RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1404, 26 January 1899, Page 20

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. ■SUMMER MEETING. FIRST DAY. BRILLIANT VICTORY OF DAUNT IN THE CUP. President, Mr T. G. Macarthy; vice-presi-drnts. Messrs W. E. BidwiU and Hon C. J. Johntton; judge, Mr G. H. Scales; bon treasurer. Mr G. H. Harbroe; timekeeper, Mr N. Grace; stewards, Messrs James Ames, J. J. Curtis, J. B. Barcouit, George Hutchison, A. E. Pearce, E. J. hiddifovd, J. Saiinders and J. Wilkins; starter, Mr H. Piper; bon. surgeon, Dr Jas. R. Purdy ; clerk of the sca'ee, MrJ. Wilkins; handicapper for open events, Mr J. O. Evett; handicapper for hock events, Mr J. E. Henry; clerk of the course. Mr H. Arnold ; secretary, Mr H. M. I yon.

The o'rcrnnstarc s were in every way favourable- fine weather and largo attendance, between 4! 00 and 5000 people—for <be opening day's races of the Wellington Club’* run irn r Mi nting. w hit b took place on SaiujiLv nt the l utt course. '1 bo mu-se,' 100. was iu capital condition, and tins no doubt accounted for the excellent times recorded. The arrangements generally were excellent, but there was one important exception. ’ 3he new system of working Ihe totalisator, the details of which have been previously explained, was not satisfactory either from the chib’s or the sporting public’s point of view. The laulty arrangements deprived the club of ft largo number of investments, whilo the public loudly complained because they could not eet Hi dr money on the machine, or, worse still from their view point, they were unable to receive their dividends with any promptitude, 'j ho system has proved a failure judged by Saturday's experience, at d the o.il order of things is to be reverted to to day Even then the pajmg-out arrangement.- should be improved. With tho in-crea-e . interest lak> u in the sport, it ) a 3 ulnu st ' •i ome neccrsary for the club to pro- - additional totalhator acoi-mtm difion. and ..i I this is di no there will always b* gr u • f ci mp'aint by the frequenters of the <■ - meetings. _ T ,« was seine good racing, tne brilliant peiluiinauces ot .Social Pest and Daunt beif f? the features of the day’u sport. The no ds were good especially in two instances. J no programme opened witn the Anniversary Handicap, for which T.ipuhi, who il;d not by any means uphold Ins reputation. made favourite, Bush Koso, a fine looking son of Torpedo, having a good following. The favourite took but a small band m deciding the race, Bush Rose, artistica *y

ridden by White, coming out victorious, Brisa, who bad a light weight up, running a good second. Hu-sar, the Hon J D. Ormond’s representative, vho was prominent tor three-quaiters cf the journey, was third. All through the week t-abreur, on the strength of his up-country rxnning, had been set down as an ixceed ngiy good thing for ihe Hurdles, but when ibe public clapped their eager eyes on tho sp endicly-pinportioned Social Pett,de-pite bis gieat impost of 12et Gib, they mpporied ) irn manfuby, and he won't (nit aiinust equil favourite with the Cuirassier horse. Miylock, reported to have *■ nice turn of foot, ai d the gallant old Liberator, wln> was destined, it seemed, to make his latt fight in this race, were net in demand and about fqually support, d Shylock and tho old Imrse tea the p:-.ce frr tho greater part of tho distance. Social Pest was ahu g way i\i the rear, and when they wero running at the back be seemed to be out of tho hunt, but approaching the stage of the race for business ho made a dash which sbo west where tho winner was coming from. Still, tbreurand Liberator were in front, and the latter win going so well that not a few thought the old warrior wus go ng to provide a sensation by adding one more victory to bis great record, but suddenly he stopped dealt— almost as if ho had been shot “ Poor old Liberator bad broken down, and badly, too,” announced the position. His rider quickly dismounted and led tbo horse, who had dis'oeat d his shoulder, off the course, prob bly never to race again. To come back to the race. Almost simultaneously with Liberator’s collapse Social Pest, who had been getting handier with every stride, made a dash at Sabreur «nd Shylock there was no douying, ami amidst-great i nthudasm he passed the post an easy winner by three-quarters of a length, Shylock having dropped back at the stra ght, coming third.

