RAPING IN NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1687, 29 June 1904, Page 49

RAPING IN NEW ZEALAND

HAWKE’S BAY RACES.

NAPIER, June 22. The Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's winter meeting commenced to-day. The sum of £5388 was invested on the totalisators, as compared with .£4030 for the first day last year. Rhyl won the Trial Steeplechase from end to end. He jumped cleverly, and was never extended. Had he been entered in tho big race to-morrow he would probably. have repeated the performance of his half-sister Ruby, brother Moifaa, and dam Denbigh. Rhyl runs in the interest of G. Pilcher, who raced Scallywag. He beat a pair of cripples in • Sabreur and Towhatu. The Hutt trained Dismal turned over at the sod wall, a solid jump and the biggest of the obstacles. British Navy (Torpedo —Pair Nell) ran well in the Winter Hack Handicap for six furlongs, and may be better suited *«by the shorter distance tomorrow. Ice failed to stay out the, last farlong, and was beaten by Talune after an exciting finish. The Ladies’ Bracelet was one of the best contests ever witnessed for the race. The West Coaster Dick Turpin was ridden by'Dr Paget. y Kaipetipeti was in . front ’ ts the distance where Optimist was called on and won after a close finish. Optimist ran in the nomination of Mrs Rathbone, who won the valuable trophy last year with Apres. Both winners .were ridden by Mr Neagle, one of the best of our gentlemen riders. Mrs Douglas started both Tyrone and Mahitr. The field included Joe Chamberlain, a candidate for New Zealand Cup honours. The Masterton trained horse finished close up to the placed horses. i He was brought out again; in the Corinthian Stakes, but was not fancied. Ho WOii after a punishing finish with Sleepwell (Captain Webb—Leonie). Three of the sis runners for the Hack Hurdles were making their first appearance in public. Osfciak, who has Quietened down considerably, was m front for about a mile and a half, and jumped well. The Stepniak gelding and Noshot made the pace very solid- Warwick jumped well, and run behind this. pan to the bend where la and Ontario, came through and fought out a punishing finish, the having a head the best of it. Ia is a full sister to Materoa, The Shannon, Waitarere and other performers.. She was making her first appearance in a jumping race, and is the first of, the family to he put to the business.. She was only out for educational purposes, and was not backed by the stable, which accounts for the price paid. She is a stable mate of Creusot and Comfort. Valima made a poor show;

running 'in - the rear throughout. Ostiak finished fourth. Levant, who may be seen out to-mor-row, was the only withdrawal from the Hawke’s Bay Hurdles. Roller and Defoe acted as' pacemakers. When the former dropped back Aroha joined Defoe. Creusot challenged at the bend, but pan in on to Aroha. and having to be straightened up again suffered defeat by a neck. India was fourth. A. Hall was suffering from sciatica, and was unable to ride The Guessei*. His brother took the mount. The Enchanter gelding was never prominent. The sod wall brought down two of the runners in the Hunters’ Steeplechase. Nadador, who carried Sir William Russell’s colours, settled the others without difficulty. The win was received with cheers.

Following is a complete list of winners of the HAWKE'S BAY HURDLES'. Two Miles.

Tear. Winner. Weight, Time. 1896 The Plug .. 10 0 ' 414 8-5 1897 Tally-ho .. 10 !l 4 2 3-5 1898 ' Dante .. 10 8 351 18v)9 Troubadour .. 9 3 4 0 1-5 1900 Roller .. 10 13 4 7 1-5 1901 Mo! fa .. .. 12 0 3 54 1902 The Hempie 10 5 4 1903 Hurricane .. 9 0 4 3 One Mile'and Three-quarters. 1904 Aroha .. 9 13 3 22

