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By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. V.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING. (PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Melbourne, February 16. The following horses have not paid up for the Newmarket HandicapHopetoun, Gresford, Birinji, Jack, C. 8., Rockwell, Whirlwind, Bel Giorno, Tranby, Brotherton, Playmate, All There, Lily, Idolator, Wild Bird, Emblem, Shiels, Umslopogaas, Pomegranate, Scrip and Waif. The following have not paid up for the Australian Cup Realm, Norbert, Lord Hopetoun, Azim, Selkirk, Newton, Captain Webb, Lemnos, and Darnley. The following are the complete acceptances after payments of second forfeits for the Newmarket Handicap and Australian Cup : Newmabket Handicap (Saturday, March 4th). A sweepstakes of 20 sovs each, with 1500 added. Second horse to receive 300 and the third 150 sovs out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Winner of any handicap flat race after declaration of weights, value 100 sovs, to carry 71b extra ; of 200 sovs, 101 b extra ; of 500 sovs or upwards, 141 b extra. Three quarters of a mile. (89 subs.) st lb st lb

Australian Cup (Tuesday, March 7th). A handicap sweepstakes of 20 sovs each, with 1500 added. Second horse to receive 300 and the third 150 sovs out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. After the declaration of weights for this race the winner of any handicap flat race, value 100 sovs, to carry 71b extra ; of 200 sovs, 101 b extra ; of 500 sovs or upwards,, ' 141 b extra; provided that the winner of the V.R.C. St Leger, 1893, Bhall carry in this race not less than Bst. (46 subs.) Two miles

FLEMINGTON NOTES. Melbourne, February 21, At Flemington this afternoon Sprig o’ Myrtle and Birinji moved freely over five furlongs in lmin sJsec. At Caulfield Sternchaser and Oulloden were associated in a two mile gallop, and finished in 3min 52sec. Wild Rose was sent a fast Bix furlongs, and Omaha a smart five furlongs. St Hippo was walking about on the grass this morning, and there is a rumour that there is a screw loose, but he may gallop this afternoon when the touts are away. At Epsom, Dancer did a good mile. Admiral and Camoola did a fair spin of a mile and a half. Chatham went round the sand track in 2min 30sec, an excellent gallop. Autonomy and Warpaint did five furlongs in lmin 53ec. Harbour Light, going in splendid style, also did the distance in the same time. Melbourne’ February 22. Prime Minister w»3 very lame after galloping yesterday, and fears are entertained that he has irretrievably broken down. During the afternoon St Hippo skimmed over six furlongs without apparent effort in lmin 18sec. He was restricted to walking exercise this morning, but was as playful as a kitten, effectually silencing the croakers about his supposed lameness, Yeno and Chatham did five fur- |

longs comfortably inside lmin 6sec. The latter is in great fettle. Antaeus did a clinking half mile on the tan in 54sec. Sprig o’ Myrtle looked blooming _ after his excellent gallop yesterday, but Birinji appeared tucked up.

THE EGMONT MEETING. llaweba, February 16.

The last race yesterday resulted as follows : Welter Handicap, of 50 sovs ; one mile— Durus, Sat 121 b, 1; Fraternity lOst lllb, 2 ; Fleta, 9st 91b, 3. Time, lmin 54fsec. Dividend, L 3 10s. The Bum of L 3043 went through the totalisator during the day. There is a large attendance to-day, and the weather is fine.

