RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

Otago Witness, Issue 3111, 29 October 1913, Page 51

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

GORE RACES. (Fbou Oub Special Reporter.) FrtisT Day—Monday, October 27. A gale of wind spoilt the pleasure of witnessing the first day. of the Gore spring meeting A large attendance included a big contingent from Dunedin, but the northern visitors missed the first race. During the day £12,883 went through the totahsator, as against £11,028 last year. Mr R. Hadley acted as starter, and got his fields well away, except in the Flying Handicap, the start of which did not look too happy, but it may not have been the starter’s fault that a slight mix-up occurred. Results: W AIMS A HACK HANDICAP. Of fiOsovs. Six furlongs. 3 —Messrs Price and Deegan’s bgGiralda, by Canrobert —Minorch, 4yrs, 8.1 (J. Wallis) 1 s—Mr Baxter’s Trireme, 7.12 (J. Beard) 2 I—Mr Robertson’s Brooksdale, 8.0 (Olsen) 3 Also started: 13 Lord Frederick 9.0, 10 Punchinello 7.0, Otakoho 8.0 4 Leading Lady 7.13, 7. Miss Dc Vere 7.13, 11 Sir Patrick 7.0, 6 Sea Maid 7.0 (including 51b allowance), 2 Aye Aye 7.5, 8 Royal Charley 7.0 (including lllb over), 14 Maslova 7.5 (including slb over).Brooksdale and Giralda were the first out, and in the run home the latter came away to win by a length and a-half from Trireme, who beat Brooksdale by a similar distance. Punchinello and Otakeho followed the placed horses. Time, Irain 16eec. DISTRICT HACK HANDICAP. Of 55sove. Six furlongs. 5 Mr T. B. MTntyre’s br m Buffer, by Canrobert —Tugela, 3yrs, 8.4 (A. M'Kay) 1 I—Mr Roberts’s Quirinus, 8.8 (Geaney) ... 2 6 Mr M'Glinchey’g Golden Rey, 8.4 (Milne) 3 Also started : 2 Nanda Devi 9.0, 3 Canrosa 8.10, 4 Kitty O’Shea 8.8, 8 Gundagai 8.8, 9 Neuroma 8.4, 7 Arapata 8.4, 12 Red King 8.4, 10 Farfarona 8.4, 11 CanrobLn 8.4, 13 Master Bainald 8.4. » , After going a furlong Quirinus and Buffer went clean away from the field. Turning into the straight the former drew out from Buffer, but at the finish the latter got up and won by half a length, with Golden Rey about five lengths away. Canrobm \ was fourth, and Arapata next. Time, Jmm 16 2-6 sec. „ SPRING HANDICAP, of ISOsova One mile and a-quarter. Mr H. Fried lander’s Flor a Macdonald, by ’ Boniform—Lady Locbiel, 3yrs, 6.13 (E. M Ooll) 1 I—Mr Hazlett’s Daringdalc, 8 4 (M Combe) 2 s— Mr Clark’s Officious, 6.13 (Robertson) 3 Also started : 6 Sombrero 9.6, 4 Bcckashore 8.4, 3 Queen’s Prize 7.1, 7 Good lime 7.0 (including 71b over). , Sombrero, Good Time, and Seekashoie were running in line as the field ran past the stand, and going out of the straight 'Good Time took charge, but gave way to Officious in the back stretch. Officious led up to the home turn, where Flora Macdonald van past Going on, the latter won by over ttuee lengths from Daringdalc, who w^' e Officious in the run home and beat her by a little over a length. Then came Seek ashore. Queen’s Prize, and Sombrero, Unit, 2min 13 4-ssec. MATAURA TROT, Of 70sovs. Two miles I—Mr W. N. Wilson’s b m Hmenioa by Gossoon-King Harold marc, 6yis, 22sec (W. Jones) 1 2 Mr Hazlett’s Topnotc, 28*0 g 5 Mr Hamilton’s Bell Flower, 7 ®®°, ner) 3 Also started: 6 Oostout ssec, 9 Punic Gift 7eec, 10 Siilverston 9seo. 6 Bellruth 12sec, 7 Little Kate 20scc, 4 Kawcka 20sec, 3 Tottywood 22sec. . , Hinemoa at once took charge, and, with Topnote lying next, led throughout, finallv winning, easing up, by three lengths, jwith Bell Flower 12 lengths away, just in front of Bellruth. Time, smin 12sec. EASTERN STEEPLECHASE, Of HOsovs. About two miles and three-quarters. 7 Mr W. H. Palmer’s b g The Brewer, by Blue Ruin, 6yrs, 9.7 (J. Kaan) 1 I—Mr Trilford’s Fritz. 11.0 (Humphrea) 2 6 Mr Keith’s Hcatherlea, 10.0 (A. M'Kenzie) 3 Also started: 11 Lugcon 11.9, 4 Renee 10 5,2 Kia Ora 10.5. 5 To Tua 9.13, 3 Max 9.11, 10 Scandal 9.8, 11 Craigleay 9.7. 12 Te Wae Wao 9.7, 13 Zingabee 9.7, 8 Northern 9.7, 9 Corso 9.7. . Kia Ora jumped the rails into the infield when running in the load with Fritz, Lugeon, and To Wae Wae. Coming down the straight Lugcon, Te Wae Wae, and Northern were at the head of a close running field. Te Wae Wae came down at the five-furlong post, and Craigleay at the four-fourlong jump. Before the last mile was entered on Fritz and The Brewer had drawn clean away from the others. Northern jumped over the rails at the first of the stand double. Como came down et the five-furlong post, and Max threw out at the four-furlong post. Turning for home The Brewer came away from Fritz, and won comfortably by six lengths. Heathorlea was third, over a. furlong away, and then came Zingabee and Lugeon. The others to complete Ur* course were Te Tua, Renee, and Scandal. Time, smin 3sec. FLYING HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. 1— Mrs J. Ellis’s blk h My Lawyer, by Blackstonc —Emmeline, aged, 8.10 (L. G. King) 1 J—Mr Smith’s Kostroma.. 7.9 (M Combe) 2 s—Messrs Snooks and Watkin’s Sea King, 9.2 (Oisen> 3 Also started: 4 Obsono 7.12 (inc. s!b allowance), 2 Carolus 7.12, 6 Lupulite 7.7. Carolus got badly away, and Lupulite also last ground. My Lawver began smartly, and was joined by Obsono and Kostroma. The trio led the way along the back. Turning for home Lupulite moved up. but ran wide, and My Lawyer drew out to win by over a length from Kostroma, who beat Sea King by a short length. Obsono was almost in line, fourth, and Lupulite was next. Time. Imin 14see. LABOUR DAY TROT, Of 60spvs. One mile and e-half. 3—Mr J. R. M'Murray’s ch g Fred, by King Tracey—Lady Maud, 4yre, 23sec (Owner) ] 2 Mr Hazlett’s Topnote, ISsee (W. Grant.) 2 7 Mr Hamilton’s Bellflower, 7scc (Owner) 3 Also started: 11 First Vue scr, 10 Cominanderite fteec. 13 Otama 13sec, 12 Ob-

