RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

Otago Witness, Issue 3061, 13 November 1912, Page 60

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

C.J.C. SPRING MEETING. GULDFINDER WINS) CANTERBURY CUP. Tiimb Dat— Wednesday, November 6. The Cup meeting was continued under most adverse; conditions. Rain started during early forenoon, and shortly after the racing commenced it fell heavily, almost without ceasing during the rest of the day. The track became very heavy, and the form in consequence was upset in several races. The quartet in the hurdles ran in fairly loose order over the first half-mile, and then Master Paul went away ami won well, although perhaps with not much Jto spare beyond his winning margin. Daylight Bill nearly unseated his rider at the mile post, and Golden Loop also lost ground at tho fence, but tho winner had too much pace and fenced too smartly for the opposition. Tho Hague and Jason were tho first to find their feet in the Spring Nursery Handicap. At the distance Jason took charge, and won by three parts of a length from Tho Hague, who boat Nightwatoh by clow on throe lengths. Immer was a good fourth, and Historietbe next. Mira was the first to break the line m tho Avon Welter, which was run in a heavy fall of rain. The grey, however, was quickly supplanted by Mount Victoria, who led up to the home turn from Pilgrim’s Way, Peary, and Scatondale. Troon was three length’s behind the last named horse as they ran to tho four-furlong post. Mira dropped back in the first quarter, and Mount Victoria faded out before reaching the straight, where Pilgrim’s Way took charge, and. keeping clear, won by a good length from Scatondale, who beat tho fast-finishing Troon by a long neck Bracken was close up next, just in front of Medallist The eouplrcl pair, Bon Ton and Lc.s Angelos, were made a strong order for the Canterbury Oup. Bobnkoff was showing the way as they came down the straight, and was joined by Bon Ton as they passed (he mile post, where Masterpiece, acting badly in the soft going, was hopelessly out of it, with Lady Lucv bringing up the rear. Los Angelos was making ground as they rounded the top turn. Bon Ton ami Bobrikoff carried on tho running to the straight, where Gold finder took charge, and, keeping clear of Domino in the last furlong. won nicely by two lengths. Bon Ton finished two lengths away third, BobrikotF fourth, and then in a bunch came Los Angelos, Masterpiece, and Vice-Admiral. Goldfmdor has improved with each race at tho meeting, and his performance to-day stamps tho son of San Fran as a fairly

Bound stayer. Los Angelo? lost a good deal of ground at the start through beginning slowly, and had to make up a good deal of ground to get near the leaders. Half a mile from home the conditions were all in favour of Bon Ton. who failed after going two miles. Bobrikoff ran fairly well for about two miles, but finally finished close on 20 lengths away from the placed horses. Obligant bolted" three furlongs from a break -aw ay in the Jockey dub Handicap, and was badly left in the actual start. Sea Kin<* at once took charge, and led along the 3»ck from My Lawyer and Haskayne, while Autumnus was lying fourth at half a mile. Sea King and Haskayne wore about three lengths in front of My Lawyer as they ran into the straight. Inside tho distance Haskayne had Sea King’s measure, and, going on, won nicely by a short length. Odessa made up a good deal o f ground in the last half-mile, and finished over a length away third, and then cam© My Lawyer, close up. The Cornet, Peirene and Peg soon became prominent in tho Randolph Handicap, and had May Dalrymple and Lockwood next as they ran to tho distance. In the run home Beg won by half a length from May Dalrymple. who beat Lockwood by close on two lengths. Then in close order came Distinction, Dan Cameron, and Gold Cup. Mumura took charge of the field in the Otaia Plato as they turned into the back straight, and led until four furlongs from home, where Ngatimaru took charge and landed in the straight with a commanding lead. At the distance, however, Ceylon came, full of running, and won very comfortably. Mumura came on again under punishment in the last half furlong, and out Ngatimaru out of second place. A strong fancy in Brown Trout put up a poor display. and Martime ran badly and finished last

The totalisator investments for the day totalled £30,294. -Tho following are the results:

SUBURBAN HURDLES HANDICAP. Of 250sovs. Once round and a distance. 2 —Mr H. Nurse's br g Master Paul, by St. Paul —Mermaid, aged, 11.2 (L. Hagerty) 1 I—Mr Douglas’s Golden Loop, 10.11 (F. Cress) 2 4—Mr Whitney’s Aetna. 9.0 (L. Traill) 3 Also started: 3 Daylight Bill 9.0.

Master Paul and Golden Loop camo pwst the stand together but the former quite outjumped his companion, and at Outts’a had a length lead of Golden Loop, who made a bad jump and dropped back. Daylight Bill made two very bad jumps at the back of the course, and lost a lot of ground. At the top turn Master Paul had a eix lengths’ lead from Golden Loop, who had improved his position. The latter then made a good attempt to overhaul the leader, who easily held his own and won by three lengths, with Aema 10 lengths away third. Time, 3mm 1 3-ssec SPRING NURSERY HANDICAP, Of 350sovs For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 1 — Mr E. J. Watt’s ch c Jason, by Achilles —Stepina. 8.0 (L. V\ ilson) 1 5Mr Lowry's The Hague, 8.4 (A. Olliver) 2 2 Sir Geo. Clifford’s Nightwatch, 8.4, (F. E. Jones) 3 Also started: 5 Fender 8.7, 4 Historietto 8.0, 9 Salzburg 8.0, 9 Ogier 8.0, 4 Cherubini 7.11. 12 Snowraker 7.9, ll Formal 7.9, 7 Immcr 7.7, 8 Idealise 7.6, 6 Secret Link 7.2, 10 Bungebah 7.0. The Hague and Jason were the quickest to begin, and the former was leading when the course proper was reached. A little further on Jason took charge and won by a length and a half from The Hague, who was two lengths in front of Ninhtwatch. Immer was. a length and a-half further back fourth. Time, 49 4-ssec. AVON WELTER HANDICAP, Of 400sovs. Seven furlongs. 10—Mr H. Cassidy's ch h Pilgrim’s Way, by Pilgrim’s Progress— Nautiloid, syre, 8.12 (R. Hatch) 1 2Mr Cameron’s Scabondale, 8.5 (A. Olliver) 2 3Mr Knight’s Troon, 7.11 (P. Gibbons) 3 Also started; 4 Mira 9.4, 6 Diavolo 9.0, 9 Countermine 8.9, 1 Peary 8.8, 8 Medallist 8.6, 5 Ladrono 8-4, 12 Armstrong 8.4, 7 Mount Victoria 6.2, 11 Bracken 7.12. From a good start Mount Victoria went off in the lead closely followed by Pilgrim's Way and Peary Troon was slow to move and by the the time the six furlong post was reached she was last. Pilgrim’s Way and Mount Victoria led into the straight, while Bracken and Medallist wore running next, with Troon rapidly improving her position. Mount Victoria faded out at the distance, and Pilgrim’s Way went on to win by two lengths from Sea ton dale who just lasted long enough to boat Troon by three-quarters of a length. Bracken was fourth, and Medallist fifth. Time, Imin 30sec CANTERBURY UUP, Of lOOOsovs. Two miles and a-quarter. 3 —Mr W. S. Davidson’s br h Goldfinder, by San Fran—Dazzle, svrs, 9.5, (L. Wilson) 1 6Mr Rings’ Domino. Syrs. 9.5 (R. Hatch) 2 I—Messrs1 —Messrs W. G. and G. L. Stead’s Bern Ton. 7.6 (C. Emerson) 3 Also started : 2 Vice Admiral 9.5. 4 Bobrikoff 9.3. 1 Los Angelos 9.3. 7 Lady Lucy 9.11. 5 Masterpiece 9.0. When the field settled into their stride Bon Ton drew out. and was followed by Vice-Admiral and Domino. with Los Angelos last. This was the order of the leading div : sion. but as they came into the straight Bobrikoff headed Bon Ton. who was followed by Vice-Admiral and Domino. Running towards Cutts’s. Bobrikoff had a two lengths’ lead from Bon Ton. after whom came Vice-Admiral. Goldfinder, and Domino, with Ladv Luey toiling in the rear. This was the order as they approaehed the mile post, where Bobrikoff was st : l! two lengths clear of Bon Ton. the others hieing separated by half-length intervals, and Los Angelos was two lengths further back. There was little change as flvev went along th" back of the top tndn. Bobrikoff and Bon Ton were well together, land Goldfinder had taken third place, a couple of lengths behind them, with Los Angelos two lengths further away, and Domino next. Turning into the straight Goldfinder meed up alongside Bon Ton. while Bobrikoff dropped back, and Domino moved up. Goldfinder soon bad the measure of Bon Ton, and. drawing awav. won bv two lengths from Domino, who finished fast and beat P>on Ton hrv a simTar distance for second plceo. Bobrikoff was fourth. Los Angelos fifth. Masterpicoe sixth. V : ce-Admiral seventh, and Ladv Lucv last. Time, 4min 8 l-sscc.

JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, Of 750sovs. One mile. I—Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b g Haskayne, by Birkenhead —Outer, 3yrs, 8.2 (L. Wilson) 1 6 —Mr J. Furze’s Sea King, 8.2 (H. Griffiths) 2 B—Mr Whitney’s Odessa, 6.13 (W. Bell) 3 Also started: 4 Bronze 8.10,2 Peirene 8.9. 10 Autumnus 8.4, 9 Culprit 8.3, 3 My Lawver 7.5, 12 Tannhauser 7.5, 7 Merry Fraiig 7.2, Obligant 7.11, 11 The Cornet 6.9. A false start delayed matters considerably, and Obligant bolted, three furlongs before he was pulled up. W hen the barrier rose Obligant was badly left, and raced in the rear throughout. Sea King, My Lawyer, Haskayne, and Autumnus formed tho leading division until the entrance to the straight was reached. At the distance Haskayne and Sea King drew out, tho former winning by a length and a-half. Odessa was a similar distance away third, followed by My Lawyer, The Cornet, Peirene, and Autumnus. Time, Imin 43 5-sscc. NEW ZEALAND OAKS STAKES, Of SOOsovs. For three-year-old fillies. Weight 8.10. One mile and a-half. 1— Sir G. Clifford’s hr f Brown Owl, by Treadmill—-Glenowlet £F. E. Jones) 1 2 Mr Dalgety’s Stardancor (R. W. King) 2 3 Mr Grigg’s Lady Lilian (R. Hatch) 3 Also started: Britain Crown. The quartet raced almost in lino going out of tho straight, but as it ran past Outts’s Brown Owl went to the front, and led along the back from Lady Marcia and Stardancer. Rounding the top turn Brown Owl drew right away from the others, but coming towards the straight Stardancer ran into second place and closed on Brown Owl. The latter, however, drew out again inside the distance, and won by nearly three lengths. Lady Marcia was a dozen lengths away. Time, 2min 49sec. RANDOLPH HANDICAP, Of 130sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Mr M. Hobbs’s br f Peg, by Charlemagne II —Cora Lynn, 3yrs, 7.13 (W. Price) 1 6 Mr Fricdlander’s May Dalrymple, 7.13 (L. Wilson) 2 3 “ Mr Highdcn’s ” Lockwood, 7.15 (W. Bell) 3 Also started: 4 Hcsione 9.2, 1 Black Lupin 8.12. 5 Distinction 8.2, 9 Pleasure Bent 7.8, 10 Gunflash 7.10, 11 Golightly 7.7, 12 Susa 7.3, 14 Dan Cameron £.12 {slb over). 7 Gold Cup 7.0, 7 Mere 7.0, 8 Jewel Pin 7.0, 15 Gregory 7.0, 15 Stamboul 7.0, 16 Counterpoint 7.0. A good start was effected. A good race down the straight ended in a win for Peg by half a length. Time, Imin 16 4-ssec. OTA 10 PLATE. Of SOOsovs. One mile and a-half. 3—Mr H. Whitney’s ch m Ceylon, by Signalman —Tea Caddy, 4yrs, 9.0 (S. Reid) 1 7 Mr Knight’s Mumura, 9.0 (P. Gibbons) 2 I—Mr1 —Mr Renault’s Ngatimaru, 8.4 (W. Young) 3 Also started: 2 Brown Trout 9.11, 5 Martine 9.11. 4 Kilmeny 8.13, 6 Gold Ring 8.10, 8 Editah 8.0. Rounding the top turn Ngatimaru took charge, but in the straight was challenged by Ceylon, who won by two lengths. Time, 2min 45 3-sseo. Fourth Dat —Saturday, November 9. Tho Canterbury Jockey Club's unlucky star was in the ascendant to-day, and heavy rain spoilt the conclusion of the meeting. When tho field settled down in the Hurdles Beacon took charge, and showed the way into tho back stretch to Master Paul and Merocdo. Beacon was running in front of Mercedo, and Golden Loop moved up third as they entered the straight. Approaching tho last fence the trio were in line, and all under pressure. Mercedo toppled over, and in tho run home Golden Loop outstayed Beacon, and won by two lengths. Gold Bin was tided, about a dozen lengths away, just beating Gold Bird for a place. Styx and Peg appeared to be smartest out in tho Cressy Welter, and on reaching the homo rails were joined by Query and Crown Pearl. Inside the distance, Kilts ranged alongside the leaders, and Teviotdale also put in a claim. A good finish saw Kilts score by a short head from Tcviotdalc, with Countermine half a length away. Then in close order came Crown Pearl, Salzburg, and Gold Cup. Thrax, Hcsione, and Kilmeny were the first to become prominent in the Seymour Handicap. Before going three furlongs Trireme was pulled up owing to his saddle slipping. Once in tho straight Kilmeny came clean away, and won by four lengths from Lockwood, who boat Canute by a length. Then came Editah, Unieraboy, and Black Lupin. Bootle was shut out at the start for tho Members’ Handicap, in which Sea King got well out, and was leading Culprit by four lengths as they ran past tho fourfurlong post, where Pilgrim’s Way got shut out when running in a bunch behind Culprit. At the distance My Lawyer came through, and going on, won by a length and a-ha!f from Heathorbrae. Sea King finished third three lengths away, and then came Obhgant and Merry Frank. Bonny Helen was a strong order for tho Pioneer Handicap, but began badly. Solbano soon took charge, and won by a length from Whizz, who beat Cherubini by a long neck Bradamante and Sartovna were almost in line with the third horse. Haskayne and Bobrikoff were a shade slow in moving off in the Gold Cup. Bon Rove raced to the front, and shrotly after turning into the back stretch was joined by Haskayne, with tho others close up. The field ran in close order along the back, and approaching the far turn Bobrikoff moved up on tho outside, but, evidently in order to avoid covering too much ground, was taken back last on the rails. At this stage Los Angelos was going strongly. Bon Rove and Haskayne continued in the van to tho home turn, whore the latter was momentarily in tho lead, with Brown Owl close up. Bobrikoff ran close to the leaders as they straightened for home, but once inside tho distance Bon Rove ajad Bon Ton came away, and fiirhting out a strldo-for-stride finish, the stable companions appeared to register a dead heat, winning honours going to the unbeaten Bon Revo by the narrowest of margins. Bobrikoff had tho bad luck of the race, and made a run round tho outside of the field as the horses came from the four-furlong post to tho home turn. Brown Owl ran a good race, end finished two lengths away, and Los Angelos and Haskayne were uq.

with Bobrikoff. last. The winner received an ovation on returning to scale. Ventura, on her Australian and brilliant form in the Juvenile Plate, was a strong order for the Electric Plate. Naumai, "Ventura, and Peronilla were the first to hit the rails of the straight, but the lastnamed got shut out below the distance. In the last furlong Mowbray came with a good run, and, wearing down Ventura, boat her home. Tatterley was fairly close up, and then came Peronilla, Blue Lake, Glenowl, and Stepmaid in fairly close order. The meeting concluded with the Fendalton Handicap, in which backers were in rather a quandary, as they could not find a pronounced favourite. Medallist took up the running before reaching the back stretch, and Soldiers’ Chorus, who was always well placed, moved up as they rounded the top turn. Racing for homo, the order was Medallist, Soldiers’ Chorus, and True Knight. Below the distance Soldiers’ Chorus and Medallist appeared to have the finish between them, but in the last half-furlong Odessa swooped down on the loaders, and going on won by two lengths from Medallist Then in close order came Mira, Soldiers’ Chorus, and Mendip. A fancied horse in Ceylon was in a bad position throughout. Sandstrcam got a bad passage, and, after getting badly away from the barrier, could not improve his position.

The morning broke beautifully fine, but just before the second race there was a fairly heavy shower, and before the third race a fierce southerly squall sprang up, bringing with it rain and hail. In spite of the bad weather £39,782 was put through the tqtalisator, making £145,240 for the meeting, as against £137,583 at last year’s meeting. The seven days' racing during Carnival Week produced £243,417 in totalisator investments, averaging £54,773 per day. Results: —

PORT COOPER HURDLE RACE. Of SOOsovs. Once round and a distance. 3 —Mr A. F. Dougias’e ch g Golden Loop, 6yrs, 10.10 (C. Cre&s) 1 I—A. Rowe’s Beacon, 10.10 (L. Trail) 2 6 —Mr Hammond’s Gild Pin 9.11

