THE TURF.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXVII, Issue 3442, 25 May 1898, Page 3

THE TURF.

OTAKI MAORI RACING CLUB’S . , MEETING. FIRST DAT. Br oub Special Hepohteb. Meteorological vicissitudes must always be among Ibe contingencies to which holidays are liable, and yesterday morning it locked gloomy for the Otaki gathering-the beet hack race meeting in the colony. _ Although dull and threatening, however, rain kept off all day ; the attendance wae unusually large, the number present being in the vicinity of 3000. Viritors from Wellington, Palmerston North, Wanganui, the Coast and Hawke’s Bay were present—evidence of the popularity of the meeting, which is solely run by Maoris, whose ciub gives tip-top prizes, and deducts nothing from the stakes for ‘ expenses,” Groat improvements have been effected on the course by the club, the nature of which have already been described in The Times. A presa-ro ,m has not yet been provided, however ; why, it is impossible to say. There was an unusual amount of speculation on the totaliaatora. There wore three in all, under the supervision of Mr Joseph Ames, and the sum of -ECI7O was put through daring the day—an astonishing sum when one comes to think cf the character of the meeting. The two refreshment booths controlled by Mr A. Crossey did a great business, as also the luncheon room, which was crowded for hours. The Otaki Maori Brass Band gave a programme of music daring the day which was greatly appreciated. So far as the racing is concerned there were two “doubles ” annexed, and both were well anticipated by bickers. The two hurdle races the Trial and Birthday obstacle events—were an absolute gilt to Marina, who is by Son’-wester out of Birbelle. Marina was a maiden performer, but she showed that she could jump and was fast on the flat. l‘ho result was that she lost her fields onb jth occasions. Another horse to win a doable was Tupahi, a son of Wapiti (Maxim’s half brother). Ho faiily romped homo in both the Maiden and the Welter, albeit ho had some luck in the In.-.t-named event, in which a bad start was effected

Tne Otaki Cap, for which the stake was 120 sova, was a most interesting contest Contrary to expectations, Whario. Oracle and Guardfish (all of whom ran later in the day) were scratched. Bush Hose settled down favourite at the finish, and eventually won, but Ruby Twist made a groat effort and only got defeated by a neck. Uhlan ran well, as did Sing Song, who secured third position, fha last-named ran a great mare in the Flying, in which she carried top weight, and fought out the finish with Guardfish, a dead heat being proclaimed. The Champion Stakes was reduced to a match between Rubin, Oracle and Pistolgrip, and Oracle paid 5a under £5.

The racing wont off without a single hitch. The duties of acting secretary were carried out most satisfactorily by Mr Pringle, who proved the right man in the tight place. Following is a 7'esume of the racing : Trial Hurdles, ofSOsova; second, lOsovs

One mile and a half. 141 Mr J. W. Proctor’s b m Marina, Cyrs, by Sou’-westor Barbelle, 10st 71b (L. Proctor) 1 182 Mr T, Sevan jun.’a b g Volta, 6yra, lOet 71b (A, Jenkins) 2 66 Mr H. M. Campbell’s Whaiaipo, 4yrs, 10ab (J. Donovan) 3

