LATE SPORTING.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1508, 24 January 1901, Page 40

LATE SPORTING.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING. RENOWN WINS THE CUP. The Wellington Racing Clnb was well favoured yesterday in the matter oi weather. A light breeze from the northwest, and a thin fum of smoke from some distant bush fire, tempered the heat rays, and prevented a pleasant summer day from degenerating into a “scorcher” The lawns were m splendid order, and the course, thougn naturally a little hard, was a great deal, better than had been expected. The racing was well conducted the fields being of the best. The attendance was a very large one; and the racing good, though some of the fimsmm lacked excitement owing to the -am that they were those of “on-. horse races. A characteristic of the assembly was the exceptionally artistic gowning of many of the lady visitors. Displayed on the lawn they gave pleasure to all beholders; but when, at the c.ose c ? the day, the tired wearers had to plough through the waste of sand separating those famous racecourse bridges from the railway carriages, the earlier effect was to a great extent destroyed. It was in fact a pitiabu* exhibition. The catering was in charge of Mr Walter Freeman, and though the demands made upon the latter and his staff were naturally of an exacting na rare, both came out of the ordeal satisfactorily. The Garrison Band is to be credited with having treated the habitues of the lawn to a really enjoyable programme of music. Nine horses were saddled for the opening event, the Anniversary Hand.'cap, and that the public considered the handicapper had'.set them a hard task •was evidenced by tne fact that each competitor had a strong following. On the strength of “'information received,” Spicier was made favourite, Melwood on recent racing performances was also largely in demand; whilst a section of investors had not forgort n Phooka’s previous performances at Hutt. Park, and made him a strong order. Perfection also was put about as a “good thing” and well backed. Almost from flagfall it was Melwoocbs .race. Spider performed well in the earlier stages, and Pliooka, running into promience round the back, looked to have the race in hand, but, when the St. Leger colt was called upon, be exhibited all his old dash of pace, and ran home an easy winner in lrnin 44sec. The Maiden Plate brought out a smart field, the ligntly weighted Fashion being made a hot favourite. The Somnus colt was prominent throughout, and redeemed his earlier promise by beating his field off before the straight was reached, and winning somewhat easily from Cadet and Laurestina. in Imin 43 4-ssec.

The public were naturally on tip-too of expectation to know how the Porirua and Hawke’s Bay stables were going to dispose their forces for the Cup. The scratching of Boreas was followed by the removal of Ideal from the list of competitors, and everybody felt a glow of satisfaction at knowing they were about xo see the celebrated Renown measure paces with some of the best gallopers in the colony. Paraded on the lawn, the whole of the contestants left little to be desired in the way of appearance —they were all as fit as hands could make them. Every horse in the race performed well at various stages, but ,the ultimate pace was too hot for the majority of them. Renown’s machine-like momentum pleased all lovers of a racehorse. Holding a good position throughout, and having the pace made by Tortulla just as he liked it, it was no trouble'to him, when called upon at the river-side stables, to leave his field, and run home a winner. It was a magnificent exhibition of pace allied with stamina. and Mr Ormond is to be congratulated, not only on having won the Cup, but on being the possessor of such a splendid piece of horseflesh as Renown. Cceur de Lion, another Hawke’s Bay representative, ,justified his cognomen by the gameness of his finish ini the race. Both he and Paladin were very unlucky to bump against such a phenomenon as Mr Ormond’s representative. The time in which the race was run—2min 35 2-ssec —is a record for the race, and equals the best time ever made in this colony. Contemporary performances are those of Tire in the Hawke’s Bay Cup last year (Mr Gollan’s horse carrying 7st 91b to victory in 2mm 35 2-ssec) and of Merganser in the Great Autumn at Christchurch in 1893 (the Nordenfeldt mare winning in 2min 35-4-sec, with 9st 81b on her back). The best time in which the Wellington Cup has been previously won was 2min 36£sec, by Brooklet, in 1896. . , Mr G. G. Stead was destined to wm a nice double at this meeting. Cruciform beat a fashionably-bred field in the Nursery Handicap with ridiculous ease ; and Menschikoff made a'runaway race of the Wellesley Stakes, Indian Queen being the only performer to get anywhere near the Stepniak colt. Cameo, who was piuch fancied for the President’s Handicap, was made second favourite to the speedy Queen’s Guard, and won the event somewhat easily at the end of a severe race in lmin 56 3-ssec. Strathnairn. who was placed third, ran with unflinching gameness, hut the weight found him out. The well-bred Conspirer, an old habitue of Hutt Park, and an

