RACING IN NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1666, 3 February 1904, Page 53

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND

pahiatua backs.

Special 10 she r< MAiL.” PAHIATUA, January 27.

For the opening day of the Pahiatua Racing Club’s meeting beautiful weather was experienced. There was a large attendance, including visitors and racing officials from the Wairarapa, Manaiwatu and Hawke’s Bay districts. The, turnover for the day, ,to £6160, an increase of £901). on the * day' last year. ,jh' the the Masterton-owned Bounop nut,, down a better favomlite, in,'. was heavily backed on. MissTKing,*' the favourite for the Hurdles, turned over at the first fence. The.Hutt-trained Lissa, with A. Hall in the saddle, had the measure of the field two furlongs from home. Anadeja, who <carried a penalty for a win. at Waipawa, was the fancy for the Trial Hack Race After Rungarawa* and LetheAn had -made all the running, the Feather-gton-tralined St. Alba came out and scored cleverly. / Torbrina slipped and fell in the back straight, but Oliver wao not hurt. Half a dozen scratdhings reduced the field for the Cup to twelve. Platypus ran one of her good races m front, and was only caught a furlong from home. Half a dozen horses joined in then, and took part in a good finish. The Hutt-trained Benefactor scored his first win for Mr Martin since reiofcning

F. Higgott’s stable. Good Intent and Ringlet ran well for a mile. A penalty stopped Bounce in the Telegraph Stakes, which Goldwai worn from end to end. R. Kno3y started two in the Welter. Royal Blue was best hacked, hut Waip'ipi ran better than her > stable-mate. Vigoro, a well-grown Crackshot colt, scored comfortably l 'at the finish. He was making his first appearance for Mr T. Bevan, of Manalcau. Sanfoiin ran well in the Railway Handicap, in which Tattle l , whose finish reminded those who witnessed it of her dam, scored in good style from Wet Reef. Turepo and S'onfoin were right up at the finish. Pure Silver was made a big pot on his Hut-t form, but ran badly. Spoil won the Konini Handicap all the way. The meeting was capably managed by Mr G. L. Hawlev Drew, the club’s new secretary. Details Flying Hack Handicap, of 40 sovs; six furlongs.—'l9B Mr J. Reside’s Bounce, by Captain Webb —H'ine te Po, 4yrs, 8.4 (C. Jenkins), 1; 84 Mr I. Freeth's Waitoti, oyi's, 8.8 (H. Carmont), 2; 227 Mr D. Thompson’s Tangiwai, 4yrs, 7.9 v (W. Price), 3. Also started —67 Horatio 8.8, 41 Mammga 6.9. Bounce showed out at the start, and led round’ the bend, where the favourite was lying third. Bounce held hvs own in the run Pome, and won comfortably by two lengths, Tangiwai four lengths away. Time Imin 16 4-ssec. Dividends, £2 2s and £1 IBs. Handicap Hurdles, of 40 sovs: 0119 mile and three-quarters. —83 Mr J. BacoVitch’s Lissa. bv Lethe —Miss Gertie syns, 9.4 (A. Hall). 1: 110 Mr Hutana’s Hinekura, aged, 10.9 (J. Russel l ). 2: 149 Sir W. Russell’s Nadador, 4yrs, 9.9 and 101 b extra (J. Hall). 3. Also started—247 Miss King 10.2. 48 Melrose 9.3. 43 Vallanoe 9.3. 57 Kaimoe 9. Miss King came to grief at the firstfence. .. Melrose and Kaimoe led for a mile and' a half, where Lissa. rushed through on the outside, led over the fence in the straight, and won easily by three lengths. Hinekura pipped Nadador on the post for second, place. Time, 3min 26seo. Dividends, £5 19s and £1 iOs. _ Trial Hack Handicap, of 40 sovs: seven furlongs.—l2l Mr J. Cotter’s St. Alba, by St. Leger—Cuiraiba, oyre, 7.7 (B. Oliver), 1; 75 Mr W. Gragg’s Letherin. 3yrs, 7.4 (F. Cooze), 2: 39 Mr P. J. Quirk’s Sylvrie, syrs, 7 (T. Carroll).’ 3. Also started —156 Anadeja 7.7 and 101 b penalty, 97 Rungarawa 7.7. 24 Torbrina 7.5, 2 Ruler 7, 31 Goldcra' 7. Rungarawa was prominent at the start, and showed the way along the Dark, attended by Let-berm. After going two furlongs, Torbrina fell. At the turn St.

