RACING IN NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1514, 7 March 1901, Page 40

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND

WOODVILLE DISTRICT JOCKEY CLUB. SPECIAL TO (r THE TIMES.” WOODVTLLE, February 27. The weather was favourable for the opening day of the Woodville District Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting. There was a large at tender ce. Tlie sum of £5016 was put through the totalisator, which amount is £326 less than for the same day last year. Following are the resulia:— Maiden Plate, of 40 soys; second horse to receive 5 so vs from the stakes; one mile. —75 Mr J. Paul’s hr f Black Wing,bv Westmere—Echo, 3vrs, Bst 21 b (Ct. Price). 1; 29 Mr W. Mead’s ch in Komutu svrs, Bst 121 b (Crawford), 2; 115 Mr W. Donoglitie’s ch g Musketoon, Gyrs, Bst 121 b (Hannon), 3. Also started—3l Firing Colours Bst 121 b, 70 Infantry Bst 121 b, 6 Waterflv Sst 121 b. 27 Aidinga. 111 b. 59 Desnatch Bst 111 b. Black Wing led from the start, and won easily by four lengths from Formitu, who was a length in front of Musketoon. Time . 1 min 47 4-ssec. Totalisator, 503; dividend, .£<s Is-

Hack Handicap Hurdles, of 45 sovs; second horse, 5 sovs from the stakes; one mile and three-quarters.—s 7 Mr T. Been s b m Sudor by Somims—Nil Desperandum Gyrs, 9st 111 b (G. Laing), 1; 81 Mr G. Hume’s b g Arabi Paslui, aged; lOstolo (T Ross) 2- 217 Mr T. Scott’s b g Hutana 6yrs, lOst 121 b (F. Cochrane), 3 Also* started- 30 Kohunui lOst 1010 58 Rinm lOst 41b. 37 Dubious 9st 101 b, <8 Cyclist 9st 91b. 29 Morning 9st 21b 10 9st Dubious and Fitzlee led tor the first round. After going a mile they drooped back and Kohunui and under took up the running. ihe latter led into the straight, and won comfortably by two lengths from Arabi Pasha, who came f as t in the straight; Hutana third, kohunui fourth. Time. 3min 2/ 3-ssec. Totalisator, £645; dividend, £lO 3s. Grandstand Hack Handicap, of 45 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs irom th° stakes; one mile. —261 Mr C. L. Maikersey’s bit m Ngaio by TorpedoHoneysuckle, 3yrs. 7st 91b (G. 1 vice), 1; 52 Mr T Newman’s gr m Grey Rio non, aged, 7st 91b (Cress), 2; 201 Mr F Watson’s ch g Dartmoor, Gyrs, lOst 21b (me. 171 b penalty) (Gallagher). 3. Also started—B6 Rata 7st 131 b. 51 Rags 6st 71b, 17 Mangahao 6st 131 b (inc. 6Tb over weight). Ngaio got-the best of a straggling start, and was never headed, winning easily by two lengths from Grey Ribbon, Dartmoor close up third. Time. lmin 45Lee. Totalisator, £668; dividend, £2 Gs. Woodville Cup Handicap, of 200 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs from the stakes; one mile and a quarter.—7l Mr F. Walcot’s gr m Queen’s Guard, by Vanguard—Juliet, aged, 7st 71b (Wilson), 1; i2l Mr F Watson’s b g Battleaxe, Gyrs. Bst 131 b (Gallagher). 2; 241 Mr D. Thomson’s b g Will-o’-the-Wisp. syrs, ast (Lindsay), 3. Also started—l 33 Paihver Bst 91b ' 65 Murmur Sst, 41 Volley 7st 101 b, 15 Derringcotte 7st 91b, 87 Sirius 7st 71b. 39 Calceolaria Bst 31b (inc. 101 b penalty), 65 Waingawa 6st 31b, 10 Dewdrop 6st 71b. Waingawa and Dewdrop showed out at the start, and led. past the stand, attended by Sirius and Queen’s Guard. This order was maintained along the back, but rounding the bend Queen’s Guard took the lead, and was first into the straight. Battleaxe ran into second place at the ton of the straight, and went in pursuit of‘Queen’s Guard, but the grey mare was full of running and won comfortably by about two lengths. Will-o’-the-Wisp a length away ' third. Waingawa was fourth, and Volley and Murmur were tne last to finish. Time, 2min 14 l-ssec. Totalisator, £888; dividend, £ll ss. Flying Hack Handicap, of 40 sovs; second liorse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes; six furlongs.—l 73 Mr"J. Pauls hr f Black Wing, by Westmere —Echo, Syrs 7sb 101 b (inc. 101 b penalty) (Price), and 32, Mr J. Armstrong’s ch g Gipsy Jack bv Gipsy King—Star Water, 4yrs. ?st 81b (inc. 44b overweight), (Wilson), dead heat; 48 Mr C. W. Burt’s b g Valkyrie. 4yrs 6s 101 b (King), 3. Also started—lll Heroeka Bst 131 b, 57 Assayer Bst 101 b 22 Rosette 7st 121 b, 56 Te Fake 7st 111b,’ 39 Sylvie 7st 41b, 92 St. Lyra 7st 51b (inc. 21b overweight), 8 Aidinga 6st 101 b, 5 Desnatcli 7st 4lb (inc. 81b overweight). 3 Melrose 6st. 10lb (including 31h overweight), 5 Kahutaurangi 6st 13libs (including 6ilt overweight). There was some delay at the post, and the field was sent away to a straggling start. Gipsy Jack was smartest on his legs and was attended by Blackwing and Valkvrie. Gipsv .Ta ck "was first into the straight and looked all over a winner, but Price rode a great finish and got up on the post, making a dead; heat of it. Valkyrie was two lengths awav. Time, lmin 18 3-s?ec. Totalisator. £657; dividends, Gipsy Jack £9 4,3, Blackwing £1 13s. Borough Handicap (open), of 55 sovs, second horse to receive 5 sovs from the slakes; seven furlongs.—lßo Mr V. Collelo’s ch m Tli© Hempie. by Natator — Romp, Gyrs, 7st 131 b (Gallagher), 1; 170 Mr R. Campion’s b m Laurestina, Syrs, 7st 91b (Williams). 2; 76 Mr R. Te Hianga’s hr m Lady’s Link, 4yrs, 7st 21k (Smith), 3. Also started —79 St. Mark 7st 91b. 31 Jadoo 7et 111 b, 42 Whario 7st 101 b, 49 Brilliautine 6st 91b. Brilliantine got left several lengths at the start Laurestina was first away but before going a furlong jadoo had assumed the lead and led along the back attended by St. Mark. Laurestina and Lady’s Link were first into the straight. The Hempie put in a strong run half way down the straight and won bv half a length. Lady’s Link a length away third. Brilliantine finished fourth and St. Mark last. Time, lmin 32 2-ssec. Totalisator. £627; dividend, £3 2s. Welter Hack Handicap, of 40 -sovs, second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes; one mile and a distance—s 6 Mr W. Robinson’s b g Rags, by Quilt —Nymph, 3vrs, Bst 101 b (L. Robinson). 1; 233 Mr G. Newman’s gr m Grey Ribbon, aged, 9st 131 b (O’Leary), 2; 111 Mr A. G. Pilmer’s blk g General Wolfe, aged, 9st 71b (McMorran), 3. Also started—s 7 Kohunui

