ANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

Otago Witness, 1 June 1910, Page 57

ANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

The annual meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club was hold last week; present— Messrs A. Boyle. (chairman), J. D. Hall, H. J. Beawick, K. Neave, C. W. Reid, N. G. W. Hammer* H. Quane, C. G. Dalgety, A. C. Rolloston, and G. D. Greenwood.

The committee in its; report congratulated the members upon the satisfactory balance sheet, stating that notwithstanding an increase of £2400 in stakes, and the expenditure of over £7500 in improvements, the cash balance was only about £650 lass than in the previous season. The increased taxation had hardly been felt, as it had applied only to the autumn meeting, but it was estimated that for the ensuing season it would add £2500 to the expenditure. The club had to deplore the deaths of two old and valued officials in Messrs R. M. Morten and T. A. Bullick. Mr Morten was the oldest member of the club, and acted in the capacity of steward and committeeman for many years. Mr Bullick was also a committeeman for several years. The balance sheet showed receipts «.mouating to £48,126 16s 9d, including a balance of £856 8s 3d brought forward from the-previous year, while the expenditure was £4-7,695 lis 3d, leaving a credit balance of £431 5a 6d. A credit balance of £3637 14s 6d was shown on the profit and loss account.

The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the . report and balance sheet, said that, although not able to place before the members a balance sheet quite equal to that of the previous year, he had the honour of being able to show that the club was in a very flourishing condition. Compared with the previous year all sources of revenue, with the exception of the? totalisator and bookmakers, had held their own. Bookmakei'S showed a small decrease, and the totalisator, owing to £SOOO less having been invested and the fact that the increased accommodation ' had correspondingly increased the working charges, was about £BOO less. On the expenditure side there was not a great deal of difference. Stakes had been increased by £2400 and taxation was more, as, for instance, at the Easter meeting in 1909 the stamp duty paM amounted to £474 lis sd, while this year it had totalled £692 8s 3d. There wou.ld, of course', be a much larger increase in taxation in the future, as they had experienced the effect of the amendments to the Gaming and Stamp Duties Act only at one meeting. Assuming the revenue l remained the same, it was anticipated the tax would be more than in 1909. The new stand and improvements account included the building of the new members' stand over the stand in the shilling enclosure, the totalisator house, ■> the caretaker's cottage and the people's open stand in the shilling enslosure. The new stand, he thought, was admitted to be a great boon to both members and the public. The extra charge of 2s 6d at the Grand National and spring meetings had been imposed purely to prevent overcrowding, and not for the purpose of obtaining increased revenue. The whole of the buildings and railing had been painted at a nosfc of £550, and the water supply had bean connected at the main entrance and gardens adjoining, and it had also been -found necessary to connect the new buildings with the fresh water supply. The rates, taxes, and insurance account was more- than double, but the committee had considered it advisable to insure the buddings up to their full insurable value. Over £3OO had been spent on work the- committee considered advisable, and for this purpose labour had been obtained from the ranks of the unemployed, which to a oertain extent must have alleviated their difficulties during last winter. Notwithstanding the large expenditure during the year, the actual cash balance was under £IOOO less than that of 1909. The improvements now in hand were the erection of some more scraping sheds, which the committee considered were badly needed. A slight alteration had been made in the five-furlong course, which he hoped would prevent crowding towards the point where this course joined the course proper. The Course Committee had also under consideration the possibility of making a new sixfurlong course, the home turn of the old course having been the cause of more than one serious accident in short races. The committee considered that if the revenue remained satisfactory trie-re won I*', necessity at present for reducing stakes; but it must be borne in mind that the increased taxation would not leave a great margin for further increases in stakes or for further improvements; in fact, it would he necessary to proceed with very great caution. The licensed bookmakers had, he was glad to say, fulfilled their obligation's during the season in a satisfactory manner, and it was most gratifying for the club lo find itself in the position in which, by the recent appeal against unregistered bookmakers, the law had placed it. Mr Wanklyn had, as usual, carried' out his duties with every credit, and it was unnecessary -n Wl members fcbg-t unless (••" • business of the club was overlooked by an efficient officer and staff it would not long remain in its present satisfactory condition. During the season the fields at each meeting had been exceptionally good the result of Mr Henrys's handicapping. It was needless to say that as handicapper Mr Henrys had the committee's entire confidence. Mr Hartgill bad also carried out the responsible duties of judge most efficiently and conscientiously. The caretaker, Mr Mitchell, during the past year had also dene his work to the committee's entire satisfaction'. The members ' would, _ he felt sure, have noticed the many alterations for the better that had taken place under Mr Mitchell's supervision, and had been creditably carried out by the club's employees. It was with sincere regret that he mentioned the loss to the Empire by the death of King Edward', a gracious sovereign, beloved by all his subjects, one of the best supporters of the turf, and a breeder of the highest class stock. His many famous turf victories were invariably received with true British enthusiasm. They had to de-plo-e the great less the club had sustained by the death of Mr R. M. Morten, who became a member in the early sixties, and also by the death of Mr T. A. Bullick. Both frentlemon had always taken a very great interest in racing, and had also done their part in the management of the club. Mr Wardrop had resigned from the committee on leaving for Australia, and his plnce had been ably filled bv Mr Richard Allen. The motion for the adoption of the report and balance sheet was seconded by Mr Dalgety,- and carried unanimously. The election of officers 'resulted as follows :—Stewards—Messrs A. Bovie, C. G. Dolgety, G. J. GiW BL A. Knkht." B. L.

