RACING NEWS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7868, 2 August 1911, Page 4

RACING NEWS

FIXTURES August 3. 10. 12.—Canterbury J.O. August. 24,—Amberley Club. Ser-teuiber 0, V.—Marton J.C.Sep fern her I.l.—Darmcvirkc U-C. September 14, 15.—Ashburton County PwC. September 20. 23.—Avondaf© J.C. HepUuibor 25. 26.--otaki Maori R.C. September 25. 29.—Geraldine iI.C. September 28. Wanganui J.C. October 4, s.—Marlborough R.C. October 4.—Hawke's Bay J.C. October S.—iCurow J.C. October 11.—Napier Park R.O. Octob-cr 11, 14.—bunodir J.C. October 21. 23—Wellington K.C. November 4.—C.J.C. New Zealand Cap. NOTES AXO COMMENTS (By "The Judge.") Grand Slam, who pulled up lame after doing a gallop the other day, has been scotched for the Winter Cup. Miss Explosion and White Cockade have been scratched for all engagements at tec Grand National meeting. The Grand National Steeplechase candidate Winiata was .shipped south by the Mararoa last night. At last year’s National meeting Nylund won the Winter Cup under li'st lib, ran third in the Islington Handicap with list lib in the saddle, and on tho concduding day pulled off tho Heafclicote Handicap under list slb. As lie is said t.> be in great form at prevsont the brown gelding should certainly l>o among tho stake winners next week. Another English stallion is on its .way out to Australia, having been purchased for Air J. E. Brewers station on tho Lachlan River, New South Wales. The newcomer is Tom Wedgwood, a six-year-old bay horse .by Pioneer (Galopin— Moorhen), from Photo. Tom Wedgwood was a goed performer on .the turf, winning several important races in the colours of Sir Charles Nugent. A.t the International Horse Show in London the King George V. gold cup, value .£SOO, for Jumping over the course by military officers, was Avon by Count Dmitri d'Exe, a Russian.

The Nfnv Zealanders working regularly at Ranilwick, .Sydney, all appear to be well. Anion" those who have been gettin" through their tasks in a satisfactory manner are Bridge, Vice-Admiral, Sunburnt, Culprit, and Lady Medallist. Tho Hotchkiss horse Machine Gun, who won a lot of good races for tho late Mr G. G. Stead, appears to have, a very useful son in George Gunn. The lafctor’s latest successes were in the Grafton Cup, of 250 sovs, 1J miles, in which ho put down a good field, and in the Opening Handicap at Grafton, which he won very easily with the top weight of Bst 12lb on his back.

The Victoria Amateur Turf Club's steeplechase meeting will be commenced on Saturday, the principal event on the opening day being the Australian Hurdle Race of 1000 sovs, 3i miles. At latest Arquebuso was a slightly better favourite than Obi, both of whom are on the list 51b mark.

The Imperial Moscow Turf Club ie attempting to attract English horses to Russia next year. It is advertising a couple of international races of tho value of about ..£2500 and .£I2OO respectively, and though as a rule foreign horses have to carry lllb extra and mares 71b, visitors will not be penalised in the events mentioned. Tho Moscow Club undertakes to find .Stabling for all foreign competitors for a nominal fee of .£1 ner box, and will make arrangements for procuring convenient lodgings for trainers, boys and jockeys. Writing to the London’ “Sportsman” about tho races referred to, an Englishman who was recently in Russia says the Moscow course ip an Along one of about a mile and a half,'anil that at least 100 men aro stationed at intervals with beaters similar to those used on a cricket pitch, and that at the conclusion of each race they got to work and fill up all hoof-marks. No betting is allowed except through the totalisator, and though the starting machine is used, the horses are ranged up from 50 to 70 yards behind it, and come up to the barrier at a slow cantor.

Two big jumping events were run at Auteui! last month, one being the Grand Steeplechase de Paris, of .£6156, four miles and half a furlong, and the other the Grand Course do Hales d’Anteuil, three miles one furlong, a hurdle race value <£3036. The steeplechase was won by At. A. Veil-Picard’s Blageur 11., list Gib, with the same owner's’Cheshire Cat, Sst 121 b, in .second place, and M. -Tames Ilenncssy’s Lul'teur 111., third. Pnrfrement, who rode the latter when he won the Liverpool Grand National, was on Blageur 11. on this occasion. Pour of the thirteen runners were English horses, hut they .had .no chance. The time for the steeplechase was Smin 17 2-ssec, which .is decidedly good. The hurdle race was won by a four-year-old named Carpe Diem (9st 131 b), who .beat the second horse Saint Just 11., by a head. The trip took Cmin lOsec, which is rather slow.