Results: —• Trial Steeplechase Handicap, of 80 sovs; about two miles. —135 Mr G. Pilcher’s Rhyl, by Somnus—Denbigh, 9.11 (C. Mitchell), 1; 78 Mr F. Hirst’s Sabreur, 10.4 (Whitehouse), 2; 120 Messrs Riddiford and Wilson’s Towhatu, 10.3 (J. Cameron); 3. Also started —89 Taniwha 9.11, 24 Dismal 9.7, Rhyl led along the back, followed by Taniwha and Sabreur, Towhatu and Dismal a long way behind. Dismal fell at the sod wall. Sabreur ran into second place crossing the double at the railway bend. The order passing the stand was Rhyl, Sabreur. Towhatu and Taniwha,. all taking the double there splendidly. The field closed up on Rhyl at the scrub fence at the back, and Sabreur got alongside Rhyl- racing to the sod wall, the pair' taking the jump together, Towhatu two lengths behind. Rhyl drew away again at the railway bend double, and taking the last three fences in splendid style won, hard held, by a length and a half from Sabreur. Towhatu three lengths away. Time, 4 min 20sec. Dividend, <£2 19s. Winter Hack Handicap, of 70 soys; one mile. —187 Mr R. McDonald’s Talune, by Renata—Virginia, 9.8 (D. Watt). 1; 200 Mr W. S. Davidson’s Ice, 9.7 (Whittaker), 2; 139 Mr G. C. Ormond’s Moura, 9.5 (T. Wilson), 3. Also started —79 Gold Trip 9.7, 43 Quilted 9.5, 98 British Navy 9, 91 Athol Brose 9, 11 Post Haste 9. After a lot of trouble and delay at the post, Mr Piper . effected a good start. Moura was away first, with Ice next, and British Navy third. Gold Trip raced up to the leaders, and after going two furlongs, the ouder was British Navy, Moura, Gold Trip. Moura drew away entering the straight, with lea in close attendance, but Talune also came away from the rest, and after a close and exciting finish, won by a head, Moura a neck behind. Time, lmin 48ssee. Dividends, <£3 3s and 19s. ,

Ladies’ Bracelet, value 75 sovs. —150 Mrs W. Rathbone's Optimist, by Apremont—Flatter, 11.6 (Mr P. Neagle), 1; 81 Mrs A. Hyde's Rags, 11.3 (Mr A. Hyde), 2; 206 Mrs J. Clark's Kaipetipeti, 11.13 (Mr Deeble), 3. Also started—2l2 Tyrone 11.12, Mahiti (bracketed with Tyrone), 10.7, 145 Dick Turpin 11.11, 155 Bandmaster 11.2, 33 Pearl Diver 10.11, 52 Joe Chamberlain 10.10. 20 Golden Comb 10.7. From a good start Kaipetipeti went to the front. Tyrone running last. Passing the stand Kaipetipeti still led, with golden. Comb second, and Dick Tu’rpin third,* Bandmaster going well in fifth position, and Tyrone still last. At the half-mile post, Bandmaster had improved his position, having run np into third place, but Kaipetipeti, hard ridden, still led. Optimist continued to improve his position, and eventually won by half a length from Kaipetipeti, a neck behind. Time, 2min 48|sec. Dividends, £4 14s and <£2 18s. • Hack Handicap Hurdles, of 60 sovs; one mile and three-quarters.—67 Br T l . H. Lowry's la, syrs, by Torpedo—Rivulet, 10.3 (F. Lind), 1; 118 Mr G. W. Oakenfull's Ontario, 9.5 (A. Lordl, 2; 51 W. J. Jorgensen's Warwick, 9.10 (R. Amott), 3. Also started—ll 4 Valima 10.9, 192 Ostiak 11.3, 51 No Shot 9. No Shot got away with the lead. Ostiak lying close up. These two held a commanding position passing the stand for the first time. No Shot drew away at the Southland road hurdle and led round me back, with Warwick and. Ostiak closing up. Ia then left the others, and led up to the second to last fence, which she took splendidly, Ostiak and No Shot falling back.. Ia came away without the whip and looked an easy winner, but Ontario almost caught her in the last few strides and Mr Lowry's mare only got home by a nose. Time, 3min 24sec. Dividends, £5 15s and ,£1 Is.

