RACING NEW ZEALAND.

Otago Witness, Issue 3244, 17 May 1916, Page 56

RACING NEW ZEALAND.

FORBURY PARK TROTTING MEETING. First Day—Thursday, May 11. The Forbury Park Trotting Club opened its winter meeting on Thursday in beautifully fine weather, and there was an excellent attendance. The track provided good going, but appeared to be on the hard side, as there was only a mild cushion on the surface. The card provided interesting sport, and some fairly close finishes tfere witnessed. Racing commenced with the First Amateur Handicap, in which the field ran in much closer order than is usually noticed in these events. Brightchild began smartly, and piloted the way for a circuit, but then Bergan assumed command, and over the final lap nothing seriously menaced his chance. Degree looked to hold a good chance of landing second money, but a mix half way up the straight resulted in his finishing outside the first six. Both Brightchild and Robert R. tired after going a mile. The bulk of the money in the Domain Handicap came for Woodchild and the American mare Bonilcne. Woodchild soon took charge of affairs, and after piloting the way, finally stalled off Livingstone, who finished on a break and was beaten by over a length. The above-named pair were well out from the others over the last circuit. Sunrise was going well for about a mile and a-half, but Bonilene failed to threaten danger. She, however, looks a likely sort of a filly. Nora M'Kinney was moving up with a lap to go, but did not make much impression on the placed lot at the business end. The Bronzewing began badly, and never got near those in front of him in the Beach Handicap. The others ran in close order until a lap from home, but the final circuit saw the field spreading. With about three furlongs to go Imperial Princess supplanted Irvwin in the lead, and won by three lengths from Sir Gavin, who gained second place as a result of Irvwin going to a break a few strides from home Irvwin was running a good race until half a mile from the post, but then commenced to tiro. The scratching pen went through the names of Reggie Iluon, Adonis, Minston, and The King's General for the Kitchener Handicap, leaving a field of seven to face the starter. Tamarisk took up the running before completing the first furlong, in which Matchlight put in a break. Before going a mile Muricata had ranged alongside the leader's wheel, and remaining there until heads were straightened for home, came on to win by three lengths from Franzalena, who beat the tiring Tamarisk by two lengths. Moneymaker, who never looked particularly dangerous, finished four lengths off fourth. Annie K., who put in a bad break going down the back stretch for the last time, was always handy to the leaders up till that stage, but then dropped right out of it. Matchlight did not appear at home on the track, and put in skips which effectually settled his chance. The scratch horse, Denver Huon, could not get near the front division, and did not appear to bo acting too level. Muricata was patiently handled, and won comfortably at the finish. The sectional parts of the race were run in Imin 13 <T-ssco. 2min 21 2-ssec, 3min 54 3-sscc, and 4min 39 1-530 C. Erin's Queen was a strong order for the Innovation Handicap, but she put herself quickly out of court by failing to leavo the mark. Turning into the straight S*. Maunga fell, and brought down Promise and Myola. Rearguard took charge early in the race, and. stalling off Miss Alexa, won by a length and a-half. The first two drew well out from the others over the last half mile. The stewards _ held an inquiry into the cause of the mishap, and arrived at the conclusion that it was purelv an accident. Most of the field in the St. Clair Handisap put in breaks. A good favourite in

Gemma failed to get going, and lost her handicap. She then made a rapid move forward, but put in a bad break. Commander Bell was in charge four furlongs from home, hut broke, and gave way to Rummy, who was always disputing the leadership. From that on Rummy k( pt the lead, and won from Muungatui, Commander Bell finishing third. Bellflower was running close up third two and a-half furlongs from home, but extinguished an apparently good chance by putting in two breaks. She again broke coming up the running, and finished fourth, just in front of Miss Salisbury. Gemma showed a lot of p ;iee > n going away from the scratch lot during part of the race, and had evidently given fair reason for her favouritism. The field got badly away in the Jeffs Memorial Handicap. Reggie Huon did not come on with the others on the same mark, and failed to leave. Aberfeldy and Hectorata also failed to move, and The King's General hung on the mark. Bacchus and Wilkio established a good lead, and turning for home Wilkic had Bacchus beaten, whilst Minston was coming with a good run. Wilkio finally stalled off Minston. and won by a short length. Prince Poole was a bad fourth. The start spoilt what might have been a good race, as only the placed three got well away. It looked a foregone conclusion that Reggie Huon was unlikely to leave the mark, as he was dancing instead of getting into his hobbles. Still, it is questionable whether the starter should have sent away the limit horses whilst one of their number was anything but in line with them. It was difficult to distinguish the horses in the final event as they mustered at the post. Quadroon, Nore. and King Daphne led past the stand. Nore was in charge f our furlontrs from home, but rounding the far turn Jolly Girl ran to the leader, and won from Law Chimes, who put in good work over the last part of the journey. Quadroon finished close up third, then came Cappriccio. Nore, and Takio. There was not much pleasure in viewing a race run in semi-darkness, and if the club adheres to such a lengthy card, the fields, particularly the last o\ie, should bo marshalled and ready to start as promptly as possible on time. The sum of £16,533 10s was put through the totalisator, as against £13.347 for the corresponding day last year, when the weather was very wet. The war tax amounted to £372 ls'6d. The following are the results: — FIRST AMATEUR HANDICAP - (Sladdle), Of lOOsovs; second, 15sovs, and third ssovs. One mile and a-half. I—Mr J. P. M'Quilkan's b g Bergan, by Rothschild—Prince Imperial mare, syrs, 4sec (Owner) 1 B—Mr R. llaigh's blk m Immediate, syrs, 3sec (Owner) 2 3—Mr J. M'Corkindale's br m Sweet Chimes, syrs. 6scc (J. Dynes) 3 Also started : 2 Silver Patch scratch (A. D. Hudson), 7 Robert R. 2sec (M. H. Dawson), 13 Lady Tux 4scc (J. Hamilton), 9 Bonville 4see (R. A. M'Dowell), 14 Vi Tracey 4sec (T. Geary), 10 Ladv Mac 4sec (D. L. Legat), 13 General Mite 4sec (J. D. M'Curdy), 5 Degree 6sec (J. Nichols6n), 4 Promise 6sec (W. Wylie), 6 Cuirassier 6soc (R, H. Nicol), 12 Jimmy Campbell 6sec (H. Jetta), 11 Brightchild 6scc (A. G. Scherp). Brightchild was the smartest to begin of the limit lot, and had opened up a gap of six lengths from Robert R. as they ran past the stand. Brightchild held his advantage going down the back stretch, but with a lan to go Bergan camo away from a bunch, being followed bv Robert R. and Brightchild. Running clown the back stretch Bergan was increasing his lead, and Immediate ran into second place. Bergan came on to win by four lengths from Immediate, who beat Sweet Chimes by over a length. Then came Promise. Lady Mac, and Robert R. in that order. Degree was with the leading division running- up the straight, but broke and fell pway. Time, 3min 48 l-ssec. DOMAIN HANDICAP (Harness), Of lOOsovs; second 15sovs, and third ssovs. Two miles. 