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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1847, 31 July 1907, Page 37

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Racing Club Secretaries • will please forward lists of nominations, weights, and acceptances, and any items of interest for these columns to "Advance, Box 75, G.P.O. RACING FIXTURES. SEASON 1907. Aug. 13, 15 and 17—C.J.C. Grand National Meeting. . August 29 —Egmont-W anganui Hunt Club Meeting. _ , September 4 and s—Marten5 —Marten J.C. Meetino* September 18 and 19— Rangitikei R-C. Spring Meeting. NOTES BY "ADVANCE.” THE WELLINGTON WINTER MEETING. ,; j STEEPLECHASE DAY REVIEWED. Although the attendance on the opening day at Trentham was large it aid not reach the number that put in an appearance on Wednesday. No doubt the fact that Arbor Day was observed as a general holiday considerably helped to swell the crowd, which w r as a Tecord for a winter meeting. The totalizator figures were also a best on record for a winter fixture. For the first time in July, to the writer’s knowledge, the public luncheon room was filled to overflowing, and the entrance door had to be closed to regulate the traffic. In this matter the executive might consider the advisability, of malting an exit, which would do away with unavoidable crowd- . ing by people trying to in and out the same way. A© on first day the general arrangements worked smoothly and there was a swing about the proceedings not- generally felt at a winter gathering. It was an easy matter to follow the four runners in the Steeplechase. They were all about the same class, and the exhibition of jumping witnessed was excellent. Those who argued that some of the fences were too big will not now have any the best of the argument. Unfortunately, Waitarere was nor himself, and toiled in the rear throughout, finishing some distance behind the others. He did not pull up too well and as he was allowed to drop out of engagement this afternoon it is feared that we will not nee this useful but unlucky horse again for come time. Mr Prosser has been unlucky with his jumpers this season, Maui, Pawn and Exmoor all being knocked out. lvhama made the pace for about two miles, where old Haydn had his measure, and going to the front his victory was proclaimed half a mile from home, where both lvhama and Waitaxere were beaten, and Evenlcde had a good deal of ground to make up. The latter when called upon made a great effort. Coming into the the straight Julian called on Haydn, who responded in splendid style. Evenlode had a little if anything the worst of it having the outside running to the open coop, the last obstacle, on the outside of the track at the distance. They jumped the fence together, and it looked as if Evenlode’s superior pace would pull him through. Old Haydn battled it out gamely, and'secured the verdict bv a short head. Haydn had the services of "Tartar” Julian, his usual pilot, probably the best ali-round rider in the colony. "Evenlode. who was making his first appearance in a steeplechase, was ridden" by his trainer, Harry Carr, a well-known rider in the south. In the history of the Trace the writer only remembers one more exciting win, when "Whalebone and Oeo deadheated in 1831. There was not a single mishap, and_ if .a dozen horses had started the finish > could not have been more exciting. The placed horses in the Stewards’ Handicap on the first day tGok part in -the' Glasgow Handicap. Intelligence was • backed -down to nearly level money ana Tan well, but failed to stall off a late run by Jolly Friar, tv ha again demon-strated--that" he is usef til in soft going. .Both the St. Clements geldings (St. Bill and St. Claimer) ran badly. Wakaraka, William, and Martyrium were all solidly supported for the Karori Hack Handicap. Armament was quickest out, but dropped back after going a furlong. He was allowed to drop out of his engagement to-dav. Jenkins put in his best work on William, but the best he could .'df> was to finish fourth. The Birken- - head filly Martyrium won with a little to spare from Wakaraka, on whom T. Wilrron made bis reappearance in the saddle.

The Auckland horses Landloelc and Gatekem took part in the .Hack Hurdles. The latter made the best showing, but cannot stay. Kaipetipeti’s forward running on the first day had not escaped the notice of backers, and he went out first favourite: He and Aotea made the pace, the Gisborne horse being beaten two -furlongs from home. Regulation tbeii challenged Aotea and settling the Porirua horse ©cored a comfortable win. Regulation ran a good race on the first day;' although never in the front line. She is a full sister to Regalia, winner of hurdle races at Ellerslie, and successful steeplechaser at Rand wick. The field included Stayboy, the first day’s winner, on whom J. Hercock was substituted for H. Telford, who was on Dulcinea. Stayboy did not shape so well as on the previous day. i Backers went solidly for Seaman in the Waterloo Handicap and at the finish he was 3 good first favourite. Kuku and Medallist were prominent to the turn, where Seaman put in a solid run, and looked like scoring easily. Medallist was not done with. They were together at the distance, both being under punishment' A hundred yards from- home; Medallist, on the rails, appeared to have a slight advantage. Ridden out desperately G Price landed Seaman a winner by * ‘the’ barest of margins. - * ' The Jumpers Flat Race was spoiled by the accident that happened shortly after the start, and nearly all interest in the race lost. Ben Jonson got out well and , wa« sailing along the track with Sar-

donyx at the head of the others. Pushful then took a turn, but gave way to Southern Cross at the home bend. The latter scored the easiest win of the day. Nukutihi made the third West Coast horse to win during the afternoon. SATURDAY’S RACING. Judging by the wet and sloppy state of the enclosures when visitors arrived by the first train at Trentham on Saturday it was evident there had been a downpour earlier in the day. The tracks, both the course proper and inside track used for the steeplechase course, were in good condition considering the amount of rain that had fallen. In this connection it might be menioned that there was not a single mishap in any of the jumping events during the three days. The public luncheon room was again filled to overcrowding, and the writer heard some growling from patrons who had to stand out in the rain waiting their turn to be admitted. Probably before the spring or at all events the summer meeting, the proposed tea house will be proceeded with. This avill relieve the pressure and inconvenience experienced under existing arrangements. The success experienced at Trentham this season justifies the executive proceeding with this necessary expenditure without delay. It is hoped the tea house will be built on liberal lines, something after the Riccarton style, and not spoilt for the sake of a little extra cost, which mistake has been made by more than one club in this island, it is very evident that the attendances at Trentham are growing quickly, and in a few years the buildings at present in use will be found to be too small. It therefore behoves the executive to look ahead. The only occasion that the stewards were called together was after the race for the Onslow Handicap, the opening event on Saturday. R. Milne (trainer and rider of St. Claimer) lodged a complaint against H. Cairns (rider of Kaiuku) for alleged interference in the race. The press were not admitted to the inquiry, and consequently the evidence is not available. The press were officially informed that Cairns was suspended" during the pleasure-cf the stewards. H. Cairns is apprenticed to F. Hig'gott, and has showed this season that he is a capable horseman, Avhose behaviour on and off the track, where ho came under the writer’s notice, has been good. This is the first time an objection of any kind has been made against him. Foul riding when detected should of course be punished, and the Wellington Club is no doubt just as desirous as any body of stewards to put a stop to such practices. Only on the previous day of the meeting an accident took place which resulted in serious injury to one of the riders, who is quite satisfied that it was his mount that caused the accident. Riders generally have a way of paying off old scores other than complaining to officials of clubs. Had the objection not been made nothing would probably have been heard of it. That, however, does not justify tho case. Cairns is a young horseman who has hitherto born an excellent imputation, and in dealing with him the writer has no doubt the club will take this into consideration. . A report got about that St. Claimer was fancied by his connections, and in consequence he carried nearly double te investments on him on the second day. With a capable horseman like W. 1 rme or C. Jenkins in the saddle lie might have won. As it was he could only toSh a moderate third to Jolly Iter, whose owner has been icwaided oy P ing him for winter racin*,. , , evidently sharpened up by the i he had on the first day, and won his othm two engagements m decisive mannei. He had not been cut previously since the Woodvillc meeting in, February, where he pulled off the principal event on the second day in heavy going. He had a successful run two years ago when carrying the colours of his breeder Mr John Cotter. He was successful in’ the concluding event at Wanganui, iu the winter, won the final event at the Hutt, went on to Riccarton and won two events, and finished up with a double at Rangitikei. He is probably as well now as ever he was. He ran a second in the last Winter Cup with 9 5. Fn the race to be run next month he will have to carry 10.1 (which includes 71bs penalty for the doub.e win at T The h fieM for the Hack Hurdles included three Grand National Hui die Race candidates m Tmndlodt ,i opl ose, and Southern Cross. The first cameu only <£9o of the <£2506 on the race. At the mile post he was in on the rai s behind the leading pair but kvadua, y dropped back and finisned absolutely last. Southern Cross toiled a fi lo “ g in the rear at the end of the fust mile. He moved up along the back,- hut ap peared to get into a bit of had goiija and stopped suddenly near the half mile post and got third. The previous day Southern Cross put up a fair performance in the Jumpers Flat Race. An impression prevailed on the course that he was ab eginner at the jumping business. Such is not the case. At iaranaki he fell on the first day, and on the second day won by ten lengths. He won a double at Stratford, carrying 9.10 and 11.2. In the race won by Merriwai at Feilding, Southern Cross was conceding the Great Northern wanner about two stone. Southern Cross and Top Rose are both on the minimum mark in the big race at Christchurch. All the starters for the Final Hurdles except Sardonyx and Repulse, have accepted for the National. Ben Jonson (a stable mate of Landlock) set a solid pace, and after shaking off Repulse and Pushful was not afterwards troubled. Merriivai and Cavalry were running on when the others had stopped, and secured the place money. Le Beau would not jump, and after risking a fall at several of the fences followed the field homo. ■ •’ 1 . The Winter Oats Handicap field included five Winter Cup candidates. Seaman came right away at the distance and finished by himself. The Sylvia Park gelding has greatly improved since he scored in a maiden hack race at

