TURF GOSSIP

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 4289, 23 February 1901, Page 6 (Supplement)

TURF GOSSIP

FIXTURES. ifd;.; uu Alev. 27 and 28.—WomJvii’t. District Jockey Cl ib. 2 1 —Duuedir. A .1 oma .Munaw at n A id emu THE DANNEVD’KL MEETING. Too Lacks Dial look part in Die Dannevirko mceDng on \\ ednesday last were not. firsi-ehi.-s. Flying Colours, who '.v llll tic Maiden H urines, is a. fine gelding by Sumn us, whom I mentioned, altC seeing him run at loxton, •as a IkoJy sort for Hie- ;j tun ping business. '1 ho Vv'airarapa. mare, Lottie- Colons, wbo is now trained by Jan Filhrow, is a long tl; ■> [tutting to the front. Thu well bred Art Jewel (Artillery - Crown Joivol), ridden by Rob llnckeri ige, vu-s first f:.- —jv.-'te, and vdth a El tin more experience! siionld pay Ids way, winch i.; more than ho lias done on. Die Hat. Four of the six runners wore well backed, and Flying Colours paid .24 Ks. Fly mg Cohe'es was brought out again in the High Weight, Handicap, Into was beaten by Tiroa, who had 'Jib tho worst of the weights, and who had earlier in the day acted as runner up to Horoeku in the Flying Handicap. Tirea is an aged gelding by Kaiwhaka (by Fiscatorions from tie Nutwith marc iilaok Hess, therefore half-brother to the successful jumping horse Alangaohano), from Maramatahi (by Antoros -Moonlight). Kaiwhaka is also sire of Waitio (half nisi or to Owhaoka) c d other performers in tho Napier district. The roan gelding First S.iat l ed tho softest of things in the Hack Hurdle-', and .should soon find his way into better company. Mr bhc-eby, tho Feikling sport who owns First Shot, also won a double with Horocka, who was at Foxton lust month, and is in good form at present. In tho Flying Handicap ho Lad only a length to spare from Tirea, who was paying a big dividend. In tho Railway Handicap ho put up 1011) penalty, and appears to have had no diflkndty in beating Assayin' at a. difference of 411). Horoeka is by Moc-moo-maku (Somnns Foam), an unknown sire-

Tho Hutfc trainer. Albert Peters, had a win in the principal event with Dewdrop, who met ;i very weak hold. Sho iiad the handy impost of 7sb 01b, and was ridden by the Wairarapa horseman, Crawford. H. Fowler rode her on both occasions that she won at Tauherenikair, lint O. Taylor, who is at present under suspension, would probably have had tho mount had ho not left his employer without notice. Dowdrop’s three wins amount to .CIGS, and sho will in future have to race in open company. She is hardly class enough to expect to meet with much success among racehorses. Thu District Race was . won'by Mr 11. D. Buchanans Sprite, who had tho services of Mr V. Neagle. Clovis, an aged gelding hy Fitzherculos, was favourite, but could only get third place.

Mr T. Cameron acted as starter in Mr 11. Piper’s absouco. Messrs Stock and Cohen, of Napier, had charge of tho totalisator, and put through £2311, which aaioimt is £290 leks tlian was handled at tho corresponding meeting last year-