server Msec. 4 Belle Thorne 15seo, 9 Kaweka 18scc, 8 Commanan Bell 23eec, 5 Harold Paso 23sec, 6 Massey 23sec, 1 Dban 23s ec, 9 Gold Tip 23scc. Fred at onco assumed command, and landed at tho homo turn throe lengths In front of lopnote. The latter moved up, but mixed near the post, and -was beaten by three lengths. Bellflower was eight lengths away, arid then came Observer and Dhan. Time, 3min 59seo. CHARLTON HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. * 5 Mrs J. Ellis’s b h Mosgiel, by Crksh--0 , ton—Moretta, Syrs, 8.12 (R. Ellis) 1 2 Mr Fnedlander’e Flora Macdonald ; 1 Tvr 7>l Q (in ,°% I R l , b {Baird} ..! ft 1— Mr Snooks s Glenowl, 8.12 (Olsen) .. ft Also started: 9 Thistledown 9.7. A KooK Ff r j? J-T* 8 Martian Maid 8.6, 11 Feo<W 8.4, 7 Tnumphator 8.2, 10 King Torrent 8.2. 4 Hesione 8.1, 3 Aphaea 7.8 (me. 61b allowance). Thistledown was left. Martian Maid, Hesione, and Glenowl were prominent aS they turned into the back stretch but Moagiel took charge after passing the fivorurlong post. Turning for home Glenowl was lying second, and Flora Macdonald moved up third. Onco in the straight Moa. gioi kept clear, and won under pressruo bft two lengths from Flora Macdonald, wh# beat Glenowl by four lengths. Then can# Ring lorrent. Triumphator, and AphaeA, lime, Imm 30sec. WELLINGTON SPRING MEETING. First Day — Saturday, October 25. . The W ellington Racing Club’s spring meetmg was commenced to-day in fine though dull weather. The course was holding when ' the racing commenced, but it improved considerably as the afternoon progressed. There was a large attendance, and the sum of £25,607 was put through the totalisator as against £9806 for the first day of the previous spring meeting. Last year, however, the weather was the worst that had ever been experienced on a race dav in. Wellington. Results:—RIMUTAKA HANDICAP, Of 140sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 Ladoga, 8.2 1 6—Lady Louisa, 8.6 2 2—Pavlova, 8.2 (carried 8.4) 3 Also started: 1 Toa Tore 8.6, 7 Kooya 8.4 (car. 8.11). 5 Master Lupin 8.4 (car. 8.8), 11 San Wai 7.13, 3 Sunbird 7.2 (iuc. 510 allowance), 16 Top Note 7.8, 8 Anguish 7.6, 10 Somniform 7.6 (car. 7.9), 14 Charle Rose 6.11 (inc. sfb allowance), 12 Guiding Way 6.9 (inc. 71h allowance), 9 Mouette 7.2 17 Hoopoe 7.2, 15 Borsi! 7.2, 13 Amity 7.0 (inc 21b allowance). 18 Salodo 7.0. From a good start Lady Louisa shot to the front, closely followed by Sunbird. The order was much the same as they swept into the straight, where Ladoga, who was always handy, came through, and finishing full of running, won by half a length, with the third horse a length and a-half away. Time, Imin 30sec. FIRST HACK AND HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE, Of 140sovs. Two miles and a-holt. 6 —Mr Bull’s, jun., b g Addnought, by Addington—Sou’-wcster mare, 9.7 (F. Putoher) 1 I—Mr Short’s Gondolier, 10.5 (Mr J. Shaw) 2 10 —Mr Hehir’s Himib ngi, 9.10 (H. M'Sweeuoy) 3 Also started: 4 Bollin 11.9, 9 Master Webb 10.9, 7 Grit Lawless 10.7, 3 Kingsway 10.7, 8 Fond Memory 10.5, 12 Major Webb 10.0, 11 Makari 9.13, 13 Maia 9.7, 5 Silver Monarch 9.7, 2 Ingenkender 9.7. Silver Monarch led over the water jump from Addnought, with Bollin last. Maia fell at the water jump and broke his back, and Fond Memory ran off going out of the straight. Along the back Silver Monarch was still •showing the way to Addnought, with the rest of the field close up. The post and rails brought Grit Lawless down. The positions were practically the same passing the stand the second time, except that Gondolier moved up into third position. Going along the back Ingenkender took third place from Silver Monarch and Gondolier, with Bollin a long way in the rear. The spare brought down tho loader and Gondolier was then left in command. At the next obstacle Ingenkender fell. Gondolier looked to have the race won from this out, but he tired considerably over the last furlong. Addnought was first over th£ last fence, and won by a length and ahalf, with the third horse a length away. Time, smin 43 l-ssec. SPRING SELLING PLATE, Of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. 