Alba joined the leaders, and, heading Le-therm at the distance, won comfortably by two lengths. Time, Imin 32sec. Dividends, £3 and £1 12s. Pahiatua Cup Handicap, of 150 sovs; one mile and a quarter. 27 Mr F. Martin’s Benefactor, by Stepniak-—Chaitty, syrs, 6.10 (B. Oliver) ... ... ... 1 100 Mr R. Knox’s Platypus, aged. 8.5 (A. W'atson) ... ... 2 278 Mr E. J. Watt’s Rose Shoot, 4yrs, 7.11 (C. Jenkins) ... 3 Also started—l 72 Gold Dust 8.6, 87 Good Intent 7.11 and 101 b penalty, 96 Mussel! 7.11, 54 Taura 7.7, 85 Jeanne d’Aro 7.7 and 101 b extra, 22 Ringlet 7.5. 82 Freeland 6.10, 74 The Guesser 6.7. Platypus shot out at the start and passing the stand was a couple of lengths ahead of Ringlet, with Mussel 1 and Good Intent at the head of tlie others. Racing along the bade Freeland ran up to the leading division. Platypus held a good position rounding tlie bend, where Good Intent was under the whip. At the distance Roseshoot and Freeland joined in, and Benefactor came up a hundred yards from the post. A slashing finish between half a dozen resulted in favour of Benefactor by a neck, Roseshoot half a length away, with Freeland, Jeanne d’Aro and Mussel! close up. Time, 2min 11 4-ssee. Dividends. £26 18s and £2 18s. Telegraph Stakes Handicap, of 40 sovs; five furlongs.—lol Mr W. Lemon’s Goldwai, bv Gold Reef—Murawai, 6yns. 8 (T. O’Brien), 1; 70 Mr S. Woodall’s Wangaehu, syrs, 7.7 <W. Price), 2; 232 Mr J. Reside’s Bounce, 4yrs, 8.1 (and 101 b penalty), ,3. Also started—7s Gold Dredge 8.5, 75 Matamau 7.11, 89 The Dudhess 7, 52 Notos 6.13, 20 Bluespur 6.13. 14 Loch Tay 6.13, 6 Polly Perkins 6.13. Goldwai got a break at the start, and was first round the bend, where Wangaehu was at the head of the others. Goldwai was under the whip at the finish, and won by a length from Wangaehu. with Bounce close up. Time, Imin 3 4-ssee. Dividends, £4 18s and £2 4s. Welter Hack Handicap, of 40 sovs; one mile.—269 Mr T. Bevan’s Vigoro, by Graokshot—Hoyden, 3yrs, 8.5 (W. Price), 1; 58 Mr L. McKenzie’s Waipipi. 4yrs, 8 <H. Fowler), 2; Mr R. Cameron’s Rangimoe, aged, 8 (C. Jenkins), 3. Also started—l4l Royal Blue 8.12, 89 Alas 8.9, 52 Valkyrie 8.4. Gold'Mine was quickest on his legs, and led out of the with Vigoro and Valkyrie next. At the six furlongs post Alas ran through and showed the way along the back, and had charge at the hallf mile post, where Vigoro and Waipipi ran through. Vigoro easily held his won, and won comfortably by a couple of lengths, Ratfgimoe a good third. Imin 46sec. Dividends, £1 17s and £2 17s,

Railway Handicap (open), cf 70 sovs; six furlongs.—46 Mr G. Hunter’s Tattle by Maha-ki—Whisper, 3yrs, 6.7 (R. Gray), 1; 82 Mi* W. Hoggar-d’s Wet Reef, 3yi*s, 6.11 (D. Kemp), 2; 309 Mr Wi Hutana’s Replete, 4yrs, 7.7 (Thompson), '3.7/? Also started—2s3 Pure Silver 7.9, 60 Tutungarehu 7.2, 27 Tcrrowai 7.1, 163 Tiroile 7.1 (and 101 b penalty), 42 Soaifoiii- Gil2, 32 Turepo 6.7, 30 Sun.fish 6.7. Sanfoin was quickest on his )egs, and led the field past the five furlongs post, where Replete, Turepo Wet Reef followed in that order. Shnt’oia and Replete drew out at the bond, where Tattle was going well on the,-out-ride. Sanfoin and Repit etc were both under the whip at the distance, where Tattle ranged alongside. The latter drew out in the last bit. and won by a neck from Wet Reef, who came fast at the finish. Time, Imin 16sec. Dividends, £l3 17s and £2 11s. Konini Handicap, of 40 sovs 5 seven furlongs.—3o6 Mr E. J. Watt’s Spoil, by Torpedo—Moria, 3yrs, 7.5 (G. Price), l • 90 Mr W. Buckeridge’s Oudenarde, syrs, 7.8 (W. Kirk), 2; 136 Mr R. Acheson’s Capulet, 4yrs, 8.10 (J. McACeer), 3. Also started—<l33 Jeanne d’Albret 7.2, 56 Kangaroo 6.11, 38 lly\ng Cloud 6.7. Spoil shot out at tiho scarfc, and with Jeanne d’Albret showed tho way round the bend. Oudenarde came through in the straight, hut Spoil neid her oivn and won by a length. ’Lime, limn , 3’isec. Dividends, £1 too

