Sporting

Otago Witness, Issue 3775, 20 July 1926, Page 58

Sporting

RACING CALENDAR. July 23. Waimate Hunt Meeting, laly 32-24 —Gisborne meeting, luly 24.—South Canterbury Hunt Meeting. August 7. —Poverty Bay Hunt Club. August 7, 11, 13.—Metropolitan Trotting meeting. August 10, 12, 14.—Canterbury J.C. August 21.— Fakuranga Hunt Club. August 25. —Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Club. August 28.—North Taranaki Hunt Club. September 1, 3. —Marton J.C. September 4.—Otago Hunt Club. September 4. Manawatu Hunt Club. September 9, 11.—Wanganui J.C. September 15. —Dannevirke R.C. September 16.—Dannevirke Hunt Club. September 18, 20. Otaki-Maori R.C. September 24, 25.—Ashburton County R.C. September 24, 25.—Napier Park K.C. September 25, 27.—Avondale J.C. September 30, October 1. —Geraldine R.C. October 2.— Hawke’s Bay J.C. October 7.—Kurow J.C. October 7.—Masterton R.C. October 7, 9.—Whangarei R.C. October 9.—Oamaru J.C. Ootober 14. 16.— Dunedin J.C. October 16.— Carterton J.C. October 16, 20.— Auckland Trotting meeting. October 23, 25— Wellington R.C. October 25.—Oamaru Trotting meeting. October 35. Waikato Hunt «Club. October 26.— Waipawa County R.C. October 23, 25, or 25, 27.—Waverley R.C. October 25.—North Canterbury R.C. October 25, 27.-Gore R.C. October 28, 30.— Poverty Bay Turf Club. October 30.—Timaru Trotting meeting. October 30.—Banks Peninsula R.C. October 30, November 1. —Thames J.C. November 2, 3.—Cromwell J.C. November 3. —Sirchwood Hunt Club. ;fovember 6, B.—Auckland R.C. November 6,8, 10, 13.—Canterbury J.C. November 9, 11, 12.—Metropolitan Trotting meeting., November 26, 27.—Forbury Park meeting. TALK OF THE DAY. By Sentinel. THE TOP WEIGHTS. If one cuts out the dark ages, and even then travels back so far as 1890, when Carbine won the Melbourne Cup with 10.5, it will be found that since then only three horses have scored with 9st or more. Only one, Poitrel, has carried 10.0 and won; hence it may be said that it is not less than 30 to 1 that a horse carrying 10.0 or more wins in any season. In lact, it may be said that if the strength of the field is up to the average it is 100 to 1 against a horse successfully carrying 10.0, and if there should happen to be a couple of good three-year-olds in the field then it is a million to one against a horse beating them at worse than weight for Age. Despite the stubborn facts of history, the Australian critics seem to generally regard Windbag as well handicapped at 10.0 in the' Melbourne Cup. Very few horses have won the Melbourne Cup with 9.0 or more, and the difficulty of doing so is shown by the fact that very few indeed have carried such a burden into a place. Windbag has proved himself a good horse and a great stayer, but if the field contained a three-year-old of something approaching Artilleryman’s calibre he would hold a very remote chance of winning. The Australian critics point out that a horse is supposed to improve so much according to the weight-for-age scale, but they very seldom do so. If horses improved according to scale aged horses would not be in at the minimum in the Melbourne Cup. According to reports of the race for • the Melbourne Cup, Windbag did not win with a great deal in hand. He won with 9.2 last year, and has been sent up 121 b for his win. In other words, he has been asked to carry a stone more, and consequently run about a 24 lengths better horse than he did 12 months ago. Winning form has, of course, to be penalised with increased weight in order to give the defeated brigade a chance; but it seeu&s that occasionally handicappers weight a horse more on the fear that he will win rather than on airm and the true appreciation of what a rise from 9.2 to 10.0 really represents. That it does mean a great deal is proved by the very few top weights winning important handicaps. •NEW BLOOD. It has frequently been stated in the past that the committee of the Dunedin Jockey Club is badly in need of some new blood. The matter is entirely in the hands of the members, but each succeeding election finds that they seem to say one thing and act in opposition to their expressed opinions. Whether the committee is in need of new blood may be a matter of opinion, but it is an indisputable fact that whilst there are more horses than ever before in work at Wingatui the tracks were never in such a bad state as they are at present. The. tracks received severe treatment prior to and during the Dunedin Winter meeting, and the bad weather following lias kept them in a most unsatisfactory state. The consequence is that trainers are placed at a very serious disadvantage in their efforts to get horses ready to race, and those with rising two-year-olds are in a quandary, l-.cause working youngsters on false going may spoil them or knock them out. The position, then, is that there are more horses at Wingatui, but there is no suitable ground on which they can be trained or exercised. It is a matter of primary importance that trainers should have every facility placed at their disposal in order to assist them in the preparation of their horses. That is far from being the case at Wingatui, where trainers are heavily hampered in their efforts to do justice to their horses. The existing state of affairs is naturally the result of continuous bad weather: but the extreme difficulty under w'hich trainers are labouring could to a very great extent be greatly relieved if a wet weather or winter track were laid down at Wingatui. The winter track would save the grass tracks,

and allow them to be kept in fair order for fast woi4c. The urgent necessity for such a track at the present time is made very obvious by the fact that the inside of the course proper is the only place fit to gallop a horse on at Wingatui, and this is kept closed. It was hoped that when money was raised to carry out imErovements at Wingatui trainers would a assisted as soon, and as much, as possible. To-day they are more seriously handicapped than ever. If the existing committee so seriously neglects the imperative requirements of trainers, it is the duty of members either to spur up those in authority or replace some of them with those who take a live interest in racing and training. The agitation for a winter track has been going on for years, and its formation seems to be as far off as ever. WEIGHT-FOR-AGE RACES. There is a fairly general opinion held that winners of a race at weight for .age should not be penualised in a handicap. This lias now been recognised by the Racing Conference, which has adopted a rule stating that “no horse shall carry extra weight in a handicap in consequence of having won a weight-for-age race.” The Racing Conference appears to have overlooked the fact that there are very few races run at weight for age in New Zealand, and, that being so, special .weight races should have been linked up with the weight-for-age events. The rules - state that “weight for age” means a race in which weights are apportioned to horses according to their ages. In many races the horses carry special weights with sexual allowances, and these are frequently referred to as classic events or weight-for-age races when such is not the case. The New Zealand Derby Stakes and the New Zealand Oaks Stakes are not weight-for-age races, but are run at special weights, and consequently a winner could be penalised in a handicap. The Canterbury Cup and the Stead Gold Cup are run at weight for age, but in the strict sense of the term, and in fact according to the interpretation laid down by the Rules of Racing, very few weight-for-age races are decided in New Zealand. The Trentham Gold Cup and the A.R.C. King’s Plate are two more of our somewhat rare weight-for-age events that can be found on our racing calendar. In fact, there are so very few real weight-for-age races that it seems clear that the Racing Conference thought it was including classic events run at special weights when deciding that winners of weiglit-for-age races should not be penalised in a handicap. THE GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. The excellent acceptances for the Grand National Steeplechase. Grand National Hurdles, and Winter Cup, together with a lengthy list of nominations for the minor events on the programme, strongly suggest that this year’s cross-country carnival at Riccarton is going to be more than usually successful. A field of 24 has been paid up for in the Grand National Steeplechase, and even if there is a further shrinkage sufficient material will no doubt remain and supply a good racing spectacle. Birkenella has proved himself over the Riccarton country, and although he is receiving plenty of weight for his win in the Wellington Steeplechase he would, no doubt, be generally considered favourite if a straight-out market existed on the race. Several of those who failed at Trentham may be expected to show improved form at Riccarton, where the running will probably take place on much firmer ground. Tuki and Sturdee will, no doubt, shape a lot better, but Fireblight may be selected as Birkenella’s most dangerous opponent. Landbird is regarded as an unlikely starter, and may be reserved for the Grand Nationa] Hurdles. Master Peter looked a greatly improved horse when raced at Trentham, but he recorded two falls in two starts. Charlatan was nearer the placed lot at the finish of the Wellington Steeples and July Steeples than he was at any part of his races and the extra distances at Riccarton will be in his favour. At the present stage Nippy, Olympic and Pink Note are a fancied trio for the Winter Cup. Black Cruiser meets Zircon on 51b better terras than when they fought out the finish of the Winter Hurdles, and as he appeared to be outstaying the latter he may turn the tables on his Trentham victor. Landbird may prove the best of the top weights, and if the going should be heavy it would favour Frisco Mail’s chance. THE WAIMATE MEETING. There should be some interesting racing at the Waimate Hunt meeting, which is to be held on Thursday of this week. Both the Waimite and South Canterbury Hunt meetings may unearth something worthy of consideration for Riccarton next month. The Wingatui-trained horses may be a bit short of work for their engagements, and may be at the mercy of those locoted where good going has been on hand. Kipling will probably start favourite for the Waimate Steeplechase, and Cartoon may be selected as second best. General Advance figures amongst the acceptors, and he may be found running a good race in his maiden effort over fences. Kaikahu and Kapuna will be supported for the Studholme Hurdles, and Lark Hall and Mainspring may be selected in the Bluecliffs Steeplechase in preference to Galaxy. John Bradbury looks the best of the field in the Waihao Hack Handicap, and Taboo and Tholomon will probably be selected as his most formidable opponents. If Aurore has done any work he would be regarded as worthy of respect in the Hunt Club Cup. Clontarf and Prompter will not be overlooked in connection with the Morven Handicap, and Lark Hall would be well supported if kept in reserve for the Hunters’ Plate.