Hawke's Bay Hurdles, of 150 sovs; one mile and three-quarters. 146 Mr J. Rollo's Aioha, by Sequah— Miss Patriarch, 9.13 (B„ Watt) ... 1 187 Mr T. H. Lowry's Creusot, 9 (F. Lind) ... 2 102 Mr A. J. Ellingham’s Defoe, 9 (J. La-wry) ... 3 Also started—l 34 Midia 10.8, 131 Evening 10.3, 116 Mourner 9.13, 57 Roller 9.12, 105 The Guesser 9.10, 32 Rags 9, 28 Sunmos 9 (carried 9.8). Evening was first to show in front, but was shortly supplanted by Roller, with Rags last. The horses came into the straight in single file, the order of the' leading contingent passing the stand, being Sunmos, Roller, Midia, Evening, Are ha, Creusot, Mourner. Defoe, however, got in front at the back of the course, with Creusot closing up fast. Defoe and Roller raced round the railway bend in company, with Creusot and Aroha following, Sunmos dropping back last. Aroha came very fast entering the straight, and won by half a lengtn, CreuEot beating Defoe for second place by two lengths. Time, 3min 22sec. Dividends, £4 15s and £1 4s, Hunt Club Steeplechase, of 50 sovs; two and a half miles.—2s2 Sir W. R. Russell's Nadador by M Draque—Noyade, 11.8 (J.

Hall), 1; 35 Mr J. F. Henderson’s La Belle, 11 (Mr Roache), '2; 163 Mr W, H. Small’s Gam Metal, 11 (Mr P. Neagle}, 3. Also started —76 Erebus 11, 50 Vagrant 11. La Belle, and Vagrant went to the front, the latter leading over the double at the stand, with Erebus second and . Gun Metal third. Vagrant fell back a little, but soon afterwards again assumed command, Gun Metal being last.* Nadador was here seen to be moving up. Erebus and Vagrant fell at the sod wall, leaving the race to the other three. Nadador took the last' jump in front, and * won by a cotiple of lengths. Time, smin 31-|sec_ Dividend, £2. ■ Corinthian Stakes, of 50 sovs; once round.—63 Mr P'. J. Quirk’s' Joe Chamberlain, by Bonnie Scotland—Lady d’Eau, 10.12 (Mr Best), 1; 225 Mr C. o;Donnoghue’s Sleepwell, 10.7 (Mr Neagle), 2; 246 Mr G. Hunter’s Freeland, 14.5 (Mr Gordon), 3. Also started l —9B Craftsman 11.3, 187 Rungarawa 10.9. A beautiful start was effected, the field racing away in a bunch. At the stable bend, Craftsman drew out a length from the others, and led into the. straight, with Joe Chamberlain well up. Nearing the post Joe .Chamberlain came very fast, eventually landing the stake by half a length, the same distance separating second and third. Time, lmin sSsec. Dividend, ,011 13s.