OHINGAITI. Tho representative of tho “Rangitikei Advocate,’’ who was present at the Ohingaiti meeting, reports that it was an ideal day, and tho attendance was considered to be very satisfactory. Racing was interesting, speculation brisk, and the meeting was got through pleasantly. There wore several cash fielders present, and tho public had a very good day with them. The officials, ably bucked up by their efficient secretary, Mr G. Buckley, had all arrangements complete, and the events wore got on well to time. In tho absence cf Mr John MciA'od. the work starting was entrusted to Mr E. O’Neil, and ho proved himself to bo a capable man at tho game. His fields were sent away cleverly, and on two occasions tho public applauded him for his oven despatches. Mr O’Neil, who is employed at the Hon J. D. Ormond’s stables, is on a visit to the district, and tho club wore fortunate In securing his services for the day. Mr C. A. Pritchard ' acted as judge, and was very prompt in announcing tho placed horses. Mr Thomas McAlley. as clerk of tho f>onrse, had plenty of work to do, and ho did it well. Mr Bert Coylo’s adjustments were no doubt responsible for tho good racing. A protest was entered by tho jockey riding Puss against, tho winner of the Flying Handicap for alleged crossing, but after careful consideration it was dismissed. Mr J. .Bull had a popular win on Breeze in the Bracelet, for which ho received lusty cheers. Mrs A. Gower made happy .speeches in presenting tho bracelets to owners of both first and second horses. In tho Forced Handicap, the rider of Kotuka (Mr Ibell) received injuries that necessitated his removal to tho Royal Hotel for treatment. Ho wa s unconscious for some time, anu it is believed he was hurt internally. AUCKLAND R.C. AUTUMN MEETING. After payment of second forfeits the following remain in the NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES, of 500 sovs; six furlongs. Mr T. B. Boil’s hr f Rita, by Hotchkiss —Reproach R. and R. Duder's br f Hikipene, hy St. Hippo—-Anna Major F. N. George’s ch c Shellback, by Nelson—Hostia Mrs J. Lennard’s b g Maroon and Gold, by St. Hippo—lda. 1). M’Kinuon’s b g Loch Lomond, by Lochness—Pikau T. Morrin’s br f Real Blue,' by Hotch-kiss-Sapphire L. D. and N. A. Nathan’s br o Glasr gow, by Hotchkiss —Lady Augusta J. W. Russell’s br f Kissaline, by Hotchkiss—Brown Alace. J. T. Ryan’s ch c Nonctte, by Seaton Delavel—Cliarente. W. IS. Ryan’s br f Crccy, by Hotchkiss —Crescent G. G. Stead's ch <■ Knight Errant, by St. Roger—Forma. WELLINGTON R.O.’S AUTUMN MEETING. After the first forfeit the following 10main in the NEW ZEALAND ST. LEGER STAKES, of 300 sovs. For throe-year-olds. Colts, Bst 101 b; fillies and geldings, Ssc 7ib. One mile and three-quarters. Sir Goo. Clifford’s ch c Cannie duel, by Clanraimld Vv'call l ercye Sir Gen. Clifford's b c SomeiTod, by danraUnld —Galatea. Sir G> a. Clifford’s ch c Testude, by Clanranak!—Teredo Mr J. A. Holmes’s ch c Terrapin, by 1 Ckmranald—Teredina ’ Mr G. G. Stead’s ch f Field Rose, by ! Hotchkiss—Rose of Wellington : Mr W. Grossman's ch g Romanoff, by 1 Stopniak—Ranee Nun tv, V

