SPORTING.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 4293, 28 February 1901, Page 7

SPORTING.

WOODVTLLB DISTRICT JOCKEY CLUB. SPECIAL TO " THE TIMES.” WOODVTLLE, February 27. The weather was favourable for the opening day of the Woodville District Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting. There was a large attendance. The sum of ,£5016 was put through the totalisator, which amount is .£326 less than for tiic same day last year. Following -re the results! Maiden Plate, of 10 sov.s; second horse io receive 5 sovs from the stakes; one mile. —75 Mr J. Paul’s hr f Black Wing, hv Westrnere—Echo. 3vrs, Sst 21b (G.

Price). 1; 29 Mr W. Mead’s ch m Komutu ovrs, Bst 121 b (Crawford), 2; 115 Mr W. Donoghue’s ch g Mnsketoon, 6yrs, Bst 12!b (Harmon). 3. Also started—3l Flying Colours Bst 121 b, 70 Infantry Bsfc 121 b, 0 Waterfly Bst 121 b. 27 Aldinga Bst 111 b. 59 Despatch Bst 111 b. Black Wing led from the start, and won easily by four lengths from Korrmtu. who was a length in front of Mnsketoon. Time, linin !7 .(-ssec. Totalisator, 508; dividemi. PC 1aTTack Hamlk-ap Hurdles, of 45 sovs: second horse, 5 sovs from Gio stakes; one mile and three-quarters.—s 7 Mr T. Leon’.-; h m Sndov, by Sonin nr—Nil Desperauduir., R.yrs. 9st 11lb (G. Laing). 1; 81 Mr G. Hume's b g Arab! Pasha, aged, lOslSlb 'T. Boss), 2; 217 Mr T. Scott’s b g Kutana, Ryrs, lOst 121 b (F. Cochrane), 3 Also started—Bo Kohuru! lOst 101 b. 58 Rimu 10st 41b. 37 Dubious 9s I; 101 b, 78 Cvclist Oat OIL. 29 Morning 9st 21b in Uifzleo 9st. Dubious ami Fit/lee led for the first round. After going a mile they

drooped back and itohunni and Sudor took up the running. The latter led into the straight, and won comfortably by

two lengths from" Arab) Pasha, who came ’art in the straight; Hutana third, Ko hiiuui fourth. Time, 3min 27 3-3 sec. Totalisator, ,£615; dividend. .£lO 3s. Grandstand Back Handicap, of 45 sots; second horse to receive 5 sovs from Iho slakes; one mile.—26l Mr C. L. Mae-

kersey's blk m Ngaio bv Torpedo— Honeysuckle, 3yrs. 7at !)!b (G. Price), 1; 52 Mr T. Newman’s er m Grey Ribbon, aged, 7st 91 h' (Cress). 2: 201 Mr F. Watson’s ch g Dartmoor, 6yrs, lOst 21 b (inc. 171 b penalty) (Gallagher). 0. Also startc.l—B6 Rata 7st 131 b 51 Rags Gst 71b, 17 Mangahao fist 131 b (inc. BTb over Weight). Ngaio got the best of a straggling start.

and was never beaded, winning easily by (wo lengths from Grev Ribbon. Dartmoor :lose up third. Time. Imin 451 sec. Totalisator. £0(58; dividend. £2 Gs.

