SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18075, 25 October 1920, Page 2

SPORTING.

GORE RACES. (FROM Qto QWM Cobrespoicdsht.) rrn,. P IN v ERCABGtLL October 23. The Gore meeting was opened in One weather, and there was a large attendance. Tho track was very hard and Michaela did not append n T uoudition6 - With a better pilot up •she would have more fully extended Silver Peal' ,} vever ' wo " , witll something in hand. Mr I>r',l s, n.- r( :' ,^' sc "' allve of the Socict'v for tho ■iro i .> C Cruelty to Animals, promptly delrifwus. who b«il;e I'Oth his mid legb wbun he struck the post and rails. In \lr abk ' u l bsellUo °f Mr H. E. Harlev, ilB Goo U "?^oi aR 6tar , t ? r - " un »S 'he day •U8,6.. 10s, cr £.WS4 moru than last year, passed through the totiihsaior. Results FIRST HACK .IJA2JDIOAI', of ISOsovs. Seven furlongs. Ktta, 7.8 (A. 11. Wilson) 1; Blue Ad-I'l'-'r i'i 2; Moneymifsk, 7.12 (It. JLLellau), .1. 'Hie following horses started: Etta !; 8 ' . Unrolling Order 0.0, Cannie J.-.ek 8.0, ir'4tle Drift car. 8.01, Linton 7.7, Bine Admiral i.2 Bed Eagle., car. 7.2, Kokmvai 7.7. Moneyniuslc led for halKi-mile. anil then Ella look charge, and going on won easily bv one length and a-half from Blno Admiral, who beat -Moneymusk by a head for second place, Kokowai being lioxt. Time, lmin 30sec. 01AMA TROT HANDICAP, of 140sovs. One mile and a-hr.'f.—S'veet Chimes, scr. (A. M'Leilaji), 1St. Mihiel, «er (Owner), 2; Armistice, 48yds Vw! ?\ The.starters were: Sweet Chimes scr, fct. Mihiel 48vtls behind, Quick March scr, Seaward Spot 36yds, Armistice 148rds (coupled wifi Biddy Xracey) 72yds, Black- rfarold 4Svds, Gold.vater 60yds, Laura Child scr, War Scott 24vds, Horn Jim scr, FnH Cry GOyds, ILaselfleld "ser, Dark ltosine scr,' First Line 48vds, Silver Shoe 108 yds, Bed Empress 48yds, "lloseberv 84vds. Sweet, Chimes and St. Mihiel ran together over the hist mile, and the former finally won by two lengths. Armistice was eight lengths awav, followed by Fnll Cry, Mascot, and Seaward" Spot. Time, 3niin,^44sec. •, _ WAIKAXA HANDICAP, Of 275sovs. On© mile and a distance. Beugeroop- 7.3 (T. Metcalfe) ... 1 Linden, 7.9 (A. H. Wilson) 2 Silent King, 6.12 (F. Yoight) 3 The starters were : Bengeroop 7.3, Sileat King 6.12, Linden 7.9, :Tin Soldier 8.5, Melee 8.5,' Eltus 8.5,. Jock 8.4. Silent King led out from a good start, and was closely attended by Linden, Tin Soldier, and Bengeroop as they turned out of the straight. Bengeroop and Silent King led Linden along the hack, and turning lor home Silent King was in trouble. In a good raco home Bengeroop stalled off Linden and beat him by half-a-lcngth. Silent King was thrui lengths away, third, with Tin Soldier and Melee next.. Time, lmin 56sec. DOMINION HACK HANDICAP, of 350sovs. Six furlongs.—Sartolite, 8.10 (R. O. Reed), 1; Good Start, 8.2. (J. M'Ohesney), 2; Sunlit, 8.12 (A. M'Mullin), 3. The starters were: Sunlit 8.12, Sartolite 8.10, Mantna 8.11, Post Haste 9.0, Mettle Drift 8.12, Vice Grand 8.4, Wild Night 8.7, Good Start 8.2, Lady Knight 8.7, Mademoiselle Fendalma 8.2, Admiral Fisher 8.2, Canio 8.2, Wild Shot 8.2, Royal Admiral 8.2, Glen Hupai 8.2, Bosaiire 5.2, Las 3?almas 8.2, Strowand 5.2. Sartolite and Sunlit were the smartest out, and they led to the straight, where the former went on and won by two lengths and from Good Start; who beat Sunlit by a neck. Canioi. Mautau, and Wild Night came next iu the order named. Time, lmin lGsec. WANTWOOD STEEPLECHASE, of i4ssovs. About two miles and a-quarte.r.