The preparations and parade of the eight Cup candidates excited the greatest interest. Duunt, whose nume had been a household word in the wor d of sport during the week, lucked in magnifi cut form, and yet 'lie public were to some extent “ off pirn.” Crusoe had como into the reckoning with n. great rush, and so strongly was be supported that there was only a difference of 200 invesrments between him and ihunt at the fiLi-h. People on a racecourse have strange indefinable whims. Before they saw him it was “ Daunt, Daunt, nothing but Daunt,” and when they did iee what great fettle the brilliint little Dreadnought horse was in, it seemed only reasonable to suppose that, be would have been made one of the greatest favourites that ever started in Wellington, or anywheie else for the matter of that. Hut, io, they partially deserted their hero, and lurked elsewhere tor a return for their money. The old hands, the veterans, however, wlio know wh.n it is safe to put all their belongings, i' eluding wearing apparel, on a hors«. predicted that in thing would )ivo vitb Mr Ormond’s litt o beio, let it be a fa6t or slow run race. 3 hey wero right. 'I he race was ruu in s ashing lime (?min 37s.ee, slower than Brooklet's nine, but the iatier carried 171 b less), and Duunt had everything beaten when the borne turn was reached. H xplosion truly canm with a fine run at the fini h, and lessened the length of daylight between him and the w nner t»a length and a half, but Daunt was evidently eased after he bad settled Wainku’s sister Okoariin the straight. This fleet young mdy, Daunt and Explosion were the only prominent horses in the race. Okoari bad a strong lead of from six to .seven lengths at tho back, and as she seemed to be holding up to her work so well the army of supporters of Daunt became painfully silent. They didn’t like to say it, but they looked as if they felt certain th >t he would not overtake Okoari, and this siient opinion was given strength to by the fact that Daunt had srone as far as it was erroneously supposed he could in good company—a mile and a quarter —but tho little Trojan was to do something in ihe next half-minute to overthrow the theorists, and practically prove that he is one of the most brilliant horseß in the colony over a mile and a half. Daunt had been making his ” run ” almost from tbo i-ix-furlong post, but it was not unt 1 the bend by the road was reached that he set after Okoari in deHdly earnestness. Ami how ho did come ! There was a n igbty yell ‘* Daunt,,” that fine ho'seman Daii- had set his teeth, and the little champion underneath him had left Lkoari in his wake, and the Wellington Cup was over, tho favourite scampering to the post au easy winm r amidßt great aud enthusiastic cbeeriDg. Daunt’s brilliant victory will not easily be forgotten. This is Mr Ormond’s first victory in the Wellington Cup, and it was immensely popular, as are all victories gained by good aud true sportsmen. For the rest, it may bo said that Explosion ran a good horse and lie should yet bo heard of in a big race and lbat Fulmen, who gave a most disappointing exhibition, anrt the others were in the position of the unfortunate person who topplod out of a balloon—not in it. The flutter in the Wellesley stakes served to show what a splendid little colt the wellbred Glenogle is. Bis m eting with Jabber to day ehoulo prove interesting. Buth Hose proved that ho is a much better Rorse than most people imaeine by easily winning the President’s Handicap with the steadier of 9st up. Target, who was In avily bucked, was found to b« foic aid ran nowhere J here was a small fortune to be made in fdliowing ’lorpei.o borses, the fine jookii g lortula keeping up the record for his sire made by Bush Rose, by easily beating a field of 14 otl era in the Hack Race. The surprises of fheme'tirig wero kept for the last two races. A dvance romped home in front of Mr Stead’s Nantes in the Nursery Handicap, returning his supporters £l3 2s, and Amoreaux (another Torpedo horse) winning the Telegraph Handicap after a struggle with litoki, paying the handsome ni> i lend i f £25 10s.

3he toiai |ub through the machines amounted )■> £ 0,12?, and this would have been greater imd the arrange meats been more satisfactory Tho wmk cf the offriers was well carried out. Mr Lyon and his staff doing thoir utmost to secure tho success of the meeting. Mr Pipor, too, i i lo be complimented on his starting The intervals briweon the races was pleaF anilv filled in by an efficient band under Mr Minifio. Details of tho raoing follow : *

Anniversary Handicap, of 150 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs from the stakes. One mile. 216 Mr W. M. Lemon’s b g Bush Rose, syrs, Torpedo—Primrose, Bst 71b (White)... j 130 lion G. McLean’s b f Brisa, 3vrs 7st (Holmes) . _ ’ 2 121 Hon J. D. Ormond’s b g Hussar, syrs, 7st 31b (Carmichael) 3 382 Mr XV. Holmes’ br g Tupuhi, syrs, 7st 121 b (Jenkins) 0

$9 M t W. Davies' br f Moreze, 3yrs, 6*t 71b (Taylor) ... ... ...

888 • Immediately after the start Bush Rose and Brisa showed in front, with Hussar next and Moreze last. At the back the latter moved up, but died away quickly. Nearing the road Hussar became prominent, and with Brisa entered the straight in front of the others, but half way up Bush Rose, who had been lying in a comfortable position, tackled the leaders and quickly settled them. Brisa was second, a head behind Bush Rose, Hussar two lengths away third, and Moreze last. Time, lmin 47 l-ssec. Dividend, £3 14s. hirst Hurdle Handicap, of 125 sovs; second horse to receive 15 soys from the stakes. One mile and threeQUftrtßrsi 270 Mr D. Rutherford's b g Social Pest, aged, Alma—Lady Evelyn, 12st, 61b (Clark) ... 1 288 Mr W. Holmes’ b g Sabreur, syrs, 171 b g Shylock, 6yrs, 9st (Morrigan) ... «• 140 Mr J. Parkinson's br g Liberator, aged, list 121 b (Holmes) ... ... 0 10 Mr G. Reid’s b m Daisy Bell, aged (Walls) 0

888 The colours of Liberator and Shylock were the firs# to show up, Sabreur and Social Pest next, and Daisy Bell last. The latter cried enough at the first hurdle, refusing the jump. By the time the straight was reached Liberator and Shylock were some lengths in front of Sabreur, Sdcial Pest running last. The old horse was the first over the jump- in front of the stand, closely followed by Shylock. As they went round by the trees Social Pest dropped back, and Liberator and Sabreur were still m front, Shylock gaining on them. Liberator, Sabreur and Shylock were together as they approached the final obstacle, Social Pest several lengths away. Suddenly old Liberator stopped dead—he had dislocated his shoulder. Sabreur was the first to clear the hurdle, but he was no sooner over than Social Pest, whose rider had been biding his time, challenged him, and the race was over, the son of Ahua quickly disposing of the favourite, and winning by about three parts of a length, Shylock six lengths away third ‘ Time, 3min 23isec. Dividend, £2 19s* Wellington Cup, of 500 sovs; second horse to receive 50 sovs, and the third horse 25 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a half. , , _ 613 Hon J. D. Ormond's ch h Dairnt, 4yrs, Dreadnought—Orientale, Bst 61b (Davis) 1 213 Mr L. D. Nathan's blk c Explosion, 3yrs, Cuirassier —Jadestone, 7stßlb (2lb overweight) (Gallagher) 2 193 Mr F. Watson’s b m Okoari, 4yrs, St. Leger—Musket Maid, 7st 61b (Hutcheson) 3 420 Mr J. George’s br g Crusoe, 6yrs, Bst lib (White) ... „- 0 140 Mr E. Joel’s b g Red Lancer, 6yrs, 7st 121 b „ , , - 0 359 Mr J. Brett’s br h Fulmen, 4yrs, 7st 101 b (Wilson) 0 196 Mr H. Friedlander’s b g Cannonshot, 6yrs, 7st 81b (Cotton) 0 171 Mr W. Davies’ br g Ruby Twist, aged, 7st 61b (Holmes) 0