PAHIATUA, January 28. For the concluding day of the Pahiatua Racing Club’s meet ing favourable weather was experienced. There was a large attendance. The sum of £6268 was passed through the totahsator, makino- £12.428 for the meeting—£23o/ more than last year, and a record tor the club. Goldwai did not shape so well as on the previous day. Lissa bad a comfortable victory in the Hurdles. The big race was a close contest to trie distance, where Freeland drew out ancl won with something to spare. Mr Geo. Hunter’s colours were also carried, to victory by Tattle in the Stewards’ Handicap, wl 10 finished like her dam used to do. Gawain proved tlie good tiling in the Scurry indicated by the betting barometer. O. Jenkms was 111 S l ® at form, -and rode four winners. Results: n Newmarket Handicap, of 40 sovs; five furlongs.—l6l Mr S. Woodiil’s Wangaehu by Australian— Explosion, syrs, 8 2 (W. Price), 1; 58 Mr B. A. Donald s , Kotos, 4yrs. 6.10 (T. Carroll), 2 ; 139 Mr I. Freeth’s Waitoti, 4yrs, 8.12 (A. McPherson), 3. "Also started—l 46 Goldwai 9.12, 110 Rungarawa 6.13. After some finessing at the post, Rungarawa got left. Wangaehu was quickest to* get o-oin<r. and led round -the bend, with Goldwai next. At the distance Notes challenged Wangaehu, but the latt-ei managed to hold -his own, by half a length, Waitoti a neck away. Time, Imin 4 3-sscc. Dividends, £2 16s and £2 14s. Handicap Hurdles, of 40 sovs; one mile and a half.—22l Mr J. Bacovitoh’s Lissa, by Lethe—Miss Gertie, syrs, 10.4 (A Hall), 1; 144 Sir W. Russell’s Nadador, 4yrs, 10.4 (J. Hall), 2; 130 Mr A. Hutana’s Hinekjara, aged, 10.8 (J. Russel 1 ) 3. Also started —96 TomFlynn 9.5, 84 Valkyrie 9.3. Tom Flynn and Nadador were well in front passing the staU|d. Lissa ran up to them at the back and took charge at the bend, where Valkyrie ran to the front. Lissa, however, headed him before entering the straight, and won comfortably by half a length, Hinekura three lengths away. Time. 2mui osscc. Dividends, £2 Is and £1 Is. . Makuri Handicap, of 40 sovs; six furlongs.—222 Mr J. Reside’s Bounce, by Captain Webb —Hine te Po, 4yrs, 9.2 (C. Jenkins), 1; H 3 Mr W. Craggs Letiierin 3yrs, 6.7 (C. Buchanan), 2; 81 Mr I. Freeth’s Waitoti, 4yrs, 8.9 (W. Plibberd), 3. Also started—Bo Horatio 8.0, Anadeja 6.12, Sylvrie 6.7, Mamainga 6.7, Bounce, on the inside, held a slight advantage at the start. With a furlong gone Matamau was in front, with Bounce and Waitoti next. Bounce draw away in tlie straight and won comfortably by a -couple of lengths, Waitoti close up. Time. Imin 20sec. Dividends, £2 3s and £1 Bs.

Racing Cub Handicap (open),.of 100 sovs; one mile and a furlong. 99 Mr G. Hunter’s Freeland, by Wonderland— Mystery, 3yrs, 6.9 (R. Gray) ••• ••• 185 Mr W. Ratbbone’s Fleka, aged,

7.9 (G. Price) 196 Mr R. : Knox’s Platypus, aged,

8.9 (A. Watson) 3 Also started—Bl Good Intent 8.5, 235 Roseshoot 7.11, 75 Benefactor 7.8, 106 Mussell 7.7, 95 Tirole 7.5 and 21b over, 14 Sanfoin 6.7 and 21b over. _ Platypus shot out at the start, and led past the stand, with Roseshoot and Fleka, next. Going out of the straight Sanfoin' and Mussell ran up to Fleka. At the back of the course Sanfoin, Fleka and Mussell were close up to Plaltypu®. The latter showed the way round the turn, and into the straight. Here Roseshoot'and Freeland joined in, and the latter drew; out at tihe distance, and won by a couple of lengths, Platypus, a length away; Benefactor fourth, and Fleka fifth.;, Time, Imin Dividends, . £7 8s and £1 6s. u, * • .