2 —Mossrs Lowe and Chapman's b or blk Woodchild, by Rothschild—Wood Nymph, syrs, 7sec (T. Annett) ... 1 3—Mr 11. Ellis's b. g Livingstone, aged, 9sec (J. M'Kowen, jun.) 2 4—Mr C. Hazlett's ch g Sunrise, 9sec (A. M'Lcllan) 3 Also started: 8 Pine Bell scratch (R. Allan), 10 Royal Rothschild scratch (D. O. Jones), 6 Nora M'Kinncy 2scc (H. Gaskill), 11 Silver King 6see (A. J. Wright). 13 Inchcapo Bell 6sec, (J. Dvnes), 1 Bonilene 7seo (F. Holmes), 5 King "Pirate Bsoo (A. Fleming), 9 Exmoor 9sec (S. G. Inder),_7 Patard 9seo (T. Clare), 12 Heatheote Chimes 9sec (D. Mahoney), 14 Trugela 9sec (G. S. Baker). Exmoor broke up at the start. Sunrise led out, but gave way to Woodchild, who was in charge running into the back stretch, where Heatheote Chimes broke badly. At the end of a lap Woodchild was a dozen lengths clear of Sunrise, with Livingstone threo lengths away, and Nora M'Kinncy moving up. Going to the far turn Livingstone moved into second place, but broke, and was again headed by Sunrise. Passing the stand for the last lap_ Woodchild was leading Livingstone by six lengths, then coming Nora M'Kinncy and Sunrise, eight lengths further back. Woodchild and Livingstone cleared out from the field in the back stretch, and the former won by a length and a half, with Sunrise 20 lengths away, third, then coming Royal Rothschild, Nora M'Kinney, Pine Bell, and Bonilene. Time, smin. BEACH HANDICAP (Saddle), Of 150sovs; second 22JUovs and third 7^sovs. Two miles. 3—Mr D. Kennedy's _b m Imperial Piinccss, by Prince Imperial— Problem. 6yrs, 13s:ee, (A. Pringle) 1 4 —Mr J. Duffv's b g Sir Gavin, syrs, 14scc (R. Logan) 2 I—Messrs. O'Shoa and Blackburn's g g Irvwin, aged, losec (E. M'Oann) ... 3 Also started : 11 The Bronzewing scratch (E. Buddicomb), 5 Silver Shoe lOsec (G. Reed). 9 John Peel lOsec (W Joiner), 2 Blackford 10se C (E. M'Dormott), 6 Seaward Spot i.2sec (W. Christie), 7 George M. Junior 12sen ,'.F. Henderson). 8 Green Ribbon Msec (F. H. ProbynK 10 Kaweka 14sec (A. Bills). Kaweka and Green Ribbon led Irvwin past the stand. The Bron/.ewini; was right out of it from the start. The rest of the field tan in fairly close order over the first circuit, and entering on the second round John Peel was heading Green Ribbon, the other runners closo up, and Kaweka bringing up the roar. Irvwin ran to the front in the back, John Peel lying second, Imperial Princess third, and Seaward Spot

fourth. Entering on the final lap, Irvwin led Imperial Princess by a length, with John Pool four lengths fiuthi r back, then coming Seaward Spot. Imperial Princess headed the field running into the back stretch, and landed into the straight five lengths in front of Irvwin. Imperial Princess won by three lengths from Sir Gavin, who beat the favourite by four lengths, the latter finishing in a break. Then came Silver Shoe and Blackford. Time. 4min 50 4-ssoo. KITCHENER HANDICA P (Harness), Of 250sovs; second i7£sovs and third 12-Jbovs, Two miles. 2—Mr J. B. Thomson's r m Muricata, by Mauritius—Ocean Wave, aged, '/'see (J. Bryce) 1 s—Mr5 —Mr M. Clarice's b m Franzalena, aged, lOscc (F. Holmes) 2 3—Mr A. W. Morse's blk c Tamarisk, 3yrs, Usee (R. Rcay) 3 Also started: 6 Denver Huon scratch (M. Edwards). 1 Moneymaker Bsec (A. Prinsjle), 7 Annie K. Usee iJ. .Tamieson), 4 Matchlight User. (J. Brankin). Tamarisk was hading .Annie K. as the field ran to the stand. Matchlight nutting in a skip, but not losing much ground. Muricata commenced to move up entering the back stretch, and Matchlight broke entering the straight. Tamarisk was. still showing the way as they ran past the stand for the second time, with Muricata closeup second, followed by Annie K., with Moneymaker -improving his position. Going down the back the positions of the leaders were unchanged. Entering on the next circuit, Tamarisk was. just leaeling Muricata. with Annie K. two lengths awav and Moneymaker and Franzalena three lengths away; Matchlight and Denver Huon apparently having no chance. Annie K. broke in the back run, and dropped rieht out, and, running to the far end, Franzalena commenced to move up a bit. Tamarisk remained in charge as the field went for the last lap, Muricata being on his wheel. The leader, however, tired in the run home, and Muricata won by three lengths from Franzalena, who beat Tamarisk by two lengths. Moneymaker was four lengths away fourth, and Matchlight a dozen lengths further off. Time, 4min 39 2-sscc. INNOVATION HANDICAP, (Harness), Of lOOsovs; second 15sovs and -third ssovs. One mile and a-half. 2—Messrs F. and O. Crum's blk g Rearguard, by ' Advance—Zulu mare, 3yrs, 6sec (R. M'Donnell) 1 4 —Mr W. S. Fairbairn's br rrj M ; ss Alexa, syrs. 7see (E. M'Cann) ... 2 3 —Mr J. Hende-son's blk g Belgian, 5 yrs, 6scc (J. Henderson) 3 Also started: 13 Ftheldana scr (J. M'Kewen), 11 Silver Patch 2sec (F. Holmes), 9 Bergan 2scc (M'Quilkan), 7 Landmark 4sec (A. M'Lellan!, 14 Robert R. 4soc (M. Dawson), 12 Kentucky Moor 6scc (T. Bryant), 16 John Patchen 6sec (J. R. Crossan), 1 Erin's Queen 6scc (A. Hendricksen), 5 In wood 7seo (R. Logan). 10 St. Maunga Bsec (G. Reed). 6 First Chime Bsec (J. R. M'Murray). 15 Myola Bsec (F. Henderson). 8 Promise Bseo (D. Cameron). Erin's Queen stood on the mark, and took no part, in the race. At the turn into the straight St. Maunga fell, and brought down Promise and Myola. First Chime led past the stand, but Rearguard had taken charge before a circuit had been covered. Turning out of the straight for the second lap Rearguard was leading Robert R., Miss Alexa, and Landmark, in close order, then coming Belgian. Landmark broke going down the back, and in the run home Rearguard stalled off Miss Alexa and beat her by a length and a-half, with Belgian seven lengths away, third. Landmark was six lengths further off fourth, and Robert R. next. Time, 3min 41 2-ssec. ST. CLAIR HANDICAP (Saddle), Of 120sovs; second 18sovs and third 6sovs. Two miles. 3—Mr A. Redcliff's b g Rummy, by General Pet— Kentucky mare, aged, 6sec (T. Annett) 1 11 —Mr D. Cameron's b g Maungatui, 6yrs, 14sec (Owner) 2 2—Mr P. A. Jackson's oh m Commander Bell, aged. 7sec (W. Christie) ... 