SPORTING NOTES.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 765, 29 October 1886, Page 12

SPORTING NOTES.

[By Martini. J

The point raised by Mr T. H. Hill, in his protest against Rumour getting the first prize money in the Island Bay Handicap, on Friday, is rather an interesting one. Mr Hill says that the mare is not really leased by Mr Hoskins, but by two other gentlemen; and that under rule 53 of the C. J.C. rules, the name of the real owner must be disclosed- The rule reads thus:— * Every entry shall state the name or assumed name of the owner, and the name or description of the horse, and (if the race be for horses of different ages) the age of the horse at the time of the entry-’ Altogether apart from the particular case at issue, it seems to me that this is a point which is very important, for if the rule bo properiy observed, abuses would be prevented and a great deal of chicanery obviated. For instance, the real owner of the horse may be in a position to influence a handicap, or in some other way to interfere with a race in such a way as would be impossible if he were known to the world as the owner, either permanently or by lease of the animal. I do not for a moment, insinuate that this has been done in this eaS e—as I say the individual instance may be left out of the question ; but I say that it might be done. As to the action of the stewards of the club, these gentlemen no doubt thoroughly understand their business and their position, and if Mr Hoskins produces his agreement there’s an end to the affair. One of the notable features of the Island Bay Meeting was the style in which Rumour pulled off the double on the first day—lsland Bay Handicap and Stewards’ Stakes. The daughter of Tattler has improved a good deal in appearance, and although she is still an undersized little female, there is no doubt she can gallop. In the Stewards’ Stakes she fairly romped home lengths ahead of anything. Pasha is a greatly improved animal, and looks good enough for anything. I hear that he has been backed a good deal for the New Zealand Cup since the Island Bay races, at prices ranging from 100 to 8 to 100 to 12. As for Administrator, unless he improves wonderfully, I don’t see how he can do anything great in the New Zealand Cup race. He does not look at all like himself, and in the only race in which he started—the J.B. Handicap—ran very unkindly. It is said that Mr Tancred offered his colt Forester, winner of the Hawkes Bay Guineas and of the Kilbirnie Stakes at Island Bay, last week, for sale for £25 last season. , Administrator has been sent back to the Wairarapa, and I hear that he is not likely to go down South. He broke up a little bit after doing a big trial early in the week. The handicaps for the Porirua races, to be held on the 9fch November, are published in this issue. Last year Mr Leopold made a pretty clean sweep of the plums of the meeting with Grand Duke, and this year. Mr Saunders should do the same with The Shah, who is, on paper, a moral for the District Handicap and Cup. In the Stewards’ Stakes I like Pink Rose and Giriri best; and in the Hurdles Old Sarah and Ngatitoa. Cerise ana Blue, winner of the last Sydney Cup, is to be sent to Grand Flaneur. ‘ New Warrior,’ in the Tribune writes thus of Trenton:—ln taking Trenton to Melbourne to fulfil his engagements at the coming Flemington carnival, both owner and trainer show themselves apparently well satisfied with the whilom New Zealander’s Melbourne. Cup prospects; and despite the general opinion that he will never see the end of the journey, Mr Lamond holds firmly to the belief in his ability to successfully negotiate it. The preparation he has gone through on the tan gallop at Randwick has certainly been a strong one, and as the various trial horses in the Zetland Lodge stable have had to strike their colors in turn to him, giving a good account of himself is not an impossibility, though in the opinion of many good judges it is the next best thing to it. WINNING STALLIONS. (“ Mazeppa.”) Mazeppa, the turf statist of New Zealand, has compiled an interesting and valuable list of the winnings of stallions. during the past season, which I take the liberty of reproducing. . . . Musket won L 11,343, by—Waitiri 1521,

Fusillade 1428, Necklace 1301, Trenton 11 Iff, Titbit 923, Soudan 557, Belle 554, Tetforff 551, Foul Shot 4SI, Artillery 469, Brigadier 418, Ricochet 338, Derringer 344, Mitralleuse 321, Rifleman 242, Revolver 189, Wood Nymph 137, Torpedo 101, Manaia 100, Tamona 75, Howitzer 28, Fusilier 24, MusketMaid 7-

King Cole, L 3831, by Nelson 3665> Wapiti 166.

Albany, L37BX, by—First Lord 102&V Maligner 737, Ruby 476, Talebearer 246, Marquis 223, Aimee 195, Nelly 168, Tarantalus 138, Gold Dust 138, Nor’-wester 120, Gabble 90, Venus 52, Wanderer 43, Sir Bedevere 35, Forest King 29, Disowned 24, Strop 23, Shuffie-the-brogne 15, Urland 14. Leolinus, L 2378, by—Trickster 607, Clogs 585, Leon 327, Puck 290, Capsize 212, Tres Sec 206, Lioness 95, Leomista 29, Come Vic. 27.

King of Clubs, L 2171, by— Stoneyhurstr--1350, Spade Guinea 351, Ugly Buck 227, Take Miss 114, Charmer 50, Martyrdom 47, Trefoi23, Cranmer 9. The Painter, L 2079, by—Denbigh /92„ Mystery 331, Hagar 201, Lady Artist 172, Little Scrub 147, Landseer 141, Germaine--99, The Gem 80, Ahua 49, Artist 47, Oeo--20 Anteros, L 1958, by—Rocket 623, Canard 1 462, Fay 238, King Arthur 189, Mainboom 150, Baldie 100, The P6et 95, The Governor--47, Tupaki 19, Sediment 19, Sensation 10. Apremont, L 1759, by Apropos 698,. Galatea 455, Sierra 260, Vinaigrette 229, LaRose 114. Feve, LUOS, by—Victoria 663, Victory' 446, Patrician 427, Beanstalk 142, Flageolet' 27. Papapa, L 1629, by—The Laird 362, Vera--326, Director 283, Ringleader 215, SilverQueen 153, B'agshot 108, Kaiwaka 61, Pastime 38, Daydream 33, Brian Boru 32, Lady Florence 20. Jav’lin, L 1626, by—Cinderella 1275, New York 176, Mystery 152, Brown Duke 23. The Mute, L 1420, by—Pasha 1067, Silence 170, Rewi 86, Kangaroo 68, Mate—mau 38.