NAPIER, June 23

The. Jockey Club was again favoured with glorious weather for its wrnter meetiug. The sum of <£5779 was invested on the totalisator, making £11,147 for the two day si, as compared with <£8045 last year. Results: Stockman (who did not make the jour-, ney from Auckland) was the only withdrawal of eight acceptors for the Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase. Towhatu made a much better display than in the Trial Steeplechase on the previous day. He .carted his field along for over two miles, and had Victory alongside him. These two were allowed to get a great break on the field. Papatu, who was a good favourite, .made a big effort to catch' the leaders in the last round. He made up his ground splendidly, and caught Victory at the last fence, but the latter had the most left in him, and won by a bare half-length. Eclair was half-a-dozen lengths away third, just clear of •Towhatu. Mourner ran off at the sod wall the second time round, and Evening came to grief at that obstacle the last time round. Rapanui was beaten off after going two miles and finished some~ distance behind the placed horses: Victory was bred by the Hon Ji D. jOrmoiid, and picked up ‘by bis present owner at that gentleman’s sale at Palmerston North a year ago for 40gs. He has turned out a cheap-purchase for the Ashburton sportsman. He' won the Enfield Steeplechase at Riccarton the first time he carried the red, white and blue jacket. He also scored at Timaru. Koliunui was very lucky to get the Final Steeplechase at Wanganui, in which event Victory slipped and came to grief. Sam Brown is somewhat fortunate at Hastings. . He won the Trial . Steeplechase and Hurdles last winter with Hurricane. In the Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase Vagrant topplecl over at the sod wall. Rhyl and Sabreur ran together most of the way. The former gained ground at the jumps, which Sabreur made up on the flat. They landed over the last fence together, Sabreur winning by a couple of lengths. Gun Metal was beaten off. The pace in the Hurdles was. not so solid as on the previous day. Defoe, Aroha and Midia ran together for a mile and a quarter, but the latter dropped back beaten at the bend, and came to grief three hurdles from heme. She, however, continued in the race, and passed the post first. W. Price escaped unhurt. Creusot had Aroha’si measure two furlongs from home, and won easily. Moura was made a big pot for the June Handicap, but, although he got a good position at the start, he failed to stay six furlongs. Ice, who ran prominently the previous day, beat the Martinboroughtrained Rungarawa by half a length. Rungarawa was brought out again in the Final Handicap, and ran a good second to the Gisborne-owned Paria., who wasi prominent throughout. This was Paria’g only apearancs at the meeting. Sleepwell (P. Neagle’s mount) was most fancied for the Ladies’ Necklace. Bandmaster ran a good race. ~ He was in the front from end to end, and beat the favourite after an interesting race. - Hawke’s Buy Steeplechase, about three miles. The following are the winners of this event:—

Results: — 1 Hunters’ Handicap Hurdles, of 30 sovs; one mile and a half. don’s Cavill, 11.3 (Mr Gordon), 1; 124 Mr H. Wilson's Erebus. 11 (Mr Wilson), 2; 62 Mr J. Kirkpatrick’s Matapiro, 11.13 (Mr Hollis), 3. Also started 48 Mephisto 11. Cavill took the lead at first., and the order passing the stand was Matapiro, La Belle, Cavill, Erebus and Mephisto. Cavill raced Erebus to the second to last fence, and the pair took the remaining last obstacles together. A good race up the straight resulted in favour of Cavill by a clear length. Mephisto was last. Time, 3min 3isec. Dividend, £•3 12sl June Hack Handicap, of 70 sovs; six furlongs. Ice. 9.12 (W. Whittaker), 1; 75 Mr A Hu-

tana’s Rungarawa, 9.3 (McGregor). 2; 69 Mr G. C. Ormond’s Mouru, 9.8 (T. Wilson), 3. Also started—s 4 Merry Kate 10.9, 14S British Navy 9.3, 43 Wild Cat 9.13, Admiral Cerveras 9, 14 Horizon 9, 29 Cassiopea 9, 63 Athol Brose 9, 69 Agony 9. At the four-furlong post Ice was coming up fast, with the rest of the field in a bunch. Ice took command in the straight, and ultimately won a good race by half a length from Rungarawa. Time, lmin 19sec. Dividends, £3 12s and .£2 19s,

Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase, of 250 sovsj three miles. 198 Mr S. Brown’s Victory, 9.11 (J. Hall) X 306 Mr B. Clark’s Papatu, 10.9 (F„ Burns) ... 2 183 Mr W. Hickey’s Eelair, 10.8 (D. Watt) ... 3 Also started—7l Mourner 9.13, 55 Towhatu 9.7, 52 Rapanui 9.7 The field took the first hurdle almost together. Shortly after Towhatu appeared in front, with Rapanui close up. Mourner running last. Jumping the hurdle in front of the stand the order was:—Towhatu, Victory, Evening, Papatu, Rapanui, Eclair, Mourner, Victory headed Towhatu at the back of the course, the pair gaining a long lead from the rest of the field. Mourner ran off at the sod wall, and Towhatu again took the lead. from. Victory at the post and rail. 'Victory soon got in front again, with Papatu/ Eivening and Eclair near at hand. The sod wall was reached in that order. Here Evening fell. Papatu drew up to the leader at the double post and rail, but Victory forged ahead once more, and after a great race to the post won from Papatu by half a length, Eclair beating Towhatu (who swerved badly) for third place by a nose. Time, 6min 42. sec. Dividends. .£3 5 s and 14s Ladies’ Necklace, value 30 sovs; once round. —95 Miss Ormond’s Bandmaster, 11.3 (Mr J. Ormond), 1; 222 Mrs C. O’Donnoghue’s Sleepwell,' 10.8 (Mr P. Neagle), 2: 161 Mrs P. J. Quirk’s Jg& Chamberlain, 11.3 (Mr Best), 3. Also started—l7l Tyrone 12, Mahiti with Tyrone),; 10.7, 51 Quilted 10.7. 13 Hukeria 10.7, 15 Golden Comb 10.7. Quilted was left at the post, Bandmaster and. Sleepwell getting away with the lead, with Mahiti third and Tyrone fourth. Entering the straight Bandmaster led, and although Sleepwell, hard ridden, came with a great run, she only managed to get within half a length of >the winner, Joe Chamberlain' three lengths away. Time, lmin 56sec. Dividends, <£s 3s and 14s. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 125 sovs, second horse 15 sovs, third 10 sovs; one mile and three-quarters.—2Bß Mr T. H. Lowry’s Creusot, 9.10 (F. Lind), 1; 183 Mr J Folio’s Aroha, 10.12 (D. Watt),2; 136 Mr A. J. Ellingham’s Defoe, 9.8 (J. Lawry), 3. Also started—l9l Midia 10.9, 61 Roller 10.2, 100 Rags 9, 25 Sunmos 9. Aroha, Defoe and Midia were the first to show in front. Defoe drew out at th© second hurdle. Passing the stand the first time Defoe and Midia were together, with Creusot and Simmos, Aroha on the rails. Going along the back stret/jjh tbe two took the hurdle together, Cteusot gaining at the jump, and Midia lying handy in third place. At the railwaybend hurdle Midia lost her rider. Creusot drew away and won by about two lengths, Aroha being unable to'get up, Defoe a fair third. Time, 3min 44sec. Dividends, £2 6s and <£l 4s.

Hack and Hunters' Steeplechase, of 50 sovs; two and a quarter miles.—l 34 Mr F. Hirst's Sabreur, 12.8 (F. Whitehouse), 1; 252 Mr G. Pilcher’s Rhyl, 12.11 (C. Mitchell),’2; 120 Mr W. H. Small’s Gun Metal, 11 (Mr P. Neagle), 3. Also started —6l Vagrant, If. The first fence was taken in a nice line. Vagrant was slightly ahead at the double in front of the stand. Gun Metal then ran to the front, but was passed by Rhyl entering the back stretch. Sabreur next ran into second -place. Vagrant fell back last, and unseated his rider... At the sod wall Sabreur took the double post and rails a length in advance of Rhyl. At the Southland road hurdle Gun Metal dropped back. Sabreur andi Rhyl were on even terms and entered the straight almost side by side. A capital race ensued, in which Rhyl raced off. and Sabreur won by about six lengths, Gun Metal 150yds away. Time, smin 3sec. Dividend, £3 17s. Final Handicap, of 59 sovs; six furlongs.—lß7 Mr J. Clark's Paria, 10 (J. Griffiths), 1; 151 Mr A. Hutana's Rungarawa, 9 (R. McGregor), 2; 234 Hon J. D. Ormond's Repulse, 9.9 (J. Gallagher),s. Also started —133 Assayer 10.5, 152 Freeland 9.3, 101 Good Spec 9, 27 Douche 9, Paria letl from start to finish, beating Rungarawa by a length and a half, Repulse two lengths away. Time, lmin. 17sec. Dividends. £4 2s and £1 its.

