RACING IN NEW ZEALAND,

Otago Witness, Issue 3525, 4 October 1921, Page 45

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND,

GERALDINE RACES. Fie st Day—Thursday, September 29. The Geraldine Racing Club’s spring meeting opened in fine weather, and there was an excellent attendance. The track was hard, and Foo Chow, one of the fancied horses for the New Zealand Cup, pulled up lame after running in the Geraldine Cup. During the day £14,695 lOs went through the totalisator, as against £12,670 last year. An inquiry was held as to why Royal Iliac got, so badly away in liis race, I and it was said to be due to the starter’s platform breaking just at the start. Several rid- rs were cautioned after the race for tire Geraldine Trot for not, riding out their horses. It was. however, merely a case of not chasing the first two when the icsult was a foregone conclusion. Results: FIRST HURDLES, of lSOsovs. Thirteen furlongs.—H. Elworth.v’s Little Doctor, 9.0 (C. Rusk), 1; G. Fulton’s The Digger, 10.13 (T. 2; T. Kelt’s Mandrake. 11.0 (J- M'dicsney), 5. Starters: The Digger 10.13, Mandrake 11.0, Tyrol 9.0. Trentham Rose 9.6, Admiral Talbot 9.7, Little Doctor 9.0, Bell rock 10.0, Red Blaze 9.7, Don Francisco 9.12. Indus 9.3. Admiral Talbot took charge passing the stand, but gave way to The Digger, who was closely attended by Admiral Talbot and Bedrock at the second last hurdle, which brought down Admiral Talbot, who interfered with Bell rock Little Doctor moved up turning for home, and, going on, beat The Digger by nearly two lengths. Mandrake was a similar distance away third, and then came Red Blaze and Indus. Trentham Rose ran off at the second fence Time. 3min 4sec. OH API HANDICAP, of ilOsoys. Five furlongs.—G. Fulton’s Headlong, 9.0 (T. Humphries), 1; K. MacDonald’s Seaside, 9.0 (H. Young), 2; J. Leonard’s Kerry Star, 9.0 (J. M’Chesney), 3. Starters: Headlong 9.0. Necessity 9.0, Kiltartan car. 3.4, Seaside 9.0, Kerry Star 9.0, Blazes 9.0, All Form oar. 8.10. Live Wire 8.10, Aucenia 9.0, Lady Hope 8.7, Apprentice Boy 8.7, Mainspring 8.7, Nope 9.0. Nope and Kiltarian were first to show out, but turning for home Necessity was leading, and Kiiturtim and Seaside were showing the way to Headlong, who ran a bit wide. In the run home Headlong wore down Seaside, and won by a neck. Kerry Star was two lengths away third, a neck in front of Necessity and Blazes. Time, lmin 3sec. GERALDINE CUP, Of 300sovs. One mile and a-quarter. G. Fulton’s Macduff, ear. 8.3 i (T. Humphries) 1 G. L. Rutherford’s (laverock, 7.9 (K. Ludlow) 2 A. G. Hill’s Linden, car. 7.9 (F. Voight) 3 Starters: Foo Chow car. 8.0 1-3, Almoner car. 7.4, Macduff car. 3.3}, Laverock 7.0, Linden cur. 7.9, Orange Malt 6.7. Elens 5.13. Foo Chow led out of the straight, but Macduff led along the back from Almoner and Foo Chow. Macduff led Oaverock into the straight, and, going on, wen by a length. Linden came with a late effort, an,] was two lengths away third, just beating Foo Chow and Almoner. Time, 2:tj ll 8 3-ssec. GERALDINE TROT, of 120 soys. One mile and a-half. —W. Hedger’s Bing Boy, lOsec (G. S. Smith), 1; I). \\ filler's Little Pointer, lOec (D. Withers), 2; S. G. Lemon’s Chiidwood, 4sec (F. Holmes), 5. Staffers: Little Pointer lOsee (coupled with Linden Msec), Stormy lCsee. Luuriston lOeec (coupled Wg,th isolomon Slow iO-sec), Bing Bov lOsi-c (coupled with Soldier’s Vote lOsee), Tickletoc scratch. Proud Nell Sscv, Chiidwood 4s c, Dusky Dillon ssec, Walter Raleigh scratch, Merry Soul scratch, Ben Oliau 4scc, Drum Major ssec. Orari 9see, Mistress Bsec, Hostage 6see, King William 6s,ec. Bing Boy soon reached the front, and after maul ii-aliv leading all the way won bv a length from Little Pointer, who beat, Child wood by 12 _ lengths Nothing was anxious to got third Time, 3miu 35see SQUATTERS’ HANDICAP, of 125sovs. Six furlongs. -\V. Couser’s Songbird, car. 3.0 (J. jiPGliesneyl. 1; A. J. Wilson's j Madam Chiron, ear. 6.7 (D. Hall), 2; G. j Fulton’s Battle .Scene, car. 7.8 (Emmerson),

3. Starters: Royal Mae 8.13. Battle Scene j car. 7.11, Sleepy Head car. 7.0. Songbird 8.0. Pyjama 3.0, Madam Chiron 6.7, Samarang car. 7.0. Royal Mac was badly left. Songbird and Battle Scene soon took charge, and showed the way to the straight. Songbird shook off Battle Scene and won by half a. length from Madam Chiron, who got up and beat Battle Scene by a neck. Royal Mac made up a lot of ground, and was a length away, fourth. Time, lmin 15 2-ssec. APPRENTICES’ HANDICAP, of llOsovs. Six furlongs.—J. Graham’s Osterman, 7.4 (A. Peart), 1; P. Delargy’s Kilfane, car. 8.7 (Shaw), 2; A. J. Wilson’s Corsica, car. 7.1 (F. Voight), 3. Starters: Kilfane 8.7, Carnbrae 8.0, Osterman 7.4, Hallucination car. 8.0, Corsica 7.1, Carnbrae was the first to show out, but Kilfane led Osterman into the straight. Osterman came on and won by two lengths from Kilfane, who beat Corsica by half a length, Carnbrae half a length away, fourth. Time, lmin 17sec. ORARI TROT HANDICAP, of llOsovs. One mile and a-quarter. —D. Withers’s Little Pointer, 9sec (D. Withers). 1; E. J. Smith’s Fancy Boy. 7sec (Owner), 2; J. Higgs’s Bingen Wilkes, 9sec (J. X. Clarke), 3. Starters: Little Pointer 9sec (coupled with Cocoa 9aac), Whitebait 9 (coupled with Teneriffe 7), Bingen Wilkes 9 (coupled with Petrix), Kevin Barry 9 (coupled with Jimmy Chimes), Ben Mac 7, Lucan da Jack 9, Drambui 9, Green Ribbon 9. Isla Wilkes 7, Malachy 7, Fancy 80->- 7, Genot 9 (coupled with Beckenham Lass 9), Stormy (coupled with Dillon Patch 9). Volo 9 (coupled with King’s Moor 9), Wastevvood 4. Drum Major 5, Master Basil 3, Moreen Lass 9. Little Pointer and Elsie May were showing the way along trie back when the latter broke up. Little Pointer finally stalled off Fancy Boy and won by a length; Bingen Wilkes was 10 lengths away, third, and I.ocanda Jack next. Time, 2min 59sec. BELFIELD WELTER, of 135sovs. Seven furlongs. J. Grigg’s Pitprop, 9.6 (Krrimers.on), 1; W. Baxter’s Bonny Mae, 8.6 (11. Young), 2; J. Smith’s Sembric. 