Mahgahao Welter Handicap,'df 40 sovs; seven furlongs.—ls 7 Mr R. Oaaneron’s Rangimoe, by KempenfeldJ Moerangi, aged. 8.7 (C. Jenkins), 1; 107 Mr S. Woodiil’s Wangaehu, syrs„ 9.2 and Sib penalty (W. Prliee), 2; 129 Mr R. Knox’s Royal Blue, 4yrs, 9.6 (A ! . Watson), 3. Also started —114 (Mid enarde 9.8, 115 Waipipi 8.13, 54 Alas 8.9. Oudenarde was in front for a furlong, where Rangimoe went to the front, at* tended by Wangaehu at the hack. These two were prominent throughout, Rangimoe winning by a couple of lengths. Time, Imin 32seo. Dividends, £2 18s and £1 Bs. Pajhiatua Scurry, of 30 sovs; five furlongs; weight 8. —221 Mr J. Chisholm’s Gawain, by Stir Lancelot—Delft, 4yrs. 8 IG. Jenkins), 1 ; 45 Mrs N. M’ct--01 ure’s The Duchess, 4yrs, 8 (R. MoN amara) 2; 161 Mr B. A. Donald’s Notos. 4yrs, 8 (T. Carroll), 3. Also started—l9B Rungarawa, 81 Gcidora, 19 Polly Perkins, 68 Kangaroo, 4 Mobammed, 12 Snooker, 6 Unknown,,l6 St» Ludlam. 26 Athol Brose, 17 Oatri-el. The favourite hopped out at the start, and was not headed. Time, lnyn *ssec.. Dividends, £2 13s and £4 7s. Stewards’ Handicap (open), of 60 sovs; six furlongs.—'ls4 Mr G. Hunter ’a Tattle, by. Mahaki—Whisper, 3yrs, 7.7 (W. Price), 1; 303 Mr S. Tatham’a Jeanne d’Arc, 4yns, 8 (O. Jenkins), 2; 136 Mr A. Hutana’s Replete, 4yns, 7.71 (iStewiart), 3. Also started—9s Pure Silver 7.8, 81 Museell 7.7, 33 Tutungarehu 6.11, 36 Turepo- 6.7, 20 SunfisK 6.7 (and 51b over). Turepo broke the line and led along the back, closely attended by Jeanne d’Arc and Replete* Turepo showed tho way round the bend 1 , where Tattle and Mussel 1 moved up* Turepo gave way to 0 eanne d’Arc at tha distance. A hundred yards from the post Tattle joined Jeanne d’Arc, and finishing well, won by half a length, Replete a length away. Time, Imin 16 4-ssec. Dividends, £3 15s and. 12s.^ Grandstand Handicap, of 40 sovs; one' mile. —227 Mr R. Acheeon’s Capulet-. by Lewie—Princess Agnes, 4yrs, 8.9 (C. Jenkins), 1; 201 Mr J. Cotter’s St. Alba, 3yrs, 7.9 (Ayers), 2; 178 Mr C. B. Phiarazyn’s Spoil, 3yns, 8.0 (G. Price), 3. Also started—s2 Jeanne d’Albret 6.10. Spoil showed the way for two furlongs, where Capulet joined the leader. At the bend this pair were jewtned byMSt. Alba. was under t-lm the st-raightrto keep with Caplet, who won comfortably by half a iengtii, Spoil a neck away. Time,, Imin 4L3-isec. Dividend, £2 6s. TAKAPUNA SUMMER MEETING. AUCKLAND, January 29. At the Takapuna Jockey Club’s sum-, mer meeting there was a good attendance. The weather was showery. The amount put through the totalisator was £9471. Results:— v Maiden Plate, of 65 sovs; one mile.— 165 Mr J. Ludlow’s Lady Huiie, by Cuirassier—Hune, 7.8, 1; 165 Leo Delaval, 7.4, 2; SO Weleast,.B.2, 3. Also started. —44 Sly M.ss 7.10, 46 Irish 7.9, 131 Escape 7.9; 21 Vanquisii 7. Won by a neck. Time, Imin 45fsec. Dividends, £2 5s 6d and £1 18s 6d. Calliope Handicap, of 100 sovs; for two-year-olds; six furlongs.—23o Mr A. Phillips’s Veldt, by Seaton Delaval— Stepfeldt, 8.4, 1; 120 Beau Seaton, 9.2;! 60 Akarana', ’ 7.2. 3 Also started —79 Comckision 7.9, 111 Promotion 7.8. Won by a length. Time, Imin 18 4-5 sec. Dividend, £2 6s. Zealandia Hand.cap, of 100 sovs; five furlongs.—l9o Mr A. Hanson’s Avalanche, by Scult—Princess Alice, 7.4, 1; 370 Gold Seal,B.lo, 2; 300 Scotty, 8.6, 3. Also started—73 Numa 9.5, 88 Solo 8.3, 125 Liberator 7.12, 106 Black and Gold 7.12, 113 St. Olga 7J.2, 105 Anchorite 7.6, 7 Kohima 7, 58 Merry Scult 6.12, 19 Mary Seaton 6.10. Won by a head. Time, Imin 3sec. Dividends, £0 10s and 18s 6d. Takapnna Cup, of 350 sovs; one mile and a half— 85 MrJ. Hazel’s Dolores, by Freedom—Scotch Mist, 7.2 (Deareyj, 1; 371 Hinetaura. 8.4, 2 190 Maro, 7.6, 3. Also started-* -104 Strathavon 8.10, 403 Idas 8.5, 234 Miss Lottie 8.4, 116 Annoyed 7.2, 77 Mat-amataharakeke 7, 52 Bonheur 6.12, 187 Jewellery 6.12. Miss Lottie showed the way until within three furlongs from home, where Hine* baura and Dolores shot up. Hinetafura was first into the straight, but Dolores cut her down, and won by two lengths. Time, 2min 39sec. Dividends, £l4 8s 6d and £1 2s. Ferrv Handicap, of 60 sovs; five iurlongs.—ll3 Mr T. E. Smith’s Goldoni Sands by Muskapeer—Ladybird, 7.12, 1 ; 129 Newtown, 7.10, 2 ; 86 Ngatoro, 7.10 3. Also started —42 Coronation 8.10 132 Hurrah 8. 110 Daffodil 7.8, 111 Bonomiana 7.6, 27 Mid Cyr 7.6, 46 Rapid 7.5, 24 Minna' 7.4, 21 Loch Ar<J 7 4 12 Discoverer 7.2, 26 Woodmounfi 7.2, 105 Silica 7.2. Won by a length and* a half. Time, Imin 5 3-ssec. Dividends, £5 17s 6d and £1 14s. First Hurdles, of 100 sovs; two. miles. Castor— Valentina. 9.4. 1; 88 Inchcapo, 10.7, 2; 172 Crespin, 9.7, 3. Also started —94 Can non gate 11.9, 51 Tresham 11, 342 Up-to-T7,,"7 10.13, 22 Hippowftj 9,'74 Major 9, 135 Macassfn 9. Won hY short neck. Time. 3min 53seel' iiDivt(lends, £4. % 7s and £2 19s. / ; J’ : ; First Pony Handicap, of 75 furiongs.-—.160 Mb H. W-eal’s A v,: -U: ' '• ’• 1K'?..,--." "