2311 , , From a capital start, Okoari went to the front, Ruby Twist next. This pair led the field passing the stand, Cannonshot coming next, Red Lancer fourth, Fulmen being the last to go by. The Taranaki mare led the field at a clinking pace approaching the hill, and here Daunt moved forward, Explosion following suit. As they turned into the back stretch, Daunt, who was several lengths in the rear, began to lessen the gap. Okoari, however, still full of running, led along the back, and cries went up, “ They’ll never catch her,” but as they neared the road Daunt made a great dash, and overhauling Okoari at every stride, caught her before the straight was reached, and going on, won with ease by a length and a half from Explosion, the Auckland horse having come with a great rush in the run home, and beaten Okoari. Ruby Twist was fourth, Cannonshot fifth, Fulmen sixth, Crusoe seventh, and Red Lancer last. Time, 2min 37sec. Dividend, <£3 7s. Wellesley Stakes, of 300 sovs; second horse to receive 30 sovs, and the third horse 10 sovs from the stakes. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. 594 Sir George Clifford’s b c Glenogle, by Clanranald—Retina, Bst 71b 148 Stead’s b g Courtier, Bst 41b (Derrett) ... ... 2 208 Mr L. D. Nathan’s ch f Rosella, Bst 21b (Gallagher) ... ... ... 3 157 Hon J. D. Ormond s b'c Reliance, Bst 41b (Davis) ... ... ... ... 0 46 Mr G. Hunter’s ch f Mistra, Bst 21b (Whitaker) 0

1 153 ' , , This race was anexceedingly easy win tor Glenogle, who jumped off with the lead, and was never headed, passing the post several lengths in front of Courtier, Rosella being a length behind, Mistra a bad last. Time, 48£sec. Dividend, £1 14s. President's Handicap, of 150 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a furlong. 302 Mr W. M. Lemon’s br g Bush Rose, syrs, by Torpedo—Primrose, 9st (including >7lb penalty) (White) ... 1 59 Mr J. Cress’ br m Volley, 4yrs, 6st 71b (Crawford) ... ... 2 162 Mr R. Gooseman s b g Brennan, syrs, 7st 41b (Lord) ... 671 Hon J. D. Ormond’s ch m Target, syrs, Bst slb (Davis) ... ... ••• 0 56 Mr W. Hum’s b c Conspirer, 3yrs, 6st 111 b (Holmes) 0

Mr Piper sent the field away to a capital start. \ Brennan at once assumed command, with Volley in close attendance, Bush Rose third, Target next, and Conspirer last. This order was kept along the back, where it was seen that Target had no chance, the mare perceptibly fall-

ing away. By the time the road was reached, Volley had got his head in front of Brennatt, but Bush Rose made such a determined run here that it was at ohee apparent he had the race Well in hand. Once in the straight s White brought his mount along in great style, and won easily by a length and a quarter, Brennan several lengths behind Volley, Target a bad fourth, and Conspirer fifth. Time, lmin 57sec. Dividend, £3 ss. First Hack Handicap, of 125 sovs; second horse to receive 15 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a furlong. 259 Mr F. Webb’s blk f Tortulla, 3yrs, Torpedo —Honeysuckle, 83t 91b (Wilson) 1 40 Mr W. Cameron’s b g Waingawa, syrs, 7st lllb (Lord) 2 27 Mr J. V. Reed’s b g Derringeotte, syrs, Bst 21b (Davis) 3 €8 Mr R. Puaba’s ch g Gobo, 4yrs, 9st 31b (Mathews) ... 0 128 Mr A. Ferguson’s b g Stockade, 6yrs Bst' 71b (Parker) 0 36 Mr I. Armstrong's br h Saltatorial, syrs, Bst 61b (Hercock) ... 0 17 Mr A. Rore’s ch m Lady Agnes, syrs, 7st 131 b (Kingan) 0 42Mr J. Cress’ ch g Goulburn, syrs, 7st lllb (McPherson) 0 297 Mr R. Bryant’s blk h cean ,4yrs, 297 Mr R. Bryant’s blk h Ocean, 4yrs, 7st 101 b (Jenkins) 0 39 Mr W. Best’s b g Redoubt, aged, 7st 51b (Carmichael) 0 27 Mr J. C. Taylor’s b g Frost, aged, 7st 31b (Macdonald) 0 32 Mr G. Henry’s br g Art Jewel, 4yrs, 7st (LoAve) 0 63 Mr P. F. Tancred’s br g Ngatihuia, 4yrs, 7st (Julian) 0 40 Mr F. Martin’s br f Cornea, 3yrs, 7st (Pine) 0 32 Mr W. Hum’s br g Caballer, 3yrs, 6st 101 b (Holmes) 0 1147 The big field was sent away to an excellent start, and as soon a 3 the horses had settled down Ngatihuia took the lead, Lady Agnes close up. At the road Derringcotte displaced Ngatihuia and Tortulla took a hand in the struggle. Once heads were turned for home Tortulla went to the front, and Waingawa here made an effort. The black filly comfortably held her own, hoAvever, to the finish, Waingawa a length behind, Derringeotte a couple of lengths away, third. Time, lmin 56 4-ssec. Dividend, £3 19s.

