SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18861, 14 May 1923, Page 4

SPORTING.

EORBITRY PARK MEETING. The concluding. card and final hi-ceting of the season at Forbury Park was terminated under highly favourable condition's tor tue time of the voar. The track was in quite good going order, but somewhat dead ana by no means favourable to fast times. Aeier thcless, the winner of the last race put up a track record without being fully extended in the last half-furlong. The only drawback to an interesting clay’s racing was tne fact that a bad light was in existence during the running,of the fifth and sixth races and made it somewhat difficult to distinguish tne runners, A local horse in Jack Arrah'landed the principal item on the programme. A. Pringle had been retained to drive the horse in his engagements, but had to miss the first day owing to , the unfortunate fire which destroyed; his hotel in Christchurch. 11®,."I 1 ®,."" 0 ® offered the drive on Saturday; but declined to take the reins because he held it; would be unfair to Bennett, who steered the horso on the first day. The win should stand as an encouragement to local owners, as Jack Arrah is the only horse trained on the course that was considered good enough to face the strong opposition from the northTaraire again went a good! raco, and would have been much harder to beat if ho could have obtained a berth nearer'' the rails, The starting on both days was up to a good standard, as at , the despatches each field seemed to bo individually fairly set to begin business. The judge had some close finishes to decide, but they went unquestioned, and it is pleasing to note the fact after some few voiced their opinions from impossible positions to form an accurate idea on the first day of the meeting. The management of the meeting had matters again working smoothly, and the various events were got off as promptly as possible. The attendance was very large, and although the financial returns did not pan out as good as last year, the general impression seemed to be that the programme ■ provided one of the •best meetings over held on the, course. This' should] be most encouraging to the club and spur it on to continue to cater for the sport on high-class lines. Worthy Bingen was made a strong-odds-chance for the Tahuna Handicap, and although he mixed gaits during the race he, with good reinsinanship, got balanced overhalf a 'mile from homo and racing past those in front finally won casing up. The winner is a stylish sort, and when acting right can jstep a pace which with more experience ’should, place him . amongst the front. rank brigade of trotters. Most. of the. .others broke up during the. race, but the winner outclassed the opposition, and would have been unlucky to lose. All the 26 on the card went to the pest for the Pacific ’ Handicap, in which "Wild Pointer and Quiver were elected much better favourites than Kanuknot and Barcelona, who were next in demand. , The field was well set when sent away, but several in the front' ranks broke up; and misbehaved "to such an extent that they interfered with several at .the; hack '■ of the handicap. King Copa unshipped his rider, and ,so did Wild Pointer, jvvliilst others who failed to get clear and take part in the race, included Menembsr, Polyanthus, Jean Mac, Ventura, and Kanuknot. When the field settled down Wee Daphne tock charge, and stalling off a late run from Quiver, beat him. by about four lengths. Quiver made up a lot of ground over the last half-mile, and failed to reach the winner, but might have done so with a better run. The mishap at the start was anything but a good advertisement for tho standing start for hobbled horses, and also shows tho necessity for the club, by means of sweepstakes, to thin out dangerously large fields., '