8.10 (F. E. Jones', 3. Starters: Pitprop 9.6, Bonny Alac 8.6. Sembric 8.10, General Petain 8.0, Tiranga 8.0. Bonny Mac and Pitprop ran together to the straight, where the latter came on and won well bv about: three lengths, Sembric two lengths away, with the others close up. T ime, lmin 29 2-ssec. Second Day—Friday, September 30. The Geraldine Racing Club conducted its meeting in fine weather, and the attendance was again quite large. Tire meeting was one of the most successful ever hold on the course, although the fields in some cases were on the small side. During the day £14.90S went through the totalizator, making £29,639 10s for the meeting. Results: SECOND HURDLE RACE, of llOsove. Thirteen furlongs.—G. Fulton’s The Digger, 11.2 (T. Humphries), 1; ii. Elwortliy’s Lntle Doctor. 10.1 (C. Rusk). 2; R. C. Giildes’a Bedrock, 9.8 (A. Ruthven), 8. Starjers: Mandrake 1t.2, The Digger 11.2, Admiral Talbot 9.H, Little Doctor 10.1, Lyroe 9.0, Bellroek !).]:), Trentham Rose 9.6, Red Blaze 9.7, Indus 0.3, Consuta 9.0. Bellroek and Admiral Talbot t-ook up the running, but the lottcr soon dropped back. Bellroek led The Digger into the straight, and the latter corning under pressure beat Little Doctor by two lengths. Bellroek was a length away, with Lyroe and Mandrake close up. Time, Srnin 3 2-6r.ee. WAINLT HANDICAP, of Utteovs. Six furlongs—A. J. Wilson’s -Madam Chiron, 9.0 (H. Young), 1: J. Leonard’s Kerry Star, 8.0 (J. ill'Clieen-ey), 2; G. Fulton’s Headlong, 8.9 (T. Humphries), 3. Starters: Madam Chiron 9.0, Headlong 8.9, Kerry Star 8.0, Blazes 7.11, Loch Miladi 7.11, Hallucination 8.0. Kerry Star and Madam Chiron were the smartest out, but Headlong joined Kerry Star cud led Madam Chiton to tho straight. Once in line for home Madam Chiron wove down the others and won by two lengths from Kerry Star, who beat Headlong by a head. Blazes was fourth; Time, Infill 17sec. DOMAIN TROT, of llOsovs. One mile and a-half. —S. Humphrey’s Elsie Gav, Msec. (M it. Edwards), 1: E. J. Smi h’s Fancy Boy. ssec (Owner), 2; J. P. Cunv.n’s Malachy, Ssec (O. Keeley), 3. Starters: Tui Russell lOsee, Stormy lOsee, Bon Mac fisec, Elsie Gay lOsee, Bing Bov scr, Soldier's Vote 10f.ee, Malachy Ssec, Meddler 10s.ee (coupled with Locanclo Jack lGsoc), Whitebait 1 (Lee, Cocoa lOsee, Fancy Boy osee. Isla Wilkes Bsec, Teneriffe lOsee, Proud Nell 9sec, Dr. mbui lOsee, Green Ribbon 10 -a, Kirriemuir lOsee, Morven Lass lOsee. Elsie Gay soon established a commanding lead from Fancy Boy, and finally won by- 5-0 yards. Malachy was about the same distance away, followed by Cocoa and Stormy, ’lime, 3mm 39 o-ssec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, * Of 200sovs. One mile. G. Fulton’s Macduff, 9.2 (T. Humphries) 1 G. L. Rutherford’s Caverock, 8.1 (Eranrcrson) 2 J. P. Murphy’s Jock, car. 7.3 (A. Peart) 3 Starters: Macduff 9.2, Caverock 8.1, Linden car. 7.12, Jock 7.3, Orange Mart 6.7, Tiranga car. 7.0. Macduff led Jock aw: L-ufi n along | the back, and turning for hcn« Caverock i closed up. Once in the str-ight Macduff strode on, and won easily by a short length from Caverock, who beat Jock oy a neck, with Linden another neck away fourth. Time, lmin 42 l-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP. of_l2osovs Six furlongs.— VV. Couser’s Songbird, 3.6 iJ. M. 1; Donnellnn :v_d Shannahan’s Sleepyhead, car. 6.13 J (F. Voight). 2; T. S. Harrison's Royal Mac, 9.2 (.Humphries), 3. Starters: Royal Mac 9.2, Songbird 8.6. Sleepyhead 6.13 J. Sleepyhead and Songbird beat Royal Mac off the mark. Songbird: ic-d the ethers along title back, and rytd; r pressure finally won by a short length bom Sleepyhead, who beat Royal Mac a' a length. Time, lmin 11 l-ssec. WINCHESTER TROT, of 11 -w.-s. One mile.—S. G. Lemon's Chiidwood, 3sec (F. Holmes, jun.L 1; R. Tmvrrley’s Mo.moy, 7eec (Owner), 2; F Fevor’s I.arly Logan. 8s- c (J. !)ai...-■<(>i). 3. Starters: Cli'ldwoci 3sec, Soamojmi Sic c (coupled with Lncali-m Osocj. 1 La4v Losr;:n B?cc. Coal Ash 9• or (coupled with L’r>ciop 9.-. G-C). Walter Joi !«:•--h o wit'll Dill U Patch 9«c.-), Bing .1 W.lkr- firco. Iloudiui 9sec (coupled wi'h Dratrhui 9sec). Tickle to- Gee. Bon Oliau sscc. Proud Ne.t <Va-c icon ded with Petri:: Oscek Master Basil ilsce, ' Ye:lut (coupled with liingftnioor Ssec), Mourev 7, ".-c. Dusky Dillon 6-ec. Orari fiscc (cornice! with Solomon Slow', Merry Soul N, Havi incourt Wood 7see. Drum M-ajoi g. src Ogees 2sec.. Petrix led Lady Logan and' Bingen Wilkes along tho back, but the last-named broke. Chiidwood run up to the leaders turning for home, and won easily bv four len-dhs from Mooney, who beat Lady I,o'-an by two lengths. Bingen Wilkes and Ben Oliau were next. Time, 2miu 2ik.ee. GLADSTONE of pfOsovn. Six furlongs.—.l. Baxter’s St. Karel, 8.5 0. j IP aid'. 1; J. Smyth’s Sembric, 9.0 (F. K. | ,)< 2, J. Graham's Osieriu.m. 8.2, 3. j Starter.--: Sembric 9.9, St. lease! 8.5, Osiori vir.an 8.2. Mutata 7.0, C.irnbvno 8.2. Osterman and Mil tat a were smartest aivnv and led j Sembric along the back, with S’. Easel lying ! last. Sembric took chares- in tie- stiuughi ! and looked all over a winner, when St. Ease