3 Also started: 8 Bcllflowcr scr (J. Hamilton), 6 Miss Salisbury 2seo (M. Edwards), 5 Park-field 7sec (F. Holmes), 10 Massey 9seo (0. R, Hadfield), 12 Harvest Home 9sec (F. M'Gregor), 7 Dan Mac 12scc (F. J. Perriam), 1 Gemma 13sec (D. Legat), 9 Allen Doone 13sec (C. Willctts), 4 Royal Rothschild 13sec (D. O. Jones). Allen Doone and Maungatui were in front passing the stand, where Commander Bell ran into third place. At the end of a lap Rummy led Allen Doone and Maungatui, with Parkficld next. Rummy held his' place running for the last lap, Maungatui, Parkficld, Commander Bell, and Allen Doone close un in that order. Comma rider Bell had headed the field four furlongs from home, but broke, and Bellfiower, who had srot within striking distance of the leaders two and a-half furlongs from home, also spoilt his chance by putting in two bad breaks. Rummy kept clear, and won bv nearly three lengths from Maungatui with Commander Bell four lengths awav third. Bellfiower, who put in a further break, was fourth, and Miss Salisbury fifth. The favourite would not settle down. Time, 4min 50 2-ssec. JEFFS MEMORIAL HANDICAP (Harness), Of 150sovs; second and third 7J,-sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 9_Mrs J. JefiVs b g Wilkie, by Kentucky Wilkes, aged, 4sec (R. Allan) 1 o Mr-T Sheen's b h Minston, syrs, scr 6 (J. Bryce) 2 7—Mr O. R. Wise's eh g Bacchus, 6yrs, 4seo (J. Henderson) 3 Also started: 6 The King's General, lsec (E M'Cann), 4 Law Chimes 4sec (F. Holmes), 3 Hcctorata 3sec (A. M'Lellan), 8 Abcrfcldy 3sec (P. L. Eden), 5 Prince Poole 4scc (J. Brankin), 1 Reggie Huon 4sec (M. Edwards). . Hcctorata, Reggie Huon, and Aberfeldy did not leave the mark, and The King's General was slow to move. Bacchus led Wilkie down the back, and with a lap to go the pair were a dozen lengths in front of Prince Poole, followed by Minston, the others hopelessly out of it. Minston put in a Teat run down the back stretch, and caught Bacchus in the straight, but was beaten by Wilkie by a short length, with Bacchus, eight lengths away, third, and Prince Poole a bad fourth. Time, 2min 54sec. FLYING HANDICAP (Saddle), Of 130sovs; second 19|sovs and third 6isovs. One mile. B—Mr D. C. Jolly's ch m Jollie Girl, by Rothschild—Noveldalc, 4yrs, 6sec (F. J. Pcrriam) ... 1

12—Mr M. Clarice's b m Law Chimes. syrs, 4sec (R, Roay) 2 I—Mr W. N. Wilson's ch g Quadroon, 4yrs. Sseo (C. Langley) 3 Also started : 15 Kinetic scr (11. M'Lrod), 2 Cappriccio 4see (E. M'Dermott), 1 Matchlight ssec (W. X. Wilson). 13 Piecework 6sec (J. Brankin). 7 Corbell 7eec (H. Frost), 9 0.1. C. 7sec (F. Holmes, jun.), 3 King Daphne 7»cc (A. M'Grcgoi), 14 Sparkling Kola 7sce (F. Henderson), b Takio Bscc (J. Olson), 6 Arbiter Bsoc (E. M'Lennan), 11 Nore Ssoc (J. Jamieson), 5 Texas Bsec (W. Wright), 4 Leading Light osi c (O. Sinclair), 10 Caretta osi'C (T. Bryant). Takio and Arbiter and Quadroon and Matchlight were coupled on the machine. King Daphne, Quadroon, and Nore showed the way past the stand. Kinetic was slow to move. Two furlongs from home Jollie Girl ran up to the leaders, and, going on, just beat Law Chimes, who came fast in the straight. Quadroon was two lengths away, third, then coming Cappricico, Nore, and Takio. Time, 2min 19 2-ssec.

Second Day—Saturday, May 13. The Foibiuy Park Trotting Club's winter meeting was concluded on Saturday in lino but coldish weather, a north-easterly wind imparting a touch 'jf winter to the atmosphere, lbc tiack was in firm order, but the wind did not assist towards the putting up of fast times. During the day the running of gome of the winners was the cause of inquiry, but the stewards did not find sufficient reason to niter the figures hoisted by the' judge. At the outset the attendance was not particularly large, but after the first couple of races the enclosures filled up so well as to represent one of the best musters ever seen on the course. The card provided some interesting racing, and the majority of the events were climaxed by fairly close finishes, and on one occasion the judge had to register a dead-heat. Most of the fields mixed their gaits in the Second Amateur Handicap, in which Degree had the result apparently in safe keeping when well out in front two furlongs from home. A bad break, however, put him right out of it, and loft Jimmy Campbell to win by four lengths from Thora, who gained second money as a result of Almont junior mixing a few strides from the post. Outside the placed Jot Mayfield was showing pace, but nullified it by putting in breaks after getting fairly close to the leaders. Silver King was also well up, but failed to gain a place. ■ Mabel Wood was elected a good favourite for the Pacific Handicap, in which Robert R. began smartly and opened up a gap of a dozen lengths in the first furlong. Robert R. was piloting the way until about four furlongs from home, when he gave way to Bergan, with Mabel Wood and Moorland running close up. Turning for home Bergan and Moorland drew out from the others, and after a good race home, the judge was unable to separate them. Robert R. finished third, about a dozen lengths off, with Mabel Wood and Belgian close up. The favourite, who is a sister to Admiral Wood, whilst always handy over the first mile, failed to show sufficient brilliancy to get amongst the money. Captain Stanley appeared to have a good chance of landing the Dunedin Handicap, but he commenced to mix when in charge four furlongs from home, and lost place to Blackford, who then kept clear, and won by over six lengths from Silver Shoe, who beat Captain Stanley by a neck in a good finish for second place. Green Ribbon finished close up, fourth. Seaward Spot faded right out after being prominent in the first part, Bellfiower lost her chance through mixing, and Imperial Princess and Irvwin could not get to.the leaders. After the race protests were lodged against the winner on the ground of inconsistent running, and another against the second for interference. After consideration, both were dismissed by the stewards. Minston was sent out a strong favourite for the Winter Oats, carrying more than twice the support accorded the second favourite, Franzalena. Matchlight, actingmore kindly than on the first day, kept charge from the move-off and won by a length. Franzalena was easing up wdien beaten, and The King's General commenced to fade out over a circuit from homo. Denver Huon was called off for anticipating his bell. The time was slower than the class, but a fair breeze was blowing, and did not assist the watch. M. Edwards was fined £1 for beating his bell, and E. M'Cann, on being questioned as to why he did not persevere with The King's General, stated that his horse was unreliable and also stopped on his own accord. M'Cann's explanation was accepted. Nora M'Kinney began well in the Peninsula Handicap, and found nothing capable of menacing her chance except Woodchild, whom she beat handily enough at the finish. A well-backed chance in El Carbine ran an indifferent race, and another American bred one in Madame Shaw also failedto get in the money. The stewards held an inquiry into Nora M'Kinney's running, and