Mat Patch, General Derby, Bon Sonty, and Lady Ehvood were most fancied for the Improvers’ Handicap. When sent away James Maddison and Bonetto broke up, and Arran Lad -was pulled up early in tho race. Ladycliff took command and had! General 1 Derby disputing matters with her when ho mixed up. Mat Patch was giving Pringle a hard ride, but went better over the.’last half. Ladycliff had a six-length load going down the back from Lady Ehvood and General Derby settled his chance by breaking up three furlongs and a-half from home, where Fox:. Trot had arrived on 'the Scene with the leaders, and Mat Patch again' commenced’ to look dangerous. Ladycliff landed-in the straight with Lady Elwqod, Mat Patch, and Fox Trot in hot pursuit. A great race home saw, Ladycliff stall off Mat Patch and beat him by half a length, whilst Lady Ehvood was a short length away, with Fox Trot another half-length away, fourth. All the acceptors on the card contested the Victory Handicap,, which was an excellent betting race. Tarairo was'made a. pronounced favourite, with the combination formed by Emperor, Lady Joan, and Trix Pointer next in demand, whilst Pedro Pronto, " Grand Denver, and "Willie Lincblh also received strong support. The winner was one of the rank outsiders of the field. They were all sot fair when tho despatch took place, but Grand Denver failed to strike away at once, although he' soon got going. Peter Mac danced on the mark and took no pprt in the race. Royal Step, Jack Arrah, and Pedro Pronto showed the way ns the field left the straight, and after going a mile the horses were racing in close' order and provided tho finest racing spectacle ever seen on the track. Royal Step faded out and left Pedro Pronto in charge, [but . Jack Arrah assumed command when coming down the running to begin the last lap, and shot out as they entered the back stretch, when Tarairo. commenced to put' in a fine run. Grand Denver was also improving his position, and Pedro Pronto dropped out of it. Jack Arrah led into the straight about four lengths in front from Trix Pointer, Lady Joan, and Emperor, with Tarairo coming fast on the outside. Jack Arrah stayed on much better than on the first day, and lasted long enough to beat Tarairo by about two lengths. ■ Emperor was close up third, half a length away., artd., was closely attended ' by "Lady Jdan, Trix Pointer and Willie Lincoln. The winner appeared to be again made too ihuoh rise of, as he shot out half a mile from homo, but nevertheless won in meritorious style. He was evidently greatly .improved by his first raco, and, apart from the fact that Te/raire had to cover, a lot of ground on the outside of the field, the win, was devoid of the element of luck. Ho is a popular old battler/ and although trained by his owner a share of the praise in connection with tho success lias to be handed to W. 'Anderson, who lias been th© owner’© right-hand man in the stable of light-harness performers carrying thq cerise, chocolate sleeves, and gold cap also carried .by Hosoday—a good winner amongst the thoroughbreds. Black Haven broke up at the start of the Royal Handicap, and cannoned into Littlefield and knocked him over, and Hylas soon established a good lead and looked to have a great chance, but Vitalis and Friendship got to him about three furlongs from home. A good race between the two last-named saw Vitalis resist Friendship’s final challenge and win by a good half-length. Wicklow Boy ran up in the last quarter, and was about six lengths away as the loaders passed, tho post. Coldwater was going a good race and looked to have a chance, hut he was beaten at the home turn, and mixed shortly after reaching the straight. A well-backed chance' in Fernmonr failed to get in the picture. The Peninsula Handicap furnished a fine raco. . It was also a good betting race, as there was not much difference in the figures on tho coupled pair, Tho Squire and Peter Swift, Darkest and Mangoutu, Count Dee and Sunny Jim also hud a strong following. Solace acted as pacemaker for about n mile, but faded out a long way from homo. Count Dee led Peter Swift, The Squire, Mangoutu, a,nd Darkest as they rounded for home. Count Dee led into the straight, but failed to stand tho pressure, and left Peter Swift in charge, with Mangoutu on the outside, and Tho Squ ire battling almost in line. A, great finish saw Peter Swift gain the verdict by a head from Mangoutu, but The Squire dropped away and- finished nearly two lengths off third. Bundaberg went a good race, and finished fourth after having to come th© last half on tho outside. The back-markers found the pace too solid to allow them to appear dangerous at the business end of the race, . Adair was elected a strong .order for the Railway Handicap, and justified the confidence by winning and marking tho first sucKuccess in his owner’s colours. The win was long overdue. Tarairo went a good race, but failed to concede the handicap to the winner. Dalnahino was running second until cut out of it by Taraire-ns they entered the straight. Stockade was with Dalnahino for part of the journey, but commenced to tire half "a mile from home.