Wanganui in the spring. Mr Davies does not overdo his horses on the track, and they generally run better after a race. This was evidenced in Seaman s case. The placed horses in the Parliamentary Handicap did not compete in the Winter Oats. The runners on the first day met. Seaman on the following better terms on Saturday: Montigo lOlbs, Chatterer 131bs, Clanchattan 121bs, Whakawehi 131bs, Mataari lOlbs, Lady Warwick lOlbs, Hatley lOlbs, Naptha 61bs, Rosegrove Gibs. Seaman bas the full penalty in the Winter Cup, and will have to carry 10.4. lie meets Montigo at the same terms and the others on slightly better terms than on Saturday last. The hack events call „ for no special mention. William pulled off the seven furlongs event after appearing to be beaten ac half way. His stable mate, Aotea, who ran consistently throughout the meeting, was made the medium of a big plunge in the last event by backers trying to get even. The Tauherinikautrained Clem cleared out from the field at half way and won with something to spare. S. Reid rode Clem, which would probably account for him carrying double the money on the second day when ridden by another horseman. Clem won the concluding event at the autumn meeting at Trentham. Like most of tho St. Clements tribe he has the gift of galloping and improves with a race or two. The meeting which concluded at Trentham on Saturday last ended ,a successful season for the Wellington Racing Club. The course was opened at the Cup meeting before last, and therefore the new course will not be two years old until the spring meeting is held there. For the purpose of comparison and- to ©how the progress the club has made since it shifted its quarters and been under the present management the writer appends the totalisator figures for the past two seasons. In doing ©o it is only fair to explain that "this season the summer and winter meetings both extended over three days. 1906-7 1907-8

THE GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. The fields left in the principal events at the" Grand National meeting after payment of first acceptance must be regarded as very satisfactory. The ©eventeen horse© left in the Steeplechase include no less than eleven who declined the Wellington Steeplechase engagement. A great many of the houses "engaged at Riccarton .were seen out at Trentham last week. Some incurred penalties, and no doubt a few of those who 1 escaped will be benefited by the racing, especially the Idle retie horses, who are used to racing the reverse way. Other© can have no chance south, and their names will probably be missing when the final payment© appear on August 10th. Taking the Parliamentary Handicap form as reliable, Aeolus looked the best of the local horses. After the concluding day’© racing it appears as if Seaman and Jolly Friar are the best of the horses seen out here that are engaged in the Riccarton race. Lady Annie looks the pick of the Southern horses. The Hawke’s •Bay representative, Idealist, is said to be an improving colt. The. only steeplechase candidates seen out at Trentham were Haydn, Evenlode, and Needlework. Haydn returned home on Monday morning. Needlework won a double at Rangitikei in the spring. Since competing at Wanganui, where he just missed a place in the Final Steeple, he met with an accideiit and doe© not appear to have done much work. Evenlode put up a good race in the Wellington Steeplechase, the only time he was seen out. Had he not been kept so far out in the early part he might have beaten Haydn for pace at the finish. He meets Evenlode on 91b better term© in the National. The extra distance will probably be in the light-weight’s favour. Fourteen Grand National Hurdle Rsce candidates competed in a similar class of race at Trentham. Four of them were successful. The other winner (St. Albert) was allowed to drop out in favour of his stable mate (Merriwai). Lady Hune, who took part in a flat race is ©aid to be fancied by her connections. Most of the lioree© Lull beat here •he should beat again, although the writer would not be surprised to see Landlock, Merriwai and Lady Hune make a better showing.

A VETERAN CHASER. Haydn’s victory in the Wellington Steeplechase was genuinely popular, as was evidenced by the hearty reception the old horse received on returning to the weighing enclosure. The Sou’wester gelding is undoubtedly the best known performer between the flags at the present time. He had only once previously competed in a Wellington Steeplechase, when he ran third to Kiatere and Crespin three years ago. The Wellington Steeplechase winner was sired by Sou’wester —Myra, by Capapie—Cora, by Glaucus—Linda, by Snowden (imp.)— Mischief. Cora (grand dam of Haydn) was imported from Australia by Mr Hobbs, of Hawera. Rhino (winner of the Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase) was got by Native, a three-quarter bred son of Patriarch from Dauntless, a daughter of the Dauphin and Cora. Doubtless (by Forerunner —Cora) is the dam of Climax and St. Killian. Myra is also the dam of May Day (by Foul Shot), a clever fencer and winner. Haydn made his first appearance in 1889 as a five year old, and will consequently be thirteen years old next Thursday. His first attempt'was'in a Farmers’ Plate at Opunaki, in which he beat four others. The next time he appeared was in a hack hurdle race at Hawera. H© won, but was disqualified for interference. He won a hurdle race at Otaki, making three wins out of as many starts, Those were his only wins during his first racing season. He started in the. spring at Wanganui by winning a hack flat race.

