RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

Otago Witness, Issue 3215, 27 October 1915, Page 56

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

SOUTH CANTERBURY RACES. (From Oub Special Reporter.; First Day — Thursday, October 21. The Timaru meeting -was opened in fine weather, and there was a good attendance. The going was hard. The investments totalled £11,355, or £2Ol short of last year’s figures. Results: OTAIA HURDLES. Of ISOsovs. One mile and a-half. 2 Mr W. George’s Silver Shield, 9.3 * , r ~ (Hegarty) 1 4Mr Carter’s Steperina, 9.2 _ ~ (Humphries) 2 5Mr Hustan’s Hatana, 9.2 „. (M'Sovcney) 3 Kmgsway lost his rider at the second fence. Silver Shield beat Daylight Bill by a short length, but the latter could not draw weight. Hatana was six lengths away. Time, 2min 49 l-ssec. TRIAL HACK HANDICAP, Of lOOso-'s. Five furlongs. 1— Mr Starky’s Week End, 8.9 (Jones) 1 3 Air M’Lean’s Pyjama, 8.9 (Donovan) 2 6Mr Griffon’s Bon, 8.9 (M’Combe) 3 Also started: 2 Bellshire 8.9, 4 Thaddeus 8.7, 6 Christmas Lily 7.10, 7 St. Ewe 7.2, 8 Malvolia 7.2, 11 Madrid 6.12, 9 H.gh Water 6.12, 10 Don Oharl 6.7. Bellshire and Pyjama led towards the straight, where Week End and Pyjama came away. Won by a neck, with the third horses six lengths away and Thaddeus and Bellshire next. Time, Imin 2 3-ssec. JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. One mile. s—£f” orls ’s Aerial, 6.7 (A. Griffen) 1 4Mr 1 homson’s Fonder, 7.0 (Lloyd) ... 2 3Mr Rutherford’s Spccialform, 8.13 , (Campbell) 3 Also started: 2 Palisade 9.0, 1 Down 7 7 Aerial led Palisade and Teviotdalo along the back. Aerial was over eight lengths ln front at the home turn, and finally won by three lengths from Fender, Specialform, after making up a lot of ground was a head away, and Palisade was a head ofi % fourth. Time, Imin 41 l-ssec. The winner lost his rider after passing the post. ELECTRIC PIANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. 2Mr Wise’s Charlotte, 8.0 (Jones) ... 1 5 Mr Biggins’s Sveaborg, 8.9 , ~ (Emmerson) 2 4 -Mr Harts Chudic, 9.13 (E. Griffen) 3 Also started; 1 Samison 8.3. Charlotte drew away from Samisen, and won _ comfortably from Sveaborg, with Chudic a length away, and Samisen close up. Time, Imin 2 2-sscc. PRESIDENT’S WELTER, Of 150sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 —Mr Sligo's Leading Lady, 8.9 (M'Combe) 1 B—Mr8 —Mr Thomson’s Countess Tolstoi, 8.9 (Donovan) 2 A—Mr Barr’s Jeannot, 9.10 (Emmerson) 3 Also started: 5 Snapdragon 8.13, 1 Lion <5.8, 6 Corinthian 8.0.

Won by a long neck, with Jeannot a length away, and Snapdragon next. Lion was knocked back and lost his chance. Time, Jin in 28 3-ssoc. SPRING STAKES, 07 lOOsovs. Four furlongs. 5 Mr Cross;'n’a Fmlcss, 8.7 t-Vf'Coll) 1 6 Mr Reid's Skirl, 8.7 (Eimm rson) ... 2 10 —Mr Holmes’s Reveller, 8.10 (Gibbs)- 3 Also started: 8 Moidant 8.10, 2 Concordia 8.7, 3 Comely 8.7, 12 M;ss Maronan 8.7, 15 Carpenter 8.7, 1 Floweret 8.7, 4 -Master Ranald 8.7, 8, Bothnia 8.7, 7 Meddlesome 3.7, 11 Beauty-form 8.7, 14 Bollrock 8.0, 13 Killena 7.11 Won easily by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Meddlesome lost her rider. Time, 50sec. KERRYTOWN WELTER. Of 120sovs. One mile 2—Mr Grigg’s Gunrcst, 9.0 (Lowe) ... 1 1 — Mr Wise’s Oharlcville, 8.9 (Beale) 2 Mr Septon’s British Rose, 8.0 (Campbell) 3 Also started: 5 Master Hamilton 9.8, 3 Gowanbrao 8.8, 7 Te Huia 8.6, Snowrakor 8-0-Won easily by a length, with the third horse two lengths away. Time, Imin 42 FLYING HANDICAP, Of 150sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Mr Boyle’s Martius, 8.11 (J. Pine) ... 1 4 —Mr Hobbs’s Peg, 8.2 (Emmerson) ... 2 1 — Mr Rutherford’s Encore, 8.12 (Campbell) 3 Also started : 3 Medley 8.1 Medley and Encore drew out, but in the straight Martins drew up and beat Peg by a length, with the same distance between the others. Time, Imin 15 2-ssec. Second Day—Saturday, October 23. The South Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting was concluded in oppressively hot weather, and clouds of dust heavily charging the atmosphere was in unwelcome evidence on the lawn. The fields raised clouds of dust, and the district is obviously in need of a good rainfall. The attendance was larger than on the opening day, but the excursion trains from Dunedin and Christchurch did not receive a great deal of patronage. Specialform won the principal event, going away from the field at the finish, and the Cup candidates finishing behind would, on the race, appear to have a very remote chance with her at Riccarton, 800 also put up an impressive performance, as she received a bad run in the early stages, and after running round the others into the straight, came away to win rather easily. During the day £12,867 went through the totalisator, making £24,002 on the meeting, or £316 less than last year. The profits of the meeting will go to the Patriotic Funds. Results : LEVELS HURDLES) HANDICAP, 120sovs. One mile and a-half. 4 —Messrs Poff and Going’s b g Master Hamilton, 10.4 (R. M‘Sovcney) ... 1 2 Mr George’s Silver Shield, 10.2 (Hegarty) 2 I—Mr1 —Mr Parson’s Crib, 11.8 (Humphries) 3 Also started: 3 Kingsway 10.9, 5 Steporina 9.4. Kingsway, Silver Shield, and Master Hamilton were running in close order along the back, leading Crib by half a dozen lengths. Master Hamilton drew away turning for home, and won by about five lengths from Silver Shield, who beat Crib by over three lengths, with Kingsway next. Time, 2min 47 l-sscc. OCTOBER HACK HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. 