indifferent performer over a series of years while under the ownership of a Chinese proprietary, followed up his prominent running in the Wairarapa with a rather sensational performance yesterday. Going out in bandages, and doing a rather “ do Ley” preliminary, he nevertheless, finished up with wonderful dash, just managing to snatch victory by a neck from the much-fancied Dartmoor, and paying a dividend id £23 2s to his seventy-nine supporter's, one of whom, a Chinaman, had £5 on the machine. Blazer, who w r as made favourite, won the last race, the Telegraph Handicap, with ridiculous ease, beating a smart field in good time. The amount put through the totalisa. tor during the day w T as £18,743, an increase of £1779 on the amount dealt with on Chip Day last year Appended are details of the racing: Anniversary Handicap, of 150 sovs. One mile. 362 Mr W. Davies’s Melwood, by St. Leger—Ladybird, 7st 121 b (G. Price) ... ... ... 1 279 Hon J. D. Ormond’s Phooka, 7st 71b (S. Neary) ... ... 2 80 Mr V. Harris’s Magnificent, 7st 21b (L. H. Hewitt) - ... 3 79 Mr Pupil ha te Hianga’s Whitirea, 7st 91b (J. Gallagher) ... 0 384 Mr J. B. Reid’.s Spider, 7st 81b (J. Pine) 0 152 Mr R. J. Platt’s First Blood, 7st 71b (T. Wilson) ... ... 0 291 Mi" J. Paul’s Perfection, 7st 51b (T. O’Brien) ... ... ••• 0 160 Mr G. Hunter’s Sirius, 7st (W. King) ... ... ••• 0 55 Mr W. Springh Hypnotist, 7st (Scoullar) ... ••• 0 1842 . Spider led out from a good start, but was immediately joined by Melwood. Phooka ran out of the ruck, and, going along the back, had half a leng+lvs advantage. At the stables,' however, Mrlwood w r as let out, and, running to the front without effort, drew- away from Phooka and Magnificent, and won by a length and a half from the former; Magnificent close up, third. Time, lmin 44sec. Totalisator. 1842; dividend, £4 16s. Maiden Plate, of 100 sovs; for three-year-olds and upwards that have never won an open race of the value of 30 sovs; weight-for-age. One mile. 637 Mr P. E. Baldwin's Fashion, by Somnus —Fame, Sst 41b (T. Milson) .... ••• ••• •• I 130 Mr A. E. Harrison’s Cadet, Bst 131 b (H. Donovan) 2 319 Mr Ross Campion’s Lauras run Bst 131 b (C. Jenkins) ... - 3 285 Mr W. Cros san’s Proposal, Sst 131 b - 0 87 Mr W. Buckeridge’s Oudenarde, Bst 111 b (A. McPherson) 0 285 Air E. Laurent’s Full Cry, Sst 111 b •: ■■ 0 108 Air G. E. G. Richardson’s Pc.bm Gray, Sst 41b (B. Ellern) .. 0 1851 This race practically resolved itself into a duel between Cadet and Fashion. Cadet led at the outset, iut Fa-lmm took charge at the back, au l. cum mg away full of running, won by three lengths. Laurestina cam ? f ;i at the latter end, and beat off several competitors for the remaining plm?. Uum, lmin 43 4-ssec. Totalisator, 1851; dividend, £2 12s. Wellington Cup (handicap), of 650 sovs ; second horse to receive 100 sovs, and bhird horse 50 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a half. 1495 Hon J. D. Ormond’s ch e Renown, by Dreadnought—Lyrebird, Syrs, Bst 101 b (F. Davis)... 1 200 Captain nusselFs ch h Cceur de Lion, aged, Bst 101 b (Whitaker) t 129 Mr V. Harris’s ch g Paladin, 6yrs, 7st 121b'(Ratcliffe) ... t 446 Air Douglas Gordon’s blk m Tortulla, syrs, Bst_ 81b (Jenkins)... 0 521 Mr J. A. Harding’s *b m Alateroa, 4yrs, 7st 12ib (Holmes)... 0 164 Air E. j! Watt’s b m Palaver, syrs, 7st lOllb (Neale) ... ... 0 365 Air G. G. Stead’s br g Skobeloff 4yrs, 7st 71bs (Jones) ... ... 0 385 Air G. P. Donnelly’s br f Kahuwai. 3yrs, 7st 6iu (Kemp) ... 0 3707 The field was sent away on even terms at the rise of the barrier, Kahuwai was slow to begin, and lost about three lengths. Tortulla and Renown were in the' lead as they turned into the straight. Passing the stand the order was Tortulla, Alateroa, Renown with Kahuwai and Cceur de Lion last. This order was maintained to the back qf the course, where Skobeloff was fourth and Paladin last. Tortulla continued to lead rounding the bend, wdiere Renown went up on the outside and led into the straight. Tortulla and Alateroa here dropped back. Renown finished strongly, and won by three lengths from Paladin and Cceur de Lion, who deadheated for second place. was fourth, Palaver fifth, Tortulla sixth, Skobeloff seventh, and Kahuwai last. Time, 2min 35 2-ssec. Dividend, £2 4s.