He had nine misses and followed this up with six wi n© in succession. He started at Wanganui in the autumn by winning the Second Hack Hurdles. The St. Patrick’s Handicap at Stratford, a hack hurdle and flat race the same day at Hawera, and the Century and May Hurdles at Wanganui concluded a successful run. He competed unsuccessfully in both hurdle race© at the Hutt. The gallops he had here did him no harm, as he went on to Riccarton and won the Grand National Hurdle© and Sydenham Hurdles (carrying 12.5). His only other success that season was in a hurdle race at Takapuna in the winter. His first appearance a© a steeplechaser was in the Grand National, for which he started favourite and beat thirteen other©. He competed unsuccessfully in the Century Hurdles and Wanganui Steeplechase, and on returning to Ellerslie won the Great Northern Steeplechase. He also acted as runner-up to Battleaxe in the Great Northern Hurdles, and finished up the ©eason at the Hutt, where he ran second to Slow Tom, in receipt of a stone and a half in the Winter Hurdle®. He made the second journey to Riccarton in 1904, and ran third in the Grand National Steeplechase to Awahuri and Pipi. On the concluding day of the meeting he won the Lincoln Steeplechase carrying 12.9. On returning home he ivon a hurdle race at Avondale. At the Auckland summer meeting he competed in a hurdle race, a flat race, and the Summer Steeplechase, in which he ran third to Princess of Thule and Pipi. At Wanganui in May he failed to get placed in the Century Hurdles, but won the Steeplechase. Back to Ellerslie he ran second to Akeake in the Hurdles, and Avas unplaced in the Great Northern Steeplechase. Avon by Moeassin. He again finished up at the Hutt by running third in the Steeplechase. He made his third appearance at Riccarton, but had no luck. He was unplaced in the Grand National and second in the Beaufort and Lincoln Steeplechases. He was then spelled until the following jump, ing season and reappeared at Takapuna, where ne ran unplaced in a hurdle race. At Ellerslie he was unsuccessful in the Hurdles and ran second to Kiatere in the Steeplechase. He was similarly placed - behind Nor-west in the Winter Steeplechase. Last August he appeared at the Grand National meeting for the fourth time. In the big steeplechase he acted as rnnner-up to Inniskillen. His other appearance at the meeting was in the Beaufort Steeplechase, in which he Avas successful. His only other appearances Avere at Ellerslie in the Winter, Avbere he was unplaced in the Great Northern and Winter Steeplechases. This season he wa© successful in the Onehunga Steeplechase at Ellerslie in the spring, beating Kiatere, but in the autumn turned the tables on Haydn. Last month two unsuccessful efforts were" added to the long list. Judging by tho A\ r ay Haydn finished up his task at Trentham on Wednesday there is a race or tAvo in him yet.

AN APPEAL. From M&sterton the writer has received an appeal on behalf of "Jack" Cameron, the well-known steeplechase rider, Avho fractured a thigh while qualifying Oryx for hunters races at the Taratakt course eleven weeks ago. My correspondent states that it will be at least three months before Cameron will be able to leave the Masterton Hospital. The fracture was a bad one, and it is likely that he Avill be a good deal of a cripple. Cameron is a Rangitikei boy, and probably holds the record for fractured bones during a lengthy career as a steeplechase rider. The Avnter remembers him in connection with Gladiu© and other horses in the Manawatu district about twenty years back. He rode Rossiter to victory in the Wellington Steeplechase in 1889 and after spending seA-eral seasons in Australia returned to this colony and rode AAvahuri to victory in the Grand National and Wanganui Steeplechases. The writer will be pleased to receive subscriptions on behalf of Cameron, whose ease under the circumstances ©bated appears to be one that the sportsmen of all classes will respond to Avith their usual liberality when called upon. GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. generalTentries. The following nominations have been received:— Hunters’ Hurdle Race Handicap, of 100 soa’S; once round and a. distance.—Makuri, Canton, Roan Banner, Ilinemoa, The General, Crispinot. Kaikomako. Trial Hurdle Race Handicap, of 150 sov©; one mile and three-quarters.— Magical, Design, Paritutu, Stormy Petrel, Stayboy, Ability, Regulation, Royal Shell, Kaipetipeti, Golden Comb, Catch’em, St. Albert, Waipu, Stronghold, Te Uira, Le Beau, Southern Cross, lop Rose. Spreydon Hack Hurdle Face Handicap, of 100 sovD; one mile and three-quarters. —Makuri, Roan Banner, Magical, Design Storm, Wee Macgregor, Vizier, Royal Shell, Crispinot Kaipetipeti, Golden Comb, Catch'em, Kelpy, St. Albert, Waipu Stronghold, Top Rose, Kaikomako, Fleka. Tr .. - Styx Hack Hurdle Face Handicap, of 100 so vs; once round and a distance.— Roan Banner, Magical, Design, Stayboy, Storm, Vacation, Wee Macgregor, Vizier, Southern Cross, Royal Shell, Crispinot, Kaipetipeti, Gulden Comb, Cateh’em, Jolly Eiger, St. Albert, Waipu, Stronghold, Fieka, Casabianea, Top Rose. Jumpers’ Flat Race Handicap, of 150 soa t s; one mile and a half. —Pallada, Magical, Gold Dust, Storm. Variation, Ability, Outer, Wee Macgregor, Vizier, LeA - ant, Southern Cross, Leeside, Landlock, Creusot, Lady Hune. Wild Cat, St. Albert. Waipu, MerriAvai. Stronghold, Cavalry j Fleka, le Beau, Ben Jonson, Mahoe, Uranium. Enfield Steeplechase Handicap, cf 100 sovs; about wo miles.—Sir James, Lucky Star, Exile tl., Stormy Petrel, Hmemca, Eosemorn, Starlight. Deerslaycr, Post Haste, Pit liter, Kelpy, Wet Blanket. Tally-Ho VK rt Steeplechase, of 60©ovs; tAvo miles aid a half.—Tvipks, Lucky Star, Wild Bill, Petrel. Flying Fox, troAvn Hill, Scatter Cash, Jack Snipt ,

