RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1196, 1 February 1895, Page 23

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. The weather was beautifully fine on Jan. 24th for the concluding day’s racing of the Wellington Summer Meeting, and in consequence there was another large attendance, about 2500 people being present, an attendance which for a non-holiday must bo very flattering to the Club. Jupp’s Private Brass Band were again on the ground and played a capital selection of music. The management of tho meeting Avas again excellent, and everything, as far as the officers of the Club and their assistants were concerned, passed off most pleasantly. An accident occurred to Moody Campbell, the rider of Black and Red in the Juvenile* Handicap, the colt fell just after the field had started, and his rider had his collarbone fractured.

Tho racing on tho 24th was of a most interesting description. Tho chief event during the afternoon, the Wellington Racing Club Handicap, resulted in the outsider of the three starters winning, in the fast time of 2min llsec for one mile and a quarter. There is no question that, in one sense, it was a falsely run race, as Rangipuhi was indulged with the lead, and at the back of the course must have been fully eight lengths in advance of Lady Zetland and Mahaki. The great effort they had to make to get on terms with Rangipuhi knocked all tho steam out of them. The riders of Mahaki and Lady Zetland cannot well be blamed for this, as their horses decisively defeated Rangipuhi in the Cup race on Tuesday, and it was accepted that • the horse was not thoroughly well. It was *? the general opinion that if they had kept their horses with Rangipuhi, Mahaki would have just about defeated him. Tho finish for the Farewell Handicap was one of the most- exciting- witnessed on the Hntt Course. Mr Evett, the Club’s li&ndicanper, scored a distinct success during- the day, for which ho deserves much credit, his adjustments being very equitable. Tho starting- onth.i 2 lib was an improvement on the first day, and taken mi tho-

whole Mr Andrew Young was very successful. With the additional experience he was more cm fait with the starting machines. Mr Ames and his staff had another bigday in the totalisator offices, putting through '£7707, as against <£6696 for the second day last year. The total investments for the Summer Meeting of 1894 amounted to .£15,616, and this year to >BIB,IBB, which leaves the substantial increase of £2572 in favour of this year. _ The large number of patrons and visitors to the Hutt Park Racecourse cannot have failed to recognise the admirable manner in which the officers of the Club and their secretary, Mr H. M. Lyon, carried out their duties, and the smoothness with which the meeting was carried out during the two days. The railway arrangements on Thursday were a distinct improvement on that which the public had to put up with on Tuesday. The following are the results: — January Handicap, of 100 sovs; second 10 sovs from the stakes* One mile and a furlong. 842 Hon J. D. Ormond’s br g North Atlantic, syrs, by Nordenfeldt— Atlantis, Bst 121 b ... (P. White) 1 43 Mr A. McKenzie’s ch h Porepo, 4yrs, 6st 71b ... (L. Mathews) 2 92 Mr A. Portland’s ch g Golden Plover, 4yrs, 9st 2lb (Whittaker) 3 Also started—42 Yon Tempsky, 7st 51b (Jackson) ; 106 Musket, 7st 51b (Kingan) ; 38 Planet, 7st (Connop). The tapes of Crawford’s machine were released to a splendid start, Porepo being quickest to move. At the six-furlong post ho was joined by Musket, but at the back of the course the latter dropped back, and Princess May raced up to Porepo. Coming along by the road North Atlantic moved up, and White had only to let the Nordenfeldt horse have his head to enable him to win easily by a neck, Golden Plover coming with a fast run, and getting third position half a length behind Porepo. Time, lmin 57 4-ssec. Dividend, £2 3s. Hurdle Handicap, of 70 sovs ; second 10 sovs from the stakes. One mile and three-quarters. 96 Mr R. Kingan’s ch g Auroa, aged, bv Diomedes —Peter Flat mare, 9st 61b (G. Walls) 1 338 Mr J. A. Holmes’ b g Clarence, aged, list 101 b ... (T. Stewart) 2 168 Mr Freeth’s ch h Revolt,, oyrs, lOstlllb ... ... (Arnott) 3 Also started —275 Kapua, lOst 121 b (G. Hope). Auroa, Clarence and Revolt landed . in the straight together, and after a good finish Auroa lasted long encrugh to beat Clarence by a neck, Revolt half a length , off. Time, 3min 22sec. Dividend, £8 4s. Wellington Racing Club Handicap, of 200 sovs ; second 20 sovs, and third 10 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a quarter. 318 Mr TJ. Marumaru’s b h Rangipuhi, 6vrs, by Feve —Mystery Girl, 7st 61b , (G. Reid) 1 490 Mr Te Kani Pere’s br h Mahaki, " 4yrs, by Ingomar—Steppe, 9st 61b (T. Taylor) 2 3.53 Mr M. Hobbs’ b m Lady Zetland, aged, by Perkin Warbeck 11. ' Forget-Me-Not, Bst 91b (C. Cochrane) 3 From a good start Rangipuhi took up the running, and the riders of the other two horses being content with a waiting race he established about eight lengths lead down the back stretch. Approaching the four-furlong post, Mahaki and Lady Zetland went in pursuit and both were ridden hard. Mahaki succeeded in get- ' ting up to Rangipuhi, but the effort had been too much, and Rangipuhi had only to be shaken up to win by half a length, Lady Zetland a length away. Time, 2min llsec. Dividend, £3 ss. Winners op Wellington Racing Club Handicap, one mile and a quarter.