Mr E. J. Walt’s eh c Nobility, by St(Leper -Lady Emily Mr T. if. Lowry’.-, br c Casabianca, by St. I.eg' r—di; iim Mr E. .j. 1.. Rat;’.-; br f M isea'cnh.lion, by Si . ] I ippo—Liqnida tion. .’ili-s: it; L. D. and A. A- Nathan.-; bi c, by St. Eegt-r-- Sunbeam tb-ert L. I), and N. A. Nat ha:ds_ b c Fu-ddington, by Seaton !)eta .■'■!--Miss la '■: • Mr R. A-h’.-. b f, by Si. Hippo-—Waite-inula Mr D, A. Mr.-L-orF-. cl. f MatnmalaIrirakiki, by St. Lr-ger— lie]lona Mes-r., R, and J!, Dialer's br c Tak.ipuna, by St. 1 lippo -Anna. > 1.0 11 J. i». Ormond's eii g Terror, by Dread,longb i- -Trental' o. lion J. D. Ormond’s cli c Renown, by Dreadnought - , eiiird. .'dr F. E. (Jddwiii’s Jir f Cecil ', by Co I d reef -F awi• rc v.a ■ re. ATM/; EDTOM RACES. T’iio above meeting was heni on TJinr.sday last without a Ir;t;iii-ater. I-(blow-ing an- the results; -- I, urilics A'oung Maid 1, Mintlora 2. Maid, n.- l.oi tie Collins 1, Alai ton A. Germs J. Farewell wa.- winning all the way, hut fell when close to rile po.-,1. Tin- rider wax not .burl, .v good race. Ladies’ (bar.dot. -Sdv; r Spur I, Ladv Ftdy 2. Hack H> "Try. Mallon 1, l-’arewoll 2, Milkmaid Allrcdcon Cup. -The Chat 1, I oirng Afatai 2, Silver Spur Ik U'on all the w ay. FroieDs wore lodged again-1 'J he Chat, eu tho ground of being ridden by an unlicensed rider, and against Voting Matai, m.vned hy J. S. George and trained by J. H. George, an unlicensed Ir; ior. Tho stakes we re impounded. Ike bookmakers paid out on The Chat. Flying Handicap. —■ Rarkawai (into IkVk) 1. Mi'kmaul (into Dairvmaid) 2. V/ on all tho way. Consolation.—Milkmaid 1, Lady Lndy CHATTER. Although every one knows that as the I’rinee of Males Dio King has achieved success on the turf as an owner, lew people are aware that ho first acquired Ids taste for racing a-, a jockey. Forty years ago, when he was stationed at tin- Curragb Camp, County Kildare, he piloted his own horse, Rupee, first past the mist at a. military mooting. This first success has been Followed up by many others, hut not before a scries of failure- had tried the Prince’s mottle. His Royal Highness went on losing for years, and never gained an important event until 18J0. Since that year ho has won events the stakes for winch cannot beestimated at less than ,11200,000. According to the "Daily Mail," it is a- source of great gratification to the Prince that all his winners have been ’.-red at his own stud.

Referring to the hacking of Advance for his Australian engagements a Sydney sevibo says:—“Racegoers are much concerned as to whether tho money taken about Advance for the Newmarket. Handicap is in obedience to stable advices, or duo to some other cau.se. That horse was well hacked by a member of the Victorian betting ring, and he may have been satisfied to ‘‘suce” it. seeing that the New' Zo 1 land champion had been accepted for.” The Hawke’s Bay correspondent of the “Sporting Review” says : —lt is not often that you hear of a secretary of a racing club falling foul of the press, but apparently the official who fills the secretarial post to tho VVairoa Club lias done so. The “Wairoa Guardian’’ of the Bth instant contains the following paragraph : “Tho only jarring note at tho local races was tho insulting behaviour of tho secretary to tho press representatives for this part of the colony of New Zealand. As his conduct was a direct insult to tho press of New Zealand, wo believe more will be heard of the matter later on.” Another import ’.nt change has recently taken place in tho ranks of tho sporting scribes. Mr Joseph Cheuviclc (“S’poefator”) has been appointed to succeed Mr A. Jackson as sporting editor of the Auckland “Star.” Mr Chadwick’s contributions to the sporting journalism of the colony extends over a. great many years. He left Auckland —where he was writing for the “Observer’’ —about 1890 to join the “Weekly' Press.” Tho u ellknown scribe “Lenox” and “Hermit ’ were also attached to tho paper. When the N.Z. “Referee” amalgamated with tho “Weekly Press” in July, 1891, “Spectator” was assisted by “Sir Launcelot,” and has continued to do work for the paper up to tho present time. Mr Chadwick’s presence in Auckland is sure to improve the sport of trotting there, and as a weight adjustor for galloping or trotting events ho can hold his own with the best.

R. Den-itfs health would not permit of his riding at tho C.J.C. meeting. Dorritt has ridden eight winners of the Middle Park Plato and would no doubt havo been on the back of Menschikolf last week.

At Chiltorn (Victoria) on January 2 a- marc running » s Gooratnadda won the Galloway Handicap, but as it was noticed her legs were painted it was naturally concluded sko was “rung in,” and the stakes were withhold pending inquiries aa to her identity. The 'plattor was farther gone into at a meeting of the .stewards last week, and, says an exchange, after a lot of evidence had been considered, showing tiia| ; . tho pony was identical with Music and Melody, who ran at unregistered courses, J. W. Tmskett, tho nominator, announced that he would make a clean breast of the ’ affair. His statement was taken down for the club by Mr C. W. C. Hodgson, solicitor. The statement showed that Tmskett was a tool in tho hands of others. It was resolved that J. WTruskett and tho bay mare Gooramadda (lato Music, etc.), be disqualified for life for fraudulent nomination, and that R. S. Floury 7, of Melbourne, be summoned to appear before the stewards on February .15 to explain bis actions in connection with such nomination. The above roads like the Ethel case over again, Tmskett taking the part a Wairarapa man played at. Mastcrton.