Lane, J. B. Reid, R. H. Rhodes, D. Rutherford, G. B. Starky, E. C. Studholme, and T. Teschamakex; committee — Messrs L. D. Acland, R. Allen, A. Boyle, J. E. Buchanan, C. G. Dalgety, G. Gould, J. D. Hall, B. A. Lane, R. M. Macdonald, C. P. Murray-Aynsley, H. Quane, C. W. Reid, and C. Hood Williams; honorary treasurer, Mr F. H. Pyne. The following new members were elected: Messrs T. Blackley H. Cotterill, H. M. C. Dampier-Crcssley, D. F. Dennehy, W. Fox, A. Hill, F. K. Hunt, F. J. Jaggar, E. G. Kerr, J. F. Studholme, and J. S. Thompson. On the motion of Mr Rolleston a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman and the committee *was carried unanimously. Mr Greenwood said that lie would be pleased, as an owner, if the club would abandon the system of automatically penalising in subsequent handicap events' horses which had won a weight-far-age race. The Chairman said th& incoming committee would consider the matter. RACING IN NEW ZEALAND NORTH OTAGO WINTER MEETING. (Fhou Otje Special Refoetee.) Fiest Day—Tuesday, May 24. The North Otago Jockey Club commenced its winter meeting in fine but dull weather, and there was a fairly good attendance. The track was firm, and some excellent sport was witnessed. The totalisator registered £4099, or £275 above last year's figures, and bookmakers' fees amounted to £205. Details : . EMPIRE HURDLES, Of lOOsovs; second 20sovs and third lOsovs. One mile and a-half. Mr T. Twomey's b g Stone Ginger, by Lord Rosslyn—Komuri, 6yrs, 10.12 (A. M'Leod) 1 Mr Whitney's Whatakura, 11.9 (V. Cotton) 2 Mr Richardson's Rifle Range, 9.9 (D. P. Wilson) 3 Also started: Southern Cross 11.9, Coy 11.0, Ringman 10.5, Cardiff 10.2, Blue Bell 9.1. Castout 9.0. Blue Bell led Rifle Range over the first fence, but the former struck heavily without, however, coming down. She joined Rifle Range at the next fence, and, with the exception, of Southern Cross, the field was in fairly close order as they entered the back stretch. Rifle Range dropped back about half a mile from home, and Stone Ginger and Whatakura were in charge at the foot of the straight. > A good finish between the two saw Stone Ginger beat Whatakura by a long neck. Rifle Range was six lengths away, and was closely followed by Ringman and Southern Cross. Time, 2min 52 l-ssec. TOKARAHI WELTER HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs; second 20sovs and third lOsovs. Seven furlongs. Mr G. Dempster's ch g Waiju, .by Waiuku—Julia, syrs, 10.0 (Fletcher) 1 Mr Knight's Fisticuff, 5.4 (King) 2 • Mr Kerr's Armamento, 9.9 (Holmes) ... 3 Also started: Cooee 8.13, Pinulß.l2, Montreal 8.12, Red Morn 8.3, Speculate 8.2, Inchbonny 8.0, Pretty Face 8.0, Strathfillan 8.0. Fandango 8.0, Bombastes 8.0. Fisticuff was the first to break the line, but was supplanted by Red Morn in the first furlong. Racing past the four-furlong post, Red Morn was a couple of lengths clear of Fisticuff, whilst Armamento was lying third. Red Morn retired in the straight, and at the distance Fisticuff and Armamento were joined by Waiju. The last-named came on, and beat Fisticuff by a long neck, with Armamento two lengths away, and then came Speculate, Fandango, and Red Morn. Time, lmin 30 l-ssec. TRIAL PLATE, Of 50sovs; second ssovs. Four furlongs. Mr C. Clark's b m Oblong, by Obligado —Mountain Maid, 4yrs, 8.7 (Beale) 1 Mr Buchanan's Beau Brocade, 8.0 „„ m . , (Begbie) 2 Mr Tinker's Colleen Mary, 8.0 (Holmes) 3 Also started: Glenalan 8.7. Oblique 8.7, Lady Dirk 8.7, Alto 8.7, Mediterranean 8.7, Otakio 8.7. Thistledown 8.7, Merriebeck 8.7, Pure Gold 8.7. False Step 8.0, Craig Athol 8.0, Soldiers' Chorus 8.0, Perm 8.0. Oblong shot out, and won by a good three lengths from Beau Brocade, who beat Colleen Mary by two lengths. Soldier s Chorus, Alto, and Merriebeck came next. Time, 50sec. OAMARU CUP, . Of 300sovs (including a cup valued at 75sovs); second 35sovs and third 15sovs. One milev Mr H. A. Knight's Tikitere. by Finland—Flame, 4yrs, 8.5 (R. King) ... 1 Mrs J. Ellis's My Lawyer, 8.4 (R, Ellis) 2 Mr Griffen's Silkweb, 7.5 (Paul )... 3 - Also started: Oiyoi 9.9, Paragon 8.3, St Aidan 8.2, Cronstadt 7.11. Genius 7.11, Rose I Noble 7.10, Lovelorn 7.4, White Cockade I Tikitere was the first to break the line, J and White Cockade was the last to move. Silkweb and My Lawyer at once supI planted Tikitere, and in company showed ! the way along the back, where Cronstadt j and Genius got bad passages. Half a-mile ■ from home Silkweb and My Lawyer were i still at the head ot affairs, and St. Aidan I was three lengths away second last from a , packed field, and Oiyoi, still further behind, j bringing up the rear. Tikitere joined the leaders at the distance, and after running in Una with then for naif a furlong she drew out in a good finish, and won by half a length from My Lawyer, who beat j Silkweb by a head for second place. St. I Aidan finished fourth, over three lengths away, and then came Cronstadt and Paragon. Time, lmin 41 3-ssec WAIAREKA HANDICAP, Six furlong-s. 1 Of lOOsovs; second 20sovs, and third lOsovs. 1 Mr H. A. Knight's b f Shindy, by Singlestick—Nenuphar, 3yrs, 8.12 (R. King) f 1 Mr Davis's b g Seagar. by Silkworm— Cigarette, 7.1 L [inc. 41b over] (Horn) t I Mr Baxter's Miss Dorie, 8.6 (Baird) ... 3 I Also started: Queen of Spades 9.6, i Kopek 9.3. Restore 9.1, Eaglestone 8.3, Red--1 mond 7.12, Wiadward 7.11, Lady De Vere I 7.10, Captain Kidd 7.7. Shindy and Seagar were the first to break the line, and Eaglestone was. almost ! out with them. A.t the distance the two j first-named were joined by Miss Dorie, and I in a goo/1 finish Shindy and Seagar could I not be separated, whilst Miss Dorie was a short head behind them. Eaglestone was two lengths away fourth. Time, lmin 17ssc. RAILWAY HANDICAP, I Of 50sovs; second Ssovs. • Mr W. Banton's cli g Palette, by Pallas, i syrs. 8.5 (Douovan) *» m a*. ... X