Previous to 1889-90 the distance was one mile and three-quarters.

Juvenile Handicap, of 80 sovs; second 10 sovs, and third 5 sovs from the stakes; for two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 182 Mr J. A. Holmes’ b c St. John,

by St. George Charm, 7st 81b (G. Smith) 1 181 Mr T. H. Lowry’s b f Heavenly Twin, Bst 71b ... (G. Collelo) 2 139 Mr J. Nacara’s b f Warnote, 6st 12lb (Connop) 3 Also started: —223 Spruce, Bst (White) ; 199 Black and Bed (M. Campbell) ; 139 Dissenter, 7st (L. Mathews). The youngsters were very restive at the post, and caused some delay, but eventually they were despatched to a fairly good start. Dissenter was slow to move, and in the scramble getting away, Black and Bed fell, and his rider, Moody Campbell, had his collarbone fractured. St. John and Heavenly Twin were in the lead, with Spruce and Warnote next, and landed in the straight*togcther, an exciting finish terminating in a head victory fer St. John,Warnote a length away just defeating Spruce for third position. Time, lruin 5 l-ssec. Dividend, £4 17s.

Second Welter Handicap, of 80 soys ; second, 10 sovs from the stakes; minimum weight, 9st. One mile. 173 MfUR. Kingan’s gr g Musket, 6yrs, by Armament —Leita,lost 111 b (Owner) 1 111 Mr N. Grace’s rn g Legislator, syrs, 9st (Daly) 2 293 Mr J. Maher’s b m Dreamland, aged, lOst 121 b ... (McGrath) 3 Also started Buckeridge). The tapes of Gray’s machine were released to an excellent start, and Musket o-oing to the front was never headed, winning comfortably by a length, the same distance between second and third. Time, lmin 48sec. Dividend, £4 4s. Second Hack Handicap, of 60 sovs; second, 10 sovs from the stakes. One mile.

355 Mr J. H. Prosser’s ch g The Miser, 4yrs, by Puriri —Germaine, Bst 21b (L. Mathews) 1 53 Mr I. Armstrong’s gr g Vivacious, aged, 7st 91b, including 61b over (Armstrong) 2 243 Mr R. Mcßae’s br g Bouquet, aged, 7st 61b (Ayres) 3 Also started—2B2 Umslopogaas, Bst (G. Reid) ; 93 Scrip, 7st 101 b, .including 51b over (R. Ray); 47 Fresh Deal, 7st 31b (Connop) ; 32 Slaiden, 7st (J. Rae). After a good finish, The Miser won by a neck, half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 45 3-ssec. Dividend, £2 15s.

Metropolitan Handicap, of 100 sovs; second, 10 sovs from the stakes. Threequarters of a mile. 177 Mr R. Allen’s br h Saracen, syrs, by St. George —Fair Nell, 9st 101 b (F. Cochrane) 1 120 Mr A. McKenzie’s ch h Porepo,

4yrs, 6st lllb - ... (L Mathews) 103 Mr S. J. Mercer’s ch f Britomarte,

3yrs, Bst 31b ... (Whittaker) 3 . Also started —268 Spindrift, Bst 61b (White) ; 129 King’s Bowman, Bst (Ayres) ; 137 Searchlight, 7st 101 b (Connop). The tapes of Gray’s machine were released to a fairly good start. Porepo was first away, and Searchlight was slow to move. At the top turn King’s Bowman was leading, Porepo having dropped back. Coming along the side Spindrift, Saracen and Britomarte were abreast, just behind King’s Bowman, and when round the turn Saracen shot out, and King’s Bowman dropping back Britomarte put in a claim, Porepo coming with a rattle. A good finish resulted in Saracen winning by half a length, a length separating second and third. Time, lmin 16 3-ssec. Dividend, £4 14s.

