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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1136, 8 December 1893, Page 26

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FEILDING JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETING. By Telegraph.—Special Reporter. First Da'y. Feilding Racecoub.se, November 29. The Feilding Meeting was opened to-day. The weather was showery in the morning, hut fine at the start of the racing. The course was in splendid condition. About 1000 people were present. The following are the results : Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs; second, 5 sovs. Six furlongs, ol Mr Lovejoy’s ch h Musketeer, aged by Remington—Express, 63t 12ib, (Watt) 1 109 Mr D. Knight’s bl m Prioress, 4yrs, Bst 61b ... ... ... (Lett) 2 19 Mr E. Jackman’s ch h King John, 4yrs, 6st 91b (C. Jenkins) 3 Also started—s2 Poinsettia, 7st 111 b (Crook); 55 Avis, 7st (Myers), and 33 King Harry, 6st ldlb (Bates), After a long delay and two false starts, Avis got in front in a moderate start, with King John second, Prioress third and Musketeer fourth. Avis maintained the lead until the turn into the straight, where Prioress went to the front and looked like winning easily until 50 yards from home, when Mus- ■ keteer challenged, and after a good set-to, won by a neck. Time, linin 18 l-ssee. Totalisator, 316 ; dividend, £5 11s. Spring Hurdle Race, of 50 sovs ; second, 5 sovs from the stake. One mile and three-quarters. 99 Mr Douglas’ b g Couranto, aged, by Patriarch Quickstep, 12st 111 b (Hope) 1 51 Mr Hawkins’ bg Unity, 6yrs, 10st61b (McTaggart) 2 33 Mr T. Watts’ ch g Oaklands, aged, . 9st ... ... •• • -• • -■ • 3

Also started-—l 9 Raven, 9st 71b; 37 Eclipse, 9st, and 13 Caloola. Unity and Eclipse led from a good start, with Couranto going on third until a quar-ter-anile from home, when Hope took him to the front, and the top weight won hard held by a neck from Unity. Time, 3min 31 4-ssec. Totalisator, 252; dividend, .£2 ss. First Handicap Hack Hurdle Race, of 25 sovs ; second, 5 sovs. One' mile and a half. 101 Mr T. Scott’s b g Waituna, 6yrs, by Remington Jenny Lind, list (Owner) 1 37 Mr F. C. Collins’ b g Morag, syrs, 9st (carried 9»t slb) ... (Sweeney) 2 49 Mr C. Chubbins’ b g Lonely, aged, lOst 21b (W. Holmes) 3 Also started —89 Nanakia, list; 40 Omahu, 9st 71b; and 4 Seddon. Seddon led for nearly a mile, when Waituna and Morag went by him, and the pair drawing away from the others, finished first and second, with about half a length between them, Waituna having a bit in hand. Tune, 2 min 59sec. Totalisator, 320 ; dividend, £2 17s.

St. Andrew’s Handicap, of 209 sovs; second, 25 sovs, and third 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a half. 92 Mr C. Durie’s g g Musket, syrs, by Armament Loita, Bst 41b (Collello) 1 134 Mr E. Caltlirop’s b h Monte Carlo, 4yr3,7st 121 b ... ... (Lett) 2 35 Mr A. S. Lovejoy’s ch h Musketeer, aged, 7st lib, inc. 71b pen. (D. Watt) 3 Also started — 85 Krina, Bst 21b (J. Murphy) ; 103 Ua, Bst 2lb (Lindsay) ; 30 Variety, 7st 71b (Lind) ; 53 St. Laura, 7st 41b (Mantle); and 23 Haeata, 3yrs, fist 71b (Reidy). From a good start fully 50 yards behind the starting post, Monte Carlo was the first to break the fne, being closely followed by St. Laura, These led past the stand three