Hunt Club Cup; of 100 sovs; about two miles and a half. —Purimu, • Sir James, Exile 11., Stormy Petrel, Craigmore, Gnat, Albury, Hinemoa, Eosemorn, Starlight, Deerslayer-, Post Haste, Pitcliei, • Scatter Cash, Wahine. • . Ladies' Bracelet, of 60 so vs; two miles —Lull, Canton,- West Wind, Pallada, Petard, Last Ensign, Storm, Starlight, Speciosa, Post Haste, The General, Defeat, Cuiragno, Evenlode, Mernwai, Giovanni, Disastrous, Kaikomako, le Final Hurdle Race Handicap, of 100 so vs; once round and a distance Magical, Storm, Ability, Aqua Regia, Vizier, Levant, Regulation, Cuiragno, Leeside, Royal Shell, Landlock, Kaipetipeti, Go'lden Comb, Lady Hune, Wild Cat, St.‘ Albert, Pushful, Cavalry, Te Uira, Le Beau, Southern Cross, Cranium. Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs—Strathfillan, Fandango, Spinning Flight, Petard, White Cockade, Steplmk, Waihuku, Gypsobel, Hinupai, Iceland, Outer, Wee Macgregor, Speciosa, Volodia, Lady Orizoin, Defeat, Jack Ashore, Mangrove, Somateria, Tahu, Vardo, Pushful, Giovanni, Sen Sim, Armamento, Sunburst, Sant Rosaleer, Czar Kolohoi, Heorthen, Takaro. Summer HandicatP, of 109 sovs; one miles —West Wind, Fandango, Spinning Flight, Petard, Steplink, Ayesha, Ruapehu, Hinupai, Monkey Puzzle, Iceland, Outer, Mangrove, Tahu, Pushful, Giovanni. Ben Jonson, Ancyle, bilkweb, Czar Kolohoi. Woolston Plate, of 100 sovs; six furlongs—Strathfillan, Pallada, Petard, Variation, Monkey Puzzle, Rhine Gold, Mangrove, Jolly Roger, Taliu, Gcodsight, Calotype, Nikolsky, Wet Blanket, Takaroa. „ ■ Hunters' Plate Handicap, of 100 sovs; once mile and a half —Makuri, Canton, Sir James, Exile 11., Albury, Hinemoa, Starlight, Pallada, Post Haste, Crispinot, Pitcher, Kaikomako, Scatter Cash, Wahine. . • . „ August Handicap, of 250 sovs; six furlongs—Grand Stand, Fandango, Aeolus, Narcotic, Maniapoto, White Cockade, Waihuku, Don Orsino, Probable, Chatterer, Medallist, Idealist, Eons, Lady Annie, De Witte, Helen Portland, St. Bill, Volodia, Buccleuch, Ingleneuk, Jolly Friar, Jack Ashore, Blythemaid, Somateria, Jolly Roger, Pas Seul, Vardo, Ivanoff, Gwendolina, Sunburnt, Tessera, Czar Kolohoi, Heorthen. Islington Handicap, of 150 sovs; one mile— Fandango, Aeolus, Montigo, Maniapot©, Te Rahui, Mann jess, White Cockade, Lapland, Probable, Fancywork, Chatterer, Iceland, Medallist, Idealist, Lady Annie, Clanchattan, Buccleuch, Mataari, Whakawehi, Pas Seul, Ivanoff, Giovanni, Gwendolina, Seaman, Tessera,

Czar Kolohoi. Hoathcote Handicap, of 200 sovs ; seven furlongs—Fandango, Aeolus, Montigo, Narcotic, Maniapoto, Te Rahui, Mannjess, White Cockade, Waihuku, Don Orsino, Probable, Fancywork, Chatterer, Iceland, Medallist, Idealist, Eons, Lady Annie, Clanchattan, De Witte, Helen Portland, Buccleuch, Jolly Friar, Mataari, Whakawehi, Pas Seul, Ivanoff, Giovanni, Gwendolina, Seaman, Ancyle, Tessera, Czar Kolohoi. Te Aroha and Nestator have been scratched for all engagements at the Grand National meeting. Paritutu (who promises to start favourite for the Grand National Hurdles) and Waihuka were shipped South on Thursday. Romany Lad was sent South yesterday. He will be ridden in the Grand National Steeplechase by Hugh Telford, who rode the Gipsy King gelding in nig double win at Napier Park, and is one of the best lightweight hurdle and steeplechase horsemen in the colony. Winners on the first and second day at Trentham will be penalised as follows at Riccartcn: Winter Cun—Ellerton (101 b), 10.7; Jolly Friar (51b), 9.13; Seaman (71b), 10.1; St. Bill (51b), 9.8; Martyrium (51b), 9.8. . ■ By winning the Wellington Steeplechase Haydn incurred a stone penalty in the Grand National, which brings his impost up to 12.3. The three hurdle race winners at Trentham are all engaged at Riccarton. Lull has gone up 101 b, and will therefore have to carry 9.11. He will be ridden by H. Telford. Regulation and Stayboy have each gone up 51b, their respective weights being 10 and 9.7. At present the writer likes the chances of Paritutu and Lull in the Hurdles! Aeolus and Lady Annie in the Winter Cup, and Phaetonitis and Evenlode in the Steeplechase.

CHATTER. Waitarere broke down badly in th r Wellington Steeplechase, and will conseauently not be seen out at the Grand National meeting. There were three double winners at Trentham during the three days, viz., Jolly Friar, Haydn, and Seaman. _ Prospector was unlucky to fall in a flat race at Trentham and was knocked out of the Grand National Hurdles m oonsequence. Prospector fell in a flat race at Palmerston at Christmas time, injuring G. Walls. The latter has made a good recovery from the injuries he me with at Otaki. He was present at Trentham last week. Messrs W. J. Stratton, secretary of the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club, and Mr F. 1). Luckie, who managed the affairs of the Hawke’e Bay Jockey Club for about twenty years, were among the visitors at Trentham last Saturday. Mr Walter Davis returned home to Auckland after the second day’s racing, and consequently did not see his old favourite Haydn" win his second race. The amount put through the total isator on the Kia Ora Hack Race at Trentham, £3515, was probably a record for the colony for a hack race. Four previous winners of the Grand National Steeplechase are engaged in the race to be run next month. _Rangitoto, who has been off the scene since the Auckland meeting, is said to be a likely starter in the Grand National Steeplechase. He has been returned as by< Rangipuhi—Tarawara. His dam is Rangira, by Natator—Taunhira, by Don Juan (Fleetwood’s) Fair Ellen, by Traducser.

WELLINGTON WINTER MEETING. SECOND DAT. Favourable weather was experienced for the second day of the Wellington winter meeting held at Trentham Wednesday. The attendance was good, nearly equalling the opening day. His Excellency the Governor and the Racing Conference delegates were the guests of the club. The sport witnessed was more exciting than on the first day. Although the Wellington Steeplechase only brought out a field of four, the race produced one of the best contests that had been witnesod hero for some years. The succes of the veteran chaser was very popular, horse and rider being heartily cheered on returning to the weighing enclosure. An unfortunate accident happened in the Junipers' Flat Race, for which seventeen horses went to the post. l'he race started in front of the stand. After going about a hundred yards, Prospector slipped at the crossing from the scrapingsheds to the tracks, and broughl down Bonheur, Needlework, Rosegrove, Le Beau, and Hatley. The horses were unhurt, but the riders did not get off so well. Henry Fairbrother (rider of Prospector) fractured several ribs, and suffered internal injuries. J. McGregor (rider of Le Beau) fractured a collarbone, and J. O’Connell (rider of Needlework) got a cut over the eye. The other jockeys were uninjured. In the Glasgow Handicap, the Maiva-rapa-owned Jolly Friar put down a good favourite in Intelligence. Martyrium, a stable-mate of the last-named, scored m the Karori Hack Handicap, beating V/akaraka, a winner on the previous day.

