TURF TOPICS

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1675, 6 April 1904, Page 48

TURF TOPICS

(By “ Advance.”) FEILDING JOCKEY CLUB. Visitors to the Feilding Jockey Club’s meeting this week were struck with an addition to the club’s property in the shape of a handsome two-storied building recently erected on the course and designated a stewards’ stand. The building, which cost about £IOQO, aoos the club great credit, and compares favourably with anything in tne colony excepting Auckland and Kiccarton. Tire main entrance to the building leads into the secretary’s room, which is 13 x 12 on the lefCand is fitted with a fine counter and office furniture. In this room the number board is worked from fclie ( bottom with a large lifting slide. Leading from the slide is an ornce Bx 6, adjoining which is another Bxß. Next to the secretary's room, is the weighing room, which is fitted with an up-to-date weighing machine and every convenience. Crossing over a oft passage we come to the jockey’s room, which is 31 x 13, fitted with a lavatory, weighing machine, and lockers down the centre, each locker being fitted with a patent lock. Every convenience- is provided for jockeys, including seats, hat racks, etc. Passing out of the jockeys’ room into the large hall at the back and through the vestibule is to be found a lavatory under tlie stairs. From the stairs we come to the hall and ascend a sft..wide staircase to the second floor, and enter the stewards’ room, which is 31 x 13 with a French, casement leading on to the balcony. Adjoining this is a cloak room, fitted with a lavatory, and leading from this room is a urinal with water laid on. > Crossing the passage from the cloak room is tne handicapper’s room, in which may be found ©very convenience, ana from this room towards the front of the ouilding may be found the press room, which is 31 by 13, and nicely furnished throughout. From the press room a French window leads to the balcony, which is Bft wide : on-which may be noticed seme handsome Japanese work, which divides the stewards’ from the press stand. From the balcony is a staircase supported with iron pillars, leading to the tower platform, which is 10 x 10, and from this point •nay be observed the picturesque scenery jf the surrounding district. two 600gallon tanks have been provided, which iead water all over the ouiluing. Imongst other improvements completed jy the club is an addition to the totalisa•or stand, which previously accommodated four machines, but it will now acoom- . inodate six. This addition was carried . »ut at a cost of £230. A new picket fence has also been erected adjacent to the old press stand, ‘and the fencing moved back 20ft, providing increased lb wn accommodation. The jockeys olu room has been fitted up as a public cloak room, with lavatory provided. SPORT OR BUSINESS. On the concluding day of the V.R.C. Autumn meeting two horses-, the property of Mr J. Wilson, jun., were successful, - Ballark winning the Select