T Mr Ellis's Optimeform, 5.2 CR. Ellis) ..4 2 Mrs M. Crook's Royal Step, 8.5 (Fletcher) 3 Also started: Red-White-and-Blue 8.3, Peridot 7.7, Larkspur 7.7. Palette, Optimefoirm, and RedWhito-and-Blue wer-3 the smartest out, but the lastnamed soon fell ba'ck. Once in line for I homo Palette drew out, and won by a short length. Royal Step came with a late ; run, and finished on Optimeform's girths, and Red-White-and-Blue was next. Time, : lmin 2sec. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, Of 150sovs; second 2Gsovs, and third lOeovs Six furlongs. I Mr H. Portland's ch g All Guns, by Pallas —Greek Maid, syrs, 8.2 ! (Donovan) 1 Mr Hastic's Cute, 8.6 (Yarr) 2 Mr Farbee's Balaclava, 8.3 (R. King)... 3 ! Also started: Octave 8.3, Obsono 7.9, Gapon 7.4, Officious 7.3, Rock Ferry 7.0, Pretty Nell 6.13 (inc. 61b over). Ail Guns Gapon, and Obsono were the smartest to begin, and the first-named, stalling off a challenge from Cute, won by over a length. Balaclava came with a late rui , and finished two lengths away third, just cleai of Obsono and Gapon. Octave and Officious were slow off the mark. Time, lmin 16 l-ssec. I Second Day—Wednesday, May 25. The North Otago Jockey Club concluded its meeting in fine weather, but the atten- ' dance showed a shrinkage on that of the 1 previous day. The racing was again very interesting, and during the day £3950 was put through the totalisator, making £8049 for the meeting. Last year the total amounted to. £8934. Bookmakers' fees amounted to £lB4 10s, or £389 10s for the meeting. Details: — WAIKAURA HURDLES, Of lOOsovs;. second 20sovs, and third lOsovs. One mile and three-quarters. Mr T. Twomey's b g Stone Ginger, by Lord Rosslyn—Komuri, 6yrs, 11.11 (A. M'Leod) 1 Mr Richardson's Rifle Range, 9.11 (W. Retter) 2 i Mr Hamilton's Ringman, 10.4 ; (J. Hegarty) 3 Also started: Southern Cross 11.13. Whatakura 11.13, Coy 10.12, Cast out 9.0, Hazard 9.0. I Rifle Range and Stone Ginger were responsible for the pace-making, and going '■ along the back had Ringman in close attendance. Once in the straight Stone Ginger drew out, and won comfortably by a length from Rifle Range, who beat Ringman by half-a-length. Whatakura was two lengths away fourth. Time, 3min 18sec. PARKSIDE WELTER HANDICAP. Of lOOsovs; second 20sovs, and third lOsovs. Seven furlongs. Mir Farbee's ch g Balaclava, by Sttepnjialc —lrene, syrs, 9.11 (J. M'Chieky) ... 1 Mr N. Green's Speculate, 7.13 (A. Wilson) 2 Mr Bertram's' Inchbonny. 7.10 (Hack)... 3 Also started: Armamento 9.9, Fisticuff 9.9, Cooee 8.8, Montreal 8.8, Pinul 8.8, Red Morn 7.12, Pandango 7.8, Pretty Face 7.8, Strathfillan 7.7, Bombastes 7.7. Balaclava, Fisticuff, and Red Morn were smartest out, but the first-named dropped back. Fisticuff showed the way to the distance, where Balaclava came up and won comfortably by three lengths from Speculate, with Inchbonny close up third. Then came Armamento and Montreal. Time, lmin 30 2-ssec. i THE SHORTS, Of 50sovs; second ssovs. Five furlongs. Mr R. M'Donald's b g Merribeck, by Welbeck—Merisette, 3yrs, 8.0 (Donovan) f Mr H. A. Tinker's Colleen Mary, by San Fran—Mongonui. 2yrs, 7.7 (Chapman) t Mr Ellis's Wk c Optimiform, 8.0 (R. Ellis) 3 Also started: Lady Dirk 8.0, Mediterranean 8.0, Red-white-and-blue 8.0, Otakio 8.0, Perm 7.7, Soldiers' Chorus 7.7, Craig Athol 7.7, Beau Brocade 7.7, Falsestep 7.7. Perm and Soldiers' Chorus took charge shortly after the barrier rose, and l at the distance Optimiform and Merriebeck joined the leaders. Merriebeck looked all over a winner, but Colleen Mary came with a late run, and got up in time' to make a dead heat. Optimiform was a good two I lengths away, and then came Beau Brocade ! and Red-white-and-blue. Time, lmin 4 l-ssec. VICTORIA HANDICAP. .Of 150sovs; second 20sovs, and third lOsovs. One mile. .Mr J. Ellis's blk h My Lawyer, by Blackstone, 4yrs, 8.8 (R. Ellis) ... ... 1 -Mr J. T. Green's Paragon, 7.13 . (H. Price) 2 Mr Griffen's Silkweb, 7.9 (Paul) 3 I Also started: Waiju 8.8, St. Aidan 7.13, Genius 7.9, Cronstadt 7.9, Lovelorn 7.0, White Cockade 6.12. ! My Lawyer and Silkweb took up the ! running, and Waiju was slow to begin. Going along the back St. Aidan last" his. place with the leaders, and at the far turn had dropped back last. Passing the post My Lawyer and Silkweb were still at the head of affairs, and were closely attended by Genius and Cronstadt. Once in the straight the field closed up, and a good finish saw My Lawyer draw out to win by close on a length from Paragon, who just beat Silkweb, with St. Aidan three parts of a length away, fourth. Then came Cron- ' stadt and Genius. Tune, lmin 42sec. ! REDCASTLE HANDICAP, ; Of lOOsovs; second 20.sovs and third lOsovs'. 1 Six furlongs. Mr R. Baxter's br ta Miss Dorie, by Gipsy Grand—Stepniak mare, aged, 9.0 (J. Beard) 1 Mr Liken's Windward, 8,0 (Yarr) ... 2 Mr Bertram's Eaglestone, 8.5 (Emmerson) 3 Also started: Shindy 9.9, Seagar 8.9, Blue Bell 8.2, Redmond 8.0, Lady do i Vere 7.9, Ca.ptain Kidd 7.7. 1 Shindy and Eaglestone were the j smartest out,' but the latter' at 'once fell back, and, getting a bad passage, was I "sent to the tail of the field. After going a, couple of furlongs Windward took I charge, and led until well inside the dis- . tance, where Miss Dorie got up and won by half a length in a punishing finish. Eaglastons was a short length away, third, and Miss de Vere was foui'th. Time, lmiu . 17scc. PUKEURI HANDICAP, ■ Of SC-DOV9: second ssovs. Seven furlongs. Mr W. Buuten's Pafctte, by Pallas— Bealov, 3vrs, 9.9 (Donovan - ) 1 Mr Ellis's blk o Optimeform, 8.10 (R, Ellis) 2 Mr Gaidar's Alto, 7.9 (M'Cluskv) ... 3 t AU started: ThisiUilnwn 9.5. Vnva

Gold 7.13. Glonalan 7.10, Peridot 7.7, Larkspur 7.7. Palette was closely attended by Thistledown and Larkspur as they ran up the hill, and a little later Optimeform put in a! claim. Palette drew out in the last 50 yards, and won by a length from Optimeform. Alto was close up third, and Larkspur was next. Time, 49 1-s'Sec. MEMBERS' HANDICAP,

Of 130sovs; second 20sovs and third lOsovs.j Five furlongs.

