RACING IN NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1746, 23 August 1905, Page 46

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND

CANTERBURY GRANT) NATIONAL MEETING.

CHRISTCHURCH, August 15. The New Zealand Grand National meeting commenced at Riccarton to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance of visitors, including Lord Plunket and suite. The course was in excellent order, and some capital racing was witnessed. Falls plentiful during the day, but the riders escaped ■serious injury. One of the, horses in the Grand National Steeplechase was killed. The North Islanders played a very strong hand in the proceedings, securing the whole eight events on the card. The totalisator investments amounted to £16,894, against £15,330 last year. Results:—

First Hunters’ Hurdles, of 100 eovs; once round and a distance.—l 4 Captain Campbell’s Makuri, 11 (Mr G.. Hirst), 1; 230 Kopuru, 11.3 (McGrath), 2; 95 Early Van, 12.7 (Mr B. R. McDonald), 3. Also started —81 Nikola 12.5, 431 Bill Bailey 12.5, 250 Grand Jury 12.3, 86 Runaway Girl 11.7, 29 Gold Bangle 11.7, and 16 Coronna 11. Time, 3min 14 l-ssec. Dividends, £59 17s 6d and £1 4s. Trial Hurdles, of 150 sove; one mile and three-quarters,—3s6 Mr A. McQuilkin’s Jewel Gun, 9.13 (Walls), 1; 128 Taxpayer, 9 (W. J. Rice), 2; 315 Daredevil, 10 (Whitehouse), 3. Also started—2l3 Wind 10.9, 108 Heroism 10.6, 126 Bagpipes 9.13, and 222 Outer 9.11. Time, 3min 27see. Dividends. £2 17s and £2 12s 6d.

Winter Cup, of 500 sovs; one mile. 412 Mr A. Hairs b g Kremlin, Step•niak —Aileen, 10.12 (R. King) ... 1 130 Mr A. Champion's Full Cry. 9.11 (Barlow) ... ...» 2 284 Mr J. Monk's Exmoor, 11 (Jenkins) 3 Also started—lo 9 Shrapnel Shell 10.12. 398 Golden Vein 10.8 and Cannie Chiel 10.5 (bracketed), 426 Golden Knight 10.8, 126 Tirole 10.6, 534 Master Alix 10.3, 220 Shrapnell 10.3, 248 Wet Beef 10-3. 136 Veneer 10.2, 74 Durable 9.12, 128 Ability 9.2, 168 The Stake 9.2, 149 Sardonyx 9, 145 Brighton 9, 59 Somaroff 9. Veneer and Master Alix were quickest to begin, with Kremlin, Shrapnel Shell and Brighton in close attendance. Rounding the top turn Kremlin had improved his position. Veneer was first into the straight, Master Alix and Brighton close up. Veneer then dropped back, and Full Cry came through and challenged Kremlin. The latter, however, lasted long enough to win a good race by half a head, with Etxmoor two and a half lengths away third, and Shrapnell a length further back fourth. Time, lmin 45sec. Dividends, <£6 5s and <£6 12s. Grand National Steeplechase, of 750 sovs- three miles and a half'. 393 Mr H. Waldon’s Inniskillen. Fraternite —Nightingale, 9.13 (Howard) 1 694 Mr W. Davis's Haydn, 11.8 (Fergus) 2 348 Mr J. Jeff’s Pipi, 9.12 (Carr) ... 3 Also started —424 Kiatere 12.5, 261 alow Tom 11.8 384 Comfort 10.13 , 429 Phaetonitis 10.li; 81 Nadador 10.8, 108 .Catherine Gordon 9.9. 155 Victory 9.7, and 121 Kohatu 9.7. From a good start Inniskillen and Kohatu were first to show out and took the first fence together. The first part of the stand double broxight Kohatu to grief, his injuries proving fatal. This was the beginning of a chapter of accidents, and by the time the second round was entered on the field was reduced to Inniskillen Pipi, Haydn, Phaetonitis, and Kiatere, with Nadador struggling hopelessly in the rear. The stand double brought Kiatere down. Inniskillen, who had made all the running, still held command, with Haydn, Phaetonitis, and Pipi following, in that order. Turning into the straight Phaetonitis ran into second place, but fell at the post-and-rails. •and Haydn closed on the leader. Inniskillen jumped the last hurdle nearly two lengths clear of Haydn, and eventually won comfortably by three lengths, Pipi six lengths further back. Only the placed horses finished. Time, 7min 17 3-osec. Dividends. £5 16s 6d ?:na £1 2s. Tally-ho Plate, of 60 sovs; two miles and a half—l 74 Captain Campbell’s Playfair, by Saracen —Justice, 12.10 (Mr V ilson), 1; 170 Agitator, 12.10, 2; 79 Wild Bill 12.10, 3. Also started—22 Bungler 13 Ca’Canny and Wallingford (bracketed). 140 The Whip, 265 Lucky Star, 49 Guirtean, 44 Gladys and 31 Ngaitahu 12.10. Time, smin 29 4-ssec. Dividends, <£3 16s 6d and <£l 6.