WELLINGTON WEIGHTS, Following handicaps for the Wellington winter meeting on July 13th and 14th have been declared by Mr J. Chadwick: Stewards' Handicap, of 150 sovs; six furlongs.—Okoari 11.8, Eixmoor 11.6, Regulation 11.5, Kremlin 11.4, Cannie Ckiel 11.2, Shrapnel Shell 10.11, Ballarat 10.9, Good Intent 9.12, Gyrus 9.12, Idea 9.12, Paritutu 9.12, Lady Soult 9.11, Kaipetipeti 9.10, Narcotic 9.10, Capulet 9.8, Sychem 9.7, Matuku 9.7, Waitarere 9.6, Nooneen 9.6, Sainfoin 9.5, White Ribbon 9.3, Waitoti 9.2, Repulse 9, Torowai 9, M ataman 9. Ifirst Hack Hurdles, of 80 sovs; one mile and a half.—la 10.9, Taura 10.6, Newtown 10.6, Lurcher 10.4, Dick Turpin 10.2, Valima 10.2, Ambrosia 10. Cl welly 9.13, Little Turk 9.12. Otaio 9.12, Position 9.10, Warwick 9.9, Tukana 9.9, Talune 9.7, Moeraki 9.6, Seaweed 9.5, Te Kohau 9.5, Bet© Noil- 9.5, Valkyrie 9.5, Rungarawa 9.3, Raema 9, Delight 9, Tom Flynn 9, Gipsy Jack 9, Olive 9. Miramar Hack Handicap, of 80 sovs; seven furlongs.—Gawain 10.13, Manawaru 10.13, Sardonyx 10.13, Bandmaster 10.11, Sir Galahad 10.9, Sychem 10.7, Waikato 10.7, Ixamua 10.5. Ardchattan 10.5, Merry Boy 10.5, Alas 10.4. Ice 10, Joe Chamberlain 10.2, Eli bank 10, Ngatarua 10, Tambourine 10, Bonheuv 9.13, Black Squall 9.13. Hatley 9.11, Walcatana 9.11, Hatak .kiri 9.8, 'Southern Cross 9.8, Scrap Iron Jack 9.6, Athol Maid 9.6, Crimson Lake 9.6, Kir crow a 9.5, Eurneaux 3.5, He \Vet 9.2, .Jeanne d’Albret 9.2, Ruler 3, Gureeldcr Rose 9, Blue Rose- 9. •Wellington Steeplechase, of 350 sovs;