The Wellesly Stakes, of 300 second horse to receive 30 sovs; and the third 10 sovs from the stakes. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. 675 Mr G. G. Stead’s b c Menschikoff, by Stepniak Pibroch Bst 71b (Hewitt) ... ... ... 1 230 Mr E. J. Watt’s hr f Indian Queen, Bst 21b (Neale) ... ... 2

101 Sir Geo. Clifford’s b f Windwhistle, Bst 21b (Pine) ... ... 3 97 Air J. R. AlcDc-nald’s br f Aleteor, Bst 2ib (Jenkins) ... 0 1103 . Alenschikoff bopped off the mark, and quickly had the field in difficulties. Windwhistle was second to the entrance of the straight, where "Indian Queen caught and passed her. Air Stead s colt won without an effort by eight lengths, a length between second and third. Aleteor lost some ground at the start, and finished some lengths in the rear. Time, 49sec. Dividend, £1 9s. President’s Handicap, of 100 s ° v ' s • second horse to receive 20 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a furlong. 469 Air A. E. Harrison’s ch g Cameo, by Alcd allion Aliss Webster, oyrs, 7st 91b (Donovan) ... ••• ••• • • 1 566 Mr F. Walcott’s gr m Queens Guard, aged, 7st, (including 61b overweight) (O’Brien) ... 2 277 Air V. Harris’s ch g Strathnairn, 6yrs, 9st (Ratcliff e) ... 3 / 430 Air F. Barry’s b g Ruamahanga, aged, 7st 101 b (Fowler) ... 0 203 Sir Geo. Clifford’s cb g Scottish Miustrel, 4yrs, 7st (Pine) .-. 0 3945 Air Piper effected a. beautiful start in front of the stand. Strathnairn and Scottish Alinstrel showed the way out of the straight. Queen’s Guard, on the rails, appeared te be having, a bad passage. Strathnairn continued te lead along the back, where Queen’s Guard rail into second place. Rounding the bend the latter passed Strathnairn and led into the straight. The grey mare looked all over a winner, but Cameo put in a late run half-way down the straight and won by a clear length, Strathnairn four lengths away. Ruamahanga finished last. Time, lmin 56 o-osec. Dividend, £3 14s. First Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs: second horse to receive 20 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a furlong. 79 Air W. Smart’s b h Conspirer, by Catesby Spring Creek, oyrs, 7st 71b, including 71b overweight (.Hewitt) ... ... ... 1 683 Air F. Watson’s ch g Dartmoor, 6yrs, Sst 61b (Gallagher) . ... 2 70 Air I. James, junr’s, br g Art Jewel, 6yrs, 6st 71b voaddler) ... ... ••• 3 379 Air J. R. AlcDcriald’s br g Ngatihuia, 6yrs, 9st 71b (Jenkins) 0 431 Air W. Davis’s br g "Waterford, 4yrs, Sst 91b (Price) ... 0 134 Air H. Lawson’s b g Sir Redvers, 4yrs, Bst 21b (Fowler) ... 0 108 Air A. Peters’s b m Dewdrop, 4yrs, 7st 131 b (Wilson) ... ... 0 145 Air J. Paul’s b g Artisan, 3yrs, 7st 101 b (O’Brien) ... ... 0 2029 From a good start Artisan was quicksst on his legs, and was attended by Conspirer and Dewdrop as they raced out of the straight. These three continued to lead along the back, where Sir Redvers was fourth. Rounding the bend Artisan dropped back, and Dewdrop was joined by AVaterford. ' Ngatihuia and Dartmoor were also prominent as they turned into the straight. Dartmoor came away in the straight and looked all over a winner. Conspirer, who had lost .his position, came again at the finish and won on the - post by a head, Art Jewel, close up, third. Time, lmin 58 4-osec. Dividend, £23 2s. Nursery Handicap, of 2uo sovs; s«oond horse to receive 20 sovs and third 10 sovs from the stake; for two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 836 Mr G. G. Stead’s ch f Cruciform, by St. Leger—Forme, Sst 121 b (Hewitt) ... ... ... ... 