Farewell Handicap, of 60 sovs ; second 10 sovs and third 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a distance. 477 Mr A. Portland’s ch g Golden Plover, 4yrs, by Forerunner — Plover, 9st 61b ... (Whittaker) 1 159 Mr Wi Hutana’s b h Tuliitarata, 6yrs, 7st 31b ... (J. Rae) 2 92 Mr N. Grace’s rn g Legislator, syrs, 6st 71b ... (Myers) 3 Also started —146 Yon Tempsky, 7st (G. Smith) ; 106 Planet, 6st lllb (Connop) ; 31 Arius, 6st 81b (L. Mathews). Crawford’s starting machine was used for this race, and Mr Young released the tapes to a splendid start, which elicited rounds of applause. There was a great finish, and amidst a scene of excitement Legislator, Tuhitarata, Planet and Golden Plover flashed past the post locked together, the judge’s verdict being a neck victory for Golden Plover, with Legislator beaten by a head for second place, Planet a neck away fourth, with Von Tempsky at her quarters. Time, lmin, 58 l-ssec. Dividend, £1 18s.

HERETAUNGA HACK RACING CLUB

The Heretaunga Hack Racing Club’s Meeting took place on the Hutt Park racecourse on Saturday. The weather was fine, but a stiong wind was blowing which unpleasantly raised the dust, and the smoke from an adjacent bush fire was also hanging very thick over the course. The attendance numbered about lOOOpeople. Amongst the visitors was the Premier. Considering that the officers of the Club have been out of harness, as it were, for a while, they carried the meeting through very successfully. Mr Ramsden, the hon secretary, filled the position with credit. Mr Pringle (stapler) and LieutenantColonel Hume (judge) discharged their duties capably. For the third day’s racing of the week speculation was very brisk, Mr Ames and his assistants handling the sum of £3903 during the day. The following are the results : Trial Handicap, one mile and a furlong. 176 Trickery, 9st ... (J. McTaggart) 1 42 Scrip, 7st ... .... (R. Ray) 2 69 Inverness, 7st 41b ... (Ayres) 3 Also started —55 King’s Own, Bst 71b ; 39 Brooklyn, 7st 51b ; 53 Steel King, 7st 41b ; 6 Lady Gertrude, 7st. Won by half a length. Dividend, £2 ss. Flying Handicap, six furlongs. 62 Slaiden, 7st ... ... (Kingan) 1

133 Kaahu, Bst 31b... ... (Mathews) 2 104 Umslopogaas, Bst 91b (G. Reid) 3 Also started —174 Voltaire, Bst 91b ; 46 The Kinchen, 7st 21b (inc. 91b over). Won comfortably by a length. Dividend, £7 10s.

Heeetaunga Handicap, of 20 sovs. For horses belonging to members of the Heretaunga Mounted Bides, and to be ridden by members of the troop in uniform. One mile and one furlong. 78 Corporal F. Beid’s br g Boger, 12st 61b... ... ... ... (Owner-) 1 106 Corporal W. Pringle’s blk g Khaki, list 71b ... ... ... (Owner) 2 18 Lieutenant D. D. Hyde’s ch m Abbess, list 71b... ... (Owner) 3

Also started —33 Nimrod, 12st lllb ; 37 Beport, 12st 31b ; 12 Queen Mab, list 71b ; 69 Taramainuku, list 71b ; 46 Peter, list 81b. Wou by a neck, a length and a-half between second and third. Time, 2nain 17vsec. Dividend, £4 12s

Glasgow Handicap, of 50 sovs ; one mile and a quarter. 94 Mr R. Mcßae’s br g Bouquet, 7st 91b (Ayres) 1 167 Mr J. H. Prosser’s bgKaahu,7st 81b (L. Mathews) 2 122 Mr J. 11. Prosser’s ch g The Miser, Bst 91b (Lindsay) 3

Also started —212 Princess Cole, 9st 51b ; 74 Makomako, Bst 21b; 77 Inverness, 6st 71b. Won by a neck, a length and a-half between second and third. Time, 2min 16sec. Dividend, £7 2s. A protest entered against Bouquet on the ground that he had jammed Kaahu was not sustained.