1— Mr E. N. M'Lean’s Pyjama, 9.0 (Donovan) f 4—Mr Starky’s Comely, 7.4 (H. Lowe) f 2 Mr Griffon’s Bon, 8.11 (M‘Combe) ... 3 Also started; 8 Aerial 10.1, 3 Finless 8.4, 5 St. Ewe 6.13, 6 Malvolia 6.12, 7 Highwater 6.9. Malvolia and Aerial led along the back, High water and Bon being slow to move. Pyjama and Comely took charge in the straight, and a good finish ended in a dead heat, with Bon two lengths and a-half away, and Sit. Ewe and Aerial next. Time, Imin 15 2-Sseo SOUTH CANTERBURY HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 1— Mr A. VV. Rutherford’s Specialform, 8.12 (J. Campbell) 1 2 Mr Friedlander’s Ardenvhor, 7.2 (R. Reid) 2 3 Mr M‘Kay’s All Ready, 7.9 (E. M’Coll) 3 Also started: 7 Palisade 8.8, 6 Meltchikoff 8.6, 4 Scotch Melody 8.4, 5 Fonder 7.3, 7 •Gold Coin 6.7. Palisade led to the first turn, but was steadied and gave way to 1 All Ready, who led a close-running field towards the fivefurlong post, where Ardenvhor commenced to come up to the leader. All Ready and Ardenvhor drew out at the turn, and landed in the straight over three lengths in front of the others, who were bunched. Passing the distance Specialform raced to the front, and going on won comfortably by three lengths from Ardenvhor, who beat All Ready by three lengths, with Fender a length away. Time, 2min 7 l-ssec. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. 2 Mr O. R. Wise’s Charlotte, 9.0 (F. E. Jones) 1 4 Mr Rutherford’s Samisen, 8.0. (Campbell) 2 3 Mr M‘Master’s Concordia, 6.7 (Mussen) 5 Also started: 1 Chudic 9.15, 5 Master Ranald 6.7. Chudic swerved, and cut into Concordia and Master Ranald'. This left Charlotte with a break of three lengths from Sainisen, who joined the leader, and then led into the straight. At the distance Charlotte had Samisen beaten, and won easily by three lengths. Concordia was six lengths away, and Chudic two lengths off next. Time, Imin 2soc. STEWARDS’ WELTER HANDICAP, Of HOsovs. Seven furlongs. 4 Mr W. H. Thompson’s Countess Tolstoi 8.10 (Donovan) 1 2—Mr Barr’s Jeannot, 9.8 (Olson) 2 I—Mr Grigg’s Gunrcst, 8.9 (H. Lowe) 3 Also started: 3 Teviotdiale 9.11, 5 Loading Lady 9.4. Countess Tolstoi took up the running, and won by a length, after loading all the way. Jeannot cut Gunrest out of second Elace by a short half-length, and Leading ,ady and Teviotdalo wore together two lengths away. Time, Imin 28sec. THE SHORTS, Of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. 3 —Mr H. A. Knight’s Madrid, 8.4 (Jones) 1 2 —Mr M‘Master’s Concordia, 8.4 (Olsen) 2 I—Mr1 —Mr Reid’s Skirl, 8.4 (Anderson) 3 Also started; 4 Moidant 8.7, 5 Bothnia 8.4 6 Beauty form 8.4. Bothnia was smartest out, and was joined

by Concordia as they turned for home, with Skirl lying next. In the last 100 yards Madrid cut do * n tho leaders, and beat Concordia by half a length, with Skirl two lengths away, and Moidant a bad fourth. Time, Imin 2scc. KINGS DOWN HACK WELTER HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. 1 — Mr O. R. Wise's Charloville, 8.12 (Olsen) 1 2Mr Lipton’s British Rose, carried 8.0 (Campbell) 2 6Mr Hutton’s Te Him. 7.7 (W. Humphries) 3 Also started: 8 The Corinthian 8.7, 5 Ormoloid 'B.B, 3 Reveller 8.2, 7 Snowrakcr 7.9, 4 Olga Carlovna 7.7. Charlevillo came away in the straight, and won easily by three lengths. British Rose beat To Hua by' a neck, with Reveller three lengths away next, lime, Imin 28 3-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of I2osovs. Six furlongs. 1— Mr H. G. Taylor’s Bee, 9.5 (Jones) 1 2Mr Grigg’s First Glance, 10.1 (Wormald) 2 4—Mr Hobbs's Peg. 8.6 (Anderson) ... 3 Also started : 3 Encore 3.12, 6 Medley 7.12, 5 Bcllshire 6.10. Bollshiro lost her rider in the first coupic of furlongs. Medley led along the back, and the field ran in close order into the straight. At the distance Eeo came away, and won comfortably by two lengths from First Glance, who boat by a length, with Encore close up. Time, Imin 14 4GORE SPRING MEETING. IFhom Our Special Reporter ) First Day—Monday, October 25. Tho Gore meeting was opened in cold and threatening weather, but beyond a mild shower or two tho rain held off. The track looked in good order, and the attendance appeared to be a record for the course. During the day £14,485 10s went through tho totalisator, or £245 10s above last year’s total. A good deal of money was shut out in several races. Results ; • WAIMEA HANDICAP, Of 70sovs. Six furlongs. 7Mr G. Small’s Lady Trent, 8.5 (H. P. Milne) 1 12— Mr Townson’s Fitzosborno, carried B.og (W. Robinson) 2 I—Mr1 —Mr Paterson’s Golden Rupee, 9.0 (E. Jones) 3 Also started: 2 Multoe 8.8, 5 Spanish Princess 8.7, 11 Champagne 8.7, 9 Firmhold 8.3, 6 Quirinus 8.2. 3 Veritas 8.0, 8 Golden Webb 7.13, 10 Garotta 7.7, 4 Benefit 7.7. Golden Webb, Golden Rupee, and Benefit led out from Veritas At the turn Lady Trent came on and won by over a length from Fitzosborne, who got up in time to beat Golden Rupee by nearly a length, with Benefit, Garetta, and Multoe next. Time, Imin 16 2-5 sec. DISTRICT HACK HANDICAP, Of 70sovs. Six furlongs. 