—Take Down, 11.0 (T O'Connor), 1; Palladio, 11.3 (J. M'Chesney), -*, Dunmure, 10.7 (G. Feilding), 3. The starters were: Palladio 11.3, Take Down 11.0, Precious Metal 0.7, Whipcord 9.7, Dunmnre 10.7, Cazna 10.9, ' Glenisla 10.9., Precious Metal took up the running and was bowling along under a good' pull in front of Take Down and Palladio. WTiipoord jumped over the rails at the third fence. . Beginning the last circuit Take Down moved up to Precious Metal, and the pair raced to the pqst-and-rails together.' The latter came down and broke both his hind legs. Take Down went on and won easily by six lengths from Palladio, who beat Dnnmure bv eight lengths. Can/.na was a moderate fourth. Time, 4min 54 3-osec. ■ STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of. .ISOsovs. Six furlongs—Silver Peak, S.'e (G. Young), 1 ; Satisfaction, 8.5 (G. Lowe), 2;- Michaela, car." 8.10 (C. Rask), 3. The starters were: Satisfaction 8.5,' Michaela S.lO, Silver 9.6, Killowen 0.5, Bokelaine 8.3. Bokelaine led out from Satisfaction whilst Michaela was a bit slow to move. Bacing along the back Satisfaction was leading Rokelaine anil Killowen, with Silver Peak two lengths a.wav, followed three lengths further back by Michaela. Silver Peak moved up as they approached the straight, where Michaela also came on. In the run home Silver Pfeak drew up and won nicely by a short head. Michaela finished three lengths off, third and Killowen was close up. Time, lmiu 13 4-s=ee' BALFOUR TBOT HANDICAP,' of 135sovs. One mile.—Ferry Wallace, scratch (Owner), lDragoon, ,36yds behind (A. M'Lellan), 2; Miss ONeill scr (R. Berry), 3. Starters: Miss O'Neill sor, Dragoon 36yds behind, Elma Bov 60, FernWallace scr, Eros 72, Moonglow scr, Bosebery 108. Ferry Wallace bpgan smartly, but Miss O'Neill broke np after being slow to move. Ferrv Wallace kept clear and won by 12 lengths from' Dragoon who beat Miss O'Neill by a similar distanced with Eros next. Time, 2min 25 2-Spec. CHARLTON HANDICAP, of IGOsovs. One mile.. —Kilkee, 8.9 (W. Robinson), 1; Revolution, 7.12 (S. M'Donald), 2; Marianne, 8.4 (R. C. Heed) 3 Starters: Kilkee 8.9, Thad<Jens 8.12, Twinkle 8.4 Marianne 8.4, Mirea 7.0, Revolution 7.12, Awahou <•9. devolution took charge as they entered the back stretch Tvnnklo getting a bad ran. Bevolution !l- n , , . mt<> the sfrniekt, where Twinkle was still last A good race home saw Kilkee win bv three-parts of a length, Marianne being the same distanoe away, third, and Twinkle, finishing fust close up. Time, lmin 44 4-ssec. ' The following are the acceptances for the second day:— Apprentices' Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Etta B.IJ, Sartolite 0.10. Twinkle 8.9, Blue Admiral 8 'I Moneyihusk 8.0, Mettle Drift 8.0,. Martifors s'.i)' Flag Lieutenant 7.7. Kokowai 7.7, Galwav 7 i Good Start 7.7, Linden 7.7. * ' Mataura Trot. Two. miles.