Also started—lß7 Come Again, lOat 71b (J. McLaughlin); 95 Laitere, 10at 7lb (Winteringham) ; 32 Kawea, lOst (Stewart) ; 19 Constable, Hat 41b (including 181 b over). Tananni and Lady d’Or were scratched. Volta and Laitere were first away, the latter taking charge in the straight. In front of the stand Marina had joined the other pair and command. At the back she had a. threelengths’ lead, which she soon increased to half a dozen lengths. In the turn the race waa all over. Marina came ou full of running and won, pulling up five lengths from Yolta, who was a similar distance ahead of Whaiaipo. Then followed' iaitetfe, Come Again, Kawea, with Constable a very bad last. Time, 3min 17 l-sseo. On machine, 722; dividend, £4 12s. Maiden Plate, of 50 sovs ; second, 10 sova. Three quarters of a mile. 223 Mr D. Sullivan’s br h Tupuhi, 4yra, by Yapiti —Eangihau, 9st (C. Jenkins) 1 23 Mr J. Cress’ br m Volley, 3yrs, Bst 81b (McPherson) 2 44 Mr I. James’ oh g Hata, 6yra, Bst lllh (F. Barry) 3 Also started -= 20 Esperanga, Bst 121 b (Horoook); 11 Miss Beattie, Sat 12 (Hancock) ; 2 The Roe, Bst 121 b (T. Stewart); 23 Sassafras, Bst 121 b (G. Reade); 6 Marionette, Bst 121 b (S. Lindsay); 4 Pivot Gun, Bit 1 lib (O. Pritchard); 90 Paanga Bst Hlb (Wallace) ; 4 Pukekohe, Bat 111 b (C. Willis); 3 Dormant, B*t 111 b (H. Moore); 24 Ponaturl, Bst 81b (McTaggart) ; 76 Gobo, Bst 71b (P. White); -4.12 Gonspirer, 7at 6lb (Ayres); 70 Cornea, 7at 41b (Fowler).

Wavelet, The Guard and Compulsion were scratched. A good start was effected, Sassafras going to the front and making the pace hot, followed by Pivot Gun. Before the straight waa reached Tupuhi wont up on the outside and took command, romping home an easy winner by three lengths from Volley, who came very fast at the finish, Kata being third and Cornea fourth. Time, Imin 20aeo, On the machine, 73Dividend .£2l9*. The vtahi Cup, of 120 sovs ; second, 15 sovs ; third, 5 sovs. One mile and three furlongs. 217 Mr W- Lemon’s brg Bush Rose. 4yrs, by Torpedo Primrose, 7at 3lb (Horoook) 1 170 Mr W. Davies* br g Ruby Twist, 6yrs, Ost 2lb ... ... (Matthews) 2 43 Mr M. Sujlivan’s chm Sing Song, syrs, 9st 3lb ... ... ... (Gillett) 3

Also started—lß6 Stockade, 9st slb iMcTaggart); 70 Nuknrau, Bst 6lh (Delaney); 102 Uhlan, Sat slb (Bussell); 109 Te Hapuku, Bst 4lb (P. White) ; 109 Rochester, 7st 131 b (Barry) ; 41 Kahoi, 7st Clb (Julian) j 151 Tommy Atkins, 7*i lllb, including 61b over (Jenkins) ; 33 Master Humo, 7sfc2lb (Walton); 65 Oatmarine, 7st 7frlb, including 7Ub over (Willia ns) ; 48 Trask, Cat 9ib (Wi’son). Oracle, Guardfish and - Whario were scratched.

A good start was signalled, but some of the contestants were slow to move. Tommy Atkins went to the front and led round into the straight, followed by. Uhlan, Bush Rose third. This waa about the order as the field swept past the stand, with Stockade forming one of the rear division. As they went to the back Tommy Atkins had a two lengths* lead of Bush Eosp, -Trask lying third. Befqro the turn was jroaoftej the black jacket qn Te Hapuku was seen to move up ou the outside. The bend saw a bunched field and an open race. Tommy Atkins still held bis own, but Bush Rose bad got alongside him, while Te Hapuku and Ruby Twist were together. In tho straight 'i ommy Atkins faded, leaving Bush Rose in command. The race now appeared fci be a certainty for the Torpedo representative, who swung away with a good lead } but Ruby Twist came along with a rattle under tho whip, and caught the leader. The result was now in doubt, the names of both horses being loudly proclaimed. Bush Rose came again just when he seemed to be failing and landed the stake by a neck after a moat exciting finish. Sing Song secured third place, Uhlan was fourth, Te Hapuku fifth, the rest tailing off. Time, Imin 30 l-sseo. On the machine, £1413 ; dividend, £5 17a.