1 — Mr J. E. Rogers’s Agreement, 8.7 (A. M‘Kay) 1 3Mr Roberts’s Parkwater, 8.7 (Donnelly) 2 5Mr Carey’s Glcnsponse, 8.7 3 Also started: 6 Master Ranald 8.4, Master Jim 8.10, 11 Outlook 8.8, 9 First Robert 8.7, 7 Eudora 3.7, 9 Jonbert 8.7, 10 Vasoorine 8.7, 8 Mine Sweeper 8.6, 2 Dorian 8.6, 11 Country Queen 8.6. Parkwater led all the way, but was beaten on the post by a nose. Glcnsponse was three lengths away, and Master Ranald finished next. Time, Imin 17soc. SPRING HANDICAP, Of 160sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 3Mr C. J. Hoywood’s Hosione, 8.6 (A. H. Wilson) 1 4Mr Flaneur’s Micky Free, 6.7, (Stonnell) 2 2Mr Rogers’s Neuroma. 7.7 (Rask) ... 3 Also started: Golden King. Hosione and Micky Free led the others. Micky Free and' Neuroma ran a bit wide at the turn out of the straight. Hosione and Micky Free landed in the straight together, and tho former won by a neck. Neuroma was over two- lengths away, with Golden King close up. Time, 2min 9 2MATAURA TROT, Of 90sovs. Two miles. I—Mr1 —Mr J. B. Thomson’s Louvain Chimes, 13sec (W. Jones) 1 4Mr Jackson’s Commander Bell, llsco (Qwner) 2 3Mr Reed’s Silver Shoe, 16scc (Owner) 3 Also started: 2 Matilda H. 4sec, 5 Bellflower ssec. Louvain Chimes won comfortably by eight lengths, with throe lengths between second and third. Time, smin 2 3-sscc. EASTERN STEEPLECHASE, Of 120sovs. Two miles and three-quarters. 8 — Mr W. Kain’s Royal Medal, 11.12 (O. Reed) 1 1— Mr M'Cubbins’s Black Sea, 11.12 , (W. Foilding) 2 2Mr Smith’s Tho Brower, 11.11 (R. M’Sevenoy) 3 Also started: 7 Cardiff 11.10, 11 Fritz 11.7. 6 Golden Grape 11.5. 9 Kia Ora 11.3, 5 Prairie Fire 11 3. 3 Milo 10.12, 12 Tolstoi 10.12, 10 The Jew 10.7, Waimahaka 9.7, 4 Dear Annie 9.7, 13 Silver Dirk 9.7, 14 Chappol Moh 9.7. Golden Grape and Milo led from Royal Medal when the field settled down. Royal Medal took charge five furlongs from home, and won all out by a length from Black Sea, with The Brewer four lengths off. then came Kia Ora, Golden Grape. Fritz, and Milo. Prairie Fire and Tolstoi ran off, and Dear Annie fell. Time, smin 52sco. FLYING HANDICAP. Of 115sovs. Six furlongs. 1— Mr N. Reid’s Robert 8011. 8.11 (O’Halloran) 1 7 —Mr Cross’s Icilrna, carried 7.12 (W. Robinson) 2 2Mr Robertson’s Rod Charm, 7.12 (Olson) 3 Also started: 4 Buffer 8.12, 5 Marsa 7.6. 3 Cortes carried 6.7, 6 Abo cariod 7.9. Red Charm lost three lengths at the start. Cortes lost his rider after going a furlong, and interfered with Robert Bell. Icilma led into tho straight, where Robert 801 l came on to win by a length , wi th Red Charm two lengths away, and Marsa a length off, next. Time, Imin 15scc. LABOUR DAY TROT, Of 80sovs. One mile and a-half. 12—Mr M’Oorkindalc’s Ridicule, llscc (Owner) 1 5Mr Davidson’s Kiwi, lOscc (Matheson) 2 3Mr Smith’s Papeete, lOsoc (Owner) 3 Also started: 1C Moilie M‘Kinney scr, 9 Red Diamond 6soc, 13 Ilazellield 7sec, 6 Ella Lyons IGseo, 8 Eunice lOseo, 1 Aero llseo, 4 Ann M’Kinncy Usee, 11 Jerry tho Wise llscc, 7 King Tuxedo llscc. Aero broke up. Eunice led for about a

mile, when Ridicule took charge and won by a length from Kiwi, who boat Papeete on the post, with Eunice and Rod Diamond next. Time, 3min 49sec. CIIA R LION 11A X DICAP, Of IZOsovs. Seven furlongs. 3 Mr B. Burgess's Hap Dha, B.b V U. Halloran) 1 5 Mr Fried!.slider's Cories, 6.19 fK. Ru'd) 2 I—Mr1 —Mr Robertson’s Reclshirc, carried 7.13 (Olson) 3 Also started: 6 My Lawyer 8.12, 2 United Service 8.4, 4 Rorke’s Drift 7.3, 7 King Torrent 6.12, 8 Sea Maid carried 6.7. United Service, Sea Maid, and lledshirc led along the beck. Sea Maid then dropped out, and Rorke's Drift jo hied the leaders. Hap Dha and Cortes moved up at tho turn, and in a good finish Hap Dha boat Cortes by a head, with Rodshiro a head away, and United Service and Rorke’s Drift next. Time, Imm 28 3-sscc. WELLINGTON SPRING MEETING. First Day—Saturday, October 23. Tho Wellington Racing Club’s spring meeting was opened to-day, in fine weather. The course was in good order, and tho racing throughout was interesting, there being a number of close finishes. there was a large attendance, including his Excellency tho Governor, Sir J. G. Ward, Sir Jas. Carroll, Mr Justice Denniston, the Hon. Mr Merries, the Hon. Mr Hcrdman, Sir G. Clifford, and tho Hon. J. D. Ormond. The total.’sator handled £32,323 as against £28,675 on tho corresponding day last year. Results : FIRST HACK AND HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE, Of 140sovs. Two miles and a-half. I—Agatha Green 10.7 (MSwconcy) ... 1 6 Otupai, 9.7 2 4 Chaltis, 9.13 3 Also started :Nita 10.6, Lady Renown 10.2, Rose Blush 9.11. Nita came down at tho first fence, and retarded Agatha Green’s progress, which allowed Chattis to get a long lead. Tho second time round tho favourite overhauled tho leader, and on entering the straight she was two lengths to the good. Agatha Green won easily from Otupai by a clear length, with Chattis six lengths away. Time, smin 43 2-ssec. RIMUTAKA HANDICAP, Of HOsovs. Seven -furlongs. 