DISPERSAL OF THE LOCAL STUD

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1510, 7 February 1901, Page 44

DISPERSAL OF THE LOCAL STUD

Tocal stud, one of .the oldest in Australia, has worthily stood the test of time, and held its own. in public estimation for over half a century. The stud was founded by the late Charles Reynolds, on the banks of the Paterson River, and from the first onset that gentleman brought his great knowledge of horse, and the stud book to bear on improving the quality of the blood horse. As years went by he steadily increased the strength of blood available, and sifter his death the work was taken up and carried on with signal success‘by his son, Mr Frank Reynolds, who conducted it on . similar lines: Beginning in the early days with mares containing the best blood that could be secured in Australia, Mr Charles Reynolds used the best stallions that the young colony could boast of. Proof cf this may be

found in old Tocal pedigrees, wherein appear all the celebrities that flourished 60 years ago. Forty years ago we find Vanguard, by Aether (imp.) out of The ■Giggler (imp.) by Tomboy, sharing the honours among the Tocal mares with Cossack, a beautiful son of-Sir Hercules land the original Flora. Mclvor. In due course these stallions were succeeded by New Warrior (imp.), whose grand dam was a sister to Camel, and the blood of Pyrrhus I. and Camel was crossed on the stout infusions of Aether and Sir Hercules. The New Warrior cross was a happy one, as he filled the calendar with

Tocal bred winners whose fofto was staying a distance. Kelpie, core of the stoutest- and best stallions that ever crossed the line, held court at Tocal in the illustrious company of his grandson Goldsboro ugh and The Drummer. The ©rummer (imp.), by Rataplan from My Niece, by Cowl from Vanity by Camel, ■was introduced to Tocal about the same time as Ivelpie, and the prince of all Australian stallions —Goldsboro ugh. Previously the blood of Peter Wilkins and Fisherman, coursing through the veins of mares descended direct from Mirror, by Sir Hercules and the famous Melesina, by Harkaway, was introduced to Tocal, and the stud took*, even a higher place than hitherto, and became famous in the production of racehorses, sires, and brood mares throughout the length and breadth of the land. After the death' of The Drummer the blood of Vedette, as it is found in Splendor, was brought in, and winners increased in numbers and the prestige of the stud was considerably enhanced. The latest recruits were Medallion, who combined ■the blood of Musket, Juliet, and Stockwell, and Simmer, a son of St. Simon and that queen among racers, Dutch Oven. For over 40 years T'ocai-hred mares have played star parts in other studs, and to prove the value of Tocal blood l mention, need only be made of Frailty, the dam of Trenton; Cinnamon, the dam of A'bercorn; Wheel of Fortune, the dam of Warpaint; Primrose, the dam of Newin aster; Melodious, the dam of Wallace; Tiwoona, the dam of

Cranberry; 'Moonga, the dam of Seahorse; Goldin©, the dam of Althotas; The Oaks, the dam of The Chevalier: Mantilla, the dam of Kilt: Babette, the ■dam of Redavni; Spring Blossom, the dam of Sprig o’ Myrtle; and others too numerous to particularise. Among great winners bred' at Tocal or sired by Tocal stallions during t-lie past 20 years were Honeydevv, Chicago, Cardigan, Melos, Arsenal, Medusa, Tom Brown, Morpeth, Keith, The Jewel, Jeweller, Hilaritus, Sou’-Wester, Fetronal, The Broker, Impulse, Algerian, Merriment, Ellerdale, Brocldeigh, Kilmore, Uabba, Agate, Ruby d’Or, MassirJssa, Candour, A 1 been re, Kallatirm, Obhurar, King Olaf, Panoply, Splendide, Newcastle, " and scores dr others. During the period mentioned G-oldsborougli’s stock won over 550 races, worth nearly £75,000 and from August, 1888, to August, 1900, Splendor sired winners of 395 races, which were worthi £42,507. The following are the details of sales :

STALLIONS.' Bile h Simmer (imp.), by St. Simon — Dutch Oven, by Dutch Skater—Mr P. Reynolds, 1290 guineas. Ch h Medallion, by Nordenfeldt—Locket (imp.), by Thunderbolt—Mr Prank Reynolds, 359 guineas. Ch h Splendor (imp.), by Speculum—• Bathilde, by Stookwell —Mr Frank Mack, 49 guineas. Br b Sweet William, by Yattendon from Lady Hooton, by Stockwell—Mr T. Cook, 26 guineas. B f, 3 years, by Sweet William from Rose of Cobh ami by Maribyrnong—Mr Frank Mack, 13 guineas.BROOD MARES.