Mr J. J. M'Bride's ch h Obsono, by Obligado or Gipsy Grand —lima, 4-yrs,

7.13 (A. Wilson) ' ... 1 Mr Tavlor's Rook Ferry, 6.10 (Tait) ... 2 Mr Ruthven's Octave, 8.9 (Blvthe) ... 3 Also started: All Guns 9.2, Cute 9.1„ Gapon 7.9, Officious 7.9, Queen of Spades 7.7, and Kostroma 7.3. Obsono at once went to the front, withi Octave in close attendance. They led the field to the distance, where Rock Ferryi joined them. Obsono took command as they breasted the hill, and won by a length. In a close finish for second place between Rock Ferry and Octave the judge's verdict went to the former by'aj head, with Officious ftfurth. Time, limn 2see. WANGANUI WINTER MEETING, First Day—Tuesday, May 24. The Wanganui Jockey Club's wfnfen meeting was opened to-day. The weather! was fine, but rather cold. There was a 1 large attendance. The totalisator handled! £10,906, as against £9226 on the first da|} last year, and 21 bookmakers plied their* calling, the club benefiting to the extent ftfi £328 10s. Results: BOROUGH HANDICAP, Of 150sovs. Six furlongs. Mr Highden's br c Boanerges, Dy Pili grim's Progress—Pairena, 3yra, 9.3 (A. Oliver) $ Hon. J. D. Ormond's Parula, 7.7 ■. (L. Wilson) B Mr Major's Emblem, 7.6 (B. Deeley) 3 Also started: Lord Soult 9.1, Frisco B.IIJ St Bill 8.10, True Shot 7.10, Kareroa 7.2,; Ballarat 7.2, Mulga Bill 6.11, Overtime 6.11, Teroti 6.10, Waiouru 6.10, Royal Marina 6.7. The field caused considerable trouble at! the post, and Kareroa and Ballarat were badly left. St. Bill and Parula were first away, with Boanerges and Emblem handy. St. Bill led to the straight, where Boanerges went to the front and won easily by, a length and a-half, with the third horse ■ half a length away. Time, lmin 15 4-ssec. /WANGANUI STEEPLECHASE, < Of 425sovs; second 50sovs, and third 2550v3. : About three miles. Mr A. Ellingham's b g Jack Pot, by Chain Link —Georgino, aged, 10.12 (A, Julian) 1 Mr Wilson's Lovell, 9.13 (H. Telford)... 2 Mr Homes's Oryx, 9.9 (J. Lyford) ... 3 Also started: El Dorado 11.7, Moccasin: 10.5, Sir Lethe 10.5, Bullworth 10.4, Lingerer 10.0, Pharos 9.7. The big race was uneventful till the final stages. The field was sent away well, Sir Lethe leading from Lovell, Bullworth, Moccasin; and Jack Pot, with Oryx last. Sir Lethe was early out of the race, running through an opening into the inside course a couple of furlongs past the stand. Lovell then went to the front, and when turning out of the back had a lead of about 10 lengths from Bullworth, El Dorado being a couple of lengths in front of Jack Pot, with Lingerer next. Passing the stand the order was Lowell, Jack Pot, Bullworth, Moccasin, and Lingerer, with Pharos whipping in. The same condition of affairs obtained during the next mile. When passing the stand Bullworth's saddle slipped, and though Pine rede gamely on the horse's loins his chances were spoilt. Oryx, who had been lying fifth and sixth, improved his position, and Moccasin stopped before the back was reached. Going along the back stretch Jack Pot closed up on Lovell, Bulhvnrth lying third and El Dorado fourth, with Oryx handy. An exciting finish took place, Jack Pot led Lovell over the hencoop. Lovell was on the rails, and appeared unable to gefc through, Jack Pot winning by a bare length, with Oryx, two lengths away, thirds Time, 6min 7 4-ssec. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. Hon. J. D. Ormond's br g Faunus, by rihe Officer—Fawn, syrs, 8.4 (F. D. Jones) 1 Mr Smith's Golden Loop, 8.11 (R. Barlow) a Mr Woodill's Voca, 7.11 (F. Coleman) 3 Also started: St. Felix 9.3, Moree 8.7, Valentine 8.2, Leolanter 7.12, Idolatress) 7.10, Andrew Mack 7.7, Prancer 7.7, St., Lumsdert 7.6, Lady Mouta 7.5, Blend 7.1, ; Serenity 7.0, Grey Eagle 7.0, Seawind 7.0, Faunus got away quickest, and led easily, throughout, winning by a length. Golden Loop and Voca were his nearest attend* ants. Time, lmin 16 l-ssec. KAITOKE HACK HURDLES, Of lOOsovs. One mile and three-qiiarterftj Mr J. Delaney's br g Merrie Lawn, by Merriwee —Lady Lome, syrs, 9.1 (W. Woods) 1] Mr Northcott's Nightmare, 10.1 (E. Abbott) 2 Mr Douglas's Pifcopo, 11.5 - (J. O'Connell) 3 Also started 1 : Maharariui 10.5, Ctemenojl 9.11, Somalie 9.11, Arc Light 9.4, Chasat Mab 9.1, Starlight 9.0, Beeline 9.0. Slean combe 9.0. Nightmare led for the first time round} and' up to the entrance to the where * Merrie Lawn closed upon neri. Merrie Lawn maintained his position, and! won comfortably by two lengths and &V half, with Pikcftjo a length away, thirds Time, 3min 7 2-ssec. CENTURY HURDLES, Of 300sovs. About two miles and aquarter. 5 Mr E. J. Watt's br g Wimmera, by Merriwee —Mousqueteria, 4yrs, 10.3 (C. Cress) H, Hon. J. D. Ormond's Audax, 10.3 (A. Julian) 2 Mr H. Sanders's Hydrant, 10.1 . (T. Pritchard) 3 -Also started: Compass 11.2, Maku 10.1$' Gold Bird 10.3, Maidi 10.2, Xavier 9.9* Aorangi 9.6, Tonderghie 9.3, Waitapu 9.2;, Woollcomooloo 9.0. Wimmera away quickest, and led! from end to end, winning easily by three length. Audax finished three lengths irli front of. Hydrant. Time, 4mrn 15seo. CONNOLLY HANDICAP, Of 250sovs. One mile and a-auarter. Mr G. Gastks's Olemora, by St. A Clements—Ora, 4yrs, 7.6 18. Deelev) M