The Premier, L 1406, by—Administrator 792, Revoke, 432, First Water 162, Consul 20 St. Albans (V.), L 1195, by-Captain; Webster 805, Tasman 261, Gaiters 129. Cadogan, Lllßl, by - Hermitage SSB, Everton Lad 209, Cremorne 204, Petroleuse--95, Lady Norah 48, Tiger Tim 19, Beresford. 9, Itepo 9. Cassivelaunus, L 1177, by—Billy 812,. Master Agnes 2,46, Puritan 61, Jealousy 24, Refrigerator 23, Winifred 11. Tubal Cain, L 1126, by—Armorer 523,. Turquoise 465, Taiaroa, 85, Bayard 4S? Coupon 5. Perkin Warbbck, L 1074, by—Molly Bawn 438, Grand Duke 227, Peter 175, Mammoc 123, Lady Eva 72, Warbeck. 19, Pandora 14, Lalla Rookh 5. ; V Bolton Green, LIOOB, by—Pearl. Totara, LIOO7, by—Athol Daisy 593", Cathedral 171. Polly 149, Forest King 84, Laburnum 5, Dynamite 5. Traducer, L 956, by—Quibble 335, Violin--277, Libeller 166, May 100, Amulet 27, Shamrock 20, Curate 10, Matanaka 10. Daydawn, L 754, by—Alaric 502, Normanby 131, Dusk 95, Potaka 43, Havelock 40, Yuba Bill 2S, Raveuswood 15. Burlington, L 707, by —Jack. „

Daniel O Rourke, L 7.01, by—Tramp 200, Scathleen 182, Melville 147, Ironsides 104, Cicero 49, Sweetbriar 19. Tattler, L 645, by—Rumor. Maribyrnong, L 632; by—Marion 499, Miss Cook 109, Empress 24'. Bedouin, L6ll, by—Guy Fawkes 495 Maratu 92, Witiora 24; Duntroon, L6OO, by—Trapper, 372, Dunluce 60, Little John 43’, Specimen 38, Tristan 35, Kuriwao 33, Fishhook 19; Tekoa, L 593, by—Secretary. Castaway, L 589. by —Salvage 422, Chance 148, Cast-ashore 19. Bonnie Carlisle, 537, by—Borderman. Opawa, L 530, by—Conundrum 316, Cardigan 214. Derby, L 525, by—Dressmaker 335, Dewdrop 110, Derby 47, Stanley 23; Gladiator, L 493, ’by—Macaroni 295, Zip 175, Othello 23. Knottingly, L 428, Snake 230, Sultan IS4, Milo 14.

Dainty Ariel, L 420, by Faugh-a-Bal-lagh. The Marquis, L 414, by— Miss Dargoa.

Barbarian, L4OB by—Freebooter 193-;. Young Barbarian 56, Ingomar 56, Goth 47,. Slaughterman 23, Fawn 19, Whynot 14. Patriarch, L 405, by Abraham 123; Parvenu 123, Liberty 116, ,The Clown 24, Patricius 19. !

Southern Chief, L 394, by—Dan O'Connell 108, Pipi 85, Skylark 72, Rambler 7l‘> Doncaster 25, Marksman 19, Bordeaux 14. Don Juan, L 387, by The Druid, 337; King Don 50. Barwon, L 374, by—Garibaldi 348, Young:. Barwon 26.

Marmion, 370, by—Victor 265, Moody? 102.

Treason, L 467, by—Erebus. Puriri, L 360, by—Giriri 124 j Honeysuckle 119, Auctioneer 117. Sterlinoworth, L3SS, by Scot Free. Dead Shot, L 3-34, by—Shotover 210,. Reform 77, Mata 47. Hippocampus, L 322, by—Speculation 284,. Rosewood 19, Madonna 19. Izaak Walton, L 316, by—Blarney SO,, Fisherman 68, The Bard, 60, Pink Rose 52,. Octopus 37, Serpent 19. Hero, L 314, by—Kingask. Pohokura, L3OS, by—Mangaohane 231,. Owahoko 77.

St George, L 302, by—Vanity Fair 156,. The Shah 113, Erin-go-bragh 33. Tim Whiffler, L2SS, by—Tim Whiffler.. Ramarama, L 271, by—Alpine Rose. Mangle, L 284, by—Rata 50, Theodore 50,. Forward 48, Te Whiti 38, Glaicks 29,. Jeannette 24, Fritz 9.

Sultan, L 242, by—Orient 232, Bothwell 10.

Defamer. L23S, by—Solitude 213, Lady Sneerwell 25. Flying Dutchman. L 233, by Miss Griffiths 183, Dutchman 23, Land Leaguer 28.

Kauri, L 223, by—Viking 149, Meteor 74Ravens worth, L 212 by Medico 159, Berrington 20, Minuet 33. Elswick, L 207, by—Loch Lomond 197, Gentle Annie 10.

Pbesto, L 199, by—Presto 124, Michael SC FouI S PiAT, L 196, by—Psycho 152, Salisbury 44. Castle Hill, Ll9o, by—Don Jose. Satok, Ll9l, by—Quilp 143, Larivaudiere 38, Takumoemoe 10. Prince Charlie, Ll9O, by Lochiel. Kakapo, t LIB6, by—The Orphan 110, Kakapo 76. cc Pacific, LlB3, by—Azina 88, The Cafe 86, Worm 9. Ilam, Llßl, by—Mokarakara. Korari, L 177, by—Hazard 124, Mor 53. Hornby, LI6S, by—Mirella 134, Fickle 34. . _ _ Blueboy, L 157, by—Lifebuoy. Duke of Edinburgh, L 154, by—Tim 14U, Bret Harfce 14. Python, L 153, by—Pose and la-old* Seesaw, L 149, by—Rubezahl. Yattendon, L 142, by—Lady Emma. Traitor, Ll4l, by —Wee Roddie 71, Loiinger 57, Mazurka 13. Brigham Young, L 136, by—Aroha. King of the Forest, Ll2B, by—Tiger. Danebury, Ll2B, by-Rollo 114, Nikau 3

King Philijp, LIOS, by—Factory Girl 99, Beeswing 9. . Hibernian, LlO2, by—lrish King. Sl. Albans, {New Zealand) LlOl, by— Wideawake. ' __ , ™ Wee Lad, LlOl, by—Mayboy 86, Weeboy 15. Gtjekilla, LIOO, by—Reputation. It will prove interesting to compare the above with the amounts placed to the credit ° f thS WINNING SIRES OF 1885-6.