Stakes and Mallard the Place Handicap. Neither horse was fancied by the owner and -both started among the 10 to 1 division. At the settling the owners’ health was toasted and in reply he is reported to have said: — • “I do .not follow the turf for sport; I follow it as a business, and I try to keep as close to the border line of sport .as I can.” A better o-r more truthful statement could not (“Mart indale” writes) be uttered by a racing man of the present day. There are- many, however who, posing as thorough sportsmen, would not have the honesty to make such a reply as that given by Mr Wilson. They, while wishing to be considered as •gentlemen, commit act-s that the professional would never descend to. The race-going public well know this. It is a noted fact that in these days horses owned by bookmakers are raced in a more honest and straightforward manner than are those owned by many others, who ho id high social positions. The point is the bookmaker is well aware of the fact that if he were caught tripping, he might expect no mercy. The others think that they are above suspicion. What is more, it is wonderful how some of them pull through, for they do attimes work off such clumsy and shady transactions that it is really astonishing how they escape the eyes of the officials. They are not like Mallard’s owner—trying to keep as close to the border line of sport- as possible. They get- as far front it as possible. Sport is -the last thing they think cf. We could give innumerable instances c-f this —horses scratched at the last- minute for important handicaps that have been well-back-ed by the public; others started and pulled in a- most barefaced manner. Such acts as these are not done by the genuine professional racing men of the standard of Mr James Wilson, jun., but by people who would profess to- lock down upon ali professional trainers. Experience teaches that, when the gentleman amateur takes to a sport-, and endeavours to make money at it, and still keep his status as a gentleman, he will descend to almost, any -means to- achieve his ends. So- it is with some people who own racehorses. They are, so far as this workVs goods are concerned, well off—in fact, wealthy ; yet they cannot go straight. It is a pity to see such racing. They could, if they wished, be an ornament to our -turf world, and of greatassistance. bu t they are not; and, without- a-doubt, the racing public far prefer to sea the racing colours of such as Mr James Wilson, jun., win. to these, who. though of far higher social standing, do not race their horses as straight. WAIRARAPA RACING CLUB. The Taulierenikau racecourse, with its natural and picturesque surroundings, was seen at its best on Saturday last. The attendance, judging by the receipts, was slightly greater than on the off-day of the last autumn meeting. The extra race added to the programme caused most cf the Wellington visitors to leave before the last race, timed to staid- at 5 p.m., in order to catch the return special, which left Featiierston at- 5.17. The ordinary train, which leaves Featherston at 6.30, does not- reaeli the city till four hours later, which makes the cay’s outing somewhat tiresome. vVIt-n the exception of the- Hut t team, Livonia and Seaweed, the racing was confined to dis t-rict horses, who succeeded in winning the eight events on the card. Although the totalisator investments amounted to £527 more than last year, there were, eight events -on the card against seven last autumn. As a hurdle racer Gipsy Jack lias so far proved anything out a worthy brother to Waiwera. lie was tried at the business two years ago, but did not shape promisingly and the attempt was abandoned. On Saturday last ne only got over one hurdle safely, and came down at the, second through striking hard. Kaimoe, who was well in at the minimum weight, ha'd no difficulty in settling a moderate lot, the best of whom was Haerere, a good cut of gelding by Wanderer, owned by Mr H. Austin, of Foxton. Support accorded to Seaweed and Gipsy Jack sent Kaimoe out at a false price. He was ridden by A. Mc-Morran, who only returned from the West Coast the previous day, and paid £4. Seaweed was asked too much bo concede Kaimoe two stone, and was never prominent. After the Dannevirke meeting Mr Barry took Seaweed home with the intention of not competing at Wairarapa, and he probably wishes he had not changed his mind. Two-year-olds always have tne best of the weight for age scale in the autumn, when opposed by horses of olaef ages. One juvenile in a field of nine contested the Maiden Hack Race, six furlongs. Aberration, the youngster in question, was sent out favourite, and although last to leave tlie mark, cut down his field in great style. A gelding by Saracen named Mata-kokiri made a good show considering that he had only been in work a couple of months, and was making his first appearance with the colours up. Abberration is a naif-brother to Captain Kettle, by Tne Possiole. who raced well in Australia, and was taken to to England by Mr Gollan. So far the progeny of the Nordenfeldt-Realisation horse, who is on the Mangatarata station in Hawke’s Bay, are shading well.

The five horses nominated for the Easter Handicap, one mile and a instance, all went- to the post. . Sunfish, who was one of the least-fancied candidates, was prominent throughout. She drew out at tho turn and won dv three

