RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

Otago Witness, Issue 1893, 2 March 1888, Page 25

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB AUTUMN MEETING. Second Day. The Jockey Club were fortunate as regards weather for the second day of their Autumn meeting. The morning was dull but fine, and it held up well all day. On the second day of the Cup meeting a very large or very brilliant attendance is not generally expected, but this year seemed to furnish an exception to the rule. The outer enclosure did not hold the same dense crowd as on Cup day, but the lawn looked to be just as thickly peopled, and brighter dresses were worn by the ladies. Investments in the totalisators reached the sum of £8612, which proves that the gathering could have been no insignificant one. If anything the racing was more interesting than on the first day, there being several very hard finishes. At the outset, Mac and Dunluce had a stiff tussle for the Hurdles, and Ravenswing and Wolverine fought out an equally close thing in the City Stakes, The first good dividend of the meeting was paid over this race, for the Middle Park Company's representative was not at all fancied on the previous day's running. The start for this event, however, was a shocking one, as willbe seen elsewhere. Of course the big event of the day was the confirmation by Gipsy King of his Cup running. The colt was once more in excellent form, and, despite the determined opposition of Silvermark, he got his colours again in front at the finish of the Jockey Club Handicap, repeating the performances of Lurline, Templeton, and Lady Emma. The win was a decidedly popular one and was not unexpected, because the victor paid little more than level money to his supporters. A substantial dividend was paid over Cinderella in the Railway Plate, which was one of the few surprises of the meeting, as many people could scarcely see how Ruijsley was to lose it. It may be mentioned that the club gave evidence that their published determination to destroy any dogs found upon the course is no empty threat. A nice-looking sheep dog was shot by their instructions on the inner track early in the day, and although the spectacle was a highly unpleasant one, the wisdom of the stewards' decree can scarcely be doubted. Better the slaughter of a few dogs than the possibility of such accidents as have been witnessed on Australian racecourses of recent years. Appended are details of the various events : — TALLY-HO HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs; second horse lOsovs, third ssovs from the stakes. Two miles. I. O. 80 45— Mr G Smith's b g Dunluce, by Duntroon, aged, 95t ... ... tßishop) 1 171 78-Mr H Vailance's eh g Mac, syrs, lOst 101b ... ... ... (Connor) 2 128 80— MrP Butler's eh g Secretary, aged, 9st 131b ... ... ... (Kingan) 3 128 CO-Mr J Daly's b g Garibaldi, aged, list 81b (J Cotton) 0 112 50— Mr J Poole's eh g Trapper, aged, lOst 4lb (Poole) 0 81 39— Mr G Huhm's eh g Mammoc, 6yrs, Bst 121b... ... ... (Stewart) 0 Betting : 2to 1 agst Mac, 3 to 1 Garibaldi, 4 to 1 Trapper. Secretary showed the way at the fall of the flag, with Mammoc, Trapper, and Mac following in that order. They all jumped without a mistake, and during the first mile Mammoc drew upon the leader, heading him a little as they took the stand hurdles. Secretary and Garibaldi were attending upon Mammoc in close company, Trapper lay fourth, and Dunluce and Mac, who were playing a waiting game, travelled side by side in the rear. Garibaldi took up the running at a mile and a-quarter, passing into a slight lead; but both Secretary and Mammoc kept near him. Round the bottom bend of the course the two hindermost, Mac and Dunluce, were sent along, Mac closing fast upon the leaders, and Dunluce also ranging up a little later. They cleared the last hurdles and entered the straight in a bunch, when Dunluce, Mac, and Secretary emerged from the ranks and fought out the finish between them. Secretary was beaten half-way home, but Mac and Dunluce made a spirited tussle, both finishing hard under the whip. The chestnut was fairly outpaced, however, Dunluce getting to the post a full length and more to the good. Secretary and Mammoc finished in company, third and fourth, Garibaldi fifth, Trapper last. Time, 4min 9f sec. There was 1052 in the totalisators. Dividends : Inside, £7 17s 6d ; outside, £7. CITY SrAKES HANDICAP, Of 150sovs, with a sweepstake of ssove each ; second horse 20sovs, third lOsovs from the stakes. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. I. O. 72 30-Middle Park Stud Company's blk f Ravenswing, by Apremont — Idalia, 7stJ2lb ... (M'Moran) 1 27 12— Mr C A Turnbull's eh c Wolverine, by Le Loup— Tangi, 7st (Buddicombe) 2 185 til— Mr J Stephenson's b f Chic, 7st 121b (Dyer) 3 144 67— Mr D O'Brien's br c Vandal, by Ingomar — Eubina, Bst 21b ... ;(Derrett) 0 182 51— Mr P Butler's eh f Adulation, by Apremont—Flattery, Bat ...(Williams) 0 105 98— Mr G G Stead's eh g Mataniata, 7et 31b (carried 7st 81b) ... (Huxtable) 0 78 40— Mr J Dooley's eh f Fleurette, 6st 101b (carried 6st 121b)... ... (Parker) 0 Betting : 2to 1 agst Chic, sto 2 Adulation, 4 1 any other. Mr Driver had a lot of j trouble, as must always be the case with youngsters, but he cut the knot by letting them away in most shocking order. Adulation was yards behind the post, with her tail where her head should have been, and Williams was obliged to walk back to the paddock without attempting the journey.^ Chic, who again got away with all the best of it, led until the straight was reached, with Wolverine and Matamata well up, and Vandal heading the second files. Rounding the home turn Wolverine ranged up to try conclusions with Chic, while Matamata, having shot his bolt, fell into the ruck. Mr Stephenson's filly and Wolverine battled between themselves till half-way up the straight, when Ravenswing came with a strong rush on the inside and joined issue with Wolverine, who had managed to wear down Chic by this time but was unable to dispose of the newcomer. An exciting well ridden out, showed Ravenswing half a length to the good on the post, with Chic an indifferent third, Fleurette fourth, Vandal fifth. Time, lmin 4|sec, There was £1155 in the totalisators. Dividends : Inside, £9 18s ; outside, £10 17s. While the horses were weighing in a rumour got abroad that Mr Driver had declared it no start, and there was great cheering and excitement, save on the part of the lucky Ravenswing backers. The numbers were quickly hoisted, however, and the illusion dispelled. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, Of 350sovs, with a sweepstake of osovs each ; second horse 50sovs, third horsb 20sovs from the stakes. One mile and a-half. I. O. 206 211— Mr G G Stead's b c Gipsy King, by Le Loup— Gitana, 3yrs,!9st 21b (Huxtable) 1 99 79— Mr H Goodman's b c Silvermark, 3yis, 7st slb .... - (Price) 2 55 87— Mr W C Webb's eh g Springston, 3yrs, 7at 61b ... ... (Williams) 3 '

19 15— Mr W Bobbett's br h Tetford, Cyrs, Bst 41b ... ... ... (Carey) 0 33 20— Mr P Butler's br h Artillery, 4yrs, Bst 41b (Moore) 0 43 53— Mr' M Sherwin's b g Quibble, aged, Bst 21b ... ... ... (Derrett) 0 2 14— Mr A Walker's bg Snapshot, syrs, 7sfc 101b... ..? ...(M'Donald) 0 80 19— Mr E Lyon's b h First Lord, 4yrs, 7st 101b... ... ... (Sharp) 0 40 53— Hon G M'Lean's b h' St. Olair, 4yrs, 6st 121b... ... ' (Buddicombe) 0 Betting : 2to 1 agst Gipsy King, 4to 1 Silvermark, 5 to 1 Springston and Artillery. They left the post in excellent line, the Cup winner showing the way for a while, closely shepherded by Silvermark ; Tetford, Artillery, and Springston following, and Quibble and Snapshot lying side by side in the rear. On reaching the stand Silvermark was in the van, hard held, with Tetford in second place, and Gipsy King third ; Springston was next, going well. At three-quarters of a mile Springston began to move, and showed a bit in front of the Cup winner, while First Lord Jalso ranged up from the rear, and lay about fourth at the back of the course. All the way into the straight Silvermark stuck determinedly to his lead, but Gipsy Kißg, Springston, and First Lord were all at him, and this quartet were left to try conclusions in the run home. First Lord was soon outpaced, and Springston was choked off before the distance post was reached, but Silvermark and Gipsy King fought the thing out to the very end. Both were ridden right out, but the tussle, short and sharp, again showed the rare quality of Mr Stead's colt, who drew ont a few yards from the post and won beautifully by a good neck. First Lord was fourth, Tetford fifth, and Artillery sixth. Time, 2min 41sec. £1604 was invested in the totalisators. Dividends : Inside (£2 tickets), £4 12s ; outside (£1 tickets), £2 6s 6d. WINNERS OF THE D.J.C. HANDICAP.

