Sporting.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 978, 28 November 1890, Page 13

Sporting.

Wellington races on Friday and Saturday went off very well indeed, and on the whole the meeting was one of the beßt that has been held at the Hntt in recent years—siuce thJ palmy days of the Templetons and Tam. barinis of early racing history, when a w ce meeting at the Hutt was a Provincial affair. One of the features of the meeting was the contradictory form shown by Mr Hunter’s pair Lenore and Cynisca, who gave us an edifying example of the waywardness of the sex generally. On the first day Lenore, with 7st 7lb"np, was unable tc get into a plsoe in the Hutt Park Spring Handicap, run in 2m 17seo. On tho sscond day, with 9st 21b on her back in tho Welter she won very easily in 2tn 14£secs, Cynisca was not io unkind, and it is very probable that if she had bad a clear run home in the Flying Handicap she would have made things very A warm for Angler in spite of her 9st. On tho second day she won the November Handicap all the way with Bst 51b on her back. Cynisca is a tricky fem*le, but Rke is not weak under the ribs. With a handy weight —up to say about Bst 81b—and a good will, she is a hard one to beat. ?n this case she proved it, and the only one who stuck to her at all wes Mr Macara’s gelding Frolio, by Lord Mandeville from Romp. Last year Frolio started in ten races, of whioh he won eight, and in the future he may bo expected to do even better things. He is a fine lump of a horse well-set up, and gallops like a machine.

Whisper was quite a disappointment. On the first day she was so affected by the season that she didn’t start on the second. The mare, though in good condition, did not look well, and will probably do better later in the season.

Boulanger was the hero of the meeting,, and amply proved that for short distances he la a real- first-classer. In the Hutt Park Handicap, it is true, he got a mile and a quarter well, but be only had Bst 21b on his back, and in the November Handicap when he was asked to carry Bst 101 b over a mile and a distance, he was never dangerous. His best performance was in the I’itone Handicap. In short dashes he can carry up to 9st and still be very dangerous in any company. As It was he simply smothered his field in the Pitone Handicap and won as he liked. There .was only one first-class Lurdler at the meeting, and he won just as he liked. With list 31b in the Dnnedin Hurdles, the Spy will stretch the neck of Champion Aha a - very much.

The hacks and selling racers were a very good lot all round, and three of them— General- Gordon, Vision, and Ben Bolt distinctly stars. Ben Bolt's lm 31 two-fifth secs for 7 furlongs In the Hack Handioap was a lump too good. The Australian-bred racehorses sent to England by the late Mr Jamea White, of Sydney, have been nominated for a number of classic races, to be decided next season. The oolt Wentworth has been entered for the Seleot Stakes, to be run at Newmarket in 1891; the New Biennial Stakes, to be run at Ascot in 1891; and the Hardwicke Stakes of 1891, The filly Mons Meg has been entered for the Select Stakes, the Challenge Stakes, the Ascot New Biennial Stakes, and the Hardwicke Stakes. Nepean has been nominated for the Ascot New Biennial and the Hardwicke Stakes, and the colt by Mar-tini-Henry, from La Princesse, has been entered for the VVigston Plate, to be run at Leicester in 1891.

Mr Donald Wallace’s choqne from the V.R.C. meeting.was £11,911, first in the Melbourne Cup being worth £IO,OOO, with £l5O value of the trophy. The other big winners were: Mr S. G. Cook £2048 (Ist Derby, £1359); Mr E. A. Oatley £2000; Mr 0. McLauchlin £l6lß ; Mr G. Lee £HSO; Mr J. B. Clark £ll6l ; Mr E. Keys £783. Mr W. T. Jones £915. Leopold Wes sold to Mr M. Loughlin at Messrs Yuillo and Co’s auction in Melbourne this month, his price being 400 guineas. At the same Rale Bustlo, by Musket - Crinoline, went to Mr D. S, Wallace tor 295 guineas, and Orangeman to Mr S. Miller for 250 guineas. The Australasian gives the following particulars of the saleTeksurn, a dual winner in the late V.R.C. Spring Meeting, realised the highest price, the son of Musket and Albatros falling to the bid of Mr D. ■Affleck at 1225 guineas ; but ho wa3 closely ky the beautifully-bred colt King 'Villiam, by Nordenfiddt from Pulchra, for Mr W - R - Wil-on, of St. Alban®, gave ino guineas. Loyaletone was passed ia at dUO guineas, but Plenty, a grey haif.brother to Darebin, went to Mr Littlewood for 500 guineas, and Mr D. S. Wallace got a nice uliy m Clare for the same sum. ' Sanfoin, a very fine two-year-old colt by Richmond jrom Instep, was passed in at 420 guineas ; fly * B^ ,ae ®lti e otly the auctioneer announced ®nnt the horse had been sold privately ; and yort Admiral, a full brother to The Admiral, returned to his box at 120 guineas. At 190 guineas The Bohemian went to Mr W. Pearson, who will use ne son of Maribyrnong for stnd purposes in wppsland ; and the symmetrically shaped Leopold found a new owner in the Ballarat sportsman, Mr Martin Loughlin, for 400 guineas. Tinlander, a half brother to the Melbourne Cup winner, The Assyrian, was e°°ked down to Mr John Whittingham, 7, w » a buying on behalf of the Hon. Alexander Forrest, of West Australia. The price paid was 145 guineas. There was a ouzz of excitement as Titan stepped into the CMy a few months ago the son of unester fetched 4600 guineas—the highest °,T er B lven f° r * gelding in the world—- „° r bis reoent failures there was naturally a good deal of speculation as to