Nursery Handicap, of 200 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs and third horse 10 sovs from the stakes. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 73 Mr P. Edwards’ blk c Advance, Vanguard—Laurel, 7st 71b (Jenkins) 1 621 Mr G. G. Stead’s b f Nantes, Bst 101 b (Derrett) .'. 2 63 Mr Tai Te Tau’s ch g Spider, 7st 71b (Godfrey) 3 128 Mr E. J. Watt’s ch c St. Mark, 7st lllb (White) 0 15 Mr J. Paul’s ch f Veau, 7st 71b (Rayner) 0 84 Mr J. A. Holmes’ br c Silex, 7st 71b (Rutcliffe) ... 0 82 Mr W. Holmes’ br c Last Spec, 7,4 71b (Jenkins) 0

1066 ' . , , , , Spider led into the straight, but was overtaken by Advance, who won easily at the finish by three lengths from Nantes, Spider several lengths aivay, third. Time, lmin 2 l-ssec. Dividend, <£l3 2s. Telegraph Stakes, of 200 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs and the third horse 10 sovs from the stakes. Threequarters of a mile. 59 Mr R. Connop’s Armoureaux, aged, Torpedo—Rose d’Amour, 7st 51b (Lord) ••• 1 186 Mr R. Puaha’s br g Titoki, aged, 7st 121 b (Wilson) ... ••• —2 119 Mr J. P. Belcher’s ch h Sedgebrook, aged, 7st 71b (Raynor) ... 3 373 Mr W. Holmes’ br g Tupuhi, syrs, Bst 61b (Jenkins) ... ... ••• ••• 0 32 Mr W. Bauer s br m Gold Cup, aged ,7st 81b (Graham) 0 116 Mr J. Brett’s br c Nihilist, 3yrs, 7st 71b (Gallagher) ... 0 211 Mr D. Rutherford s g m Female Franchise, 6yrs, 7st 71b (Pjue) ... 0 66 Mr R. H. Brown's b g Osborne, 6yrs, 7st 6lb (Holmes) ... ... ... 0 19 Mr V. Harris’ ch g Rochester, syrs, 7st 41b (Cotton) ... 0 73 Mr W. E. Corlett s ch g Sir Agnes, 6yrs, 7st 41b (Hercock) ... 0 15Mr W. J. Jorgensen’s ch f Weary, 3yrs, 7st 31b (Julian) ... ... ... 0 405 Hon J. D. Ormond s br f Ideal, 3yrs, 6st 101 b (McDonald) 0

There was considerable delay at the post, but at last an even start was effected. Armoureaux at once ran to the front, with Titokt second and Sedgebrook third. Mr Connop’s mare made the Dace a hot one and led her field into the straight, closely pressed by Titoki. This pair had a great race to the winning post, Armoureaux gaining the verdict by a nose, Sedgebrook a couple of lengths away, third. The well-backed Ideal was never prominent, finishing last but one. Time, lmin 14 l-ssec. Dividend, <£2s 10s. SECOND DIY. The most successful meeting the Wellington Racing Club has held was brought to a conclusion on Monday at the Hutt Park in glorious weather, in the presence of a large attendance of spectators, between 5000 and 6000 people being on the course. The lawn and saddling paddock wore particularly well patronised. The totalisator arrangements, carried out by Mr Joseph Ames and his staff, both as regards the receipt of investments md payment of dividends, were satisfactory in every way, the old system having been ref orted to. The amount put through the totalisator was £11,372, making a total of .£21,799 for the meeting, as against £lB 789 for the Summer Meeting last ye «r. As on Saturday, the officials, one and all, worked energetically and enthusiastically in the performance of their vsricus duties. Mr IT. NT. I.yrn, the secretary, and his assistants, Me-srs «. J. Bain:a and H. McKenzie, especially did excellent

work. Mr Piper is aga ; n to be oomplimented on the maimer iu which he sent his fields away. An excellent day’s sport was provided, the racing being far more interesting than on faturday. The day’s rat ing opened with a surprise. Rochester easi v won the January Handicap from a field of live others, of which Red Lancer was favourite, and paid the excellent dividend of .£ls 2s. The owner of Red Lancer, which finished second, entered a protest against the winner on the ground ot inconsistent running, but he withdrew it before the stewards conei ered the matter. Rosella soored tno first win for Mr Nathan, the Auckland owner, in the Juvenile Handicap, easily defeating the Hon J. D. Ormond s Kenance and three others. The nextraoo, the principal event of the day—the Racing Club Handicap—resulted in a great struggle between Daunt and Explosion, the latter, who was ridden a’l t.hr ugh as if the future of t e country depended on his victory, beating the Cup winner. Mr Ormond's game liitln horse struggled manfully undor hia big weight, but in the final run home he could not gee up to the big Auckland colt, although he was overhauling him when the post was reached. Glenogle was the people’s t elect in the classic event, the Wellington Stakes, Jabber, who did not appear to be in such good form as when he raced lu re in November, also having a large following, but the almostdespised Courtier, Mr St end's representative, proved the master of both of th<-m. A fine field went to the post for the Metropolitan Handicap, Sedgebrook, '< i<oki and Brisa. being the most favoured, and the latter, justified the confidence placed in her, winning comfortably from Ideal and Female Franchise, who were in the places, Mr Ormond’s filly having made a great run in the straight. There was another “ boil over ” in the Hack Race, the well-backed Tortulla, which won on the first day, having to be content with seeond place to Rata, wh> scampered off with r.be lead and was never oanght. He returned the trusty few who supported him t,be biggest dividend of the day, £l6 18s. Nihilist, who had been withdiav. n from the classic race, was served up a very warm favourite for the Electric Handicap, but in the run home Sedgebrook proved too good for him, the backers of the old horse receiving a dividend of £8 15s.