The mare Miss Barnum, concerning whose identity there has been soma speculation in local sporting circles, won the Ladies’ Bracelet at Island Bay last Friday. She was protested agaicst, on the ground that she had been wrongly described. The stewards having considered the matter, dismissed the protest. A point of some interest to sporting people was raised at the Island Bay Park races last Friday. Humour, Dominated in Mr A. Hoskins’ name, won the Island Bay Park Handicap, and Mr T. H. Hill, owner of Pasha, who ran second, entered a protest against Rumour on the ground- that the name of her owner had not been disclosed. Mr Hill based bis contention on rule 53 of the G.J.O. rules, which is as follows :—“Every entery shall state tbe name or assumed name of the owner, and tb© name or description of the horse, and (if the race be for horses of different.ages) the age of the horse at the time of tbe entry.” Mr Hill alleges as his reason for making tbe protest that the mare is really leased by a sporting writer residing in Wellicgton. The Stewards dismissed the prot st, and called on Mr Hoskins to produce his agreement. Mr Hill intimated his intention of proceeding farther in the matter. The monotony of a race meeting wa3 varied at Island Bay on Saturday by a, scrimmage between a racehorse owner, resident in the Wairarapa, and a jockey hailing from Blenheim. The dispute arose about a breastplate, and was rather exciting while it lasted.. The •combatants were eventually separated without much harm being done on either side. •*' dominations for the Wellington Cup of 500 sovs, and the Wellington Racing Club Handicap of 200 sovs, to be run at the Summer Meeting at the Hutt Park, on February 3rd and sth, will close on Friday, the sth of November. Mr Tancred’s horse The Administrator, we learn, will not be sent South for the C.J. C. Meeting. The horse was a little bit shaken up by a big trial early this week, but did not suffer any permanent injury. ISLAND BAY PARK RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING —First Day. Judge, Captain Hume ; starter, Mr N. Grace ; handicapoer, Mr J. O. Evetfc; clerk of course, Mr T. Smith : clerk of scales, Mr C. A. Deacon ; time-ktoper, Mr S. Kohn ; secretary, Mr E. S. B. Bell : stewards, Dr NewmaD, M.H.R., Messrs. H. Kember, A. J. McTavish, C. Hill, A. Boardman, W. R. Waters, J. Bertie, and G. Roxburgh. The Island Bay Park Racing Club had splendid weather for the first day’s racing of their Spring Meeting last Friday. The day was not at all boo warm, but it was beautifully fine, and a fresh breeze from the bay was most v enjoyable. The attendance of the public was nos large, only about' 500 persons being on the course during the afternoon. Amongst these, however, were a number of ladies, who gave the grand stand quite an attractive appearance. During the afternoon His Excellency the Governor, with Captain Medley, A.D.C., arrived, and spent an hour or two on , tbe course. Sir Julius Vogel was also present. The absence of a band was rather a drawback to the day’s amusement, for something really is wanted to fill up the intervals between the races. Even a pugilistic show (in which the champion of New Zealand took part) and games of chance such as were on the course •have not such a seductive influence as to re- 1 iieve what becomes a little bit wearisome sometimes. And while we are making suggestions to the Club, the necessity for something like accommodation for the representatives of tbe Press might also he brought under the notice of the stewards. The course was in excellent condition, ana the turf on the lawn was springy and dry. The racing was very good all through, and the day’s outing was quite an enjoyable one. Ample opportunity for investment was supplied by the two totalizator?, which worked with one

total The stewards and other officers of the Club, individually and collectively, did their besc.to make the meeting an enjoyable one. The starting, with one exception, was excellent. Captain Bell undertook this duty, Mr N. Grace, the Club’s starter, having been prevented by a family bereavement from taking his place. Racing was started punctually at 12.30 with the Local Handicap, a mile and a qnacter, for which the top, The Shah, was greatly fancied probably on account of his splendid record in such races. The winner, however, turned up in Lifebuoy, who led all the way, and paid a dividend of £ll lie, the favorite being third. For the Hurdle Bace there were four starters, Jim, who had been pretty generally fancied for the race, being scratched. Freebooter won rather easily, the only other starter who had any show against him being Forward, who raD well and fenced capitally. Patricin3 was held too long, and never got within miles of the finish, and Forest King was not in tbe race. The next race, the Island Bay Handicap, of 200 sovs, a mile and a half, looked on paper a very open thing, and the public, being of the same opinion, divided their support pretty equally between Pasha, Rumour, and Normanby. Outside Pasha was better fancied than the others. The result of the race proved the discrimination of investors, for Rumour won, and places were filled by Normanby and Pasha. The mare won rather easily, although it appeared that her rider caught Normanby’s jockey napping when he came avray with a burst at the home turn. Normanby ran very well, and showed that bis form at the last Island Bay meeting was not a matter of chance. Paßha made a big finish, bat the weight—9st 41b—was too much for him. Administratar was put out of the race by a bad start, and Strenuous shut r ; ght up at tbe end of a mile and a quarter. The only other starter was Charmer, who made a big show for the first mile. The Selling Plate was won rather easily by First Water, a daughter of The Premier, who was bought in at £2O ; and a Selling Hack Race was won by Te Whiti, a veteran hack, for whom only £l9 was bid. The Stewards’ Stakes, of 70 sovs, fell to Rumour, who thus appropriated the two big races of the day. She won this one with the greatest of ease, Revoke running second, and The Shah third. Tbe win was a popular one, the mare having been pretty freely backed. The last event of the day was tbe Ladies’ Bracelet, for which three started—-Miss Barnum, Forest King, and Blncher, and finished in that order. The winner, who was ridden by Mr T. Smith, galloped well, and looks fit far something better.

Local Handicap, of 40 sovs ; second horse 5 sovs from the stakes. A mile and a quarter. ■ Mr A. Godwin’s br g Lifebuoy, aged, 7s t 21b ... ... ... ... (Eoige)) 1 Mr A. Turner’s ch h Charmer, syrs, Bit 101 b (Vai)e) 2 Mr J. Saunders’ b g The Shah, 4yrs, Bst 121 b (Clifford) 3

Also started-r-Reputition, Bzt 31b (Jones), and Vanity Fair, 6*t 51b. Forward, 7at 81b, was scratched.