Mr Walter Armstrong has been appointed to succeed Mr Geo. Bennett as secretary to th e South Wairarapa Trotting Club. Mr Armstrong was for some Tears secretary of the .Lower Valley Jockey Club and should therefore thoroughly understand the work.

Air Budge started at the Taranaki meeting excepting the Grand Stand Handicap, in which ho bad Bowsprit engaged and Air Paul officiated. A contemporary thus refers to the death of a .gentleman who for many years filled tho judge’s box at Iticcarton :—The many friends of Air Francis C. Tabari. the well-known auctioneer, of Christchurch, vi ill regret to hear of his death, which took place on Tuesday morning, at the age of seventy-one years. Air Tabart was n lifelong sportsman, gaining his first experiences in Tasmania, where he arrived fiom i.-ondon at an early ago. He was afterwards n station manager in Riverina, and during this period h e was noted as one of the best amateur riders in Australia, winning in 1855 the Grand National Steeplechase on a hor.se oiled Teuton. A few yea is after this ho returned io Tasmania, and later came to New Zealand, taking up first the High field run, Amur!, and subsequently entering into business as an auctioneer at Greynumth. ultimately settling in Christchurch in the wool and stock agency business, first as a member of the late firm of Alessrs Robert Wilkin and Co., and since on bis own account.

Mr Tabari, kept, up hi-, a -,;o( m; ,on v.crh i-in i a, an amateur rider lor '-ome time, bur, cl ji-cent yi ai,-. v. -■ be,’,. Imur.i. a■honorary judge ;or ;( antevbury J I( ’nb. apo iuon fro.n .vi i , in.- r-“-i.red abou;, iwo yej.i -, ego. n--.-' :-. u,g a immUonif. pro uiiation and tl l f■ m ern is r.-ii -j, o! lin- ( in:, in t erey a b .on I/, hi , si. -. i,-1.-. .dr '/ ..bal l uoe of i ~(■ popular and r--pee; - d o. men, i.-pi h in 5i,.,: i dr-/ hu-mi.-s circle-. Mr .Su-ad Li-, sold t!m | I wo-ycm-Md g. cling Diploma i- t- a•■ p,; n.k— Ad la 1. i.,.i, to W. 'far i.. 11 ■,, Oi (<■ ; leigcn, and -,i,,ig ,i.cr ariiv a l li’cr.u t.m --cc:li ia j t, • i-. Dipl an,,- a i , ia, I j I, rot < ■■■■ 1 bar C'.-l r', raid the ■i H i; o; ;-. ivaa ‘a ad of i,cvv ; -i’ i;ciTVaj-:,i!'k. :aa- ia ■. ,a- b a, I he ma line,- in w hleli ;a- aa ■■ Imad’ -pped v. b h olimr uatr.-.d a ye.-;r-oi,i.-. .Mr S' :■ '-'I *{• chne.-’ to give Ha- im mi ma ,, |s • a’- ano-Ju-r 0p,,-a ■. ay <; n-ayr ai;: 1 Inr eoit svi - :! , in- v.ac: !;i- j l ';,- per ly, and go! rid i,f hi:::. The. e.,r----indeai-r was af all e,a n T ., a eh-.-ap ;a|’, ( rii-ean-iit. Tm. upjK-mied items on lip. 'ln ram-hi me.-ling j.;,- iaki n irom Die "Hyrabi ’ : \';i,i,jui-h -ii-laiiied .-.tnil,• knocking akoi.i when -ale fell al ii: r . last fence in Iho ii'irdle-, it reporiad I hat Dm daunliUT of Fiagnolet broke a rib. .Her ike vhaoi-v of llaMr .ea- in (1 1 ,. Cup .Mr N. Kmgin\ it ed I!-- stewards, ohickd and I iiu.-c ii-i'inls wm, were about, in »1; (- -' erd.--’ luncheon room to honour dm vielory of R.,’deaxe in ihe Cun. The i.-ppoi i imity wars uiken tv, wi-i, dir ding bon voyage on the c;-;;;;Me,| u-ii, he ini’ lids io lake, sjj.r ting mi Friday. In tin Aide Hack Handicap four of th candela,lies were bred by air A. Siandr-li. They iveie Tukapa, Mot’.n-oa, iV.-.i-ici, and Onutae. Air E. Laurent, stales that r<:iK» ihaving been eireulated ih.at oiui-r.s bie.-.iilc.s him.sc-if have an interest in Full Cry. He denies dm t such is the e:. e. as lip. gelding is, entirely owned by himself. ! tarry Fiper lias ai-rr.c.ad v. idi (h ( fllnn nor in net ;•■- .-la.-ter a;, dm Loverly Ray nice! im.-:. At Dp' Cnii Meelbig of the Taranaki Jockey Club ihio,, full brother;; —id::! i le-a--;e, Crown Jlill and To,para were competing. In the final race Tukapa, thanks tc tdio splendid riding of Gallagher, justmanaged to defeat Onutae by a short iiead. The Jailor was paying a dividend of about L/u. TARANAKI J.C. .MEETING. (.Special to “New Zealand ALail.”) FIRST DAY. A more pleasant place than tho course of the Taranaki Jockey Club could not have been found on Wednesday iast, being the opening day of the Autumn Meeting. Tiie weather was simply perfect—a warm day, with a gentle sea, breeze to keep things nice and cool. Needless io say, the attendance was very large nud representative of the North Island, prominent sports from Auckland, Napier, and Wellington and nearer towns put. ting in an appearance.