Birthday Hurdles, of 60 sovs ; second horse, 10 sovs, 186 Mr J. W. Proctor’s b m Marina, 6yrs, by Sou’-Wester—Barbelle, 9st 101 b (inoluJing 71b penalty)... (Proctor) 1 74 Mr G. Tucker’s oh g Nayborn, lOat 31b (Lind) 2 40 Mr T. Bevan junr.’a, ch g Pyrites, aged, 9sb lllb .... ... (Jenkins) 3

Also started—? 33 Steel King, list (O’ Brien); 81 Raupo If., list (Peter?) j 30 Persimmon, 10st 51b (Walton) 1 71 Master Jack, 9st 71b (Neary); 213 First Result, 95171 b (Francis). Robin Hood aud Whaiaipo were scratched. This race was simply a procession. AfLer half a mile had been traversed Marina was in command, and tho further they wont the further she went away. Sou’ • wester’s daughter was over a dozen lengths in front at the turn, and, landing over the last hurdle safely, won, pulling up, by three lengths from Nayborn, Pyrites third, the rest tailing off. Time, 3min 36 2-5 sec. On the machine, 757. Dividend, £3 13a. Champion Stakes, of 60 sots; second, 10

sots; w.fa. One mile. 68 Mr W. Beat’s b g Oracle, syra, by Caat Off —Pamela, Bat 121 b (MoTaggart) 1 189 Mr Fitzmaurico’a oh g Rabin, 4yrs,

Bst 111 b 2 105 Mr W. Eobinson’s br g Pistol Grip, syrs, Bst Xllb (White) 3 The only starters. Sylph, Ping Song, Kaponga, Ruby Twjat, Stockade and Qonepirer were soratohed. Enbin and Oracle went off together and led to the turn, Pistol Grip being ajoonplo of lengths behind. Rubin led into the straight, and the raoe looked a certainty, when Oracle swooped down and won easily by a couple of lengths. Time, Imin 19 l-saeo. Dividend, .£4 15a.

Welter Ha'Dioat, of 50 sova ; second horse, 10 sots. Seven furlongs.

328 Mr D. Sullivan’s brh Tnpnhi, 4ya, by Wapiti Kangihau, 9st 131 b (including 71b penally) ... (Jenkins) 1 34 Mr L. Pascal's br g Rodara. (lyre, 9at 81b (MoTaggart) 2 71 Mr W. Davis’ oh g Swordfi-h, lOat 51b 1 (Matthews) 3 Also started—lol Taplow, 10st 81b (Thomas) ; 58 Off Chance, 10at41b (Hands); 149 Cavendish, 9st 121 b (Buckler! ;26 Derringootle, 9st 111 b (Reade) ; 31 Master Hume, Qst 111 b (Donovan); 48 Rnssley Bello, 9st 91b (Ayres) t 13 9°n George, (Ist 71b (Barry) ; 136 Royal Guard, 9at Slh (Berbett) i 25 Eata, 9st 91b (L’ndsay); 8 Laitere, Bst 131 b (Walton); 15 Rimlook, Bst 131 b (Pritchard) ; 34 Kaponga, Bst I2lb (Delaney); 21 Awatere, Bst 111 b (Gillett); 5 Wilson, Bst 101 b (James). Tha Boratohes were—Tokotea, Volta, Shylook, Jim Campbell and Totia. There was some delay at the post, the big field causing the starter some trouble. After one false send-off tha field went away badly, Laitere being left in the rear, while Taplow and Bata did not taka part in the race. Tnpnhi, who had got a good start, went to the front and led the whole way. Swordfish came at him in the straight, and aftsrwards Rodara, bnt the latter could not gat np to Wapiti’s son, who won comfortably. Time, Imin 36 2-sseo. On the machine, 1103. Dividend, £ 3. Flting Handicap, of 60 sova ; second, 10 sova. Three-quarters of a mile. . 65 Mr M. Sullivan’s oh m Sing Song, syrs, by Lonia d’Or Tui, 9st 71b (Gillett) f 190 Mr G. A. Nicholson’s blfc g Gnardfish, 4yrs, by Vanguard—Flying Pish, Bst 131 b ... (O. Berkett) f 165 Mr W. A. Donald’s b g Whario, 4yrs, Sat 91b ... ... (McPherson) 3