[Note.— Until 1887 the distance was one mile and three-quarters.] NOVEL RAGE, Of 80sovs. One mile. I. 0. 414 218— Mr E Rutherford's chg Derby, by Daniel O'Rourke— Scaltheen's dam, 4yrs, Bst 71b ... ... (Williams) 1 124 79— Mr T George's eh g Mazurka, aged, 7at 31b ... ... (Price) 2 33 20— Mr J Poole's br m Sweetlips, 4yrs, 6st 101b (carried Cst 121b) ... (Parker) 3 201 102— Hon W Robinson's blkg Raven, 4yra, Bst 121b ... ... (Moore) 0 34 26— Mr J Boss' eh g Dodger, 4yrs, 6st 71b (Nisby) 0 27 14— Messrs M and J Allan ns gr m Blue Nell, 4yra, 6st ... (M'Moran) 0 Betting : Even against Derby, 3to 2 Raven, 3 to 1 any other. This field Mr Driver also despatched in firstclass order. Blue Nell showed a trifle to the front at first with Raven at her girths, the others escorting the pair closely, with Mazurka last. When the first quarter of a mile post was reached Raven took the lead, and Sweetlips followed him into second place. All the others were very handy, however, and along the back of the course Derby shot to the front. Immediately afterwards Raven ran into the ditch just about at the half-mile post, leaving Derby in the van. Sweetlips pressed hard on him all round the bottom turn, but Mazurka was let out towards the finish, and passing Sweetlips without much difficulty, collared Derby in the straight. A really fine finish resulted between the pair. The favourite was well ridden out, and forged a shade ahead as they neared the post, and passed the judge's box a short neck to the good. Sweetlips was a fair third. J Time, lmin 50sec. £1292 was invested in the totalisators. Dividends : Inside, £1 16s; outside, £1 17s 6d. RAILWAY PLATE, Of lOOsovs. For two-year-olds and upwards. Weight for age. Four furlongs. I. O. 87 32— Mr D Twohill's br m Cinderella, 6yra, Sst 111b ... ... (Oarey) 1 195 96— Mr H Goodman's eh m Apropos. 4yrs, Bst 111b ... ... (Price) 2 111 21— Mr P Butler's eh f Adulation. 2yrs, 6stlllb ... ...(Holmes) 3 545 228— Mr G G Stead's b h Russley, 6yrs, 9st (Jackson) 0 87 41— Mr J Stephenson's bm La Rose, 4yrs, Bst 111b ... ... (Sharp) 0 18 13— Mr J Smith's eh f St. Agnea, 3yrs, Bst 41b (Smith) 0 Only six out of the 12 entered were left to start for this event. After comparatively little trouble they were dismissed to a very straggling start, Cinderella getting well away, with Apropos and Adulation nearest. Russley lay fourth, but was lengths away, La Rose and St. Agnes last. Cinderella once away would never come back to the field, and it was nothing but a stern chase throughout. Apropos raced after her hard up the straight, but was only within three lengths at the finish, Adulation third close behind^ the favourite fourth, and La Rose fifth. Apropos, Adulation, and Russley were all in a cluster at the post. Time, 50sec. There was £1477 in the totalisators. Dividends: Inside, £10 155 6 d; outside, £12 4s. SUBURBAN WBLTBE HANDICAP, Of 1208OV8, with a sweepstake of 3soys each, payable half-an-hour before advertised time of starting. The second horse to receive 20sovs, the third lOsovb from the stakes. One mile and a furlong. I. 0. 220 116— Mr H Hammond's blk c Sultan, 3yrs, Sst 2lb ... ... ... (Derrett) 1 121 73— Hon G M'Lean's b h St. Ives, 4yrs, Bst 121b ... ... (Chapman) 2 184 83— Messrs M and C Hobbs' g g College Coy, aged, Bst 21b ... .(Huxtable) 3 290 116— Mr J Webster's b h Chantilly, 4yrs, 93t 111b ... ... ...