Douglas) 3

Also started: 7 Master Paul 1i.13, 3 White Cockade 11.4, 4 Gold Bird 10.10, 2 Mercodo 10.3, 8 Daylight Bill 9.0. Master Paul went to the front at the start, but after they crossed the first hurdle Beacon took charge, and as they went past Gutts’s he was leading from Master Paul, Mercedo, Gold Pin, and Golden Loop. Going towards the mile post there was little change in the order save that Daylight Bill ran into fourth place. At the six furlong post Beacon was a length clear of Mercedo, after whom came Daylight Bill, and Golden Loop. Rounding the top turn Mercedo ran to the front, and had a lead of half a length from Beacon as they came into the straight, with Golden Loop next Mercodo fell at the last fence, and Beacon went to the front, ibut in the last 100 yards Golden Loop passed him and won by two lengths. Gold Pin was 10 lengths away, with Gold Bird fourth. Time, 2min 59 l-ssec CRESSY WELTER HANDICAP. Of 400sovs. Six furlongs. 11—Messrs J. and R. Furze’s ch g Kilts, 6yrs, 8.1 (E. Griffon) — 1 9—Mr Greenwood’s Teviotdale, 7.7, (B. Deeley) 2 4—Sir Geo. Clifford’s Countermine, 8.3 (F. E. Jones) 3 Also started: 5 Crown Pearl 10.0, 1 Query 9.11, 6 Styx 8.13, 10 Peroneal 8.13, 7 Diavolo 8.11, 4 Balaclava 8.0. 3 Peg 7.13, 2 Arabiatia 7.12, 15 Bracken 7.10, 4 Glcnfinnan 7.9, 16 Colleen Mary 7.7, 8 May Dalrymplo 7.7, 14 Distinction 7.7, 13 Svoaborg 7.7, 19 Gold Cup 7.7. The big field got well away together, and as they turned into the straight the colours of Styx, Query, Peg, Aratiatia, Kilts, and Teviotdale were most prominent. At the distance Kilts, Query, Peg, and Teyiotdale were in the load, with whose rider had been twice disappointed in an effort to get through, next. In the run to the post Kilts drew away, and lasted long enough to win by a head from Teviotdale, who was a head in front of Countermine. Peg was a head away fourth. Time, limn 14 l-ssec. SEYMOUR HANDICAP, Of 130sovs. Seven furlongs. 3 —Mr D. H. Roberts’s b g Kilrncny, syrs, 8.8 [slb allowance], (J. Campbell) 1 6 —Mr “ Highdon’s ” Lockwood, 7.5 [slb lowance] (F. Stevenson) v ... 2 B—Mr Greenwood’s Canute, 8.11 [sib allowance] (R. Wormald) 3 Also started; 5 Hesiono 8.8 (s!b allowance), 1 Black Lupin 8.10, 4 Trireme 8.9, 7 Oxenhopo 8.6. 9 Thrax 8.3, 2 Foam Flake 7.10, 11 Edita h 7.6 (51b allowance), 12 Pleasure Bent 7.7, 14 Gumflash 7.2, 10 Owhetero 6.9 (slb allowance), 13 Umeraboy 0.9 (slb allowance). 16 Advance Guard b. (51b allowance), 15 Scotch Melody 7.0. Just as the race was about to start heavy rain set in, and the light was very bad. Kllmeny Gunflash, and Hesione were the quickest to begin, and before they had gone a furlong Kilmeny drew clear and led round the top turn and into the straight. In the run homo the Kilcheran gelding held his advantage and won easily by throe lengths from Lockwood, who was a length in front of Canute, with Editah fourth. Time. Imin 34 l-ssec. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, Of 600sovs. Seven furlongs. 3 —Mrs J. E.lis’e blk h My Lawyer, aged, 7.5 (11. Deeley) 1 2 Sir G. Clifford’s Hoatherbrae, 8.0 (C. Enimerson) 2 6—Mr J. Furze’s Sea King, 8.3 (11. Donovan) 3 Also started: 1 Culprit 8.6, 8 Bootle 8.0, 4 Piigrirn’s Way 7.13, 7 Merry Frank 7.4, 5 Obligant 7.2. From a good start Sea King at once shot out while Bootle and Merry Frank were slow to get into their stride. Sea King streaked away in the lead, and going past ilie six furlong post had a good lead from Culprit, who was running second. At the entrance of the straight Culprit ran up to the leader, while Mr Lawyer and Heatherbrae also made a forward move. At the distance My Lawyer had taken charge, and won comfortably by two lengths from Hcatherbrae, who was four lengths in front of Sea King. Obligant was fourth. Time, Imin 29 2-sscc. PIONEER HANDICAP, Of 300sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 3 Mr T. H. Lowrv’s b c Soltano, 7.9 (L. Wilson) ' 1 6—Mr Grigg’s Whizz. 7.11 (Tricklebank) 2 2 Mr Greenwood’s Cherubini 7.4 (B. Deeley) 3 Also started: 8 Martel 7.8, 4 Veritas 7.8, 2 TJifitorieite 7.8, 1 Bonnie Helen 7.7. 9 Culture 7.7, 10 Adelicia 7.6, 7 Flora Mao-

Donald 7.6, 8 Bradamante 7.3. 4 Briar Patch 7.3, 12 Guiding Way 6.9, 5 Secret Link 6.7, 11 Prince Laddo 6.7, 13 Sartovna 6.7.

Soltano and Bradamante wore the first to break the line, and were in front when, the course proper was reached. the distance Bradamante was passed by Whizz and Cherubini, but Soltano held his place comfortably, and won by a length from Whizz, who was a neck in front of Cherubini. Sartovna was fourth, and Bradamante next. Time, Imin 2j-sec. G. G. STEAD MEMORIAL GOLD CUP, Of 750sovs. One mile and a-quarter.

I—Messrs1 —Messrs W. G. and G. L. Stead’s br g Bon Rev-e, syrs, 7.9 (B. Deeley) ... 1 I—Messrs W. G. ana G. L. Stead’s br o

Bon Ton, 7.12 (E. Griffen) 4—Sir G Clifford’s Brown Owl, 7.7

(C. Emerson) 3 Also started: 2 Bobrikoff 9.0, 1 Los Angelos 9.0, 3 Haekayne 7.9. Heavy rain was falling as this race was run, and there was very little delay at the start. Brown Owl led for about half a furlong, but then gave place to Bon Reve, who was followed along the back by Haskayne, Los Angelos, and Bon Ton, with Bobrikoff last. Going to the six furlong post the order of the loaders was unchanged, but Bobrikoff bad dropped back several lengths. Coming to the top turn Haskayne ran into second place, and three furlongs from home had drawn level with Bon Revo. Rounding the turn into the straight Haskayne drew ekghtly away from Bon Rove, while Bon Ton went in pursuit of his stable companion, the pair drawing away from the others. In a great finish Bom" Rove lasted long enough to win by half a head. Brown Owl was two lengths back, third, and then came Los Angelos. Time, 2min 11 4-sscc. ELECTRIC PLATE, Of SOOsovs. Four furlongs. 4—Mr J B. Reid’s b c Mowbray, 2yus,

6.6 (R. Berry) 1 I—Mr Watt’s Ventura, 7.11 (L. Wilson) 2 I—Mr Watt’s Tatterley, 6.2 (H. Watson) 3 Also started: 7 Naumai &12, 5 Gipsy Belle 8.10, 9 Piriwai 8.10, 10 Stepmaid 8.10, 3 Blue Lake 8.9, 11 Glenowl 8.2, 6 Winning Way 7.13, 8 King’s Favourite 7.13, 2 Peronilla 6.1. Naumai and Peronilla wore quickest out of the barrier from a good start, while the colours of Ventura, Tatterley, and Gipsy Belle could also be easily distinguished. Before the turn into the straight was reached Ventura had drawn level with Naumai, who promptly faded out of the contest. Mowbray, after being chopped out at the turn, came away with a burst of speed, and, catching Ventura 100 yards from the pod. won by three-quarters of a length, with Tatterley, a length away, third. Time, 49 l-sscc. FENDALTON HANDICAP, Of 600sovs. One mile and a-quarter.

2 Mr H. Whitney’s br h Odessa, syrs, 7.5 (W. Bell) 1 3 Mr Furze’s Medallist, 6.13 (11. MTntosh) 2 6—Mr Hall’s Mira, 7.4 (R. Berry) ... ... 3 Also started: 1 Soldiers’ Chorus 8.13, 9 Theodore 8.2, 5 Sinapis 8.1, 7 Mendip 7.13, 4 Quarantine 7.10, 2 Ceylon 7.7, 8 SandBtream 7.5 10 Seaton dale 7 3, 12 Brown Trout 7.3, 17 Tannhaueer 7.2. 14 The Comet 6.13, 11 True Knight 6.13, 6 Ngatinmru 6.13. 15 Gnome 6.13, 10 Mumura 6.12. Medal list took the lead going along the back, and was in front until well into the straight. Inside the distance Odessa came with a strong run, and won by a length, while Medallist beat Mira by a head for second place. Time, 2min 12scc. WTNTON RACES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) First Day—Wednesday, November 6. The annual fixture of the Winton Club opened under favourable weather conditions to-day, a large crowd attending from all parts of the province and many Otago centres, including Dunedin. The course was in capital order and fairly fast, and the racing was interesting, despite the fact that several of the most important events were somewhat easily won at the finish.. The honorary starter (Mr F. Wallis, of Gore) was successful with his despatches. The time-honoured Winton Gup, which was won by such good horses as Atlantic and Idalium (a brother to Sir Modred, who proved a successful sire in America) away back in the eighties, to-day fell to St. Aidon, trained by 11. Ellis at Wingatui. The old gelding improved on his Gore form of last week, and outstayed the opposition over the last furlong, although Miss Signal, a recruit from the hack class, unexpectedly showed a bold front in the latter stages of the race. The Winton Guineas Race, which was only re-established last season after an interval of a good many years, again fell to an enthusiastic breeder (Dr Robertson, of Tupanui), who scored with Pallant, a full brother to Palette. The Tapanui studmaster won the race last year with Palissude. These cups have been added to-the stakes during the past two seasons as the result of monetary contributions by local sportsmen wishing 'to encourage breeders and owners to support the only classic race in Southland. The second Horse, Giralda, is a lialf-brother to the Winton Cup winner Magdala. and third place was filled by St. Robona, a full-sister to Daringdalo, trained by J. Rutledge at Wingatui. Both trots were won by novice performers, bred and educated by Messrs Stevenson and M‘Math, of Riversdaie. who are rapidly coming to the fore as producers of light harness horses of more than average ability. When Vid lost his rider in the Trial Stakes the boy (H. M'Kernoy) hod one of his legs broken below the knee. Speculation was brisk, and £11,156 was passed through the totalizator, us against £8595 on the corresponding day of lost year. This return constituted an easy record for the club. Results;— HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, Of 75sovs. One mile and a-half. 2 Mr Richardson’s Rifle Range, by Mannlicher —Merry Wife, aged, 10.6 (L. S. Lloyd) - 1 4 M r Lindsay’s Red-Whito-and Blue, 9.8 (W. Jarvis) 2 3 Mr Muir’t- Freak, 10.7 (A. M'Kenzie) 3 Also started: 1 Alfreda 9.2. Rifle Ranfre ran io the front from the outset, and leading -11 the way, won easily by throe lengths from Red-White-and-Blue, with Freak half a head away third. Time, 2min 58scc. TRIAL STAKES, Of 50sovs One mile. 1— “Mr Hawthorn’s” b ra Miss Kellcrman, by Captain Webb—Edith, syrs, 8.7 (A. Trilford) y s—Mr Aldred’s Summer Time, 8.4 [slb a’lowance] (R. Becksham) 2 2 Mr Cunningham’s Nanda Devi, 8 15 (J. M‘Combe) 4