9st 101 b, 46 Tirea 9st 71b, 80 Forest Oak 9st 71b, li Flying Colours 9st 21b, 11 Infantry Sst 101 b, 13 The Sprite Bst 101 b. Genera 1 Wolfe was first away and passing the stand was attended by Infantry and Forest) Oak Along the" back General Wolfe was joined by Forest Oak, and these two were in the lead to the bend, where Rags ran through and was joined by Grey Ribbon. A good finish between these two resulted in a half-length victory for Rags. General Wolfe close up third. Time, 2 mil 2sec. Ttotalisator, £618; dividend, £9 18s. Electric Handicap (open), of 45 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes; five furlongs.—l 46 Mr R. Campion’s br m Laurestina, by Gun cotton— Laurel, Syrs, Sst 31b (Williams), 1; 103 Mr G. Richardson’s b m Hiamoe, 4yrs, 7st 81b (EUein), 2; 78 Mr J. Gavestock’s ch oj King's Bowman, Sst 21b (Ayres), 3. Also started —59 Osborne 7st l(Ub, 16 Nina 6st 71b. Osborne was quickest away, and led for about two furlongs, when he was overtaken by Laurestina. Rounding the bend Laurestina was joined.by Hiamoe, when Osborne dropped back. Laurestina led into the straight and won comfortably bv a length from Hiamoe, King s Bowmen three lengths away, third. Time lmin 4 4-ssec. Dividend, £2 9s.

WOODVILLE, February The Woodville District jockey Guo’s meeting was concluded to-day inffine weathere. There was a large attendance and some good racing was witnessed. The sum of £4344 was passed through the machine, making a total of £8360 for the meeting. This'"amount is £1165 less than was put through last year. There were several close finishes and Gallagher was riding in his best form. Following are the results :

Stewards’ Hack Handicap, of 40 sovs, second horse five sovs from the stakes; eeven furlongs*.—lo4 Mr J. Armstrong’s cli g Gipsy Jack, 4yrs, Ist 131 b (Wilson), 1 • 242 Mr F. Watson’s ch g Dartmoor. 6yr=, Sst 131 b (Gallagher), 2; 45 Mr W. Donoghue’s ch g Musketoon. 6yrs. 7st (Neale) 3. Also started—73 Horoeka Bst 9ib. Gipsy Jack was clear of the field as they entered the straight and after a good finish won by half a length from Dartmoor, Musketoon the same distance away. Time, lmin 33sec. Totalisator, £465; dividend,'£4. Second Hack Handicap Hurdles, of 45 sovs, second horse 5 sovs from the stakes; one mile and a half.—29 Mr ET. J. TJsshers br g Kohunui. aged, lOst 101 b (Owner), 1; 146 Mr T Scott’s b.g Hutana .Gyrs, list 31b (F. Cochrane), 2; 134 Mr T. Leen’s b m Sudor, Gyrs, lOst 121 b, (Laing), 3. Also started—79 Arabi Pasha lOst Ifiib, 35 Eucharis lOst 51b, 6 Dubious Sst 91b, 9 Cyclist 9st 71b, 22 Flying Colours, 9st 71b, 8 Morning 9st, 13 Wonder 9st, 4 Melrose Sst, 44 Art Jewel 9st. Wonder led for about half a mile, when Eucharis took up the running. Hutana led into the straight and after a good finish Kohunui won on the post by a head, Sudor two lengths away. Wonder fell*at the last hurdle and Walls received a sever© shaking. Time, 2min 29 l-ssec. Totalisator. £529; dividend, £l6 Bs.

Ruahine Hack Welter ,oi 45 sovs, second horse 5 sovs from the stakes; seven furlongs.—9s Mr A. G_, Pilmer’s blk g General Wolfe, aged. 9st 81b (MeMorran), 1; 120 Mr W. Mead’s ch m Ivomutu, Syrs, Bst 131 b (Crawford), 2; 61 Mr W. J. Nix’s ch s Forest Oak, 4yra, Sst 61b (McPherson), 3. Also started 94 Te Pake Sst 51b, 73 Moreen Bst 91b, 13 Infantry Bst 71b. Te Pake led for about four furlongs with General Wolfe next. Rounding the bend the latter took command) and was not afterwards headed, winning comfortably by two lengths. Forest Oak three lengths away. Time, lmin 36 sec. Totalisator, £580; dividend. £5 11b.

