RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1289, 12 November 1896, Page 26

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

C. J.Cx RACES. LADY Z2STJAND WINS THE CUP* RECORD BETTING. "NGATUERE DROPS DEAD. Chri£Tchurch, November 9. The C.J.C Meeting was opened to-day in weather, the racing was good, there nvas a large attendance, and the amount put -through the totalisator, .£18,649, forms a arecordfor Canterbury. Spring Hurdle Handicap, of two miles. 554 D. Rutherford's Social Pest, by Ahua Lady Evelyn, lOst 51b (W. Clarke) 1 "252 Mr J. McEwan's br g Belmont, 9st 31b 2 426 Mr A. McDonald's Ilex, 9st 101 b ... 3 168 Liberator, 12st 81b ; 134 Clarence, lOst 121 b ; 257 Tally-ho, lOst 91b, also ran. Won easily by a length, Ilex four lengths away. Dividend, £2 18s. A protest was entered against the winner, but was dismissed. Maiden Plate, one mile. 901 Mc G. G. Stead's b c Uniform, 3yrs, by Hotchkiss—Pormo ... (R. Wilson) 1 154 Messrs Stephenson and Hazlett's Plotter 2 f 95 Mr W. C. Harley's Tutanekai ... 3 21 Prospect, 47 Grand Cros3, 381 Dare Devil, 178 St. Florent, 17 Diploma also ran. came with a rush and won by two Jlengths. Time, lmin 43 l-ssec. Dividend, .£1 15s 6d. New Zealand Cup, of 1500 sovs; Becond horse 200 sovs, and thiri 100 soys. Two mil<as. 644 Mr M. Hobbs' b m Lady Zetland, by Perkin Warbeck ll.—Forget-Me-Not, aged, Sst 91b (W. White) 1 2018 Mr H. Craig's ch h Euroclydon, 4yrs, 9st 51b (Derrett) 2 211 Hon J. D. Ormond's ch c Defiance, 3yrs, 7stllb 3 423 Fabulist, Bst 121 b 0 -644 The Possible, Bst 51b 0 119 Mahaki, Bst 31b 0 187 Ngatuere, Bst 21b 0 462 Culverin, Bst 0 93 The Shrew, 7st 131 b 0 177 Quiltiri,7st 131 b 0 72 Casket, 7st 121 b 0 148 Bellicent, 7st 91b 0 258 Lotion, 7st 91b 0 250 Captive, 7st 21b 0 81 Black and Red, 7st 21b 0 304 Epaulet, 7sfc lib 0 306 Voltigeur, 6st7lb ... 0 Defiance was quickest on his legs, but was immediately supplanted by Bellicent, Mahaki and The Possible, and in this order they ran on to the course proper. Mahaki took command, and passing the stand was leading with Defiance, Quiltiri, Culverin, Captive and Bellicent following in the order named, and Ngatuere last. As they went on past Cutts' Mahaki was still in front, and had Defiance as his immediate attendant, while Quiltiri, Culverin, Bellicent and Captive were at the head of the others, and Ngatuere was tailing off. Down the back stretch Mahaki still showed the way from Defiance, and the order of the others was—Quiltiri, Culverin, Captive, Euroclydon, Fabulist, Bellicent, The Possible, Casket and Lady Zetland. At the Kennels Mahaki was still in command, with Defiance next, but Culverin had lost her position, and Epaulet, Bellicent, Fabulist and Euroclydon were moving up. As they commenced the top turn Defiance supplanted Mahaki, while Epaulet ran into third place, just in front of Euroclydon, with The Possible and Lotion next, followed by Lady Zetland. Mahaki and Epaulet were in difficulties before the straight was reached, and Defiance was first into the straight, followed by Euroclydon, The Possible and Lady Zetland, with Epaulet at the head of a beaten field. Once fairly in the straight Euroclydon caught Defiance and The Possible, and Lady Zetland moved up closer to the leaders, while Epaulet and Quiltiri were still struggling on in front of the others. At the distance Euroclydon had shaken off Defiance, and successfully resisted a challenge from The Possible, but Lady Zetland, coming with a strong run, got her head in front opposite the outside Btand, and going on won by three-quarters of a length fr6m Euroclydon, with Defiance two lengths away third, a neck in front of The Possible, Quiltiri fifth, Epaulet sixth, Fabulist seventh, The «hrew eighth, Casket ninth, Voltigeur tenth, Lotion eleventh, and Black and Bed and Culverin the la3t two. Ngatuere fell dead at the distance. Time, 3min 30 2-53ec. Dividend, .£9 2s. Riccarton Welter, six furlongs. 149 Mr M. Friedlander's Cannonshot, by Artillery—Rosedale, 9st 101 b (F. Cochrane) 1 32 Mr A. Rifton's Arquebus, Bst 2 118 Mr W. O. Rutherford's Jewel, 9st lib 3 Also started—4s Solitaire, 20 Warrington, 28 Marino, 19 Vandyke, 314 Marquis of Zetland, 41 Woodstock, 100 Dalliance, 3 Double Event, 14 Bimetallist, 5 Camel, 15 Alcestis, 41 Starshot, 57 Missfire,9 Telemeter, 3 Pactolus. Cannonshot got away with the lead and was never troubled, wining by three lengths. Time, lmin 17sec. Dividend, £6 2s.