IK A NUTSHELL Glenrosß is reported to be under offer to an Australian owner. Indian Sage is one of the early fancies for the Winter Cup. Birkenella, Tuki, and Paddon have arrived at Riccarton. Pamplona has been put by until next season. Red Kriss has been responsible for some useful work. Monoxide will visit Rosenor during the coming season. Rosenor is to have four or five visitors this season. Taboo is showing improvement in his track work. Tall Timber is fancied in some quarters for the Winter Cup. Tuki and Birkenella are booked for an early arrival at Riccarton. Mr A. C. Cambridge’s imported mare by Bethleham has been named Noeline. Carnot is still suffering from the effects of the cold he contracted at Trentham. Guanaco has been presented to the huntsman of the Hawke’s Bay hounds. The Tractor gelding Brightling is now in J. B. Pearson’s stable, and should win races during the coming season. The Paper Money colt Cyrene, who won the Welcome Stakes in 1924, reads well in the Winter Cup with 9.4. Kapuna has come on nicely since he rejoined F. Shaw’s stable, and should prove a more than useful hurdler. Cartoon should saddle up a better horse this week than he was at the Dunedin Winter meeting. Eaton Bells is in easy exercise, and as soon as the ground improves will no doubt be got ready for the Spring meetings. The imported Spearmint horse Last Dart is to be allowed a chance to perpetuate the Musket line. Comical and Mint Julep are still at Trentham, and will no doubt be sent on to Riccarton. The annual meeting of members of the Forbury Park Trotting Club will take place in the latter end of August. Carawock has been recommissioned at Trentham, and will probably make another trip to Sydney. Black Cruiser was staying on so well in the Winter Hurdles that the extra distance at Riccarton should suit him. Sun Up was beaten by a short head in the Winter Cup last season. He carried 9.5, and this year he has 10.2. * Handicaps for the minor events to be run on the first day of the Grand National meeting are due on Monday. July 26. Nukumai ran a good second in the Grand National Hurdles last year with 11.6. This year he has 11.8. Tuki beat Fireblight in the Grand National Steeplechase when in receipt of 4£lb. This year he has to give her 61b. The annual reunion of the Canterbury' Owners and Breeders’ Association will be held on August 9. Tuki will probably prove a much harder horse to beat at Riccarton than he was at Trentham. The death is reported of the Multiform horse Beragoon, who won the Breeders’ Plate in 1912. Loughrea accidentally injured one of his feet, and will not in consequence be a runner at the Grand National meeting. Mr J. Grigg, of Longbeach, is sending several mares and young stock up for sale during the Grand National meeting. Loughrea is the only horse amongst the top-weights in the Grand National Hurdles to drop out of the race. The Australian pacer Escort has left Tomkinson’s • stable. This gelding has never raced up to his Australian reputation. Sweet Melody is moving freely in her work, and on Saturday morning shaped well in a sprint over five furlongs. Prompter has been going on satisfactorily in his work. The best has never been seen of the Boniform—Leading Lady gelding. Mr T. Handley, the manager of the Elderslie Stud, has issued attractively-com-piled cards for the imported stallions Tea Tray and Weathervane. Wingatui trainers would welcome §, spell of fine weather in order to give their rising two-year-olds a ifaance to act on sound going. King Abbey was on the boom when he first came to the South Island. He may be suited by the fairly easy fences at the Waimate meeting. Count Cavour has been handicapped to give Loughrea 101 b in the Melbourne Cup. Both fit and well the first-named could not give away an ounce. The New Zealand Trotting Cup will be open to horses with records of 4.28 or better or those who have been handicapped on that mark. Listening Post figures amongst the acceptors for the Grand National Hurdles. He is tackling a tough proposition for a novice hurdler. General Advance continues to get through useful tasks, and seemed to be quite sound after working on Saturday morning. Despite the bad weather which has been in evidence, excellent progress has been made with the improvements being carried out at Wingatui. Olympic was made rather too much use of in his races at Trentham, and if he is more patiently handled he should be hard to beat in the Winter Cup. J. H. Jefferd is booked to leave for Sydney with Rapine, Star Stranger, Joy King, and the Paper Money—lmpediment colt. It was reported from the north that Landbird would not be a runner in the Grand National Steeplechase. He, however, figures amongst the acceptors. Birkenella will probably strip a fitter horse at Riccarton than ne did when he went out and proved capable of winning the Wellington Steeplechase. Pink Terrace has improved considerably since she rejoined J. Ruttledge[s stable. She is developing into what promises to be a likely sort of a three-year-old. Kipling has been kept fAirly busy Bince he ran at the Dunedin Winter meeting, and should strip in forward condition for his engagements this week. Bachelor Gay is bowling along freely in his work, and has upparently made a complete recovery from the effects of the mishap which he met with some months ago. The imported filly by King Midas, purchased by Mr J. M. Samson at the New Zealand Cup bloodstock sales, was kicked last week, and the injury proved so serious that she had to be destroyed. The Waimate Hunt Club will hold its

annual race meeting on Thursday of this week, and the South Canterbury Hunt Club will follow with a race meeting on Saturday. The English-bred horse Musketoon is to be retired from the turf. He put up one of his best performances by running third to Sunart and Gold Light in the New Zealand Cup. Dubious looked rather light in condition when racing at Trentham, and will have to build up before one could regard him as a possibility for the Grand National Hurdles. Mr J. R. M‘Kenzie has purchased the American-bred stallion Peter Chenault who holds a mark of 2.4 J, and ranks as the sire of Great Britton 2.2} and Margaret Chenault 2.3}. The Sunny Lake gelding Nyanza may be found developing into a useful sort. He is a half-brother to Winkie’s Best, and reminds one of Sunny Loch, although not quite so massive as the latter. A Sarto—Brownwing gelding has been added to R. C. Reed’s stable. He is said to have shaped well over jumps, and on Saturday showed a fair turn of speed when sprinted over a couple of furlongs. Comic Song is again in work, and ha 9 built up considerably during his spell. G. Feilding has also Bonnie Winkie in work, in order to try him out for another preparation. Dioxide, the chestnut sister to Monoxide is again in work, and should derive great benefit from the opportunity she has received to fully furnish before being asked to race. Happy Days looks on the big side in condition, and the bad weather in evidence during the past few weeks has considerably reduced the opportunities to school him over hurdles. The Waimate Hunt has very wisely done away with the “ hencoop ” jump in its steeplechase events. It is an impossible sort of a jump, and should not be tolerated by the Racing Conference. The English-bred mare which Mr J. M. Samson booked to Tea Tray was seriously injured a few days ago on one of her hocks through being kicked by Lava whilst they were running together in a paddock. John Bradbury is trained at Oamaru with Heather Lad, and his racing condition is an uqknown quantity, but if he is ready to race he should run well in his engagement at the Waimate Hunt meeting. The lengthy list of nominations received for the Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting augurs well for the success of the coming season, as it supplies evidence of plenty of light-harness performers being in commission. The Canterbury Jockey Club’s Grand National programme has attracted a liberal patronage from horse owners, and the various events have filled so well as to practically guarantee an unusually successful meeting. The Kilbroney—Elaine filly purchased by Mr B. S. Irwin at the Dunedin Cup bloodstock sales was found dead in her box on Sunday. The filly was showing promise on the track, and her death means a substantial loss to her owner. The imported grey mare owned by Mr A. C. Cambridge is in work at Wingatui. She is on the massive side, and has a good deal of lumber on her frame; hence it will be some time before she can be produced in racing condition. Galaxy was schooled over four fences at Wingatui on Saturday morning, and finished up over the stand double. He was inclined to dwell when negotiating the double, but would probably shape a lot better in company. The Harp gave 21b and a beating to Rapier over a mile in the King George Handicap. In the Winter Cup the Harp meets him on 121 b better terms. Pink Note is another who, on paper, should beat Rapier, despite the latter’s success at Trentham. Although the English colt Rosenor has been entered for some of the minor events on the Grand National programme he is not likely to be a runner at the meeting. Since last seen in public Rosenor has thickened out considerably. Pink Note is looking bright and healthy, but a bit on the big side in condition. The bad state of the tracks has been responsible for keeping him short of work, and he will require to be kept fairly busy during the next two or three weeks to get him into racing shape for the Grand National meeting. Close on one hundred youngsters have been nominated for the A.R.C. Welcome Stakes, of lOOOsovs, and most of them are also engaged in the C.J.C. Welcome Stakes. A horse cannot start in both races, and it is practically fining owners the cost of nominations to have two such races clashing on the calendar. An entry of 28 has been received for the Lightning Handicap to be run at the Addington Winter meeting. It is a race for a 2.15 or better class, and the entry shows that there are plenty of speedy pacers about. The Dash Handicap, which is open to a 2.12 to 2.16 class, is filled with 33 entries. Twelve months ago Nukumai had no difficulty in giving Frisco Mail 361 b and beating him into third place when he won the Sydenham Hurdles. Frisco Mail has to meet Nukumai on 231 b worse terms in the Grand National Hurdles. The figures give Frisco Mail a very reraoie chance with Nukumai, and yet the former has friends for his race at Riccarton because he won at the Dunedin Winter meeting. The Banker was a shade lucky to win the New Zealand Cup with 8.1. It ap-