Autumn Handicap, of 150 sovs, second horse 15 sovs from stakes; one mile and a distance.—2lo Mr F. Watson’s b g Battleaxe, 6yrs, 9st 51b (Gallagher) and 102 Mr D. Thomson’s b g Will-o’-the-Wisp, syrs, s§t 2 : lb {Lindsay), dead heat; 30 Mr G. Hunger’s ch h Sirius, 3yrs, 7st 51b f King), 3. Also started—6 Palaver Sst 101 b, 42 Murmur 7st 101 b, 10 Volley. 7st 71b. 53 Waingawa 7st, 29 Lady’s Link 6st 71b. The field got away well together with the exception of Sirius, who lost about three lengths. Rounding the Jbend Will-o’-the-Wisp assumed the lead, and was attended by Sirius and Volley, with Battleaxe coming fast. Will-o’-the-Wisp was first into the straight and led to withijj about a chain of the post, where Battleaxe got up and won by a short head. The judge declared it a deaxLheat and there was a popular demonstration. Sirius was six lengths away third; Volley was fourth and Murmur last. Time, lmin 58 4-ssec. Totalisator, £548; dividends, Battleaxe £1 3s, Will-o’-the-Wisp, £2 Bs.

Telegraph Hack Handicap, of 40 sovs, second horse 5 sovs from the stakes; six furlongs.—47 Mr W. Martin’s ch m Sylvie, by Petroleum—Barbary 11., 6yrs, 7st 21b, (Jackson), 1; 230 Mr J. Paul’s br f Black Wing, 3yr&, Bst 101 b (Price), 2; 36 Mr R. Sheehy’s br g Horoeka, Syrs, Sst 121 b (Whale),3. Also started—9s Assayer 8s( 91b, 48 Musketoon 7st 31b, 54 St. Lyra 7et 51b (including 51b over weight). Sylvie and Black Wing entered the straight together, and a ding-dong finish resulted in a neck for Sylvie, Horoeka twc lengths away third. Time, lmin 18 2-ssec Totalizator, *£slo; dividend, <£9 15s. Railway Stakes, of 45 sovs; second horse, five sovs; five furlongs.— 111 Mr G. E. G. Richardson’s b m Hiarnoe 4yrs, 7st 101 b ,'Ellerm), 1; 77 Mr A. Peters’s b m Dewdrop, 4yrs, 7st 71b (Price), 2; 227 Mr R. Campion’s br m Laurestina, syrs„. 9st (Williams), 3. Also started—6l King’s Bowman 7st 91b. Dewdrop was first to move. Hiamoe won easily by four lengths from Dewdrop, Laurestina six lengths away. Time, lmin 6 l-sssc. Totalisator, *£476; dividend, <£3 17s. Hack Scuny, of 35 sovs; second horse. 5 sovs from the stakes ; five furlongs.— 254 Mr C. W. Burt’s b g Valkyrie, 4yrs, 83t 71b (Wilson), 1; 41 Mr T. Leen’s br g Nabochlish, syrs Bst 71b (Laing). 2; 129 Mr J. Macara’s blk m Green Sleeves. 4vrs, Sst 71b (Garrett) 3. Also started—4l Waltohi Bst 71b. 55 Despatch Sst 71b. 10 Thelma Bat 11Mb, 3 Postscript 83 9£lb. 9 The Gun Bst 71b. Valkvrie jumped off at the start and led all the way, winning com-