Also started: 3 Fibre 8.11, 3 8.11, 9 Clanrobert 8.8. 6 Vid 8.7, 8 Uadi Trent 8.7, 7 Sombra 8.7. From an excellent start, Sombra and Vid were cut out, the latter losing his rider. Summer Time made the running to the straight, where Nanda Devi and Miss Kcl* lerman went out in pursuit. Nanda Devi failed to sustain his run, but Miss Kellerman ran past the leader 50 yards from homo, and won by a length and a-ha’f. Summer Time beating Nanda Devi by four lengths. Time, Imin 46^-sec. MINTON CUP HANDICAP,

Of ISOsovs. One mile and a-auarter. 2—Mr C. Dagg’s b g St. Aiden, by Birkenhead—Montdread, 6yrs, 8.2

(J. Beale) 1 7 —Mr Price’s Miss Signal, 7.2 [inc. 61b over] (R. Beckeham) 2 l~Mr Armour’s Russo, 8.3 (A. H. Wilson) S Also started: 0 Stepmefcer 9.1, 6 Sombrero 8.11, 8 Warsaw 7.7, 5 Walraki 7.7, 5 Directoire 7.4, 4 Torrent 7.4. King Torrent was left, but soon pointed the field. Stepmeter was just heading Directoire passing the stand, with St. Aider* next, and the remainder of the field in close order. Directoire led to the back, where St. Aiden ran to the front. St. Aiden main-i tained his advantage to the straight, with!' Warsaw, Russo, King Torrent, and Direotoire next, and Miss Signal coming fast. In the run home Miss Signal made a good effort to get on terms with the leader, but St. Aiden won by a length and a-half, with Russo four lengths awav third. Time, 2min Usee.

HOKONUI TROT (Optional), Of lOOsovs. Two miles.

I—Messrs1 —Messrs Stevenson and M’Math’s ch m Win Soon, by King Child—Topsy, syrs, 23sec (J. M’Math) I 4 —Mr M’Kewen’s Brown Wilkes, 23sec (J. M’Kewen) 2 &—Mr “ W. E. Hamlin’s” ch m Lady Montefiore, 19seo (T. O’Connor) ... 3

Also started: 11 Charity Bell 3scc, 13 Vincent 4seo, 7 Regina Bell 4sec, 6 Rory 7soc, 12 Silvcrton 9sec, 14 Evening Star 16sec, 8 Midge 16sec, 10 Observer 17soc, 5 Bellruth 20sec, 3 Olivo Child 21scc, 2 Bell Thorn 28sec.

Win Soon paced out to the front early, and was followed throughout to the home turn by Lady Mont chore, with Brown Wilkes coming fast. Win Soon was nob troubled in the straight, and scored by 10 lengths from Brown Wilkes, who beat the tiring Lady Montefiore by six lengths for second money. Time, smin 12sec. WELTER HANDICAP, Of 70sovs. Six furlongs. 1— Mr E. W. Sharp's b g Abo, by Finland —Zillah, 6yrs, 9.10 (J. Beale) 2Mr Malcolm's Peerless. 9.4 (A- H. Wilson) 2 3 Mr Hazlett’e Cocoon, 8.8 (J. Rae J... 3 Also started: 7 Lady Margaret 8.4, 4Driftwood 8.4, 7 Caseshot 8.0, 6 Sir Patrick 8.0, 5 Canrosa 8.0.

Abo held his own throughout, and won by three lengths, Peerless beating Cocoon for second place by a similar distance.. Time, Imin 16isec.

WINTON GUINEAS, Of 80sovs; first horse SOsovs and a trophy valued at 20sovs. For throe-year-olds. Six furlongs. I—Dr Robertson's b g Pailant, by Pallas —Bealoy, 7.13 (A. M‘Kay) 1 3—Messrs Price and Doogan’s rn g Giralda, 7.13 (F. Waddell) 2 s—Mr5 —Mr Rodgers’s St. Robera, 7.11 (R. Beckham) 5

Also started: 6 Roydale 7.13, 7 Englistoa 7.13, 4 Prido of Clutha, 2 Leading Light* 7.11.

Pallant drew out in the run homo, and won by three lengths from Girnlda, while a similar distance away came Sit. Robera, Leading Light, and Reydalc, heads separating the trio. Time, Imin 18soc.

OTAPIRI HANDICAP TROT. Of SOsovs. One mile and a-half.

I—Mr1 —Mr J. J. M‘Math’s b m Queen’s Drive, by General Pet—Harold’s Rest, syrs, 15seo (owner) 4—Mr Pettigrew’s Ivory Bolls, 15seo (A.

Baird) < 9—Messrs Heads and Hill’s Maori Chief-

tain, 13sec (M. M'Laren) 3 Also started: 7 Doughboy scratch, 2 Olive Child Bsec, 8 Blackball 14&eo, 6 Mis-

souri 15sec, 5 Sonogo IS.sec, 10 Spring Grove 15sco, 7 Minim 15sgo. 11 Tobie 15sec,* 3 Lady Hector 15sec, 9 Gristy 15sco. Queen’s Drive led throughout, and won by a dozen lengths, with 20 yards between second and third. Time, 3mm 56isec. TRADESMEN’S HANDICAP. Of TOsovs. Seven furlongs. 2 Mr H. R. Smith’s oh g Kostroma, by Stepniak —Ailoen, aged, 8.2 (F. Waddell) 1 3 Mr Rodgers’s Jan, 7.11 (A. M‘Kay) 2 4 Mr Clarke’s Officious. 7.6 (D King) 3

Also started: 5 Magdala 9.5, 1 Oratava 8 0, 6 Eons 7.13. Officious made play to the straight, where Kostroma ran to the front and won by three lengths from Jan, with Officious two lengths further away. Time, Imin 29sec.

Second Day—Thursday, November 7. The Wanton meeting was brought to a concusion to-day in bracing weather, accompanied with bright sunshine. A though tho attendance was not equal to that of bho opening deny it was very encouraging, and must have constituted a second day’s record. Tho racing was interesting enough, but tho fields were not what they should have been, particularly in the trotting races. This is explained by the fact that there was considerable grumbling in regard to the handicapping. No less than six of the races were won by horses that were successful on tho opening day, and six favourities and two second favourites were tho first to catch the judge’s eye. The principal event, again fell to St. Aidcn, ridden by J. Beale, and it «s interesting to note that the Dunedin horseman won no less than five times at the meeting. In the Farewell Handicap Nanda Devi’s saddle slipped, and his rider (R. Beckham) was heavily thrown, but escaped with a shaking. The Invercargill gelding Abo signalised his final appearance in the hack class by carrying off two races, making three wins for the meeting. As homvary starter Mr Wallis accomplished faV work. The WaPs-ctor record totalled £9075. as against or. the corresponding day of last vw and the total for the meeting was £20,231. as compared with £17.047 last year—an increase of £5184. Results;— HURDLE RACE. Of 75«ovs One mile and a-half. 1— T-4-- J. RVha.rrhron’p hr g Rifle Range, Iw Mae’nl'Wier —Merry Wife. aged. 11.5 (T.lnvdl ... ... I 2 Mr Muiir’s Freak, 10.7 (A- M'K.onzLo) t