Jumpers' Flat Race, of 100 sovs; one mile and a half.—6l7 Mr A. Ludlow's Newtown, 9.13 (F. Howard), 1; 181 Tupara, 9.11, 2; 135 Cavalry, 9.11, 3. Also started —170 The Mohican 11.2, 83 Creusot 9.10 411 Hydrant 10.3, 75 Magnificent 10, 130 Trumpery 9.13, 257 Rungarawa 9.9, and 115 Waiwera 9.7. Time, 2min 43 l-ssec. Dividends .£2 7s 6d and £2 14s. Enfield Steeplechase, of 100 sovs; about two miles. —172 Mr L. B. Vallance s Te Kohau, 10.7 (Galbraith), 1; 146 Noxious Weed, 9.10, 2; 309 Narcissus, 9.13, 3. Also started—2s7 Defoe 10.12, 67 Gnat 9.10, 438 Lurcher 10.7, 54 The Dauber 9.10, and 17 Telia 9.7. Time, 4min 18 l-ssec. Dividends, £6 2s and £2 Bs. Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs.—sl6 Mr J. Cotter's b g Jelly Friar, 10.5 (Jenkins) 1; 137 Stepaside, 9.9 (Wilson,). 2; 595 Flying Spark, 9.7 (Ashby), 3. Also started —86 Sea Lion 11.3, 180 Blythemaid 11.3. 232 Banzai 10.5, 47 Grandstand 9.12, 71 Pa. Tuna 9.8, 71 Black Diamond 9.8 32 Great Gun 9.3, 106 Whataroa 9.2, 33 Boisterous 9, 35 Merginae 9, 5 Rexer 9, 12 Curat 9. and 13 Escort 9, Time, lmin 18sec. Dividends, £2 17s 6d and £3 12s 6d.

CHRISTCHURCH, August 17

The weather for the second day of the Grand National .meeting was dull and cold, and a thick fog which hung over the course, made it difficult at times to ■distinguish the horses running along the back stretch. The attendance, however, was large. Lord Plunket and party were again present. The racing was evcellent, and some close finishes were witnessed. As on the first day falls were numerous, but the riders were uninjured. In the big event of the day* Romeo, and Trumpery, came to grief suffering injuries which necessitated their being shot. Speculation was brisk, the totalisator investments reaching £14,426 as compared with £11,633 last year. Results:— Hunt Club Cup. of 100 sovs; about two miles and a half.—l 44 Mr R. Acton Aclams’s ch g Wiwaka, 10.9, 1; 244 Playfair, 12.10. 2; 112 Rowlock, 11.10, 3. Als*. started —208 Lucky Star 12.5 108 Agitator 12.3, Gnat 12 (bracketed with Rowlock), 114 Snider 11.10, 129 Grand Jury 11.8, Wild Bill 11.3 (bracketed with Wiwaka> 49 The Whip 11. 33 Guirteen 10.9, 23 Barlock 10.9. Rowlock led until five furlongs from home, where Playfair rail past him with Wiwaka in third place. Rounding the top turn. Wiwaka supplanted Rowlock, and once over the last fence had Playfair’s measure, and beat him by three lengths. Time, smin 13sec. Dividends, £5 9s and £1 Is, Sumner Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mile and a half. —325 Mr G. G. Holmes’s Blythemaid, 11.1 (G. Price), 1; 405 Silverlene, 9.13 2; 145 Black Diamond, 9,2. 3. Also started—224 Bombastes 10.7, 79 Wee McGregor 9.3, 106 Grosvenor 9, 230 Flying Cloud 9. 61 Merginae 9. Blythemaid, Black Diamond, and Silverlene fought out the finish, Blythemaid won by two lengths Silverlene, with a late run, beating Black Diamond for second place by three quarters of a length. Time, 2min 47 2-ssec. Dividends, £3 5s and 17s 6d. August Handicap, of 150 sovs; six furlongs.—l 62 Mr R. G. Harris’s Crichton, 9.10 (R. Rae). 1; 155 King’s Guest, 9,2; 544 Jollv Friar, 9.12 3. Also started—B6 Silkworm 10.11, 385 Shrapnel 10.9, 219 Golden Knight 10.6, 69 General Symons, 9.13, 266 Sardonyx 9.5 Tessera 9 (bracketed with King’s Guest). 240 Heirloom 9Tessera and King’s Guest were quickest to begin, but the former soon retired. Turning into the straight, Crichton was in front, and maintained his advantage.