peared as if Te Kara and Count Cavour should both have beaten him. The Banker afterwards fluked Kapine in the Canter* bury Cup, and the fact that the journey occupied 4.12 4-5 is sufficient proof that it was a false-run race. Count Cavour meets The Banker on 21b better terms in the Melbourne Cup. A large number of horses engaged at the South Canterbury Hunt meeting figure amongst the acceptors for the Waimate meeting, and the running at the latter fixture will be the best guide as to what is likely to happen at the Washdyke course. It may be said that the Wingatui-trained horses should improve as a result of their racing at Waimate, as the majority of them are short of work as a result of the bad state of the going at Wingatui. . The committee of the Forbury Park Trotting Club turned down the suggestion that a grass track should be laid down on their COL > rs e- The request came from the Owners and Breeders’ Association, and is one that the club should endeavour to carry out. A good deal of light-harness racing takes pJace on grass tracks in the South Island, but the fact remains that ou r metropolitan trotting club has not a track on which trainers can work a horse in order to get it ready to race on a similar state of going. It is a well-known fact that horses continuously trained and raced on smooth dirt tracks are apt to lose their gait when a,sked to act on a grass track. Hence a club should in the interests of their patrons have training tracks formed in ’ requirement of a reasonable request from those interested. It was also suggested that a cinder track should be laid down, but its CTitty nature is apt to chafe horse’s legs by working its way into boots and other gear. CANTERBURY DOINGS. By Obsibvib. The response made by owners last Friday leaves no room for doubt concerning the success of the Grand National meeting. The nominations for the minor events make a big list, there being a considerable increase on last year’s figures, while there are 23 acceptors for the Grand National Steeplechase, compared with 17 last year; 32 in the Winter Cup, compared with 30; and 23 in the Grand National Hurdle Handicap, compared with 21. A specially pleasing feature about the three big races is that the defections are most numerous at the tail of the handicap. In the Grand National Steeplechase the top weight, Nukumai, is a nonacceptor, but Black Cruiser and Llewellyn are the only others to drop out in the first half of the list. Listening Post, Merry Damon, Tresham, Winkie’s Best, and Tanadees represent the defections from the top-weight division in the Winter Cup, but it still remains a strong field. As for the Grand National Hurdle Handicap. of 11 horses handicapped above 10.0, Loughrea is the only one to drop out. The three fields are therefore quite representative, there being material to arouse great interest during the next few w’eeks. That the Christchurch Hunt Club’s meeting is a very popular fixture as a curtainraiser to the Grand National Carnival, has again been demonstrated by the excellent bst ofr nominations which it has attracted. All the races have filled well, there being an increase over last year’s entries, and fields will be of good class, as many of the candidates for big events in Grand National Week will have a preliminary run. The first of the North Island visitors to put in an appearance are Birkenella. Tuki, and Faddon, who arrived at Riccarton on I riday. As a rule, a big contingent of horses may be expected to come on after racing at Trentham. This year, however, the interval between the fixtures is longer than usual, the result being that most of the northern horses went home after racing at Trenthsm, and most of them will only come south on the eve of the carnival. There has been very little of interest on the Riccarton tracks lately. The absence of a dozen horses at Trentham left a big gap in the ranks of the active division. The tourists are all home again, but since their return the weather has played an unwelcome part, rain having left the tracks too soft for much fast work for a few days. The conditions have now improved, and the local trainers will be bustling their charges on, but there will not be much interest until there are more visitors on the scene. Ecuador came on to Riccarton after racing at Trentham, and he will remain here, umler R. Longley’s care, until the Grand National meeting is disposed of. Kilris has been eased up, and she will probably do no more racing until the spring. She will not be thrown right out, however, so that it will not be difficult to get her ready to race when next she is required. The steeplechaser Tigerland looks big and well, having thriven on the work he has done lately. He will probably be racing at the South Canterbury Hunt meeting on Saturday. Carnot has *not made much improvement from the cold which prevented him from racing at Trentham. He has gone off his feed, and as a consequence has lost condition. It is an unfortunate experience for J. Boyd, who had the gelding in fine fettle. Blue Hall has made a good recovery from the soreness which troubled him after his race at Trentham, and he should soon be racing again. J. M'Combe is home from Sydney, where he had a successful time during

bis short stay, winning a race with Forgery and then selling the Paper Money gelding at a good price. A start has been made at Riccarton with the erection of the brush fences for the steeplechases at the Christchurch Hunt and Grand National meetings. An exceptionally heavy list of nominations has been received for the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s August meeting, and large fields are assured. Local stables are fully represented, while the visiting candidates include a very strong contingent from Auckland. Owing to unfavourable weather the local trotting tracks are in bad order at present, and the trainers are not doing much work with their teams. This will not be serious, however, in the case of horses who were raced up to last month, provided the conditions improve now. Nelson Derby is still being kept at slow jogging. He looks a picture of health, but it is unlikely that he will be raced before November. The trotter Mangoutu looks particularly well. She is doing plenty of work, and it is only a question of going steadily to win in the best trotters’ company. A.- Cox has the trotter Wild Hebe looking in fine order. He goes best on a heavy track, and he may be hard to beat in events near at hand. Harbour Light has not raced well lately, but he looks in good fettle, and he may show improved form shortly. The pacer St. Maura is showing evidence of unsouiulness, and she may require a spell. Don Wild continues to get through slow tasks at Addington. He appears to be sound, but he has not been tested for speed. Bessie Logan lightened up a good deal on her recent trip to Auckland, and the easy time she is having now should do her good. The pacer Loganwood looks in capital condition to commence the new season. He is a high-class sprinter, who can run out two miles when he is at his best. Logan King is furnishing into a goodlooking pacer, and he should run well next season. The maiden pacer by The King’s General, in G. S. Smith’s stable, is training on satisfactorily, and promises to be a useful sort. The champion mare Onyx is back in work, in Mr W. J. Messervey’s care. She will be bred next season, and her early retirement from the race track is thus certain. It is stated that J. Messervey contemplates dropping out when his old favourite finishes racing. A. G. Wilson has in hand a three-year-old filly by Harold Dillon from Wild Ivy. She is a useful sort, but a slight injury has necessitated a short spell. Double Event bears a well-trained appearance, and he should be at his best for early engagements. Daytime is furnishing into a goodlooking pacer. He has built up considerably, and looks like winning in decent company next season. The filly by Nelson Bingen—Annie Bells M'Kinney, in A. G. Wilson’s stable, is now working at the pacing gait, at which she will be raced in future. She showed aptitude as a trotter, but when sent along fast she broke into a pace. The filly shows a lot of quality, anu Wilson has alrpady refused a big price for her. Bright Bell is the latest addition to M. B. Edwards’s stable. W. J. Tomkinson has sent Escort back to his owner. W. Bryce is experiencing a lot of bad luck at present. He has had a breakdown in health, necessitating hospital treatment. On top of this his daughter met with serious injuries last week, through one of the horses bolting with her. The committee of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club has appointed Mr A. J. Hastings starter, in succession to Mr W. Norman, who resigned recently. Mr Hastings had been assistant to^Mr. Norman for eight years. Some time ago he was appointed starter to the Wellington Trotting Club, and he has done excellent v ork. Ho should make good at Addington. WELLINGTON NOTES. (From Our'Own Correspondent.) July 12. The Wellington Racing Club’s Winter meeting was held last week, and was a most successful one. Mr W. L. Russell, who acted as judge for the first time, made a favourable impression by the prompt and correct manner the numbers were hbisted. The other officials of . the club, Mr J. M. Griffiths (secretary, who is not enjoying the best of health) and Mr O’Connor (starter), acted in their usual excellent manner; while Mr Coyle gave the punters a hard puzzle selecting the winners. Trentham stables did not have a very good meet, the majority of the money going to Auckland-trained horses. The only local one to win on the opening day was Indian Sage, who carried Mr Vivian Riddiford's colours, at present in England. Indian Sage (Catmint —Chakwana) won at Trenfham in the autumn, carrying 8.10 and ran a mile in lmin 40£sec, not racing again till Tuesday. He is a likely Winter Cup candidate. Chakwana, his dam, was one of the first horses to carry Messrs V. and E. Riddiford’s colours. On the second day Town Crier (Panmure— Quickstep), who did not run in the trial, won the Maiden Handicap fairly easily. He was ridden by F. C. Porter, and paid a great price. In the Highweight Handicap Lady Gay ran a good race into second place, surprising most people. In the next race Jubilance scored a long overdue win, and returned a great price. He is owned and trained by J. W. Lowe. Gluement (twice), Tanadice, Tanadees, and Sarty all won minor place money. Tanadees and Master Peter ran disappointingly, both being heavily backed in each start. The former ran well, and will be improved by the racing, so can be expected to go well next time out. In former seasons the Wellington Autumn meeting was followed by Manawatu. This year, owing to the alteration in dates, Rangitikei follows Wellington, and then Manawatu. J. H. Jefferd has booked accommodation in the Ulimaroa at the end of the month for Rapine and Co. for Sydney. The Masterton Racing Club, which has been having • bad run, will probably