Also started (Williams) ; 53 Nnktirau, 9st (Delaney); 170 Sylph, 9st iTodwi s 116 Splinter, Sat X3lh (Thomas) ; 57 Te Ftapukn, Sat 101 b (Whits) j 165 Whario, Bsr 91b (McPherson) ; 39 Canat, Bst 81b (Ayre) ; 48 Totia, Sat 21b (Ward) j 68 Mayday, 7st 121 b, and Sir Novioe, flat 9lb (bracketed); 44 Te Taiaha (Eeade), 7atßlb; 73 Kianjia and The Scout (bracketed) j 113

Tho Charlatan, 7st 71b ; 18 Compulsion, G=t 71b (Walton). After tho *aJ of the flij Sylph, ilayday an 4 Siu;.' -'omj- were moat prominent. In the straight sing Song d.-.ivv out, but Gnardfi.b, who had been lying bandy, .shot up aa-i cballen!-ad her. It waa the oioitst fiainli of tho rhw. and, though Guardfi-h juet p'pp : i tho ■ h --.nut on the post, tbe judge gave it a

dead ’.rat. Whario was third. lime, Lai: IS 2-oeea. Dividends—hingsong, X'9 Ids; Guardfish, £2 15s. second day's acceptances. Tin al Handicap, six furlongs.—Tapiow, 9st; Tommy Atkins, Bst I Orb ; Derringcotte, Sit 51b ; Te Taiabi, Koyal Guard, Seout and Kata. Bst 31b ; Hoo George and Charlatan, Bst; Sherlock, 7st 131 b; Wavelet, 7st Sib ; Kaponga, Paanga and Esperanza, 7.-1 71b; Cornea and f-ic Novice, 7st; Totia, Miss Beatty, The Masher and Lauristine, 6st 10!b

Kanfdely Stakes, one mile and a quarter.—Kuby Twist and Sing Song, 9st nib ; S'.ookade Sit lllb ; Bush itosa.Sjt 81b ; Uhlan, Sjt 21b ; Nukurau and Te Hapuku, 7fet 131 b ; Thrush, 7at 31b. Second Hurdles, one mile and a half.— Marina, list 71b; Nayborn, lOst 41b; Persimmon, lOat 31b ; Pyrites, hit lllb ; Volta, 9stßlb; First Result, 9it 71b ; Master Jack, 9at 51b; Come Again and Whaiaipo, 9st. Winteb Oats, one mile.—Sing Song, Ost 9ib ; Tupuhi, Bst 10lb; Te Hapuku, Bat 51b ; lota and Tommy Atkins, 7st llib; Rusaley Belle, 7st 71b; Master Humo, 7st 51b; Volley, 7st 2ib ; Trask, 7flt. Stewauds’ Welter, one milo and a distance.—Rubin, list 21b; Smg Song, lOst 121 b ; Swordfish, 9st 131 b ; Rodara, 9st 41b ; Cavendish, 9st 31b: Thrush, 9st.2lb; Derringcotte, Oat ; Mimlook, Bst 41b ; Kaponga, Bst 3!b; Laitiero, Huntingdon aud Totia, Bst. Jubilee Handicap, three-quarters of a milo.—Archer, Sat 131 b; Sylph, Bst 121 b; Nukurau, Bst lllb; Whario, Bst 91b ; Canot, Sat Gib; Rochester, Bat 51b; Off Chance, SatJ'b - ; lota, Bat; Christmas Kve, 7at 131 b; .Hay..ay, 7-t 12lb; Marina, 7st lllb; Keinrii, 7ai; To Taiaha, 7it s;b ; Scout, 7st 3ib ; Kata, 6at 121 b ; Disoount, Cat 91b ; Puanga, Sir Novice, Masher an I Laureetina, Ost 71b. silvebspub’s selections.

Trial Handicap. Koyal Guard, Te fuiaba, Tommy Atkins. Ranpukly Stakes. —To Hapuku, Uhlan, Ruby Twi»c. Second Hurdles. —First Result, Marina, Naiborn.