Welter Handicap, one mile and a furlong. 150 Trickery, lOst 81b (re-handicapped 51b) (J. McTaggart) 1 87 Merryman, 9st 81b (Seccombe) 2 101 The Toad, lOst 121 b (D. Herd) 3 Also started —35 Brooklyn, Bst 81b ; 21 Master Key, 9st lib (including 81b over) > 19 Inverness, Bst 71b ; 9 Lady Gertrude, Bst 71b. Won comfortably by half a length. Time, 2min 6sec. Dividend, £2 10s. Stewards’ Handicap, one mile. 131 Bouquet, Bst 31b (re-handicapped 41b) (Ayres) 1 111 Swordfish, 7st 61b ... (Mathews) 2 222 The Miser, Bst 131 b (S. Lindsay) 3 Also started handicapped 71b). Won comfortably by three parts of a length. Time, lmin 50sec. Dividend, £3 18s. Ladies’ Bracelet. 142 The Toad, 12st 91b (Mr R. Roake) 1 214 Makomako, 12st 71b (Mr Benton) 2 68 Roger,list 7ib (re-handicapped7lb) (Mr J. Prosser) 3 Also started Won easily by two lengths. Time, 2min 53sec. Dividend, £3. Consolation Handicap. 97 Swordfish, 7st 51b (L. Mathews) 1 106 Kaahu, Bst ... (Lindsay) 2 62 Princess Cole, 9st 51b (Owner) 3 Also started—s 9 Voltaire, 7st 101 b. Won all out by half a length, _two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 48 sec. Dividend, £3. WELLINGTON TROTTING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING. The weather at Miramar Park on Jan. 23 was beautifully fine, there being just sufficient breeze tr cool the atmosphere. As, moreover, there was a total absence of the “ sand storms ” such as previous visitors to Kilbirnie have experienced, the outing was very enjoyable. There were fully 800 people present. Several noticeable improvements have been made since last meeting. An addition has been made to the buildings by the erection of a separate room for the use of the secretary, while the fence from the end of the lawn has been extended towards the end of the straight, so that the public are kept off the track near the totalisator building. A number of necessary notice boards have been erected, and this with other minor improvements were much appreciated by. patrons of the Club, and as the management of the meeting was firstclass yesterday’s meeting may be set down as one of the best the Club have put through. The totalisator building should be enlarged before next meeting, as at present there is too much of a crush for the public when putting money on the machine and receiving dividends. The trotting during the day was hardly up to the standard that has been witnessed at Miramar on previous occasions, although the success of Billy Buttons and Invictus were well deserved. Pearl, who won the. Pony Harness, trotted splendidly, and with very even action. One or two horses were suspected of not being allowed to do their best, but it; is a very difficult matter to detect these little things. When Billy Buttons was finishing in his first race, one solitary individual made himself conspicuous by groaning, as he did not think the pony was trotting fairly, but he was evidently a new chum. Otherwise the win was very popular. Mr F. N. Jones, of Nelson, wh6 worked the totalisator, handled the sum of £2097, which is an increase of £577 on the Club’s last meeting on the 23rd November, 1894. The following are the results : Maiden Handicap Saddle Trot, of 20 sovs ; second 3 sovs from stakes. For all non-winners. Two miles (four laps). 87 Mr Atkinson’s b m Beware, scr (Henry) 1 18 Mr G. Waddington’s ch g Khandallah, ssec ... ... (Hankins) , 2 Also started —46 Little Queen, 15sec; 3 Lazel, 20sec; 2 My Jack, 25sec; 65 Nancy, 25sec; 1 Star, 25sec. Bewaie won by two lengths. Time, 6min 25sec. Dividend, £2 ss. Pon y Handicap Harness Trot, of 20 sovs ; second 3 sovs from stakes. Two miles (four laps). 152 Mr W. Hawkins’ blk m Pearl, scr (Mouatt) 1 11 Mr C. Earle’s b g Thomas, 45sec (Sharp) 2 68 Mr J. Paget’s br g Raven, 25see (Keith) 3 Also started—s Shamrock, 45sec; 65 Nita, 35sec; 19 Marvel, 30sec; 6 Tim, 30sec. Pearl, who trotted in great styl*, won easily by three lengths; two lengths between second and third. Time, smin 51sec. Dividend, £1 18s. Wellington Trotting Club Handicap (saddle), of 50 sovs ; second 5 sovs from stakes. Two miles and a half (five laps). 61 Mr Jas. Pettie’s gr g Billy Buttons, 45sec ... (J. Taggart) 1 36 Mr Thomas Bryant’s br li Vancliffe, 40see (Ryan) 2 103 Mr J. Wright’s b m Rose, 40sec (Owner) 3