B in Algerine, by Hawthornden (imp), from Algeria (imp.), by Blinkhoolie, with filly foal by Medallion—Mr F. Reynolds, 265 guineas. B m Buena, b.y Sweet William from Ruby, by Tim Whifder (imp.)—Mr B. M. Osborne, 40 guineas. Ch m Chlorine, by Grand Flaneur from Banksia (imp.), by Wild Oats—Mr F. Reynolds, 110 guineas. ■‘.r-ss&Ai

Br m Canta trice, b'y Goldsboro ugh— Songstress, by The Drummer (imp.)—Mr L. 1). Nathan (N.Z.), 200 guineas. B m Evergreen, by Sweet William or Splendor (inn).) —Camelia, by Kelpie (imp.) —Mr Clarence Smith, 15 guineas. Br m Cleopatra, by Goldr-bcrough—Ka-bena, by Yattendon—Mr A, Harris, 85 guineas. B m Bpine, by .'Swe-efc William—Tim Thorn., by The Barb, by Whalebone—Mi* J. B. Williamson (N.Z.), 25 guineas. Ch m Equation, by Grand Flaneur— Fair Duchess (imp.), fov Blair Athol, with filly foal by Gibraltar—Mr F. Reynolds, 130 guineas. Cli m E-gale, by Goidsborough—nation, by Grand Flaneur, with filly foal by Medallion—Messrs J. and ~W. Thompson, 210 guineas. Br m Florence, by.Maribyrnong, or Tim Whiffier- —Evangeline, by Cossack—Mr Frank Mack, 15 guineas. B m Gala, by Goldsborough—Merry-go-round. by Hamlet, with filly foal by Simmer* (imp.)—Mr A. Xloo-ke, jun., 110 guineas. Cli m Gavotte, by Splendor (imp.), from Minuet, by Goldsborough, with blk colt foal by Simmer (imp.)—Messrs J. and W. Thomson. 300 guineas, Blk ni Kihnor&y (imp.), by Ki'warlin from Union, by Sterling, with filly foal by Medallion —Mr J. B. Williamson (N.Z.), 28ft guineas. Br m Lady Agnes, by Neckersgat from Peradventure (imp.), by Adventurer Mr J. 13. Williamson (N.Z.), 30 guineas. B m Minuet, by Goldsborough from Melody, by The Barb, with colt foal by Simmer (imp.)—Messrs H. E. A. and V. White, 500 guineas. i» m Melodia., by Goldsborough from Melody, by The Barb, with colt foal by Medallion—Mr J. B. Williamson (N.Z.), 130 guineas. Br m Mignard, by Splendor (imp.), from Mingara, by Yattendon, with filly foal by Simmer (imp.)—Mr B. M. Osborne, HO guineas. Br in filing era, by Yattendon from The Fly, Ivy Fisherman (imp.)-—Mr A. Hooke, jun., 11) guineas. Ch m JN' by Goldsborough from Lady Laura, by Hamlet—Mr E. IE White, 70 guineas. Ch rn Neringla-, by Goldsborough from Mabel, by Millionaire (imp.)—Mr J. B. Williamson (N.Z.), 10 guineas. Br in Orchestra, by Goldsborough from Melody, by The Barb, with colt foal by Splendor (imp.)—Mr L. D. Nathan (N.Z.), 220 guineas. Br m Pa trie, by Splendor (imp.), from Tauri, by The; Drummer (imp.)—Mr S. Reynolds. 100 guineas. B m Queen Slab, by Goldsborough from Titania, by New Warrior (imp.), with colt foal by Medallion—Mr W. Mooney (Q.), 180 guineas. Ch m Sweet Briar, by Goldsborough from The Thorn, by The Barb, with fiiiy foal by Simmer (imp.)—Mr Frank Reynolds, 110 guineas. B ni Songstress, by The Drummer (imrO, from Canary, by Lapidist—Mr J. B. Williamson (N. 3.), 10 guineas. Br m Sorefia, by Goldsborough from Happy Thought, by The Barb—Mr .1. Pearse, 12 guineas. B m. Salutation, by Segenhoe from Welcome (imp.), by Dutch Skater, with a filly foal by Medallion—Mr Frank Reynolds, 180 guineas. Br ni Spicula, by Sweet William from Sweet Briar, b ,r Goldsborough, with filly foal by Medallion—Mr D. Cullen, 50 guineas. Ch m Spagetti, by Splendor (imp.) from Vermicelli, by Gang Forward (imp.)—Mr J. B. Williamson. (N.Z.), 10 guineas.

Br m. Storm, by Goldsborough from Sea Breeze, by The- Barb, with br colt foal by Splendor (imp.)—Mr J. B. Williamson (N.Z.), 310 guineas. Ch in Ta Ta, by Segenhoe from Adieu (imp.), by Blair Athol, with filly foal by Medallion—file Frank Reynolds, 170 guineas. Br m Toi Toi, by Splendor (iinp.) or Sweet William from Tauri, by The Drummer (imp.)—Mr L. D. Nathan, 55 guineas. B m Tauranga, by The Drummer (imp.), from Titania. by New Warrior (imp.), with filly foal by Medallion —Mr Frank Mack, 50 guineas. Br m Vera, by Kelpie (imp.), from Blink Bonny, by The Barb, with foal by Medallion —Mr Id. Holmes, 30 guineas. ’Welcome Queenie, by Welcome .Jack (N.Z.), from Queens berry, by Hawthornden (imp.), with filly foal hy Medallion—fifr Frank Reynolds, 100 guineas. UNTRIED STOCK. B f Outline, 3 years, by Goldsborough from Tauri. by The Drummer (imp.)—-Mr Sydney Reynolds, 110 guineas. B f Oran. 3 years, by Goldsborough from Welcome Queenie, by Welcome Jack (N.Z.) —Mr p. Reynolds, 100 guineas. Ch t Medalet, 3 years, by Medallion from Ta Ta, by Segenhoe—Mr Frank Reynolds, 45 guineas, Oil f. 3 years, by Splendor (imp.) from Vera, by Kelpie- (imp.)—Mr R. Gibson, 26 guineas. Br f, 3 years, by Sweet William from Storm, by Goldsborough—Mr L. D. Nathan, 55 guineas. Br g, 3 years, by Goldsborough -from Florence, by Mariby rnong or Tim Whiffier (imp,)-—Mr R. Godfrey. 30 guineas. Ch f, 2. years, by Gibraltar from Neringla. by Goldsborough—Mr E. Holmes, 16 guineas. B f, 2 years, by Sweet William from Sea Foam, b'v The Drummer (inn,;—Mr J. pearse, 17 guineas! Br g\ 2 years, by Medallion from Melodia, by Goldsborough—-Mr* M. Murphy, 28 guineas. Ch g, 2 years, by Medallion from Merry-go-round, by Hamlet—Mr T. Stewart, 14 gui of as. Cli f. 2 rears, hr Medallion from Eauation. by Grand Flaneur—Mr J. B. Williamson, 45 guineas. B)k nx (half-bred), by Perfection from Honeymoon by Ha-wthornden (imp.)—Mr J. Brown. 3-i guineas.