Flying Handicap— Ngatioma, 1; Stranger, 2 ; Tulloch, 3. Won by a length. Time, lmin 19sec, Dividend, Ll 3 Bs. Handicap Hurdles, of 100 sovs ; one mile and three-quarters—Gondolier, lOst 21b, 1; Marechal Neil, lOst 81b, 2; Lady Leger, 9st, 3. Won by a nose. Time, 4min 24sec. Dividend, L 7 4s. Atkinson Memorial Stakes, one mile and a half—Boulanger, Bst 101 b, 1; Krina, 7st 91b, 2; Fraternity Bst 31b, 3. Seven others ran. Won by half a length. Time, 2min 443ec, Dividend, Ll 5 15s. Nursery Handicap, five furlongs—Eve, Bst lllb, 1 ; Banner, 7st 21b, 2; Gallant, 7st 31b, 3. Won easily by half a length. Time, lmin 9|sec. Dividend, LI 9s, Hack Hurdles Handicap, one mile and a half—Karewa, lOst 21b, 1; Union Jack, lOst 91b, 2; Strategy, 9st lllb, 3. Four others ran. Won by a length. Time, 3min 2sec. Dividend, L 3 3s. Hack Flat Race, one mile and a half— Melaß, 9ft 21b, 1; War Cry, Bst, 2 ; Sunday School, 7st 3. Five others ran. Time, 2min 47sec. Dividend, L2 10s, Normanby STAKE3—Stranger, Bst 51b, 1; Poinsettia, 6st 131 b, 2 ; Musket, Bst 21b, 3. Two others started. Won rather easily. Time, 2min 3sec. Dividend, L2 4s. L 3524 went through the totalisator on the seeond day. HAWKE'S BAY AUTUMN MEETING. THE WEIGHTS. Napier, February 17. The following weights have been declared for the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting : Hawke’s Bay Cup, of L4OO sovs ; one mile and three-quarters Merganser, 9st; Boulanger, Bst 121 b; Crackshot. Bst 61b ; Cruchfield, Bst 41b; Retina and Rosefeldt, Bst; Queen of Trumps, 7st 121 b; Fraternity 7st lllb ; Resolution and St Katherine, 7st 101 b; Brigand, 7st 91b ; Rangipuhi and Pearl Powder, 7st 81b; Thame, North Atlantic, Crown Jewel and Krina, 7st 51b ; Violence, 7st 31b; Chris, Freelance and Loch Ness, 7st 21b; Ua and Awarua Rose, 7st; Kotuku, 6st 121 b; Variety and Maid of Lome, 6st lllb; Spinfelilt, 6st 101 b ; Hakimana, 6st 71b. Railway Stakes Handicap, of 125 sovs; six furlongs—Merganser, 9st 91b; Torpedo, 9st 71b ; Rebellion, 9st 61b ; Dreamland, Bst 101 b; Fraternity and Retina, Bst 71b; Scot Free, Bst 51b; Cretonne and St Katherine, Bat 31b; Krina, Bst 21b; Pani, Bst; Thame, 7at 121 b; North Atlantic, 7st lllb; Kotuku, 7st 101 b ; Chris, 7st 81b; Ua and Westmere, 7st 71b; Mars, Noyade, Hakimana and Paramu, 7st; Whimsical, 6st 121 b ; Senator and Haeata, 6st lllb ; Spinaway, 6st 101 b ; Norsemaid, Purepo 11. (McKenzie’s), and Cyrus, 6st 91b ; Calvi, 6st 81b; Purepo (Donnelly’s), 6st 71b. WANGANUI J.O. AUTUMN MEETING. Wanganui, February 21. The following are the acceptances and hack nominations for the Wanganui Jockey Club Autumn Meeting : acceptances. Wanganui Cup, one mile and three-quarters —Retina, Bst; Rosefeldt, Fraternity and Queen of Trumps, 7st 121 b ; Impulse, 7st lllb; Prestige and Revolution, 7st 101 b; Rangipuhi, 7st 71b ; St Katherine, 7st lllb (including 51b penalty); Free Lance, Awarua, Krina and Sunbeam, 7st; Cordelia, 6sb 121 b, and Musket, 63t 91b. Flying Handicap, three-quarters of a mile —Merganser, 9st 91b; Rebellion, 9st 61b; Fraternity, Bst 91b ; Recluse, Bst 81b ; Retina, Bst 71b; Krina, Bst; Lottie, 7st 101 b ; Free Lance, 7st 91b; Ngatioma, 7st 51b ; Eve and Monte Carlo, 7st; Bloomsbury, 6st lllb ; Vivat, 6st 91b. First Handicap Hurdles, two miles and a distance—Jenny, list ; Paradox, lOst 101 b; Gondolier, lOst 91b ; Disturbance, 9st 101 b; Empire, 9st 81b ; Oddfellow, 9st7lb ; Oaklands, 9st 31b ; Lady Leger, 9st, Welter Handicap, one mile—Stranger, 9at 81b ; Strephon, 9st 31b ; Durus, 9st 21b; Musket, 9st; Jenny, Bstslb; Bloomsbury, Bst 81b. Wanganui Two-Year-Olds— Eve, Noyade, Busybody, Zanella, St Cecilia, Strowan and Mars. NOMINATIONS. Handicap Hack Hurdles—Respond, Ma-. nine, Karewa, The Lamb, Nat, Broadleaf, Omaha, Bradshaw, Camalachie, Little Tom, Cutlass, Hilarion, Lucifer and Sister. First Handicap Hack Flat Melas, Tukaroua, Veracity, Derry, Goodwood, Sunday School, Strike, Omaha, Kai Iwi, Lady, Outer, Fiske, Pill, Pakeha, Hark, Bonovoree, Pennant, Rewa, Slip and War Ory. Second Handicap Hack Flat— Tramore, Melas, Pakaroua, Veracity, Derry. Goodwood, Wakarua, Camalachie, Outer, Cutlass, Fiske, Swift, Penelope, Kai Iwi, Lady, Pakeha, Hark, Bonovoree, Pennant, Rewa, Slip and Tetia. DUNEDIN J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. Dunedin, February 22. _ Notwithstanding the lugubrious prognostications of the weather prophets the Dunedin Jockey Club were favoured with beautiful weather for the first day of their Autumn Meeting, The attendance was not up to the best record, but it was very large, and ladies mustered largely to display their Cup dresses. Representatives were present from nearly every part of the Colony, while many were from Australia. Mr S. Powell officiated as starter with his usual efficiency, and Mr W. Miller was judge. The Cup race was a ‘ boil over;' it was in most respects a repetition of Occident’s victory last year, as Tempest made her own running all the way, and was never really headed. Thame might have had more to say but for the accidental breaking away of a stirrup leather when entering the straight. It is understood that Mr Stephenson did not have a penny on his mare except in a double with Huguenot. Mr Hazlett, his partner, had LI, and the trainer LI. In the Selling Two-year-old, Buddicombe, who rode Viscount the winner, failed to draw the weight, and a protest was entered, which will be considered to-night. The amount put through the machine was LB9IB, as against L 10.958 on the same day last year, Results ;