whilst expressing the opinion that it was very suspicious did not disturb the judge's placings. Molly M'Kinney unshipped her rider in a mix-up at the start of the Handicap. First Chimes " was always disputing leaeiership, but in the run home Inwood beat him by a head on the post. Immediate and Silversmith were prominent in the first half, but then faded out. Lady Margaret and Beubell moved up in the last three furlongs, but could not sustain their efforts over the run from the homo turn. A strong favourite in Tamarisk got well away at tlio start of the Park Handicap, but yielded pilotage to Bacchus, who opened up a six-length gap in the first mile. Tamarisk had him measured off two furlongs and a-half from homo, and finally won comfortably by four lengths from Stanley's Child, who was putting in good work over the last circuit. Law Chimes dropped out after being well up in the first part. None of the others got into the danger zone. Arbiter began smartly in the final event, and led to the home turn, where 0.1. C. went past and won nicely. Arbiter stopped, and in the run home both Quadroon and Hectorata beat him for a place. Nore _was well up with the leaders, but broke going down the back, and Leading Light also dropped away after being hanely as they came down the straight for the first time. A protest was entered by the owner of Quadroon against the winner on the ground of inconsistent running, but after hearing evidence the protest was dismissed. The Judicial Committee had W. Byrnes, the owner of Franzalena, before them on a charge of calling out "over" in an audible voice when Denver Huon was leaving the mark in the Winter Oats Handicap. Symes explained that he was excited and called out unwittingly and with, no intention of in-

fluencing the starter. The committee decided that in future permits will not be granted owners to go down to the starting post, except under very particular circumstances. Air Hodges, the president ot the club, added that the starter was not influenced in any way by Synics calling our, and that Denver Huon got away two seconds before his time. The sum of £23.414 10s was put through the totaiisator during the day, as against £21.604 for the second day last year. The war tax amounted to £432 ss. The total for the meeting was £37,948, as against £34,941 for tiie corresponding two clays last year. Results : SECOND AMATEUR HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs; second 15sovs, and third ssovs. One mile and a-half. 10 —Mr 11. Jetta's b g Jimmy Campbell, by Bellman--Stari.ght 11, aged, bsec ill. J. Gouriey) 1 s—Mr J. Cromie's ch in liiora, byrs, 6sec (Owner) 2 16 -Messrs J. \S. and E. F. Blakeley's br h, Almoin Jun., aged, sscc (E. F. Blakeley) 3 Also started: 3 Mayfieid scr (i. E. WilIcins), 12 W. D. 3see (A. &. WiUkms), 13 luchcapo Bell ssec (J. Dynes), 11 Lord Nelson ssec ili. Haig), 4 Silver King sscc (A. J. Wright), 13 Little Pearl 6sec (J. Cook), 14 Salt Air 6scc (H. EHis), 2 Our Goldie 6scu (G. E. Robinson), 8 Rose Tracey 6sec (E. Amor), 7 Hose Palm 7sec (W. T. Lowe), 1 Degree Bsec (J. Nicholson), 9 Exmoor Bsec [J. B. Thompson), 6 Patard Bscc (T. Clare), 20 Child Haidee Bsec (J. J. Jones), 18 Leonardo Bsec (F. Hcenan), 17 Brighton Bsec (T. Geary), 19 Trugela Bsec (G. S. Baker), 15 Marvin Chief Bsec (J. D. M-Curdy). Jimmy Campbell led Silver King past the stand, but the latter broke going to the far turn, and Degree ran to the front. The leader then put in a skip, and Jimmy Campbell again took charge, and led into the last lap from Degree and Silver King, Almont Jun. lying fourth. Degree got to the front four furlongs from home, and going down the back a good deal of mixing took place. Degree looked to have the race won two furlongs from home, when well out in front, but put in a bad break and dropped right out. This left Jimmy Campbell in charge, and he finally won by four lengths from Thora, who gained second money through Almont Jun. mixing a few strides from the post. Then came Patard, Child Haidee, and Our Goldie. Time, 4min 1 4-ssec. PACIFIC HANDICAP, Of HOsovs; second 16£sovs, third s£sovs. One mile and a-half. 2 —Mr G. Hunter's b g Moorland, by Wildmoor —Commander mare, syis," Ssec (R. Logan) f 4—Mr J. M'Quilkan's b g Bergan, by Rothschild —Prince Imperial mare, syrs, 6sec (J. P. M'Quiikan) t 9—Mr M. H. Dawson's b g Robert R., aged, 9sec (Owner) 3 Also started: 8 Gladcye scr (J. Deuch), 6 Sir Gavin scr (J. Jamieson), 7 Lady Margaret 3see (W. H. Muir), 5 Belgian 4sec (J. Henderson), 1 Mabel Wood 6sec (A. Hendrieksen), 3 Landmark Bsec (A. M'Lellan). Robert R. opened up a big gap after going two furlongs. Then came Mabel Wood and Bergan. iSir Gavin was hopelessly cut of it from the start. Bergan ran into second place going down the back, the favourite third, and Gladeye fourth. With a lap to sro Bergan was on Robert R.'s wheel, Mabel Wood and Moorland close up. Bergan took the lead in the back stretch, Moorland lying second. Two furlongs from homo the two leaders had drawn six lengths clear of Robert R., and a fine finish found the judge unable to separate them. Moorland's time was 3 min 33 3-ssec, and Bergan's 3min 36 3-ssec. DUNEDIN HANDICAP, Of 150sovs; second 22|?ovs, third 7isovs. Two miles. I—Messrs Poff and O'Reilly's g g Blackford, by Nabocknsh—Parchessi, 4yrs, 6sec (M'Dermott) 1 6—Mr Geo. Reeds b g Silver Shoe, 4yrs, 6scc (Owner) 2 2—Mr R. G. C. Munro'a blk g Captain Stanley, 6yrs, 9scc (R. Logan) 3 Also started: 4 Imperial Princess scr (A. Pringle) 5 Bellflower lsec (J. Hamilton), 3 Irvwm 4sec (E. M'Cann), 7 Seaward Spot Bsec (W. Christie), 8 Green Ribbon lOseo (F. H. Probyn). Green Ribbon and Seaward Spot led out of the straight, the latter taking charge shortly afterwards, Blackford third. In the second lap Seaward iSpot was still in charge, Blackford moving into second place. Going down the back Seaward Spot led Blackford two lengths, with Captain Stanley two lengths away, third, and Green Ribbon losing his place. Bellflower was quite out of it through mixing. Captain Stanley and Blackford went past Seaward Spot entering the last circuit. The leader mixed two furlongs from home, and Blackford then ran to the front The favourite went on to win by eight lengths from Silver Shoe, who came with a good run in the straight, and got up to boat the mixing Captain Stanley by a neck, Green Ribbon close up, fourth. The quartette were well out from the others. Time, 4min 52 2-ssec. WINTER OATS HANDICAP, Of 2Cosovs; second 30sovs, and third lOsovs. Two miles. 4—Mr W. N. Wilson's br c Matchlight, by Four Chimes —King Harold mare, 4yrs, Usee (J. Brankin) 1 1 Mr T. Sheen's b h Minston, syrs. 7sec (J. Bryce) 2 2—Mr M. Clarice's b m Franzalena, aged, Bsec (E. Holmes) 3 Also started: 3 Denver Huon scr (M. Edwards), 5 The King's General osec (E. M'Cann). The field got well away, Matchlight leading The King's General by three lengths as the field went into the back stretch, Franzalena third. Minston moved up as they turned into the straight, and on the completion of a lap the order was Matchlight, The King's General, Minston, and Franzalena. Denver Huon, who was about six lengths away, was hero called off. Matchlight improved his lead as the field turned into the back, loading The King's General and Minston by four lengths. With a lap to go Matchlight was two lengths in front of Minston, The King's General dropping away. The leader had an advantage of a length and a-half at the far turn, and in a fine race up the straight stalled off the favourite and won by a length, Franzalena, easing up, a dozen lengths off. Time, 4min 45 4-ssee. PENINSULA HANDICAP, Of 120sovs; second 18sovs and third 6=ovb. Two miles. 2 —Mr H. W. Kitchingham's b m Nora M'Kinney, by Galindo—Beautiful i Bells, aged, 20seo (H. Caskill) 1