hold a two days’ meeting at Trentham on the Thursday and Saturday following the Wellington meeting on Labour Day (Monday). This ought to put the country club on its feet. J. M‘Combe came back to Auckland on the Ulimaroa. He reached here on Wednesday morning, and went south the. same night. The Waikato horses that competed at Trentham went home by special train. Paddon, Birkenella, and Tuki remained here, and go south. The Hawke’s Bay owned Minstrel Boy (Kilboy—Tuneful) has been sold to a West Australian owner. AUCKLAND TOPICS. By Diouim. After the racing at Trentham Mr E. Montgomery sold Joy Ride, who has joined G. Reed’s stable at Te Aroha. The Merry Moment gelding has not had much experience at hurdling, and may turn out useful in the new season. The five-year-old gelding Wonder Star by Day Comet—Semilette is now one of F. Stenning’s charges at Ellerslie. The hurdler Knighthood, who has been a keen disappointment this season, has been sold, and was to have been shipped to Sydney on Friday. At the same time H. L. Russell was due to sail with Siaosi, Berinthia, and Mount Marta. Tuki, Birkenella, and Paddon did not return with the northern contingent from Trentham, but are to go on to Riccarton. Others likely to journey south again are Zircon, who will go on next Thursday, and Kendal, Kawini, and Jamieson’s trio —Nippy, Le Choucas, and Eden Hall—are also possibilities for the trip. Zircon will most likely be raced at the Christchurch Hunt meeting prior to taking on the Grand National. The steeplechaser Bustler has been spelling at Wanganui since his breakdown in May, but he is to be brought back by W. Patterson during the week. Nucleus ran one good race at Trentham, but she is not robuust and lightened up considerably on the trip. T. George will leave for Gisborne on .Tuesday with Penniless, Tressillian, and Temperature, all in good order. The last-named is by Day Comet —Heat Wave, and is a likely maiden, who may get a stake if the opposition is not above the ordinary. Lack of racing may be his chief hindrance. A. Julian has recommissioned Wenday, who has built up nicely since racing at Ellerslie. Wenday is true and can get a middle distance, but is lacking in size —a great drawback in the big fields usually encountered in Auckland. Master Mind, who showed great promise as an early two-year-old, is back at Ellerslie after a long rest. He is not nearly so attractive as he was in his younger days, being a bad-legged and rather ungainly customer to-day. However, he may not have forgotten how to gallop, and may shape up with a course of training. J. Lambess received two additions last week from Whangarei. They are two geldings—one a rising two-year-old by Romeo—Persis, dam of Nucleus, Tuahine, and Lady Lois, and the other a rising three-year-old by Catmint from a Monoform mare. Fair Abbey, Takaliu, and Beau Cavalier have been schooled during the week, but none of the trio is likely to startle the natives just at present. Gala Day and King Selwyn were schooled last week, the former putting plenty of dash into his work, although he hit a couple of hurdles. His companion jumped carefully. The Auckland lightweight, W. H. Jones, is fft present in Sydney, and may remain there for the A.J.C. Spring meeting. J. Buchanan’s team —Merry Damon, Serang, and Xassoek—returned home after the Wellington meeting, and that trainer has decided not to visit the Grand National meeting. RACING IN ENGLAND. TENDON, July 16. The Eclipse Stakes resulted as follows: —Coronach 1, Comedy King 2, Crossbow 3. Eight horses ran. Won by six lengths. WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, ETC. METROPOLITAN TROTTING NOMINATIONS. —First Day.— Introductory Handicap (in harness),of 300sovs, unlioppled trotters, for horses that can do 3min 52sec, and have not done 3min 42sec or equivalent. One mile and five furlongs.—Randolph, Mount Royal, The Toff, Harold Child, Wild Hebe, Happy Rosa, Engagement, Charles Dixie, Theseus, Frisco Beau, Lady Fan, Duke Bingen, Young Blake, Young Carbine, Bingenette, Lazarus. Burnie, Blue Thorpe, Guy Parrish, Kola Boy, Proud Ata, Queen Ida, Carbinea. Some Jazz, Nelson Bell. Electric Handicap (in saddle), of 300sovs, for horses than can do 2min 17sec and have not done better than 2min 12sec. One mile.—Royal Step, Nipper, Maiwhariti, Lady Embrace, Macaranda, Direct Wood, Menember. Uncle Bert, Lenamhor, Four Bells, Nagol Pointer, Winnie Dillon, Bismurate, Dalnahine, Lord Clan, Tarzari, Bing Boy, Nelson Fame, Rose Pointer, King Dillon, Diamond Child, Choubra, Reta’s Greeting, Hydaspes, Rosie Nut, Golden Sun, Homer, Double Event, Prince Lyons, Daphne Wildwood, Schoolmate, Patoki. 'August Handicap (in harness), of lOOOsovs, for horses that have done or been handicapped to do 4min 32sec or Letter. Two miles.—Brutus, Downcast, Loganwood, Man o’ War, Bell Harold, Logan Chief, Native Chief, Roicole, Audacious, Great Bingen, Logan Lou, Delavan’s Quest, Glenelg, Countryman, Harry Audubon, Talent, Cardinal Logan, Event, Talaro, Waitaki Girl, Dreamalion, Harbour Light, Becky Logan, Ahuriri. Trial Handicap (in harness), of 350sovs, for horses that can do 4min 42sec and have not done 4min 37sec or better. Two miles. —Tom Thumb, Transport, Lord Bingen, Waiwhariti, Lady Embrace, Macaranda, Billy Whizz, Holly

