SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19406, 16 February 1925, Page 10

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN OUP MEETING. BED WINK WINS HAZLETT , MEMORIAL. Tie Dtmedih Jockey Club concluded its most historic fixture in fine weather, which, in feet, was at times oppressively warm. The track presented an even more bumt-up appearance than on the first day, and the firm going and absence of wind materially assisted towards fast gallops. A track record was established in the principal handicap event. There was an excellent attendance and the card provided some very interesting sport and close finishes. The handicapper is usually held responsible for close finishes, and on this score Mr N. B. Lusk is to ‘be’ congratulated. One may disagree with his figures at times, but thlre is jet to bo found a completely satisfactory weight

adjuster,?and on the whole Mr Lusk keeps on showing improved work. Mr MTvor did excellent work at the barrier right through the piece, with the exception of the despatch in the Waihola Handicap. No blame oould bo meted out because Cornflower got badly ajvay, but Bonnie Lake did not seem to get a fair chance. Taken all round it was the best starting seen at Wingatui since Mr MTvor took charge. Several narrow margins had to be decided by Mr R. H. Aldworth, and he gave prompt and acceptable decisions on both days. The machinery of the nieeting worked smoothly under the aupervision of Mr H, L. James, and the honorary officials lent valuable aid to the general .success. The running throughout left very little open to question, and although the fields might have been larger on the second day and so brought in bettor returns to the club, from a sporting point of view it was one of the best meetings

ever held on the course. Speaking generally, it- may be said that the result of • the meeting should lend considerable assistance towards popularising the Wingatui race meetings. Camel Amble was elected favourite for the Owhiro Hurdles, which proved a chapter of accidents, as most of the jumps deleted something from the field. Red Admiral crashed through the stand hurdle, and Londonderry lipped out at the next. Soldier’s Pride was'" , fn charge when he came down at the six-furlong post. Frenchman then joined Camel Amble in the lead, and they were closely attended by Cairnmuir, whilst Raconteur was running a long Way' in . the rear. Camel Amble and Frenchman went at the : penultimate flight of hurdles tof ether, but the former came down and left rendhman to score a comfortable win. Although" the ground was very hard, none of the unshipped riders was hurt. It maj' be said in passing that in the summer months, when the going is invariably hard. ~ hurdle races should be dropped in favour of high-weight handicaps. The coupled pair Circulation and Overhaul: were' made a strong order for the Hopeful Handicap. They got away from a fair line, but Gay Flower dwelt at the post. John Bradbury, Quiokform, and Circulation were "racing in company up the rise, with Centrepiece running in behind them. Once fairly in line for home, Centrepiece came along, and racing past the trio in" front won comfortably by three lengths. Heads 'divided the next three, with John Bradbury just missing a place. The winner is the first of his sire’s stock to win. He was got by The Ace from Equipment, by Mar-tian—To-morrow, by Bill o’ Portland. John Bradbury, a well-grown youngster by Paper Money from Ena, ran a good race for a green performer, and if his rider had taken the liberty of giving him a couple of cracks down, tile running he might have been

second. : Jubilance was made favourite for the Handicap, but she seemed to get Into all the trouble that was going during * the race. When the field had travelled a furlong Apache and Barmaid carried on the running from Homan Archer. Inside the distance Apache had Barmaid’s measurer-and came on to win by half a • length from Barmaid, who beat Jubilance by a short length. Jubilance ,came on-well ;when” stirred up In the run home. Fresco Was finishing on at the end, but his effort 1 Came too late to reach a place. Winkle’s Best was made a slightly better favourite than Geranial in the Flying Handicap, but both were beaten by Eaton Bells, ; They got away from a good line, ■ from-which Dancing Days and Eaton Bells sooiit singled themselves out, and led Winkle’s Best to the straight, with Geranial racing handy. Eaton Bells drew out when they were approaching the distance. Winkle’s Best then challenged and looked a winner, but he shirked the task, and fcsnt over to the rails instead of coming straight on. Eaton Bells finally stalled him off and won by half a length.

They: were well clear of Geranial, who was followed by Monoxide. The D.J.C. Handicap was a really good ■betting race, only half a sovereign dividing favouritism between Deucalion and 1/istemlng: Post, whilst Ravenna went out a good third choice. Listening Post went down a bit short in his preliminary, but punters ignored the drawback, and it was a toss of a coin as to what would take supremacy it the betting. Mountain Lion set the way at a solid pace with the others always close up and Deucalion waiting at the tail of the field. Mountain Lion was sltH in command as they straightened for home, but at the distance Deucalion was oh terms, and looked a sure winner. He, iowever, finally had to be ridden light out to beat Mountain I.ion by half a length'; The others were out of it at the ' business end. They put up a track record, but tbo much stress should not be laid on the fact as the track and atmospheric conwere highly favourable to a horse goingf.weli against the watch. Clontarf was made a strong order for the Waihola Handicap, and apart from Sweeti Melody and Apple Lighten anything >vas Showing a fair price. Bonnie Lake and Cornflower were hopelessly .left. CU-u-