Jolly Friar was five lengths behind King’s Guest, and Shrapnel fourth. Time, lmin 18 2-ssec. Dividends, £8 17e and £3 Is 6d.

Grand National Hurdles, of 750 sovs

About two miles. 54 Mr T. H. Lowry’s br g Creusot, by Torpedo—Aegyptilla, aged, 10.13~ (F. Lind) 1 153 Mr J. O'Drisooll's b g Waiwera. aged. 9.13 (W. Price) 2 284 Mr G. J. F. Palmer's b g Tupara, aged, 9.12 (Watt) ... 3 Also started —671 Romeo 11, 128 The Mohican 10.13, 226 Trumpery 10.8, 241 Cavalry 10.3, and Heroism 9.8 (bracketed), 175 Durable 9.13. 43 Catherine Gordon 9.12, 500 Newtown 9.12, 174 Levant 9.10. 185 Rungarawa 9.7, 56 Magnificent 9.2, 57 Daredevil 9. 45 Outer 9, 60 Valima 9. Rungarawa and Romeo were quickest to begin, and took the first hurdle together, the rest of the field being in compact order. This fence brought Cavalry down, and the second was fatal to Durable’s chance. Rungarawa, followed by Romeo, Newtown, Daredevil and The Mohican in order led past the stand. This order was maintained until passing the mile post, where Romeo took command. At tlxe next hurdle Romeo came down and Trumpery fell over him. Passing the six-furlong post Waiwera ran to the front, and led rouffid the top turn two lengths clear of Newtown and Tupara, with Creusot fourth. Turing into straight, order was Waiwera, Newtown, Creusot, Daredevil, Tapura, Rungarawa and Catherine Gordon. Creusot and Waiwera took the last hurdle together with Daredevil, Tupara and Newtown close up. In the run home Creusot beat Waiwera by a length and a half, Tupara two lengths back. Daredevil was fourth and Newtown fifth. Time, 3min 49 2-seec. Dividends, £3B 17s and £4 Ss 6d.

Beaufort Steeplechase, of 200 sovs; about two miles and a half.—4l4 Haydn, 11.12 (Fergus), 1; 123 Manazona, 9.8, 2; 181 Te Kohau, 10.9, 3. Also started —260 Comfort 11.2, 107 Nor’-west 10.12, 83 Defoe 9.12, 230 Eurus 9.11, 147 Narcissus 9.7, 29 The Dauber 9.7. The Dauber fell at the post-and-rail fence. Haydn won as he liked. Nor'-west was the only other to complete the course. Time, smin 18 4-ssec. Dividends, £2 11s and £2 17s 6d. Islington Handicap, of 150 sovs; one mile.—s 93 Mr J. Monk’s Exmoor, 11.3 (Jenkins), 1; 245 Beau Seaton, 9.12, 2; 185 Savoury, 10.7, 3. Also started 127 Shrapnel 10.5, 50 Secret Society 9.3, 93 De La Rey 9.1, 242 Brighton 9, 159 Ability 9, 107 The Stake 9, 48 Somaroff 9. Beau Seaton jumped off in front and landed into the straight well clear of Brighton, Exxnoor and Savoury. At the distance Exmoor had the leader’s measure, and won by a length and a half, Savqury a head behind Beau Seaton, De Lta, Rey fourth. Time, lmin 47 2-ssec. Dividends, £2 2s and £1 13s 6d. Second Hunters’ Hurdles, of. 75 sovs; one mile and three-quarters.—43B Captain Campbell’s Makuri, 12.1, 1; 172 Grand Jury, 11.13, 2; 238 Early Van, 12.6, 3. Also started —172 Bill Bailey 11.13. Time, 3min 33sec. Dividend, £2 Is 6d. Woo Ist on Plate, of 100 sovs; six furlongs; weight 9st. —274 Whataroa (Jenkins), 1; 99 Bill Perkins, 2; 56 Matuku, 3. Also started —419 Banzai, 101 Blibank, 14 Rexer, 30 Boisterous, 122 Sea L.on, 113 Ordnance, 77 Cerise and Blue, 26 Count Lochiel, 100 King Stork, 126 Pa Tuna. Banzai led into the straight with Matuku and Bill Perkins next. At the distance Matuku looked like winning, but faded away, and Bill Perkins was left in front. Whataroa then put in. a challenge, and defeated Bill Perkins by a neck. Time, lmin 20 l-seec. Dividends, £5 Is 6d and £4 13s 6d. The winner was.sold for £BO. CHRISTCHURCH, August 19. The New Zealand Grand National n. eeting concluded to-day in dull weather. The afternoon was cold. The course was slightly heavy. The totalisator investments amounted to £13,264. Lord Plunket and suite were again present. Results: —•

Radies’ Bracelet, of GO sovs; two miles.—223 Mrs F. Armstrong’s Bill Bailey, 11.10 (Mr A. Herrick), 1; G 3 Mergjimae, 11.2, 2; 195 Wliataroa, 11.10, 3. Also started —25 Rexer 11.10, 59 Grosvenor 11.10, 208 Flying Cloud 11.10, 74 Ornament 11.8, 55 Escort 11.8. Time, 3min 55sec. Dividends, £2 14s 6d and £3 4s.