4 Sedd-El Bahr, 7.5 (Bell) 1 5 Thoughtful, 7.2 2 I—Seadown, 8.9 3 Also started: Plunder 9.3, Roumania 8.11, Arlington 3.9, Deviation 8.3, Ladogour 8.0, Martyress 7.11, Red Ribbon 7.11, Miraculous 7.9, Parawanui 7.8, Hyiatus 7.7, Mystified 7.7, Gold Painting 7.5, Rerehau 7.4, Tango 7.2, Marsinah 6.12, Wirakino 6.10. From an even start Gold Painting showed out in front, with Miraculous second. Approaching the straight the field was well bunched. The winner came with a rush, winning by a bare length. Time, Irnin 29sec ' SPRING SELLING PLATE, Of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. 1 — Hymettius, 3.8 (Buchanan) 1 2 Lady Dalcsford, 7.8 2 s—Medallist,5 —Medallist, 8.8 3 Scratched : Marsinah and Wailand. Hymettius wont to the front at tho start, and was never headed, winning by threequarters of a length. Time, Imin 14 l-ssec. The winner was sold for 150 gs to Mr T. Pritchard. WELLINGTON HANDICAP, Of 400sovs. One mile and a-quartcr. I—Montana, 7.12 (A. Reid) 1 10—Battle Eve, 7.7 2 3 Coldstream, 7.12 5 Also started : 2 Bonny Helen 9.0, Multiply 8.7, 16 Kooya 8.4, 11 Maniaroa 8.2, 9 Square Deal 7.10, 12 Bertrada 7.10, 6 Kaminohe 7.9, 8 Sir Knox 7.8, 5 Marco Bello 7.6, 15 Byron 7.6, 4 Tangihou 7.4, 14 Haumahaka 6.12. 13 Midnight Star 6.11. There was some delay at the post, caused principally by Battle Eve and Montana. Tangihou was badly loft. Square Deal showed out prominently in the run along the back stretch, closely followed by Maniaroa and Kaminohe, with the field strung out. Entering the straight Battle Eve was in front, with the others close up. Montana then came through, and won by a length, with half a length separating second and third. Time, 2min 8.3-ssec. SHORTS HANDICAP, Of 150sovs. Five furlongs. 4 Hyginas, 7.13 (Buchanan) 1 1— Three, 8.8 2 5 Tete-a-tete, 8.7 ■ 3 Also started: Chortle 10.6, Chakwana 8.9, Downham 8.9, Eligible 7.12, Master Achilles 7.9, Taringamutu 7.9, Ardent 7.4, Pariform 6.10. Chortle led to tho straight, whore tho field was well strung out. A close finish took place, Hyginas winning by a head, with half a length separating second and third. Time, Imin—a record for the race. WATNUI HANDICAP, Of ISOsovs. One mile. 3—lndigo, 9.9 (Dceloy) 1 s—Black Lupin, 8.0 2 2 Blackall, 8.8 3 Also started: Expect 10.2, Lady Louisa 9.3. Ceylon 8.3, Peroneal 8.0. Hygia 8.0. From an even start Hygia went to the front, closely followed by Black Lupin and Indigo. After entering the straight Hygia fell away, and Indigo came through, winning easily by two lengths, \Vith a length between second and third. Time, Imin 42sec. WELLESLEY STAKES, Of 750sovs. Four furlongs. 12 —Rockbound, 8.7 (R. Reed) 1 I—Egypt,l—Egypt, 8.7 2 7 Tmo Atua, 8.2 3 Also started : 6 Good Hope, 8 Maorilander, 4 Hyottus, 2 Thcstius, 3 Nystad, 5 Thames, 10 Sabana, 9 Communique, 11 Tinkler. From a good start Egypt went to the front, but when the horses were well down the straight Thestius was leading. Rockbound then put in a fast run, and, overhauling the leader, won by a head, with a length and a-half between second and third. Time, 48sec—a record for the race. FINAL SCURRY HANDICAP, Of l2osovs. Five furlongs. 1 — Botanist, 9.6 (Oliver) 1 2 Moutoa Queen, 7.8 2 3 Limpet, 7.6 3 Also started: Marimba 8.10, Sea Lord 8.9, Dribble 8.8, Happiness 8.7, Panmure 8.4, Martlet 8.4, Otter 8,1, Papauria 7.8, Pall Mall 7.3, Probation 7.3, Capwcll 7.0, Sir Musketry 6.10. Miss Clements 6.10, Maryland 6.10, Need 6.10. A good race resulted in Botanist winning by half a length, with Limpet the same distance further back. Time, Imin 6 4-ssec.

Second Day—Monday, October 25. The Wellington Racing Club’s spring' meeting' wets concluded to-day in dull and showery weal lu r. but Lie t o rs? was in good running order. '] here was a large attendance, includ ng the Governor, the Crime Minister, Sir J. 0. Ward, the lion. Mr Herd man. the Hon. Mr Ormond. Sir G. Clifford, and the lion. Mr Harries. The winner of the- Champion Plate received a great ovation. The totalis:;tor hand! d £41,761. as aga’nst £39.672 on the corresponding day la.-t year, me.k ng the total amount handled for the two days £74,084. Results : SECOND HACK AND HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE. Of 140r3ovs. Two miles and a-half. 4 Otupai, 9.7 (Lawrence) 1 1— Agatha. Green, 11.7 2 6 —Lady Renown. 9.7 3 Also started: Nita 10.9, Rose Blush 10.0, Chattis 9.7. Agatha Green took the load from an even start, followed by Chattis. The latter fell at the mile post, and Rose Blush ran off. Agatha Green led the field the first timo round, hut Otupai came to the front when entering the straight, winning easily by two lengths Time, sniin 38sec. TARARUA HANDICAP, Of 140sovb. One mile. 6 Dribble, 8.5 (Wilson) 1 2 Hylatns, 7.6 2 3 Thoughtful, 7.7 3 Also started: Midnight Star 9.2, Plunder 9.1, Roumania 8.8, Deviation 8.0, Martyross 7.9. Mystified 7.4, Parawanui 7.3, Marsinah 610 Won by a length, with the third horse a similar distance away. Timo, Imin 44 3-sseo SPRING TRIAL STAKES, Of lOOso.vs. Six furlongs. 5 Red Ribbon, 7.3 (R. Reed) 1 2 Sedd-el-Bahr, 7.5 2 3 Moutoa Queen, 7.8 3 Scratched: Fanraure, Merrv Andrew, Hylami, Pall Mall. Won by a length, with a length and a-half between second and third. Timo, Imin 15 l-sscc PEARCE HANDICAP, Of SOOsovs. One mile. 7 Taringamutu, 7.5 (Emerson) 1 11 —Haumakaka, 6.10 2 I—Goldstream,1 —Goldstream, 8.1 3 Also started: Exneet 8.11, Tattcrley 8.7, Multiply 8.6, Lady Louisa 7.13. Bertrada 7.9, Kaminoho 7.8, Marco Bello 7.6, Tangihou 7.4, Immer 7.0, Medallist 6.7. Won by a length and a-half, while a neck separated the second and third horses. Time, Imin 43sec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, Of 250sovs. Four furlongs. I—Tino1 —Tino Atua, 7.13 (A. Reed) 1 3—Nvstad, 8.0 2 3—HyHits, 7.12 ... 