lengths ahead of a close bunch: l comprising Haeata, Ua, Variety, and Musketeer, Krina and Musket being last. Entering the baok stretch, Musketeer and Krina made a forward move And closed on the loaders, St. Lauta gate way a quarter of a mile froffi hdme, and Musket at the same time ranged up alongside Monte Carlo. A.t the distance the grey was in front, and though Monte Carlo struggled gallantly, he was beaten by half a length; Musketeer, a length away, third, and Ua fourth. Time, 2min 44 2-ssec. Totalisator, 655; dividend, £6 Bs. First Hack Handicap, of 25 sovs; second horso to receive 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a quarter, 132 Mr E. Barnes’ b g Irish Twist, 3yrs, by Ingomar Torori, Bst lib (in. 21b over) ... (Collelo) 1 72 Mr J. Better’s g f Magazine, 4yrs, Bst 51b (Schaffer) 2 19 Mr G. E. Wilson’s ch g Sunday School, 6yrs, 7st (Hail) 3 Also started—l 4 Comfort, fist 71b (Watson), and 10 Cora, fist 71b (C. Read). Irish Twist, who was the favourite, waited until the field turned into the straight, when he came away and won easily by a length from Magazine. Time, 2min 27 3-ssec. Totalisator, 247; dividend, £1 13s. Kiwitea Stakes Handicap, of 50 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile. 104 Mr D. Knight’s bl m Prioress, 4yrs, by Puriri—Voltarina, 7st 131 b (Lett) 1 64 MrT. O’Neill’s'ch m Daisy Clipper, syrs,7st2lb ... (R. Johnson) 2 136 Mr D. Scott’s br m Cordelia, syrs, 7st 81b (F. Kingan) 3 37 Mr A. B. Newman’s br g Avis, aged, 6st 121 b (Myers) 0 Some delay was caused by the anxiety of the jockeys to get away, and Lett was fined £2. When the flag fell Cordelia and Prioress got away in front. Cordelia fell away at the turn into the straight, and Prioress, stalling off the challenge of Daisy Clipper in the straight, won easily by over a length, Cordelia being a moderate third. Time, lmin 49sec. Totalisator, 341; dividend, <£2 19s. A protest against Prioress was entered by Mr O’Neill, the owner of Daisy Clipper, on the ground that she had been scratched for the race, and had no business to start. After consideration the stewards dismissed the protest. First Hack Flying Handicap, of 20 sovs. Five furlongs. 96 Mr E. Barnes’ br g Irish Twist, 3yrs, Bst 51b, inc. 71b pen. (Collelo) 1 47 Mr J. Green's* br h Bloomsbury,' syrs, Bst 51b (Morris) 2 113 Mr J. Better’s g f Magazine, 4yrs,

fist 111 b (Schaffer) 3 Also started —55 Marama, 9st slb; 31 Cyrus, Bst 21b; 8 Westoe, 7st 71b; 52 Pihanga, 7str 61b; 17 Rynda, 6st 121 b; 7 Never Return, 7st (inc. 71b over) ; Amy, 6st 71b ; and Comfort, 6st 71b. Rather a straggling start was effected, Marama getting all the best of it. Mr Hunia’s horse kept the lead for half a mile, when Magazine (who had begun badly), Irish Twist, and Bloomsbury closed on him. A scrimmage occurred about 100 yards from home, and eventually Irish Twist won by a length from Bloomsbury, with Magazine and Marama close up. Time, lmin 7 3-ssec. Totalisator, 435 ; dividend, =£4 Is. A protest against the winner on the ground of having jammed Bloomsbury in the straight was entered by the owner of that horse, but the stewards, after consideration, dismissed it. Welter Handicap, of 40 sov3 ; second, 5 sovs. One mile. 48 Mr E. Jackman’s br h King John, 4yrs, by King Cole —Wainui, lOst

21b ... ... ... (Kingan) 1 36 Mr.G. Blenheim’s King Harry, lOst 71b (A. Peters) 2 39 Mr J. Wilson’s ch m Poinsettia, 6yrs, list (T. Scott) 3 No others started. King John led for half a mile, when he was joined by both his opponents. Poinsettia fell away on turning into the straight where King Harry held the lead. A smart brush home between the two Kings, resulted in John beating Harry by a" length. Totalisator, 123 ; dividend, £2 6s. No time was taken.

Second Day. Feilding Racecourse, November 30. The weather has been showery all to-day, and the attendance showed a falling off as compared with yesterday, not exceeding 600. Mr Goodbehere, the secretary, was on duty to-day, and was as indefatigable as evei% keeping things well up to the mark all through. The fields were larger on the average, and the racing more interesting than on the first day, while the totalisator investments, in spite of the smaller attendance, nearly equalled those ol' Wednesday, showing a total of <£2555. The following are the results : The Shorts Handicap', of 40 sovs ; second horse, 5 sovs from the stakes. Four furlongs. 139 Mr D. Knight's bl m Prioress, 4yrs by Puriri Voltarina, 9st (McCormack) 1 35 Mr G. Blenheim’s b h King Harx-y, 4yrs, 6st 121 b (inc. 51b overweight) (Bates) 2 53 Mr G. Wilson’s ch m Poinsettia, Oyrs, 7st 91b (J. Hall) 3 61 Mr E. Jackman’s b li King John, 4yrs, 7st (F. Kingan) 0 A good start was effected. King Harry and Poinsettia made the running to the home turn, where Prioress joined them, and going to the front in the straight, won easily by a length, the same between second and third. Time, 51 4-ssec. Totalisator, 288 ; dividend, <£l 17s. Second Hurdle Handicap, of 40 sovs; second to receive 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a half. 63 Mr T. Watts’ ch g Oaklands, aged, by The Clown—Reserve, 9st 41b (R. Kingan) 1 88 Mr Wi Paraotene’s bg Eclipse, aged !Lt lib ... ... (Whittaker) 2 13 Mr C. H. Lance’s g g Caloola, aged, 9st (C. Watson) 3