.Mr Watt's Maori King, 8.2 (H Gray) 2 • Mr Messena's • Waipaku, 7.5 (D • M'Caulay) 3 '•' Also started. Penafcas 9.3, Sir Antrim j. 7 Mendip 7 12, Wcodej 7.10, Parable 7.10, Merrivoma 7.9, Lethean 7.7, Moloch 7.5, Lady Menschiktoff 7.5, Marion 7.1, Waikaraka 7.0, John 7.0, Research 6.7. Ta;n Glen' 6.7 From a ocautiful start, Penates led past the stand from Maori King, Waipaku, and Sir Antrim. Pound the back Penates and Waipaku went on in front of Maori King, Clemora, and Mendip, with Marion, John, and Merrivcnia handy. Maori King and Waipaku led i.ito the straight, but Ciemora came on the outside with a strong- run and •won comfortably by a length, with Waipaku half a length away Time, 2min Usee PURUA HACK FLAT HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs One mile. Mr F. Pr-esroivs c f Ambrosian, by St Ambrcee —Neva, ovrs (A. Oliver) 1 Mr Allan's Attention, 8.0 (H. Batten) 2 Mr M'Manaway'e Strathmoira, 9.4 (C. Jenkins) 3 ' Also started: First Consul 8.5. Beacon '7.9, Clemaine 7.8,' Waitoto 7.7, Celeanc ; 7.6, Patrobus -7.5, Te Whetu 7.4, Howler 7.2, Merriwina 7.2, Waimoko 7.0, Corinda. 7.0 r Golden Age 7.0. Cefoahd was first away, with Ambrosian, Attention,. Strathmoira, and Patrobus cioso up . Ambrosian. was first into the straight, ""am' won comfortably by a length, with "Btrathmoira. half a length away. Time, : lmk? 4&sec. . " Second Day—Thuespay, May 26. . . The Wanganui Jockey Club concluded its steeplechase meeting -to-day in tine weather. The totalisator handled £10,306, making a total of £21,212 foi the meeting, as agamst £19,335' last. year. Results : WINTER OATS HANDICAP, Of 150sovs. Six furlongs. Mr E 0 Watt's br c Maori King, by Merriwee—lndian Queen, 3yrs, 8.11 (H. Gray) 1 Mi Hall's St Bill, 8.7 (W Price) ... 2 Mi Davies Ballarat, 7.0 (C. Emerson) 3 Also started: Penates 9.11, Frisco 8.7, Paruia-7.11, -Emblem 7-. S, True Shot 7.7, ■Kareroa 7 .3, Overtime 6.11. Teroti 6.10. St. Bill got. off well, followed by Emblem and Overtime, with Penates next. Halfway up the straight St. Bill was holding hie own, and looked to have the race in hand but Maori King came up with a wonderful run, and won by nearly a length, with Ballarat, a neck away, third. Time, Imin 15 2-ssec. GRANDSTAND STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP. Of 250sovs. About two miles and a-nalf. Mr A F Douglas's c g Bull worth, by .Bulldog—Badsworth mare, aged, 10.1 (J Pine) 1; Mr Cameron'6 Kaitere, 12.2 (T. Pritch.ard) 2 Mr Brewer's Sir Lethe, 10.5 (C. Cress) 3 Also started • Lingerer 9.11, Oryx 9,10. Senorita 9.8 Sir Lathe and Bullworth - jumped into the straight together, followed by Lingerer and Oryx Bullworth took the lead as the back was reached, and led till the finish, winning by a furlong. After iumping the faencoop Lingerer lost his rider. At the ' bend Oryx was almost abreast of Bullworth, but hie career was cut short, as ho turned a somersault and broke his back. The rider escaped injury. Time, smin 11 3-ssec. BALGOWNIF HACK HANDICAP, - Of lOOsovs. One. mile and a distance. Mr Owen Caldwell's oh E Waimoko. by Menschikoff—Nannie, 4yrs, 7.0 (R. Young) 1 Mr M'Manaway's Strathmoira, 9.5 • (C. Jenkins) 2 Mr Moir's Tarn Glen, 7.10 (B. Deeley) 3 Also started: Research 8.11, First Consul B.G Beacon 7.7, Royal Youngster 7.7, Waitoto 7.5, Celeano 7 4. Te Whetu 7.2, Howler 7.0 From a splendid start Tarn Glen was the first to show cut, closely followed by Strathmoira, Waimoko, and Waitoto. Tam Glen, Waimoko, and Strathmoira ran into the straight together, Research and First ■ Consul lying next. A great race home resulted in Waimoko winning by a head, with Tarn Glen, half a length away, third. Time, 2min 0 l-ssec. BATA HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. About one mile and five furlongs. Mi J. Foreman's blk g Maharanui, by Sylvia Park—Pauline, aged, 10.0 (C Cochrane) 1 Mr Douglas's Wooloomooloo, 10-3 (T. Pine) 2 • Mr Tucker's Chase Mab, 9.0 (N. Williams) 3 Aiso started: Pikopo 11.6, Merrie Lawn, ' 10.6, Nicotine 10.1, Claremont 9.13, Arc Light 9 1, Beeline 9.0, and The Leader 9.0. Wooloomooloo, Claremont, and Nicotine led over the first hurdle, where Nicotine fall and brought down Merrie Lawn. Pas'sing the Stand Lyford fell off . Beeline. Going along the back, Chase Mab, who - had been handy, went up to The Leader, ind Maharanui also closed up. In a fine . Bnish Maharanui drew out, and won by " i length, with Chase Mab a length away. Time. 3min 6sec The stewards inquired into Maharanui's winning on both days, but took no action. MAY HURDLE HANDICAP, Of 175sovs. About one mile and threequarters. . Mr J. H. Prosser's br g Playmate, by Stepniak—Ekaterini Paesero—Poulo, aged, 10.2 (H. Telford) 1 - Mr Davis's Xavier, 9.5 (T. Pritchard) 2 •Mr Macdonald's Aotea, 9.3 (N. Williams) 3 Also started: Gold Bird 10.2, Maidi 9.13, Pearl Reef 9.6, Aorangi 9.6, Showman 9.4-, Tonderghie 9.0. and Waitapu §.O. Playmate led from end to end, and won b-» a couple of lengths. In the-rum' home Xavier beat Aotea by a length. Time, I-3min 18 l-ssec. EMPIRE HANDICAP, : Of 175sovs. One mile and a distance. ..Hon. J. D. Ormon'd's b ni Woodihey, by ' Birkenhead-Goyt syrs, 7.7 (L. Wilson) 1' < Mr Spratt's Mendip, 7.10 (H. Gray) ... 2 Mr Jackson's John. 6.12 (C. Monk) ... 3 • Also started: Bridge 8.7, Parable 7.7, . Oemora 8.5, Sir Antrim 8.4, Waipaku 7.7, Me<mvonia 7.5,. Lethean 7.4, Lady Men--sohikoff 7.1, Marton 6.13, Mulga Bill 6.7. John led the stand from Waipaku, .Mulga Bill, and Merrivonia. Going into the back Waipaku broke away with a lead •/f several lengths from John and Morri- * rorJa. bat the three were together when mturning for home, with Mendip and Cle