Woodviilc Cup Handicap, of 200 sovs; second liorso to receive 20 soys from the "'takes; one mile and a quarter.—7l Mr F. Walcot’s gr m Queen’s Guard, by Vanguard— Juliet, aged, ,7st 71b (Wilson). 1; 121 M> F. Watson’s b g Baltleaxe. Gyrs Bsfc 13:b (Gallagher). 2: 241 Mr D. Thom- • mu's b g Will-o’-the-Wisp. syrs, Ss! (Lindsay), 3. A isoi, ,started —133 Palaver fist 01b. Go Murmttr Bgt, 41 Volley 7s t 101 b 15 Dorringcotte 7at 01b, 87 Sirius 7st 71b 39 Calceolaria Bst 31b (inc. 101 b penalty), 05 Waingawa Gst 91b. 10 Dew-drop Gat 7lb. Waingawa and Hewdrop showed out at the start, and led past the stand, attended bv Sirius and Queen’s Guard. Tills order was maintained along the back, but rounding the bend Queen’s Guard took the lead, and was first into the straight. Battleaxc ■ ran into second place at the fop of the straight, and went in pursuit of Queen’s Guard, but the grey, mare was full of running, and won comfortably by about two lengths. Will-o’-thc-Wisp a ’ength away third. Waingawa was fourth, and Volley and Murmur were the hist to finish. Time, 2min 14 l-ssec. Totalisator, ,£888; dividend, -Ell ss. Flying Hack Handicap, of 40 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the Rakes; six furlongs.—l 79 Mr J. Paul’s I>r 1 >r f Flack Wing, by Westmere—Echo Kyra. 7sfc 101 b (inc. 101 b penalty) (Price) -nd 32, Mr J. Armstrong’s ch g Gipsy ■lack, by Gipsy King—Star Water, 4yrs, “?.t 81b (inc. 41b overweight), (Wilson) dead heat; 48 Mr C. W. Burt’s b g Valkyrie. 4yrs 6s 101 b (King), 3. Also started—lll Horo=ka Bst 131 b. 57 Assnver Bst 10U), 22 Rosette 7st 121 b, 50 Te Pake 7=( illb. 39 Svlvie 7st 41b, 92 St. Lyra 7st 51b (■nc. 21b overweight). 8 Aldinga Gst 101 b. ~ I ' ) “°natcli 7st <ii b fine. Blb overweight) 3 Melrose Gst 101 b (including 31b overfreight). 5 Kahuta.urnugi 6st 13ilbs (including Gilt overweight). There was some •delay at the post, and the field was sent away to a straggling start. Gipsy Jack was smartest nn his legs and was attended by Blnckwing end Valkvrie. Ginsv Jeok was first into the straight and looked all over a winner, but Price rode n great finish and got uf> on the post, making a dead heat of It, Valkyrie was two lengths awov. Time. Iraiu 18 3-ssec. Totalisator. <£657: dividends, Gipsy Jack -£9 L. Blaekwing £1 13s. Borough Handicap (open), of 55 sovs, second horse to receive 5 sovs from the slakes; seven furlongs.—-180 Air V. Collelo’s ch m The Hempie. by Natator— Romn, Gyrs. 7st 131 b (Gallagher),!; 170 Hr R. Camnion’s b m Laurestina, syrs, 7st 91b (Williams). 2; 76 Mr R. Te Dianga’s hr m Lady’s Link. 4yrs, 7sf 21! (Smith). 3. Also started—79 St. Mark 7st 91b, 31 ■ladoo 7st Illb, 42 Whario 7st 10lb, 49 Brilliantine Gat 91b. Brilliantine got loft several lengths at the start Laurestina was first away but before going a furlong •Tadoo had assumed the load and led along tho back attended by St. Mark. Laurestina and Lady’s Link were first into the straight. The Hem Die put in a strong run half way down tho straight, and won by half a length. Lady’s Link a length away third. Brilliantine finished fourth and St. Mark last. Tirao, Imin 32 2-sseo. Totalisator. ,£627; dividend, £3 2s. Welter Hack Handicap, of 40 sovs, second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes; one mile and a distance—sG Air W. Robinson’s b g Rags, by Quilt—Nvmph, 3vrs, Bsfc 101 b (L. Robinson). 1; 233 Air G. Newman’s gr m Grey Ribbon, aged. Oat 131 b (O’Leary), 2; 111 Mr A. G. Pilmer’s blk g General Wolfe, aged, 9st 71b (AlcAlorran), 3. Also started—s 7 Kolmnui 9gt 101 b, 46 Tirea 9st 71b, 80 Forest Oak 9st 71b, 11 Flying Colours 9st '2lb, II Infantry Sat 101 b, 13 The Sprite Bst 101 b General Wolfe wap first away and passing the stand was attended by Infantry and Foiresl) Oak_ Along the back General Wolfe was joined by Forest Oak, and these two were in the lead to the bend, where Rags ran through and was joined by Grey Ribbon. _ A good finish between these two resulted in a half-length victory for flags. General Wolfe close up third. Time, 2 min 2sec. Ttotalisator, £618; dividend, £9 18s.