what price he would realise. Mr D. S Wallace began the biddings with 100 guineas, and ultimately stalling off all opposition the owner of Carbine cot possession of the sensational chestnut for 650 guineas. Wbimbre! was passed in at 900 guineas ; Mr John Crozier bought Trince Contort for 520 guineas; and Mr. D. S. Wallace gave 700 guineas for Ben Bolt’s brother, Bendigo. The imported American trotting mare Luoretia, for whom Mr i r0 »r k* s S ave about 1000 guineas, also went to Mr Wallace for 220 guineas ; and amid much applause the Maribyrnong Plate winner Yarran fell to the nod of Mr 8. G, Cook for 650 guineas.

At Elsternwick Park Races early this m( j* 8 ose * 6-12 won the Belling race and Tom Moor the Park Handicap of 100 sovh. At the Moouee Valley meeting the pi incipal , r£Ooj. a handicap of 100 sovs f was won oy Little Shamrock by Trump Card— Calismaid whoaleo won the Otway Handicap *** O a _kleigh Park a day or two before. At Oakleigh Park, also, Fair Ellen, by Somnus— Lady Ellen, won the Trial Stakes. At VVilhamstown the New Zealanders had an innings. Ivanhoe won the Hurdle race, Too Soon, a five furlong handicap, and Moss Rose the Telegraph Stakes . I am afraid writes Rata, Morrie England has seen his best days in regard to racing ; I do not think he will ever stand a thorough preparation. A couple of months ago-he was going in capital form, and a good many people thought he would win the New Zealand Cup, just as a good many people say now that he would win the Otago Cup were he well, but the getting of him well is the difficulty. Ido not believe that Merrie England can ever be raced at within 71b ; of his true form, and I do not believe that that form is more than good second rate at best.

It is mentioned as a significant fact that not one of Chester’s progeny won a race at Flemington the other day. At the Toronto Exhibition on September 18, Mooihouse and Pepper’s celebrated jumper Roeeberry made a new record at high jumping by clearing the bars at a height of 7ft lin, thus eclipsing his own best previous performance of 7ft 5-Bin, made a couple of weeks previously at Elmira. Roseberry is a dun gelding. He stands 16 hands or sft 4io, and consequently the leap was Ift Sin over the horse’s own height. Mr Taggart informs Mazeppa that this is the last season Le Loup will be at the service of Otago breeders, and that next covering season the son of Traducer and Mermaid will stand either in Canterbury or Hawke’s Bay, where he will have a better chance of showing hia ability to boget racers. One can hardly wonder at this determination. Le Loup is certainly lost in Otago. Last year he covered three thoroughbred mareß, and only two this year, and bat 19 have been sent to him altogether during the eight years that Mr Taggart has had him. Wolverine’s success in the New Zealand Cup is, I think, the immediate cause of the resolve to no longer fritter away the time of so valuable a horse as Le Loup on half-bred and hackney mares, and, though sorry to part with him, I cannot see that we have any right to complain.

