taken at: quite certain that the secretary, Mr. C. F. Mark, will once again have the pleasure of compiling a strong list of entries on Friday next, on which day at 5 p.m. nominations close for all events. The prize money offered for competition is £3350, the two leading eventsthe Alexandra Handicap and the Spring Handicaprespectively carrying prize money to the extent of £450. TE AWAMUTU TROTTING CLUB. The Te Awamutu Trotting Club have fixed their inaugural meeting for October 11, and as the programme in connection therewith shows prize money to the amount of £250, a good list of entries should be forthcoming. From the programme, which will be found published in full in another column, it will be seen that nominations close on Wednesday next. These may be lodged either with the secretary, Mr. T. D. Thomas, Te Awamutu, or with Mr. C. F. Mark, care of Blomfield and Co., High Street, Auckland. COUNTRY RACING. CLUB AT MORRINSVILLE. "At a meeting of residents and settlers of Morrinsville, held this week, it was decided to form a racing club for the district. Committees had been active for some time, and the principal promoter, Mr. F. J. Marshall, reported the purchase of 100 acres of beautiful land at Annandale, situated a mile and a-half from Morrinsville, at £80 per acre. The sit® of the proposed course is described by those who know as one of the prettiest and most suitable of any country course in New Zealand. The meeting ratified the committee's action. The following officers were elected : —Patron, Hon. W. H. He fries, M.P. president, Mr. F. J. Marshall; vice-presidents, Lieutenant-Colonel R. C. Allen. D.iS.O., Messrs. C. M. Gummer and j Wer.7,l Scholium; hon. secretary, Mr. W. Parsons; lion, treasurer, Mr. W. D. Home; committee, Messrs. J. Gaddes, W. Corrigan, J. D. Hickey, W. H. Milliken, F. Ellis, C. Dickinson, E-. Bodmin, H. A. Smith, E. Nicholson, G. Irvine, 0. Glynn and D. Ganley. The formation of the new club has been taken up with much enthusiasm, and handsome donations have been made, including £50 from Colonel Allen and £47 10s from Mr. G. Howie. Twenty-four life members, each of "whom contributed £10 10s or more, were elected.

Steps will be immediately ta3ien to have the dub incorporated, and to have an application in for a totalisator permit in the event of the Government increasing the number of these. The necessary capital is forthcoming, and a start will be mada shortly to prepare the course for » meeting next year.—(Correspondent.)

kVONDALE JOCEE& CLUB. INAUGURATION OF THE SEASON. The Avondale Jockey Club will inaugurate the season at the western suburb to-day, and the gathering, • being tinder the patronage of Admiral Jellicoe, may bo expected to find many officers from H.M.S. New Zealand present to assist at the gathering. Everything has been put in perfect order on the course, and it will only require fine weather to show the course and picturesque surroundings at the western suburb to marked advantage. The acceptances received ior the various events are of a highly-satisfactory character ail round, and the openness or the issue in connection with the chief —the Avondale —serves to invest the race with ai very keen interest. The first «vent is timed to be started at about 11.3 - a.m. The following are the acceptances — a MAIDEN PLATE, six furlongs.—Bitholia Admiral Advance 8.4, Demoiselle 8.-. rS De^ ld Hlll 83 - Finkop 8.2, No Mistake 8.2. Monocrat 7.13, Oak Abbev 7.11. FormaiiP, '-I - Mary- Bruce 7.11, Sei'.ac 79, Tuie5/r a »r«' B'S Corn 7 9, leingarc.il 7.9, C!oi!-7-V North , Loburn 7.9, Lord Masterful 7.9. Au J^ mark „ 7.9. Actnce 7.9. Mel tin 5 A'?L ~ b 79 - Heather Sprig 7.9, Miss Abbey Ji. 9. Merry Nell 7-9. Hypothesis 7.9. No Bother 7.9. Backfire 7.9, Salvaiess 7.9, -reneiia 7.9.