3 Also started: Thestius 8.3, Maorilandor 7.9, Rose Pink 7.7, Struggle 7.7, Thames 7.7, Tinkler 7.7, Lady Kilworth 7.4, Lady General 7.2, Native Lady 7.2, Multaino 7.2. Tino Atua went to the front at the start and was never headed, winning by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 49 l-ssoc. CHAMPION PLATE, Of BGosovs. One mile and a-quartcr. I—Desert1 —Desert Gold, 7.6 (O’Shea) 1 3 Nones, 7.6 (Emerson) 2 4 Battle Eve, 7.11 (Bell) 3 Also started: 2 Chortle 9.1, 5 Loyal Arch 7.6. Chortle was badly left. Desert Gold went to the front with a three lengths lead, and was never headed, winning by a length, with five lengths between second and third. Chortle was last. Time, 2min 9 4-ssco. RUAHINE HANDICAP, Of 120sovs. Six furlongs. 3 —Sea Lord, 8.7 (Oliver) 1 I—Limpet,l—Limpet, 7.10 2 9 —Rongora, 7.3 5 Also started : Marimba 8.7, Arlington 8.5, Panrnure 8.4, Happiness 8.3, Otter 8.0, Pearlform 7.10, Miraculous 7.8, Need 6.10, Inno I.addo 6.10, Sir Musketry 6.7, Miss Clements 6.7. Won by a head, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 17 2-ssec. NAINAJ . HANDICAP Of 150sovs. Six furlongs. I—Centre,1 —Centre, 7.2 (Buchanan) 1 3—Black Lupin, 6.12 2 6 Ardent, 7.0 3 Also started: Rinaldo 8.8, Tete-a-tete 8.7, Chakwana 8.6, Downham 8.6, Master Achilles 8.4. Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 15 4-ssec. WAVERLEY-WAITOTARA RACES. WANGANUI, October 25. The Waverley-Waitotara meeting was held to-day in showery weather. The sum of £18.333 was put through the machine as against £20,118 last year—a decrease of £1785. Results : BREWER HANDICAP—Lady Middleton 1, Crawford 2, Astor 3. Scratched: Avon Park and King Chiara. Won by a neck. Time, Imin 18 2-ssoc. MORTON MEMORIAL.—BIack Ada 1, Patronga 2, White Blaze 3. Scratched; Abalone. Won easily. Time, Imin 31soc. HANDICAP HURDLES.—Ngapoto 1, Royal Patron 2, Epworth 3. Scratched: Expedition. W 7 on easily. Time, 2min 27 2 WILSON STAKES—Bivouac 1, Tiora 2, Veto 5. Scratched: Black Ada. Vladineau, Vestalis, Leah Kleshna, Dood, Golden Harp. Won easily. Time, 52 sec. WAVERLEY-WAITOTARA CUP.—lma Rose 1, Welcome Nugget 2, Wild Lupin 3. Scratched; Kaniki. Won easily. Time, 3min 14 l-sseo. FLYING HANDlCAP.—Vladineau 1, King Chiara 2, Combustion 3. Scratched: Depredation, Bivouac, Glacier, Pargold. Won easily. Time, Imin 17 2-ssec. MOTJMAHAKI STAKES.—Lady Amai 1 ’Welcome Nugget 2, Glacier 3. Scratched: Paeroa Won easily. Time, Imm 45 15 JACKSON MEMORIAL STAKES.— Black Ada 1, Bisogne 2, Bivouac 3. Scratched: Zion, Fidelia. Tiara, Formosus, Kawarau. Koheroa. Won by a head. Time, Imin 6 2-ssec. WAIPAWA RACES WAIPAWA, October 25. The Waipawa Racing Club, _after an interval of five years since the withdrawal of its totalisator permit, resumed racing today, and the meeting was the most successful in the history of the club. The sum of £9711 was invested on the totalisator. Heavy showers made the course slippery in the latter part of the afternoon. Results: MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP.—Cross

Words 1, Circle 2, Lady Astrologer 3. Also started : Adriatic, Shifty, Crestfallen, Smora, Waterform, Woollhara, Lady Multifid. Won by half a length. Time, Imin 4 2-ssco. WELTER—Multicipal 1, Falstono 2. Finnistere 3. Also started: St. Onior, Munje, Ohinewairua, Coincidence. Won by a length. Time, Imin 3 2-ssec. WAIPAWA COUNTY HANDICAP Sicily 1, Pursefillcr 2, Carillon 3. Also started: Conziska, Belgian Maid. Won easily by throe lengths. Time, Imin 42scc. BRACELET.—Miss Perry 1, Royal Tiger 2, Impostor 3. Also started: Sensitive, Kiripuka. Won by a bare head. Time, 2min 16 2-ssec. Sensitive and Kiripuka fell. ELECTRIC HANDICAP.—CircIe Lady 1, Hymen and Royal Mary a dead heat for second place. Also started: Hakunga, Crestfallen, Cleft, Lady Multifid. _A capital finish. Won by a short length. Time, Imin 4 3-sscc. HOMEWOOD HANDICAP—Hunting 1, Alccses 2, Multipal 3. Also started: St. Omsr, Faistone, Otarna, Rongomai. Mon by a length. Time, Imin 45 3-sscc. RAILWAY HANDlCAP.—Astcrias 1, India 2, Carillon 3. Also started : Conziska, Porceler, Booth?. Won by a short head. Bootle fell in the straight. Time, Imin 18sco. HACK FLYING HANDICAP.—MiIo 1, Nightshade 2, Hymen 3. Also started : Ypres, Swallow, Dashcrboy. A punishing finish. Won on the post. Time, Imm 17 5-sscc. OAMARi: TROTTING CLUB. The annual meeting of the Oamaru Trotting Club look place on Monday, and attracted a large attendance from the. north as far as Christchurch, and from the south as Dunedin. What otherwise would have proved a fine day was marred by a strong southerly gale, which blew clouds of dust over the grounds, practically during the whole time that the racing was in progress. So thick was the dust that it was almost impossible to distinguish the horses, except when they were in the straight, and even then only the leading division could bo seen. A protest was lodged against B. Jardin. the driver of Arthur Dillon, in the Trial Handicap on the ground of alleged interference with. Oxendalo, hut after hearing all the- evidence It was dismissed. Favourites won nearly