When Carbine won, the Ring went down. The Melbourne Telegraph writes :—For onoe the lion and the lamb have lain down together, and the lion having arisen the lamb is not missing, hut alive and frisky from the good things it has taken from its aroh enemy. The bookmaker has been shorn, and the figures that are forthcoming estimate the value of the clip to be £290,000. The figures are only -approximate, for the bookmakers cannot really tell until after settling day precisely how they stand. Mr H. Oxenham says that he estimates the ring’s losses over the Cup to be from £IOO,OOO to £120.000. Ho says they were never hit so Lard before. Carbine was installed favourite from the very commencement of the betting. The first wager he laid was £IOOO to £3O against Carbine, and the last one, just before the race started, £l5O to £SO against him. Every bookmaker in the colony had laid Carbine to the full extent of his book. Ordinarily, on such a good betting race, they would not be so heavily hit, but it was the persistent support accorded to Carbine right through the winter, when he wan always at the head of the quotations, that hit them so heavily. A largo lamp of the money on Carbine had been laid to Mr Wallace, who bad won about £25,000 in wagers besides the £IO,OOO stake in the Cup. Mr Samuels, who was seen at the Victorian Club, said, ‘The ring will have to pay out about £200,000 on Carbine, and they will have about £IOO,OOO to receive ou the race,_ so they will really lose £IOO,OOO. I think that is a very fair estimate, and I can give you the figures that have assisted me to that conclusion. There are 150 bookmakers in the Victorian Club, and they re. present about all the strong bookmakers betting on tho Gup, Each one of these will average about £2OOO in their book, perhaps something jess—say £200,000 altogether. I think that is about right, for some of the hooks were to the extent of £20,000 and hardly one less than a thousand. Every bookmaker laid Carbino to the full extent, and so I estimate the ring’s payment at £200,000.

The artful cash metallician of Australia has invented a new swindle. When the unhappy flat backs a horse, this individual collars his money and gives him a ticket, and then, under the old rdgiine, he generally got over a fence, and the miserable backer saw him no more. Now, however, he tries a different plan. When the winner presents his ticket, ha takes it with a glad smile, and feels in his bag for the money. Then he notices something and stops. ‘ The flag ain’t up yet,’ he observes, affably handing back the document; ‘oome back iu a minute.’ Only the ticket he hands,back is a different one from the ticket he just received ; and when the holder presents it again a few seconds later, he rises with indig. nation written large on his huge, flat countenance, and demands what in thunder this here game is meant for. The proceedings end there. There is no possible redress, and the infuriated ticket.holder goes away, and relieves hia feelings by a remark that sounds Hk? “ !! ! d ? !’ It is all the relief which tho caße admits of,

A great number of visitors to the races on Saturday had the pleasure of walking from the course to the Pitone railway station when the last race was over. Usually the train waits at the pipe bridge until the last lace is over, but on Saturday it started punctually to time, and is, indeed, said to have departed from the bridge a little iu front of time, and without a warning whistle. Passengers who left it for a few minutes to see the last race (which was delayed owiDg to a mistake in starting it) lost their train, so expeditiously did it steal away. VThese, anil people who stayed to see the races out, had to walk to Pitone and pick up the Wairarapa train—alt of which trouble could have been saved by the racecourse train waiting for 10 or 15 minutes. WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. METROPOLITAN . SPRING MEETING. President, Hon Sir William Fitzherbert K.C.M.G. ; Vice-Presidents, Messrs h! D. Bell and J. S. M. Thompson; Judge, Mr E. Pearce ; Hon Treasurer, Mr ~F*. Moeller; Timekeeper, Mr G. H. Scales • Stewards, Messrs J. Ames, J. Duthie, F.’ Franklyn, T. G. Maoarthy, J. Maginn’ity," J. Saunders and Dr Newman; Starter, Air N, Grace ; Clerk of the Scales, Mr J. Wilkins ; Handioapper, Mr J. O. Evett Clerk of the Course, Mr J. Pringle. * •t- Beautiful weather, with just breeze enough to temper the heat of the sun to the shorn backer of seconds ; good racing, with an occasional sensational dividend; a course well-appointed for the convenience of tho multitude ; and what more would you have ? These, briefly stated, are the conditions in whioh the Wellington Raoing Club began the season of 1890-91 with a spring meeting at the Hutt oa Friday. It is unfortunately the rule that attendances are not large at race meetings in the vicinity of this city, and that of Friday did not exceed 800 at any time. However, as the day was Friday that may be considered very fair comparatively. The Governor was among the visitors, and was received by the offioers of the Club. There were a great number of ladies present also. During the afternoon music was supplied by Mr Gray’s band. Two totalistors (worked as one) were satis'aotorily managed by Messrs Hill and Poole, and the new arrangement of the machines under a roof worked very well. The management of the meeting generally was first-class in all respects, and the events on the card were run off to time with refreshing punctuality. The. first race on the programme was of a sensational nature, especially charming to the limited circle of shrewd prophets who had backed Rebellion, a lively-looking chesnut owned by the clever MrG. Freeth, of the Wairarapa ; and on the strength of her breeding, performances, and faultless condition Cynisca was made favourite for the race, but, as a matter of fact, she refused to gallop when she was most urgently required to do so—that is in the last two furlongs—and ran into fourth place. Rebellion won in splendid style, and in time which must be considered exceedingly good. In the Hurdles, backers of favourites had an innings, for the Spy won with the greatest of ease, being well handled by Gravestock, who, had he been anything but a very plucky rider, would have lost the race at the last jump. The Hack Hurdle Handicap was a very easy thing for General Gordon, a gelding by Tattler from a Young Gownsman mare, owned by Mr K. McKenzie. For tho big event, the Spring Handioap, five Btarters went out, of whom the best fancied was Boulanger, the Wanganui candidate. Whisper was also fancied a good deal, and Vendor, Lenore and Orator (who looked better than we have previously seen him) each had their supporters. Though hoi weight and the time of year were against Whisper, she ran a great mare, and, a quarter of a mile from horns, made a desperate effort; but Bculanget’s pace and his comparatively light weight kept him well in front, and he won quite easily. Vendor was never in the hunt, neither was Lenore; and Orator, after cutting out the running for nearly a mile, found the pace a bit too warm at the finish. The Maiden Plate was won by Mr R. Gcoseman’s reoent purchase, Egalite, after a desperate finish with Josephino, who had made the running all' the way. Box Iron, the Cup candidate, was last. As soon os the race was over Mr T. Ray, of Carterton, bought Egalite for £75. As Mr Gooseman paid £45 for him at Christchurch a fortnight ago, he does very well over the deal. The Hack Handioap was an unsatisfactory race, as will be seen from the particulars given below, and there was a great deal of grumbling about it. The Selling Race was the good thing most people fancied it for Mr N, Beetham’s mare Vision, who was never extended. In the last event on the programme, the Flying Handicap, Angler turned up unexpectedly trumps onee more, and paid bis supporters the handsome dividend of £35 14s. Following are the details of the events : Grand Stand Handicap, of 60 sovs; second horse, 10 sovs from the stakes. Ono mile. Mr J. Freeth’s ch h Rebellion, 4yrs, by Treason—Southern Chief Mare, 7st (Reid) 1 Mr A. McColl’s oh g Gladstone, 6yrs, 6st (James) 2 Mr D. Campion’s br h Cruiser, syrs, 7st 81b ... (Price) 3 Also started—Cynisca, Bst 121 b ; Retina, Bst 51b; Angler, 7st 121 b; Cyclone, 7st 111 b; Victress, 7st 21b ; Comet, 7st2lb. Cynisca was made favourite at about 3 to 1. From an even start Angler jumped away with the lead, attended by Cynisca and Comet. Gladstone hunting the others along. Along the back stretch Angler kept his lead, and there was little to choose between the others until the road was crossed. There, as they neared the straight, Rebellion and Gladstone (who came up very fast) went to the front, attended by Victress and Cruiser, while Angler, Cynisca, and Retina, who had formed the front division, dropped astern. In the straight run home the race was never in doubt, for Rebellion, going very strongly, won as he liked by a couple of length*, Gladstone being second, and Cruiser third. Of the rest the