Hack Hurdles, of 75 sovs ; once round and a distance.—l3s Mr T. Montalt’s Narcissus, 10.10 (Byrne), 1; 267 Taxpayer, 11.2, 2; G2 Wee McGregor, 10.1, 3. Also started—loo Noxious Weed 11.2, 118 Leeside 10.1. Time, 3min 12sec. Dividend, £4 10s 6d. Sydenham Hurdles, of 200 sovs; one mile amd three-quarters.—4lß Mr G. J. F. Palmer’s Tupara, by Hotchkiss — Queen Oole, 10.3 (Watt), 1; 287 Oamr fort, 10.10 (O’Connell), 2; 194 Daredevil. 9.3 (Whitehouse), 3. Also started —173 The Mohican 11, 207 Waiwera 10.10, 261 Cavalry 10.6, 163 Levant 9.11. 238 Rungarawa 9.9, 144 Catherine Gordon 9.9 Rungarawa and Daredevil made early running with Cavalry, Tupara and Comfort in close attendance. Going along the back Rungarawa retired beaten, and Daredevil went on clear of Cavalry, Tupara, and Comfort. At the hurdle five furlongs from home, Cavalry made a faulty jump, and lost his chance. Daredevil, followed by Tupara, showed the way into the straight, with Comfort two lengths away. A good finish ended in favour of Tupara by a head, Daredevil a length, and a half away, The Mohican, close up, fourth. Time, 3min 27sec. Dividends, £3 7s Cd and £1 12s.

Heathcoto Handicap, of 1 '°vs; seven furlongs.—26s Mr It. G Crichton, 10.3 (J. Rae), 1; 170 Olriel, 10.4 (Ashby), 2; 145 Abilu;,, (F. Davis), 3. Also Shrapnel Shell 10.11, 256 Full Cry 10.7, 250 Golden Knight 10.4. 310 Flower-o’-

Clutiha 10.2, 192 Beau Seaton 10.1, 143 Veneer 10, 40 Bagpipes 9.3, 84 Sardonyx 9, 36 Silverlene 9, 31 Elibank 9. When the field settled down Sardonyx was i ■. front, with Crichton, Flower-o’-Olutha, Full Cry, and Shrapnel Shell following in that order. Crichton led into the straight, Flower-o’-Clutha retiring, and Oannie Chiel, Full Cry, and Ability improving their positions. Crichton won comfortably by two and a half lengths. Oannie Chiel heat Ability by half a length, Full Cry fourth. Time, lmin 32sec. Dividends, £5 8s 6d and £1 16s 6d.

Lincoln Steeplechase,, of 200 sovs; about two miles and a half. —206 Mr J. Jeff’s Pipi, 10.5 (H. Carr), 1; 160 Manazona, 9.9, 2; 70 Victory,' 10, 3. Also started—437 Inniekilleri 11.6, 455 Phaetonitis 11.5, 86 Nor’-west 10.13, 99 Te Kohau 10.4, 63 Defoe 9.3, 107 Eurus 9.12, 54 The Dauber 9.7. Inniskillen at once rushed to the front, hut camo to grief at the second fence of the kernels double, leaving Victory and The Dauber in the lead, with Manazona, who ran off at the same jump, in the rear. The post-and-rail fence at the top of the straight brought Phaetonitis down, and The Dauber fell at the stand double. Victory led past Cutts’s, but round the back Eurus had taken charge, with Pipi in pursuit. At the kennels double Eurus ran off, and Te Kohau followed the example. This left Pipi with matters all his own way, and he ran home • two hundred yards in front of Manazona, who beat Victory by twelve lengths. Nor’-west was the only other horse to complete the course. Time, smin 18 3-ssec. Dividends, £5 13s 6d and £2 8s 6d.

Selwyn* Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs.—27o Mr J. Cotter’s Jolly Friar, 10 (Jenkins), 1; 222 Tessera, 9, 2; 326 Master Alix, 11, 3. Also started —44 C Wet Reef 10.11, 29 General Symonds 9.9, King’s Guest 9.7 (coupled with Tessera), 180 The Stake 9.4, 363 Brighton 9.3, 85 Matuku 9.2, 75 Heirloom 9, 42 Rluestone 9, 168 Stepaside 9. Won by three-quarters of a length. Wet Reef was fourth. Time, lmin 20seo. Dividends, £5 12s 6d and £2 5s fid.