came with a Inte run and won by a effort head; Osterman a length away, and Matata next. Time, lmin 17sec. 1' A REV ELL HANDICAP, of 130sovs. Six furlongs.— K. M'Donald’s Seaeide. car. 6.13 (t. V eight), 1; G. Fulton’s Battle Scene, car. 7.7 (E. Shaw), 2; G. T. Adamson’s Samarang, 6.7 (A. Peart), 3. Starters; Bonny Mac ear. C. 13, Bon Spec 9.12, Battle Scene 7.7, Silver Peak 10.0, Seaside 6.13, Samarang 6.7. Samarang and Bou Spec were first to show out, whilst Silver Peak was slow on her legs. Battle Scene. Seaside, and Samarang were together turning for home, and in the run home Seaside beat Battle Scene by a neck. Samarang was a length away, and Bonny Mao next. Time, lmin 15 l-ssec. OTAKI RACES. First Day—Monday, September 26. The totalisator investments for the day amounted to £29,751, as against £39,541 for the corresponding day of last September. Results: MAIDEN PLATE, of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. Special weights.—ln the Pink 1, Solstice 2, Panache 3. Also started: Jungleform, Orellana, Good Mark, Lady Foo, Manchester, Ania, Black Arrow, Edendale, Hellenice, Panther, Pleasure, Password, Rugby, Sensible. In the Pink and Solstice led the field, the former securing the verdict by a length and a-half, one and a-half lengths separating second and third. Edendale was fourth. Time, lmin 4 4-ssec. DOMINION DAY HANDICAP, of lSOsovs. One mile.—Beloved, 8.3, ’ ; Clesanta, 8.5, 2; Admiration, 8.10, 3. From a good start Vindictive arid Clesanta led, but Beloved challenged 100 yards from home, and won by a length, half a neefc separating second and third. Vindictive was fourth. Time, lmin 45 l-ssec. Also started: Olvitius, Lord Desmond, Passenger, Califarian. Vindictive, Hallowros, Sweet Song, Lady Lucullus, Scherian. Tatimi. HACK AND HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE, of 275sovs. Two miles and a-quar-ter.—Ore Ore, 10.9, 1; Otan.ru Kid, 10.5, 2; Malincourt, 9.10, 3. Also started: Te Toa, Master Boris. Pawerevvere, Ivurupao, Chummy, Scimitar. From the start Otauru Kid led the field, and continued till entering the bend for home, when Ore Ore challenged, and won by three lengths, four lengths separating second and third. Time, 4mm 22 l-ssec. TFONE MAKITONORE MEMORIAL, of SOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter. —Printemps, 7.3, 1; Kilgour, 7.7, 2; Verbosity, 8.13, 3. A splendid race. Verbosity and Kilgour lea the field, but Printemps challenged, ar.r, beat Kilgour by a head, a length separating second and third. Dainty Step almost tied for third position. Also ’ started: Dainty Step. Flight Commander, Esperarice. Time, 2ufin Msec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 140sovs. Six furlongs.—Martial Dawn, 8.1, 1; Ma-kc-re, 9.0 ,2: Wnimalioe, 7.8, 3. Also started: Lord Usk, Morins nta. Rose of Athens. Missland, Sunbath. Fro n the rise of the barrier Merinsonta and Martial Dawn led the field. The winner ran a splendid iv.ee, and won by a lengvn, burl Usk finisliing a close fourth. 1 ime. lmin 16 4-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 250sovs. Six furlongs.—Solfanello, 9.8 1; Nursing Sister, 7.11. 2; Bindle. 9.4, 3. Also -tarted: Sunart, Birkie, Astinome. Prince Ferouz, Going Up. Helen Rufus. The latter liorse anil Prince Ferouz were left at the. post. Solfanello and Astinome, followed by Birkie, made tho running. In the straight Nursing Sister and Bindle ran into places, and S<«l--fanello won by a length, a length and a-li2lf separating second and third. Time, lmin 15 l-s«ec. WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs.- Notewede. 8.9, I; Miliraire, 9.13, 2; Kyoto, 8.7, 3. Also started : Bitters, La Paloma, Seafoam, Rowan, Opiate, March On. A good race, the field being headed by Militaire ami Opiate, who led into the straight, when Notaivede and Kyoto closed up, and a great race resulted in Xotawede getting the verdict by a head, a neck separating second and third. Time, lmin 2 4-ssec. KEREIHI ROERA WELTER HANDICAP, of SJOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Detroit, 8.7. 1; Prof,ate, 8.9, 2; Prince-- Pat, 8.8. 3. Scratched : Printemps. A good race. Won ■ by a neck. Time, lmin 31see. Second Day—Tuesday, September 27. The Otaki races were concluded to-day. The weather was dull, and there was a fair attendance. Results: TRIAL HANDICAP, cf ICOsovs. Five furlongs, l’apliian 8.9, 1; Panther 7.7, 2; W aimaboe 7.12, 3. All started. Paphian led from the start and was never headed, lie won by two lengths. Manchester was fourth. Time, liiiin 3 2-ss.ee. OTAKI HANDICAP, of 135sovs. Seven furlongs.—Martial Dawn 8.3, 1 ; La Paloma 0.0, 2; Siberian, 7.9, 3. Also started; Sweet Song, March On, Pleasure. I*rom the start Martial Dawn led the field and was never headed, lie won by half a length, Siberian being two lengths behind. March On was next. Time, lmin 30 l-ssec, TE RINGI STEEPLECHASE, of 2Oosovs. About two miles. —Master Boris 10.5, 1; Or© Ore 11.9. 2; To Toa 11.3, 3. Loyal Arch led the field for seme distance, but ran off. Otauru Kid then led, but fell leaving Master Boris in charge, and he won by a neck. Scimitar fell arid broke his neck, ,and T. Horner was injured through fulling with Husbabyo. 'I ime. 3min 50sec. Also started: Loyal Arch, Otauru Kid, Onipoto. Malincourt, Kurapai, Hushabye, ! Chummv. Scimitar. | PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 350sovs. One mile, 55 yards. American Beauty 6-7, ' 1; Printemps, 8.3, 2; Verbosity, 8.3, 3. i Also started: Dainty Stop, Kilrusb, Kilgour, | Idle Talk. From the start American Beauty led and won by a neck. Time, lmin 47seo. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 130-uvs Six furlongs.- Makere 9.0, 1; I Hallowroz 8.1. 2; 11 Fu dale. 7.2. 3. Also j started: Lord Usk. Missland. Waiinahoe, Sunbath. Makere was never beaded, and he won by a length, a neck between second and third. Time, lime I6see. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Six furlongs. Nursing Si'ia-r 8.2, 1 : Birkie 8.3. I2: Prince Ferouz 7.11. 3. Also started: Helen Rufus, Going l p. L'mii the start Helen Rufus was lefi with Prince Ferouz j making the pace, followed by Birkie. On I neuvir,-; home N'M-ane- Sister <-.inie with a ! rush and snatched victory by a nose. Time, i lmin 15eeo. RAIIUI WEf.TKR HANDICAP, of 130sovs One mile. Bitters 9.7. 1; Bc- ' h.veil 9.8. 2: Pa-.enger 8.11. 3. Also started: Militaire. .Admir :t:ori, Californian, K voto. From the 1 tvs ier Passenaet led the 'field. fol!mve-i by Bicers. who at the back led with a break of several le mills. Before reaching flic turn Beloved challenged, but Bitters bold his own and won by two j lengths: the same distance between second : and third. Kyoto wa - fourth. Time, j lmin 41 l-s?ee.