After a number of false starts, Captain Bell got the lot away splendidly. Lifebuoy was the first to show out, and led past the stand with the rest in a bunch behind him, although Vanity Fair was tailing away. Round the top turn Charmer went up a little, and appeared to be going up to Lifebuoy. The latter, however, went away again a little, and along the back stre’ch The Shah lay third. This was the order when they came to the home turn, The Shah having made an effort to get on terms with Charmer and failed. Lifebuoy led into the straight by a clear leogtb, The Shah being about two lengths behind Charmer, and Reputation lying fourth. In th 9 straight Lifebuoy held his own, and eventually won by a clear length from Charmer, The Shah being a good third. Time, 2min 19J-iec. Totalizator (with one total) —Inside, 169—10 on the winner ; outside, 127 —13 on the winner; dividend, £ll 11s.

Handicap Hdkdlb Race, of 60 sovs ; second horse 5- sova from the stakes. Two miles, over 8 hurdles. Mr C. F. Vallance’s blk g Freebooter, aged, 10it 7lb ... ... (Herd) 1 Mr A. Atthur’s ch g, Forward, 6vrs, 9at 51b ... ... ... ... (Bishop) 2 Mr A. Shearsby’s ch g Patricius, 6yrs, lOst 61b ... ... ... (Shearsby) 3 Also started—Forest King, 9at 71b (Chambers). Jim, list 101 b, was scratched. From an excellent start Forward went away with the lead, Freebooter leading the rest. Along the back stretch Patricius went up a little, but was steadied again, and Forward held the lead sti‘l, Freebooter lying third. This order was maintained all round, hut at the hurdle rounding the top turn Herd took Freebooter up with a dash, and got the lead, Patricius mad.e a move up, but could not get on even terms with Forward. Past Holmes’ and down to the gate Freebooter drew away a little ; and coming to the home turn he was let out, and went away like a shot with a lead of thirty lengths. Forward responded nearing the turn, but was unable to get within four or five lengths of the black, who won easily, Patricias a very bad third. 4min IChee. Totalisators—lnside, 131—43 on the winner ; outside, 176 —68 on the winner, dividend £1 18s.

Island Bay Handicap, of 200 sovs ; Becond horse 25 sovs from the stakes. A mile and a half.. Mr A. Hoskins’ br m Rumour, by Tattler —Rose d’Amour, 4yrs, 7st 81b (Sutherland) 1 Mr T. H. Hill’d b h Pasha, by The Mute— Rose d’Amour, syrs, 9st 41b (Clifford) 2 Mr P. F. Tancred’a b g Normanby, by Day Dawn—Traducer mare, aged, 6-t 91b (Woods) 3 Also started Administrator, 9st 21b (Vaile) ; Charmer, 7st 12!b (Williams) ; and Strenuous, 7et 7lb (Peachy). Scratched— The Shah, Bst 31b. Betting at the post made Pasha, Rumour, and Normanby about equal favorites, Pasha being best favorite outside. From a wretched start Charmer went to the front, his immediate attendants being Pasha and Strenuous. Administrator, getting all the worst of the start, was a long way behind the rest. Nearing the straight Rumour improved her position, and passing the stand tbe order was Charmer, Strenuous, Rumor, Pasha, Normanby, Administrator. Round the top turn Rumour went up, and was followed by Normanby, Pasha, and Administrator being by this time well in tbe rear. Here

Strenuous went up and got almost on level terms with Charmer, Along the back stretch Charmer kept his lead, but nearing the bottom turn Rumour and Normanby began to trouble him, while Strenuous dropped back beaten. Approaching the home turn Rumour and Normanby passed Charmer, and as they came round the corner,' Sutherland brought the maro away with a great rush, and got a clear lead of a couple of lengths. Charmer’s bolt was shot, and he dropped astern, giving way to Pasha A great race np the straight ensued. Rumour had the lead, but half way up Normanby on the inside and Pasha in the middle were coming up very fast. The mare, however, i was equal to it, and maintaining her lead Bhe won from Pasha by a couple of lengths, Normanby a good third, Administrator fourth, Charmer fifth, and Strenuous last. Time, 2min 45sec. Totalisators —Inside, 242 —81 on the winner ; outside, 247—65 on > the winner, dividend £3. A protest against the stakes being awarded to Rumour, on the ground that tbe name of the owner’s name had not been disclosed, was dismissed. Selling- Plate, of 40 sovs ; weight for age. A mile ,and a distance. Mr P. F. Tancred’B ch m First Water (£2O), 6st 131 b (A. Woods) 1 Mr J. Leopold’s ch m Giriri (£3O), 6yre, 7st 6!b ... ... ... -•• 2 Mr A. Turner’s ch g Cock-of-the Walk (£3O), 4vrs, 7st 41b ... ... ••• 3 Also started—Lifebuoy (£2O), 7«t 41b : and Blncher (£2O), 7st lib. Pink Rose was scratched. First Water won easily. Totalisators—lnside, 77—14 on the winner ; outside, 107—35, dividend £3 Bs. The winner was offered for sale at auction by Mir Isaacs, and bought in at £2O. Selling Hack Race, of 15 sovs. Threequarters of a mile. Catch weights. For this race Fleetwood, Dynamite, Lassie, Pii k Rose and Te' Whiti were entered, and Te Whiti won easily. He paid a dividend of £8 3s, and was bought in at £l9. Stewards’ Stakes Handicap, of 70 sovs ; second horse 10 sovs from the Btakes. A mile. Mr A. Hoskins’ br m Rumour, 4vrs, B=t sib ... ... ••• (Sutherland) 1 Mr P. Tancred’s ch m Revoke, 4yrs. Bst 41b ... ..V ... ... (Vaile) 2 Mr J. Saunders’ b g The Shah, 4yrs, Bst Hat ••• (Clifford) 3 Also started—Tornado, 7st 111 b (Woods), and Eor-ard, 6st 101 b (Cheer). Scratched — Strenuous, Bst 51b, and Charmer, Bst 31b. Betting at the post was all in favor of Rumour. The start was a capital one. Tbe Shah vfras the first to show out, and he was followed by Forward and Rumour. Bound the top turn Tornado went up, and raced Tbe Shah for a short distance, Revoke lying last. Forward made an effort here, but was unable to get np with the leaders, and dropped back. The Shah and Tornado continued in the van along the back stretch, but as they neared the bottom of it Rumour went up very fast, and nearing the home turn she had the lead. In the straight Revoke came up fast, and passed The Shab, but wab unable to get near Rumour, who sailed in, hard held, a winner by half a dozen lengths. Time, lmin 48|-ec. Totalisators —lnside, 175—90 on the winner ; outside, 147 —68, dividend, £1 16s. Ladies’ Bracelet, value 25 sovs. Welter

weight for age. Mr H. Wood’s b m Miss Barnum, syrs, Hat ... ... (Mr T. Smith) 1 Mr J. Leopold's b g Forest King, aged, list 31b ... ... (Mr Venn*!) 2 Mr A. Arthur’s ch g Blucher, syre, list 21b ...(Mr Barry) 3

These were tbe only starters. Mies Barnum woa easily, hard held, and paid a dividend of £1 9s.