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND

RACES AT PAHIATUA

Special ico the “ Times.” PAHIATUA, January 30

The annual meeting of the Pahiatua Racing Club opened to-day. Showers of rain fell throughout the day. The course was very heavy. There was a fair attendance. The Wairarapa contingent- were very successful, winning six out of eight races. General Wolfe should have won the Maiden Plate, in which he was badly ridden, but his rider made no mistakes in the Welter. The grey mare. Field Trick, trained by the veteran Isaac Freeth at Taulierenikau, was the biggest outsider in the Cup, and shaped well in the mud. Grey Ribbon is in good form, and won with a. big penalty. Kukup-a, also trained at Tauherenikau, won a double. There were close finishes between the placed

horses in the Hurdles, Maiden. Plate and Cup. During the day the sum- of £'3720 was put through the tofali-sato-r, which amount is £55 less than the first day last year. Results : Handicap Hurdles, of 45 so vs ; one mile and three-quarters. 148 Mr T. Newman’s g m Grey Ribbon, by Louis cVQr—'Red Ribbon, list 121 b, including 171 b penalty (O’Leary) ... ... 1 61 Mr W. McKenzie’s b g Cyclist, aged, 9sfc (Galbraith) ... ... 2 109 Mr W. Corlet-t’s ch g Master Jack, aged, lOst 71b (W. Bu'ckeridge) ... ... ... ... 3 Also started—3o Morning 9s-1 101 b, 35 Young Ma-tai 9st. ■ Young Matai led. for a round, and passing the stand was followed by Cyclist, Master Jack, Grey Ribbon and Morning in order. Cyclist took the lead at the back, and, rounding the bend, was joined by Grey Ribbon. Cycliststumbled at the last fence, and Grey Ribbon won by half a length, Master Jack, the same distance away, third. Time, Srain 43sec. Dividend, £2 os. Flying Handicap, of So sovs; six furlongs. 162 Mr I). Scally’s b m Somnolent, by Somaas—Wairuareka, syrs, Bst 91b (Raynor) ... ... ... 1 96 Mr J. Parker's br in Mustslia, ■aged, 7sc 101 b (Crawford) 20 Mr R. Aeheseivs blk in Lethargy, oyrs, 6st 131 b (including 31b overweight■) (Cress) ... ... ... 3 Also started—ll 9 Himalaya- 7st 91b (including 41b overweight), 52 Rags Ist 31b. Somnolent, Must ell a and Lethargy led in that order from flag-fall. Tho first named won comfortably by .three lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 22sec. Dividend, £2 11s. Maiden Plate of 30 sovs ; seven furlongs. 161 Mr J. : Macara’s br m Plaidie, by Quilt —Jeuza.il, oyrs, Bst 131 b (Garret) ... ... ... ... 1 35 Mr A. G. PilmeFs blk g Genetrai Wolfe, aged, Bst 131 b (MeMorra-n) 2 41 Mr J. Melville’s br nx Wee Guard, aged, Bsfc 131 b (Langley) ... ... 3 Also started—l 9 Thelma Bst 131 b, 60 RosJyn Bst_l3ib-. Plaidid led for half a mile, when- she was passed by General Wolfe. The latter led into the straight, and was winning comfortably, when Piaidie got up on the rails and won by a head. Time’, Imin 40sec. Dividend, £1 15s. Pahiatua Cup Handicap, of 90 sovs; one mile and a quarter. 70 Mr R. Bright’s gr f Field Trick, by Trickster—Fieldpietae, oyrs, 7st- (Jackson) ... ... ... I 113 Mr J. T. Blake 1 ’s b g Passion Fruit, 4yrs, Bst lib (McKinnon) 2. 89 Mr J. Swaysland’s ch m Xliumination, 3yrs, 9st (including 17ib penalty) (Ayres) ... ... ... 3 Also started—2B3 Tukapa Sst 13!b, 70 Gipsy Queen Ssfi 4lfc, 90 Tokacea Sst 43b, 78 Rata Bst. ID eld Trick, illumination and Gipsy Queen led for about a. mile, where Tukapa ranged alongside of Field Trick, and Gipsy Queen dropped back. Passion Fruit cams through entering the straight, but Field Trick lasted long, enough, to win by a length, Illumination the same distance away, third. Gipsy Queen finished fourth. Time, 2min 24sec. Dividend, £lO 4s. Telegraph Stakes, of 40 sovs; five furlongs. •85 Mr G. Burt’s ch m Kukapa, by • Forester—Jeanette. 4yrs, 7st (kb (Ayers) ... . .1. '... ... 1 57 Mr J. Parker’s b in Mustelia, aged. Bst 21b (Ellenu) ... ... 2 20 Mr J. OrFs 1) m. Aldiuga, -lyrs, 7st (Cress) ... ... ... ... 3 Also started—lol Parahina 9st Jib, 77 Norine 9st lib, 102 G-reensleeve 7st 3 2ih, 13 Nina 7st 91b, 5 Tirea- 7st 91b, 17 Lady Undy 7st 91b, 9 Melrose 7st 71b, K:hu-taura-ngi 6st 101 b, 23 Manawanui 6st 101 b. ' Greensleeve led for about four furlongs, where Kukapa took the lead ,and was not afterwards headed, winning comfortably by three 1 lengths from MuSteila, who came fast in the straight. ite others were strung out. Time, Iraki Bsee. Dividend, £5 9s: Members' Handicap,. of 25 sovs; seven furlongs. 60 Mr C. Avery’s ch g Ma-ngahao, by Wanderer, 3vrs, lOst- 71b (Mr Hirst) ... 146 Mr A. G. Riches’s b g Splash, 3yrs, lust- 71b (Mr Sims)— ... 2 97 Mr J. B. Eaton’s ch g Kokata'u, aged, list- 51b (Mr Pilmer) 3 Also started —22 Postscript list olb, 10 Germs list olb, 7 Makakahi list 51b, 17 Joubert list 31b. Postscript led for half the distance, when Mangahao took the lead, and after a good race, won bv half a length. Time, Imin 41-ksec. Dividetnd, £5 7s. Railway Welter, of 50 sovs; one mile. 36 Mr A. G. Pilmer’s hlk g General Wolfe, by Wolverine, aged, Bst 101 b (MeMorran) ... ... ... 1 75 Mr J. Cress's br g Cavalier sjrs lOst (O’Leary) ... ... ... 2 82 Mr W. Robinson’s b g Rags, 3yrs 9st 71b (T. Robinson) ... ... 3 Also started—-47 Forest Oak 9st 101 b, 21 Gunfeldt 9st 81b, 131 Infantry fist, 33 Cyclist Bst 101 b. General Wolfe led all the way, and won easily by half a dozen lengths. Cavalier beat Rags on the post for second money. Time, Imin 57sec. Dividend, £lO 15s.