145 Mr C. Hawkins' br g Unity, fiyrs, lOst- 131 b ... ... (McTaggart) 0 and Caloola led to the home turn, where Unity, who was going up, ran off. Oaklands came fast in the straight, and won by a length from Eclipse. Time, 2min 59 4-ssec. Totalisator, 309; dividend, £4 Bs. Second Hack Hurdle Race, of 20 sovs. One mile and a half. 95 Mr F. J. Collins’ b g Morag, syrs, by Lord of the Isles—-Swindle, 9st 71b (T. Sweeney) 1 40 Mr C-. Chubbins* b g Lonely, aged, lOst (W. Holmes) 2 73 Mr T, Scott’s b g Waituna, 6yrs, list 111 b (Owner) 3 Also started—lo 3 Nanakia, lOst 131 b (W. Higgins); 15 Omahu, 9st 3lb (Hall); and 1 Seddon, 9st (Anderson). Lonely got away in front, and led past the stand, with Nanakia ih close attendance, the others in a bu'rtch two lengths behind. Lonely and Nanakia were together in the back stretch, but the latter gave way soon after, and his place was taken by Morag, while Waituna, who had been in the rear, made a forward move into third place.' When well into the straight, Morag went to the front, and holding his own to the end, won comfortably by a length and a half from Lonely, who was about two length in front of Waituna. Time, 2min 58 l-ssec. Totalisator, 327; dividend, £3 13. After the race the stewards held an enquiry into the riding of Waituna by T. Scott, and being satisfied that he- had not ridden to win, disqualified him for six months, together with the owner, Mr R. Hammond, and the horse. Manchester Handicap, of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. One mile and a quarter. 138 Mr E. Calthorpe’s b h Monte Carlo, 4yrs, by Ascot —Speculation, Bst 51b , (Lett) 1 96 Mr A. S. Lovejoy’s ch h Musketeer, aged, 7st 31b (Watt) 2 163 Mr C. A. Durie’s g g Musket, syrs, 9st3lb ... (Collelo) 3 Also started—l7s Krina, syrs, Bst 41b (Murphy); 27 Variety, 4yrs, 7st7lb (Lind); 26 St. Laura, 3yrs, 7st slb (Mantle) ; 13 Poinsettia, 6yrs, 6st 101 b (Hall). After some delay a good start was effected. Musketeer and St. Laura made the running, with Monte Carlo and Musket lying third and fourth for the first half mile. Along the back the field closed up, and Krina and Variety made a bold bid for the lead. At the home turn Monte Carlo had the best position on the rails, and Variety looked very dangerous, but fully half a dozen were well in it at this stage, and the race had a most interesting appearance. Krina, Variety, St. Laura and Poinsettia were beaten as soon as they faced for home, and a good race between' the other three resulted in Monte Carlo winning cleverly by a length from Musketeer, while Musket was barely a length away third. Time, 2min 13 3-ssec. Totalisator, 638; dividend, =£4 3s. A protest against Monte Carlo by the owner of Musketeer on the ground of a cross was dismissed. Second Hack Flat Handicap, of 20 sovs second horse, 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile. 14 Mr T. Bennett’s ch ni Pihanga, 6yrs, by Feve —Miss Constance, 7st 21b (J. Hall) 1 61 Mr J. Retter’s g f Magazine, 4yrs, Bst 61b (Lindsay) 2 15 Mr F. C. Collins’ b g Morag, syrs, 6st 121 b.. (Myers) 3 Also started —123 Irish Twist, Bst 131 b (Collelo) ; 27 Bloomsbury, Bst lib (Morris); 1 We-We, fist 101 b (Watt) ; and 2 Comfort, fist 71b (Watson). Bloomsbury, Magazine and Irish Twist made the running from a somewhat straggling start, but there was little to choose between first and last as they sped along the back stretch. Approaching the home turn, Pihanga and Morag were seen threading their way to the front. They joined Magazine in the sti'aight, and Pihanga, coming away a hundred yards from home, won easily by two lengths from the grey, with Morag a good third. Time, lmin 51-sec. Totalisatoi’, 243; dividend, <£ls 12s. Railwat Handicap, of 40 sovs; .second horse, 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a distance. 82 Mr D. Knight’s blk m Prioress, 4yrs, Bst 101 b (inc. 71b penalty) (Lett) 1 15 Mr E. Jackman’s b h King John, 4yrs,6st 121 b... ... (C. Jenkins) 2 104 Mr T. O’Neill’s cb m Daisy Clipper, syrs, 7st 21b (inc. 21b over) (D. Johnson) 3 Also started —123 Musketeer, 7st 61b (Watt); 34 Cordelia, 7st lib (F. Kingan); 18 King Harry, 6st 111 b, inc. 4lb over (Bates); 27 Avis, 6st 71b (Myers). King Harry and King John were the first to show in front, with Musketeer third, Daisy Clipper fourth, and Prioress and Cordelia last. Along the back Prioress impi-oved her position, and was on terms with the leaders at the turn into the straight. King John and Daisy Clipper made a strong bid for victory, but Mr Knight’s mare was too much for them, and won without much to spare by a length from King John, Daisy Clipper being close up third, and Musketeer fourth. Time, 2min lsec. Totalisator, 403 ; dividend, <£4 Bs. Final Handicap Hack Flying, of 25 sovs; second horse, 5 sovs from the stakes ; winner of Second Hack Flat Handicap to cai-ry 71b penalty. Five furlongs. 101 Mr T. Bennett’s ch m Pihanga, 6yrs, 7st 111 b (inc. 71b penalty) (J. Hall) 1 71 Mr W. Hunia’s b g Marama, aged, 9st 51b (W. Holmes) 2 70 Mr J. Green’s br h Bloomsbury, syrs, Bst 71b... ... (J. Morris) 3 Also started —73 Cyi’us, 7st 131 b (Lett) ; 10 Westoo, 7st 31b (Jenkins) ; 14 Rynda, 6st 121 b (Myers) ; 5 Cora, 6st 71b (Reidy) ; 3 Comfort, 6st 91b, inc. 2ib over (Watson). From a straggling start, Marama, as usual, was away first, and had such a lead in the first hundred yards that it looked odds on his winning. But Pihanga was not to be denied. Putting in some rare strides, she