1 89 Mr R. Connop’s br f Rere, Bst (Holmes) .... ... ... 2 242 Air J. Brett’s oh c Red Gauntlet (O’Brien) ... ... ... 3 53 Mr Geo. Hunter’s br f Kowhete, 7st 121 b (Gallagher) ... ... 0 18 Mr Jt? . Jackson’s oh c Shelter, 7st 121 b (Saddler) ... ... 0 24 Mr P. E. Baldwin’s cb g Benefactor, 7st 121 b (Wilson) ... 0 168 Mr E. J. "Watt’s b f Destroyer, '7st 101 b (Alex. Neale) ... 0 58 Air S. Solomon’s ch g Battler, 7st 91b (AVingfield) ... ... 0 42 Air W. Rathbone’s br f Apres, 7st 91b (Price) ... ... ... 0 144 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s br f Menura, 7st 71b (Alf. Neale)... ... 0

1674 Cruciform and Red Gauntlet were quickest on their legs. After going a furlong the field was spread out over a considerable distance. At the entrance to the straight Cruciform was in front, and was attended by Red Gauntlet and Rere. Cruciform went on and won easily by half a dozen lengths. Rere finished 1 strong and beat Red Gauntlet by three lengths for second place. Time, lmin 2 2-osec. Dividend, £1 16s. Telegraph Handicap, of 250 sovs; second horse to receive 30 sovs, and third 10 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. 1249 Mr S. Solomon’s b g Blazer, by St. Clair—Mountain Lily, 6yrs, 9st 121 b (Jackson) ... ... 1 87 Mr G. P. Donnelly’s br g Oingo, syrs, Bst 91b (Fairbrother) ... 2 159 Mr F. Watson’s b m Okoari, 6yrs, Bst lib (Gallagher) ... 3 240 Mr Douglas Gordon’s ch g Ostiak, 4yrs, Bst 21b (Jenkins) ... 0 120 Mr T. Godfrey’s b g Goldspur, aged, 9st 101 b (Godfrey) ... 0

154 Air J. T. Aloore’s br h Chasseur, 6yrs, Sst 71b (Higgens) ... ... 0 126 Air E. J. Watt’s br m The Shannon, 3yrs, Bst 61b (Neale) 0 250 Air J. R. Corrigan’s b m Cora Linn, Syrs, Bst 41b (Brown) ... 0 104 Air J. B. Reid’s cb m Hermosa, syrs, 7st 121 b (Pine) ... ... 0 98 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s blk c Paphos, Syrs, 6st 10i- (Neary)... 0 2592 The colours of Okoari were the first to show in front, but before they had gone a furlong Blazer wa-s in command, attended by Okoari and Chasseur, Paphos last. Three furlongs from home Cora Linn and Oingo joined the leaders, . The latter came very fast in the straight, but was beaten a clear length by Blazer, Okoari the same distance away third. Chasseur and Goldspur were the last to finish. Time, lmin 15sec. Dividend, £1 17 s. FOXTON RACING CLUB. (Special to the “ Times.”) FOXTON, January 21. The Foxton Racing Clnb was favoured with beautiful weather for the opening day of the summer meeting. The attendance was estimated at about 1500. The racing was interesting throughout, and there were some close finishes. Te Paki, the favourite in the Flying Handicap, got badly away, and Bones died away to nothing before reaching the post. The Tauherenikau trained Grey Ribbon won the Hurdles easily.. Hotu did not make a'good display in the Cup, for which Volley was favourite, but was easily defeated by Daphne, who was a big outsider. After finishing the race Hangfire bust a blood-vessel and dropped dead. The Napier-owned gelding Warwick won the Alai den Hack without an effort, and Gold Cord (Gold Reef Cordelia) ran well in the race. The Avairarapa owned filly Illumination won the Stewards’ Hack Handicap comfortably. Rata, pulled up lame. Hotu smothered his opponents tor pace at the finish cf the Summer Handicap, and paid the good price of £4 10s. The Taranaki gelding Flying Jio had noting to spare at the finish of the AVelter Hack Handicap. During the day Alessrs Neylon and Spriggens, of Wanganui, put £3460 through "the totalisator, an increase cf £338 on the corresponding clay lastyear. Results: Flying Hack Handicap, of 40 sovs; six furlongs. 