—Black Harold. Hoch Aye, Queen's Lane,. Seaward Spot, War Seott limit, Cold Water 13yds behind, First Toll 1" S, idd y „ Tr i°y r o 24. Jane Wilkes 60, Nellie Soott GO, lull Cry 84, Silver Shoo 84, Matty's Boy Gore Cup, of SOOsovs. One mile and- a-quarter! —Eleus 8.5, Tin Soldier 8.5, Bengeroop 8.3, Melee 8.3, Jock 7.13, Linden (.13, Thaddeus 7.7, Almoner .7.3, Silent King 7.0. Waimea Hack Handicap. Sir -furlongs.—Sartohto 8.12, Etta 8.12, C ittach 8.11, Sunlit 8.5, Mirza 8.5, Monej-mnsk 8.2, Mettle Drift 8.1, Mantua 8 0 Good Start 7.12, Cannie Jack 7.12, Ladv Knisht W0 Wild Night 7.10, Admiral Fisher" amt Fedelma"-7 I>almaB ' - Eastern ' Steeplechase. About two miles and aq\°o H; 3 ' 10.7, Dunmnre 10.5, rard 0 7 xie 9 " 9 ' Cazna 9-7, Whip! Flying Handicap. Six furlongs.—Killowen 9.2, S" 1 ,,9-2. Satisfaction 8.10, BoleJaino 8.0 lijglxt Bells *.15, devolution 6.9. Lalwur Day Trot. Ono mile and a-hall— Dark Bosme scratoh, Laura Child scr, Harold's Treasure 24yds behinu, Rothetar 24, War Scott °4 Tin Hi 24, Miss O'Neill 36, Ar^kce%G, Bh-ui'hSSW 3G, Evening Chimes 48, Hoch ■ Ave 48, Bed Em PT ?f S ,% s Eattc T "2, Harold Soon 84. •_Munhiku Handicap. One mile.—Kilkee 9 5 ho" 7?9 . 8.4, Revolution 8.2, AwaWELLINGTON RACES. (Per li.viTiiu i'Jihiis association.) WELLINGTON, October 23. * The Wellington Raemg Club's spring meetiit? was opened to-day at I'toUiam- S* bSffl' weather and before a very large attendance.\ The track was in the best order and some fast times weie registered. , The totalisator handled £75,842 for the day, as-against £51,133 10s for the corresponding aay last year. Results: TAITA HACK HANDICAP. Four furlongs.Cappnig Day (R.-'lUckie), 7.0, 1; Winning >lit •i'? 0 o n Backsheesh (A. R. M'Cormack), 8.0, 3. Also started: Prince Pgtou'/ fin lieatii-eld 8.0, Scion 8.0, EdendaJc 8.0, 'l'he Hawk 8.0, Anomaly 8.0, Mountain Peer 7is Grotesque 7.13, Hfimbolt 7.12, Desertion 7.11' Palestrina /.9, SJceping Beanty .7.9, Sensible 7.1)', Laurie /.J, Leithfield 7.9, Martial Daivn 7.G Heads separated the first iouj horses. Prince Ferouz wad fourtli. limoj 47eco. i\v 1 n I r Ai I IJI ?7 AI " , ' l . 9 ne mile—lrnaribbon (W Lell), 9.U, i; Vagabond (S. Refd), 10.1, 2; Walton (R Mackit), 7.7, 3. Also started: iiespass 10.0, Lord Nagar 8.2, Dainty Step 9.0 Pnntemps 8.8, Denand 8.4. Risingham 8.2 Motuhai 8.2, Eojul l'j:change 8.0,' Bagdad 8.0 Lspei-auce 7.7, 7.7. ■ Won by a heid' with half-a-length between 6econd and third' Dainty step was fourth. " Time, lmin 41 l-ssoo. EIMUTAKU HANDICAP. One miuT—lwM (A. Hare), 7.13 1; Warrawee (R. Malaga (A. Ellis), 6.10, 3. Also 'started: Ben Bolt 8.10, Insurrection 8.10, Bitters 8.3, Counter Stroke 8.1, Flight Commandeei- 8.4, Adopted 7.11 Missland 7J, Bamorar 7.0, La Paloma 7.0, Pitch Dark 6.12, Silk Rein 6.10, Gratnition G. 9. Warraweo won by a short head, with a length and a-hali between bocond and. third. Samovar was' iourth. Time, lmin ilsec. WELLINGTON HANDICAP. Ono mila and three furlongs. Gasbag (A. Dixon), 7.2 _. ... ... j Bonnie Heather (B. Beed), 6.13 ... ." 