The details of the racing are as follow: January Handicap, of 125 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a furlong. 75 Mr Y. Harrm’ oh g Rochester, 5j rs, by Petroleum Capucine, 7tt (Cotton) 1 497 Mr E. Joel’s b g Red Lancer, 6yr?, 84 B>b (I’aylor) 2 186 Mr J. decs’ br m Volley, 4yrs, Cot 121 b (Orawiord) 3 209 Mr H. Friedlaiider's b g Cannonshot, 6yrs, Bst 41b (G dlagher) ... 0 133 Mr R. Goopernan s b g Brennan, syis, 7st 41b (Lord) 0 161 Mr J Brett’s br h Fuimen, 4yrs, Bst 31b (Wilson) 0

1261 troma capital start Red Lancer was prominent, but was immediately displaoed by Rochester. The latter led ro md the back, with Red Lancer next and Volley third. Rochester, running well tvithin himself, led into the ptraight, and stal mg off a challenge by Red Lancer, passed Uio post a length and a half to the good, Volley close up third Time, lmin 56 3 ssec. Dividend, £ls 2s. The owner of Red Lano< r entered a protest on the ground of inconsistent running, but withdrew it. Juvenile Handicap, of 150 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs, and the third 10 sovs from the stakes. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. 445 Mr L. D. Nathan’s oh f Rosella, bySeaton Delavel—Roie, 84 71b (Gallagher) ... ... ... ... ... 1 159 Mr Taite Tau’s ch g Spider, 7at (Pine) 2 301 Hon J D. Ormond’s b o Reliance, Bst 101 b (Davis) ... ... ... ... 3 112 Mr H. J. Watt’s ch o St. Mark, 7st (Lord) 0 116 Mr J. A. Holmoß’ br o Silex, 6st 12 b (Ratcliff e) 0

1133 Spider led until the straight was reached Rosella then took the lead and won easily by four lengths, Spider finishing several lengths in fron of Relianoe. Time, lmin 17seo. Dividend, £2 ss. Wellington Racing Club Handicap, of 3(D sovs ; second horse to receive 3<> tovs, and the third horse 10 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a quarter. 378 Mr L. D. Nathan’s blk o Explosion, 3yrs, Cuirassier —Jadestone, 7st 101 b (Gallagher) 1 1051 Hon J. D. Ormond’s Daunt, 4yrs, Oat 61b (Davis) 2 187 Mr W. Davies’s br g Ruby Twißt, aged, 6st 121 b (Holmes) 3 331 Mr F. Watson’s b m Okoari, 4yrs, 7st 131 b (Hutchison) 0

1947 As the field passed the stand the first time, Okoari led, with Explosion next and Daunt last. They kept this order to the turn into the back, Avhere Daunt moved up to Ruby Twist and the Auckland borse collared Okoari. Daunt avss racing Avell, and looked as if ho would repeat his previous day’s performance as the road Avas reached, but Explosion showed that he was not half done with. The latter got into the straight a couple of lengths to the good, Gallagher stirring him up with the whip, and then Daunt made a desperate effort to overtake him, but Avithont success, the black colt winning by a length and a half, Ruby Twist close up and Okoari last. Timo, 2minloisec. Dividend, £4 12s. Second Hurdle Handicap, of 190 sovs ; sec md borse to reoeivo 10 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a half. IC9 Mr W. Holmes’ b g Sabreur, syrs, by Cuirassier —Martyr, list 13ib (Higgins) ... ••• ••• 1 106 Mr Shearsby’s b g Shylock, 6yrs, 9st 71b (Morrigan) 2

275 The only ctaHc-s. The herpes kept well together until the jump at the back was reached, when Shylock came down, and Sabreur ran home alone. Morrigan remounted Shylock, and secured second place. Time, 2min 58£sec. Dividend, £1 9s. Wellington Stakes, of 300 sovs ; second horse to receive 30 sovs and the third horse 10 sovs from the stakes. Five furlongs. 185 Mr G. G. Stead’s b g Courtier, by St. George—Adulation, 7st lib, including 81b overweight (Holmes* ... 1 715 Sir George Clifford’s be Glenogle, 7st 101 b (Pine) 2 647 Hon J. D. Ormonc’s br g Jabber, 3yrs. Bst 91b (Davis) 3