58 Air R. feheehy’s b g Horoeka, by Aloemoemaku—Rose, 7st. 21b (Cress) ... ... 1 33 Air W. H. Churtcn’s b g Bones, Bst- 31b (Daniel) ... ... ... 2 16 Air AV. Donoghue’s ch- g Alusketoon, 6st 101 b (Taylor) ... ... 3 Also started—9s Somnolent Sst Sib,' 50 Alongonui Sst Gib, 35 Elusion Sst 31b, 25 Skvlark 7st 111 b, 23 Hardwork 7st llib, 131 Te Pake 7st 111 b, 44 Kuscrow 7st 61b (including 61b overweight), 19 Ekaterina Passeropouio 7st, 18 Pastime 7st, 3 Flying Colours 6st 101 b, 3 Irene 6st 101 b. AVon on the post by a neck. Alusketoon half a length away, with Mcngonui fourth. Time, lmin 18 4-ssec. Dividend, £8 11s. Hack Hurdle Handicap, of 40 sovs; one mile and a half. 117 Air T. Newman’s Grey Ribbon, by Louis d’Or—Blue Ribbon, lOst 31b (O’Leary) ... ... ... 1 29 Air S. Alessene’s Sudor, 9st 101 b (G. Laing) ... ... ... ... 2 80 Air F. Tilley’s blk g Kaiwhaliaroa (Hoods) ... ... ... 3 Also started—62 First Shot list 2lh, 58 Rimu lOst 91b, 39 Nea 9st lolb, 48 Tarravento 9st 101 b, 16. Hail 9st 31b 15 Huka 9st 21b. Time, 3min 27 2-osec. Dividend, £3 11s. Foxton Cup, of 120 sovs; one mile and a quarter. 12 Air J. T. Blake’s b m Daphne, by Forerunner—\ T iolet, 7st-31b (AlcKinnon) ... ... ... ... j 170 Mr J. Cress’s b m Volley, Sst 51b (O’Leary) ... ... ... 2 43 Air W. Morse’s blk h Bona Fide, Bst 31b (McAleet) ... ... ... 3 Also started —31 Sylvia Park 9st, 119 Hotu Sst 111 b, 50 The Hernpie Sst 31b, 80 Famous Sst 31b, t 57 Donovan 7st 111 b, 19 Waingawa 7st 31b, 23 Alan-o’-war 7st Hb> 36 Hangfire 6st 101 b. After a good finish, Daphne won by a length, Volley beatiii" Bona Fide on thel post for second place. Time, 2min 13 l-ssec. Dividend, £sl 15s. Alaiden Hack Race, of 30 sovs. One mile. 241 Air H. O. Caulton’a br c Warwick, by Quilt —Waingongora, Sst 41b (Stowe) ... ... ... ... 1 79 Mr D. Scott’s blk f Gold Cord, Bst lib (Reed) ... ... ... 2 65 Air Moss’s b g Flying Colours, Bsfc 131 b (Pritchard) ... ... 3 Also started —43 Aladman Bst 131 b, 4 Cowboy Bst 131 b, 30_Wee Guard Sst 131 b, 6 Nabaulish Bst I3lb, 1 Kokako Sst 131 b, 3 Buckshot Bst 131 b, 25 Despatch Bst lllb, 8 AVaitohi Bst lllb. Time, lmin 16 4-ssec. Dividend, £1 14s. Stewards’ Hack Handicap, of 60 sovs. One mile and a distance. 63 Mr J. Swaysland’s ch f Illumination, by Petroleum—"Waikino, 7st 91b (Ayers) ... ... ... 1 93 Mr J. Orr’s ch g Rata, 7st 12ib (ivingan) ... ... ... ... 2 152 Mr P. H. Lambert’s b m Gipsy Queen, Bst 31b (Goswell) ... 3 Also started—lo 9 Passion Fruit 7st

131 b, 34 Somnolent 7st 91b., 26 Mongonm 7st 71b. Time, 2min 23 l-ssec. Dividend, £6 16a. Summer Handicap, of 60 sovs. Seven furlongs. 73 Mr A. Horens b g Hotu, by Foul Sbotr—W estland, Sst 131 b (McMorran) ’ ... ... ... 1 95 Mr A. Ellis’s b m Briiliantine, 7st (W. Price) 2 42 Mr G. W. Smart’s ch m Lady Agnes, 7st (Cress) ... ... 3 Also started 1 —65 DeJrringcotte Bst 101 b, 94 Te Taiaha 7sfc 9ib. Brilliantine finished a length in front of 'Lady Agnes. Time, lmin 33 3-ssec. Dividend, £4 10s. Welter Hack Handicap, of 30 sovs. One mild and a distance. 103 Mr J. Goodwin’s b g Flying Jib, , by Ford Shot —Bombshell, 9st 101 b (Barlow) ... ... 1 206 Mr T. Scott"s b g Ngapuhi, 9st 31b (Cochrane) ... ... 