Boy, Direct Wood, Moor Chimes, Ada Bell, Binscartb, Blue Star, Wairua, William the Great, Bright Bell, Pinevale, Diamond Child, Reta’s Greeting, Lord Nepean, Tobermory, Daphne Wildwood, Money Spider. Steward’s Handicap (in harness), of 350sovs, for unhoppled trotters that can do 4min 44seo or better. Two Miles.—Audobell, Little Logtfu, Peterwah, A 1 Mack, Whispering WiLlie, Engagement, Charles Dixie, Our Lady, Young Blake. Red Oak, Bingenette, Lazarus, Burnie, Blue Thorpe, Pyramus, Rose Bingen, Bonny Spec, Koraki, Master Audo, Mangoutu, Bundaberg, Escapade, John Mauritius. Queen Mary Handicap (in harness), of 450sovs, for horses that have done or been handiApped to do 4min 37sec and have not done 4min 32sec or better. Two miles. —Golden Devon. Menember. Fieht Ever, Peter Bingen, Silk Thread, Royal Oak, Harold Burwood, Wild Thyme, Wharepiana. Dr Dillon, Bing Boy, Lord Nepean, Stormy, St. Maura, Sea Pearl, Prince Lyons, Audominian, Taurekareka. Selwyn Handicap (in harness), of 400sovs, for horses that have done or have been handicapped to do 3min 49sec and have not done 3min 44sec or equivalent. One mile and five furlongs.—Macanda. Tom Thumb, Nipper, Harley Dillon, Pan Yan, Tarzan, Yenot, Ilaunui, Billy Whizz, Holly Boy, Uncle Bert, Moor Chimes, Lenamhor, Kotuku Jack. Exclusive, Burnie, Honour Bright, Wairua, Kibiringi, General Binfen, King Abdullah. Pinevale, Dr Dillon, ,ord Nepean, Rosie Nut., Henry Logan, Pearl Coronado, Schoolmate, Granite City, Whetu, Logan Holme. International Handicap (in harness), of 400sovs, for hordes that have done or have been handicapped to do 2min 14sec or better. One mile.—Golden Devon. Bell Harold, Logan Chief, Native Chief, Main Voyage, Pedro Pronto, Peter Bingen, Oakhampton, Don Wild, Chid. Audacious, Aeron, Her Ladyship. Onyx, Talent, Brentloc. Black Admiral, Ivy Audubon, August Dillon, Darknite, Away. Ben Ohau, Willie Logan, St. Maura, Becky Logan. Great Hope, Bessie Logan, Landlord, Bruce. —Second Day.— Improvers’ Handicap (in harness), of SOOsovs. For unhoppled trotters that can do 3min 52sec and have not done 3min 42sec or better or equivalent. One mile and five furlongs.—Audobell, Randolph, Little Logan, Mount Royal, The Toff, Harold Child, Wild Hebe, Happy Rosa, Engagement, Charles Dixie, Theseus, Lady Fan, ’Frisco Beau, Young Blake, Duke Bingen, Young Carbine, Bingenette, Lazarus, Burnie, Blue Thorpe, Guy Parrish, Master Audo, Proud Ata, Boy, Queen Ida, Carbinea7 Some Jazz, Nelson Bell, Bundaberg. . Dash Handicap (in saddle), of 300sovs. For horses that can do 2min 16sec and have not done better than 2min 12sec. One mile.—Nipper, Maiwhariti, Lady Embrace, Macaranda, Direct Wood, Menember, Uncle Bert, Fight Ever, Lenamhor, Four Bells, Belltashion, Nagol Pointer, Winnie Dillon, Lord Clan, Dalmeny, Bismurate, Ivy Audubon, Dr Dillon, Diamond Child, Dreamalion, Double Event, Rosie .Nut, St. Maura, Nelson Fame, Rose Pointer, Homer, Landlord, Bruce, Daphne Wildwood, Whetu, Tarzan, Bing Boy, King Dillon. King George Handicap (in harness), of lOOOsovs. For horses that have done or been handicapped to do 4min 31sec or better. Two miles.—Brutus, Downcast, Loganwood, Man o’ War, Bell Harold, Logan Chief, Roicole, Audacious, Acron, Del a van Quest, Glenelg, Countryman, Harry Audubon, Talent, Event, Talaro, Waitaki Girl, Dreamalion, Harbour Light, Becky Logan, Great Hope. Belgium Handicap (in harness), of 3bosovs. For horses that can do 4ram 42sec and have not done 4min 37sec or better. Two miles.—Tom rhumb, Transport. Lord Bingen, Harlev Dillon, waiwhariti, Lady Embrace, M^rand 3 , Billy Whizz. Holly Boy, Direct Wood Uncle Bert. Moor Chimes, Rapier, Ada Ben, Blue Star, Wairua, William the bieat, Bright Bell, Pinevale, Reta’s greeting, Diamond Child, Ariki, .earl Coronado, (in harness), of4sosov S For horses that have done or have been handicapped to do 2min 55sec and have not done 2min 50sec or better or equivalent One mile and a-quarter. Macanda. Royal Step, Nipper, Lord Bingen, Harley Dillon. Pan Yan, Yenot, Tom Thumb Bett Thorpe, Hoi 5 Bov Lanamhor, Oakhampton, Katuku, Jack Silk Thread, Exclusive, Binscarth, Berenice, Royal Oak Honour Bright Harold Burwood, Kib'rmg. llaro Thorpe, Wharepiana, King Abdullah, Bine vale, St, Fillan, Flora Goldinv Diamond Child Pearl Coronado, - Double Event, Henrv Logan, Golden Sun, Lord Nepean, Double Event, Schoolmate, Peru's Doll, Logan Holme, Granite City. ~, Avon Handicap (in harness), of 400 5°\ , i ; For unhoppled trotters that can-do,4mm 42sec or better. Two miles.—AurtoDeu, Peter Wah, A 1 Mack, Whispering Willie, Engagement, Firet Fashion Youn? Ppfcpr MKinnev, Our Lady, R®d Oak, B?ngentte, Lazarus, Blue Thorpe, Pyramus, Rose Binßen, Clonomel, Bonny .Spec. Koraki, Mangoutu, John Wuritius, Money Spider, Escapade, Audominion. Canterbury Handicap (in harness), of 400sovs. For horses that have done or been handicapped to do 4m [" (t f 6CC p" 0 have not done 4min Msec or d ° miles.-Golden Devon, Bell Harold. Momember, Fight Ever, Peter Bingen. Lenamhor, Trenand, Silk Thread, Harold Burwood, Wild Thyme, Dalnahme, Bing Bov Stormy, Sea Pearl, Prince Lyons, St. Maura! Granite Cit" Taurekareka, Bessie Logan, Audominion, Rosie Hut. Speedway Handicap (in harness) of 400 sovs For horses that can do 2min 36seo or better. One mile and a-quarter.—Jack Potts Golden Devon,- Bell Harold, Logan Chief Native Chief, Pedro Pronto Mam Voyage, Oakhampton, Don Wild Audacious, Prince Pointer. Great Bingen, Onyx, Delavan’s Quest. Glenelg, Black Admiral, Brentloc Waitaki Girl, Away, Bonny Logan. Willie Logan, Becky Logan, Roicolo, Ahuriri. —Third Day.— Midwinter Handicap (harness), of 300 sovs. Unhoppled trotters that can do 3.52 and have not done 3.42 or better or equivalent. One mile and five furlongs.—Audobell, Randolph Little Logan, Mount Royal, The Toff, Harold Child, Wild Hebe, Happy Rosa, Engagement, Charles Dixie, Theseus, Lady Fan, ’Frisco Beau. Young Blake, Duke Bingen. Young Carbine. Bingenette, Lazarus, Burnie, Blue Thorpe, Korakf, Guy Parrish, Kola Boy, Carbinea, Queen Ida. Count Dee, Some Jazz, Nelson Bell, Bundeberg. Lightning Handicap (saddle), of 300sovs. For hones that can do 2.15 or better. One

mile.—Brutus, Lady Embrance Marvin Mae, Fight Ever, Chid, Four Bells, Bellfashion, Countryman. Ivy Audubon, Dalnahne, Talaro, Alto Chimes, Bing Boy, King Dillon, Darknite, Ben Ohau, Dreamalion. Rosie Nut Nelson Fame, Rose Pointer, Homer, Locanda Mac, Onyx, Landlord, Bruoe, Daphne Wildwood Whetu, Pakoti. Grand National Cup Handicap (harness), of lOOOsovs. For horses that can do 4.30 or better. Two miles.—Jack Potts, Man o’ War, Logan Chief, Pedro Pronto, Roicole, Audacious, Prince Pointer, Great Bingen, Logan Lou, Onyx, Delavan’s Quest, Harry Audubon, Event, Waitake Girl, Away, Ahuriri, Great Hope. Federal Handicap (harness), of 300sovs. For unhoppled trotters that can do 3.45 or better. One mile and Sve furlongs.— Peterwah, Happy Rosa, First Fashion, Bonny Spec, Master Audo, Red Oak, Audominion, Money Spider. Heathcote Handicap (harness), of 5008OV8. For horses that have done or have been handicapped to -do 4.36, and have not done 4.30 or better. Two miles.— Golden Devon, Bell Harold, Main Voyage, Peter Bingen, Oakhampton, Trenand, Silk Thread, Countryman, Harold Burwood, Talent, Wild Thyme, Dalnahine, WhareSiana, Dr Dillon, Talaro, Bing Boy, tormy, Sea Pearl, Prince Lyons, Harbour Light, St. Maura. Becky Logan, Audominion, Taurekareka. Addington Handicap (harness), of 500sovb. For unhoppled trotters that have done or been hmandieapped to do 4.40 or better. Two miles.—Peterwah, A 1 Mack, Harold Child, Whispering Willie, First Fashion, Peter Swift, Peter M'Kinney, Red Oak, Lazarus, Blue Thorpe, Pyramus, Rose Bingen, Clonmel, bonny Spec, Master Audo, Proud Ata, Mango-