Final Hurdles, of 100 sovs; once round and a distance.—l9o Mr G. Hirst’s Daredevil, 9.11, 1; 176 Magnificent, 9.2, 2; 90 Hydrant, 9.4, 3. Also started —277 Huku 10.3, 209 Wind 10.3, 210 Wonderful 10.2, 225 Valima 9.4, 196 Repulse 9.4, 84 Outer 9. Time, 3min 16seo. Dividends, £5 14s 6d and £2 Is.

Hunters’ Plate, of 100 sovs; one mile and a half.—42B Captain Campbell’s Playfair, 12.13 (Mr G. Wilson), 1; 286 Wi Waka, 11.9, 2; Makuri, 12.10 (coupled with Playfair), 3. Also started —l7B Early Van 12.5, 587 Kohuru 11.10, 95 Brookside 11.8, 131 Baden 11.5, 96 Caronna 11, 44 Bungler 11. Time, 2min 58sec. Dividends, £2 18s and £1 9s.

TROTTING AT CHRISTCHURCH. CHRISTCHURCH, August 16. The New. Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s spring meeting waS continued to-day. Although the weather was cold and dull, there was a good attendnace, and speculation was brisk, the investments totalling £11,551 10s. Results:—

Ladies’ Bracelet, of 60 sovs;. one mile and a half.—Elsa Huon, 7sec, 1; Myoeotis, 16sec, 2; Laughter, 12sec. 3. Time, 3min 53sec. Dividends, £1 12s and £3 14s.

Trial Handicap, of 80 sovs; two miles. —Little Albert, ssec, 1; Stewardess, 2sec, 2; Glenroy, Bsec, 3. Time, smin 13 l-ssec. Dividends,' £5 and £4 10s. Midwinter Handicap, of 180 sovs ;two miles.—Marian, 13sec, 1; Blythe Child, 14sec, 2; Van Dieman, 15sec, 3. 'lime, 4min 52sec. Dividends, £5 6s and £6 12s.

Progressive Handicap, of 85 sovs; one mile and a half.—Wild Arab, llsec 1; Electrician, 9sec, 2; Viotta, 4sec, 3. Time, 3min 48sec. Dividends, £2 8s and £1 4s, .

King Edward Handicap, of 110 sovs; two miles.—Little Doctor, 13sec, 1; Fichu, 12sec, 2; Te Whiti, 13sec, 3. Time, 4min 52sec. Dividends, £4 4s and £2 2s.

Telegraph Handicap, of 110 sovs; one mile. —Elector, 3sec, 1; Amusement. 6sec, 2; Imperialism, 2sec, 3. Time. 2min 18sec. Dividends. £2 18s and £2 10s. Dash Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mile. —Nellie Moore, Bsec, 1; Fichu, 4sec, 2; All Day, 9sec, 3. Time, 2min 24sec. Dividends £4 12s and £1 18s. Avon Handicap., of 75 sovs; one mile. —Electrician, lOsec, 1; Viotta, 7sec, 2; Elsa Huon, 3. Time. 2min 34sec. Dividends, £1 18s and £3 16s. CHRISTCHURCH, August 18. The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s spring- meeting was concluded to-day. Light rain fell during the greater part of the day. The investments totalled £10,171 10s, making £27,771 10s for the meeting. Results: Addington Handicap, of 105 sovs; two miles. —Darwin, 1; Zeppa, 2; Almond, 3. Time, 4niin 58 3-ssec. Dividends, £8 2s and £4 12s. National Cup, of 210 sovs; two miles. —Birchmark, 1; Miss Vera Capel, 2; General Lincoln, 3. Time, 4min 54sec. Dividends, £3 8s and £3 10s.

Canterbury Handicap, of 141) sovs; two miles. —General Grigg, 1 7 Fichu, 2; Yankee Doodle, 3. Time, 4min 57seo. Dividends. £5 14s and £2 2s. Federal Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mile and a half. —Wild Flower, 1; Mas- " ter Poole, 2; Lord Althorpe, 3. Time, 3min 54 2-ssec. Dividends, £9 10s and £5 12s.