Punters opened their purses in connection with the Farewell Handicap. The pool amounted to £6027, r.fl against £5612 10s invested on the principal event on the card. Idris was made a better favourite than Bing Boy, Sir Henry, Downcast, and Ben O’Han in an excellent betting race. Downcast dwelt on the mark, and Bing Boy began badly. Wallroon opened up well, but First Toll closed on him in the first quarter.. Leaving the straight.the field was in close order, with Sir Henry and Ben O'Hau lying in goqd positions. Idris 1 left her feet three furlongs from homo, and Sir Henry and Ben O’Hau came away and led into the straight. Sir Henry won nicely, and Downcast, coming, with a good run, arrived in time to cut Ben O’Hau out of second money. Sir Henry began well and soon getting well placed ivon nicely in record time for the track. The previous record was 2min 15sec, put up, by Marie Tempest in December, 19®), and by Sir Henry at the February meeting of the present season. The totadisator handled £36,507 for the day, compared with £39,109 for the second , day last year, making the total for tho meeting £00,531, compared v/tih £65,£86 last year. The total taxes amounted to £1647 la.

Tho following- are the results: TAHUNA HANDICAP,

Of QOOsovs; second horse 40sovs; third 20sova. In harness; {or unhoppled trotters only;

open to horses that can do .4min B{sec or better. One mile ,and five furlongs.

I—Messrs J. and M. O’Brien’s ch g Worthy Bingen, by Kelson Bingen— Bertha Bell, syrs, 3Gyds behind (W. J. Tonkinson) 1 G—Mr A. M’Leod’s Erlstroke, aged str (W. H. Muir) 2 o—Mr W. S. Williams’s Master Peter, scr ■ (A. F. M’Gregor) 5

Also started: 13 Marvin Chief scr (Owner), 8 Ocean Grove cor (H. G. Peart), 2 Wire n:r (N. Moore; 5 Fancy Maid scr (J. McLennan), 4 Marvin Drift scr (J. " Hcndprson), 11 Wharetoa scr (F. Farquharson), 11 Ora Jay scr (L. C. Morrison), 10 Don Wilkes scr (G. Keelcy), 13 Dorothy Mao scr (Owner), 3 Lord Bokoby ■ scr (Owner), 7 Kentucky Moor 12yds behind ,(C. R. Palmer), 12 Dan Mac. 72yds behind! (F. J. Pen-iamb , The horses were well set when they broke off. but several started to mix. Margin Drift led out', and parsing the stand the order was Don Wilkes, Wharetoa, Marvin Chief, and Erlstroke. At this stage the favourite (Worthy Bingen) 'was mixing up. Don Wilkes broke up. going round the back.. Passing the stand the second time Erlstroke was 10 longtlia in front of Kentucky Moor and Marvin Drift. Worthy Bingen was going well in patches. Going down the back the favourite was rapidly overhauling the leaders and he ran into second! place at the far. turn. Erlstroke entered the, straight eight lengths in front .of Worthy Bingen, but the latter overhauled the leader halfway up the straight, and went on to win by three, lengths, with Master Peter 12 lengths further back, followed by Dan Mao and Marvin Drift. Times. -Imin 13 1-sseo, 4min 15 4-sscc, and 4min 22 3-ssec.

PACIFIC HANDICAP, Of 225aova; second horse 45sovs, and third 22Jsovs. In harness; open to horses that can do 4min 3Jsso or better One mile and five furlongs. s—Mr A. F. M’Gregor's ch m Wee Daphne, by King -Daphne—Lauderdale- mare, 6yrs, scr (Owner) .. , 1 2—Mr A. E. Bussell’s Quiver, .-GOycfe...her,

■ hind (J, J.,.Kenner ley) .1 3 —Mr -P.. G alligan’s Barcelona-;- 86yds - be..hind (J. ,N. Clarke) ■ .; ... . .. ...