Kcnini Handicap, of 35 sovsj seren furlongs. 178 Mr G. Burt/s c-h m Kukupa, by Forester—Jeanette, 4yro, 3sf (including lQlb penalty) (Ayers) 1 132 Mr J. Bacovitch’s b g Fireball, 4yrs, Bst 51b (Langston) ... .... 2 137 Mr J. Trevena’s br g Tok&tea, aged, Bst 111 b (Wilson) 3 ; Also started —26 Silverspur 7st 41b (Dickson). Kukupa led all the way, and won easily by half a dozen lengths. Time, Imin S9sec. Dividend, £2 7s. ; PAHXATUA, January 31.

. The Pahiatua Racing Club’s meeting was concluded to-day in fine weather. There was a considerable increase in the attendance.

:: .Grey Ribbon just failed to concede Master Jack two stone in the Hurdles. The stewards did not like the way Galbraith rode Cyclist, but accepted his explanation as 'Satisfactory. Norine showed improved form in. the Onslow Park Handicap. The stewards dismissed a protest for inconsistency. In justice to Mr. G. E. G. Richardson, the Napier sportsman, in whose name she ran, it should be stated that he has now nothing to do with Norine. Passion Fruit was beaten in the big race, but paid a good dividend in the Grandstand Handicap. McPherson did not make a good exhibition on the favourite Oudenardo. Manawanui was made favonrite in the Scurry on his running in the Stewards’, but could only get second to Wee Guard (one of the numerous Vanguard tribe), who ran well in the Maiden the previous day. The amount of £3480 was put through the totalisator, making a total of £7209 for the meeting. This amount is £617 less than was handled last year. The jockeys all wore black arm bands, and the officials of the club wore mourning for the Q leen. Results:— °

Newmarket Plandicap, of 30 sovs; seven furlongs. 233 Mr J . Swaysland’s ch m Illumi-

nation, by Petroleum—Waikino, B.yrs, Bst 131 b (Ayers) ... ... 1 98 Mr J. Bacovitch’s b g Fireball, 4yrs, Bst (Langstone) ... ... 2 81 Mr W. Robinson’s b g Rags, 3yrs. 6st 91b (Robinson) ... ... 3 Also started—39 Lethargy 6st 91b. Fireball and Lethargy led for about five furlongs, when Illumination ran into first place. A good finish between Fireball and Illumination resulted in favour nr the latter by a length and a half. Time, Imin 39sec. Dividend, £1 lbs.

Handicap Hurdles, cf 40 sovs; one mile and a half. 60 Mr W. Corlett’s ch g Master Jack, by Master Agnes, aged, lOst 91b (W. Buckeridge) ... 1 22 Mr T. Newman’s gr m Grey Ribbon, aged, list 91b (O’Leary) ... 2 9 Mr J. S. George’s b g Young Matai, aged, 9s t (McLaughlin) ..T 3 ■ AJso started—B7 Cyclist 9st 71b, 70 Hail 9sfc, 12 Morning 9st. • Morning cut out the running to the llnrdle at the entrance of the straight where she ran off. This left Grey Ribbon and Master Jack in command as they raced past the stand. They enMjed tlie straight together, but Grey .ribbon lost some ground by striking the last fence. Master Jack won by two lengths. Time, 3min Bsee. .Dividend, £6 18s.