Electric Handicap (open), of 45 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes; five furlongs.—l 46 Mr E. Gammon's hr m Lanrestina. by Gun cotton— Laurel, svrs, Bst 31b (Williams), 1; 108 Mr G. Richardson's b m Hiamoe, 4vrs 7st 81b (Ellem), 2; 78 Mr J. Gavestock’s ch Hi King’s Boiwman, Bst 21b (Ayres), 3. Also started—s 9 Osborne 7st l(Ub, 16 Nina (Ist 71b. Osborne was quickest a wav. and led for about two furlongs, when he was overtaken bv.Lanrestina. Rounding (he bend Laurestina was joined by Hiamoe, when Osborne dropped back. Laurestina led into the straight and won comfortably bv a length from Hiamoe. King’s Bowmen three lengths away, third. Time train 4 4-ssec. Dividend, £2 9s. SECOND DAY. TIIESS ASSOCIATION. AVOODVILLE, February 27. Following are the acceptances for the second day ; Stewards’ Hack Handicap, seven furlongs.—Dartmoor 9s,t 31b, Iloroeka Bst Mb, -Blackwing Bst 81b. Grey Ribbon 7st 131 b, Gipsy Jack 7st 131 b, -uusketoon 7st. Second Handicap Hack Hurdles, one mile and a half. —Hutana list 31b, Sudor lOst 121 b, Kohunui lOst 101 b. Arab! Pasha ; lOst 101 b, Euchnris lOst 51b. Eimn lOst 41b, I Dubious 9st 91b, Cyclist 9st 71b, Flying i Colours Bst 7,1 b, Moruing 9st. Wonder 9st, ■ Melrose 9st, Art Jewel 9st, Eitzlee 9st. | Rualnne Hack Welter, seven furlongs, i --Gipsy Jack lOst 21b, Rags 9st 91b, Gene- | rol Wolfe 9st 81b, Forest Oak 9st 61b, To i Paki Ost 51b, Komutu Bst 131 b, Moreen Bst j 91b. Infantry Bst 71b. j • Autumn Handicap, one milo and a dic- ; lance. —Battlease 9st 51b, Palaver Bst 101 b. j. Will-o’-theAVisp Bst 21b, Hempie Sst lib, i-Murmur 7st 101 b, Volley 7st 71b, Sirius 1 Tst 31b, Waingawa. 7st, Lady's Link 6st 71b. j Telegraph Hack Handicap, sis furlongs.

—Horocka Sat 121 b, Blackwing Bst 101 b, A.osuyer Bst 91b, Gipsy Jack Bst 81b, Muskotoon 7at 3!b, Valkyrie 7st 31b, Sylvie 7st 2lb, St. Lyra 7st. Railway Stakes, five furlongs.—Laurestiua 9st, Kianios 7st 101 b, King’s Bowman 7st 91b. Dewdrop 7st Tib. Hack Scurry, five furlongs.—Bedtick, fit. Lyra, Kahutauraugi, Aldinga, Waitohe. Despatch. William Tell. Valkyrie, Greensleeva Sylvie. Nabochlish, Hern.inius, Sea King, Thelma, Postscript, The Gun.