was alongside the topweight at the top of the straight, and. coming away in the run home, Avon cleverly by a long length, Bloomsbury being a length aAvay third. Time, lmin 6 4-ssec. Totalisator, 347; dividend, <£3 Is.

After the last race the steAvards held a meeting and reconsidered the charge against T. Scott of pulling Waititna. Fresh evidence having been obtained, the following resolution Avas passed : —“ That, as there appears to be some doubt as to whether Waituna was pulled or not, it is the opinion of the committee that the penalty of disqualification should be remitted; and they also think that T. Scott, the rider, should be severely oautioned as to his riding in future.” Scott was subsequently called in and cautioned accordingly.

DUNEDIN J.C.-SPRING MEETING. .First Day'. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Dunedin, November 29. The Dunedin Jockey Club’s meeting opened to-day. Several smart showers fell during the afternoon. The attendance was fair. Speculation was not bi’isk, as only =£4318 went through the totalisators. The racing was interesting, but not exciting. Prime Warden won the Cup from beginning to end. The following are the results :

Spring Handicap Hurdle Race, of 80 sovs; second horse, 10 sovs. Two miles and a distance. 38 Mr J. Poole’s ch g Rebel, by Duntroon, aged, lOst. 51b ... (Owner) 1 59 Mr W. Cook’s b g Smuggler, aged, 9st 121 b ... ... ... (Flocton) 2 60 Mr W. Russell’s blk g Magpie, aged, lOst 51b (Holmes) 3 Also started —32. Clarence, list 101 b.; 15 Invader, lOst; and 21 Jacob Faithful, 9st 91b. Jacob Faithful led for a mile and a half, when Smuggler went to the front. Rebel passed the leader at the top. turn. Here Magpie made his effort, Lut Rebel, holding his position to the - finish, Avon by a bare length from-Smuggler, with Magpie half a length away third, and Empire fourth. Time, 4min 29sec. Dividends, <£7 12s and £6 10s.

Maiden Plate, of 60 sovs; second horse, 10 sovs; weight for 'age. One mile and a quarter. 203 Mr J. Loughlin’s b c Aldershot, by Foul Shot—Antenna, 3yrs, 7st 12lb (Campbell) 1 63 Mr S. Brown’s b c Errington, 3yrs, 7st 121 b (Mcllroy) 2 21 Mr H. L. Johnston’s b g Brin, 3yrs, 7st 91b (G. Reid) 3 Aldershot made the running well clear of Errington until the top turn Avas reached. Here Brin was in hopeless difficulties, and Aldershot easily stalling off Errington’s challenge, Avon as he pleased by a couple of lengths, with Brin pulling up last. Time, 2min 23^sec. Dividends, <£l 5s and <£l 7s. Otago Cup, of 400 sovs; second horse 40 sovs, and third, 20 sovs. One mile and a half. 145 Mr M. Hobbs’ br h Prime Warden, by Apremont—Miss Kate, 6yrs, Bst 111 b ' ••• (F. Cochrane) 1 143 Mr J. B. Reid’s b c Skirmisher, by Vanguard—Ouida, 3yrs, Bst 31b (McGrath) 2 85 Mr P. Butler’s br g Liberator, aged, Bst 71b ; ... (Stratford) 3 116 Mr H. Lunn’s ch h Clanranald, syrs, Bst 111 b (W. Clark) 0 178 Mr W. Marumaru’s b h Rangipulii, Oyrs, Bst lib ... ... (McKeague) 0 231 Mr D. O’Brien’s b f Response, 3yrs, 7st 101 b (Derrett) 0 94 Mr G. G. Stead’s ch m Melinite, syrs, 7st 51b ... ... (Emmerson) 0 82 Mr G. Smith’s br h Johnny Faa, aged, 7st 21b ... ... (Broxvn) 0