r££ E T, ,? Y £ N HURDLES, two miles— Si 10 - 5 - Marconi 10.1. 9 „,' X* 99. Benzine 9.8, Wbariy 3 SO ' K,nk ° ra 95 - I>viation 9-' AVONDALE STAKES (for two year olds).— Four furlongs. Bestir, by Bezonia.il—Prevail ' . .' *8 'u Weary "Willie by Bezonia-n—Salirfaire R o btork, by Hallowmas—White Crane.. 8 n Wolamai, by Woiowa—Tripoli ~8 0 JJfckatoa. by Potoa—Sweet Alice . . 8-0 O-as Bag, by Demosthenes— Celia 8 0 oamovar, by KilbroneyTea Cup 8 0 gay colt, by Kilbroney— Lady Jean IT. 8 0 ■Koya.l Mack, by Mountain King— Macdonald .. .. # # 7 0 Landslide, by Kenilworth—. 7 9 Bute Sound, by Potoa—Rothsay 7 9 Poanui. by Potoa—Seabird ..7 9 Kildee, by Kilbroney—Grey Lir.nst .. 7 9 liU Con. by Lucullns—Congress .. 7*9 Jolie Princess, by Prince Merriwee— Jolie Fille .. ..79 Miss Muriel, by LucullnsLadv Bobs 7 9 Belle Bruce, by Robert the Bruce— Bluelight mare .. .. 7 9 Night Lily, by —Margarethe.. 7 9 Arch Marerot, by Marble Arch— Gweniad .. ..79 Caricature, by —Car-mania .. 7 9 AVONDALE CUP. one mile and •—Vagabond 9.0. King Lupin 9.0. Sweet Corn 8.7. Alteration 8.4. 7-12, Mullingar 7.11. Goid Kip 7.11. Hmeamaru 78, Housewife 7.8. Ohinewairua 7-6. Killard 7.6, Wainta 7.5, Fabriquette 7.2. Wmdorah 6 12. Meltchikoff 6.11, Slue Cross 6.9. LlannsannOT 6-7. HACK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, about three miles.—Ulster, U.S. Signature 11.8, Kurnalpi 10.5, Southland 10.2, Swastika 9.11, Jacaranda 9.9. Sir John 9_7, Oakleigh 9.7, Pablo 9.7, Nyassa 9.7. Konui 9.7. HENDERSON HANDICAP, seven furlongs— 9.0. Hineamaru 8.12. Rekanui o 10, Hopfield 8.5, Paddington Green 8.4. Meltchikoff 3.4, Escaped 8.3. Stilts 7.10, Stammer 7.10. Tabasco 7.8, Scottish Knight 7.7. Penona 7.5, Mount Gold 7.0, Mistress Biddy 7.0, Blue and Black 6.11, Archie 6.7, Flowing Bowl 6.7, Heather Sprig 6.7.

HACK WELTER, on© mild arte a furlong:. —Pierrot 9.11. Tama-a-roa 9.9. Lady Energy 9.4. Canowindra 9.1, General Stephen <3.i. Multiplane 8-11, Entente Cordial© 8.10, Maori Tikanga 8.10, Forest G-old 8 10, Persian Prince 8.9, Step 89. Demoiselle 8.6, KctZealand 8.6, Great Form 8.4, Woody Glen 8.4. Rathlin 8.3, Admiral Advance 8.2, Lady El stow 8.2. St. Carl 8.0, Manukau 8.0, Bridpie 8.0, Glencanny 8.0. Hessian 8.0. tslow Coach 8.0, Hedley 8.0, Rackfire 8.0.

.FLYING HANDICAP, six' furlongs.—Mill o Gowrie 9.2, Uncle Ned 8.13, Bedford. 8,7. Rekaniu 8.5, Madam Bister i 7.10. Canzonet 7.7. Gaycium 7.3, Stilts 7.2." Stammer '7 " Prince Charleroi 7.0. Tama-a-roa 7.0. War Tank 6.12. Arran 6.9. Elyan 6.7. Kilbeggan

Uncle Ned was struck out of the Avondale Cup yesterday. THE WANG AN UI MEETING. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS. ASSOCIATION.] . WANGANUI, Friday.' The following are the accepta-nccs for - file second day of the Wangamu me-rtias, — - ■ OWEN HANDICAP, six furlongs.—Denies 8.7, Solfanello 8.0, Kipling 7.10, Ermine '7.9, Jutland 7.5, Oratress 7.1. Onrme! Arch 6.M. ST. JOHN HACK HANDICAP, six furNursing Sister 8.2, Figment Park 8.1. Nem&line 7.10, Faroe 7.6. Halcyon 7.3, Zela 7.2, Mannish 7.2, Kapiti 7.0, Adroyra 7.0, Kerry Knob 7.0.