DEATH OF ST. CLEMENTS From Palmerston North comes word of the death of the well-known stallion St. Clements. lie was bred by the late Mr W. Percival in 1888, and was got by St. Leger from Satanella, ’ by Hippocampus—Slander, by Traducer. Satanella had a very numerous progeny, and among those claiming full relationship with St. Clements were St. Paul, St. Ursula, St. Peter, and St. Olga, who all knew how to gallop. St. Clements’ specialty was sprinting, and in his day ho had no superior. Weights did not appear to trouble him. I have a vivid recollection of seeing him perform at the A.R..C. spring meeting of 1899. He won the Snorts Handicap under 9st 81b, and three races later, in the Plying Handicap, fairly romped homo with Sst 10!b in tho saddle. On the conclnding day 6f tho meeting in the Publicans’ Handicap he was loaded up with lOst 71b, but it failed to stop him,,- although ho was giving about 2st to two very smart sprinters in Red Lancer and Rex, the latter of whom twice won the Easter Handicap.- St. Clements was a horse of fine conformation and had he been given a good chance at the stud might have made a big name for himself. With somewhat limited opportunities he got some speedy gallopers, notably St. Toney, St. Bill, and Gladiole, and these in the season just closed were able to put St- Clements in tenth place on the list of winning stallions with a total of £1217 10s. IN THE WAIRARAPA. A VISIT TO THE PHATHERSTON DISTRICT. A frua up the Wairarapa line in fine weather is always an enjoyable experience, and when one has the opportunity of looking over seme of the fine estates there the attractiveness of the outing is greatly enhanced. Taking advantage of the spring-like weather the writer made the trip yesterday and a few notes thereon may be of interest. HOTOTAWAI. By invitation from Mr AY. E. Bidwill the writer yesterday paid a visit to Rototawai, near Featherston, for the purpose of having a look over the juveniles in training for this season's racing. The youngsters, five in number, are a wellgrown and conditioned lot. They, have wintered well owing to the care .bestowed upon them by J. Farmer, privatetrainer to Mr Bidwill. After carefully looking the juveniles over tho writer is of opinion that among these future

bearers of the black, blue, and salmon livery one or two should run with distinction iu some of the classical races this reason-

Fro*, oca lion, looking iu good health, was having an easy time in the paddock. Air Bidwill has retired the cull from the turf and he is to rake up stud duties. No definite locality lias been selected iov the hue son of Birkenhead ami »St©7»ieldt, but in all probability Mr Bidwill will retain, the horse himself and mate him with some of his own mares.

The first youngster to come under review was location, a two-year-old bay colt by Birkenhead—Stopfehlt, and conscqucntJy a full-brother to Provocation, lie takes after the latter in build and conformation, and Is possessed of a clean set of legs. He is very compact and gives one the impression of turning out exceptionally good. The youngster has been in work for some time and will sport silk either at the Hawke’s Bay or Wellington spring meetings. Tho next to step out was Aviation, a beautiful two-year-old chestnut colt by Elevation from intelligence. Ho gives promise of turning out above the ordinary. He takes after his sire in appearance and, as regards his galloping abilities, lie is the best sprinter on the place. Tho colt was recently operated on by Mr Cro-sley, tho Wellington vet., for throat trouble. Tho operation was entirely successful, the ailment having completely passed away and the youngster is as well as ever he was. Aviation will not race until the autumn.

Submersion, a two-year-old chestnut filly by Elevation from Immersion, struck the writer as a promising candidate for racing honours. This young lady is very stylish iu appearance and it would be a difficult mutter to find a blemish iu her make up. .She gallops iu an attractive stylo which augurs well for her future prospects on the turf. Imagination, a shapely brown filly by Birkenhead from Culmination, a daughter of Stepfeldt, -filled the eye as one likely to come to hand early. This hvo-ycar-old is massively built and shows much promise. She is well forward with a view to early spring racingTho last of the two-year-olds in work to be seen was Exertion, a bay gelding by Birkenhead from Declination. This youngster appears to possess some of tho characteristics of Birkenhead and should in the ordinary course of events prove a good advertisement for the Hon. J, D. Ormond’s sire. Tho youngster is growing fast and will not race until lato in tho season.