(Webster) 0 38 19— Mr J Young's br c Sir Julius, 3yrs, Bst (Williams) 0 The flag fell to a first-rate start, but by the time they reached the stand Sultan had drawn out a length, Sir Julius running second, Chantilly and St. Ives following in that order. St. Ives lay second to Sultan when half a mile had been covered, Sir Julius being third; but a change occurred at this stage, Huxtable taking College Boy along from the rear very fast. The grey closed on the leaders rapidly and headed Sultan from the half-mile post to the home turn, but only, as it proved, on sufferance. Sultan resumed command in the run home, and College Boy was in turn repassed by St. Ives, who finished gamely, but could not get within a length and a-half of Sultan. The same distance separated College Boy from St. Ives. Sir Julius and Chantilly finished leisurely in the rear. Time, 2min 2sec There was £1260 in the totalisators. Dividends: Inside, £3 9s 6d ; outside, £3 3s.

POST STAKES, Of 20sov8. Six furlongs. Open to all horses. No weight under Bst. I. O. 223 91— Mr J Smith's St. Agnes ... (Smith) 1 146 51 -Mr H Goodman's Little Nell (Price) 2 105 54 — Mr Mason's Sweetbriar ... (Legge) 3 55 15— Mr T Foster's Thespia ... (Parker) 0 24 B— Mr J Allen's Blue Nell ...(Chapman) 0 Blue Nell led at the start, but fell back beaten at the bottom of the course, when St. Agnes, who had been pressing hard in second place, passed to the front and won pretty easily from Little Nell by a length and a-half. Sweetbriar was the same distance behind. Time, lmin 20fsec. There was £772 in the totalisators. Dividends : Inside, £2 4s Gd ; outside, £2 3s. Third Day. The Jockey Club experienced unusual good fortune this year in having fine weather all through their Cup meeting. On Saturday there was a pretty stiff wind blowing across the course most of the day, but this was not sufficient to seriously interfere with the enjoyment of the spectators, and the racing itself was on the whole more interesting than on either of the previous days. The turf was in first-class order all through the meeting, and some credit for this attaches to Mr Philp, who has taken an active part in improving the track for some time past. His efforts have been altogether successful. Reference was made on Cup Day to the excellence of the general arrangements on the course, and Mr Sydney James (the club's secretary), the stewards, and the other officials must oe complimented all round upon the smoothness with which the three days' racing passed off. Of course the unfortunate contretemps that spoilt the Forbury Handicap on Saturday caused a good deal of irritation ; but accidents will happen, and this was evidently one of them. The worst that can be said in blame of Mr Driver is that a starter should be careful in handling his flag, but the circumstances of the false start seem to have been exceptional. As regards Mr Driver's performance during the meeting, there were certainly one or two dreadfully bad starts and some ex« ceedingly good ones. A starter has a most difficult and onerous duty, and public opinion will be divided upon this record. It was noticed that the hoots which greeted the starter after the fiasco of the Forbury Handicap were followed by applause from a considerable contingent, and Mr Driver was heartily cheered subsequently for the manner he despatched the field in the Flying Handicap. During the day the 6um of £8956 passed through the totalisators, making a grand total of £29,694 for the three days. Appended are the details of Saturday's racing : — HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, Of lOOsovs ; second horse lOsovb, third ssovs from the stakes. Two miles and a-quarter. I. O. 86 52— Mr G Smith's b g Dunluce, aged, 9st 101b ... ... ... (Smith) 1 61 33-Mr J Daly's b g Garibaldi, aged, list 21b (J Cotton) 2 120 70— Mr E Wilson's g g Marmlon, 6yra, lOst 121b ... ... ...