The big field of sixteen contested the Second Hack Hurdles. Kaipetipeti, .who had the biggest following, failed to see the distance out. Regulation scored her first win in a -jumping race, and returned her backers a good dividend. The four competitors in the Steeplechase gave a first-class exhibition of rencing. Waitarere was never dangerous. Khama acted as pacemaker for nearly two miles and a half, where he gave way to Haydn. Evenlode was kept some distance out during the first part of the race. With six furlongs to go, he had some ground to make up. He drew up to Haydn at the last fence, and was only beaten by the narrowest of margins alter

j. slashing finish. The Waterloo Handicap brought out thirteen runners. After Kuku and Medallist had made the running to the home turn, the favourite put.in a claim, but only secured the judge s verdict after a ding-dong finish with Medal--11 The Jumpers’ Flat Race was robbed of a lot of interest by the accident referred to above. The Taranaki gelding Southern Cross won with something to spare at the end. Nukutihi, who is also owned in Taranaki, brought off a surprise in the concluding event of the day. The sum of '<£lß,3Bß was passed through the totalisator, being a considerable increase on the amount put through (.£15,441) on the second day last year. Lhe successful combination in the double on the Wellington Steeplechase and Waterloo Handicap paid <£29 15s. DETAILS. Glasgow Handicap, of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs, and third. sovs from the stake. Five furlongs. 249 Mr H. Hodge's b g Jolly Fuar, by St. Hippo—Merry Maiden, syrs, 9.8 (S. Reid) ... ••• ••• 1 722 Hon. J. D. Ormond's b f Interngence, 3yrs, 9.11 (F. D. Jones) ... 2 483 Mr C. H. Smith's ch g Gawam, aged, 10.2 (B. Oliver) ... ••• 3 Also started —240 St. Bill 10.6 (Murtagh), 197 St. Claimer 10.4 (Milne , 189 Kaiuku 9.3 (H. Cairns), 107 Platypim 8.3, 82 Silvershell 9.0 (H. Jackson), 49 Pardon 9 (G. PMce). St. Bill was smartest on his legs, but gave way to Gawain before reaching the half-mile post. These two were prominent to the bend, where Intelligence and Jolly Friar closed, up to the leaders. Intelligence had charge at the top of the straight. Halfway down the running Jolly Friar shot out and crossed the line with three parts of a length to spare. St. Claimer and St. Bill were next, Pardon and Platypus last. Time, lmin 4 3-ssec. Dividends, <£6 5s and 14s. Karori Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 20 and third 10 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 365 Hon. J. D. Ormond's b f Martyrium, by Birkenhead —Martyrdom, 3yrs, 10.1 (F. D. Jones) 1 457 Mr G. Beatson's ch g Waikaraka,

3yrs, 10 (T. Wilson) 2 84 Mr F. E. Cooper’s br f Pearlie, 3yrs, 9.5 (Murtagh) 3 Also started —143 Gauze 10.8 (W. Price), 155 Truthful 10.3 (H. Cairns), 286 Armamento 10 (G. Price), William 10, 61 Hillspring 9.4 (A. Watson), 165 Otaraoa 9.2 (S. Reid), 19 Grand Circle 9 . (T. Pritchard), 63 Royal Star 9 (R. Horne), 56 Papatawa 9 (B. Oliver). Armamento, on the rails, was first out, but gave way to Martyrium at the fivefurlong post. At the half-mile post Martyrium, William, and Pearlie showed up prominently. Martyrium was first into the straight, and won by a clear length from Waikaraka, two lengths between second and third. William was fourth and Armamento last. Time, lmin 21 4-ssec. Dividends .£4 4s and <£l 2e. Second Hack Hurdles, of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs and third 10 sovs from the stake. One mile and a half. 106 Mr A. Quin’s b m Regulation, by Regal May, aged, 9.7 (R. Horne) 1 174 Mr J. H. Prosser’s blk g Aotea, 6yrs (A. McConnon) 2 351 Mr A. F. Douglas’s br g Waipu, syrs, 9.13 (J. O’Connell) 9‘ Also started Cress), 180 'Matakokiri 10.10 (W. Wilson), 472 Kaipetipeti 10.9 (J. Hall), 202 Stayboy 10.7 (J. Hercock), 123 Repulse 10.3 (H. Flutcher), 205 Idasa 9.7 (H. Carr), 71 Oasis 9.6 (F. Whitehouse), 198 Catchem 9.3 (A. Julian), 65 Dulcinea 9 (H. Tel-

ford), 90 Nero 9 (T. Pritchard), 16 Alluvial 9 (T. Timms), 30 Rahui 9 (C. O’Neill), 35 Gold Guard 9 (R. McGregor). Aotea showed the way over the hurdle in front of the stand, but going out of the straight Kaipetipeti took charge, and racing along the back showed the way to Stayboy, Nero and Regulation. At the half-mile post the latter ran into third placo. Kaipetipeti was beaten at tho home turn, where Regulation took charge and won by a length and a half, Waipu a head between second and third. Kaipetipeti was fourth. Time 2min 56 2-ssec. Dividends, <£l6 11s and <£3 7s. Wellington Steeplechase Handicap, of 400 sovs; second horse to receive 50 sovs and third 25 sovs from the stake. About three miles and a quarter. 220 Mr W. Davies' br g Haydn, by Sou'-wester Myra, aged, 10.13 (A. Julian) ••• I 225 Mr T. Montalt's br g Evenlode, a-ed, 9.9 (11. Carr) 2 318 Mr R. Hall’s b g Khama, aged, 9.13 (Howard) ... . 3 Also started Connon). Khama took charge and led over the first fence, just clear of Haydn. They took the brush fence and stone wall together, and passed the stand four lengths ahead of the other pair. There was nractioally no change in the second round, except" that Waitarere dropped *vxck last. Passing the stand the eecond time Haydn went to the front after jumping the brush double. . At the back He had two lengths’ lead from Khama, who was under punishment. Six furlongs from home Evenlode passed Khana. and went in mirsuit of Haydn. Gralual’v reducing the gan, he was almost m level terms entering- the straight. They ro?e et the hen-coop, the last obstacle, together. In the run home a dashing finish resulted in favour of Haydn by a neck, Khama ten lengths

away, Waitarere a bad last. Time, Gmin "8 4-ssec. Dividend, <£4. Winners of the Wellington Steeplechase are as follows :

Frier to 1906 the races were held at Lower Hutt ’ distance about 3 milo3. The Trentham course is about 3J miles,

Waterloo Handicap, of 200 sovs; second horse to receive 35 sovs and third 1j sovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. 670 Mr W. Fletcher's b g Seaman, by Sylvia Park—Pretty Polly, 4yrs, 9.7 (G. Price) ... ••• ••• . ••• 1 553 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b g Medallist, 4vrs, 10 (F. D. Jones) ... ... - 196 Mr Ivan Thomas's br c Mataari, 4yrs, 9.4 (S. Reid) ••• ° Also started—4o6 Kulcu 10.5 (C. Jenkins), 437 Ellerton 10 (W. Price), 229 Kurawaka 9.13 (F. Jones), 49 Whakawehi 9.8 (A. Lord), 82 Shrapnel Shell 9.7 (R. Hatch),! 110 Chatterer 9.7 (F. Williams), 49 Iceland 9 (T. O'Brien), 62 Compass 9 and slb over (W. Fahey), 42 Makikilu 9 (T. George), 34 Silvershell 9 (P. Jackson). Shrapnel Shell got well away, and with Kurawaka and Ellerton were prominent for a furlong, where Kulcu took up the running. At the half-mile post Kulcu and Medallist were at the head of the leading division. Kuku lost his position at the home bend, where Seaman came through on the outside. At the distance Seaman drew level with Medallist. A ding-dong finish resulted m favour of Seaman by a head, Mataari tour lengths away. Whakawehi was fourth and Kuku fifth. Time, Imm 35 3-ssec. Dividends, <£2 18s and <£l 3s. Jumpers’ Flat Handicap, of 130 soy ß ’ second horse to receive 20 sovs and third 10 sovs from the stake. One mile and a quarter. . _ 186 Mr S. McGuinness’s b g Southern Cross, by Daystar —Tonga, 6yrs, 9.6 (C. Cochrane) ... ••• - 1 210 Mr S. Dawson's br g Ben Jonson, aged, 10 (G. Phillips) ... 233 Mr A. F. Douglas’s b g St. Albert, aged, 9.9 (J. O’Connell) 3 Also started —736 Asteroid 10.9 (W. Price), 398 Lady Hune 10.4 (A. Julian), 257 Le Beau 10.3 (J. McGregor), 169 Bonheur 9.13 (H. Futcher), 34 Prospector 9.13 (H. Fairbrother), 35 Pushful 9.13 (F. Lind), 76 Cavalry 9.11 (E. Murtagh), Needlework 9 (Joe O'Connell) bracketed with St. Albert, 51 Sardonyx 9:8 (A. McConnon), 76 Rosegrove 9.5 (J. Hercock), 143 Hatley 9.5 (H. Cairns), 50 Aroha 9 (F. Whitehouse), 14 Levant 9 (T. Pritchard),18 Black Squall 9.