tarf and Sweet Melody led the. way from Apple:' Dighton and a well-spread field. Applcfc'Pighton came along in the straight and vVon by three lengths from Rapier, who finished well and beat Clontnrf neaily two lengths and Sweet Melody. On ’handicap form Loughrea had about 2111) tie bast of the figures, with Red Wink In thef Haziett Memorial, and Sun Up did ‘ jiot seem entitled to start so far as a paper bhance'was concerned. That was ihe view as th^ 1 field went to the post, but rumours Went abroad that Loughrca had not been doing, too well, and then an inclination arose:.”to twist on tc Red Wink. Sun Up made .play at a solid pace, and turned into the sought a coupic of lengths in front of Louclpfea, who was a length in front of Red jWink. Loughrea was first to be caliedvupon to make his run, and got to Sun IJp. but Red Wink finishing stronger than the others came with a well sustainedj effort, and bent Loughrea a short head,'.(Whilst Sun Up struggling on well defied all ideas of handicapping by finishing a head away. It was an interesting race, and goes to show that a very small field can sometimes supply a very fine race even though the figures. suggest an easy victory. ' Sartist was made a strong fancy for ihe Abbotsford Welter, but his pilot rode a rather confident race, and when he finally challenged All British the latter lasted long enough to win by a narrow margin of about a head. Gay Juliet, who had a bad passage, and was last three furlongs from home, came with a fast run. and finished a good third. It seemed as if Sartist or Gay Julie*- should have pot the money. The totalisaior turnover for the day was £33,703, as. against £31,855 for the second .day last year The total for the meeting ■was £05,020 10a, ns compared with £00,301 ids for the autumn meeting o" 1921. Results: — OWHIRO HURDLE HANDICAP , /Oi 225sovs; second 45sovs and third One mile and a-half. 2—Mr \V. T. Vlazlett’s b g Frenchman, by Damiba —Directoire. aged, 11.9 * (A. E. Ellis) 1 ;6— Mssprs Aitchison and Armour’s C’airnnriitr, 10.5' (C. Dawson) 2 ■7—Miss li. G. Harninerlcy s Raconteur, ’ 9.2 (A. Gordon) 3 •5 Mr R. Howard’s Red Admiral. 11.9 (F. E. Anderton) 0

s—Mr W. J. M'Laron’s Londonderry, 11.8 (A. f-. Ellis) 0 i—Mr W 6. Rutherford's Camel Amble, 9.11 (I. C. Tilson) 0 A— Sir R. M’Nav’s Soldier’s Pride 5.9 (Mr J. J. Hoods) 0 Cairnmnir and Londonderry led over the first hurdle, end at the stand obstacle Red Admiral Tell heavilv. Soldier’s Pride took charge from Camel Amble going to the mile post, and Londonderry fell at this obstacle. Soldier’s Prior led into the back stretch half a dozen lengths m front of Camel Amble, and Frenchman was moving up Soldier's T>ride fell at the hurdle at the six-furlong post, and Camel Amble and i Frenchman went on . together from Cairnmiur. The favourite came down 1 at the second last fence, and this left Frenchman well clear ot Cairnmnir. Frenchman came on to ixrin bv four lengths from Cairnmnir. who beat -Raconteur by ten lengths. Time, 2min .51 3-sscc.

HOPEFUL HANDICAP, Of 250sovs; second 50sovs and third 25sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 2 Sir G. Clifford's _b o Centrepiece, by The Ace —Equipment, car. 8.6 (F. E. Jones) 1 3 A. Clark’s Quickform, car. B.oi (C. Emerson) 2 I—Mr L. C. Hazlett’s Circulation, 9.10 (E. Mackie) 3 I—Mr L. C. Hazlett’s Overhaul. 8.10 (A. E. Ellis) 0 7 —Mr F. W. M'Gill’s Haphazard, 7.12 (N. C. Dwyer) 0 4 Messrs J. Trengrove and C. Conn’s John Bradbury, 7.5 (W. Cooper) 0 6—Messrs Ellis and Burns’s Margaret Biriiev, 7.3 (A. E. Didham) 0 5Mr Allan Cambridge’s Gay Flower, car. 7;BJ (F. Voight) ... ... 0 Gay Flower was left, and Margaret Birney was slow to move. John Bradbury,

Quickform, and Circulation took up the running, with Centrepiece handy. Running to the straight John Bradbury, Quickform, and Circulation were together, the trio being two lengths in front of Centrepiece. Once in lino for him Centrepiece raced up on the outside, and came on to win well hy three lengths from Quickform. who was half a bead In front of Circulation; John Bradbury, a nose away, fourth. Time. Imin 2 2-ssoc. WARRINGTON HANDICAP, Of 250sovs; second 50sovs and third 25sovs. One mile. 2Mr W. T. Hazlett’s b p Apache, by Solferino—Directoiro, syrs, 8.2 (*'. J. M‘Kay) 1 5 Mr G. G. Holmes’s Barmaid, car. 8.4 (C. E. Eastwood) 2 .1 —Mr J. W. Lowe’s Jubilance, 8.6 (J. Dombroski) 3 6Mr A. W. Anderson’s Obligio, 8,15 (J, A. Beale) 0 4—Sir G. Clifford’s Hungry Hill, 8.5 (F. E. Jones) 0 7 Messrs F. _ Trail and W. M’Kay’s Fairy Ring, 8.1 (C. Emmerson) 0 3 Mr D. H. Roberts’s Fresco, 7.12 (L. G. King) 0 8 — Mr H. K. Fisher’s Roman Archer, 7.7 (T. Metcalf) ... ; 0 From a good start Apache. Roman Archer, Barmaid, and J"bilanco formed the leading division. Fairy Bing last. Running to the far turn Barmaid and Apache were in front from Roman Archer, then coming Jubilance. Hungry Hill, and Obligio. Barmaid and Anacho were’ together a couple of lengths in front of Jubilance going along the bottom stretch, with Roman Archer and Hungry Hill following. Barmaid and Apache l«d into the straight.

and in a pood race home Apache won by bolt a length. Jubilance was another half length away third and Fresco n length further back fourth. Time. Imin 39 4-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP, Of 550sovs, second 70sovs. and third 35sovs. Six furlongs. 3 —Mr D. R.uthven’s b m « Eaton Bells, by Eaton Lad—Formicary, car. 7.1 (D. O’Connor) 1 3 Mr A. Louisson’s Winkie’s Best, car. 7.13 (C. Emersn) 2 2Mr J. L. Hannon’s Geranial, car. 7.7 (A. E. Didham) 3 4 Mr Allan Cambridge’s Monoxide, car. 6.10 (E. E. Eastwood) 0 5 Mr Tbeo Russell's Dancing Days, 8.10 (J. A. Beale) 0 Dancing Days took up the running from Eaton Bells and Winkle’s Best from a good start. Racing round the far turn Dancing Days and Eaton Bells were together, a length in front of Winkie’s Best. Geranial handv, and Monoxide fopr lengths away. Baton’Bells and Dancing Days led into the straight from Winkie’s Best. The favourite challenged at the distance, but was beaten off, and Eaton Bells won by half a length. Geranial was four lengths farther back third, And Monoxide fourth. Time. Imin 14soc. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, Of SOOsovs. second ICOsovs, and third 50sovs, One mile and a-quarter. 1— Mr R Graham’s b g Deucalion, by Demosthenes —Mocking Bird, aged, 8.6 (J. A. Beale) 1 4—Mr J. M. Samson’s Mountain lion, 7.9 (T. Metcalfe) 2 3 Mr L. C. Hazlett’s Ravenna, car. 7.73 (F. Voight) ... 3 2 Mr E. M Russell’s Listening Post, 9.1 (F. E. Jones) 0