1 — lion. J. D. Ormond’s b g Bootle, by Birkenhead —lanks, 8.8 (fW. Ryan) 1 8 — Mr W. Lile’s Katua, 8.8 (A. Olliverj 2 9Mr O’Sullivan's Princess Flo, 8.1 (B. Deoley) 3 Also started: 6 Overrate 8.3 (inc. 51t» allowance), 4 Turna 8.8, 2 Kilts 8.8, 3 Glenlivet 8.1, 5 Dithyramb 8.0, 7 Hansard. Hansard took up the running, but Kilts and Glenlivet soon raced past him, and showed the way to the half-mile post, where Bootle got in front. Coming on full of running Bootle won easily by two lengths from the fast finishing Katua, who beat Princess Flo by a similar distance. Time, Imin 18 2-sscc. * WELLINGTON HANDICAP, Of 400sovs. One mile and a-quarter. Mr L. 0. J. Manis’s ch g Renown, by Renown—Stepdaughter, syrs, 7.4 (A. Reid) 1 s—Mr Paterson’s Passadena, 7.12 (R. Berry) 2 13—Mr Golcllo’s Axiom, 7.7 (car. Also started: 8 Loe Angelos 9.2, 2 Emperador 8.11, 12 Mira 8.8, 10 Cheddar 8.6, 4 Peroneal 8.4, 11 Bvron 8.2, 3 Expect 8 2 (car 8.7), 1 Kilrain 7.12, 13 Imagination 7.7, 9 Lady Moutoa 7.7, 15 Ngatiruanui 7.7, 14 Seatondale 7.3, 16 Ceylon 7.3, 7 Iho Hague 6.12, 17 Semaphore 6.7 After some delay at the post the held (with the exception of Lady Moutoa) was got away on even terms. When they had settled down Peroneal was acting as pilot, with Byron and Passadena next. Passing the mile post Peroneal was just in front of Ariom. Byron, and Passadena, with Ceylon last. Three-quarters of a mile from home Peroneal was still in command, followed jby Expect, Ariom, Kilrain, and Byron, with Lady Moutoa and Ceylon last. When the straight was reached Peroneal, Expect, and Ariom were almost together. At tho distance Ariom looked to have tho race won. But Lord Renown came at a great rate on the outside and won by three-parts of % length, with the third horse a head ,away. Time, 2min 11 2-ssec. SHORTS HANDICAP, Of 150sovs. Five furlongs. 2- Mr F. Hall’s b f Merry Roe, by Soult —Grey Roe, 8.0 (J. Buchanan) ft

I—Messrs1 —Messrs W. G. and G. L. -Btead’s Bandiera, 9.0 (F. E. Jones) ... 2 5 Mr “ Highden’s ” Ermengarde, 8.8 (A. Olliver) 3 Also started: 14 Potoa 9.1, 3 Patronale 8.13, 13 Ginsy Belle 8.11. 12 Altcar 8.11. 6 Kaniki. 8.9, 11 Tree Lucerne 8.7, 8 Naumai 8.3, 8 Mount Victoria 8.1, 4 Beldame 7.10, 15 Leapuki 7.5 (inc. 51b allowance), 7 Styx 7.4, 9 Parewanui 7.1, 10 Suratura 6.13, 15 Glenfern 6 13. Naumai and Mount Victoria w c re bracketed. Naumai was the first to break the line, closely followed by Suratura, Merry Roe, and Bandiera- The last-named was chopped out after going 200 yards. Naumai led into the straight from - Merry Roe and Mount but Merry Roe then came away and won rather easily by three-parts of a length from Bandiera, who only got through halfway down the running. Ermengarde was a length away. Time, mm 3 4-sscc WAINUI HANDICAP, Of 150sovs. One mile. 3—Mr J. George’s hr g Royal Arms. 6yrs, 8.9 (A.-Olliver) ... ■■• ••• ••• 1 8— Mrllleppver’s Lady Laddo, dO 6 Mr Dudcr’s La Eeina, 10 3 (J. Buchanan) 3 Also started: 1 Bon Revo A). 6. 2 Haskayne 10.0, 11 Odessa 9.5, 7 Awahou 9.9 (inc. Sib penalty), 9 Merrie Frank 9.2, 10 Dearest 9.0, 4 Sea Pink 8.10, 5 Princess Moutoa 8.0. When the tapes wore released Dearest was the first to get going, with Awahou next, and Odessa last. At the half-mile posi Dearest was still in command-from Awahou, Princess Moutoa, Bon Rcve, Merry Frank, and Haskayne. Awahou then had charge of affairs, and led into the straight from Lady Laddo. who raced past Awahou and looked all over a winner, but just inside the distance Royal Arms put in his claim and won by half a head, with the thud horse a length and a-half away. lime, Imin 43 4-sscc. WELLESLEY STAKES. Of 650sovs. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. 8 — Hon J. D. Ormond’s b c Hymettius, by Hymettus—Dcrelist, 8.7 3 ' (W. Ryan) 1 7 Mr “ Highdon’e ” Pariform, 8.7 (Olliver) 2 6 —Mr Lowry’s Chime, 8.2 (J O’Shea) ... 3 Also started: 12 Roumania 8.7, 11 Redlight 8.7, 4 Reputation 8.7, 3 Football 8.4, (inc. 31b allowance), 9 Martian Princess 8.2, 10 Gargaron 8.2, 2 Castalia 8.2, 5 Charmilla 8.2, 1 Honesty 8.2. Chime was quickly in the van, with Martian Princess, Hymettius, and Honesty next. The order was the same as they ran round the home turn, but a little further on Hymettius took the lead and won by a length. Time, 50 2-ssec. FINAL SCURRY HANDICAP. Of 120sovs. Five furlongs. 9 Mr A. J. Fitzinaurice’s Merry Guy, by Merrie England—Delusion, aged, 7.10 (J. Buchanan) ... 1 8 — Mr Prosser’s Aratiatia, 8.10 (Telford) 2 Mr Harris’s Secret Link, 8 1 (Olliver) ... 3 Also started: 7 The Great Mogul 9.3, 3 Vocation 8.12, 7 Day Fly 8.2, 4 Adroit 7.13, 6 Bertrada 7.12, 12 Sir Mouta 7.12, 5 CourtlCy 7.8, 11 Elevated 7 6, 1 Lady Daylesford 7.5, 20 George 7.3, 16 Melpomene 7.3 17 Princes Laddo 7.3, 14 Helenios 7.3, 10 Miss Lena 7.0, 18 Toino 7.0, 15 Sartovna 7.0, 13 Arrahua 7.0 ’ An excellent start was effected, from which Aratiatia was the first to show out. Merry Guy challenged the leader at the distance, and a ding-dong finish resulted in Merry Guy getting the verdict by half a length, with the third horse three-parts of a length away. Time, Imin 3 l-ssec. Day Fly fell at the half-mile post. Second Day—Monday, October 27. The weather was splendid for the concluding day of the Wellington spring meeting, and in consequence there was a large attendance. The course w-as in excellent order, and tho racing was good, the times being fast and the finishes in some instances close. The totalisator put through £37,267 10s, as against £28,421 10s for the corresponding day last year—making a total of £62,874 10s for the meeting, as compared with £33,327 10s at tho previous spring meeting. Results: TARARUA HANDICAP, Of 140sovs. ‘ One mile. B—Mr C. Renault’s blk c Guiding Way, by Fontenoy—Guiding Star, 6 11 [inc. 51b allowance] (H. Young) ... 