High-Weight Handicap, one mile. —The JTeiupie lOst 51b, Derringcotte lOst 4lb, Whario 9st 51b. Jadoo 9st 41b, Lady’s Link 8 t 121 b. Brilliantine Bst 7!b.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. DUNLIN, February 27. The Dunedin Jockey Club was favoured ■■ ith splendid weather for the opening dev of the Dunedin Cup meeting. At ons time in the afternoon the sky became very overcast, but no rain fell. The ol- < ui,dance was large being a record for the 'VUgatui cnnysc. The racing was excell'ui!.' 1 ;;nd the handicapping of Mr A. rmwW resulted in very exciting finisher between the leaders in almost evei-y race •i Up {Ton G. McLean had a touch of hard running three splendid seconds, believe flmt but _ for Sri-athnairn carrying Pampero away in the Cun race, IV coir would have won. As it was. hr ~a.s onlv defeated bv a short head. Bar’ I{'% 0 t awav with the leading, division in lhe“ Publicans’ Handicap, the result n-jit have been different. After seomalmost hopelessly out of it. she came -hi- a fine tug and ran the winner to p .boil head. Paladin broke his leg m '•m Cun race, and had to bo destroyed T’-e course was in no way rospcnsib.e to, • his. The sum of .£6BBI was nut through (lie totalisator, as against .£7918 for the -< iTcspondttig meeting last year. rol-rr.-i-i'U' are the results; —. First Hurdle Handicap, of 80 sovs; secoid 10 sots; ouo mile and thrce-qnai-ters.-ftl. Mr O. E. Wise’s b g Hex, by Lc Loup, aged, List slb (Robertson), 1; JO \?,• (] jTivlnustonc’s 1> S Dundee, list 7lb (McKeimc). 2. Onlv Iho pair ‘darted Dundee led till well uj Die A might, whoa Hex shot forward, ano corning on won by a neck. Tjmo, 3min Jbsec. Totalisator. AOl; dividend, d:l G,i.

' ‘first Hack Handicap, of 60 sovs; second 5 sovs; ouo mile.; —114 Mr H* Solomon’s b g Muscovite by Stepuiak— Alien svrs, 7st 71b (L. Ling), 1: »o Air M. Friedlander’s b ff Gun Bose, Syrs os/ INK (F. Jones). 2; 271 Air H. Liran s b p Redan Gvrs, 7sl 511> (W. Toomev). J A 1 so ’etarted--147 Wild West 7st. Illb 30 Ak-rdale Gst Illb, 139 Stock- Afaid Gst 9]<> 103 Fighting' ATao fist 71b. , Muscovite K.n'pe.l off with the lead, .oilowed bv 'Sun Rose and Redan while FiatnUng Mac Kong at the post, and was cut of it. Gnu Rom o-ot on terms with the louder after S fn-loii" but'the bitter drew nut again am! won by three lengths: about three. ~cvl« of a length between the second mc horses. ' Time. Imin 17« cc. To-'►al'sc-tor £831; dividend. AC 12s.