Also started: 13 Polyanthus acr • (Owner), 12 our Nurse scr (R. -M. Wildey), 4 Royal Hope ecr (A. Butterfield), 4 King Capa- scr (D. Q. Jones),- 19.Kanuknot ecr (R. C. Reed), 13 Kossolian scr (Owner), 18 Ventura scr (G. Aitcheson), 15 Junior Girl scr (J.--M'Len-nan), 21 . Rollicking Bella 12yds behind (Owner), 20 CUffeton- Chimes- 12yds- (G'r- S. .Smith), ,7 Bricklayer 12yds (J. R;-M‘M«rray) P ; ;i0 - Glen -Wilkes -,24yds (L. Lloyd), llUMammori 24yds (G. S. Wallace), IT Fireman 24yds (J. Wallis). -14 -Lucky Harold 24yds (J.. -R. Forbes), 6 Jean. Mac 24yds (W. : Jones), 16 Menember 36yds (J. M’Kewen, jun.), 1 Wild Pointer 48yds (P. Holmes), 12 Edwin Har Win 4Syds (W, M’Felin), 8 Miss O'Neill 84yds (T. Wallis), 7 Golden Nut. 96yds (Owner). Royal Hope and. King Copa wore coupled. The field was well in line when the order to go was given, but several- horses broke up > at .the start, and interfered - -with most of the .-back-markers, one of the-'sufferers being-,Wild Pointer, the favourite. Several woro -pulled up, .and King Copa unseated his rider-fin.the first furlong. Passing the'Stand Wee Daphne was in the lead, followed by Mammon, Our Nurse, Royal Hope, and Barcelona. Wee Daphne was still in charge going down the back, and with a lap to go she was just in front of Mammon and Barcelona, followed by Royal Hope. Going down the back Barcelona moved into second place, and l Quiver was putting in a good run. Wee Daphne turned into the straight three lengths ahead of Barcelona, tho pair boiiig about 12 lengths in front of Quiver and' Royal, Hope. "Wee Daphne- .held her own, and . won by four lengths from Quiver, who was six lengths in' front of‘ Barcelona, with Royal Hope ,a. length further back. Times: Smin 56 1-Esec, Smin 52seo, and 3min Oil&Cvt

IMPROVERS' HANDICAP, Of 225sovs; second horse 45sovs and ihird 22isovB.' In saddle: for unhbppled trotters only'; open to horses that can do 4min 3|sec or bettor. Ono mile and five t furlongs. ,

B—Mr D. ■ O’Connell’s bik in Ladycliff, by Rothschild-hack inarc, 6yrs, acr (J. O’Connell) 1 I—Mr J E. Corrigan’s Mat Patch, scr ' (A. Pringle) 2 s—Mr C. E. Hadfield’s Lady Elwood, scr . (Owner) 3 Also started: 2 General Derby 12yds behind (J. M’Lennan), 11 James Maddiaon 12 (D. H. Blackic),. 11 Alpha Wilkes ,12 (D. Bennett), 7 Tipperary 21 (B. Jnrden), 13 Dan Mac 24 (F; J. Perriam), 16 Berimore 24 (F. Farquharson), 9 Bonnetto 36 (J. MTSewen. jun.), 6 Swiftest 60 (A. Butterfield), 10 Wallacetown 60 (A. ■ M’Lellan), 4 Arran Lad,,72 (T. Annett), 15 Master. Bobbins 72 (A. M'Gregor), 12 Fox-Trot, 72 (owner), 3 Boh S.onty 96 (B. Humphreys), 7 Merry Bingen ' 120 ■ (owner). Tipperary and Merry Bingen were coupled. James Muddison and Bonnetto brpko up at the start, but all the-others got away fairly well. Passing the stand ■ Ladycliff was leading Miaf Patch and General Derby. The last-named’ took’ charge'from Ladycliff, Alpha Wilkes, and Merry Bingen when going out of the straight, and Mat Patch came next. Going, down the btick General Derby and Ladycliff were about 10 lengths, clear of Alpha Wilkes. General Derby mixed in • the straight, and Ladycliff again took .charge. Turning out’of the straight Ladycliff was half a dozen lengths ahead of General Derby, and Mat- Patch broke when up with the leaders. Going down the hack Ladycliff was still six lengths clear of General Derby, who broke up and lost place. Ladycliff led Lady Elwocd and Mat Patch into the straight. In a great race home, Ladycliff bent' Mat Patch by half a length, while a short length separated the soedud and third ho re os. Fox Trot was half a length behind Lady Elwood, and Merry Bingen finished fifth." Times: 4min 0 2-ssec, 4min 0 3-sseo, and 4min 0 4-5 sec. i