Second Day.

The weather on Saturday, although threatenin'', kept fine during the day, and the races at the’ Bay went off very successfully. The attendance of the public was not very large, about 500 people being present. The two totalizators on the ground were well patronised, and the games of chance did a capital business. The course was ia capital order, and the racing in consequence was good. At half-past 12 the first race, the District Handisap, was started. Three faced the starter —Reputation, Charmer, and The Shah—and finished in the order given. The betting was slightly in favor of The Shah, although Reputation did not want backers. In the Hurdle Race, Jim, on the strength of his many notable victories, was greatly fancied, but he was never in the race, although he was not at all distressed at the finish. The winner was Freebooter, the Wairarapa representative, who showed a lot of foot, and did not have a great deal of difficulty in settling Patricius. The next was the big event, which resolved itself into a match betweeu Pasha and Rumour. As the two belong to separate stables, between which there is not a little rivalry, considerable interest was manifested in the race, Pasha being best fancied. Rumour, however, meeting her half brother on much worse terms than on the previous day, was not able to push him, and the horse won by a length, with Williams banging on to him pretty strongly. A sellicg hack race was won by Pink Rose, who was bought in at £l9. The Welter Handicap fell to Patricius, with Reputation second, and Miss Barnum third. The Handicap Time Trot, for HeretaungaLight Horse chargerp, was a capital race, although the trotting was not wonderful. Trooper Russell’s Black Heath was the favorite; but the charger appeared to smell fire, or something equally unpleasant, at the starting post, and just at the time when he should have been started he effected a skilful evolution, and unseated his rider. The winner was Trooper Burt’s Dough Boy, who started from scratch, and won pretty comfortably from Climenis. The Selling Plate was won by Mr J. Leopold’s mare Giriri, with Pink Rose second. The last, race of the day was the Kilbirnie Stakes, three-quarters of a mile. This resulted in a capital race between the two three-year-olds Forester and Tornado, the former having the best of it by a length and a half. Strenuous was an indifferent third. The winner was not very well supported, for he was looked upon as an in-and-out customer whom it was not safe to rely on. However, he won pretty easily, and looks like turning into a real good one when he has another year or two on his shoulders. Following are details of the races :

District Handicap, of 50 sovs ; second horse 5 sovs from the stakes. A mile and a distance. i

Mr J. O’Driscoll’s b g Reputation, aged, 7st 71b (Williams) 1

Mr A. Turner’s ch b Charmer, syra, B^t 101 b (Vaile) 2 Mr J. Saunders’ b g The Shab, 4 yrs, Bzt 71b ... .. ... ... (Clifford) 3

These were the only starters, Lifebuoy (B*t 41b) and Forward (6st 71b) being scratchsd. The race needs very little description. Reputation took the lead at the start, and was never caught, winning, with something in hand, from Charmer, with The Shah a poor third. Time, lmin 58fsec. Totalisators —Inside, 131—43 on the winner ; outside, 108—37 ; dividend, £2 13s. Hurdle Handicap, of 60 sovs ; second horse, 10 sovs from the stakes. A mile and a half. Mr C. F. Vallance’s br g Freebooter, aged, list ... (Herd) 1 Mr A. Shearsby’s b h Patricius, 6yrs, list 2 Mr A. Arthur’s ch g Forward, 6yrs, 9-t 3 Also started—Jim, list 101 b ; Forest King, 9st ; and Old Sarah, 9st. Jim was the favorite in the betting. Jim had a good deal the worst -of the start, but the others got away well together, and Patricius very shortly assumed the lead, with Forward in close attendance. Passing the stand these two were in the van, with Old Sarah third, and then Jim and Forest King, Round the top of the course Jim went up, and kept with the leaders for a short distance ; but passing Holmes’ he dropped astern again, and Freebooter coming up and racing Forward,' the pair began to crawl up on Patricks. At the home turn Patricius had just a little tbe best of it, with Freebooter and Forward not a length away, and Jim fifteen lengths behind them. In the straight Herd brought Freebooter up very fast, and passing Patricius won rather easily by a length. Time, 2min 59fsec. Totalisators —Inside, 232—45.0 n the winner; outside, 160—38 ; dividend £4 ss.

Melrose Stakes Handicap, of 110 sovs ; second horse 10 sova from the stakes. A mile and a quarter. Mr F. H. Hill’s b h Pasha, syrs, by The Mute—Rose d’Amour, 9st (Clifford) 1 Mr A. Hoskins’ br m Rumour, 4yra, by The Tattler—Rose d’Amour, Bst 7lb t.. (Sutherland) 2 Mr A. Turner’s ch h Charmer, syrs, by

King of Clubs—Charm, 7st . 51b (Williams) 3

Betting—2 to 1 on Pasha, These were tbe only,starters. Captain Bell got the trio away to a capital start, and Charmer went to the front. Coming past the stand Charmer led, with a length between Pasha and Rumour. At the top turn Charmer began to come back, and at Holmes’ Pasha had him beaten. Pasha went to the front here, and Rumour improved her position. Round the bottom turn Pasha drew away a little, but passing the gate Rumour appeared to be gaining on him. loside the straight, however, Pasha drew away again, and won hard hell by a length. Charmer was a bad third. Time, 2min 14sec. Totalisator—lnside, 275—182 on the winner ; outside, 163 90 ; dividend £1 B J . Sellisg Hack Race, of 15 sovb. Half a mile. Minimum weight, 9st.