G-ONVXLIiE HACK HURDLES, one milo and five furlongs.—Yankee lack 12.2. Pla;v Off 10.5, Boyal Chef 0.3. Combustion. .9,12, Austin 9.8, Ngakanui 9.5, SignorelVa. 9.0. MARANGAI STEEPLECHASE; Ute'it three miles.—Kurspai 10.11, Mattock -10.-7. Ball in 10.2, Khartoum 9.9. Cornelian 9'.7, Tiger land 9.7, Onipoto 9.7. • "i BIGGIE HANDICAP, one mile and 'aquarter.Yolo 9.9, Client 8.8, All Oyer 8.7. Hurry Up 7.6, War Star 6.7, Bingham 6.7.

0.1. : MOUTOA HACK HANDICAP, one mile 110 yards.—Seasprite 9.11. Sir Fanciful 8.13, Rose Queen 8.6, Engari 8.1, Papairsii 8.1. Tame Pox 8.0. Simon 7.12. White Ranger 7.8, Marshal Neil 7.7, Crystal 'Palace 7.0, Pomona 7.0, Cheer Up 7.0. > «» •> ■>.<- RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP,, six- farlongs.— Fanciful 9.11. Ruddy 9.7, Nursing Sister 9.1, Nemaline 8.10. • Faroe 8.5. -belt Alliance 8.2, Zela 8.0, Malingerer 8.0. DEBUTANTE STAKES, four furlongs.--Demand 8.0, Listowel S.O. Taima S.O, Siberian 8.0, Riense 7.9 .All Cerise 7.9, Tessares 7.9. THE GERALDINE MEETING. . "SECOND DAY'S RESULTS. * 1 - [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION".] • ' TTMARU. Friday. The second day o! the GeraMmemeet was held in fine but cold weather. he tracK wal hew The to tali sat or handled £9 MS, making £19.306 10s for the mceLins, compared with £14.234 for the last two-day meet-j-pg. Results: — HURDLES, on© and s.-half miles.— Silver Shield, 1: 7, Vociferate. 2; 4. Golden Prince. 3. Also started: 1, ; Achilledes; 3, Leaping Bum; 8, Sea Bjue_; 5, John Re illy. Won by ft length. Time, 3m 1 l-ss. STEWARD'S STAKES, six Bellshire. 1; 4, Tremena, 2; 3, lost Haste, 3 Also started: 2, Straj Shot. Won by two lengths. Time, lm 19 l-ss. DOMAIN TROT. 1* miles.-l. Rangitata La". 1: 7. Colefield, 2; o. Wild Briar. 3. Twelve started. Won by two lengths- lime, 3 'PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, on® mile.--1, Hiero. 1; 4, Merton, 2; 2,. Caver&ok, .1Also started: 3. Paraoa; 5. Missouri. Won 'by one and a-half lengths. Time, lm 489. WAINUI HACK HANDICAP, six 'furlong*. — Mustard Pot, 1; 3, Immense. 2- 9, fee. Winnow, 3. Ten started. Won by two lengths. Time, lm 18 l-ss. ■. .

WINCHESTER TROT, one mile —i. Lewis McKinney, 1; 3, KilUss,. 2; 2, Emperor. 3Tea started. Won by six lengths. lime, 2m 26 1-56.

GLADSTONE HANDICAP. si* furlongs.--5 Immense, 1; 1, Indus* 2; 2, Mythology, \j. Also started: 4. Bonny Mac: 6. Rapid River; 3, Trickery; 7. Placid. "Won by half a. length. Tim® lm 18 2-ss. FAREWELL HANDICAP, five furlongs. 2, Pyjama, X; 2, Braid. 2; 4, Charley, 3Also started; 3. Mortb^m; 5, Tremena; 6. Hiero; 7, Hands OS- Won by two lengths. Time, lm 4s. SALE OF BROOD MARES. [BT TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT . ] WANGANUI. Friday. A sale of brood mares from Bushy Park took place to-day, when the following prices were realised:—Brown, mare Oka. by Step niak—Sortie, i(X)gns (Mr. E. P. Christ-en sen. of Wartot&ra); bay mara Helen Portland, by Dorchester Lady Helen, lOOgns (Mr. .J Hayes); bay mare Seaspray, by Torpedo • Nymph, lOOgns (Mr. E. P. Christ-en&eni : chestnut mare Rosie Desmond limp.), by Farrasi — „ Rose, 170gns (Mr. J. Lupj ton); brown mare (imp.), by St. Girons — ; Toora, 120sns (Mrs. Perry).