favourite lasted best,. aud finished fourth, Clifford easing her off when he saw he could not win. Time, lmln 44seo. Totalisator dividend, £3O 10?. Hurdle Handicap, of 60 sovs ; second horse 10 bovs from the stakes. One mile and three quarters. Mr P. F. Tancred’s br g The Spy, aged, by Hornby Bribery, list 121 b

~ , _ . ' . (Gravestock) I Mr J, Driscoll’s b g Jacob, syrs, by Natator, lOst 101 b (Pell) 2 Mr H. S. Jnli’s ch g Argo, aged, lOat 41b _ , (Hickey) 3 Sawdust, lOst 21b, also started. Mr. Grace sent his field away together very quietiy, Sawdust aud Jacob being the first to show in front, with The Spy running second and Argo last. In that order they took the first hurdle. The Spy, however, very soon began to make the pace, and ran up to Sawdust, who took the hurdle in front of the Btand with him. Jacob and Argo being a few lengths astern playing a waiting game. Rounding the top turn Argo made d harmless effort, and as they ran along the back Jacob went up a little. Crossing the road and coming to the last jump Sawdust was done with, and Jacob went up to The Spy under full sail. Here, indeed, it looked as though Jacob might win, for at the hurdle The Spy jumped very badly, and all but fell. It was a toss up then whether the jockey fell, or whether he stayed there and brought his horse home. Gravestock, however, recovered beautifully, and though he lost his right stirrup at the jump he kept his seat and brought The Spy homo a winner in the very easiest fashion, palling double, and literally losing Jacob in the straight run. Argo was third, beaten by a length. Time, 3min 29sec. Totalisator, 516—156 on the winner ; dividend, £2 19s. Hack Hurdle Race, of 15 sovs. One mile and a half. This was won easily by Mr K. McKenzie’s br g General Gordon, 6yrs, lOst (Wintering, ham) ; Mr A. Peter’s b g Leos, aged, lOst (Death). 2 ; and Mr F. Fisk’s ch g Rahui, aged, 103 t 31b, 3. The other starters were disturbance (lOst) and Lock (lOst). Time, 2min 55sec. Totalisators, 380—183 ; dividend £1 17s.