fortably by three lengths from NabockIsh, Green Sleeves half a length away third. Tme, lmin 7 4-ssee. Totalisator, <£542; dividend, £1 18s. High-Weight Handicap, of 45 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes; one mile.—9B Mr A. Ellis’s br m Brilliantine. syrs, Bst 71b (Raynor), 1; 265 Mr V. Gollello’s ch in The Hempie. 6yrs, lOst 51b (Gallagher), 2; 112 Mrs Kaiwliata’s b m Jadoo, 6yrs, 9st 41b (Davis), 3. Also started —90 Derringcotte lOst 41b,-. 98 Lady’s Link Sst 121 b. Brilliantine had a lead of two lengths as they faced for home. Half-way down the straight Gallagher put in a brilliant run on The Hempie, but suffered defeat by a short head. Jadoo a close third. Time, lmin 47 4-ssec. Totalisator, £684; dividend, £3 6s. DTJNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. DUNEIN, February 27. The Dunedin Jockey Club was favoured with splendid weather for the opening day of the Dunedin Cup meeting. At one time in the afternoon the sky became very overcast, but no rain fell. The attendance was large being ,a record for the Wingatui couyse. The racing was exce - lent, and the handicapping of Mr A. Dowse resulted in very exciting fiiusaes between the leaders in almost every race The Hon G. McLean had a touch of hard luck iu running three splendid seconds. Many believe that but for Strathnairn carrying Pamporo away in tlie Cup race, the colt would have won. As it was he was only defeated by a short head. Had "Brisa got away with the leading division in the Publicans’ Handicap, the result might have been different. After seeming almost hopelessly out of she came with a fine run. and ran the winnei to a short head. ‘ Paladin broke his leg in the Cup race, and had to be destroyed. The course was in no way responsible tor this. The sum of £6BBI was put through the totalisator, as against £7948 for the corresponding meeting last year. Following are the results: First Hurdle Handicap, of 80 sovs; second 10 sovs; one. mile and three-quar-ters. Mr O. R. Wise s b g Ilex, by Le Loup, aged, 12st 51b (Robertson), 1; 30 Mr G Livingstone’s b g Dundee, aged, list 7ib (McKenzie). 2. Onlv the pair started. Dundee led till well in the straight, when Ilex shot forward and coming on. won by a neck. Time, 3mm 39sec. Totalisator, <£94; dividend, £1 6s* First Hack Handicap, of 60 sovs; secoiul, 5 sovs; one mile.—ll 4MrH. A. Solomon’s b g Muscovite, by Stepniak—Alien, syrs, 7st 71b (L. King), 1; 95 Mr M. Friedlander’s b g Gun Rose, syrs. 6st 101 b (F. Jonesy 2; 271 Mr H. Lunn’s b g Redan, 6yrs, 7st slb <W. Toomey). 3. Also started—l 47 Wild West 7st 111 b, 36 Avrdale 6st 111 b. 130 Stock Maid 6st 91b, 103 Fighting Mac 6st 71b. Muscovite jumped off with the lead, * followed by Gun Rose and Redan while Fighting Mac hung at the post, and was out of it. Gun Rose got on terms with the leader after a furlong, but the latter drew out again, and won by three lengths; about three parts of a length between the secoud and third horses. Time, lmin 47sec. Totalisator, £831; dividend. £6 12s. Champagne Stakes of 150 sovs; second horse, 15 sovs; for two-year-olds; six furlongs.—394 Mr G. G. Stead’s b c Menschi-. koff, by Stepniak—Pibroch. 9st 101 b (R. Derrett), 1; 54 Sir G. Clifford’s b f Wind Whistle. 9st (J. Pine), 2; 16 Mr M. Friedlander’s b c Count of Kolmar, Bst 101 b, (W. Davev), 3. 67 Canteen also went to the post, "but just as tbe tapes went up he whipped round and took no part in. the race. Mensahikoff 1 and Wind Whistle went off almost together and soon had a big gap between themselves and Count of Kolmar. Wind Whistle was about a head behind Stead’s horse for the greater part of the journey, and he had to be ridden hard to keep his place. Opposite the People’s Stand he put in a challenge, but Menschikoff drew out at once; and coming on won by a length and a quarter, Count of Kolmar ten lengths away. Time, lmin 20eec. Totalisator, £531; dividend, £1 4s. Dunedin Cup, of 400 sovs, second horse 30 sovs; one mile and a half. —139 Messrs . Ellis Bros.’ ch g Jupiter, by St. Clair Evening Star, 6yrs ,Bst 51b (J McComb), 1; 526 Hoh. G. McLean’s ch c Pampero, by St.' Clair—Mistral. 3.yrs, 7st 81b (W. Hewitt), 2; 84 Mr J. McKewen’s br h Nihilist,'• byStepniak—Sincerity*, svrs, Bst 21b (T. O’Brien), y 3. Also started—32o Tortulla Bst 131 b, 158 Paladin Bst 91b and Strathnairn Bs£ 71b (coupled), 24 Oameo Bst 61b, 147 Glenaladale 6st 10lb. From a good start Pampero was first to show in front, and passing the stand was two lengths in front of Paladin and Strathnairn, who were running side by side with Jupiter next, then Cameo-and Nihilist together, Tortulla lying last. Going out of the straight Strathnairn left his stable companion, and at the s§ven furlong post had headed the son of St. Clair. Paladin and Nihilist were next, four lengths off with Glenaladale and Tortulla still lying last. Coming to the five furlongs post. Pampero reasserted himself, Jupiter running into third plape before the home turn was reached. . Strathnairn faded out of the contest and Jupiter got within slinking distance of Pampero. Both battled out every remaining inch of ground. Pampero’s rider appearing to be unable to. get full control of his -whip. Fifty ..yards from home Jupiter got iris nose in front, and passed the judge’s chair a short half head to the good,with Nihilist and Glenaladale almost locked together three lengths behind the favourite; then came Strathnairn, Cameo and Tortulla. Time, 2hrin 39 2-ssec. Totalisator, £1615; dividend? £lO 9*. Maiden Flat, of 50 sovs, second horse 5 sovs; one mile.—2B7 Mr J. A. Holmes’s nh r Terrapin, by Clanranald—Teredina, 3vrs Bet (Brown), 1; 108 Hoh G. McLean’s Tf Komuri, 3yrs, 7st 111 b (Hewitt). 2; - 4ft Mr M. Friedlander's b g Grand Shot. fivre.Set 41b (Davey), 3. Also started—s2 The Slumberer Bsfc 41b, 43 Black Pool Bst 41b, 40 Mosca Bst 41b, 18 Redan Bst 41b, ,18 Wild Lily. The field commenced to straggle from the start, Komuri and Mosca going away with the lead, Blackpool coming and Terrapin fourth. There was no