WAITOHU welter HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. One mile. —Princc.s3 Pat 3.5, 1; Detroit 9.0, 2; Probate 8.9, 3. A good race. Won by a nose. Also started: Sir Fanciful, Waimatoa. Astinome, White Blaze. Time, lmin 43 2-ssec. NAPIER PARK RACING CLUB. The Napier Park Racing Club held its spring meeting in beautiful weather on the 2nd. The totalisator handled £21,058, against £26,760 last year—a decrease of £5675. Results: — TRIAL HACK HANDICAP, of 125sovs. Six furlongs.—Still Sea (A. Reed), 8.4, 1; Scotch Mixture, 9.0, 2; Bodyguard, 9.3, 3. Also started: Heather King, Wrangle, Mountain Pier, Tohumata, Dusty, Fera, Whariti, Merry Sara, Chatham. Black Tea, Slave Mart, Suspicion. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 14 3-ssec. GREENMEADOWS HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 150sovs. One- mile and ahalf.—Raffle (L. Goodwin), 9.0, 1; Gay Boy, 9.11, 2; llyttus. 11.10, 3. Also started: Nicomar, Mannikin, Hobo, Naughty. Won easily by six lengths. Time, 2min 46 l-ssec. AHURIRI HACK HANDICAP, of 125sovs. Six furlongs.—Tinihanga (R. Reed), 8.11, 1; Stylish Lady, 7.13,_ 2; Makere, 8.3, 3. Also started: Battle Knight, Danger Zone, Ruruwai, Morzonia, Chant Royal, Wamba, Signorella. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 15sec. PARK STAKES HANDICAP, of 300sovs. One mile and a-quarter. —Heather Sprig (A. J. M‘Flynn), 1; Sasanof, 10.2, 2; Molyneaux, 9.2, 3. Also started: Maioha, Bonetter, The Speaker, Bagdad. Won by half a length. Time. 2min 9 2-ssee. TARADALE HURDLES HANDICAP, of 250sovs. One mile and three-quarters.— Ore Ore (A. M'Donald , 9.3, 1; Hyginas, 11.2. 2; Tatimi, 9.0, 3. Also started: Multive, Tigritiya, Powder King. Won by half a length. Time, 3min 12sec. PRINCE OF WALES STAKES. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs.—Mountain Lion (R. Reed), 8.2, 1; Uleuborg, 8.2. 2; Snatcher, 8.2, 3. Also started : Good Sport, King’s Trumpeter, Uncle Alex., Kuratahi, Gerda. Won by four lengths. Time, lmin 3 l-ssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of SCOsovs. Six furlongs.—Anomaly (F. Waddell), 8.0, 1; Chrysostom, 8.7, 2; Tari, 7.10, 3. Also started: Delight, Woden, Paonui, Caricature, Toa Taua, Hcpta, Tolerance, Crown Gem. Won by two lengths, Time, lmin 16 4-ssec. COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, of 150sovs. One mile. —Penitent (R. Reed), 8.3, 1: Stylish Lady. 7.10, 2: Makere. 7.10, 3. Also started: Ben Bolt, Taipairu, Antler, Black Art, Gamboola, Mokattam, White Hope, Naughty. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 41 l-sseo. AVONDALE RACES. Second Day—Monday, September 26. The Avondale Jockey Club’s spring meeting concluded to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance, and the totalisator handled £64,920, making £128,474 10s for the meeting—an increase of £1674 compared with last vear. Results: KINGSLAXD ' HURDLE RACE, of 300sovs. One mile and three-quarters.— Ditto, 10.8 (Rennie), 1; Rathlin, 10.10. 2; Guianaform, 9.0, 3. Also started: Deviation, Ivillard, Marconi. Lady Bruce, Welshman, No Mistake, Gold Scene, Ma Copper, Gctop'ete. Won by two lengths, one and a-balf lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 19 l-ssec. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 500sovs. For two-vear-olds. Five furlongs.—Sir Otway, 8.0 (Bagby). 1; Refinement, 7.11. and Just, 7.7, a dead heat for second place. Also started: O'Rourke, Sheffield, Potoa King, Royal Fame. Dorinda, Shebang, Florent. Time, lmin 3 2-ssee. AVONDALE GUINEAS, Of 600sovs; second lOOsovs and third 50sovs. One mile. A. 8.. Williams’s ch c Grotesque, by Absurd—Bronze, 8.10 (R. Reed) .... 1 I H. B. Gibson’s br c Rational, by Absurd —Cowl, 8.10 ' 2 " • G. Stead's oh c Mermin. by Absurd —Sea Elf. 8.10 ... 3 Also started: Youyig Thurnham 8.10, Rose Tliurnham 8.5. Won by a length, a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 41 3-sr-ec. PLUMPTOX HANDICAP. One mile and 011 c furlong.—Molvneaux. 8 13 (,J O’Shea), 1; Uncle Ned,’ 8.8, 2; Khuniai Khan, 7.13, 3. Also started : Volo, Admiral Codrington. Humbug, Gold Kip, Starland, strategy, Mangamahoe, Glen Canny. Perfect Day, Spanner, Arch Salute, Tinohoro, Miss Mu’iel, Hylhis, Sylvan. Won by a nec.r, three-quarters of a length between second and third, ’lime lmin 55sco MOUNT ALBERT STEEPLECHASE of 400sovs. About three miles—Oaklei.-di 10 7 (Warner), 1; Signature, 10.0, 2; Tenacious, 10.3, 3. Also started : Golden Glade. Monopole, Battle Tide, Marconi. Won bv four lengths, a neck between second and third, .lime, 6min 4free. PRESIDENTS HANDICAP, f .’f SOOsovs. Six furlongs. Absurdum. B.ft (R. Reed) 1 Tigrinia, 7.2 <? Tamaroa, 8.1 ’ 3 Also started: Gazique, Golden Bubble Income. Namutere. Right and Left Kstlionia, Tieki, 'Leithfield. Illumination’ Pavo Won by half a length, the same distance between second and third. Time, lmin 14 3-ssee. NEW LYNN HANDICAP, of 300sovs. Nine furlongs.—Radiant Light. 8.10 (A. Olliver). 1; Esplanade, 7.8, 2; Brorlrick. B.V. V, *)' so started: Poanui. Pepin. War Tank ler.smn Kmg Nmmenant, Navana, Ohitil Marble Slab, Some Fashion. Miss Melvn Arch Lodd-e, Glencairn. Groat. Form ICinl kora, Tireless, Short la ml, Giugi. Martini. I Prince MenschikofiF, Tinowere, To Akafai! Coroglen, Narrow Neck. Won by half a length, a nook hotween second and third Time, lmin 58sro. NIHOTAPC WELTER HANDTCVP 0 f 300sovs. Nine furlongs.—General Advance 8.3 (Andrews), 1 : Pure l.azims go 2 Dead Sweet, 8.0. 3. Also Parted: Spanner, 1 Archie. Rocknebl. Truthful Prince Mar tian. Penona, Stork, Prince Charleroi. Scrap o’ Paper. No Briber, Bezant. Ladv Energy Lovelight. Night Time. Mistian. Won hy 0 length, half a length between second and third. T ime, lmin 56see.