or four lengths. The Far Niento mare had no-t run a race since she scored at the Hutt as a three-year-old, about eighteen months ago. bhe was then the property of Mr Launceston. T. Carroll was in a great- measure responsible for Sunhsh's success. Declination, a stable companion of Abberration, came in for most support for tlie Torolianga Hack Handicap, six furlongs. She ran up to the leaders two furlongs from home, but died away again and just missed a place. Malamau took charge at the turn, and won comfortably, from Black Squall, with Bounce, who made most of the running, close up. Although Declination failed, the public stuck to T. Carroll, and made Immersion favourite for the Wairongomai Handicap, six furlongs. Matuku, who was favourite, could not act in the soft going, and was never nearer than third, finishing just- behind Pure Silver. Torowai was in front to the turn, where Immersion took charge, and scored, after a fair finish with Oudenarde. Ma-na-waru appeared to bo anchored in the soft going, and was beaten three furlongs from h-c-me in the Te Waka Welter Handicap. The Blenheim mare P-erilla also left the mark well, but cued away, and finished absolutely last. The Opaki-trained Maniinga, with A. Wat-so-n up, made every post a winning one, and had a couple of lengths advantage at the finish, from Black Squall. SilverIcne, Jeanne d’Albret and Hoity Toity finished close up. ~ Waitoti, the favourite for the Wangai-lroa-na Welter Handicap, and Dingle*were prominent throughout, finishing in that order. Replete was left some lengths and came in nfth. The going should have suited Sanfofn, but did not do so as tho Catewby gelding was one of the last to finish. Tho distance of the Makahi Hack Handicap, five furlong.?, was considered to Delight’s liking. The St. Cyr ran a go-cd race, and was only beaten by a head by Matama-u. The latter carried lOios penalty, which placed her lib above Delight. Montague (a brother to C-ami-let) and Takino (Rebelling—Selma) can both gallon and should win races. In Mr E. A. Leary the dim has an energetic and obliging secretary who takes a great interest in the club. Tho following are the executive officials: — President, Mr John P. Russell; vicepresidents, Messrs H. S. Warded, N. Grace and W. E. Bi dwill; judge. Mr G. Tully; hen. treasurer, Mr G. Reynolds; timekeeper, Mr T. Benton • starter, Mr G. H. Saywell; lion, surgeons, Drs YV. Bey and Palmer; clerk or scales, Mr A. J. Toogood ; clerk of course. iVir H. C. St effort; handicapper, Mr J. E. rfenrys; stewards, Messrs J. W. Card. ±i. Morison, Q. Donald, G. Elgar, \V. J. Nix, F. Pearce, S. Cundy, G. Hume, Ties. Benton, J. S. Cundy, Alien Donald and A. McKenzie. NAPIER NOTES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Mr O. L. Mackersey is sending up Ngaiio t-he younger full sister to TortulLa for sale next month at Palmerston North. She will be attended! by a colt foal by Waiuku. Last season Nga-io visited Advance. Pukatea. the full-hr ether to Torfculla. and Ngaiio will also be offered for sale at the same time and should ho 'not find a new owner it is Mr Macikersey’s intention to have him kept going. Comfort’s dam Vista, passed away the other day at- Te Mahanga. She had been ailing for some time and consequently her death did not occasion much surprise. ivlu'rfitt has Paphos in work at Hastings; since lie was -last seen out Robinson Crusoe’s -son has been operated upon and in the future will figure as a gelding. Baigneuise is being treated to a holiday. Up to last week Menura seemed to be making such good recovery from her late accident that it was reckoned a certainty that she would soon -be following her studies again. Unfortunately the other day the wound in her leg opened out and it- is considered questionable if she will ever be able to toe the mark again. If such surmise proves Correct, it will be hard luck for her owner, Mr A. Rhodes, who only recently gave £2OO tie the Hon. J. D. Ormond fotr Lyrebird’s speedy though uncertain daughter. After the Waip-uku-rau meeting D. Munn intends to shift his team from Ivaikora to Hastings. Quilted, One of this lot-, will then be given schooling -exercises over the little jumps. D. Watt, who used to pilot- Mo-ifaa has been giving Rloseshoot lessons over the impediments during the past week on the Hastings track. The big gelding has shown a lot of ability and progress in his work, and promises t-o make a good hurdler. E. O’Neill is to ha entrusted with the care of Trent, who last Saturday changed owners, the Hon. J. D. Ormond having disposed of The Officer’s son to a Wairarapa sport. J. Munn has Kahuwai in again : the mare looks bright and lusty after her respite from toil and has given sufficient inducement for her trainer-owner to persevere with her. Last week I had a look at the rising three-year-old brother to Bush Rase, Roseshoot and Co. and a two-year-old chestnut colt by Apremont out of Maid Marion; the trio tall looked in the best of health, and as their owner, Mr 0. O’Donoghue, does not ihtend to ask the latter trio any questions for another year, it appears as if be will have a serviceable brace to dlo duty for him in the future. -Blackwa-ter, who has grown into a fine ©olidflcolcing horse, is -under otter