3 Kilrush •>(J. Campbell), B.U 1" ~ 3 Also started: Karo tLS, Glencanny Bed Bibbon 8.9, Oratress 8.9, Tentcrileld 8.0, Bebuff H'i' 7.12, Bonnie Maid 7.10, Stariand I,"'' '- 0 . Kilgour ; 6.9, Johnny Walter 7.2. Rose I ink 7.2. Gasbag won by a head, with a length and a-hall between second and third Kilgour was fourth. Time, 2mia 45sec. I- HURDLES. One mile n-nH three-ouar-ters.—Manihera (J. Kaan), 9.3, 1: Faletafl (H. iL Sweeney), 9.9, 2; Ladogeor (J. Decry), ILB, X Aito 6-urted; Kohu lii.6, Meltchikoii Bombproof 10.2, Master Boris 10,6, BirkecvfOe 9.9, Oraue 0.4, Goolava 9.0, Won by it length, with three lengths Dctvocn second and third. Orane wiis fonrth.' Time, 3min 14 l-sste-STAKES. Four (11. Gray), 1; Rational (A. !M'Cormack).2; Fulsome (li. Beid), 3. Also stated: ZerT Bodyguard, Totan, Kick Off, .Hntariia, Mixture! Left, Pnncess Pat, Pamdamo, StraighUaoe. Won , !l , with two lengths between second and third. Kick Off was iourth. Time, 47 l-6eeo. Obi'Oßliß HAXTiICAl 1 . Six furiongs.—Truthful (11. Reed), 7.0, 1; Blackhead (D. Boed), 7.12, ?-■ . (B. Morris), BJ2, 3. Also etartedl Kiphng 8.10, Tui-trix BJ, Amberine 8.1, Strategy B.G, Prince Hal 8.4, Oanyon 7.12, Magistrate 8.0, Martian Miss 8.0, Askari 7.10, MiUtaire 7.10. Valley Rose 7.9, Eisteddfod 7.6, Shamrock • GO3, Forty Winks 7.3, Barleycorn 7J!, Happy Days 7.2, Sir Ituon U.L3. Won - by a long neok, with-half-a-length between woo ml aud third. Barieyoorn was fourth. Time, lmin I3sec. SHORTS HANDiCAJ. 1 . Six furlongs.—Royal Stag (H. xoimg), BJ, 1; SoUandlo (L. Morris), ~.i, 2-, lioucn (0. Barry), 7.8, 3. Also Btaited: Surveyor 9.10, Mmihikn 7.5, Qirysosfom 7.4, Buddy 7.2, Sweet Memory 6.10, La Pane 6.9. Won by a head, with half-a-lengtli between second and third. Ruddy was fourth. Time, lmin 12secThe following aro the second day's acceptances — Bosenoath Handicap. Four furkings-—Princo Ferons S~i, Bactohoish 8.2, Still Boa 7.12, Anomaly 7.10, Scion 7.10, Zero Hour 7.10, Wheatfield 7.10 Eden dale 7 JO, Tho' Hawk 7.10, Mounnlain Peer 7.9, Humboldt 7.9, Grotesque 7.8, Dissertation 7 7 Princess Pat 7.7, Dnmo StraiUace 7.7, Bodygnard 7.7, Mataeka 7.G, T.-iip.rru 7.5, Ixnthfleld 7.6, Mixturo 7.5 Lc Sulo 7.3, Red Band 7.3, Sensible *7.3 Martial Dawn 7.2,

Second Hurdlu Hhadioap. One mlla end t*halL —Ladogcur 11.8, Meltchilcod 1003, Bombproof 10.7 Maniliiaru 10.5, Master Boris 10J, FabtaQ 10 L Oraue 9.1!, Goolwa 9.0. i'earce Handicap. One mile.—Boyal Stag 8.11 irna Ribbon 8.10, Glenoanny 8.7, Red Bibbon 8.6 7 iT tj n- S w P S - i ' T B ,? a^ ettcr S- 1 - Bonny Ileatte 7.13, Right and Left 7.15, Maioha 7.10, 80-Peeo 7..1, Bouen 7.G, Printemps 7.0, Demand 6.12. Motuihi G.lO, Bagdad G. 7, O o Ta S rua lI:u "? ic:, P' Seven furlongs.—Miss Maid ?; 2 ' Warrawre !U2, NgaU 8.12, Amberine 8.8, Ben Bolt 8.7, Bitters 8.6, Walion B.G, Insurrection B.G Blaokhoad 8.1, Counterstroke 8.1, Strategy 71'> Adopted 7.3, Rebuff 7 0 MiUtaire 7.8, Blilsfulnes* V.b, M.uiago 7A, liistcddlod 7A, Samovar 7.3, Tout iion Miss Laud 7.0, Txi Palonia G. 12. Ruahino Handicap. Six furlonge.