change in this order till within the straight when Terrapin went through and, challenging Komuri, who was leading, got his head in front and won by a neck Time, lmin 46sec. Totalisator, £614; dividend. £1 18s. Publicans’ Handicap, of 150 sovs, second 15 sovs; seven furlongs—3o3 Mr J. B. Reid’s ch m Hermosa, by St. Leger—Lady Velyn, syas, Bst 21b (T. O’Brien), 1; 256 Hon G. McLean’s b m Brisa, 7st 71b (Hewitt), 2; 433 Mr W. Crossan’s ch g St. Denis, 6yrs, Bst 3lb (Brown), 3. Also started —116 Red Banner, 7st 131 b, 33 Hypnotist, 7st 121 b, 128 Gladys 11. 6st 131 b. Hermosa was quickest on her legs, followed by Hypnotist, St. Denis, Brisa and Red Banner m that order. In the back stretch St. Denis ran into second place, and Brisa commenced to move up. A fine struggle home between Brisa and Hermosa resulted in Hermosa winning by a head. St. Denis several lengths away. Time, lmin 31sec. Totalisator, £1260; dividend. £3 15s. Selling Race, of 40 sovs; six furlongs 118 Mr H. A. Beaty’s ch f Illumination, by Petroleum —Waipiro, 3yrs, 7st lllb (O’Brien), 1; 316 Mr V. Harris’s ch f Battle Cry, 2yrs, 6st lllb (Jones), 2; 121 Mr W. Crossan’s ch m Proposal, syrs. Bst 4 (Hewett),3. Also started —22 Sub Rosa Bst 41b, 20 Silver Maid Bst 41b, 218 Belligerent Bst 41b, 21 Young Fox 7st lllb, 86 Norine, and 16 Galileo, 7st 41b. Young Fox was the first to get into stride, but at the back of the course Belligerent got on terms with the leader, followed by Proposal, who also joined Young Eox Illumination came on outside and a close race ensued, Illumination, Battle Cry and Proposal finishing with only a neck between them. Time, lmin 18sec. Totalisator, £938; dividend, £7 3s. The winner was bought in for £7O. Stewards’ Purse Welter Handicap, of 80 sovs, second horse 10 sovs; six furlongs—2l9 Hon G. McLean’s b m La Reine, by St. Clair—Lady Gertrude, syrs, 9st (Hewett), 1; 72 Mr T. Godfrey’s b g Gold Spur, aged, list 51b (Carr), 2; 32 Mr J. Forbes’s b m Off Chance, aged, Bst 101 b (L, King), 3. Also started —40 Decoy, lOst lib; 301 Spider 9st 31b, 168 Cadet Bst 121 b, 31 Senior Wrangler Bst 71b, 19 Hellene Bst 3jLib. Gold Spur led from the start till about 100 yards from the 'post, when La Reine, who had been running second, shot to the front and won by a length, about the same distance between the second and third horses. Time,' lmin 19 l-ssec. Totalisator, £9*o; dividend, £4. DUNEDIN, March 1. The weather was quite -wintry for the second day’s races of the Dunedm Jockey Club’s meeting, frequent cold showers falling. The attendance was rather poor. Speculation, however, was brisk, and the sum of £4745 passed through the machine, as compared with £3583 on Alie corresponding day last year. Tbe Hon G. McLean’s colt Pampero accounted for the principal race of the day, winning in workmanlike fashion, and his success was very popular. Menschikoff had a walk-over for the Railway Plate. Following are the results : Secoud Hack High-weight Handicap, of 50 sovs; seven furlongs.—94 Mr J. Forbes’s b m Off Chance, Bst 51b (King), 1; 190 Mr J. A. Holmes’s ch c Terrapin, Bst 91b (Brown), 2; 71 Mr P. Toomev s blk m Gladys 11., Bst 101 b (Noble), 3. Also started —57 Muscovite Bst 71b, 16 Wild West Bst, 22 Gun Rose 7st 101 b, 6 Stock Maid 7st 71b, 3 Fighting Mac 7st 71b. A splendid race up the straight ended in Off Chance winning from Terrapin by a neck, Gladyss 11. third, a length rway. Time, lmin 35sec. Totalisator, £538; dividend, £5 3s. City Stakes Handicap, of 100 sovs ; five furlongs.—l 43 Mr J. Brett’s ch g Red Gauntlet, 9st (Derrett), 1; 127 jlr A. Moss’s g c Canteen, 7st 21b, (King), 2; 71 Mr S. Solomon’s ch g Battler, Bst 31b (McComb), 3. Also started—B Count of (Kolmar, 3 Algarvie, Canteen, Battler and Red Gauntlet got away together. Coming up the straight Canteen appeared to be winning easily, but about fifty yards from home Derrett brought Tied Gauntlet up with a run and won by three quarters cf a length. Time, Jmin 5 2-ssec. Totalisator, £4s2dividend, £2 16s. D, J.C Handicap, of 160 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—4s4 Hon G, McKean’s ch c Pampero, by St. ClairMinstral 3yrs, Bst 31b (Hewitt), 1; 143 Mr V. Harris’s ch g Strathnairn, 6yrs, Bst 61b (Brown), 2; 45 Mr A. E. Harrison’s ch g Cameo, syrs, Bst 41b (Donovan), 3. Also started—l 43 Jupiter, 137 Nihilist, 44 Spider. From a good start Pampero took command, closely followed by Spider. Spider led down the back stretch, closely pursued by Strathnairn and Pampero. At the half mile post Strathnairn mowed up. Coming into the straight Cameo became prominent, lying second to Strathnairn. These positions were retained to the half distance, where Pampero, on the inside, came with a fine run, and, settling the pretensions of Strathnairn, won by half a length, Cameo a length away third. Time. 2min 13 2-ssec. Totalizator, £566; dividend, £1 18s. During the race Jupiter struck himself, and will not be able to race again this season. Disposal Handicap, of 50 sovs; seven furlongs.—l 3 Mr J. W. Perriam’s b m Bizarre, 7st 71b (Smith), 1; 19 Mr D, Richardson’s b m Silvermaid (late Hazel), 7st lllb (J. Pine), 2; 164 Mr W. Orossan’s ch m Proposal, Bst 91b (Hewitt), 3. Also started—63 Witchcraft Bst 21b,-124 Norine 7st 81b. Silvermaid was first away, with Bizarre handy and Witchcraft last. At the dis-tance-post, Bizarre collared the leader, and won by a couple of lengths. Time,, lmin 34 l-ssec. Totalisator, £481; dividend, £33 6s. Bizarre was sold to Mr H. Beatty for £2l. Domain Handicap, of 100 sovs; -second, 10 sovs; six furlongs.—337 Mr