Prime Warden was first to appear in front, and kept the lead all the way. Response was second for the first half-mile, when Liberator supplanted her. At the top turn Skirmisher began to move up, and Rangipuhi and Clanranald were in difficulties. Johnny Faa was beaten at the entrance to the straight. Although Skirmisher and Liberator finished strongly, Prime Warden held his oavii to the finish, and Avon by a length and a half from the former. Melinite was fourth, Response fifth, and Rangipuhi sixth. Time, 2inin 40sec. Dividends, £6 6s and =£7 12s. The Dunedin Stakes, of 10 sovs each, with 200 sovs added; second horse 20 sovs, and third'horse 10 sovs from the stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 77 Mr J. B. Reid’s br f Ambush, by Vanguard Fairy Bird, 7st 91b (Bi’oavu) 1 115 Sir G. H. Clifford’s ch f Golden Fleece, by Stonyhurst Golden Crest, 7st 91b ... (G. Matthews) 2 191 Mr J. Paul’s b f Pom Pom, by Wapiti —Legera, Bst 71b, (51b extra) (Manning) 3 Also started —24 Casket, Bst; 30 Speedwell, Bst.

Ambush jumped aAvay well clear of Golden Fleece, Avith Pom Pom and Casket following in the order named. Ambush continued to carry on the running down the back sti’etch and round the top turn, and easily stalling off the efforts of the others, won easily by three lengths from Golden Fleece, xvith Pom Pom half a dozen lengths away third, and Speedwell last. Time, lmin 7sec. Dividends, £4 18s and <£s 10s. Federal Handicap, of 3 sovs each, with 150 sovs added ; second horse 20 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 156 Mr M. Hobbs’' b m Lady Zetland, by Perkin Warbeck ll.—Forget-me-not, 6yrs, 7st 121 b (G. Matthews) 1 93 Mr J. Stephenson’s b g Forbury, 6yrs, 7st 81b ... ... (Pine) 2 45 Mr J. Brett’s b c Wolf’s Craig, 3yrs, 6st 71b ... ... ... (Connojx) 3 Also started —82 (Warrington, Bst slb ; 82 Vogengang, Sst Sib \ 20 Conjurer, Bst

91b; 3 Rothamsted, 7st 8lb; 49 Captive, 7st 71b ; 108 My Jack, 7st 41b; 33 Taranna, 6st 121 b.

My Jack made the running to the top turn, where Forbury took command and Lady Zetland commenced to move up. I, The last-named went to the front inside the distance, and won by a length from Forbury, Wolf’s Craig being third. Time, lmin 15sec. Dividends, =£4 6s and <£4 Is.

Selling Race, of 50 sovs. Weight-for-age. One mile. 35 Mr G. Smith’s b f Windsor, by Hotspur—Mabel, aged (nil), 7st 61b (Campbell) 1 15 Mr T. Ruthven’s b m Primrose,

6yrs (nil) (Harding) 2 87 Mr G. Harris’ ch g Lord Aston, aged (£2O), 7st 131 b ... (Barry) Also started—7s Roseguard (<£so), 8s 91b ; 215 Stockfish (<£4o), Bst 61b ; 38 Wayland (.£2O), Bst 21b ; 10 Finetta (<£4o), Sst 21b ; 11 Jack (,£2O), 7st 131 b; 15 Enfield (nil), 7st 61b ; and 44 Ulva (nil), 7st 21b. Windsor led from start to finish, and won easily by two lengths. Time, lmin 48sec. Dividends, <£l6 and .£ll 3s. The winner was bought in at <£24.

Maiden Two-year-old Handicap, of 2 i sovs each, with 80 sovs added; second horse 10 sovs. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. 49 Mr A. G. Holmes’ br c Dunlop, by Dunlop —Dumb Crambo, Bst 31b (Stratford) 1 114 Mr H. Lunn’s br g Wedlock, Bst 31b... ... ... (G. Matthews) 2 28 Hon G. McLean’s br c Maremma, Bst 41b (Marks) 3 Also started—64 Rancour, 7st 121 b ; and 13 Alpenstock, 7st 71b. Dunlop and Wedlock were the first to appear in front, while Maremma was • last to move. The leaders carried on the running side by side until the straight was reached, when Dunlop drew out and won by a bare length from Wedlock,with Maremma eight lengths away third. Time, 51-Jsec. Dividends, .£4 7s and .£ll.