1 s—Mr Jackson’s Ima Rose, 6.7 (A. Reed) 2 I—Mr Easton’s Princess Moutoa, 7.6 (R. Berry) 3 Also started: 2 Master Lupin 8.2, 4 Kooya 8.0, 3 Lady Nolan 8.0, 7 San Wai 7.10, 6 Somniform 7.4, 11 Top Note 7.6 i (inc. 51b allowance and l£lb overweight), 10 Borsil 6.9 (inc. 31b allowance], 9 Roxer 6.10 (carried 6.13), 12 Sartovna 6.7. Lady Nolan and Princess Moutoa were the' first to show out from a good start, followed by Borsil. As they ran past the six-furlong post. Lady Nolan and Princess Moutoa were still in command from Master Lupin. Tho order was unaltered at the half-mile, except that Guiding Way and Ima Rose had improved their positions. When heads were turned for home, Guiding Way and Princess Moutoa were in front, but at the distance Master Lupin, on tho inside, and Ima Rose, on the outside, joined issues, and in a capital finish Guiding Way won by half a head, the third horse being a head away. Time, Imin 43 3-sscc. SECOND HACK AND HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE, Of 140sovs. Two miles and a-half. I—Mr E. Short’s b g Gondolier, by Gipsy King—Australian mare, aged, 10.12 (Traill) 1 3 Mr Hehir’s Himitangi, 10.0 (11. M‘Sweenoy) 2 4 Mr Bull, jun.’s, Addnought, 10.11 (F. Futcher) 3 Also started: 7 Master Webb 10.12, 6 Grit Lawless 10.5, 5 Kingsway 10.5, FoncT Memory 10.3, 9 Makiri 10.1, 2 Shyer Monarch 10.0, 10 Major Webb 9.12. Makiri showed the way over the first fence from Gondolier, Kingsway, and Silver Monarch; but, running out of the straight and along the back, Kingsway ran to the front, with Gondolier, Master Webb, and Silver Monarch as his nearest attendants, and Fond Memory last. Makiri fell at the sod wall. Kingsway had a big load when they entered the straight for the second time, and was still in front of Gondolier as they passed the stand. Addnought ran into third position as they left the straight. Kingsway came to grief at tho fence near the six-furlong post, leaving Gondolier in front. Fond Memory came down at the brush. Gondolier was in front when they crossed tho last fence, and ran in an easy winner by two lengths, with the

third horse four lengths off. Major Webb was fourth and Grit Lawless fifth. Time, 5m in 33sec. SPRING TRIAL STAKES, Of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. 3 —Mr F. Armstrong’s b g Adroit, by Field Battery—TTix, 8.‘2 (B. Deeley) 1 Mr Marion’s Pavlova, 7.3 (W. O Shea) 2 5 Mr Shearsby’s Ngarua, 7.5 (R. Berry) 3 Also started: 9 (Jtakura 8.7, 2 Vocation 8.7, 7 Hellenois 8.2 (carried 8.8). 10 Chilles 7.8, 13 Taione 7.3 (inc. 51b allowance), 6 Anguish 7.9, Ardent 7.5 (carried 7.7), 11 Charle Rose 7.3, 12 Mies Lena 7.3. Otakura was the first to find his feet, and led for a furlong, but Pavlova ran past him, followed by Adroit and Mouette. As they swept into the straight Pavlova was still in front, with Adroit in hot pursuit. She joined issue a little farther and a capital race resulted in Adroit winning by a head, with the third horse three lengths away. Vocation was fourth. Time, Imm 15 3-ssec. PEARCE HANDICAP, Of 300sovs. One mie. 1 — Mr P. Soamcs’s b g Ladoga, by feir. Laddo—Happy Maid, 4yn>, 6.9 (Berry) 1 3—Mr Atwood’s Expect, 8.8 (W. Young) 2 20—Hr Hughes’s Ngatiruanui, 7.4 (Lawless) 3 Also started : 11 Mira 8.6, 14 Cheddar 8.5, 10 Passadena 8.4. 4 Kilrain 8.2. 15 Byron 8.0. 7 Awahou 8.0. 9 Ariom 7.13, 19 Odessa 7.11, 5 Merrie Frank 7.11, 2 Glenfinnau 7.11, 17 True Lucerne 7.10. 13 Dearest 7.8, 12 Lady Moutoa 7.6. Parky. 7.5, Imagination 7.4, 16 Seatondale 7.2, 8 Lady Laddo 7.1. A capital start was effected, from which Dearest, Cheddar, and Parky were most prominent. The first-named was in front at the half-mile post, while Cheddar and’ Glenfinnan met with interference, and dropped back. Expect then improved his position. Once into the straight the colours of Tree Lucerne, Awahou, Kilrain, Byron, and Expect were most conspicuous. At the l distance Byron looked a winner, but Ladoga on the outside came with a good run and won easily by a couple of lengths, with the third horse a length away, followed by Byron, and Awahou. Time. Imin 42 3-sscc. JUVENILE HANDICAP, Of 250sovs. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. 