Welcome Stakes, four furlongs. 62ft Mr G. G. Stead's Multiform, by Hotchkisa—Formo, Sst 51b (Derrctt) f 902 Mr J. D Ormond's ok c Sir Lancelot, by Lreadnought— Idalia, Sst Sib (Moore) f Mr J. Ellis' Decoy, Sst ... (McGratb) 3 Also SeashelL 43 Decoy, 105 Beauty iSleep, 15 Argon, 119 Maybird. A dead beat. Dividends, ,£1 10s (3d and £1 Is. Ladies' Pur~'-, one mile and a half. 135 Mr C. G. Dalgety's Taipari, by

Waipiti—Te Kura 1 584 Mr JS. Cutts' Montacute, lOst 101 b ... 2 199 Mr H. A. Knight's Nicholas ... ... 3 243 Speculator also started. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 49see. Dividend, .£7 14s0d. . Stewards' Handicap, of six furlongs. 206 Mr J. Curran's Vanilla, by Vanguard—Lady's Maid, Bst 51b 1 257 Mr M. Friedlander's Cannonshot ... 2 52 Messrs Stephenson and Hazlett's

Marlin ••• -• 6 60 Acone, St. Laura, 236 King s Bowman, 285 Dauntless, 328 Armilla, 27 Warrington '229 Bisley, 133 Firefly, 32 Bizarre, 102 Hello Clair, 144 St. Onida, 49 Tutanekai, ISS St Floront, 36 Arquebus, 18 Pitch and Toss also started. Won by a length. Time, lmin 16 4-"rf''C Dividend. .£l2 2s. Skirmisher d;d not race, White being locked before the race by St. Laura. The Shorts, four furlongs. 75 Mr 0. Dalgety's Venom (Gallagher) 1 122 W-dlock ■•• 2 49 Errington .. ••• ■-• ••• ••• 15 Spectrum, 27 Rubicon, 290 St. John, 82 Belligeraut, 325 Nomad, 255 Molly Darling, 183 Bangiatea, 25 Bogengang, 17 Lady's