s—Mr A. J. Toxward’s Star Ranger, car. 7.1 i (J. Dombroaki) 9 Listening Post was the'smartest to begin from a good start, but Mountain Lion at once went to the front. Mountain Lion led Ravenna out of the straight, Listening Post heading the others. Mountain Lion was bowling along in front going along the back, then coming Ravenna, Listening Post, Star Ranger, and Deucalion. At the far turn Mountain Lion was galloping well in front from Ravenna, Listening Post and Star Ranger, with Deucalion last m the close-running field. Mountain Lion was a length in front of Ravenna going along the bottom stretch, the others close up. Mountain Lion led into the straight, where Deucalion was, moving up. Mountain Lion was just clear of Deucalion at the distance, but in a good finish the favourite won by half a length. Ravenna was six lengths away third and Listening Post fourth, lime, 2min ssec. WAIHOLA HANDICAP, Of 200sovs, second 40sovs, and third 20sovs. Six furlongs, s—Mr R. Ruthven’s blk g Apple Dighton, by Sir Dighton—Apple Blossom, 4yrs, 9.5 (F. Voight) .. ■- 1 s—Mr G. G, Holmes’s Rapier car. 7.9 (C. E. Eastwood) 2 I—Mr F, Nelligan’s Clou tor f, 8.13 (F. E. Jones) 3 7—Mr F. ’W. M’Gill’s Maytimo, 8.10 (J. A. Beale) 0

g Mr R. M'Donald’s Bonnio Loire, car. 8.3 (A. A. Eustace) 0 10 — Mr H. H. Fisher’s Royal Wink, 8.3 (D. E. Cotton) 0 6—Mr J, A. White’s All Style, 8.7 (I. R. Rask) 0 2 Mr J. A. Neilson’s Sweet Melody, 8.5 (C. Emerson) - 0 11— Mr W. Gardiner’s Cornflower, 8.5 (P. W. Powell) 0 12— Mr A. F. T. Munro’s Nope 8 2 (T. Metcalfe) 0 4—Sir G. Clifford’s Arm Chair, 8.2 (E. Ludlow) 0 B—Mr A. G. Hill’s Solway, 8.0 (J. J. Cotter) 0 13— Mr Allan Cambridge’s Benjamin, cai 1 . 7.9 (W. R. Robinson) 0 Bonnio Lake and Cornflower were hopelessly left. Clontarf and Sweet Melody led out from Apple Dighton, Benjamin, and Rapier, and carried pn the running, the others being quickly strung out. bweet Melody and Clontarf were together entering the straight, whore Apple Dighton was moving up. Apple Dighton came awav in the run homo and won nicely by three lengths from Rapier, who mushed fast. Clontarf was a length and a-half farther back. Sweet Melody fourth, and Maytimo fifth.' Time, Imin 14 l-ssee. HAZLETT MEMORIAL PLATE,' Of OOOsovs, second IZOsovs, and third 60sovs. One mile. 2—Messrs Clarkson and Pearson’s ch g Red Wink, by Winkle —Ada Merlmg, syrs, 9.11 (C. Emerson) ... ••• 1 I—Mr L. C. Hazlett’s Loughrea, 9.1 g

3—Mr Theo Russell’s Sun Up, 8.12 (J. A. Beale) o The field got away on good terms, and Sun Up at once took up the running. Racing along the back, Sun Up was just clear of Loughrea and Red M ink, and this was the order to the far turn. Going along the bottom stretch Sun Up was two lengths in front of Loughrea, who was a length in front of Red Wink. Once m lino for home, Loughrea was the first to challenge the leader, but when he had closed on him Red Wink appeared on the scene and in a stirring finish the Wmkie gelding got up to win by a short neck, a head between second and third. lime, Imin 40 l-ssccv ABBOTSFORD, WELTER HANDICAP. Of 250aovs, second SOsovs, and third 25sovs. Seven furlongs. B—Mr A. Murdoch’s ch g All British, by Solforino—Marla, aged, 7.7 (T. Metcalf) 1 I—Mr G. Fulton’s Sartist, car. 7.6 (C. E. Eastwood) 2 3 Hon. Mrs Tabu Rhodes’s Gay Juliet, 8.4 (H. Were) ... a 4Mr P. Delargey’s Kilfano, 9.2

(0. Emerson) 0 2 —Sir G. Clifford’s Top Score, 8.11 (F. E. Jones) 0 7 Air H. H. Fisher's Bonnie Winkie, 8.10 (H. A. Anderton) ... 0 ti—Air Allan Cambridge's Monoxide. 7.10 (F. Voight) 0 10 — Air ]). H. Roberts’s Castellan, 7.7 (L. G. King) 0 11— Mr T. Crozier’s linrdy Gurdy, 7.7 (W. Cooper) 0 6—Mr W. S. Lloyd’s Kilbarry, 7.7 (E. Ludlow) 0 9—Air J A White’s Incursio, car. 7.2 (A. E. Eidham) 0 All British at onco shot to the front, Incursio and Kilfane being slow to move. Racing to the three-furlong post All British, Sartist, Incursio, and Jtlurdy Gurdy formed tho leading division. Then All British drew out from Incursio. Sartist, and Kilfano, and Gay Juliet dropped back last. Galloping in 'resolute style on the rads, All British was first into tho straight, and tho favourite could not catch him in tho run home, boing beaten by a good neck*