Before racing commenced a. stroll round was well repaid by the magnificent view to be obtained from the hill in the Saddling Paddock, or better still from the top of tho Grand Stand. Immediately behind the gully at the back of the course may bo seen the fine residence of Mr Newton. King—right in the centre of a lovely patch of native bush, anil with a well-kept large garden, which on such a. glorious day was at its best. 'JTio fine view of bush and green paddocks, with the homes of many farmers, extends away back until mighty Egmont bars the view. Hardly a cloud clings around 1 the giant, which makes a grand sight, being streaked with snow in several gullies, i.’asting tlie eye around in the opposite direction, a vast expanse of calm sea meets the eye—-taken all round, truly a lino view may . be obtained from the course, which is situated on a fiat close to, but just above, the town — in fact, within ten minutes ,0110 can land back ni the centre of the town of New Plvmonth. Since last Cup day tho Saddling Paddock lias been made twice its original size b.y the removal of tho. caretaker's cottage, etc. On tho new' ground a number of trees fill a long desired want; before not a place of shelter was to be found in the paddock, but now several scuts under tho trees and alongside the southern fence afford protection from the sun’s rays, and a rest should one feel weary. With tho increased ground new horse boxes have been erected. At tho northern end, on tho lawn, a fine commodious totalisator house has been erected. On tho inside two machines arc worked, and .at no- time during the day was much, if any, money' roiused — in fact, at one time the backers, with exception of a straggler or, so, had obtained their tickets some Ten minutes before the start. Tho rush and struggle to obtain tickets on the' outside (TOs) machine beggars description. The same state of affairs existed at Christmas, and the' stewards should awake to tho fact that ono machine outside is totally inadequate to meet tho large number of backers.’

Proceedings commenced with tho Stewards Handicap, of seven furlongs. The scratching pen was iu evidence as Eton and Tommy Atkins, who were reserved for last race, and Govvrie, who did not start at tho meeting, wore withdrawn. The fieh' of five got away on fair terms—Okoari, tho favourite, getting slightly tho best of the start. Brown Bill was early under the whip, and had to be belted along to keep near the field. The race resulted in a very easy win for Okoari, ridden by Gallagher, who carved out the distance in 1.30, a smart go. Full Cry just beat Calceolaria for second place, but tho former was by no means ridden out, and could have been much nearer to tho winner. Brown. Bill whipped in last.