Hurdle Race, of 80 sovs; second, 10 sovs, One mile and a half.

64 Mr J. A. Holmes’ b g Clarence, 9st 41b (Stewart) l 87 Mr J. Poole’s ch g Rebel, lOst 31b (Owner) 2 64 Mr T. Leonard’s b m Justice, 9st 91b

(Clarke) 3 46 Erin-gO’Bragh, list; 346 Magpie, lOst 101 b; 40 Satyr, 9s t 41b ; 149 Moonlight, dsfc 21b ; 10 Wild Irishman, 9st 21b, also ran. Won easily by seven or eight lengths. Justice finished third two lengths off, with Magpie and Moonlight easing up, and Wild Irishman last ail the way. Time, 3min l|sec. Totalisator, L 80 6; dividends—inside, LlO 7s; outside, Ll 3 2s.

Champagne Stakes, of 150 sovs; with sweep of 10 so vs added; for two-year-olds ; colts, Bst 101 b; fillies and geldings, Sst 71b; second, 50 sovs; third, 25 sovs. Six furlongs. 186 Mr D, O’Brien’s b f Response, by Richmond—Bis Bis ... (Leeson) 1 179 Mr E. Cutts’ hr c Lakeshell (Brown) 2 147 Mr J. Stephenson's br c Outpost (Mcltroy) 3 28 Gitano, 107 Spinaway, 49 Persuasion, also started, From a good start Lakeshell was first to show in front, with Spinaway next and Persuasion following. This order was maintained for a furlong, when Spinaway joined Lakeshell. The others were well together, but Gitano soon commenced to tail off. Lakeshell had the lead rounding the bend and entering the straight increased it, with Spinaway next, Outpost third, and Response fourth. Once fairly in the run home, Response commenced to gain ground, and though the whips were out to Outpost, Lakeshell and Spinaway, O'Brien’s filly wore them down and won by a length. Outpost was three lengths away third, and Gitano last. Time, lmin 18Jsec. Dividends, L 3 9s and L 3. Dunedin Cup, of 600 sovs; second 60 sovs, third 30 sovs. Two miles and a distance. 57 Mr J. Stephenson’s b m Tempest, syrs, by New Holland—Tornado, 63t lllb