St Kilda Welter Handicap, of 2 sovs each, Avith 100 sovs added; second horse to receive the amount accruing from the SAveep. One mile. 73 Mr J. Poole’s blk h Maribyrnong, by Nulli Secundus—Dagmar, syrs, Bst 101 b (Mcllroy) 1 26 Mr M. Allan’s br h Mariner, 6yrs, 9st 3lb (Qxvner) 2 26 Mr F. R. White’s br g Napier, syrs, * Bst 41b ... (W. Buddicombe) 3 Also started—4B The Idler, list 21b ;75 Cajolery, lOst 71b; 76 Exile, lOst; 24 Kauroo, 9st 121 b; 23 Wolseley, 9st; 186 Addington, Sst 101 b ; 45 New Jffeadford, Bst 81b ; and 31 Dun Joseph, Sst. After Addington had been in front for a few strides Napier took the lead, and kept it to the top turn. Here Maribyrnong began to go up, and in the straight supplanted the leader, eventually Avinning by a length and a half from Mariner. Time, lmin 471 sec. Dividends, £8 6s and <£6 18s. Dunedin, November 30. The weather was fine for the second day of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s Spring Meeting. There was an improvement in attendance, but it was scarcely up to the mark. The holiday, however, was only partially observed. The racing was interesting. The Hon J. Mclntyre, Victorian Minister for Lands, was among those present. Rangipuhi’s win in the St. Andrew’s Handicap Avas a surprise, and the result seems to slioav that Skirmisher is not good at a finish. Prime Warden’s run came too late to allow of his Avinning, as he could only get to within a neck of the leader. The amount put through the machine was <£5247.

The results of the racing were: — Tally-ho Handicap, of 70 sovs; second 10 sovs. One mile and a half. 24 Mr D. F. McKay’s br g Melton, 9st 51b ... (Walls) 1 124 Mr W. Cook’s b g Smuggler, 9st 131 b (Poole) 2 10 Mr J. Murray-Aynsley’s b in Justice, 9stslb ... ... (Oxvner) 3 There also ran : —IBO Cajolery, list. 71b; 24 Empire, lOst 121 b; 52 Magpie, lOst 71b; 64 Jacob Faithful, 9st 101 b ; and 14 Moonlight, 9st 10lb. Won cleverly by a length and a half. Time, 2min 59sec. Dividends, <£l7 17s and <£l9 16s.

St Andrew’s Handicap, of 200 sovs, with a SA\ r eep of 5 sovs ; second, 20 sovs ; third, 10 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 81 Mr W. Marumaru’s b li Rangipuhi, by Feve —Mystery Girl, 7st 12lb (McKeague) 1 134 Mr M. Hobbs’ br li Prime Warden, 9st 51b ... .(Cochrane) 2 218 Mr J. B. Reid’s b c Skirmisher, Bst 51b ... ... ... (McGrath) 3 Also ran—l3s Liberator, Sst 71b; 77 Aidershot, 7st.; 84 Captive, 6st 12lb. Rangipulii took the lead at the start, but gave xvay to Captive, taking the lead again, however, half a mile from home, but Skirmisher Avas Avith him soon afterwards, and they turned into the straight together, Liberator here retiring beaten. Tlie two leaders fought a desperate struggle up the straight, and the battle gained in interest through Prime Warden joining in with a fine rush opposite the shilling stand. Four or five strides from home Skirmisher faltered, Rangipuhi Avinning from Prime Warden by a head, Skirmisher a length away. Time, 2min 12sec. Dividends, £7 16s and <£B 15s. Criterion Stakes Handicap, of 100 sovs; second, 10 sovs. Five furlongs. 210 Mr J. B. Reid’s br f Aiqbush, by Vanguard—Fairy Maid, 2yrs, Bst 71b (McGrath) 1 186 Mr P. Campbell’s br c Strath Braan, Bst 41b ... (Derrett) 2 93 Mr A. G. Holmes’ Dunlop, Bst 71b (Stratford) 3 48 Casket, 7st 121 b, also ran. Won easily by tAvo lengths. Time, lmin 4£sec. Dividends, £2 2s and .£2 13s. Onslow Plate, of 150 sovs, with a sweep of 5 sovs each ; second, 30 sovs, and third 20 sovs. 96 Mi' M. Hobbs’ br h Prime-Warden, 6yrs, 9st 31b ... ... (Cochrane) 1