Chain, 50 Rotouiahajaa &180 ran. Won by half a length, TxaiQ> 49£sec. Dividend, J6lB 3s6d« \ TARATAHI - CARTERTON RACING CLUB. Special to the New Zealand Mail. MastertoN, November 9. The first day of the Taratahr-Carterton Race Meeting was bald to-day. The weather was gloriously fine, and it is estimated t&a't over 2000 persons were present The sum of .£3610 was put through the totalisator, which was in charge of Mr R. McFarlane. The racing throughout was exceptionally good. Mr F. Pearce was in charge of the starting machine. Results : Hack Hurdle Handicap, of 35 sovs. One mile and a half. Mr Benton's Makomako, lOst 101 b (W. Buckeridge) 1 Mr J. Orr's Bull's-Eye, 9st 71b 2 Mr J. Strang's Much-Ado, list 51b ... 3 Dividend, .£8 Bs. Time, 3min lsec. Hack Flying, of 25 sovs. Three-quarters of a mile. Mr A. J. Cave's On-Dit, Bst9lb (Ayres) 1 Mr D. McLachlan's-Napoleon, Sst (Daley) 2 Mr W. Corlett's Sir Agnes, 9st 111 b (K. J. Rid) 3 Time, lmin 20isec. Dividend, .£4 10s. Open Railway Handicap, of 40 sovs. Three-quarters of a mile. Mr W. Davis's Strathbrann, 9st 41b (Matthews) 1 Mr K. McKenzie's Porepo, 7st 71b (Drinkwater) 2 Mr A. W. Cave's Sea Serpent, Sst 31$ (Ayres) 3 Time, lmin 18 4-osec. Dividend, .£1 18s. Wairarapa Hack Guineas, of 50 sovs. One mile. Mr J. Macara's Canet, Sst 51b (Ayres) 1 Mr W. Clay's Roseleaf, Bst slb (Armstrong) 2 Mr W. A. Donald's Whario, Sst 81b (W. Buckeridge) 3 Won after an exciting race by a short head. Time, lmin 49 l-ssec Dividend, £,3 6s. Taratahi Hack Handicap, of 35 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Mr W. Corlett's Sir Agnes, 9st 21b (Dole) 1 Mr D. McKenzie's Vaseline, 7st 101 b (McKay) 2 , Mr W. Cress' Ooslbourne, 7st (Drinkwater) 3 Time, 2min lGsec. Dividend £,2 4s. Open Prince of Wales' Handicap, of 55 j sovs. One mile and a quarter. Mr K. McKenzie's Porepo, 7st 61b (Drinkwater) 1 j Ma W. Martin's Revolution, Sst (McKay) 2 j Mr A. Peters' Bona Fide, 7st ... (Pagan) 3 A grand race. Won with something to | spare. Time, 2rnin 13sec. Dividend, «£ll j 15s. Birthday Handicap Welter, of 25 sovs. i One mile. ' Mr J. Kelliher's Kia Ora, Sst 71b 1 1 Mr W. E. Manning's Master Hume, Bst 71b' 2 Mr H. Neos'Winnie, Sst 71b *3 , jgTime, lmin 51sec. Dividend, .£59 Bs. j SECOND DAY. Masterton, November 10. There were about 1000 people on the course at the second day's racing of the TaratahiCarterton Racing Club. The weather was fine and the racing good. The results were as follows : j Hack Maiden, of 25 sovs. One mile. Mr H, W. Clay's Roseleaf, 7st 121 b | (Armstrong) 1 i Mr H. Nee's Winnie, 7st 131 b (Ayres) 2 j Mr J. Cross' Gouldbourn, Bst 31b (McKay) 3 Time, lmin 48soc. Dividend, £3 Bs. Open Telegraph Handicap, of 40 sovs. Three-quarters of a mile. Mr W. A. Donald's Voltaire, 7st 101 b (Jackson) 1 Mr Tai To Tau's No Wonder, 7st !

(Drinkwater) 2 Mr A. Peters' Bona Fide, 7st 101 b (Pagan) 3 Time, lmin 17 l-ssec. Dividend, £2 18s. A protest was entered against tho Avinner for inconsistent running, but was dismissed. Carterton Hack Handicap, of 35 sovs.

One mile. Mr J. Macara's Canot, 7stßlb (Armstrong) 1 Mr W. Corlett's Sir Agne3, 9st9lb (Daley) 2 Mr H. Mackenzie's Vaseline, 83t (Jackson) 3 These were the only starters. Won comfortably. Time, lmin 47 l-ssec. Dividend, £3 9s.

bECOND Hack Hurdles, of 35 sovs. One mile and three-quarters.

Mr W. Strang's Much Ado, list (W. Buckeridge) 1 Mr P. F. Tancred's Oddfellow, lOst 121 b (R. Buckeridgo) 2 Mr T. Benton's Makomako, list 51b (McLachlan) 3 Time, 3min 32isec. Dividend, £2 19s. Grandstand Hack Welter, of 25 sovs. Seven furlongs.

Mr J. Kelliher's Kiaora, 9st ... (Beale) 1 Mr W. A. Donald's Whario, Bst 81b (R. Buckeridge) 2 Mr G. Eler'a Try Luck, Bst 71b (Russell) 3 Time, lmin 35 3-ssec. Dividend, £3 16s. Clareville Handicap, of 50 sovs. One mile. Mr K. McKenzic's Porepo, 7st 131 b (Drinkwator) 1 Mr W. Martin's Revolution, Sst (MeKayJ 2 Strathbraan was the only other starter, and was a great favourite, but was left at the post. Time, lmin 46 l-ssec. Dividend, Jjl 16s. Consolation- Handicap. Mr C. McKenzie's Springtime, 9st (R Buckeridge) 1 Mr W. B. Buick's Laitero, Sst 31b 2 Mr W. Corlefct's Lady Agnes, 7st 101 b ... 3 Lime, lmin 50sec. Dividend, £1 7s. OTAKI RACES. Special to the New Zealand Mail. Otaki, November 9. The weather, although somewhat sultry, was in every othor respect all that could be desired from the point of view of the general public. The attendance Avas satisfactory, over 1000 persons being present, and, as good fields started in most of the events, speculation on the totalisator was brisk. The handicapper (Mr J. E. Henry) had set "punters" no very easy task in their selection of probable) winners, and from the dividends paid it will be seen that the successes of the favourities were very few. The officers of the club, headed by Mr Eagar, the genial secretary, had all the arrangements in excellent order, and no hitches occurred to mar the success of the meeting. The Ofcnki Brass Band performed a number of selections during th«j day, their efforts to please being . thoroughly appreciated, while Mr Ames and ; Lis assistants carried out their duties in con- ' nection with the totalisator in business-like style. The following arc tho results of the , raoing:— j