The notable matron. Stepfeldt (Nordenfeldt—Steppe), who was served by Martian last year, is on a visit south, to consort with Mr J. B. Reid’s horse Charlemagne IX. Mr Bidwill recently purchased a beautiful foal, by Elevation from Wailethe, from Mr W. Hume, a neighbouring sportsman. The youngster looks a likely sort, being well put together. Ovation, the three-year-old colt by Birkenhead from Stepfeldt, is in steady work in view of coming engagements. Tliis horso only started twice last season, when he was far from fwell. He has filled out into \a fine type of a galloper and should soon be ready to give a good account of himself.

It was very pleasing to find Mr Bidwill completely recovered from his recent indisposition. He is the fortunate possessor of some excellent private golf links and is very ‘'hot stuff" at the royal and ancient game. Yesterday be was out having a game, rightly judging that there is no tonic like a round of the links. LONGWOOD.

After leaving Rototawai the writer journeyed on to Longwood, the historical home of tho Pharazyns. It is a name well known amongst old AVairarapa identities, as they have been in possession of their present property for well over fifty years. Luckily MT C. B. Pharazyn, who has decided to settle down in Sydney, was at the homestead when this scribe called. The house and «ome acres; of ground adjoining is at present held on lease by his Excellency the Governor, and a prettier spot than Longwood would be hard to discover in New Zealand. The residence, which was' designed by Mr J. S. Swan, of Wellington, is a triumph of the architectural art.

A start was soon made for the paddocks. where tho first to catch the oye was Spoil (Torpedo—Moira), who has a Feilding Cup to her credit. This mare appears to have wintered well, and there should be many years of usefulness as a stud matron in store for her.

A slashing yearling chestnut filly by Elevation from Spoil was noxt to come under observation. This descendant of Mr Bidwill's sire is destined for Australia, where in the seasons to come she should do good, service. The next to be seen was the two-year-old bay filly by Achilles from Good. Intent. The youngster is very massively put together, and is endowed with plenty of bone and muscle, with a very clean set of legs. AH going well in tho interim, this descendant of the Medallion horse should play a prominent part on the turf later on. ,

The two-year-old chestnut filly by Achilles from Spoil has filled out into a fine typo of the thoroughbred, and from tho manner in which sho careered round the paddock one would select her to gain prominence in the racing world. The Sir Laddo—Betsy gelding struck me as a promising sort, and as several inquiries have been mad© for the youngster, there is a probability of the juvenile changing hands within the next few days. He is owned by a wellknown AVellingtou sportsman.

Longstep, looking none the worse after her W.R.C. exertions, was looked over and appeared *in rare buckle. This speedy filly is destined to race in Australia within tho next few months.

Longwood, who has been blistered, has just been takea iu hand. This %alloper is held on -lease by Mr Matthews from Mr Pharazyn, and gives promise of doing his lessee some useful service in this season's racing events.

The two-year-old filly by Achilles from Spoil has only been handled during tho last two weeks. Massively put together, this juvenile appears to bo tho makings of a really good performer. She stands over a lot of ground, and gives one the impression that she will play a prominent part when the time comes for her to sport silk. In company with Mr Pharazyn’s other horses she ’ wiH probably bo found racing in. Australia in the near future. FLETCHER'S STABLE.

The writer, after leaving Longwood, wended his way to H. Fletcher's establishment at Tauherenikau. This trainer was at home, and no time was lost in looking over the stable. Fletcher removed the coyering from an inmate of one of the boxes, exposing to view a three-year-old filly by Sir Laddo from Betsy, tho property of a well-known -Wellington sportsmen, who races as Mr Hutt. This filly is full of quality, and one would expect her to develop into a useful stake earner. She stands on a perfect set of legs, and if all on© hears is true she may prove on© of the fleetest in the AVairarapa. Siuapis, a fair performer of last sooson, was the next to bo led out. This Murchison-owned animal has wintered well, and it' may not bo long ere Mr Burrant witnesses his colours being carried with some success.