Gay Juliet was a length and a-quarter away third, and Monoxide a nose behind fourth. Time, Imin 27 2-s?ec. WINNING OWNERS. The stake money was distributed as follows ; R. W. King £775, L. C. Hazlett £770, Clarkson and Pearson £670, J. L. Hannon £385, W. T. Hazlett £377 10s, R. Graham £350, D. Ruthven £345, G. G. Holmes £’3os, Sir G. Clifford £320, R. Ruthven £297 10s, C. G. Dalgety £275, Aitchison and rmour £220, Hon. Mrs Tahu Rhodes

£2OO, A. Murdoch £175, H. H. Fisher £165, J. M. Samson £IOO, G. Fulton £72 10s, D. W. Anderson £7O, S. Louisson £7O, Theo Russell £6O, R. M‘Nay £SO, A. Clark £SO, R. Sutherland £4O, D. H. Roberts £55, W. S. M'Laren £25, J. W. Lowe £25 Miss R. G. Hammeily £22 10s, F. Nelligaii £2O; —total, £6ooo. TAXES. Totalisator tax ... £1648 4 9 Dividend tax 2976 5 0 Stakes tax 315 0 0 Receipts tax 56 10 1 Amusement tax ... 108 12 3 Total £5095 12'1. WANGANUI RE-HANDICAPS. (Pish United Pbess Association ) NEW PLYMOUTH, February 14, • The following re-handicaps arc announced for the Wanganui meeting:— Victory Welter. —Mountain Bell 9.0,

Uralla 8.13, Troilus 8.0. Wanganui Cup.—Stork 8.6. Juvenile Handicap.—Oration 8.3, Gold Box B.j.r. Petre Hack Handicap.—Rafa 9.19, Uralla 9.6 ; ' Flying Handicap.—Civility 8.3. MASTERTON RACES. (Pm United Pbess Association.) MASTERTON, February 15. The Masterton Racing Club’s autumn meeting was held in hot weather on a fast track. The totalisator handled £12,583, compared with £12.830 for the same day last year. Results: — TRIAL STAKES, of 130sovs. Five furTongs.—l Lady Ideal, 8. < (A. Brown), 1; 2 Birthmark, 8.7, 2; 4 Otauru, 8.7, 3. Also started: 5 Daphne Bruce 8.7, 3 Red Glow 8.7, 10 Singer Boy 8.7, 9 Do Luxe 8.7, 8 Gold Pan 8.7, 6 Tompean 8.7, 7 Rahiwi 8.7. Stuart was cautioned for making bad use of his mount. Won by ft length, .with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 1 4-sseo. TELEPHONE HACK HANDICAP, of 130sovs. Six furlongs.—l Lake Uru, 8.3 (M. M'Dobald), 1; 5 Bonornol, 7.2, 3; 5 Mis s O’Dille, 7.12, 3. Also started: 2 Willow Wai 8.0, 6 Bonlita 7.1, 4 Mountain Jean 7.7. Won by half a length, with o. length and a-half between second and third. Time Imin 14 3-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. Six furlongs.—-3 Avonloa, 6.7 (C. Butler), 1;

I Peneus, 9.1, 2; 4 Lady Fingers, 7.9, 3. Also started: 2 Tinohari 7.7. Won by a head, with four lengths between second and third. Time, lmin'l4 3-ssec. AUTUMN HANDICAP of 250sovs. One mile' and a-quarter.- o Stream, 6.10 IC. Butler), 1; 1 Kilfaire, 8.8, 2; 2 Little River, 7.10, 3. Also started: 4 Merry Day 9.2. Won by a nose, with a length between second and third. Time, 2min II 2-ssec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 130sovs.. Five furlongs.—? Inoo, 7.3 (R. Martin), 1; 1 Motion, 7.3, 2; 6 Peggy Ford, 7.3, 3. Also started: 3 Grand National 8.1, 2 Standard 8.3, 4 Sleet 7.7, 5 Avazono 7.3, 8 Atruda 7.3. Won by a length, with th e same distance between second and third Time, Imin 1 2-ssoc. MASTERTON WELTER HACK handicap, of isosovs. Seven furlongs. 4 Lady Gay, 9.12 (T. Voung), 1. 6 Birthmark, 9.0, 2: 1 Bonny Nurse, 9.2, 3. Also started: 2 Hyama 10.5. 3 Bonomel 9.10, 5 Otauru 9.2, 7 Manchester 9.2, Won 'by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 29sec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 150sovs. One mile.—2 Pronto, 7.1 (Brown), 1; 1 Kilceit, 8.10, 2; 3 Aeriform, 7.13. 3. Also

started : 5 jackcroo 6.7, 4 Comedy Prince 6.7. Won by three lengths, with half a length betweep second and third. Time, Imm 42 l-sscc. DASH HACK HANDICAP, of 130sovs. Six furlongs.—l Blonde, 9.0 (R. S. Bagby), 1; 5 Lady Gay, 7.8, 2; 4 Pillage, 7.10, 3. Also started; 5 Bonrina 8.5, 2 Lake Uni 8.5, 6 Daphne Bruce 6.7. Won by a length and a-lmlf, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 14 2-ssec. TARANAKI RACES. (Pan Ukited Purrs Association.)

NEW PLYMOUTH, February 14. The Taranaki Jockey Club’s meeting was concluded to-duj Jr. fine weather, and with a large attendance. The going was good. The totnlisator investments wore £32,758 10s, compared with £31,445 10s on the corresponding day last year, making £00,329 10s for the meeting, an increase of £534 10s over Inst year’s figures. Results:—■ CHOKE HURDLES, of 200sovs. One mil a and a-half.—Bonny Rill 10.0 (H. Gordon) 1, Demand 10.10 2. White Ranger 9.12 3. Also stalled: Mountain Gold 9,0, Emerald Hill 9.0, Straight Fire 9.0, Husher 9.0, Roaming 0.0,' Pouri Hoiho 9.0. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 52 2-ssee. Straight Fire and Mountain Gold fell. ,T. It. Kahn, the rider of Mountain Gold, broke a bone in one of his hands. MOKAIJ HACK HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Seven furlongs.—Mountain Bell 8.11 (J. Gray) 1, Uralla 9.0 2, Drolatiquc 7.7 3. Also started; Paniniato 8.11, Starshell 8.6, Valencia 8.(1, Sunny Vale 8.1, Taitaiata 7.3, Closclire 7.0, Interest 7.0, and Mountain Ore 7.0. Won by half a neck. Time, Imin 27 2-s Sec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 300sovs.