iion7Tr> Happy Thought, 7.4, 1; 132'Solitary, 7;5, 2; 261 Sally Horner, 7.5'' 3. Also started—l 76 Girton r Girl 8.6, Shrewsbury 7.10, 16 Manoeiivre, 7^l0; : 38 Storyteller 7,106 Whj£■ , >vhai 7 r 64f!Cuisine 6.10, 97,1tt Sentinel^ ? Won by two lengths.. Tape. lmin -Ssec.t Dividends, £o Os 6d and’£2 v Stewards’, Handicap, of 100 sovs; six. furlongs.—l 76 .Mr G. E. G. Richardson’s • ’Gold Seal, by Gold Reef—Seal Brown, 8 7,. 1; 149 Austerlitz, 8.10, 2; 557 Scotty, 8.3, 3. Also started—s 9 Solo '• 8, 154 Green and,GoW 7!12. 231 Kamo 7.12, 92■ Anchorite 7 3 47 Grey Seaton 3 7.3,100 Bastion 6.12, 13 Lady Bobs'6.lo. Won by half a length. Time, Imm 18seo Dividends. £6 2s and £2 Bs. ■ • AFOKLAIND, January 30. ' . The Td&apuna Jockey Club’s summer ■ meeting va<9 • continued to-day. The ' oomnse waa in good condition and the weather fine. There was a good at- : : tendance.- Tlie sum 'of £7593 passed through the totaliaator. Results : ; . iSuSburbaoi HAradicaip, of 65 sovs ; five fiucrloings. h 231 Mr G. E. G. Riohards.. ardsoin’s Gold Seal, 4yrs, by Gold Reef 33; —iSeaH 80ndwn.39.8, 1; - 129 Te Arolia, 7.7, 2; 84 Liberator, 7.8, 3. Also stant-od-4>l Millie- 7.13, 108 St. Olga 7.8. B>4 Black aaid. Gold 7.5, 82 Anchorite 7.2, J 6 Laidy Bobs 6.10, 28 Merry Soult 6.7. Gltold I-Seal came through ait the turn ..... and won <by half a length. Time, lmin ; : , 3 >s9eo. Dividends, £2 11s 6d and £1 : 10a 6d. v; -'h (Miaidem Hurdles, of 70 sovs; one ’ mile and a half aaid lOQyds.—l2s Mr A. 3- Kidd’s SJk a Aka, syrs, by Regel-nMy-sterfoua. 9.12, 1; • 154 Loch Lomond, 10.4: 2; 67 Native Rose, 9.10, 3. Also started—49 Looh Aid 9. Won by -a length. Time, 2min 58 3-ssec. Dividend, £Q 16s. (Second Pony Handicap, of 85 sovs; iix fuirlongs.—462 Mr T. Bray’s Anmoyedk syrs. by Regel—Torment, 10.4, •1; 211 Sally Hai'ner, 7.9, 2; 122 Whar'-,, wjiai, 6-7, ' and 127 Solitary, 7.12, 3(dead heat). Aso started—3s Story--2c teller 6.10, 51 Sentinel 6.10. Won by 3 three lentAhjt. Time, lmin 19sec. Di3. Tidenda, £1 9s and. £1 Is. X ' Jookey Cllub Handicap, of 200 sovs;

one mile and a quarter.—s 3 .Mr T. G. fX Bray’s Annoyed, syrs, by Regel—Torment, 7 t ; 1; 181 Maro, 7.10, 2; 235 - Miiss Loiftie, 8.3. 3. Also started —334 Hinetaura 8.11, 221 Dolores 8.2, 57