B—Mr W. T. Lowo's b or blk h Woodchild, syrs, 12seo (T. Annett) ... 2 13 —Mr D. Cameron's b g Maungatui, 6yrs, 14seo (Owner) 3 Also started: 6 Annie K. scr (J. JamieBon), 11' Bellflower 6see (J. Hamilton), 5 Commander Bell Yseo (T. Tilson), 16 Brookbell 9scc (W. Grant), 1 El Carbine 12eeo (A. Pringle), 10 Parkfield 13sec (F. Holmee), 9 Livingstone 16sec (J. M'Kewen, jun.), 3 Madam Shaw lßseo (A. Fleming), 14 Dan Mao 18seo (F. Perriam), 4 Pine Bell I9sec (R. Allen), 17 Allen Doone 19sec (C. Willetts), 12 Royal Rothschild 19seo (D. O. Jones), 15 W.D. 20sec (A. S. Williams), 7 Sunrise 20seo (A. M'Lellan). Nora M'Kinney quickly established a lead, being fully 15 lengths in front of Sunrise and Woodchild as they ran into the back stretch for the. first time. Nora M'Kinney was a dozen lengths in front of Woodchild at the end of a lap, then coming Sunrise and Maungatai. Woodchild was moving up to the leader six furlongs from home, the two being well out from the rest of the field, Maungatui, 50 yards away, third, then coming Sunrise, Madam Shaw, and El Carbine. In the run home Nora M'Kinney won by nearly three lengths, Maungatui a dozen lengths away third, then coming El Carbine and Madam Shaw. Time, 4min 57 4-ssec. IMPROVERS' HANDICAP, Of llOsovs; second 16jj60vs and third s£sovs. One mile and a-half. 3 —Messrs Logan and M'Gregor's blk g Inwood, by Wildwood Jun. —Sybil, syrs, lOsec (R. Logan) 1 I—Mr T. A. Fleming's ch g First Chime, syrs, lOseo (Pringle) 2 14 —Mr H. Dunipace'6 ch m Lady Margaret, syrs, 3sec (J. Jamieson) ... 3 Also started: 7 Bill Brown scr (H. Curry), 5 Landmark Bsec (A. M'Lellan), 11 Miss Alexa 3sec (E. M'Cann), 13 Belldale 4sec (A. M'Gregor), 2 Etheldonna 4sec (E. M. Annett), 16 Bergan 4sec behind (penalised lOsec), 19 Beubell (F. R, Legg), 10 Molly M'Kinney 6sec (D. O'Connell), 15 Kiwi 6sec (Longley), 17 Kaweka 6seo (A. Bills), 9 Wallacetown 7sec (T. Tilson), 18 Robert R. Bsec (F. Henderson), 6 Immediate Bsec (F. Perriam), 4 Silversmith lOsec (G. Lattimore), 21 The Glider lOsec (T. Andrews,), 12 Dolly Rodgers lOseo (Gerrard), 20 Brightchild lOsec (A. G. Scherp), 8 Sweet Chimes lOsec (J. Olsen). Inwood, First Chime, and Silversmith led past the stand, a number mixing it at the start, and Molly M'Kinney losing her rider. At the end of a lap First Chime was leading Immediate, but Inwood moved into second place going down the back. Immediate dropped out shortly after, and in the run home Inwood beat First Chime by a head. Beubell and Lady Margaret closed up in the run up the straight, the latter finishing four lengths away third. This quartet was well out 'from the others. Time, 3min 43 2-ssec. PARK HANDICAP, Of 150sovs; second and third 7^sovs. One mile and a-quarter. I—Mr A. W. Morse's blk o Tamarisk, by Wildwood Jun.—lola, 3yrs, 4seo (R. Reay) 1 4—Mr R. G: C. Munro'e b m Stanley's Child, aged, lOsec (R, Logan) ... 2 6—Mr O. R. Wise's ch g Bacchus, 6yrs, 4sec (J. Henderson) ... 3 Also started: 2 Minston scr (J. Bryce), 7 Absrfeldy 3sec (P. N. Eden), 3 Law Chimes 3eec (F. Holmes), 5 Prince Poole 4sec (J. Brankin). Tamarisk got well away, and Prince Poole hung on the mark. Turning into the back Bacchus was showing the way from Tamarisk, the pair being six lengths in front of Liw Chimes, the three being out from the rest of the field. Bacchus was six lengths in front at the far bend, but Tamarisk had closed up the gap entering the last circuit, Law Chimes four lengths away third. Tamarisk was up with Bacchus running to the far bend, and landed in the straight two lengths in front. The favourite came away to win comfortably by four lengths, Stanley's Child, who travelled fast over the last two and a-half furlongs, beating Bacchus for second place by three lengths. Law Chimes and Minston, easing up, were a dozen lengths away. Time, 2min 55seo. FAREWELL HANDICAP. Of 130<=ovs; second 19isovs and third 6£sovs. One mile. 2—Mr J. Olliver's b m 0.1. C., by 0.Y.M.—D.1.0., 6yrs, ssec (F. Holmes, jun.) 1 I—Mr Wm. Wilson's ch g Quadroon, 4yrs, ssec (R. Logan) 2 2—Mr C. Hazlett's ch g Hectorata, aged, 2sec (A. M'Lellan) 3 Also started: 10 Jolly Girl scr (F. Per-j-iam), 3 Cappriceio 2sec (E. M'Dcrmott), 4 Treasure Seeker 3sec (T. Annett), 8 King Daphne sseo (A. M'Gregor), 11 Corboll ssec (H. Frost), 6 Noro 6sec (J. Jamieson), 7 Arbiter 6scc (E. M'Cann), 7 Takio 6scc (J. Olsen), 9 Texas 6sec (W. Wright), 5 Leading Light 6seo (D. Sinclair), 12 Caretta 6scc (T. Bryant). , Arbiter and Takio were coupled on the machine, and Hectorata and 0.1. C. were equally backed. Arbiter was the first to show out. and Texas was slow to move. Arbiter was four lengths in front of Leading Light passing the stand for the last circuit, Noro three lengths off third, and then coming Quadroon and Takio. Noro ran into second place four furlongs from home, Leading Light dropping back. Noro shortly after broke and also lost his position 0.1.0. had cut down his field before reaching the straight, and going, en won nicely by five lengths from Quadroon, Hectorata three lengths off. third, and then coming Arbiter and Texas. lime, 2min IS 4-ssec. EGMONT RACES First Day—Wednesday, May 10. The winter meeting was opened to-day, in fine weather. There was a large attendance. The totalisator receipts totalled £l7 794 10s an increase of £l9Ol over tho corresponding day of last year. Results:— TANGAHOE HURDLES. One mile and a-half.-5 Captain Miro, 9.0 1; 4 Patronymic, 9.10, 2 J 2 Crown Pearl 10.13 3. Also started: 1 Lord Nelson 10 2, 3 Golden March 9.2, 6 Nota 9.2, 7 Royal Simon 9.0, 8 Mahlstiok 9.0. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 54 4-ssec. TAWHITI HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— 5 Veto, 6.7, 1; 3 Glenroy, 8.6, 2; 4 Tirana, 7.6, 3. Also started: 6 Astor 9.6 7 Lord Lupin 8.10, 8 Awahou 8.5, 1 Interlude 8.0, 9 Ratana 7.12. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 17 l-ssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP. Six furlongs £ Golden Grafton, 7.9, 1; 6 Syliaroa, 7.3, 2; 2 tlauoai, 7.3, 3. Also started: Maid o' Gowrie 7.9, 1 Antwerp 8.1, 5. Pergola 7.9, 7 feurant 7.3. A close finish. Won by a head. Time, lmin 17 4-sseo.