2 Mr J. B. Reid’s b f Charm ilia, by Charlemagne II —Armilla, 7.6 (Berry) 1 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Hycttus, 8.4 (J. Buchanan) 2 3 Mr Lowry’s Balboa, 7.8 (J. O’Shea) 3 Also started; 6 The Spray 7.11, Columbus 7.11, 5 Consultation 7.4, 10 Redlight 7.4, 7 Martian Princess 7.4, 4 Prelusive 7.4, 8 Wahine 7.4. Hyettus was the first to move, followed by Charmilla, the rest being rather slow to get going. Charmilla ran past Hyettus when the straight was reached, with Oolumbus third. The former came on full of running, and won easily by three lengths, with the third horse a length away, followed by Columbus. Time, 48 l-ssec. CHAMPION PLATE, Of 500sovs. One mile and a-quarter. I—Mr F.-Hall’s b f Merry Roe, by Soult —Erry Roe, 3yrs, 7.6 (O’lShea) ... 1 4 Sir G. Clifford’s Autumnus, 9.0 (Deeley) 2 6 Mr Greenwood’s Empcrador, 8.11 (W. Young) 3 Also started: 7 Los Angelos 9.1, 5 Bronze 8.13, 8 Peroneal 8.9, 1 Bleriot 8.9, 5 Soltano, 7.11, 9 Immer 7.6, 2 Bonny Helen 7.6. Bleriot and Merry Roe were coupled. When the tapes were released Merry Rod was the first to find her feet, and she soon established a good lead. Peroneal wa* piloting the rest of the field, followed by Bonny Helen and Soltano. At the five fur* long post Merry Roe w r as a good four lengths in front of Soltano, Autumnus, and Empcrador. Merry Roe was still well clear of her field when the straight was reached, where Soltano dropped back, well beaten. Autumnus and Empcrador then challenged the leader, and she had to be kept moving to win by a length. A similar distance separated second and third. Immer was fourth. And Solt&no last. Tim©, 2min Q A-^SOC ' RUAHINE HANDICAP, Of 120sovs. Six furlongs. 4 Mr A. Alexander’s b f Sunbird, by Martian—Mary of Argyle 7.0 (H. Young) 1 9 —Mr Fitzmaurice’s Merry Guy, 8.6 (J. Buchanan) 2 6 —Mr Buchanan’s Lady Louisa, 9.2 . (V, Leo) 3 Also started: 3 Secret Link 9.2, S'!oa Tero 8.6, Rcwi Poto 8.6, 2 Iliad s Hero 8 5. 11 Sir Moutoa 7.11. 12 Princess Flo 7.9, 8 Bertrada 7.7, 7 Courtley 7.4, 10 Prince Laddo 6.13. 15 Cadonia 6.13, 13 Elevated 6.12, 16 Hoopoe 6.10, 14 Melpomene 6.7, 17 Sarbonite 8.7, 18 Arthua 6.7. Merry Guy got the best of an indifferent start, and was soon in front, with Lady Louisa next. As th#y reached the half-mile post Merry Guy was still showing the way to Lady Louisa and Sir Moutoa. Lady Louisa led into the straight, and looked all over a winner, but Merry Guy (on the inside) and Sunbird (on the outside), both under punishment, came with a rattle, and, in a capital struggle, the latter won by a head, while a neck separated second and third. Rewi Poto was fourth. Time, Imin 16 3-ssec. NAINAI HANDICAP, Of 150sovs. Six furlongs. 7—Mr E. J. Watt’s b g Tatterley, by Birkenhead —Tatters, 8.8 (L. Wilson) 1 I—Mr1 —Mr Alexander’s Patronalo. 8.8 (B. Deeley) 2 15 —Mr Williams’s Glenfern, 6.7 (Larnbess) 3 Also started: 5 Bon Revo 9.3, 7 Culprit 8.10, 2 Ermingarde 8.7, 8 Altcar, 6 Kaniki 8.3, 4 Peronilla 7.12. 10 Mount Victoria 7.8, 11 Beldame 7.3, 12 Kilts 7.1, 14 Leapuki 7.0, 13 Styx 7.0, 9 Surntura 6.7, 3 Aratiatia 6.7 (carried 6.11), 15 Glenfern 6.7. Patronalo was the first to break the line, followed by Aratiatia, but before the straight was reached Tattorly was in charge, with Patronale next. The former had to be ridden out to beat the favourite, who came again in the straight. Won by a length and a-half, with Glenfern half a length away. Time, Imin 15 2-ssoc. POVERTY BAY RACTIS. First Day—Thursday, October 23. The Poverty Bay Turf Club’s spring meeting was opened to-day in rainy weather, though there were warm and sunny spells at intervals. There was a large attendance. The totalisator investments amounted to £10,266, as compared with £10,551 on the corresponding day last year. The shrinkage

is attributed to the smaller attendance to-day as a resuit of the rain. Results: JUNCTION- HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. —5 Aidgown, 7.0, 1; 1 Astral, 9.2, 2; 2 Stiona May, 7.7. 3. Also started; 3 Chortle 7.8, 4 Our King 10.3, 0 Wee Itoso 7.0. Won by half a lon gin alter an exciting finish, with the child noise three lengufis away. Time, Imin 15 l-ssec. FIRST HuRDLEcS, of lOOsovs. One mile and tnree-quarters. —7 Fagot, 9.0, 1; 3 Lainsdorff, 2; 8 Doggerbank, 9.3, 3. -Also started : 1 Gaily Bridge 11.8, 2 Merrie Lad 11.4, 6 Game 10.4, 5 Auldearn 9.8, 9 Rerekbhu 9.0, 4 Forward 9.0. Won by half a length, with the third horse a length away. Game fell. Time, 3mi,u 20 l-ssec. COUNTY STAKES, of 70sovs. Six furlongs.—l Field Force, 8.8, 1; 2 Multiano, 7.3, 2; 4 Terakataj 7.7. 3. Also started: 3 Arosone 7.8. Half a length separated the placed horses. Time, Imin 16 3-ssec. SPRING HANDICAP, of 175sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—4 Vi, 7.3, 1; 2 Birkline, 8.8, 2; 3 Redloh, 7.7, 3. Also started: 6 Goldfinder 9.9, 1 Multiply 8.12 5 Montitorm 7.5. Won by a bare length, while inches separated Birkline, Redloh, and Goldfinder. Time, 2min 11 l-ssec. FIRST WELTER HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—7 Cloudy Dawn, 9.3, 1; 1 Kielder, 3.10. 2; 6 Scorch, 9.13, 3. Also started: s„Our Queen 10.6, 2 High Pressure 9.0, 3 Chortle 8.12, 4 Gazeka 8.7. High Pressure gave a lot of trouble at the start, and finally was left badly. Won by a couple of lengths, with the third horse three lengths away. Time, Imin 31 3-ssec. MAIDEN SCURRY, of 70sovs. Four furlongs.