Also started—3 May Be, 50sec (Hankins); 32 Jenny, 50sec (Henry) ; 3 Chance, 40scc (J. Wright) ; 46 Maud V., Msec (Keith) ; 61 Nea, scr (Mouatt). Billy Buttons quickly got to work, and J. Taggart riding, .the. game little grey splendidly, he kept him moving, and despite the efforts of Vancliffe, Bose and Nea

(Maud V. having pulled off in the third lap), he held his position, and won a good race comfortably at the finish by four lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, 7min Msec. Dividend, <£s Is. Handicap Selling Trot (saddle or harness), of 25 sovs. Winner to be sold) and the whole proceeds to go to the Club. Two miles (four laps). 30 Mr F. Martin’s b g Cotherstone, 40sec (Mouatt) 1 11 Mr Shaddiclt’s b g Rover, 30sec (Hankins) 2 Also started Chavannes) ; 1 Mabel, 40sec (H. Wright) ; 0 Bluestone, lGsec (O’Donnell); 8 Miro, 12sec (Turnbull) ; 6 Rose, scr (J. Wright). A good race between the placed horses.. Rover, breaking a quarter of a mile from home, Cotherstone obtained the.lead, and won by three lengths. Rose pulled off in the third lap. Those behind the placed horses were distanced. Time, 6min 13sec. Dividend, £2. The winner was bought in for .£ls.

Miramar Handicap Harness Trot, of 45 sovs; second 5 sovs from the stakes. Two miles (four laps). 49 Mr W. Hawkins’ b g Invictus, Msec (Mouatt) 1 180 Mr A. G. Holmes’ b m Lady Jane, Msec (Keith) 2

Also started —4 Garry Eight, 40sec ; 5 Butcher Boy, 40scc (Smith) ; 59 Jenny, 38sec (Henry); 119 J.H., scr (Taggart). Vancliffe was scratched, as his trainer could not obtain a sulky. Butcher Boy was in the lead, closely attended by Jenny for the first two laps, when Lady Jane began to go up, but breaking, Invictus passed her in the third lap, but she got on terms with him again at the commencement of the last lap, until she broke again, when Invictus established a strong lead, which he maintained to the finish, winning comfortably by three lengths. The rest were distanced. Time, smin 42sec. Dividend, £7 12s. When Lady Jane returned to the paddock it was found that the pneumatic tyre of the sulky she was driven in had burst, which accounts for her defeat.

Pony Handicap Trot (saddle), of 20 sovs; second pony 3 sovs from stakes. Two miles (four laps). 109 Mr Jas. Pettie’s gr g Billy Buttons, lOsec (penalised lOsec) (Taggart) 1 Also started—l Mabel, 45sec; 2 Hookey, 45sec; 61 May, 35sec; 6 Nita, 35sec; 0 Marvel, 30sec ; 12 Beware, 13sec (penalised 7sec); 115 Black Oats, ssec; 52 Pearl, scr (penalised ssec). Billy Buttons distanced the others, his nearest attendants being May, Nita and Black Oats. Time, smin 50sec. Dividend, £2 19s.