Onsiow Park Handicap, of 30 sov.s ; -six furlongs. 95 Mr G. S. G. Richardson’s b m Norine, by Strowan—No rah aged, Bst 61b (Wilson) ... ... 1 118 Mr J. Parker’s br m Mustell’a, aged, 7sl; 131 b (Crawford) ... f? 1-19 Mr G. Burt’s eh m Kukapa, 4-yrs Bst 9lh (McPherson) ... _ ? , Also started—3s Parahina 9st, 72 Skv--iark 7 s .t 131 b, 12 Splash 6st 91b. Muste!la took the lead at the start, and led into the straight, where she was overtaken by Norine. The latter won by half a length. Kukapa was about a. neck away, third. Time, Imm 22-'s«e Dividend, £4 11s. 3 A protest lodged against Norine for inconsistent running was dismissed. Racing Club Handicap, of 70 sovs; ouc mile and! a furlong. 70 Mr Lambert’s b m Gipsy Queen by Gipsy King, syrs,‘ 7st 9ib (Gosnall) ... ... ... ... i 183 Mr J. F. Blake’s b g Passion Fruit, 4yrs, 7st I.llb (McKinnon)' ... 2 28 Mr J. Cress’s b c Cavalier, syrs, 6st. 71b (Cress) ... ... ... 3 Also started—l7s Somnolent 12st 9‘b. 23 Rata 7st 71b, 60 Sylvie 6st 71b. Passing the stand the order was Somnolent, Sylvie and Cavalier, with Rata tailing off last. Somnolent rushed to the lead along the back, and rounding; the bend was joined by Passion Fruit and Gipsy Queen. The latter was first into the straight, and won by two lengths. Cavalier was three lengths away, third. Time, 2min 6sec. Dividend, £6 18s. Stewards’ Stakes Welter, of 40 sovs; six furlongs. 57 Mr J. W. Nix's ch g Forest Oak, by Forester—Belinda 4yrs, 9st31b (H. Reed) ... ’ ... ... 1 9 Mr H. Hobson’s gr g Manawanui, aged, Bst 71b (McKinnon) ... 2 97 Mr W. Robinson’s b g Rags, 3yrs, 9st #b ,(Robinslon) ... ... 3

Also started —23 Grey Ribbon iOsfe 81b, 28 Skylark 9st 91b, 35 Gunfeldt 9st 71b, 4 Postscript Bst llib, 15 Kokalau Bst 71b.

Forest Oak led all the way, and won by half a length from Manawanui, R-igs and Grey Ribbon close up. Time, lmin 29 l-ssec. Dividend. £4 4s.

Grandstand Handicap, of 35 sovs; ono mile. 93 Mr J. T. Blake’s b g Passion Fruit, by Dmglas—Lady Jane, 4yi's. Bst 81b, (McKinnon) ... 1 21S Mr Mae&ra’s br m Plaidie, oyrs, 7st 101 b (Wilson) ... ... 2 228 Mr W. Buckeridge’s br m Oudenarde. 4yrs, Bst olb (McPherson) 3 Also started—l3l Heart Whist 7st 13!b, 34 Infantry 6st 101 b (including 41b overweight), 23 Morning 6st 71b. Piaidie was quickest away, and led along the back, followed bv Oudenarye. The filly ied into the straight, where Passion Fruit was second. A great finish resulted in a head victory for Passion Fruit Gudenarde the same distance away

Pahiatua Scurry, of 25 sovs ; weight, Bst.

Seven furlongs. 140 Mr J. Melville’s b m Wee Guard, by Vanguard—Wheel of Fortune, aged (Langley) ... ... ... 1 195 Mr 11. Hobson’s gr g Manawanui, aged (McKinnon) ... ... 2 53 Mr A. Naylor’s br g Silver Spur, aged (Price) ... ••• ... 3 Also started —62 Splash (Crawford), 37 Sea King (Raynor), 65 Phyllis (R. Buckeridge). Won comfortably by half a dozen Time, Imin 42tsec. Dividend, £3 10s.

A JOCKEY’S CASE.