to a local sport, -so it is quite possible lie will shortly renew his acquaintance with the racing crowd. March 31st. . ' TARANAKI NOTES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The Manaia Racing Club stewards met on March 26th, when they transacted a good deal of business. The prize-money was allocated and totals £lßo'as coinpared with £lO9 last yc-er. The Club is applying for a totalis a tor permit for this season, and is in hopes that the Colonial Secretary will grant one. Several new members were elected. During the evening Captain J. Mitchell way proven reel with a gold sovereign case in recognition of his services to the Club. Another unregistered race meeting was held in this district on March 31st. when tlie Okato Racing Club brought off a programme of seven events. Those taking part in these unregistered meetings will probably receive the attention of tho Metropolitan Club. At a previous fixture it was reputed that a horse that captured the principal event was identical with one that had raced in events at registered meetings, but under -another name to that- which he bore a-c the unregistered fixture. The jumper Toledo came a cropper on Tuesday morning while being galloped on,the heaoli at Moturoa and he was cut about and somewhat strained- as a result cf the accident. H. Eva., his trainer, was riding Toledo at the time, and he got a severe shaking. The starting price layers here have decided to revise their rules of betting, in consequence, I think, of seme severe knocks yeuneef them have received lately from punters. T. McKay was down from Auckland tho other day and tried to sell Cara-by, but I don’t- think lie could get a purchaser for the gelding. WAIRARAPA NOTES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) At a meeting of stewards of the Master ton Racing Club on Saturday it- was resolved that the charge at the Club’s cottage at tho racecourse be £1 for trainers and 16s for boys for the meeting. the time to be limited to- one week. An extra totalisator will be provided for the Masterton meeting by Mr J. Ames-, cf Wellington. - Ram fell -an three days in tlie early part of the week, and a number cf Taulierenikau horses were taken up to work on tlie Grey town course, as a cessation from their daily tasks would have prevented them from running up to form at Easter. Wairarapa owners have nominated more freely than usual to tho Wellington Racing Club’s annual meeting, and those from this district- whose names appear in the nomination List may be taken ais the best we have in work at present. MartinbOTOUgh’s contribution to the list is Naooitic, Replete,, Rusgorawa, Mourner and Mati'ti. Tauherenikau is represented by Jeanne D’Albret. Hoity Toity, Merriment) Catriel and Torowai, and Ciarevilie by Indian Shot a’nu Jeanne D’Aro. The Masterton lot are Wooclleigh, Plaidie, Gawain, Bounce and Sylvrie; those privately trained are Mr L. C. Phariasyn’s Good Intent and Spoil and' Mr W r . E. Bidwill’s Declination, Aberration and Immersion. Mr H. MeManaway, of the Taratabi Hotel, was more successful at the R-c-ef-ton meeting than at the Greymouth fixture, both Apprentice and Moeraki scoring wins. The first named changed hands at the meeting, so may not again he a contestant in this district. Martinborough-tramed horses may take a strong nand in the settlement of some of the autumn events-, several of them showing good form just now.

General satisfaction has been expressed at the patronage accorded the Masterton Racing Club for its autumn meeting. Both quantity and quality is well represented, and the fact that nominations have been received from as far as Gisborne, shows that the club is gaining in popular favour. Ngatitoa, by Flintlock —Blue Bell, who lias been spelled since the last- meeting at Blenheim, will probably be put- into work again in a few cfeys. When racing this horse showed sufficient pace to warrant him being given a thorough preparation, and with this should pay his way.

The Forester mare, Turepo, is showing fair form in her schooling over hurdles, and will probably make her first appearance in the new role at the Masterton meeting. She is built rathep-bn the light order for winter hurdle racing, but on a fairly dry course her speed between the obstacles-would serve her well. As a sprinter Turepo was one of. c.ie fastest bred in this district for a considerable time and her second to Petrovna at the Wellington summer meeting.of 1903, the five furlongs being run in Imin lsec. proved her dash of pace. Of late she has failed to show like performances, but at hurdle racing may make amends for this season’s disappointments. The Saracen, gelding, Hatley, who won a hack event tat the Taratabi meeting in November last and has since been spelled, is again in work at Opaki, aind will probably race at the Masterton meeting. He is at present somewhat rough, but being to ia certain extent paddock trained, would account for this.