Winter Oats. Russloy Belle, Tommy Atkina, Tupuhi. Stewards' Welter.— Rodara, Swordfish, Rubin.

Jubilee Handicap. Mayday, Whario, Te Taiaha. WANGANUI STEEPLECHASE . MEETING. MUSCATEL WINS™THE BIG RACE. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wanqanu i, May 24. Tha first day of tho Wanganui Jookey Club’s Autumn Meeting took place to-day. Tha attendance waa large, and there was brisk speculation, bat only fair fields. The results i Flyino Stakes. 56 Mr J. O’Ddscoll’s Indian Shot, syrs, by Torpedo Honeysuckle, 7st 131 b (MoAleer) 1 112 Mr E Morse’s br g Surrey, syrs, 7st 31b (Kelleher) 2 180 Mr J. S. Bristol’s b g Light, 6yrs, 7st 21b (Price) 3

Also started —31 Kangipuhi, Sat 121 b; 256 Aquatic, Sat. Time, Imin 17 2-saeo. Dividend, jSIO ss. Wanganui Steeplechase.

100 Mr F. Watson's b m Musoatal, Cyrs, by Foulabot —Dauphin mare, lOst (Johnston) 1 389 Mr T. Scott’s br g Plain Bill, 4yrs, list 101 b (W. Higgins) 2 44 Mr B. Higgio’a b g Claymore, aged, by Volunteer—Alert, 9st 71b (Alexander) 3

Also started —101 Tally-ho, list 101 b ; IX6 Tangaroa, 9st lllb ; 99 Troubadour, 9s1101b; 61 Biot, 9at 71b. From a good start Tangaroa went to the front, followed by Troubadour and Muscatel. At the first stick Tongaroa and Troubadour tumbled heavily, and Claymore took up the lead, with Tally-ho some lengths away third. The light-weight led into the straight from the daughter of Foulshot, with tho top-waight lying fourth and Riot close up. Claymore maintained bis lead to the water jump, over which ho was followed by Muscatel. Muscatel was first to cross tbe jump from the “Roe.” into the course, the field being prettily clustered. Riot, Muaoatel qnd Claymore took the double jump in front of the stand together. Tally-ho coming a cropper. At the seeond fence Muscatel, who was going gamely, led round the back from Biot and Claymore, Plain Bill some distance away fourth. Rounding the bond for homo Higgins moved up into seeond plane, but could not wear down Muscatel, who won easily by three lengths, Claymore some lengths away, third. Time, 6miu 27 2-ssec. Dividend, £5 9s. Hunters’ Steeplechase, about three miles.

280 Mr A. Leicester's o m Menaderva, aged, by Eon-wester, list (Mr N. Mcßae) 1 44 Mr D. G. Biddiford'a hrg Scimitar

(Ipto Cannonball), 6yrs, list (Mr H. Wilson) 2 147 Mr H. H. Jackson’s b g Frisco, aged, list (Mr Heslop) . 3

Also started —ISO Coastguard, 12,-t 91b. The top weight fell, and Meaaderva wou easily from Scimitar, with Frisco , some lengths away. - Time, Grain 59seo. Dividend, £2 3a, First Handicap Hurdles. 337 Mr J. R McDonald’s b g Opai, aged, by Somnus —Polly, 10.jt (A. Hall) X 237 Mr F. Watson’s o g Dummy, aged, j lOst 91b (P. Johnston) 2 138 Mr-G. Hope’s b h Miasfite, syrs, 12at i 21b (H. Moore) 3

Other start era —153 Dante, XOat 33ib ; 20 Britannia, 9st; SI Elima, 9at; 22 Flirt, fiat. A clinking race, Won by two lengths. Time, 4miu 6 2-sseo. Dividend; £2 Os. First Hack Hurdles, about one mile and a half.