The case of Henry Telford v. Albert Peters, heard before Dr McArthur, S.M., on the 31st uit., was a claim for £l6, alleged to be due to plaintiff from Peters as riding fees in connection with services rendered at the Marton meeting last September. Mr Hindmarsh, counsel for defendant, set up the defence that Telford was an unlicensed jockey at the time, and that, therefore, Peters would not have been able to get the prizes offered for the races had his horses gained first place when ridden by Telfoi'd. Mr Dalziell, counsel for plaintiff, elicited from kirn that he had been the holder of a jockey’s license ; that in the interval of making the arrangement with Peters to ride the horses, Teifoi'd put in an application for a renewal of bis license; that owing to some misunderstanding a notice was inserted in the papers stating that among renewals of jockeys’ licenses granted by the Metropolitan Club was that of Telford, whereas the fact was that the question of a renewal was held over in Telford’s case. It was sought by the defence to establish that Telford had not done justice to a horse which he rode for Peters, but the plaintiff gave a feasible explanation of the occurrence. H. M. Lyon, secretary of the Wellington Racing Club, deposed that Telford’s license was refused because he had an interest in a racehorse—he was not a disqualified jockey. The refusal of Telford’s license was notified in the “Weekly Press,” but it was likely that before the Marton meeting Telford would only see the Wellington papers. Mr Hindmarsh submitted that the fact of plaintiff being unqualified to act as a jockey absolved Peters from any liability to pay him riding fees. Mr Dalziell urged that there was absolutely no deceit on his client’s part—the absence of that was clearly proved by the evidence. The contract having been performed it could not be severed, and defendant’s only remedy was to sue rrelford for damages. The defence set up, •said counsel, was merely a quibble in order to escape liability. The Magistrate said he was guided in the decision he was about to give 'by the evidence of IMr Lyon, who had deposed that under the circumstances of the case he thought Telford was justified in riding, and that it was possible the Metropolitan Rue mg Club would have taken into account the special circumstances of the case in the event of an appeal against a (supposititious win by Peters’s horse. Judgment would be for plaintiff, with £1 16s costs. Mr Hindmarsh gave notice of appeal.

AUCKLAND R.C.’S AUTUMN MEETING. 1901.

CENTURY STAKES, of 1000 sovs; second 200 sovs, and third 100 sovs from the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Weight for age, with penalties and allowances. One mile and a half. Douglas Gordon’s blk c Advance, by Vanguard—Laurel, 4yrs 10 3 E. J. Evans’s b h Coronet, by Castor —Necklace, 6yrs ... ... 9 8 J. Chaafe’s br h St. Paul, by St. Leger—Satanella, aged ... 9 3 L. D. Nathan’s blk c Explosion, by Cuirassier—Jadestone, syrs ... 9 3 J. Taylor’s gr c Dayntree, by Castor —Vivandiere, syrs ... 9 3 Major George’s ch c Seahorse, by Nelson —Moonga, 4yrs ... 9 0 F. Wa ts" n s I g Battle axe, bv Hotchkiss —Queen Cole, 6yrs 8 12 J. Monk’s ch g Ostiak, by Stepniak —Miss Betty, 4yrs ... ... 8 9 W. H. Woodroffe’s b c Sant Ilario, by St. Leger—Cissy, 4yrs ... 8 7 E. J. Watt's ch c Nobility, by St. Leger—Lady Emily ; 3yrs 8 4 Hon. H. Mosman’s b c Hengist, by St. Leger—Hilda, 3yrs ... 8 4 Hon. H. Mossman’s b f Formula, by Hotchkiss —Forma, 3yrs ... 8 2 G. P. Donnelly’s b f Kahuwai, by Quilt —Brooklet, 3yrs... ... 8 2 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s blk c iEneas, by Dreadnaught—Enid, 3vrs 7 13

L. D. Nathan’s b g Beddington, by Seaton Delavel —Miss Letty, 3yrs ... ... ... ... I 13 D. McLeod’s ch f Matamataharakiki, by St. Loger—Bellona, Syrs 7 13 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s ch c Terror, by Dreadnought Trentalto, Syrs 7 13 J. McHugh’s br c S out fish, by Soult—Fishgirl, 3yrs ... ... 7 13 E. J. Watt’s b f Blue Water, by St. Leger—Sapphire, 3yrs ... 7 11 D. Scott’s br £ Gold Cord, by Gold Re.ef—Cordelia, Syrs ... ... 7 11 F. Watson’s b g Tupara, bv Hotchkiss —Queen Cole, Syrs ... 7 8 HAWKE’S BAY J.C.’S AUTUMN MEETING. HAWKE’S BAY STAKES, of 500 sovs. For two and three-year-olds. Weight for-age, with penalties and allowances. E. J. Watt’s ch c Nobility, by St. Leger—Lady Emily, Syrs ... 8 6 Sir Geo. Clifford’s ch c Cannie Chiel, by GTanranaid Weathereye, Syrs 8 6 R. and R. Duder’s br c Takapuna, by St. Hippo—Anna, 3yrs ... 8 6 W. Rathbone’s br g Assayer, by Gold Reef —Thyra, 3yvs ... 8 3 G. P. Donnelly’s b f Kahuwai, by Quilt —Brooklet, Syrs ... ' ... 8 3 J. T. Ryan’s ch c Nonette, by SeaHon. J. D. Ormond’s blk g FEneas, by Dreadnaught—Enid, 3yrs 7 7 R. Platt’s blk f Chorus Girl, by Orestes —Coryphee, 3yrs ... 7 7 ten Belava-l—Charente, 2yrs 7 3 Douglas Gordon’s b c Laureate, by Rangipuhi—Laurel 2yrs ... 6 12 A. Moss’s or c Canteen, by Castor Vivandiere, 2yrs ... ... 6,12 Sir Geo. Clifford’s b f Windwhistle, by Clanran'ld Weathereye, 2vrs ... ... ... ... 6 9 G. G. Stead’s br c Royal Artillery, by Hotchkiss—Rose of Weilington, 2yrs ... ... ... 6 5 G. G. Stead’s ch c Knight Errant, by St. Leger Forma, 2yrs ... 6 5 L. Wood’s b c Gorrick, by Hotchkiss—Queen Cole, 2yrs ... 6 5 A. Moss’s ch c Billet Doux, by St. Leger—Valentina, 2yrs ... 6 5 G.‘‘ G. Stead’s ch f Cruciform, by St. Leger—Forinc, 2yrs ... 6 2 W. Rathbone’s br f Acres, by Apremont, Innisthona, 2yrs... 6 2 W. Rathbone’s ch g Lingerer, by Apremont —Taihoa, 2yrs ... 6 2 W. Launceston’s b f Sunfish, by Far Niente —Cuttlefish, 2yrs... 6 2 P. E. Baldwin’s br f Spungold, by Gold Reef—Pmverewere, 2yrs 6 2 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s br f Snooze, .by Flintlock —Lullaby ... 6 2 T. H. Lowry’s b f la, by Torpedo— Rivulet, 2yrs ... ... ... 6 2 Hita Te Kani’s b g, by Quilt — Whaitiri, 2yrs ... ... 6 2