Six furlongs.—Civility 8.4 (H. Gray) 1, Shut Eye 0.7 2, The Lamb 7.1 3. Also istarted: Pouma 8.5, Pelham 7.11, Lady Benfinck 7.0, and Nancy Lee 0.7. Won by half a length. Time, linln 13 2-ssec. TARANAKI STAKES, of SOOsovs. Six furlongs. • Motley, 8.1 (H. K. Alexander)- 1 Sioasi, 8.7 2 Merit. 8.11 3 Also started: Rational 9.0, Gilliard 8.7, Lady Cavendish 7.11, and Gold Acre 7.10,

Won by a i eck. Time, Imin 13sec. PAUL MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of ■lOOsoys. One mile and a-quarter.—Town Bank 7.0 (L. A. Pine) 1, Spooney 7,8 2, Surveyor 9.8 3. Also started: Quest 8.8, Bright Day 7.11, Landslide 7.9, Irapuka 0.9, and Malatour 0.7. Won by half a length. Time, 2miu 7 2-ssoc. URENI’I ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of InOsovs. Else furlongs.—No Response. 8.7 (R. M'Tavish) 1, Monaghan 8.7 2, Roaming 8.7 3. Also started: Herculean 8.7, Master Lucerne 8.7, Insurance 8.7, Lady Estelle 8.7, and Grand Lupin 8.7. Won by a length and a-half. Time, linln 2 3-s.scc. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Eive furlongs.—Gold Box 8.8 (R. 1 Mackie) 1, Dal E-iton 7.8 2. Nastori 7.3 3. Also started: idosnie 9.2, Gold Collector 7.0, Bon P.on 0.13, Royal Mint ((.10, Sovena 0.7, and Orazoue 0.7. Won by two lengths and a half. Time, Imin 2 2-ssec OMATA HACK HANDICAP, of 175sovs. Six furlongs.—Uraiia 9.2 (M. M'Tavish) 1, Wee Sandy 7.0 2, Blue Peter 7.0 3. Also started: Passionate 8.11, Lipsol 8.0, General Pryde 8.5, Kehutui 8.4, Lucerne 7.0, Empire Camp 7.0, Ore 7.0, All Wind 7.0. POVERTY BAY RACES. (Peh Uniter Press Associatiom I GISBORNE, Fchrnaiy 15. The Poverty Bay Turf Club’s summer meeting was concluded yesterday in fine weather. lucre was a large attendance, and the going was good. The totalisator investments wore £19,832, compared with £18,819 for the second day last year—an increase of £10.13. The investments for the two days were £37,902 compared witli £34,091 for the summer meeting last year—an increase of £3Bll. Results:— EPSOM HANDICAP. One mile.—Mangatoetoe 5.3 (Nixon) 1, Good Sport. 10.3 2, Battle Knight 10.4 3. Also started; General Carrington 8.3, Sweet, Heather 7.11, Martini 7.7, Smoke 7.7. Won by a neck. Tin e, Imin 43 1-Dscc. SECOND HURDLES HANDICAP. One mile and a-half.—Monte 10.2 (Nixon) 1, Birka 11,1 2, Demagogue 11.5 3. Also started: Merry Bells 10.8, Silverfish 10.5. Whispering Sam 9.0. Won by half a head and a neck. Tune, 2min ISsec. COOK HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Waioeka Jack 8.7 (Nixon) 1, Huikai 7.13 2, Polyphemus 8.5 3. Also started: Night Song 9.0, Seinpiice 7.5, Mcrckara 7.10, To Kupenga 7.T, Sanfroid 75, Dutchiu 7.0. Woo by a neck each way. Time, Imin 15 3-ssee. SUNDERLAND STAKES. One mile.— Startle 7.11) (Hobson) 1, Desert Glow 8.5 2, Te Kuri 9.3 3. Also started: Scotcii Mixture, 9.13, Correspondence. 8.7, Dissertation 5.7, Ilaurangi S.ti, Theic 8.0, Smoke (i. 7, Whanoka 0.7. Won by half a length, with tie third horse a head away. Time, imin -11 2-osec. PUBLICANS’ PURSE. Five furlongs.— Tutankhamen 8.2 (t!tint) 1, Civilform 10.3 2, Royal Borns 7.2 3. Also started: Fort, George 7.3, Serenade 7.2, Mcrckara 7.0. Won by half a length. Time, Imin 2 2-sscc.

MAIDEN 'HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Carniohi 5.3 (Dixon; 1, Only Hope .7.11 2, Mixed Heather 8.5 3. Scratched ;_lloyai

Bonus and Sanfroid. "Won by threequarters of a length. Time, linln 16 l-3sec. ROSEDAND HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Snnipliee 7.0 (Meath) I, Bliie. Jay 7.0 Charming Prince 7.3 3. Also started: Jubilee 5.7. Call Boy 7.3, Kings Up 7.0. Won by half a length. Time, Imir 30see. FAREWELL HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Koodoo 9.7 (G. Munson) 1, Crisis 7.8 2, Heather Sprig 0.0 3. Also started: Prowler ■ 7.1. Won by two lengths.