(Pine) 1 346 The Hon J. D. Ormond's b m Thame, 4yrs, 7st 51b (Price) 2 720 Messrs M. and C. Hobbs’ br g Prime Warden, Bst lllb ..." (Cochrane) 3 624 Clanranald, Bst 71b (Clarke); 59 Scot Free, 7st 91b (Gall); 113 Captive, 7st 41b (J. Ray) ; 103 Awarua Rose, 7st (Ross); 110 Wy vern, 6st 91b (Connop), also ran. Clanranald wao very fractious. From a beautiful start Clanranald on the inside was the first to break the line, but Tempest on the outside took up the running as they settled in their stride, with Captive second, and Thame just behind Clanranald. Round : ng by the windmill Awarua Rose closed up to Thame, and Wyvern was last of a pretty compact field. At the half-mile post Awarua Rose was third to Tempest and Captive, and Clanranald was last, but still there was no straggling. When the mile and a distance had been covered the order was still Tempest, Captive and Awarua Rose, and Thame was just heading Scot Free. Five furlongs, from home Clanranald seemed to be in difficulties, and Captive commenced to fall away evidently beaten. Prime Warden began to go up as they went along the back stretch, and at the top turn he was second to Tempest, and Thame and Clanranald here commenced to move up a hit; and bar Captive it was anything’s race. Tempest and Thame were almost abreast, but Tempest still led by a little as they rounded into the straight. At this point the boy on Thame asked the mare to make her effort, but his stirrup pulled through the iron, leaving her rider in difficulties, Price coming almost off. Tempest then went on in front, with Thame chasing her as best she could, and the local mare eventually won rather easily by a clear length, Prime Warden being three lsngths away third, and then came Clanranald, Wyvern, Scot Free, Awarua Rose and Captive in that order, all pulling up. Time, 3min On the totalisator, L 214 2; dividends, inside, L 32 7s ; outside, L3ss 6s. Selling Race, of 50 sovs. One mile and a distance. 66 Mr T. Cotton’s ch g Stonehenge (nil) 7st2lb (Marks) 1 54 Mr J. Stephenson’s ch g Derby (L3O), Bst 61b (Mcllroy) 2 166 Mr H. Lampert’s b f Finetta (L3O), 7st7lb (King) 3 54 Leinster, 7st 21b (Gloaming), also ran Won by a short head. Time, 2min 336 c. Dividends, L 9 16sjand L 7 3s. Publicans’ Handicap, of 200 sovs; second 20 sovs, third 10 sovs. Seven furlongs. 279 Mr T. W, Hungerford’s b m Heather Bell, syrs, by Albany—Athole, 7st 21b (Connop) 1 107 Hon G. McLean’s b b Conjurer, 7«t 21b (King) 2 56 MrD. Rutherford’s ch h Kulnine,B3t 51b (Clarke) 3 83 Vogengang, Bst 41b ; 82 Loch Ness, 83t 21b; 153 North Atlantic, 7st 91b; 108 Lady Zetland, 7st Sib; 207 Saracen, 7st 21b; 339 Huguenot, 7st 41b, also ran. From a fair start Heather Bell was at once prominent, with Saracen next, and Heather Bell on the extreme outside showing a bold front. After a furlong had been travelled Huguenot had run into sixth plaoe. At the five-furlong post Heather Bell still led, with Huguenot second, and Saraeen third. At the top turn Kulnine commenced to move up, and Lady Zetland had taken third place, with Saracen fourth. Heather Bell led into the straight by a clear length, and Saracen took second place, with Conjurer third, and Kulnine fourth. A fine finish took place down the straight, but none of them could catch Heather Bell, who won by a length and a half, Conjurer just managing to beat Kulnine at the post. Lady Zetland and Huguenot were next, and North Atlantic last. Time, lmin 30sec. Dividends, L 4 9s and L 4 7s.