—3 The Nile 8.0, 1; 2 Multiplicity, 8.0. 2; 3 Berg, 8.0, 3. Also started: 5 Tribunal 8.0, 8 Raupani 8.0, 10 Gazalie 8.0, 1 Soultie 8.0, 4 Despatch Carrier 8.0, 6 Carburettor 8.0, 9 Marewa 8.0, 11 Leadligjit 8.0. Won by a neck. Time, 50 2-s«ec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 120sovs. Six furlongs.—2 Field Force, 6.12, 1; 1 Caher Davon, 8.4, 2; 4 Perceler, 7.0, 3. Also started: 3 Lord Possible 7.12. Won in a canter. Time, Imin 15 4-sseo. FIRST HACK HANDICAP, M lOOsovs. One mile.—3 Aidgown, 7.5 (carried 7.12), 1; Immensity, 7.3, 2; 1 Tatimi, 7.0, 3. "Also started: 6 Trieze 7.8, 8 Lord Guzeley 7.5, Multiano 7.5, 4 Bunkum 7.5, 5 Santiago 7.3, Won by a length, with Tatimi close up. Time, Imin 45 2-ssec. Second Day— Friday, October 24. The Poverty Bay spring meeting was concluded to-day in ideal weather, though teeming rain fell last night. The going for a vvnile was heavy. There was a good attendance. and the totalisator handled £11,355, as compared with £12,037 for the corresponding day last yejr, and the total investments for this meeting were £22,579, as compared with £22,588 last year. Results: SECOND WELTER HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. One mile. —2 Immensity, 8.11, 1; 1 Oou-dy Dawn, 10.0, 2; 4 Bunkum, 3. Also started : 5 Lord Gazeley 8.7. 6 Gazeka 8.7. 3 Muiitiano 8.7. Won easily by live lengths, with tne third horse a couple of lengtlis away. Time. Imin 47 2-sseo SECOND HURDLES, of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half. —4 Auldearn, 9.7, 1; o Fagot, 10.3, 2; 1 Lansdorff, 10.10, 3. Also started: 5 Game 10.0, 6 Doggerbank 9.3, 2 Forward 9.0. Auldearn made little or no attempt to clear the jumps, but simply smashed through each hurdie, leaving a gap at each one. Won by a short head, with Lansdorff a couple of lengths away. Time. 2mm 54sec. SECOND HACK HANDICAP, of SOsovs. Six furlongs.—3 Shona May, 7.6; 1; 4 Te Kakato, 7.6, 2; 1 Field Force, 9.10, 3. Also started: 2 Kielder 7.12. 5 Arosene 7.3. o Gazalie 7.0. Won by a neck. Time, Imin 18sec. MAKARAKA HANDICAP, of 150sovs. One mile. —1 Redloh, 7.9, 1; 4 Multiply, 8.9, 2; 2 Vi. 8.2, 3. Also started: 3 Goldfinder 9.7. Won by a length, with Vi a good third. Time, Imin 45 2-ssec. MAIDEN SCURRY HANDICAP, of 70sovs. Five furlongs.—2 Berg, 8.1, 1; 4 Multiplication, 8.10. 2; 2 The Nile, 9.0. 3. Also started: 1 Despatch Carrier 8.1. 5 Soultie 7.12, 6 Carburretter 7.11. 7 Lima 7.9, 3 Tribunal 7.9. 3 Opitiki 7.9. Won by a length, with the third horse close up. Time, Imin 4 2-ssco. ROSELAND HACK HANDICAP, of 80sovs. One mile.—2 Aidgown, 8.12, 1; 1 Tatimi, 8.2, 2; 6 Breeze, 7.5, 3. Also started: 4 Chortle, 3 Bunkum 7.3, 5 Santiago 7.0. A splendid fight between the first and second horses took place in the straight. Aidgown led by a neck, and Tatimi, ridden hard, succeeded in pushing his nose in front, but ’just on the post Aidgown made a desperate effort and landed home by an inch after on© of the best finishes seen on the course. Breeze was three lengtlis away. Time, Imin 46seo. WAIKANAE HANDICAP, of llOsovs. Five furlongs.—3 Our King 9.13, 1; 6 Peroeler, 8.5, 2; 9 Tribunal, 6.10, 3. Also started: 1 Astral 9.5, 5 Scorch 8.13, 7 Lord Possible 8.7, 2 Lady Thorn 8-2, 4 Shona May 7.4, 8 Wee Rose 7.0. Won by a length, with Tribunal clos© up. Time, limn 3 FAREWELL HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. —4 Redloh, 8.11, 1; 3 Oaher Davon, 8.8, 2; 1 Immensity, 7.7, 3. Also started: 2 Montiform 8.2. 5 Lord Gazeley 7.0. Won by a clear length, with the third horse two lengths away. Time, Imm 31 l-sseo. GREYMOUTH TROTTING CLUB. First Day—Monday, October 27. The Groymouth Trotting Club’s meeting was opened in beautiful weather, and there war a largo attendance. The totalisator put through £6761, as compared with £6281 on the corresponding day last year. —Results: PETRIE MEMORIAL HANDICAP.— Ingomar, 15sec, 1; Mangatina, llsec. 2: Miss Rita, 9sec, 3. Also started: Mada scratch. First Child 4seo, Triumph 10, Molly Darling 13, Silver Star 16. Won by a head. Time, 2min 39sec. BLA KETO W N H AN DICAP. - -Kopara Dick, 31sec, 1; Bisa, lOsec, 2; Chief Archer, 24seo, 3. Also started: Piracy scratch, Sidus 10seo, Highball 18, Telltale 18, Early Bird 31, May Patch 31. Won all the way by two lengtlis. Time, smiji 27sco, MAWHERA HANDICAP. Lucky Chance, 7seo, 1; Chief Spec, 12seo, 2; Roosevelt, leoo, 3. Also started: Miss Wallace Isec, Lord Audley 2, Lady Marion 5. lanto 8. Lady Lyons 9, Peony 12, Claribel 12. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 40 3-ssec. LADIES’ BRACELET—WestIand Lass, IBsoc, 1; The Searcher, 4scc, 2; Merry Whispers, 14sec, 3. Also started: Old Ginger 12scc, Bay View 12, Prudish 14, Lady Pat 14, May Patch 16, Lady Elaine 16, Sweet Note 16, Fairy Whispers 18, Royal Princess 18, Capewell 18. Charles Victor 18, Wallace Hall 18. Won easily. Time, 4min 9 2-sseo.