Tria& Handicap, cf 30 sovs $ sre-eond hdrsfe, 5 sovs. 'of a .mile. 41 Mr J. Knightf* T*e Archer, by Fdr- , re«ter--J£did&?) l (G. Readd) 51 188 Mr &. W. Smith's Mariner :(D, Heard) 2 <6£ 3fo H. Menihira's Maataii \s\ -Hughes) 3 Other istarters Jack, 21 Zeph ? 31 Ti Kapa. Won with ease by a length a 4 *" d & half. Time, lmia 19sec. Dividend, £ro Bs. MiTfilEN Hurdle Race, of 25 sovs ; second horse, 5 sovs. Minimum weight, lOst. One mile and a half. 87 Mr F. Scott's Bohemian, by Gip3y King—Gem a (Walls) 1 89 Mr J. H. Prosser's Black Dust (Francis) 2 121 Mr W. Hunter's Mystical... Other starters —27 Dutchman, 24 Dancing ! Master, 70 Nightmare, 16 Lord Lyon, 6 ! Manawanui, 13 Primus. Black Dust jumped I away with the lead and held a long start until just in the straight, where he was challenged by Mystical and Bohemian-. The latter lasted longest and won by a short neck. Time, 2min 53 3-ssec. Dividend, .£4 13s. A protest against the winner for running round the last two hurdles was dismissed. Otaki Spring Handicap, of 100 sovs ; second horse 15 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 56 Mr J. H. Prosser's Milford, by Puriri —Lady Ellen (J.Hughes') 1 242 Mr T. Scott's Indian Shot (G. Read** 2 130 Mr A. Bore's Millstone ... (D. Herd) 3 Other starters—s 7 King's, Own, 80 The Guardsman, 11 Tu Kingi, •*$ Steel Shot. Hillstone, with the inside running, and The Guardsman led the -£.eld at the start. At the last turn for <home Milford and Indian Shot put in their claim, Guardsman immediately falling back beaten, and Hillstone holding third place under the whip. Milford held his own to the winning post, beating Indian Shot by a length, Time, 2min 14sec. Dividend, .£lO. Welter Handicap, of 40 sovs; second horse, 5 sovs. Seven furlongs. 36 Mr W. Tompsitt's Langdale, by His Grace —Misfortune ... (J- Wright) 1 122 Mr J. Knight's The Archer Reade) 2 36 Mr A. Fergusson's Stockade (11. Bright) 3 Other starters —75 Opai, 141 Gaspard, 63 Annie, 18 Little Jack, ,11 Britannia. The winner led from start to finish. Time, lmin ■3ssec. Dividend, £\2 lis Hurdle Handicap, of 40 sovs; second horse, 5 sovs. One mile and 65 chains. 60 Mr j. H. Prosser's Black Dust, by Bull's Eye —Kutara (J.Hughes) 1 80 Mr J. L. Proctor's Venture (J. R. Proctor) 2 105 Mr J. Mayo's Halcione (Coleman) 3 80 Bush Girl also started. Black Dust started badly, Venture and Bush Girl cutting out the pace. At the back of the course. Bash Girl " turned a seven," and Black Dust rushed to the front, eventually winning by several lengths. Gillott (Bush Girl's jockey) was not seriously hurt. Time, 3min 26sec. Dividend, .£4 17s. November Handicap, of 50 sovs ; second horse 5 sovs. One mile. 77 Mr R. W. Smith's Mariner, by Sou'wester —Barbelle ... (G. Reade) 1 157 Mr J. H. Prosser's First Result (J.Haghes) 2 23 Mr F. Young's Steel Shot (C. Pritchard) 3 51 Opai also ran. Won all the way. Time, lmin 49sec. Dividend, .£3 12s. Raukawa Plate, of 25 sovs; second horse 5 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 85 Mr Wi Parata's Tu Kingi, Flintlock — Moeatua (G. Reade) 1 92 MrW. Hunter's Mystical (D. Herd) 2 58 Mr J. Mayo's Annie ... (E. Duggan) > 3 , Other starters —7 Lord Lyon, 14 Britannia, i 17 Zoph. Zeph went away with the lead, and kept fldperal lengths in front of the rest to the Back stretch. Here Tu Kingi caught him, and keeping on, won easily, much to the delight of the entire Native population of Otaki, who had (apparently) backed him to a man (and woman, also, if noise and excitement is a criterion). No time was taken. Dividend, £2 17s. Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; second horßO, 5 sovs. Three-quarters of a mile. 116 Mr A. Rore's Hillstone, by King Colo —Contessa ... ... ... (G. Herd) 1 160 Mr T. Scott's Indian Shot (G. Beade) 2 86 Mr J. H. Prosser's Gaspard (J.Hughos) 3 Only these three started. Time, lmin 16 2-sscc. Dividend, £2 16s. AUCKLAND SPRING MEETING. Auckland, November 8. Fine weather ; £5415 machined. Results : President's Handicap. One mile. 61 Mr R. J. Livingston's Lillie, by Informer —Lady Bird, 7st (Castleton) 1 88 Mr J. Marshall's Markinch, 7st 51b (Skeats) 2 86 Mr T. B. Bell's Mantle, 6st 121 b (Satman) 3