Maiden Plate, of 80 sovs; second 10 sovs. A mile and a quarter. 265 Mr P. Kerr’s ch c The Lumper, 3yrs, by Cadogan—Caprice, Bst 31b (Derrett) 1 352 Mr Alexander’s ch c Frivolity (Clarke) 2 61 Mr Alexander's ch h Rosehill

(Cochrane) 3 71 Mascotte, 34 Maribyrnong, 46 Forbury, 27 First King, 30 Comrade also ran. Won by a neck. Tiffie, 2min 17sec. Dividends, L 3 6s and L 4 Is. Selling Two-year-old Race, of 100 sovs. Colts, Bst 51b; fillies, Bst. Five furlongs. 183 Mr J. Stephenson’s b c Viscount, by Sir Garnet—loner, LIOO (T, Buddicombe) 1 89 Mr J. Loughlin's b c Mount Royal, LSO (Pine) 2 146 Mr G. Matthews' ch f Busybody, Ll5O (Barry) 3 49 Token, L 200; 264 Taranna, L 200; 29 Errington, L2OO ; 23 Wisdom, L 150; 62 Miss Lochiel, LIOO, also ran. Won by nklf a length, Time, lmin 45aee,

Stewards’ Purse Welter Handicap, of 100 sovs; second 20 so vs and third 10 sovs. Six furlongs. . 73 Mr P. Butler’s eh c Au Revoir, by bt George—Farewell, Sat 21b... (Beeson) 1 76 Mr Broom’s b c Warrington, 9at 61b (McKechme) 2 50 Mr Malian’s br h Mariner, 9st 81b (Owner) 3 137 Inez, Sst 7lb ; 373 Kate Greenaway and 72 Glencairn, 9st 61b ; 32 lloseleaf, 9st 51b ; 35 Napier, 10 Comrade and 276 Tangi Maid, Sst, also ran. . Au Revoir was first away. Warrington challenged the leader in the straight, but Au Revoir drew away and won by two lengths, Mariner a similar distance away third. Time, lmin 17£scc. Dividends, Ll 3 163 and Ll 3. The Queensland Relief Fund Stakes, of 20 sovs, was won by Mr Butler’s Emperor, with Rothamstead second and Jack third. Pennine was the only other starter, lime, lmin 6aec. Dividends, L2 12s and L2 Is, At a meeting of the stewards to-night, after a lot of evidence and much discussion, the protest against Viscount, winder of the Selling Two-year-old Race, was dismissed. MANAWATU R.C. AUTUMN MEETING. (bt telegraph.—own correspondent.) Palmerston North, February 17. The following weights have been declared by Mr J. E, Henry for the Manawatu Autumn Meeting:— „ „ Manawatu Racing Club Handicap—Boulanger, 9sfc 61b; Rangipuhi, Sst 71b ; Retina, 8?t 61b ; Fraternity Bst 51b ; Prestige, Sst 31b ; Krina, Bst 21b ; Morion, B*t; Dreamland, 7st 111 b ; Swordbelt and Itangiatea, 7at 91b; Lottie and Violence, 7st 81b; Cordelia, 7st 71b ; Muriwai, 7st 51b; Stranger, 7st 31b ; Maid of Lcrne, 7st lib ; Tit, Bay King, Musket and Ngaticma, 7st; Musketeer, Gat 131 b ; Zaccho, Ua and Osman, 6*t 121 b ; Stockfish, 6st 101 b ; Monte Carlo, Gat 81b; Princess, Fortune and Whimsical, Gat 71b. , , Q 01 , Borough Handicap— Dreamland, Bst bib ; Forester, Bst 71b; Rangiatea, Sst 61b: Violence, Bst 51b ; Bay King and Maid of Lorne, 7st 111 b ; Tulloch, 7st 91b ; Zaccho and Ua, 7st 81b; Stockfish, 7st 71b; Poinsettia, 7at 41b; Cyrus and Dingo, 7st j Fortune, 6st 131 b; Whimsical and Prioress, Gat 101 b. Flying— Rebellion, 9st 81b; Forester, Bst 91b; Swordbelt, Bst 81b ; Rangiatea, Bst. 61b ; Lottie, Sst 41b ; Stranger, Sst lib ; Ngatioma, Sst; Tulloch, 7st 71b; Senator, Cyrus and Poinsettia, 7at 21b; Fleta, 7st; Dingo, Gat 101 b; Fortune, Gat 91b ; Whimsical and Prioress, G<t 81b ; Snapcap, 6it 71b. j Hurdles- Oddfellow, list 61b ; Langley the , Devil, list 21b ; Respond, Unitv and Defence, 10st 61b ; R 'ger, lOst 51b; Twilight, 9st 131 b ; Sister, 9st 12ib; Primus, 9st lllb; Strategy, 9»t 81b; Shan, 9st 71b; Huia, 9st 61b; Allegretto, 9st 51b; Lady Balls, 9st 41b; Pat, Active, Honesty, Nikau, Elaine and Potango, 9st. Hack Flat—Welcome Nat, Sst 121 b ; Water Lily, Sst 71b; Oddfellow, Bst 51b ; King John, Bst 4lb; War Cry, 7st lllb ; Eve, 7st 101 b; Snapcap, 7st 81b ; Jewell and Veracity, 7st 71b ; Kent, 7»t 51b ; Primu3, 7st 21b ; Lady Clara anti Wairau, 7st; Laitiere, 6st 91b ; Pennant, Gst 101 b; Southern Queen and Dorothy, 6st7lt. Scurry Hack—Snapcap, Sst 101 b; Kent, Sst 71b ; ilippodamia, 7st 91b ; Stockboy, Bst; Outer, 7st; Daphne, 7st 61b; Sea Bird, Honesty and Queen of Earth, 7s 51b; Koranui, Moutoa and Lord Lytton, 7st 21b ; Heath and Whitikarana, 7st 21b; Barber and Nikau, 7st; Comfort, Tomato and Mangautangaroa, Gat 101 b.