The field were sent off on oven terms. Shortly after the start Prospector fell, and brought down Bonheur, Needlework, Rosegrove, Le Beau, and Hatley. Ben Jonson, Sardonyx, and St. Albert led along the back. At the half-mile post Pushful ran up to Ben Jonson. This pair led to the home bend, where Southern Cross joined in. He had Ben Jonson’s measure at the distance, and won by two lengths, St. Albert three lengths away. Time, 2min 22sec. Dividends, <£9 13s and <£2 17s. Thorndon Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs O'. 11 *! third 10 sovs from the stake. Five furlongs. , ... . _ 110 Mr Nganeko’s b g Nukutihi, by Daystar—Foul Shot mare, 4yrs, 9 (R. Barlow) ... ... ••• 1 724 Messrs Burt Bros.’ b g Warlock, 4yrs, 9.11 (W. Galbraith) ... .« 2

146 Mr H. Gosihall's b g Oblivion, 4yrs, 9.2 (A. Watson) ... § Also started —377 Strathcona 9.13 (H* Cairns), 189 Ancyle 9.9 (G. Price), 144 Barley 9.7 (A. Julian), 294 Clem 9.5 (S. Crawford), 187 Lucretius 9.3 (C. Cress), 370 Tawhera 9.3 (S. Reid), 50 Blue Bell 9 (W. Ryan), 98 Vale 9 (R. King), 31 Speciosa 9 (J. Hercock), 13 Merry Zealand 9. 56 Naumai 9. Naumai got well away, and was at the head of the field for about a furlong, where Strathcona and Oblivion were prominent. The last-named pair had charge' at the home bend. Nukutihi came out of the • ruck at the distance, and won by a clear length, Warlock, Oblivion and Tawhera together. Time, lmin 8 3-ssec. Dividends, <£l7 2s and 17s. THIRD DAY. The weather experienced for the concluding day of tlio Wellington winter meeting, held at Trentham on Saturday afternoon, was not as favourable as on the previous days. Rain fell heavily in the morning, and the enclosures were in a sloppy state. The inconvenience to the ciiioV pations was minimised as far as possiblo by a liberal supply of hay and tan, and wood planks laid about the lawn. These enabled people to get about, and prevented the ladies staying in the grandstands. Showers fell throughout tiro afternoon, but did not interfere to any extent with tho sport. The attendance, taking the weather into consideration, was very., satisfactory. His Excellency the Governor, tho Hons. J. Carroll and J. Millar and a number of members of Parliament put in an appearance. After tho lirst event the stewards met to consider a complaint lodged by R. Milne (rider of Bt. Claimer) against H, Cairns (rider of Kaiuku) for interference in the race. It was decided to suspend Cairns during the pleasure of the stewarcts. De Witte, who made liis' first appearance at tho meeting in the race, was sent out favouiite, but could only finish fourth to Jolly Friar, who was successful on the previous day. William and 'langeroa, the most-fan-cied candidates for the Crofton Hack Handicap, finished lirst and second. Mr Douglas started both Waipu and St. Albert in the ±iack Hurdles. The latter practically had charge throughout, and won with something to spare. He v,as ridden by W. Young, who returned, from Australia a couplo of days before.

Tho July Steeplechase provided the most interesting* race of the day. It was practically a match between Haydn and Khama, the other pair being outclassed. At the stand the first time the Auckland pair, who were equally backed, were level, and it looked as if another exciting contest would be witnessed. Thov raced neck and neck to the back. Khama gained at the jumps, the ground lost being made up by Haydn on the flat. After clearing the brush fence, five furlongs from homo, Haydn drew away from his opponent, who was in difficulties before* the straight was reached. Haydn rose at the htn-coop, the last obstacle, with a decided lead, and, although Khama struggled on gamely under punishment, ho suffered deleat by two lengths. The veteran was heartily dies red. on returning to weigh in. Seaman won the \V inter Oats Handicap with something to spare at the end. Although lust favourite, lie paid a better price than on the previous day. A good finish for second piaco between three resulted in favuur of Kuku. The successful double (Haydn-Seaman) was tho same as on the previous day. Backers of the combination received the good dividend of £l9. Tho Auckland-owned Ben Jonson received most support for the Final Hurdles, and won from end to end. The concluding event, the Kia Ora Hack Handicap, was tho best betting race at the meeting, no less a sum than <£3515 being invested. Backers went for a recovery on Aotea, who could only get third to Clem. , The sum of .£18,334 was passed, through the totalisator, making <£32,030 for tho three days, against <£26,876 (for two days) last year, dlio success of tho meeting was in no small measure due to tho manner in which the club s stipendiary officials, Messrs W. H. Hartgill (judge), J. H. Pollock (handicapper), and il. Piper (starter) carried out their respective duties. Visitors and the club's patrons speak in favourable terms of the management of the meeting, was capably conducted by Mr A. L. Whyte and assistant-secretary Mr J. W. Griffiths. DETAILS. Onslow Handicap, of 100 sovs; horse to receive 20 sovs, and third HI sovs from the stake. Six fui longs. 349 H. Hodge’s b g Jolly Friar, by St. Hippo-*-Merry Maiden, syrs, 10.3 (S. Reid) ••• ••• .*•• 1 303 Mr C. H. Smith's ch g Gawam, aged, 10 (B. Oliver) ... .... * 364 Mr Hikaka's b g St. Cleimer, svrs 10.3 (R- Milne) * Also started —450 De Witte 9.8 (F. Jones), 172 Chicane 9 (F. Williams), 115 Kaiuku 9 (H. Cairns), 104 Silvershell 9 (P. Jackson). St. Claimer bloke the line, and wittt Tnllv Friar carried on the running to the post. Here Kaiuku ran through, and was m front at the bait mile post. The leaders closed up at the bend. Jolly Friar was going best at the distance, and finishing well, won by three lengths. Gawain headed bt. Claimer in the last few strides. Da Witte was fourth. Time, iPP? 23 sec. Dividends, <£3 12s and <£l 7s. Crofton Hack Handicap, of 100 sovsj second horse to receive 20 sovs, and tffira 10 sovs from the stake. Seven fur534°Mr* J. Monk's b c William, by Conqueror —Moreze, 3yrs, 9.10 (V* . Jenkins) m * 539 Mr D. H. Roberts’s b h Tangeroa, 4yrs, 9.11 (G. Price) * 328 Mr P . Coffey's b g Compass, 4yrs, 9.13 (W. Fahey) ••• 3 Also started —116 Gauze 10.4 (W. Price), 113 Iceland 9.9 (F. Williams), .239 Hinupai 9.2 (S. Reid), 33 Grand Circle 9 (T. Pritchard), 194 Scenery 9 (J. Hercock), 51 Lady LMhe 9 (A. Watson), 56 Papatawa 9 (A. Lord).