Thin was won rather easily by Pink Rose, Te Whiti being second. Time, 52J j ecs, The winner paid a dividend of £3 7s, and was boughs in at £l9. Welter Handicap, of 50 sovs ; second horse 5 sovs from the stakes. A mile. Mr A. Shearsby’s b h Patricius, 6yrs, list (Alexander) 1 Mr J. Q’Dri-coll’s b c Reputation, aged, 9jt 71b ... ... ~ ... ... (Jones) 2 Mr 11. Woods’ b m Miss B >rnum, syrs, 12st (Woods) 3 Also started Houeysuckle, 9st ; and Vanity Fair, 7st. ' Forward, 9st, was scratched. , The start was rather a poor one, Vanity Fair getting the best and Miss Barnum the worst of it. Vanity Fair kept the lead, with Honeysuckle second, and Patricius third until passing Homes’. He<e Patricius went to the front, Vanity Fair dropped back beaten, and Reputation took third place. Coming round the home turn Honeysuckle fell away, and Reputation went for Patricius, but was unable to catch him, and the latter won, all out, by three parts of a length. Miss Barnum a poor third. Time, lmin Totalisators—lnside, 214—31 on the winner ; outside, 165—27 ; dividend £5 17s. Handicap Time Trot, of 15 sovs. Two miles. Open to horses the property of members of the Heretaunga Light Horae. Minimum

weight, list. Trooner Burt’s Dough Boy, aged, scratch 1 Trooper Flat’s Climenis, 4yre, 20sec ... 2 Trooper Bramley’s Roamy, 6yrs, 15sec ... 3 Also started —Corporal RusseH’s|Blackheath, scratch ; Captain Scales’ Duke,’ lOsec ; Trooper B enkhorn’s Daphne, lOsec ; and Trooper Anlin’s Dolly, 15aec. Won by a couple of ‘lengths. The winner paid a dividend of £8 15s.

Selling Plate, of 20 sovs ; weight for age, with selling price allowances. Seven furlongs. Mr J. Leopold’s ch m Giriri (£2O), 6yrs,

7at 51b ... ... ••• Mr F. Parkes’ b m Pink Rose (£2O), 6yrs,

7at 51b - ••• 2 Mr A. Turner’s ch g Oock-of-the- Walte (£3O), 4yrs, 7=*t 111 b 3 Also started—Forward (£4O), Bst 7*h ; Lifebuoy (£2O), 7st 71b ; and Blucher (£2O), 7st 71b. Pink Rose won rather easily, and paid a dividend of £2 10s.

Kilbirnie Stake 3, of 100 sovs’; second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. Three-quarters of a mile. Mr P. F. Tancred’s ch c Forester, by Puriri—Gossip, 3yrs, Bst 71b (Vaile 1 Mr T. H. Hill’s ch g Tornado, 3yis, 6st 121 b (Woods) 2 Mr F. Hill’s br h Strenuous, 4yrs, 7st 3 Also started—Revoke, 8-t 101 b; Lifebuoy, Bat |7lb ; and The Shah, 7st 121 b. Honeysuckle, 6st 10lb, was scratched.^ From a good start .Tornado, Shah and Lifebuoy went to the front, Forward, Strenuous and Revoke bringing up the rear behind Forester. Forester soon began to go up, and at the gate passed Strenuous, who had supplanted Lifebuoy in the third position. Coming to the straight The Shah dropped back. Tornado came first, but was passed by Forester, and the pair settled down for the straight run home. Forester, maintaining his lead, won rather easily, Strenuous being an indifferent third. Time, lminj;l9sec. Totalisators—lnside, 279 -75 on the winner ; outside, 192—78 ; dividend, £2 18s.

The total amount passed through the totalisators at Island Bay laßt Friday was

£IB6B, and on toe following day about £2OOO was passed through.

POKIRO-A JOCKISY CbLTJB.

The following nominations have been received for the "Porirua Jockey Club's Meetiugr ; Maiden Plate.—Mr A. Godwin’s Lassie, Mr G. Scbulfz’ Teddington, Mr J. Taurika, Mr P. H. Farson’s Vanity Fair, Mr Robert Whiteman’s Nikau, Mr J. Prosser’s Buccftn66r. Hurdle Handicap —Mr A. Lenaban’s Old Sarah, Mr G. H. Goldsmith’s C -ck o’-the-Wslk, Mr J. Jillet’s Satan (late-J. M. Sullivan), Mr J. Leopold's Forest, -King, IMr J. Prosser’s Ngatitoa. _ . PORIRUA Cup.—Mr A. Godwin’s Lifebuoy, Mr A. Turner’s Charmer, Mr -T. Saunder Shah, Mr J. Prosser’s Potnka, Mr J. Leopold’s Forest King, Mr J. Leopold’s Giriri. _ ? Stewards’ Stakes. —Mr A. Godwin’s Lassie, Mr G- H. Goldsmith’s Cock-o’-the-Walk, Mr F. W. H. Parkin’s Pink Rose, Mr J. Saunders’ Shah, Mr K. Jiilet’a Satan (late J. L. Sullivan), Mr P. H.Farson’s Vanity Fair, Mr J. Leopold’s Giriri, Mr J. Prosser’s Buccaneer. . District Handicap.—Mr A. Godwins Lifebuoy, Mr B. H. Goldsmith’s O ck-of-the-Walk, Mr A. Turner’s Charmer, Mr J. Saunders’ Shab, Mr R. Jillet’s Satan (late J. L. Sullivan), Mr P. H. Farson’a Vanity Fair, Mr .T. Leopold’s Forest Kis:g and Giriri, Mr J. Prosser’s Ngatitoa. The following weights have been declared for the Porirua Jockey Club’s races : Stewards’ Stakes Handicap.—The Shah, Bat 101 b ; Giriri, Bst 31b ; Satan, Bst 31b Rose, 7et ; Cock-of the Walk, 6sfc 121 b; Vanity Fair, 6st 51b ; Buccaneer, 6sb 51b ; La°sie, 6st 51b. District Handicap —Charmer, Bst 121 b ; The Shah, Bst 7.b ; Giriri, Bsfc.: Lifebuoy, 7st 121 b ; Satan, 7st 121 b ; Cock of the Walk. 7st 31b ; Vanity Fair, 6at 71b ; Ngatitoa, 6st 71b ; Foiest King, 6it. Hurdle Handicap.— Ngatitoa, list; SataD, lOsfc 121 b ; Old Sarah, lest 61b ; Forest King, 10st ; Cock of tbe Walk, 9zt 71b. Porirua Cup.—Charmer, 8s!; 121 b ; The Shab, Bsi 7ib ; Giriri, Bac ; Lifebuoy, 7st 9ib ; Potaka, 7st 7.b Forest King, 6st. CAMBRIDGESHIRE STAKES.

(special to united press association.)

London, October 26. At the Newmarket Houghton Meeting, the Cambridgeshire Stakes were won by Mr W. Gilbert’s The Sailor Prince, 7st 71b, Ist; Mr Manton’s St Mirin’s, Sst 61b, 2nd; Mr Somers’ Carlton, 6sb 13lb, 3rd.