RACING 5K AUSTRALIA. [ * SYDNEY, September 27. Gloaming has been scratched for all Jockey Club engagements. Segj'te m ber 29. Metropolitan Handicap.—Jvennaquhair, Salitros, Fairy Bob, David, Swift Shot, Sardis, Erasmus, Syce Ivnight, Whizbang*, \\ irraway, Julia Grey, Eaddie Blue, Ecarte, Sand bee, Duriwil, Evensong, Duke ISapoli, 'I ickaroo, Earl Derby, Peroration, Prince Sandy, Cal id Akran. A.J.C. SPRING MEETING. . SYDNEY. October 2. Ihe A.J.C. spring meeting was opened on Saturday. The course was in fine order, and there was an excellent attendance, upwards of 80,000 being present. Beauford’s victory in the Epsom and David’s in the topring Stakes were most popular, both shaping in a convincing fashion. The former had a bit in hand, whilst David timed his finishing dash to a nicety. Cupidon s win in the Derby surprised many owing to his recent indifferent performances. The victory was a triumph for Young s horsemanship and Cupidon’s undoubted grit. Mason stated that he is taking Cupidon to Melbourne lor the Gups, and has withdrawn him from the Victorian Derby, as he is afraid that he will bo unable CJ } rr y Loyal Irish was a long last all tho way in the Derby, and was a big disappointment to his supporters. Tho (lay s racing was pleasant to patrons, though devoid of any real excitement. Rain foil ten minutes after the conclusion of the programme. Results: IILRDLE RACE. About two miles.— Reduoine, 9.12. 1; St. Kitto, 9.10, 2; Queen’s Guard, 9.0, 3. Eleven starters. The whiner established a lead at halfway, and was never headed. Won by six lengths. Time, 3min 42isec. I RIAL STAKES. One mile and a-quar-ter.—Prince Sandy, 1; Malurys, 2; Publicity, 3. Fourteen starters. Publicity led to the distance, then followed a grand neck-and-neck struggle between Prince Sandy and Malurys, the former gaining a narrow verdict, a head separating second and third. Time, 2min 6|sec. A.J.C. DERBY, A sweepstake of 20sovs each, with 6000sovs added. For throe-year-olds. Colts and geldings 8.10, fillies 8.5. One mile and a-half. Mr G. D. Greenwood’s br c Cupidon, by Martian (imp.)—Bebe (Young) 1 Mr L. E. I). Clark’s ch f Furious, by The Welkin (imp.)—Danaide (Lewis) ... 2 Mr D. U. Seaton’s h c Honey Bee, by Kenilworth (imp.)—Busy Bee (M'Lachlan) 3 The non-starters wore Montent and Orpheus. Cupidon was first away. Duke Isinglass led into tho straight. At the distance Furious looked a certain winner, but Cupidon challenged gamely, and snatched a grand victory by half a length, the same distance separating second and third. Loyal Irish was last. ’lime, 2mm 33jjsec EPSOM HANDICAP, of SOCOsovs. One mile.—Beaufort!. 9.2 (Wood), 1; Dumvil, 7.5 (Munro), 2; Wish Wynne, 8.8 (Toohev), 3. Nineteen starters. Greenstead was first off. Beauford took the lead at the six-furlong post, closely attended by Wish Wynne, the rest of the field two lengths away. Duriwil at the distance challenged the leader, but the effort was beyond him. Beauford won easily by two lengths, two lengths and a-half between second and third. Time, lmin 37gsee. SPRING STAKES. W.f.a. One mile and a-half.—David, 9.0, 1; Swift Shot, 9.2, 2; Syce Knight. 9.0, 3. Nine starters. Fairy Bob went to the front, and had a big lead to the straight, where Syce Knight threatened to annex the honours, when David and Swift- Shot broke through, the formerwinning by half a length, with a head between second and third. Time. 2min 32|sec KENSINGTON HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—First Division: Baltlewrack, 9.9. 1; Paganini, 9.3. 2: Magic Square, 8.5, 3. Won by a head. Time, lmin Second Division: Golden Cello, 9.8. 1; Bloonbah 8.7. 2: Biackstioh. 8.12. 3. Won hv half a length, a head between second and third. Time, lmin 27sec. There were 17 starters in the first division of the Kensington Handicap, and 15 in the second division. RACING IN EMC LA NO. LONDON, September 25. Tho Newbury Cun was won by Yutoi. Bucks, the favourite, dead-heated with FI inf jack for second place.—A. and N.Z. Cable. WINNING OWNERS. TRAINERS AND JOCKEYS. LONDON. September 26. Mr Sol .Tod heads the list of winning owners with £22,854. Donoghue rode 106 winners. Bullock with 95 is second, and Carslake with 64 is tin I’d. Mr Taylor is the leading trainer with £40./98, Mr Demestra being second with £22.311. WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, ETC. KUROW ACCEPT \XCES. Hakatararriea Welter Handicap, of ITOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Burrangong 9.9. g, lmi y Loch 8.13. Coin Rigs 8.11, Sleepy Head 7 12 Red Admiral 7.7. Kurow Handicap, of 280sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Radial 10.5. Jock 8.4, Mirza 7.7. Hallucination 6.7. Waitaki Trot Handicap (in harness), of 135 so vs. One mile and a-half.- Stan Wilkes s»r. Wild Madam scr. Drambuie, ser. Master Bell scr. Teneriffo ser, Gaiety scr, Faronius scr. General Quincey 12-,-ds behind. Mountain Wood 24, Isla Wilkes 24. I’atard 60 Ben Ohau 72, Tieklctoe 34, Dandy Chimes 156. Waitangi Steeplechase Handicap, of 14Q SOTS. About two niiles and a distance Barrister 11.13. 801 l rock 10,5, Fairv Finn 10.4. Calm a 10.4. 1 Palely Gold 9.9. TVnditor 9.9, Castle Bar 9.3. Downstroke 9.3. Alarvolire 9.2. Silver Top 9.0, Maori Bov "9.0, Eastern Loch 9.0, Brownwing 9.0, HeroC Q 0 Cappai 9,0. Overland 9.0. ' “ ' ’ Publicans’ Handicap. of 13 Ssor-u f'ir- ' longs. —Bebehead 9.7. Sembrio 9.7 Kfllcnev 8.9. Osterinan 8.6, San Salvador 7.13, Nope 7.12. Pmcoeder 7.7, Hallucination 7 7 Paddy’s Hone 7.7. Belfield Handicap, of ITOsovs. Five furlongs.—Pyjama 9.9, Braid 9.2, Miss Camouflage 8.13, Kilboyne 8.13 Corn Rigs 8(3 Red Pal 8.8, Sleepy Head 7.13, Trentham Rose 6.10.. Nope 6.7, Fire Step 6.7. Dash Trot Handicap (in saddle), of 14,6 so vs. One mile and a-quarter.—-Corrie 801 l ser, Kinini Wood scr, Drambuie ser, Gaiety