3—Mr Lindsay’s Red-White-and-Bhi-e, 9.0 (W. Jarvis) 3

Also started; 4 Alfreds, 9.0. Rifle Range took command ait the first fence, and, leading throughout, won by 50 yards from Freak, with Red-Whrt.e-a.nd-Blu© over 100 yards away. Alfrcda lost her rider at the first bundle. Time, 2min 57isec. STEWARDS’ PURSE HANDICAP, Of 75sovs. Six furlongs. 1— Mr J R. Smith’s oh g Kostroma, by Stepniak—Aileen, aged, 8.11 (F Waddell) 1 2 Mr Neiligan’s Oratava, 8.3 (J. Beale) 2 3 Mr Malcolm’s Peerless, 7.4 (A. H. Wilson) 3 Kostroma drew away in the straight, and won by three lengths from Oratava, with Peerless half a dozen lengths away. Tune, Imin 16asec. AWARUA HACK HANDICAP, Of 65sovs. Six furlongs. 1— Mr E. W. Sharp’s b g Abo, by Finland—Zillah, 6yrs, 9.12 (J. Beale) 1 2 Mr Beck’s Pallant, 8.6 (A. M‘Kay) ... 2 6 —Mr Aldred’s Summertime, 8.0 (A. H. Wilson) 3 Also started: 3 Miss Signal 8.7, 4 Cocoon 8.1, 5 Nanda Devi 7.12, 8 Comedy Queen 7.9, 7 Miss Kellerman 7.7, 9 Lady Trent 7.7. Abo stalled off a challenge by Pallant, and won by a length and a-half, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 16 3-ssec. ORETI TROT HANDICAP (Optional), Of SOsovs. Two miles. 2 —Mr J. J. M‘Math’a b m Queen’s Drive, by General Pet —Harold’s Rest, syrs, 19sec (owner) 1 6 -Mr Hunter’s Sonogq, 30soc (T. Blee) 2 I—Mr Moffett’s Misprint, 30secs (E. J. Dwyer) 3 Also started; 11 Midge 16sec, 8 Observer 17scc, 3 Brown Wilkes Bseo, 4 Lady Montefiore 19seo, 9 Bellthorn 23sec. 6 Ivory Beils 25sec, 7 Brown Jack 29sec, 12 Sterling Coin 30aec, 10 Blackball 50soc. Queen’s Drive paced to the front before entering the second mile, and won by 40 yards from Sonogo, with Misprint easing up 100 yards away. Time, smin 11 4-ssec. MEMORIAL STAKES HANDICAP, Of 12Dsovs. One mile. 1— Mr C. Dagg’s b g St. Aiden, by Birkenhead —Montdread, 6yrs, 9.0 (J. Beale) . ••• I 4 Mr Rodgers’s Jan, 8.0 (A. M‘Kay) ... 2 2 Mr Armour’s Russo, 8.7 (A. H Wilson) 3 Also started: 5 Sombrero 9.0, 6 Warsaw (me. 51b allow.), 7.6, 3 Directoire (inc. 51b allow.) 7.2. After two breaks Jan and St. Aidou got the best of the start. Jan showed the way along the back from St. Aiden, Warsaw bringing up the rear. Jan led into the straight, but St. Aiden ran to the front at the distance and won by three lengths. Jan boating Russo, who got a bad passage, by ■five lengths. Time, Imin 43scc. COUNTY HANDICAP, Of 60sovs. Five furlongs. I—Mr E. W. Sharp’s b g Abo, by Finland—Zillah, 6yrs, 10.11 [inc. l2lb pen.] (J. Beale) 1 4 —Mr “ Hawthorn’s ” Golden Webb, 7.6 [inc. 61b over] (A. H. Wilson) ... 2 7 Mr Smart’s Sombra, 7.3 [inc. 31b over] (R. Bockhan) 3 Also started: Cocoon 8.1, 2 Lady Bomba 7.13, 9 Lady Margaret 7.11, 12 Clanrobort '7.6 (ino. 61b over). 8 Caseskot 7.1, 10 Lady Isabel 7.9 (inc. 91b over), 6 Leading Light 7.12 (ino. 121 b over), 11 Pride of Clutha 7.11 (inc. 111 b over), 13 Pardon 7.12 (inc. 12!b over), 5 St. Robora 7.0. After leading throughout Abo won by two lengths from Golden Webb, with the third horse a length away. Time, Imin ■3 l-ssec. DASH TROT HANDICAP (Saddle). Of 75sovs. One mile. 1— Messrs Bail'd and Hardy’s b m Ella Lyons, by General Lyons, 4yrs, 13sec ‘ (W. Ratclilfo) 1 2 Mr Irwin’s Hamlyn, Bscc (F. Blee)'... 2 4 —Mr Duffy’s Regina Bell, scr. (R. Logan) 3 Also started: 5 Essie 12scc, 6 Tobio Isec, 3 Lady Hector 15sco, 7 Game Child 15scc. Won easily by 20 yards, with 50 yards between second and third. Time, 2min 3&2SCC. FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of 65sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 “Mr Hawthorne’s” br m Alfrcda, bv Captain Webb—Edith, aged, 7.5 (inc. 51b over) (A. 11. Wilson) ... 1 I—Mr1 —Mr Clark’s Officious, 7.7 (D. King) ... 2 3 Mr Chisholm’s Ecus, 7.12 (M. Pankhurst) 3 Also started: 5 Silvario 7.0, 4 Nanda Devi 7.4 (inc. 111 b over). A groat finish resulted in Alfrcda winning by a sh ! 6tt head. Eons was six lengths away. While running third 100 yards front homo Nanda Devi’s saddle slipped, and ho lost his rider, who got a nasty fall. Time, Imin 29jsec. AUCKLAND RACES. First Day—Wednesday, November 6. The weather was miserably wet for the opening day of the Auckland Racing Club’s spring meeting, light rain falling practically all day. The going was heavy, but the racing was not affected to any extent. The attendance was good, and the totalieator investments were £18,744 10s, as against £15,382 10s on the corresponding day last year. Results: — MAIDEN HURDLES, Of i2ssovß. One mite and a-half. J—Mr E. Dev,-son’s ch m Sphinx, by Blue Jacket —Hand, 9.6 (M'Flynn) 1 B— Mr Dunn's Captain Paul, 9.3 (Chaafe) 2 4 Mr Moiloy’s Surplus, 9.6 (Roach) ... 3 Also started ; 3 Rawinia 9.6, 2 Ambergris 9.5. 10 Fuss9.l, 3 St. Roller 9.0, 7 Blue Mount 9.0. 6 Tiri 9.0. 8 Lowgarth 9.0. 9 Hyperion 9.0. 12 Arawa 9.0, 11 Neliue 9.0. After indulging Blue Mount and Surplus with the lead for a mile Sphinx went to the front, and won pulling up by three lengths. Time. 2min 57t?oc. GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS, Of 750sovs. For three-voar-olds. One mile. I—Mr F. Hall’s b f Bleriot, by Soult— Elf. 8.5 (Buchanan) ... 1 3 Mesdamos Foss and Stewart’s Prince Soult. 8.10 (C. Brown) 2 4 Mr Dolatonr’s Monorail, 8.10 (O’Brien) 3 Also started: 5 General DroUet 8.10, 2 Our King 8 10, 6 Ladv Elgiva 8.5. Prince Soult was the first to show out. Our King being in second place, with Bleriot bringing up the rear. Onr King was still in front at the six-furlong post. Bleriot at this stage being ridden fo keep Inn position. Once in the straight however. Bleriot went to the front, and although challenged bv Prince Soult. passed the poet with two lengths to spare. Monorail finished