VICTORY HANDICAP, . Of 75Csoys; second horse loOsovs ■ and third 75sovs. In harness; open to horses that can do 4min 3-laec or better. Two miles. 9Mr J. ■ Richardson’s b g Jack Arrah—by Star Child—Mambrino Girl, aged, 12yds behind JD. Bennett) '.. .. . . 1 1— Mr R. M. Morten's Taraire, 60yds behind (J. Bryce) .. .. .. 2 2 Mr F. E. Sutton’s Emperor, scr ■ • (0. E. Hooper) 3 B—Mr J. W. Lewis’s Peter Mac, scr (A. Butterfield) 0 2—Mr W. J. Morland’a Lady Joan, 24yda behind’ (F. Holmes, jun.) 2 Mr W. H. •Norton’s Trix Pointer, 48yds behind (F. Hplmes) .. . V ..' .. .. 0 10— Mr W. D.”'M‘Le6d’B’ Royal Step, scr (H. W. Muir) 0 3Mr J. J. Kcnnerley's Pedro Pronto, 24' yds behind’ (owner) .. .. 0 4 Mr P. Munro’s Grand Denver, 36yds behind (A. Hendrickssn) .. .'. ~ .. 0 E—Mr H. C. Yates’s Paul Default, 60yds behind) (Owner) . .. .. Q 5 Messrs lies and Young’s Willie Lincoln, ' 60yds behind (J. N. Clarke) ..' ".. .0 7—Mr- M. J. Hannon’s, Albert-Cling, 1 '72yds behind (W. Robertson) D '';. '.. .. 0 Emperor, 1- Lady Joan, 'arid ; Trix Pointer worn coupled. ■ Grand Denver and Peter Mac-broke at’the start, but the remainder of the field got away all right. Royal ’ Step led past the stand, followed by Jack Arrah and Pedro Pronto, with Emperor next. Going down the back Royal Step, Pedro Pronto, and Jack Arrah were running" in close order, with Emperor next. .Coming down the running the second time Royal Step had Pedro Pronto’ on his wheel, with Jack An ah and ■Trix Pointer next, while Lady Joan had made’nip ground, and Willie Lincoln was lying handy,. . Tho horses wero in close order running down the back, where Royal Step and Pedro Pronto were showing the way to Jack Arrah, with Emperor next, and the rest of tho hold close' up except Taraire and Grand Denver. Royal Step dropped out at the far turn, leaving Pedro Pronto in front of Jack Arrah. Coming down tho running Pedro Pronto was in front from Jack Arrah and . a close-running held. Going down the back Jack Arrah .had drawn' six lengths clear of,,Pedro, Pronto, Trix Pointer, Lady Joan, and Emperor. Turfring for home Jack ’ Ai'rHh’- wifs ]. .{hrpa lengths ahead of Trix Pointer and Emperor, l willi Grand Denver and Taraire close ui>. Jnclj Arrah maintained the lead and won by two lengths from Taraire, with half a length between second and third. Lady Joan was a length further back, and Trix Pointer and Willie Liner In were the next to hniah. Times: 4min 37 3-sscc, 4min 33 4-sscc, and 4nrin 39 l-ssec. ROYAL HANDICAP,

Of 225sovs: secoiid 45sovs and third 22Jsova Two miles (in saddle).

Open to horses that can do 4min 50seo or better.

1— Mr W. E. Canfield’s hr g Vitalis, by' Adonis—Decoy,' syrs, «or (T. Wallis) X 2Mr J. Swan’s Friendship, Bcr (R. Humphries) 2 10—Mr W. T Lowe’s Wicklow Boy, 36yds'' behind (W. Jones) .. .. .. .. .. 3

Also started; 16 Black Rayon' scr (J; E. Perry), 17 Sunny Vue scr (Owner), 9 Mother Machree scr (L. Rosa), 4 Hylaa ecr. (J. Walsh), 7 Passing Shadow 24yds behind (H. J. Peart), H Golden Nut 24yds (Owner), i 3 Quickinatch 24yds (J. Bryce, jun.), 15 Littlefield 36yds (N. Agate), 6 Lucky Dillon 36yds (D. Bennett), 12 Malice 48yds (L. Lloyd), S Coldwater 60yda (E. C. Reed), 8 Brown Chequer 60yds (P. Holmes, jun.), 14 Dolly Dillon 72yds (J. M'Lennan), 3 Fernmoor 8-lyds (A. Butterfield), -7 Kilmarnock 96yds (0. 15. Hooper), Passing Shadow end Kilmarnock wore coupled. . Sunny Vue led out at the start, while Black Raven broke, and interfered with Littlefield, knocking the latter over. Hylas was in charge going, out of the straight, and going down the back he had opened