—lloyal lixohtingo 8.13, Warrawee 8.11, XgaLa 8.11, Kipling 8.10, Prince Hal 8.2, Plight Commandor 8.1 Canyon 8.0, Martian Miss 7.12, Askari 7.8, Valiev Hose Shamrock 7.5, Forty Winka 7.1, Barley. IT"" - I>a ? s e -12. Srady M'Donald 6.10, Rimutaka 6.0, Jackaroo (i.9, Wanigan' G. 7, Eist-edd-Champion Plate. One milo and —ICilrnsh 0.1, Vagabond 9.4, Yolo 0.4, Amythas 0.0, ,' T '- ncal1 "y 3-0, Arrowsmitti 9.0. Tresnuss >\ n Hoyul Stag 9.0 Stattaod 0.0, Karo 111, EuoTA ' B ° nnfe Ashid B ' l3 ' 'J H Tpuile Stakes. Five fnrlongs.—Kink Off 7 S 8 '- I '™ 9 - ; -- T ?|T *% G tn% m? ', Ettrl / Daira 7 "'. Astinomc .7.;!, ™ 7 -°' Biackmaii GREYMOUTn TROTTING CLUB. (Paa TJarini Press, association.) r> G&EYMOUXH, October 24. Grey mouth Trotting Club's spring meeting u.u> opened m line weather and before a hm-o attendance. Ihe track was iu excellent order Jhe totalisator handled £10,476, as against £7617 10* for tho corresponding day l a ?t year. Results • BIRD WOOD HANDICAP' (Harness). One milo and -Phi! bnuth, 9sec, Urift? S y 4?'!°°' , lt)£iec ' 3 " Also started :• Sever Will o*oc, lidewater 7seo. Beckcnham Lass 7*cc, h J Boo ' l i l P ce Mao Alice L /see, Westieigu i sec. liMi winner icxi throughout, and won y n,"T'f,,r. Xime ' 44SCC. „ HANDICAP (Harness). One milo. S'rfJ-n y ' li La(iy lOs'eo, 2: peter ILlliUau, lsec, 3. Also started: Uiss Bye scr, L.K. 3seo, Hose Traoev Sscc, Repiugton 8«: c, Lmeiald ta-reen Bsec, Peterson Osee, Bundaberg lOse., Kautapu lOsec, Forest Banger lOsec. Won by liali-a-iongrh, with two Itngtlis bettt-een second aixd toiird. Time, 2min 30 HANDICAP (iiaxiiess). one mileand a-halij—tkr Henry, 7sec, 1; Prince Hnon, 4ece, Dojd ?' '5P 0 .. 3 - Ah® startedPalnidale scr, i-iorenoe La Baoio 2sec, Orange Pippin Tsec Jle -^ ac 7sec, Mju'yhillj 7sec. 'lhe winner led over the last mile and won by liaU-a-length, with one length between second anu third. Time, 3min 40 3»osec. Withers, the rider of Dollv, Doyle, was cautioned after an inquiry ior not" ketninc his position. _ b IIOI'AL OAE (Harness). One mile" and a-haLf.—Bundaberg, 16sec, 1; Dimlight, Ifeec, 2; liley, 13sec, 3. a.tso started: Osier scr, Inquisitive Gscc, Bosc Tracey 7sec, Bomany Ej-e Ose-c, ltut.li Hall Usee, Bepiugton Usee, Peteiocn 13sec, Uuana 13sec, Brown ltose l.'lsec. The winner led throughout, ajid won by half-a-length, with two lengths separating second and - third. Time 3min 50 4-sacc. ' BLA K JJc-TOW' if HANDICAP (Harness). One inile and a-quarter.—Golden Pippiu, 4sec, 1; Guess Bsws, 2; Dolly Doyle, Bsec, 3. Al-.,0 started: Maryhill Bsee, Eciie ilnc Bsec, Boinbow Ssec, Bundook Bsec. A fme fmish. W'on by a neck, -with liali-a-leugth between second and third. Time, Smin 0 l-ssoc. DIGGERS' HANDICAP (Saddle). One mileBlue Drift, Bsec, 1; Yenot, Sstc, 2; Wayside, Ssec, .1. Also started: Aliss Marion scr, Soprano 2sec, Lady Bombay 4, Bundook Gsec, Rita li 6sec, Uevolia Gsec, Young Ivy 7sec, Vi'airoa Belle Bsec, Beckcnham Lass Bsec (coupled with Xenot), Smithy Dillon Ssoc, Prince Mac Bsec, \Vestlei"h Bsec, Lady Clarice Bsec, Foxglove Sscc. A good race till Soprano broke her straps. Blue Drift won by half-a-length, with a length between second and third. Time;. 2min 23sec. OriRA HANDICAP (Saddle). One mile and ahalf.—Arran Lad, ssec, 1; Inqniiiitive, Ssec, 2; L.m, ssec, 3. Also started: Mies Rve scr, Red Peter losec, Pleetwing 15sec, Westland" Lass 15sec. llie winner trotted well and won .by a length. Time, 3inin 54 3-ssec. AVIATION HANDICAP (Harness). One mile. —I'rinco Huon,. 