141 Alpine, syra, by Isaac Walton, 9at (Walls) 1 121 Cairo, aged, lOst 61b ... (Stevens) 2 25 Star King, aged, 9st 71b (Atwood) 3 These were the only starters. Alpine led from start to finish. Time, 2min 55 l-sseo. Dividend, dll I6s. Suburban Steeplechase, about two miles

and a half. 236 Mr R Co-mop’s b g Barbaroisa, aged, by Crusader—Swindle, 9et 71b (Arnott) I 321 Mr M. J. Goodson’a blk g Bradshaw, aged, 10-t 51b ... (Higgins) 2 131 Mr W. H. Fergus’ br g Cheque, aged, 9st 101 b (Williams) 3 Tho only starters Won by two lengths. Time, smin 27seo. Dividend,'J)2 14s. First Hack Plat, one mile and a distanoe. 373 The Hempie, 3yrs,by Natator— Romp, 9st’ 101 b (Higgins) X 105 Worry, 4yrs, 7st 71b ... (Soott) 2 2t9 Queen’s Guard, 4yrs, 7at lllb (Price) 3 Also started—72 Capture, 7st 71b. Won easily. Time, 2min 6 2-saoo. Dividend, dil 19s.

D.J.C. MEETING. Dunedin, May 21. Tbe second day’s racing of the Dunedin Jookey Club’s meeting was well attended. Tha weather was flue but cold towards the close of tho day. was fairly brisk, and a sum of 234309 was put through for tho day, making a total of -€7031 for the meeting, against .£10,185 at last year’s races. During the forenoon the stewards inquired into the complaint made against Mr J. Pine, who rode Sequin in the principal event on Saturday, that he struck Starshot across the head with his whip. After hearing statements Pine was severely reprimanded. Following are the results: — Hurdle Handicap, of 70 sovs. One mile and a half. 160 Mr George’s b g Stanley, aged, by Le Loup, lOst 121 b ... (G. Robinson) 1 301 Mr H. Lunu’s oh g Kaiti, aged, 9at 51b (Telfer) 2 235 Mr H. Kerr’s b g Supplejack, aged, lOst 91b (Walds) 3

Also started —36 j Gladstone. by seven or eight lengths. Time, 3min 13aeo, Dividends tickets), £1 ss. Provincial Handicap, of ISO sovs. One mile and a quarter.

2001 Mr A. MoGainnesa' be g Maremma, 6yrs, by R. rbezahl—Lady Emma, 7at 121 b ... (T. Bnddicombe) 1 138 Mr H. Friedlander’s b g Cannonahob, syra, Sat 101 b ... ... (Clark) 2 70 Mr H. Goodnian’s br m Pitch and Toss, 4yra, 7at (Hewitt) 3 Also started -Double.FJvent, Bst 21b, and Cannonahot, 9at lib (bracketed); Vandyke, Sat; 242 Sequin, 7at 101 b. Time, 2min 16aeo. Dividends, 53 2s and 51175. St. Ct,iiß Welter HiNDioap, of 80 sots. Seven fqrlongs.

1464 Mr W. J. Marshall’s b h Barmby, by Vanguard—Miss Lnoy, aged, 9sts!b (Derrett) 1 320 Mr W. Gardiner’s br g Beraorao It., i Byrs, 9at 21b (Tripp) 2 MeaaraSt -phensou and Hazlett’a brm Marlin, 4yrs, 9at Hb (T. Bnddioomba) 3

Also started —764 Black and Rid. 9at 51b; 194 Monte Carlo, Set 61b; 184 Wimbledon, Sat 31b; 104 P.P.C., Bst. Won by about two lengths. Time, Imin OOseo. Dividends, .24 17s and £2 Is. - I Novel Race Handicap, of 60 sova. Six fnrlongs. 800 Mr James’ b m St. Onida, 4yrs, by St. Clair—Onida, 7st 121 b (Brown) T 204 Mr B. Alexander’s ohm The Orphan, Syra (J. Pino) 2 694 Mr H. Goodman’s oh m Cherrystone, 3yrs, 7st 71b (Hewitt) '3 Also started—3B4 Qniltiri, Sat 91b; 1304 Glenore, Sat 21b; 41 Plotter, Bst; 724 Qoioksbot lE., 7at lOib ; 15 Wolf’s Crag, 7st 71b; S Maydawn, 7st3!b; 404 Stimulant, 7at; 244 Miss Loobiel,_ 6st 121 b, Won by a length. Time, Imin 20aeo. Dividends, £2 16s and j2l 13a.