MELBOURNE NOTES.

(router's telegrams.)

Melbourne, October 21. Blairgowzie bas foeeu acriitched lor tlie V. 8.0. Derby.

Melbourne, October 22.

Betting on the Melbourne Gap shows but little animation. The latest quotations are— Trident, 6 to 1 ; Een B It, 10 to 1 ; Silvermine, 10 to 1 ; Iscnomy, 10 to 1 ; Littlejohn, 12 to 1 ; Hexhino, 12 to 1 ; Britisher, 20 tol ; Malua, 20 to 1 ; Sheet Anchor, 25 to 1, Melbourne, October 25.

The following is the latest betting on the Victorian X*erby :—3 to lon Trident, Bto 1 agst Maddelina, 10 to 1 agst Volcano, 12 to 1 aest Cbesham. For the Melbourne Cup 5 to 1 is laid agst Trident, 10 to 1 Ben Bolt, 12 to 1 Silvermine, 15 to 1 Malua, Isonomy, and Hexham, 20 to 1 Trenton and Sheet Anchor. Melbourne, October 27. The betting market remains unchanged at previous quotations. Country Boy has been scratched for the Melbourne Cup.

(special to untied press association.)

Melbourne, October 24.

At Tattersall’a last night there was a very large attendance, aud for the Melbourne Cup Arsenal-was backed at 100 to 4 to 100 to 5 for all the money in the market ; 100 to 6 is now offered about hm. Affl ience was backed to win £IO,OOO at 100 to 2 and 3, and £12,000 was taken about Bohemian at the same prices, and he now stands at 100 to 4, £SOOO was taken about Met&l at 100 to 2 and 100 to 3. Little John has come up with a rush, and 100 to 12 is the best price about him. Since the move in of Little John, Ben Bolt is slightly easier, and 100 to 10 is offered against him. Hexham is quoted at 100 to 8 and Maiua at 100 to 6. At the Moonee Valiev Meeting yesterday the Cup was won by Isouomy, who for the Melbourne Cup has been backed at 100 to 7. Trident’s price has not been affected by the advance of Little John, and he now stands at 100 to 15. Other quotations are—Silvermine, 100 to 6 (taken) ; Trenton, 100 to 5 (off ?) ; Grace Dariimr, 100 to 4 (off ?) ; Sheet Anchor, 100 to 5 (taken) ; Britisher. 300 to 4 (taken); For the Derby, 5 to 2 is laid 'on Trident ; 100 to 10 is taken about Maddelina and 100 to 8 is on offer about Volcano. Melbourne, October 25.

Heavy rains have interfered with training. A large number of hprses were out tins morning, but only moderate exercise was indulged in. Trident, Monte Christo, Volcano, and Chesbam did serviceable gallops. Trentoa covered the Cup distance, going strong and finishing well. Metal did useful work. Industry and Maddelina bad useful exercise. Bravo went the Cap distance, finishing well. did the same distance at threequarters’ pace, and finished strongly. Commotion and Lord William did serviceable wallops. leonoir-y was merely exercised. Arsenal did a splendid performance at Sydney oa Saturday. Melbourne, October 25,

Bohemian has greatly receded in the betting, going a 3 low as 100 to 1. He ha 3 recovered somewhat, and is now at 100 to 3 (off). Everything is stagnant pending the final acceptances, which will be declared on Tuesday.

Melbourne, October 26.

Slight showers o' rain fell during the night, and this morning it is blowing hard. Trident and Monte Christo ware out, and did a mile and a half in splendid style. Maddelina also did a capital spin over the Derby distance. Hexham did a serviceable gallop over the Cup distance. Volcano and Meteor were out, and were sent fast gallops

the former a mile and a half and the latter the Cup distance. Trenton and Dunlop were treated to a two miles’ spin, finishing well. T.ord William, Industry, Bravo, andKingnsh covered a mile in good style. Commotion ■was treated to three miles at half pace. Bohemian is reported to have gone wrong. Melbourne, October 26. Watering is paralysed, and nothing im« po2S”d3.g. Triderf, 100 W2O (»«; Little John, 100 to 12 (tkn); Ben Bolt, 100 to 10 (off) ; Isonomy, 100 to 9 (off)* Melbourne, October 2/. The weather was fine and clear this morning and a large number of horses were out, but nothing of importance was done except that Commotion and Trenton went twice - round splendidly, both finishing strong Trident and Hexham were treated to moderate exercise. Melbourne, October 27. There was a good deal of betting t( >-day, but business is quiet to-night. Trident, 100 to 20 (tk) ; Little John, 100 to 15 ’ Isonomy, 100 to 12 (tk) ; Ben Bolt 109 to 10 (tk) ; Hexham, 100 to 7 (tk); Bohemian, Silvermine, Country Boy, Trenton, Malua, and Arsenal, 100 to 5 (tk) ; Lord William 100 to 4 (tk); Commotion and Metal, 100 to 3 (tk); Cyclops, 100 to 2 (tk).

MELBOURNE CUP ACCEPTANCES.

(keuter’s telegrams.)

Melbourne, October 26. Forty-three acceptances have been received for the Melbourne Cup, namely : Affluence, Arsenal, Ben Bolt, Bohemian, Boolka, Bravo, Britisher, Commotion, Country Boy, Crossfire, Cyclops, Energy, Fish o’’ Silver, Grace Darling, Hexham, Highland . Chief, Meteor, Isonomy, Jack Roach, King’s Own, Kingfiah, Kitawa, Lancer, Lesbia Little Joha, Lord William, Malua, Maddelina, Metal, Menotti, Midas, Monte Christo, Myall King, Palarenda, Qumtin Matsep, Recall, Rifleshot, Salvo, Sheet Anchor, Silvermine, Silver King, Irenton, and Trident,

ana xriaeuo. ~ oft Melbourne, October The followins horses have been scratched for the Melbourne Cup Energy, Midas, Palarenda, and Salvo. , The latest betting for that event is— Little John, 8 to 1; Isonomy, 12 to 1 ; Hexham, 12 to 1. . NORTH CANTERBURY RACES. (UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.' Christchurch, October 21. The North Canterbury races took place to-day at Rangiora. Tbe following are the results Open ECnrdie Race, 50 aovs ; two miles.— i Archduke, 9 at, 1 ; Aroha, lOst 12lb, 2; Ingonaar, 9st, 3. Brockenhnrst Stages, 60 J’° ve > half a mile.— Teredo, '8 at. i p Silver Mark, 8->t 51b, 2 ; Crutchfield, Bst 71b,' 3. North Canterbury Cup, 100 soys ; one and a half miles —Poppet, 6?fc, 1 ; Madonna, 6st, 2 ; Apropos, S at. 3. Flying Handicap.— Apropos, Bat 7ib, 1; Master Agnes, Sst 101 b, 2; Madonna, Bst 51b, 3.