np a big gap from Friendship, who was about six lengths clear of Coldwater, with Vitalis next and ’ Passing Shadow last. Hylas still maintained the lead going down the back for the second time, with Friendchip' second, while Vitalis, Coldwater, and Brown Chequer wore moving up,' followed bv Mother, Machree. With a lap_ to go Coldwater, Vitalis, and Friendship were closing up on the leader, and Brown Chequer and Mother Machrce -were next. Three furlongs from homo Coldwater and Vitalis had got up to the leader," while Friendship was clcse up. Coldwater took charge from Vitalis before reaching the far turn, but the latter was up with, him again before the straight was reached. Vitalis led into the straight from Friendship* while Coldwater broke up. Vitalis .won by half a length, with Wicklow Boy six lengths-further hack, and then came Brown Chequer, Mother Machree, Sunny Vne, and.'Coldwater in that order. Times: 4min, 37 4min 38 4-ssec, arid 4mi» 3D 1-aseC. . . • PENINSULA HANDICAP. Of 325sovs; second G-isovs and third 32-Jsovs. In harness; open to horses that can do 4min 50seo or better. Two miles. 1— Mr T. Ritchie’s b g Peter Swift, by Petereta—Swift, oyrs, 12yds behind (W. J. Tomkinson) 1 2Mr D. Archer’s Mangoutu, 48yds behind (C. Donald) .. .. 2 I—Mr T. Ritchie’s Tho Squire, scr (D. O. Jones) 3 Also started: 9 Admiral Derby scr (O. R; Hooper), 12 Solace 12yds behind (S. C. Muir), 3 Darkest 12yds (Owner), .8 Pieter Timmerman 24yds (A. Pringle), 4 Count Deo 36yds (A. Bvltterfield);' 13 Merry Bingen 48yda (Owner), 7 Bundaherg 60yds (J. Bryce), .5 Simhv' Jim KGyds (A. Hendricksen), 11 Cion-, •mo! 96yda (J. M’Lennan). 10 First Fashion 156yds (J. J. Kennorley), G Dixie Mac 192yds (Owner). Tho Squire and Peter Swift were coupled. Admiral Derby , broke up at the start, and Solace took charge from Peter Swift and Tho Squire. Solace led down the back from Peter Swift and Admiral Derby, with Tho Squire close up, and Pieter Timmerman fifth. After going a lap Solace was just in front of Admiral Derby, while. Count Dee, .Peter Swift, and . The Squill. were in close attendance,' Admiral Derby was breaking at this ’ stdge," '..‘Solace, led. Qount . Deo into the back stretch, followed by The Squire and Peter Swift. Count Dee took Charge at the far turn, while - Darkest was moving up. Count Dee and The Squire were in charge turning out of thd-straight, with. Peter Swift and Darkest next, the last-named breaking a bit. Count I)ee lod into the straight-from The-Squire, with Darkest, Mangoutu. and .Peter Swift in close attendance-. After a '‘fine race' up the straight Peter Swift beat, Mangoutu ,by a-head, wliile The Squiro m6're 'than : 'a length' further away, followed bv' Bundaherg.-- Darkest, and Count , Dee. , Tithes; 4min 5T l'-ssec, 4min 48 2-ssCc, and 4min 53acc. ' • RAILIVAY HANDICAP. Of 27556va; second horse 55sovs, -and third 27Jsovs. In harness; open to horses that can do 3min B|sec or better. Ono mile .and three furltShgs. 1— Mr G: Barton’s oh g Adair,' by Adonis —Harold Rothschild mare. syrs, scr ' ‘ v (O. E. Hooper) 1 s—Mr R) M. Morten’s Taraire, GOyda he- . • hind 1 (J. " Bryce): .. - 2Mr H. A. Jarderi's- Dalnahine, ecr • ■' 1 (B. Jarden) ,3 Also started: 8 Royal' Step scr (W. H. Muir). 3 Fashion Queen scr (J. B. M’Murray). 4 Peter King 12yds. behind (G. S. Smith). 7 Bon Wilkes 24yds (ML Robertson), 9 Stockade 36yda (G. Robinson), 6 Paul Dutault 72yds (Owner). , , Adair w-as -slow to begin, but soon charge from Fashion Queen. Bon Wilkes broke up badly at the start, and Peter King also began. -- badly,-- Adair led-,. Dalnahine into the back stretch and Stockade moved ,up into third place. Coming-down the straight Adair was about six lengths clear of . Stockado and Dalnahine, with Fashion Queen next, followed by Peter King and Royal Step. Adair kept clear going down the back, where Taraire put in a good run. Adair led Dainahine into the straight by six lengths, while Taraire, who was third, was moving up. The leader kept clear, and won by four lengths from Taraire, who - beat Dalnahine by five lengths. Stockade was three lengths further back, and then came Paul Dufault and Fashion Queen. Times: 3min 7 l-ssec, Smin 2 2-ssec, and 3min 9 l-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP,