7sec, 1; Florence La Badie 6sec, -< Beach . Boy, 6sec, 3. Ako Btarted: The Monkey ssoc, Peony Ssec, Tanekaha "sec, Mako Mako scr. Tl>e winner led. througliout, and won by half-a-length, with a neck between second and tlurd. Time, 2min 24 l-sseo. Palmdala was withdrawn and the investments wore returned. The following are the acceptances ior the sc-cond day (Monday) :—' Tradesmen's Handicap (Saddle). Two miles.— Arran Lad scr, Hita' H. 2. 6econds, Tidewater 9, Elite 9, Foxglove 9, Alice L 9, Buth. Hall 11, Payday 16, Bennie Dillon 16. Gieseking Handicap (Harness). Two miles.— Miss Eye scr, Osier ecr, Peter MHillan scr, L.R. 6 seoonis, Rose Tracey v lO, Peterson 12, Eley 12, Guana 12, Bomany Bye 12. Hurricane Handicap (Saddle). One mile.—The Monkey 3 seconds, Palmdale 3, Golden Pippin 3, Beach Boy 4, Soprano 4, Tanekaha 6. Guess 7, Edie Mac 7, Blue Drift 7. Labour Day Handicap (Harness). Two miles. •Sir Henry ecr, Priiica Hucn sor, Maryhill ssec, Dolly Doyle 5, Lady Linwood G, Orange Pippin 6, Never Will 6. : Ngahere Handicap (Harness). Ono mile and a-half.—Osier ecr, Miss Eye . scr, Inquisitive' 6 6econds, Rose Tracey 7, Bundaberg 9, Best Boy 9, Bomany Eya 10, Peterson 10, Guana 10, Ladv ' Lena 10, Brown Eose 10, Ruth Hall 10. Cobden Handicap (Saddle). One mile and aihalf.—Golden Pippin scr, Palmdale scr, Miss Marion 2s.ee, Beach Boy 2, Bine Drift 8, LadyBombay. 8, Wayside 10, Prince Mac 12, Lady Clarice 12. ' Runanga Handicap (Saddle). One mile and a-half.—Arran Lad 3 seconds, L.B. 5, Inquisitive 6, Lady Lena 10, Bundaberg 10, Dimlight 10, Bepington 11, Eley 13, Fleetwing 15, Red Peter 18,. Westland Lass 15. Whirlwind ' Handicap (Harness). • One mile and a-quarter.—Mako Mafco scr, Peony 5 seconds, The Monkey 6, Beach Boy 6, Florence La Badie G, Soprano 6, Tanekaha 8, Gness 9, Dolly Doyle 9, Maryhill 10, Orange Pippin 10, Edie Mais 10, Yenot 10, Rainbow 10. ' RACING IN AUSTRALIA. z MELBOURNE, October 24. (Received Oct. 24, at 5.5 pjn.) The Moonee Valley Cnp resulted': —Whitephast, 1; >'Lnteplayer, 2; Paratoo, 3. Won by a neck. Time, 2min 57secVICTOBIAN TRAINING NOTES. MELBOURNE, October 23. At Fleininffton this morning' the weather was showery. Poitrel beat Kcnnaquhair by lour lengths over a mile and a-quarler on the grass in 2min 14sec. Salitros (\t. Cormell) and Skysail (with a light-weight up) finished together alter a gallop, the last fife furlongs of which took lmin ISsec. Finmark (Jack Findlay) beat Bed Cardinal over three furlongs in 35-Jsec. Erasmus and Syoe Knight beat Mallurys over 10 furlongs in 2min 15isec. Malurys had ' the worst of the weights. Greenstead did nine hirlongs m 2min 21-scc, and Drumoro and Pers-hore : ran 11 furlongs on the sand in 2min 31sec. Seahound covered 12 fnrlongs on '.ho tan in 2min 4Gsec. At Caulfield thev weather was showery. Bossini, Hatan, and King of the' Forest did the best mile in lmin 46Jsec, Elfacre and Cetigne talcing lmin 48seo ior the eamo distance. Red Dome covered three furlongs in 39sec. British Arch did a mile in lmin 67sec. David did nsefnl work, and Wirraway ran nine furlongs on the sand in 2min 3sec.