T. Godfrey’s b g Goldspur, 9st 101 b (R. Godfrey), 1; 204 Mr J . B. Reid’s ch g Hermosa, Bst 91b (O’Brien), 2 : 180 Hon G. McLean’s b m La Reine. Sst (Hewitt). 3. Also started—79 St. Denis Bst 21b' 28 Hypnotist 7st 51b, 23 Senior Wrangler 6st 121 b, 12 Hellene 6st 101 b. From a good start La Reine led the field, with Goldspur on her heels, Senior Wrangler last. Half a mile from home, Goldspur took command, and Hermosa moved up, but could not reach the old gelding, who won by half a length, La Reine getting third by a head from Hellene. Time, lmin 19sec. Totalisator, £864; dividend, £2 6s. Trial Handicap, of 40 sovs; six furlongs.—66 Mr L. C. Hazlett’s b m Mosoa, 7st 121 b (Lloyd), 1; 106 Mr E. Gerkin’s br m Sharp Shell, 7st 51b (O’Brien), 2; 92 Mr M. Friedlander’s b g Grandshot, Bst 31b (Davy), 3. Also l started—34o Komuri - Bst 41b, 26 Wild West Bst 21b, 36 Blackpool Bst 91b, 24 Young Fox 7st 101 b, 6 The Slumberer 7st Bib, 12 Ax'rdale 7st, 6 Western Bell 6st 121 b, 6 Secret Service 6st 91b. Mosca got away first, followed by Sharp Shell. Mosca kept in the lead to the finish, winning by a length from Sharp Shell, Grandshot, two lengths away, third. Time, lmin 20 3-ssec. Totalisator. £720; dividend, £9 16s. Railway Plate, of 100 s ov.s: second horse, 10 soys; weight-for-age; five furlongs.—Mr G. G. Stead’s b c Men.sohikoff, 7st 21b. A walk-over. Time, lmin 6see. Suburban Welter Handicap, of 70 sovs; second horse, 10 sovs; one mile. —129 Mr A. E. Harrison’s b g Cadet, by Vanguard, 6yrs, Bst 121 b (Donovan), 1; 369 Hon G. McLean’s b m Brisa, 9st 51b (Hewitt), 2; 115 Mr G. Smith’s Rod Banner, 9st (King), 3. Also started--48 Proposal Bst 21b. Proposal jumped away into the lead. Going along the back stretch, Cadet took up the running, in company with Brisa. The big gelding eventually won in hollow fashion by two clear lengths, Red Banner third, about ten yards away. Time, lmin 48sec. Totalisator, £724; dividend, £3 7s. DUNEDIN, March 2. The Dunedin Jockey Club had good weather for the third day of its autumn meeting. It was quite a contrast to the previous day, being warm and pleasant. The rain which threatened late in the afternoon held off. The attendance was. large. The Hon C. H. Mills and seme of the Indian troops attended. The racing was again interesting, Mr Dowse’s handicaps furnishing some good finishes. Speculation was brisk, the sum of £6771 being put through. This brings the total for the meeting up to £18,387, as against £16,931 "last year. Results : Second Hurdle Handicap, of 70 sovs; one mile and a half.—l3l Mr G. Livingstone’s b g Dundee, list 101 b (A. McKenzie); 1; 64 Mr 0. R. Wise’s b g Ilex, 13st 31b, 2; 33 Mr W. Baird’s ch m Sub Rosa, lOst 101 b, 3. Sub Rosa ran off. Won by about fifteen lengths. Time, 3mini 7sec. Dividend, £1 11s. Abbotsford Welter Handicap, of 70 sovs; seven furlongs.—l9B Messrs Ellis Bros.’ b m Decoy, 9st 71b (McComb) and 228 Hon G. McLean’s b m La Reine, 9st lib (Hewitt), dead heat; .145 Mr G. Smith’s b m Red Banner, Bst 121 b, 3. Also started—Cadet,Proposal and Senior Wrangler. There was a splendid race home. La Reine drew away slightly, but Decoy arriving again, made a deadbeat of it. Red Banner was a length away, only a neck in iront of Cadet. Time, lmin 34sec. Dividends—La Reine £1 18s, and Decoy £2 3s. Hopeful Stakes Handicap, of TOO sovs; six furlongs.—l 43 Mr A. Moss’s g c Canteen, 9st 31b (King), 1; 268 Mr J. Brett’s ch c Red Gauntlet, 9st 51b, 2; 73 Mr S. Solomon’s ch g Battler, 7st 121 b, 3, Also started—Komuri. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 19 l-ssec. Dividend, £4 ss. Anniversary Handicap, of 150 sovs; one mile and a quarter.-—196 Mr J, McKeowen’s br h Nihilist, 7st TUb (McComb), JL ; 216 Mr A.. E. Harrison’s ch g Cameo, Bst 31b, 2; 127 Mr J. B. Reid’s ch m Hermosa, 7st 91b, 3. Also started—Fulmen, Pampero and Strathnairn. Nihilist got home by half a length, with three lengths between second and third. Strathnairn was ; fourth. Time, lmin 12 2-ssec. Dividend, £6. Third Hack Handicap, of 40 sovs; six furlongs.—l3l Mr H A Solomon’s b g Muscovite, 8&t 71b (McComb), 1; 209 Mr J. G. Holmes’s ch c Terrapin, Bst 91b, 2 ; 18 Mr J W Perrian’s b m Stock Maid, 6st lllb, 3. Also started—Off Chance, Mosca, Gladys H.-,’ Sharpshell, Wildwest, Fighting Mao and Secret Service. Won comfortably by two lengths. Time, lmin 19sec. Dividend, £B. Flying Handicap, of 90 sovs; seven furlongs.—-205 Hon G. McLean’s b m Brisa, Bst 51b (Hewitt), 1; 55 Mr W. Spring’s ch g Hypnotist, 7st. 21b, 2; 207 Mr W. Paul’s ch g Spider, 7st 81b, 3. Also started^—St Denis and Cherrystone. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 37sec. Dividend, £4 7s. ■ 7 . Wingatui Stakes, of 125 sovs, weight for-age; six furlongs.—ll 9 Mr G. G. Stead’s Menschikoff (Hewit), 1; 25 Mr T Godfrey’s b g Gold Spur, 9st 71b, 2. The oolt soon had a slight lead. Gold Spur kept on his quarters for some time, but rounding the turn coming into the straight the whip had to be used on him, (and finding this of no avail, his rider did not persevere, _ and Mensehikoff won anyhow. Time, lmin 18 2-ssec. Dividend, £1 Is. . Farewell Handicap, of 60 sovs; one iriile —200 Mr W Orossan’s ch g St Dame, 7st 101 b (Hewitt). 1; 418 Mr J B Reid’s