Longner, who is to bo sent to Sydney, looked in capital condition. This son of The Officer should pay his way in jumping events across the Tasman Sea. Splash, who has been a disappointment on the flat, was, on his owner’s instructions, schooled over the hurdles on th© Tauherenikau course yesterday afternoon. The gelding, who was ridden by A 7. AVbod, an apprentice of Fletcher's, gave a very satisfactory display, and when more accustomed to the obstacles Mr Hodge’s favourite should make a decided acquisition to the ranks of tho hiirdle brigade. Attached to Fletcher's stable is a promising lightweight in the person of D. McMullau, a brother of the Ashhurst rider of that name. Being a good rider and an excellent judge of pace, McMul-

lan is excreted to work his way to the front amo'ngst the winning jockeys this season.

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES

PREPARATIONS 1011 THE GRAND NATIONALS. SI-ECIAIi TO THE "TiMES." CHRIST CHURCH, August 1. A cold easterly wind was blowing while training one-rations were iu progress this morning. 'There was a fair number of spectators present to witness the morning’s work, which was of an interesting nature. ...

Martino left six furlongs behind in linin 21 1-osec, white Plitaway Relented Somersault over n furlong further, the journey taking Inin SOlsec. Negative easily deieated Stepmeter at the Imish of a six furlongs spin, which the former ran iu imin 22 2-usec. Earns, assisted by Milo over the last portion, ran the la’.st nine furlongs of a mile and a quarter in 2min Klsce. St. Aidan, assisted by Ucbge over the last seven furlongs, ran nine furlongs in 2miu 11 see, a good performance. Pai.sailo indulged in a short sprint. Flambeau (light weight), who was assisted by tho Whirlpool colt over tile last half, ran six furlongs in Imin 19 3-ssec, a satisfactory performance. Gold Pin linished slightly in front of All Guns at tho finish of a six furlongs bout, the time registered being Imin 22 3-ssce.

Caunonbury, Sapience and AVairakoi finished together at the conclusion of a gallop extending over one mile and a quarter, although tho former appeared to have most to say at the finish. Boanerges (G- Price) and Nyland (A. Oliver) were companions in a gallop over five furlongs the time registered for tho journey being Imin osec. The former, appeared to most advantage at tho finish, although both horses could have improved on tho. time. Myall, Mercedo and Northern Star ran a mile and a quarter in 2miu 2Ssec, the former having the best of matters. Antarctic (C. Scott) gave a good display while j umping over a couple of rounds of the big fences. Commencing at tho brush the son of Salvadau maintained a sound pace throughout and finished up his task well.

Master Paul performed safely while negotiating four,, flights of the schooling hardies.

Merry Lass and Farley Grove ran five furlongs in Imin lOjseo, finishing together. Gold Broad (T. O’Brien) and Gold Circle ran six furlongs together in Imin 32sec.-

Yasmak (C. Cress). D’Nil (B. Thompson), Dorando (P. Brady) and Corazon (J. Hercock) set out for a schooling task •■or a couple of rounds of the fences, commencing at the brush. Tho two former went on several lengths in front till reaching the brush tho second time, at which Yasmak (a usually safe conveyance) came down. The other three continued on, all jumping safely- and there was little to chooso between the trio at the finish, although H'Ni 1 had a big advantage through being well on tho inside. Corazon and Dorando’s efforts were entirely satisfactory. Busyland finished in front of Gold Dredge at the end of five furlongs run iu Imin lOsec.

King Try, assisted by Expansion over tho last five (run in Imin 7 l-ssec), ran nine furlongs in 2min 9 4-ssec.-True Blue and Tho Gunner did halfpace work over a couple of rounds of the insido track. The former, who is still slightly lame, afterwards did a long trotting exercise. Paritutu, looking Well, did steady work over a couple of circuits. CANDIDATES POE THE NATIONAL. Kurus and Dorando, the local candidates engaged iu the big steeplechase, have both shown first-class fencing abilities in their schooling tasks and both will be ridden, by capable horsemen. The former has never appeared iu better health and, as a previous winner, must bo entitled to respect. Dorando, who had got through a solid preparation up till Saturday last, when he came down at the sod wall, had never previously made a mistake while schooling at headquarters and, as tho son of San Prau is a fine stayer and stoutly bred, he may bo found capable of running a good race. However, it is a big task for a practically green horse at tho business. Tho other southerners engaged. Honest Tom and True Blue, have both previously shown their ability over country, and the former is greatly fancied by his trainer. True Blue’s capabilities are rather difficult to gauge as beyond being schooled a couple of times since arriving at headquarters, in which he proved himself a capable fencer, the son of Black and Bed has undergone a very light preparation. Being a light-fleshed gelding he may he none tho worse on this account. However, as the field will be a much stronger one than that which ho defeated at Wingatui, and in addition ho has been showing signs of lameness in his work, his present formidable task may prove beyond him.