Electric Handicm p Saddle Trot, of 30 sovs ; second 3 sovs from the stakes. One mile (two laps). 23 Mr W. Hawkins’ b g Invictus, scr, but penalised 3sec (J. Wright) 1 116 Mr W. McFadzean’s br g Vermont (late Randall), 7sec ... (Ryan) 2 27 Mr R. S. Henry’s b m Jenny, 18sec (Owner) 3

.Also started—2s Billy 11., 20sec (McTaggart) ; 16 Rover, 20sec (Hankins) ; 3 Butcher Boy, 20sec (Smith) ; 1 Chance, 16sec (H. Wright) ; 14' Black Oats, Bsee (Keith) ; 138 Nea, scr (Mouatt). Passing the judged box the lirst time, Billy 11. was leading Rover by five lengths, with Chance next, but going along the back Vermont passed Billy 11., and Invictus challenging Vermont, the latter broke badly, and Invictus won comfortably by four lengths, a length separating second and third. Time, 2min 41sec. Dividend, J 314 4s. TURAKINA HACK RACES. Maeton, January 30. The following are the result? of the Turakina Hack Races - Hurdle Handicap, one mile and a half. Kahurangi, 1; Narrate, 2; Nat, 3. Also started —Karamea and Bloomvale. Time, 3min 3sec. Dividend, £2 14s. Flung Handicap, six furlongs.—Tangaroa, 1; Starlight, 2 ; Allington, 3. Also started —Vagrant, Nile and Huia. Time, lmin 19 4-ssec. Dividend, £2 15s. Jubilee Stakes, seven furlongs.—Hautonga, 1 ; Juanita, 2 ; Finesse, 3. Fifteen others started. Won easily. Time, lmin 361 sec. Dividend, ,£ll3 Bs. There were only two investors on the winner. Turakina Jockey Club Handicap, one mile and a half.—Hotspur, 1; Lorelei, 2 ; Ascot Vale, 3. Also started —Starlight, Huia, Tuhiwai, and Taipara. Time, 2min Dividend, .£8 10s. Telegraph Stakes, four furlongs. Marama, 1 ; Dutchman, 2 ; Tararua, 3. Also started—Armada, Dawn, Germina and Moata. Time 54 4-5 sec. Dividend, <£l 16s. Welter Handicap, one mile and a quarter.—Hautonga, 1 ; Canard, 2 ; Outlaw, 3. Also started —Tuke and Rangipoki. Time, 2min 23sec. Dividend, .£2 12s. Railway Handicap, one mile and a distance.—Nile, 1; Taipara, 2; Natatorial, 3. Also started—Shadow and Allington. Time, 2min 3§sec. Dividend, <£3 13s. Final Handicap, five furlongs.—Tangaroa, 1; Rakipoai, 2 ; Tararua, 3. Time, lmin 9 1-5 sec. Dividend, .£1 7s. R/lAHAKI. THE WELLINGTON CUP WINNER OF 1895. By Gipsy King.

Mr Te Kani Pere, of Gisborne, is now the possessor of the handsome trophy which accompanies the 400 sovs that goes to the winner of the Wellington Cup. There is little doubt thit he and his people will set nearly as much value on the handsome silver cup as on the 400sovs, which he has won through the agency of his sterling horse Mahaki, who, I fancy, will receive a royal reception when he arrives at his home stable. Like most racehorses, Mahaki has had an eventful career, which commenced at the break up

of the Auckland Stud Co., when Mahaki and his dan), Steppe, were purchased by Mr T. Morriu for 200 guineas, and Mahaki was subsequently sold to Mr L. D. Nathan, of Auckland, f<>r 250 guineas, but Mr Wi Pere, the Poverty Bay chief, took a fancy to the son of Jngornar and Steppe, aud ho became the owner of the colt at 350 guineas. The list of performances given below will explain his turf career. Ingoroar, the sire of Mahaki, was imported to the Colony by Mr P. Campbell, of Christchurch, and Steppe, his dam, was imported by Mr G G. Stead in 1881. 1 fancy that if Ingomar were alive now he would be liberally patronised as a stud horse, the recent success of Bessie McCarthy, Hova, Mahaki, Irish Twist, and others, causing breeders to think more highly of the Uncas blood.

Steppe, the dam of Mahaki, is twentyseven years old, and has produced eight foals in New Zealand, each of whom were what I uay term high-class horses, in fact, Mahaki has some very aristocratic relations. Steppe’s first foal in New Zealand was Russley (by Donc-ster), then in respective seasons followed Lady Norah (by Cadogan), Too Soon (by A liter os), Tartar (by Musket), She (by Nordenfeldt), Stepniak (by Nordenfeldt), Mahaki (by Ingomar), and Stepfeldt (by Nordenfeldt.) Mr Morriu last year mated Steppe with Castor, and she is now believed to be in foal. The following is the tabulated pedigree of Mahaki :