'Lightning Handicap, of 120 sovs; one mile.—Miss Vera Capel, 1; Plain G, 2; Marian, 3. Time, 2min 25 2-ssec. Dividends, £3 16e and £2 4s. ' Lincoln Handicap, of 90 sovs; two miles.—Carl, 1; Stewardess, 2 ; Victor Huon, 3. Time, smin 9sec. Dividends, £lO and £1 Bs. Free-for-All Stakes, of 150 sovs; one mile and a quarter heat —Novice; 1; dividend, £1 18s. Second heat —Black Child, 1; dividend, £2 14s. Final—Novice, 1; Black Child, 2; Imperialism, 3. Time, 2min 52sec. Dividend, £1 6s. Farewell Handicap, of 110 sovs; one mile.—Little Doctor, 1; Veracity, 2; Fichu, 3. Time, 2min 24 2-ssec. Dividend, £8 and £1 6s. NEW ZEALAND CUP WEIGHTS. , The following handicaps have been declared by Mr J. E. Henrys for the New Zealand Cup, of 2000 sovs. second horse to receive 300 sovs, and third 200 sovs from the stake. Two miles (run November 4th): —

This year the declaration of the handicaps for the New Zealand Cup was fixed several weeks later than in former years. The altered conditions providing for penalties for winners after the declaration - of handicaps may account for the comparatively light scale of weights adopted. Out of seventy horses handicapped, the original number of entries was seventy-two. Only two (Achilles and Nightfall) have been handicapped up to - weight-for-age form. Nineteen have been given the lowest weight provided by the 'rules. Half the horses engaged are within 31b of the bottom, and forty-one in the 7st and below division. The list should undergo considerable reduction when the firstacceptance is made on September Ist. Patronus and Manawaru have already taken up . stud duty; Nonette, Orloff, St. Michael, Bulawayo, Convoy, General Symons, Joe Chamberlain. Melwood, and others engaged may not stand the severe preparation necessary for such a long journey. Although Achilles has 61b less than he was awarded last year, it should be borne in mind that the highest impost ever carried to victory in the face is 8.9.\ The writer was prepared to see. Mahu tonga closer to Achilles. Nightfall, who had the last Cup at her mercy had she been started, has more than her weight-f or-age. and will consequently not get any additional weight should she succeed at Randwick next, month. As a rule, Mr Stead does not start horses in long distance handicap events under heavy weights, and one of the. three-year-olds may represent Yaldhurst. The best of the four youngsters engaged Mr Henrys considers to be Noctuiform (brother to Nightfall). Should he show winning form at Sydney, he will only be raised from 7.5 to 7.6. The other Yaldhurst horses handicapped are Sungod, Forcelain, and Golden Knight, who was seen out at Riecarton last "week. The "writer prefers a good three-year-old to horses handicapped such as the three top weights are. Mr Mason will have a ‘‘pull” over the trainers in this colony m getting his horses raced into form at Randwick. Vladimir, after his Great Autumn Handicap win, is no longer treated as a sprinter. Of the others, Qarryman, Gladstone, Scotty, and Paritutu have performances over a distance of ground to recommend them. At short notice and -with limited space, it is not the writer’s intention to criticise .a handicap which has taken weeks to compile. . That will be left for some future occasion. The form at Randwick may disclose the winner of the race, as was the case a year ago. MARTON JOCKEY CLUB. m, , . MARTON, August 19. llie following nominations have been received for the annual meeting of the Marton Jockey Club, to be held on September sth and 6th : FIRST DAY. Trial Hurdles, one mile and a half,— Lerida, Jaekaroo, Hakarau, Tyrone, Dormant, South Star, Black Squall, Domain, Apiti, Valhalla, Marcus, Quartz, .Stampede, Clifton, Lady-. Lind, Natella, Betty, 6t. Lyra. Tileon, Von Tromp. Narcotic.

Haereroa, Numa, Levent, Catspaw, Martin O’Brien, Tercelet. Flying Handicap, six furlongs.—The Nigger (late Simple Simon), Fancywork:, Truce, Marfnella, Spring Gun, Te Kainui, Tupdno, Teddy, St. Louis, The Clipper, Whataroa, Mereshot, Hukaaka, Lady Grey (late Silver Crown, late Firefly), Daiky. Crofton Handicap (open), seven furlongs. Lovelink, Cairngorm, Tikarawa, Assayer, Ngataura, Matiri, Amaryllis, Rustique, Coxswain, Isenlt, Seagull, Narcotic, Pardon, Tomairangi, Lass-o’-Gow-rie, Auratus. . Hunt. Club Cup, about two miles and a half. Old Gun, John Peel, Jackaroo, Hikaroa, Columbine, Haere, Kainoa, Paroquet, Mepliisto, Playfair, Piko Piko, Marcus, Golden Slipper, Senorita, Hohepa, First Lesson, Emerald Isle, Kingsbrough. Sailor Lad, Sammy, Tattoo, Tam, Man-in-the-iVioon, jonquil. . Handicap Hurdles, about a mile and a half. Otaio, Lerida, Tyrone, South Scar, Valkyrie, Domain, Katoa, Hokio, Wild Cat, Sleepwell. Lady Lind, St. Lyra, Flanagan, Karelina, Ivihgswood, Cassiopea, Jvxoetoropuku, Tilson, Baltic, Numa, Terceiec, Tutaenui. Tutaenui Welter Handicap, seven furlongs. The Nigger (late Simple Simon), Onyx, Fancywork, Spring Gun, Kurolci, The Ruler, Amaryllis, Electric Gun, Fireball, Barca, Wild Cat, Cosma, Toddy, Claremont, Benmore, Rimu, The Clipper, Merry Boy, Levent, Miss Teri'na, Daiky. SECOND DAY.