Hutt Park Spring Handicap, of 130 sovs; second horse 15 sov3 from the stakes. One mile and a quarter. Mr J. Paul’s b h Boulanger, 4yrs, by Grand Prix Fleurette, Bst 21b ~ „ „ (Collelo) 1 Mr G. Hunter’s blk m Whisper, 6yrs, by Albany—Telltale, 9st 41b (Clifford) 2 Mr A. Lloyd’s ch g Orator, aged, by The Premier—Gossip, 7st 3!b ... (Gillett) 3 Mr J. George’s b g Vendor, 6yrs, 7st I2lb (McCormiok) 0 Mr G. Hunter’s b m Lenore, 6yrs, 7st 71b

(Swiney) 0 Boulanger was the favourite at even money, and Whisper was also very well backed.

When they started Orator got away with a slight. lead, and as they began to spread out Boulanger took second place, followed by Vendor, Lenore, and Whisper in that order. Ia this order they passed the Stand and went round the top turn. Running along to the back Boulanger began to overhaul Orator, and the others behind him (except Whisper) making a similar movement. For one moment the four—Bonlanger, Vendor, Orator, and Lenore were neck and neck, with Whisper a couple of lengths behind. The red cap of Boulanger’s jockey showing in front was the first signal that the rank had been broken, and its prominent appearance as the road was crossed provoked the prophetic shout " Boulanger wins.” The Wanganui horse came away rather rapidly, Orator leading the second division, with Vendor in close attendance. From this to the straight Whisper made a gallant bid for victory. Running past all the others, as Boulanger turned into the straight Clifford laid the whip on freely and challenged him. Weight told its tale, and Boulanger, galloping splendidly, drew away and won easily by three or four lengths. Whisper beat Orator by a length for second place. Time, 2min 17sec. Totalisators, 656 - 312 ; dividend, £1 17s. Maiden Plate, of 40 sovs ; seoond horse 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a distance. Mr R. Goosemaa’s br o Egalite, by The - Dauphin—Sissy, 3yrs, 7st 71b (Swiney) i Mr D. Campion’s br m Josephine, 4yrs, 7st 111 b (oarried 7at 131 b) (McCormick) 2 Mr G. Smith’s oh m Fly, syrs, 73t 111 b

(Collello) 3 Also started—Box Iron, 7at 131 b ; Once Again, Bst 41b (inc. 51bs over) ; and Victress, 7st 111 b.

The race ended in a desperate finish, Egalite beating Josephine (who was a warm favourite) by a short half-length. Time, 2min Bsec. Totalisators, 496—100; dividend, £4 9?. Hack Handicap, of 25 sovs ; second horse 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile. Th s was an extremely unsatisfactory affair. Mr Grace tried to make a start when several of tho horses were not ready, and though the greater number of them got away, one or two pulled up and started again, while General Gordon, the favourite, was left, at the post, and returned to the paddock. The others went the course, and the "race ” was won by Mr H. Cutts’ Mahara, 7st 121 b ; Mr R. Ranafield’s Wakapua, 7at, second ; and Mr A. Redwood’s Riverlands, 7st 41b, third. Ben Bolt, who finished fourth, must have won with a clesn start, for though the boy pulled him up a few lengths from the starting post, he ran so well when fairly set going that he finished, within about four lengths of the winner. Totalisators, 368—38 ; dividend, £8143. The other starters were—Syren, Mponee and St. Helier, 6st 91b ; and Disturbance, 6st 51b. Selling Race, of 30 sovs; w.f.a. with selling allowances. One mile and a quarter. Mr N. Beetham’a bm Vision, 6yrs, by The Painter —Roulette, (£6O), Bst 121 b (Clifford) 1 Mr G. Smith’s oh m Fly, 6yrs (£3O), 7st 12ib 2 Mr F. Martin’s bm Sylph, aged (£10), 6st 121 b ... ... ... 3

Onco Again, Bst 71b ; and The Arab, 7st 71b, also started. Vision won very easily. Time, 2min Totalisators, 345—217 i