1 LADIES' PURSE. Eight furlongs and a-half.—6 White Blaze, 11.5, 1; 3 Nprmanby, 10.9, 2; 4 Silenus, 10.11, 3. Also started: 1 Pararwanui 12.2, 8 Sylvan Dale 11.9, 12 Bercola 11.3, 15 Darby Paul 11.2, 9 Bivouao 11.1, 7 Carloman 10.13, 5 Draft 10.13 2 Conguard 10.13, 13 Glen Esk 10.7, 14 Leah Klesna 10.7, Regio 10.7, 10 Raneg 10.7. A good race. Won by a long head. Time, lmin 58seo. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—l Royal Chief, 7.12, 1; 3 Coropet, 8.11, 2; 4 Revocation, 7.0, 3. Also started: 2 Depredation 9.2, 5 Zion 8.6, 8 Flying Camp 7.12, 9 Avena 7.8, 7 Gaycium 7.3, 6 Silver Webb 7.0. Won easily by tour lengths. Time, lmin 4 2-ssec. M'RAE MEMORIAL. One mile and a-quarter.—6 Crawford, 7.10, 1; 2 Rewi Poto, 9.9, 2; 5 Leonta, 7.12, 3. Also started: 1 Want 7.7, 8 Manawakaha 7.0, 3 Ineura 6.13, 7 Combustion 6.12, 4 Harbour Light 7.10. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 13 4-ssec. , WAIHI HANDICAP. Eight furlongs and a-half.—3 Tioino, 7.1, 1; 2 Black Ada, 9.0, 2; 1 Analogue, 8.0, 3. Also started: 6 Belle Paul 7.6, 4 Henry Clay 7.2, 5 St. Kiel 7.1. A good race. Won by halt a length. Time, lmin 54 3-ssec. The following are the acceptances for the second day : Second Day—Thursday, May 11. The weather was fine, but windy, for the second day of the Egmont winter meeting. There was a good attendance of the public. The totalisator receipts wore £18,563, being £1209 10s in excess of the corresponding day last year. The total returns for the meeting were £36,357 10s, being an increase of £3llO 10s over last year. Results: NGAMUTU HANDICAP. Six furlongs. 2; 1 Antwerp, 7.13, 3. Also started: 5 Conguard 7.3, 3 Ilaupa 7.3, 6 Silver Webb 7.0, Erma 7.0. Won by two lengths, 'lime, lmin 21 l-ssec. MOKOIA HANDICAP. Six furlongs—s Astor, 8.12, 1; 6 Ayson, 7.7, 2; 7 Patronale, 7.1, 3. Also started : 3 Glenroy 9.6, 8 Awahou 8.1, 9 Los Angelos 7.12, 4 Veto 7.12, 1 Tirana 7.7, 2 Depredation 7.0. Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 20sec. MANAWAPOU HURDLES. One mile and a-half.—l Patronymic 10.2, 1; 4 Captain Dick, 9.0.. 2; 2 Golden March, 9.0, 3. Also started: 3 Draft 9.0 Won by six lengths, 'lime, 3min sisec. OPEKE HANDICAP. Eight furlongs and a-half.—4 Silenus, 7.2, 1; 5 Henry Clay, 7.0, 2; 2 Maid o' Gowrie, 8.3, 3. Also started: 3 Black Ada 9.5, 6 Sylvandale 7.10, 1 Ticino 7.10, 7 Regio 7.0. Won by a length. Time, lmin 58 4-ssec. THE SHORTS. Five furlongs.—l Royal Chef, 8.11, 1; 5 Bisogne, 8.8, 2; 4 Coropet, 9.2, 3. Also started: 3 Hushman 9.11, 7 Zion 8.2, 9 Bivouac 7.10| 2 Revocation 7.9, 10 Avena 7.4, 6 Pergola 7.3, 11 Durane 7.0, 8 Golden Fan 7.0. Won by a length. Time, lmin 6 2-sseo. MANAIA HANDICAP. One mile and a distance. —2 Leonta, 8.13, 1; 4 Ineuru, 6.12, 2; 6 Harbour Light, 7.5, 3. Also started :1 Crawford 8.8, 7 Ratana 7.5, 3 Want 7.4, 5 Combustion 6.9. Won by a length. Time, 2min 3 4-sscc. BOROUGH HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—6 Flying Camp, 9.0, 1; 4 Captain Miro, 9.2. 2; 2 St. Kiel, 8.7. 3. Also started: 3 White Elaze 10.3, 5 Normanby 8.13, 1 Svlviaroa 8.13, 7 Conguard 8.10, 8 Leah Klcshna 8.7, 9 Renog 8.7. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 36 2-sseo. RACING IN VUSTRALIA. NEWCASTLE CUP. NEWCASTLE, May 13. At the Newcastle Jockey Club's meeting to-day the principal event resulted : NEWCASTLE CUP. One mile and three furlongs.—Mr J. Jewell's Duke Alwyne, 1; Karanand, 2; King Sylves, 3. There wore 28 starters. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 19fsee. WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, Etc. D.J.C. WINTER MEETING. The following handicaps have boon declared for the steeplechase events: — OTAGO STEEPLECHASE, Of 500sovs. About three miles. st lb st lb Heatherlca .... 11 11 Oratanu ... 9 11 Black Sea ...1110 The Gunner ... 9 7 Kilmeny ... 11 9 Tommy ... 9 7 Silver Monarch 11 9 Caseshot ... 9 7 The Brewer ... 11 2 Dalton 9 7 Recharge ... 10 9 Euroclydon Grey Renown 10 8 gelding 9 7 Carnmore ... 9 13 HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE. Of 130sovs. About two miles. Kaipokonui ... 11 13 Dear Annie ... 10 10 SFor'ard 11 4 Traditor ... 10 9 Ikowai 11 2 Well wood ... 10 9 St. Pedro ...10 13 Gladys Dew ...10 9 Dobonaire ... 10 13 Rio Grande ... 10 9 CapphaolMoh 10 13 St. Aron ...10 7 NORTH OTAGO ACCEPTANCES. Empire Hurdles. One mile and threequarters.—Crib 12.9, Bore 11.9, Kilmeny 11.8, Rongahere 11.2, Commotion 11.2, Peerless 10.2, Cast Iron 9.13, Pure Gold 9.5, Sartosta 9.2, Glenthorpe 9.0, Copper Boy 9.0 Trial Plate. Four furlongs.—Orderdown, To Anau, Swale, Saros, Finland Maid, Aaland, Rcdshield, Placid, Partisan, Red Gift, Borodino, Leaping Burn, Bcllrock, Red River, Kuawhero, Night Alarm, Up Jenkins, St. Hilary, Martigucs, Ngapuna, Moidant, Compulsion, Bomb, Daphne Bell, Yes, Marginal, War Hawft. Electrio Handicap. Five furlongs.— Speedometer 9.0, Peronilla 8.13, Margorine 8.13, Pyjama 8.11, Redshire 8.6, Chudic 8.6, Sfemisen 8.4, Hornbeam 8.2, Icilma 7.10, Lady Trent 7.2. Oamaru Cup. One mile. —Rorke's Drift 9.5, Martius 9.5, Magdala 9.5, Tannhauscr 8.10, Ardenvhor 8.6, Daytime 7.13, Bandy 7.9, Recorder 7.9, Ringform 7.3, Quirinus 7.2, Ogier 7.0, Listen 6.7. Railway Handicap. Five furlongs.— Samisen 9.1, Comely 9.6, Multoe 9.2, Sir Malt 9.2, Finless 8.13, Deviation 8.11, Tawhaki v B.B, Izdubar 8.7, Mickey Free- 8.6, Bellshire 8.5, Bonsign 8.2, F-inboy 8.0, Te Anau 7.4, Pleasure Bent 7.0, Highwater 7.0, Borodino 7.0. * Fernbrook Welter Seven furlongs.— Ringform 9.8, Twelfth Night 9.3, Golden Rupee 8.13, Hap Dha 8.12, Lady Trent 8.6, Sir Hamilton 8.0, Fiery Cross 8.0, Baritono 7 13, Cortes 7.13, Sartomart 7.13, Lion 7.12, Seamaid 7.11, Don Francisco 7.11, All War 7.11. Stewards' Handicap. Six furlongs.—Oxenhope 9.4, Red Charm 8.10, Olynelish 8.9,