The Henni Hack, of five furlongs, next came up for decision. No less than five dropped out, leaving a fine field, of eleven to night out the short distance. When the barrier shot up Lady Bell turned Die wrong way, and consequently was left many lengths behind. Sultana showed the way for a few furlongs, but turning into tho straight the field was well bunched. A very close and exciting finish saw Siandra, by Recluse—Sleep, ridden by that promising lad, young Kennedy, just squeeze home from Jay Russell’s pair. Sultana, hy Gay Deceiver and Royal Flush, a, tliroo-yoar-old, by Recluse—Ling; both these horses aro very smart over n. short course. Amongst the starters were lupara, by Hotchkiss Queen Cole, therefore full brother io Battlcaxo and, Impati, a five-year-old by Castor —Brown Alice. Both these horses should catch the judge’s eye in the future. The owner of Liable was fined £3 os for lato scratching. In the Handicap Hurdles, a field of seven faced the starter. Waylay was allowed to make the pace, and soon got a great, break on the field, but camo back before long—being about pumped out. Passing the stand, second round, jt could bo seen that Waiwcra was going well and likely to be the winner, which proved correct, as he won fairly easily from Whet 11 and Tui, who both ran well. A shorter distance would suit Tui. Scallywag seemed too slow altogether on the day, and Kaimati, judging from bis running, will win a race of this description very soon. Vanquish ran well

1 i he second hurdle- from home, after v. hieh si,; appeared to lire, with the reck that she 101 l at tile- lust hurdle, givimy Fahey a severe shaking. One hor.-.c lel- - ;.! me cleared Fahey, and Waylay, with iVr--.-. Johnston up, mane down, but the ibhr marie a- (puck recovery and was .--am on again, ft was some lime bciore v eouid ri-e—having injured her .-.Mi-. In this race Waiwcra Was Liven, riu.-. The wiiiiim- paid a, dividend of lid Ji - and ,21 12s. I’uang.r was the only non-starter in the Hack Hurdle-. A guod field ol n’ne e.MiiesN-d for the prize money, Hau’onga appeared to have an excellent (haiuc- of wiiiiilng rinul reaching tho : ern for home, v. h- n Alamaku, by Van- , ca.rd--Daneing Das.-, came away and uon ea-ily by three lengths from Haute,iga and the grey nm.ro Oinpraii. J. R. Wiliiauison. from Auckland, provided a likely looking hurdler in Tiurne, 6.\rs, by Eoiil-imt -Limy. The winner paid tib 2s inside and I'2 6s for 10s. A g. ’mral move was made for I he pa-I-doik !■> the Cup horses prepared for Die race, «f (ho day. Coronet looked well and lit l-o light out a good race. ’i he I’oiirua mare, Tortulla. who was exit: mod io play a prominent part in tho ..me, did a<>l.- appear at her best and -emued to wear a much travelled look. Mai cron was very lit, and Die public .■elected her as a good thing to back,whilst Wiil-o’ i uc-SVisp was in perfect (cndiiioiL and won many fr'cnds, in fact o much were Dio public taken with her Dial, instead of bring the outsider as expected she carried .2111 out of £562 inside, and lit investors out of 603 outside 10s tote. Legion of Honour always locks in line buckle, but was voted as not- class for Die held. Air Whitson’s line horse Lattlcaxc had a perfect coat and scorned anxious for the fray. After the a nal parade in fiord- ot tho grandstand Dm horses moved off to the post to sutDc Die (iiiestion which was greatly' puzzling (ho public. From a capital startRegion of Honor dashed away', followed by Coronet ami the rest bundled. Tortulla. being iiiyt. At tho back of tho course Will-o’-tiie-Wi.sp moved up, but Just afterwards Battlraxe was seen to be improving his position, aud nearing the far corner ho was up with tho leader; at Die iinal turn both IHttleaxe and Wilin'-! he-Wisp were hard at it, and a fine nice took place, Fnittloaxo, Splendidly ridden by Gallagher, lasted long enough io win by a couple of lengths from Wilho’-iho-Wisp, who was followed by Coronet. Ba-ttloaxo and Gallagher received a. hearty' cheering, whilst the popular owner received many congratulations on winning a select prize after a long ran of adverse luck with Battlcaxe. There is fibtlc doubt the way the race was run exactly suited IbattloMxc. Tho cLfa.nco was run. in ileum -:L2piec. Tho v, inner, who was fourth in the bolting, paid Hie nice price or £5 3s and £2 E’s.