dividend, £1 Bs. . The winner was sold at anotion by Mr Campbell, and bought in at £66 by her owner. Flying Handicap, of 60 sovs; second horse, 10 sovs from the stakes. Threequarters of a mile. Mr J. K. Hamilton’s b g Angler, 6yrs, by Piscatorious, Bst ...(Lindsay) 1 Mr J. Freeth’s oh h Rebellion, 4yrs, 7st 71b (ino. 71b penalty) ... (Reid) 2 Mr D. Campion’s br. m Josephine, 4yr«, ••• - (Price) 3 Also started—Cynisca, 9st; Boulanger, Bst 121 b (inc. 71b penalty); Retina, Bst 21b ; Cyoloue, Bst 111 b; Comet, 7st 21b; and Gladstone, 6st 71b. Bonlanger was made favourite in the machines. At the start Gladstone and Comet were almost left at the. poßt. Rebellion and Boulanger went away with the lead, Retina, Josephine, Argler, Cynisca, and Cyclone following in that order. In this way they ran along the back and up to the road, where Cynisca began to oome up on Boulanger and Rebellion, while Angler also made a forward move. Rounding the home turn Rebellion and Josephine were in command', and Retina and Boulanger’s colours also showed very prominently. Once in the straight Rebellion came away and looked like winning, but Angler going up with a great dash, got a lead of two lengths half way up the straight, and kept it home, winning rather easily. Josephine was third, a clear length behind Rebellion. Boulanger was never in it after the turn had been rounded, but Cynisca would probably have been very much handier at the finish had she not been jammed against the rails through being ou the inside. Time, lmia 16Jsec. Totalisators, 635—16 ; dividend, £35 14s. SECOND DAY. The Wellington Racing Club were fortunate again on Saturday in having beautiful weather for their meeting at the Hutt. The attendance was larger than-that of the previous day, over a thousand, people being present. Among the visitors were Admiral Yalois and a number of the officers of the German Squadron. The fine band o’f the Leipzig were stationed on the lawn, whence they discoursed excellent mueie during the afternoon, playing so well that they attracted round them crowds of people who applauded heartily. The totalisators were well patronised ; and, in fine, everything went off satisfactorily, not the least important feature of the meeting beiDg tho excellent luncheon provided by Mr F. J. Preston in the grand stand booth. The ricing itself was good, and tho dividends, though none of - them were very large, ran into figures considerable enongh to maintain general interest. The November Handicap, the big race of the day, was' won rather easily by Cynisca, whose stable mate, Lenore, also appropriated the Welter Handi> cap. The Spy, in spite of his heavy weight, won the Hurdles easily enough, and in the Hack Hurdles General Gordon also completed the double. The running for the Pitone Handicap, showed us what a fast horse Bonlanger is over short distances, and his performance in tho half-mile was an exceedingly good one. When the race was run a second time he got away .with a slight advantage, and the thing was over there and then, for Collello kept him going, and nothing else could catch him. Details of the racing are as follow :

Welter Handicap, of 50 sovs; second horse, 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a quarter, Mr G. Hunter’s b m Lenore, 6yra, by Musket—Laura, 9st 21b ... (Swiney) 1 Mr A. Lloyd’s ch g Orator, aged, by The Premier—Gossip, 9at (Pilbrow) 2 Mr N. Beetham’s b m Vision, 6yrs, by Somnus—Ronlette, Bst 7!b (Clifford) 3 Angler, 9st 101 b, and Gladstone, Bst 61b (inc. 61b over), also started. Vendor, 9st 31b, was scratched. Vision was favourite. Orator made play at the start, attended by Vision, who took the lead when about half a mile had been covered, and kept it until the back stretch was reached, Lenore and Angler running together a couple of lengths behind. Half a mile from home Vision had had enough ; and as Orator crossed the road and came to the home turn he was challenged and passed by Lenore, who kept her lead right out, winning easily by a clear length from Orator, who -finished seven or eight lengths in front of Vision. Angler and Gladstone all but made a dead heat of it for last place. Time, 2min Totalisetors, 489—97 on the winner ; dividend. £4 10s.

Hurdle Handicap, of 50 sovs; second horse 5 sovs from tho Btakes. One mile and a half. Mr P. F. Tancred’s hr g The *py, aged, by Hornby—Bribery, 12st 111 b (Gravestock) I Mr J. Orr’a rg Lonehand, 6yrs, 9st - (Armstrong) 2 Mr J. Driscoll’s b g Jacob, syrs, lOst 101 b (Pell) 3 Argo, 9at 101 b, and Sawdust, 9st, also started., Sawdust dashed off with the lead, followed by Jacob and Argo, The Spy and Lonehand bringing up the rear. Three of them—Argo, Sawdust, and Jacob, took the hurdle in front of the stand together, followed by The Spy and Lonehand, also together. Along the top and at the back saw a considerable change in the order, for Jacob, who was steadied as if he had a tremendous speed to finish with, dropped right astern, and Tho Spy, shepherded by Lonehand, went up to the front. From this out there was only one in it. The Spy maintained his lead easily, and though Lonehand and Jacob (who could never have made up the ground he had lost by tailing off a mile from home) both came at him, he won very easily by three or four lengths. Lona Hand beat. Jacob by a neck for seoond place. Time, 2min 55 3-sth seo, Totalistors, 498 —187; dividend, £2 7s. Hack Hurdle Handicap, of 20 sovs ; second horse 10 soys from the stakes. This was won very easily by, Mr K. McKenzie’s General Gorden, list 21b, ridden by T. Winteringham. Mr Cheesman’a Leos, lOst 2ib, was second, and Mr J. J. Smith’a Baker, 9sfc, third. Sweet William, 9st 131 b, and La Grippe, 9st, also started. Rahui, lOst 31b, was scratched. Time, 2min 28Aseo. Totalisators, 541—282; dividend, £1 14b.