Champagne Stakes of 150 sovs; second horse, 15 sovs ; for two-year-olds; six furlongs.—394 Air G. G. Stead’s 1> c Measclukc*T by Stepuiak—Pibroch. 9st 101 b (R. Dmu-.tl), 1; 54 Sir G. Clifford’s b f Wind Whistle, Sat (J. Pine).. 2; 16 Mr AT. Friedlander’s b c Count of Kolmar, Bst 101 b, (W. Davey), 3. 67 Canteen also went to tbo post,‘but just as the tapes went up be whipped round and took no part in the race Mensohikoff and Wind Whistle w.cnt off almost together and soon had a big gap between themselves and Count of Eo'mar. Wind Whistle was about a bead behind Stead’s horse for tb© greater part cf the journey, and he had to bedridden hard to keep his place. Opposite the People’s Stand he put in a challenge, but Alenschikoff drew out at once; and coming oil won by a length and a Quarter, Count of Kolmar ten lengths away. Time, Imin 20sec. Totalisator, £531; dividend, £1 Dunedin Cup, of 400 sovs, second horse 30 sovs; one mile and a. half.—l 39 Messrs Ellis Bros.’ ch g Jupiter, by St. Clair - Evening Star, Gyrs ,Bst 51b (J. McComb), 1; 526 Hon G. AloLean’-s oh c Pampero, by St. Clair—Alistral. Syrs, 7st 81b, (W. Hewitt). 2; 84 Mr J. AloKewen’s hr h Nihilist, by Stepuiak—Sincerity,• syrs, Bst 2lb (T. O’Brien), 3. Also started—32o Tortulla Bst 131 b, 158 Paladin Bst 91b and Strathnairn Bst 71b (coupled), 24 Cameo Bst 61b, 147 Glenaladale 6st ,101 b. From a good start Pampero was first to show in front, and passing the stand was two lengths in front of Paladin and Strathnairn, who were running side by side with Jupiter next, then Cameo and Nihilist together. Tortulla lying last.. Goins out of the straight Strathnairn left his stable companion, and at the Seven furlong post had headed the eon of St. Clair. Paladin and Nihilist were next, four lengths off with Glenaladale and Tortulla still lying last. Coming- to the five furlongs post. Pampero reasserted himself, Jupiter running into third place before the homo turn was reached. Strathnairn faded out of the contest and Jupiter got within striking distance of Pampero. Both battled out every remaining inch of ground Pam-nero-V rider appearing to be unable to get full control of his whip. Fifty yards from borne Jupiter got his nose in front, and passed the judge’s chair a short half bpnd to the good,with Nihilist and Glenaladalo almost looked together three lengths behind the favourite; then came Strathimirn. Cameo and Tortulla. Time, 2miu 39 2-ssec. Totalisator, £1615; dividend. £lO 9s. , , Maiden Plat, of 50 sovs, second horse 5 sovs; one mile.—267 Mr J, A. Holmes’s ch o Terrapin, by Clanranald—Teredina, 3vrs, Bst (Brown), 1; 108 Hon G. McLean’s ch f Komuri, Syrs, 7st Illb (Hewitt). 2: 48 Air M. Fried land er’s b g Grand Shot. Gvrs,Bst 41b (Davey), 3. Also started—s2The Slumberer Bst 41b, 43 Black Pool Bst 41b. 40 Alosca. Bst 41b, 18 Redan Bst 41b, 18 Wild Lily. The field commenced to straggle from the start, Komuri and Alosca going away with the lead, Black Pool coming next ancl Terrapin fourth. There was no change in this order till within the straight when Terrapin went through and, challenging Komuri, who was leading, got his head in front and won by a neck Time, Imin 46seo. Totalisator, £614; dividend £118s».

Publicans’ Handicap, of 150 sovs, second 15 sovs; seven furlongs—3o3 Mr J. B. Reid’s ch m Hennosa. by St. Leger—Lady Velyu. syas, Bst 21b (T. O’Brien), 1; 256 Hon G. McLean’s ,b m Brisa, 7st 71b (Hewitt). 2; 433 Mr W. Crossan’s ch g St. Denis, 6yrs, Bst 3lb (Brown), 3. Also started—ll 6 Red Banner, 7st 131 b, 33 Hypnotist, 7st 121 b, 128 Gladys 11. 6st 131 b. Hermosa was quickest on her legs, followed by Hypnotist, St. Denis, Brisa and Red Banner in that order. In the back stretch St. Denis ran into second place, and Brian commenced to move np. A fine struggle home between Brisa and Hermosa resulted in Hermosa winning by a head, St. Denis several lengths away. Time, Imin Slse'c. Totalisator, ill 260; dividend. £3 15s.