Time, linin' 11 2-ssee. ROTORUA RACES. (Per United Press Association.) ROTORUA. February 14. The Rotorua Racing Club’s annual meeting was hold in splendid weather. The courso was in good order and the attendance was a record. Results; — HACK HURDLES. One mile and a-halt. —Eon mark, 10.4, 1; Master Bruce, 9.0, 2; Ngatea, 9.0, 3. Won by six lengths. Time, 2inin 42 l-ssec. Also started: Silent Knight 10.5, Irish Jig 9.13, Guianafort 9.0, Golden

Glen 9.0 ■ HOT SPRINGS HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—First Division: Star of the East, 8.0. 1: Kiki, 7.0, 2; Owen Thurnham, 7.3, 3. Won by a length each way. Time, Imin 15 3-ssec. Also started: Gold Pah 8.0, lllinga 7.7, Bavu 7.4, Cohesion 7.2, Native Girl 7.0. Second Division; Gay Comet, 7-0, 1; Maurea, 7.4, 2; Waltzer, 8.6, 3. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 17 4-ssec. Also started: Ngarara 8.0, Warnui 8.6, King Amans 7.4. Firescreen 7.3, Myra Potou 7.0, Sa.nte Fo 7.0, Don Rosa 7.0, Moi 7.0, Cnrleen 7.0. ROTORUA CUP, Of 300sovs. One mile and a-quarter.

Mr H. C. 'Nicol’s Tresilian, 7.5 (Wiggins) 1 Mr F. C. Bass’s John Dix, 6.11 (Tuohy) 2 Mr R. J. Graham’s Infante, 6.9 3 All started. Won by half a length. Time, 2min 7 2-ssec. WALMANGU HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Cawnporo, 7.4. 1; Quintette, 9,0, 2; Golden Bubble, 9.0, 3. Won by a neck. Time, Imin 2 2-ssec. Also started: Some Fashion 8.8, Day Guard 8.1, Charlady 7.11, Gold Fern 6.13, Topping 6.7, Lord Loppy 6.7. , HACK WEILTER. One mile.-’Sans Gene, 8.1, 1; Doriiula, 8.5, 2; Son o’ Mine, 8.5, 3. Won by a length. Time, Imin 44sec. Also started: Cureaform 9.8, Lady Varco 7.10, War Ribbon 7.7. MOKOIA HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs and 80 yards.—Archeen, 7.0, 1; Wniwhakaatn, 6.7, 2; Lady Qintra, 6.7, 3. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time. Imin 32 2-ssoc. Also started : Constellation 9.0, Merry Ann 8.13, Slrongholt, 8.6, Arch Amie 8.6. Curraghmoro 7.9, Last Watch 6.7, ARAWA PARK HANDICAP. One mile. —Tactician, 7.8, 1; King Abbey, 6.7, 2; Abbey Bell, 7.8, 3. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time. Imin 42 2-ssec. Also started; Joy Ride 9.0. TOURIST HANDICAP Six furlongs.— Master O’Rourke, 7.13, 1; To Kara, 9.9. 2;

Cureaform, 7.1, 3. Won by a length. Time. Imin 15sec. Also started : Lucius 9.4, Loch Abbey 8.3, Some Fashion 7.13. The totalisator handled £19,990 10s, compared with £17,831 10s last year. Two protests for interference in the second race were dismissed. Tho following are the acceptances for tho second day’s races:— Tarawora Hurdles Handicap, One mile and a-hulf.—Eonmnrk 11.4. Greokson 10.2, Irish Jig 9.13, Importer 9.7, Ngatea 9.0, Lady Comet 9.0, Golden Glen 9.0. Electric Hack. Six furlongs. First division : Star of the East 9.0, Gay Comet 8.6, Ngarara 8.1, IHingar 7.13. Kiki 7.11, Firescreen 7.9, Bavu 7.9, Cohesion 7.4, Don Rosa, Native Girl. Cnrloon, Lord Thnrnham 7.0 Second division: Waltzer 8.12, King Amans 7.0, Maurea 8.2, Gold Pah 8.0. Last Watch 7.10, Miss Ford 7.10, Queen Street 7.9, Hukuwai 7.4, Myra 70. Botoa, Santa Fe T.O, Moi La Jaques 7.0. President’s Handicap. One mile.—Loyal Irish 8.11. Broadwoocl 8.11, Joy Ride 8.7, Trcsillian 8.1, Regent 7.11, Lucius 7.10, Tactician 7.10. Zircon 7.9, Abbey Bell 7.3, John Dix 7.3, King Abbey 6.7. Flying Handicap. Five furlongs.— Golden Bubble 9.1, Heisler 9.0, Some Fashion 8.4, Day Guard 8.0, Charlady 7.6. Gold Fern 6.11, Black Hawk 6.7, Lord

Loppy 6.7, Warnui 6.7. Rennie Hack Welter Handicap. One mile.—Arch Amie 9.2, San Gene 8.12, Maurea 7.10. Ladv Comet 7.10. Lady Cint.ra 7.4. Lady Varco 7.4. War Ribbon 7.4, Sir Douglas 7.4. Ohinemutu Hack Cun Handicap. Seven furlongs and about 80 yards. —Cawnporo 6.11, Slrongholt 8.6. Don'ntia 7.13, Archeen 7.13. Star of tho East 7.13, Son o’ Mine 7.11. Wniwhnkaata 7.0. Maurea 7.0. Borough Handicap. One mile.—Tresillinn 8 4, Master O’Rourke 8.4. Cherry Ripe 7.13. Tactician 7.13, Passionless 7.8. Abhev Bells 7,6. Gold Bud 7.3. Infante 7.0, Gobi Plane 7.0. Cureaform 6.10, Shebang 6.7, Archeen 6.7. Farewell Handicap. Six furlongs.—

Tekara 9.11. Lucius 9.1. Alastor O’Rourke 6.13, Regent 8 8, Golden Bubble 8 7, Heisle>P. 5. Loch Abhev 8.4 Some Fashion 7.10. Shebang 6.7, Dorinda 6.7, Topping 6.7, Lady Vnrcoe 6.7. . RACING AT CAULFIELD. THE HAWK WINS ST. GEORGE’S STAKES. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. MELBOURNE, February 15. (Received Feb. 15, at 5.5 p.m.) Tho weather for the Caulfield meeting was fine and tracks in good order. There was a largo attendance. Results: — FEDERAL STAKES. Five furlongs Postscript 1, Wailu 2, Lnvouso 3. Twentytwo starters. A good finish. Won by ‘a, neck. Time, Imin Isec.