EGMONT RACING CLUB

SIRES’ HACK PRODUCE STAKES, 1901, of 200 scvs. For three-year-olds. Derby weights. One mile and a quarter. M. F. Baird’s ch f Sophia, by Gipsy King—Deadshct mare. J. McCarthy’s b f Nai Nai, by Haere —Countess. F. H. Lambert’s b c Otario, by Haere— Stray-shot. D. Huges’s b f Pikirnai, by Haere— Konini.

F. C. Bennett’s b c Flying Shell, by L e b e I—B o m b shell.

MARLBOROUGH R.C.’S AUTUMN MEETING.

FOURTH MARLBOROUGH HACK CHALLENGE STAKES, of 100 sots. For two, three, and four-year-olds. Weight-for-age, with penalties and allowances. A Rore’s b g, by Hillstone—Tauhuna, 4yrs ~ - a

Rore’s ch f, by Hillstone —Waira-

rapa, -rvii. A. Rere’s b g, by Sou’-wester —Taihuna, 3yrs A. Rore’s b g, by Sou’-wester —Wairarapa, 3yrs W. L. Clifford’s ch f, by Meridian — Dunera, 2yrs J. Cooper’s b g, by Quilt —Whaitiri, Syrs J. Cooper’s b f, by Waterfall —Primrose, 3yrs

J. Cooper’s b f, by Quilt —Jeuzail, 3yrs J. Paul’s b f, by Somnus —Legera, 3yrs W. Strang’s b g, by Quilt —Waitiri, 4yrs

D. Burn’s br g, by St. Leger—Sunbeam, 3yrs E. Hammond’s br f, by Arawa —Silver Sea, 3yrs J. Reed’s ch g Forest Oak, by Forester —Miranda, 4yrs J. Robinson’s br f, by Sou’-wester, 3yrs S. Tapp’s ch c, by Westmere —Martha, 2yrs

W. F. Gillett’s b g Skylark, by Meridian—Tui, 4yrs F. N. Jones’s ch m Hinerau, by Fisite —Hinemoa, 4yrs W. C. Harley’s ch c J. G. Ward, by Awarua Rose—Wreath, 3yrs A, Goff’s b f, by Merrie England—Patricias mare, 3yrs

G. Fellingham’s b f Bopeiep, by Forester —Zara, 4yrs S. Hambloton’s b c Melwood, by St. Leger—Ladybird, 3yrs S. Hambleton’s br c Waterford, by Jet d’Eau—Forlorn Hope, 4yrs

E. Cheeseman’s b g Kaloc, by Caloaia ll.—King Cle mare, 4yrs E. Cheeseman’s ch f, by Caloola II. — Hercules mare, 4yrs 11. Redwood’s b f Toot, by Catesby— Peri, 4yrs

H. Redwood’s b c Waitutu, by Catesby—Wai, 4yrs

WEIGHTS FOR DANNEViRKE.

The following weights have been declared by Mr J. E. Henrys for the Dannevirke Jockey Club: Flying Handicap.—-Spark 9st 31b, Mongonui Bst 91b, Selkirk Bst 21b, Dewdrop Bst lib, Horoeka 751131 b, Muskatcon 7st 61b, Tirea 7st 41b, Eau de Vie 7st, Nina, 6st 131 b, Rags 6st 101 b, Prattle 6st 101 b, Manawanui 6st Olb, Mcera 6st 71b, Avenue 6st 71b. Dannevirke Handicap—Sirius Sst 121 b, Lady’s Link 9st, Assayer Sst 91b, Passion Fruit, Sst 91b, Dev, 7 drop 7st 91b, Cyclist 6st 71b, Rags 6st 7ib, Nobleman 6st 71b.

Hurdles. —First Shot lOst 131 b, Eucharist lOst 111 b, Wharangi lOst 91b, Dutrous 9st 111 b, Mooz 9st, Violet 9st. ;

■ Railway Handicap.—Lady’s Link 9st 41b, Assayer Bsfc' 131 b, Passion Fruit Sst 9ib, Selkirk Sst 31b, Dewdrop Bst 21b, Horoeka 7st 131 b, Muskatoon 7st 71b, Tirea 7st olb, inlying Colours 6st 121 b, Prattle 6st 121 b, Manawanui 6st 111 b, Moera 6st 71b, Avenai ost 71b, Splash 6st 71b.