The following are the particulars of MahaVi’s performances up to date : At 2yrs —Auckland R.C. Summer : Unplaced in Great Northern Foal Stakes, six furlongs, Bst 101 b, won by Reflector, Bst 101 b. Gisborne R.C. Summer: Unplaced in Hack Scurry, catch weights, four furlongs, won by Kaba. Auckland R.C. Autumn : Unplaced in Northern Champagne Stakes, six furlongs, Bst 101 b, won by Eve, 83t Bib ; third in Onslow Stakes Handicap, six furlongs, 7ab 101 b, won by Royal Rose, Bst 101 b. At 3yrs.—Poverty Bay Turf Club Spring : Unplaced in Spring Handicap, one mile and a quarter, 6at 71b, won by Mystic, 7st 101 b ; unplaced in Makaiaka Handicap, one mile, won by King Cannibal, 7st 121 b ; third in Waikanae Handicap, five furlongs, won by Retribution, 7st 41b. Waerenga-a-Hika J.C. Summer : Unplaced in Maiden Plate, one mile and a quarter, Bst, won by Royal, Bst lllfc ; third in Flying Handicap, six furlongs, 7st 61b, won by Link, Bst 81b. Poverty Bay Turf Club Summer : Won Stewards’ Handicap, seven furlongs, 6st 13ib, lmin 333ec, King Cannibal, Bst 3b, second, Lottie, 9st 6ib, third ; second in Publicans’ Handicap, five furlongs, 7st 31b (including 51b penalty), lmin 6£sec, won by G auvena, 7sl. Gisborne R.C. Summer: Won Flying Handicap, six furlongs, 7st 121 b, lmin 17 1 sth sec, Scot Free, 7sb 101 b, second, Glauvena, 7st, third ; wen Maude Memorial Stakes, one mi'e and a half, 7st, 2min 44£sec, King Cannibal, 7sb 71b, second (Lottie, 9-it 2lh, ran second, but was disqualified for not being able to draw the weight); won Grandstand Handicap, one mile and a quarter, Bsb, 2min 14sec, Lottie second. Lord Raven, 6atßlb, third. Manawatuß.C. Autumn : Fell in Manawatu R C. Handicap, one mile and a quarter, 7st 111 b, won by Rangipuhi, 9st 21b. At 4yrs.—Poverty Bay T.C. Spring: Won Spring Handicap, one mile and a quarter, Bst 71b, 2min 16sec, St. Kilda, lOst 91b, second, Lord Raven, 7st 121 b, third : won Flying Handicap, six furlongs, Bst 12lb, The Sharper, 6st 91b, second. O. J.C. Spring: Unplaced in New Zealand Cup, two miles, 7st 61b, won by Impulse, 7st 91b ; second in Criterion Handicap, seven furlongs, Bst 51b, won by Mount Royal, 7st 91 b ; unplaced in Metropolitan Handicap, one mile and a half, 7st 71b, won by Prim© Warden* Bst 111 b. lington R.C. Spring: Second in Grandstand Handicap, one mile, Bst 101 b, won by Allan-a Dale, 7st 41b ; won November Handicap, one mile one furlong, Bit 7ib, 2min 7sec, Dreamland, B«fe 121 b, second. Revolution, 7st 111 b, third. Auckland R.Q. Summer: Third in Auckland Cup, two miles, 7st 71b, won by Lottie, 83t \

won A.R.O. Handicap, one mile and a half, Bat 41b, 2min Lottie, 9st lib, second. Royal Rose, Bst 6lb, third; won Grandstand Handicap, one mile and a quarter, 9it 2 b, 2min 12sec, Annabelle, 7st 6!b, second, Stepfeldt, 7at 121 b, third. Poverty Bay TC. Summer: Won Tauranga Stakes, one mile and a half, 10st 4lb, 2min 43£iec, Krina, 7at 13ib, second, Lord Raven, 7sL 9ib, third. Wellington R.C. Summer : Won Wellington Cup, one mile and a half, Bst 61b, 2min 39aec, Lady Zetland, Bst 3lb, second, North Atlantic, 7sb 101 b, third. In W.R C. Handicap, one mile and a quarter, with 9st 61b, Becond to Rangipuhi, 7st 61b, time, 2min llsoc.

It will be seen from the above that Mahaki has started in twenty nine races, obtained eleven firsts, five seconds, four thirds, and was unplaced nine times. During the present season ho has won seven races.

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