Bungebah 10 1 Competency ... 8 0 Ascot Vale ... 9 8 Buccleugh (in. St Hippo 9 4 101b pen.) ... 7 13 Fortunatus ... 9 2 Berrigan 7 12 Wild Rose 9 1 Broken Hill ... 7 11 Chatham 9 0 The Harbour Lord Hopetoun 8 11 Light 7 10 Linburn 8 11 Templestowe ... 7 8 Antaeus 8 8 Veno ..; 7 7 Sainfoin 8 8 The Seine 7 5 Gladstone 8 7 Omaha 7 4 Prime Minister 8 7 Newton 7 3 The Swell 8 4 SilverBtream ... 7 3 Steadfast 8 4 I'ium 7 3 Malolo 8 4 Sprig o’ Myrtle 6 12 Bavenswing ... 8 3 Cressy 6 10 Magic Circle ... 8 3 Jew Boy 6 10 Beverley 8 3 Selim 6 10 dwordtearer ... 8 2 Knell wood 6 9 Hero 8 1 Duflot 6 9 Warpaint 8 1 Hyena 6 8 jaillardia 8 1 Miss Albans ... 6 7

and a quarter. st lb The Admiral ... 9 10 Prime Minister st lb 8 1 Malvolio Glenloth 9 6 9 2 Sternchaser (in. 101b pen.) ... 8 1 Clonard (including 71b pen.) 8 11 Redleap Warpaint 7 7 7 4 Hopetoun 8 10 Gaillardia 7 3 Portaea 8 10 Culloden 7 3 St Hippo 8 10 Arqusbus 6 13 Chatham 8 9 Newton 6 12 Camoola 8 6 Newman 6 9 Litigant 8 5 Wolf 6 8 Leviathan 8 3 Josephine 6 8