mora next. Woodhey, coming with a great ruU'orr the outside, won by a nose, with .MendLn a neck in front of John. Time, lmin 58sec FAKEWj-LL HACK FLAT HANDICAP, Of IGfeovs. Six furlongs. Hon. J. D. Ormcnd's br g Faunus, by The Officer-Fawn, syrs. 9.4 (F. D. Jones) 1 Mr Smith's Golden Loop, 9.1 (R. Barlow) 2 Mr Nolan's I.eolanter. ~ r IT-.. Wilson) 3 Also started: Ambrosian 2. "f. Felix 9.0, Moree 8.6. Attention 8.5. Re;., i Marino 8.5. Valentine 7.13, Ycca 7.13, Idolatress 7.7. Ap-Ilinaris 7.6. Andrew Mack 7.5, Pranoer 7.5, Merrievving 7.4, Lady Moufoa 7.3, St. Lumsden 7.3, Blend 7.0, Seawind 7.0 ; and Serenity 7.0. Faunus got away quickest, and was never caught,' winning by a length and a-half. Golden Loop came through on entering the straight." Time. 1 rain 15 4-ssec. The following are the names of the principal winning owners: —E. J. Watt, £410; Hon. J. D. Ormond, £360; A. Ellingham, £550; A. F. Douglas £225: G. Castles, £200; J. 11. Prosser, £145; Mr Highden, £125: J. Del .am »v. £ c o : F. Preston, £BO : Owen Caldwell, £BO ; J. Foreman, £BO ; Noel Wilson. £SO; J. Smith. £3O: W. Davies. £3O: J. M. Cameron. £25. The total paid out in stakes is £2475. SOUTH' CANTERBURY TROTTING MEETING. The South Canterbury Trotting Club was favoured with fine weather for its autumn meeting, and there was an excellent attendance. The club licensed 11 bookmakers at £lO each. Details:— TRIAL HANDICAP (Optional), Of 25eovs. One mile and a-half. Mr T. Annett's b h Electric Jack, by Electioneer —Lady Celt, syrs, 7sec (Owner) 1 Mr Farrell's Glendalough, ssec (R. G. Harris) 2 Mr M'Coil's Gipsy Bell, 6sec (J. Lee) ... 3 Also started: Maiara ssec behind, Palm Hill ssec, Uranie ssec, Reno Bell ssec, Lyonais ssec, Brooklyn Jet 7sec, Lord Rothschild 7sec. Electric Jack was in front all the way, and won easily by eight lengths from Glendalough ; Gipsy Bell being a furlong away. Time, 3min 53 3-ssec. DISTRICT RACE (Optional), Of 25sovs. One mile and a-half. Mr G. Birchfield's b g King Lynn, by Mambrino- King—Mermaid, 4yrs, 15sec . (Owner) 1 Mr Probyn's Broadleaf, 25sec (Owner) 2 Mr Bain's Good Hope, 27sec (Owner) ... 3 Also started : Caberfeigh 15sec, Pom Pom 16sec, Palm Hill "26sec, Miss Doreen 30aec. Won easily by three lengths from Broadleaf, who was 10 lengths in front of Good "Hope; Caberfeigh finished fourth. Time, 4min. '■'£ TIMARU HANDICAP (Optional), Of 60sovs. Two miles. Mr H. F. Nichoil's b g Tring Park, by Rothschild —Lincoln Yet mare, 4yrs, 32.ti2C (A. Pringle) 1 Mr Watson's Submarine, scr (T. Annett) 2 Mr Connolly's Opihi. 14see (S. Trilford) 3 Also started: Bamboo Ifcsoc, Red Maid 26sec, Underwood 28sec. Won by a couple of lengths. Opihi, 50 yards away, finished third, and Red Maid fourth. Time, smin 13sec. Submarinecovered the two miles in 4min 41 2-ssec — easily the beet performance ever recorded on the Timaru course. AMATEUR HANDICAP (Optional), Of 25sovs. One mile and a-half. Mr J. Farrell's blk h Gladiator, by Wildwood —Ruahine, 4yrs, 15:3ec (Roberts) 1 Mr J. Cass's Sea. Lion, 15sec (Owner) 2 Mr Bentley's Rothville, Bsec (Owner)... 3. Also started: Pom Pom 4sec, Prince Henry 7sec, Palm Hill 15sec, Miss Doreen 17sec, Lord Rothschild 17sec. Gladiator won by three lengths. Rothville was 12 lengths away, third, just in front of Prince Henry. Time, 3min 57 3-ssec SEADOWN HANDICAP (Optional), Of 35sovs. One mile and a-half. Messrs M'Grath and Wilson's b m Sister Julian, by General Lyons—Eulalie, 3yrs, 19seo (Wilson) 1 Messrs Quirke and Shaw's Fisherman, scr (M. Edwards) 2 Mi 1 " Cooper's Princess Mento, 20sec (R. Logan) 3 • Also started: Red Maid 14sec. Won by four lengths from Fisherman, who beat Princess Mento by 50 yards. Time, 4min 9sec. WAIRONGA HANDICAP (Optional), Of 40sovs. Two miles. Mr C. Willett's b m Yiolet M, by Wildwood—Jay Gould mare, aged, 36sec (Owner) 1 Mr M'Call's Gipsy Bell, 40sec (J. Lee) 2 Mr T. Annett's Electric Jack, 17sec (Owner) 3 Also started: Opihi 2seo, Rothville 32sec, Broadleaf 39sec. Won easing up by a dozen lengths from Gipsy Bell, who beat Electric Jack by two lengths. Time, smin 21sec. FAREWELL HANDICAP (Optional), Of 35sovs. One mile. Mr J. M'Donnell's gr f Silver Princess, by Prince Imperial—Barbara, 2yrs, 23sec (Owner) 1 •Mr Birchfield's King Lynn, lOsec (Owner) 2 Messrs M'Grath and Wilson's Sister Julian, 12sec (A. Wilson) 3 Also started: Fisherman ecr, Imperil 13sec, Pvosechild 14sec. Maiara 16sec, Prince Henry 18sec, Chanticleer 20sec, Dura Dum 22sec. _ ~ Won by three lengths. Sister Julian wa3 third, 100 yards away, and Fisherman was fourth. Time, 2min 35sec. TAKAPUNA RACES. AUCKLAND, M*,y 25. The Takapiina Jockey Club's winter meeting was concluded to-day. Speculation on the' machine showed a falling off, the sum of £6509 10s being handileid, as against £9585 10s on the corresponding day of last year. In addition 32 bookmakers were licensed to-dav. Results: PUPUKE HANDICAP, Of POsovs. Seven furloncrs. Mr A. K Vvntkins's Don Quex. bv Car- . digau—Jessamine, 7.5 (R. W. Brown) 1

Mr Gibbs's Caruso, 7.4 (Whitaker) ... 2 'Mr Alley's Waiotabi, 7.4 (Conquest) ... 3 Also star-ted: Yankee 8.1, Flying Soult ' 8.0, Maroc/n-and-Blaek 7.7. Kilsyth 7.3, Miss Livonia 7.2. Lloyds 7.2, Sterjlink 7.0, Toa Tore 7.0. Blue Mount 7.0, Red Lupin 7.0. Siola 7.0. i Won by a head. Waiotahi was a length away third, and then came Miss Livonia and Yankee. Time, lmin 33 2-ssec. HAUTURU HANDICAP HURDLES, Of lOOsovs. One mile and three-quarters. Mr C. W. Coleman's Omati, by Leolan fcis —Unknown, 9.3 (Hickton) ... 1 Mr Duder's Tui Cakobau, 10.7 (Jones) 2 Mr Tanner's Rangihaeta, 9.2 (Cowan) 3 Also started: Ben Jonson 11.6, Shrajpnel 11.1, Paritutu 10.9, Sol 9.11, Commander 9.8, Hoanga 9.3, Pukenui 9.2, Master Paul 9.1, Luseombe 9.0. Won by three lengths from Tui Cakobau, who was a couple of lengths in iront of Ranigihaeta. Then came Commander and Ben Jonson, with Sol last. Hoanga and Luseombe fell at the last fence. Time, 3m in 28 3-ssec. SECOND Y HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Five furlongs.—Cyrona 8.2, 1; Miss Stella, 8.1, 2; Mistime, 8.11, 3. Also started: Mightv Atoms 9.1. Peggy Pryde 8.6. Loafire 7.4, Belle Napier 6.12, Neva 6.10. Nora Soult 6.10, Norway 6.7. Won : nicelv by half a length. Time, lmin I 14 2-5sW. BRITANNIA HANDICAP, I Of 175«0v5. . One mile. ■ Mr R. E. Price's b g Electrakoff, by Mensrihikoff —Electra, 3yrs, 6.12 (Morris) 1 Mr Morad's Sir Artegal. 8.5 (M'Millan) 2 Mr Bank's Uranium, 8.9 (P. Brady) ... 3 Also started : Manapouri 8.4, ' Maheno 7.8, Lady Fiances 7.7, Explosive 7.0Electrakoff led throughout, winning by a length. Time, lmin 47 2-ssec. TAKAPUNA MAIDEN HURDLES, Of lOOsovs. One mile and-half and 100 yards. Mr G. C. Cremer's Snectre, by Soult—' Apparition, 9.2 (Home) ... 1 Mr Pettit's Cudweed, 9.0 (Sfpeakman) ... 2 I Mr Cunningham's Matarere, 9.5 i (Deerey) 3 Also started: King Hippo 10.0, Kremlin ! 9.10, Red M'Gregor 9.7, Rimlock 9.6, Prince Leo 9.6, Freevata 9.5. Tui Kit.ua 9.0, Hautere 9.0, Sabine 9.0, Pen fold 9.0. Snectre beat Cudweed by three-quarters of a length, with Ma-fcarere a length further away third. Time, 3min 6sec. VICTORIA HANDICAP, Of 12&30Y8. Five furlongs and a-half. Mr M. Melrose's Advantage, by Advance—Miss Spec, 8.6 (W. Ryan) ... 1 Mr Webber's Mahinga. 7.9 (M'Millan) 2 Mr Tye's Necktie, 6.13 (Morris) ... 3 j Also started: Waiari 9.3, Turbine 7.10, j Impulsive 7.9, Admiral Soult 6.12, Elegance 6.12, Pairawaatu 6.10. i Won without an effort by a length and a-half, with a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 13 l-ssec. WELTER HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. One mile. Mi'' W. J. Barleyman's Miss Advance, by Advance —Comiere, 7.13 (A. ' M'Millan) ... .:. 1 Mr Price's Electrakoff, 8.6 (P. Brady) 2 , Mr Wylie'o Dogger Bank, 7.13 (M. Ryan) 3 Also started: Pohutu 8.12, Cyrene 8.7, : Magneto 8.3, Seldom 7.12, Escamillo 7.12, Zinnia 7.11, Fraulein 7.10, Baltimore 7.8. Won easily by a length and a-half, with Dogger Bank three lengths, away third. Time, lmin 49scc. WINTON TROTTING MEETING. (From Oub. Own Cobhespondknt.) INVERCARGILL, May 25. The Winton Trotting Club's annual fixture was held to-day in cold weather. The attendance was large. There was no totalisator permit, but seven bookmakers were licensed. The racing was of an interesting description. Results, — . MAIDEN HANDICAP. One mile and ! a-half. —Musician 6sec, 1; Doughboy, scr, 2; Nora'h Burley, 7sec, 3. Sixteen started. I Won by three lengths, with six lengths be- ! tween second and third. Time, 4min 8 2-ssec. TROTTERS' HANDICAP. Two miles. —Bell Flower 20sec, 1; Sir Christopher. ssec, 2; Jenny Bell Usee, 3. Ten started. Won by 40 yards, with a similar distance between second and third. Times, smin 35 2-ssec. WINTON TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP. One mile and a-half.—Darwin, scr, 1; I Knapdale, scr. 2; Evening Star, Usee, 3. I- Also started,: Hindoo 2sec, Silverton 5, i Survived 12. Won by a length and a-half. I with 40 yards between second and third. Time, 3min 55 2-ssec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, One mile.— Duncan M'Gregor, scr, 1: Malcolm, D., 17sec, 2; Happy Lad, 16sec, 3. Eleven started. Won by three lengths, five lengths separating second and third. Time, 2min 28 4-ssec AWARUA HANDICAP. One mile and a-half.—Musician (penalised ssec), Bsec. 1; P. C. Redwood, 13sec, 2; Imagination, Bsec, 3. Nine started: Won by 20 yards, with 5Q yards between second and third. Time, 4min 3sec. CONSOLATION HANDICAP. One mile. — Happy Lad, 13seo, 1; Knapdale. scr, 2; Essie. 13sec, 3. Eleven started': Hapny Lad defeated Knapdale by four lengths after a good race, with Essie a good third. Time, 2min 40sec. CANTERBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. . CHRISTOHUROH, May 28. The Canterbury Park Trotting Club's meeting commenced to-day in fine weather. | There was a good attendance, and £4765 wvxs passed through the tctalisator, as against £6268 last year. Results: — TRIAL HANDICAP, of 50sovs. Two miles.—Colonial Girl, 20sec, 1; Brown Ribbon. 7sec, 2: .T.C.H., Msec, 3. Scratched: Gladiator. Won by six lengths. Time, smin 22 3-ssec. LADIES' BRACELET, of 40sovs. One mile and a-half.—St. Trolla, 12sec, 1; Rotholia, 2sec, 2; Prince Reynard. 14sec. 3. Scratched: Alice Wcodburn. Won. all out, by three lengths. Time. 4m in 8 3-ssec. EMPIRE HANDICAP, of 125sovs. Two miles. —St. Swithin, lOsec, 1; Princess ; Louise, llsec, 2; Bellis, Usee, 3. Scratched: Miss Vivian and Havelock, Won by six ' lengths. Time, 4min 55 3-ssec. . HORNBY HANDICAP, of 75sovs. Two miles.—Lord Chancellor, 19sec, 1; Scottish Mac, scratch, 2, Conqueror, 18sec, 3. Scratched: Fcrida. Won easily. Time, smin 5 2-ssec. INNOVATION HANDICAP (harness), of 60sovs. One mile and a-half. —Blue , Rose, llsec, 1; RcJf Bokliewocd, llsec, 2;