fast in third place, half a length behind Prince Soult. Time, Imin 44 2-sscc. WELCOME STAKES, Of SOOsovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 4—Mr H. Hannon’s br f Tinopai, by Stepniak—Mignon, 8.0 (Brady) ... 1 I—Mr Hall’s Merry Roe, 8.0 (Percival) 2 3—Mr Delatour’s Lady Alicia, 8.0, (Conquest) 3 Also started: 8 Kia Kaha 8.5, 2 Soultikoff 8.5, 5 Marconi 8.5 7 Tiki Tapu 8.0, 6 Rosea 8.0. With a furlong covered Rosea and Lady Alicia were out by themselves, Merry Roe and Tinopai being at the head of the others. Merry Roe ran up to Lady Alicia at the straight entrance, and a furlong from home looked a winner. Tinopai, however, finished with great dash, and catching Merry Roe 100 yards from the post, won by two lengths, Lady Alicia being a head behind Merry Roe. ONEHUNGA STEEPLECHASE, Of 27550v6. About three miles. 3 Mr G. A. Wheeler’s ch g Rangitane, by Rangipuhi—The Kilo, 912 (Butcher) 1 1— Mr Williamson’s Hautere, 12.12 (M'Flvnn) 2 4 Mr O. Bradley’s Kelp, 11.1 (Porter) 3 Also started: 6 The Chief 10.0. Hunakaha 9.12, 7 Bonnie Jean 9.8 5 Dhudeon 9.8, 9 Sky High 9.7, 8 Romp 9.7. The early running was made by Hunakaha and Bonnie Jean. Passing the stand the second time Rangitane improved his position, and when the hill was negotiated he was in front at the straight entrance, but had made up a lot of ground. Hautere was in front at the straight entrance, but failed to shake off Rangitane, who won easily by three lengths, with Kelp 10 lengths further bach. Time, smin 9sec. SHORTS’ HANDICAP, Of 275sovs. Five furlongs. 2 Mr F. W. Arnold’s ch f Tact, by Obligato—Tito, 3yrs, 7.13 (C. Brown) 1 5 Mr S. Bradley’s First Wairiki, 7.4 (M'Millan) 2 1 — Mr M'Manimin’s Appelon, 8.0 (M. Ryan) 3 Also started: 3 Our Queen 9.1, 10 Turbine 8.13, 7 Lucille 7.10, 13 Miss Livonia 7.10, 11 Scorch 7.9, 4 Dido 7.8, 14 Mahinga 7.7, 12 Solitude 7.6, 8 Overture 7.5, 9 Haku 6.13, 6 Worcester 6.10. Our Queen led into the straight, but faltered in the last 100 yards. Tact then rushed in front, and won by a length, First Wairiki beating Apellon by half a length. Time, Imin 3sec. CITY HANDICAP, Of 650sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 2 Mrs E. A. Lindsay’s br h Royal ■'’Soult, by Soult —Havana, aged, 7.11 (R. E. Brown) 1 7 —Mr Jackson’s Coromandel, 7.12 (Nodder) 2 Mr Arnold’s Antoinette, 8.0 (C. Brown) 3 Also started: 1 Waimangu 8.8, 5 Gloy 8.6, 10 Kaka.ma 8.1, 9 Gold Size 7.12, 4 La Roina 7.2, 8 Jolio Fille 710, 11 Maui Nina 7.4, 3 Semolina 7.3, 12 Flving Soult 6.9. Maui Nina got slightly the best of the start, and, accompanied by Kakama, led for four furlongs. Semolina was last passing the stand the first time, but the leeway was quickly made up, and with seven furlongs covered was" lying third. At the distance Royal Soult shot to the front, and giving nothing else a chance, won by three lengths from Coromandel, who finished fast. Time, 2min 13 2-ssec. HOBSON HANDICAP. Of 125sovs. Six furlongs. 10 —Messrs Waite Bros.’ hr m Parawai, by Blue Light—Seamstress, 6yrs, 7T2 (Trigger) 1 15-*-Mr Bach’s Lady Gladstone, 7.4 (Porcival) 2 I—Mr1 —Mr Williamson’s Royal Irish, 8.3 (Conquest) 3 Also started: 4 Cloudy Dawn 8.9, 9 Goodwin Sands 8.4, 11 Caher Davon 8.3, 2 Tragedy King 8.2, 7 Vestal 8.1, 3 Master Tupuhi 8.1, 5 Lady Betty 7.9, 8 Duma 7.9, 6 Devastation 7.9, 18 Sir Rupert 7.8. 14 Clare 7.6, 12 Antiphonc 7.5, 17 Hemisphere 7.4, 13 Kalealo 7.3, 21 Light Blue 7.3, 19 Pea Rifle 7.3, 16 Aomeida 7.3, 20 Signum 7.3. Royal Irish led into the straight, but failed to respond when Parawai challenged. The later won by two lengths, with a head between second and third. Time, Imin 19sec. FLYING HANDICAP, Of 275sovs. Seven furlongs. 3 Mr F. W. Arnold’s ch f Tact, 7.11 (C. Brown) 1 6 Mr Hughes’s Ngatiaruanui, 7.3 (Noddor) 2 I—Mr1 —Mr Langton’s Jack Delaval. 8.8 (Storming) 3 Also started: 8 Eloctrakoff 8.11, 5 Master Wairiki 8.2, 2 Woe Olga 7.12, 7 Admiral Soult 7.1. 4 Watch Chain 7.0. Jack Delaval and Wee Olga wore in the load when the straight was reached, but 100 yards from the post Tact raced to the front and won by a length, a head separating the other two horses. Time, Imin 31sec. SfTcoxd Day—Saturday, November 9. The Auckland Racing Club's spring meeting was brought to a conclusion at Ellorslic to-day in dull weather, drizzling rain falling at intervals. The attendance was largo, while the sport provided was highly interesting. Speculation was brisk, the sum of £25.839 being handled, as compared with £22,155 on the second day last year-—an increase of £7099. M‘Flynn (the rider of Sphinx) was caut’oned for careless riding. Muloa.hy (the rider of Chief) and Nodder (the rider of Sir Rupert) wore injured through their horses falling. Details:— HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE, Of 125;0v5. About three miles. 4 Mr lan Blair’s br g Sky High, by Explosion —Sunbeam, aged. 10.13 (Tutahen) 1 5 Mr Shaw’s Eglinton, 10.8 (Roach) ... 2 10—Mr Dalton’s Captain Jack, 10.13 (Percival) 3 Also started: 3 The Chief 12.8, 9 Cloudy Morn 11.6. 7 Ma.honga 11.2. 2100 l 10.9, 8 Atawhai 10.8, 1 Master Phaeton 10.8, 5 Tangitua 10 7. Atawhai was the leader nt the water jump, while Tito Chief was running last. Crossing the stand double Eglinton n.nd Sky High were in the van, and the same pair wore the leaders at the old water jump. Racing along the hack Sky High took i charge, followed by Eglinton and Captain 1 Jack, and the first-named led over the hill. | The last tirin' going down the slope Sky I Ilk'li was four lengths out from Eglinton, I and three lengths away from Captain Jack. I Tims they cleared the stone wall at the | head of She straight, and from this on the order w.is unchanged, Sky High winning

by five lengths from Eglimton, with Captain Jack a length and a-half away. The Chief and Atawhai fell. Time, 6min 25eec. GORDON HANDICAP, Of 125eovs. Five furlongs.

12— Mr A. Dawson’s ch g Glad Tidings, by Gladstone —St. Mary, 4yrs, 7.5 (Chapman) 1 10 —Mr Carle’s Bluestone, 7.3 (Conquest) 2 4—Air Parker’s Caher Davon, 8.0 (Dwyer) 3 Also started: 9 Cloudy Dawn 8.6, 1 Royal Irish 8.4, 13 Solitude 8.3, 7 Spalfish 7.10. Gladstone, Bluestone, Geneva, Tripoli, Devastation, and Caher Davon were the first away, but Glad Tidings ran into the load in a few strides, and, never being headed, won, after a fine race, by a neck from Bluestone, with Caher Davon half a length away third. Time, imin 3?sec. MANAKAU HURDLES, Of 275sovs. One mile and three-quarters. Mr H. T Barr’s Lloyds, by Monaco— Zcna, 10.8 (Deerey) 1 2 Mr Dawson’s Sphinx, 9.7 (APFlynn) 2 9—Mr J. B. Dunn’s Captain Paul, 10.0 3 Also started: 8 Black Northern 12.4, 1 Darby Paul 10.9, 5 King Try 10.4, 4 Bully 9.9, Miss Explosion 9.8, 7 Surplus 9.1, 10 Fuss 9.0. Surplus set the pace, and was followed by King Try, Sphinx, and Lloyds over the first hurdle. Going out of the straight Black Northern was pulled up. At the fourth fence Sphinx was on terms with Surplus, the latter then drawing away. Sphinx led into the straight, but Lloyds came with a rush, and won by a length and a-half, with the third horse seven lengths away. Time, 3min 2seo. KING EDWARD MEMORIAL, Of 650sovs. One mile and a-half. Mr F. Hall’s Bleriot, by Soult —Elf, 4yrs, 7.11 (Buchanan) 1 3 Miss Arnold’s Antoinette. 8.4 (Carr) 2 4 Airs Lindsay’s Royal Soult, 8.10 (R. E. Brown) 3 Also started: 2 Waimangu 8.7, 8 Gloy 8.6, Coromandel 8.2, 8 Jolle Fille 7.5, 5 Semolina 7.1, 9 Sea Pink 6.7. Antoinette and Coromandel were the first to get going, and passing the stand Jolle Fille, Semolina, Coromandel, and Sea Pink were in line, with Royal Soult, Antoinette, and Bioriot close up. Jolle Fille led along the back from Semolina, but six furlongs from home Royal Soult dashed to the front. Antoinette was first into the straight, closely followed by Royal Soult. The latter challenged at the distance, while Bioriot also made a forward move. Over the concluding stages a great struggle took place, Bleriot, on the rails, winning by a head, with Royal Soult a neck further back. Time, 2tuin 4i 2-ssec. EPSOM HANDICAP, Of 275sovs. Five furlongs. 7—Air F. Hall’s b m Waiorewa, by Glenapp—Tauhei, 4yrs, 8.0 (R. E. Brown) 1 1— Mr Parker’s Our King. 8.3 (D. Dyer) 2 2 Air Langton’s Jack Delaval, 8.9 (Steering) 3 Also started: 8 Electrakoff 8.9, 3 Tact 8.6, 10 Kakma 8.6, 4 Prince Soult 8.1, 5 Goldsize 8.0, 9 Alonorail 8.0, 6 Dido 7.13, Lucille 6.12, 11 Alahinga 6.10, Overtime 6.9, 14 Lady Elgiva 6.7. Our King led into the straight, followed by Waiorewa and Jack Delaval. In a rousing finish, Waiorewa won by three parts of a length, with Jack Delaval a neck away third. Time. Imin 7 2-ssec. MUSKET STAKES, Of 275sovs. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. 1— Air F. Hall’s b f Alorry Roe, by Soult -Erry Roe, 8,5 (M. Ryan) 1 2 Air Hannon’s Tinopai, 8.10 (Brady) 2 3 Air Do Latour’s Lady Alicia, 8.3 (Conquest) 3 Also started: 6 Alarconi 8.2, 4 Rosea 7.12, 5 Tikitapu 7 8. Tinopai was fretful at the post, and when the tapes were released she got away a clear length behind Lady Alicia and Alerry Roe, who were the first to begin. Alerry Roo quickly moved away from Lady Alicia, and, making every post a winning one, scored by two lengths and a-half from Tinopai, who came with a fast run, and beat Lady Alicia by a head. Time, 50 4 NORMANDY HANDICAP. Of 125sovs. Seven furlongs. Mr J. D. 1,. Moraghan’s hr g Tragedy King, by Soult— Romala, 7.13 (C. Brown) 1 Air Gall’s Goodwin Sands, 8.1 (R. E. Brown) 2 2 Air Denny’s Cloudy Dawn, 8.4 (Brady) 3 Also started : 8 Manuwera 7.12, 6 General Drouot 7.11, 9 Devastation 7.6, 10 A r irtue 7.4, 12 Sir Rupert 7.3. 4 Prince King 7.2, 3 Allegation 7.7, Light Blue 7.11, Abner 7.0. Cloudy Dawn was first away, but after a furlong had been traversed Tragedy King went to the front, and was never headed, winning by five lengths, with the third horse three lengths further back. Time, Imin 32isec WELTER HANDICAP, Of 275sovs. One mile. 5 Air S. Bradley’s b h First Wairiki, bv Wairiki—Leo Delaval, 6vrs. 8.5 (APMillan) 1 7 —Air Jackson’s Coromandel, 9.11 (Julian) 2 3 Air Stewart’s Wee Olga (Buchanan) 3 Also started: 12 Advocate 9.2, 1 Alaxii Alina 8.10, 2 Ngatimaru 8.9, 8 Tiresome 8.5, 12 Grenadier 8.2, 11 Admiral Soult 8.1, 4 Watch Chain 8.1, 10 Alaster Jack 8.0, 9 Duma 8.0, 6 Parawai 8.6. Wee Olga was first away, but soon gave way to First Wairiki, who subsequently led all the way, and won by four lengths. Coromandel came fast in the straight, and beat Woe Olga by half a length. Time, Imin 43sco. METROPOLITAN TROTTING. First Day—Tuesday, November 5. The New Zealand Aletropolitan Trotting Club’s November meeting was opened today at Addington in fine weather. As a result of yesterday’s rain the*track was very heavy when racing commenced, though, under the influence of the sun and wind, it improved as the afternoon wore on. There was a good attendance, including visitors from all parts of the dominion. The totalisator investments were £32,969, as compared with £27,418 on the first day last year. Results:— SPRING HANDICAP (saddle), of 125sovs, for unihopplcd trotters only. One mile and a-half. —3 Rosalie, 13scc, 1; 11 Golden Way, losec, 2; 5 Wild Bee, 15scc, 3 Also started: 17 Erin’s Tracey 2sec, 18 Blythe Lad lOscc, 4 Alyslic ICscc, 13 Dollywood llsoc, 14 J.C.H. llscc, 2 Stella Leigh 12sec, 21 Starshot 13scc, 16 Alice Woodburn 13scc, 5 Lady AVallace 13sec, 8 Mantle! 13sec, 9 Quick Eye 15scc, 7 Ophelia ISsoc, 15 Mayflower ISsec, 16 Frank Wilkes 15soc. 20 Spanish Luce losec, 1 Corinna ISsec, 19