Selline Race, of 40 sovs; sis furlongs.— 118 Mr It. A. Beaty's efi f Illumination, by Petroleum—Waipiro, 3yrs, 7st lllb (O'Brien), 1; 316 Mr V. Harris’s eh f -Battle Cry. 2yrs, 6st lllb (Jones), 2; 121 Mr AV. Crossan’s ch m Proposal, syrs, Bst 4 (Howett),3. Also started—22 Sub Rosa Bst 41b, 20 Silver Maid Sst 41b, 218 Belligerent Sst 41b, 21 Young Pox 7st lllb, 85 Norine. and 16 Galileo, 7st 41b. Young Fox"was the'first to get into stride, but at the- back-of the course Belligerent got on terms with fhe leader, followed by Proposal. who also joined Young Fox Illumination. came on outside and a close race ensued. Illumination, Battle Cry and Proposal finishing with only a neck between them." Time, Imin 18-ec. Totalisator, ,£938; dividend, £7 3s. The winner was bought in for £7O. Stewards’ Purse Welter Handicap, of 80 sovs, second horse 10 sovs; six furlongs—2l9 Hon G. McLean’s bm La Eeine. by St. Clair—Lady Gertrude, syrs, 9st (Hewett), 1; 72 Air T. Godfrey's b g Gold Smir, aged, list slb (Carr), 2; 32 Mr J. Forbes’s b m Off Chance, aged, Bst 101 b >X. King), 3. Also started—4o Decoy, lOst lib. 301 Spider 9st 31b, 168 Cadet Sst 121 b, 31 Senior Wrangler Sst 71b. 19 Hellene Bst %h. Gold Spur led from the start till about 100 yards from the 'post, when La Eeine. who had been running second, shoi to the front and won by a length, about the same distance ' between the second and third horses. ■ Time,' Imin 19 l-ssec. Tofcalisatbr, £9*3: dividend, £4.

HANDICAPS FOE SECOND DAT. Second Hack Handicap seven furlongs. —Lit Seine Ost 31b. Gladys 11. Bst lOlb, Terrapin. Bst 9ib, Muscovite Bst 7!b, Off Chance Bst oib. Hawthorn Bst 21b, Vulcan Bst 21 b, "Wild West Bst. Eedan Bst, Bonaparte and Moslem Maid 7st 121 b. Wild Lily and Gun Eosc 7st 191 b, Stockmaid and Fighting Mac 7st 71b. City Stakes Handicap, live furlongs.— Measc-hikoff iOst Tib, Cruciform Sst 91b, Canteen Ost 21b. Red Gauntlet 9st, Battler Sst 31b, Count of Atirmar Sst. Algarvie and Steel Gun 7st 91b. Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap, one mile and a quarter.—Jupiter Bst 11b, Holme n Sst 111 b. Strath naira Sst 61b, Cameo 8-t -11 b, Pampero Bac 31b, Nihilist- Sst 21b, Edelweiss 7st 131 b, Hermosa 7st 111 b. Abercrombie 7st 91b. Huku 7st 31b, Brisa T.st lib, Eed Banner 6st 12!b, Spider 6st 10ib, Proposal Cst 101 b. Disposal Handicap, eleven furlongs.— Belligerent Sst 121 b. Proposal Sst 91b. Sub Eosa Sst Tib Witchcraft Sst 21b, Young Fox 7st 131 b. Silver Maid 7st 111 b, Wild Lily 7st 91b. Norine 7st 81b,Bizarre 7st 71b, Lord Eulo 7st 61b.