Of 275sovs; second horse 55soVs, and third 27Jsovgv .In saddle; open, to .horses that' can’ do 2min iSsec or Letter. One iriilc.

3Mr W. ’ H.'Norton’s hr g Sir Henry, by. 0 Y.M.—To Kunini, behind - ' (I 1 . Holmes) 1 4Mr J. Hislop’s Downcast, 12yds - (A. M’Lellan) 2 5Mr W. Quirk’s Ben O’Hau, 48yds . (J. M’Lennan) 3

- Also started; 2 Bing Boy scr (J. Walsh), 9 .First Tall acr (B. Lawler), 6 Wallroon scr (W.' H; ‘Muir), -7 : Norma Dillon • 12yds (A; H; Wilson), 1. Idris 36yds (D. Bennett). Wallroon and, First Toll showed-out-from a good start, Bing Boy and .Downcast dwelling ■ on the mark. ~ Wallroon and First Toll turned out of the straight together from a close-running field, while, Ben O'Hau and Sir, Henry had improved their positions. Going down the back ( Idris broke up and at the .far turn Sir Henry and Ben O’Ban drew; away, whilst Downcast was making up’ ground. Sir Henry and Ben O’Hau led into the straight, whore the former came on to win nicely by three lengths from Downcast, who bent Bon O’Hau by -a length., Then came Wallroon, Bing Boy, and Olivo Huon. Times 2min 14 4-sfleo, 2min 19 l-ssed, 2min 16 1 3-ssect‘ • WINNING OWNER'S, Th o stake money was distributed as follows:—R. R. Morten .9780, J. Richardson 9525 W. H. Norton 9365, D. Archer 9292 10s, T. Ritchie 9260, A. E. Bussell £202 10s, d. Henderson 9192 10s, George Barton £192 10s, A. M'Gregor £l9O, D. O’Connell 9177 10s, G. R. Hadfield 9162 10s, B. M. Mugfordl £157 10s, O. E. Hooper 9157 10s, W. F. Canfield £157 10a, W. J. Morland 9150, J. and MO’Brien 9140, W. T. Lowe , 9107 10s,, Wl Quirk 932 10s, Has and Youpg 975,, P; E> Sutton 975, Mrs E. . Caiman , 972 ,10s, P, G alii gar. £67 10s, J. Fraser 965, T. Newman 965, H. A. Jarden 955, J. Hislop £53, J. K. Corrigan 945, J. Swan 945, A. M’Leod 940, W. E. Simes 922 10s. J. L. Jopp £22 Mob, D. Rodgers 922 10s, W. S. Williams 920; total, 95000.

• < ’ TAXES.’ Tho following arc the details of the taxes to bo paid: Totalisator tax, £1513 5s 9d. ! Dividend tax, £2724 6s. Receipts tax, £42 4s 4d. , ’ , ■ Stakes tax, £590; Amusement tax; £ll7 I7s Bel. Total, £4897, I3s lOd.