Shorts Handicap, four furlongs. Dalny, Model, Onyx, Sir Percival, Vanity, Nukutihi. Truce. Maidi, Captain Kiowa, Boredom, Itangirua, Paper, Rend Rock, Apa, Compass, Wiady, Ruanni, White Squall, lied Cross, Eruption, Nitrate, Bombay, Ngarara, Merry wing, Napier, Rapuka. Snip, Panama, Spikie, Castoff, Rosewood, Lady White, Chinchilla.

Hunters’ Hurdles, one mile and tlireequalters. Showman, John Peel, Jackaroo, Hakarau, Hikairoa, Haere, Kaimoa, Dormant, Paroquet, Mephisto, Piko Piko, Valhalla, Marcus, Quartz, Stampede, Senorita, Hohepa, First Lesson, Betty, Flanagan, Von Tromp, Emerald Isle, Kings borough, Sammy, Tattoo, Man-in-the-Moon, Jonquil. marton Handicap (open), one mile. — Qtaio, Lovelink, Cairngorm Ti Karawa, Assayer, Ngatama, Matiri, Amaryllis, liustique, Coxswain, Iseuit, Seagull, Narcotic, Pardon, Tomairangi, La-s<s-o’-Gowrie, Auratns. Electric Handicap, about five furlongs. —Dalny, Model, Onyx, The Stripper, Trace, Captain Kidd, Aegina, Boredom, Paper, Te Kainui, Hoppoaora, Tupono, Confide, Almandine, St. Louis, Compass, Red Cross, Nitrate, Rimu, The Clipper, Marseillaise, Spikie, ch f by Nelson — Moonga, Lady White, Taratu. Ladies’Bracelet, about two miles.—Old Gun, Jackaroo, Hauriri, Columbine, Kingswood, Mephisto, Playfair, Marcus, Golden Slipper, Senorita, Hohepa, First Lesson, Natella, Tilson, Merryboy, Emerald Isle, Cairo, Sailor Lad, Sammy, Tam. Railway Handicap, six furlongs.—The Nigger (late Simple Simon), Operetta, Fancywork, Spring Gun, Matiri, Tupono, Barca, Toddy, St. Louis, Flotilla, The Clipper, Whataroa, Lady Warwick, Mereshot, Miss Terina, Hukaaka, Daiky, Lady Grey (late Silver Crown, • late Firefly). Second Hurdles, one mile and a half.— Otaio,. Lerida, Hukarau, Tyrone, South Star, Black Squall, Valkyrie, Domain, Katoa, Hokio, Wild Cat, Sleepwell, .Lady’s Link, St. Lyra, Katerina, Cassiopea, Moetoropuku, Tilson. Narcotic, Baltic, Haereroa, Numa, Panama, -Catspaw. Martin O’Brien,' Tercelet. Final Handicap, about seven furlongs. The Nigger (late Simple Simon), Sir Percival, Roselinda, Vanity, Nukutihi, Spring Gun, Kuroki, The Ruler, Apiti, Amaryllis, Electric Gun, Clifton, Fireball, Barca, Cosma, Toddy, Ruanui, Claremont, Benmore, Rimu, Levent, Daiky. SECOND MANAWATU STAKES'. The following horses remain in after the first forfeit: C. de Tescliemaker’s b c, Multiform, St. Ilario —Ciest, 3yrs. . Hugo Friedlander’s b f, Stepniak— Britomarte, 3yrs; *>br c, Stepniak—Arline, 3yrs; b c, Cuirassier —Annabelle, 2yrs. B. Shadbolt’s br f Kalypso, 3yrs. A. McFarlane’s b f, San Francisco— Waiteiuata, 2yrs. Hoani Kori’s b c Hythe, 2yrs Alexander and Gray’s b c Glenullin, 3yrs. Jas. .Reside’s b g Bounce, 6yrs. Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b c Cantor, 2yrs ; br c Zimmerman, 2yrs; br c Idealist, 2yrs; br c Ito, 2yrs, b c Idaht, 2yrs, br c Eous, 2yrs ; ch c Golden Gate, 2yrs. D McCorkindale’s b c Sandix, 2yrs. H. 11. Pharazyn’s b c, Waiuku —Bonnie Idee, 2yrs. T. Crosse’s ch c Grand Slam, 2yrs. T l . Quinlivan’s Jjnr.) hr c, Waiuku — Leonie, 2yrs.- • Hon. Jas. Carroll’s b f, BirkenheadFair Nell, 2yrs. " R. Johnston’s ch c The Squatter, 2yrs. p. Quirk’s b g Electric Gun, 4yrs. M. M. EUerton’s" br c Grand Circle, 3yrs. F. H. Laiug’s br f, Menschikoff —Queen Cole, 2yrs. W. Lyon’s ch f, Menschikoff—Cressy, 2yrs. ‘R. Turnbull’s cli c, Phoebus Apollo— Chrysolite, 2yrs.G. G. Stead’s br c, San Francisco—Miss Gladys, 2yrs; br c, Hotchkiss—St. Elynn, 2yrs • b f, Multiform —Helen Faucit, 2yrs- b f Isoltj 3yrs; b c Porcelain, 3yrs ; b c ’ Cuneiform, 3yrs; ch c Noctuiform, 3yrs. Allan and Hobbs’s br c, Hotchkiss— Garnet, 2yrs. , , , . A. Harrison’s br c, Hotchkiss—Lady Marion, 2yrs. W. F. Mcßeth’s br c, Explosion—Stepfast, "3yrs; blk f, Explosion—Orchestra, Syrs. ‘W. E. Bidwill’e b m Declination, 'syrs; b f Culmination, 2yrs. Mrs McClure’s br c Trephine, 4yrs. R. Patterson’s ch f Tupono, Syrs. C. A. Leicester’s br c Martello 3yre.