68 Mr W. Davies’ br f Moreze, 3yrs, 7st lllb (Mathie) 331 Mr P. Edwards’ blk o Advanoe, 7st (Wilson)

1946 Glenogle got the b-4 < f the start, but Courtier soon ran up to him, and this pair raced to the home turn, a!. ere Courtier shook Glenogle off, and, goir g on, won easily by three lengths, about the same distance between second and thi <l, Moreze finishing last. Time, lmin 1 3-st-c. Dividend, £9 9s. Metropolitan Handicap, of 200 sovs; second horse to receive 20 8>" < and the third horse 10 sovs from the et.kes. Three-quarters of a mile. | 161 Hon George MoLe n's b f Brisa, 3yrs, by St. Clair—Mist'al, 7st 21b (Lord) 1 8 1 Hon J. D. Ormond « br f Ideal, 3yrs, 6st 101 b (MaodonaM > 2 72Mr.D. Rutherfo'd s g m Female Franchise, 6yrs, 7>i 6 h (Pine) 3 102 MrE. Joel’s b g •! Lancer, 6yrs, 9st (Taylor) 0 162 Mr R. Puaha’s b g litoki, aged, Bst lllb (Wilson) 0 97 Mr W. Holmes’ br i T ipuhi, syrs, Bst Mb (Jenkins) 0 169 Mr J. P. Belcher’s '-h h Sedgebrook, aged, 7et lllb (Ray > r) 0 60MrV. Harris’ ch-r it cheater, syrs, 7st 101 b, including 10 b penalty (Cotton) 0 41 Mr R. H. Browne’i- <> g ' ! sborne, 6yrs, 7st 21b,21b overweiV 1 t (Holmes) ... 0 18 ?*Jr W. J. Jorgcn • n’s ch f Weary, 3yrs, 6st lllb (Huicui on) 0

883 Tupuhi and Titoki w-re together as the field ran into the str« gM, but Brisa took a hand in the contest he. -, i n 1 quiokly passed the leading pair, if 1 -at cane with a rush, and passed Titoki apd Tupuhi, and finished second to Brisa, who w by four lengths, the grey mare coming tlii'd in front of a bunch in whi h the ool<-ur<* of Titoki, Tupuhi and Red Lancer were >r< tn nent. Osborne was last. Timo, lmin !-i 3 s«ec. Dividend, £5 7s. Second Hack Handicap, of K 0 sovs; second horse to receive ldoi.-vs from the stakes. One mile. 106 Mr I. James, jun.’s "h g Rata, 4yrs, by Purirl—Starwate , 7m. (Ratcliffe)... 1 529 Mr F. Webb'B l>ik g Tortulla, 3yrs, 9«t 81b (Wilson) 2 180 Mr R. Puaha’s ch g Gubo, 4yrs, 9st 31b (Mathews) 3 119 Mr A. Ferguson’s b gStockade, 6yrs, Bst 41b (Parker) 0 330 Mr W. Cameron’s o g Waingawa, syrs, Bst 41b (L-.idi 0 166 Air J. V. Reed’s '<> g Derringeotte, syrs. Bst 41b (f ‘avid ... ... 0 79 Mr J. Cress’s chi; ».> -■ Ibnrn, syrs, 7st 101 b (McPherson) 0 235 Mr B. Bryant’s b k n • eean, 4yrs, 7at 91b, 21b overweiji ! < tonkins) ... 0 54 Mr H. W. ClayV b f hosette, 3yrs, 7st 3 b (Barlow) 0 63 Mr F. Martin’s b i o> nea, 3yJs, 6st 12lb (Sinclair) 0 131 Mr P. F. Tancr'dA br g Ngatihuia, 4yrs, 7st 21b, 51b o mw- ight (Holmes) 0 1992 Rata jumped off will, the lead and was never headed, winning e.<sil> by three lengths from Tortulla, Gobo clo-e up third. Time, lmin 42 3-sseo. Dividu-1, .£l6 13s. Electric Handicap, of B'U sovs ; second horse to receive 10 bovs fro n the stakes. Five furlongs. 199 Mr J. P. BelcherV - h g Sedgebrook, aged, Louis d’Or— Victress, Bst 51b (Kayner) ... ... ... ... ... 1 619 Mr J. Brett’s br c A'ihilist, 3yrs, 7st 121 b (Gallagher) 2 249 Mr R. Connop’s b m Amoureaux, aged, 9st 21b (Mcrrii-'an) ... ... 3 281 Mr W. Bauer’s br in Cold Cup, aged, 7st 331 b (Graham) ... ... 0 174 Mr R. H. Brown’s b g Osborne, 6yrs, 7st 81b (Holme!?) ... ... ... 0 413 Mr T. Clark’s br m Ngapuru, 3yrs, 7st (Wilson) 0 1935 Gold Cup showed u • so m after the start but she Avas displaced befoie the straight was reached by iNihiJisr, who appeared to have the raoe Avell in hid as the home turn was rounded, but imni<-.oi»t-»ly after Sedgebrook shot out and wu-.-ud the lead from the southern horse, passu,g the post a length and a half to the go-.d, Amoureaux, two lengths away, third. lime, lmin lsee. Dividend, £8 15s.

The following are the winning owners at the late Wellington Racing Club’s meeting:—Hon J. D. Ormond, £470 ss; Mr L. D. Nathan, £418; Mr G. G. Stead, £294 10s; Sir George Clifford, £275 10s; Mr W. M. Lemon, £247; the Hon George McLean, £IBO 10s; Mr P. Edwards, £l6l 10s; Mr R. Connop, £l6l 10s; Mr D. Rutherford, £114; Mr F. Webb, £114; Mr V. Harris, £lO9 ss; Mr W. Homes, £99 15s; Mr J. B. Belcher, £95; Mr I. James, jun., £BS 10a; Mr Tai Te Tan, £2B 10s; Mr F. Watson, £23 15s; Mr .), Cress, £l9; Mr R. Puaha, £l9; Mr W- Cameron, £l4 ss; Mr E. Joel, £9 10s; Mr W. Davies, £9 10s; Mr A. ShearsbAC £9 10s; Mr J. Brett, £9 10s: total, £2968 15s. FOXTON RACES. Palmerston North, January 23. The following are the results of the Foxton races:— Flying.—Pastime, 1; Worry, 2; The Archer, 3. Dividend, £22 7s. Hack Hurdles.— Hangfire, 1; Fortrose, 2; Robin Hood, 3. Dividend, £8 lls. Cup.—The Onyx, 1; Toa, 2; Primula, 3. Dividend, £l3 13s. * Maiden Hack.—Brilliantine, 1; Forager, 2; Alhos, 3. Dividend, £3 12s. SteAvards’ Handicap.—Derry, 1; Worry, 2; Thrush, 3. Dividend, £8 18s. Summer Handicap.—Aquatic, 1; The Onyx, 2; Toa, 3. Dividend, £5 6s. Welter.—Derry, 1; TaploAV, 2; Rodara, 3. Dividend, £4 17s.