scr, Favomus scr, Seamount 12yds behind, Mountain Wood 24, Isla Wilkes 24, Wild Queen 36, Patard 48, Ben Ohau 72, Houdini .72. Trial Plate, of 135sovs. Six furlongs. All 8 stone.—Sherlock, Red Cliff, Fire Step, Miss Morn, Bonny W inkie, Weird, Kerry Star, Blazes, Paddy’s Hope, Kerb, Fair Rose, Golden Sarto, Brilliant Hope, Miss Kathleen, Quarrelsome, Nigliborn. DUNEDIN SPRING HANDICAPS. SPRING HURDLE’S, of 25Qsovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Gamecock 12.11, Dylans 12.9, Manawaponga 11.9. General Petain 11.6, Barrister 10.11, Mandrake 9.13, Whipcord 9.11 Staff Officer 9.10, Wild Pilgrim 9.6, Good Start 9.6, Pamplona 9.6, Admiral Talbot 9.0, nenefit 9.0, Claverhou.se 9.0, Moneymusk 9.0, Redfire 9.0, Strathglass 9.0, Trentham Rose 9.0, Indus 9.0, Overland 9.0. MAUNOATUA HANDICAP, of 225sovs. Seven furlongs.—Counterstroke 9.9, Rcseday 9.4, Silent King 8.13, Kilbarry 8.11, Bebehead 8.10, Redstone 8.9, Senibric 8.9, Etta 8.9. Glentniin 8.9, Staff Officer 8.3, Galway 8.3, Filigree 8.2, Royal Admiral 8.1, Orange Bitters 8.1, War March 8.1, Osterman 7.13, Muzzle 7.11, Orange Mart 7.10, The Reaver 7.10, Windermere 7.9, Janus 7.7, Londonderry 7.7, Blazes 7.7. Gunlayer 7.7, Hallucination 7.7, Loch Miladi 7.7. MOSGIEL HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Radial 9.5, Fo-o Chow 9.0, Ma-c Duff 8.11, Eleus 8.11, Rorke’s Drift 8.11, Clean Sweep 8.4. Satisfaction 8.1, Miss Muriel 7.11. Bonnie Maid 7.11, Linden 7.10, Warlove 7.7, Moutoa Ivanova 7.4, Almoner 7.3, Jock 7.0, Cavcroek 7.0, Tin Soldier 7.0, Marching Order 7.0. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 350sovs. Six furlongs.—Radial 9.9, Mustard Pot 9.9, Silver Peak 9.5, Micbaela 9.1, Satisfaction 8.13, Sunny Corner 8.13, Malaga 8.9, Listening Post 8.8, Winning Hit 8.7, Killowen 8.6, Meteorite 7.12, Palestrina 7.11, Pyjama 7.9, Miss Camouflage 7.3, Kilcullen 7.3, Kilboyne 7.2. Corn Rigs 7.0, Hineamaru 7.0, Bebehead 7.0, Kilfane 7.0, Rod Pal 7.0, Lima 7.0, Eight Beli3 7.0, Sleepy Head 7.0, Trentham Rose 7.0, Pallah 7.0. TAIOMA HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Six fullongs.—St. Easel 9.9, Kilbarry 9.8, Sembric 9X), Kilderg 9.6, Kilcullen 9.5, Humboldt 9.3, Ililfane 9.5, Mantua 9.3, Caleurla 9.1, Samurn 8.11, Royal Admiral 8.9, Unio 8.9. Ostefman 8.7, Timepiece 8.7, Headlong 8.7, Lomagundi 8.8, Sabor 8.6, Wild Nieht- 8.5, Windconero 8.0, Sunlit 8.2, Bonnie IVinkie 8.0, Solerino 8.0, Blazing Light 8.0, Te Knri 8.0, Rex Silva 8.0, Blazes 8.0, Prcc-eeder 8.0, Mias Morn 8.0, Morse Signal 8.0, Pop 8.0, Kerb 8.0, Bonnie Olivo 8.0, Kiltartan 8.0, Strowana 8.0, Weird 8.0. OCTOBER WELTER, of OOOsovs. One miie.—Macduff 10.9, General Advance 9.13, Palamon 9.12, Kilkee 9.5, Moutoa Ivanova 9.0’, Purple Spur 9.5, Braid 8.12. Jock 8.11, Sunny Loch 8.11, Kilboyne 8.9, Kiibrogan 8.6. Corn Rigs 8.6, Kilcullen 8.5. Twinkle 8.3, Mirza 8.2, Silent King 8.2, Link Up 8.0, Night Alarm 8.0, Benefit 8.0, Galway 8.0, General Petain 8.0. HAWKE'S BAY WEIGHTS. Tomonana Handicap Hurdles, of ISOsovs. ono mile and three-quarters.—llyttus 11.9, Tigritiya 11.5. Tatimi 10.13, Raffle 10. s’. G a y Boy 10.1, Royal Gift- 9.13, Nicomar 9.4, Hobo, Mannikin, Naughty,’ Ah Fu, Master Oriflamme 9.0. Spring Juvenile Handicap, of JJCOsovs. Five furlongs.—Mountain Lion 8.12, Viyella 8.10, Bumptious 8.2, Uleaborg 8.1, Snatcher, The Cypher 7.12, King’s Trumpeter, Good Sport 7.11, Uncle Alex 7.10, Rapture, Valvate, Stein, Alula Girl 7.7. Sprmg Handicap, of 350sovs. One mile and a-quartcr. Duo 9.5. Heather Sprig 9.2, Lovematch S.io’ Admiral Codrington 8.10, Tigritiya 7.13, Bonetter, Truthful 7.9, Tlie Speaker 7.0’, Bagdad, Ben Bolt 6.10, Quest Athens II Black Art 6.7. Flaxmere Handicap, of 150sovs. Six furlongs.—Tinohanga 9.7, Makere 8.13, Battle Knight 8.11, Taipairu 8.10, Danger Zone 8.7, Still Sea 8.6, Tolerance 8.5, Stylish Lady 8.4, Black Art 8.2, Scot ch Mixture 8.1. Ruruwai 7.11, Mongonia 7.7, Valley Rose, Chant Royal 7.5, War Patch, Mountain Pier, Chaplin, Kilwana 7.4, Marcus Ziori, Rym, Megan 7.3, Heather King. Wrangle, Dusty 7.2, Chatham, Whariti, Fera, Merry Sara, Correspondent 7,0, White Hope 6.12. Slave Mart. Wamba, Kail, Si guorella, Suspicion, Hinemai 6.10. Glengarry Handicap, of 300sovs. One mile and one furlong.—Admiral Codrington 9.12, Delight 9,7, Tigririya 9.0. Bounerter 8.10. Multive 8.4, Toa Toa, The Speaker, Penitent 8.1, Ben Bolt 7.11, Hyginas, Taipairu, Woden 7.9, Gambooia, Athens IT Mokattam, Wamba 7.7. Flying Handicap, of 300-ovs. Six furlongs.—Absiudum 9.4, Maioha 9.3, Chrysostom 8.13, Tigrinia 8.1, Bento 7.13, Tari, Fulsome 7.11, Paonui, Soldier's Love 7.9. Caricature 7.4. Toa Taua, Scion 7.2. Weldone 7.0. llopt-a. Woden 6.11, Tolerance 6.9, Crown Gem. Going Up, Finisterre 6.7. FOALINGS TO DATE AT THE W AI K ANA E STUD FOR T HE 137.1 SEASON, Secret Link (dam of Silver Link). —Baycolt (dead) to Kilbronev. Sunbird (sister to Mascot, Auckland and Canterbury Cups, and to Ardenvohr. New Zealand <‘up).—Twins (dead) to Kilbronev. Lady Stewart (Bezoiiian —Sister Frances). —■Chestnui filly to Bnniform. Peace (d-im of Chakwana, Valhalla, La Puix, Obsidian, Prosperity, etc.). —Brown filly to Bouifcrm. Margorethe (dam of Marjory).—Bays filly to Kilbronev. Bebe (dam of Cup’don).—Brown colt to Kilbronev. Philomel (dam of Philomela and Phk>) Brown fillv to Martian. Poronilla (Welcome Stakes).—Bay filly to Kilhroney. l’utlee (imp. ; dam of Ditc-hley).—Bay colt to Kilbronev. Pnphia (Birkenhead - Aphrodite). —Baycolt to Kilhroney. Dosmine (Radium --Desrimi. by Desmond)) —Bay or brown colt to Boniform. Rebckah (Bozonian—Snowstell). - -Bay fillv to Kilbronev. Peirone '(Tradings Slakes, Wellesley Stakes, Manawa.ln Sires' Produce Stokes).--Bay colt to Boniform. Skirl (three-quarter sister to War.dept -- Bay or brown filly to Kilbronev. Merry Margaret (Bezoiiian - -.Margarethe). —Chestnut filly to Boniform. Kibble (half sister to Mmperador).—JSayor brown roll to Kilhroney. Lady Jean If (imp. ; dam of Askari and < Scion). —Bav colt to Boniform. Restful (Birkenhead —Peace). —Bay colt to i Boniform. , Khamsin (half sister to Yladimar). —Bay colt to Boniform. , Prelude (darn of winners of over 70Q0sovs). I Bay colt to Boniform. i