Mr Fred Hawke, of Grey town, has just made to the -order of the Wairarapa Racing Club a number frame and numbers for the outfield.. The frame is made of angle iron, and the numbers siip intotheir places with springs. They are quickly fixed, and altogether the board is . fidly up-to-date. PALMERSTON NORTH. (From Our Own Correspondent.) * A. McDonnell has purchased the Guncotton gelding Pahuivai, winner of the Polo Cup at Auckland, from Mr H. Wilson. The pony was left in Auckland and is engaged during the Easter racing. He has shown improved form, since l the Polo Cup race and has quite thrown off some little soreness caused by striking himself. J. Duff withdrew Gold Dredge and Valima from their Fell ding engagements considering the weight alloted rather excessive. Both were in good; nick and continue to do good work. The full brother to Gold Dredge in the same stable is a iso looking the picture of health and is one of the best looking horses about here. He is not like Ins brother, but takes more after Gold Reef, bis sire. W. Lemon has removed Gcklwai from the stable owing to the box being required for the-filly bj r Soult—Lady Antrim, purchased by Mr J. Ormond at Auckland recently. The filly, a fullsister to Lord Soult,- has greatly improved since coming to the district. The breaking-in gear will be- placed upon her at au early date, and she- will then, be prepared for her two-year-old engagements. She is a nice filly, and judging by appearances, should possess all the family pace. When her racing career is over she should make a valuable brood mare, possessing as she Aloes the St. Simon, Musket and Riddles worth blood in her veins. Goldwai has been placed in A. Lyfcrd's care. The gelding is very fit at present and his veteran trainer • should know how to keep him so. > J. Maher is getting a good- string around him at Wanganui. They include Armistice, Lady Moa-na, from a. full-sister to Kai Iwi Lady by Sou’-wester and a full/sister to Verdi, raced in Auckland by Mr J. J 3. Williamson. The mare seems a distinct improvement upon her brother, who was a turf failure. Maher also has a good-looking two-year-old c-elt by (Huron from a- full-sister to Abercorn, recently purchased in Sydney oil Mr Moore’s account. The celt started at the 'Wanganui meeting, but evidently requires time. He is still growing very fast and shows a lot of quality. In the same stable is Seagull, owned by Mrs T. Bevan of Manakau. a'nd. a- re~ . cent addition, a gelding by Waterfall — Primrose, half-brother to- Bushrose. The gelding is coming on well and is the makings of a first-class horse. Rangimce iy also in the- stable pending the result of the Slu-p-reine Court action between W. Holmes and R. Cameron as- to his ownership. The case is expected to- be heard at Palmerston the next sittings of the Court. Messrs-Nathan Bros., of Palmerston. have placed their two-year-old filly by St. Hip-po—The Elk in Maher’s care. She is engaged in the next At-hlmrst Guineas and is one of the finest looking two-year-olds in the colony. F. Tilley is making good progress with The Guo?:-;or, who is -shewing marked improvement- in his jumping. Mr D. Thompson’s other horse To-mairangi, by Mabaki is also doing all she is asked in a reassuring style. A. Peters experienced a bit of bad luck during the past week, his speedy pony Lord Soult striking himself on the tendon and as a result lie will have- to be spelled for the- winter. The gelding was in great, condition and well laid plans for a descent- on stakes a-t the- Pa-tea and Auckland meetings l have been knocked awa-y by the accident. Since the laet meeting, at which such sensational times were recorded, the Horcwlienuia. course has been’ re-surveyed and its correct- as regards distance*.. As there appeal’s no reason to- believe that * the disc was placed in the wrong position each time and m several watches -agreed to the different times recorded it is apparent -this course is the fastest in the , colony and World records should bo possible for Gladsome-, Achilles and C!o., when compared with the times registered by the second grade horses competing at the last meeting. ‘ ' . v .‘T 531777; ■ CHATTER. Ringlet ran her last race in Mr R. - - W. Paterson’s colours on Monday last , at Tarulierenikau. Regulation, winner of the Auckland ( Easter Handicap, was bred by Messrs i Alison Bros, at their Motu-Korea stud, . by Regal (St. Leger—Atalauta) brother i to Hippoinenes and Sylvia Park from 1 May. by King Cole —Friendship, an £ Australian-bred mare who won some good t handicaps for G. Wright. In ,1888 she £ won the same race that her grand- 1 daughter won last. Saturday. The same ] season Wright won. the- Autumn Haaidi- i cap with Tamara, who was also a mat- £ ron in the Motu-Korea st«id. Regula- i tion is a full-sister to Regalia 11., who . burned out a good performer m Aus- 1 tralia and wak afterwards sent-to India, • 1: and Gladys May, who is a year younger d than the Easter Handicap winner. At e the clearing sale of the Motu Korea stud C Regal brought 35 guineas- May, wnlh illy foal at foot hv Regal (Gladys MayL 1 t