POVERTY 82.Y HUNT CLUB. ' (Per United Press Association.) GISBOHNI'j, October 23. Tho following axe the acceptances for the Poverty Bay Hunt Club's meeting:— Hunters' Bracelet.- One mile.—Tornea 12.7, Simray 11.7, Kata Kehna 11.3, Roberta IL3, Bnteland 11.3. Swarthmoor Maiden Hack Handicap. Five furlongs.—Whai Korero 9.0, Lady Muriel 8.13, Queens Up 8.11, Jovial 8.11, Diabolic 8.11, Tarenmoc 8.11, Loch Dhu 8.11, Lady Flash 8.11, Tarenguroa 8-11, Thrill 8.11, Fore George S.ll,'Tanhinu 8.11, Ban de Cologne BJ.I, Bobella 8.11, Martini 8.8, 8.8, May Bloom 8.8, General Carrington 8.8, Spadcrna 8.8. . Taupara Hunters' Hurdles. One milo and ahaif.—Tornea 11.13, Brunswick 11.13, Gay Boy 10.13, Mannikin 10.13, May Held 10.7, Kata Kehua 10.7. ! He.-rton Handicap. Six furlongs.—Dribble 8.10, Blaok Lace 8.12, Patetonga 8.12, Orawia 8.9, Irar puka 8.8, Prince Randall 8.6, Beathermoon 7.11, Shaki 7.10j Whanoko 7.3, Loch Dhu 7.0, Lady Muriel 7.0, Hyrax 7.0. Hunt Club Steeplechase. Two nrQes and a-half. —Brunswick 12.10, Gay Boy 11.7, Pa got 10.12 Waiohika 10.10, Cboinman 10.7, Golden Point 10.7.' Rapanui Hack Flat. Seven furlongs.—Pavilion 9.0, Prince . Randall 8.10, Heaihermoon. 8.4, Over There 8.2, Raporoa 8.0, Prince Willonyi 7.13 Whanoko 7.9, Nick's Head 7i), Colonel Arch 7.9' White • Hope 7.8, Martini 7.7, May Bloom 1.7 Lady Flash 7.7, Mcrekara 7.7, Tanhinu 7.7 Hvrav 7.7. J Hunters' Elat Handicap. One mile trnd a-quar-ter.—Tornei 11.12, Mannikin 11.10, Brnnswick 11.8, Sunmy 10.13, Gay Boy ILIO, Roberta 10.7. ■Mayfleld 10.7, Bnteland 10.7. Handicap Trot. One mile and a-qtiarter.— Pitaroa scratch, Bed George 9 seconds, Dillon 13 Wild Lad 14, Gladiolus 20, Aznbnsh 21, Scottish Child 23, St. Andrew 24, Don Dillon 28, Clara Lincoln 26, Miss Heath cote 27, Peter Soott 27. POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB. (Per United Press Association.) GISBOBNB, October 23. The following acoeptanocs have been received for the first day of the Poverty Bay Turf Quit's meeting:— Junction. Handicap. Five fnrlongs.—Sweet Corn 10.4, Lionskin 9.10, Orawai 8.6, Irapuka 8.5, Carioature 8.5, Tieki 5.4, Lady Gazely 7.3, Nick's Head 7.0, Whapoko 7.0j Lady Muriel 7.0. First Hurdles Handicap. One mile and threequarters.—Oymer 11.8. .Con 11.8, Crosswords 10.2, G-ay Boy 9.0, Nioomar' 9.0, Marua 9.0. ' Boselsuid Hack Haunicap. Six furiongs.—Prince Randal B.G, Tigrinin B_l, Hoathermoon 7.11, Anata 7.10, Over There 7.9, Colonel Arch 7.3, Bunny 7.3 White Hope 7.1, Lady Jluriel 7.0, ianhinu 7.0', Martini 7.0, McTfJcai© 7.0, May Bloom 7,0 Tiara 7.0. , ' Spring Handicap. One njile and a-qnarter — Gaiique 10-% Oleft 8.3, Athens n 8.0, Perfect Dav 7.11, Lady Energy 7;o, Paictonga 7.5, Hookah 7 3 Onit«nr G. 7, * ' Welter Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Knltive 10 ?3 Goldshine 10.3, Pavilion 9.7, Glengylo 9.3. PEr4in' King 9.1, Shaki 8.9, Red Edna 8 5, Whanoto 8 " Sunray 8.0, Hyrax 8.0, Gokxrada 8.0. Maiden Sccrry. Four furlongs. ,All 8.0.