Albert H., osoc, 3. Scratched: .Wallace M. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 54sec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 80sovs. One mile'.—Red Ribbon, Vsec, 1; Victor Huori, 7see, 2; Ned Corbett, 6sec, 5. Scratched: Early Dawn. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min 27sec. TRAMWAY HANDICAP (in harness), of 85sovs. Two miles. —Lady Cherry, 2sec, 1; Dick G., Msec, 2; Cievewood, 26sec, 3. All started. Won easily. Time, smin 17 DASH HANDICAP (in harness), of 85sc-vv>. One • mile. —Elector, scratch, 1; Plush, Ssec, 2; Harold Dillon, 9sec, 3. Scratched: bilver Cry. Won easily. Time, 2min 25sec.

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BRISBANE CUP. BRISBANE, May 24. The Brisbane Cup resulted as follows: Curve 1, Dummy 2, Blunderbuss 3. Fourteen horses started. Won easily. Time, 3min 32gsec.

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D.J.C. WINTER MEETING. The following acceptances have been received for the first clay's races on Friday, June 3: —:

AUCKLAND STEEPLECHASE ACCEPTANCES.

Great Northern Hurdles.—Ben Jonson 11.3, Wimmera (inc. 71b penalty) 10.9, Paritutu 10.7. Te Arai 10.4, Prophet 10.4, Bunborve 10.4, Ladv Patricia 10.3, Tui Cakobau (inc. 51b penalty) 9.13, Sol 9.12, Aorangi 9 5, W?itapu 9.2, Maharanui 9.2, Artagn 9.2, Woclloomooloo 9.0, Tua Kitua 9.U, Ranigihaeta 9.0. . .... Maiden Steeplechase.—First Barrel 10.1 U, Cavaliero 10.8, Mozart 10.5, King Hippo 10.2, Whatashot 9.13, Golden Glow 9-12, Artv 9.9, Putaruru 9.7, Whataroa 9.7, Cudweed 9.7, Gordon Regel 9.7. Maiden Hurdles.—MaK-ranui (inc. 7 lb penalty) 10.8, Newtown 10.6, Wooloolmooloo 10.4, Hoanga 10.4, Master Paul 10 2, Spectre 9.10, Noteorini 9.7, Freevata 9.2, Sabine 9.0. Royal Day 9.0. Jervois Handicao.—Contendent 10.6, Multiple 9.12, Magneto 9.6, Admiral Soult 9.5, Escjmillo 9.2, Seldom 9.2, Castle Blaney 9.0, Michaeloff 9.0, First Wairiki 8 13, Stonev 8.10, Yankee 8.7, Flying Soult 8.7, Peggy Pryde 8.7, Don Quex 8.7, Pairawatu 8.5. Haku 8.4, St. Tarra 8.3, Maroon-and-Black 8,3, Waiotahi 8.2, Taka 8.2, Maika 8.0, Mary Anne 8.0, Blue Mount 8.0. Monocle 8.0. Cornwall Handiearj.—Master Soult 10.9, Sedition 10.8. Waiari 9.12, Dawn 9.7, Waimangu 9.5, Uranium 9.4, Sir Artagal 9.4, Truganini 9.2, Tan San 9.0, Mendip 9 0, Ngapuka 9.0. Manaoouri 9.0. Lethean 8.10, Electrakoff 8.7, Bollin 8.6, Rauparaha 8.4, Uenuku 8.2, Explosive 8.0, Baltimore 8.0. Members' Handicap.—Nyland 10.8, Wauchope 9.12, Advantage 9.12, Waiata 9.10, Emb'em 9.3, Wild West 8.11, Ceneral Soult 8.11, Turbine 8.9, Blue Garment 8.8, Lady Frances 8.7, Dogger Bank 8.6, Multiple 8.3, First Wairiki 8.2. Frontino 8.2, Elfish 8.2, Elecance 8.1, Admiral Soult 8.1, Mistime 8.0", Stonev 8.0. . Hunt Club Hurdles.-Laddie 10.10, Pleiades 10.6, Warden 10.5, Powerful 10.3, Totika 10.2, Cutler 10.3. Garrison 10.0, Gordon Regel 10.0, Black Northern 10.0, Boxer 10.0, Antarctic 10.0, Hautere 10.0. Hunt Club CviP Steenlecha.se.—Laddie 115 Pleiades 10.10, Warden 10.9, Cutler 10.9, Powerful 10.8, Totika 10.8, Garrison 10.7. Gordon Regel 10.7, Boxer 10.7, Antarctic 10.7, Hautere 10.7. OTAKI MAORI MEETING HANDICAPS. Flying Hack Handicap, of 90sovs. Six furlong-.—Golden Loop 9.2, Ascalon 8.11, Repeat 8.0, Dreadless 8.0, Royal Marine