OOBDEN HANDICAP. Disappear. 14sec, 1; Bisa, 20sec, 2; Stonnless, 20seo, 5. Also started: Piracy lOsec, Andante 14, Motor 14, Law Chimes 21, Tereeima 21. Won fairly easily. Time, smin 6 3-ssec. CYCLONE HANDICAP.—Miss Reaper, 12sec, 1; Galician, 9sec, 2; Inquisitive, 12soc, 3. Also started: Bohemian scratch, Romany Rye Iseo, The Boss 5. Arcadian 7, Bay View 8, Maori Princess 10, Woodland Bell 10, Whispering Roy 10, Childless 11, Gonial 12. Won easily. Time, 2min 43sec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Winter Rose, 18sec, 1; Signoretta. 13sec, 2; Belle Q., 21sec, 3. Also started: Nod Corbett scratch, Mada 2eeo, lanto 2, Tapanui 9, Woodwild 11, Triumph 12, Zeppa 15, Lascar 19, Pyramis 19, Miss Audrey 11, Timepiece 21. ROA HANDICAP.—Romany Rye, ssec, 1; Pactoius, 16sec, 2; Discovery 11, 14sec. 3. Also started : Diction scratch, Bohemian Bseo, The Searcher 9, Arcadian 16, Chief Archer 16, Truce 18. Won by two lengths. Time, smin 9 3-sseo WAVERLEY-WAI-TOTARA RACES. WANGANUI, October 27. The annual meeting of the Waverley-'Wai-totara Club was held to-day at Waverley in fine weather. The totalisator put through £16,566, as against £12,903 last year. Results; — MORTON MEMORIAL MAIDEN.PLATE of 80sovs. Seven furlongs. —3 Kmg Chira, 8.11, 1; 2 Square Deal, 7.13/ 2; 9 Armature, 8.12, 3. Also starred: 5 Sunrose, 8 San Due, 1 Otaraa, 12 Lopetta, 4 Moirette, 11 Tikorangi, 7 Grandson, 10 Royal Loop, 6 Do Game. Won by a good half length. Time, Imin 32aec. PLYING HANDICAP, of 80sovs. Six furlongs.—3 Heather, 8.4, 1; 1 Lord Lupin, 8.11, 2; 4 Ratana, 8.3, 3. Also started: 5 Paoli, 8 Crawlord, 2 Yankee Doodle, 7 Convey, 6 Patroon, 10 Glacier, 9 Te Hou Hou. Necks separated tlie placed horses. Time, Imin 17 4-ssec. HURDLES, of 80sovs. One mile and a-half. —2 Kernalpi, 9.2, 1; 1 Sam Pan, 10.12, 2; 4 Sunrose, 9.2, 3. Also started: 3 Timothy, 5 Muleteer, 7 Admiral Bell, 9 Milibanks, 6 Tirohanga, 8 Kincardine. Won by a length and a.-half. Milibanks and 1 irohanga fell. Time, 2min 54sec. [WAVERLEY-WAITOTARA CUP, of -130sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—3 Manawakaba, 7.6, 1; 2 Con the Shaughran, 7.9, 2; 6 St. Gate, 7.2, 3. Also started i 1 Roosevelt 9.0, 1 Coromandel 7.8, 5 Lady Mcnchikoff 7.13, 4 Master Tupu'hi 6.12. St. Gate made all the running, but failed at the distance. Manawakaha beat Con the Shaughran by a long neck, with St. Gate a length and a-half away. Time, 2rain 13 l-ssec. WILSON STAKES, of 70sovs. Four furlongs. Weight, 8.0. —2 Zetca, 1; 1 Aster, 2; 3 Powder Fox, 3. Also started: Patroness, Zion, Sepoy, Wild Lupin, Succeed, The Diver, Erica, Invicba, Martingale, Bradmante, Recipe, Nalhu, Shelbrock. Galtee, Conney, Manaiaroa, Vieux, Sir Lupin, Merodist. Won by a head. Time, 52sec. 52s gc. BRKiWER HANDICAP, of SOsovs. Seven furlongs.—White Crane, 7.7., 1; 3 Heather, 8.1, 2; 6 Yankee Doodle, 8.3, 3. Also started: Invader, Patronymic, Ratana, Whakapona, Glen TulLoch, Rownet. Won comfortably by two lengths. Time, Imin SOgsec. MOUMAIIAKI STAKES, of 85sovs. One mile and a distance. —1 Draft, 8.5, 1; Muirette, 6.12, 2; 3 Otama, 6.12, 3. Also started; 2 Styrax, 5 Epworth. Won comfortably by two lengths. Time, 2min 1 3-ssgc JACKSON MEMORIAL STAKES, of 70sovs. Five furlongs UVeight, 9.0.—6 Sepoy, 1; 3 Powder Fox and 1 Kew, a dead heat for second place. Also started: Patroness, Zetes (carried 141 b penalty), Wild Lupin. Erica, Vestalis, Angola, Fisher. Won by a head. Time, Imin 4sec. OAMARU TROTTING MEETING. {Fbom Ouk Own Correspondent.) OAMARU, October 27. The Oamaru Trotting Club’s meeting was held to-day under conditions only made disagreeable by a strong wind and dust. The attendance was in the region of 4000, and included a groat number of visitors from both north and south, besides the country districts. The special train from Dunedin was crowded. The racing was good, though in some inrtances a few horses were given allowances that left those at scratch without a chance. There was a big speculative spirit, and the amount put through the totalisator was £9237 10s, as against £6393 for last year’s meeting. The amount might have been greater had not a considerable number of investors been shut out. The events were got off fairly well up to time, and the arrangements, though in some respects of a primitive character, were well carried out. The following are the results: TRIAL HANDICAP (Optional), Of SOsovs. One mile and a-half. Mr J. Conlan’s Hemeti, 15seo (J. O’Brien) 1 Mr J. Smith’s Quinaldino, 15sec (T. Logan) 2 Mrs Malone’s Silvcreau, 12sec (Messervy) 3 Rcdfcrn, M’Vca, Betty Beadon, Windhall, and Miss Satinwood were scratched, leaving a field of thirteen. Hemett showed the way, closely attended by Quinaldine, the pair running close together, and well ahead of the rest. .At the homo turn Hemett drew clear, and finally won by a length, with Quinaldine a dozen lengths behind, and Stanley L, George M‘Kinney, and Waihemo close up in that order. PUKEURI HANDICAP (Optional), Of SOsovs. Two miles. Mr T. Walker’s Pitch Dark, 17seo (Owner) 1 Mr Stewart’s Carl, 17sec (F. Holmes) ... 