2 118 Mr T. Newman’s gr m Grey Bibbon, 9st 31b (O’Leary) 3 Also started —21 Wild Wave Bst 101 b, 7 Morning Bst 101 b. Time, 2min 5 l-ssefc. Dividend, £3 10s. FOXTON, January 22. There was glorious wather for the second day’s racing. Following are the results: January Hack Handicap, of 40 sovs ; rseven furlongs. 149 Warwick, Bst 31b (F. Stowe) ... 1 71 Heart Whist. 7st 101 b (Gosnel)... 2 37 Somholent, Bst 51b (Raynor) ... 3 Also started—24 Mengonui Bst 41b, 57 Horbeka Bst 21b, 16 Elusion Bst, 112 Musketoon 7st 51b, 12 Pastime 6st 101 b, 15 Despatch 6st 71b, 34 Te Pake 7st 91b. Te Pake was left at the post. At the bend all the horses were hunched: a good race home. Time, lmin 31 3-ssee. Dividend, £3 3s. Maiden Hack Hurdles, of 30 soys ; one mile and a half. 9 Morning, 9st (F. Carmont) ... 1 218 Jones, 9st 31b (F. Cochrane) ... 2 129 Madman 9st 51b (Alexander) ... 3 Also started —63 Myra 9st 131 b, 37 Flying Colours 9st 61b, 41 Molar 9st, 30 DETuka 9st, 24 Nat Gould 9st. 13 Wee Guard 9st, 2 Buckshot 9st, 35 New Zealand 9st. From a good start Molar went away with a big lead, but tired at the bend, when the outsider came through and won by two lengths from Jones; Madman third. Time, 2min 56sec. Dividend, £6O 16s. President’s Handicap, cf 100 sovs. A mile and a distance. 131 Bona Fide, Bst 51b (McAllen) 1 23 Waingawa 7st 31b (J. Ayres) 2 157 Volley, Bst 81b (O’Leary) ... 3 Also started —113 Hotu 9st, 60 Daphne Bst 31b, 52 Famous Bst, 34, The Hempie Bst, 31 Man-o’-war, 6st- 91b. Waingawa led to the bend, fallowed by Hotu. The field then closed, and Bona Fide came through ‘and lasted long enough to win. Time, 2min 0 3-osec. Dividend, £3 19s. Grandstand Hack Handicap, of 50 sovs. A mile and a quarter. 90 Illumination, Bst 61b (J- Ayres) 1 156 Tukapa, Bst 121 b (C. Cochrane) 2 45 Rata, Bst 31b (Wright) ... 3 Also started —11 Warwick, 73 Gipsy Quieen Bst 41b, 45 Passion Fruit 7st 101 b. * , • Rata led past 'the -stand, and Warwick was in front going round the back. At the bend all were bunched, and there Was a grand! race home. Time, 2min 3 4-ssec. Dividend, £3 12s. Second- Hack Hurdles, of 40 sovs. One mile and a half. 135 Grey Ribbon, list 71b (O’Leary) 1 26 Nea, 9st 51b 2 31 Rimu, lOst 51b ... ... ... 3 Also started —118 Kaiwhakaroa list 71b, 39 First Shot list 101 b, 14 Hail 9st, 69 Sudbr 9st 131 b, 27 Tarrivento 9st 51b. A good start, and a good race. Time, 9min 53 l-sseo. Dividend:, £3 Is. • Carnarvon Hack Welter, of 30 sovs. ' One mile. 116 Ngapuhi', 9st 131 b (Cochrane) 1 >35 Gold Cord, Bst 81b (Reed) ... 2 49 Hard Work, 9st 101 b (McAllen) 3 Also started^ —124 Bones lOst 81b. Gold Cord led to the bend, -where Ngapuhi caught Mm, and there was a grand race between the two. Time, lmin 47 l-ssec, Dividend, £3 ss. Railway Handicap, of 50 sovs. Six furlongs. 77 Lady Agnes, 6st 111 b (Cress) ... 1 150 Brilliantine, 7st 31b (W. Price) 2 69 Derriiigcotte, Bsit 51b (Wright)... 3 Lady Agnes won hv half a length. Time, lmin 17 2-ssec. Dividend, £3 9s. Electric Hack Race, of 30 sovs. Five furlongs. 26 In the Van (McConnor) ... 1 38 Aldinga (C. Cochrane) ... ... 2 113 Nioti (Reed) ... ... ... 3 Also started —24 Wee Guard, 57 European, 24 Ohura, 18 Irene, 257 William Tell. 11 Emulation. William Toll led to the 'bend, when In the Van came through, and won easily. Time, lmin ssec. Dividend, £l9 13s. BROOD STOCK PURCHASES. (Received January 22, 10.29 p.ra.) SYDNEY, January 22. At the stud sales Mr L. D. Nathan, of Auckland, purchased Chlorine . (110 guineas), Cantatrice (200 guineas), Orchestra (220 guineas), Toi - toi (35 guineas) and the Sweet William Storm filly (55 guineas). Mr T. M. Williamson bought Epine for 25 guineas.

AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB. SYDNEY CUP AND DONCASTER HANDICAP. SYDNEY, January 21. Following are the weights for the Doncaster Handicap.—Advanoe 9st 131 b, Paul Pry 9st 91b, Ranfurly 9st 81b, Bobadil and Tarquin 9st 61b, Lancaster 9st 51b, Severity, Dandy, Sequence and Maltster 9st 41b, The Chief 9st 21b, Hymettus and Fulminate 9st, Reviver Bst ■ 131 b, George Frederick and The Admiral Bst 121 b, Finland and Massinissa Bst 111 b, Coralie Bst 91b, Nitre, Dii'k Hammerhand and Cornquist Bst 81b, Watchdog and Boreas Bst 71b, Cyanide and Fortune Bst 61b, Australian, Camelroy Gunga Din, Goldsmith and Holbrook Sst 41b, Water-colour Bst 31b. Sagacity, Debenture, ’ Consul, Gauleon, Culani and Fides Sst 21b, Tasman and Tam-o"-Shan-ter Bst. Queen and Acumen 7st 131 b, Zero. Roscommon, Marion and Cordon 7st 121 b, The Idler and Revenue 7st 111 b. Horondo, Chief Mate, Bullomin and Khaki 7st 91'b, Moore, Typhoon and Barge 7st 81b, Isa, Allinga, Portland and Simile 7st 71b, Kiely and Lady Mostyn 7st 51b, Undaunted, Carolina and Sapir 7st 41b. Wakeful, Juggler, Andoira, Clifton, Boscobel and Skylight 7st 31b, Private Willis, Barearline, Grizzle, De Aar, Baragunda, Sanprun and 1 West Aus>tralian 7st 21ib, Lord Roberts, The Sirdar, Peppercorn, Lord Cureton and Commonwealth 7st, Honeysuckle. Doreen, Kaiwana, Ferryman and Auros 6st 131 b, Berenice, Galina, Latem Hi Hi, Tur_ bine, Black and St rath joy 6st 121 b, Crystal. Redmond and 1 Light 6st 111 b, Lyrist, Medolian, Bivalve, Ruskin, Captain TWse, Iron Hoop, Goldwing, .Passorer and Lady 6st 101 b, Rabatto 6st 91b, Jinks, Alderman, Wedlock, Boonery, Goldatha. Heath, Shasa, Immune. Canadian, Milli, Acrasia Paradox and Dudu 6st 71b.

Sydney Cup.—Advance 9st- 101 b, Carabine 9st 91 b. Tarquin, Paul Pry and Bobadil 9st 21b, Merriwee 9st, War God and Maltster Sst 131 b, Lancaster Sst 111 b, Severity and; Hymettus Sst 81b, George Frederick, Clean Sweep and; The Admiral Bst 71b, Ingliston. Sequence and Reviver Bsfc 61b, Finland, Massinissa and Dirk Hammerhand Sst 41b, Bine Metal and Vocalist Sst 31b, Kinglike, Fool and Nitre Bst 21b, Holbrook. Nevermore, Goldsmith, Debenture, Gauleon, Lady Carbine and Gum;a 7st 121 b, Fiodden, Clansman 7st 111 b, Standard 1 , Boreas, Royal Purple and Brazen 7st 101 b, Cyanide and Ohio 7st 91b, Consul, Prize, Kalaui, Revenue and Warrior 7st 81b, Khaki. Fuie‘and Water-colour 7st 41b’ Chief Mate and Simile 7st 31b, Typhoon and Horace 7-st 21b, British, Boscobel, Juggler, Wakeful, Carolina, Bu-llomin and! Portland 7st, Clifton and Cordon 6st 131 b, Willis, Bombshell, Hurrah, Barbarosa, So-Long. San Frau and Australia 6st 121 b, Lickshaw. Lord 1 Roberts, The Sirdar, Grizzle, Skylight, Lord Cureton 6st 101 b, Aurous, Honeysuckle and Hi Hi 6st 91b, Fairy Light, Melodian and The Hogue 6st 81b, Redmond, Willie, Acrasia, Iron Hoop, Rirvv. Wedlock, Merlin, Rohato, Turbine, Lyrist. Pilgrim, Carbine and Alderman 6st 71b. VICTORIA RACING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. MELBOURNE, January 21. The following weights have been declared : The Newmarket Handicap, of 1000 sovs; six furlongs.