__ William, on the rails, broke the line, and at the three-quarter post was just clear of ' xGoxnpass and Tangeroa. Gauze rushed to the front at the half-mile post, piloted the field round the bend, but gave way to Tangeroa at the home turn. In the straight William came again, and overhauling Tangeroa, won comfortably by a length, Compass, three lengths away. Scenery was fourth. Time, lmin .39 l-ssec; Dividends, £2' 15s and 18s. Third Hack Hurdles, of. 100 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs, and third . 10 sovs from the stake. One mile and. a half. 658 Mr A. F. Douglas's b g St. Albert, by St. Andrew—Arethusa, * aged, 9.5 (W. Young) ... ••• 1 127 Mr C. O'Donoghue's b g Top Hose, 6yrs, 10 (Whitehouse) 2 301 Mr .8., McGuinness’s b g Southern Cross, 6yrs, 10 (C. Cochrane) .3 Also started —90 Landlock 11.3 (C. Cress), 367 Golden Comb 10.4 (J. Delaney) _ Waipu 10.1 (J. O’Connell) (coupled with St. Albert), 241 Boyal Blue 9.5 (S. Crawford), 63 Dulcinea 9 (H. lelford), 263 Playmate 9 (A. McConnon), A 6 Gold Guard 9' (B. McGregor),- 347- Catcli-eju 9.5 (A,'Julian). Waipu led over the first fence, but' at the stand" St.' Albert was in 'front, > with Royal Blue, Southern' ? Ci-'tfss'/last. At the mile' post St. Albert and Catdtem were together, Landlock' beiiig next.Playmate moved up at tlie back, and half a ihile from home ran into second place, ' Catchem dropping back. St. Albert drew away at the bend, and clearing the last fence with a good lead, won by four lengths from Top Ilose, Southern Cross third. Waipu was fourth,and Landlock last. Time, 3mm 5 l-ssec. Dividends, £2 11s and £4 Bs. July Steeplechase Handicap, of 300 sovs ; second lxorse to receive. 40 sovs, and third 20 sovs from the stake. Two miles and a half. 321 Mr W. Davies’s br g Haydn, by Sou’-wester —Myra, aged, 11.8 (A. Julian) ... ••• 1 321 Mr H. Hall’s b g Khama, aged, 9.11 (Howard) ... : , ••• 2 214 Mr A. F. Douglas’s ch g Needlework, aged, 9.8 (a .. O Conuc-ll). ... 3 Also started —96 Aquilo 9.7 (A. Watsou)* Aquilo was first over the stone wall, and cleared the water jump a couple of lengths ahead of Haydn., Aquillo was first over. the brush, but gave way to Haydn at the back. Khama headed Aquilo after passing' the brush fence at the six-furlong post, and was close up to Haydn when the double in front of the stand was negotiated. The second ' time round the back they were running level. After clearing the brush fence, Haydn drew out, and clearing the. logs with a lead of two lengths, passed tlie post with that advantage. Needlework was a hundred yards away. Aquilo pulled up at the top qf the straight. Time, 6min 15 2-ssec. Dividend, <£2 13s. Winter Oats Handicap, of 250 sovs; second horse to receive 35 sovs and third horse 15 sovs from the stake. One mile. 431 Mr W. Fletcher’s b g Seaman, by Sylvia Park —Pretty Polly, 4yrs, 10.2 (G. Price) • ••• 1 195 Mr J. H. Prosser’s br g Kuku, 4yrs, 10 (C. Jenkins) 2 885 Mr Ivan Thomas’s br e Mataan, 4yrs, 9.4 (S. Reid) 3 Also started —-80 Montigo 9.12 (V. Cotton), 165 ICurawaka 9.9 (W. Price), 245 Clanchattan 9.5 (F. Jones), 351 Wakavfehi 9.4’(A. Lord), 191 Shrapnel Shell 9.4 (R. Hatch), 69 Chatterer 9.4 (F. Williams); 137 Lady Warwick 9.3 (E. Moran), 35 Hatley 9 (T. Pritchard), 53 Naphtha 9 r ’(A. Julian), 31 Rosegrove 9 (R. Cameron). ■Mataari was the first to show out, Seaman, and* Whakawehi being next. At the three-quarters post the latter took charge, and led at half way, where Kuku, Seaman and Naphtha were at the head of the others. At the home bend Whakawehi dropped back beaten, .Entering the straight Mataari, Kuku and Montigo were in line just clear of Seaman. The latter came through on. the , outside, and drawing away at the distance won by four lengths from Kuku, Mataari. a head away j ust clear of Whakawehi. Time, lmin. 55 l-ssec. Dividends, J 23 14s and 14s. Pinal Hurdle Handicap, of 250 sovs; second horse 1 to receive 35 sovs and third 15 sovs from Hie stake. One mile and ‘ three-quarters. 729 Mr-13. Dawson’s b g Ben Jonson, ~~ by Ben Godfrey—Houri, aged, 9.9 (a. Phiiups) i 155 Mr A. F. Douglas’s br g Merri,wai, 4yrs, 10.4 (J. O’Connell) ... 2 417 Mr A. Champion’s b g Cavalry, aged, 10.3 (E. Mnrtagh) ... ... 3 Also started—sll Pushful 30.7 (F. land), 539 Le Beau 9.12 (A. .Julian), 200 Sardonyx 9.8 (A. McConnon), 105 Repulse 9.3 (H. Telford), 96 Levant 9.1 (T. Pritchard), Ben Jonson at once took charge and shewed the way past the stand, with Sardonyx and Repulse together, Le Beau last. At the back Pushful ran into third place, and was-second half a mile from home. Ho gave .way to Merriwai at the bend, where Ben Jonson was well out. The latter held hie own in the run home and wSon hy -four lengths, Cavalry three len#hs iaway. Pushful was fourth. x Time, 3min 39 2-ssec. Dividends, £2 10s and £3 19s. w.; Kia Ora . Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; second horse to reecive 20 sovs and third 10 sovs .from the stake. Six furlongs. 598 Mr P. Rogers’ b g Clem, by St. Clements—Queenie, syrs, 9.4 (S. Reid) : ... ... ... ... 1 375 Mr H. Gosnall’s b g Oblivion, 4yrs, 9.3 (F. Jones) ... ... . 2 1020 Mr J. H. Prosser’s blk g Aotea, 6yrs, 9.10 (C. Jerkins) 8 Alan started —455 Truthful 10.1 (R. Hatch), 499 Peaid\e~9.7 (R. Barlow), 196 Bariev 9.5 (A. Julian), 123. Hillspring--9.4 (A.‘‘Watson), 249 Defeat 9. (R. CamerOblivion and Aotea were smartest on - their legs, aiid gave way to Clem .at the half-mil© poet- The latter came into the straight-with an advantage,.and won by a clear-length from . Oblivj.on, Aotea the same'distance .away. Time, Jinin. 24 2-sses. Dividends, <23 19s and. ,*B2 -2s.