Also started—B Webley, Bst 71b ; 43 The Sharper, 7st 101 b : 132 Waiorongomai, 7st 91b ; 60 swordfish, 7st 21b ; 32 Lord Dunluce, 7st ; 45 Quickfire, 7s t ; Ongo, 6st 71b ; 5 Polite. 6st 71b. Won by a nose, Time, lmin 45sec. Dividend, £8 lbs. Auckland Guineas, of 150 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 10 sovs each. One mile. 220 Mr J. Chaafo's b <: St. Paul, by St. Leger— Bst 101 b (J. Chaafe) 1 67 Mr A. E. Byurs' ch c Nestor, l>y :-t. Legor—Tamora, Sst 101 b (Stewart) 2 31 Mr L (jhaafo's brc Antares, by Castor —Hilda, Sst 101 b (Parker) 3

ot. Gordon did not start. Won by two lengths, Antares five lengths ay. Time, lmin 45see. Dividend, £1 6s. Musket Stakes, of 180 sovs. Five furlongs. 267 Mr E. J. Evans' Coronet, by Castor — .Antelope ... ... ... (Creamer) 1 111 Mr Thos. Morrin's St. Evelyn (Duff) 2 2SB Mr L. D. Nathan's Miss Rose, Sst (Satman) 3

Also started—l 9 Knight of Athol, 28 ConopsusJ 15 Royal Conqueror, 34 Blurina" Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, lmin sisec. Dividend, £2 lis. Handicap HURDLES, one mile and threequarters. 35 Mr R. Skipworth's St. Simon, by St. Leger —Winnie, lOst ... ... ... 1 111 Mr R. Burke's Bombardier, list 101 b 2 72 Mr E. J. Evans' Aughadowey, 10st 91b 3 Also started —1 OS Boggarmaii, 124 Miss Nelson, SO Kingswood, 91 Frank, 15 Grenadier, 7 Clarence, 77 Starlight. Won by half a length. Time, 3min 28sec. Dividend, £lB 15s. Shorts Handicap, of 70 sovs. Five furlongs.

370 Mr G. McGuinness' Waiuku, by St. Leger— Musket Maid, 9st 51b ... ... 1 50 Mr J. Livingstone's Lady Cuisine, 6sfc 101 b ... .." 2 60 Mr J. Chaape's St. Elmo, Sst f 115 Mr H. Harrison's Anniversary, 6st 101 b f Also started —50 Tho Sharper, 87 Lufra, 42

The TPlirt, 20 "DecoratHoh, 38 Peerless, 4 Joan pf 2&<3. .Won easily by a length and a half. Time, lhiin 3£sec. Dividend, £2. City Handicap, of 130sovs. One mile and a

quarter. 374 Mr John CLaafe's St. Paul, Bst 41b (Chaafe) 1 70 MrD. McKinnon's Haria, 7st (Gall) 2 171 Mr A. E. Byers' St. Kegel, Sst 71b (Creamer) 3