every race on the programme. The totalisator investments amounted to £14,015 10s, as against £12,758 for the corresponding day last year. The following arc the results MAIDEN HANDICAP (Optional). Of 9Csovs; seconcl 15sovs, and third lOsovs. One mile and a-half. 1 — Mr T. D. Paterson’s blk b Joe M'Kinney, by Young M'Kinney—Aggie, 6yrs, B«ec (A.. Pringle) 1 2 Mr J. Brown’s b g Postillion, syrs, 7sec (A. Smith) 2 4 Mr S. Stockman’s ch b Heathcote Chimes, 4yrs, Bsoo (U. Mahoney) ... J Also started: 9 Rudston scratch (F. R. Franks), 13 Eric Child scratch (S. J. Thomson), 12 Bendigo 2sec (T. Russell), 15 Blackall ssec (A. S. Hill), 16 Rankin sseo (P. M'Gradie), 3 Imperial Victor ssec (T. H. Hickman), 17 Country Boy sseo (R. S. Munro), 10 Bay Ribbon 6sec (D. Henderson), 18 Ladybird 6sec (J. Patterson), 12 ’T'hora 7sec (J. Cromie). 6 Almont II 7soc (C. Willets), 11 Child Haidco 7soc (J. Jones), 5 James Maddison 7sec (J. R. Blackie), 14 Madam Stanley 7scc (T. Nye), 7 Patard Bsac (T. Clare), 4 Chocolate Sloldier Bseo (S. Shakman). Joe M'Kinney established a good load early from Postillion and Heathcote Chimes, and going on won easing up by 75 yards from Postillion, who boat Heathcote Chimes by two lengths and a-half. Going down the back the last time James Maddison broke up badly when going up to the second and third horses, and thereafter didt not strike an even gait. Country Boy was fourth. Time, 3nu'n 54 3-sscc. TRIAL HANDICAP (Harness), Of Bosovs; second lOsovs, and third Ssovs. One mile and a-half. I—Mr1 —Mr J. Knight’s b c Arthur Dillon, by Harold Dillon—Authoress, 3yrs, 9soc (B. Jarden) 1 5 Mr F. Young’s gr g Royal George, 4yrs, 9sec (T. Young) 2 3 Mr J. W. J. Lewis’s b g Lloyd George, 4yrs, 9sec (N. L. Price) ... 3 Also started: 8 Quincey 801 l scratch (T. Logan), 7 Kit M'Kinney 9seo (J. Wall), 6 Red Empress 9soc (D. Warren), 9 Village Girl 9eec (C. Willets), 2 Vera K. IDsec (J Henderson), 4 Oxendale lOsec (A. Pringle). Arthur Dillon and Oxendale moved off together. Passing the stand the first time Arthur Dillon took charge, and led into the back stretch, two lengths in front of Oxendale and Royal George. Going to the far turn Royal George raced up to the leader, but the latter came away again and Oxen, dale closed up on Royal George. Going down the back Oxendale and Royal George made a forward move. Oxendale appeared to be interfered with by Arthur Dillon. who seemed to close in. Arthur Dillon then came on, and stalling off a challenge by Royal George, won by a length, with Lloyd George 50 yards away, third. Then came Vera K. and Oxendale. Time, smin 46 3-ssco. OAMARU HANDICAP (Harness), Of 250sovs; second 40&oys, and third 30sovs. Two miles. 1— Mr W. J. Moreiand’s b g Moneymaker, by Rothschild-—Cocoanut, syrs, Bseo (A. Pringle) ... ... ... ... 1 B—Mr J. Gemmell’s br g Specification Junior, aged, Ssec (J. Messervey) 2 6 Mr W. J. Doyle’s b h Disappear, 6yrs, 6seo (R. Logan) 3 Also started : 9 Medallion 2sec (R. M'Dormott), 3 Emilius 3sec (R. M'Donnell), 4 Waitchie 4sec (J. Henderson), 5 0.1. C. 7seo (F. Holmes), 2 Soda 7se<y (N. L. Price), 7 A 1 Franz 7sec (E. Cockerill). Moneymaker and Specification Junior took the lead from the start, closely followed by Soda, with the others well back. Going down the back, Specification Junior moved up alongside Moneymaker, and Soda also closed up a little, while Disappear also improved his position. In the run along the back in the last round Moneymaker held his own, and Disappear ran into second place. Moneymaker landed, m the straight a length in front of Specification Junior, and in a good race he won under pressure by three parts of a length, with Disappear two lengths away third, and Soda fourth. Time, 4min 50seo. AMATEUR HANDICAP (Optional), Of 70sov&; second lOsovs and third ssovs. One mile and a-half. 2 Mr A. Fitzgerald’s b in Miss Quincey, by Quincey—Minnie, aged, 15seo (J. Fitrgerald) 1 I—Mr1 —Mr F. Young’s g Royal George, 4yr», 14sco (F Voting) ... 2

7—Mr J/'Perry’s blk m Stella C., aged, 15scc (J. Perry) 3 Also started : 16 Cupid Whispers Ssec (J. Shaw), 10 Division Bsec (G. Haworth), 2 Lloyd George 13sco (A. Gallagher), 7 Queen Colo 13scc (J. O’Brien), 8 Mummery 14see (G. Carling), 5 Quicksand Msec {J. Wall), 9 Athol Donah Msec (J. Patterson), 5 Captain Stanley Msec (T. Clare), 4 Imperial Princess 15scc (D. Kennedy). Quicksand and Royal George were the smartest out, and were together for over half a mile, closely followed by Miss Quincey. Quicksand skipped at the far turn, and this left Royal George well out in front, apparently with the race in his keeping. In the run to the post Miss Quincey caught Royal George unawares, and won by a length. Stella C. was a long way back third. Time, 3min 52sec. PUKEURI HANDICAP (Harness), Of 130t-ovs; second 20sovs and third ISsovs. Two miles. I—Messrs O’Brien and Harvey’s b m Rosie M'Kinney, by Young M'Kinncy, aged, I4scc (J. O’Brien) 1 3 Mr A. C. Watson’s ch m Milda, aged, Msec (T. Logan) 2 s—Mrs5 —Mrs A. M'Plierson’s b g Allen Doone, aged, 9sec (R. Allan) 5 Also started: 4 Special Ribbon 13scc (W. Burrows), 6 Pitch Dark Msec (T. Walker;, 7 Bendigo Msec (K. Logan), 2 Dandy' Lyons Msec (G. H. Berry). Rosie M'Kinncy and Milda established a good lead in the first lap, and on entering the second circuit the former went away from Milda, and put a break of a dozen lengths between them. This order was maintained throughout, Rosie M'Kinncy winning by 20 lengths, Allen Doone nearly 100 yards away third. Time, srnin 7 2-ss.ee. WESTON HANDICAP, (Harness.) Of 150sovs; second 25sovs, and third 15sovs. Gno mile and a quarter. I—Mr J. B. Pearson’s b h Sungod, byHarold Dillon —My Mistake, 4yrs, 3scc (A Henderson) 1 4 Mr W. B. Clarkson’s b m Soda, 6yrs, 4scc (N. L. Price) 2 3 Mr R. Morten’s b m Bright Alice, 6yrs, Isoc (R. Dunne) 3 Also started : 10 Stanley’s Child sor (R. Logan), 6 Radiant Morn 3scc (R. ‘W. Franks), 8 0.1. C. 4scc (F. Holmes), 9 La Franz 6soc (E. Cockerill). 