ch m Hermosa. Bst 71b, 2; 176 Mr A Hill’s b g Belligerent, Bst 41b, 3. Also started : Nihilist, Bracken and Spider. Herlnosa went off from the jump. St Denis whipped r.'ght round at the start, and lost a good six lengths. Spider was second after Hermosa, with Nihilist handy. Rounding the turn St. Denis, who had made up ground, in surprising rtyle, was: with the leaders, and down the straight caught Hermosa and won by three parts of a length. Belligerent was half a length behind Hermosa. Time, lnun 46sec. Dividend, £5 14s. The stewards decided to hold an inquiry into the running of St. Denis at the meeting, and the money was locked up. OTAHUHU TROTTING CLUB. AUCKLAND, February 27. 1 or the second day of the Otahuliu Trotting Club’s meeting the weather was h ne - The sum of <£2639 10s was passed through the totalisator in 10s tickets. Following are the results; Trial Trot, one mile.—Martha, 1; Louie. 2; Miss Emerson, 3. Scratched— Ebonite. Time 2min 53sec. Dividend <£l 13a. Second Maiden Pony Handicap, six furlongs and a half.—Lgdy Dosborougli, 1; Spray. 2; Fairy Tale, 3. Scratched— Taffy and Remeralla. Time, lmin 27£sec. Dividend, <£l 7s. Suburban Trot Handicap, two miles. — C-olenso, 1; Little Agnes, 2; Fibi*e. 3. Scratched—Miss Rue. Time, smin Slsec. Dividend, =£l 19s. A protest against the winner on the ground that the oversea certificate required was not filed, was dismissed. ptaliuhu Pony Coy, one mile.—Topsail, 1; Bit o’ Fashion. 2; Spreydon, 3. Time, lmin Slsec. Dividend, <£s 17s. Scratched—Bavaria, Hinemoa, Faii’v and Athol. Second Harness Trot Handicaj), one mile and a half.—Alice, 1; Duke C., 2; Albert Victor, 3. Time, 4min. Dividend, <£l3 10s. Steeplechase Handicap, two miles and a half.—Litle Tom. 1; The Flower, 2 ; Effie, 3. Scratched—Hinemoa, Fairy, Newhaven and Taffy. Time, smin 34sec. Dividend, Telegraph Trot Handicap, one mile.— K.D., 1; Joker, 2; Pioke. 3. Time. 2min 49sec.. Dividend. <£jj_l3s. Pony Handicap, five furlongs.—Lady Desborough, 1; The Spray, 2; Spreydon, 3. Time, lmin Tsec* Dividend i6s. AUCKLAND, March 2. For the third day of the Otahuhu Trotting Club’s summer meeting the weather was fine. The sum of £3570 10s was passed through the totalisator in 10s tickets. Results : President’s Handicap Trot, onei mile and a half—Autocrat, 31sec, 1; Ebor nite, 25sec, 2; Hero, 18sec, 3. Time, 4min Dividend, £4 10s. Scratched—Miss Rue, Explanation and King. Lady Florence, Tripipi arid K.D. did not go to the post, and thel investments were returned. Welcome Stakes, six furlongs and a half.—Certain, 1; Miss Lane, 2 ; Spray, 3. Time, Imm Dividend £3 4s. Scratched —Bavaria, St. Leo and Forrester. Second Hurdle Handicap, one mile and a half—Little Tom, 1; Venus, 2; Spreydon, 3. Time, 3min 4sec. Dividend, 265. Scratched —Flower, Certain and Taffy. Franklin Handicap, five furlongs.— Miss Lane, 1; Lady Desborough, 2 ; Topsail, 3. Time, lmin Dividend, £3 65., Scratched—Bavaria. Epsom Stakes, five furlongs.—The , Spray, 1; Lady Desborough, 2 ; Tantros, 3. Time, lmin 7isec. Dividend, 38s. Scratched—Brooklands. Criterion Trot, two miles.—Pioke, 34see, 1; Hucn Leigh, 33sec, 2; Joker, Msec, 3. Time, smin Dividend, £7 16s. Scratched—Bob. High-class Trot, one mile and a half— Duke C., lOsec, 1; Albert Victor, scr, 2; Alice, Msec, 3. Time, 3min 50sec. Dividend, £5 7s. Richmond Trot, one mile.—Miss Viotor; 28sec, 1; Ruby, 29sec, 2. Time, 2min 52sec. A protest against the winner, Gay Belle, on the grounds of across in thel straight, was sustained. Dividend, £1 14s. Scratched—Albert Victor, Huon Leigh arid Miss Rue. HOROWHENUA HACK RACING CLUB. The following weights have been declared by Mr George Morse, handicapper for the Horowhenua Hack Racing Club’s Meeting, to be held at Levin on the 18th March :—- Trial Handicap, six furlongs.—Raparapa, Lethargy and Melrose Bst 6ib., Nabauckbash Bst 41b, Eketerene Pass and William Tell, Bst, Soubrette, Waitohi, New Zealand, Puss, Nioiti; Bowfield, Phyllis, lona, Good Girl, Hokio, Ash Leaf, Irene and 1 Missilie 7st 121 b. Handicap Hurdles, one mile and so half.-—Kohanui list 51b, Kaiwhakaroa -list 31b, Jones 9st 71b, Mustella and Young Matai 9st 61b, Blueberry 9st 41b, Lockade 9st 21b, Wonder, Melrose, Kohu, Art Jewel and Tutua 9st. St Patrick’s, seven furlongs.—Gipsy Jack 9st, Tokotea and Horceka Bst 101 b, Tirea Bst 31b, Aquinaldo Bst lib, Hardwork 7st lllb, Raparapa 7st 51b, Hokio, Vanguard mare and Mangahoe 6st 131 b, Horowhenua Cup Handicap, one mile* and a quarter.-—Ngatahuia 9st 71b, Macintosh 7st 121 b, Elusion 7st 101 b, GoM Cord 7st 71b, Art Jewel 7st 31b, Raparapa 7st. Flying Handicap, six furlongs.—Ngatahuia 9st 81b, Gipsy Jack 9st, Hero oka Bst 101 b, Tirea, Bst 31b, Poataniwha and Mustella Bst, Hardwork 7st 121 b, Tutua, Waitohi and Vanguard mare 7st< Stewards’ Stakes, one mile.—Tokotea Bst 91b, Kaiwhakaroa and Kohunui Bst