utu, Audominion, John Mauritius, Money Spider, Escapade. Islington Handicap (harness), of 400sovs. For horses that have done or been handicapped to do 4.42 and have not done 4.36 or better. Two miles.—Tom Thumb, Transport, Nipper, Lord Bingen, Harley Dillon, Maiwhariti, Yenot, Billy Whizz, Holly Boy, Direct Wood, Engagement, Uncle Bert, Moor Chimes, Lenamhor, Rapier, Ada Bell, Binscarth, Berenice, Blue Star. Winnie Dillon, Wairua, William the Great, Bright Bell, Pinevale. Reta’s Greeting, Diamond Child. Pearl Coronado, Rosie Nut, Lord Nepean, Homer, Golden Sun, Tobermory, Daphne Wildwood, Granite City, Lady Embrace, Macaranda. Farewell Handicap (harness), of 400sovs. For horses that can do 2.47 or better. One mile and a-quarter.—Brutus, Downcast, Loganwood, Golden Devon, Bell Harold, Logan Chief, Native Chief, Pedro Pronto, Main Voyage, Peter Bingen, Oakhampton. Don Wild, Audacious, Prince Pointer, Great Bingen, Logan Lou, Acron, Onyx, Glenelg, Cardinal Logan, Brentloc, Black Admiral. Talaro, Away, Bonny Logan, Dreamalion, Willie Logan, Dolly Dillon, St. Maura, Becky Logan, Bessie Logan. GISBORNE HANDICAPS. Park Hurdles Handicap, of 150sovs. One mile and three quarters.—Highway 11.12, Mangatoetoe 10.12, Sunray 10.11, Monte 10.6 Blue Jay 9.13, Royal Heather 9.11, Good Mark 9.6. Radio, Copper Nob. Scottish King, Pukenui, Mark Over, Lord Muskerry 9.0. Flying Handicap, of 165sovs. Six furlongs.—Scotch Mixture 10.10, Koodoo 9.13, Jeannette 9.12, Barrier, Startle 9.10. Princess Ngata, Polar 9.7, Morose, Lady Lois 9.4, Road Hog 9.2, Jubilee Orawia, Kapiata. Westerner, Lord Muskerry 9.0.

Gisborne Steeplechase Handicap, of 300 trvs. Three miles.—Highway 11.9, Woden K>. 11, Monte 10.2, Guanaco, Mahia 9 7 Multive.9.2, Birka 9.0. Hack Flat Handicap, of 130sovs. Six fur' longs. Polar 10.10, Wendaj 10.6 Rahe Poto, Merchant 10.0. Cohesion, Jubilee 9.13 Pita 912, Voltore, Tinomaunga, Othoa 9.9, Serenade, Rapiata 9.8 Manuiai 9.5. Carniolo 9.5, Wh ai Korere 9.5, Royal Heather. Gold Dot 9.2, Cherry Girl, Night Gambler, Patu Budgareigah Lentenai, Te Rangi, .Kings Up, Mon Mint, Sotitrction, Hampton Court, Orma, Bonser 90. Tramway Steeplechase Handicap, of 150 sovs. Two miles. —Woden 11 7, Kovno 11.5, Garzon 10.3, Guanaco, Silver Fish 10.3 Mnltive, Firka 9.9, Radio 9.7. Penniless 9.5, Peipm 9.2, Lieutenart. 7'ongariro, ! Sylvia King. Whispering Sam Rangitahna 9.0. . Winter Oats Handicap, of 165sovs. One mile and a-cjuarter.—Chaplin 10.4, TresilHan 10.1, Princess Ngata 9.9 Mosaic, Theio 9.7, Cohesion 9.4, Pita 9.2, Othon, Seren ade, Westerner, Orawia, Solitration 9.0. GRAND NATIONAL MEETING ACCEPTANCES FOR CHIEF EVENTS. Grand National Steeplechase, of 2000i»vs. Three miles and a-half.—Land-bird 11.5, Pastin' Through 10.11, Master Peter 10.7, Tuki 10.7. Omaho 10.7, Birkenella 10.1, Sturdee 10.1, Fireblight 10.1, Kendal 9.13, Charlatan 9.13, General Advance 9.13, Kawini 9.9, Uncle Bob 9.2, Peter Maxwell 9.1, Tigerland 9.0, Kipling 9.0, Cartoon 9.0, Frenchman 9.0, Ranui 9.0, Red Cent 9.0, Night Raid 9.0, Whipcord 9.0, Osterman 9.0.' Winter Cup. of lOOOsovs. One mile.— Deucalion 10.9, Red Wink 10.6, San Up 10.2, Rapier 10.2, Civility 10.1, Mountain Lion 9.13, Indian Sage 9.13, Kilbronsyth 9.12, Overdrawn 9.9. Master Sandstone 9.9, Nippy 9.8, Pink Note 9.7, Olympic 9.6, Warkaven 9.6, The Harp 9.6, Le Choucas 9.5, Sprinkler 9.4, Imitation 9.4, Cyrene 9.4, Tall Timber 9.3, Heather Lad 9.0. 1 Chickwheat 9.0, Paddon 9.0, Jubilance 9.0, Centrepiece 9.0, Royal Diadem 9.0, Apache 9.0, Bugle Note 9.0, Steel Bar 9.0, Beau Geste 9.0, Grand National Hurdle Handicap, of ■ 1500sovb. About two miles and a-half.— * Ngata 11.9, Nukumai 11.8, Landbird 11.5, , Comical 11.4, Frisco Mail 10.9, Listening Post 10.9, Zircon 10.3, General Advance 10.3, Black Cruiser 10.2, Dubious 10.1, Maunga 9.12, Lucullent 9.8, Comedy Prince 9.8. Kawini 9.6, Adjutor 9.5, Brigadier Bill 9.4, Crown Coin 9.1, Little River 9.0, Rangatahi 9.0, Styonara 9.0. Honomcl 9.0, Projector 9.0, Hax>py Days 9.0,

NOMINATIONS FOB OTHER EVENTS. Hunters’ Hurdles, of 200oovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Birkenose, Mataipuke, Revel, Lark Hall, Miss Heron, Weird, Mainspring, Krasnoi, Sunny Mac, Lady Comet, Glencree, Rangi Sarto, Grimace, Bandalero, Markby, April Showers. Trial Hurdles, of SOOsovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Happy Days, Red Kriss, Revel, Lord Leslie, Glument, Listening Post, Axle, Projector, Guncase, Uleaborg, Kapuna, Sayonara, Karcao, Lady Passenger, Bonatic, Radiac. Cashmere Plate (flat), of 250sovs. Six furlongs.—Solrose, High Pitch, Waterlow, Royal Despatch, Paris, Assurance, Flying Mist, Royal Game, All Colours, Precious, High Gear, Fairy Herald, The I Atom, Paper Boy, Crossbow, Thoiomon. Credit, b f Gay Lad, Flower of the West, Oriflamb, Ma Mie„ Prophets Mark, Lancer, Jarretiere, Cornstalk, Wild Work, Serotina, Sir Roy, Prompter, Peho, Chivalry, Gold Silk, Bonilo, Silver Cord, Tam Glen, Mah Jong, Whnrncliffe. Jumpers’ Flat, of 250sovs. One mile and a-half.—Happy Days, Lady Gay, Little River, Merry Singer, Hillation, Ngata, Brigadier Bill, Lucullent, Maunga, Landbird, Nukumai, Zero Hour, Lndv Comet, Dubious, 'Frisco Mail, Comical, Tenterfleid, Black Cruiser, Zircon, Rangatahi, General Advance, Bonomel, Prince Ferous, Crown Coin, Comedy Prince. Enfield Steeplechase, of 250sovs. Al>out two miles.—Galaxy, Naughty Peter, Merry Singer, Lark Hall, Frenchman, Mazama, Happy Mac, Osterman, Peter Maxwell, Spearpoint, Toa Tana, Nynnza, King Abbey, North Inch, Blue Hall. High-weight Handicap, of 200sovr. Nine furlongs.—Naughty Peter, Revel, Ayrovski, Hi nation, Sporting Girl, New Day, Royal Despatch, Rory o’ Mor?7 Mainspring, Krasnoi, Sunny Mac, flay Jim, Town Crier, Lady Comet, Volkovo, Rangatahi, Glencree, Rangi Sarto, Gay Queen, Markby, Nynnza, Kiliroa, Rock wood. Bonatic, Radiac, Bonito, Illuminator, Mah Jong. Gold Dollar. Aylesbury Steeplechase, of 250sovs. About two miles and a-half.—Galaxy, Naughty Peter, Birkenose, Merry Singer, Lark Hall, Frenchman, Muzaran, Happy Mac, Auburn, Goodfornt, Osterman, Peter Maxwell, Flourish, King Abbey, North Inch, Message Boy, Blue Hall, Toa Taua. Heathcote Handicap, of SoOsovs. Seven furlong^.—Jubilance, Sun Up, Lndy Gay, Heather Lad, Kilbronsyth, Olympic, Royal Diadem, Indian Sage, Watcrlow, Bugle Note, Apache, Corh-y-Bondhu, Steel Bar, Worliaven, Master Sandstone, Mountain Lion, Civility, Miss Winkle, Precious, Tall Timber, Rouex, Le Choucas, Nippy, Cyrene,