7 Prince Toronto 6soc (W. Black), 5 Annie Dillon 6sec (F. Frost), 2 Windhall 6ecc (A. Pringle). Windhall stood on the mark, and Prince Toronto would not settle down, neither taking any part in the race. Annie Dillon and La Franz were associated in the lead for the first half-mile, when the latter gave way to Soda. This pair ran together to the home turn, with Sun God in third place, and Bright Alice next. In the straight Soda went out in front, and half-way clown the running looked all over a winner, but iSun God challenged under pressure, and wore down Soda, winning by half a length, with Bright Alice a good half-length awav, third. Then came La Franz. Time. 2rain 59 l-seec. REDCASTLF HANDICAP (Saddle). Of HOsovs; second 15sovs, and third lOsovs. One mile and a-half. I— Mr A. Smith’s br g Dun Spey, by Satinwood —Miss Stanley. 6vrs. 9sec (j. M'Clellan) 1 II — Mr G. Birchfield’s b g Green Ribbon, syrs, 9sec (H. Proban) 2 9 —Mr M. O’Brien’s b m The Limit, syrs, lOsec (R. M‘ Don aid) 3 Also started: 10 The Chief 6scc (E. M'Diarmidl. 13 John Peel 6seo (S. Barr), 12 Chatterbox 9sec (J. Rainey), 8 Forest Child llsoc (O. Stoddart), 6 Dora M'Kinney llsec (R. W. Franks), 4 Stanley’s Discovery 12sec (E M'Cann), 2 Rhodesia 12sco (B. .Tarden). 5 Favonious 12sce (R. Logan). 7 Moneybox 12scc (J. O’Brien), 3 Stanley’s Pet 13seo (A. Pringle) Stanley’s Pot and Chatterbox were in front visaing the stand the first time, but entering the back stretch Dun Spey raced to the front, and going on won easing up by four lengths from Green Ribbon, who put in a good run over the last quarter. The Limit wn= four lengths away, third. Time, 3min 452-sec. FAREWELL HANDICAP (Saddle), Of 120sovs; second 20 sovs. and third lOsovs. One mile. 7 —Mr W. Black’s b g Prince Toronto, by Prince Imperial—Toronto marc, aged, sseo (E. M'Diarmid) 1 5 Mr A. Smith’s b h Dalwhinnie, aged, Isoc (E. M'Lcnnan) 2 4 Mr W. J. Doyle’s b h Disappear, 6yrs, 3soc (J. Bridges) 3 Also started: 10 Hamapuka scratch (F. Legg), 5 Chelston 3scc (A Pringle), 6 Caledon 4scc (H. Frost), 1 Scenery ssco (J. Ross), 9 Azile ssec (A. Warner), 2 Kokomoer Ssec (B. Jarden), 9 Pinowood 6seo (J. Dench), 8 Ccntrowood 6sec (C. Willets). Pinewood showed the way to the halfmile post to Prince Toronto and Kokemoer. Prince Toronto then took the lead, and won by two lengths from Dalwhinnie, who finished fast. Disappear was three lengths away, third. Time, 2min 23sec. AUCKLAND TROTTING MEETING. First Day—Wednesday, October 20. The Auckland spring trotting meeting was opened to-day. The sum of £9688 passed through the totalisator as compared with £9304 10s last year. Results: — MAIDEN TROT, of 75sovs. One mile and a-half. —Congo, 4scc, 1; Eruption, llseo, 2; Huia, Iscc, 3. Also started: Casket 7sec, Fitzroy 9sec, Lavinia lOsec. Singlet lOsec, Favour Royal lOsec, Hauraki lOseo, Miss Huon Junior llseo, Special Bloom Msec, Lelawn 12sec. Won by four lengths. Huia was favourite. Time, 3min 54 3-ssec. MIDDLE-CLASS HANDICAP, of 75sovs. One mile and a-half. —Rotomanuka, 9sec, 1; Derby Dillon, 13seo, 2; Miss Lonsdale, Msec, 3. Also started: Selkirk scratch, Belgian Queen 7sec, Proud Moor 9seo, Lena Patch lOsec, Dorothy Dimple lOseo, Miss Chevalier lOsec, Sweet Lilian lOsec, Haurina llseo, Arrah Wanna Msec, Sweetmeat Msec, Bush Child Msec, Salamander Msec. Won by a length. The winner was favourite. Time, 3min 53seo. SPRING HANDICAP, of 250sove. Two miles. —Mintson, 6sec, 1) Wallace Wood, scratch, 2; Wallace M, Bsec, 3. Also started s Prince Rufus 6sec, Bell Gray lOsec. Won by two lengths. Bell Gray was favourite. Time 4min 57 2-sscc. ONEHUNGA HANDICAP, of MDsovs. Two miles.—Cathedral Chimes, Bscc, 1; Flora M'Kinney, Bseo, 2; John Dillon, 9seo, 3. Also started i Clive scratch, Kempsey sseo, Lady Child 7sec, Skylark 12scc. Won by a length and a-half. The winner was favourite. Time, 4min 57 2-sseo. MOUNTAIN TROT, of MOsovs. One mile and a-half. —Kirikiriroa, 9scc, 1; King Capitalist, 13sec, 2; Teddy M'Kinney, 15sco,