21b, Macintosh, and Aquinaldo Bst, Elusion 7st 121 b, Gold Cord 7st 91b, Letharby and Rap a rap a 7st 21b, Mangahoe 6st 121 - Electric Handicap, five furlongs.— Gipsy Jack 9st 61b, Horoeka Bst 121 b, Bugler, Mustella and Tirea Bst 91b, l oataniwha Bst 41b, Golden Rule and ISabauckbash 7st 91b, , Eketerene Pass, William Tell, Melrose, Wonder and Blueberry 7st 51b, Puss, Soubrette, Ash Beat, Phyllis, lona, Vanguard mare, INioiti, Bowfield, Waitohi, Irene and Missilie 7st. : MASTERTON RACING CLUB-. The. following handicaps have been declared by .Mr J. E. Henrys for the Masterton Racing -Club's autumn meeting, which will take place on the tiui and 15th March: — ' Handicap Hurdles; one mile ana a half.—Right. Metal list 91b, Ea \ oka and Kchunui list 81b, Ai-abr Pasha 91b Master Jack lOst 81b, Dubious 9st 111 b,: Cyclist 9st 91 b, Flying Colours 9st- 81b Lotiti© Ooliins 9st> 21b y Campbell, Art Jewel,. Pukana, Young Matai, Pakipaki and Gainsborough, 9st. Master ton Hack Handicap; cue mile.-r-Waterfprd Bst 121 b, Transvaal Bst 91b, Oudcnarda Bs?t Sib, General Wolfe and Fireball Bst olb, Ilussley Belle and Plaidie 7st 131 b, Wairaki 7st 121 b, Roney 7st-lllb, Cavalier and Sylvie 7st 91b, Forest Oak 7st 41b, Koniutu 7st 31b, Art Jewel and Lethargy Gst 91b,, Infantry and Roselyn Gst 71b. St. Patrick’s Handicap ; 1 one mile aiul a quarter.—Ruamahanga 9st 810, Queen’s Guard 9st 21b, AVest Guard Bst 111 b, Volley and Full Cry Bst 31b, Gipsy Queen Bst 21b, Waingawa 7st 7ib, Whario 7st- 61b, Prologue and Conspirer 7st, Regret ost 111 b Dewdrop 6st 101 b. Telegraph Hack J three-quarters of a mile.-—Smithy Bst 121 b/ AA r aterford Bst 111 b, Gipsy Jack Bst 91b, Rebounding Lock Sst 21b, Discount, Rosette and Plaidie 7st 111 b, Heart Whist, Bugler and Valkyrie 7st 101 b, Roney and Te Paid 7st 91 b, Sylvie. 7st 81b, Cornea and Skylark 7st 71b, Gunfeldt 7st 41b, Bonne Esperance and. Longshot Gst Olb, Water fly and .Kynock Gst 71b. Ladies’ Bracelet; ' one mile and a quarter. —General Wolfe and Koltuuui 12st 81b,: Cavalier list 131 b, Merry Bov list 91b, Forest Oak and Lancer list 81b, lluemae list 31b, Jim Campbell lOst 121 b, Zisca and Cyclist lOst 111 b, Flying Colours lOst 101 b, Gainsborough, Gorse and Mourner lOst 71b.

March Handicap; six furlongs.— Ruamahanga 9st 71b, Queen’s Guard 9st, Full Cry and West Guard Bst 11 lb, Sylvia Park Bst 91b, Sedgbrook Bst 81b, Gipsy Queen Bst, Sentry 7st 91b, Sir Agnes 7st 81b, War note and Prologue 7st 71b, King’s Bowman and Lady Agnes 6st 131 b, Right Metal Gst 121 b, Osborne Gst 101 b, Wakelyn Gst 71b. Dash Hack Handicap.; half a mile.— Smithy 9st 3115, Gipsy Jack 9st, Kloudyke Bst iSlh, Rebounding Lock Bsb 7ib, discount, Rosette, Valkyrie and Diplomat Bst 41b, The Bugler and Skylark Bst 31b, Te Paid Bst 21b, Green Sleeve and Gunfeldt 7st 81b, Solar 7s t, Phyllis Gst 111 b, Malton, Bonne Esperance, Amrla, AVardog, Longshot, Niglitmare, Linster Lass; Nevermore, Kar.ataurangi and Thelma 6st 101 b. Owners are reminded that the acceptances for the above meeting will close on Friday, March Bth. TAHUNA PARK TROTTING MEETING. DUNEDIN, February 28. Tli a second day of the Tahuna Park Trotting Meeting was well atttended. The sum of <£3294 10s was put through the totalisator. Following are the results : ■ • A.dvance Handicap, two miles Aggie, 6sec 1; Retrieve, 3sec, 2; Donald, 4sec, 3. Time. 6min 38sec. Dividend. £5 18s. St. Clair Pony Handicap, one mile and a half.—Cobden. Bsec, 1; Little Harold, 16sec, 2; Nita, 14sec. 3. Time, 4min 13isec. Dividend, £37 2s. The stewards met. to consider Little Harold’s running. They decided that he could have won. but was pulled, and therefore disqualified Little Harold, E. Barns (owner) and H. E. Barns (rider) for twelve months. The money invested on th 9 horse was returned, and the amended dividend i 3 <£23. Autumn two mile3.—St. Simon. 3sec, 1; Dromedary, 12sec, 2; John Drunim, 17sec, 3. Time, smin 33sec. Dividend. £1 18s. Telegraph Handicap, one mile and a half, —Wild Bill, 15sec, 1; Plan, 12sec. 2; Miss Wilkin. 17sec, 3. Won by fifteen lengths. Time, 3min 54|sec. Dividend. .£3 14s. Disposal Handicap, one mile and a half. —Tui. 2sec, 1; Rupee, Msec, 2; Sail Homej lOsec, 3. Time, 4min 9Jsec. Dividend. 143. Telephone Handicap, two miles. —Modesty, 20sec, 1; Plan, 13sec. 2; Cottage Boy, ISsec, 3. Time, 4min 26|sec. Dividend £1 14». Final Pony Handicap, one mile.—Uncle Sam lOsec, 1; Velox, Bsec, 2; Nita, 9sec. 3. Time, 2min 55sec. Dividend. <£4 2s. Ivanhoe Handicap, one mile.—Honour. 16sec, 1; Hero, llsec, 2; Garry Owen, loaec 3. Time. 2min 40sec. Dividend, XI fis. Recovery Handicap, one mile. —Young Burlington, scr 1; Strathmore, 6sec, 2; Roxolla, Bsec, 3. Time. 2min 40sec. Dividend. £2 Gs. For the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting .the following further payments have been made : - Hawke's Bay Stakes.—Oannie Chiel, Windwhistle, ’ Nobility, Cruciform, Kahuwai, Nonette, la, Sunfish, Apres, Lingerer.

MASTERTON RACING CLUB/ Special to the “ Times.” MASTERTON, March 2. The stewards of the Mastertcvn Racing Club unanimously declined to remove AV. A. Donald's disqualification for his connection with the Ethel ringing-in case.