—Bobadil, Advance and Paul Pry 9st 111 b, Lancaster and Ranfurly 9st 81b. Tarquin 9st 71b, Sequence 9st 51b, Dandy 9st 41b, Massinissa, Fulmanite and Fleet Admiral 9st 31b, Hymetus, George Frederick, Chief, Coralie and Australian 9sfc, Reliance Bst 131 b, Watchdog and Cornquist Bst 121 b, Fortune-teller Bst 111 b, Nitfe and Fides Bst 101 b, _ Sagacity and Debenture Bst 71b. Ampier Bst 61b, . oloce, Kulans and! Tam-o’-Shanter Bst 51b, Contrast and Roscommon Bst 21b, Alvay Duke of Port_ land. Revenue, Marie Corelli and Do You Sst, Bang© and Warrior 7st 131 b, SorLong, Duke of Kent. Town Clock, The Idler andi Polyxena 7st 121 b, Isa and Stagelight 7st 111 b, Kenley and Tapir 7st 101 b, Carline 7st 91b. Silver Moor and Morah 7st 81b, First Mate and Florence Mylae 7st 71b, Horonda 7st 61b, Kooma. Miss Vengeance, Safety and Nikola 7st slb, Locksmith, Strathjoy, Drizzle, Wide Awake and Cicero 7st 41b, Hearsay, Bolanos, Ruskin and Commander 7st 31b, l erryman and Bobstay 7st 21b, Latem, Feloret and LaFrance 7st lib, Peppercorn, Patna, Monitor, Man of Honour, Berenice, Booral, Will Hester, Juggler and Clanside 7st-, Fast Lady, Slatin, Captain Towse, Private Willis and Andora 6st 131 b, Union Jaok, Jadoo, Lord' Cureton and Aurous 6st 121 b, Songbird, Old Salt and High Jinks 6st 111 b, Atbara, Glen Albyn, Iron Hoop, Churn, Karan a. Wakeful and Gambil 6st 101 b, Pirate King and Mariner 6st 91b, Verge, Passover, Toiler, Madrid, Epitome, Perry, Inquisitive, Improver, Carol, Ho vis, Oontadina, Grand Briar Cameron and Thrush 6st 71b. Australian Cup, of 1000 sovs; two miles and a quarter.—La Carabine 9st 131 b, Paul Pry 9st 81b, Advance 9st 71b, Tarquin 9st 51b, War God 9st 31b, Merriwee 9st 21b, Fleet Admiral Bst 131 b, Seahorse and George Frederick Bst 121 b, Maltster Bst 111 b, Lancaster &st 101 b, Clean Sweep Bst 91b, Ingliston Bst 7Jb, Nitre Bst 61b, Vocalist Sst 21b, GungaDin, Dirk Hammerhand Bst, Finland 7st 121 b, Kinglike and The Bride 7st 101 b, Contrast and Royal Purple 7st 91b,

Khaki 7st 81b, Revenue, Debenture, Milthodes 7st 71b, Tarsus, Horace and Caroline 7st 51b, First Mate 7st 41b, Barbarossa 7st 21b, Flintlock, Royal Artillery, San Fran, Seven Stone, Grizzle, Gosport and Inquirer 6st 131 b,. Dreamland: and Warrior 6st 121 b, Bolands 6st 111 b, Lord Cureton, British Admiral and Juggler 6st 101 b, Hurrah, Cintra, Private Willis, Atbara, Union Jack, Old Salt Iron Hoop, Seaport and Ho vis 6st 71b. ’ PAHIATUA JOCKEY CLUB ACCEPTANCES. Hurdles.—Grey Ribbon lOst 91b, Master Jack lOst 71b, Hail 9st- 91b, Jim Campbell 9st, Young Matai 9st, Cyclist 9st, Morning 9st, Huka 9st. Railway Welter. —Tokatea list-; Hiliau lOst 71b, Conspirer lOst 51b. Cavalier lOst. Tirea 9st 131 b, Forest Oak 9st 101 b, Gunfeldt 9st 81b, Rags Sst 71b, Master Jack 9st, Infantry 9st, Melrose Bst 101 b, Gainsborough Sst 101 b, General Wolfe Sst 101 b, Komutu Sst 101 b, Cyclist Bsfc 101 b. Flying Handicap.—Somnolent Sst 91b, Hinau Sst 51b, Heart Whist 7st 131 b, Mustella 7st 101 b, Himalaya 7st 51b, Rags 7st 31b, Lethargy 6st 101 b, Kynock 6st 71b. Pahiatua Cup.—Tukapa Bst 131 b, Prologue Sst 61b, Gipsy Queen Bst 41b, Tokatea Sst 41b, Transvaal Bst 31b, Passion Fruit Sst lib, Rata Bst, Illumination 7st 111 b, Oudenarde 7st 111 b, Field Trick 7st, Crown Prince 7st. Koniui Handicap.—Tokatea Sst 111 b, Oudenarde Bst 81b. Fireball Bst 51b, Field Trick 7st lilb, Nina 7st 41b, Kukupa 7st 4lb, Silverspur 7st 41b, Lethargy 6st 121 b, Roselyn 6st 101 b, Imamwanui 6st 101 b. Duffer 6st 101 b. Telegraph Stakes.—Paralima 9st 31b, Rosette Bsc filb, Norine Sst 51b, Bulrush Sst 51b, Wairaki Bst 31b, Mustella Bst 21b, Himalaya 7st 121 b, Greensleeve 7st 12lb, Silvie 7st 91b, Kukupa 7st 91b, Tirea 7st 91b, Nina 7st 91b, Horoeka 7st 91b, Lady Udny 7st 91b, Aldinga 7st, Melrose 7st, Phyllis 6st 101 b, Wee Guard 6st 101 b, Imaniwanui 6st 101 b, Kahuering 6st 101 b, Thelma 6st 101 b. Members’ Race. —Kokotau list 51K Postciipt list 51b, Germs list 51b, Rako P.ako list 51b, Makakahi list 51b, Neverless ' Ist 31b, W T andering Willie list 31b, Joubert list 31b, Mangahao lOst 71b, Splash lOst 71b, Gratitude lOst 71b.