7.13, Bowbclls 7.9,. Miss Alba 7.7> Rongornai 7.7, Leolanter 7.7, Andrew Mack' 7.2, Celebrity 7.2, P.raiicer 7.0, Latchet 7.0, Sea Mud 6.12, Kimmerian" 6.12, Katipo 6.7»Fighting Maid 6.7. • Hack Hurdle Handicap, of 9ftsovs. One mile and a-ha!f.—Pikopo 11.4, MaKarariui 10.8. Nightmare 10.4, Glen 10.1, . Malrata 10.0, St. Amelia 9.11,- Mill Pond 9.4, Bakau 9.4, Himatangi 9.4. Gaelic 9.2. Lothair '9.0, ...Starljko 9.0, Beeline 9.0, Waipuku " 9.0, Rosegrove 9.0, Arclight .9.0, ':'. '•'■■■ ", Raukawa CiTp, of 300sovs. One 'mile' and a-quarter. —Penates 9.0, Sir Tristram 8.13, Clemora 8.7, Sir Antrim 8.5, California 8.3, Wood'hey 8.3. Waipaku 7.12, Kopu 7.12, Parable 7.9, Ambrcsian 7.7, Moloch 7.3, I.'White Lie 7..2, Uhlando 7.2, Research 7.0, | St. Felix 6.13, Tarn Glen 6.13, Marathon' i 6.7. j Otaki Hack Handicap, of llOsovs. One • mile. —Golden Loop 9.C, Ambrosian 9.0, Teotane 8.11. Amato 8.9, Shining Star 8.1, Skye 7.13, Repeat 7.13, Tam Glen 7.13, Idealism 7.13, Mallet 7.11, First Consul 7.10, Beacon 7.7, Laius 7.6. Miss Alba 7.5, Plantation 7.5, Rongornai 7.5, Petrobus 7.2, Waitoto 7.0, St. Lumsden 7.0, Royal Maid 7.0, Mies Peatty 7.0, Howler 6.7, Merriwing 6.7, Serenty 6.7, Clorinda 6.7, Golden Age 6.7. Rangiuru Handicap, of 150sovs. Six furlongs.—Penates 9.10,' Lord Soult 8.13, St. Bill 8.11, Sir Frisco 8.8. Hermia 8.6, Gipsy .Belle 8.3, Mon Ami 8.0, Parula f.W, Inez 7.8, Aboriginal 7.2. Afterthought 6.12, Lace ! Collar 6.*12. Kareroa 6.12, Teroti 6.10, Thetis 6.10, Waiom 6.7, Royal Marine 6.7. SkVe 6.7, Aimwell 6.7, Splash 6.7, Morce 6.7. Birthday Hack Welter .Handicap, of 90sovs. Seven furlongs.—Teotane 9.13, Zoraida 9.3, lieolanter 9.0, First C.onsol 9.0, Clemain 8.12, Envoy 8.12, Laius 8.12, | Beacon 8.12, Plantation 8.10, Pamoma 8.10, j Rongornai 8.10, Niwaru 8.10, Roval Maid' ! 8.10, Mies Peatty 8.10. Petrobus 8~10, Newport 8.7, Blend 8.7, Howler 8.7, Serenity 8.7, Gold Battery 8.7, Kakanui 8.7.

PACIFIC HURDLE HANDICAI j Of lOOsovs. One.miie and three-quarters. st lb st lb Whatakura •. • 11 9 Shillelagh ... 9 2 Southern Cross 11 9 Corona 9 0 Coy 10 9 Royal Shell... 9 0 Rine Range... 9 13 Jack Ashore... 9 0 Homeward 9 10 BRIGHTON HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Seven, furlongs. Tawhaki 9 11 Royal Step ... 7 13 Luperin 8 11 ADrside 7 10 Cashier 8 5 Freak 7 9 Sarsfield 8 4 Hukarerc 7 7 Seagar 8 3 Red, White, Adage 8 0 and Blue... 7 7 Wairaki 8 0 Invincible 7 7 Eaglestone ... 7 13 BIRTHDAY HANDICAP, Of 300sovs. One mil© and a-quarter. Tikitere 9 0 Cronstadt 7 5 My Lawyer ... 8 10 Astrakhan 7 4 Outlander 8 4 Dabchick 7 3 Paragon 8 3 Grand Slam 6 10 at. Aidan 7 10 Speculate 6 7 Stratagem 7 7 OTAGO STEEPLECHASE, Of 150so\s. About two miles and a-half. Wanganui 11 9 St. Kooringa 9 13 Stone Ginger 11 9 Sea Dog 9 11 Southern Cross 10 11 Honest Tom... 9 7 Deerslayer 10 9 Kimua ... ... 9 7 Homeward ... 10 2 Ironwood 9 7 Bay Lupin ... 10 1 The Gunner... 9 7 Antony 10 0 Takely 9 7 Corona 9 13 trade; SMEN'S HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. Six furlongs. Balaclava 8 13 Obsono 8 0 Czar Kolohol 8 12 Octave 7 13 Count Witte 8 12 Gunboat 7 10 All Guns ... 8 11 Fisticuffs 7 4 Sharpshooter 8 11 Fasnakyle 7 3 Silkweb 8 6 Officious 7 2 Cute 8 6 Gapon 7 0 8ADDLI 1 HILL HANDICAP, Of lOC'sovs. Six furlongs. Palette 10 2 Windward 8 5 Miss Dorie ... 9 9 Bluebell 8 4 Queen of Glenn aid 8 3 Spades 9 4 Redmond 8 2 Luperin 9 4 Ngawera 8 1 Inchbonny 9 3 Lady de Vere 8 0 Curiosity 9 3 Hukarere 8 0 Sarsfieid 8 11 Lady Ranald 8 0 Seagar ... ... 8 10 Glenalan 8 0 Merribeck 8 6 Larkspur 8 0 Royal Step ... 8 6 T7T> TJ A \THTP A P WINTER Of 100, sovs. Seven furlongs. t. Waiju 10 9 Pinul ... ... 8 7 All Guns ... 10 4 Speculate 8 4 Armamento 9 9 Cooee 8 4 Cuirosettia 9 8 Gold Dredge 8 0 Fasnakyl© ... 9" 4 Red-and-Black 8 0 Linda 8 11 Strathfillan ... 8 0 Shindy .... 8 9 Adage 8 0