NoVember Handicap, of 120 sots ; second

horse 10 sove and third 5 aoya_from the stakes. A mile and a distance. Mr Q. Hunter’s blk mCynisca, 4yrs, by Apremont—Nautiiaa.'Bst 51b (CJifford) 1 Mr J.' Maoara’a b g Frolic, 4yrs r by Lord Mandeville—Romp, 6st 111 b (James) 2 Mr J. Paul’s b h Boulanger, 4yrs, by Grand Prix—Fleurette, Sat 101 b (Collello) 3 Mr J. Freeth’s oh h Rebellion, 4yrs, 7sfc 91b ... ... ... (Rfic) 0 Mr A. Lloyd’s ch g Orator, aged, 7at 31b (Shaw) 0 Mr D. Campion’s br h Cruiser, syrs, 7st , (Price) 0

Boulanger was favourite at about 2 to 1, Cynisca and Rebellion being pretty freely supported at a shade of odds less. Cynisca won this race all the way. As the starter’s flag fell, Clifford dashed off with the lead, Frolic being next in order, with Boulanger, Cruiser, and Rebellion a length or two away, and Orator (who got away badly) last. In this order they ran for half a mile, when Boulanger and Cruiser made an unsuccessful effort to get on terms with the front division. On coming to the turn, Cynisca was still in the van, and going splendidly. Frolic stuok to her with rare gameness, and looked like making up the length and a half he was to the bad. Boulanger was already in trouble, and he and Rebellion were being ridden hard. Rounding the turn and in the run home, Cynisca kept her lead and passed the judge an easy winner by a couple of lengths. Boulanger was a poor third. Time, 2min 1.2 sthsec. Totalisators, 654—180 ; dividend, £3 ss. Hack Handicap, of 30 so vs; second horse 5 sovs from the stakes. Seven furlongs. This was won easily by Mr J. Pringle’s Ben Bolt, syrs, by Somnus—Lady Napier, 7st 121 b (James). General Gordon, 7st 111 b, was second, and Martinboro, 7st 91b, third. The other starters were Mahara, 7st 131 b; Wakapua, 6st 121 b ; Riveriands, 6st 121 b ; and Syren, 6st. Time, Imin 34.2 sthsec. Totalisators, 718 —135 ; dividend, £4 15s. Selling Handicap, of 40 sovs; second horse 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile. This was won rather easily by Mr N. Beetham’s b m Vision, fiyrs (£SO), 9st 121 b, (Clifford); Once Again, 7st, 2 ; and Fly, 7st 21b, 3. Totalisators—3B4—2os ; dividend, £1 13s. The winner was sold at auction by Mr Campbell, and bought back by her owner for £67. Novel Race, of 25 sovs. Three quarters of a mile. Catch weights.

The starters for this race were—Charlie, Merlin, Sylph, and Fly. Merlin, who was ridden by the lucky boy James, won easily, Fly running second. Time, lmin Totalisators—43o—43 ; dividend, £9. The winner was bought in by his owner at £2l, the whole proceeds of the sale going to the Club.

Pitone Handicap, of 45 sovs ; second horse, 5 sovs from the stakes. Five fur.

longs. Mr J. Paul’s b h Boulanger, syrs, by Grand Prix—Fleurette, 9st (Collello) 1 Mr J. Freeth’s oh h Rebellion, 4yrs, Bst (Reid) 2 Mr J. Kennedy’s b g Cyolone, 6yrs, 7st 101 b ... ... (Clemente) 3

Also started—Angler, Bst 131 b ; Retina, 7st 101 b; Josephine, 7st Sib ; and Box Iron, 7st.