The winner was bought by Mr McPherson for £io

Waibonooa Handicap, of 100 gora. Six furlongs.

297 Mr E. Brown’s b m Arlino, by St Clair —Gitana, syra Sat 7ib (Derrett) 1 684 Mr H. Friedlander’a b g Cannonshot, syrs, 9st 21b (Clark) 2 79 Mr C. Kennedy’s blk m Vanilla, aged, 7stlolb (King) 3 Also started —141 Bella Olair, 7st 131 b j 35 Bracelet, 7at 81b; 104 Marlin. 7st 31b ; 834 Nihilist, 7at 21b ; 8 Eefngeo, flat 71b. Wonby nearly two lengths. Tima, Imin 19seo. Dividends, £2 2a and £1 2s. Disposal Stakes, of 20 sots.' Five furlongs. 136 Mr J. Hopkins’ b h Wolf’s Craig, 6yra (Tree) 2 234 Mr W. Lowries’ br o Choroid, 3yra (Godfrey) S Also started—44 Stramonium, 224 Blizzard, 18 Boadonwell, 724 Irish Girl. Won by a length and a half. Time, IminSseo. Dividends, £1 18s and J!l. The winner was bought in for ill.

Farewell Handicap, of 70 sova. One 634 Mr W. Gardiner’s hr g Remorse 11., 6yrs, by Jacinth, 7st 81b (L. King) 1 134 Mr H. Goodman’s b h Black and Rad, Syra, Tat 21b ... (Hewett) 2 1004 Mr H. Lnun’a b h Skirmisher, aged, Bst.„ ... ... (Brown) 3

Also started—67} Barmby, Bst 81b ; 22V Double Event, Sit 51b ; 193 Hippomones, Bsl 41b; S7V Vandyke, Bst 21b ; 17 Fulmen, 7st -l.'b ; 5 Decoy, cst 12ib ; 0 Monte Carlo, Gst 71b. Won by about a length. Time, Imin 49sec, Dividend.,, £7 10s and £B.

TAKA PUN A JOCKEY CLUB. Auckland. May 24. The first day’s racing of the Winter Meeting of tue Takapuna Jockey Club was held this afternoon, ttie attendance being 4900. The amount put through the totaliaator waa £6017. Tho results are :

Maiden Hdedles. —Reindeer.!; Antares, 2 ; The Trifior, 3. Time, 3rnin 39sec. Dividenda —Inside, £4 9a ; outside, £4 2s. Substitution Handicap. Bairina, 1; My Sweetheart, 2; Witch, 3. Time, Imin 53aec Dividends—lnside, £2 12a; outside, £2 9s.

First Pony Handicap. —Partan Jeannie, X ; Kanginru, 2; Lady Howitzer, 3 Time, Imin 2ino. Dividends—inside, £39s; out aide, £6 7s.

Birthday Handicap. —Castashore, 1 ; Panoply, 2; Korowai, 3. Time, 2min 19J-seo. Dividends—lnside, £6 11s ; outside, 4s. Rex and Merrymaid fell. Stewart, the rider of the former, was unconscious for some time, but he is not injured severely. ■-.First Hurdle Handicap. —Nor-west, 1; Seabreeze, 2; Atlantic, Time, 4min llseo. Dividends —Inside, £2 4s ; outside, £2 7a. Maiden Steeplechase. • Reindeer, 1 ; Charcoal, 2; Playboy, 3. Time, 4min 50-jseo. Dividends—lnside, £8 2s ; outside, £0 18s. Hoy a l Handicap.— Castashore, 1 ; Cniraaetie, 2 ; Lillie, 3. Time, Imin 9.jseo. Dividends -Inside, £3; outside, £3 15_s. The second day’s racing will take place on Saturday.