Daytime 8.9, Obsono 8.5, Margerine 7.13, Speedometer 7.11, Ardmore 7.11, Redshire 7.7, Marsa 7.2, Hornbeam 7.0. The Shorts.—Five furlongs.—Second day: Orderdown, Te Anau, All War, Swale, Finland Maid, Aaland, Red Shield, Placid, Partisan, Red Gift, Borodino, Leaping Burn, Bellrock, Red River, Kuawhero, Night Alarm, St. Hilary, Martigues, Moidant, Ngapuna, Compulsion, Bomb, Daphne Bell, Yes, Marginal, Highwater, Saros, Red Jack, War Hawk, Up Jenkins. WANGANUI HANDICAPS. Borough Handicap. Six furlongs.—Bimeter 9.7, Astor 9.4, Glenroy 9.3, Multiplication 9.3, Lord Lupin 8.5, Hygmas 8.4, Miacara 8.1, Hydrus 7.12, Tyson 7.2 Interlude 7.12, Awahou 7.11, Los Angelos 7.9. Centre 7.6, Greenstreet 7.6, Coropet 7.5, George 7.4, Coleraine 7.4, Kaniki 6.13, Depredation 6.12, Master Achilles 6.12, Prince Laddo 6.12, Amber-and-White 6.7, Starengo 6.7, Manu 6.7. Kaitoke Handicap. One mile and threequarters.—Gladful 11.5, Scrutineer 11.3, Arlington 10.13, Austin 10.13, Crown Pearl 1C.13, Florist 10.13, Pursefiller 10.8, Captain Miro 10.6, Patronymic 10.6, Calais 10.2, Sleight-of-Hand 10.2, Lord Nelson 9.3, Mescal 9.13, Free 9.11, Roseblush 9.6, Bodenham 95, Laverna 9.2, Glendalough 9.0, Ormsby 9.0, Draft 9.0, Bansfield 9.0, Silver Rose 9.0, Royal Simon 9.0, Maryland 9.0, Regain 9.0. Century Hurdles. Two miles and aquarter.—El Gallo 11.0, Sir Donald 10.13, Harbour Light 10.13, Art 10.11. Morning 10.11, Tararu Jack 10.10, Awahou 10.9, Marton 10.9, Hurakia 10.8, Master Regal 10.5, Styrax 10.5, Vascular 10.1, Gladful 10.1, Darby Paul 10.0, Vladian 9.10, Aruako 9.9, Waipunoa 9.5, Queen's Post 9.3, Free 9.0, Ormsby 9.0, Czaronus 9.0. Regain 9.0. Wanganui Steeplechase. Three miles.— Jackrnan 11.7, El Gallo 11.7, Daylight Bill 11.6, Glcnmore 11.3, Tareo 11.3, Bercola 11.1, Naupata 10.12. Hurakia 10.8, Vascular 10.1, Master Strowan 10.0. Braeburn 10.0, Idealism 9.12. Captain M'Kay 9.10, New York 9.10, Nita 9.10, Otapai 9.7, Beehne 9.7. Hack Steeplechase. Two miles.—Flingot 11 1, Merry Lad 11.1, Vascular 10.13, Silver Monarch 10.12, Idealism 10.10, Immensity 1010, Nita 10.9. Roseblush 10.8, Motokio 10.7, Captain Dick 10.2, The Hound 10.0, Paramata 10.0, Taihape 9.13, Precious Metal 9.7, Lea Kleshna 9.7, Foul Lupin 9.7. Purua Handicap. Eight furlongs and ahalf.—Zola 9.7, Hygia 9.3, Fionnula 9.3, Mir alma 8.12, Salvia 8.9, Pomeroy 8.9, Ladify 8.7, Cleft 8.7, Spain 8.6, Fore 8.5, Paraoa 8.5, Maid o' Gowrie 8.3, Master Regal 8.0, Analogue 8.0, Cello 8.0, Mahzoltov 7.11; Vladineau 7.11, Miss Kelly 7.11, Antwerp 7.10, Bivouac 7.7, Glittering Sands 7.7, Sylvandale 7.6, Ticino 7.6, Bairnsdale 7.6, Starengo 7.6, Henry Clay 7.6, Draft 7.2, Gaycium 7.0, Beno 7.0, Haupai 7.0, St. Keil 7.0, Zennone 7.0, Humiliation 7.6. Conguard 7.0. Connoly Handicap. One mile and a-half. —Rewi Poto 9.3, Multiply 8.13, Taringamutu 8.11, Leonta 8.9, Mulingar 8.4, Emperador 8.3, Master Lupin 8.1, Square Deal 8.1, Lady Louisa 7.12, Pursefiller 7.7, Client 7.3, Princess Moutoa 7.1, Zola 6.13, Ratana 6.12, Soldier 6.12, Master Achilledes 6.11, Manawakaha 6.10, Spain 6.7, Miralma 6.7, Combustion 6.7. Spalfish has been scratched for all engagements. AUCKLAND WINTER ACCEPTANCES. Great Northern aupat a 11.0, El Gallo 10.13, Tragedy King 10.13, Harbour Light 10.12, Tararu Jack 10.9, Marton 10.8, Te Onga 10.7, Hurakia 10.7, iSpalperion 10.6, Tenacious 10.5, Styrax 10.4, Gladful 10.0, Crispeen 10.0, Vladian 9.9, Pursefiller 9.7, Waipunoa 9.4, Queen's Post 9.2, Centenary 9.0, Gluepot 9.0, Soultikoff 9.0, Ormcsby 9.0, Ulster 9.0. Great Northern Steeplechase.—El Gallo 11.5, Captain Jack 11.3, Waimai 11.2 Glenmore 11.1, Ngatoa 10.13, Bercola 10.13, Naupata 10.10, Marton 10.7, Hurakia 10.6, To Onga 10.6, Flingot 10.1, Lady Sabretache 9.12, Hopye 9.12. Ranza 9.10, Mist 9.10, Sam Pan 9.8, New York 9.8, Queen's Post 9.8, Becline 9.7, Otupai 9.7, Golden Torch 9.7, Captain Macky 9.7, Fireaway 9.7, Taihape 9.7. Cornwall Handicap,—Multiply 10.6, Battle Eve 9.2, Te Papapa 9.0. Lady Penury 8.12, El Gallo 8.9, Fisher 8.9, Castalia. 8.9, Fionula 8.4, King Chiara 8.2, Loloma 8.2, Dribblo 8.1, Signo 8.1, Doncaster 8.0, Gold Lac 8.0. CANTERBURY PARK TROTTING NOMINATIONS. The following nominations have been received for the Canterbury Park Trotting Club's winter meeting:— Ladies' Bracelet Handicap (Sladdle), of 75sovs. One mile and a half. —Planter, Blackball, Rose Tracey, Investment, Livingstone, Wild Night, Campaign, Dentistry, Black Tom, Stage Whispers, Patard, Jimmy Campbell, Imperial Ann, The Clogs, Belraugh, Better Luck, Red Bell, Precision, Sherry, Blytho Lad, Succory, Hilda Wood, Match, General Bells, Quincelyn, Golden Sapling, Cascade, Red Lancer, Rothino, Sergeant Havelock, Erie. Child, High Flyer. Evermore, Bertha Galindo, Fragic, Wild Sun, Chocolate Soldier, Colonel Havelock. Peninsula Handicap (Harness), of lOOsovs. Two miles.—Strategy, Foxhill, Siearchfield, Wild Thorpe, Franchise, Gay Wilkes, Wood Drift, Neronc, Harold D., Storm Cloud, Lady Ronetta, Hannah M., Lord Cecil, Schnapps, Goldstream, General Joffre, Royal Shot, Lady Willings, Zara, Rorkc's Drift, Silent Beli, Rosie Drift, Cora Dillon, Tom Sitvers, Moorland, Great Britain, Radiance, Neigh, Edina, Coal King. Bridgewoocl, Irvingwood, Erie en, Albert Wallace. / King George Handicap (Harness), of 450sovs. Two miles.—Don Cresar, Princess Sherwood, St. Ursula, Eccentric, Steel Bell, Sit. Kevin. Bright, Red Mac, Sherwood, Denver Huon, Mandereno, Persuader, Rena Pointer, Admiral Wood, Muricata, Succeed, Evelyn, Tommy C, Little Tib, Frandocia.