(Mitchell) 3 155 64— Mr H Vailance's eh g Mac, aged, lOst 91b (Stewart) 0 212 142— Mr J Poole's eh g Trapper, aged, 9st 101b (Owner) 0 69 62— Mr P Butler's eh g Secretary, aged, 9st 101b... ... ... (Kingau) 0 60 38— Mr G Huhm's eh g Mammoc, 6yrs, Bst9lb (Bishop) 0 Betting : sto 1 agst Trapper, 3 to 1 Secretary and Marmion. Bad luck attended Mac from the outset. He came to grief during his preliminary when O'Connor was trying to get him over the stand hurdles, and the jockey got so nasty a spill that he had to relinquish his mount, and Stewart was put up instead of him. Mr Driver, after a couple of attempts, lowered the flag to a fine start, and at the very first hurdle Mac blundered again and left his rider behind him. The others came on with Marmion leading them, and taking the stand jump Mammoc was in second place, Secretary third, and Dunluce last. Marmion went the pace during the first mile, drawing right away from the field, but had to come back again presently. Mammoc made a bad mistake about half-a-mile from the start, but Bishop, who was thrown right upon the horse's neck, recovered himself by a brilliant bit of riding. The chestnut's chances, however, were largely discounted by the mishap. They passed the stand for the second time with Secretary in a slight lead, Marmion second, and Trapper third. The latter shifted up to second place early in the last mile, while Dunluce also began to travel and[ passed Marmion, who was evidently out of it by this time. Trapper and Secretary were locked together a quarter of a mile from home, and were joined by Dunluce in the straight, the trio approaching the last hurdle side by side. It looked anybody's race, with Trapper decidedly for choice, but the unexpected happened. Trapper ran off at the hurdle, jostling off Secretary, who was in inside running too. A good race was thus spoilt, Dunluce being left to gallop home an easy winner, Garibaldi second four lengths away, Marmion third, and Mammoc fourth. Time, 4min 44sec. There was £1224 in the totalisators. Dividends: Inside, £7 19s 6d ; outside, £7 19s 6d. HOPEFUL STAKES, Of 120sovs, with a sweepstake of 3sovs each ; second horse 20sovs, third lOsovs from the stakes. For two and three-year-olds. Six furlongs. I. O. 189 113— Mr P Butler's br c Manton, by Musket— Tres Deuce, 2yrs, 7st 51b ... (Holmes) 1 127 52— Middle Park Stud Company's blk f Ravenswing, 2yrs, 7st 71b (M'Morran) 2 108 53— Mr J Stephenson's b f Chic, 2yrs, 66t 101b (W Buddicombe) 3 229 101— Mr H Hammond's blk c Sultan, 3yrs, 7st 101b... ... ... (Williams) 0 68 34— Mr C A TurnbuH's eh c Wolverine, 2yrs, 6stl2lb ... ... (TBuddicombe) 0 138 55— Mr D O'Brien's br c Vandal, 2yrs, 6st 101b (Leeson) 0 Betting : 2to 1 agst Sultan, 3to 1 Manton, 4 to 1 any other. Nearly half an hour was cut to waste at the post, Sultan for a long time refusing to face the starter, and Buddicombe on Chic doing his best to get away with a flying start. When the flag at last fell they were in indifferent line, Manton being quickest away, followed hard by Chic, and Vandal hanging at the post. Manton was never headed from start to finish, but round the bottom turn Chic and Sultan got upon terms with him, and Mr Stephenson's filly made a big bid for the race on entering the straight. Sultan had to fall back here, while Ravenswing, who had been heading the second file, drew up with inside running and challenged Chic and Manton. He disposed of the former by the time the distance post was reached, but Manton was full of running and came away the easiest of winners by about a length and a-half. The same distance separated Ravenswing and Chic. Wolverine finished fourth, the position he had held consistently throughout", and Sultan fifth. Time, lmin 18seo. There was £1266 in the totalisators.- Dividends; Inside, £4 Is 6d ; outside, £3 4s 6d. FORBURY HANDICAP. Of 250sovs, with a sweepstake of Ssovs each ; second horse 40aov8, third horse 20sovs from the stakes. One mile and a-quarter. I. O. 419 217— Mr H Goodman's b c Silvermark, 3yrs, 7st I'ilb, by Apreraout— Rupee (Price) 1 53 20— Hon G M'Lean's b h St. Clair, 4yrs, 6st 101b... ... (TBuddicombe) 2 182 82-Mr W C Webb's eh h Buby, 4yrs, Bsl 51b / (Derrett) 3