about three, jrhiles,.—'The Guard 12.6, Hay- ' dri i 1.13, Plain Bill 11, sTow Tom 11, Kaitore 10.8, Moccasion,lo.7, Papatu 10.7, Aka -- Aka 10.6, Pipi 10.6, Princess of Thule 10.5, Comfort 10.5, Victory 10.3, Midia 10.3, Eclair 9.13., Evening 0,12, Star .9.10, Row- - . lock 9.10, Mourner 9,10, Ore spin 9.8, Nadador 9.8, Towhatu 9.7, Kohunui 9.7, Papanui 9.7, Dismal 9.7. . Parliamentary. Handicap, of 200 sovs; one mile and 240 yards.—Regulation 11.5, Exmoor 11.3, Cannie Ohiel 10.13, Kremlin 10.13. Durable 10.12, Fleka 10.9, Scotty 10.9, Shrapnel Shell 10.7, Plaidie 1 0, Wai~moe 9.13, Maro 9.18, Good Intent 9.8, Cyrus 9.8, Kaipetipeti 9.7, Idea 9.7, Loch Erin 9,7* Count of Kolmar 9.6, Wai tar ere 9.6, Mussel. 9.5, Ragabrash 9.5, Nooneen 9.3, Capulet 9.3, Glory 9.2, Hinekoa 9.2, Dick Turpin 9, Rose Shield 9. . : . Winter Hurdle Handicap, of 250 sovs; two miles.—Waiwera 11.10, Slow Tom, 11, Aka, Aka 10.12, Hippowai 10.9, Ostiak ; 10.6, Midia 10.6 ' Cavalry 10.6, Moccasin 10.5, Levant 10, Newtown 9.13, Evening 9.11, Catherine Gordon 9.11, Ranana 9.11. Creusot 9.11, Mourner 9.10, Lissa 9.10, Roller 9.9, Tupara 9-9, Pushful 9.7, The Guesser 9.5, Kahuwai 9.3, Tahae 9.3, SUnmos 9, Seaweed 9. • To Aro Handicap, of 80 sovs; five furlongsf.—Sardo:nyx 11, Gawain 11, Maua-. waru 10.12, Sir Galahad-10.10, Te Aroha 10.8, Waikato 10.7, Ability 10.6, Ice 10.3, Tambourina 10.1* Waikakaho 9.13, Lur- ' , cher 9.13, Black Squall 9.13, Hatley 9.12, H-v Mataura 9.10, Rungarawa 9.9, Hinerau : .9.9, Matabokiri 9.8, Bendigo* 9.6, 9.9, Matakokiri 9.6, Laertes 9.5, Scrap Iron Jack 9.6, Laertes 9.5, Whangamoana 9.5, Swop 9.4, Crimson Lake 9.5, Skylark 9.5, Valkyrie 9.4, ; Hinerewa 9.4, Athol Brose 9.4, Merrylegs 9.4, Koingo 9.2, Ruler 9.2, St. Myra 9.2, Sandfly 9, Seascape 9. GISBORNE WEIGHTS. Mr J. Chadwick has declared the f*ol- . lowing handicaps for the Gisborne Rac- . ing Club’s winter meeting, commencing July 7th9 . Handicap Hurdle Race, of 60 sovs; two miles.—Hippowai 11.2, Cavalry. 10.12, Me- . dallius and Levant 10.6, Lady Raven, 9.12, Morpeth 9.8, Local Option 9.6, Revealer 9. - > •. ' . : ..Gisborne Park Steeplechase, .of 100 V; sovs; about three miles.—Kiatere and Papatu . 11, Straybird 10.2, Hylas 9.13, i V- -Stockman 9.11. Gun Metal 9.7. Mying Handicap, of 45 sovs; six furlongs.—RehUa 11.4, Paria 10.6, Lady Raven and- Tukapa 9.12, Hinetapauriki and Local Option 9.10, Vivacity 9,7, Good ; Spec and Maoriland. 9.2, Linklock 9. j Winter Oats Handicap, of 45 sovs; one mile a-nd a distance.—Rehua IL3, Cavalry 10,4, Paria 10.3, Lady Raven and Tukapa 9.9, Hinetapauriki and Local Option 9.7, Morpeth and Craftsman 9.6, Vivacity 9.4, Good Spec and Linklock 9. .. GRAND NATIONAL NOMINATIONS. \ CHRISTCHURCH, June .25. Thfc following nominations have been .received for the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Grand National meeting: Grand National Steeplechase, of 1000 #ovs; three miles and a half.—Te Ivohau, Sultana, Merry Boy, Papatu, E-clair, Comfort, Victory, Evening, Haydn, Te . Hopai. Kohunui. Mourner, Pipi, Sunmos, Kaitere, Midia, Plain Bill, Medal- ‘ lius, Aka Aka, Crespin, Princess of. Thule. Nadador, Star, Moccasin, Agitator, Ranana, Catherine Gordon, Slow , Tom, Defoe. . - Grand National Hurdle'Handicap, of 750 sovs; two miles.—Roseshoot, Scottish Minstrel, Hippowai. Merry Boy, Magnificent, Cavalry, Creusot, la, Tupara, Victor 11., Huku, The- Mohican, Trumpery,Fama, <£'. Waiwera, Kremlin, Guejser, Sunmos. Graduated *Tax, Zealous, Phoetqnitis, Kajhuwai, Ranana, Ostiak, Medallius, Local • - Option, Aka Aka, Tahae, Newtown, Prinj - cess of Thule, Talune, Hautapu, Moccasin, Lissa, Regulation, Spalpeen, Killarney, Catherine Gordon, Hostage, »low Tom, Silver, Defoe and Jeanne d’Al- - bert. TROTTING AT AUCKLAND. AUCKLAND, June 22. The Trotting Club’s winter meeting was concluded to-day. The weather was fine, and the attendance good. The totalisator investments amounted to J 62015 10s. Results:—'-'. . Trial Trot Handicap, one mile.—Mummed Child, scr, 1; Pleasanton, ldsec. 2;~ Green Lavender, 20sec, 3. Time, 2min 40 4-ssec. Dividends, £1 4s and 7s. Alexandra Handicap Trot, one mile and a half.—Rushlight, 20sec. 1; Lady Love, 245©c, 2; Three Kings, 15sec, 3. Time, 4min 2 4-ss©e. Dividends, <£l 2s and <£l. Welter Handicap, six and a half furlongs—Lady Lottie, 9.5, 1; Annoyed, 12.3, 2; Sally Horner 10.4, 3. Time, lmin 35 4-ssec. Dividends, <£2 14s and 10s. Second Ladies’ Bracelet Trot, one mile and a half.—Polly 11., scr, 1; Fibre, 16sec, 2; Pleasanton, 25sec, 3. Time, 4min 9 4-5 sec. Dividends, <£l and .£2. Improvers’ Handicap Trot, one mile.— Donizetti, 12sec, 1; Eric, 9sec, 2; Young Salisbury, scr, 3. Time, 2min 50 l-ssec. Dividends, afil 2s and <£s 14s. High-class Handicap Trot, one mile.— Young Salisbury, lOsec, 1; Leda, 7sec, 2; Taihoa, .6sec, 3. Time, 2min 4U 4-ssec. Dividends, <£6 4s and 7s. Motor Handicap (ponies), five furlongs. —Annoyed, 12, 1; Sally Horner, 10.4, 2; Lady Lottie, 9.5, 3. Time, lmxn llsec. Dividends, «£2 12s and 19s. COLONEL SHILINSKI INJURED. MELBOURNE, June 21. , The New Zealand horse Colonel Shilinski was injured while racing on Saturday, and may not race again. THE “PHAROS INCIDENT,” NEW PLYMOUTH, June 20. An inquiry into the/Tharos incident; at the Christmas meeting of the Taranaki Jockey Club was held to-night, when a sitting lasting four hours took place. Tlie inquiry arose through the jockey Roberts, rider of Ranana, owned by Cor- > rigan (racing under the name or . f‘Mr Whereroa”) making certain charges.