Air Newton King invited Die stewards and several others to hc-nour the win. which was carried out with much, eu-

tliusiasm in (Jic steward’.- Juf.c'icou room. I'.tutcroa, fc’no favourite, and Tortulla '•> ere the disappointments or tjxc race. ;w»iu considerable delay occurred at Ibe start for tho First Hack. The eleven runners proving rather troublesorao. Dartmoor, in particular, was must fractious, kicking oat and roaring. ■After two false starts tho field got away in fair order. Bowman at ouco made the pace, followed by Dartmoor, who jumped olf just as the tapes wont up. This was. a splendid race. Dartmoor, Taplow, ilaukura and Tukapa shewing the way round the back. At tho High School corner Taplow improved ius position, and led round the lar,b. bend, followed by a. close field. Half-way up the straight it looked as though Tukapa would will, bo caaio witii a splendid rush, and was fast catching Taplow who, however, got to tho luw'S by a full length. Jiinikura was third. A few mornings prior to (lie meeting Taplow did a good gallop with Kaimati, and was backed liy many on the strength of the go. Tho dividend was £ll 4s and £S 4s.

The day’s sport cam© to a. conclusion with tho Inlying, all five on the card facing the starter. Full Cry had a slight call over Okoari on tho tote. Scout was the smartest off the mark, and led tho way for four furlongs when Okoari .moved up. When fairly turned for homo Full Cry shot out, and a most desperate fight saw Okoari got the verdict by a short half head from Full Cry, with Tommy Atkins, Eton and Scout in order. Tho dividend was £2 5s and £1 12 s. -• SECOND DAY. Another beautiful day—tho weather, if anything, being more agreeable than on Cup day. Attendance good. The first race was looked upon as a good thing for Okoari with 9st up, and so it proved, as this good maro won her third race with the greatest ease by three lengths in Train 31 l-sth sec. Dividend, £l. 17s and .Cl Is. Bowsprit had the best of the'start, Okoari being somewhat fretful. Bowsprit kept in tho van until nearing tho last corner, when Okoari euno through and gave nothing else a. show. Full Cry was again second.

Four were withdrawn from the Hautoki Hack, leaving seven running to settle the result. Siandra moved off quickest and kept tho lead for some distance. Lady Bell put in a claim just when entering the straight, and looked all over a winner, but Siandra camo again and caught tho mare on the post. Kohina was third. The judge declared a dead heat between Lady Bell and Siandra. This was a pretty race—-tho field keeping class together all tho way.

All the acceptors started in the Hurdies—Waiwera on first day’s running had the call in the betting, whilst Kaimati, who proved the winner,, was nearly the outsider of the party. Kaimati was never prominent on the first day, but with half a mile less to go and olbs more to carry he led from start to finish, and von by a. length. Possibly the shorter course suited the winner, but he certainly showed much improvement on his first clay's running. Edgar Russell nVaiuku’s old pilot) was on the winner, and received a good reception on returnin'; to scale. Kaimati paid £6 19s and Cl Us.

Thf> Kick Hurdles resulted in Mr Jay Russell’s Sultana, winning by a couple of lengths from Mr Major’s Avant Garde, who led to the last hurdle. This horse, carried only £8 out of £243 inside. The big race of the day—tho Autumn Handicap—was tho next item on aho programme. Some fresh horses .saddled up for this race. Sylvia Park looked vat her big in condition. Gipsy Queen, by Gipsy King—Voltarina, is a beautiful i«sro. and appeared in the pink of eoudi- ♦ 'an. Battleaxe looked quite fresh after ['is Cup victory, whilst Tortulla, on looks, wa.s all tho hotter for hsr Cup g'll'’P. Mr ‘Watson’s fine horse was selected as favourite. WBl-o’-the-Wlsp being next in demand. R.rlrlcaxe sot well a wav, Svlvia Park fcc;r.r slow ofr the mark. Passing the stand Will-o’-* the. Wisp showed the wav. followed by Battleaxe, Tortulla and Sylvia Park be. ins last. The Hawke’s Ray mare still heir] her position round the back, when Calceolaria shot to tho front. Will-o’-the-WisD got in front again when entering the home run, and then Tortulla was