79 43— Mr W Bobbett's br h Tetford, 6yrs, Bst (Carey) 0 98 47— MrP Butler's br h Artillery, 4yrfl,7stlolb (Holmes) 0 231 94 -Mr D Twohill's br m Cinderella, 6yrs, 756 81b ... ... ... (Kidd) 0 36 15— Mr A Cowie's br'g The Brewer, syrs, 6st 51b ... ... (M'Morran) 0 41 19— Mr J Pilbrow's br c Wakatipu, 3yrs, 6st (W Buddicombe) 0 Betting: 5 to 2 agst Silvermark, 4 to 1 Cinderella and Ruby, 10 to 1 any other. An extraordinary blunder occurred over this event,necessitating the race being run twice over. What actually occurred at the post seems to have been this : Mr Driver was in front-of the horses, and likely at one moment to be ridden down. He therefore struck at the leader with his flag, at the same time springing back to get out of the way. Several jockeys took this for a start, and the whole field raced away, all doing the distance except Silvermark and St. Clair, who pulled up after going about half a mile. Artillery, Tetford, and The Brewer ran most prominently, but Cinderella rushed up a quarter of a mile from home and beat The Brewer by half a length, with Artillery and Tetford third and fourth. The time for this scamper was 2min 14|sec. On the clerk of the course entering the weigh! ng-in paddock with a message from the starter to say that no start had been effected, an immense amount of irritation was shown by the crowd, the majority clamourig to have their totalisator money returned. The stewards, however, held a hurried meeting and decided that the race must be run again, the totalisator remaining as it was. On again facing the starter The Brewer got off quickest, followed by Artillery, but up the straight Silvermark assumed the lead and passed the stand with The Brewer second, Artillery, Tetford, and Wakatipu handy, and Cinderella, who was of course.cleanout of it this time, last. Silvermark continued to hold the lead, Tetford taking second place at the windmills, and The Brewer falling back among the second files. At three-quarters of a mile|St. Clair, one of the two fresh horses, forged into second place, and at the bottom of the course closed on Silvermark. These two were then left to fight out the finish, as although Ruby ran into third place he could not get within lengths of either of them. The whip was on St. Clair at the home turn and all the way up the straight, but he responded gamely and actually got his nose in front of the favourite a few yards from home. Although Price kept his whip still, he had to ride Silvermark right out, and amidst great excitement landed the favourite a winner by a bare head. Ruby was three or four lengths away side by side with Artillery, and Wakatipu next. Time, 2min 15sec. There was £1676 in the totalisators. Dividends : Inside, £2 8s 6d ; outside, £2 4s 6d. Holmes and Kidd were fined by the starter, the former £10 and the latter £5, Mr Driver stating that Holmes tried to ride him down. MARSHALL MEMORIAL STAKES, Of 1508OVS, with a sweepstakes of ssovs each ; second horse 20sov8, third horse lOsovs from the stakes. Weight for age, with penalties aud allowances. One mile and a-quarter. I. O. 320 357— Mr G G Stead's b h Rusßley, by!!Doncaster—Steppe, 6yrs, 9st 21b" (Jackson) 1 78 72— Mr A Walker's b g Snapshot, oyrs, Bst 131b ... ... (Sharp) 2 Betting : Auy odds on Russley. This race needs no description, as four of those