Antarctic and Corazon have most admirers amongst the visitors and both these horses are apparently in excellent health, and it is a question as to which will start favourite on the day. Of the visiting contingent engaged in the Grand National Hurdle race. Compass, Continuance and Espartcro have gained many friends on their appearance since arriving at headquarters, but this event, looks particularly open. D.- Moraghan has St. Aidan in great heart, and Canterbury has a worthy representative in the son of Birkenhead, who has been responsible for some pleasing work in his efforts over the battens. , " THE TWO CUPS THE) BIG AUSTRALIAN SPRING HANDICAPS. ACCEPTANCES. (Received August 1, 9.50 p.m.} MELBOURNE, August 1. Tho IfollcWing aro the acceptances for tho Caulfield Cup of 3000 sovs, I} miles, run October 21st;—Trafalgar 9.9, Prince Foote 9.9, Malt -King 9.5, Los Angeles 9.3, Flavinius 9.1, Beverage 9.1, Cadonia 9.1, Tho Parisian 8.11, Blairgour 8.11, Styria 8.9, Ey° Glass 8.9, Aurofodina 8.7, Britain 8.5, Broadsword 8.5, Mala 8.5, Bridge 8.5, Lady Medallist 8.5, Jolly Beggar 8.3, Duke Foot© 8.1, Rifle 8.1, Lord Nolan 8.1, Lady Lucy 7.13, Patronatus 7.13, Purple Heather 7.11, Kerlie 7.11, Vice Admiral 7.9, Bafrano 7.9, Danilo 7.9. Kuringai 7.9, Gillamatong 7.9, Posidas 7.9, 'Flavian 7.9, Maltman 7.7, Diabolo 7.7. Nobel 7.7, Philio 7.7, Woolerina 7.7, Banderia 7.7, Gay Bob 7.7, Golden Point 7.7. Sergius 7.7, Riffian 7.5, Sand bath. 7.5, Hartfell 7.5, Dhobi 7.5, Hoax 7.5, Flava 7.5, Mountain Princess 7.5, Cisco 7.5, ,Wilari 7.5, Cali Boy 7.3, Karnattan 7.3, Odist 7.3, Mutilator 7.3, Sunlike 7.3, Sconsor 7.3, Flaith 7.3, En Haut 7.3, St. Medoc 7.3, 'Durdane 7.3, Pcsio 7.1, Soquarious 7.1, Yarrabar 6.13, La Fidel I© 6.13, Didus 6.13, Borambil 6.13. Plamen G. 13, Pretty Peg 6.13, Honey wood 6.13, Prince Lack 6.13, Wassail 6.13, Twa Brigs 6.!3, Malthus 6.13. Earl of Grafton 6.13, Piastre 6.13, Blythesom© 6,11, Sanskrit 6.11, Mashtun 6.11, Nancgai 6.11, Martyr© 6.11, Imprint 6.11, Indiscreet 6.11, Isothermal 6.11, Blue Band 6.9, Cnthcart 6.9, Mary Seaton 6.9. Sentronus 6.9, Malheur 6.9, Gidgiel 6.9, • Radiator 6.9, Electramile 6.0, Kate Barlass 6.8, Rhetia 6.8, First Aura to 6.7,' Loru 6.7, Chaste 6.7. Salvator Rosa 6.7. Haze 6.7, Chenille 6.7, Sir Percival 6.7, England 6.7, Bheims 6.7. Hunterston 6.7, Nard 6.7, Psyttyx 6.7. Maltee 6.7. Fulminic 6.7, Bov Blue G. 7, Crown Grant 6.7. Worroiigh 6.7, St. Vano 6.7, Brewster 6.7, Euc-adcr 6.7, Calidor 6.T, Crucial 6.7. MELBOURNE CUP.