, Afterglow (New Zealand St. Leger. by l Demosthenes—Sunglow, New Zealand Oaks, i and sister to Boniform and Sun God, and half sister to Martian). —Bay or brown colt 1 to Kilhroney. > Bluegrass (imp. ; Magic—Parnassia).—Bay • filly to Boniform. .. Success (dam of Kilwinning, Honesty, and i Killowen). Twins (dead) to Boniform. TOTALISATOR PERMITS. > RESOLUTION BY COUNCIL OF j CHRISTIAN CONGREGATIONS. , AUCKLAND, September 27. At a meeting of the Auckland Council of Christian Congregations last evening, the Rev. D. D. Scott (Onehunga) introduced the subject of totulisa.tor permits. He said fia was convinced that, racing pushed more men outside the Church than did anything ■ else. More instruction was needed in the ethics of gambling. The council’s aim should be to reduce the existing number of permits at least, and to abolish gambling as an institution. They should be s upPpUed by the Government. He moved “That the council views with the strongest disapproval, the suggested increase of totalisator permits, and remits the question to the Public Questions Committee.” A long discussion ensued, some members deprecating the hasty action as being detrimental to the best interests of the issue, in that they would be assisting the racing fraternity, who were striving to abolish the commission’s report, which, at least, suggested the removal of abuses. An amendment to refer the subject to the Public Questions Committee to report to the executive was lost, and the motion carried. OAfvIARU TROTTING CLUB. The Oamaru Trotting Club has carried cut a large number of improvements since its meeting last year. The totalisator house ha 3 been extended to provide 20 additional selling windows and 20 payment windows. The lawn has been reterraced, and the present stands connected, by additional seating stands, thus ensuring a splendid view for everybody. Tho present stewards’ building has " been converted into up-to-date ladies and gentlemen’s cloak rooms. A new stewards’ building, with birdcage, has been constructed. This building has a stand on top for the press and the committee, with further accommodation below for the press. A weighing room, jockeys’ room, and new judge’s box, with separate compartments for the judge and the timekeepers, have also been provided. Sanitary drainage has been installed, and the town water supply laid on. The sum spent in improvements totals £IBOO. This year the club has increased its stake money by £3OO. The track at the present time is in fiist-class order. GAMING COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT. WELLINGTON, October 1. At tho annual meeting of the Wellington Racing Club the president (Mr J. B. liarcourt) said the receipts for the year were £110,449. compared with £85,041 "last year, and the club had a cash balance of £58,845. In stakes £30,727 was paid—an increase of £10,529. Government taxation was £35.347, which. was only £6380 under the amount paid in stakes. The totalisator receipts were £31,022, against £57,411. ('even years ago the club’s income was only £46,289. Tho year ahead would require greai- care, as the club was committed to very big stakes, and must expect a fulling off in revenue. Extensive alterations had been made on the course and a start made on a permanent scheme of improvement of the stands, which had hitherto been deferred till the club’s debt was paid off. The chairman said the club strongly supported the Gaming Commissioner’s report. Mr Harcourt was re-elected president, and , Messrs W. Moot-house and Skerrett, K. 0., ice-presidents. I- allowing were Mr Harcourt’s remarks on the Racing Commission:—’’l make them with some diffidence,” he said, “as the commissioners have seen fit to recommend this club one more day’s racing, thus bringingffit into line with the Canterbury Jockey Hub. Your stewards have viewed with some concern tho reception in certain places inat has been accorded to this report, and t.iey nope that by the time it comes up for the consideration of Parliament the natural disappointment felt by those clubs recommended for elimination or curtailment will have to be dissipated, The adoption of the report is immeasurably in the true interests of sport, a fact which is realised by 90 per cent, of fhe racing people of the dominion Speaking -for the executive of this. club. I cannot be too emphatic in stating - that. they are strongly in favour of its adoption. as It stands, believing, as fcney. do, that it is as near perfection as possible. With others we regret that it has been found necessary for the general welfare, to abolish certain clubs, many of fheii.i o’d-estabhshed; but this result ' was inevitable and it ought- to be accented in a I rue sporting spirit, and all local interests submerged in the interests of the general "C'lere, Regardless of all that has been sud to the contrary, it must be recognised as an economic absurdity that more than one racecourse.track and ore trotting track mould be maintained in any