CANTERBURY TROTTING CLUB’S MEETING. Christchurch, May 24. The second day of tha Canterbury Trotting Club’s meeting waa held to-day. It rained during tbe previous night and almost all the afternoon, making the track aud surroundings a sea of mud. Tho attendance numbered 50d0. Totaliaator, £3751 10a, making _£8746 10s for the mooting, Mr Bnckland’s two successes wore greeted with groat cheering. Trial Handicap (harness), of 59 sovs ; two miles. — Young Burlington, Iseo, 1 ; Johnny 111, 15seo, 3 ; Reply, 4seo, 3. Thirteen started. Wou very easily. Time, smin 47=ee. Dividend, £4 Juvenile Stakes, of 260 sovs; one mile. —Final heat—Plan distanced throe other starters, tho favourite, George M. Patten, losing tha race from the start. Time, 3min Dividend, £6 2s. Fri E fob All (harness), of 140 sovs ; one mile. —Fritz, 1. Four started. Won by the length of tho straight. Time, 2rain 28 4-satc. Dividend, £1 4s. Victoria Handicap (saddle), of 100 sova ; two miles. —Bellman, 20aeo, 1; Parua, Usee, 2; Dictator, 6seo, 3. Sixteen started. Won by four lengths. Time, smin 34jaeo. Dividend, £2 10s. Pony Handicap (Saddle), of 40 sova ; two miles.—Jesamine, 17aeo, 1; Lassie, 22soe, 2. Eight started. Won by 80 yards. Time, 6min 6£seo. Dividend, £6 16s. Progressive Handicap (Saddle), of 80 sovs; two miles. —Bellman, 2seo behind sor, I; Imperial, 23seo, 2 ; Millionaire, sot, 3. Fonrtien started. Won by three lengths. Time,smin 43seo. Dividend, £5 10a. Telegraph Handicap (Harness), of 70 sova;two miles.—Mr Buokland’s Viva, 4soo, 1; Hazeldean, ISseo, 2; Stockholm, 12seo, 3. Eleven started. Won by six lengths. Time, 2min 44seo. Dividend, £l7B 18s (?). Fikal Handicap (Saddle), of 70 sovs; one mile —Awahnri, 14seo, 1; Maniac, 12soo, 2, Ten started. Won easily, Fritz stopping to assist Little Willie, who fell. Time, 2min 44see. Dividend, £l4 I6s.

THE DERBY BETTING. By Telegraph,—Press Association. — Copyright. Received May 21,10.40 a.m, London, May 23. The latest Derby betting is 7to 4 agst Disraeli, 5 to I Dieudonne, 7 to X Batt, XX to I Arohduke 11. and 20 to 1 the others. ADELAIDE BIRTHDAY CUP. Received May 24,10.30 p.m, Adelaide, May 24. Tie Birthday Cup resulted as follows: Brazen Lad ... ... ... ... X Duddington 2 Syerla 3 Fourteen started. The betting was—4 to 1 Biazen Lad and Syerla. After a groat raoe fron the distanoe tha favourite won by a neck, tha third horse a head away. Time, 2miu 38teeq. MELBOURNE BIRTHDAY HANDICAP. Melbourne, May 24. The Birthday Handicap resulted : Chevalier X Bean Brummel 2 Peeress 3 Twelve started. Betting—2 to lon ChevaEer. Won easily. Time, 2min'43iaeo.

R. and F. Klngan, rider and trainer of Off Chance, disqualified by the Manawatu Racing Club, have petitioned the chairman of the Racing Conference to have their case reviewed, and advance a number of reasons why this course of action should be pursued. Versailles, a full brother to Starshot, has been purchased by Mr H. Thompson, at Kaikoura. Versailles was raced by Mr Webb as a two-year-old. Magazine, by St. George, is being got ready for the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Grand National meeting. . Sultador is said to have greatly improved since ho ontcro:i Mr J. D. Ormond's stable, Katoomba, by Dreadnought, is spoken of as a likely candidate for the Hawke's Bay Jookey Club's Bracelet.

Acceptances for the Wellington Trotting Club’s forthcoming meeting at Miramar are due with the secretary, Mr G. McDonald, at the New Zealander Hotel, on Wednesday night.