Tuahine, Itapier, Chickwheat, Rivalry, Centrepiece, Guncase, lieucalimi, Pink Note, Kuia, Sprinkler, Ited Wink. The Harp. Sty* Hardies, of 250sovs. Once round and a distance.—Happy Days, Bed Krisa. Itcvel. Lord Leslie. Glument. Weird. Axle. Projector, ltandalero, Clontarf. Guncase, Uleaborg, Kapuna. Sayoua, Kareao, Lady Passenger, Bonatic. Itadiac. Prince Feroui. April Showers Vnldame, Whnrncliffe. Itedeliffa Handicap, of iaosovs. Seven furlongs.—Taboo, Sarty. Solrose, John Bradbury. Waterlow, Miiue, Paddon, Paris, Clare Crag, Coeh-y-Bondhu, Plying Mist, Piton, All Colours, Precious, Zero Hour, Fairy Herald, Volkovo. Paper Bose. Thoiomon. ascetic, Oriflamb, Jubilant. Prophet's Mark, Jarretiere, Gay Queen, Cornstalk, Roaenor Royal Head. Serotina. Prompter, Solfello, Gaybird, Gaylife, Peho, Chivalry I.ytup. Gold Silk, llonito. Silver Cord, Brightling, His Majesty, Tam Glen. Selwyn Handicap, of 330sova. Six furlongs.—Jubilance, Sun Up, John Bradbury, Kilbronsyth. Imitation, Olympic, Royal Dindem, Indian Sage, Gay Juliet, Paddon. Bugle Note, I'angle, Ronakl, Warhavea, Master Sandstone, Civility. All Colours, Tall Timlier, Dancing Days, Le Choucas. Cyrene, Paper Bose. Para, Tuahine, Bosenor. Centrepiece. Moorland, I'inore, Will Oakland, Golden Light, Sprinkler, Red Wink, Solferlte. . _ Avonhead Handicap, of 250sovs Seven furlongs.—Taboo, Town Cner. John Bradbury Imitation. Mime Paddon, Paris, Clare Grag, Cocy-y-Bondhu Ronali, Piton, All Colours. Fairy Herald. Volkovo, Ascetic, Jubilant. Gay Oueen. Royal Head. Solfello, Gaybird, Gaylife, Peho. Chivalry. I.ytup, Gold Silk, Lady Clarenceaux. Brightling. Hunt Club Cup, of ?Sosovs. About two miles and a-half.—Galaxy, Njoe"*;, Pet * r > Birkenose. Mataipuke. Lark Hall, Mazama, Mainspring. Happy Mac, Auburn, Goodform. Punjab, Bandalero. Spearpoint, Markby. Toa Taua. Nyanza, Flourish, Message Boy. Woolston Handicap, of Six furlongs.—Taboo, Sortv, Solrose, Imitation. Waterlow, Mime, Paddon. Ronaki. Flying Mist. Piton. Axle. All Colours, Precious, Fairy Herald, Paper Rose, Thoiomon, Ascetic, Oriflamb, Prophet’s Mark, Jarretiere, Cornstalk. Rosenor, Serotina, Royal Head. Heraldry. Gaybird. Cultivation, Peho, Chivalry, Lytun Bonito. Silver Cord, His Majesty, Tam Glen. Sumner Handicap, of 250sovs. One mile. —Town Crier. Filiation. Sporting Girl, John Bradbury, Water’ow. Mime, Paris. Grey Lass, Clare Crag. Coch-v-Bondhu, Piton, Volkovo. Gay Raiment, Rouex, Asoetic. Jubilant, Jarretiere. Gav Queen, Royal Head, Prompter. Solfello, Gay Life. Royal Spear. Gold Silk, Lady Clarenceux, Brightling, Mah Jong. August Handicap, of 49Qsovs. Six furlongs.—Sun Up. Kilbronsyth, Imitation, Royal Diadem. Indian Sage. Bugle Note, Dangle, Ronald. Warbaven. Master Sandstone. Civility, Miss Wmkie. Tall Timber, Dancing Days. Le Choucas. Cyrooe. Para. Tuahine.. Rosenor. Centrepiece. Moorland. Finora, Sprinkler. Solferite. The Harp. Sprevdon Hurdles, of 259=ovs. One mile and a-half.— Haony Days, Red Kriss'Revel, lord Leslie. Glument, Weird. Krasnoi. Zero Hour. Axle, Ranfri. Sarto. Projector, Guncase. Uleabourcr. Kahuna, Sayonara, Kareao. Lady Passenger. Bonatic. Radiac, Prince Ferouz, April Showers. Valdamo, Wharncliffe. Islington Handicap, rf 4CCsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Jubilance. Lady Gay, Heather Lad Kilbronsyth. Olvmpks Coch-y-Bondhu, Steel Bar, Mountain Lion’. Rouex, Njpov. Tuahine Raoier. Cbickwheat. Rivalry, Royal Diadem, Deucalion, Led mk, Longbeach. WAIMATE TROTTING ACCEPTANCES. Trial Handicap (harness). One mile and a-half -Medalhon Bov,. Kid Logan. Adelia scr, Master Bell 12vds behind. lioya! George 72. Pretty Pointer 96. as Kurow Handicap.—Trihon, b g by Nelson Bingen, Almont Lad. Yankee Patch, liassen, Red Chief acr. Hostage 72yds behind Waimate Trotting Club Cup. Two mile* —Killinchy, Medallion Jack acr. Throgmorton ?4yds behind. My Sonny 132, Mac*, randa 192, Lasarus 204, Bonny Spec 228 Ladies’ Bracelet. Half a mile.—SelfReliance, Gass wood scr. Pretty Pointer 96yds bellind. Hostage 108, Jimmy Chimes 108, Tarxan 228. Morven Handicap. One mile and a quarter.—Medallion Bov, Kid Logan Adelia scr, Forveq Lass 12vds behind, Rcyai George 56* Pretty Pointer 48, Jimmy Chimes 60. . Makikihi Handicap. Two miles.—Trilson Hilarity, b g by Nelson Bingen, Red Chief,’ Satin Dillon, Hassen, Yankee Patch scr, Lazarus 56yds behind. Waihoa Handicap (saddle). One mile.— Patch Junior, Self-Reliunce, Royal George Maveen Galindo, Mattel Bell, Morvei. I ass. Medallion Jack acr, Throgmorton 69yds behind, My Sonny 84, Bonny Spec 130. CHRISTCHURCH HUNT NOMINATIONS. Kennels Hurdles, of lOOsors. about one mile and a-half.—Hats Off, Revel. Lark Hall, Miss Heron, Mainspring, Weird. Krasnoi.’ Auburn, Grimace, Bandalero, Glencroe’ Birkenose. April Showers. Lawford Steeplechase, of 120sovs. About two miles.—Hats Off. Galaxy. Mataipuke, Lark Hall, Mias Heron. Mazama, Punjab, Mainspring. Goodform. Muzzle. Auburn. Toa Taua. Spearpoint, Flourish. Aurore. Birkenose. Message Boy. Open Hurdles of 150sovs About one mile and a-half. —Kareao, Ngata. Brigadier Bill. UeJ Kriss, Happy Days, Mating*, Listening Post, Luceilent. Tenterfield, Frisco Mail. Axle. Zircon, Black Cruiser, Projector. Bonomel. Sayonara. Adjutor, Kapuna, General Advance, Radiac, Prince Ferouz. Maiden Stakes, of lOOsovs. Five furlongs.—Gavbird. Solrose, Flying Mist, All Colours. Half-a-Brace, Ascetic. Rnval Head, Cornstalk. Prophet’s Mark, Rockwood. Thoiomon. Kiliroa, Chivalry, Royal Spear. Gold Silk. Bonito, Silver Cord. Tam Glen, Wharncliffe. Ifomeby Steeplechase, of ITOsovs. About two miles.—Omahu, Birkencila, Kawini, Passin’ Through. Whipcord, Tigerland, Frenchman. Uncle Bob, Ranui, Osterman, Charlatan, General Advance, Cartoon, Kendal, Red Cent, North Inch. Blue Hall. Brab&zon Handicap, of 120sovs. Seven furlongs.—Sun Up, Jubilance. Apache, Bugle Note. Warhaven, Master Sandstone, Ronaki. Cyrene, Lo Choucas. Nippy, Jubilant, Tuahine, Centrepiece Chickwheat. Rapie* v Gav Juliet. Moorland, Clontarf, Kuia. ?tcd Wink, Solferite, The Harp. Pink Note, Gold Silk. Hunters’ Piute, of 80sow. One mile and a-quarter.—Revel, Sunny Mac, Newday, Lark Hall, Incursio, Mythology. Rory o‘More. Rangi Sarto, Muzzle Krasnoi,