After hearing very full evidence, Corrigan. Paltridge (owner of Pharos) and Johnston (rider of Toledo) denying the allegations in toto. the committee decided as follows: —"That J. R. Corrigan, Hugh Paltridge and George Roberts be warned off and disqualified for life.” It was also resolved, "That as there is not sufficient corroborative evidence against Percy Johnston,* no further action be taken.” A WAIRARAPA CASE. NAPIER, June 21. * The Wairarapa Racing Club yesterday considered the running of Replete at the club’s autumn meeting. Mr Hutana, owner of Replete, and H. Carmont and L. Stewart, who rode the mare at Tauherinikan in April, were examined. The stewards recommended that the license of Oarmonf; be suspended for twelve months, and that of Stewart until the end of the season. RACEHORSE DROPS DEAD. CHRISTCHURCH, June 24. - Shellback dropped dead ‘at Riccarton this morning after doing a gallop.

Year. Winner. Weight. Time. 1879 Baron 11 12 — 1882 New Year 10 9 — 1883 Clarence 12 12 — 1884 Clarence 13 2 9 29 1885 Macaroni 12 1 8 4f 1886 Denbigh 10 3 7 26 1887 Mangaohane 9 12 8 3 1888 Chemist 12 6 7 37 3-5 1889 Oddfellow 10 10 8 4 1890 Jenny 10 9 7 52 4-5 1891 Tatiraekaitai 10 11 7 38 1892 W halebone 11 4 7 55 1893 Gondolier 10 7 8 53 1894 Morag 9 8 8 13 1895 Norton 12 0 8 38 1896 Kaika 9 9 7 58 1897 Morag 10 8 7 46 1898 Rhino 10 1 7 40 3-5 1899 Ruby 9 9 7 7 33 1-5 1900 Roller 10 3 7 45 1901 Moifa 13 0 7 43 4-£ 1902 Lochade 9 13 9 10 1903 Jack-o’-Lantern 9 13 9 10 1904 Victory 9 11 6 42