Also started—3B Panoply, 20 Walrongomai, 21 Merry Maid, 10 Korowai. Won easily. Time, 2min lOsee. Dividend, ,£1 13s. Pony Handicap, seven turio'nes.. 258 Mr F. McManeniin's Archduke, by The Dauphin—Duchess .., \\» ... 1 80 Mr H. J. Hickton's Pearl 11. (Hickton) 2 32 Mt P. Jones' 80b... 3 Also started—39 Pororua, 33 Leona, 88 Fidget, 1 Revenge, 22 Arquebus, 14 Bit o' Fashion, 37 Silkworm, 25 St. Owen, 9 Topsy, 17 Topsail, 13 Tartan Jeannie. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 32sec. Dividend, ,£2 6s. Potin-g Handicap, of 80 sovs. Si*: Itriongs. 515 Mr F. McManemin's St. Clements, by St. Leger —Satan-c 11?.., lOst 1 13 Mr J. ob&a£e"s S'fc. "Elmo, 7st 111 b ... 2372 Mr G. McGuinness' W T aiuku, 9st 101 b ftntlv>.di"ng 51b penalty) ... ... ... 3 Retaliation, 5 Lufra, 42 Nestor, 43 Edith Cureton, 36 iiillie, 149 Lady Anna, 21 Porangai Potae. Won easily. Time, lmin ISsec. Dividend, <£l 15s.

SECOND DAY

Auckland, November 9

Fine weather ; course splendid; good attendance ; .£12.470 machined in two days. Spring Handicap, seven fuvlongs. Mr A. E. Byers' St. Kegel, Sst 121 b 1 220 Mr James Beckett's Lady Marion ... 2 28 Mr J. Marshall's Markmch 3 Also started—64 St. Elmo, 74 Folly, 24 Retaliation, 54 Lillie, 34 Porangae Potae. Won by three parts of a length. Time, lmin 29Jsec. Dividend, £2 12s. Second Handicap Hurdle Race, one mile

and three-auarters

31 Mr R. H. Skipworth's b g St. Simon (Fergus) 1 31 Messrs A. and T. Bowden's Grenadier 2 84 Mr N. N. Dickey's Sterling 3 Also started —400 Bombardier, 93 Aughadowcv, 111 Miss Nelson, 126 Frank, 24 Reflector, 23 Starlight. Won by a length. Frank fell at the fourth hurdle. Time, Bmifc 22sec. Dividend, ,£26 15s. A protest was entered by the owners of Grenadier oil the ground of a cross, but it was not sustained. Nursery Handicap, four furlongs.

101 Mr T. Morrin' a ch filly, 2yrs, by St. Leger—Ladji- Evelyn, 2yrs, Sst 51b 1 393 Mr E. J. Evans' Coronet, 9st 51b ... 2 79 Mr D. Stewart's St. Crespin, Sst 71b 3 Also started—69 Janet, 13 Donerarle, 5 Wildfire, 4 Picklock, 88 Miss Aura, 30 Blairina, 2 Bouquet, 14 St. Edith, 15 Minola, 3 Revenant, 11 Canopus, 18 The Owl. Won by two lengths. Time, 57sec. Dividend, .£8 Bs.

Prince of Wales' Handicap, one mile and

a half. 167 Mr D. McKinnon's Haria (Gall) 1 393 Mr A. E. Byers'Nestor (Castleton) 2 45 Mr D. McNicol's Waiorongoinai (Jellings) 3

Also started—2s2 Anita, 75 Antares. Won by half a length. Time, 2min 42seo. Dividend, £5. Handicap Steeplechase, about three miles. 123 Messrs T and A. Bowden's Belle

(Fergus) 1 350 Mr John Rae's Levanter (Jbtae) 2 18-1 Mr R. Burke's Bombardior, 12st 21b 3 Also started—los Carbuncle, 78 Kildare, 38 Sterling, 18 Mozel, 39 Perform, 17 Clarence, 97 Belle. Clarence fell at the double and Carbuncle at the sod wall, the latter breaking her neck. Time, Grnin 33sec. Dividend, «£4 7s.