BOND CUP. One mile and a-half.— Lomina 1, Accarak 2, Prince Florizal 3. Eleven starters. Won comfortably by a length. Time, 2min 33isec. OAKLEIGH PLATE. Five furlongs and a-half.—Adrift 1, Skirling 2, Vuliclus 5. Thirty starters, including Father’s Voice and Palelight. There was a long delay in getting tho big field away. Vivandra made tho early running, but later gave way to Miss Widderin. Trice piloted Adrift into the straight, where tho last-named took charge below the distance and won easily by throe lengths. Half a head separated Skirling and Validns. Father’s Voice ran well early in (ho race, but faded out. Palelight finished eleventh. Time, Imin 6isoc. ST. GEORGE’S STAKES. Nine furlongs.—The Hawk 1, Tho Night Patrol 2. Amalfi 3. Six starters. The Hawk led past tho mile, when Sir Dighlock took charge. With throe furlongs to go Tho Night Patrol went to tho front, and led The Hawk into the straight. The Hawk then came away and won easily by three lengths in Imin Sl^sec —a record for tho courso C.J.C. RACES. iPek United Pbess Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, February 15. The Canterbury Jockey Club' handicaps have been declared as follows by Air J. E. Henrys;

Hornby Handicap, of 250sovs. Nine furlongs.—Carpentier 11.3, Barmaid 10.11, Er Route 10.9, Jubilant 10.4, Hungry Hill 10.1, Ophir 10.1, Fresco 9.13, Prompter 9.11, Camel Amble 0.8, Goldspinner 9.5, Hazo 9.4, Peho 9.3, Kilbirnie 9.0, Solway 9.0, Winkle’s Rebel 9.0. Midsummer Handicap, of 400sovs. One mile and a-half. —Pilliewinkio 9.9, Deucalion 9.0, Count Cavour 8.8, Palestrina 8.6, Tarlelou 8.4, Mountain Lion 7.9, Footfall 7.2, Lneinetto 6.7, Rivalry 6.7, Jubilant 6.7. Lyttelton Plate, of 250sovs. Five furlongs.—Victory Bond 8.13, Centrepiece 8.6, Joyouse 7.7, Vesperns 7.6, Philanderer 7.6, Goldstep 7.5, Precious 7.3, Padding Hour 7.3, Walerlow 6.12. Craven Pinto, of 300sovs. Seven furlongs. —Limelight 9.13, Winning Hit 8.13, Moorland 8.8, Los Ambus 8.1, Top Score 7.13. Gay Juliet 7.12, Winkle's Best 7.12, Kiln’s 7.2, Monoxide 6.13, Wall Oakland 6.13, Brown Lady 6.15, Finorn 6.7, Torino 6.7.

H.alswell Handicap, of 250sovs. Six furlongs.—Apple Lighten 9.5. Kilris 9.0, Barn Owl 8.9, En Route 8.6, Finora 8.1, Clontarf 3.0, Rob 7.13, Ferino 7.12, Tempo 7.11, Relic 7.9, Deep Drive 7.8, Cumbrae 7.7, Goldspinner 7.5, Sarty 7.2, Rapier 7.2. Proliliman 7.0, Lytup 7.0, Gold Brick 7.0, Olympia 7.0, Vouto 7.0, Lady Clnrencoux 7.0, Armchair 7.0, Bonito 7.0. French Rose i.O, Homtius 7.0. Post Handicap, of 25Csovs. One, mile.— Tnrleton 9.1, Palestrina 8.13, Oiautkiller 8.5, Los Ambus 8.3, Top Score 8,2, Rivalry 7.13, Winkle’s Best 7.13, I.ucinetto 7.12. Starmist 7.11, Sartist 7.9, Carpentier 7.8, Brown Ladv 7.5, Will Oakland 7.1. Castellan 6.12. Ophir 6.7, Red Kriss 6.7, Kilbirnio 6.7. WOODY TI.LE HANDICAPS. (Pee United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, February 15. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr J. Henry-, for the Woodville Jockey Club’s meeting:— Oringi Hack Hurdles, of HOsovs. One mile and a-half. —Wnimatoa 10.11. Runrny 10.9, Sir Wai 10.6, Suspicion 10.5 Habgan 9.13, Sling Camp 9.13. The Emperor 9.13, Bestir 9.11. Athens IX 9.8, Bonifant 9.6,