Ropa 8, 100 Avalanche 7.8, 14 Matamataharaikeke 6.12. Annoyed went to

tho front shortly after the start, and Setting a fast pace, led throughout, and won by two lengths, Maro a length and a half in front iqf Miss Lottie. Time. 2min 9seo. Dividends, £ls 4s and £1 9a 6d. ■

Hobson Handicap,* of 150 sovs; five Mr M. Friedlamder’s Bean Seaton, 2yrs, by Seaton Delaval— Lea Belle, 9.2, 1; 187 Metbuma, 8.2, 2; 73 Promotion, 7.5, 3. Also started—44 Elsp'etih 7.10, 76 Eureka 7.7, 26 St. Roniness 7: The winner led all the way, and won by a length. Time, lmin tfeeic: Dividends, £ll 15s and 15s 6d. First ; Steep!chase, of 150 save; about

three miles and a half.-—lB6 Mr J. ' Frank's Inohcape, aged, by Gorton— Fairy Queen, 9 ..7, 1; 234 Dingo, 9.12, 2; 121 Marine, 9.10, 3. Also started—--226 Kanaka 10.6, 24 Puffing Billy 9.7, 172 S.bs\r 9.7, 59 Linguard 9.7. Inehk capo. led ’for the first round, when Star i went to the front, and held command .the second time round. Dingo' then •hot into the lead, but was passed by Cnclioape, who won by three lengths, the same distance separating second and third. Time, 7min 32-Jseo. Dividends, £3 15s and £l. Moana'. Handioap, of 60 sovs; six fur-

longs.—39l Mir J. Sudl'ow’s Newtown, "aged, by! Muskateer—Lady Bird, 8.4, 1; 148 Ngatoro, 7.1 C, 2; 165 Le Beau, 6.12,

Also started—l6l Golden Sands 8.8,

20 Malanita, 71 Daffodil 7.4, 84 Hurrah 7.4, 45 Bonomiana 7.2, 102 Esoa.pe 7.2, 46 JWbodmount 6.12, 29 Silicia 6.12, 165 Le Beau 6.12. Won by three lengths. : Time, lmin 18£sce. Dividends, £2 3s 6d and £1 18s.

. Anniversary Handicap, of 100 sovs; ■ Severn furlongs.—236 Mr J. Lovett's '' Sole, aged, by Blairgowrie—Dolly, 7.12, and 338 Mr H. Friedllanderis Kamo, Syrs,- -by Seaton Del aval —Waiitemaita, deadbeat, 1; 199 ■ j Started— l 66 Idaea 7.12, 103 Grey Seatoil 7, 55 Bastion 6.12, 56 Wei least 6.10. Solo-and fKamo were responsible for tibe SVi running, and finished a dead heat, the fe others well up. Time, lmin 30sec. Da-.'■.-'•-r vidends; £2 3s 6d and £1 10s 6d. . . -v IBGMONT WEIGHTS. The following handicaps have been .declared by Mr J: E. Henrys for the ; r Egmiont Raping Club’s summer meet;.i ./-ing -- • ' . . h:Flying Handicap, six furlongs.—Westguard 8.13, Shrapnel 8.13, Exmoor 8.10, Full Cry 8.10, Field Battery 8.9, Black Reynard 8.2, Numa.7;l3, Waipuna 7.12, i Float ’7.10, Marshal Soult 7.9. Scotty 7.8,. Regulation 7;7,‘ Reclaimer 6.13, Jewellery.6.l2, vh R/inglet 6.11, Sally P0rt.6.10. Lady Soult 6.9, Lass o’ Gowrie 6,B,''Anchorite 6.7. MerdV More Hack, six furlongs.— Noneen B.IQ, Catspaw 8.6, Kudu 8:5, ; ; Rufitique n -‘8.4, Glory 8.3, Louisa 8.2 :Tambouriha 7:11;■ Siandra 7.11, Lurcher ;h.--. 7.1.0, Commonwealth 7.9, Coxswain 7.7,

Pearl Gun 7.7, Royal Flush 7.5, Parkshot 7.4, Rotoiti 7.3, Aureole 7.2, Hurrah 7, The Duchess 7, St. Winifred 7, Le Vent 7, Mat-aura 7, Limestone 7, Tortoiseshell 7, Van Courier 7, Liquidator 7, Vacillate 7, Crimson Thread 7, St. Myra. 7, Gold Trip 7, Woqdmount 7. •.•.! 1;»’ ■ '•

Whareroa Hurdles, one mile . and three-quarters.;—Waiwera 12.9, Cannongate 10.11, Tupara 10.9, Midia 10.3, Levant 10.3, Fakir 10, Rags 9.7, Lady Bell 9.5, Wliangaro-a 9.3, Moetoropuku 9. .

Ohawe Hurdles, one mile and a half. —Obaio .11.9, Moturoa 11.3, Ranana 10.9, Moeraki 10.8. Hawera 10.6, Pharos 10.3, Lurcher 9.13, Rita 9.13, Opaeae 9; 10, Toledo 9, Vallance 9, Van Courier 9, Pieklow 9, Bas Blanc 9. Egmont Cup; one mile and a half. — Conway 9.8, lyC-nieo 8.13, Meiodeon 8.3, Ghoorka 7.11, Armistice 7.10, Putty 7.9, Strathavon 7.8, Idas 7.7, Durable 7.7, Mans 7.2, Black Reynard 7.2, Heroism .6.13, Maro 6.12, Bowman 6.10, Matamataharakeke 6.7, Jewellery 6.7, Sally Port 6.7, Liable 6.7, Blackwting 6.7.