Whiter Handicap.—Sirius list 1C lb,’ Passion Fruit 10st' 12ib, V/harangi lOst 31b, First Shot lOst, Tirea 9st 111 b, Earn cle Vie 9st 101 b, Rags y 9st 41b, Manawanui 9st Sib, Flying Colours, No-ieman, Violet 9sfc. ASHHURST-POHANGINA RACING CLUB. The following first-class nominations (totalling 32) were received by tbe sec-' retary, Mr J. H. Vincent, for the Ashhurst Guineas of 1902 : Mr J. Cotter’s b g by Saracen —Merrym a id ein. Mr W. MacMillan’s ch f by Bay King Mr J. Paul’s blk f by Workman—Echo. Mr M. J. Hartigan’s b f by Sylvia Park —Friskerana. Mr W. H. Niccol’s b c by Soult—Lady Antrim. Mr J. G. Collins br f by Papakiira— * Undine. Mr E. Bell’s b g by Handsome Jack— Shy. Mr T. Leen’s b f by Rangipuhi—Hippodam ia. Mr 11. Nee’s b f b~ Saracen—St. Logger mare. Mr W. F. Mcßeth’s b g by Handsome Jack —Zephyr. Mr M. J. Goodson’s ch f by St Cyr— Hypatia. Mr M. J. Goodson’s ch f by St. Cyr— Lady Emma 11. Mu' W. I. Nix’s ch f by Rebellion—Be-> Mr T. O’Neill’s b f by Johnny Faa— Daisy Clipper. Mr A. Laing’s br f by Soult—Lady Musket. Mr W. 11. Bryant’s ch f by His Lordship—U nkucwn. Mr R. Connop’s br g by Scu’-wester —- VellataMr W. M. Lemon’s r g by Administ r at o r—Sp ea r e. Dr. T. L. Paget’s b f by Sylvia ?ark— Bombshell. Mr E. Watt’s b g by Workman—Variety. Mr T. 11. Lambert’s b c by St. Leger —Cefitinere. Mr E. Adsett’s r f by Son-of-a-Gun — Evelyn. Mr W. Robinson’s hm f by "Sou’wester —Scylla. Mr W. Robinson’s c g by Orion’s Belt —Nodine. Mr W. Robinson’s b g by Orion’s Belt —Martin© Field. Mr W. Robinson’s b f by Orion’s Beit —Tawha. Mr A. Brown’s br f by Handsome Jack —Bird. Mr G. Perress’ blk c by Sou’-wester— Nov«tte. Mr D. Scott’s blk g by Kempenfeldt— Armadilla. Mr D. Scott’s c f by Handsome Jack— Veracity. Mr A. A. Gray’s b f by Saracen—Nectarine. Mr D .Orr’s blk g by Gipsy King—Unknown. CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. ' CHRISTCHURCH, February 1. The Canterbury Jockey Club has received the following acceptances : Midsummer Handicap, of 250 sovs; one mile and a half.—Paladin 9st 31b, Cameo Bst 111 b, Skobeloff Bst 41b, Huku 7st 111 b, Scottish Minstrel 6st 121 b. The nominations for the autumn meeting are :

Easter Handicap, of 500 sovs; seven furlongs.—Abercrombie, Pampero, Komuri, Glenogle, Cannie Chiel, Somerled, Boreas, Ostiak, Tortulla, Renown, Phooka, Terror, FBneas, St. Just, Jabber, Sir Launcelot, Blazer, Paladin, Cora Lynn, Cherrystone, Fashion, Hermosa, SkobelofF, St. Denis, Tsaritsa, Palaver, The Shannon, Hypnotist, Malatua, Military, Cameo, Melwood, Jewel Gun.

Autumn Handicap, of 500 sovs; one mile and a half. Jupiter, Pampero, Cannie Chiel, Glenaladale, Boreas, Tortulla, Renown, Ideal, Sir Launcelot, ror, kEneas, Paladin, Cora Lynn, Strathnaira, Cherrystone, Fashion, Skobeloff, Palaver, Fulmen, Malatua, 'Military, Cameo, Huku and Melwood.

ENGLISH SPRING HANDICAPS. LONDON, January 31. The following acceptances have been received for the Spring Handicaps - Lincolnshire Handicap—Syerla 7st oib, Australian Star 7st 2lb. Grand National—Levanter 9st 101 b. London Cup, Alexandria Park—Australian Star bst 111 b, Sailor Boy 7st 61b. Queen’s Prx/.e, Kemptcn Park—Syerla 7st 61b Laneafchire Steeplechase—Levanter 9st _loib. Babraham Plate, Newmarket— -bailor Boy 7st olb. Great Surrey Handicap—* Sailor Boy 6st 121 b. Great Metropolitan' Stakes— Parthian 9st Hb. City and Suburban Handicap The Grafter 9st 31b, Parthian Bst 121 b, oib, Australian Star 7st. Hurst Paris Handicap—Sailor Boy 7st lib. Ln ester Cup Pathian 9st. Kempt-on Jubilee Stakes —The Grafter Bst 131 b, Partlnan Bst 121 b, Syerla 7st 61b, Dundonald 6st 111 b.

The AVairarapa Racing Club intends to give £9lO in stakes at its autumn 'meeting on Easter Monday and Tuesday. The New Year Meeting resulted in a profit of about £BOO. The Woodville District Jockey Club will distribute £955 in stakes at its autumn meeting, to be held on the 27th and 28th inst. ~ The autumn meeting of tne Masterton Racino- Club will be, held on March 14tn ajid loth. £730 will be given away m •stakes. .. . .