Miss Nightingale 15©eo, 12 The Quack 15seo. Won by 12 lengths from Golden Way, who beat Wild Bee by two lengths. Time, smin 56scc.

EMPIRE HANDICAP (saddle), of 175sove. Two miles. —1 Country Bello, 9scc, 1; 10 Solo, 2sec, 2; 6 Treasure-seeker, 9sec, 3. Also started : 11 Lodi ecr, 7 Cavalier scr, 9 Link Dec, 3 Robert Emmett 2sec, 2 Lady Sybil 4sec, 2 The Next Ssec, 4 Chief tiny 7sec, 8 Wild Vioot 12sec, 7 War Cloud 12sec (coupled with Cavalier). Won by three lengths. Treasure-seeker was six lengths away, third. Time, 4min 57seo. NEW ZEALAND CUP HANDICAP (Harness) / Of lOOCsovs. Two miles. 7—Mr M. Maher’s b h Albert H, by Rothschild —Jessie M, aged, Bsec (A. Hendrickson) 1 s—Mr J. M'Cutcheon’s Ravenschild, 6yrs, 9sec (F. Holmes) 2 4—Mr J. Farrell’s Gleudalough. syrs, Bsco (K. MTvewen) 3 Also started: 9 Emmeline scr. 1 St. Swithin sseo, 12 Aberfcldy sscc, 13 Bright 6sec, 6 Princess Louise 7sec. 14 Gold Bell Bscc, 3 Rcdchild Bscc, 11 Quincey Bscc, 15 Prince Alert 8,-ce, 8 Little Tib Bsec, 10 Piecework 9scc, 2 Manderene 9sco, 16 Medallion 9sec. Manderene refused to strike gait at the start, and Gold Bell broke immediately and collided with St. Swithin, with the result that Pringle was thrown out of his sulky. Ravenschild at once wont to the front, and as they passed the stand the first time ho was followed, in close order, by Glond-alough, Prince Alert, and Albert H, while at, an interval of several lengths, came Piecework. Princess Louis, Little Tib, Quincey, Manderene, and Emmeline, with Aberfeldy and Rcdchild at the head of the next division. Going along the back Glendalough had taken charge from Ravenschild, Albert H, and Prince Alert. Piecework, several lengths back, heading the next bunch. As they passed the stand the second time Ravenschild had again taken charge from Glcndalough, Albert H. and Prince Alert. Going out of the straight Prince Alert ran up alongside the leading division, and Emmeline took fifth place, in front of Piecework. There was practically no change as they ran along the back the last time, a.nd as they turned towards the straight Ravenschild still held command from Glcndalough, Albert PI, and Prince Alert, Ravansohild was first into the straight, but Albert H came with a determined run, and, cutting him down in the final stages, won by two lengths. Glcndalough was four lengths away, third, and then came Prince Alert, Rcdchild, and Emmeline, close together. Bright stumbled alter going half a mile, and was pulled up. Medallion broke, and was pulled up at the end of a mile. Time. 4min 48 4-sscc. RICCARTON HANDICAP (Harness), of ISOsovs One mile and a-half.—B General Elmo, lOscc, 1; 1 Sunshine, lOsoc, 2; 2 Yellow Ribbon, lOsec, 3. Also started: 16 Radiant Mom scratch, 14 Bonification Isec, 11 Electrocute 3scc, 4 Gold Wood Bsco, 6 Red Mac 9sec, 13 Clotah lOsec, 15 ’Lady Lyons lOsec, 3 Apple Pie lOseo, 11 Miss Becky lOsec, 12 Maid of the Forest lOsec, 8 Jessie Hamlin lOsec, 9 First Alarm lOsec, 19 Hazelfield lOsec, 10 Lady Rattoo lOsec, 7 Gee Whizz lOsec. Won by a head. Yellow Ribbon was eight lengths away third. Time, 3min 33scc.

MIDDLETON HANDICAP (Harness), of 200sovs. For unhoppled trotters only. Two miles.—l Prince Gift, 22sec, 1; 2 Pukckura, 17sec, 2; 3 Bushranger, 20sec, 3. Also started; 7 Muricata scratch, 11 Clive sseo, 8 Adventuress Sscc, 10 Welfare 12sec, 5 Kelso 13sec, 6 Lord Cardigan 15sec, 4 Alonsoon 17sec, 9 Vigorous 17sec. Time, smin 4 3-ssec.

PROVINCIAL HANDICAP (Harness), of 300sovs. One mile raid a-quarter.—7 Terra Nova, 6sec, 1; 2 Gianella, Bgec, 2; 6 A 1 Franz, 9sec, 3. Also started: 8 Adonis Bseo, 1 Silver Princess Bs.ee, 3 Glendalough 7sec, 4 Beilis 9sec, 5 Sparkling Kola 9sec. Won by a length. Time, 2min 52 2-ssec. HAGLEY HANDICAP (Harness), of ISOsovs. One mile.—l Lady Child, ssec, 1; 3 Waterlog, ssoc, 2; 10 Idaho, ssec, 3. Also started: 14 Silver Black scratch, 12 Kalgoorlio 3sec,- 15 La Bello 3scc, 13 Our George ssec, 5 The Scout 4scc, 4 Ard Cairn 4sec, 6 Onward 4sec, 2 Crown Prince 4seo, 11 Troubadour 4seo, 8 Roma Rose s»ec, 7 Diving Bell sscc, 9 Grey Echo Sscc. Won easily by four lengths from Waterlog, who beat Idaho by a bare length. Time, 2min 23 3-ssoc.

ST. ALBANS HANDICAP (Saddle), of ISOsovs. One mile.—3 Tuatara, 7sec, 1; _9 Scottish Mac, 4soc, 2; 12 Francita, 7scc, 5. Also startcef: 8 Burmaganie 3scc, 15 Ned Corbett 3soc, 13 Bell Car 3sco, 14 Moa Dillon 3sco, 5 Prince Rufus ssec, 6 Dayspring Sscc. T. F. C. ssco, 1 Bcrmalino 6sec, 1 Bequest 7sec, 10 Early Dawn 6sec, 7 Rosemary 7sec, 4 Hamapuka 7scc, 3 Waterlog 7scc. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 22soc.

Second Day—Thursday, November 7. Although the overnight prospects for the second day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting were by no moans promising, the weather cleared early this morning. The track was heavy at the start, hut with the sunshine and brisk wind it improved rapidly as the afternoon wore on. There was a very good attendance, and the totalisator investments amounted to £28,372, as compared with £21,454 10s on the corresponding day last year. Results;

HORNBY HANDICAP (harness), of 200sovs. One mile and a-half.—2 Ard Cairn, 4soo, 1 : 4- Solo, 4sco, 2; 3 Crown Prince, ssco, 3. Also started: 2 Maelstrom 2soc (coupled with Ard Cairn), 6 Robert Emmett 3soc, 1 Don Caesar ssec, 9 Andy Regan sseo, 7 Our George ssec, 10 Harold Minto ssec, 8 Best 6seo, 5 Sunshine 6soc. Won easily by dire© lengths. Solo just got up in time to beat Crown Prince by a head. Time, 3min 48sec.