brought 25 guineas, and Regulation was sold to J. R. Corrigan for 10 guineas. As a four-year-old Regulation scored four times out of five starts. This was in hack races on the West Coast, of the South Island, where she- ran in the name of E. M. Sheecly. In rue spring of thefollowing season demonstrated that she eci.ild gallo-p by putting down a big field at Ricca-rtcn. She made another trio to the Wad Coast, winning at Rcarton and a double at Greymouifh. In the autumn she again won at Reef ton and Kiumara, pulling off no less than four events at the lastnamed place. Last winter she changed hands and was purchased by a Haw era sport who adopts the noni de- couilse of j. R. Sinclair. She started early in the spring at Wanganui. After running unplaced in the Flying and second in the Owen Stakes she won The Marangai Stakes. She ran consistently but with no kick at Master ton and Car teuton. She was placed five times at tlie meetings named. After a much-needed spell she- reappeared at the Taranaki meeting, where islia won the Flying Handicap. was beaten by Scotty in theOwen Stakes, but turned the Sables on the Aucklander in tiie Farewell Handicap. At Egmout she ran third in the Flying Handicap, and won the Welter on the first day. Right through her career Regulation has been a most consistent performer, and has turned out a good purchase for her owner. The New Zealand boy's, T. and D. Price, are riding very successfully at the pony meetings around Sydney. Ringman will in future be trained by A. E. Ward at Wiiigatui.

The Hon. Jas. Carroll and Mr T. M. Wilford, M.H.R., witnessed the racing at- Taiiberenikau on Saturday last.The Sydney agent of the Press Association, informs us that Gladsome’s defeat in the Autumn Stakes at Randwick on Saturday last was due- to superior horsemanship on the part of R. Lewis, rider of Sweet Nell. The going would not- assist the Seaton Del aval mare, who has put up her, best performance's on solid tracks. lit Sweet Neil she met the representative of the powerful Ballarat stable, which shelters’the three beat throe-year-olds in the Commonwealth. in the Caulfield Guineas and Cup winner the New Zealand representative probably met a better one- of the same age and sex on the day. It- is strange the prejudice- that exists amongst Australian newspaper writers against New Zealander riders. It started in the writer’s memory when K. Derritt. on Carbine, was beaten in the Victorian Derby. The late Percy White, W. B'rown, the late Harry Ouisdin, and more recently C. Jenkins, have been more or less severely handled by Hie critics. The only'jockey we have seat across that- they would admit was the equal of their own was the late Walter Clifford. H. Donovan, who. rode Gladsome, was making his first appearance on the other side, and liaid the bad luck to be on an odds on favourite. By persons competent to judge he is regarded as one of the best horsemen wo have. He mec an experienced artist in “Bobby’’ Lewis, who, since Scobie met with a bad accident, lias had charge- of the Ballarat team. It was only a few weeks back ♦ hat Lewis was credited by the Victorian papers with throwing away the Ball'arat Cup on Annotate who was beaten by Sport Royal. One paper stated that it wound have been a feather in Lewis’s cap had the head verdict been the other way, as Sport Royal started a rank outsider. That’s exactly the position, with Donovan. The following; is taken from an article on “Jockeys and Jockeys-liip,” by a jockey, in “The Badminton”:—“The papers? Yes; some of them are very good, and give a wonderfully true account of things-. But a lot of nonsense is written at times. I have ridden what I know were good races, and have been blamed for coming too soon or too late, when I was sure I was right. And I have been ptraiked for doling wonderfully idever things when I have really ridden wretchedly bad races; got muddled, and, without deserving it-, landed by a sort of fluke —won by sheer luck. If the papers make a fiuss of you at times, tlie-v are down on you at o-thers, and it is extraordinary liow soon a jockey who lias been praised to the skies is told that lie f can’t ride foir nuts,’ when he’s had a rum of. bad luck.’’

Messrs H. L. Jackson. S’. Tapp and L. Griffiths. I .Lofficials of the Marlbo-ro-ugh Racing Club., were at the Tauherenikau meeting., /id#-.:

Oil ere Amie, winner of the A.J.C. Doncaster Handicap, is by Fucile (son of Carbine and Venice), who was bred by Mr Donald "Wallace. - Glen Vive- (dam of Chere Amie), was bred by Mr C. Baldwin, in New South Wales, by Cauzomi— Amazement, by Somnius (imp.). Fucile was trained by W. Duggan, at Randwick. As a two-year-old' be won a, race at Randwick. and ran second to Coil in the V.R-.C. Sires Produce Stakes. As a three-year-o-ld he Avon the Stewards Milo at Rosehill, and got the Rous Handicap at the A.J.C. autumn meeting through the Cuirassier—-Roie horse Sabretache being disqualified for interference. Ho also! ran third in the A.J.C. Plate, .three miles, to Newhaven and Coil. At tlie same meeting he was unplaced in the Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup.. He also finished out of a place in the Melbourne Oup, won by Gaulus. R. McNamara, rode eleven winners ait tka Reef ton and Gre.ymou.th meetings*