Domain Handicap, si:: furlongs.—Gold Spur Ost 101 b, Pampero Ost, Hennosa Bst /so. St. 'Denis Bst 2ih. La Iteino Bst_ Abercrombie 7st 121 b, Cherrystone 7st 101 b. Spider 7at 81b, Hypnotist* 7st Sib, K.onnirl 7st, Magnificent 7st Joib, Senior Wrangler fist 121 b, ixcllcne Cat 101 b. Trial Handicap sis lurlongs.—Terrapin Hit, Kcmuri Sst id), Grand Shot Sat 31 b. Wild West Bst 21b, -Blackpool Bst, Mosca 7s t 12lb, Young .Fox 7st 101 b, Slumborcr 7st Sib. Sharp Shell 7st 511), Lord ilttlo 7st -lib Hellene 7st 31b, Galileo 7st 21b, Ayrdule and Lady Madge 7st, Western Bell Ost 121 b, Secret Service fist 151 b. Suburban Welter’, one mile.—Strathnairn 10st 91b, Decoy 9st 101 b, First Blood list 71b, Brisa Ost s!b, .Red Ba nner 9at. Cadet Bst 121 h, ‘Witch r-raft and Proposal Sst 2JIj, Wedlock and Sliver Mind Sst. UiAIILHU TROTTING CLUB. AUCKLAND, February 27, For the second day of the Otahuliu Trotting Club’s meeting the weather was fine. The sura of «-C26.‘!9 10a was passed through the total isator in 10s tickets. Following aro the results: Trial Trot, one mile.—Martha, 1; Louie, 2; Miss Emerson, 3. Scratched— Ebonite. Time 2min SSsoc. Dividend, ,£1 13s. Second Maiden Pony Handicap, si:: furlongs and a half.—Lrply Dnshormigh, 1; Spray, 2; Fairy Talc, 3. Scratched— Tarry and Reineralla. Time, Imin 27-s,seo. Dividend. ,£1 7s.

Suburban Trot Handicap, two miles.— Colenao, 1; .Little Agnes, 2; Fibre. 3. Scratched—Miss Rue. Time, smin 31?gc. Dividend, ,£1 10s. A protest against, the winner on 1:ho' ground that the oversea certificate required was not filed, was dismissed.

Otahuhu Pony Cup. one mile.—Topsail, 1; Bit o’ Fashion. 2; Spreydon, 3. Time. Tmin Slsec. Dividend. JSS 17s. Scratched —Bavaria. Ilinomoa, Fairy and Athol

Second Harness Trot Handicap, one mile and a half.—Alice, 1; Duke C., 2; Albert Victor, 3. Time, Imin. Dividend, „Cl 3 10s.

Steeplechase Handicap, two miles and a half.—Litlo Tom. 1; The Flower, 2: Ei'io, 3. Scratched— Fairy, Nowhaven and Taffy. Time, Smin 34sec. Dividend, .£2 lr.

Telegraph Trot Handicap, one mile.— V.D., 1; Joker. 2; Eigke, 3. Time. 2min 40ssc. Dividend. £!> 13s. Pony Handicap, five furlongs.—Lady Dcsbovough. 1; The &>rar. 2; Spreydon, 3. Time, Imiu 7see, , Dividend. 16a. MELBOURNE RACING NOTES. MELBOURNE, February 27. Advance gave Boreas a four-lengths start and beat him cleverly over six furlongs in Imin 18sec. It was a great gallon. Advance pulled up well, and seems thoroughly fit. Marie Corelli covered six furlongs in Imin 19eoc.

For the Newmarket Handicap Wakeful is easier at 4to 1 offered. Advance is quoted at 8 to 1, and Watch Dog and Fulminate were each backed at 10 to 1. A fair amount was taken about Marie Corelli at 1000 to 50. Others were at longer prices.

Final quotations—4 to 1 against Wakeful, 8 to 1 Advance,, 11 to 1 each. Watch Dog and Fulminate, 10 to 6 each Maltster, Mar,to Corelli., Fortune Teller, Man ‘of Honour, and Songbird, 100 to 5 Hearsay, So Long, Ferryman and Commander. February 37, 9.26 p.m.) MELBOURNE, February 27. There is racing at Sandown to-day, consequently the club rooms are" deserted.

' Prices for the Newmarket are;—Wakeful, 4 to 1; Advance, 5 to 1; Watchdog, 8 to I; Fulminate 10 to 1; Marie Corelli 10 to 1.

: In this morning’s gallop with Boreas, Advance covered the last five furlongs in Imin 4sec, which is tho best go of the sea-