LYTTELTON HANDICAP (harness), of 200sovs. Two miles.—2 Country Belle, 2seo, 1; 3 Galvanita, 3soc, 2; 4 Persuader, 6sec, 3. Also started: 11 Elmwood scr., 1 Lord Dillon scr., 10 Bonification scr., 8 Link Isec, 9 Onward Isec, 5 Diving Bell 2sec, 6 General Elmo 2scc, and 7 Lyonnaise 4scc. Won by a length and a-hafl. Persuader was eight lengths behind Galvanita. Time, smin 7soc.

COURTNEY HANDICAP (harness), of 400sovs. Two miles.—6 Adonis, 7scc, 1: 12 Sparkling Kola. 7scc, 2; 10 Quincey, 3scc, 3. Also started: 9 Aberfeldy scr., 13 Gold Bell 3sec, 5 Manderene 4scc, 7 Dr Chutney 4sec, 14 Medallion 6sec, 11 Lord Hoathoote 7scc, 8 Schoolgirl 7scc, 1 Delia Bsec, 2 Frances Sscc, 3 Croesus 9soc, 4 Hue Elect 9sco. With a round to go Sparkling Kola ran to the front, with Adonis in hot pursuit, and Hue Elect third. Four furlongs from homo Sparkling Kola was eight lengths clear of Adonis, with Hue Elect, Dr Chub noy, and Quincey coming fast. Adonis

dosed on Sparkling Kola, and won a good race by two lengths. Quincey was four lengths away third. Time, 4min 55seo. WHITELEIGH HANDICAP (saddle), of 135sovs. One mile and a-half. —7 Erin’s Tracey, 2sec, 1; 5 Stella Leigh, 12scc. 2; 5 Mystic, 12scc, 3. Also started: 10 Repeater sor., 6 Bushranger ssec, 2 Armamenter 6sec, 1 Rosalie Bsec, 8 Saltair 12soc; 9 Dollywood 12sec, 4 Wild Bee 12sec. Won comfortably by six lengths from Stella Leigh, who defeated Mystic by a length. Time, 3min 42scc. ' NOVEMBER HANDICAP (saddle), of 200sovs. Two miles.— 2 Berm aline, 12sec, 1; 3 Link, lOsec, 2; 4 Electrocute, Bsec, 3. Also started: 7 Submarine Iseo, 8 Medallion 3sec, 5 Lord Heathcote 4soc, 5 Lodi osec, I Kalgoorlie lOsec, 1 Tlio Next 13sec. 9 Rosemary 13sec. Won very easily by four lengths, with fully 12 lengths separating second and third. Time, 4min 57sec. SOCKBURN HANDICAP (harness), of 235sovs. Two miles. —2 Treasure Seeker, 18sec, 1; 8 Kelso, 18sec, 2; 4 Master Raymond, l7sec, 3. Also started: 7 Redchild scr., 9 Mur;cata ssce, 11 Clive Bsec, 5 Adventuress lOsec, 10 Welfare 17sec, 1 Rothella 17sec, 3 Pukokura 17sec, 6 Lord Cardigan 20see. Won by three lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 58sec. RAILWAY HANDICAP (saddle), of ISOsovs. One mile.—ll Mains, 4sec, 1: 9 Beilis, 4scc, 2; 7 Bermaqnie, ssec, 3. Also started: 4 Eccentric scr., 8 Miss Forrie C 2sec, 10 Silver Black 4sec, 1 Tuatara ssec, 13 Moa Dillon ssec. 3 The Scout 7sec, 6 Prince Rufus 7sec, 2 Dayspring 7sec, 12 Troubadour Bsec, 5 Alliance 7sec. Won by a length. Time, 2min 17sec. ROYAL HANDICAP (harness). of 230sovs. - One mile. —3 Jingle, 3seo, 1; 7 Blackchild Boy, 4sec, 2; 6 Hue Elect, 3sec, 3. Also started; 1 Ravenschild Isec, 8 Marie Narolle 2sec, 2 Lady Child 3sec, 9 Franzie 4sec, 5 Rosebery 4scc, 4 Trill 4sec. Won by half a head, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 18 2-ssec. Third Day—Friday, November 8. For the third day of the New Zealand; Metropolitan Trotting Club’s spring meeting the weather conditions were excellent, and the track was in good order. Tho totalisator investments were a record, tho sum of £37,837 being handled. Daring the three days £99,177 passed through tho machine, as against £78,339 last year. Results:— LADIES’ BRACELET (Harness), of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half. —3 Huon Drift, 7sec, 1; 2 Frank Tracey, 7sec, 2; 1 Bacchus, Bsoo, 3. Also started: 16 St. Omer, 9 Royal Belle, 23 Lady M., 8 Merry Child, 19 Provocation, 7 Belle Atmore, 18 Pearl d’Or, 22 Ingomar, 24 Baron Franz, 1 Bonista, 20 E'sie Franz, 17 Silent Bell, 15 Little Joe, 12 Frandocia, 21 Kureopa, 13 George Hard, 25 Irvington V., 14 Eunice, 5 Dalwhihie, 10 Rudolph, 10 Specification Junior, 4 Tomoaria. 4 Alpine K., 1 Lady Ron*, 11 Jessie’s Dream, 6 Winter Rose. Won by a neck. Time,'3min 45sec. GOVERNOR’S HANDICAP (Saddle), of ISOeovs One mile and a-half.—l Bell Wind, Bscc, I; 5 Bushranger, 10eec, 2; 4 Erin’s Tracey, 2scc, 3. Also started; 2 Wild Tree 3sec, 7 Repeater sscc, 9 Lord Cardigan 7scc, 6 Monsoon Bsec, 8 Vigorous Bsec, 3 Armamenter lOsec. Won by eight lengths. Time, 3min 41 3-ssec. CHRISTCHURCH HANDICAP (Harness), of SOOsovs. Two miles.—Quincey, 7sec, 1; 3 Glcndalough, 7sec, 2; 5 Little Tib, Bsec, 3. Also started: 6 Emmeline Bsec, 2 Albert H. ssec, 1 St. Swithin ssec, II Gold Bell Bseo, 8 Adonis Bsec, 4 Mandarene 9sec, 7 Dr Chutney 9scc, 10 Sparkling Kola 9scc. Won by half a length. Time, 4min 38sec. AUSTRALIAN HANDICAP (Saddle), of 200sovs. Two miles.—4 Link, 9sco, 1; 7 Fusee, llsec, 2: 3 Sdlo, 9sec, 5. Also started : 8 Bright scratch, 10 Miss .Florrio C. 2sec, 13 Submarine 2sec. 11 Lord Heathcote sscc. 2 Diving Bell 13eoc, 2 Bermalino 6sec, 1 Electrocute 9soc, 5 Lodi lOsec, 9 Elmwood lOsec, 14 Cavalier lOsec, 12 Our George 12sec, 6 Robert Emmett 13sec. Won by two lengths Time, 4min 43scc. DOMINION HANDICAP (Harness), of 350sovs. Two miles.—2 Master Raymond, lOsec, 1; 1 Miwicata, scratch, 2; 4 Kelso, lOsec, 3. Also started: 1 Electrocute 3sec, 3 801 l Car Isec, 3 Coiner Bsoc, 7 Clive 3sec, 5 Adventuress ssoo, 6 Treasure Seeker 7sec. Won by a length. Time, 4min 52 l-ssoc.

METROPOLITAN HANDICAP (Harness), of 200?ovs. One mile and a-half. —1 Maelstrom, ssec 1; 2 Galvanitu, 7sec, 2; 6 Blaokchild Boy, ,2scc, 3. Also started: 3 Lady Child 4seo, 8 Bonification 6eec, 5 Aerial 6scc, 7 Calgoorlie 6sec, 9 Prince Warbeck 7sco, 4- Crown Prince 7ecc. Won by half a length. Time, 3min 35seo. ENFIELD ‘ HANDICAP (Saddle), of 220sovs. One mile.—2 Little Tib, ssec, 1; 8 Adonis, 3sec, 2; 3 Beilis, 4sec, 3. Also started: 10 Abcrfeld scratch, 1 Eccentric Isoc, 12 Miss Florrie €. 3seo, 7 Piecework ssec, 9 Bell Metal SeeCj 13 Medallion 6sec, 5 Bormagtiie 6sec, 14 Ned Corbett 6soc, 11 Rosebery 6sec, 4 Silver Black bsec, 6 Scottish Mac 6scc. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 15scc.

RECOVERY HANDICAP (Harness), of 250sovs. One mile.—2 Ravenschild, 7sec, 1; 1 Gianella, 6sco, 2; 3 Albert IL, Ssec, 3. Also started: 9 Emmeline scratch, 4 Prince Alert-Ssec, 6 Jingle 6-sec. 5 Princess Louise 7scc, 7 Bright 7sec, 10 AI Franz 7sec. Won by a length and u-half. Time, 2min 15sec.