seen to bo coming through, very quickly and won by half a length under the whip from Coronet, who aLo put in a good run and beat Gipsy Queen by a low lengths for second place, the others close up. Touilki’s display wax a great improvement on her Cup running, when shewas never prominent. It shows what the public thought- of her chance on Die lirst day’s running by Jetting her pay 2J 10s and JLF Inside, out of £'632, only .2 )7 was on the winner. Battleaxe carried .2248 inside. The race was run in 2iniii lliscc. AleTaggart rode Tor-tul-a each duv.

Tiie best finish of the meeting was in the Second Hack, when Dr Fagot’s AVai. iti, with Hoiim. ■ up, just squeezed home from T a plow (Cochrane) by the shortest of heads. Dartmoor was third. The other starters being Legion of Honour (who ran with the hacks in preference to open company), Waterford and Onutae. Air Jay' Russell’s horse was favourite. Dartmoor benig next in favour. Tho winner paid -2J 10s and IM 4s.

Air Laurent received a well deserved win with Full Cry in tho Farewell Handicap, beating Tommy Atkins and Bowsprit .somewhat easily. Scout, the only- other starter, noi. being in it. Scout is a great- flyer, but four furlongs is In’s pet distance, and it takes a warm hack to down him over the .short course.

The Final Flack Flutter brought a very successful meeting to a close. Nine hacks lined up for this race, which resulted in au ca<y win for Tukapa, ridden by Gallagher. Tukapa was backed in groat, stylo, the fact of Gallagher riding put tho public on to a sweet thing, the dividend was £1 13s and 10s.

I must congratulate tho Handicappers Mr J . 0. Evitt and Mr 11. G. Pardy on th'o splendid success of tlieir work. Mr Pardy in particular made some excellent adjustments, with the result that most exiting finishes took place. At the invitation of Mr Staudishj presid-'nt of tho club, three cheers wore given lor Messrs Evitt and Pardy. A word of praise is due to Air Mussoli Fleetwood, tho popular and obliging secretary, who worked with a will to make a success of the meeting. The pressmen could not meet a better friend than Mr Fleetwood, who is over ready to supply any information. Mr Hammertou, the secretary of the Patea Racing Club, was also assisting Mr Fleetwood, and with two officers who so well know the run of tho ropes matters went most smoothly. In Mr A. E. A. Clarke (Manager of the National Bank) tho club has a gentleman who manages the financial part of the club in an able manner. From tho ‘‘wreath of smiles” on the Hon. Titvasurer’s face it was evident that a good profit is anticipated over the meeting. The course and lawn, also the saddling paddock, were as perfect as hands could make them, thanks to Mr John Claffey, tho caretaker, who as uspal had put m ’much labour to make things so satisfactory. It is worth mentioning that -Mr Claffey has looked after tne course, etc., for nearly 16 years, and ho is a most obliging caretaker. The totalisator was worked by Messrs Naylor and Spriggins, of Wanganui, in their usual up to date style. On tho first day £5021 10s was put through against £ll6ll for previous cup meeting, an increase of £lll3 10s. The sum of £5230 10s passed through on the second, being £2138 10s more than, the same day in 1900.

The figures for the meeting read £10,250, against £0703 for 1900, an increase of £3547.

Tho dividend board for inside could, I fancy, be placed in a more conspicuous place. At present it is on tho fence near tho tota.lisa.tor. If it were placed on the left-hand corner of the totahsator house, about Oft high, facing the front, it could more easily bo seen by everyone without crowding around ns at present. The outside public should receive some consideration from tho club. Unless they climb on to cabs, etc., they get a rattier poor view of the races. Those on; tho fence and alongside the course see fairly well, but a stand (without a top) would be a great convenience, and would not run into much money.

A result board for outside totalisator would ho a great improvement on the piece of paper which at present does duty in recording the dividend.