WINNING OWNERS. W. Davies, <2565; W. Fletcher, £350; E. J, Watt; £250; A. Hall, £250; S. Dawson, £220; A. F. Douglas, £165; H. Hodge, £150; Hon. J. D. Ormond, £135; S. McGuinness, £llO V G. Beatson, -290; J. H. Prosser, £75; Vv, Christie, £7O; J. Pawsou, £7O; J. Buckley, £7O; L. W. Lambess, £7O; A. Quin, £7O; Nganeko £7O; J. Mod k, £7O; P. Rogers, £7O; R. Hall, £65; T. Montalt, £SO; C. 11. Smith, £SO; G. W. McDonald, £35; J. Westerman, £35; D. H. Roberts, £3O; A. Champion, £3O; Ivan Thomas, £3O ; J. Gosnall, £3O-; F. Higgott, £2O; J. George; £2O; Burt Bx-os., £2O; C. O’Donoghue, £2O; A. L. D. Fraser, £ls; W Hume, £10; S. E. Cooper, £10; Hikaka, £10; P. Coffey, £10: total, £3410. ■ : ■ WINNING SIRES. Son’-wester (Goldsborough Seabreeze), £565; Sylvia Park (St. Leger Atalanta), £350; Seaton Delaval (Melton—Rosedale), £250; Handsome Jack (St. Leger— Radiant), £250; Ben Godfrey (St Leger —Welcome Katie), £250 ; Baystar (Castor Oissie) £l9O- St. Clements (St. Leger —Sataneila), £150; St. Hippo (St Leger —Hippona), £150; Conq aeror (Medallion •—Siestal,- £l4O Birkenhead (Orme— -Tragedy), £100; Waiukii (St. Leger—Musket Maid) £BO- Sir Lancelot (Dreadnought—ldalia), £80; St. Andrew (St. Leger— Scottish Lassie), £80; .Lebel (Nordenfeldt —Pulclu-a), £7O; Stepniak (Nordenfeldt— Steppe),- £7O; Regal (St. Leger—Atalanta), £7O; ■ Castor (Zealot—Y ardley), £65; 1 orpedo (Musket— Fanny Fisher), £SO; King George' (St. George— Streuua), £SO; Linstock (Hotchkiss—Sataneila), £10; Saracen '(St. George—Fair Nell), £10; Eiri'oclvdorr(Gorton— Lady Gertrude) £35; ban Fvan (Gozo —Pfoceila), £35; The Officer (Robinson Crusoe—Marie Louise), £35; Gold Reef (Bend Or—Crucible), £35; Merriwee (Bill of Portland—Etra Weenie), £35; Apremont (Mci-temer—Ara-caria), £35; So-n-of-a-Gun (Anteros—Vivandiere), £3O; Light Artillery (Trenton —Bengal Light); £3O; Merrie England (St. George—Rupee), £2O; Strathbraan (Apremont—Engagement), £3O Muskapeer (Musket —Venus Transit), £<-0; Royal Artillery (Hotchkiss— Rose Oi .Wellington), £10: total, £B4IO. WINNING JOCKEYS. The most successful riders were C. Jenkins and S. Reid, who scored three times each. H. Telford, A. Julian and G Price rode two winners, and E. Murtagh, W. Price, F. D. Jones, R. Horne, C. Cochrane, R. Barlow, W. Young and G. Phillips each saluted the judge once. THE GRAND NATIONAL ACCEPT- - ANCES. CHRISTCHURCH, July 26. The following are the acceptances for the C.J.G. Grand National meeting:- - Winter Cup, of 709 sovs; one mile—Aeolus 10.3, Buccleucli 10.7, Lady Annie 10.6, Helen rortland 10.5, Montigo 10, Pas Seal 9.11, Whakawehi 9.9, Probable 9.8, Clanchattan 9.8, Jolly Briar 9.8, Chatterer 9.8, Seaman 9 8’ Ivanoff 9.6, Gwendoline!- 9.5, Manjess 9.4, bV Bill 9.3, Idealist 9.3. Fandango 9.3, Don Ursino 9.2, Mataari 9.2, Waihuka 9, Czar Kolohol 9, Ruapehu 9, Silkweb 9, White Cockade 9. .. Grand National Steeplechase, of 1003 sore; three miles and a half.—Kaitere 13.3, Phaetonitis 11.9, Haydn 11.3, Slow Tom 11, Irish 10 lu, Nadador 10.9, Inniskillen 10.7, Romany Lad 10.5, Evenlode 10.4, Loch Fyne 10.3, Eclair 10.2, Pawa 10.1, Hutana 9.7, Eangitoto i 9.7, Needlework 9.7, St. Kooringa 9.7, Hikairoa 9 7 ■ Grand National Hurdles, of 1000 sovs; two mi!es. —Guiragno 11.13, Paritutu 11.4, Lady Hune 11.3, Creusot -11.2, Mahoe'lo.9, Pushful 10.9, Irish 10.9, Landlock 10.9, Shrapnel 10.8, Kaitere 10.5, Uranium 10.4, Evenlode 10.2, Merriwai 10, Ability 10, Gold Dust 10, Asteroid 10, Stronghold 9.12, Cavalry 9.11, Ben Jonson 9.10, Regulation 9.9, Leeside 9.4, Aqua Regia 9.3, Sen Sim 9.3, Lebeau 9.2, Idasa 9.2. Stayboy 9.2, Lull 9.1, Top Rose 9, Southern Cross 9, Royal Shell 9, Magical :9. The foregoing are not inclusive ox penalties. ' : .I-.-'-',

The following donations have been received to the fund being raised on behalf of the wife and family of J. Cameron: Messrs Scott and Martindale, £1 Is; , Messrs Jas. Bull, junr., T. Wilson, W. Cowan, W. ’Davies, G Beatson, I. G. Duncan, Ross and Bradshaw, A. E Whyte, H. Riper, A. Law, G. Price, S. Lewis, J. McKelvie, T. M. Wilford, G. Hume, F. Faher, W. Larkin, J. R. cDonald, Ross ■ and Card, E. Pilking;ton, H. Kember and “Advance,” £1 each; W B. Giesen, X.Y.Z., J. Hammond, W. J. ‘ Phillips., H. Coyle, H. W. Davies, D. Wilkie, S. Burndge, W. Donald J.H.P., F. Jewell, J, Gallagher, O. S Watkins, T. O’Brien, A. Wilson, P. Gnffen, D. Suliivan, W. J. Gore, W. J. Salmon, “Noms,” and C. W. Coleman, 10s each: total, £B3 Us.

Spring ... .£18,320 .£27,300 Summer ... .£48,185 £64,880 Autumn ... £25,867 £31,684 Winter ... £26,876 £52,030 Total ... ... £1119 248 £175,894

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