Hawera Welter, one mile.—Oingo 10.3. Hardwork 9.9, Marshal Soult 9.6, Scotty 9.5, Regulation 9.3, Waimoe 9.3, Kaharoa 8.13, Tupara 8.12. Roses hoot 8.12, Bowman 8.11, Paritutu 8.9. Wind 8.8. Perfection 8.8, Lady Bell 8.6 Liable 8.5, Lady Soulit 8.4, Warwick 8.4, Lass o’ Gowrie 8.4, Black wing 8.3, Inglewood 7.3, Waipawa 8.3, Gilnockie 8. Levant 8, Tambour inn 8, Quilted 8. Mary Seaton 8. Escape 8. Walipapa Hack, one mile and one furlong.—Maureen 8.3, Rita 7.J.2,.. Louisa 7.11, Pokeka 7.11, Commonwealth 7.10, Guilted 7.9, Black Cat 7.7. Ranana 7.7, Siandra 7.7, Little Turk 7.7. Hurrah 7, Vallance 7, Aureole 7. St. Winifred 7. Gold Trip 7. CHRISTCHURCH ACCEPTANCES. CHRISTCHURCH, January 29. Foil lowing acceptances have been received for the O.J.C. meeting:—Midsummer Handicap, of 200 sovs; one mile and a half. —Dannie Obi-el 8.6, Magnificent 7.10, Terrapin 7.6, Delaney 7. ‘ Filly Stakes, of 150 sotvs; six furlongs.—Tessera 7.13, Nautiloid 6.12, Aiello 6.12, Quickfire 6.7, Chryseis 6.7. “The following horses remain in the Middle Park Plate after the final payment :

THE MIDDLE PARK PLATE, of 500 sovs; second 50 sovs, and third 25 sovs from staice. For two and three- •' year-olds. Special weights. Six furlongs. Sir Geo. Clifford’s hr c Qnarryrnan, by Bill of Portland—Madowla, 3yrs. Sir Geo. Clifford’s ch c Stronghold, by Clanranald —Safeguard, 2yrs. Geo. G. Stead’s b o Machine Gun, by Hotchkiss —Rubma, 3yrs. Geo. G. Stead’s b f Sevres China, bj Patron —Saucer, 3yrs. Geo. G. Stead's b c Sdkworm, by Seaton Delaval—Lady Moth, 2y:s. Geo. G. Stead’s b c Rubia, by Stepniak—Madder, 2yrs. Geo. G. Stead’s Uranus, by CastorCissy, 2yrs. Geo. G. Stead's b f Golden Lily, by Multiform—Corolla, 2yrs. R. T. Turnbull's clx o Boris, by Stepniak —Shepherdess, 2yns. R. T. Turnbull’s br o Novgorod, by Stepniak—Seashell, 2yrs. T. Tennant’s ob c Stepchild, by Stepniak—Cobweb, 2yrs. Messrs Easton and Austin’s ch o Puidev. by Musketry—Fatigue, 2yrs. G. H. Franks’s b o, by Seaton Delaval—Leoeant, 2yrs. Messrs Ellis Bros, s ch c Ouidaform, by Multiform—St. Onud-a, 2yrs. ASHHURST GUINEAS, 1905. The following nominations have been received for the Ashhurst Guineas, 1905: E P Symes’s bf, Day star Kokako Miss’A. P. Watts’s b f Loftus, Daystar —Spray. _ , A. Ellis’s b f Dexterous, Torpedo— McKenzJie’s ob g, Rahgipuhi—AlPa Sy’dney Harrison’s m g Demijohn, Handsome Jack—Marvellous. . W. W. Jo'lmston’s b o Jaigbden, Meanwee—Balm. ■ . W. W. Johnston’s b g Aorangi, Menwee —Ponaturi. ' D. H. Roberts’s b o, S'on-of-a-Gun — Sally. A. S. Wobhnei-’s br f Evening Star, - Days tar—- ' . . ■.\ -/ ' Mrs D. Barry’s b g, Sylvia Park—S-urf. E. Morse’s blk g Genuine, Bona Fide -—Loneiy. O. Jefferson’s b g, King Bolt, Ben Bolt—Alpine. J. Odtter’s br f, Torpedo—Merry Maiden. , a : . . , , J. Cotter’s br f, Petroleum—Victorine. R. Ross’s b o, Don Carlos. Mauser— Finmoney.

. J. McKelvie’s o f, Handsome Jack — Pandora.

M.' Scanlon’s b o, Rebellion—Don Juan Puriri .mare. .