Cushat 9.5 Diamond Nap 9.3, Bonomol 9.2 Roaming, Emerald Hill, Manchester, Pinna Kvla, Potiri Hoiho, Lady Dohvill 9.0. Woodviile Cup Handicap, of 500sovs. One mile and a-half. —Avola 9.0, Merry Day 3.12, Te Kuri 8.11, Cleasanta 8,8, Correspondent 7.13, Kilceit 7.13, Little River 7.3. 1 restrain 7.8, D'Amour 7.1, Agitato 6.15, Fillette 6.9. Sapling Slakes Handicap, of ICOsovs. Six furlongs.—Go-Id Box .9.1, Mime 8.5, Oroum 7.11, Standard 7.9. Kniti 7.8, Butterscotch 7.5, Vaward 7.0, Purple Lilac 7.0, Clarence 7.0, Lin Arlington 5.12, Sleet 6.12, Berinthia 6.9, Addlepato 6.9, Avnmione 6.7, Atruda 6.7. ” Ruahino Handicap, of ItOsova. Six -furlongs.—Pencils 9.11, Degage 8.6, Santonio 8.5, Ilka 7.15, Last Crust. 7.13, Crown Gent 7.7. Simonetic 7.7. Avonloa 6.10, Tinqhayi 6.10, Blonde 6.10, Wcstbroke 6.8, Birkio 6.7. Some Red 6.7. County Hack Handicap, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—Rafa 9.9, Zaza 8.13, Kenyon 8.9, Lipsol 8.3. Clarintla P. 5, Loyal Maid 7.13, Stymie 7.11, Miss Odilln 7.9, Bon Rena 7.9, Bonny Marion 7.8, Willow Wai 7.8, Beaumont 7.7, Peradeniya 7.7, Bonidecr 7.4. Coot 7.3, Judiotto 7.3, Birthmark 6.8, Solrmo t» 7, Qnillfiro 6.7, Mountain Gun 6.7. President’s Welter Handicap, of .130sovs. Seven furlongs.—lmperial Spark 9.9, Tresham 8.13, Megan 8.13, ’Strategy 8.12, Lady Joyce 8.9, Aeriform 8.6, Martulla 3.5, Avonlea 8.4, Amber Tips 8.4, Prince Hal 3.3, Esthnnia 8.2, Fillette 7.12, March On 7.11. Treadwell 7.11, Probate 7.11, Comedy Prince 7.11, Crown Jet 7.11. Victoria Hack Welter Handicap, of HOaovs. Seven furlongs.—Kenyon 9.13, Wilderness 9.8, Bezau 9.5, Mountain Top 9.3, Cushat 9.3, Cherry Pie 9.2, Rangimoana 8.13, Black Rock 8.9. Idanoo 8.9, Charlston 8.9, Phoenix Park 8.8, Merry Queen 8.6, Pillage 8.3, Bonomol 8.5, Road Hog 8.2, Slump 8.0, Rebuff 8.0, Ardfinnan 7.13, Asleep 7.13, Birthmark 7.11, Bonlita 7.11, Sansolina 7.11, Doyleston 7.11, Manchester 7.11, Willys Knight 7.11. GORE RACES. (Per United Press Association.) GORE, February 15. The following are the handicaps for the Gore Racing Club's meeting: Mataura Hack Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Tommy Dodd 9.5, Comic Song 8.5, Marn out 8.5, Te Anau Lad 3.3, Fairy Ring 8.3, Bine Dragoon 8.3, Boughloen Dhoun 0.2, Kyloboa 8.2, Soldier’s Hone 8.0, Navy Cut 7.13, Booster 7.12, Bon Skirl 7.12, Warsoor 7,6, Marco 7.5, Raymond’s Ride 7.5, Red Fray 7.5, Racing Club Handicap. One mile and n-quarfer.—'Listening Post 9.5, Mountain Lion 8.5, Kilfnno 7.13, Cnpidon 7. 1 5, Geranial 7.12. All British 7.2, Monoxide 7.0, Francaiso 6.13, San Salvador 6.10, Kilbarry 6.7. Longford Hack Handicap. Six furlongs —Apple Dighlon 9.9, Apache 9.0. Rob 8.7, Bright Mark 8.7. Bonnie Lake 8.3, Mountain Rose 8.3, Set Sail 8.3. Sweet Melody 8.0, Soldier’s Hope 3.0, Olympia 7.13, Salerno 7.9, Bran Pie 7.7, Robert Lyn 7.7, Gay Gauntlet 7.6, Benjamin 7.5, Bnldasaire 7.5, Raymond’s Ride 7.5, Swimashore 7.5, Yulun 7.5, Miss Gauntlet 7.5, King Cun 7.5. Riversdalo Trot. Two miles. —Erin Chimes 12 yards behind. Caribou 12, Logan Hanlon 12, Stella Maris 12, Kinness 12, Chimer 12, Mentor 24, R/pring Note 36, Kentucky Direct 48, Bricklayer 48, Freelance 60. Little Rain 60, Oatriona 72, South Star 72, Mirella 72, First Toll 72, John Logan 84. Lucky Harold 84. Vitnlis £4, Azaleas 103, Our Nurse 120. First Jumpers’ Flat. One mile and a distance.—lncursio 10.7, Frenchman 10.7, Londonderry 10.5. Palnmon 10.5, Bonify Light 9.10, Barricorn 9.8, Soldier’s Pride 9.7. Solway 9.5, Highburn 9.5, Solvency 9.2, Warseer 9.0, Ngarata 9,0. Croydon Handicap. One mile.—Bonnie Winkio 9.0. Vnldnmo 8.2, AH British 8.2, Francaiso 8.2. Monoxide 8.0, Ecuador 8.0, Wnrhaven 7.13, Bloom 7.7. San Salvador 7.7. Ilnrdv Curdy 7.7, Twinkle 7.5, Coastguard 7.5. Calibration 7.5. Kilbarry 7.5. Electric Trot. One mile five furlongs.— Athol wood scr. Chiming Child scr. Coldstream Guard scr. Chiming Thorpe scr, Erin Chimes scr, Ecus s cr, Goldmine scr, Morning Chimes scr, Ten Bells scr, St. Thomas scr, Trysoon 12 yards behind. Quo Vndis 24, Darkstream 24, Forhnry 36. Honest Ned 56, First Glance 35. Ouiekmarch 36, Bricklayer 36, Cntnona 60. Homer 60, Jaznlock 60, Matilda’s Match 60, John Logan 72, Lucky Harold 72. Summer Hack Handicap, One mile.— Tommy Do'dd 9.2, Mannont 8.3, To An mi Lad 8.1, Bine Dragoon 8.1, Fairy Ring 8.1, Boughleen Dhoun 80. Beauty Light 7.12, Navy Cut 7.10. Solway 7.9. ‘ Booster 7.9, Bon Sikirl 7.9, Solvency 7.7, Roman Archer 7.5. GOLF. The North Otago Golf Club, which for a number of years has onjoved the reputation of an excellent nine-hole course on the outskirts of the town, hno winged its flight to nu Ifl-hole course on the coast, within n mile end a-half of fho (own centre. The new links, covering an area of 101 acres, are Ideally situated, and abound with natural blinkers, the negotiation of, which will require first-class golf. A southern professional has given it ns his opinion that these links will ho among the finest courses in the dominion, and superior to any in the South Island. The club has purchased the property outright, and, ns instancing fho enthusiasm of members, about £I3OO has been raised in non-interest bearing debentures. The club has a membership of about JO. The links 1 arc in course of preparation, and will bo opened for plus) in tho course of a, few weeks. The courso will bo about 5600 yards, and can bo extended as required.