Maiden Plate Handicap, one mile and a

distance. 62 Mr T. B. Boll's Mantle (McPherson) 1 41 Mr T. B. Bell's llotaliation, Bst 101 b (D.Morigan) 2 61 Mr D. McNicol's Waiorongomai (Davis) 3 Also started —lB Bonnie Blue, 155 Ladv Marmion, 30 The Sharper, Swordfish, 7 Uhlan, 10 Peerless, 51 Edith Curoton. Won easily. Time. 2min ossec. Dividend, £& 12s. Pony Handicap. Mr H. H. flanmer's Napoleon, bv Brigadier—Ma Petite Fille, 7st Sib (Stewart) 1 Mr P. Jones' Bob 2 Mr F. McManemin's Archduke (Smith) 3 Also started—24 Pororua, 114 Fidget, 72 Lcona, 63 Pearl 11., 9 Lavino, 16 Tartan Jennie, 11 Topsail, 3 Topsy, 103 Fair Nell, Won easily by three lengths from Bob. Time, lmin Dividend, £2 Is. Ellerslie Handicap. 84 Mr O. Livingstone's Lady Cuisine (Castleton) 1 654 Mr G. McGuinness' Waiuku (Creamer) 2 47 Mr H. Harrison's Anniversary (Harrison) 3 Also started--131 St. Rogel, 48 St. Elmo, 46 Tlio Sharper, 41 Lufra, 11 The Flute, Admiral Hawk. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 4sec. Dividend, .£ll 10s. : . j ..TOWN AND SUBURBAN MEETING. Naprion, November 9. Weather line; attendance good; totalisator .£3095. Results : Maiden, ono mile. Capon Rouge ... ... ... ... ... 1 First Blood 2 Lorenzo ... ... ... ... ... ... 3 Also started -Poor Girl, Erena and On Guard. Timo, lmin 53soc. Dividend, £(> 17s. Prince ok Wales' Handicap, seven I'urlongs. Aphony ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 Maid Marion 2 The Boatman ... ... ... ... ... 3 Sheet Lightning also ran. Time, lmin 32jsec. Dividend, £1 17s. Hack, Hurdles, ono mile and three-quarters. Drury Lane ... ... ... ... ... 1 The Joker 2! The Turk 3 Hilda 11. and Prairie Gras>; also ran. Time, 3min 35sec. Dividend, £'.) 9.5. Takadale Handicap, one mile and a ] quarter. Ivingsman ... ... ... ... ... 1 Kauri Gum ... .. ... ... ... 2 Rainbow ... ... ... ... ... 3 Also ran —Flaneur, Haeata, Katoomba. Time, 2min lOsec Dividend, £5 3s. Meanee Handicap, live furlongs. Coolosrue ... ... ... ... ••• 1 Glintfeldt 2 Mona 3 Maid Marion, Jack Tar, The Boatman and Miss Takobert also ran. Time, lmin 9;[sec, Dividend, £7 lis.

Welter Hack, one mile and a quarter. Sylvanus... ... ... ... ... »•.. I Crena ... ... ... ..-. S Money Musk -. ;■■■■■ ■.-.-.. ... 3 The Turk also ran. Tifcie, : 2rain Slsec. Dividend, J(2l£s-. Selling Race, one mile. Wait&ngi ... ... ... ... v.. 1 Lorenzo ... ... ... ■•• '•'•• •'■• .* Marchioness ... . ... -v. ■;:. .... '3 The Joker also started. Time, lmin 4956%. Dividend, .£2 18s> FlYiNg Handicap, six furlongs. . Kingsman ... ... ... ... ... 1 Mona ... ... ... ... ... ... 2 First Blood v $ Forfarshire also ran. Time, lmin 16 l'-osec. Dividend, .£1 18s.

TAIERI RACES.

Dunedin, November 9. The attendance was very large. The chief events resulted as follows :

Taieri Cup.—Van Buren, Sst lib (McIlroy), 1; Bay Belle, Sst 101 b, 2 : Stimulant, Sst 131 b, 3. Time, 2min 17isec. Dividend, .£3 2s.

Stewards' Purse.—Stimulant, 9st 121 b, 1 ; Winchman, 2 ; Bay Belle, 3, Dividend* .£3 2s.

THE NEW ZEALAND JOCKEY CLUB.

CitßisTcHUß'ca;, November 10.