r J he following are the results of the second day’s racing hold on Tuesday at Foxton : Janurry Hack Handicap,—Worry, Bst lllb, ] • Derry, Fst Gib, 2; Thrush, 7st 41b, 3. ANo r«n —Acme, 8»t 41b, and Rimlock, 6st lllb. Dividend, £2 9s. , Hack Hurdles.—Hangfire, 10st 81b, 1; Whangaroa, list 81b, 2; Patiki, 9st 101 b, 3. Also started—Naybcrn, lOst 91b ; Jfortrose, lOst 21b ; Merry Boy, 9st 131 b; Robin Hood, 9st 12lb; Volta. 9st 71b; Venture. 9sfc 21b; T.’ongotea, 9st 31b ; Schnapps, 9st 31b. Won by a nose Dividend, £2 4s. President’s Handicap.—Surrey, bst 101 b, 1; Primula. B*t 131 b. 2 ; Toa, 7et 101 b, 3. Also ran-Rubin. Bat 121 b; Marina, Bst 21b; ‘he Onyx, 7st 131 b. Won by a neck after a fine race. Dividend, £l7 lls. Trial [Hack.—Forager, Bsb 41b, 1; Tutua,

7sfc 81b, 2; Little Jack, 7st 91b, 3. Nine others ran. Dividend, £2 ss. Grandstand Handicap.—Taplow, .st, 1; Worry, 9st 21b, 2; Acone, Bst 41b, 3. Also ran—Thrush, 7st 51b ; Waipuna, 6st 101 b ;snd Rimlock, 6st 101 b. A capital race. Dividend, £1 17s. Railway Handicap.—The Onyx, Bst Clb, 1; Flying Shot, 6st 101 b, 2; Surrey, Bst, 3. Also ran—Marina, Bst lllb. Dividend, £4 3s. Electric Handicap.—The Archer, 9st2lb, 1; Misguard, 6st lllb, 2. Seven others started. The meeting was the most succeSLful the club has ever held. The total put through |tbe machine was £3736, against £3022 at last year’s meeting. EGMONT AUTUMN MEETING. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr J. E. Henry for the Egmont Racing Club’s Autumn Meeting : Waimate Handioap; seven furlongs.— Boreas, 9st 81b; Wairongomai, 9st lib; Sylvilt Park, 8s 131 b ;JKed Lancer, Bst 12ib ; Battleaxe, Bst 91b ; Bona Fide, Bst 8lb; Titoki, Sat 51b; Sedgebrook, Doris and Okoari, Bst; Tauhei, 7st l'lb!; The Hempie, 7st 91b; Indian Shot, Famous, Eton i.nd Rubin, 7s j 8lb; Aquatic, 7st 41b ; St. Elrao, 7st 31b ; Gold Cup and Guardfish, 6st 101 b ; Toa, 6st 91b. First Hack Flat; three-quarters of a mile. —Tortulla, 9st 131 b; [Gobo and Taplow, 9st 31b ; Faugh-a-Ballagh, 9si, 21b ; Lady Helena, Bst 91b ; Wilson. Bst 21b; Flying Jib, 7st lllb ; Gowrie, 7st 91b; Wild Daisy, Sent, and Woodman, 7st 81b; Tupupu, The Don and Heart Whist, 7st 71b; Gavotte, 7st 61b ; Black Rose, 7st 21b; Dartmoor, Darkness, Wegaurd, Woodwork, Birthday, Golden Crown and Doctor Bill, 7st. Handicap Hurdles; two miles and a distance.—Dummy, 12st; Kannka, lOst 91 b; Tim, lbst 71b; Fireworks, lOst 61b; Cairo, lOst 51b; Troubadour. 10s 41b; Mayday, 9ft 91b ; Pokomoko and Voltigeur, 9st. Hack Hurdles, one mile and a half. —Tangahoe, list slb ; Nayborn. lOst lllb ; Palika. lOst 31b ; Crusade, 9st 121 b ; The Fox and Cuckoo, 9st lllb ; Kaitoa, 9st 101 b ; Foudroyant and Heart Whist, 9st 7lb ; Banshee, 9st 51b ; Puanga and Cribbage, 9st. Egmont Cup, one mile and three-quarters. —Nestor, Bst 101 b ; Boreas, Bst 81b ; Douglas, 84 51b ; Uhlan, Bst 4tb ; Coronet, Bat 31b ; Fabulist, Bst 21b ; Blue Jacket, 7st 131 b ; Crusoe, 7&t lllb; Battleaxe, 7st 91b; Okoari, 7st 81b ; Rubin, 7afc ; Donneraile, 6st 101 b. Hawera Welter, one mile. —Doris, 9stlllb ; Titoki, 9st 81b ; Sedgebrook, 9st7lb ; Tauhei, 9st 61b ; Indian Shot, Out 51b ; Light and Famous, 9at; Kanaka Bst 131 b; Donneraile, Bst 91b ; Surrey, Toa and Fraternite, Bst. Hack Flat, one mile and a distance. — Tortulla, 9st 91b ; Gobo, Bst 131 b ; Legion of Honour, Bst 101 b; Taplow and Worry, Bst 91b ; Mainboom, 84 81b ; P.yroxlyn, Bst 51b ; Faugh-a-Ballagh and Lady Helena, 84 31b ; Wilson, 7st 131 b ; Gowrie, 7at 71b ; Doucaßter, 7st 41b ; The Fox, 7st 31b; Wai-iti, Black Rose and Dartmoor, 7at. TARANAKI AUTUMN MEETING. Mr J. O. Evett has declared the following handicaps for the T.J.C. Autumn Meeting: SteAvards’ Handicap, seven furlongs.— Sylvia Park, Bst 101 b; Rex, Bst 91b; Battleaxe, Bst 71b; Titoki, Bst 31b; Okoari, Bst 21b; Sedgebrook, Bst; Eton and Doris, 7st 101 b; Lady Marion, 7st 91b; Tauhei, 7st 71b; Indian Shot, 7st 61b; First Blood, 6st 121 b; Toa, 6st lllb; GaA-otte, 6st 71b. First Handicap Hurdles, one mile and a half.—Dummy, 12st 41b; Kanaka, lOst 101 b; Tim, lOst 71b; Cairo, lOst 6lb; Pokomoko, lOst; Alpine, 9st 101 b; Fraternite, Mayday and Voltigeur, 9st. Henui Handicap, one mile.—Waiorongomai, 9st 71b; Crusoe, Bst 9lb; Dummy, 7st 121 b; Doneraile, 7st 101 b; Kanaka, 7st 31b; First Blood, 6st 101 b; Bavaria, 6st 71b. Taranaki Cup, one mile and a half.— Boreas, Bst lllb; Waiorongomai, Bst 101 b; Nestor, Bst 91b; Douglas, Bst 81b; Fabulist, Bst 71b; Coronet, Bst 41b; Castashore, Swordfish 11., and Uhlan, Bst 31b; Blue Jacket, Bst 21b; Crusoe, Bst; Battleaxe, 7st 121 b; Okoari, 7st 101 b; Red Lancer, 7st 91b; Acone, 7st 71b; Doris and Rubin, 7st 51b; Tauhei and Doneraile, 7st 21b; Marina and Light, 7st; Crusade, 6st lllb; Legion of Honour, 6st 101 b; Toa, 6st 71b. Flying Handicap.—Boreas, 9st 71b; Sylvia Park, Bst 121 b; Red Lancer and Rex, Bst 101 b; Battleaxe, Bst 71b; Titoki, Bst 51b; Okoari and Sedgebrook, Bst 31b; Miss Emmy, Bst; Doris, 7st lllb; Eton, 7st 10lb; Tauhei and Lady Marion, 7st 91b; Indian Shot, 7st 81b; Picklock, 7st 51b: St. Elmo, 7st 31b; Guardfish, 7st; Gavotte, 6st 71b. Masterton, January 18. To-day a person named John Coogan attended the adjourned inquiry held by the Masterton Racing Club regarding the “ringing in” of the mare Ethel at the late Opaki meeting. He stated that he OAvned Ethel, alias Virgil (late Cupid), and sent her to a man named Williainson at Wellington, to run at Opaki. He expected the mare to be “ rung in,” but denied that anyone else was implicated. It was resolved to disqualify Coogan for life. The inquiry was further adjourned.