Mr Romulus’s b c Togos, 3yrs.

T. H. Lowry’s blk f, Merriwee —Lady Helen, 3yrs; b c, Seaton Deiaval —Lissadurn, 2yrs. G. Ei. Moore’s b o Fontenoy, 4yrs. Sir Geo. Clifford’s br f To-morrow, syrs; br f Lady Wayward, 4yrs; ch c Stronghold, 4yrs; ch c Signalman, 4yrs; b f Gienowlet, 3yrs; ch c Golden Cairn, 2yrs ; b f Kirriemuir, 2yrs;- ch f Gallantry, 2yrs; br c Blazing Star, 2yrs; cli f Snowstell, 2yrs.' E. J. Watt’s br c King Billy, 3yrs; b c Merriman, 2yrs. F. Higgott’s br f Petticoat, 3yrs. C. H. Gorton’s b f Lady Lyonors, 4yrs. C. M. Aikman’s br c Blue Diamond, 3yrs. A. Lennard’s b c, Seaton Deiaval— Vieux Rose, Syr®. S. Lennard’s b c, Menschikoff—Marjorie,. 2yrs. J. Hunter’s Promotion, 2yrs. Hon. W. W. Johnston’s br c, Stepniak —Coronal, 2yrs. Allen, and Hobbs’s br c, Stepniak—Arline, 2yrs; br c, Stepniak—Gitanella, 2yrs. E. W. Palmer’s br c, Stepniak—Ambush, 2yrs; br f, Stepniak—Sortie, 2yrs. Geo. Hunter’s br f, Stepniak—Madder, 2yrs. R. and T. Turnbull’s ch c Boris, 4yrs. J. Monk’s ch h Achilles, 6yrs; blk f, Merriwee —Torpilio, Syrs. H. E. Good’s br c Maniapoto, syrs. W. Elliott’s br f Lady Mere, 3yrs. Ellis Bras’, cli c Ouidaform, 4yrs; ch c, Obligardo—Emmeline, 3yrs. J. B. Reid’s b f, Seaton Deiaval —Cantatriee. Syrs. J. J. Curtis’s br c, Stepniak—Eketarina Passerperoule, 3yrs; ch f, Conqueror— Eketarina Passerperoule, 2yrs. Philip Soames’s br f Probability, 3yrs. F. Armstrong’s b c Probable, 3yrs. W. Jewell’s br g Sir Geraint, 4yrs. D. Bnick’s b f Mauira, 4yrs. \ H. -Dimmer’s blk f, Merriwee —Lady Darling, 2yrs. D. Pilmer’s b c, The Possible —Fair Nell, 3yrs. R. and R. Duder’s b g Devonport,. 3yrs. G. F. Moore’s b f, San Fran—Melinite, 2yrs. A. L. D. Fraser’s b f, San Fran— Maude, 2yrs. Douglas Bros.’ b c, San Fran —Waipurata, 2yrs; b c, Pilgrim’s Progress—Espaniola, 2yrs. P. Marumaru’s b c Apa, 3yrs. J. Macara’s br f, Saracen—Warnote, 3yrs. C. Palgrave’s br f Arclight, 3yrs. W. Foss’s b c Master Deiaval, 33 r rs. J. Goodwin’s b C Volume, 2yrs. Sir Win. Russell’s blk c Merry Tiger, 3yrs; ch c, Coeur-de-LIon —Rasulka, 2yrs.

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