Grimace, Nyanza. Bandalero. Glencree, Illuminator, April Showers, Gold Dollar. Flying Hack Handicap, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—Gaybird. Taboo. Ayrovski, lucursio. Royal Despatch. Clare Crag, Paddon. Paris. Volkovo, Oriflame. Royal Head. Jarretiere. Gay Queen. Peho, Heraldry. Slk Lace, Lytup, His Majesty. Tam Glen, Cultivation. HORSES FOR SYDNEY. AUCKLAND, July 15. The racehorses Knighthood. Mount Marta, Berenthia, Siaosi leave here for Sydney by the Uiimaroa to-morrow. FORBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. A meeting of the committee ef the Forbury Park Trotting Club was held on July 14, and was attended by the piesident (Mr B. S. Irwin), and Messrs J. M. Sarason. James Mitchell, John Mitchell, T. T. Ritchie, J. Goughian T. Elliott, G. J. Barton. R. M. Gceenslade, J. Black, and i\. Teller. The Dunedin Coursing Club was granted the use of Forbury Park on July 24. A letter was received from the Otago Owners and Horsefcreeders’ Association asking the club to put down a grass track for training purposes.—Mr Ritchie said that trainers would like a grass track as it would get their horses used to such going, and thus enable them to act better when they competed at country meetings.—lt was pointed out that a gfrass track would not be suitable for training during the winter months.—lt was decided to inform the association that a grass track would not be suitable, but that the committee was considering the question of putting down a winter track. Several members suggested that a cinder track might meet the want.— Mr Ritchie added that they had the best track in New Zealand at the present time. He considered that the inside track was not used as much as it should be. lhe cost of making it had been so much money wasted. A letter was received from the Waimate Trotting Club. It. pointed out, that the club had to race without a totalisator permit, and under the circumstances it asked for a donation to its meeting to be held on July 29—It was decided to grant the club sgns. It was decided to make a grant of lOgns towards the Salvation Army night shelter home for men in Maclaggan street. It was decided to recommend the following applications for trainers’ licenses: —John bTKewen, Richard H. Robinson. C. R. Hadfreed, William Grant, G. S. Wallace, J. A. A. Reid, H. L. Rigby (amateur), T. T. Ritchie..and J. Evans. The Treasurer (Mr Ritchie) said he was pleased to report that the profit and loss account for the year showed a credit balance of £lOBl. He thought this must be considered very satisfactory, considering the strenuous time clubs had had during the past year or two. They had deducted 5 per cent, for depreciation, and this meant a sum of some £950. It would be seen, therefore, that the actual profit for the year came to something like £2OOO. Practically the whole of the ‘ profit had been made at the winter meeting. hadlost money on two of their meetings, and nad made a small profit on their summer meeting. They had, however, made a good profit on the winter meeting. Considering the balance sheets of other trotting clubs they had so far received they had come out better than most of them. They had, however, to be very careful how they handled their : money, and aee how things turned out. , Their season closed at the end of the month. —Members expressed their satisfaction at the result reported by Mr Ritchie, the chairman remarking that their overdraft of £SOOO had now been reduced to £2OOO, mainly as a result of their winter meeting. The Chairman said that a wrong impression had been given by a press report from Wellington regarding the decision of the conference on a remit from the New Bfighton Trotting Club. This remit read: “No appeal shall be allowed against the decision of the association to any person whose application for a license to train, drive, or ride, or to any person whose application to register a horse, has been refused.” The Chairman remarked that it had appeared that this remit had been carried. That was not so. It had been practically unanimously rejected, even the mover speaking somewhat against it. INVERCARGILL TROTTING CLUB. INVERCARGILL, Julv 15 The report and balance sheet to be presented to the members of the Invercargill Trotting Club, at the annual meeting, to os-held on July 23, mentions that the club has again experienced a successful season, as a result of which a substantial suis bas been invested to cover possible deficit#ieios at future meetings. The receipts at the annual meeting totalled £4BIO. as against £5300 tor the inaugural fixture, a decrease of £489, while the expenditure showed a small increase over the previous year. Nevertheless, a profit of £455 resulted. The members’ subscriptions totalled £221, anu interest £44, and. after deducting administrative expenses, the year's operations enabled the assets to be increased. Regret is expressed at the doath ol three club members in the persons of Messrs O. B. (iaggiti, W. F. Soandrett, and W. Thomson. Only oiie nomination was rercited for the vice-presidency, that of Mr James Hislop, and he will be duly elected for.a further term of two years. Messrs B. Ireland, E. VV. Howarth, W. Falconer, and W. Fordo retire from the committee, and, with the exception of Mr Forde, all are eligible for re-election. Nominations have also been received from Messrs C, A. Davis, D. W. Stalker, W. Hinton, and T. A. Henry. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. The annual report which will be presented at the amuial meeting of the Dunedin Jockey Club on Tuesday evening next Rtuteß that the results of the club's operations during the year are satisfactory. The profit and loss account 6hows n credit of £3OO 19a 2d after writing off £1357 3s 4d for depreciation on the buildings, and increasing the stAkcs for the Summer and Autumn Meetings by £1973. The totalisator investments show an increase of £22.900 10s, and there lias been an increase of 40 in the mcml>ershipt which now stands at 440. The Committee recommends that Messrs James flow, Peter Miller, ami Septimus 8. Myers, who huvo for many years rendered valuable service to the club, be elected

honorary life members. In accordance with the-rules, the following have been pro-* posed for office:—President. Mr A. C. Han< Ion; vice-president, Mr L. C. Hazlett; com-, mittee—Messrt W. J. Goughian, A. H, Fisher, G. A. Kain, J. Lindsay, W. Quirk, and J. Smith. As there are six nominations, and only four places to fill, a ballot will be taken. OAMARU JOCKEY CLUB. The annual meeting of members of tha Onmaru Jockey Club was held In the offices of the Waitaki County Council on Friday last. The vice-president (Mr Joseph Mitchell) occupied the chair in the unavoidable absence of the president (Mr William Gardiner). There were about twenty members present. The report and balance sheet were taken a a read. The Chairman stated that the position was much more satisfactory than at this time last year. This was due to the big art union. They were indebted to the executive and the trustees of the racecourse. He formally moved the adoption of the report and balance sheet. —The resolution was carried. On the motion of Mr C. La Iloche, seconded by Mr W. P. Reid, Mr William Gardiner was unanimously re-elected president. Mr J. Mitchell was re-elected vice-presi-dent, and the following were nominated for the six vacancies on the committee:— Messrs Henderson, Houghton, La Roche, G. Livingstone, A. Gardiner, Theo. Russell, and John Fraser. Messrs J. M Laren and J. M*Combie were appointed scrutineers. Mr J. M'Combie was re-elected auditor. Mr O. It. Wise moved that it be a recommendation to theincoining committee to cut out any meeting that was run at a loss unless there were a reduction in taxation. Mr Wise said he had been racing for 40 years, and hoped to continue racing for many years. He was thoroughly disgusted with the present taxation. During the last fifteen or twenty years the Government taxation had been designed to crush the smaller clubs. The resolution was seconded, but was lost on a show of hands. On the motion of Mr George Livingstone, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the executive that had managed the art union, —Mr O. R. Wise expressed the opinion that the rate should take a more tangible form. He specially mentioned the work done by Mr Houghton.