The annual conference of of the , New Zeaiarid Jockey Club opened this afcernoon. Present —T. Mbrrih and N. A. Nathan (Auckland Racing Club), Sir G. . Clifford and G. G. Stea,d (Canterbury jockey Club), H. FriecTlander (Canterbury country clubs), Hon G. McLean, P. Miller and J. A. Cook (Dunedin Jockey Club), G. M. Bell and Hugh Craig '(Otago country clubs), J. McVay \Hawke's Bay country clubs), A. J. Parsons (Wanganui Jockey Club.', J. C. Wilson (Wanganui country clubs'), J. Duncan (Wellington Racing Club), W. O. Williams and N. Grace (Wellington country clubs), G. H. Harbroe (Taranaki Jockey ClttbV, Dr Reed (Taranaki country clubs)', A. McKay (Greymouth Jockey Club\.P. Aaams (Nelson Jockey Club), t G. Hood Williams (Nelson, Greymoutk aild Marlborough), and F. Luckie, secretary. Sir G. Clifford was voted to the chair, and an apology for absence was received from William E. Bidwill, Wellington Racing Club.

The action of the Conference in making a levy on the clubs for .£l5O, salary of secretary for the past five years, was approved, A quantity of correspondence was dealt with. A letter was received from J. H. Pollook, secretary to the Bookmakers' Association, stating that a deputation of the Association proposed to wait on the Conference at the present meeting to ask that a place should bo set apart for bookmakers on metropolitan courses where straight-ought betting oould bo carried on. It further proposed, that bookmakers should be licensed by the Con* ference. It was resolved that the Conference would grant an interview to the bookmakers at eight o'clock on Wednesday evening. On behalf of the Canterbury Jockey Club, Mr Stead moved and Mr J. G. Wilson seconded —That rule 182 be struck oilt, and the followin g rule be inserted in its place:—"Rule 182: No person shall be eligible to ride as an amateur (a) if he receives or has received any fee or reward in money or is or has been in anyway reimbursed for his services for riding in any race ; (b) or if he bo employed in any capacity in a training stable ; (c 1 or if he be directly or indirectly engaged in the business of riding or training ; (d) or if he be a bookmaker or a bookmaker's clerk; {e) or if he shall at any time have been disqualified; (/) or if in the opinion of the committee ho be of such character as not to be a fit and proper person to ride as an amateur. The committee or stewards shall have power at any time to call on any person who rides as an amateur to show that ho is qualified under this rule to rido as an amateur while complying with the above conditions, and if such person do not show to the satisfaction of the stewards that ho is so qualified in all respects, he may bo disqualified from riding as an amateur." The motion was carried. On the motion of Mr G. G. Stead the following resolution was carried : —" That a sub-committee be appointed to revise the Rules of Racing and report at next meeting of tho Conference."

Sir G. Clifford, Messrs G. G. Stead, J. A. Cook, C. Hood Williams and G. B. Williams were appointed a sub-committee. It was resolved on the motion of Mr T. Morrin that a copy of such revised rules should bo forwarded to all metropolitan clubs and members of conferences prior to August Ist, and that the sub-committee should be authorised to incur the necessary expenses.

In reply to a letter from Mr Sydney James, it was decided to supply all metropolitan clubs with the complete Rules of Racing as amended by the Conference in the past four years, the cost of printing to be added to the expenses of the Conference. Mr J. A. Cook moved to substitute for section 23 of rule 23 of the Rules of the Totalisator, the following :—" h\ the event of a horse being disqualified in any race on the ground of improper or incorrect nomination of entry or of inconsistent running in some previous race or races, or of the jockey being disqualified for having pulled or fraudulently prevented the horse from winning, tho stewards may order all moneys paid for tickets on that horse or money paid for tickets on all horses in that raco to be returned, as they may think advisable, either after or without deducting the usual commission." Mr Stead seconded the motion, which was carried.

Mr A. J. Parsons moved—" That the time has now arrived when a New Zealand Jockey Club should bo formed."

Mr r .sT. Grace seconded the motion, which was opposed by the Hon G. McLean, Messrs T. Morrin, Harbroe and H. Craig.

The motion was lost

Mr J. Duncan, on behalf of the Wellington Racing Club, moved—" That it is desirable that the totalisator rules be so amended as to allow racing clubs the option of paying dividends on all the placed horses in any race."

Ibo Hon G. McLean seconded the motion

I>r<j jurrna. After some discussion tho motion was lost on the voices.

Christchubch, November 7.

In the course of hearing a charge of vagrancy against a member of the spieler fraternity, tho police stated there was at least 100 foreign thieves —chiefly from Sydney—at present in the city. Chief Detective Henderson says he nover before knew such a congregation of a dangerous class in any place in the Colony. All branches of criminality are represented, including burglars, pickpockets and ordinary gambling swindlers.