Th© following are the acceptors for tho Melbourne Cup, of 7000 sovs; two

miles (run on Xoveinl>er 7th): —Trafalgar 9.9, Prince Foote 9.5, Comply King 9.7, Los Angeles- 9. Beverage 8.12, Fieri runs 8.10, The Pa.n*ian 5.9, Blaiigonr 8.7, Brondsword 8.7. Styria 8.5, Bridge 8.5. Jolly Beggar 8.5, Aurcfodina 8.5, Britain 8.1, Flavcl 8.1, Patnonatiu* 8, Lady Lucy 8, liord Nolan 7.J3, Simon's Fortune 7.12. Ferrari 7.12, Jacamar 7.11, Uhobi 7.10, Golden Point 7.10, Diabolo 7.9. Posadas 7.9, Gellamantong 7.8, Riffinn 7.8, Rifle 7.8, Gay Bob 7.8. Maltman 7.7, Buko Foote 7.7. Drumreagh 7.7, Purple Hoathor 7-7. PosTnc-den 7.7, Vice Admiral 7.7, Woolorina 7.C, Philio 7.6, Wilari 7.5, Flavian 7.5. Kcvlio 7.5, Snndbath 7.5. Bidiw 7.5, Nuwa.ru Eliza 7.5, Sconcer 7.4, Sf.. Medoc 7.4, Bandeira 7.4, Queen Regent 7.3, Danilo 7.3, Prizefighter 7.3. Flameu 7,3. Flava 7.3, Call Bov 7.2. Snorkle 7.11, Cisco 7.1, Plait h T.l.Glue 7.1, Adgio 7.1, Ilaidfoll 7.1, Nobel 7. Restitution 7. Marlyre 7, Odis 7, Purbans 7, StruthE. 7, Mountain Princess 7. Bn Haul 6.13, Pcsio 6.13, Munster 6.13, Blind Murphy 6.13, Wassail 6.13. Mutilator G. 13, Chaste 6.12, Nari 6.12, Sergius 6.12, Shnja 6.12, Sentronus 6.11, EnncDa 6.11, Midnight Sun G.ll, Kamattan 6.11, Guineas 6.10, Sandy Mao 6.10, Edinborcugh 6.10. Squires <6.10, Lithoshm 6.10. Ladies' Man 6.10, Yarrabar 6.9, Tv,-a Prigs 6.9, Gidgial 6.9, Mai thus 6.9. Malheur 6.9, Sun bury 6.0, Salvator Rosa 6.9, Alarm 6.9, Piastre 6.8, impressive G.B, Broad Crust G.B, Kato Ba.riass 6.8, Hieraeidca 6.8. Crucial 6.7, Calidor G. 7, Ilhetia 6.7, Blythesomo 6.7, Brewster 6.7, ArnisdaJe G. 7, Wanegai G. 7, Inidi 6.7, Radiator G.». St. Yauo 6.7, Sanskrit 6.7, Recaller 6.7, WorrougK 6.7, Uncle Sam 6.7, AlKlicator 6.7, Mash tun 6.7, North ‘Woodleigh 617. Pelorus Jack 6.7, Psyttyx 6.7, Hippon 6.7, Crown Grant C. 7, ATali: Bin 6.7. Hondo Bvta 6.7, Boy Blue 6.7, Ocean Blue 6.7. Malteo 6.7, Fulrainic 6.7, Ring Pharaoh 6.7, EloebtamiJe G. 7, Bo)an 6.7, Langloh 6.7, Etruscan 6.7, IToneywood 6.7, isothermal 6.7, Cohna 6.7. Belle Vive 6.7, Hunterston 6.7, La Fiddle G. 7, Indiscreet 6.7, Marled C. 7. Prelude 6.7, Prineo Lack 6.7, Chenille 6.7, Caraballo 6.7, England. 6.7, Orodes 6.7, Wood 6.7, Blue Band 6.7, Haze 6.7, Sir Percival 6.7, Port Hunter 6.7, Ecuador 6.7. The foregoing are subject to interstate scratehings. HUEDLES By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. (Received August 1, 10.50 p.m.) MELBOURNE, August 1. The following are the acceptors for the Australian Hurdle Race of 1300 sovs, three miles and a half less 92 yards, to be run on August sth : —Obi 11.5, Arquebus 11.5, Invenuay 10.7, Minato 10.5, Battery 10.3, Steam 9.13, Yarrabar 9.13, Bribery 9.5, Rufus 9, Black Native 9, Stern Anchor 9, Wounderlea 9, Flash Jack 9/ Hunterston 9.