136 Mr D. O’Brieii’s b f Response, 7pt7ib .... (Deriett) 2 3L49 Mr G. G. Stead's br f leh Dien, 7st 7st .;. '.••• (Wilson) 3 Won by half a length, ’firrle, 2min Dividends, =£3 19s and £3 7s. , Spring Handicap, of 100 sovs, with sweep of 2 sovs to go to second horse. One nule. 168 Mr J. R. Longfellow’s ch h Exile, by Le Lonp—Maggie May, 7st 121 b (T. Buddicombe) 1 122 Mr T . Sheenan’s ch h Vogengang, 7st 101 b - (Derrett) 2 205 Mr James’ b g Rangiatea, Bst 21b (McGrath) 3 172 Lady Zetland, Bst 91b ; 62 Warrington, Bst 41b; 46 Bay Bell, 7st 81b; 53 Inez, 7st 71b ; 37 Aldershot, 7st 61b ; and 18 Addington, 7st, also ran. In the run down the straight. Exile shot out from the bunch, and beat Vogengang by less than a length; Rangiatea, who had come fast, gaining third place on the post from Lady Zetland. Time, lmin 44sec. Dividends, £5 2s and <£4 Is.

Musselburgh Plate, of 100 sovs, with a sweep of 2 sovs, to go to the second horse. Four furlongs. 147 Mr J. Stephenson’s b g Forbury, 6yrs, by Albany—Fallacy, Bst 121 b (Mcllroy) 1 105 Mr J. Paul’s b g Pompom, 2yrs, 6st 31b (carried 31b over) ... (Pine) 2 57 Mr H. Gourley’s b g Francotte, aged, Bst 121 b (T. Buddicombe) 3 80 Roseguard, Bst 91b; 19 Crown Prince, Bst 21b; 224 Ambush, 6st lib (carried 101 b over); 59 Golden Fleece, 6st lib ; and 14 Britomart, 6st lib, also started. The start was not a good one. Won by a length. Time, 48fsec. Dividend, £4 7s and £4 4s.

Tahuna Park High-weight Handicap, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. 94 Mr R. Ray’s b c My Jack, Bst 51b (Owner) 1 25 Mr J. Brett’s be Wolf's Craig, 7st 121 b • (Marks) 2 173 Mr G. Smith’s br h Johnny Faa, Bst 121 b (Brown)' 3 Also started—36 Maribymong, 9st 2lb; 61 Mariner, 9st 2lb ; 15 Wolsely, Bst Blb ; 96 Mountain Maid, Bst Blb ; 47 Napier, Bst; 99 Melusina, Bst; 6 Brin, 6st 71b. Won by a length and a half. Time, lmin 30sec. Dividends, £7 15s and £8 9s. The Two Mile Trot was won by Susan. \ The dividends were £2 8s and £2 ss. Dunedin, December 2.

The Dunedin Jockey Club were fortunate in having fine weather for the third day of the Spring Meeting. The attendance was good, and the racing interesting, while the dividends were large. Mr J. Grindley, as starter, was not brilliant, but he made no serious mistakes. The amount put through the totalistor was £5203, making £14,768 for the meeting, which shows a slight decrease on last year’s record. The following are the results of the racing.— Pacific Handicap Hurdle Race, of 70

sovs; second 10 sovs. About two miles. 179 Mr H. Lunn’s ch g Cajolery, by Apremont —Flattery, list 31b (Clark) 1 31 Mr G. Murray-’Aynsley’s b m Justice, 9st - (Owner) 2 29 Mr D,. F. McKay’s br g Melton, lOst (Walls) 3

6,3. Clarence, list 91b; 36 Rebel, list; 51 Empire, lOst 51b ; 93 Smuggler, 9st 121 b ; 26 Invader, 9st 41b, also started. Half . a mile from home, Justice was two lengths in front of Empire, Melton and Smuggler, with Cajolery fifth, and apparehtly out of it, 1 but the favourite soon after began to make up his ground. Justice was first over the last hurdle, Melton next, then Empire, who fell, closely followed by Cajolery, and a. great race ensued, Cajolery being fairly driven home, and winning by about a neck freift Justice, with Melton third, about four lengths off, Invader fourth, Rebel fifth, then Clarence, and Smuggler last- Tinm, 4mirt. 3sec. Dividend, inside £2 12s» outside £2 : Bs, «