3. All started. Won by two lengths. King Capitalist was favourite. Time, 3min 41 3-sscg STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of lOOsoys. One mile.—Master Park, scratch, 1; St. Trella, llsoe, 2; Annoyed, 4scc, 3. Also started: Woreoa. 7sec, The Next Bsec, Full Sail 13scc, Huon Patch 13seo. Won by a nock. Huon Patch was favourite. Time, 2m in 19seo. OCTOBER HANDICAP, of 150sovs. One mile and a-quartor. —Cromstall, 6soc, 1; Minston, 2scc, 2: Reuben, Bsec, 3- Won by two lengths. Minston was favourite. Time, 2min 57sec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. One mile. —Reggie Huon, ssco, 1; Floranz, Isec, 2; Resurrection, 2scc, 3. Also started : August Child scratch, Lady Rosier Isec, Sundial 2sco, St. Leo 3sec, Joan of Arc fisoc. Won by a length. Time, 2min 29 3-ssec. Second Day—Satuhday, October 23. The Auckland Trotting Club’s spring meeting was concluded to-day in perfect weather. M. Edwards, of Christchurch, carried off three out of eight races. The totalisator handled £13,376 for the day, making £23,064 for the meeting, as against £21,360 last year. Results: TRIAL HANDICAP (harness). One mile and a-half. —King Capitalist, ecr, 1; Roskill Belle, 16sec, 2; Congo, 4sec, 3. Scratched: Miss Marvin Downs and Hauraki. The favourite won casilv. Time, 3min 40sec. INNOVATION HANDICAP (saddle). One mile and a-half. —Salamander, 14sec, 1; Arrah Wanna, 13sec, 2; Skylark, 7scc, 3. Scratched: Striker. The placed horses led all the way. Skylark was favourite. Time, 3min 47sec. ALEXANDRA HANDICAP (harness). Two miles.—Wallace Wood, scr, 1; Bell Gray, llsec, 2; Dr Chutney, sscc, 3. All started. Won by the favourite by five lengths, with the third horse 20 lengths away. Time, 4rain 35 2-sscc. REMUERA HANDICAP (harness). Two miles. —Lady Child, 7eec, 1; Joan of Arc, lOsoc. 2; Clive, scr, 3. Also started: Flora M'Kinney ssec, Stone Bcldon 6sec, Resurrection 7snc. The* first two horses led all the way. Stone Bcldon was favourite. Time, 4min 47 3-ssoc. ELLERSLIE HANDICAP (Harness). Two miles.—Kirikiriroa. sscc, 1 ; Blackthorn, 6eeo, 2; Lady Wilmington, scr, 3. All started. Kirikiriroa took the load in the last mile, and held it, winning by a length. Blackthorn was favourite. Time, 4min 48sec. PAH HANDICAP (harness). One mile.— Cromstall, 3scc, 1; Specialist, 6scc 2; Silver Black, 6sec, 3. Also started: Master Park ecr, Huia Gray Bscc. The favourite won by a length under prcesurc. Time, 2min 12 3-5-soc. JUNCTION HANDICAP (harness). One mile and a-half. —John Dillon, sscc, 1; Wallace M., scr, 2; Sundial, ssec, 3. All started. The favourite won .easily by two lengths Time, 3min 35sec. CONSOLATION HANDICAP (saddle). One mile. —Ebony Lass, 9see, 1; Futurity, Isec, 2; St. Trella, 7ecc, 3. Scratched: Flora M'Kinney and Huon Patch. The favourite won by a length Time, 2min 21soc GREYMOUTH TROTTING MEETING. First Day—Monday, October 25. The Grcymouth trotting meeting was opened in fine weather, and there was a large attendance. The sum of £6857 was put through the totalisator. Results: PETRIE MEMORIAL. One mile and ahalf. —Soprano, 3scc, 1; Perfect Day, ssec, 2; Star Rose, ssee, 3. Also started: Fairy Whispers scr, General Joffro ssec. Perfect Day was favourite. Time. 3min 47 2-ssec. BLAKETOWN HANDICAP. Two miles. —Sergeant Havelock, Bsec, 1; Woodland Dell, 16sec, 2; Wayetar, 26seo, 3. Also started; Telltale scr, The Searcher 12sec, Match 12sec, Cobra 18cc, Capewoll 20sec, Dreamland 21scc, Wee George 26sec. Sergeant Havelock was favourite. Time, smin 6sec. LABOUR DAY HANDICAP. One mile and a-half.—Makomako, 2sec, 1; Lucy Wallace, 4sec, 2; Peony, 3seo, 3. Also started : Bonification ecr. Lady Poole 3eec, Rotorua 3seo. Makomako was favourite. Time, 3min 41 3-ssec. LADIES’ BRACELET. One mile and ahalf. —Gonial, 20scc, 1; Glen, 16sec, 2; Waystar, 20sec, 3. Also started: Telltale ecr, The Searcher 9sec, La Fontaine 13see, Westland Lass 16eec, Rosella 16sec, Woodvino 16sec, Whisperng Boy 20sec, Retrace 20soc. Waystar was favourite. Time, 4min 6scc. COBDEN HANDICAP. Two miles.— True Spec, 13scc, 1; Ella Wood, 6sec, 2; Matilda, 13sec, 3. Also etarted: Stormless 12scc, Lauderhill 13soc. Ella Wood was favourite. Time, smin 4 4-ssec. CYCLONE HANDICAP. One mile.— Miss Rye, lOsec, 1; Genial, 2; Dreamland, 13eeo, 3. Also started: Theseus ecr, Romany Rye 3-sec, Ethel Ball 6sec, Waimaira Bsec, La Fontaine llsec, Colintrave llecc, Woe George 16soc, Yankee Sal 16sec. Waimaira was favourite. Time, 2min 36 2-ssec TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. One mile.— Irving Wood, 18sec, 1; General Joffre. 18sec, 2; Little Rose, Msec, 3. Also started : Barmaguie scr, Ned Corbett Bscc. Rouble lOsec, First Child 12sec, Fairv Whispers 15sec, Counsel 20seo. Irving Wood was favourite. Time, 2min 32 4-ssoo. ROA HANDICAP. Two miles.—Red Heather, 7sec, 1; Norah M'Kinney, 7sec, 2; Woodland Doll, 16sec, 3. Also started : Romany Rye scr. To-night lOsec, Silver Birch 12sec. Waimara 12sec._ Colintrave 17sec. Red Heather was favourite. Time, smin 5s ec. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. RACING IN VICTORIA. MELBOURNE, October 24. The following is the result of the Moonee Valley Cup:—Gledwyn 1, The Lintie 2, Meerut 3. Twelve horses started. Won by a length and three-quarters, with the third horse a length away. Time, 2min llsec. The Hurclle Race resulted as follows: North-East 1, La. Fibelle 2, Black Step 3. Won by five lengths, with the third horse six lengths away. Time, 3min 53soc. VICTORIAN RACING CARNIVAL. TRAINING GALLOPS. MELBOURNE, October 21. On the training tracks this morning Cyklon and Greek' Fire covered a mile in Imin 4?isec. Naxberg put 14 furlongs behind in 3min Reputation ran the last five of 10 furlongs in Imin 31, sec. Gladwyn negotiated a mile in Imin 44iseo. A RACER CHANGES HANDS. MELBOURNE, October 21. De Gama was sold at auction to-day for 2000 gs. Mr Timms, of South Australia, •wax. ilia purchaser.