-,ToviaL Queens Up, Knircoe, Loeh Dhu, Demlove, Martini Kay Bloom, CJhaplin, Diabo'.-o, Lady mash, Lmd' Bind, CaotaJjOe, Whai Karcra, Baoiante, Tenpora! Fort G«jrge, Taringaroa, Htretaja, Peppermint Bobella, Spadona. ' Flying Handioap. 'Six furiongs.—lionskin 811 Dribble 8.13, Actlfid 8.8, Black Ta<x 7.11, Prineo Jewel 7.9, Orawia 7.9, Irapaka 7.8, Carieatare 7 7 Seki 7.7. * ' October HDplr Handicap. One rail#.—lVriTion 9.0, Glonrvio 8.10, Persian King 8.8, Oratenr 8 3 Prince Willonyx 7.12, Red Edna 7.11, Grantre 7?' Waikohu 7.8, Mannikin 7.4. '

TARATAHI CARTERTON RACES. (Per United Press Association-.) . WELLINGTON, October 23. f ° llc > wln S are the acceptances for the Tara-ta.u-Carterton meeting: TO Tri!ll »i > i ;lte T (B / oci ; L , l W <4ghts).-Melting Momenta, Waimahoe, Lady lima, Gold Pan, Whirawata, lierce Arrow, Jackarco, Rokanenane, Devote Desert Rose. Malincourt, Walthea, Sandv Mai Donald, Spare Moment, Clever Mary, Day ' Prndcnfc Li"l. Festivity, ileny Carterton Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.— Elcullus 9.0, Martian Miss 8.9, Blackhead 8 9 American Beauty .8.4, Mumble 7.13, Stutter "A I?' mss,and 7 - 3 > Beloved LsdJ- itcliet ..1, Runntaka 8.13, Hallucination Wairarapa ODnnty Cup. One mile and a-qnar-Rlhbon - 9 -8. Eose Wreath 8.8, Printemns 8.0, Bonnie Heather 7.13, Eose Pink 7.11, Miss 7 ~*, n^ d - y J' 7 ' S y«?ras 7.4, Railand 7.3, Matty 7.3, Tari 1.2, Doric 7.1, Scornful 6.12, EEperance fi.7. ' Bunny Jlemorial Handicap— Dunedrn Sweet Momon", Murihiku, Bekanui, Bnddv, Bonny Briar Gold Problem, Samarang, Bieure, Lady General. Jnmpers' Flat Baoe. One mile and a-quarter!— Gladfjl 11.13, Explorer 9.5. Retard 10.5, Spangle 10.1, Moutoa Camp 9.13, Master Boris 9.9, Orano 9.0, Lady Penza 9.0, Warmth 9.0. „ Tarjtahi Hack Welter. Seven furlongs Ngata 9.9, Bitters 9.4, Blcullus 9.4, Mumble 8.7, Missland 8.1, Transmission 8.1, Negambo 7.9, Ladv 'Witchet 7.8, Belle Noir 7.8, Bayswater 7.7, Ohiti Cafif PaeßM:i " < 77 Silk E€ ' n 7 " 7, Lady Penza 7.7, Maungaraki Welter. Seven fnrlongs.—Mill 0' Gowi-ie 9.1, Yasflkov 8.13, Bisingham 8.8, Rvcoarr 8.8, Ngata 8.7, Matty 8.4, Matatna 8.3, Tari 8.2 Doric 7.13, Lady General 7.10. ' Electi-ic Handicap. Five furlongs Handy 8 9 American Beauty 8.8, Samarang 8.8, Rieuse B.B* Tigrinia 8.6, Yankee Dan 8.3, Anfcomoana 7.13' Vitella 7.11, Timidity 7.10, Beloved 7.4, Sandv Mac Donald 7.2, Bayswater 7.2, Coronita 12 Wiimahoe 7.2, Gold Coast 7.2. HUNT CLUB RACES. Acceptances will close for the Otago Hunt dub raoes at the secretary's office at 9 o'clock tomorrow night.