This was a doable event. Mr Grace assembled the starters half a mile from the Judge’s box, and after a great deal of trouble got them away. The start was a bad one, and Retina and Angler, getting all the best of it, went off with a strong lead, Josephine running next, and Boulanger, who did not get going quickly, bringing up the rear. At the road Retina led Angler by two lengths, and it seemed very doubtful whether she would be overhauled ; but from that out Collello fairly drove Boulanger along, and the Wanganui horse, responding with wonderful gameness, gradually passed his horses, and, wearing Retina down in the straight, won by a length. As the official time was 53 seconds, and private watches made it a tick under that, it was manifest that five furlongs had not been covered, and the jockeys, as they came in, declared that they had only run half a mile. The stewards immediately went out to measure the distance, and found that it was really so, Mr Graoe having mistaken the four-furlong post for the five-furlong one. The race wa3 consequently ordered to be run over again, the totalisators being kept closed. At the second trial Boulanger jumped off with the lead and was never collared or worried, winning easily by three lengths from Rebellion. Cyc'one was a good third. No time was taken. Totftlisators, 793 —165; dividend, £4 6s. THE MANCHESTER HANDICAP. [per press association.] London, November 22. The Manchester November Handicap was run to-day, with the following result:— Mr Sibary’s br h Parlington, by Highborn —Nancy Lee, 4yrs 1 Mr Manton’s ch f Shall-we-Remember, 3yrs 2 Mr Savile’a br h Ringmaster, aged ... 3 D.J.C. ACCEPTANCES. (per press association. 1 Dunedin, November 20. The following acceptances have been received for the D.J.C. Spring Meeting : Spring Hurdles, of 100 sovs ; two miles and a distance.—Ahua, 12st 121 b ; Ixion, list 51b ; The Spy, list 31b ; Little Arthur, list; Romulus, 10st71b; Waitangl, lOst. Otago Cup, of 500 sovs ; one mile and three quarters. Occident, Bst 121 b; Wolverine, Bst 81b; Freedom, 7st 71b ; St. Malo, 7et 61b; Prime Warden, 7at lib; Milord, Cat sib. • • ' Dunedin Stakes, of 150 sovs; five furloDgs. —Union Flag, Dilemma, Florrie, Tassy, Morpheus, May, Hugenot and Melinite, ~ ■ -

Federal Handicap, of 200 sovs; six furlongs.— Fsncotte, Bst 121 b ; St. Andrew, Sat 7lb; Freedom, Bst 21b; St.. Malo, Bst lib ; Red Cross, ; 7st 61b ; Apres Moi, fist 121 b; Lady Bell and Heather Bell, 6s 101 b ;

Mariner, fist 71b ; Danville and BenTrovato, fiat 51b ; Misa George and Pique, fist 3lb. St; Kilda Welter, of 120 sovs; ; one mile.—Mon Loup,.9itßib ; Dragon, Bst 121 b; Mariner, Set 91b ; Ben Trovato, Bst 71b ; Gazelle, Miss George and Pique, Bst 51b. Dunedin, November 24.

The majority of the horses engaged at the D.J.C. Spring Meeting have now arrived, and are in aotive training. Oocident did a good gallop on Saturday, but on Sunday it was discovered he was a little lame. It is not yet known whether he will be able to start on Friday. Prime Warden did a good gallop, and seemed to have the best of Milord.

Dunedin, November 25.

At the Forbury, this morning, Oocident did a very slow mile canter, running as though sore. St. Malo had a half-speed spin of a mile, going freely; Wolverine would not try, and though he beat Wayland over the Cup course, the spectators were not impressed. Freedom only did an easy canter, and Prime Warden! ditto. Milord worked before the touts were present. Others that shaped best were Waitangi, Romulus, Abua, Lady Bell, Assyrian King, Liquidation, iEnone, Mariner, Dragon, and Dispute, the last-named doing the best mile of the morning. The work was generally slow. Occident kioked himself on Saturday, which has greatly militated against his chance, yet the stable were willing last night to take fives about him, but could not be accommodated.

MANAWATU NOMINATIONS. Palmerston North, November 21. The nominations for the Manawatu Summer Meeting are as follow : Flying Handicap —Josephine, Retina, Angler, Weka, She, Montrose 11., Fleta, Pyramns, Cyolone, La Petite Fille. Boxing Day Handicap —Cruiser, Retina, Bangalor, Weka, Mirabelle, Amina, Foxton, Boulanger, Pyramus, Lady Ledger, Vendor, Cyclone, Montrose. Hurdles— Aotea, Wardrobe, Jaoob, Matchless, The Dream. Park Stakes— Josephine, Angla, Weka, Mirabelle, Fleta, Cyolone, La Petite Fille. Tradesmen’s —Cruiser, Retina, Angler, Bangalore, Weka, Boulanger, Amina, Pyramus, La Petite Fille, Montrose. PAKURANGA RACES. Auckland, November 24. At the Pakuranga Racing Club’s Spring Meeting St. Michael, 83t 101 b, won the Tamaki Cup, one mile aud a quarter. Leorina, Sat 121 b, was second, and Ingorina, 7st 51b, third. There were three other starters. Time, 2min 20seo. A jockey named Friend, who was riding Fishmonger in the Maiden Plate, had his collarbone broken, owing to the horse falling.