one centre. Opponents in Parliament are bound to make Ibis an occasion for a frontal attack on racing in general and the big clubs in particular, the hitler probably on account of the big totalisator turnover. The Large attendance, which is. of course, responsible '?, r li,: * turnover, appears to be overlooked. i 1m leading clubs are the foundation stone 'teon which the whole structure is raised the. rich, classic races provided bv them mai-img it possible for breeders to import NAPIER, October 2 Sir George Clifford, president of the Racing Conference, in a letter to the president o! the Napier Park Club, iniimates that it is _ his intention to submit to j fie Prime Minister. bis -opinion regarding the- Pricing Commission's report, with which Sir George Clifford is v. holly, in accord in the main tea. turps, and considers any minor points on whb’h hesitation is possible too trivial to be allowed to sacrifice the report's substantial i.dva ntages. Sir George Clifford requests •s-d in order to add force to the reprerentnfious, the Napier Park Club should communicate accord or disapproval of his on-muii. Ike president of the Napier Park Club has replied regretting that oh account of the injustice to Napier Park, and on account of several other matters, he cannot agree wilh Sir George Clifford’s opinion as to the commission’s report. The recommendation to abolish Napier Park, while continuing to grant permits to small districts practically surrounded bv courses, lias aroused indignation in the whole of this district.

OTAUTAU RACING CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. That raring, and more particularly the Otautau Racing Club, has not suffered to any appreciable extent as the result of the present financial stringency was evidenced on Wednesday evening, when 150 members from all parts of Southland were present in iho Reading Room of the Otautau Town Hall for the purpose of holding the annual meeting. Mr O’Brien (president) presided, and in his opening remarks, expressed pleasure on behalf of tho club at the large attendance, stating it went to show that the sport of racing was very much alive in the Otautau district. Commenting on the report- presented he thought tho club should feel honoured that it had drawn its members from all parts of Southland. Since last year a considerable amount of work had been done on the racecourse, but they had only been able to hold a one-day meeting, which did not bring in a great deal of revenue. The membership, however, had kept up well, and this had enabled them to carry on. Owing to (he cost of building material they had. to centralise on improvements. The Racing Commission on their visit had commented very favourably on the appointments and the racing track. The amount of work on the course in the future would depend on the revenue. Finr-e its inception two years ago the club had spent £3437, and tho membership stood at 336. Hie president of the Racing Commission had congratulated the club on its excellent financial position, and it was very gratifying to get this approbation from such an important body. lie referred to the death of four of the original subscribers, Messrs David Morton and D. R. Jones, of Invercargill, Donald M‘Daren, Eastern Bush, and M i'liam Bradley, Mangapiri. and said that letters of condolence had been sent to the various families. In vacating the chair he thanked members for the cordial support accorded him during his term as president for the last two years, and also tho committee for the assistance he had received. He wished specially to thank Messrs J. Miller, G. Saxelby, and A. M'Auley for the invaluable work done by them, and paid a high tribute to the secretary. Mr E. Matheson. whose work in connection with the Racing Commission was worthy of commendation. Ihe report and balance sheet were adopted. Speaking to the report. Air \V. E. Taylor, of Invercargill, congratulated the club on its excellent position, stating that- the president and executive were entit'ed to the highest encomiums of the province for the manner in which the affairs Had. been conducted. Tic congratulated the chairman on the furtherance of the ideals of racing, that gentleman having probably done more for the sport than any other man in Southland. The men who had borne the heat and burden of the day were entitled to all tho .praise that could be lavished on them, and their president had battled strongly for the chib out of his own goodwill. He congratulated members on its prosperity. Election of Office-bearers.—Two nominaions were received for the office of president, Messrs M. O’Brien and Dr A. A. ■Stewart, the former being returned by a largo, majority. On taking the chair. Air O Brien said he would pursue the same policy as he had in the past, and would do his utmost to preserve the interests of the Otautau Racing Club. Air \V. Matthews was returned unopposed for the office of vice-president. The resignation of Mr W. Forde as a member of committee necessitated seven members being returned in place of six, the following being elected Messrs Colin Airoheson, -T. T. Brookev, A Bultuan, A. ABAuley, F. Malcolm, A. G. Mills, and G. Sinclair; auditor, Air H. T.' Thomson (re-elected). The Soldiers’ Memorial.—Air Holmes brought up the matter of the SloVliers’ Memorial, and asked for the co-operation of members in raising the £290 required to complete it. It was pointed out that this was a matter for the committee to deal with,, the president assuring the meeting that it would receive their f:il-1- consideration. A hearty vote of thanks to the scrutineers, Messrs Taylor, Wilson, aml Mooney, terminated a most enthusiastic