H. Nee’s ~b g, Bonnie Scotland —St. Leger marpi> ' R. Knox’s b f, Bonnie Scotland—Roney.

R. D. Limbrick’s ch f, The Workman —Wandering Nun. a

J. G. Collins’s b f, Musketry-—Loreli.

Angus McDonald’s b f Musketry— Omeo. H. Jeffery’s Fiscal. J. H. Ashworth’s ch f, Craolisbot — Sou’-wester mare., .. ; • J. H. Ashworth’s oh g, Gipsy KingCoronet mare. .r ; ~... i,: G. B. Baldwin’s b f Lord Roslyn— Santa Katarina. :Vi : ., v J. J. Roberts’s br f, Son-of-a-Gun— Golden Rule. J. Casserley’s b o, Daystar—Mainboom. J. Oasseidey’s b f, Daystar—Foulshot mare, o Mrs A. Wanklyn’s blk c. Hilco —Myra. G. Hume’s c'h f, Kingisley—Silhouette. E. S. Perry’s La-paz. C. Riseley’s b g, Gipsy King—Rongotea. Mrs Messena’s Waitapu, Gipsy King : —Waipuna . •T. Ormond’s br f, Soult —Lady Antrim. W. Homo’s br f, Tupuhi—Potaka. A. R. Maltby’s Bonnie. M. F. Baird’s ch f Hyde Park, Sylvia Park —Misfortune. H. J. Rose’s b f, Rangipuhi— Forest Rase. T. C. Paulin’s b c, Tupuhi—Ahua mare. WANGANUI JOOKEY CLUB. The following nominations havo been reoeived for the principal races to be run at the autumn meeting:— WANGANUI CUP HANDICAP, of 750 sovs, second 100 sovs, and third 50 sovs from stake; cue mile and threequarters. —Olfylsome, Cannie Ohiel, Treadmill, Canteen, Matamataharak-''k«, Armistice, Convoy, Idas. Putty, Mars, Meiodeon, Heroism, Cyrus Maro, Miss Lottie, Sally Port, Achilles, Ghoorka, Bowman. Romeo.

WANGANUI STAKES, of 350-sovs, second 40 sovs, and third 10 sevs from stake ; one mV.e and a half.—G adsome, Cannie Chiel, Treadmill, Windwhistlo, Canteen, Jewell-cry, Armist ce. Convoy, Idas, Putty, Pert, Ghoorka, Bowman, Shrapnel, Romeo. NELSON TROTTING CLUB. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr UV Shannon for the Nelson Trotting Club’-s meeting, to be held on the 17th inst: — Pioneer Trot (in saddle), one mile and a half. —Merry scr, Miss Rothschild 7seo. Te Whiti 18seo, Ayrshire Lad, Kchine, Torporess. Castasliore, Le Roy, Lady Brook and Matawhetu 25seo.' Wairnea Handicap (harness), one mlile and a half. —De Wet scr, Tornado' and Juanita 15sec, Merry 17sec, Protector 22seo, Glory 32sec, King Teddy 35seo, Temito and Dick Stevens 42sec.

Nelson Trotting Club Handicap (saddle), two miles. —Do Wet scr, Tornado and Juanita 20sec, Meriy_ 25soc, Lady Stanbourne 30sec, Protector 32sec, Miss Rothschild 35sec, Torpedo 11. 40sec, Scotia 45seo, Te Whiti. 50ssc, Kohine and 1 Dick Stevens GOseo. Richmond Handicap (saddle or harness), one mile and aThalf.—Merry scr, Protector sseo, Glory 15seo, Sootia 17sec, King Teddy 18®ec, Temite, Dick Stevens, Matawhetu and Corbett 23sec. Motueka Tret (saddle), two miles. — Da Wet scr, Juanita 20seo, Merry 25sec, Lady Stanbourne 30sec, Protector 32seo, Miss Rothschild 35sec. Torpedo 11. 40seo, Scotia 45seo, Te Whiti GOseo, Ladybrook, Kohine and Torporess GOseo.

Electric Trot (saddle), one mile.— Tornado scr, Lady Stanbourne ssec,. King Teddy 15see, Trickster, Dick Stevens, Matawhetu, Le Roy, Oastashore and Corbett 20seo. UPPER HUTT TROTTING CLUB. A meeting of the stewards of the Upper Hutt Trotting Club was held on Saturday night, Mr F. Mawhiney presiding. A letter was read from the New Zealand Trotting Association granting the club affiliation, passing the programme. and recommending the club for a totalisator permit. A donation of £3 3s from, the club’s president, Mr T. M. Wilford, M.H.R., was received with thanks. The programme for the club’s first meeting, to be held on May ,24th, is as follows: —Maiden Handioap, of 15 sovs, Jwo miles; Trentham Handicap. of 25 sovs, one mile and a half: Local Maiden Handicap, of 10 sovs, one mile; Hutt Valley Trotting Club Handli- * cap. of 40 sovs, two miles, for horses that can do 5.40 or better: Okatarawa Handicap, of 15“isovs, two miles; Mungaroa Handicap, of 20 sovs, one mile, for horses that can do 2.50 or better.