Pope, 6st 81b ; Canada, Blue Yost, Aroha,' Alix, Misrule, Violet end Geld, Kruger, Baaohoomber, Estuary and Eileeu, fist 7lb. A ustialian Cup, two miles and » quarter, Merloolas, 9st 13. b ; Lochaber, 9st 31b; Navarre, 9st lib; Hymattus, B<t lflb; ‘Wait-a-Bit, Bnfc 121 b; Croos, Bst 101 b; Eln ive, 830 91’j ; BobadH, Bst, 410 ; Mas-i-----nia a and Lce-Metfovd, Bat 21b; Heka, Hst; Gnullo, Blue Metal and Johansen, 7st 13ib ; Olst and Water Colour, 7at 12. b ; Viking, 7at JOlb; The Musketeer and North British, 7at 91b ; George Frederick, 7st Sib; War God, 7et 7lb; bosoobel and Plutua, 7st 61b; On/ardaud Woodl *t-k, 7st s!b ; Acton and Bs iatite, 7at4lb ; Akarini and Longford, 7.40 31fc ; S/irmetry and Nevada, 7st 21b ; Tacoma, Tbo lootohtnaii and keonomio, 7st: Alenaene »nd Wild Raven, 6st 13.0 ; Hainault., fist 111 ; Heretic, <>et 101 b ; Gaulenu, muster, B*W vel, The Pirate King, Standisb, Canada, |liss Carbino and Flenrettc, fist 71b. la the Oakleigh Flare Blazer and Hyincttus h»VO top weights with 9st 2ib ; Wbakawatea, f«V. V • Vigorous was heavily backed for the Newish h«t Handicap before the weight 4 were deo-Ared

Melbourne, January 23. Navarre, handicapped at 9st lib in the Australian Cup, is evidently intended for Le Var, the West Australian champion. Early backers of Vigorous for the Newmarket Handicap are much chagrined at the weight apportioned him, more especially as Mr Vowles, the Caulfield handicapper, considered him only entitled to 7st 41b in the Oakleigli Plate. There i 3 a marked difference between the handicaps issued by Mr Dakin and Mr Vowlea for the respective events, the latter only allotting Stand-off 7st lib and Diffidence 6st 81b in the.iivo furlongs and a half event, whilst giving Glendale 21b more than Mr Dakin in a lighter handicap. Revenue lias been handicapped at 7sl lllu and Acorp at 7st 91b in the Oakleigh Plate. Eeka, albeit somewhat sore, has been displaying improving form at Flemington.