entered— Tetford, Artillery, Quibble, and Cinderella— were scratched, leaving it a match between Russsley and Snapshot. It was of course a cheap thing for Mr Stead's representative who took the lead from the start and showed the way round a length or so in front of Snapshot. He left him, however, at the bottom of the course and came home in a common canter some two lengths to the good. Time 2min 19sec. Therß was £707 in the totalisators. Dividends: Inside, £l 2s; outside, £13s. FLYING HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs, with a sweepstakes of 2sovs each, to go to the second horse. Winner of the Forbury Handicap 71b extra. One mile. I. O. 693 352— Mr H Goodman's eh m Apropos, 4yrs, Bst4lb ... ... (Price) 1 201 80— Hon G M'Lean's b h St. Ives, 4yrs, 6st 121b ... (T Buddicombe) 2 148 62— Messrs M and C Hobbs' gr g College Boy, aged, 6st 51b... ... ... 3 188 82— Mr J Stephenson's bm La fiose, 4yrs, 7st 51b ... ... (Dyer) 0 79 23— W Rutherford's b g Tornado, aged, 6st 31b ... (W Buddicombe) 0 College Boy weut away with a lead of La Rose, St. Ives and Apropos in close pursuit. St. Ives was soon eased off, and La Rose shot to the front and led all along the back stretch, with College Boy sticking fast to her, Apropos and Tornado lying a couple of lengths away. A quarter of a mile from home the favourite, Apropos, went to the front easily ; but St. Ives was also let out, and this pair drew away from the others in the straight. St. Ives was shaken off half-way home, and Apropos galloped in a very comfortable winner by a length and a-half. College Boy was an indifferent third, Tornado fourth close on him, and La Rose last. Time, lmin 45|sec. There was £1908 in the totalisators. Dividends: Inside, £1 14s; outside, £1 10s 6d. SCURRY STAKES, Of 20sov8. Open to all horses, No weight under Bst. The winner of the Post Stakes to carry 101b extra. Four furlongs. I. O. 109 52— Mr J Mason's Sweetbriar ... (Sharp) 1 36 26— Mr J Poole's Jenny ... (Price) 2 48 26— MessrB M and J Allan's Blue Nell (Chapman) 3 83 19— Mr W M'Laren's Hector (W Cooper) 0 365 179-Mr J Smith's St. Agnes ... (Smith) 0 Jenny got away with the lead, followed closely by Sweetbriar, Blue Nell and Hector being j slightly in the latter's rear, and St. Agnes last. The relative positions of the horses remained about the same for two furlongs. Sweetbriar then came to the front and led all the way home, Jenny coming in a good second, Blue Nell third, Hector fourth, and St. Agnes in the rear. Time, 52|sec. There were 943 investors in the totalisators. Dividends : Inside, £5 6s 6d ; outside, £5 4s 6d. The winner was bought in by the owner for £22. CONSOLATION HANDICAP, Of SOsovs. The second horse to receive 20sovs from the stakes. One mile. 252 74— Hon G M'Lean's St. Ives, 7st (T Buddicombe) 1 70 24— Mr S J Mercer's Shifnal, 6st (W Buddicombe) 2 314 134— Mr W C Webb's Ruby, Sst 101b (Derrett) 3 142 73 -Mr C A Turnbull's Haka, 6st 101b (Wisbey) 0 32 15— Mr A Walker's Snapshot, 7st 91b (M'Donald) 0 After two or three attempts to get the horses away a very fair start was effected, St. Ivea taking the lead for a short time, followed closely by Shifnal. The latter, however, soon went to the front, St. Ives being second, Ruby third, Haka fourth, and Snapshot last. This order was preserved for a short time, but coming into the straight St. Ives again forged 'ahead and came in a tolerably easy winner, beating Shifnal by about a length aud a-half. Ruby was third, and the other horses in the same relative positions as they are mentioned above. Time, lmin 45sec. There wag £1132 in the totalisators. Dividends : Inside, £2 18s ; outside, £3 17s 6d.

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