President’s Handicap, of 200' sovs, with a sweep, of' 5, sovs ; second 20 sovs and third 10 sovs. One mile and a distance. 39, Mr G. Smith’s br h Johnny Faa, by Trefoil —La Boheminiene, 7st (Connop) 1 87 Mr Marumaru’s b h Rangipuhi, Bst 91b ..... .... •••. (McKeague) 2 218 Mr H. Lunn’s ch h Clanranald, Hat 121 b T. (Clark) 3 63 Prime W'arden, 9st ;• 82. Lady Zetland, Bst ;• 64 Dilemma, Bst; 70. Ich Dien, 7st 61b ;■ 102 Vogengang, 7s 51b; and 6, Conjurer, Tat 2lb, also. ran. After two false starts, the field were sent away on equal terms. As they passed the stand Johnny Faa was: just in front of Dilemma, the others in a bunch, Vogengang- last. With seven furlongs travelled, Prime Warden took second place, and leh Dien fell away, already 'beaten. Passing the five-furlong post, Clanranald went through to second place, and half a mile from home the order was Johnny Faa, Clanranald and Prime Warden,. Johnny Faa had to be_ ridden at the turn, and seemed likely to ue beaten by both Clanranald and the fast-coming Rangipuhi, but Johnny Faa oame a second time, and from the shilling stand he had the race safe, winning comfortably by a clear length, Clanranald a good third; then followed Conjurer, Lady Zetland, Prime Warden, Vogengang, Dilemma and Ich Dien in that order. Time, lmin 57 a sec Dividends, £l6 13s and £l7 11s. The Novel Race, of 60 sovs, six furlongs, was won by Lord Aston, who beat ten others. The dividends were £8 10s and £lO. Three jockeys, Campbell, Reid and Barry, were reported for disobedience at the post, and ordered to stand down for the rest of the meeting. Glasgow Plate, of 200 sovs; second 20 sovs, and third 10 sovs; five furlongs. 312 Mr J. Stephenson’s ch g Hippomenes, by St. Leger —Atlanta, Bst 121 b (Mcllroy) 1 [56 Mr J. Brett’s b c Wolf’s Crag, 7st 13st (including 51b allowance) v (Matthews) 2

29 Mr S-. J. Mercer’s ch f Britomart, carried 6st 121 b ~, (Wilson) 3 iBB Ambush, 6st 111 b (including 71b penalty), also ran. Wolf’s Crag jumped off with the lead from Ambush, while Hippomenes lost ground at the start, but was with the leader at the home turn, and was soon in front. Once there the race was over, the favourite winning easily by nearly a length ; Britomart, who tired at the finish, a fair third, and Ambush several lengths away. Time, lmin 3asec. Dividends, £1 13s inside and outside. Grandstand Handicap, of 100 sovs, with a sweep of 2 sovs to go to the second horse. Seven furlongs. 97 Mr G. S. Smith’s br h Johnny Faa, 7st 81b ... (Marks) 1 130 Mr T. Sheenan’s ch h Vogengang, 7stl2lb ... ... (Derrett) 2 218 Mr James’ b g Rangiatea, Bst 41b (McGrath) 3

Also started —106 Kauroo, Bst 21b ; 82 Warrington, Bst ; 81 • Forbury, 7st 121 b ; 100 My Jack, 7st 101 b ; 29 Conjurer, 7st 91b ; 47 Captive, 7st slb ; 61 Aldershot, 7st 21b ; 54 Wolseley, 7st 2lb ; and 30 Mountain Maid, 6st 12lb. Sweeping into the straight, Vogengang and Rangiatea, the latter of whom had got away badly, made a dart forward, Johnny Faa coming at the same time and taking the lead, while Forbury dropped back beaten. Johnny Faa, Vogengang, and Rangiatea drew out from the others and fought out a finish, which caused much excitement, Johnny Faa pulling off the double by half a length, Rangiatea a head behind Vogengang. Time, lmin 30sec. Dividends, £8 18s and £l2 ss.

Nursery Handicap, of 80 sovs; second* 10 sovs. Four furlongs. 34 Mr H. Goodman’s ch g Rancour, by Gorton —■ Malice, 6st 91b (McComb) 1 228 Mr J. Paul’s b g Pompom, Bst 9lb (Manning) 2 206 Mr P. Campbell’s br c Strathbraan, Bst 21b ... ... ... (Derrett) 3 Also ran Marenna, 7st slb; 22 Mossburn, 7st 21b. From a fair start Rancour was the first to show in front, and had a good lead entering the straight, winning easily by four lengths. Time, 50sec. Dividends, £l6 3s and £9 13s.' The Trot, one mile and a half, was won by Susan. There were 10 other starters. Dividends, £2 2s and £2. Consolation Handicap, of 70 sovs; second 10 sovs. '-One mile. 30 Mr S. Waddell’s Bay Bell, 7st 61b (W. Buddicombe) 1 222 Mr P. Butler’s Liberator, Bst 111 b (Stratford) 2 71 Mr J. B. Reid’s Dilemma, Bst 21b (Brown) 3 142 Idler, Sst Ylb; 67 Warrington, 7st 111 b; 84 Mariner, 7§t 81b; 36 Inez, 7st 41b; 38 Wolseley, 7st; 121 Melusina, 6st 101 b ; and 16 Wayland, 6st 71b, also started. Won easily by three lengths. Time, lmin 46sec. Dividends, £2O 17s and £34 9s. Dunedin, December 4. The following are the principal amounts paid as the result of the Dunedin Meeting : —Mr Hobbs, £593; Mr Reid, £385; Mr G. Smith, £3lB ; Mr Stephenson, £294 ; Mr Marumaru,'£2o9; Mr Poole, £l6l.