Lyttolton Handicap (Saddle), of »120sovs. Two miles. —General Link, Beach Boy, Young Tohu, Voter, Lindetta, Bloomfield, Darkness, Miss Salisbury, Blackford, Tax, Wingatui, Energy. Branston. Rorke's Drift, Mokau, St. Loo.' The Chief, Galindo Lou, Moorland. Captain Stanley, Rhodesia, Coal King, Nutwood Junior, Irvwin, Flora Tracey, Truganini, Irvingwood, Scenery. Advance Handicap (Harness), of 150sovs. One mile and a-balf Sinoda, 0.1. C., Waterlog, Mako Mako, Piecework, Vera K., Mauleii Trncey, Agathos, Irvar, Mountain Palm. Law Chimes, Antonio. Lady Tempest, Gold Crest, Crown Prince, Ngaraima, Rose ndlon. Mountain Pose. A! Franz, Bungod, Flora M'Kinney, Radiant Morn, Specification Junior, Lindetta. Winter Onto Handicap (Harness), of 125sovs. Two miles.—Olive L., Pnotolus, Maowood, PrfncQ Gift, Genial, Madam

Sffiaw (late Alice Shaw), Cousin Jennie, Havana, Eruption, Craibwood, King Capitalist, Paul Huon, Electrocute, Lord Roanchild, Great Audubon, To-night, Rubican.. Sergeant Havelock, James Madison. Arcadian. Railway Handicap (Harness), of 200sovs. One mile. —Don Capsar. Jingle, Tamarisk, John Dillon, Adelaide Direct, Cromstall, Franzalena, Colmena, Miss Advocate, Louie Drift, Rose Dillon, Galvanita, Mountain Rose. Agarainta, Stanley's Child, Author Dillon. Bingana. The Whip, The King's General, Ottawa, Lord Dillon, Terra Nova. Au Revoir Handicap (Saddle), of 140sovs. One mile.—O.l.C Oaledon, Piecework, Vera K.. Fusee, King's Lynn, Kokemoer, Pax, Seychelles. Woodvere, Gold Crest. Annie Dillon, Aberfeldv, Sbeptre, Scottish Mac, Sir Elmo. Rothannic, Lodestar, General Wylio Radiant Morn, Wallace Junior, Kirwee, Rotheida, Lord Audley, C'helston, Ard Cairn, Mountain Palm. Ladies' Bracelet Handicap (harness), of 70sovs. One mile and a-half.—Sweet Cole, Coalition, Gerlefan, Dardanelles, Belgian, Searchfield, Miss Sylvia, Patard'. Delta, Blue Tracey, Algy Gee, George the Fourth, Schnapps, Lord Cecil, Pino Drugs, Jessie Dillon, Bettena. Fernleigh, Silver Drift, Mona Vale, Golden Sapling. Lord Agapanthus, Galindo Belle, Princess Elmo, Lady Natalie, Radiance, Agnes Chief, Bergan, Nectarine, Marveline, Little Charm, Oneida, Lady Wonder, Erleen, Forest Chieftain. Progressive Handicap (harness), of lOOsovs. Two miles. —Pine Bell. Bonilene. Franz Hanlon, Nora M'Kinney, Dandy Lyons, Livingstone, Patard. Tattles, Hiroki. Prince Gift Jessie's Dream. Madam Shaw (late Alice Shaw). Genial, Rose Palm, Gay Wilkes. Amazona. Real Mackay. Maori Princess, Thora. Blythe Lad, To-n : ght, Rudston, Succory. Lady Patricia. Planter, Terawera, Marilla, Lulu" Child, Koromiko, Happy Jack, Sergeant Havelock. Eric Child, Francis Y., Dora M'Kinney, James Madison. Chocolate Soldier, Arcadian, Paddy Lynd, Agnes W. Plumpton Handicap (harness), of 325sovs. Two miles. —Princess Sherwood. Tamarisk, St. Ursula, Ariadne, St. Kevin, Pri#ce Akwood, Bright. Agathos, Red Mac, Denver Huon. Manderene, Antonio, Cathedral Chimes, Lady Tempest, Electrocute, Persuader, George Hard. Lady Haldane, Evelyn, Tommy C Ngaraima. Sungod, Oinako, Stanley's Child, Little Tib, _ The King's General, General Wilkes, Capriccio, Lord Dillon, Frandocia Middlcton Handicap (saddle), of 140sovs. Two miles.—Yarravile, 0.1. C., Treasure Seeker. General Link, Maulcn Tracey, Kaikanui, Hova, Beach Boy, Submarine, Voter, Miss Salisbury, King Capitalist, Wingatui, True Spec, Pax Branston, Mushroom, St. Leo, Mokau, Galindo Lou, The Chief, Papeete, Irvin. Flora Tracey. Scenery. Sockburn Handicap (harness), of 150sovs. Two miles.—Olive L., Flamingo, Hova, Auckland Girl, Eruption, Hardy Wilkes, Electrocute. Lord Roanchild, Paul Huon. Truganini, Norval King, Imperial Crown. Stewards' Handicap (harness), of 200sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Don Caesar, Jsngle. Eccentric, Steel Bell, St. Kevin, Frank Tracey, Sherwood, John Dillon, Adelaide Direct, Cromstall. Minston, Colmena, Persuader. Succeed, Rose Dillon, Mountain Rose. Tommy C. Ngaraima, Author Dillon, The Whip, the King's General. Telegraph Handicap (harness), of 150sovs. One mile.—Young Tohu. Sinoda. 0.1. C., Calcdon, Waterlog. Mako Mako. Piecework, Vera K.. King's Lynn, Queen Patch, Harold Minto, Lucille, John Dillon, Huia, Woodvere, Law Chimes, Mountain Palm, Annie Dillon. Sceptre, Louie Drift, Rose Dillon. Fanny Dillon. Sweet Pet. Scottish Mac. Roseberv. Sir Elmo, T.F.C.. Lodestar, Galindo Lou,' La Franz, General Wylie, Radiant Morn. Rotheida, Major Rothsea, Specification Junior. Kirwec, Lord Audley, Ard Cairn, Chelston. Final Hanohcap (saddle), of 200sovs. _ One m ;i 0 —Yarraville. Princess Sherwood. Jingle, St. Ursula.- St. Kevin. Dosdemona, Bright, Red Mac. Minston, Solo. Persuader, Mountain Rose. Franzalena. Author Dillon, Benuest. Stanley's Child, Little Tib. Bingana, Frandocio.