, Gladsome has had the bad 1 {tic to bump up against the best throe-year-olds m the Commonwealth in good form. Waikaka-ho recently changed hands, and will in future nun in the same ownenshp- n,s Hydrant. , The A.J.C. St. Leger was won by Emir, who- is considered the best- three-year-old in Australia. The Australian horseman, T. Carroll, rode .three winners at Tauherenikau on Saturday last. J. Gibson, an employee of H. Fletcher’s, also won a double. Ait the R-oseliifl meeting on March - 19th, the Doncaster Handicap winner, Chore Amie, iron the Carlingford mile, carrying' Ist 131 b, in Imin 44:sec. Brumlo (Bill of Portland —CooyajTwon the Granville Stakes, six furlongs; Air Motor (Ayr Laddie—Windmill) tiro Raw son Stakes, nine furlongs; the Ajucklandbred CVeissy (Soult —Cressina) the Railway Shakes, six and a half furlongs; Flora McDonald (Loc'uel —Dona), the Nursery Handicap, five- furiongrs; and ivo u-n icm 1 d (Me t a I—-'Hop-abcut). the Rc-seiiill Handicap, one mile and three furlongs. Lovelink, the two-vear-ohl brother to Ringlet aiul Ringman, opened ids winning account at itllersiic last Saturday. The Castor —Bangle colt is owned and tu-ainedi by J. B. ’Williamson. As a yearling lie was knocked down to Min'. R. Lusk for 185 guineas. The pony Avalanche scored in open company at Ellorsl-.ro iast Saturday. Fp to Date promises to be a worthy half-brother to Record Reign, who won 'in this colony, Australia-. India and France, where he met w>;;h fatal injuries. In the Brighton Hurdles the son of Sc. Hippo—Winnie ran the two miles in 3min olscc. This makes Spalpeen cue to be in the find-class, as Mr E'vitt asked him to concede Fp to Date 2-st 2ib. Winnie lias thivown a number of good hurdlers besides tho above pair. Among the progeny of the Kingfisher mare are Belmont and St. Simon (both of whom won the Great Northern Hurdles), Pansy (sister to- Belmont) and Ladybird. The Porivua stable has won. the Northern Champagne Stakes two years in succession. Mr R. T. Turnbull, owner of Boris, is at present- ert a visit to Englaii|d. Porirua carried Mr Douglas Garden’s colours successfully in tlie ;raco last year. Boris was bred at Elderslie, and only oil one other occasion (when Aronoel scored in 1890), has a hor'sa bred outside the Auckland district, been successful since the race was ilistit»uted in 1887. Boris was purchased as a yearling by Mr It. T. Turnbull for 3GO guineas, tie rail in the spring in the Hastings Stake's, and finished third to Silkworm and Sir Percivale. Bother mho- won /the Tramway Handicap at Ellerslie on Saturday last, is a Sydney bred mare by Russley. She "lias been racing in Fiji for some time, and tlie above was her first win in tills colony. The- sO'Uithern horseman, D. King, was riding for Mr R. W. Paterson’s stable- at Tauherenikau. At Capetown the clubs run their t-otalisa-tor cn a, one-two-three system, and it occasionally happens that the man who backs the thirdi horse gets a bigger dividend than doe's the man who spots the winner. At some races lie-ld last March there were three stacli instances-. Grarkilly tlie lot of the punter is being made more smooth, and when the club arrives that will pa»,- out 18s in the pound on every horse in tlie race, the prolspect of punters winning money will be made .much less improbable than it is under the present system of gues-’em-and-back-’em. Tlie annual meeting of the Danncvlrke Jo-ckey Club resulted in a profit of £405. The special train from Palmerston North on race days which tlie club guaranteed resulted in a loss of £35 17s 3d. This was caused by the department failing to advertise the train in the Palmerston and Woodville papers, arjd issuing excursion tickets by the ordinary train from Palmerston to Daunevirke. The secretary was instructed to write to the Traffic Superintendent to this effect and appl(y for a, rebate, or that the club be credited with all excursion tickets issued on the two days. The committee decided to harrow the course, top dress it where required. aiyl sow a good mixture of grass. . seed.