CHRISTCHURCH TRAINING NOTES,

(UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.' Christchurch, October 25. Trafniav has been innch interfered with by bad weather, but, notwithstanding difficulties, the Cup horse? are Kept hard at it. Nelson has done several strong gallops in good form, and this morriins; covered three miles before daybreak. Maligner is rapidly improving. First Lord is not pleasing bis friends, and . Cremorne "hows a lot of temper at work. Fuailade, Disowned, and Torrent are movmg in capital form. Lochiel is in great fettle. The last four horses are generally expected to furnish the winner of the Cup. Tasman, Hermitage, and Moans have done good useful work. Ruby is very fit, and Lecn and Tit Bit have recently performed satisfactory gal’opr Spade Guinea has been eased, but is at work again and looking well. Apropos is backward in condition, but Patrician will have a say in tbe big race. Liverpool, Tarnbearer, Argonaut, and Take Miss, althougu still left in the race, will be _ Christchurch, October 2b. The weights for the Spring Hurdles are as 1 follow : —Master Agnes, 12st; Peter Oabeck, list 61b; Jirn, list 21b; Secretary list ; Patricius, lOst 121 b ; Mamboom, lOst 41b ; Aroha, lOst 31b ; Tres Sec, lOst; Mammock, 9st 121 b ; Lounger, 9st 71b ; Reputation, 9st 71b • Archduke, 9*t 71b ; Meteor, 9st -lb ; - Mayboy, Sst; Forward, Sst 111 b ; Lugwarwas done on the course this morning. Maligner went two miles steadily ; Tit Bit and Artillery went two miles and a half, and First Lord did a good useful callep, all going well. Hermitage went a mile and a quarter at top. Tasman did three miles with sweaters on. Ruby had » gallon for two miles and a half. Loc^® 1 and Moana were absent at Russley. Cre. morne did'useful work. Rays team were not on the course. _ . ~ The following horses _ the Metropolitan Meeting arrived from the North . by the Wairarapa this morning :—Dewmger, Pasha. Waitiri, Forester, General Thornton, and Deceiver. They were all lauded safely -and proceeded at once by train to Riccarton. Christchurch, October 27. This morning was a beautiful one for training operations, and several visitors were on the course. The tracks were m good order. At 4.45 Dan O’Brien sent Tasman two miles at top in good style, accompanied by Rubma for the first mile and Hermitage the second mile. Maligner went two miles at a steady \ p ac e. Kimberley and Bronte did half a mile at top. First Lord did two miles at three___nuarter speed, tiring a bit at the finish, 1 Apropos and Sweet Briar covering the dis]r: tanee with him. Ruby went two and a quarter miles at three-quarter speed, S ®“ § oln f L part of the way with him. Tit Bit and Artillerv did two miles, the first at half f and finishing at top. both movmg very E? freelv. The Derby colt is improving. I Lochiel and Moana went three miles at half i speed the former in a most taking style, f KvV'fqiv •’nd Fair Bell were sent two and a I SSS&ito. *t tali pace, the colt »wcatm ? l £ W Oremorne did a couple of miles ! useful work. Waitiri, Pasha, Forester and | Seprivw were on the course, taking matters . and Torori are scratched for all engagements in the Metropolitan, and Secretary for the Spring Hurdler.

TIMARU SPRING MEETING.

ANOTHER BIG DIVIDEND.

(UNITED PEE-S ASSOCIATION.) Timaru, October 26. The Timaru Racing Club’s Spring Meeting took place to-day. The weather was fine, and there was a moderate attendance. The following are the results :—Hurdle R ac e—Moody, 1 ; Panic, 2. Ivanhoe started, but his rider fell at the second last hurdle. Novel Race—Twilight, 1 ; Rose, 2 ; Milkman, 3. Qualified Hunters’ Hurdle Race, of 20 sovs; two miles. —Mr A. Slees Juggler, I ; Mr E. S. Rutherford a The Mount, 2 ; Mr R. H. Rhodes’ Ivanhoe, 3. Won by a length. Dividend £9 6s. Hack Race, of 10 sovs ; six furlongs—Mr Heron a TommyJDodd, 1; Mr Hammond’s Look-now, 2. Won easily by two lengths. Dividend, £7 Bs. Flying Handicap, of 25 sovs; six furlongs—Mr J. Hammond’s Finance, 1; Mr Sherwin’a Quibble, 2; Mr Coulter s Brunette, 3. Won by a short head. Dividend, £93 2s. There was only one investor on the winner. WANGANUI SPRING MEETING. Wanganui, October 27. The following weights for the Wanganui Spring Meeting were declared by Mr Evett last night : „ . . „ Trial Stakes. —Armourer, 9st 101 b ; lorpedo, 9st ; Strennous, Bat 71b ; Hagar, Bst ; British Lion, 7st 101 b ; Fisherman, 7st Sib ; Miss Puritan, 6sfc 71b ; Stiletto, 6st 010 ; Ruapehu, Orlando, Pandora, Artist, Ivoromiko, and Lady Grey, 6*t. , ~ Wanganui Stakes. —Armourer, 9at 71b; Speculation, 9at 51b; Torpedo, Sst 101 b ; Lady Artist, Sat 61b ; Strenuous, Sst 31b ; Ahua, 7Bt 91b; Hagar, 7st 81b; British Lion, 7st 51b ; Fisherman, 7st 51b ; Landseer, 7st; Misa Puritan, 6st 41b ; Stiletto, 6st 31b; Ruapehu, Koromiko, Sir William, Lady Grey, and Pandora, 6st. Hurdles. —Wide-awake, list 121 b ; Poro. tawa, list 71b; Auctioneer, lOst 101 b; Maminga and Landseer, 9st 71b; Merry Legs and Orlando, 9st.

(united press association.) Auckland, October 22,

Derringer baa been sent to Cnristchurch by the Wairarapa. One thousand has been taken on him for the New Zealand Cup, at an average of 100 to 4.

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