2 Mr C. Nichol’s King William, 19sec (M. Edwards) 3 Scratched: Benmorc, Heriot, Rosie M‘Kirmey, Bell B, and Byraii M. A field of 17 faced the starter. With three-quarters of a mile covered King William held a strong lead, with Carl and Pitch Dark in closest attendance, but the leader broke and lost ground, being passed by Pitch Dark, Carl, and FloradeL A quarter of a mile from home Carl was in front for a few strides, but was challenged by Pitch Dark, who was landed a winner by half a length. King William carnc fast, and was only a neck away from the second horse. Florad’el finished fourth, Truganini fifth, and King V sixth. Time, smin 12 2-sscc. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (Harness), Of 140sovs. Two miles. Mr A Fleming’s Breeze, IPscc (Owner) 1 Mr Lake’s Goldwood. 19soc (J. Messervy) 2 Mr Wilson’s Music, Bsec (Owner) 3 Scratched: Editha, Pearl Child, and Regina Belle. At the end of a mile

Bonista was in front, with Breeze and Goldwood next in order. The two held their positions for the next round, Music having in the meantime taken fourth position. Nearing the homo turn, Breeze went to the front, followed by Goldwood. The latter made an effort in the straight, but was beaten by two lengths. Bonista eased up, and allowed Music to secure third place Medallion, the scratch horse, finished fifth, a long way behind. Time, 4rain 46seo. AMATEUR HANDICAP (Optional), Of 40sovs One mile and a-half. Mr J. Delargy’s Black Satin, 13scc (Owner) 1 Mr Leddy s Little Shamrock, lOseo (J. Cass) 2 Mr Riddle's Hona Ariki, 13sec „ . . (T. Walker) 5 Scratched; Silent Bell, Bryan M., Hemett, Stanley’s Child, George M'KLnnev, Stanley e Pet, Miss Satinwood, and' \VindhalL This left a couple of dozen in the race, but it was the poorest investment event of the day. Black Satin, going well, soon established a strong lead, with Donation second and Little Shamrock third. The leader was never caught, and won easily by a dozen lengths. Donation was done with half a mile from home. Little Shamrock finished a length in advance of Hona Ariki, behind whom came Red Maid and Douglas. REDCASTLE HANDICAP (Saddle), Of 70sovs. One mile and a-half. Mr W. T. Lowe’s Georgie G., ISsec, (G. Stoddart) 1 Mr Rico’s Silent Bell, I6sec (R. M‘Caw) 2 Mr Allington’s Storm Cloud, 18seo (F. Holmes) 3 Scratched: Chatswood, M‘Vea, Adrian Hope, Lyndhurst, Stoker, and Imperial Iracoy. Georgie G. led the field throughout, and won by seven lengths. Ncanng the bend, Black Link, Storm Cloud, and Silent Bell were in that order, but. Storm Cloud broke, and fell into third place. Silent Bell headed Black Link in the sifaraight,' and finished a couple of lengths ahead of Storm Cloud, who had come fast and cut down Black Link. The Dairymaid secured fourth place in the last few strides. Time, 3min SO^scc. WESTON HANDICAP (Harness), Of TOsovs. One mile and a-quartcr. Mr A. Lake’s Goldwood, 12sec (J. Messervy) 1 Mr Ashby’s Editha, 7seo (T. Logan) ... 2 Mr Shaw’s Andy Regan, scratch (T. H. Probyn) 3 Snowdrift 12seo was the only other starter. Goldwood went away from Snowdrift, and soon established a strong lead, winning by half a dozen lengths } from Editha, behind whom, at a greater interval, came Andy Regan. _ FAREWELL HANDICAP (Optional), " Of SOsovs. One mile. Mr J Moore’s Imperial Tracey, seoc (G. Stoddart) I Mr O’Brien’s 0.8.5., Bsec (D. Henderson) 2 Alice Huon ' ...■ 3 Scratched; M'Vea, Black Link, Adrian Hope, Georgie G., Little Shamrock, Silvereau, Black Satin, and Stanley’s Pet. Pride of Rothschild and Stanley L. held the leading positions for half the journey, when Imperial Tracey came to the front. ’ At the turn' into tTTe straight 0.8.5. and Alice Huon ran into second and third positions, and a good struggle between the three leaders ensued. Imperial Tracey secured the verdict by two lengths, and a similar distance separated 0.8.5. and Alice Huon. Time, 2min 28sec. "C~X